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Premiere: Domenico Sanna & Gio Iacovelli Ft. Shalka Mani - Evidente (SofaTalk Rework)

We are excited to premiere "Bill" by Kuna Maze. With it's lush jazz chords and summery broken beat groove, it's the perfect track to see out the summer, no doubt it will fill a few dancefloors before the summer is out.

Released later this week, "Bill" is the lead track from “My Fish Is Burning", the new EP from Brussels-based producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist Kuna Maze, aka Edouard Gilbert, due for release on 7th October, via Brighton UK's Tru Thoughts.  

The new single features keyboard player Dorian Dumont, who adds some extra magic touches to Kuna Maze’s layered jazz instrumentation and syncopated broken beat production.

Talking about the wonderfully bizarre EP name “My Fish Is Burning” (a nod to a Detroit-legend) Edouard says: “I was listening to a Moodymann interview on radio, and at one point he says to the interviewer; ‘hold on I gotta go, my fish is burning’. I don’t know why but it made me laugh, like he planned an interview while cooking his fish meal”.

​​Matching the eccentric title – sculptor, painter and long-time-collaborator Cedric Esturillo who produced the EP artwork – interprets the music into a visual form. The duo have been working together on their visual mix series “From Sight To Hearing”.

Boasting releases on Cascade and Galant Records, as well as remixes and collaborations with the likes of Andreya Triana, Blu Samu, Black Josh, Ødyssee, Katuchat, Woodwire, Winston McAnuff (plus loads more!), Kuna Maze has found a new home on the Brighton-staple Tru Thoughts, turning his hand to the resurgent sounds of jazz-infused broken beat.

Kuna Maze also has a duo project with Lyon-based producer Nicolas Morant aka Nikitch. Their excellent 'Débuts’ record is out now on Tru Thoughts, and has been remixed by no less than Domu.

Bill

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Exclusive Premiere: Kuna Maze "Bill" (Forthcoming on Tru Thoughts)

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Introducing Guohan to the Darker Than Wax family. Originally a native of Ningbo, China, Guohan began shaping his sound in the emerging beat scene in southern China. Now based in Nottingham UK, the producer’s unique influences and effortless style have solidified with his DTW label debut - The City of the Sun and Moon. Already an up-and-comer, Guohan’s well received 2021 debut LP Lost Sound Book has been supported by the likes of Charlie Bones, Esa, Toshio Matsuura, and Ninja Tune. Aside from co-founding Nottingham-based label Running Circle Records, Guohan also co-runs Meridian Sounds, an imprint from southern China pushing subliminal sounds from his motherland.


The City of the Sun and Moon reflects the mountains and liminal spaces from Guohan’s dreams and memories, channeling a healing warmth inspired by people, cities, villages, and tales of his grandparents. Influenced by the musical vibrations in Nottingham, especially DiY and the late Pete Woosh, the 6-tracker brings the listener along on an up-tempo odyssey, while retaining Guohan’s signature hypnotic style. Incorporating hazy synths, percussive rhythms, and collected sound pieces, Guohan paints a vivid picture of his personal journey throughout the record.

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Guohan - Feeling (City of the Sun and Moon EP | Out 17 June)

A groovy and perkier Up version of Black Moon's - How Many Emcee's (Must Get Dissed)


Release Date: 15-05-2024



Contains Samples by Grover Washington - Hydra / Black Moon - How Many Emcee's & Black Moon ft. Q-Tip - Shutdown

How Many Emcee's (the ao edit)

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Black Moon - How Many Emcee's (the ao groove edit)

6 years in is probably a good time to look back and count our blessings. Some of the highlights from our catalogue but we also licensed some favourites that are currently hard to get on vinyl such as Pirahnahead's Inner Turmoil and Stacy Kidd's Body Jerkin. This is the ultimate Swiss Knife of soulful disco inspired dance music.
Hope you ll enjoy this set of gems. May it never leave your record back!
This is for the dance floor!

Marcel

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LiH 018 A1 Pirahnahead - Inner Turmoil (snip)

DJ Mix only Kaidi Tatham's tunes!!

【Track / Artist】
Chui Nui / Kaidi Tatham
I'm High  / Kaidi Tatham
Good Time / The PLAYlist featuring Glenn Lewis
Strawberries In Vinegar / Silhouette Brown
The Believer / Tatham,Mensah,Lord & Ranks
Something In The Way	/ 4Hero Feat. Bembe Segue & Kaidi Tatham	
Shims / Kaidi Tatham
Negotiate ft. Simeon Jones (Kaidi Tatham Remix)/Henry Wu	
Cascade / Tatham,Mensah,Lord & Ranks
BBQ / Tatham,Mensah,Lord & Ranks
All About The Mind / Homecookin	
They Never Know / Dego
Guarana / Neon Phusion
Supa7 / Innerdaze
Future Rage / DKD
Pie / Shokazulu
Make It Hard / 2000 Black
The Extrovert City / Kaidi Tatham
Treacle Manifestations / Kaidi Tatham

Kaidi Tatham Only Mix

First Track from Part 2 of our debut release.


Henry Wu - 9 Bit Stoners

Next up in Tartelet’s limited-edition series is renaissance man N.O.T.E. with “Night Frames” – a compilation of barrel-aged sounds for the warm nights ahead.

N.O.T.E. is a new project by an already established artist who might be of Swiss or Italian origin, depending on who’s asking. A seasoned sailor of musical waters, he enjoys jazz piano, fine wine and silk linens. Though none of that matters.

The first release under his new name could be described as a mini concept album where different routes are explored, bringing N.O.T.E.’s musical diversity and capabilities to light. Starting with “Falsa Laudis,” N.O.T.E. takes the listener back to the 80s with clear references to Italian boogie and jazz-funk of that era. The track is warm, fat and sparkly, and best enjoyed with a cocktail in hand. Following this is the title track “Night Frames” – a bruk-jazz escapade not shy of elaborate Rhodes solos and filthy funk. 

The B-side opener moves further south: “Obaleyako” is fueled by tropical energy, mixing African percussions with soft piano chords. It’s weird, mysterious and hot! Last but not least, N.O.T.E takes on the finest deep house sound with “En Route,” where endless layered melodies and percussion form the farewell.

This is an ultra limited-edition release of 250 copies (strictly no repress!), written and produced by N.O.T.E. and mixed at Panalama Studios in Copenhagen on the Neve 5088 Shelford console for good measure. 

The digital release includes an exclusive remix by Glenn Astro in his signature low-swung jazzy style. Enjoy!

Night Frames

:: Nelson of the East - Night Frames EP - Limited Edition Series - Tartelet Records 2018 ::

Production by Theo Parrish
Vocals by Lori (Laura Christoforidis)
Saxophone by SilentJay (Alejandro Abapo)
Keys by Simon Mavin
Drums by Perrin Moss
& Bass by Paul Bender

SS077 / What You Gonna Ask For (Dego's Mix)

To kick off the dawn of a new decade and their first release of 2020 in fine style, Phuture Shock Musik very proudly present ‘La Búsqueda’ - the debut album from Barcelona-based producer and multi-skilled musician Damián Botigué aka Karmasound.

Having released his first 12” ‘Probabalidades’ EP on the Bristol imprint to wide acclaim in 2018, followed by a solid sophomore effort ‘Can See Thru You’ one year later; whilst also contributing to recent projects by label mate Cyclonix and Wolf Music signee Pedro, Karmasound has steadily gained momentum to graduate to the long player format.

Comprised of ten tracks steeped in existential themes, ‘La Búsqueda’ stands out as the producer’s most personal and accomplished work to date, where jazz - particularly of the 70’s Latin fusion/funk variety – is a key source of its inspiration in terms of sound, yet with a contemporary electronic-infused spin and loosely within a broken beat context.
Besides taking cues from the above styles, each composition is informed by Botigué’s soulful, interstellar sound that combines live instrumentation with analogue studio gadgetry and a vast range of influences; including hip hop, soul, Afro-Latin, electronica and the forward-thinking sensibilities of the early 00’s West London sound. This rich musical diversity running throughout the LP, strikes a fitting balance between the past and the future that aligns with Phuture Shock’s sonic vision.

Label: Phuture Shock Musik
Cat #: PSMLP002
Format: 12” Vinyl/Digital
Release date: 28th February 2020

Pre-order: phutureshockmusik.bandcamp.com/album/la-b-squeda

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Exclusive Premiere: Karmasound "Lo Único Que Quiero"

Lo-fi jazz-tinged broken beat from Delhi-based producer Okedo AKA Ishaan Gandhi.

Download + Donate: https://bit.ly/Day10_Okedo

Part of our 2020 charity Advent Calendar in aid of You Make It and Project Protect.

All money raised through Bandcamp sales goes directly to You Make It and Project Protect, so please give generously.

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Day 10: Okedo - Fairy Land [3:13]

Lumberjacks in Hell has been founded in 2010. Intimate Friends followed in 2013. For some people the difference or the need for distinction between these two is quite evident but to give you an idea. Lumberjacks is always 100% for the dance floor, inspired by the music from Chicago and Detroit which is not only reflected in the Artists we release. Intimate Friends is a headier affair. Soul, Hip Hop and House are all fair game. If you check the releases next to each other both labels have a distinct sound. And maybe a certain BPM range. This isn't saying that some of the music couldn't have appeared on either label but somehow it all makes sense to me. Thanks for supporting the music and artists we are releasing and don't hesitate to get in touch! We love to hear from you,

Marcel Vogel, Amsterdam 2017 


Booking requests for Marcel Vogel or Lumberjacks in Hell // Intimate Friends showcases:
ali@warmagency.com

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LiH 018 A1 Pirahnahead - Inner Turmoil (snip)

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