FUNKFORM ON OPEN RECORDS

minimal tech

VA // New Music Jan 2014

Deep Afterhour Muke

Stephan Bodzin-Kerosene

Buy on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/retrospective-sampler-2-ep/id709150806?uo=4&at=11laZJ



Second vinyl sampler from Mr. G's 'Retrospective' album.  Here's what the man himself has to say about the tracks...

Going Home - "All about me going to see my Ma and  Pa in Jamaica and the joy and happiness because I'm going home....this one has a very special place for me."

Mmmm - "The Reaver was a way to test my early stuff without anyone knowing, as many did back then and good ole  Mark @ Shady made it happen and it became as known in it's own right. wrote this on my knees wires everywhere without proper monitors, it worked though."

Hear Me Out - "One of the first records I did totally alone  and it just works me finding my feet became the blue print of what I do.......is it house or is it techno?"

Mr. G

Mmmm

Buy Vinyl

THE REAVER - MMMM

Pig & Dan  | Broken Melody
[SOMA386D]
Buy it: 

1. Broken Melody
2. Something’s Going Down
3. Junglism

Pig & Dan make an energetic return to Soma with their first new material since the release of the epic 10 year anniversary album ‘Decade’ with ‘Broken Melody EP’. Dan & Igor are a powerhouse production team and these 3 groovy tech house numbers sit perfectly within the realms of the Soma output.

Broken Melody is a perfect, rhythmic opener for this EP. Spliced up vocals pop through an almost tribal bass line while bright percussion melds this track together nicely. Pig & Dan are masters of the solid tech house track and this slickly produced track is a great example of these guys at work.

A more melodic approach is brought in on ‘Something’s Going Down’. Short, delayed synth stabs float delicately while a deep vocal cut drops over the intro as the track builds slowly as the synth become more ethereal, with an almost Detroit influence. This track definitely screams, hands in the air, as the percussion finally drops after building the tension through the melody. 

Junglism rounds off the EP with its staccato rhythms and funked up drums definitely aimed directly at the dance floor. Pig & Dan once again show their mastery of production on this one as their skillful use of FX allows this track to flow perfectly. The track bounces well from growling dance floor stomper to almost trance-like euphoria with perfectly timed drops and even better use of programming. 

Pig & Dan have delivered another great EP to sit along side their already amazing catalogue of releases on Soma, always with a fresh and unique take on dance music. 

Mastered by Conor Dalton at Soma Mastering

Pig&Dan, Olivier Berger - Something's Going Down (Soma 386d)

Out now on Beatport: http://btprt.dj/GNsvLq

After the success of Technique 01, Toolroom Records return with the highly anticipated follow up in our popular series, delivering another standout album showcasing the very best in Tech House talent.

Featuring a 100% exclusive track list from some of the world's most talented DJ's and producers including Chus & Boris, Koen Groeneveld, Muzzaik, PHNTM & Groovebox, Simon Doty, Belocca, Matt Smallwood and Rafa Barrios.

Showcasing the brightest talent from around the world with 15 full-length DJ-friendly tracks, 'Technique 02' offers a collection of perfected grooves & driving tech tunes. Transform into a Toolroom approved DJ and perform with the ultimate ‘Technique’.

https://www.facebook.com/toolroomrecords
https://www.facebook.com/MattSmallwoodOfficial

Matt Smallwood - 'Turn The Music Up' - OUT NOW

Moderat-Bad Kingdom (Head High Remix)

Dirtyworx - "Passion" hook remix by Reza, out on S2G
  

Dirtyworx - Passion (Dirtyworx's hook remix)

New release by Zurich based DJ/Producer Pow-Low

Pow-Low - Beelzedub (Remastered)
Psycle Records, PSY014

Release Date: 26.5.11

Pow-Low - Beelzedub Remastered (sample)

Been a while peeps!
Here is an hour of music showcasing just a taste of what I've been upto over the last lil while. 
Ive told myself I need to form the habit of putting up a few more sets up here , so hopefully you will see a few more soon :)

Some of these tracks are still in the making or early production stage so forgive me if you hear a few adjustments over the next few months or so also :)

Hope you all enjoy the vibe on this set , is a little more on the cruisy side , perfect for a lazy afternoon!

lots of love, funkform xo



Funkform - Works in Progress - May 2015 Showcase

As a special treat to all our loyal fans, we are proud to present this free lossless download of FunkForm's awesome ChiMix of Thankyou City's Nothin' But Chi.

Follow FunkForm here: https://soundcloud.com/funkform
Follow Thankyou City here: https://soundcloud.com/thankyoucity

The Nothin' But Chi EP was one of our most successful releases in recent times, with two amazing originals by Melbourne masters Thankyou City and a stellar remix by UK innovator Inxec.

FunkForm was a little late on the deadline to getting his remix in, but that's worked out for you in the best possible way ... with an obligation-free .wav download of his wicked progressive rework.

Already smashed live and large by Open Records DJs across club, festival and radio sets, FunkForm is on fire in 2015. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

NOTHIN' BUT CHI EP INFORMATION //

Open Records is proud to present our first release for 2015, with this award-winning new EP from Melbourne masters Thankyou City.

Nothin’ But Chi is everything that makes the Australian sibling duo so great. Slick, stripped back and packed with warm bass vibes, this hypnotic tech-house groover is essential for the hot and sweaty Aussie summer season.

Without even being released to the public, the tune has been wildly successful for Thankyou City, taking out the Budweiser Made For Music People’s Choice Award at the Australian Independent Music Awards, one of Australia’s most respected music industry events.

Since the big win, the boys have featured the title track on an official Budweiser podcast on Deezer, alongside being featured by Vice’s Thump electronic music blog, the respected AU Underground Podcast and many more. They have also dropped successful EPs on D-Nox’s Sprout and Australia’s own Subsonic Music.

London innovator Inxec is up on remix duties, with a deep, evolving rework with just the right amount of acid for good measure. Perfect for club and festival alike, its darker vibe is a perfect contrast to the A-side.

Finally, the release closes out Lovely Sunday, another stunning original from Thankyou City.

<a href="https://theartistunion.com/tracks/a234ff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download for free on The Artist Union</a>

Free Download

THANKYOU CITY - Nothin But Chi' (FunkForm ChiMix) FREE LOSSLESS DOWNLOAD

Pow Low - Tanz (XV Kilist & Rocco Rmx)

Open Records are proud to return to the fold with this stunning new release from four exciting artists leading Australia's progressive renaissance. FunkForm's original Imprinted is perfectly complimented by reworks from Matter, GMJ and Maxi Basshead, ensuring this is one release any self-respecting prog lover shouldn't miss.

FOLLOW: @FunkForm @matter @gmj-fulcrum @machomanrandysavage
RELEASE: MAY 2, 2016
CATALOGUE: OPNDG045
WEB: http://new.open-records.net

FUNKFORM - Imprinted (Maxi Basshead Remix)

Open Records are proud to return to the fold with this stunning new release from four exciting artists leading Australia's progressive renaissance. FunkForm's original Imprinted is perfectly complimented by reworks from Matter, GMJ and Maxi Basshead, ensuring this is one release any self-respecting prog lover shouldn't miss. 

FOLLOW: @FunkForm @matter @gmj-fulcrum @machomanrandysavage
RELEASE: MAY 2, 2016
CATALOGUE: OPNDG045
WEB: http://new.open-records.net

FUNKFORM - Imprinted (GMJ Remix)

FUNKFORM - Imprinted (Matter Remix)

Rising Australian star FunkForm delivers a storming melodic techno remix of Pow-Low's Revolution, out on Boxing Day on Open Records!

For more info, see http://www.open-records.net/

Pow-Low - Revolution - (FunkForm Remix) SC EDIT

Dejvid Kavazovic "Working Man EP" (Trapez ltd 170) available at
Beatport https://goo.gl/AkBTiW
iTunes https://goo.gl/sUWjnY
Stream on Spotify https://goo.gl/9EddhZ

Release Date: 06th October 2017

See video clips at YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHWmpzNkfHHp6GyoID81YMMuFTEFHXO-m

See more at Trapez ltd webpage
http://www.traumschallplatten.de/trapezltd/170.html

Working Man Ep

Go To Work

Selection of tracks from our artists for our showcase at ADE.
Releasing on Oct 15th

Synister(IN) - Black Space

Psycle’s expertly curated catalogue continues with a new addition from Pow-
Low that comes hot on the heels of his Inhale EP back in June.

Pow-Low is a core part of this label and keeps serving up the goods with each
new offering. He hails from the Italian part of Switzerland but his musical
endeavours have taken him all over the world. He’s formally studied jazz, been
playing vinyl since his teenage years, studied recording engineering and
production and worked in high end studios in Hollywood as well as being in a
number of bands.

The charming title track opens up this release with lively house music that is
enriched with warm, smeared chords, bubbly bass and an inviting,
heartwarming vibe. ‘Studio’ is another deep but driving track with bass and
synths that melt around each other as jazzy hi hats spin up top.
The classy, good time grooves continue with ‘nowER,’ which has deft little bass riffs sticking out of a gooey groove and cosmic pads adding to the superbly stylish feel. Luzern jazz-school band, Colster feat. DAENS provide the next offering, deftly remixed by Pow-low, ‘Around The World (Pow-Low Remix)’ is a superbly soul-drenched track with lounge-y chords and effortlessly smooth rolling kicks and vocals. Offering something more minimal, freaky and late night is the excellent ‘Son of a Beat’ (2019 remaster) which is a busy track with rich layers of synth, keys, samples and perc all scurrying above a restless rhythm. This is brilliantly colorful house music that exudes real soul and charm from start to finish.

visist: https://www.schallzentrale.ch/pow-low

Press contact London – julian@dispersion.com

Tracklist:
1. He’s got the Jack (Original)
2. Studio (Original)
3. nowER (Remix)
4. Around The World (Pow-Low Remix), Colster feat. Daens
5. Son of a Beat (2019 remaster)

He's got the Jack EP

PSY30

download

SON OF A BEAT (remastered)... out now

Justrat - No Capital Letters

SC042: STINE AMUNDSEN (Norway)
SmallCast series mix #42 - February 2020
Mixes will be posted frequently. Enjoy the sounds!
For more info about SmallCast, please go to www.smallrecordsoslo.com

Stine Amundsen's Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/stineamundsen

SMALLCAST: 042. STINE AMUNDSEN (Norway)

We are the product of this evolution - this is the WATcast! 

We Are Together
https://www.facebook.com/wearetogetherofficial/ 

Abi
https://www.facebook.com/AbiMusicFFM/

WATcast #2 Abi

Open Records is a techno, house and electronica imprint based out of the sunny state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in the lush tropical paradise of Cairns in 2007 and now managed out of the bustling metropolis of Brisbane, Open has grown into a respected and prolific label with more than 70 releases from artists in all corners of the globe.

The Open sound is just that. Over the years we have released everything from deep, organic, progressive and tech house, to staunch minimal, hypnotic tribal, driving techno and abstract electronica. What has remained constant is our desire to represent the intelligent, groovy, dancefloor-oriented sound of the Australian festival and party culture, with a little help from our friends around the world, too.

Along the way we've managed to top the Beatport charts, featured in the playlists of some of the world's biggest DJs and radio shows and helped launch the career of some of Australia's most talented artists. Not bad for a crazy idea hatched in a small city in regional Australia! Big respect to everyone who has supported us on our journey, we wouldn't be where we are today without you.