Well, it has indeed been a while but we are turbo excited to announce the return of our fave tweaky disco acid squelched drenched viking Rave-Enka makes a triumphant return to the Paper fold! Bølgen is a 4 track E.P. of absolute top shelf vintage single malt style scenarios and fully highlights the amazing sounds from the dance floors of Norway and even more amazing is that for once not one of his tracks is hitting the 10 minute mark!

Ta Pass opens up and is an absolute certified BANGER! Cut up disco loop, filtered out & filtered in kick drum, spaced out synths and a cowbell. Its that simple and that blooming amazing…top marks.

Inn For Landing	fully doffs its cap to the late 90’s sound of France and is reminiscent of Daft Punk before they got too much money. Filtered house finesse with fully cosmic laced disco synths all over a 4 bar loop. So simple you wished you’d done it, but you didn’t…

Holder Tråden keeps the simple formula as previous, clever cut up sample with a walloping kick drum and warped out vocal. One for the Derrick Carter bumpty bumpty cartel & filtered house fanatics…power house banger!

Bølgen keeps it cut up & choppy whilst packing bags of disco thrust. No stressing, no messing its just straight up house that jacks, slaps & defies you not to groove n move.

Hetetakter closes things off with its warped & wonky house music journey. Cut up disco thats sliced beyond recognition and with just enough kick drum drop outs to tantalise & tease throughout. This is packing bags of energy & whallop! Oh and its also got a flute in there too...bonus!

Bølgen

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FREE DOWNLOAD: Sasha - Xpander (Axel V feat. Jennifer Real Mind Expansion Remix) 

Sasha's 1999 classic "Xpander" get's an unofficial rework from Axel V featuring the voice of Jennifer Real. The track has been getting support from @JamesZabiela and now it's available for all in our free download series.

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmoY4u-PZyA

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FREE DOWNLOAD: Sasha - Xpander (Axel V feat. Jennifer Real Mind Expansion Remix)

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October brings a psychedelic Paper Air Waves as host Ben Davis takes a journey into the outer reaches of the leftfield and the downtempo. Plus, NYC’s DJ Nutritious gives the rundown on his new E.P.

This month, you will hear:

1. The KLF – Chill Out
2. La Guardia de la Luz – Starseed
3. Joan Biblioni, Ray Mang - Val, I Vuw Ya (Ray Mang Edit)
4. Luzmila Carpio - El Retorno Del Sol
5. Gao Hong And Kadialy Kouyate - House Of Friendship
6. Valerie June – Within You
7. Langendorf United - Life's Tides And Currents
8. Huw Marc Bennett - Pinc Sunset
9. Yama Warashi - Yuru Yuru (Zongamin Version)
10. Rokia Koné &amp; Jacknife Lee - Bi Ye Tulonba Ye
11. DJ Nutritious – I Love Mitsubishis
12. DJ Nutritious – I Don’t Mind It
13. Jantra – Makhafi
14. More Ghost Than Man – Sloganeering
15. Moreira Chonguiça - Malowa Ihinnyala/Flowers That Never Wither
16. Langendorf United - Selam New
17. Dargz – Lou’s Tune feat. Moses Boyd
18. Hailu Mergia - Yefikir Engurguro
19. Torn Sail - Brown Fang
20. The Lost Words – The Lost Words Blessing

Presented, recorded and produced by Ben Davis for Paper Recordings

Paper Air Waves - Oct '23 feat. DJ Nutritious

"True Sprechen Music - Indie Dance Mix" pays tribute to the remarkable Sprechen label. This mix is a heartfelt collaboration, filled with positivity and inspiration from these talented individuals. It encapsulates the label's commitment to quality and innovation in the indie dance genre.

True Sprechen Music - Indie Dance Mix

True Sprechen Music

Paper Air Waves brings a special show of positivity to brighten these dark days. Smiles are worn as the power of music is used for two hours of escapism….jump on board!

1. Bjørn Torske - Møljekalas
2. Raz Ohara - Wild Birds
3. A Man Called Adam - Easter Song
BallakéSissoko & Ludovico - Laissez Moix En Paix
5. Ali Farka Touré -Cherie feat. Oumou Sangarė
6. Trulz & Robin  - Sol (Prins Thomas Dromhus MNIx)
7. MarIus Vareid - Skumle Planer
8. HUBBABUBBAKLUBB - Mopedbart
9. DJ Pippi & Willie Graff - Follow Your Dreams (Anders Ponsain Mix)
10. Jane & Edward Barton - It’s a Fine day
11. John Martyn - Sweet Little Mystery
12. Wau Wau Collective - Salamaleikoum
13. Frances Bebey  - The Coffee Cola Song
14. The Angels - Johnny Boy
15. Akalé Wubé - Ayalqem Tèdèngo
16. Lord Shorty & Vibrations International - Vibrations Groove
17. Manu Dibango - Sun Explosion
18. Bhundu Boys - One Show Here - Part 1
19. The Busy Twist - Friday Night
20. Djingo Typical Band - Vini Ouais (Art Of Tones Remix)
21. Bosq & Kaleta - Meji Meji
22. The Canyons - Apples and Pears
23. The Movers - Kansas City
24. Double Exposure - My Love Is Free

Paper Air Waves - Nov 23

What do you get when you take 2 people who share a love for Italo Disco, EBM, synths and the movie Tron? We're not totally sure but that's what the basis of Chris Massey and Elliott Lion (of the acclaimed British band "Editors") came up with under the 'ISO City' guise and we're frothing like mad to drop this 2 tracker which absolutely slaps like crazy!

Light Cycle revs like crazy with a snarling arp bass line atop pounding tom drums and snappy percussion right before a laser blasting synth line explodes into your frontal lobe and releases warp factor endorphins all over your brain! Imagine a cosmic rave aboard The Death Star with everyone doing that dance off Buck Rogers whilst tripping off Romulan wine and you're halfway there. Serious epic soundscape.

Master Control Programme continues the throbbing arp line action and goes into an altogether deeper cosmic zone with some cold wave-esque buzzy synth lines which lead way to the kind of synth stabs that make John Carpenter's Halloween theme sound like something for sunsets at Mambo. Hooky and hypnotic as heck.with a belly full of mushrooms and a rush of dopamine this one could well & truly send you into the outer reaches of the cosmos. Strap in!

https://www.editors-official.com/

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PREMIERE: ISO City - Light Cycle [SPRECHEN]

BUY: https://hypeddit.com/22jjkf
(official release date 15.02.2024)

There must be something in the water in the northern parts of Norway as it keeps producing wonderfully leftfield electronic music. MAde is the latest to add to a rich lineage and his new EP comes with some heavyweight remixes that will leave DJs scratching their heads, wondering which mix to play.

Gjer Inkort is a no nonsense, heads down, peak time banger that puts it’s foot to the floor and doesn’t let up. Jacking drums, nagging synths and a driving bass bring the heat.

Making his first appearance on Paper, Jimpster shows why he’s one of the the world’s most respected house producers. Tight beats, wonky synths, rolling NRG bass,and immaculate production, there’s not a floor this won’t rock.

Full EP: 
1. MAde - Gjer Inkort
2. MAde - Gjer Inkort (Jimpster Remix)
3. MAde - Offentlig Salærsats
4. MAde - Offentlig Sallærsats (Henrik Villard Mix)

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MAde - Gjer Inkort (Jimpster Remix) - Paper Recordings [OCC PREMIERE]

Beat Resurgence: Diving into Sexy Lazer's 'Mid Life Crisis' Remix Collection. The original track, "Mid Life Crisis" by an Icelandic, Copenhagen based artist Sexy Lazer emerged from the depths of a personal spiritual journey – a turbulent yet transformative experience. The confusion, the waves of emotions, the melancholy – all channeled into a hurricane of energy that birthed not just a song, but an entire concept. Sexy Lazer turned pain into power, humorously embracing the tumultuous journey while sipping on "Mid Life Cider." 

Now, The narrative persists with a remix collection ready to resonate with a global audience. We invite you to rediscover "Mid Life Crisis" through the lenses of three distinguished artists, each infusing their musical identity into the mix. The first remix takes flight under the skilled hands of Panthera Krause, who is based in Leipzig and co-label owner of fulfilment. His interoperation of the original features arpeggiated synths, detuned elements, and distorted percussion, creating an edgy, unpredictable atmosphere. Elevated bass guitar notes ground the track, while Krause injects a distinctive rawness, channeling the unapologetic spirit of punk rock. 

Colossio and Theus Mago join forces in the crafting of the second remix, both hailing from the vibrant music scene in Mexico. They embody the spirit of "Blade" in their remix for Sexy Lazer's "Midlife Crisis" infusing the track with the legendary 303 blending nostalgia with futuristic energy. A robust baseline propels listeners onward, supported by percussive elements that add depth and texture to the musical experience. 

The remix package for "Midlife Crisis" is set to make its digital debut on February 16th. Hit reset, take another shot, and let those remixes be the soundtracks to your journey towards joy and fulfillment – even if 
it's just for the duration of this musical ride. 

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Sexy Lazer - Mid Life Crisis (Panthera Krause / Colossio & Theus Mago Remix)

PREMIERE: Sexy Lazer - Mid Life Crisis (Panthera Krause Remix) [RIOTVAN]

BUY: beatservicerecords.bandcamp.com/music
(official release date 22.03.2023)

Beatservice Records offer up something rather special this time out, with Flash Atkins arriving on the label with no less than three remixes of Third Attempt's 'Keep Your Head Up'.

Producer Flash Atkins should need little in the way of introduction, the Manchester-based artist having served up countless dancefloor moments over the years - most often on the legendary Paper Recordings. He's known for crafting glittering, disco-centric sounds, and has worked with the likes of Kathy Diamond, Leilani, George Demure, and Danielle Moore among others.

Here, he delivers typically refined versions of 'Keep Your Head Up' from label regular, Third Attempt, a track lifted from last year's brilliant 'Momentary Bliss' album. The main remix toughens up the drums to add a little more thrust to the dreamy instrumentation, with spacey overdubs and staccato synths adding a gently psychedelic quality to the memorable strings and piano licks of the original.

The 'Dub' version strips back the orchestration to allow the rhythm to take centre stage as a distorted riff carries the groove across a floor-focused arrangement - a hypnotic motif that carries through to the gorgeously atmospheric 'Reprise' mix, where the drums give way to the celestial harmonics and evocative vocal textures.

Three magnificent interpretations, each of which is primed to enhance various shades of musical mood - from the main room to the back room and far, far beyond.

Third Attempt - Keep Your Head Up (Flash Atkins Remix) - Beatservice Records [OCC PREMIERE]

Here's my set from the Extinction Rebellion fundraiser at Hebden Bridge Trades club. It was a brilliant night playing to an up-for-it party crew  that spans the generations, as only the Calder Valley can do.

Disco-bedience '24 - Flash Atkins

This time all-round superhero Flash Atkins aka Ben Davis, head of Paper Recordings, opens up with “an hour of the weird stuff” as he puts it. TIP!

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MUSIC IS THE ANSWER W/ SECRET SOUL SOCIETY + GUEST: FLASH ATKINS - 12 APR 24

Paper has been pushing all things deep house and disco from the furthest reaches of the world via the good old North of England since the early Nineties.

The label has already featured a new series of EP's showcasing the best new dance music and future funk, house and disco from the world's finest producers.

We kicked off in 1994, leading the upsurge in popularity of UK house music within an underground scene previously dominated by a soundtrack from US cities like Chicago, Detroit and New York. Enhanced by a strong visual identity, as well as impeccable musical quality control PAPER was, and is one of the world’s most treasured record companies.

It continues to be funk-fuelled and bottom heavy!

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