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We are back this week with an exclusive Dimensions mix from Karizma. Kris (real name) who begun DJing at the age of 13, has developed a very unique sound and a very fine ear for house music. This 60 minute mix amalgamates soothing vocals together with soulful house. 

Karizma: www.residentadvisor.net/dj/karizma
www.dimensionsfestival.com

DIM021 - Karizma

Study for Player Piano (i)

Taken from his forthcoming album 'Spells' out June 10 on Erased Tapes.

Pre-order the LP/CD/DL here: www.erasedtapes.com/store/index/ERATP085
iTunes: http://snip.ftpromo.net/spells
Spotify: http://snip.ftpromo.net/goldentimes
Bandcamp: http://snip.ftpromo.net/spellsbc
or any other good record store worldwide

"It's just incredible" – Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC 6 Music
“Strangely upbeat nocturnes" – The Wire

‘Spells’ merges programmed piano pieces with live instruments, combining the controllable technical world and the often unpredictable aspects of live improvisation. In some ways it continues where his underground debut ‘Gravity’ left off, though a lot of weight is lifted, making room for a lighter and more energetic listen. Friend and fellow Erased Tapes artist Nils Frahm mixed and mastered both albums. Ben is not a master pianist like his dear friend, but his sound collages are so meticulously designed that after hearing the result an impressed Nils declared: “from now on, if anyone asks – this is a real piano”. 

His intricate, humanised programming – enhanced by drummer Achim Färber, cellist Anton Peisakhov and harpist Lara Somogyi, and a considerate selection of echoes, delays and compressors – has been used to create a hybrid sound that intends to deceive, question and challenge existing listening habits. Utilising the contrast between reduction and decoration, ‘Spells’ can be seen as a quest to find out how much or how little composition is required to constitute a song. Why the ear can and should be deceived about the authenticity of instruments. What significance these instruments have within this process, and why the personal perception of balance and sound exclude ultimate truths. 

Linking the two albums are the four movements of ‘Nocturne’, an ever-developing conversation that on occasion flirts with the grandeur of compressed rock drums. The first single, ‘Golden Times 1’, received a world premiere by BBC 6 Music’s Mary Anne Hobbs, proclaiming it as "incredible." An alternative version of ‘Sleepers Beat Theme’ – composed for the soundtrack to a short film about the Trans-Siberian Express – opened Jon Hopkins’ Late Night Tales album from 2015, who noted “I thought it was such a calming and sensitive piece that sounded to me like the beginning of something...the warmth and depth of the sound entrances me every time”. 

Though ‘Spells’ and ‘Gravity’ are his first albums recorded under his own name, as acclaimed electronic producer HECQ he’s released nine albums since 2003, exploring everything from ambient to breakcore. He has simultaneously established himself as a trusted composer and sound designer, working for a wide array of clients including Amnesty International and Marvel Comics; composing for feature films, games, art installations and convention opening titles.

After embracing this demanding line of work, in 2010 Ben felt the need to explore his roots and early education, which inspired these albums under his own name. Born in 1981 as the third child of opera singer Deirdre Boysen and actor Claus Boysen, his classical music training on piano and guitar began when he was seven years old; the works of Bruckner, Wagner and Bach laid an important foundation. Rediscovering this music shared with his parents – united with the sounds of Autechre, Cristian Vogel and Jiri.Ceiver to Pink Floyd and Godspeed You! Black Emperor – brought back an understanding of why he wanted to write music in the first place.

“Finding my views understood, reflected and welcomed by Erased Tapes was an encouraging experience, crowned by the offer to release ‘Spells’ and re-issue ‘Gravity’ with them. Through many caring conversations with Robert I felt that there’s no better home for the existing ideas and no better cradle for new ones.”  – Ben Lukas Boysen 

TRACK LISTING:  	

01. The Veil  02. Nocturne 3  03. Sleepers Beat Theme  04. Golden Times 1
05. Nocturne 4  06. Keep Watch  07. Golden Times 2  08. Selene

Spells

Golden Times 1

Buy LP/CD/DL

Ben Lukas Boysen – Golden Times 1

'Apex' taken from Merrin Karras' upcoming album of the same name, available on limited edition colored vinyl + digital.

More info and links to buy: www.astrangelyisolatedplace.com/asipv005-merrin-karras-apex

Apex

Merrin Karras - Apex (ASIPV005)

Axel Boman - Moon Dancer (Third Try Records)

01. Budakid - Share The Love (No Vocal Edit)
02. Jay Phonic - Playstick
03. Tim Engelhardt - Trust
04. Airwave - Lightspeed (Khen Bootleg)
05. Dahu & Mpathy - Shattered (Jonas Saalbach Remix)
06. Navar & Mononoid - Ad Litem
07. Jeremy Olander - Panorama
08. Kasper Koman - ID
09. Kasper Koman - Trail
10. Kasper Koman - Leap

Kasper Koman - Exclusive Plattenbank Mix 006

As its getting Autum again outside, its time for our next musical Einpodcast journey from two warmhearted Spanish producers named @animal-picnic! Keep these guys in mind because they are coming up with a new EP on Einmusika together with two of there follow Spanish amigos, @aaryon_music and @dgranha.

www.facebook.com/ANIMALPICNIC

EINPODCAST #56 by Animal Picnic

The 22nd FUSE London Podcast comes from London duo OdD. Back in August, OdD debuted at Village Underground, here is two hours from their superb four hour warm up set. 

OdD's 'Cold Fusion' EP is out now on vinyl on our sister label, INFUSE. 

Buy it now: bit.ly/INFUSE016-OdD

FUSE Podcast #22 - OdD

Lower Temperature

You are about to experience NS V2 (New Skool Version Two) mixed live by DJ EZ in November 2016 with UK Garage and Bass Music from that year. Obtain the full tracklisting located at WWW.DJEZ.COM

DJ EZ NS VERSIONS

DJ EZ - NS V2 (New Skool Version Two) (UK Garage & Bass Music)

This weeks podcast is featuring myself Bliss. This was recorded yesterday during our live stream. Tune in for 3 hours of some hard thriving acid modular techno. I might of been a little wavyyy.. but its all in fun. 

Enjoy

TLP035 Bliss

Check this two hour set from Edu Imbernon showing some melodies and powerful beats at the Suara Night (BPM Festival 2017)

[Suara PodCats 159] Edu Imbernon @ Suara Night (BPM Festival 2017)

New music from @mathiasschober, @reset-robot, @josephashworthmusic and the next release on ELEMENTS all included this new episode, inspired by this summers festival sets 💥 Listen now, or download directly to your iPhone via the Apple Music store 🙌

Tracklist - 
LADS - Celesta [Nie Wieder Schlafen]
Joseph Ashworth - Dominika [Get Weird]
Mike Steva - Oasis [Yoruba Records]
Mulya - Marvin [Mo Black Records]
Mathias Schober - This is When [Lossless]
Max Doblhoff ft. Idd Aziz - Mama Jo (Sobek Remix)[Mo Black Records]	
Kieran Apter ft. Leon Power - All I Want (Aera Edition)[Chapter 24 Records]
Finnebassen - Sanguine [Polymath]
Kincaid & Sinal - Orpheus And The Lyre [ELEMENTS]
Aaaron & Deckert ft. Valentine - L.D.O.E [Connected]
Reset Robot - Creatures Of Time [Mobilee Records]

Artwork by: www.cape-monocle.uk

Lower Temperature

Peter Martei Korley

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