We've been doing our mix series for 6 years now but, as a lot of you know, we have a wealth of talent working here at Phonica, and among our extended friends and family. So with that in mind, we wanted to shine a light on some our dedicated crew.

Phonica Friends & Family Mix Series

Keisuke - At Last EP [PHONICAWHITE023]

Phonica AM is a new imprint curated by staff member Luther Vine focusing on a more ‘after hours’ sound. Think tripped-out Techno, Minimal, Electro and every shade in between.

Voodoos and Taboos are up first with the ‘If We Were’ 12”, a four track EP drawing on strains of Tech- House, 90s Breaks and Techno/Electro. The mysterious duo follow up a string of high calibre releases on their own imprint which have gained substantial hype both upon release and on the second-hand market, with Discogs prices skyrocketing.

A1 ‘Doorway’ is a nuanced, spacey Techno banger with intricate synth licks, underpinned by a pumping groove. Title track ‘If We Were’ is a rich and emotive track, blooming pads, euphoric motifs, fortified by a futuristic jacking groove.

On the flip, ‘Witch House’ is wonky, bassline driven Tech-House with a hefty splash of acid. Final track ‘Holyday’ is a refined modern homage to 90s rave, all swinging break beats and slick vocal fragmenta- tion.

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Voodoos & Taboos - If We Were EP [PHONICAM001]

Off The Record Mix Series

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Italian DJ, producer, and Life & Death label head Manfredi Romano, better known as DJ Tennis joins us for the 82nd edition of the Phonica Mix Series. As longtime admirers of Romano and the label, we reached out to see if he would be interested in getting involved with our Mix Series. The result is an hour-long journey through the more mystifying and cosmic side of house, techno and electronic music. Head on over to offtherecord.net to check out the full feature and interview. Enjoy! 🙌 bit.ly/PHONICAMIX82

Phonica Mix Series 82: DJ Tennis

Listen to the exclusive GROOVE-Premiere of @keisukemusic 's track „Going Nowhere", taken from his „At Last” EP on @phonicarecords. Released digitally and on Vinyl on May 14th.

Read our introduction here: 
https://groove.de/?p=210734
Veröffentlicht von:
Phonica White
Erscheinungsdatum :
14. Mai 2021

At Last EP

Keisuke - Going Nowhere

Italian-born, Berlin-based DJ Luigi Di Venere has been making serious waves in and around Berlin over the past several years – known equally for his Balearic, listening-oriented DJ sets, or his explosive club sets. Luigi is very much inspired by the rave scene of the early ’90s, and his sets make constant references to those infamous warehouse atmospheres, all the while offering an eclectic selection. Luigi can often be found showcasing his talents at the legendary Cocktail d’Amore events series, for which he is a resident. He also once handled the Cocktail d’Amore label management. Outside of Cocktail d’Amore he has been known to grace the decks at many of Berlin’s most iconic clubbing hot spots, such as Panorama Bar, lab.oratory and Sameheads, where he runs his own Maximum Joy events series.

When he’s not DJing, Luigi is our man on the ground at Phonica’s Soho House Berlin shop. He hosts his own radio show, MachineSex, on Radio Cómeme and he hosts Pom Radio – a podcast series based around his own musical insights.

We hope you enjoy Luigi’s tripped-out mix recording. It's a killer!

Phonica Friends & Family Mix Series 4: Luigi Di Venere

Exclusive: Keisuke - At Last

Originally from the UK but currently calling Berlin home, it's Keisuke who delivers the next release on Phonica White. The artist's At Last EP consists out of four tracks, each capturing a slightly different note and vibe but every single track cultivates Christopher Iwatsu's, Keisuke's real name, trademark sound: groovey partly percussive basslines paired with intriguing synth-lines that can be classified as classical House Music. The EP's most uplifting take is At Last which simply and effectively takes its listener on a 7 minute and 22 seconds lasting trip through different House spheres. Intriguing pads create a mystery that is partly broken open by the track's key-synth-line that is as summer-ish as it can be as if At Last was a mirror of present times with a positive ending – at last. 

Keisuke's At Last EP will be released on Phonica White on May 14th, 2021.

Buy here: https://www.phonicarecords.com/product/keisuke-at-last-ep-pre-order-phonica-white/172038

Artist & label information
Keisuke: https://facebook.com/keisukemusic // @keisukemusic // https://instagram.com/keisukemusic
Phonica: https://facebook.com/PhonicaRecords/​ @phonicarecords​ // https://instagram.com/phonicarecords

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At Last

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EXCLUSIVE: Keisuke - At Last [Phonica White]

We are delighted to welcome one of our all-time favourite Norwegian producers to the Phonica Mix Series - Bård Aasen Lødemel aka Skatebård. Dating back to the early 2000s, Skatebård's predominantly house and techno-focused productions have been picked up and released by such labels as Sex Tags Mania, Bordello A Parigi, Full Pupp, Untz Untz, Live At Robert Johnson and, of course, his own Digitalo Enterprises imprint. Coming in at almost 2-hours long, Bård's roof-raising mix recording is a deep dive into the more cosmic and energetic shades of house, techno and Italo, with tracks coming from Juri Hulkkonen, Lauer, DJ Blasy, Huey Mnemonic, Helium, Cybertrax and more. Head on over to offtherecord.net where you will find an in-depth interview with the main man himself, as well as a full tracklist. Enjoy!

Interview & Tracklist

Phonica Mix Series 83: Skatebård

Full feature, interview and tracklist coming soon!

Off The Record Mix Series 23: Suzanne Kraft

Grab a vinyl copy here: bit.ly/keisukeatlast

Keisuke - Hatsu [PHONICAWHITE023]

Keisuke - For Petre [PHONICAWHITE023]

Introducing CWPT - the brand new label from Berlin-based, British DJ and producer Palms Trax.

For the label’s maiden voyage, Palms Trax teams up with South African vocalist Nonku Phiri for the soulful, Afropop-inspired disco groover ‘Petu’.

The hawk-eyed amongst you may recognise the dub version of ‘Petu’ from Palms Trax’s set at The Music Locker as part of Grand Theft Auto Online, but it’s the supercharged remix from Amsterdam-based producer Masalo that gets our pick for the premiere. Enjoy!

Pre-order your copy here: bit.ly/cwpt_petu

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Phonica Premiere: Palms Trax feat. Nonku Phiri - Petu (Masalo Remix)[CWPT]

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Phonica Mix Series 84: Young Marco

Joining us for the 5th edition of the Phonica Friends & Family Mix Series we have Ukrainian DJ and producer Bohdan.

Bohdan is one-half of the Kyiv-based electronic music duo Asyncronous. These guys first came to our attention with their critically acclaimed debut release ‘The Art of Fighting In A Dream’ on Berlin-based label Slow Life. The release was a firm favourite of ours over here at Phonica, it provided the soundtrack to many days in the shop throughout the year and we went on to include it in our top ten ‘Best Singles of 2019’ feature. In fact, we liked it so much that we reached out to the pair to see if they would be interested in putting together an EP for our own label. The result was the excellent ‘Pangaea Nova’ EP, which is comprised of six deeply atmospheric techno and ambient soundscapes, each packed with scattering drums, dubbed-out synths and syncopated basslines. 

Bohdan’s artistic career blossomed during the mid-2000s. He initially started out as a Drum & Bass DJ and organiser of many significant events around Kyiv. Several years ago he delved into the world of music production, with a focus on “atmospheric, mental techno and its various manifestations” as he describes it.

His DJ sets, as well as his own productions, cover many bases – from organic atmospheres and spatial sound landscapes to functional, intense, and hypnotic techno cuts. Bohdan’s 2-hour long mix recording below reflects this perfectly. Enjoy!

Full feature

Phonica Friends & Family Mix Series 5: Bohdan (Asyncronous)

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Phonica Mix Series 85: DJ Python

Ahead of their forthcoming EP on our brand new sub-label, Phonica A.M., we asked the mysterious Voodoos and Taboos to piece together a recording for our ever-eclectic Mix Series. 

The duo first came to our attention back in 2019 when the first release in their vinyl-only series landed at the shop. Their unique, spooked-out house, tech-house, garage and breakbeat inspired sound resonated with us, and when the idea of a new, more after-hours focused label was floated we knew exactly who to get in touch with for the debut release. 

Their one hour and fifteen minute long mix is online now. Check out the full feature here! 🙌 bit.ly/phonicamix86

Phonica Mix Series 86: Voodoos and Taboos

London record shop and label Phonica Records launches new sub label Phonica AM. Curated by staff member and DJ Luther Vine, the label will provide a home for a new take on 90's inspired ‘proper’ tech house, and music within this ball park. Definitely one to keep an eye on.

To kick start this new label, Luther approached the mysterious duo Voodoos and Taboos to release 'If We Were' EP. So far, the two producers have only released EPs and LPs on their own record label Voodoos And Taboos Records, and made few appearances on compilations. We don't know a lot about them - not even their face - but the music speak for itself. "I was blown away by the music after discovering their production through stocking their first two releases," said Luther. Indeed, it is not until he heard their tunes that he took the decision to start a new Phonica imprint. "With all due respect to some of the music being released at the moment, there seems to be an over saturation with this rehashed 90s Prog House resurgence... And it was very refreshing to hear and be able to release this rather original EP from Voodoos and Taboos." [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/premiere/premiere-b1-voodoos-and-taboos-witch-house-phonicam001/]

If We Were

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Premiere: B1 - Voodoos and Taboos - Witch House [PHONICAM001]

Exclusive: Voodoos and Taboos - If We Were

The first release on Phonica's newly founded label Phonica AM, curated by staff member Luther Vine, is set to drop in September to ring in some musical autumn madness in four acts. Responsible for the latter is artist duo and label heads of an eponymous imprint Voodoos and Taboos, who deliver a four-tracker that smoothly combines influences across genres, such as (Tech-) House, 90s Breaks and Techno/Electro. The EP's title track, If We Were, comes in with a partly jacking House groove that's compressing character adds a futuristic note as it sounds like one would imagine beats in space that are staggered transmitted. Provided with a spacey and recurring chord sequence as well as supporting pads If We Were is a worthy way to create those early morning vibes on dance floors pooling those emotions that emerge at this specific time in one track  – a quality Phonica AM has dedicated itself to as the label name already suggests and Voodoos and Taboos perfectly turn into practice with this track and EP.

Voodoos and Taboos' EP If We Were will be released on Phonica AM on September 3rd, 2021.

Buy here: https://phonicarecords.com/product/voodoos-and-taboos-if-we-were-ep-phonica-am/174075

Artist & label information
Voodoos and Taboos: https://facebook.com/vodoosandtaboos // @voodoosandtaboos // https://instagram.com/voodoos_and_taboos
Phonica: https://facebook.com/PhonicaRecords/​ @phonicarecords​ // https://instagram.com/phonicarecords

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EXCLUSIVE: Voodoos and Taboos - If We Were [Phonica AM]

Head of the E2-E8 record label and radio show Luca joins us for the 24th edition of the Off The Record Mix Series. Full feature with interview and tracklist coming soon. Check back!

Off The Record Mix Series 24: Luca (E2-E8 Records)

Voodoos and Taboos - Doorway [PHONICAM001]

Voodoos and Taboos - Holyday [PHONICAM001]

Our next Mix Series guest is a man who requires very little introduction. One of Detroit’s most iconic figures, Kenny Larkin has been at the very forefront of the electronic music scene for more than three decades. 

Best known for his soulful approach to techno, Larkin’s timeless productions have been released via such mammoth labels as Warp Records, Peacefrog, Planet E, Rush Hour, KMS and Transmat, not forgetting his own label Art Of Dance, of course. 

Following a recent string of classic Larkin reissues and represses, such as the Azimuth and Metaphor LPs, we reached out to Kenny to see if he would be interested in putting together a mix for our series. The result is a particularly unique one - it's a 1 hour and 15-minute recording taken from a live DJ set he did in LA on Saturday 4th September 2021. 

Enjoy the raw energy!

Phonica Mix Series 87: Kenny Larkin

Musique Pour La Danse co-founder Ed Isar joins us for the 25th edition of the Off The Record Mix Series. Enjoy!

Off The Record Mix Series 25: Ed Isar (Musique Pour La Danse)

Phonica Mix Series 88: Yen Sung

Baltimore-based ambient and new-school Kosmische guitar musician PJ Dorsey, better known as Tarotplane, joins us for the 26th edition of the Off The Record Mix Series. If you’re not yet familiar with his music be sure to check out his phenomenal albums ‘Horizontology’ on 12th Isle and ‘358 Oblique’ on Lullabies For Insomniacs to name just two. 

His recording below features gems from O Yuki Conjugate, Iury Lech, Michael Banabila, Cabaret Du Ciel, Suzanne Kraft, and many more. Check out PJ's in-depth interview over on offtherecord.net - Enjoy!

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Feature & Interview

Off The Record Mix Series 26: Tarotplane

Milan-based, Chilean-born DJ, producer, and keen digger, Paula Tape joins us for the 89th edition of the Phonica Mix Series.

Although Paula started her musical career out as a drummer in various metal and indie bands, she is best known now for her distinct brand of breezy yet energetic dance music and her musical creations have been picked up by such labels as SOBO and Alzaya Records, as well as her forthcoming Astroturismo EP on Bradley Zero’s Rhythm Section International.

Paula is also an active member of the Tempo Dischi crew – a label on a mission to discover and repress Italian gems from the lost era, such as Alexander Robotnick’s Computer Sourire and Contact Music’s Keep On Dance to name but two.

Check out Paula’s interview over on offtherecord.net

Phonica Mix Series 89: Paula Tape

Belgian producer Gratts, an active DJ for more than 20 years, teams up with pioneering Chicago vocalist Robert Owens on this new house anthem for our times. Hope is built into the very fibre of ‘Brighter Future’, from its optimistic synths to the sprightly Roland drum patterns, with Owens’ lilting affirmations soaring above. On the flip, Jorge Caiado’s remix and the New Vision Dub bring the track to the late night dancefloor, recalling the 90s heyday of Murk, Cajmere and Mood II Swing. 

Grab your copy here: bit.ly/2YWxKHd

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Phonica Premiere: Gratts - Brighter Future Ft. Robert Owens (New Vision Dub)

London-based independent record label Kalita is known for specialising in unearthing and re-releasing great music that deserves to be heard by all. They focus mainly on soul, disco, and West African sounds from around the world that they love and believe others will love as well. Kalita Records prides itself on two things: the quality of its musical output, and its focus on the musicians behind each release. Alongside a beautifully presented outer sleeve, their releases are often accompanied by liner notes, photographs and interviews with the artists, thus creating a far more interesting package all around.

Some of our personal highlights from the label’s impressive back catalogue include ‘If You Need Me, Call Me’ by Emerson, ‘Looking Up: The Complete Works’ by Carrie Cleveland, and ‘Getting Next To You’ by Randolph Baker to name just three. 

We got in touch with Kalita’s founder, Chris Webb, to see if he would be interested in putting together a mix for our Off The Record series - one that showcases the overall “sound of Kalita”. Check out the full feature & interview - bit.ly/3cmWY4H

Off The Record Mix Series 27: Kalita Records

Some of you may have seen Daire, aka DC FSLMAN, pottering around in our Soho store in recent months. Prior to that, you may have also seen him working behind the counter at Dublin’s legendary All City Records. This lovable Irishman is one of our newest team members (welcome, Daire!) and is also the main man behind the excellent First Second Label.

Stretching back as far as 2012, First Second Label has played host to a vast array of talent, such as Ellll, Minimal Violence, Sputnik One, Orlando, and G.E.O Corp to name a few. The label’s most recent release, Step Mode, comes from Dublin-based Glimmerman – be sure to check that out here. Daire is keeping his cards close to his chest for now, but we are told there are some tip-top releases on the horizon which we are already looking forward to checking out.

Daire’s mix is short but very, very sweet. It’s slow, always staying under the 100bpm mark, with all kinds of double-time, bass music, and sludge metal influences thrown in along the way. There’s a full tracklist on offtherecord.net. Enjoy!

Phonica Friends & Family Mix Series 6: Daire (DC FSLMAN)

A Londoner through and through, Arthur Smith, more commonly known as Artwork, is a man who has been a key part of some of the capital’s pivotal music scenes in the last two decades. After a time producing techno under his Grain alias in the 90s, fore-fronting dubstep with Big Apple Records in the early noughties and forming Magnetic Man alongside Skream and Benga in 2007 – Artwork is now busy injecting his character into various parties, festivals and clubs around the globe.

As a longtime friend of the shop, we reached out to Arthur to see if he would be up for contributing a mix to close out 2021. For the occasion, Arthur went above and beyond and the result is a whopping one hour and forty-minute long recording packed with all kinds of rare disco, funk, boogie and house treasures. 

Head on over to offtherecord.net to check out the in-depth interview where we discussed his new life in NYC, his past projects; Grain and Magnetic Man, his future plans, and much more. Enjoy!

Phonica Mix Series 90: Artwork

Church is back in action with their second various artists compilation featuing brand new productions from DJ Aakmael, Aquarium, Laurence Guy & Debukas. Church has definitely been a label to watch lately after they released one of the best selling records of the year from Mall Grab but we've also been keeping an eye on another artist from the label who's been making music for a long time but only recently started to get the attention he deserves. Laurence Guy has recently dropped some great solo EP's on Church and Rose Records and contributed to compilations and split EP's on CinCin and Outplay but his latest addition to Churches Volumes 002 has the entire Phonica crew tapping our feet and nodding our heads in approval! It's strength lies in its subtlety, 'Wish I Knew' is a stripped back and piece of House music which effortlessly plays with tension and release.  Listen to it in Laurence Guy's 'Wish I Knew' down below in full down and reserve your copy now. j.mp/Wish_I_Knew

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Phonica Premieres: Laurence Guy - Wish I Knew [CHURCH]

Joining us this month is one of the most consistent producers around at the moment. In the past six years Alex has been releasing exciting material through local Stockholm labels such as Abdulla Rashim's Northern Electronics, Bossmuik, and Aniara Records which put out his first record back in 2010. Aniara Records is also responsible for putting out the majority of his output as one half of Genius Of Time, the irresistible DJ/Live act he formed with his good friend Nils Krogh but the duo's punchy releases also found a home on Clone's Royal Oak and Gerd Janson's Running Back. The past two years have seen him focusing primarily on his solo output as Dorisburg and his most ambitious project to date arrived earlier this year on John Talobot's Hivern Discs in the form of the Irrbloss LP.

Today he's prepared a very special mix of mysterious and rare hypnotic House cuts which he recorded straight to cassette through a studio console and analogue outboard. He told us the mix is for "late night internet exploring...something to get lost within while browsing the unknown corners of the web... or possibly what a rave could sound like on an abandoned space station". Enjoy!

Phonica Mix Series 25: Dorisburg

We're big fans of the Cold Tonic crew and they blew the roof off last time they joined us in the shop for an in-store session with label heads Krystal Klear and Maurice Alexander playing alongside Gerd Janson and Philip Laurer. Since their first release we've been strong supporters of their imprint and but their newest release really caught our attention since it features a brand new signing on the flip. "Nothing But A Freak" marks Sandboards musical debut and we can't get enough of it! The emotional House cut combines rattling drums and melancholic chords to comfortably sit underneath a spoken word monologue about the one thing that keeps us moving... We're very excited to see what this the New Zealand duo comes up with next! Keep an eye on these two, we have the feeling they'll be coming up quick! in the meantime, reserve a copy of of their new split release with Krystal Klear ahead of the official release at the end of the month.

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Phonica Premieres: Sandboards - Nothing But A Freak [COLD TONIC]

Soundway's at it again! This time with a brand new album from South London's Huw Bennet under his newly established Susso alias. The New Keira LP features music which is inspired by (and directly samples) the magnificent sounds of the Mandinka people, which he recorded during a recent trip to Gambia.

The tracks are composed entirely from original source material, field recordings and Huw’s talents as a multi-instrumentalist; performing tuned percussion from the region including the Mandinka Balafon, Kutiringding drum, as well as drawing on his skill as a professional upright / electric bassist. One of the tracks which best exemplifies his contemporary electronic sound, whilst still paying homage to a traditional Gambian aesthetic has to be Ansumana. It's definitely been a shop favourite ever since the good guys at Soundway sent it over and we can't wait to get our hands on this beautiful release when it arrives next month. Reserve your copy now ahead of the official release next month: j.mp/KeiraLP

Keira

Phonica Premieres: Susso - Ansumana [SOUNDWAY]

As 2017 fast approaches, Apollonia Music drop their latest release courtesy of iO Mulen, the Ukrainian prodigy who first appeared on the label at the beginning of 2016. Eleven months on and he's back with a hefty six-track package that's sure to keep you moving right thru to the new year.

Pre-order your copy here: bit.ly/APO026
Read the full article on our blog: bit.ly/PhonicaPremieres24

'Letters and Numbers' EP

Phonica Premieres: iO Mulen - rdm37 [APOLLONIA MUSIC]

Happy days! This week we have an extra installment in our mix series as we're celebrating the re-instatement of Fabric's licence with a very special mix from Jamie Jones. 

Jamie has been a regular at the shop pretty much since we opened back in 2003 and also a Fabric stalwart for over 10 years now, so it felt natural to join efforts for #saveourculture.

Check out the mix and read the full interview with Jamie on our blog: bit.ly/PhonicaxSaveourculture

#saveourculture Mix

Phonica Mix Series Special Edition: #saveourculture Mix: Jamie Jones

The Casino Edits series continues with more disco-inspired DJ tools. For this week's premiere we have picked the A-Side of the third instalment on the label: an early blues classic converted into an unconventional 'flamenco-italo' hybrid by London-based duo Casino Times.

Check the full feature on our blog: bit.ly/PhonicaPremieres33
Pre-order your copy here: bit.ly/CasinoEdits003

Phonica Premiere: Casino Times - 003 A [CASINO EDITS]

Detroit legend Rick Wade steps up for this week's premiere with a jazz fuelled cut on vinyl only imprint @ShallNotFade.

Pre-order your copy here: bit.ly/SNF014
Check the full article on our blog: bit.ly/PhonicaPremieres38

Phonica Premiere: Rick Wade - Feels (LK Remix) [SHALL NOT FADE]

Australian 5-piece The Possé are up next on Ken Oath with a killer three track EP. The title track 'Season's Greetings' is arguably the heaviest track in the Ken Oath catalogue and our pick for this week's premiere.

Pre-order your copy here: bit.ly/KEN004
Full article on offtherecord: bit.ly/PhonicaPremieres45

Phonica Premiere: The Possé - Season's Greetings [KEN OATH]

One half of Genius Of Time, Nils Krogh aka Arkajo offers up a mesmerising three track EP to mark the occasion of Aniara Recordings 20th release.

Pre-order your copy here: bit.ly/FathomlessMusic
Full article on offtherecord: bit.ly/PhonicaPremiere53

Fathomless Music

Phonica Premiere: Arkajo - Fathomless Music [ANIARA]

The 20th release from Nina Kraviz’s трип imprint pays homage to the previously unexplored sub-cultures of 90s electronic dance music, such as hardcore, gabba, acid-techno and ambient. The 'Don't Mess With Cupid, 'Cause Cupid Ain't Stupid' 2xLP features ten original tracks from heavyweight producers Universal Indicator (aka Aphex Twin), Biogen, Exos and Nina Kraviz herself, amongst others.

Our pick for the premiere is the whirring, trippy-techno stomper '3-1 Tap Lush' from Icelandic producer Bjarki. Check it out and pre-order your copy below!

Pre-order your copy here: bit.ly/tripcupid
Full article on Off The Record: bit.ly/PhonicaPremiere69

Don't Mess With Cupid - трип 020

Phonica Premiere: Bjarki - 3-1 Tap Lush [трип]

Phonica Special Editions follow up their inaugural release with an EP featuring three
remixes of singer, producer and Toronto native, Sandro Perri. Sandro has released more
than a dozen solo and collaborative records under his given name as well as under the
Polmo Polpo & Glissandro 70 monikers, mainly on Canadian cult imprint Constellation.

“Love & Light / The Drums Remixes” features reworks from Worst friends Tom Croose
and Slow Hands. Fresh from his recent outing on Resista, Tom Croose is kept busy with
not one, but two remixes of mr Perri. First up and taking up the whole of side A, “Love &
Light” – originally on 2011’s “Impossible Spaces” – gets a subtle electronic re-rub with
restrained electronic flourishes that gently complement the original's organic, ethereal
sound – a weirdly captivating, mystical trip! All that, while getting boosted from a
criminally short three and a half minutes to a more respectable nine plus…

Next up is Slow Hands, Tom Croose’s partner in Worst Friends who has released on
Wolf+Lamb. He takes “The Drums” (a track from Sandro’s debut album “Tiny Mirrors”) to
places where it’s never been before. by re-imagining the song into a breezy summer
anthem where old school electric piano stabs, handclaps and a general feel-good vibes
take centre stage.

Rounding off this excellent remix 12” we have Tom Croose again, who returns for
another version of “The Drums” and harmoniously marries synth riffs and a laid back
groove with Sandro’s signature contemplative vocal, rounding off this excellent remix
package in style.

Pressed on limited quantity 180g vinyl with high quality full colour sleeve.

PHONICASPECED002              Sandro Perri - Love & Light (Tom Croose’s Mahina Mele)

With no ties to record labels, nor following any specific trends, Dr. Rubinstein is a true DJs DJ, and that’s why we reached out to see if she would be interested in joining our Mix Series. You can check out Marina’s impeccable one-hour techno and electro fuelled mix below. Enjoy! 

bit.ly/PhonicaMix56

Phonica Mix Series 56: Dr. Rubinstein

Full Off The Record feature and interview on Off The Record 👉 bit.ly/PhonicaMix61

Interview

Phonica Mix Series 61: Valentino Mora

Australian DJ and producer Roza Terenzi joins us for the 66th edition of the Phonica Mix Series. Full feature over on Off The Record - bit.ly/PhonicaMix66

Feature

Phonica Mix Series 66: Roza Terenzi

Music From Memory co-founder Jamie Tiller delivers a red-hot club mix for the 70th edition of the Phonica Mix Series. Full feature: bit.ly/phonicamix70

Phonica Mix Series 70: Jamie Tiller

Running Back co-owner Gerd Janson is one of those very few people who get referred to as 'a DJ's DJ' - an aficionado and general nice guy that always delivers the goods whenever you hear him!
We are very lucky to finally get Gerd to do a mix for us as part of the Phonica Mix Series, so we hope you enjoy it. He describes the more disco flavoured-mix as "more the 2007 Computer-Incarnations-for-World-Peace-Gerd than the sadly non-existent 2020 Ibiza-Gerd."
Read the full feature here: http://offtherecord.net/phonica-mix-series-72-gerd-janson/

Phonica Mix Series 72: Gerd Janson

We've been doing our mix series for 6 years now but, as a lot of you know, we have a wealth of talent working behind the counter or packing your orders. A lot of us DJ, have a radio show or produce music and now we wanted to highlight some of our colleagues and give you an insight into what each of one us like. In the ongoing lockdown, we wanted to shine a light on some our dedicated crew.

Phonica Staff Mix Series

Phonica Friends & Family Mix Series 2: Oscar Abdullah

When she's not working behind the counter at Phonica, Lucie divides her time between producing, DJing and performing as Avsluta, free improvisation and creating conceptual sound work. She runs Introspective Electronics, which is a monthly show on Netil Radio and a series of podcasts and chill-out gatherings at The Lion & Lamb in East London. 

Lucie’s second half of 2020 is packed with some exciting releases. First up, she has an electro-acoustic mini-album coming out with David Toop on Cafe OTO’s digital label Takuroku, followed by a collaborative experimental double LP with Christian Duka as Vãdin on Utter, and lastly, a tripped-out, progressive and trancey 12” shared with Miro SundayMusiq for E2-E8 Records. 

Full feature and tracklist over on our editorial site, Off The Record: bit.ly/staffmix3

Tracklist

Phonica Friends & Family Mix Series 3: Lucie (Avsluta)

As another (rather unusual) year comes to an end, we close off our 2020 Mix Series with a sensational hour-long recording from one of the UK’s finest electronic music producers - Daniel Avery.

Daniel’s mix, however, is far from the ordinary. We'll let him explain in his own words below.

"The act of DJing feels like it exists on another planet at the moment but, unemployment aside, I feel fortunate to have closed my eyes this year,” Avery explains. “I’ve found a real solace in my metal box down by the water, the doors of which seemed to have been locked from the outside. In a good way. It’s all meant that the pile of new music is bigger than ever and, when asked to make a mix for my favourite dance emporium Phonica, I had the opportunity to do something different. So, to round off the slow-motion blur of 2020, here is a mixtape made up of new and exclusive stuff: unheard demos, versions, live jams and studio experiments. Most of it was made for the club. Hope you enjoy and please pass it around. I’ll see you on the other side very soon. DA xxx”

Full feature and interview on our editorial site, Off The Record - bit.ly/phonicamix78

Phonica Mix Series 78: Daniel Avery

Montreal-based DJ, producer and label owner Francis Latrielle, better known as Priori, joins us for the 79th edition of the Phonica Mix Series.

Priori has become a firm favourite of ours here at Phonica over the past couple of years. His releases, which crossover through many electronic genres, from house and techno to IDM and ambient, have been picked up by such labels as Echovolt and Dust E-1’s Dust World in recent years, although much of his musical output, including his phenomenal 2019 album, ‘On A Nimbus’, comes via his own label, NAFF, which he co-runs with fellow Montrealer Ex-Terrestrial.

Head on over to Off The Record to check out the full feature, including an interview, where we talked about his past, present, and future plans, life in lockdown, Montreal’s music scene, and more. Enjoy!

Phonica Mix Series 79: Priori

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Full features, including interviews and tracklists, for our Phonica Podcast and Phonica Mix Series on our editorial platform Off The Record ⬇

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