NEW ISLANDS

Pleasure of Edits 09 from @universalcave

Press release - 
Philly's Universal Cave crew have been putting out top notch edits and mixes on their own imprint for nearly a decade, including the beloved Soft Rock for Hard Times series.
For the first time, Universal Cave teams up with another label, Pleasure of Love, for a release of reworks, delivering 4 stitched up dance floor heaters. Variety pack of choice cuts here - reggae proto house, lo-fi 80s digi funk, peak-time piano charged house de salsa, and driving atmospheric italo. All expertly re-rubbed, from the vaults of the Universal Cave.

Buy here- https://pleasureoflove.bandcamp.com/

Record stores carrying the release -
https://www.philadelphiamusic.net/
https://www.pbvinyl.com/products/universal-cave-pleasure-of-edits-9
https://bordelloaparigi.com/shop/vinyl/universal-cave-pleasure-of-edits-09-ep/
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/universal-cave-pleasure-of-edits-09/849068-01/
https://www.phonicarecords.com/product/universal-cave-pleasure-of-edits-9-pleasure-of-love/176526
https://www.decks.de/track/universal_cave-pleasure_of_edits_09/cit-v0
https://oye-records.com/releases/universal-cave-pleasure-of-edits-09

Local LA shops that will have stock next week - 
Amoeba Hollywood
Rubycon Records
Paradise City Records

Early Supporters -
PBR Streetgang
COEO
Eli /Soul Clap
Corin Arnold
Paco Osuna
Carly Foxx
Ian Blevins
DC Salas
Franco Bianco
Martin Hayes
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Severino/Horse Meat Disco
Skatebård
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Cottam
Nadia Ksaiba/NTS
Tom Noble (Superior Elevation)
Paula Tape (Rhythm Section)
CC: Disco! (Soothsayer, Melbourne)
Roger of Aloha Got Soul
Jacques Renault/Let's Play House
Jim Baron/Crazy P
Johannes Albert
MEAT/Robert Johnson
Pete Herbert/Reverso 68

Pleasure of Edits 09

Pleasure of Edits 10 from @jkriv

NYC’s JKriv delivers a package of proto and golden era house re-edits. The Razor N Tape label co-founder has reliably delivered dancefloor ready cuts on Barefoot Beats and Rocksteady Disco as well as his own imprint. On his first Pleasure of Love release JKriv explores house in all its NYC glory; extending the energy on mid-late 80s proto (Got a Thing, Don’t Take Your Love Away) and masterfully looping and building tension with under-appreciated early 90s house (G.D., Feel It). Expert level re-rubs by one of NYC’s finest producers

Buy here- pleasureoflove.bandcamp.com/

Pleasure of Edits 10

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Kim Yaffa - Once Bitten EP (New Islands)

A2 from Pleasure of Edits 08: Kitchen Appliances EP
@hysteric
Out May 11th, 2021
https://pleasureoflove.bandcamp.com/
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/hysteric-pleasure-of-edits-08-kitchen-appliances/820892-01/
https://youtu.be/R27aKk6kjAg

Pleasure of Edits 08: Kitchen Appliances EP

Electric Juicer

Hysteric - Electric Juicer

Pau Roca - EUPHORIA EP

Out August 2nd vinyl, August 16th digi.  Both are up for preorder on our bandcamp 

Barcelona’s Pau Roca is back with his 2nd release on LA label Pleasure of Love, an EP of cool-hazy balearic house with equal parts sunrise and sunset energy. Roca is a standout in the Barcelona DJ scene, and with his party Libido and labels Escola and Bons Records, he’s established himself as a premiere record collector/DJ and a producer.  


EUPHORIA includes 3 original cuts and a remix from the house legend, Pal Joey.

STREAM ON YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/uhZwpVjJT0A

follow Pau here- 
@paur
https://ra.co/dj/pauroca
https://www.instagram.com/paurocabcn

Euphoria EP

Euphoria

Pau Roca - Euphoria

Pau Roca - EUPHORIA EP

Out August 2nd vinyl, August 16th digi. Both are up for preorder on our bandcamp

Barcelona’s Pau Roca is back with his 2nd release on LA label Pleasure of Love, an EP of cool-hazy balearic house with equal parts sunrise and sunset energy. Roca is a standout in the Barcelona DJ scene, and with his party Libido and labels Escola and Bons Records, he’s established himself as a premiere record collector/DJ and a producer.

EUPHORIA includes 3 original cuts and a remix from the house legend, Pal Joey.

Stream on youtube - https://youtu.be/D8icrKLKDaw

Euphoria (Pal Joey's Touch)

Pau Roca - Euphoria (Pal Joey's Touch)

NEW ISLANDS 08 - JUAN IZGUERRA

SoCal digger and DJ Juan Izguerra delivers a dope autumn mix for the New Islands series.  Juan is the talent buyer at a Hi-Fi DJ spot and brew pub, Homage Brewing based in LA/Pomona.  He's also making waves in the LA DJ scene with eclectic sets of tasteful jams as well as a monthly radio show on Dublab called Low Profile.   Excited to have him contribute a mix to the series.

From Juan "I put this mix together on a warm Saturday afternoon. I had the weekend off, got comfortable in my apartment, turned on my system and went at it in one go. I started off by playing some fun light hearted tracks then bridged it into a world of italo, synth-pop, and chicago cuts (shout out to @alejandroz for the Thompson Twins tip). I had a lot of fun with this one and stoked to share the various things I've been listening to lately and playing at clubs."

New Islands 08 - Juan Izguerra

Universal Cave - Angst (edit)

Universal Cave - The Jungle (edit)

Universal Cave - My Kind Of Girl (edit)

Universal Cave - City Girl (edit)

NEW ISLANDS 09 - UNIVERSAL CAVE

Philly's Universal Cave just released an edit twelvie on Pleasure of Love last week, offering some serious party cuts.  The collective, known for their deep record collection and mixtapes, take us on a voyage of  house, leftfield soul, balearic, latin dance, and more.  Have a listen and give em a follow if you haven't already- plenty of gems to discover.
@universalcave

Buy Pleasure of Edits 09-https://pleasureoflove.bandcamp.com/album/pleasure-of-edits-09

soundcloud.com/pleasureoflove-la

NEW ISLANDS 09

New Islands 09 - Universal Cave

NEW ISLANDS 10 - NICK STROPKO (NIPPON LEAGUES)

@nickstropko

Enjoy this sweet eclectic mix from New York digger/selector Nick Stropko.  Lot of nuggets from across the board here so sit back, pull up discogs, a glass of your favorite natural wine, and enjoy

Pleasure of Love Presents New Islands

New Islands 10 - Nick Stropko (Nippon Leagues)

NEW ISLANDS 11 - COLECTIVO MIRAMAR

@colectivomiramar

We're back with another edition of New Islands and we're psyched to get an absolutely slammin' mix from Colectivo Miramar.  Nico Jean & DJ Raw are a duo from CDMX that we've had our eye on for awhile- great records, skilled DJs, and sweet humans.  Approved!  They also have delivered one of our favorite mixes of the NI series- funk oddities and raer tunes from around the globe is the vibe.  Maybe shazam can help in your discogs dive 🤷‍♂️

New Islands 11 - Colectivo Miramar

New Islands 12- SOOS

@soosisoos

The mighty Soos contributes a beauty of a mix for our series.  A journey of new age, kwaito, downtempo, cosmic, latin hip hop, progressive, trance, and ambient.   An 80 min immersive experience from one of our favorite selectors out there right now

New Islands 12

New Islands 12- Soos

JKriv - GD (Edit)

JKriv - Got a Thing (Edit)

JKriv - Don't Take Your Love Away (Edit)

JKriv - Can U Feel It (Edit)

Released in 1989, 'Once Bitten' is the lone single from Kim Yaffa, an LA singer once signed to the Hollywood indie label Macola Record Co. Not long after recording this single, Yaffa shelved her music career and moved on to other aspects of the business, but she has become a cult figure amongst those who knew her work. 'Once Bitten' has only ever been available on 7" before now and is an effortlessly classy pop tune with hints of 80s blue-eyed soul and Sade-inspired sounds that lend it a timeless Balearic feel. Copies of the original 7” have been changing hands for as much as $2,000 online in recent years. Hence, this is a genuine bit of musical treasure. Says Kim about the release, "In the Late 80s Los Angeles had so much going on musically. After singing on a couple of records on Macola Records and backgrounds for other artists, I was searching for my sound, trying to find my footing as a songwriter and performer. I connected with a producer who seemed to get what I was going for and we hired Richard Elliot from Tower of Power at the time for that sexy horn sound, and we recorded Once Bitten and Lights of LA at Larrabee Sound. I think I was really into what Sade and Taylor Dayne were doing at the time, that jazzy vibe! We pressed the songs to a 45 and soon after were kind of forgotten about." Remixer Michael David is a member of the influential Los Angeles-based group Classixx, has released music on Cascine Records and worked with Holy Ghost!, Meyer Hawthorne, and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. His version adds oodles of echo and reverb, slows things down and makes it a more trippy affair with languid lead guitars that bring a seductive and sleazy feel. London-based production duo and Record Mission label founders Nick the Record and Dan Tyler have vast DJ experience between them. Nick runs the Tangent party with John Gomez, and Dan Tyler is one-half of the legendary Idjut Boys. Their remix is perfectly sunny, primed and ready for open-air dancing with its exquisite flutes. The soulful original vocal is left to roll and will ensure this one becomes a real Balearic anthem. 'Lights of LA' is a second original from Yaffa that oozes low-key 80s charm. It has steamy sax and vocals and lush acoustic guitars, all irresistibly tingling the senses. 

New Islands will focus on the forgotten cross-genre and cross-cultural music of the 80s, 90s, and 00s, connecting them with the future. This first project is a superb one to get it underway.

Once Bitten EP

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PREMIERE : Kim Yaffa - Once Bitten (Original 1988 Mix)

New Islands is a new reissue arm from LA's excellent Pleasure of Love label, and it launches with first ever 12" vinyl and digital versions of Kim Yaffa’s long-lost gem of a single, 'Once Bitten.' Next to the original track, fresh remixes from Michael David and Nick the Record & Dan Tyler complete a standout inaugural package.

Released in 1989, 'Once Bitten' is the lone single from Kim Yaffa, an LA singer once signed to the Hollywood indie label Macola Record Co. Not long after recording this single, Yaffa shelved her music career and moved on to other aspects of the business, but she has become a cult figure amongst those who knew her work. 'Once Bitten' has only ever been available on 7" before now and is an effortlessly classy pop tune with hints of 80s blue-eyed soul and Sade-inspired sounds that lend it a timeless Balearic feel. Copies of the original 7” have been changing hands for as much as $2,000 online in recent years. Hence, this is a genuine bit of musical treasure.

Says Kim about the release, "In the Late 80s Los Angeles had so much going on musically. After singing on a couple of records on Macola Records and backgrounds for other artists, I was searching for my sound, trying to find my footing as a songwriter and performer. I connected with a producer who seemed to get what I was going for and we hired Richard Elliot from Tower of Power at the time for that sexy horn sound, and we recorded Once Bitten and Lights of LA at Larrabee Sound. I think I was really into what Sade and Taylor Dayne were doing at the time, that jazzy vibe! We pressed the songs to a 45 and soon after were kind of forgotten about."

Remixer Michael David is a member of the influential Los Angeles-based group Classixx, has released music on Cascine Records and worked with Holy Ghost!, Meyer Hawthorne, and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. His version adds oodles of echo and reverb, slows things down and makes it a more trippy affair with languid lead guitars that bring a seductive and sleazy feel. London-based production duo and Record Mission label founders Nick the Record and Dan Tyler have vast DJ experience between them. Nick runs the Tangent party with John Gomez, and Dan Tyler is one-half of the legendary Idjut Boys. Their remix is perfectly sunny, primed and ready for open-air dancing with its exquisite flutes. The soulful original vocal is left to roll and will ensure this one becomes a real Balearic anthem.
'Lights of LA' is a second original from Yaffa that oozes low-key 80s charm. It has steamy sax and vocals and lush acoustic guitars, all irresistibly tingling the senses.

New Islands will focus on the forgotten cross-genre and cross-cultural music of the 80s, 90s, and 00s, connecting them with the future. This first project is a superb one to get it underway. Pre-order HERE.

⚡️BUY⚡️

PREMIERE: Kim Yaffa - Once Bitten (Nick the Record & Dan Tyler Edit)

From the Once Bitten EP, Released March 8th, 2024.  Mix by Michael David of Classixx

Read more here -https://pleasureoflove.bandcamp.com/album/once-bitten

Kim Yaffa - Once Bitten (Michael David Mix)

From the Once Bitten EP, Released March 8th, 2024 on New Islands Records

Read more here - 
https://pleasureoflove.bandcamp.com/album/once-bitten

Kim Yaffa - Lights Of LA (1988 Original Mix)

Here's our show for Australia's PBS show Audio Vitamins.  
Air date - March 22nd 2024
Cheers Jonny!

Audio Vitamins 092 w/ Pleasure Of Love | New Islands, March 22nd 2024

LEARN MORE

A1 on POL001

https://youtu.be/OmC8qD6Mqrc

buy-
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/dino-soccio-pleasure-of-edits-1/678983-01/

POLR001 A1 Stop (DS Edit)

B2, Pleasure of Edits 03.  @mixandfairbanks
youtube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS_jRXtZSKM
Support from Krystal Klear and Moon Boots' Boots on Tape #4, among others.

Mix & Fairbanks - B2 Forever

Respiro Vol 1
A Benefit Compilation for Homelessness in Los Angeles County from Pleasure of Love

Pleasure of Love presents a compilation of dance music to raise awareness and benefit the homelessness epidemic in Los Angeles County.  DJs, producers, and musicians from Los Angeles and around the world contributed tracks, hoping to shed light on the issue and provide a little relief over the winter holidays and beyond.

Artists included are Aimes (Wonder Stories), Wild & Free, Club Tularosa, JMMSTR, Ghosts of Venice, Turbotito, FSQ, Peter Croce (Rocksteady Disco), Ladymonix (Frizner Electric), Mojito Boys, Sacre Galaxie, DJ Duckcomb, Air Zaire, Dream Machines, Band of Misfits, Mix & Fairbanks, and Nala (London).

Homelessness in LA County surged over 75% in less than 6 years, as reported by the LA Times back in February, 2018.  Housing shortages, rising rents, and a slow response to help aid the homeless have created a complex and dangerous situation in LA’s notorious skid row and beyond.  In an effort to best utilize the funds we generate from this benefit, we’ll be donating specifically to Downtown Women’s Center in LA.  Per the shelter’s website-

“The Downtown Women’s Center (DWC) is the only organization in Los Angeles focused exclusively on serving and empowering women experiencing homelessness and formerly homeless women.
We envision a Los Angeles with every woman housed and on a path to personal stability. Our mission is to end homelessness for women in greater Los Angeles through housing, wellness, and advocacy.”

About Pleasure of Love-
Pleasure of Love is a weekly disco, house, and international funk flavored party in Hollywood, CA.  On its 2nd year, the party has had guests from around the world play alongside founder Dino Soccio, focusing on underground house and disco in the small basement club Dirty Laundry.  A small cult following led to the launch of a vinyl only imprint in 2018.  The label is currently working on its 4th release slated for January 2019.

buy at 
https://pleasureoflove.bandcamp.com/

DWC
https://www.downtownwomenscenter.org/about/

Electric Mind - Zwei (Ghosts Of Venice Edit)

JA Movement - Ma Dea Luv Sacre Galaxie Edit

Air Zaire - Til The Sun Comes Through

Karen Smith - Hang On To Your Love Duckcomb Edit

Francis Bebey - Guinee (Turbotito Edit)

A1 Pleasure of Edits 04, @airzaire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IBzdbnzmYA

Air Zaire - A1 Midnight Sun (AZ EDIT)

A1 from Pleasure of Edits 05
Daniel T & Duckcomb
12" out on June 28th, 2019

DJ Duckcomb - Caribbean Son (DC Edit)

B2 from Pleasure of Edits 05
Daniel T & Duckcomb
12" out on June 28th, 2019

DJ Duckcomb - Night Giver (DC Edit)

We pulled some records over at Pat's new place in Los Angeles and made a mix.  We're playing NYE over at Gold Diggers in Hollywood California with Xica Soul.  Throw this on while you're getting ready to hit the town one last time this decade.  

Pleasure of Love
New Years Eve 2019 with @djduckcomb, @dinosoccio, & @xicasoul
Gold Diggers, Los Angeles, CA
9:30 to 2am

Gear used for this mix- MasterSounds Radius 2 mixer, 2 technics 1200s, Shure M44-7s, headphones, and a good grip of wax.  no effects.

NYE DJ mix

DJ Duckcomb and Dino Soccio NYE '19 Pre Party Mix

A2 from Pleasure of Edits 06
The Patchouli Brothers
12" out December 10th, 2019
@thepatchoulibrothers

Pleasure of Edits 06

POLR006

The Patchouli Brothers - La Tortue (edit)

B2 from Pleasure of Edits 06
The Patchouli Brothers
12" out December 10th, 2019
@thepatchoulibrothers

The Patchouli Brothers - Crossed Your Mind (edit)

A1 from Pleasure of Edits 07
Dino Soccio
12" Out August 24th 2020
@dinosoccio

Pleasure of Edit 07

Chimay Groove

Dino Soccio - Chimay Groove (Edit)

A2 from Pleasure of Edits 07
Dino Soccio
12" Out August 24th 2020
@dinosoccio

Pleasure of Edits 07

Acid5 Finale Edit

Dino Soccio - Acid5 Finale (Edit)

B1 from Pleasure of Edits 07
Dino Soccio
12" Out August 24th 2020
@dinosoccio

Bump Theme

Dino Soccio - Bump Theme (Edit)

B2 from Pleasure of Edits 07
Dino Soccio
12" Out August 24th 2020
@dinosoccio

Nana's House (Edit)

Dino Soccio - Nana's House (Edit)

NEW ISLANDS 06 - AIR ZAÏRE

Mix number six in the series comes from our guy Air Zaïre.  We've been fans of AZ's work for quite awhile now and we put out a sweet edits 12" with him early 2019 (Pleasure of Edits 04).  This mix is a 96 minute journey through all things smooth jazz, new age, 80s soul, and deep percussion heavy meditative beats.  Some personal edits in here as well that we hope he posts sometime soon!

@airzaire

NEW ISLANDS 06

New Islands 06 - Air Zaïre

Record label based in Los Angeles
Reissue label ~New Islands~
Co-run by Dino Soccio & Patrick Billard

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