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Seagull Records / Kojak Giant Sounds 2015.

"This is the record I always wished somebody would make. Juju meets Minimal Techno on the dancefloor!" - MONK ONE

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Herman Prime’s debut 12”, “Maajo” is a beautiful ode to spring and new birth. "Maajo" pays homage to Nigerian music, with its borrowed vocals from juju style’s King “Sunny” Ade. The track has a house foundation, which shows in its fat kick drums and sub bass groove, while the hypnotic Rhodes melody harkens to early minimal electronic pioneers such as Manuel Göttsching.

The B-side, “Maajo (Take Four)”, is a track of its own, a mutant revision of the emotional original. This version is not just a slightly altered copy but an electronic dub that takes the original to a completely different direction. Talking drums and a polyrhythm structure maintain the dreamy, Nigerian feel, but the dystopic, detuned synths have the scent of an underground techno bunker.

Jon Thureson, alias Herman Prime, has been open-mindedly DJing and producing music for 15 years. He has a broad understanding of musical language which helps him to infuse his various influences. With his strong background in house and disco, Jon often reaches beyond the limits of both genres towards new frontiers. His love affair with West African styles and electronic Krautrock shows on “Maajo”.

Seagull Records is a spin-off from disco rework factory Kojak Giant Sounds and “Maajo” is a slightly moodier and housier departure from the labels usual repertoire.

Herman Prime - "Maajo" (Take One)

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Joan La Barbara & John Cage - Eight Whiskus (Sutja's Edit)

High quality house music is, no doubt, a specialty of Kerri Chandler’s, and his groove infused ‘Get Out’ is no exception. A powerful remix package is on its way for Kerri’s own Madhouse Records via his Matrix alias, and Mixmag has grabbed the Detroit Swindle take, which rewinds it all the way back with the infectious vocal samples from the original released all the way back in 1992 on Madhouse. The remix package, along with takes from Peggy Gou, Josh Butler and Jimpster, is out February 9.

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Premiere: Matrix 'Get Out' (Detroit Swindle Remix)

There was a purple sky and the black clouds seemed ominous and gloomy. The rain poured with prolific intent on the night that she left me, at least that was as much as I could remember before the blackout. Sat upon the boulevard i recalled watching the stars darken under the haze of the midnight fog, the sirens in the distance roaring up and down upon the tarmac chasing villains and rogues. You could hear the sound of the waves rumble softly in the distance, I didn't care...

Quaid is set to release a new album on the Melbourne based imprint Couch Acid Recordings, an assortment of moody house, disco and boogie which lends a nod of the head to the days of funk, soul and classic hip hop.

Technological Afterlife

PREMIERE: Quaid - TheNiteSheLeftMe (feat. Shepherd)[Couch Acid]

Athens-based music blog @lagasta has been providing us with excellent yearly entries in their 'Late Summer' compilation series since 2011. Now the team are launching an exciting new label, LAGASTA Records, with a double vinyl v/a compilation featuring a mix of prominent artists and promising talents. Out 30th March, 'Last Gas Station' plays host to contributions from the likes of Moscoman, Larry Gus and Vito & Druzzi.

We're very happy to be premiering the compilation's closing track. PLSD is the live instrumental disco project of APC (Aaron Coyes from @peakinglights), and 'Jungle Dancing' is an saucy slice of synth boogie bizness that displays his facility for breezy melodies.

Last Gas Station

PREMIERE: PLSD Peaking Lights Acid Test - Jungle Dancing [LAGASTA Records]

Preorder: http://www.phonicarecords.com/product/peggy-gou-travelling-without-arriving-inc-ge-ology-phonica-white/150896

Can anybody stop Peggy Gou right now? The short answer: No, they can't.

Our recent cover star is one of the most popular artists on the planet right now and when she's not touring the biggest festivals and playing at the best clubs in the world, she's rolling out productions that simply smoulder on the dancefloor.

Following on from her formidable Ninja Tune EP, Peggy returns to Phonica White for 'Travelling Without Arriving'. Her last EP on the label was the super well-received ‘Day Without Yesterday’/ ‘Six O Six’ release and she comes back with similarly groove-fuelled rollers.

Check out the premiere of the lead track now.

Premiere: Peggy Gou 'Travelling Without Arriving'

The great pyramid loomed in the distance, a towering dark triangle etched across the brilliant blue radiance of the midday sky. Sheherazade would attract gatherers from far and wide, they came to observe the ominous scale of the brickwork and the golden glow which illuminated from the nothing that was the desert floor. It would be there until the end of time, they would not. It would stand tall, they would crumble. Inside it was fierce and strong, nobody knew the power. 

Tora Vinter is set to release a new EP on BROR. The Gothenburg based producer delivers two eclectic house cuts which are then followed by a remix from Dj Lily. The atmosphere runs deep on this one.

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PREMIERE: Tora Vinter - Sheherazade [BROR Records]

Mixmag​ is premiering a new version by Chuck Roberts, who commissioned fellow Chicago icon Terry Hunter to produce the reimagined mix with his original discourse. 'In The Beginning' features vocals from Monique Bingham.

Out on Ultra Music: https://lnk.to/ITBTWJ

Premiere: Chuck Roberts 'In The Beginning' (feat. Monique Bingham)

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No P's - Dr. Dunks (aka dolly parton get your hands of my potential boyfriend re-edit)

Molly continues to cement RDV’s reputation as a refreshing outlet for contemporary house with the expertly-curated Recit De Voyage Volume 2, a generous compilation that collects a number of established and upcoming producers to deliver vital, sincere and wholly individual music.

Leading the charge is Finale Sessions founder Michael Zucker, who follows his appearance on RDV's first release (as one half of the duo Prophets of a New Generation) with ‘City Streets’; having previously appeared on recordd with the likes of Terrence Dixon, Boo Williams and Norm Talley, he delivers his own nocturnal vision, a gentle and smooth soundtrack for warm Midwestern nights. Molly’s own contribution ‘Poble New’ follows, demonstrating her well-established mastery of tight grooves, atmosphere and subtle jack.

Douala, an artist associated with cult label Blorp, brings us ‘Orbiting’, a powerful slice of liquid funk. 
Modern House Quintet, presents ‘Plaka’, his first release away from his MHQ imprint, and arguably the record’s outright deepest moment. 
The founder of Popcorn Records, Siler ups the tempo for ‘French Manicure’, a playful, fizzy house bubbler.
Discovered at New York’s Elsewhere club during only his second-ever gig, John Silas represents the Eastern seaboard on irresistibly smooth cut ‘One Time’. 
Silas’s nocturnal groove leads in nicely to the more experimental, dense forest of sound forged by Kristian Amou & The Modern Quintet Ensemble on Bokobimbo. 

Finally, Orion hits with the MPC front-and-center for the undeniable groove of ‘Just Have You’, which rolls sensually towards a soulful vocal sample, culled from the dustiest of wax.




Track Listing :

1 – Michael Zucker « City Streets »
2 – Molly « Poble New »
3 – Douala « Orbiting »
4 – Modern House Quintet – Plaka
5 – Siler « French Manucure »
6 – John Silas « One Time »
7 - Kristian Amou & The Modern Quintet « Bokibimbo Ensemble »
8 – Orion «  Just Have You »

Kristian Amou & Modern House Quintet - Bokobimbo Ensemble

Stenocactus crispatus is native to broad swathes of Mexico’s Chihuahuan Desert, specifically the Northern and Central areas of Hidalgo, Querétaro, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Guanajuato, Tlaxcala, and Puebla. Colloquially known as the “Brain Cactus” due to its unique undulating ribs, Stenocactus crispatus can be found primarily in xerophilous pastizal ecosystems as well as open piñon-juniper woodlands. Stenocactus crispatus is a solitary plant, meaning it rarely branches, and is covered in wavy ribs protected by long flattened spines. Regarded as an ideal specimen for home cultivation, it produces small yet vividly attractive magenta and pale pink flowers when in bloom. Our botanists strive to source and produce high-quality specimens to enrich your mind as well as your ears. After many months in the field our team has returned with a diverse selection of sonic seedlings. Following a series of meticulous experiments in our research facility each seedling has been deemed safe for general propagation and cleared for release.

Artist: Ray Kandinski
Title: Stenocactus crispatus
 Track Title: What I Need
Label: Cactus Traxx
Cat #: CCTS002
Release date: 02.04.2019
Format: 12"/Digital

Shite Premiere | Ray Kandinski - What I Need

Buy: https://www.beatport.com/release/banana-republic/2535913

Christian Burkhardt and Daniel Roth land on the Do Not Sleep imprint with a stack of exceptional and tasteful house cuts via their 'Banana Republic' EP, which comes complete with a stripped-back, driving and pumpy late-night night house remix by Fabe. 

The 'Banana Republic' EP is set for release April 19.

Premiere: Christian Burkhardt & Daniel Roth 'Banana Republic' (Fabe Remix)

For the 5th time now, Nemoy managed to convince actual musicians to release something on his largely unsuccessful label. And oh boy, are those some actual musicians this time! Marlow and his partner in crime Rainer Trüby came up with a lush, deep house stomper featuring a little vocal shred we all think we know – but we really don’t! They are not so much into the obvious sample digs… Combined with some crazy hi hat work and all the minor 9th chords you can possibly handle, „U Know How I Feel“ makes you feel like they really do know, how you feel. Azaxx took all this and turned it into something completely different. To be honest, he might just have created an entirely new genre of soulful electronic dance music. Outstanding drum programming and the exact right amount of „when is that beat coming back again?!“ make his remix a very unique ride. Nemoy made a version too. He challenged himself to use the cheapest, most unintuitive and terrible synth you can imagine for this. And he made it sound like a Million Dollar. The shuffle on this one is a very weird animal – but also a very fluffy one. Go get it, before the others do! There are only 200 copies around!

Artist: Marlow & Trüby
Title: U Know How I Feel
 Track Title: U Know How I Feel (Nemoy Knows Too)
Label: Homeless Soul Music
Cat #: HLSM005
Release date: 23.04.2019
Format: 12"

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@rainertrueby
@nemoylive

U Know How I Feel

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Shite Premiere | Marlow & Trüby - U Know How I Feel (Nemoy Knows Too)

'Since his label debut ‘Flug & Fall’ appeared on the fourth edition of Anjunadeep‘s Explorations series, Germany’s Ben Böhmer has been a consistent force as one of Anjunadeep’s mainstay producers...'

Read More: https://whenwedip.com/2019/04/premiere-ben-bohmer-fritz-anjunadeep/

Follow: @ben-bohmer // @fritz-kalkbrenner-official // @anjunadeep

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Premiere: Ben Böhmer & Fritz Kalkbrenner - Rye [Anjunadeep]

A tranquil ambient journey from @earthtraxonline via @growingbinrecords.

Read more & buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2019/04/25/premiere-bartosz-kruczynski-petals/
Listen on Youtube: http://bit.ly/bartosz-petals

Baltic Beat II (GBR019)

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Bartosz Kruczyński - Petals (STW Premiere)

Brooklyn-based vinyl-only record label ALINE Brooklyn delivers the second installment of its Original Series releases with an eight track album from label founder Nico Laa and producer Juan Cristiani titled 'Original Series 02'. 

In keeping with the label's ethos of delivering gripping, tasteful and sophisticated house music, the album is packed with intricate rhythms and warm textures. Here Mixmag unveils the album track 'Drastic' that provides listeners with an extended nine-minute excursion through Nico Laa and Juan Cristiani's approach to dancefloor magic. Expect the album to be packed with these motifs, with delicately crafted arrangement you just never want to end. 

'Original Series 02' will be released in the middle of June.

Premiere: Nico Laa & Juan Cristiani 'Drastic'

D.K.'s colourful club palette combines with Lipelis' uncoiled euphoria on this debut from Sydney label @planettrip, run by Mike Who.

Read more & buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2019/05/14/premiere-caravan-croisette/
Listen on Youtube: http://bit.ly/caravan-croisette

Caravan - Croisette (STW Premiere)

first single taken from my debut album 'sketches of transition'.

single release - june 7th
album release - july 26th 

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sketches of transition

sketches

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Smooth Temptation is a soulful, modern funk inspired tune that plays like a love child between the early sounds of Smokey Robinson and the production styles of Mndsgn and Dam-Funk. The track is a slow burner and features rich vocal harmonies and deep grooves contributed by members from the Montreal soul collective, Busty and the Bass. The song is obviously sexual in nature, and the instrumentation (horns, synths, and filtered piano) adds to its warm, flirtatious sound.

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Fusing hip hop with the melodic synths and hypnotic grooves of g-funk, Canadian singer/rapper/producer Alistair Blu is best known as the co-lead vocalist and keys/synths player of Montreal electro-soul outfit, Busty and the Bass. Born in Victoria, British Columbia, he was raised on a healthy diet of jazz, early 2000s hip hop, R&B, and psychedelic rock— perhaps explaining why his solo work doesn’t fit into any one box. 

Alistair Blu’s debut single, “Sweet, Damn, Hold the Phone” serves as an homage to Y2K-era West Coast g-funk. Whereas “Insane,” his follow-up track with Nate Husser of the rap group The Posterz, leaned more into the traditional, bar-trading hip hop fare.

He’s a gifted pianist who made a name for himself with his band. But it’s his command of language and surreal, if nostalgic production tendencies that has established him as one of Canada’s most exciting new solo acts.

– Alistair Blu will be performing his new and unreleased solo material with an 8-piece band, made up of some of Montreal's finest musicians (Caulder Nash on keys, Melissa Pacifico on backup vocals, Shaun Ryan on drums), including members from his full-time musical project, Busty and the Bass (Julian Trivers on drums, Louis Stein on guitar, Scott Bevins on trumpet, and Chris Vincent on trombone) at Petit Campus on June 28th. Here is the ticket link for the show: https://lepointdevente.com/billets/tix190628-alistair-blu-petit-campus

– Busty and the Bass are scheduled to perform this summer at various festivals across North America, including Ottawa Blues Fest on July 12th and Vancouver's Westward Music Festival on September 13th. 

A full list of their upcoming shows is detailed on their website: https://www.bustyandthebass.com/tour
Website: http://alistairblu.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/AlistairBlu/?ref=br_rs
IG: https://www.instagram.com/alistair.blu/
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