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New Futuropaco album out October 13, 2023! 

Preorder CD and LP from www.elparaisorecords.com

First new sounds from Futuropaco in five years. Futuropaco, a.k.a. Justin Pinkerton from Oakland, California creates colourful psychedelic music - a pan-cultural cratedigger’s delight that welcomes in a wide range of elements - from afro-beat and post rock to Italian library music and heavy psych. 

The title translates to “The Glass Fortress” and is a reference to the fragility of the superpowers of the world, such as the US: “As we witnessed in the height of the pandemic and it's after effects, it doesn't take much to take down one of these entities that hide behind the facade of power and indestructibility. One tiny crack can trigger an unstoppable catastrophe.” says Pinkerton of the album concept. “Though Futuropaco songs are instrumental I tend to channel my feelings about politics and the world through them. Unfortunately, the world can be a terrible place at times, so there is a sort of dark, at times angry, theme to these songs. But, instead of writing lyrics to convey those feelings, I just let the music do the talking."

But despite (or perhaps because of) it’s underlying dark inception, Justin’s new album is a terrific ride, from the first notes of earth-shaking opener “Muro Vuoto” to the mysterious and dreamy closer “Omicidio Per Soldi”. Not a second is wasted on this record, every vinyl groove is packed with ideas and sounds that demand attention, whether they originate from Justin’s vintage Moog synthesizers, his Turkish Saz, fuzz guitars or flute layered on top of Pinkerton’s meticulously crafted, yet bone shaking drum fills. You could spend hours analysing what’s going on musically, but that’s beside the point - the nine tracks offered here are simply an invitation to surrender yourself to the head-spinning grooves and mesmerizing timbres. A truly unique psychedelic experience, and this is just volume 1!

Futuropaco: "Tirannia Velata"

Ні Нема Ї
This record is a capsule of time that will never happen again
Originally played live at Smereka Beats Bachelor Party in Ladasad (Kyiv), July 3rd 2021
Living proof that the best techno is an atmospheric drone with a four-on-the-floor kick and hats

Нема нема

A Man Like You Extended Dance Mix Djloops (1983)

Doc series: Live rec of the performance in Composers Union of Armenia 23.09.2023
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gaagaat is an Armenian-language music project with roots in Gyumri. 
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“My name is Hovhannes Chilingaryan. I am a musician and sound producer. 
In my early childhood I went through the experience of forced migration. I grew up within the Armenian diaspora environment.

In the gaagaat project I am reflecting on and exploring my Armenian identity. Using sampling techniques, my memories and feelings about Armenia find a new form.”
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artist links:
instagram – https://instagram.com/gaagaat?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
soundcloud – https://on.soundcloud.com/mRwpg39Zhdmb8f34A
spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/53A1l6bIkLSfsL4h77LlgN?si=1MHqW1ysRDWzEA-S26-fwg

075 — Gaagaat: live rec in Composers Union of Armenia

Heavens Lower (Soviet Soviet Remix)

There's only one thing to say
Just skeep-beep de bop-bop beep bop bo-dope
Skeetle-at-de-op-day.

with Lukas Feser 🎷 @lukasfeser

VAKARŲ CIONGAS #11

Expect a dive into the HARDER releases from the USA Import Records catalogue in the next hour. Selected by Nikolai.

21.12.1973
50 YEARS AGO USA IMPORT OPENED ITS DOORS AT ST-JACOBSMARKT IN ANTWERP.
Due in 2024: the book. Anything to share? koen@afterclub.be

USA Import Records Label Special w/ Nikolai for Week van de Belgische Muziek at WAV | 26-01-24

"Négation de L'Être"
Culture of Violence - COV/013

Arranged, Mixed & Remixed by The Man Unknown
@themanunknown

• Mastered by Doom Room 2

• Artwork by Eglė Vismantė

m o r e. n o i s e. • l e s s. v i o l e n c e.

Heavens Lower (Soviet Soviet Remix)

R. Missing