Two years after his debut album under the moniker Aboukir, Ralph Maruani returns with a new record titled “Change”. Fitting title for a record that was written and recorded during a period of great turmoil in his life. The intimacy of these songs are reflected in the music itself. 

Whereas Digital Introversion was floating in a sea of psychedelic infused echoes and reverb, Change is much more stripped down : tracks like 'Rolling On' or 'Last Monday' shows a different side to Aboukir’s music as it opens up to folk/country accents in a 1970s singer-songwriter vibe. But the sound of his first opus can be heardon the 8-minute Floydesque hazy jam "Release", "Awakening" and the upbeat opener "Alright".

The album was recorded between December 2022 and March 2023 in Paris, France almost entirely by Maruani except for the drums which were recorded by Louis McGuire in Berlin, Germany and pedal steel by Reggie Duncan in Mississippi, USA. 

All tracks written, performed & produced by Ralph Maruani
Vocals, guitar, bass, keys and other instruments played by Ralph Maruani
Drums played by Louis McGuire, recorded in Berlin at Popschutz Studio
Pedal Steel played by Reggie Duncan
Lyrics by Ralph Maruani
Mixed & mastered by Louis McGuire
Photography by Mathias Schmitt
Executive production & publishing by Rotary RM

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Aboukir - Change

Release date 1 June 2022
Buy/listen: https://LateNightTales.lnk.to/whatdothestarssaytoyou

Taken from the album 'What do the stars say to you', released 24th June 2022 on 10-track vinyl and 15-track CD version (François Kervorkian Continuous Mix).

Ron Trent Presents WARM - Sphere [Feat. Jean-Luc Ponty]

Bourbon Bay

Croz

Rolling On

Release

Alright

Kotality

- 𝘼𝙇𝙒𝘼𝙔𝙎 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙄𝙉𝙂 -

1. CDMX
2. MAMAO
3. DETROIT LOVE LETTER feat. @byrontheaquarius
4. ELECTRICAL feat. @marlena.dae
5. SYNESTHESIA
6. LSD feat. @marlena.dae
7. EXPERIENCE feat. @marlena.dae
8. PLEASURE RIDE feat. @harveysutherland and @marlena.dae
9. TIME SPACE MATTER
10. INTERCOURSE
11. SLOW JAMZ
12. GOOD BYE BERLIN

All tracks written and produced by Riccardo Paffetti aka Black Loops

Additional keys, bass, guitars, synths and vocals by Declan McDermott, Rossano Snel, Nikos Haropoulos, Daisy Benson, Harvey Sutherland, Byron the Aquarius

Mixed by @nelson_of_the_east
Mastered by @thecarverystudio
Album cover by @jamie.jar

Out on @freerangerecords 9.5.2025

Always Moving

Time Space Matter

Sole (Issam Dahmani Remix)

Super limited Release BC005 now in all good record shops.
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Another New Day (Kid Fonque Refix)

Kicking off a new edit series on É Soul Cultura, head honcho Luke Una hands over the keys to three secret weapon edits of transcendental dancefloor tackle. Having spent a lifetime getting his hands dirty digging in crates, Luke’s collection of off-the-beaten-track gems is second to none. For this three-track É Soul edit release, Luke delivers a one-way ticket to the outer reaches of the universe soaking up sounds from Trinidad, the UK and Cameroon along the way. Strap in for a triple threat of signature Luke Una edits reworking Ella Andall, Slick Mission and Manu Dibango for the modern dancefloor.

Up first, Luke twists and tweaks the Caribbean radiance of Ella Andall ‘My Spirit Is Music’, enriching this high-energy heater. Speaking about the track he said, “It’s a remarkable, ‘90s, swerve ball, machine soul, afrobeat groove from Trinidad. Incredibly rare, but most importantly it’s a wonderful fusion of drum machine and this almost carnival-like feel to this afrobeat rhythm that just turns it into the outer cosmos.”

Following that, Luke gets suitably cosmic on the dub dials with his 5am Shabeen Proto House Edit of Slick Mission ‘Times Up’. Produced by Jerry Pike of Atmosfear / Elite Records fame, Luke recounts, “This is a very much missed slice of UK house pressure which has its foot firmly in a proto-house feel. Very DIY, rough and raw – it’s an absolute gem. This is one that has definitely escaped most eyes.”

Last but not least, it’s a stop in Cameroon shining a light on the legendary Manu Dibango and his cover of ‘Jingo’ featuring King Sunny Adé. “Their version of ‘Jingo’ takes the original classic into a whole new level of outer space, afro brilliance. It’s such a beautiful cover and really turns the track into something else. The musicianship and vibes just scream out. Oddly no one really seems to know it.”

Three certified winners from Luke’s underground arsenal, reworked, refined and ready to be deployed on any dancefloor when the feeling hits.

Manu Dibango ft King Sunny Adé - Jingo (Luke Una's Dancing In Outer Space Edit)

A beat tape dedicated to jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers. It features samples from forgotten and lesser-known tracks.

For more info and longer story behind this beats, please follow the link: https://anatolyice.ru/archives/9720

Ice Royers (Roy Ayers Tribute Beat Tape)

A mix inspired by https://www.reddit.com/r/TheNightFeeling/ and autumn evenings.

Image: painting by Ramsha Tariq: https://www.reddit.com/user/Idontknow649/submitted/ https://www.instagram.com/ramshatariq2/ 

Tracklist
The Chocolate Jam Co. - Suite Chocolate (Mounds)
Brittany Davis - Amid the Blackout of the Night
Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes - Naima
Chip Wickham - Lost Souls
Chico Hamilton - Gengis
O'Donel Levy - Sierra Lonely
Oscar Peterson - Solar Winds
George Otsuka - Castaly
Ryojiro Furusawa - Cum-cum
Ryo Kawasaki - Joni
Vince Guaraldi - There's Been a Change (alt version)
Audrey Powne - Sleep
Batida - Autumn Remains
Elmer Bernstein - Night Mood
Herbie Hancock - Tell Me a Bedtime Story
New Life Trio - Empty Streets

The Night Feeling

DJ Strangefruit (of Mungolian Jetset) mix from 1996. 
Get tracklist on www.smalltownsupersound.com

Strangefruit mixed

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Rolling On

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