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For their third release SAISEI present a reissue of highly respected Japanese producer Suzukiski’s 1993 debut album Thought LP.

The full 12 tracks from the original release will be released on vinyl for the first time - with the majority of tracks exclusively re-edited for vinyl extended play.

Takahiro Suzuki is hugely prolific within Japanese electronic music culture yet has remained under the radar despite releasing over 9 albums between 1993 and 2006. Thought was his debut long player and is a perfect example of his minimal and poised approach to production. Across the 12 tracks he shows off his aptitude for creating delicate yet effective house and techno, referencing the Detroit sound that was eminanating and revolutionaising electronic music at the time. For sleeve notes of the release Suzukiski lent this quote, speaking of the Detroit influence “These artists created these simple and minimal tracks that were so beautiful and gave me joy, yet I’d never seen their faces before.”

Based on a solid groove and created on the limited hardware setups which were key to the time of its creation, the album carries all the charm of minimal all hardware made music. The result is a timeless collection of tracks that show a serious commitment to refined sound with a joyous and carefree uplifting feeling.

The double pack vinyl package is accompanied by two sets of liner notes by Rei Harakami and Soup Disk label owner Masaaki Hara written for Soup Disk’s 2003 reissue with a English translations and will be released in October 2021.

SAISEI - run by London based, Japan born DJ Junki Inoue continues to unearth and present vital and special recordings from the 90s era of Japanese electronic music production. In this case Thought was first self released by the artist as a private CD that was literally delivered hand to hand or by post until it was licensed by Soup Disk licenced the music in 2003 and received a wider CD release with some export outside of Japan.

Credits:
Written and produced by Takahiro Suzuki
Remastered from original DAT + Lacquer cut at Analogcut Mastering
Edits done by Yuzo Iwata for SAISEI 2021
Front cover Illustration by Takahiro Suzuki
Front cover, back cover and disc label design by Masako Hirano
Liner notes Translated by Hashim Kotaro Bharoocha

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preorder : https://lumbagorecords.bandcamp.com/album/cheval-detroit-lp

Oyez ! Oh yeah ! Cheval Detroit is here!  @mmmhchevaldetroit presents his new project with his most accomplished piece of music, a triple albummmh curated in his Parisian basement aka the sm dungeon. 

For 2 years, Mmmh has seen no other light than his own computer screen. No need, indeed, to confront the world and its urban apocalypse when you have a vessel shaped to produce light and hope. Hidden behind a rough cover, we have no doubt the music will penetrate your heart.

As in a video game experience, you can dive and evolve in his childish world, level after level, adventure after adventure. This very colorful album is not your usual techno tool - It jumps from aquatic and dancefloor beats to hopeful ambient textures, or fast paced, funky and threatening techno. We must warn you : This is highly addictive.

A1. Can You Call It Off
A2. The Water Drips
A3. Banana Groove
B1. Exploit
B2. Reproducing Thought Patterns
C1. Sparks
C2. Fuggy Zoneness
D1. LA Dream
D2. Disco Reve
E1. The Wonderful World Of Insurance Policies
E2. Suite
E3. Sunny Bleu Eyes
F1. Same & M
F2- Qu est Ce Que Vous Coyez
F3. FACE (PonchoPino Mix)

Cheval Detroit

LMBG12 - Mmmh - Cheval Detroit LP (3x12")

Artist: Prince de Takicardie
Title: Volume 2 : Prince de Takicardie EP
Label: Sticky Plastik
Cat No: STICKYPLASTIK002
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 

A1. Sun Aura (Orbiting Mix)
A2. Time Faster (1 Quarter Mix)
B1. Level Of the Devil (Prophecy Mix)
B2. Believe Dat (Loosing Time Mix)

Sticky Plastik returns with its second release featuring Prince de Takicardie solo EP. The French artist known for his distinctive raw and acidic, yet full of melodies and baselines tech/electro analogue sound won’t disappoint you with these 4 gems.

‘Sun Aura (Orbiting Mix)’ is defined by the bassy and acid deepness of chords with a perfect layout of breakdowns. Next up is ‘Time Faster (1 Quarter Mix)’ which builds throughout leading with finely chopped vocal phrases and a punchy kick. Flipping to the side B with two equally groovy masterpieces in the form of ‘Level Of the Devil (Prophecy Mix)’ and the ‘Believe Dat (Loosing Time Mix)’.

Prince de Takicardie - Volume 2 : Prince de Takicardie EP (STICKYPLASTIK002)

After a hit release of its first installment, Arpanet Records is back on your local record store’s shelves with a new underrated gem.
This time around, the repress label is shining a light on a mysterious French producer from the mid 2000’s.
Amplified People built a name for himself at the start of the millennium by offering up a powerful tragedy of emotions, blending together cheap but transcending synths in a raw distorted melody.

A decade later, Amplified People offers up a mash-up compilation of his best work for a second coming.

Distribution : @subwax-bcn-distribution

ARPA002. Amplified People - Screen Memory EP

After a couple of solo EPs to start the label, FAC 3 is comprised of four different artists, each with their own unique sound. Although a mix of up-and-coming and established producers, old and new music, there’s a common thread running through the EP.

First up, Justin Zerbst’s Waverider is an atmospheric nod to Detroit. Unearthed from a 90’s DAT, it’s built around some heavily modulated chords and 808 percussion which carry the track through to its string-laden climax.

Italian mainstay Luca Piermattei’s Venice is distinct end-of-night fare. Haunting pads sit atop a deftly-programmed bass which provides most of the movement over a tight drum groove.

While the A side has a undoubted warmth to it, the B dials things back and ups the intensity with two techier cuts. UK producer Skelter’s first release is a spacious acid groove, with the bassline taking centre stage amidst a nervy backdrop of percussive textures and reverb hits.

Finally, Melbourne’s LOIF rounds things off with the simmering Digiburra; a dense, electro-tinged breakbeat aimed squarely at the dancefloor.

Artwork by William Fairminer.
william@fairminer.com
fairminer.com/

V/A - EXPLORATIONS 1 - FAC 3

Ottber and Katsuya Sano Cabaret034 A1 Good Friends

The Italian electronic music scene of the 90s was a melting pot where influences from different parts of the world fused to give rise to a unique and interesting sounds. Out of this vibrant scene, Italian producer Livio Foglio released a string of EP’s under different aliases and collaborations spanning all genres of electronic music and beyond.   

We are glad to present four archival tracks rescued from DAT under his less-known Periferico alias. 
The EP opens with two positive dance floor cuts, where progressive influences meet techno flavours. On the flip-side “Ambrasex” takes the listener through an introspective journey with its nostalgic overtones. “Persuasive Flight” closes the EP, leaving the listener in a sweet trance.

USR025 - Periferico - Red Line

After the double LP entitled ”What He Does”, seekers return with a beautiful 4 dancefloor tracks recently produced oversea.

Artwork by @Monabit

https://seekers.net/release/skr010/

[SKR010] - Intrigue In The Holocene EP

Ace Vision Records starts with the first press AV001 released by Ace Vision. The label wants to create an intimate mix driven by the 80’s italo touch and the early 2000 disco, synth pop and electro sounds.

In this release you can find on the A side Homesick, a dance floor killer track that wants to bring energic vibes to the listener thanks to the catchy grooves, double arpeggiated bass piloted by a nostalgic synth and warmy pads and Italo Vision, a tribute for the classic italo disco with the taste of Ace.

On the B side there are Round the wave, track composed with a solid and crispy Roland Tr-707 rhythm, bouncy italo bass and bright synthetizers and then Sentimental Dance that how the title wants to communicate it’s an emotional song with a vocodered voice that can hug the dance floor with true love, really suitable for your afterhours.

Link to purchase: https://bordelloaparigi.com/shop/vinyl/ace-vision-not-an-ordinary-story-ep/

Release date: 15th may

Distribuite by: Bordello a Parigi
Mastered at Analogcut Mastering
Artwork curated by: Nicolas Falvo
Catalog Number: AV001

AV001 - Ace Vision - Not An Ordinary Story EP

ECOUL105 By @amaral-borges
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https://ecoulsnd.bandcamp.com/album/untouched-land

Amaral Borges - The Forest (Preview)

SAISEI is a London-based Japanese label founded & curated by @jnk-inoue 

Design by Masako Hirano [http://masakohirano.com/]

Contact: saisei.london@gmail.com

SAIS001 Kino-Moderno - Into The Future EP

SAIS002 COLOGNe - Deep Talk EP 

SAIS003 Suzukiski - Thought LP

SAIS004 Various - SAISEI Presents Sounds Of Transonic

SAIS005 B-2DEP'T - PMA EP

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