RELEASES by Mavin

With release nr. 11, Luv Shack Records are once again eager to exalt the diversity of their releases, while keeping up the quality.

LUV011 is the split EP of the two up and coming electronic music duos "Manhooker" and "Space Echo". Whilst both projects are still relatively new to the scene, they have equally made a stir with their first releases.

Manhooker consists of the two Berliners by choice Tomasz “Guiddo” Switala and Sebastian “Mavin” Magassouba. Their first release appeared on Ostgut Ton´s sublabel 'Unterton' and their second EP was recently released on german heavy hitters 'Sonar Kollektiv' - a collab with ex New Yorker Snax, featuring a remix by Justus Köhncke.

With 'Pushin & Shovin', Manhooker are once again evoking the spirit of classic soulful house hymns. It's an uplifting mix of 90s organs, filtered arpeggios and thick drums all held together by an acid bassline and Mavin´s shimmering vocals. And not to forget the trumpet solo!

The remix of 'Pushin & Shovin' comes from Brazilian wunderkind ROTCIV (who has already remixed Manhooker on their Unterton release). He strips off the smoothness of the original in favor of a more raw and analogue vibe. Its groove seems like a merger of modern electro and classic house, and although ROTCIV´s trademark stabs and pads are used quite ecstatically on this remix, the song structure remains just as strong as in the original.

On The flipside we have Space Echo, the duo of Viennese producer caTekk and (Luv Shack`s very own) Lee Stevens. Their first ever production as a duo was a remix for none other than Austra on Domino Records.

They're offering two equally powerful cuts on the B-side; 'Soul Power' is nothing short of a club burner. A mighty and continuously building ride of funk organs and disco drums, all with a delightfully modern touch. When the vocal kicks in for the first time, ringing in the break, the audience will surely fall into a frenzy when exposed to it! The disco guitars are just the icing on the cake.

'Soul People' takes a slightly more sensual path. Expect dreamy rhodes, dubbed out percussive organs, an almost reggae worthy bassline, a painfully sweet vocal hook and a sharp rhythm that make this track a perfect choice for every warmup, after-hours and daytime set!

With all its ingredients, LUV011 will provide something for everyone who loves electronic music with soul!

Vinyl tracklisting LUV011:

Manhooker - Pushin` & Shovin`
Manhooker - Pushin` & Shovin` (ROTCIV remix)

Space Echo - Soul Power
Space Echo - Soul People

Digi tracklisting:

LUV011-1DIG
A1. Manhooker - Pushin` & Shovin`
A2. Manhooker - Pushin` & Shovin` (ROTCIV remix)

LUV011-2DIG
A1. Space Echo - Soul Power
A2. Space Echo - Soul People

Mastered by Patrick Pulsinger at Feedback Studio Vienna.
Mastercut by Dubplates & Mastering Berlin.

Out on vinyl on Oct. 11th, 2013, digitally on November 1st, 2013

A3. Manhooker -  Pushin' & Shovin' (Radio Version) - LUV011

Preview of "Livingroom Techno 4" by Various Artists
Label: Connaisseur Recordings 
Release Date: March 2nd, 2014
Cat-No : cns018D 
© 2014 Connaisseur Recordings / LC 14550
www.connaisseur-recordings.com

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After having recharged our batteries over the holidays and having planned the upcoming year, it is time for another part of Livingroom Techno.
In the fourth year already, we deliver what we can do best: dance music, but not primarily for dancefloors. Cozy beats for bopping along, head nodding and hip shaking. Again, we have selected highlights from our repertoire and combined them with exclusive pearls by friends of the label. Enjoy!


Livingroom Techno 4

12 Manhooker - Higher State (Of Elevation) (Snippet)

All Back To: Tycho

Little Man (Tycho Remix) [Mixed]

Taken from the album 'Slugs of Love', released 07 July 2023 on Ninja Tune: https://littledragon.lnk.to/slugs-albSo

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Slugs of Love

Some small town boys imagine that they will escape their narrow origins and live the glitz and fame of their idols someday. Most never achieve what they dream of, they resign to lesser options, they compromise. But some, they pursue what they long for, because they have no other options. And then there are some who even manage to do so by doing it on their own terms, and by finding their own creative voice.

Massimiliano Pagliara may once have been one of those small town boys, who listen to their favorite records and read about the wild places, alone or with likeminded friends, but he chose to not stop in mere passive and distant observation. He acted. And then, as it sometimes happens when deep desire meets true talent, he succeeded. First by moving from Lecce to Milan, and there approaching the club culture from an academic angle, which led to a diploma in theater-dance and choreography (it still shows, if you ever have the chance to see him move!). And then Milan’s alternative club scene gave him even more hints of what music to explore was out there, seemingly waiting to be morphed into his very own vision of sound. After he moved to Berlin this urge became stronger, and soon dancing in an academic context just was not enough, and dancing in legendary clubs like Ostgut took over, until he felt ready and willing to join in the buzz as a DJ. And not before long, Massimiliano Pagliara was the one who got the same crowds moving he formerly was an enthusiastic part of, with knowledgeable selections touching a plethora of bases from disco and house origins and what became of it, spiked with a good dose of the unexpected, leftfield and obscure and overall utmost groovyness. All delivered with his very own supercharming demeanor, styled with both grace and conviction, coming on like the sweet missionary of nocturnal bliss.

And as much as he loves playing the music he loves, producing the music he loves was the obvious next step to take. Having developed an obsession with analogue synth sounds, Massimiliano Pagliara gathered vintage equipment and holed up in his studio, to work on producing the music he always wanted to produce. And the results were so convincing that they led Daniel Wang, certainly not someone to take A&amp;R duties lightly, to release his debut single on his legendary Balihu imprint. Since then he spread his lovely melodies and infectious grooves to mainstays like Rush Hour Recordings, Meakusma, Needwant and eventually the seminal club and label heaven Robert Johnson. After proceeding to form the pop sensation [sic!], there seemed just one stone left unturned, the ultimate goal of the aspiring artist: the album.

And thus “Focus For Infinity” came to life, Massimiliano Pagliara’s testament to his own inspirations and preferences, transferred into a superb voyage of disco and house transcendentalism, that owes as much to electronic pioneers like Patrick Cowley, as it does to the legacy of the defining days of Italo Disco, Synthpop and Chicago House. But however truthful he may have put his Prophet 5, Korgs and Rolands into action, this album is clearly not clinging to paying tributes. It aims and succeeds to sings its own song, and dances to its own rhythm. Judging from his acclaimed achievements, it may come as no surprise that this album sounds so diverse and personal, and is executed with such dedication and grandezza. But still surprises are around every corner if you listen to it.

Some small town boys, they just never look back. And here is why they don’t ever need to.


Massimiliano Pagliara feat. Mavin - Fade the Light

Taken from Massimiliano Pagliara's second album on Live At Robert Johnson, 'With One Another' featuring the artists like Telephones, Mavin, Snax, nd_baumecker, Lee Douglas, Credit 00, Benedikt Frey, Nadia D'Alò and Jules Etienne.

The album is set to be released on vinyl and digital on Monday, 15th September.

We Have Time (feat. Mavin) (Snippet)

Vermelho feat. Mavin - Midnight (You're Mine) - Hotaru Refix (Preview)

December in G

Vermelho feat. Mavin - Midnight (preview)

Outlaw

Honeymoon In Red

1/Voyou - Houseman (Stockholm Syndrome AU Revamp)/ Eskimo Recordings
2/Revolt - Splintered Dreams / X-IMG
3/ Dina Summer - Promise Me feat. Curses (Club Version) / Iptamenos Discos 
4/ Human Performance Lab - Hostile Atmosphere / X-IMG
5/ L.F.T.-Toxic_Piss / Mechatronica
6/ Black Light Smoke - Crimes / Black Light Smoke
7/ Millimetric-35286_Back_From_The_Wave_Remix /Space Factory
8/ RED_DEVIIL- DEADLINE / TJalk Records
9/ Velax & Disco Morato - Drowned / Body Musick
10/ The Hacker - Turborave / REKIDS
11/ Arnaud Rebotini - All you need is Techno - Gesaffelstein  Remix / Blackstrobe Records
12/ Karassimeon - Liaisons Dangereuses - Los Niños Del Parque (Karassimeon Edit)/ Slow Motion Records
13/ Arnaud Rebotini - Snowy Sunday Smile /Blackstrobe Records
14/ Schwefelgelb - IO / n-PLEX

A Modern EBM and Techno Selection Fevrier 2025 Mix

Sebastian 'MAVIN' Magassouba is a singer/songwriter from Berlin.

He is 1/2 of the duo MANHOOKER
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Manhooker/136116569795363

He released on labels like: Unterton/Ostgut Ton, Live At Robert Johnsons, Based On Misunderstandings/Sonar Kollektiv and Luv Shack...

Mavin has already worked with various producers, including Massimiliano Pagliara, Justus Köhncke, Victor Rotciv, Trick & Kubic, Hard Ton,  Vermelho, Kresy, Paulo Chinatown, Dickey Doo to name a few...

...still causin' it. STAY TUNED for new tracks/collaborations


Massimiliano Pagliara feat. Mavin - Fade the Light

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