@BetterListenRecords crew

Vinyl disco house imprint based in DC

Contact: betterlistenrecords[at]gmail[dot]com
Bookings: heightsmusic.us[at]gmail[dot]com

Contact: longislandsoundmusic@hotmail.com
Bookings: andy@longislandsoundmusic.com

Long Island Sound has quietly evolved into one of underground electronic music’s most consistent and emotionally resonant duos. Built on over a decade of friendship and creative collaboration, their widescreen take on dance music has been supported by the likes of BBC Radio 1, Resident Advisor & Bicep. 

Following the release of their acclaimed 2024 album HYDRA and a standout run of live shows across Europe - including headline sets across London, Prague, Dublin - Rob Roche and Tim Nolan are using their label, Signs of Space, to present a more direct vision of their sound. Striking a balance between the melodic and the muscular, the emotive and the explosive, it is club music with a narrative edge - built for headphones, main stages, and everything in between.

But Long Island Sound has always been more than just a musical outlet. It's a shared language, a constant thread through years of change - moving cities, navigating life, and growing together. The back catalogue feels like a diary of their friendship, each release capturing a moment in time. From the artwork to the events, to the music itself, every part of the project has been shaped by their hands. No shortcuts, no hype cycles, just a steady commitment to sound, feeling, and community.

--- We like FILTH and we do it on ACID NOW ---

Label run by Reinier Zonneveld. 
@reinier-zonneveld

What's your middle name?

Strange Cadence head honchos

DJ/Live production duo

middlejameses@gmail.com

DJ. Music lover. Disco Squirrel. Not necessarily in that order. Not in any order in fact. Lets not get bogged down in silliness. Lets get up and do a boogie.

Abel has been synonymous with the electronic music scene from day one. The Sydney-born DJ of Spanish origin first came to our attention in the 90’s. Toro has played alongside The Chemical Brothers and Primal Scream. As a music producer/remixer, his credits include Sophie Monk (Sydney), Olli Wisdom (Space Tribe), Funk D’Void (UK) and Paul Mac (Sydney).

Abel is renowned for his unique style of music and passion at what he does. His ability to play a diverse range of music sees him DJ at festivals and clubs around the country and overseas. 

Most recently Abel has performed a string of gigs in Sydney, Byron Bay, Gold Coast and Brisbane. Toro has also been busy in the studio writing and releasing new material on European labels ‘Trippy Code Records’ and ‘Furrier Records’. With more new music set to be released in 2023.

Label / Web Magazine / DJ & 1/2 of Archermano (@tomas-archer)
Daily webmagazine on underground electronic music & contemporary jazz
osotao.com

"T.O.Y. (Thinking of you)" - out on March, 27th.
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The Archermano duo kicks off the "Pasteleira" EP, paying homage to the urban calmness that surrounds and informs their new record. "Intro" starts where a lot of their lost nights of youth began - at the gas station, buying a couple of beers or a pack of cigarettes. The mood is somewhat sketchy and somber. They pick up what they need and head towards another random night.

Out on September 8th! » archermano.bandcamp.com/album...

Archermano's second project is named after the neighborhood they grew up and live in, a demographically diverse area in Porto that blends high all the way to low classes in a small part of town. Known as the main drug hub in the north of Portugal, Pasteleira has been the focus of national news outlets due to the increasing population of homeless people struggling with addiction, with many traveling the country to get a regular fix and survive. Since late 2019, and subsequently heavily impacted by the pandemic, this phenomenon has created a situation in which two vastly different worlds, are confronted.

This work tries to depict that from the perspective of two guys in their early 30's, as their neighborhood changes and their youth starts disappearing. "Pasteleira" EP is a 5-track coming-of-age record that pays homage to where they come from: the expressions they use, the nightclubs they go to, the culture that pervades them, and their neighborhood, just as it is at this point in time, without any judgment.

"This collection of musical ideas & influences was produced right here, upstairs. Dedicated to where we're from."

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