My label Stockholm LTD turned 15 recently, so I decided it was time for a little celebration. I'm happy and grateful for the past, and I can’t wait to see what will happen next. Here's how it all started:

Södermalm, Stockholm 1999. The capacity of the store was probably less than 20. The cold and industrial-tinged interior featured ash grey walls, rust-free steel accents, and a magnificently elevated cashier desk. The ceiling was an impressive 3.5 meters with two massive speakers hanging above the cashier. Shelves and bins stocked with vinyl, tapes, and magazines covered the walls. In the storefront, you would find the listening stations with turntables that sit nicely inside their desks. While you listened to the week’s new releases, you’d be treated to a view of the blooming streets of Södermalm as people rushed by. There was a small sign with operating hours in the window which also said “TECHNO / ELECTRO. Welcome to Illegal Stockholm!”

Illegal Stockholm was founded by Tobias Von Hofsten and myself in late 1998. It became our home, blood, sweat, and tears for a good 4-5 years. I was only 18 years old at the time and still in school when we opened its doors. I couldn’t think of anything cooler or more fun than hanging out, talking and listening to music all day and night. After we closed the shop at night. We would hang in the ‘office’ which was the store’s back room. I forged life life-long friendships and gave birth to the idea of Stockholm LTD. I wanted to show people a slightly different side of our scene. The original idea was to keep the recording artist secret with no names announced on the release, but the idea fell flat as people figured it out the day of our first release. Since then, the concept of the label has changed a few times but the core idea and desire remains the same: releasing timeless electronic music.

Stockholm LTD has stood the test of time, it’s not that many labels that stay current for that long. This is only possible with the help of all the artists I’ve been working with over the years. To say I am extremely grateful is an understatement!

With this in mind, let’s celebrate the label’s 15th anniversary with a 5 part release! 15Y contains remixes by some of my favorite artists at the moment. They have all picked and reworked something from my part of the label’s back catalog. The series will stretch out over a set of 5 vinyl singles with a special anniversary sleeve and a beautiful engraving made by graphic designer Håkan Ullberg

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E1 - Wall To Wall (MM/KM Remix) - Sthlm LTD 15Y-5

Full album →  https://bit.ly/3eOzhl6
Artist: Datacrashrobot
Title: Embedded system 
Remixes: Mesak, Pearl River Sound & Errorbeauty
Format: CD
Catalogue: DRSS 40026
Artwork: Caroline Cook

Tracklist:

01.Burst transmission
02.Embedded system
03.Microcontrollers
04.Spinlock
05.Polytree
06.Synchronous serial communication
07.Cross entropy error
08.Cross entropy error(Mesak remix)
09.Polytree (Pearl River Sound remix)
10.Polytree (Errorbeauty remix)

www.diffusereality.net

Datacrashrobot with remixes from Mesak, Pearl River Sound & Errorbeauty

Mr.Rosechkny

Aquamarine Funk

For this edition of Brainwaves’ Threads* residency, Estebahn invites Yolek for a bit of Leck Meine Bahn action. A brilliant producer and impeccable DJ, Yolek is one half of DJ PG and one of the core members of Lausanne’s notorious rave collective La Sacrée Déter.

Threads*Plainpalais - Leck Meine Bahn w/ Yolek & Estebahn

Selection Mixed Vinyl And Digital tracks by Mikro

Sound Synthesis is the alias of Keith Farrugia. He started releasing Electro music in 2009 on the @Paul-Blackford label @MilitantScience, and after a break, he is back behind the machines producing music at a staggering speed! He mostly uses VST plug-ins, however has acquired a Moog Grandmother and a Microbrute and is integrating those into his workflow.

Side A1 -  Adaption
Side A2 - Inside your Mind

Side B1 - Riding The Cosmos
Side B2 - Robotique Electronique

Inside your Mind EP 

Keith wanted to explore more in depth more sounds for dance-floor oriented tracks with added space sounds from the future! Adaptation is a more sound design oriented, Robotique electronique goes hand in hand with Riding the cosmos , more spaced out acid electro! Title track inside your mind something for the listener to get lost in.

Sound Synthesis - Adaptation

Welcoming our first release, our beloved Roger Van Lunteren opens our series of mixes with a recording full of beauty and harmony. Within this mix, Roger introduces us to a magical landscape by blending elegant percussions and peaceful melodies.

Mixes 4 MASA (M4M) aim to meet the special tastes of valued friends and colleagues and let them lead us to unique sonorous experiences. 

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/rogervanlunteren
https://www.instagram.com/masa.series/
https://masaseries.bandcamp.com/

M4M 01 w/ Roger Van Lunteren

Master by Lloyd Stelllar
Artwork by Lloyd Stellar

Scheming (Lloyd Stellar Remix)

Treating Woodwork to the ultimate smooth experience in pure electronic fusion, Paul Blackford touches down again with a brilliant new LP entitled Night Shift. From electro, lo fi hip hop, nu jazz, and modern downtempo with retro flair, this collection touches many bases with that same authenticity present in everything Paul Blackford produces.

A mid-tempo, laid back mood is established from the first notes of 'Affogato' and resurfaces in 'New Jack City'. Lush jazz-tinged progressions form around synthetic stabs and chord pads, enhanced by carefully constructed melodic hooks crafted in an elegant and minimal fashion. The beats and bass draw heavily from Paul's legacy of hip hop and electro production. 'Esprit' resets the LP mid way through with this same elated feel, while 'Smooth My Soul' closes the album neatly with an appropriate coda, leaving a distinct craving to replay the whole album from the top.

Weaving through the yearning vibe of the constant mid-tempo ride, are a few pleasant diversions, first in the form of 'Sheltered', an upbeat pensive track with beautifully placed chord hits and a hooky infectious bass line. 'Night Shift' incorporates a smooth, slow, swaying motion beautifully suited to a spacious and spotty bass groove, punctuated by a busier, kick-heavy beat.

'The Theme From Dr. Electro Fingers' crosses into a momentary sci-fi electro realm. While continuing the lush, melodic approach of the LP, this one is decidedly more retro, hitting an 80s stride perfectly while adding a mysterious sonic element to its catchy synth melodies.

'Tempest' sounds a romantic note with its step-wise chord change, cascading synth motif, and funky bass line. Steady 16th note hats and 8-bit sample fx keep an upbeat feel throughout this downtempo excursion.

With a distinct sound and feel, this LP connects in parallel worlds with a strong recognition for electronic fusion music of past decades, while placing those elements firmly in the present moment. Paul Blackford is a producer that knows how to make every moment in every composition speak clearly with elegance and relevance. 

releases November 19, 2020

cover photo by Sean Dimitrie, order this print here:
fineartamerica.com/featured/dotonbori-osaka-japan-sean-dimitrie.html

Night Shift

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Paul Blackford - Night Shift (wood068  preview)

Last show of 2020 for Hidden Rhythms. This month we have the pleasure to host the almighty NVST! Electro, break and bass sounds for your pleasure. Tracklists below: 

1st hour Slodki:

Actress - Gilding Squares
Alloy Sea - Petrichor Part Four
King Softy - Pump Capacitor
Shelley Parker - Tramadol Roll 
Verraco - NRG Remains
G3 - I Drink Your Milkshake (DeGrandi Remix)
Ike - Seven & Seventeen
Endless Mow - Insect
Bonebrokk - Exo (Mosca’s Shaolin Version)
Modern Collapse - Still Missing Your Morning Texts
Jennifer Walton - Flash On (feat BFTT)
Nueen - Cloaked
Glass - My Broken Nails
Henry Greenleaf - Pass Up
Zenker Brothers - Intense Incense
Actress - Diamond X
Soreab - Cave Walk (Cando Remix)
Gooooose/DJ Scotch Egg - Dengrouse
Clemency - Mimic Animals That Are Easy To Love (Jennifer Walton Remix)
DJ Tess - Adriatica 140
Orlando Fitzgerald - Vibes Are Right
Laksa - Belly Brocka

2nd hour: NVST (@ghettonast)
OOH-sounds - Fragmented memories
Théo Muller - To My Planet
Oltà Karawane - Prostituierte Fisch
A Strange Wedding - Twenty four Hours Rotations
Addison Groove - Bass Trips [Or:la Remix]
Formally Unknown - Superluminal
The Silver Locusts - A Barren Garden
Impey - Kwest 
Code Walk - Touch 
Passarani - The House Of Acid (Phonok 2)
Generali Minerali - Square Lights
???- ??? (Forthcoming Big Science Records)
ETHNO SERVICE - ES AMB 02
Boris Barksdale - Soft Ride
Malcolm - Final Boss (ft Gil.Barte)
Justin Berkovi - Razor Blade / Bucket Of Water

Selection Mixed Vinyl And Digital tracks by Mikro

World Ecletic