wow. great track. reminds me of the early 90s sound similar vibe to a Sasha mix tape I've got from 93...  Keep these coming John & nick!

15 Yrs Systematic is the third part in the five year Systematic series, where Marc Romboy’s esteemed imprint, Systematic Recordings, celebrates each five year milestone with a compilation of exclusive tracks. This edition features special releases from John Digweed, Fideles, ARTBAT and label frontman Marc Romboy.

Such a milestone deserves and demands a suitably special celebration of everything the label has achieved. Having first planted its roots in the summer of 2004, the imprint has nurtured a collective of producers whose musical ethos goes hand in hand with Marc’s sonical vision. The likes of Stephan Bodzin, Joris Voorn, Maetrik (Maceo Plex), KiNK and Laurent Garnier have all found a home on Systematic Recordings, forming a family of esteemed artists whose soundscape is at the heart of the label’s core values.

"Wow, 15 years with roundabout 200 releases of 50 artists are over and it feels like only three. I‘m more than glad that so many friends have contributed fantastic tracks for the 15 years compilation. It‘s worth giving all of them a careful listen!“ Marc Romboy

The compilation traverses the many forms of house and techno whilst similarly conveying the emotive feelings behind Marc Romboy’s desired soundscape. The opening track from Marc, Shooting stars never stop, begins proceedings as elegant synths and soft hats take us on an astral journey. Sascha Braemer, a fellow German, provides Matar, as spectral whirrs are complimented by driving kicks; whilst Diynamic Music affiliates Artbat produce Orbital, another starlike cut that features the perfect dose of acid pulses. 

Esteemed Italian duo Fideles’ Midnight Rembler gracefully rolls as the thud of the kick is complimented by a shimmering bassline, before John Digweed and Nick Muir’s Alkuon takes us on a tribal voyage with bongo-like percussion that leads into a compelling, ricocheting drop. Giorgia Angiulli’s Ocean Toys is an atmospheric and moving sequence, whilst Okeechobee, courtesy of Marc’s long-term collaborator Rodriguez Jr., drifts between dubby pads and thumping kicks. 

British export Jimpster delivers Pipe Dream, featuring a xylophone-like background melody alongside a groove-laden piano roll, whilst Free Range Recordings staple Pezzner produces Little Ghosts, a driving, no-nonsense acid number. A firm favourite of Spain’s electronic music scene, Henry Saiz’s Wormhole is another astral composition that features emotive meaningful synths; before Music Man Records boss Petar Dundov serves up Dream of You, which cooes with an introspective poignancy. 

Polar Vortex builds pace as unrelenting kicks merge with flickering hats, courtesy of Venezuelan duo Fur Coat; before leading into Robert Babicz’s Coast to Coast, darting between melancholic synth stabs and resonant percussion. 

South American duo, Animal Print, produce Neon Avenue as a weighted beginning gives way to ethereal bell chimes, before Rodriguez Jr. and Marc Romboy’s collaboration L’ Aspiration rounds off the album with awe-inspiring piano rolls and touching, echo-filled chords. 

In a career that has spanned more than two decades, Marc Romboy is a mouthpiece for the facets of electronic music that can not be categorised. His collaboration with the Dortmund Philharmonic Orchestra for a London Boiler Room performance showcased the true talent of the German producer, and demonstrated that electronic music and classical composition are intrinsically linked. From producing six albums to running one of electronic music’s most successful labels, the release of 15 Yrs Systematic marks a career highlight that will be remembered and respected for years to come.

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15 Yrs Systematic

Surface

Surface (Sebastian Haas Remix)

Antrim returns to the label after two years with a sensational new EP.

Getting his big break back in 2013, by Nick Warren selecting his 'Blow Your Mind' track for his Renaissance CD mix set the scene for the ambitious Argentinian. A DJ since he was 14, music was always going to be his career. Now signed to everyone from Beat Boutique to UV by way of seminal labels such as Hope Recordings and Plattenbank, the Antrim sound permeates dance floors the world over.

Opening with 'Stax' we're quickly immersed in a soundscape of warm melodies and crunchy drums. Analogue-y and raw, the tracks glides along with ease. Synth sweeps ebb and flow like ocean waves breaking on the shore giving urgency when needed. Next up, 'Summer Morning' continues the warm, early floor vibe. Spiky synths brace against snappy percussive layers creating an organic drive and tension. Vocals midway lift the track into hands-in-the-air territory. Finally, 'The Ocean Sun' closes the EP in fine form. Raw, crunchy drums form the bedrock once more, quickly followed by deep and uplifting pads. Dreamlike throughout, the track develops into an early morning smile-inducer with nods of early Orbital.

Stax

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SB219 | Antrim 'Stax'

B-Vision makes his full solo release debut with a classy two-tracker. 

Hailing from Brazilian clubbing mecca, Sao Paulo, B-Vision is in good company. Making his first steps back in 2006, his unique sound has found favor with everyone from Marco Carola to Mr C. Signed to a number of high profile labels including Selador, Yoshitoshi and Dear Deer. Following his amazing Showcrates release and collaboration with 'Never Say Never' founder, Dimitri Nakov, B-Vision delivers two astounding solo tracks. 

First up, 'Red Room' opens with tribal toms and low end grunt. Building organically airy pads and shimmering percussions develop into an emotive, warm sonic exploration. Reaching critical mass at the halfway point, the break serves more as a staging ground than a respite, and the track is the better for it. The second track, 'What Have You Got' ups the ante considerably. Dark tribal rhythms abound as sonics and percussion create a mystical hinterland in your mind's eye. One for the late floor

Red Room

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SB220 | B-Vision 'Red Room'

Nordhavn Waves (Remixes)

Nordhavn Waves (IMGFriend Remix)

Really Love You / Distant Blips

Really Love You

Strange Forest

Strange Forest (Original Mix)

Guy J's Lost & Found is riding high in 2014 with a series of exceptional releases, including the recent return of the super-talented Turkish producer, Yunus Guvenen (LF014). Now, we cross over the Atlantic to New York City where rising future international star Brian Cid resides and works in his studio in the East Village. With residencies at some of NYC's finest clubs - Pacha, Output, Sankeys and Cielo - this super-talented young DJ/Producer/Mix Engineer is the definition of a true multi-talented and ambitious music professional. His refreshing blend of powerful, percussive tech-house, beautiful deep vibes and progressive styling, all inspired by the golden-age of house music, along with his Latino roots and constant travelling, sees him seamlessly join the dots between the old school and new school of underground dance music. Listen to the hypnotic percussion, throbbing bass and lush dreamscapes of "Myst", along with the bouncy, deeply delicious, tech energy of "Redwood", and you will understand exactly why Guy J is so excited to have Brian Cid join the Lost & Found family. With a hugely diverse range of DJs already declaring their love for Brian's music - Hot Since 82, Richie Hawtin, Roger Sanchez, Luciano, Paul Oakenfold, Todd Terry, Steve Lawler, Umek, Danny Tenaglia, DJ Sneak, Stacey Pullen and many more - his Lost & Found debut is sure to cause a commotion everywhere. Lost & Found is steadily building a catalogue of releases that are uniquely joyous, uplifting, intelligent and beautiful. Guy J and the artists he features alongside his own productions, are exploring the psyche of electronic dance music, asking questions and tasting possibilities, forging ahead into the future. Brian CID is a perfect new addition to the Lost & Found family. This is a label that everyone should, most definitely, always keep on his or her music radar.

Brian Cid - Redwood (Original Mix) [Lost&Found]

Wave (Short Play)

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Cosmic Beings

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Marc Romboy - Shooting stars never stop (15 Yrs Systematic)

Sascha Braemer - Matar (15 Yrs Systematic)

ARTBAT - Orbital (15 Yrs Systematic)

Fideles - Midnight rembler (15 Yrs Systematic)

John Digweed & Nick Muir - Alkuon (15 Yrs Systematic)

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John Digweed & Nick Muir - Alkuon (15 Yrs Systematic)

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