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Takuya Matsumoto - Ram

RAM EP

Camouflaged Letter

Takuya Matsumoto - Camouflaged Letter

Takuya Matsumoto - Requiem

One of the classics in the Clone Royal Oak Catalogue... Takuya Matsumoto ''EKR's Galactic Dance'' is celebrating its 10-year anniversary! Here we are with a 2024 re-issue of the classic Royal 25 with the lovely ''Sun On The Refugees'' and ''Satellite Orbit Funk'' on the flip side which all were played and charted by almost everyone a decade ago. From Floating Points, Leon Vynehall and Giles Petterson to Gerd Janson, Move D etc. Comes with updated artwork and limited white vinyl. Such a beautiful and magical release that continues spreading its love!

EKR's Galactic Dance

Takuya Matsumoto - EKR’s Galactic Dance - Clone Royal Oak 025

RAW - iero specimen -(preview)

Effortlessly smooth number by @Nachtbraker, whose beautifully simple Rhodes piano and live drum samples emanate real depth on what is a classic downtempo house sound.

Out on @HuddTraxx on 23rd Feb.

Full article: http://www.stampthewax.com/2015/02/19/premiere-nachtbraker-zachtjes/

Nachtbraker – Zachtjes (STW Premiere)

'Still' from The Japanese House's debut EP 'Pools To Bathe In'. Out now on iTunes: http://po.st/PoolsToBatheIn Also available on limited pastel pink 12" Vinyl: http://po.st/Pools12

The Japanese House - Still

IV57 - Secret Weapons EP Part 7

A1 Agoria - Alluvion 
A2 Eagles & Butterflies - The Story That Never Ends

B1 Chasing Kurt - Running Searching (Michael Gracioppo Remix) 
B2 Coyu - Just Nin (He Cries At Night) Andre Lodemann Remix

C1 Luca Ballerini - Amore & Psiche 
C2 GoldFFinch - Diatomic

D1 Simon Haydo - Ominous 
D2 Monoloc - Flaneur

Release dates: 
30/03/2015 mutingthenoise.com & Beatport 
13/04/2015 worldwide

Chasing Kurt - Running, Searching (Michael Gracioppo Remix)

Taken from Paxton Fettel's debut album, collaborating with the great Takuya Matsumoto. A deep, danceable, atmospheric, early morning feel, characterised by Fettel's finely tuned ear for bass lines and perceptive sense of atmosphere. 

More info: http://www.stampthewax.com/2015/05/21/premiere-paxton-fettel-afloat-on-a-sea-of-nothing-2/

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Paxton Fettel & Takuya Matsumoto - Afloat On A Sea Of Nothing (STW Premiere)

'chapter one' compilation out soon. beginning of chapter two.

store.

say my name

note from ryan: "it's been exciting to watch https://soundcloud.com/markredito (formerly known as Spazzkid) develop as an artist - one who shows equal interest in any of the emotions he can express musically. '3am apologies' feels like a step in a new direction as a great songwriter first and foremost. under the spazzkid moniker he's been able to walk the line as an exciting live performer, creative remixer, but i'm interested in where mark redito will take us next. i'll listen to this song on repeat until then."

https://soundcloud.com/markredito
https://twitter.com/markredito
https://www.facebook.com/markredito

shh034: Mark Redito - 3am Apologies

FINA RECORDS proudly offers up the latest EP from emerging Japanese talent, Takuya Matsumoto.

Takuya Matsumoto is beginning to get the recognition he quite rightly deserves as one of electronic music's most genuinely unique talents. Following the release of 'Ram EP' on R&S and the acclaimed 'EKR's Galactic Dance' on Clone Royal in 2014, he has garnered support from Gilles Peterson, LONE, Move D and Floating Points to name but a few. 

'Places of Colour', Takuya's debut release on the ever eclectic FINA Records sees him continues to build on the strength of his already impressive catalogue; a beautiful four track EP that underlines the qualities that distinguish his output.

The lead track 'Souvenir' is exquisite in its warmth and subtlety - a beautifully balanced blend of silky vocals, delicate chords and dusty cymbals that soothe the spirits and showcase his intrinsic flair for evocative melodies and carefully crafted compositions. As do the foregrounded poignant strings and gentle piano loop of 'Coco'; the relaxed rhythms and percussive flourishes taking a back seat as they let them tell their story.

On the flipside, leaving more obvious melodies to one side, 'Flio' and 'Seasons' are best described as an experimental electronic jams; playful concoctions of jazz and funk rhythms, colourful synths and scat vocals fused with subtle Far Eastern inspired sounds that all at once demonstrate the producer's wide-ranging influences, versatility and individuality. 

An unquestionably classy release from an exciting new talent who FINA are proud to have on their roster.

Wax link : http://www.juno.co.uk/search/?q%5Blabel%5D%5B%5D=%22fina%22&hide_forthcoming=0

FINA020 - Takuya Matsumoto - 'Souvenir' (Edit)

Meda Fury return with a second release on the label by Takuya Matsumoto, the 'Assembly EP'. 

Japanese producer Matsumoto’s debut for the label, the ‘Ram EP’, marked him out as one to watch, in addition to his work with his own cult label Iero, a release on Clone’s Royal Oak imprint, and a beautiful collaboration on Paxton Fettel's recent LP. 

Born in the Japanese countryside, and having made music since the age of 15, Matsumoto’s thoughtful sound is marked out by his restrained and sparing usage of elements, each track like a delicate carving bursting with subtle detail. 

Classic house mode is engaged on ‘Be’, combining a bumping bass line with melancholy piano chords and chattering arpeggios, while ‘On The March’ pares flamboyant jazz keys with pistoning drums and dusty noise stabs to memorable effect. 

‘Rain Flower’ opens up the sonic palette on side two with winsome steel drum flourishes and a broken rhythm track, while ‘Trash Track’ keeps up the pace with a contemporary house/boogie-led excursion, rubbery basslines drive the track with whispered vocals and lush strings hinting at some unspoken truth. Stunning closer ‘An Oriental Tale' reveals Takuya at his most exquisite, majestic classical piano and minimalistic accompaniment combine to an emotive misty-eyed ending. 

Assembly EP

A1 Be (Clip)

On The March

A2 On The March (Clip)

Vanishing In The Sand

Vanishing In The Sand [DIGI ONLY] (Clip)

words from https://soundcloud.com/lontalius-official: “I started writing the minute after I listened to what Alexey sent me. the melodies are so strong, and full of emotion…which can be rare for a ‘beat’ like this."

words from https://soundcloud.com/cutmylips: "I started make this song straight after my trip to old castle with my significant other. That was great time, very impressive landscapes and deep feelings. I was really inspired with my life flow and expressed all this things in this tune. When the sketch was half ready I decided to ask lontalius to join me and fill the tune with his voice and words. I hope everyone gets something bewitching and inspiring."

https://soundcloud.com/lontalius-official
https://twitter.com/lontalius
https://www.facebook.com/Lontalius/

https://soundcloud.com/cutmylips
https://twitter.com/cccutmylips
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shh037: Lontalius x CutMyLips - Mooncatch

More info: https://www.xlr8r.com/news/2015/10/premiere-hear-a-track-from-takuya-matsumotos-latest-ep/

Full stream of "Coco," from Takuya Matsumoto's 'Places of Colour' EP, out now on FINA Records.

@takuyamatsumotoiero
@fina-records

Premiere: Takuya Matsumoto - Coco

Takuya Matsumoto at his playful best, evoking a walk home on a long summer's day.

Read more: http://www.stampthewax.com/2015/11/03/premiere-takuya-matsumoto-seasons/
Listen on Youtube: http://bit.ly/takuya-seasons
Buy: http://www.juno.co.uk/products/takuya-matsumoto-places-of-colours-ep/566691-01/

Follow: 
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@fina-records

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Takuya Matsumoto - Seasons (STW Premiere)

First single 'Passion' by Xan Young out now on Astro Nautico.

Buy:
Astro Nautico: http://bit.ly/1iY9jha
Bleep: http://bit.ly/1O6l1S0
iTunes: http://apple.co/1lmsJhx

"Having spent years embedded in collaborative projects, Xan Young represents one artist’s unadulterated voice, the product of years of maturation in experimental pop and club music. 

He makes a bold, heartfelt statement with first single ‘Passion,’ a song about the struggle to maintain balance and poise in the heat and pressure of a raw love situation. Sonically, the track thumps with a driving bassline topped by waves of crystalline soulful vocals and blazing synthesizers. Complete with the uplifting “Worthy” instrumental as a b-side, Young showcases his talent as both a songwriter and producer on this debut release."

https://soundcloud.com/xan-young 
https://twitter.com/xan_young 

Passion

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A track me & Kish recorded in NYC. 
mixtape K+ OUT NOW http://kilokish.com/k 

Engineer: Chris Weingarten 
Mixed by Star Slinger & Nick Hook

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