First 3 singles taken from upcoming DeTurning album coming on the 24.11.23

Headman - No Surprises / Not About / Sometimes

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We are proud to present the fifth instalment of the Pal’s compilation, with talent from across the globe, coming together to create a collection to soundtrack these strange days.

First up, Aural Trace sets the scene with the slow burning celestial soundscapes of ‘Melange’, where choral overtones curl up snuggly along the drum machine, fusing organic and mechanics.

The influence of the Cologne School seeps through every pour of M Love’s ‘Oboda’ with warm analogue melodies oozing throughout. 
Churning distorted guitars twist between the throbbing tribal drums of Mufti’s 'Fascinatio'.

Marzian’s 'Conversaciones Delirantes' pulls us through a psychedelic shapeshifting bass heavy prism of sound. Sharp stabs cut through the bass on Flvn’s ‘Yule’, no mistake, this could soundtrack a slasher movie in-spite of its festive title.

Leo af Ekenstam’s ‘Stress’ carries a tense, yet driving groove punctuated by nervous guitars and shady atmospherics. 

A bubbling bit-crushed low end permeates Montessori’s 'Speed Dating’s dark EBM tinged muscular workout.

Stockholm Syndrome teams up with Lusca to craft a pumping retro synth infused stomper which twists and jitters from the opening bars to the last refrain.

Cabizbajo and Colossio also combine their production talent to create the cavernous feedback driven echofest of ‘Ley’ with twisted arpeggios and animal like sounds dancing in and around the drums.

Manner of Speaking play out with ‘the Unknown’, a brooding instrumental downtempo track which strikes a literal and figurative chord with the collective consciousness this past year.

Tracklist: 

1. Aural Trace 'Melange
2. M Love 'Oboda
3. Mufti 'Fascinatio
4. Marzian 'Conversaciones Delirantes
5. Flvn 'Yule
6. Leo af Ekenstam 'Stress
7. Montessori 'Speed Dating
8. Stockholm Syndrome & Lusca 'Symbols For The Simple Minded
9. Cabizbajo & Colossio 'Ley
10. Manner of Speaking 'The Unknown

Pals Vol. 5

Fascinatio

PREMIERE: Mufti - Fascinatio [Play Pal Music]

Spontaneity unsettled her, she liked to know what her day had in store for her; her entire life come to think of it. She'd tried her hand at new experiences; leaving everything at the drop of a hat and taking off somewhere distant; donning a fresh haircut; trialling a different vocation or hobby - it didn't suit her though. Her preference was to have things mapped out for, that way there'd be no surprises. 

For over two decades Robi Insinna has been releasing music and helming Relish Recordings, his label indebted to off kilter post-punk, new wave and disco. Under his name, and his moniker Headman, he's crafted his own take on these sounds, largely underpinned by trademark bass lines and an analog rawness. These traits are all there on his new single, 'No Surprises', which is the first to be taken off his new LP. There's a nod to the sounds of 80's NYC through its machine funk aesthetic and raw synthesis, while on the flip there's a remix from Making Time and Optimo affiliates Zillas On Acid who steer the track down a dark chugging path.

No Surprises

PREMIERE: Headman - No Surprises (Zillas On Acid Remix) [Relish Recordings]

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🛒 https://headman.lnk.to/NotAbout
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This is the 2nd single taken from the upcoming Headman album. Including original vocal, dub version and 2 remixes by Exterminador.

The original instrumental was released in 2015. Robi Insinna aka Headman reworked and added vocals to this version called Not About. The dub has stripped down vocals and goes in to a more Detroit Techno dancefloor direction. Exterminador has done 2 remixes. Remix 1’s spherical and hypnotical melody evokes memories of Chris & Cosey. Remix 2 has a more distorted vibe but still keeps an ethereal retro atmosphere.

Exterminador (deutsch: Kammerjäger) is Italian born Mario Resta, now Berliner-by- choice. He collected his arts and crafts working in record stores, collaborating and DJing. He released on Marcel Dettmann‘s imprint Bad Manners and runs his own label under the same Exterminador monicker.

Tracklist:

01 Headman-Not About
02 Headman-Not About Dub
03 Headman-Not About (Exterminador Remix 1)
04 Headman-Not About (Exterminador Remix 2)

PREMIERE: Headman - Not About Dub [Relish]

@Headman – Not About

Remix by @Exterminador_Official

Label - @Relish

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Not About

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PREMIERE – Headman – Not About (Exterminador Remix 1) (Relish)

They called them outsiders; people that lived on the fringes of society and had no interest in traditional ways of living. People had their own opinions of the ways in which they chose to live their lives, not that it phased them in any way, they saw those living "regular" lives as the ones losing out. They thought of them as slaves to the system, doing what others told them. In contrast they thought of themselves as renegades - they carved out their own norms, and lived free of control.

Robi Insinna, better known as Headman, has been slowly teasing out music that will appear on his upcoming album, penned for release on his own Relish Recordings. 'Not About' is the second single to be released - a track that was originally shared as an instrumental all the way back in 2015. This brand new iteration, under its new name, features reworked and additional vocals from Robi, and in true Headman style comes complete with a dub version that veers into Detroit techno. To round off the package, he's invited Italian born producer Mario Resta, who moonlights as Exterminador, to create two special remixes.

PREMIERE: Headman - Not About [Relish Recordings]

Exterminador is Italian born Mario Resta, now Berliner-by-choice. He collected his arts and crafts working in record stores, collaborating and DJing. He released on Marcel Dettmann‘s imprint Bad Manners, Mannequin, cultivated electronics and runs his own label under the same Exterminador monicker.

ot About (Exterminador Remix 2)

Headman - Not About (Exterminador Remix 2)

No one day was the same since they'd upped sticks and moved to the city. It had been an adjustment in the beginning but soon they'd slotted into urban life like the years spent in the countryside had never even existed. The hustle and bustle; the never-ending list of things to see and do; any food you want at your fingertips; the freedom to be exactly who you want to be without any judgment - they could no longer imagine themselves anywhere else but here... 

Robi Insinna is gearing up for the release of a brand new album under his Headman alias. In the lead up to the release he's releasing a number of singles with his signature dub versions and remixes from friends and affiliates. The third track to be released is a homage to his love of the 90s, blending elements of Indie and electronica and calling on the vocal stylings of Mexican DJ and producer Vongold to complete the track. On top of the original and the dub, the EP comes with a remix from Leipzig trio New Hook and another track titled 'Live120'.

RR120 Sometimes E.P.

PREMIERE: Headman feat Vongold - Sometimes (New Hook Remix) [Relish]

On Friday 8th September Morocco was struck by the strongest earthquake on record for over a century. Hitting the High Atlas mountains, around 70 kilometres southwest of Marrakesh, the 6.8 magnitude quake has killed over 3000 people and impacted the lives of over 300,000 more.

As a way to raise funds for families and communities impacted by the disaster, we’ve rallied friends together for ‘Tadamoun: A Compilation for Moroccan Earthquake Relief’.

Compiled in collaboration with Geneva-based DJ and producer Reda Saiarh, the release features 24 tracks contributed by artists from across Europe, including Anatolian Weapons, Romain FX, Justine Forever, Cornelius Doctor, Zaatar and more. Musically it travels across many sounds and styles too, from ambient electronica, trip hop and leftfield bass to chugging Italo, jackin’ new beat and trippy techno.

All proceeds will be split 50/50 between two charities who are helping to raise money for those affected and to rebuild communities that have been devastated: Atlas Kinder, a charity who supports abandoned children in Morocco, and Insaf, a non-profit organisation that protects and supports women and children.

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Odopt's contribution to MTDGTL006 Nic Arizona - Shavua Tov REMIXED

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Akalaton (Odopt Remix)

Nic Arizona - Akalaton (Odopt Remix)

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This is my first edit of one of my favorite band and album, i hope you will like it.

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Manfredas Remixes Shari Vari - Dance Alone off their debut LP on Malka tuti.
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Shari Vari - Dance Alone (Manfredas Extended Dance Remix)

The new release by Fabio Me Llaman Soltero and Don Ipanema Boi on the promising label Richmerch is what we would call “batidão” in Brazil, something like “strong beat”, in a free translation, and it could easily be played during a Baile Funk in Rio de Janeiro due to the strong influence of the spicy and vibrant Funk Carioca in it. “Guatemalan Brigadeiro” has Brazilian influence in its title as well: “Brigadeiro” is a nationwide beloved dessert that can be defined as a bonbon “between a fudgy chocolate truffle and a Tootsie Roll”.

Fun fact: Brigadeiro is Fabio’s favourite dessert, and reportedly, Don Ipanema’s girlfriend prepares the best brigadeiro in the world, because of this the song was named like that. “We wanted to make a simple and non-serious idea with a good and aggressive rhythm that could express the Brazilian and Guatemalan cultures using elements from both countries”, according to Fabio.

Another fun fact: “Fabio Me Llaman Soltero is a character conceptualized by my strong Latin boyband influences that I had when I was a kid, actually I personally met one of the greatest boybands in history: Magneto (Mx). This happened because my mom was a really good friend of the mom of one of the Magneto members. So, Fabio is a rare hybrid between Julio Iglesias, Flavio Cesar, Kairo & Magneto (all Latin pop legends) and he loves a good suntan, yachts and beautiful chicas. My music is inspired in that lifestyle”, said Fabio.

Don Ipanema Boi is Fabio’s brother (real one) and his character comes from his obsession for the Brazilian culture (his girlfriend – the-best-brigadeiro-in-the-world girl – is from São Paulo, by the way). That’s why his music – both DJ sets and productions – has a strong Brazilian feeling.

“Guatemalan Brigadeiro” recipe: Lasers from old game consoles currently used in shitty arcades in abandoned spots in the historic district in Guatemala City, throbbing and striking basslines and vocals from Brazil. 

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label: https://richmerch.bandcamp.com/

Follow @fabiomellamansoltero & @richmerch, peeps!

PREMIERE029 // Fabio Me Llaman Soltero & Don Ipanema Boi - Guatemalan Brigadeiro (Original Mix)

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/steppenroboter
Track : Odyssee
Label : https://soundcloud.com/themes-for-great-cities
Format : 12" Vinyl
Release date : 29/01/21
Purchase : https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/tfgcx

Düsseldorf's Themes For Great Cities celebrates its 10th anniversary with a VA compilation of tracks previously released on the label. It was a long odyssey that opened up tons of talented artists for many of us, so we want to join in the congratulations and wish that the next 10 years will be same productive as the last decade.
"It all started many moons ago during a night at Salon des Amateurs in Düsseldorf, where the courage and motivation and most important off all the music was found to start a label. Themes for great cities. That was 2009.
Fast foward 10+ years you have the most prominent tracks of that specific Düsseldorf based time period on one record. For all the already fans to enjoy in one ride and for all the people just discovering us, you’re welcome." - TFGC

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PREMIERE #1401 | Mekîne Û Teksî - Odyssee [Themes For Great Cities] 2021

Robi Insinna is a Producer, DJ, Visual Artist and INDUSTRIA and RELISH owner.

Back in 2001 he founded the seminal Relish label in direct response to a then-dominant sound in club music. Its catalogue is as vast as it is varied and foreshadowing the music he'd go on to make himself under Headman/Manhead. Some highlights are IT ROUGH, Birth School Work Death, in the early years for the newer period tracks such as Be Loved, Dechainee. He also was busy remixing the likes of Roxy Music, The Gossip, Franz Ferdinand, The Units, Unknown Cases, Gina X and many more.
Relish has also been busy releasing international talents and remixes such as Daniel Avery, Red Axes, Borusiade, Manfredas.


Fast forward to 2018 he's on the move again launching new Project label, Industria with - not quite an album, not quite an EP - Hard Work. The debut was released under Robi's own name.
Industria will be focused more on vinyl releases, but not solely vinyl. The project will encompass all areas of Robi's work and ties together elements of his art and visual design projects and products.

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With our core team immersed in all aspects of dance music, we publish news, articles, and interviews covering the greatest in innovative, underground culture from across the globe. We offer regular, exclusive music and mixtapes from our favourite artists, and publish features shining a light on everything from the freshest new artists to the untold tales from rave history.

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PREMIERE: Headman feat Vongold - Sometimes (New Hook Remix) [Relish]

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