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R$N Premieres: January 2018

January 18

Karizma /Kaytronik 2018

Bargain Bin - January 2018

personal favs!

Original version of the track Rätsel, released by Fulmen Records.

DOWNLOAD: https://fulmenrecords.bandcamp.com/album/r-tsel

MUSIC VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/180563529

The EP features remixes by El Fulminador, Tarmac and Chica Andina, flowing from rhythmic experimental music to slow techno jams and dubby chords with a dark reggaeton touch. The lyrics are inspired by an old German riddle.

Utopyk & El Fulminador are a duo from Spain and Argentina based in Berlin. Their music merges dark electronic beats with vocals in Spanish, German and English.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/utopyk

Rätsel

Utopyk & El Fulminador - Rätsel (Original)

Here is my edit of one of my all time favorite records. Made an instrumental out of it. Thank you for the support. Update high quality mix now. You can buy original on link provided.

Ghetto Groove by George Benson (Hippie Torrales Edit )

Ricardo Villalobos & Max Loderbauer - Mas Profundo Que Mis Pies [HQ]

This VA will be released on 2 x 12" format and digitally at a later date. All profits donated to War Child. Additional production on BB by G. Janson. Mastered by M.A Spaventi in Amsterdam. Distributed by Clone. Orchestrated by the Craigie Cartel in Glasgow and Perth.

Buy @ Bandcamp

Move D - Taps Aff For Glasgow (Additional prod. by Gerd Janson)

Alkalino - Brand New Lover (Original Mix)

Silat Beksi & Radu Mirica - Ninja Superpower

T- Connection - Do Whatcha Wanna DO - marcelloleonedj re house beat

BANDCAMP - https://craigieknowes.bandcamp.com/album/knowes-universal-broadcast-seg-2

It's been a hot minute since this one started surfacing, so here it is in all it's glory. LIFECOACH reminds us why this sound still has so much to give. Sad but beautiful, soft but driven. Enjoy another trip to the cosmos with the Craigie Knowes Family.

VINYL:
Juno - http://bit.ly/2nIu3zF
Clone - https://clone.nl/item45408.html
Red-eye - http://bit.ly/2o7pyQg

LIFECOACH - 656

I've always had a close eye on Adryiano as an artist, mainly based on his productions and very enjoyable mix's but he also maintains a very relatable and exciting image online. 

Throughout the course of the interview myself and Adryiano talk about social media in this day and age of electronic music, the effects it has on artists, what makes a good artist, his big track 'On My Side' and has also a house-infused grooving mix to top it all off.

Follow: @adryiano

Facebook: goo.gl/1Py3L8
Twitter: goo.gl/5Zyqmk
Instagram: goo.gl/EWzVpU

Four Four Global Mix 004 - Adryiano

Beatport: goo.gl/ihNDt2
iTunes: goo.gl/WEwWJh
Bandcamp: goo.gl/Y8tbQn
Juno: goo.gl/91M1An
Traxsource: goo.gl/Y534ye
Amazon: goo.gl/PFpnav

So What...

01 So What...

Over the past few years, San Francisco outposts Dark Entries and Honey Soundsystem have been celebrating the legacy of late synth pioneer Patrick Cowley through a series of reissues highlighting the music he created for gay porn soundtracks during the late '70s and early '80s. On October 19, the series will come to a close with the release of 'Afternooners.' Ahead of that, the funk-infused electronic strut of "Furlough" debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.

@darkentriesrecords
@honeysoundsystem
http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo
http://redbullmusicacademy.com

Afternooners

Patrick Cowley "Furlough" [First Floor Premiere]

A crowd of vibrantly colored fish move with the current, their numbers are enormous, their movements in unison.
Suddenly out of the darkness a barracuda cuts through the crowd, taking out four or five before disappearing into the shadows.  The crowd moves on as if nothing happened, quickly closing ranks where the missing ones swam only seconds before.
Fish disappear, darkness envelopes us.  Cold and lifeless where light has never penetrated... Five thousand feet, ten thousand.  Deeper, where only strange, self-illuminating echoniderms move eerily through the currents.
Then suddenly we hear a voices...

LINKS:
https://soundcloud.com/superpitcher

https://www.facebook.com/hippiedancerecords/
https://soundcloud.com/hippie-dance

TRACKLIST:
A1. Hiding
A2. Flying

The Golden Ravedays 9

Hiding

PRÈMIÉRE: Superpitcher - Hiding [Hippie Dance]

Amel Larrieux-For Real (Jihad Muhammad Remix)

R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings continue their RM2412 series with a 2017 edition.  A1 from Guy Contact.

Available on Bandcamp: https://randmuzikrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/guy-contact-le-marc-falke-ebs-rm241217

Release date: 24.12.17

RM241217

RM241217 - A1 - Guy Contact - Mood Swing (R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings)

R.A.N.D. Muzik follow up last years RM2412 edition with a collection of house tracks from Leipzig (and beyond)

Bandcamp: https://shite-music.bandcamp.com/album/rm241217-r-a-n-d-muzik-recordings-vinyl-only

R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings - RM241217 - Guy Contact/LE Marc/Falke/EBS

Incognito vs Sean McCabe - Put A Little Lovin' In Your Heart 
marcelloleonedj
mash up

Incognito vs Sean McCabe - Put A Little Lovin' In Your Heart marcelloleonedj ma'r'shup

The wheels kept spinning as the car travelled down the long, winding road. In the distance there was little light remaining but he continued to drive through what was left, the motion was underway and soon he would arrive at his final destination. The towering hills rose up to the sky alongside the twisted concrete path and soon the glow of the headlights would be all that could guide the way. For now the hum of the engine was enough for company, for now. 

Ilija Rudman is set to appear on a new EP for Is It Balearic? He is remixed by none other than Italo house legend Don Carlos who delivers a charming melodic inspired remix.

PREMIERE: Ilija Rudman - Motions (Don Carlos Ambient Mix)[Is It Balearic?]

The beach was busy with human life upon the first date in July. It was as if half of the country had flocked from far and wide to touch down upon the shore and watch the waves slowly roll in against the golden sand. The heat poured down upon the crowds from the radiant sun which shone brightly up high above. The sky was a crystal clear blue and the sound of sweet music travelled softly upon the warm summer breeze. In cafes some watched others swim whilst afraid to dunk their own feet, they drank from straws a golden liquid made for a day beneath the light. 

We love a good edit here at Ransom Note, it can be a fine art, a thing of delicate beauty. The Rollover DJ's have reworked "Che Cavolo Di Vita Fai" in a showcase of balearic beauty.

Rollover

PREMIERE: Unknown - Che Cavolo Di Vita Fai (Rollover Edit)[Anything Goes]

The night had drawn to a close and there was little noise left in the small basement. The reverb echoed loudly from the machine in the corner but it was not a sweet sound or tone but bitter and dull. The band had left the room some time ago but the crowd remained loyally attached to the stage - hoping and praying for the return of their heroes. Little did they in fact know that this was the end of times, the last dance and a farewell outing. Soon they would leave but not just yet, not now. 

The Golden Filter continue to delight and inspire, a duo with a sense of purpose and a formidable swagger. Optimo did very well indeed to snap them up and their music demonstrates supreme quality.

The Golden Filter - End Of Times EP

PREMIERE: The Golden Filter - End of Times (Dub Mix)[Optimo Music]

The towering crane looked down over the skyscrapers in motion. The construction looked almost alien like from such great height, a rugged scattering of metal framework, steel beams and concrete. Vertigo had started to kick in as he sat perched atop the city, his tiny cabin did little to offer comfort or security from the pouring rain which battered against the glass window. The raindrops sat laden upon the frame, he watched them drip one by one down the pane. Only a few more hours to go....

Opal Sunn is the dynamic duo made up of Al Kassian and Hiroaki OBA, the pair have been producing music together for several years. Simon Pitt and Al Kassian launched Planet Sundae back in 2016.Listen to "Vertigo" from their new EP.

PREMIERE: Opal Sunn - Vertigo [Planet Sundae]

The estate was rugged and rural, not somewhere one would like to spend too much time lurking upon the street corner. Thrown furniture littered the driveways of towerblocks, discarded items perched abruptly amidst an environment in which they were very much out of place. This was the way of the world around here, people cared not for the relevance of beauty but for the daily grind - the perpetual struggle by which man worked from the cradle to the grave. Times were hard. 

SZE Records continues to gather momentum as the label kicks off 2018 from an up and coming producer known as Pletnev. He has previously appeared on the likes of Bahnsteig 23 and Meda Fury.

PREMIERE: Pletnev - Thrown Furniture [SZE]

Mysterious vinyl only label Version Galore is sliding us the hawwwt new edits from none other than 'K2' aka Karizma!

The Betty is an extended all round essential party tool! Following in the style of one our fave hits from last year "Work It Out" this is doing the bizness for us.

BUY: http://www.phonicarecords.com/product/k2-aka-karizma-k2-re-edits-pre-order-version-galore/149476

Buy 12"

SB PREMIERE: K2 - The Betty [Version Galore]

The elusive Loods (@loodss) delivers his debut disc for SCDD006! Forged by the original Steel City, Loods embodies the town's working class rhythms, blasting four heated joints that come with a dancefloor danger warning. Pre-order your disc here > > > bit.ly/2EOUBEU

A2 - What is it?

I've been getting lots of messages about this rework so I decided to put it up online for your listening pleasure. 
Enjoy, LNTG

I Know U [LNTG Rework]

Kiwi continues to delight and inspire as he returns to Futureboogie Recordings with his cinematically sprawling "Amityville" EP, including a remix by Life and Death head honcho DJ Tennis. On "Warriors", Kiwi embodies his unabashed love of cult movies with a musical ode that captures the edgy and urban sounds of 70s cinematic synth soundtracks; phasing guitar riffs, rolling snares and dramatic synth sweeps dominate this infectious track. We highly recommend you to check out the full package!

Read more: http://liquidyouth.nl/music/premieres/kiwi-warriors-futureboogie-recordings/

https://soundcloud.com/kiwidj
https://www.facebook.com/kiwidj/

https://soundcloud.com/futureboogie
https://www.facebook.com/futureboogierecordings/

Stay updated: www.facebook.com/liquidyouthams/

Amityville EP

Premiere: Kiwi - Warriors [Futureboogie Recordings]

Buy / Stream the album on vinyl / CD / digital: https://BBEmusic.lnk.to/ReachUpDiscoWonderland
Best known to most people for his early work as a Portishead collaborator and International tour DJ, Andy Smith earned his ‘Legendary’ title among crate diggers in 1998 when he released seminal mix album ‘The Document’. In the years since, Andy has continued to live up to his reputation as one of the finest and most creative DJs on the planet, tirelessly digging in the crates and emerging with pure gold. Following in the footsteps of his 2006 exploration of Trojan’s mighty reggae vaults and his two compilations exploring funk music from New Orleans and Jamaica, Andy turns his attention to disco and boogie for the very first time.
The concept for ‘Reach Up – Disco Wonderland’ was born from ’Reach Up’, a DJ collective founded by Andy in 2012 to reflect the spirit of legendary NYC clubs such as Paradise Garage and Studio 54. ‘Reach Up’ showcases 80s boogie, disco and proto house; the foundations upon which dance music culture was built.
As you might expect, Andy Smith’s selections for the album are not only delightfully obscure but highly memorable. Many titles will spark recognition, having been sampled for more contemporary hip hop and R&B tracks. Disco & Boogie this compilation may be, but it’s been put together with a b-boy mentality. As Andy himself puts it “At my ‘Reach Up’ and ‘Boombox’ nights a fair few of these will have been played, but interestingly some of these tracks might well get played at more ‘hip hop orientated’ nights i do too because of the disco breaks: tracks like “T Connection” & “Freedom.”
Containing a raft of undeniable dance-floor fillers and slept-on anthems, 'Reach Up – Disco Wonderland' also at times displays that indefinable, other-worldy, almost eerie sonic fingerprint that’s been present in Andy’s productions and DJ sets since day one. Above all, this album is testament to a youthful obsession with home taping. As Andy puts it: “just being able to officially put these tracks out that i used to play on my ghetto blaster in the streets is an amazing thing!”

Joanne Wilson - Got To Have You (Whiskey Barons Re-Edit)

Marching through the tropical forest there was very little to do but to sigh begrudgingly and embrace the heat. In spite of the ridiculous temperatures there was a pleasant breeze blowing softly between the deep green leaves. They were marching onwards and upwards in search of the blue lagoon, a mythical break point amidst the trees which would guarantee happiness and a decent night's rest. Until then they would continue to dance and weave amidst the toweing giants. 

K2 is a producer you may or may not be familiar with. An alias of sorts for a mystery man who is very much in demand at the moment. He delivers two edits for Version Galore.

PREMIERE: K2 -  In Spite Of (Re-Edit) [Version Galore]

“We begin 2018 on a slightly spiritual note, and a brand new Excursion. A vinyl-only 7” flip courtesy of a delightful dream-team duo; Tall Black Guy and Karizma.

A real pleasure to welcome these two to the fold, here with ‘A Franklin Black Excursion’ – a double-header of beautiful re-interpretations of a classic by the Queen of Soul…

For those that don’t know, Tall Black Guy is a regular favourite from our sister-label, First Word Records, on which he’s released two albums over the past few years (‘8 Miles To Moenart’ and ‘Let’s Take A Trip’). Detroit-born Terrel Wallace has built a solid rep in recent times as one of the most revered beatmakers on the planet. Initially pricking peoples ears with a series of incredible edits, he has garnered fans far & wide from Gilles to Jazzy Jeff (with whom he’s become a regular stalwart of The PLAYlist Retreat sessions). Production, remixes and collabs have included Moonchild, Little Dragon, Masego, Terrace Martin, Zara McFarlane, The Mouse Outfit and Stro Elliot.

Karizma, aka Kaytronik, aka Kris Klayton, is a deeply prolific cat from Baltimore, releasing music since the mid-nineties on assorted tips; Deep House & Techno, Broken Beat, Hip Hop and Jazz, including his massive club track last year, ‘Work It Out’. His collabs include DJ Spen, Kenny Dope, Peven Everett, Osunlade, Atjazz and releases on labels like Strictly Rhythm, Defected, BBE and Sonar Kollectiv. The list of remix projects is remarkable too, including among it Mary J Blige, Lenny Kravitz, Roy Ayers and Jocelyn Brown. Kris has been awarded various accolades as a DJ over the years; his technical prowess on CDJs being the stuff of legends.

‘Gifted People’ has a low-slung double-time beat as its backbone, cruising across a classic piano loop, whilst the flip sees ‘Kaytronik’s Gifted & Black Remix’ transposing the same groove to a solid deep no-messin’ 4/4 beat and bassline warm enough to thaw that pesky Winter ice off your dancing sneaks. Both sides are heads-down lights-off dancery affairs.

These tracks were originally only available from TBG’s fan site on a very limited release back in 2016. This is the first time these have ever been dropped on to the masses on a readily-available physical form! Don’t expect this one to hang around for very long though… Essential piece of wax.

FRANKLIN BLACK- GIFTED PEOPLE (KAYTRONIK'S GIFTED & BLACK REMIX

Peven Everet vs Yass  
How Bad I Want Ya 
marcelloleonedj 
mashup

Peven Everet vs Yass - How Bad I Want Ya III marcelloleonedj - ma'r'sh up

LX - New York (Kaytronik Mo Bounce Dub)

Karizma- Tech This Out Pt1

We started a project called “Tambien” in collaboration with Marvin&Valentino. Together we reinterpret some carefully selected tracks, which got released in a very limited hand-numbered vinyl-only edition this May. These records first and foremost go out to friends and fellow Djs. But you may be able to get a few of them at Optimal Munich, Schwittenberg, Phonica in London, Mount Analog in Los Angeles and A1 Records in New York.

Some quotes on the release.

Hugo Capablanca: ”Capablanca Loves Tambien! Full support! Indignados KILLS it!”
Anton Klint: ”Love the 12″! Trippy shit!”
Lovefingers: ”Tambien is cool!! I like it”
Munk: ”I love it more than my penis”
Lee Douglas: ”Yes!! Nice!”
Muallem: ”Hammer Platte!!”
Rollerboys: ”Indignados is sick!”
Lexx: ”Nice!”
Hunee: “Circolo is massive – psychedelic and mysterious! played it in Basel, 2 people came up asking. Big thing!”
Tim Sweeney: ”Nice one! Could definitely see playing them on the radio show!”
Tiago: ”Tracks are super rad! Will play out!”
Hey Convict: ”This is cool! Good werk!”
Severino: ”This EP is superb..really my cup of tea”
Dominik v. Senger: ”Cool! i like it! Great work! Sounds so clear”
Beautiful Swimmers: “Clips sound ill! I especially dig the last one!”
Acid Washed: “This is BIG. Acid Washed loves Tambien. We will play it all summer and after!”
Chupacabras: “Very cool stuff you have here!”
Soft Rocks: “Really liking these percussion workouts and sure I can make good use!”
Kaos: “Like a lot! Dope EP!”
Mooner: “Awesome- – essential edits.”
Joakim: ”This release is dope! Congrats!”
Jacques Renault: “Cool release guys!”
Kasper Bjorke: “Wow!!!! I am totally in love with Tambien! Will play the tracks out for sure!”

Contact me for promos.

Buy at Discogs

The Tambien Project 1 (Vinyl only)

vinyl:
http://www.juno.co.uk/products/452400-01.htm
http://www.decks.de/t/jay_bliss-the_art_of_doing_nothing_ep/bzk-vx

digital:
http://www.beatport.com/release/the-art-of-doing-nothing-ep/906120
http://www.whatpeopleplay.com/albumdetails/Jay-Bliss-The-Art-Of-Doing-Nothing-EP/id/56219

A1. Jay Bliss - Doing Nothing

Now for those heads who might think 'what's this version of The Whos leftfield disco classic?' take a deep breath.  Ashley dubs out and extends a private pressing cut from a unknown London band, which was recorded back in the early eighties. A fine compliment to the A-side. Keep on tripping! 

MA005 - Eminence Front (A Heavy Disco Joint)

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