FEBRUARY 22

Keplrr - Club Reconstructed (Desert Sound Colony, Piezo, Konduku & Syz Remixes) [CTRLFRK004R]

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A core part of the Control Freak Recordings family, London based artist @keplrr has built a reputation as a deft & talented producer with unparalleled attention to detail. In the wake of the widespread support for his 2020 EP ‘Reconstructed Club’, we asked four producers we have long-admired to flip a track from the original release. The result is ‘Club Reconstructed’ - a collection of remixes which distill the spirit of Keplrr’s original record into new forms.

First up, Holding Hands boss @desertsoundcolony serves up one of his signature slammers, locking Convection into a thumping four to the floor groover. Berlin-based @kondukukonduku, who has carved some of the most kinetic, angular club tracks of recent years with releases on Nous’klaer Audio, Spazio Donsible and others, provides a second interpretation of Convection, time-stretching the original material into a slow-motion panic attack.

On the flip, @syzuk makes his return to the label after 2019’s highly acclaimed Bunzunkunzun EP, applying his organic touch to Esoteric Functions with a ‘refunction’, which blurs the line between techno and 140 - packing some serious low-end and a cheeky mid-way switch-up to send the dance wild. Rounding things off, Milan’s @piezopz proves his reputation as one of the most inventive producers on the scene, repurposing Bod’s Realm into an aggy, warped & technoid ‘Doom Ragga Mix’.

The EP will also be available on our first ever colour run, available exclusively via Bleep and Phonica - limited 100 copies only on translucent red vinyl in a full-colour reverse board sleeve. As a Bandcamp exclusive, we’ll also be offering limited double packs, including ‘Club Reconstructed’ alongside Keplrr’s recently repressed original release.

Bleep: https://bleep.com/release/267401-keplrr-club-reconstructed-desert-sound-colony-piezo-konduku-syz-remixes
Phonica: https://www.phonicarecords.com/product/keplrr-club-reconstructed-desert-sound-colony-konduk-control-freak-london/178149

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Club Reconstructed (Desert Sound Colony, Piezo, Konduku & Syz Remixes) Previews [CTRLFRK004R]

Mogambo knit together a heady, hypnotic sound from the many enigmatic strands of Asia’s musical cultures: the deep traditional instrumentations of Siam and India, the high-tech edge of modern Bangkok, and the rich Goan bloodline of trance. The results are both otherworldly, yet instantly comprehensible. 

And now the duo, consisting of producer Sunju Hargun and multi-instrumentalist Jerom Doudet, returns with the latest missive from their own aptly-titled Siamese Twins Records:  Urvi (उर्वी).

The much- anticipated follow-up to their sought-after debut 12” Cobra (कोबरा) is a multi-layered sound bath, as versatile as it is visceral.  Urvi ranges from meditative sonic explorations to fearless entrancing rhythms and basslines, tangled together from the mysterious East. 

Mogambo Kush Hua!

Release Date: 03/15/2022
Distribution @oneyewitness
Pre-order: https://bit.ly/34kdt11

Mogambo - Urvi (उर्वी) 12" (snippets) - ST๐๐๖

Listen to this new track by hitter ALPHONSE, who is a steady source for breakin bangers and distinctive production for years now. With STILL EYE he is part of an excellent compilation curated by Bristol based producer REMOTIF. On his own label FAMILIAR STRANGERS he is releasing that pack of very dope tracks with the aim of raising funds for the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

IRC is currently assisting with emergency resettlement for Afghan refugees. Afghanistan is the single country most at risk of deteriorating humanitarian crises in 2022, and 100% of the profits from this release will provide uprooted families with tents, clean water, sanitation and other basic necessities.

The VA Compilation STRANGER TOGETHER will be out on the 4th of March and can already be preordered via Bandcamp

https://familiar-strangers.bandcamp.com/album/va-stranger-together

Mastering by Liam Doc
Artwork by AJAM

NEW HIT: Alphonse - Still Eye [Familiar Strangers]

There were strange shapes scattered across the sky, they were a reminder that they weren’t alone out here. Floating through the night sky towards a destination unknown, she watched from a little window at the flickering stars and the dancing comets which weaved between the shadowy clouds and murky black.

She had once thought that space was a scary place but not now. How could she when it was now the only place left to call home? Perhaps that was the same with all fear – it was simply a case of inhabiting it, living amongst it until the threat began to disappear and perspective was realigned.
 
Night Defined is an Austrian electronic music label based in Salzburg and founded by Juergen Vonbank. It has evolved over the years having released an eclectic array of music from the likes of SW, Șerb, Eduardo De La Calle and more.

The latest split EP to emerge on the label features tracks from Mesak, Nurah, Mary Yalex and Even Tuell. It is Mesak’s which we bring to you today.

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PREMIERE: Mesak - Palic [Night Defined]

A moody UKG stepper from Melbourne's Pugilist on Banoffee Pies Original Series.

Read More & Buy: https://www.stampthewax.com/2022/02/08/premiere-pugilist-illumination/
Listen on Youtube: https://bit.ly/PugilistIllumination

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Pugilist - Illumination (STW Premiere)

Keplrr's dub-infused UK Techno sees a sprawling, hi-definition rework from the Milan DJ and producer.

Now they'd surrounded him, arranged themselves in tight ring and began circling; capering devilishly in a way that made it impossible for him to comprehend his body's relationship to its surroundings. Drunk from panic, his body staggered and his head swung around stupidly. His eyes, clouded with tears, desperately scouted out a route to escape. Until they didn't. All of a sudden he was overcome by an overwhelming sense of  tranquility; his despair was replaced by a sense of deliverance; he stopped panicking and started dancing.  Perhaps this was where he was supposed to be.

His second addition to the label catalogue, Keplrr released Reconstructed Club on Control Freak Recordings back in August 2020. Three deep extraterrestrial tracks, meticulously crafted with the crystalline sound design for which the emerging London producer has built a name for himself.

This month sees the EP reborn, this time with creative offerings from the likes of Holding Hands boss Desert Sound Colony, Berlin-based Konduku and Bristol's Syz. Also drafted in for remix duties is Ansia Records boss, Piezo, whose 'Doom Ragga Mix' layers stabbing arpeggios over 'Bods Realm' which meander under a full-bodied soundscape of abstract drone noises. Add a chugging triplet rhythm into the equation and you have a remix which maintains the otherwordly allure of the original track, yet injects a bit of mischief into the darkness. It's not one for the faint-hearted - or maybe it is - perfectly striking the balance between hostility and humour in a way that evoked Blawan's 'Woke Up Right Handed'.

Club Reconstructed

PREMIERE: Keplrr - Bod’s Realm (Piezo’s Doom Ragga Mix)[Control Freak Recordings]

A core part of the Control Freak Recordings family, London based artist Keplrr has built a reputation as a deft & talented producer with unparalleled attention to detail. In the wake of the widespread support for his 2020 EP ‘Reconstructed Club’, we asked four producers we have long-admired to flip a track from the original release. The result is ‘Club Reconstructed’ - a collection of remixes which distill the spirit of Keplrr’s original record into new forms.

Syz makes his return to the label after 2019’s highly acclaimed Bunzunkunzun EP, applying his organic touch to Esoteric Functions with a ‘refunction’, which blurs the line between techno and 140 - packing some serious low-end and a cheeky mid-way switch-up to send the dance wild.


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Buy:
https://controlfreakrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/club-reconstructed-desert-sound-colony-piezo-konduku-syz-remixes

PREMIERE: Keplrr - Esoteric Functions (Syz Refunction) [Control Freak]

Following on from the huge success of Compute Riddim w/ Killa P & Badness we had to get 9TRANE back on board for 1FGRM002 with his newest track for us entitled ‘Assault’.

Since his last release with us in June 2017 he’s continued to supply DJ’s with the heat with further plays across Radar Radio, BBC 1Xtra & Reprezent Radio. The Norwich producer has also had another release entitled ‘Skeleton’ on the south coast’s critically acclaimed Southpoint. Having performed at one of the largest underground festivals of 2017, ‘Trajections Festival’ (Bristol) he heated up the dance for the likes of Jammz, Big Zuu & Jack Dat which lead to further bookings back home alongside Champion & Murlo. He also joined us for the 1st time in Leeds at our takeover for UP4 at Mint Warehouse in November.

The start of 2018 see’s 9TRANE back in the 1Forty realms despite recently discovering his love for UK Funky which you may see also on the Label later this year..

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9TRANE - Assault

Destino is a new experimental side-project by Yuksek, who debuts it on La Belle Records with two innovative tracks and a remix by Alek Lee.
Over a career that spans more than 12 years, Yuksek has released three albums and many EPs next to making movie soundtracks. He is someone who lives in the studio and this new project finds him in there making beats for hours, all on the fly. “It’s just about looking for textures and not worrying about genres, tempo or length of the track,” says the artist.
Opening track ‘Louis’ is a perfectly intoxicating summer cut with cosmic pads drifting about above a slow motion groove. It’s languid and horizontal and designed to bliss you out with the sparse percussion and pitch shifted vocals adding to the effect.
The masterfully hypnotic ‘Isla Grande’ is another super laid back effort with slow claps, pixelated synths and psyched-out guitar riffs that carry you off into the cosmos. Starry eyed and golden in colour, it’s a late night track of the highest order.
Remixer Alek Lee is a much-respected producer who has released EPs on the acclaimed Antinote Records. His take on ‘Louis’ is tender but more driven, jumbled, organic drums bring the groove while warped and saturated chords add heat. It’s spooky and subversive and rounds out what is a genuinely inventive and original package.

https://soundcloud.com/labellerecords

Release date : June 22nd 2018

Buy it there : https://IDOL.lnk.to/Louis
spotify : http://bit.ly/Destino-Spotify

Louis

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PREMIERE : Destino - Louis (Alek Lee Indica Remix)

9TRANE delivers a 4 track stomper of an EP, incorporating elements of Techno, Garage, Dubstep and Grime. Known to be a master of many genres, TEKTRAX is the next step in his musical evolution. 9TRANE retains the subtleties of Techno, whilst delivering the sub-heavy low end of sound system culture.

9TRANE - KLICK

9TRANE - Flavour

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9TRANE - Flavour

As one of the most exciting and 'different' labels to come out of the bustling south coast scene in the last year, the taste-making Dissident Sound crew have proved, across a plethora of releases, that they've got quite the penchant for delivering groundbreaking, dark bass-influenced music. Whether it be Breaks, Techno, Grime (and its weightless variation) or selected slithers of UK Bass, DS has become one of our favourite labels of recent times. Simply put, they release music from artists they really dig, and music they themselves hold a passion for.

Up next on the label is Bristol-based wizard Hedchef, with man-of-the-moment 9Trane on remix duties alongside Xantrax. Again showing his versatile production prowess that's been so powerful and sought after over the last year, the Trane shows no sign of slowing down. His remix of 'Transparency Illusion' translates the OG version into a slightly more dancefloor-friendly cut, utilising a really catchy, rave-influenced synth on the b-line, whilst retaining the darkness and fleeting percs of the original. Masterpiece.

Release Date: 04/03/19

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Hedchef - Transparency Illusion (9TRANE Remix) [Dissident Sound] [OTW Premiere]

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Premiere: 9TRANE 'Bust Up' [Punks Music]

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