Wilmer

Solo

DJ Pantelis feat Zara - Dle Yaman

Dark, emotional deep and minimal techno with ambient textures, starting with a calm cinematic piano intro and unfolding into a hypnotic, danceable club track with deep sub-bass and airy clarinet layers.

Nowhere To Go

Artist: IMYRMIND
Title: Tong Po
Cat.No. TART034
Release date vinyl: Nov 2015
Release date digi: Nov 2015
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IMYRMIND debuts on Tartelet with a four-tracker ranging from banging MPC techno to contagious Latin house and laidback jazzy wonk.

After finishing a degree in architecture and relocating to Berlin earlier this year, IMYRMIND stepped up his game with the release of his solo debut on Astro & Graef’s Money $ex imprint. This November will see the release of the beat-smiths second solo venture on Tartelet Records.

The opening track ‘Tong Po’ is IMYRMIND’s take on techno, inspired by the villain from Jean Claude Van Damme’s 1989 cult classic Kickboxer. A heavy pitched kick drum, fuzzy melodies with generous use of tape delay and a badass bass line dropping around the three-minute mark makes this a peak time candidate.
‘Wanja 9000’ slows down the pace. Dusty Jazz samples and wonky beats with sloppy turntable cuts add a nice live feel to the track. 

On the b-side ‘Upturn’ sets the mood with classic salsa percussion infused with an epic brass and piano hook that could very well stem from the infamous Palmieri brothers or one of their contemporaries. Embrace your inner Latino and follow your hips.
The last track of the record ‘Number Seven’ completes the circle with venturous drum programming, layered melodies and plenty of “early morning ambiance”. 

IMYRMIND is scheduled for a three-week Australia, NZ and Asia tour in November alongside long-time collaborator Glenn Astro.


Tong Po

Tong Po EP :: IMYRMIND :: Tartelet Records 2015

There was a murky smell lingering in the basement of the club. It buzzed and hummed as the band began to strike up their next track. The crowd of onlookers watched on eagerly expecting the best but fearing the worst. Funk wasn't dead but it smelt funny as hell down here in the damp cellar of the old town dive bar. A dim red light hung flickering above the black door and the wooden floors creaked beneath every tap of a foot. How the hell where you supposed to dance in here? 

Knowsum features on Money $ex Records with a new LP titled 'Play God And Shit Happens'. He brings life back to the funk and plays out a soulful blend of beats, groove and jazz.

Play God and Shit Happens

PREMIERE: Knowsum - Funk Isn't Dead It Just Smells Funny [Money $ex Records]

90s shit

Rest In Peace - @djdevastate 💖

New episode of Mixtape Mondays, this time with DJ Devastate located in Malmo, Sweden shares a absolutely stunning mix of 30 minutes filled with soul & funk classics.

Movement Mixes Chapter 3, "The Floor". This last mix in the three mix series takes you back to the 1970's. Do you like fast funky rhythms? Do you like to get down on the dance floor? Then make sure to get this mix right away. This is the last mix in the three chapter mix series from Swedish Dj Devastate. The series consisted of funk/fusion music that inspired the "Movement/Silence" album project that is out on BBE Records.

The trilogy of mixes flows through various soundscapes that could be found in a club. Like: The Bar, The Couch & The Floor.

© DJ Devastate.

The Floor

DJ Devastate

DJ Devastate - The Floor

*** ’THE SECOND BEST TIME IS NOW’—EXCLUSIVE 2019 CHARITY COMPILATION*** PLEASE DONATE -> https://tarteletrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-second-best-time-is-now

Tartelet Records is proud to present its 2019 compilation ‘The Second Best Time is Now’, featuring nine unreleased tracks from its pool of esteemed artists. This year, all proceeds will be donated to the Natural Resources Defense Counsel, one of the world’s most effective environmental action organizations. 

Ho ho ho—Tartelet Records has once again reached into its secret stash of tricks and dug out some incredible gems. Following 2016’s compilation success with all proceeds sent to Syria’s White Helmets, the 2019 Christmas release has attracted an even broader spectrum of sound from nine of the label’s most honorable artists.  

Featuring Tartelet Records’ signature eclectic mix of genres, Christmas is saved with unreleased works by Wayne Snow and digitalluc, jitwam, Space Ghost, Glenn Astro, Kasper Marott, Verner, N.O.T.E, and label head Dirk 81. Each track has been handpicked by the artist themselves to represent their unique style in support of a bold charitable cause.  

This year, the Natural Resources Defense Counsel (NRDC) has been selected as the recipient of all proceeds. As one of the world’s most prominent environmental protection organizations, it strives to protect nature in ways that advance the long-term welfare of present and future generations. Tartelet Records is proud to support this important mission with its exclusive end-of-year release. 

Tartelet Records’ 2019 Christmas compilation can be downloaded for free but listeners are encouraged to donate what they feel is appropriate. All donations go towards the Natural Resources Defense Counsel to support our planet’s most pressing problems. To find out more visit www.nrdc.org. 

The compilation will be available on Bandcamp December 2nd and all digital and streaming services from December 15th.

Special thanks to digitalluc, Glenn Astro, jitwam, Kasper Marott, Nelson of the East (N.O.T.E), Space Ghost, Verner, and Wayne Snow for donating their musical works, to The Emperor of Antarctica for the artwork, and Walter Coelho for mastering all tracks free of charge.

The Second Best Time is Now

jitwam - Gurlnobodydo

1.  Bobbi Humphrey - Please Set Me At Ease
2. Lonnie Liston Smith - Expansions 
3. Joe Thomas - Mr. Mumbles
4. Jack McDuff - Dit Da Dit 
5. Johnny Hammond - Old Devil Moon 
6. Azymuth - Agnia Nao Come Closea 
7. James Mason - Free
8. Jimmy Smith - Root Down (And Get It)
9. Beastie Boys - Sabrosa
10. Jack McDuff - Theme From Electric Surfboard
11. Weather Report - Birdland 
12. Grover Washington Jr. - Knucklehead
13. Gene Harris - Koko and Lee Roe
14. Roy Ayers - He’s Coming 
15. Herbie Hancock - Cantaloupe Island

Jazz Around

In the limitless abyss of outer space there were strange shapes and objects which floated against the dense black backdrop. These were realms unknown and as they travelled towards the bright lights in the distance they each knew that there was no going back. The night was young and soon all that they had ever known would be left far behind, this was the point of no return. 

MENACE is celebrating five years in business, split between Paris and Tokyo the label has released a prominent array of music across a broad spectrum of styles. They are celebrating their five year anniversary with the release of a new compilation which is out on the 4th of December and features music from the likes of Hugo LX, Dj Mitsu the Beats, Kidkanevil and many others. This track opens the release courtesy of Lex (De Kalhex).

PREMIERE: Lex (De Kalhex) - Realms Unknown [MENACE]

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