± FUNK , DISCO & SOUL 2023 PART II

For the entirety of their existence, First Touch have been at the forefront of modern funk music. The Germany-based group was a major component in the first wave of boogie revivalism which began in the 2000's. Their eponymous debut album would become legendary among synth funk aficionados who were seeking to hear new artists working with 1980's-era blueprints of analog keyboards & heavy hand claps. First Touch has remained active ever since, with releases on many of the prime modern funk labels in the game. Now they can add Sleepers to that list with a 7" which includes two new songs. "Changes" is classic First Touch - Drum tracks that could've been lifted from any song in regular rotation at Paradise Garage, rubbery synth bass lines and leads, and unlike many of their fellow modern funksters, a willingness to place non-synth instruments prominently into their production via warm piano chords & horn stabs. "Chron" falls more into electro territory, and as such adds new dimensions to the First Touch sound.

As always, Sleepers brings you these two tracks in physical form via limited edition color vinyl 7" - only 150 copies pressed!

Chron

Digital & 7" Vinyl

Changes

Drop Out Orchestra has been one of the key acts in the Nu Disco scene over the last decade plus. They've collaborated with other pillars in modern electronic disco/funk music, such as Jkriv & Opolopo, and return now with two more strong entries for the dance floor, "Skate" & "Good Fun," both in collaboration with vocalist Mishell Ivon, who is quickly becoming a mainstay for the Sleepers label.

The vibe here definitely takes some cues from the sophisticated disco funk of seminal groups like Chic, only the sound has been transformed and streamlined into something that's ready for the dance floors of 2023. Mishell Ivon's commanding vocal presence leaves you with little choice but to enjoy yourself, whether at the club or the roller rink.

As always, Sleepers brings these two tracks to you in physical form, via color vinyl 7", limited to only 150 copies!

Skate:

Mishell Ivon & Drop Out Orchestra bring you "Skate," an uptempo dance floor filler that may remind you of the sophisticated disco funk of seminal groups like Chic, only the sound has been transformed and streamlined into something that's ready for the dance floors of 2023. Mishell Ivon's commanding vocal presence leaves you with little choice but to enjoy yourself, and to find the location of the nearest roller rink.

Good Fun:

Mishell Ivon & Drop Out Orchestra bring you "Good Fun," a dance floor-ready Nu Disco anthem that may remind you of the sophisticated disco funk of seminal groups like Chic, only transformed and streamlined into the sound of the modern day. Mishell Ivon's commanding vocal presence leaves you with little choice but to make your way to the nearest dance floor!

Good Fun

7" Vinyl & Digital

Skate

Let It Flow

Charlotte (Pastel Remix)

The opening track of Jelee's 'Downloadable Culture' EP.

Artwork by Wessel De Kooker.

Jelee - 'Downloadable Culture'

All aboard the Light Train! 🚊
Scratch sample featuring @The-Microphone-Misfitz

Light Train

Our officially unofficial edit of Sign O' The TImes is out now! Grab your free download before we get a copyright strike!

Supported by: Seth Troxler, Jamie Jones, Pedro Winter

www.wearemoontalk.com

Free Download

Prince - Sign O' The Times (Moontalk Space Edit) [Free DL]

should sleep

Guy Preston feat Caspian The Prince - Passion (teaser)

Ronn Matlock - Love City (SLY Rework)

Despite the distances, we are united by friendship, love of music and our native Arkhangelsk. We have recorded, compiled and brought together this musical compilation to make you happy with our favorite tracks, with a buzz.

Dj Jo Unique And Dj Mr.Sip - Soul Heads Of Hot People


Echoes on the Dancefloor (Remixed)
Connor Charles returns under the Hopefire sound — bold, cinematic, and unapologetically alive.
This isn’t nostalgia. It’s rebirth.
Every pulse, every shimmer, every lyric breathes new light into the echoes that started it all.

From the glittering ferocity of Echoes of Us All to the raw beauty of the Closing Prologue, this album fuses emotion and euphoria in one dazzling storm.
Epic festival drops, shimmering strings, electric violin and gospel-choir fire — each track burns brighter, louder, freer.

Born from chaos. Built from truth.
Fueled by Hope, Soul, Love & Light.

3, At The Crossroads - Remixed

Slow It Down Feat. Riki Gooch & EMRSN

The Sleepers RecordZ is an Independent Modern Funk Label pressing music on Vinyl and distributing on Digital & Streaming on all platforms.
www.thesleepersrecordz.bandcamp.com

Skate

The Sleepers RecordZ

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