Synergy

Zipperface Not Waving Remix is Out Now: https://thepopgroup.lnk.to/ZipperfaceNotWavingRefix

The original 'Zipperface' single is available on the new album Honeymoon On Mars. Out Now: https://ThePopGroup.lnk.to/HoneymoonOnMars

"It was an honour to be able to work on the music of a band that meant so much in my life" Not Waving

One of the more prominent personalities to emerge on Powell’s Diagonal Records, Alessio Natalizia aka Not Waving has produced a relentless acid refix of The Pop Group’s first single 'Zipperface' from their new album 'Honeymoon On Mars'

Hailing from Italy but now based in London, Natalizia has been operating under the Not Waving guise since 2013, clocking up an impressive series of self-released cassettes and LPs on his own Ecstatic Recordings imprint. As well as applying himself to a continuing evolution in his own music, Natalizia has also displayed a specialist interest in obscurities from the 80s underground. This interest culminated in the 2013 release of 'Mutazione: Italian Electronic & New Wave Underground 1980-1988', an acclaimed compilation of proto-industrial and primitive electronic music that completely reset the consensus on Italian music in the 1980s. Whilst maintaining a strong release schedule on Ecstatic (Pye Corner Audio, Gavin Russom, The Tapes, Daniele Ciullini and more) this year Natalizia perfected Not Waving’s calling card with 'Animals', an LP that alternated between and often combined liminal ambience, industrial amplitude and incisive, malfunctioning body music. 

On the back of touring America with the Diagonal Records crew Not Waving completes a trilogy of Pop Group remixes after contributions from Hanz and Goth-Trad. Like Hanz and Goth-Trad it comes from a place of enduring respect for The Pop Group’s daring experimentalism. Yet unlike the efforts of Hanz and G-T, Zipperface isn’t led into shadowy echo chambers or sub-bass assault but carved up and weaponised into a barrage of convulsive computer glitch, muscular EBM and thuggish acid. 

The single is taken from the 10 track album produced by dub titan Dennis Bovell, who worked on their seminal debut album 'Y', and Hank Shocklee, producer of Public Enemy’s iconic first three albums as a member of the Bomb Squad. 'Honeymoon On Mars' was released through Freaks R Us on Friday October 28th 2016.

Zipperface (Not Waving Remix)

This is the third official release from Super Drama. The title track is a big breaks workout. Its grinding and emotional with roots in New Beat and EBM, and the vocals bring it together to make it suitable for darker dance floors. After releases with Bell Towers, In Flagranti and Kiwi, the London duos next single features the talented FYI Chris on the remix for a more up tempo take on Pressure. 
The tracks are available on Super Drama's bandcamp from the 21st of August: https://superdrama.bandcamp.com/releases

https://soundcloud.com/superdramasuperdrama
https://facebook.com/SuperDrama/

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PRÉMIÈRE: Super Drama - Pressure [Super Drama Records]

endless flight 87
12"&digital
distributed by kompakt

b2 london mix (beesmunt soundsystem remix)

The bar was crowded and noisy, a constant thrashing of sound that made it hard to hear your own thoughts. The men of the town came to drink here every night; they would tell tales of the days events and brag to one another about their various accolades. As the night went on, the men's arrogance grew, fuelled by multiple scotches and tankards of bitter. When the clock struck 12, the door swung open and a woman clad in black confidently made her way to the bar. All eyes were on her as she moved through the room. She cast a glare to either side and the men sheepishly looked away. She was fierce, nobody here would dare to challenge her. Everybody was afraid of her and that's exactly the way she liked it...

For the second release on her and friend Umut's label Müstesna, Ece Özel has rounded up both local Turkish producers and overseas friends to feature on their forthcoming compilation sheLter. Over 25 artists have contributed to the VA release, including international friends like Beesmunt Soundsystem, Alessandro Adriani, Mr TC and Tolouse Low Trax, as well as native artists like Mehmet Aslan, Emre Can Swim and Erdnik Ol. The impetus behind this compilation is to provide financial support and create national and international awareness of trans murders and trans suicides in Turkey, where the murder rate is the highest in Europe. All proceeds will be given to “Eylül Cansın Trans Guest House" - a place founded by the Istanbul LGBTI Solidarity Association - and will help provide support and generate income for the guest home to find a new home and keep the establishment going.

PREMIERE: Heap & Bocksrucker - Fierce [Müstesna]

Bandcamp is waiving its fees again to support the music community in these trying times. For this occasion, Samo Records label head Facets will release 5 edits/reworks he made during quarantine, only available from Friday until midnight (EST) Monday. For the same period, Samo also doing 25% off our whole catalog. These Bandcamp purchases will help us fund the future releases they have in store. 5 Mixes digital record out today, purchase here: https://samorecords.bandcamp.com/album/facets-quarantine-cuts?fbclid=IwAR08H5NYptuN9PFsgWWG65ZTBs9X1n5KlzsJaQcvb-Yr1hbyVQfaoY8_AII

https://soundcloud.com/facets-music

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PREMIERE #956 | Facets - Thoughts & Prayers [Samo Records] 2020

SASM is a new collaboration project by Douglas McCarthy (Nitzer Ebb) and Robi Insinna. Under that banner the collective interests of both Insinna and McCarthy in raw beats and sharp edge funk are laid bare. It shows the depth of knowledge and interest in the underground.

INDUSTRIA #1

Democracy (Vocal Version)

SASM - Democracy

VIDEOCLIP: 
https://youtu.be/Oa1Vgk-J4nk

Track from the @eclectic-reactions Compilation V.4 released on a limited edition cassette together with other 17 artists.

ER030 Compilation V.4

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WLDV - Mission Mind Control  (ER030 Compilation V.4)

The 9th part of Kompleks's digital tribute to the magnificent Yugoslavian musical scene.


artwork by: Marko Vuleta-Djukanov
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Dino Dvornik - Imam Rep Manijace [Kompleks Edit]

Koneliūnas comes with a duty to serve a clean session of listening. A sincere brainwasher, one of the operators behind the washing machine @Skalbianke, and self-proclaimed healer at audiovisual project Antidote Community. Recently, debuted with the first release on Ledotmat Musique, a true underdog with full pockets of passion for the craft. Here he has prepared a layered story to listen to. Have a pleasant one.

https://soundcloud.com/koneliunas

LAYER #249 | Koneliūnas

out now on nein 
https://neinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dust-rings