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After Ed Davenport’s 'Festnetz EP' we're happy to welcome the next electronic music virtuoso on the label: Luca Ballerini. We're in contact with Luca since a while, even before we launched Siamese to discuss a possible record with him. Now almost two years later we're excited to finally reveal the full EP!

As all of Luca’s Records there is a distinctive balance between dancefloor and a hypnotic almost dreamy approach to electronic music. 

Opening up is 'Preludio (Origine)', leading into the record with lush electronica sounds. This one has been the last missing piece for us to finalize this record yet it comes first.

Next up is 'Amore & Psiche - Parte II'. As you can imagine we were big fans of the first part released on Innervisions back in 2015. We are playing this track for over a year now and we still don’t get bored of it. The energy its creates is mind blowing. 

Luca’s quote for the title track of the EP ‚Magnolia' is: 'Riposa nel raggio lunare, la bellezza del fiore‘ - „The beauty of the flower rests in the moon light“, less poetic in English but you get the idea. Melancholic, hypnotic and trippy at the same time, just a beauty of a track. 

‚Continuo' concludes the record in a powerful way yet leaves you guessing what might comes next as the title might say.

Luca Ballerini – A2 Amore & Psiche – Parte II

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The third Realm Of Consciousness compilation on Tale Of Us’ Afterlife Recordings is the label’s most complete statement so far.

The four-vinyl opus opens with Tale Of Us’ now anthemic ‘Nova’, a high-impact and well-loved staple of their sets this year. Agents Of Time continue with the percussive rattle of ‘Paradigm’, before the first released collaboration between luminaries Recondite and Henrik Schwarz shines with understated melody.

Amongst Mind Against’s eerie masterpiece ‘Portal’ and impressive first appearances on Afterlife from Scuba (as SCB) and Steve Rachmad (as Sterac) are ethereal contributions from Fideles, Ovend and Øostil. UK techno veteran Edit Select channels the darker, hypnotic spirit of Afterlife with ‘Phase In’, setting up the sprawling, 14-minute epic from Luigi Tozzi and Antonio Ruscito.

To begin the compilation’s fourth disc, Konstantin Sibold & Kosme’s ‘Cyclone’ lifts the tone, leading into a more introspective sound from Hunter/Game on ‘Changing Weather’. Upcoming German talent Kevin De Vries follows with his infectious cut ‘Mágoa’ and Tone Depth ends the odyssey in mesmerising style with ‘Ibn Sina’.

The full spectrum of Tale Of Us’ Afterlife label is on display here, as they continue to push the envelope with a high-quality and diverse selection of artists.

Various Artists - Realm Of Consciousness Pt. III (AL016)
A1 Tale Of Us - Nova
A2 Agents Of Time - Paradigm
B1 Recondite & Henrik Schwarz - Motion
B2 Ovend - Nuits Fauves

C1 Mind Against - Portal
C2 Fideles - Lotus
D1 SCB - Tide Slide
D2 Øostil - Quantic

E1 Sterac - Universum
E2 Edit Select - Phase In
F1 Luigi Tozzi & Antonio Ruscito - Subterrel + Ex Funzione

G1 Konstantin Sibold & Kosme - Cyclone
G2 Hunter/Game - Changing Weather
H1 Kevin de Vries - Mágoa
H2 Tone Depth - Ibn Sina

Available on 4x12” vinyl and digital from June 29, 2018.

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Ovend - Nuits Fauves

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Milan based collective Just This present the ‘Enter The Block’ EP from label mainstays Hunter/Game due November 2nd as a digital-only release. Featured in this five-track package are two remixes from Cassegrain and Amandra.

Title track is a minimalist roller featuring subtle acid inflections and a pointillist melody. For their remix, Cassegrain morph the unfurling hypnotism of the original into something more twisted, punctuating its cyclic nature with drawn out tones and frenetic rhythms.

‘Second Floor’ is an exercise in restraint, slowly building around one motif that swirls in and out of focus above stripped back percussion. Amandra provides an unexpectedly angular interpretation for his remix, repurposing the original into a molecular structure of atonal textures driven forwards by marching percussion.

Closing off the EP, ‘Explore’ revolves around a tiny, glistening melody, teetering on the edge of something bigger in a way that builds a brooding tension.

Hunter/Game

JT023 / Hunter/Game - Enter the Block EP - Snippets

German based Hannes Bieger has been a No.1 selling artist on Beatport whose melodic tracks have been released on labels such as John Digweed’s Bedrock and Steve Bug’s Poker Flat.

Hannes Bieger’s new release is forthcoming on Davide Squillace’s label This And That Lab, and the EP also features remixes by Rodriguez Jr. and Alfa Romero.

Rodriguez Jr. is a French artist who’s in constant demand playing in clubs all over the world along with releasing on high profile labels such as Anjunadeep, Mobilee and Systematic.

Italian duo Alfa Romero are also of a high pedigree with a back catalogue including a wide selection of labels including tracks and remixes on imprints ranging from SCI+TEC to Akbal Music.

Opening the EP is the original version of “Tharsis” which begins with an arpeggiated melody of a subdued lead synth that slowly swells with tension underneath swooping pads and fizzing percussion. Melodic house with just the right amount of tech, this track is both epic and hypnotic.

Second is the remix by Rodriguez Jr. whose version draws on the arpeggiated synth from the original so it becomes the main focus of his toughened rework. He also adds his own melody part and builds towards a euphoric breakdown before the kick slams in for a shadowy outro full of twists and turns.

Alfa Romero provide the second remix of Tharsis for track three, but for this version they decide to take a deeper and more ethereal approach leading to an extended breakdown filled with percussive textures. Hauntingly beautiful, this version focuses on atmosphere to build tension.

Finishing the release is “Elysium” that has ticking percussion over bursts of white noise that cuts through the expansive mix filled with cosmic vibes. Brooding with bass throbs, the unfolding horizon of sound conjures dystopian images, and creates a sonic tapestry perfect for twisting the senses of those on the dance floor.

[TNT043] Hannes Bieger - Elysium (Original Mix) [Teaser]

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Forgotten April

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Davide is not available for comment. He’s got to catch a flight; he’s rushing to the studio; the stage manager is frantically hurrying him into the booth; he’s meeting to discuss plans for his labels…or any of the other myriad reasons why Davide feels like he hasn’t slept, eaten or stopped running for what seems like his whole life.

Born in Siena, raised in Naples, it took a trip to London for Davide to finally discover electronic music. Wooed by the mood and sound of the British scene, he returned to Naples flush with energy, excitement and a knowing that this new calling would consume him. 

Davide immersed himself in this world in every conceivable way. In 1999 he began studying at the Naples’ school of sound engineering, tinkering with his first productions, promoting techno events, and finally performing. His first releases on Primate Records, Design Music andConform were a cadence of his arrival and showcased the young artist’s steadfast style.

Having honed his craft at home, in 2004 Davide left Naples for Barcelona unwavering in his resolve. Now, while touring around the continent, he began to release in earnest what would become a massive body of work, and at a dizzying pace. His productions have graced the catalogs of some of the finest labels including Ovum, Sci+Tec, Morris Audio, Resopal Schallware, Supernature, CMYK, Adagio, Viva, Nervous, Saved, Shake, Rillis; the list goes on… 

Added to that, you have to take into account the labels which Davide founded and still curatestoday – Sketch, Minisketch, Vir, 500, Titbit and Hideout. 2012 sees the start of Davide’s latest innovative project. This and That Lab will be a unique fusion of label and think tank combining music, art and culture used as a platform for Davide and other like minded artists to develop creative projects in music, visual art, design, fashion and writing.

In addition to his genre-defining works, Davide continues to inspire and ignite dancefloors worldwide. Whether it be at Circoloco, where he has been a resident since 2007, Womb, Berghain, D.Edge, or any other marquee venue, Davide plays with an unequalled funk and excitement. His signature sets, revered by the masses and peers alike, do a double duty in guarding our much-loved traditions while constantly pushing them forward.

The realm of possibilities for one of electronic music’s leading lights is endless. Unfortunately, the minutes in the day are not. Davide’s answer is simple – do what you love and make no compromises.

[TNT043] Hannes Bieger - Elysium (Original Mix) [Teaser]

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