July 2015

TONE of ARC

Touch of Class

rhean

after hour BLN-FM

RELEASE DATE	2013-10-29
LABELS	Off Recordings
CATALOG #	OFF074

After the great response on his last "Im a Gin EP", we couldn't wait to get another Betoko release here at OFF Luckily we didnt have to wait too long for it. Mexican man of the moment delivers "Supersonic", a robotic-vocal infused deep funk monster with his trademark bassline groove, a crowd pleaser for sure. We needed a hot remix for this one so we brought Kitball's own heavy hitters Tube and Berger. The germans have been making quite some noise in the scene lately and they dont dissapoint here, they turn it into a synth driven melodic killer, with a breakdown that will sure be glued into the minds of those lucky dancers. We are hitting supersonic speed with this single, be sure to catch up!

BETOKO - SUPERSONIC (ORIGINAL MIX)

Touch of Class Records is proud to present “Once Upon A Time” an EP recorded by producer, vocalist, DJ, Navid Izadi. Hailing from San Francisco, Navid Izadi makes it an art to combine multiple influences in his music, his earlier experiences constantly resonating through his productions. Here he brings us a two-part track, with remixes by Tone of Arc and Kenneth Scott. Recorded in the Lower Haight district of San Francisco, this EP is the imprints fourth release, heralding the musical qualities that the label stays true to: a combination of sophisticated and eclectic rhythms executed with style and poise.

Part one of the original track is laid down with a moogy bass line and met with classic 808 style percussion textures mixed with provocative vocals and laughter about a night out-- taking us on a groovy ride through the colorful and transient streets of San Francisco. Part two evolves from a sexy and playful escapade to a stripped back, dreamy after-thought with the sounds of a xylophone in the background and Tone of Arc delivers a 303 bass line remix that electrifies. Kenneth Scott’s remix delivers an early 90s vibe taking it back similar to the classic sound of The Orb’s Little Fluffy Clouds Cumulonimbus Mix by Pal joey. The entire EP embodies a family affair with contributions by all San Francisco bred artists.

This last year was a big one for Izadi with releases on Wolf & Lamb & Soul Clap Records, but his creative output doesn’t stop there. Besides performing live, Dj’ing and producing quality tracks, Navid Izadi has done vocals featured on tracks alongside Deniz Kurtel, Soul Clap, Signal Flow, and close friends PillowTalk.

Artist: Navid Izadi
Title: Once Upon A Time feat. Aya
Label: Touch of Class Records
Catalog Number: TOCR004
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Beatport Exclusive: April 21st
Vinyl & World Wide: May 5th

A1. Once Upon A Time Pt. 1 feat. Aya
A2. Once Upon A Time Pt. 2 feat. Aya
B1. Once Upon A Time feat. Aya (Tone of Arc’s Late Night Storytelling Mix)
B2. Once Upon A Time feat. Aya (Kenneth Scott Remix)
Digital Only. Once Upon A Time feat. Aya (Signal Flow Pad-a-pella)

Navid Izadi - Once Upon A Time Pt. 1 feat. Aya (clip)

04                   Lunabe & Djeff feat. MC Sacerdote & MC Yola Noivada - Temedo

Touch of Class Record’s fifth release “Retox Detox” comes from the musical pair, Tone of Arc, comprised of SF-based musician/producer/vocalist/songwriter, Derrick Boyd and his counterpoint, Zoe Presnick. The forthcoming EP features three original tracks: “Retox,” “Untouched,” & “Run, Rabbit Run,” with a collaborative “Retox” remix from label mates Signal Flow & Pattern Drama. Each track exhibits live instruments played by Boyd, as well as personal and enigmatic lyrics delivered in his pitch-perfect voice, often backed by the dreamy vocals of Presnick. Tone of Arc’s music emits influences from old school legends such as Iggy Pop, The Clash, and Bowie-- though their music does not sit comfortably in any one categorized genre, one could describe their unique style as indie-house fused with synth-pop.

The EP’s first track, “Retox” is laid down with a swooning electric-guitar led melody reminiscent of a 1960’s Ricky Nelson track met with a warm and sleek bass line laced with nostalgic lyrics sung by Boyd. The heralding hook brings the song into a spiritual and cosmic realm exhibiting words of deep thought as to ‘how we have lived up to the last days alive.’ Following the metaphysical "who, what, and where's" of a last song to be played for that last dance celebrating the magic of life lived. With elegance and grace, Boyd and Presnick vocally emit chills through your very core, causing one to think about the joys and hardships of life and question ‘who will be present during its transformation into the afterlife.’

The remix of “Retox” is done by artists of the imprint Signal Flow and Pattern Drama. The labelmates Detox Mix replaces the electric guitar foundation of the original track with punchy and open kick-drum percussion coupled with high snares and a bubbly and funky synth, creating a groovy and rhythmic bass line. Warm keys and the melodic, seismic vocals of the duo transcend the listener into space, though the tight percussion and funky synth makes this remix suitable for any dancefloor, sunset, or sunrise.

“Untouched” was recorded with a skipping, eccentric, funky bass line, pan-wavering shakers and soul-popping percussion, layered with buoyant keys that intricately remind the listener that it's time to set your groove as the church of dance bells beckon love to remain untouched, nameless and free.

The EP’s final track “Run, Rabbit Run” is a song that brings life to color with sounds full of imagination. Calm, warm and pulsing bass, feathering claps, and ear-tickling, bright synths, perfectly come together to making space for Derrick's multi-layered vocals, making one man sound like a choir of spirits that tell a rabbit to run for his life as a storm brews in the distance-- this storm representing the coming of bad things crawling in the dark winds, and a call for all to run toward the light in dark times. Boyd's inspiration was his imagination of old school cartoon woodland creatures running from "The Nothing" with the sunset framed by dark clouds as a foundation for this beautiful song.

The very personal lyrics found in each track gives a vulnerability rarely found in the electronic music category, lending this collection of music the ability to be received by a wide range of listeners, regardless of genre affiliations.

Retox Detox exudes the musical depth of these artists through three beautifully crafted tracks that winsomely glide into one another producing a refined auditory narrative with the intent of taking the listener into subconscious harmony through melody, timbre, rhythm, and movement-- values TOCR stays true to.

Artist: Tone of Arc
EP Title: Retox Detox
Label: Touch of Class Records
Catalog Number: TOCR005
Format: Vinyl & Digital

Tracklisting:
A1. Retox 
A2. Retox (SIgnal Flow & Pattern Drama Detox Mix)
B1. Untouched
B2. Run, Rabbit Run

Beatport Exclusive

B2. Tone of Arc - Run Rabbit Run (Preview Clip)

A2. Tone of Arc - Retox (Signal Flow & Pattern Drama Detox Mix (Preview Clip)

Beatport exclusive

A1. Tone of Arc - Retox (Preview Clip)

B1. Tone of Arc - Untouched (Preview Clip)

Official Tone of Arc Remix of 'Blackbird Blackbird - Rare Candy' 

from Architects & Waves compilation(Out 10/7 on https://soundcloud.com/omrecords)

preorder the compilation :
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/architects-waves/id919350358  

follow ToA on Soundcloud: 
https://soundcloud.com/toneofarc

World premiere of the amazing remix of Blackbird Blackbird by fellow indie dance San Franciscans Tone of Arc.  Their take on the track leaves the pop behind and takes a plunge into a darker domain complete with backing vocals and lush instrumentation.

Rare Candy (Tone Of Arc Remix)

Nick Monaco - Ancient Ritual (Feat. Brandon Cain)

Frid (Niva Remix)

http://classic.beatport.com/release/the-love-fraud/1444309

Rico Puestel - The Love Fraud (Original Mix) - SOSO #12

@jacob-korn EP2 get it here: https://uncannyvalleyrec.bandcamp.com/album/uv029-jacob-korn-ep2


Release Dates:
Bandcamp: Vinyl 13.3.2015 & Digital 16.3.2015
All other stores: Vinyl 27.3.2015 & Digital 30.3.2015

After EP1 in summer 2014, Jacob Korn continues the series with the aptly titled “EP2”, a collection of tracks that underline Jacob’s talent to produce Dance Music with appeal for both the main floors as well as Deep House connoisseurs.

On “Bingoparty” Jacob combines elegiac synths with powerful drumming. The reduced instrumentation and subtle progression will surely set dancers in a state of trance. “4 You” is not less moving with its catchy bass line, swirling synths and well matured vocals.

On the flipside “Blue Hours” is a subtler but not less thrilling approach that indeed would be working perfectly as a tribute to the short timed period before sunrise. You can almost smell spring when listening to the track. Finally, “Patternwirtschaft (Drums)” aims at DJs who are looking for drum tools and like to have fun with a good ole’ Tom- and Clap-heavy tune.

Again, the cover artwork comes courtesy of Anna Jaszpataki from Dresden who continues the work she started on EP1.

B1 Jacob Korn – Blue Hours (preview)

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WhoMadeWho - Heads Above (Robag's Brukk Mur Daff NB)[Shanti Moscow Radio 002]

BLACKJOY - Moustache

Only five releases away from the 100th, Rodriguez Jr. delivers on the 095 with a generous 4-track, digital only edition titled "Muppet Anthem".

The self-titled number makes up the first track on the EP with a pleasant array of upbeat house-party elements and groovy vocals making this piece of work totally dance-floor worthy in the heat of the summer.

Seething down to the second track, "Ocean Drive" takes it down a notch by starting the track with exotic and tropical elements as it progresses into a high peak of faster beats and steady keyboard strikes. Its a number that will leave your feet grounded as your swaying shoulders and bobbing head lead the dance.

"Satellite" comprises the third number an emotional hymn bursting with soulful vocals and periodic tambourine jingles and jangles. Enjoy this eye closer preferably with your head back and arms reaching towards the sky.

Closing out the set is "Palo Alto", a high tempo number with various calculated beats one setting off the next. Crying vocals wrapped in multi-faceted elements will leave even your goosebumps dancing.

The French producer/DJ has a stupendous track record with mobilee and its sister label, Leena. In 2011 he released his very first album titled "Bittersweet" on the mobilee imprint. The summer of 2012 has seen weekly gigs throughout Europes favorite beach bars and waterfront clubs with Rodriguez Jr.

Muppet Anthem

Buy 'Muppet Anthem'

Muppet Anthem (Snippet)

All In All

Hands To Hold

"And I Say" is one of my favorite tracks produced by Nicolas Jaar. I made this edit as a dj tool for myself but decided to share with you. 

enjoy.

X.

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http://www.beatport.com/artist/xinobi/82950
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Nicolas Jaar - And I Say (Xinobi Edit)

Vinyl Release on 2012-10-19
Presale on http://www.decks.de/t/alle_farben_rainer_weichhold-alle_farben_meets_rainer_weichhold_ep/c0j-x6

Digital Release on 2012-10-26
Buy it on Beatport, iTunes, etc.


Alle Farben - Wunderbar (Original) Snippet

Marbert Rocel - Small Hours Jacob Korn Remix
released at Blacklabel 88 compost records

Marbert Rocel - Small Hours Jacob Korn Remix

I have waited so long for this and now my dream has become true: Sade herself and Sony UK finally gave their okay to my secret edit so it is out now as an official Sade release on Get Physical // Poesie Musik and hits the stores on jan 16th 2015.

Press text:
Poesie Musik has the very special honor to announce the release of a remix of a song known the world over, authored by no less than Sade. One of the prolific singer's most well-known creations, ‚Pearls‘ is given a deluxe makeover by German dance floor mainstay Timo Jahns, whose moody, melancholy personal sound fits perfectly with the sultry vocals on one of the crooner's most moving songs. 

Hailing from Göttingen, Timo Jahns has carved out a name for himself on the German party circuit thanks in part to an endless list of edited music and remixes on labels like Ponsactrilau, Underyourskin Records, Neverending, Cometomusic, Klang Gymnastik and 9Volt, as well as his own imprint FREUNDCHEN RECORDS, created for an intimate circle of few. 

This latest foray into the reworking of certain melodic masterpieces comes after Timo’s remixes of music by the likes of songstress Melody Gardot and Bon Iver just last year. For this special rendition of ‚Pearls‘, the producer has carefully lead the tune into deep-house terrains and turned it into a track just begging for summer afternoons and thoughtful chill-out sessions.

For booking requests, just contact: booking@freundchen.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timo.jahns.official

Buy it!

Sade - Pearls (Timo Jahns Remix)

Parra for Cuva feat. Anna Naklab - Fading Nights EP - out on Délicieuse Records.
Stream & Order the vinyl 12" ☞ smarturl.it/FadingNights

@parraforcuva
@d-licieusemusique-records

As summer season has begun to loom early this May, it’s with great pleasure that we accompany your sunny days to come with our sixth release on Délicieuse Records, marking the start of our newest collaboration with Colognian : Parra for Cuva.

Today’s headliner was quick to steal our hearts, as we fell hard four months ago for his title 'Swept Away' made in collaboration with his friend Mr. Gramo.

The two buddies were once students at the Hochschule der populären Künste (University of Fine Arts) in central Berlin where they studied sound design amongst many Berlin newcomers of the current scene such as Egokind, Marlon Hoffstadt, and 4nton.

This EP is to be fully savoured in 3 parts …

We first soothe our way into the delicious world of Parra for Cuva with their piece 'Fading Nights' seducing you with a hypnotizing beat, making way into a magical moment between Nicolas and Anna Naklab, as his faithful sidekick’s vocals exuberate powerful emotion, yet still maintaining a lightness. Let your mind adrift as a thrilling sensation takes over…

Enter a state of release as the EP adjoins under the title 'Small Flowerd', a track which oozes of mind blowing sensuality. The duo creates a natural ease and is sure to fulfil your devastating hunger. A melodious air overwhelms, sending us further into the depths of our imagination.

It’s a journey, a haute couture production which comes to an end with the mastered version of their forerunner title 'Swept Away', once again enhanced by Anna’s sublime vocals, skilfully accompanying a punchy and exhilarating melody. A piece with returning synths and ethereal arpeggios affirming their undeniable loyalty to the style of “Deep Pop”, a main reason for teaming up with our German counterparts.

These beautiful compositions are currently available for download on the following digital platforms, Beatport and Itunes.

A second EP is soon to come with a remix of each title, and it’s needless to say but trust us that it will be just as alluring.

Stream / Vinyl

Parra for Cuva - Fading Nights (feat. Anna Naklab)

WW Bookings + info: toc@touchofclassrecords.com
Press: alex@jukeboxpr.co.uk + pete@jukeboxpr.co.uk

B2. Tone of Arc - Run Rabbit Run (Preview Clip)

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