an intimate electronic music initiative from Utrecht

guests at our events (new to old):
The Social Lover ~ Loma Doom ~ DJ Python ~ Fatima Ferrari ~ James King ~ Assisted Vision ~ Sam Eer ~ Jasmín ~ Josey Rebelle ~ Lucas Tromer ~ Legowelt ~ Zohar ~ C.K ~ Manmade Deejay ~ Gustav Goodstuff ~ Elena Colombi ~ Miss Jay ~ PLO Man ~ Mary Lake ~ Margie ~ Andre Knight ~ Katjang Pedis ~ The Pilotwings ~ Bufiman ~ Gilb’R ~ Nosedrip ~ Oceanic ~ Suzanne Kraft ~ Woody’92 ~ upsammy ~ Kornél Kovács ~ Sassy J ~ Terekke ~ Lena Willikens ~ Beautiful Swimmers ~ Sadar Bahar ~ Palmbomen II ~ Michael Mayer ~ Aardvarck ~ Pender Street Steppers ~ Elias Mazian ~ Awanto3 ~ Mr. Ties ~ Gerd Janson ~ Mark du Mosch ~ Delta Funktionen ~ Antal ~ Barnt ~ Pieter Jansen ~ Floating Points Axel Boman ~ Young Marco ~ Roman Flügel ~ SYS ~ Steffen Bennemann ~ Elbee Bad ~ Tama Sumo ~ Fudge Fingas ~ Linkwood ~ Manamana (Map.ache & Sevensol) ~ Saschienne ~ Sascha Funke ~ Magic Mountain High ~ Move D ~ Juju & Jordash ~ Melon ~ SHMLSS ~ San Proper ~ Todd Terje ~ I-F ~ San Soda ~ Serge ~ Alden Tyrell ~ Motor City Drum Ensemble ~ Daniel Wang ~ 

residents:
Celestial Terrestrial ~ David Thomas ~ Gui Tierrez ~ Latoya ~ Luke Cohlen ~ Tala Drum Corps

design:
Jules Janssen (visual) & Stan Wiersma (video)

2010–2020

Hayes Carll has spent over two decades building a reputation as one of Americana’s most beloved and consistent voices—not by chasing trends, but by being unflinchingly himself. 
With a knack for cutting through noise and naming the hard truths with humor, humility, and heart, Carll’s songs feel both deeply personal and universally understood. He doesn’t aim to preach or persuade, but rather to reflect the world as he sees and feels it—flawed, funny, complicated, and worth showing up for.

“...It’s [Carll’s] testament to the power of slowing down and appreciating the moment: to having fun, to loving another, to parenting, to engaging with the world around him in an enduring and meaningful way." 
- Rolling Stone Country

Carll’s voice—both literal and lyrical—is warm, weathered, and unmistakably his. He’s got a knack for pairing clever turns of phrase with real emotional weight, and for tackling big questions without taking himself too seriously. Whether he’s singing about grace, distraction, judgment, or joy, there’s always a sense that he’s letting us in on something real. His songs resonate because they aren’t safe—they’re personal, imperfect, and deeply human.
See above. Hayes Carll is the transmutable jester whose incisive songs and funky beats play as well in shitkicker bars as they do hippie festivals, somewhere as organic as American Public Radio’s “Mountain Stage” concert series and middle America as “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.”

Maybe it’s the influences – Kerouac, Dylan, Guy Clark, John Prine, Hubbard… Maybe it’s the fact that somebody has to say something… Maybe it’s just the fact that some people are born to play…

But for whatever reason, over a decade into a recording career, Hayes Carll shows no signs of having arrived at his creative apex. Each album expands on his already extreme vintage country, extreme thumping bad road boogie, extreme heartbroken ache – and finds new ways to take on the fate of the nation. Whether it’s the GI protagonist in the propulsive title track of KMAG YOYO, the train wreck objet d’amour of “Drunken Poet’s Dream,” also recorded by Hubbard, the road warrior of both “I Got A Gig” and “Little Rock” or the stoner liberal and the uptight Republican vixen of “Another Like You,” Carll paints vivid pictures of humanity as it really is.
Thick-headed. Avaricious. Squalid. Hungry. Angry. Getting by.

Like so many Texans before him, there’s no agony in the ecstasy – just the wonder of capturing the perfect character in the song. When you’re 6 beers down on a 12 pack night, you know Hayes Carll understands. At a time like that – whether in your own backyard or some jam-packed bar – that’s the best kind of friend to have.

Over the years, Carll has earned praise from critics, peers, and fans alike. His work has been recognized by the Americana Music Association, nominated for a Grammy, and championed by The New York Times and Pitchfork. His songs have been recorded by the likes of Kenny Chesney, Lee Ann Womack, and Brothers Osborne—but it’s his own delivery that leaves the lasting mark. Through his records and live shows, Carll has become one of Americana’s most beloved voices—not by chasing trends, but by staying true to himself.

At the heart of it, Hayes Carll is a storyteller with a songwriter’s soul—always chasing truth, sometimes stumbling into grace, and never losing sight of the power in simply being human. His songs are filled with snapshots of quiet clarity, hard-won insight, and wry observation. He sings like someone still doing the work—and that’s what keeps people coming back. Because in a world full of noise, Hayes Carll offers something rare: a voice that’s still listening.

Charles Manson concept band.
THE LABIANCAS = Lena Marquise + JJ Brine
†††New Manson Family††† 

Review by blog-entactogen
http://blog-entactogen.tumblr.com/post/50256361511/the-labiancas-charles-manson-is-jesus-christ

The LaBiancas - Charles Manson is Jesus Christ
Druglord records, 2013

Few figures have taken the U.S. and possibly the world as controversially as Charles Manson. Is Manson an unrecognized genius and philosopher? Is he the embodiment of all wrong in society? Is Manson both of these? Regardless, Manson has left a huge influence on popular culture for the past half-century, being covered and sampled by such bands as Marilyn Manson, Psychic TV, and Crispin Glover. Few artists have hailed him openly, with exception possibly the former Radio Werewolf vocalist Nikolas Schreck, who once proclaimed, whether in out of provocation or genuine thought, that Charles Manson is “One of the greatest philosophers of our time.”

The legacy of Charles Manson’s marking of popular culture is far from gone, and The LaBiancas stand as a testament to that. A Charles Manson concept band based in New York City, they are somewhat of an underground super-duo, composed of JJ-Brine, whose solo album, President of Mozambique, was released to critical acclaim earlier this producer Lena Marquis. The band’s debut album, the well-titled Charles Manson Is Jesus Christ, presents an almost delirious soundscape evolving around the Manson family history and philosophy through a ranging electronic sound palette. 

Sonically, the album jumps in pacing and mood from track to track. The band’s cover of “Helter Skelter”, and”10050 Cielo Drive” give one the feeling of being at a 90s techno-house rave. “Famous For” could pass as an out-take from Brian Eno’s Taking Tiger Mountain, while the album’s title track echoes the electroclash movement of the early 00s.”Family Jam” feels like Portishead on a bad acid trip, while “I’ll Never Say Never” is a lullaby nightmare. Despite the variation in sound, the tracks on Charles Manson all share some unifying qualities: droning and unisoned vocals, and a clashing of haunting negativity with poppy beats.

It is this hauntingness that makes Charles Manson possibly among the ugliest dance albums to be released in recent years, and in the best way possible. This album turns the euphoric intentions of the rave scene on its head, leaving a mark of discomfort and darkness upon the listener. While in terms of instrumentation, this album is far from groundbreaking, it is thematically unlike any other electronic dance album… ever. Whether or not The LaBiancas achieve any sort of popular success is not up to question, but this album will surely live in the minds of many as being one of the strangest albums of our times.

Can we put a rating on this? We can’t. It’s too bold of a statement to be pinned to a number.

∞/10

22.09.2021 - Original beautiful Artwork kindly provided by Su at www.instagram.com/sopixeluniverse/

New Arkestar Material - 'The Faceless Spaceman' Pts. 1 & 2 on Bandcamp & Mixcloud. Follow the links below:
https://arkestar.bandcamp.com/track/the-faceless-spaceman
https://www.mixcloud.com/theocean-oftunes-arkestar/arkestar-psychefusionradio/

Arkestar Is An Experimental Eclectic Electro Mix Of philosophical  Interstellar Interspatial DubPsytrance & Organic Lo-Fi Space Funk Fusion.

No twisted confrontation, hatred, propaganda or delusional self opinionated agendas, just Truth & Music! 😉👨‍🚀🙏💜



"Hooray for more super sexy killer euphoric tunes that take me light-years from Earth!" K.Michael PHX.

Horizon recordings is a label founded on a clean cut, no thrills ethos with the simple aim of putting out quality music by people who are as passionate about it as we are. We aim to provide a platform where creativity can have the freedom it requires and deserves.

We are currently taking some downtime from releasing & due to distro issues, all releases are currently only available via our Bandcamp page. Maybe that's not a bad thing though? After all, it's direct from the source that way. Kind of like getting your drinking water straight from the top of the mountain, only with music from a couple of years back. 

Contact: 
horizonrecordingsuk@gmail.com
tom.reeves@horizonrecordings.co.uk
matthew.bunyard@horizonrecordings.co.uk

This podcast will give you insider access to biking related businesses, professional riders, and YouTube Creators. The topics are always bike related with a little beer, bad jokes, and a lot of good times. The B1KER Bar airs as a YouTube Livestream on the B1KER Bar Channel and is distributed as a podcast. You can watch live on YouTube or catch it here.

Soulful & atmospheric, instrumental album out now... http://on.fb.me/1m5sbX9

Beechwood is about summer and sunsets, mountain views, and lights across a lake at night-time. It's about good times, and finding the good in bad. Melancholy and optimism. Unexpected but not uncomfortable. New perspectives on old things.

Beechwood is about groove - about enjoying where you are more than about a journey to somewhere else. It's about harmony and interplay - simple things combining to make something complex, and complex things sounding simple.

Beechwood also produces for Seeker (soudcloud.com/seekermusic) and others

In 1994 FUJIYAMA SOUND SYSTEM was founded in the country of Aichi, Japan by Aki, Uru and Ruff.
The name FUJIYAMA comes from Japan's highest mountain, Mount Fuji.

Our sound system was built in 1997 and then renewed in 2003.

In 1998 we started an out-side dance session called “YASURAGEN” up in the hills in Aichi.
This DANCE is now popular and going on for 20 years and still going strong.

Later on in 1994 FUJIYAMA SOUND SYSTEM recruited new selectors ACURA, KIDD, STRONGER alongside new maintenance crew.

ACURA went to Jamaica and stayed in ALEXANDRIA , St. Ann in 2008 and linked with SQUINGY , DJ MARK and the whole BASS ODYSSEY crew and did much musical experience in the mean time. 

Also, we got a big forward where we played “THE LEGEND” at St. Dacre Community Centre in St. Ann, Jamaica in 2010 ,2011 and "SOUND FEST 2016" at Priory in St. Ann Jamaica.

In 2015 we promoted BASS ODYSSEY Japan Tour.

In 2016 we won the first international sound clash in Japan call JAPAN RUMBLE 2016 -Road to World Clash- so we got ticket for WORLD CLASH 2017 in Toronto.

In 2017 FUJIYAMA couldn't win world clash in Toronto but we got biggest forward in the clash.

In 2018 we won the first over seas clash WHO RUN THE WORLD Sound Clash against Tek-9 and Sensi Movement in Berlin Germany. 

Now, we been playing at many dance in Japan and Jamaica every weekend.

Yuh caan miss this Bad Japanese Sound FUJIYAMA!!

Sun-Dried Vibes provide a fresh twist to the reggae/rock genre with their high-energy live performances that crank out infectious sing-a-longs laced with a positive message. SDV will be heard, since their inception in 2010 the group has performed around 275 dates a year. The trio of road warriors have two full length albums under their belt and a new one in the works for 2018. The new album, “Stay Hopeful” is anticipated to drop in Fall 2018 featuring some of the biggest and best names in the American Reggae/Rock Scene such as Rebelution, The Movement, Tropidelic, Bumpin Uglies and more. The album was tracked by Jeff Leonard and Eric Rickert at Ocean Industries Studios (Charleston, SC) and Echo Mountain Recording Studio (Asheville, NC) and was mastered by Chris Gehringer of Sterling Sound (New York, NY).

"We are struck by the maturity and musical sensibility that permeates from each song that they perform. Sun-Dried Vibes understand that reggae is perfect music for an imperfect world. They color just enough outside the genre to make it their own."
Sonic Selection (12/6/2010) - SonicSouth: The Beat of the Southeast

Sun-Dried Vibes took home back to back awards for South Carolina’s Rock Band of the Year in 2012, 2013, as well as 2016, voted on by the SC Music Awards and were voted Charlotte NC’s Best Local Band 2012 by the Readers of Creative Loafing. In 2014 one of the most progressive promoters in the world took notice and added SDV to the major festival ‘California Roots: Carolina Sessions’ sharing the bill with the Rebelution, Matisyahu, Collie Buddz, Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad, Katchafire and more in Wilmington, NC. This festival along with a 12 show, headlining tour in the US Virgin Islands was the icing on the cake in 2014.

SC Music Awards Rock Band of the Year: 2012, 2013 & 2016
Creative Loafing - Charlotte, NC Local Band of the Year: 2012
Song "Hawaii" featured on The Golf Channel
National Tours supporting: Badfish - Sublime Tribute, Ballyhoo!, Through The Roots, Tomorrows Bad Seeds

2016 shaped up to be a big year for Sun-Dried Vibes as they kicked off the year with a SOLD OUT show in their hometown of Charlotte, NC on New Years Eve. The group follows up the sellout with a 20 show national tour in 9 states including a stop at a SOLD OUT One Love Cali Reggae Fest in Santa Ana, CA. The boys also made appearances at Reggae Rise Up Festival in St. Petersburg, FL, a return to the 3rd Annual California Roots: Carolina Sessions on April 9th in Myrtle Beach, SC and the 5th Annual California Roots Music & Arts Festival in Monterey, CA. 2016 also included SOLD OUT SHOWS in 5 other major cities (Washington, DC | Atlanta, GA | Wilmington, NC | Columbia, SC | Austin, TX) and support tours for national touring artists Ballyhoo!, Through the Roots & Zach Deputy.

"Sun-Dried Vibes is an impressive live band with an excellent first album from top to bottom. I see this band opening for national acts this year and being a national act in 5 years."
Divakar Shukla - 106.5 The End - 90 Minutes Local Show

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