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It’s commonplace in the life of a young Native American, to undertake a very definite turning point in his life as he approaches puberty. In order to define the young man’s spiritual path, a period of fasting and solitary physical and mental exploration will commence. This usually manifests itself with the young man going into the wilderness for a number of days, often under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs.

Otherwise known as a Visionquest, his path forward into the unknown heralds a distinct rite of passage for the young man in question. The hope is the spiritual direction in life will appear to the child at some point during his Visionquest. The sensory deprivation involved and the intensity of the experience, it is hoped, will resonate with the fledgling boy as he moves into full adulthood.

Friends frequently go on vision quests together. Name any of the leading purveyors of modern music and I bet at some point during their lives there have been epiphanies (medicated or otherwise) that have informed and reinforced their creativity. Four such friends are Seth Troxler, Ryan Crosson, Shaun Reeves and Lee Curtiss. Having grown up together in techno birthplace, Detroit, a city of exceptionally rich musical heritage, they represent the freshest wave of new producers to emerge from this dance music heartland in a decade. Informed by their city’s techno heritage from the likes of Juan Atkins and Jeff Mills, but influenced by the emotive house music sounds of Kenny Dixon Jnr and Theo Parrish, they were organising parties in Lee’s basement at an early age.

At the start of 2011 they launched their much-vaunted Visionquest record label. Reflecting their outlook… diverse, and free from the constraints of genre-specifics, the record label is a home for friends, newcomers and established artists alike and one of the most talked about imprints of recent times (coming seventh in Resident Advisor’s top twenty dance labels of 2011). Focusing not only on the quality of the music, but on the whole art of music delivery that goes with it, Visionquest represents quality in every facet of its output. A series of key artists and graphic designers including most recently Tom Cook, who did all of the early artwork for fabric in London, have produced the highly collectable art inserts that are included in each of the label's twenty plus releases, which, alongside heavyweight vinyl and packaging that incorporates metallic printing, screams quality and longevity.

The imprint founded by Seth Troxler, Lee Curtiss, Ryan Crosson and Shaun Reeves put out its first release from Franco-American duo Benoit & Sergio in January 2011 with the seminal ‘Where The Freaks Have No Name’ EP. This featuring the ubiquitous hit ‘Walk & Talk’, which quickly became one of the key underground hits of the year. This was followed by a pair of releases by Visionquest discoveries Montreal’s Footprintz and Milan’s Tale Of Us. Right from the off, the label was championing genre-spanning quality electronica created by a close-knit family of artists. The label followed up the success of ‘Walk and Talk’ with further underground smash hits in the form of ‘Falling’ by (then little-known) Maceo Plex, and ‘Morgana’ by Tale of Us/ Since then a myriad of artists have contributed to the label's output from Dinky and Mirko Loco to Brett Johnson, UNER, Guy Gerber and Butch. Each one of these fully represents the Visionquest ethos in their own individual way, encompassing the crew's collective notion of being open-minded and allowing their hearts to guide them. From the brooding menace of ‘Step Aside (Lightweight)’ by Life & Death and Thugfucker to the ethereal beauty of Butch's ‘Medusa’, Brett Johnson's anthemic ‘Move Power’ and the off-kilter ‘Warehouse Fool’ by Visionquest discoveries Matthew Burton and Kate Rathod, the four has never been scared to take exciting chances with their A&R choices.

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With its debut release successfully under their belt, Alex Niggemann's Aeon label preps its second offering from promising Italian upstart Francys. Despite his young age Francys' discography already bears the names of some of the scene's most highly regarded imprints, having released cuts on the likes of Get Physical and Souvenir as well as remixes on Poker Flat. With two originals bolstered by a remix from Upon You boss Marco Resmann, the release kicks off with 'Universal Language', a growling slab of tech house that draws on chunky synths and well placed percussion to drive its killer groove. On the flip Francys again employs his groove laced synth approach on 'Memories' to build suspense and tension throughout. Resmann delivers a deep techno-inspired workout on 'Memories', and rounding off the EP 'The Fall' (digital only) sees Francys combine intricate synth riffs with his brooding techy approach.

Francys - Memories (Marco Resmann Remix)

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Friday morning, deep playa, and we are just getting started.  Life and Death's DJ Tennis takes it all the way through the morning in this epic set.  Enjoy the ride!

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Track list:

000] Martin Buttrich - Monkey Troopers
[006] Mind Against - Atlant [Life And Death - LAD012]
[013] Agoria - Scala [Innervisions - IV 46]
[020] Chaim - Blue Shadows
[025] Mano Le Tough - Primative People (Tale Of Us Remix) [Permanent Vacation - PERMVAC1081]
[031] X-Press 2 - Kill 100 (Lost Heroes Original Remix) [Restricted Access - RA3021]
[036] Cos-Ber-Zam - Ne Noya (Daphni Mix)
[040] Ten Walls - Mongol
[046] Mathew Johnson - Kissing Your Eyes (Tale Of Us Remix)
[052] Martyn - Elden St (Sebo K Watergate Edit)
[057] Caribou - Sun (Midland Edit)
[063] Sasse - Soul Sounds (Dirt Crew Solid Diamond Remix)
[067] Ten Walls - Requiem [Life And Death - LAD 013] 
[074] Andre Lodemann - Where Are U Now (MFR Edit)
[076] WhoMadeWho - Every Minute Alone (Tale of Us Remix) [Life And Death - LAD002]
[084] Audion - Mouth To Mouth
[090] Wbeeza - A116 [Third Ear - 3EEP 108]
[092] Caribou - Jamelia
[095] Christian Löffler - Tausend [Life And Death - LAD007B]
[101] Ane Brun - To Let Myself Go (Tale Of Us Remix)
[106] Metronomy - She Wants (Tennis 2011 Edit)
[109] Television - Little Johny Jewel (DJ Tennis Edit)
[115] Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place (DJ Tennis Radiospread Remix)
[120] Guy Gerber Feat. Dawn - Hate/Love [Supplement Facts - SFR 021]
[126] Blanc 1 - It's All Over (John Talabot Remix)
[133] Tennis, PillowTalk - The Outcast
[137] remix the stem (unreleased)
[143] Tennis - Make It Good
[148] WestBam Feat. Richard Butler - You Need The Drugs [Vertigo - 3734767]
[153] Theo Parrish - Falling Up (Carl Craig Remix) [Third Ear]
[160] Fango - Caballos (Despejado Mix) [Degustibus]
[167] Michael Gracioppo Feat. Wayne Tennant - Creep [Innervisions - IV45]
[171] O B Ignitt - Oh Jabba
[176] The Mole - Bleep Blop Robot
[180] Hot Chip - Hold On (Mock & Toof Remix) [EMI - 12EM758]
[188] Storm Queen - It Goes On
[195] Post Industrial Boys - Post Industrial Boys [Max Ernst - max.E.17]

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Invisible Conga People - In A Hole  (Tennis UptemPosh Edit)

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Uncertain Change - (Maceo Plex Reconceptions Remix)

LET´S GO DANCING

Shaun Reeves, one member of the Visionquest power force, teams up with good friend and industry veteran Alexi Delano for the next release on the label with two solid cuts that are deeply mystifying and hypnotic while packing plenty of groove for the dance floor. Title track ‘The Breeze’captures the senses with warm, dubby synths flowing and rippling throughout, evoking a sense of melancholy enhanced by Charlotte Carter-Allen’s vocals, while ‘The Mistral’ rides with a deep chugging bassline as the mesmerising vocals float and echo through the deep vortex. Over on the B-side, one of Visionquest’s favourite producers, the highly respected Thomas Melchior aka Melchior Productions Ltd is proudly welcomed onto the label to remix ‘The Breeze’, adding his unmistakable groove and distinctive percussive patterns. This is certainly a package not to be missed.

Born in Chile, raised in Sweden and later adopted by New York, Alexi Delano now lives in London. Over his two decades in the industry he has developed a style, which combines the heavy compressed Swedish sound with the vibrancy of the creative music scene in Brooklyn. Releasing on established labels such as the historic SVEK, Plus 8, Minus, Drumcode, HProduction and many more.  Now in 2013 Alexi Delano is finalizing his 6th album “The Art Of Collaboration” for the Swedish Techno label H-productions as well as relaunching his own record label AD Limited whilst continuing to write original pieces for a string of projects.

Hailing from Detroit where he ran parties booking the likes of Magda and Dan Bell, Shaun Reeves has now lived in the techno city Berlin for the past nine years. Playing at all of the top venues and parties in the world on a relentless touring schedule and spending every spare second in the studio, Shaun’s dedication to the job is second to none.

Thomas Melchior is well respected as a solo artist and as a duo alongside Baby Ford under the moniker Soul Capsule, releasing on the likes of Perlon, Playhouse, Smallville and a:rpia:r. Earlier this year they rereleased the classic ‘Overcome Ø Lady Science’ with smashing results.


TRACK LISTING

A1. The Breeze feat. Charlotte Carter-Allen
A2. The Mistral
B1. The Breeze (Melchior Production Limted Remix)

A1. The Breeze feat. Charlotte Carter-Allen

Next up on Visionquest is the second single from Wareika’s righteous and raw ‘Wternal’ album. ‘All Little Things’, here in its ‘Club Mix’ incarnation, is another example of the trio’s hefty musicianship and unbridled eccentric energy, where jazzy textures and pulsating grooves build up with a rising melody to the powerful vocal drop. On the first remix Visionquest & Nikko Gibler develop expansive piano melodies alongside an elasticated bassline and vocal snippets. Fred P reigns over the B-side with his raw, deep hypnotic ‘Reshape’ and warmed up ‘Spirit Dub’. This is a distinctly diverse remix package from a rich artistic source.

 

Hamburg trio Wareika started as a project in 2007 with a collection of shining releases on prestigious labels such as Connaisseur, Eskimo, Future Classic and Circus Company, and three studio albums on Perlon, liebe*detail and Tartelet Records, Wareika’s style ranges from Balearic to deep Techno, jazzy House sounds and from Balkan-Jazz to dubby riddims but always retains the smart intellect, depth and dynamism in composition Wareika is known for.

 

Their thrilling jazz-marries-techno live shows has now been captured on vinyl and CD with fourth full-length album ‘Wternal’ recorded in one 65min take and out now on Visionquest. After remixes for David Lynch and Benoit & Sergio in the past couple of years, Visionquest, the artists, here join forces with Nikko Gibler - a multi instrumentalist and composer based in Hollywood, who’s also released records on Culprit and Leftroom.

 

Fred P aka Black Jazz Consortium is one of the godfathers of the New York house movement and a true master of that often overused accolade ‘deep’. Fred P runs Soul People Music and has appeared on Jus-Ed’s imprint Underground Quality.

TRACK LISTING

A1. All Little Things (Club Version)
A2. All Little Things (Visionquest & Nikko Gibler Remix)
B1. All Little Things (Fred P Reshape)
B2. All Little Things (Fred P Reshape Dub)

A1. All Little Things (Club Version)

A2. All Little Things (Visionquest & Nikko Gibler Remix)

B1. All Little Things (Fred P Reshape)

B2. All Little Things (Fred P Reshape Dub)

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Young Irish-producer Rebūke continues his rapid ascent to the top with two original productions on Hot Creations, primed and ready for the dancefloor.

Rebūke recalls being worried that Along Came Polly may have been perceived as being “a bit too weird”, but once it caught the attention of Jamie Jones, there was no stopping it. He says that the hype surrounding this EP “is something I’ve never experienced before...and it always get a great reaction”.

On Along Came Polly, Rebūke showcases his innate ability to craft a weirdly, wonderful slice of techno. On the B-side, Rolo is a much housier affair, weaving together a bouncier bassline and sultry vocal stab.

The alias of Reuben Keeney, Rebūke, has only been in business for a short while, but his efforts have already proved to be fruitful. He has garnered support from the likes of Nic Fanciulli and released on labels including Saved and DFTD, as well as having a successful club night under his belt, where highly regarded names such as Camelphat, Darius Syrossian, Ejeca and Huxley have all played.

TRACK LISTING
A. Along Came Polly
B. Rolo

Along Came Polly

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An anachronistic mix of elements of 70s funk and minimalist synths.  Really wanted to take the original in a different direction this time around!  Enjoy :)

p.s. Totally watched an old kung fu flick while this was being made.

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MNDR - Feed Me Diamonds (Robotaki Remix)

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Title track ‘Moonlight Shadow’ takes you on a journey into the dark night, sublimely deep yet emotively eerie with thick dubby pads complimented perfectly by sonorous chords. While relatively low in tempo, a deep burning energy swells within the complex tiers creating skilled suspense and showcasing immaculate production.

On the flip, ‘To Real Time’ witnesses the Hamburg-Thessaloniki connection yielding fruits again. Originally from Greece, good friend George Boronas aka Square Room

Heroes pairs up with the German duo to show clearly what connects them: intimacy, deepness, freakiness, groove and spirit. Beginning with the subtle introduction of new instruments and rich sounds, the track soon gains force and momentum, building into wonderful layers and a kicking groove, directed much more firmly at the floor.

Rounding off this wholly satisfying package ‘From Dub To Dub’ is stripped back with broken beats, thick plush keys, delicate shakes and reverbed guitar licks, that all fall and rise within the warm depths and infinite atmosphere.

Jakob Seidensticker & Bardia Salour are names that are becoming very familiar on the underground circuit. While Bardia is a local Hamburg DJ and music connoisseur with a great influence on the whole of Hamburg, Jakob Seidensticker is an essential part on the internationally respected Wareika trio, releasing on highly acclaimed labels such as Perlon, Circus Company and Eskimo. After DJ'ing in various clubs and locations, they have finally found their base at the 'fulminant' EGO club in Hamburg.

Joining forces, Seidensticker & Salour's track selection and dub-influenced sound have been known to satisfy all hedonistic impulses ignited on the dance floor and this seamless EP on the mighty Visionquest imprint promises to do just that.


TRACK LISTING

A1. Moonlight Shadow
B1. To Real Time feat. Square Room Heroes
B2. From Dub To Dub


A2. Uncertain Change (Maceo Plex Reconception Remix)

Title track ‘Moonlight Shadow’ takes you on a journey into the dark night, sublimely deep yet emotively eerie with thick dubby pads complimented perfectly by sonorous chords. While relatively low in tempo, a deep burning energy swells within the complex tiers creating skilled suspense and showcasing immaculate production.

On the flip, ‘To Real Time’ witnesses the Hamburg-Thessaloniki connection yielding fruits again. Originally from Greece, good friend George Boronas aka Square Room

Heroes pairs up with the German duo to show clearly what connects them: intimacy, deepness, freakiness, groove and spirit. Beginning with the subtle introduction of new instruments and rich sounds, the track soon gains force and momentum, building into wonderful layers and a kicking groove, directed much more firmly at the floor.

Rounding off this wholly satisfying package ‘From Dub To Dub’ is stripped back with broken beats, thick plush keys, delicate shakes and reverbed guitar licks, that all fall and rise within the warm depths and infinite atmosphere.

Jakob Seidensticker & Bardia Salour are names that are becoming very familiar on the underground circuit. While Bardia is a local Hamburg DJ and music connoisseur with a great influence on the whole of Hamburg, Jakob Seidensticker is an essential part on the internationally respected Wareika trio, releasing on highly acclaimed labels such as Perlon, Circus Company and Eskimo. After DJ'ing in various clubs and locations, they have finally found their base at the 'fulminant' EGO club in Hamburg.

Joining forces, Seidensticker & Salour's track selection and dub-influenced sound have been known to satisfy all hedonistic impulses ignited on the dance floor and this seamless EP on the mighty Visionquest imprint promises to do just that.


TRACK LISTING

A1. Moonlight Shadow
B1. To Real Time feat. Square Room Heroes
B2. From Dub To Dub

B2. From Dub To Dub

Dirty Freek & Deep Criminal - I Need U (Original Mix)

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Dirty Freek & Deep Criminal - I Need U (Original Mix)

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The reflective and psychedelic dream world of Footprintz debut LP ‘Escape Yourself’ is fully unleashed on the Visionquest imprint this March and next single ‘Uncertain Change’ is one of the twelve glowing examples of the duos’ esteemed sonic and lyrical wonder. Reworked here by two of dance music’s finest auteurs, Audion aka Matthew Dear and Maceo Plex ride in full effect.

With a distinct coming of age theme, ‘Uncertain Change’ is a perfect slice of dreamy synth-pop. Anchored by a powerful bassline, uplifting melodies inflected with new wave nostalgia blend into softly spoken vocals heavy with melancholy as the underlying sense of what it feels like to be young and unsure is ever present. Warped electric guitar strums add to a creeping darkness, but this is kept at bay by an overriding warmth and depth of soul that filters through. ‘Uncertain Change’ will transport the listener to an age of innocence.

The ‘Maceo Plex Reconception’ is endowed with the producers signature swing. Tailored for the disco, skipping pendulum beats and a heavier bass beat underpin the in tact phrasing of the original song leading up to a breakdown and powerful bassline drop.

In The ‘Audion Loves You Mix’ Mathew Dear in his Audion guise deconstructs the song and pieces it back together with an entirely transformative minimal tapestry of sounds. An epic reimagining of sparse electronic bleeps and warped vocals build into a majestic framework of fizzing tension and textured soundscapes. Ultimately remnants of the original melody fuse with Audion’s epic groove as the track surges towards an optimistic end.


TRACK LISTING

A1. Uncertain Change
A2. Uncertain Change (Maceo Plex Reconception Remix)
B1. Uncertain Change (Audion Love You Mix)


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B1. Uncertain Change (Audion Love You Mix)

A1. Uncertain Change

Footprintz - Uncertain Change (Maceo Plex Original Mix)

vi•sion quest (noun): a search for personal communication with the spirit world. 

Every mystical journey eventually comes to a fork in the road. The seeker of life’s destiny has two options: remain satisfied with whatever level of consciousness he has already attained, or push forward into ever-new domains of promise and possibility. 2014 sees dance music’s best-known spiritual pilgrims, the Visionquest trio of Ryan Crosson, Lee Curtiss, and Shaun Reeves, bravely embarking upon that wondrous journey. Each member of this celebrated DJing and production team contributes a distinct yet interlocking vision that together forms a seamless, organic whole. Just think of Crosson’s enthusiastic shuffle, Lee’s soulful stare, Shaun’s soft touch. Everything they craft has the same unmistakable flair: slow-burning, shape-shifting, expansive techno and house marked by compositional elegance and unabashed pop hooks.

Although long-time partner and co-conspirator Seth Troxler has stepped aside to pursue other projects, 2013 was the biggest year ever for the four. Inspired by the passing of the Mayan calendar, the group embarked upon Visionquest 13, 13 dates where the boys not only played together the whole night, but curated a true multimedia experience. From London to Buenos Aires, from the American hinterland to the Chilean wilderness, Visionquest 13 was a Freudian trip into the deepest recesses of the Detroit rave unconscious, what Ibiza Voice described as a “collective expedition into the depths of your soul”—but with a sophisticated, modern twist.

Their accomplishments are well-known and too many to list. For starters: a critically acclaimed 2011 Fabric mix; year-defining hit remixes for artists as diverse as Kiki, Wareika, Tracey Thorn, and David Lynch; showcases and dates in the biggest clubs and festivals around the world; and the creation of a now iconic-label that’s played host to dancefloor weaponry from the likes of Benoit & Sergio, Life & Death, Dinky, and Laura Jones—all this while each member maintained significant individual production and DJ careers. But, by definition, no journey dwells in the past. So in 2014 they launched Visionquest Special Editions, a limited-release, vinyl only label. Evoking the experimental sounds of the European techno avant-garde that first inspired the boys back in Detroit, the debut release, remixes of Montreal songwriter Quilla, features a stunning collaboration between Shaun and long-time hero Ricardo Villalobos. With Visionquest Special Editions we see the group at home at a breezy, gentle afterparty, not just igniting the club. As Visionquest winds around the corner into their bright future, they remain open and excited for what lies ahead.

A2. Uncertain Change (Maceo Plex Reconception Remix)

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