The Playground universe lives in permanent expansion. On this occasion we are happy to present a new saga: 'Singles'.

There are songs that are an event in themselves. Daring, rebellious, unclassifiable. Some grow better away from everything, they do not respond to pre-established identities. Others mix with remnants of previous forms and mutate to generate a new sound. Those are the songs we like. Those that need their own path to widen the boundaries of what is possible.

The first launch of the new 'singles' series is 'Mil Heridas' by the spicy Mexico based duo Ali X x Ximena. Punk attitude all over the place, electro clash reminiscences, Spanish reckless lyrics. The song you need to put the night upside down.

Mil Heridas (Original Mix)

Ali X x Ximena - Mil Heridas

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A Japanese synth curio? A lost techno-pop classic? So might run the standard view of the electronic album 'Boku・Neko・Platanus', recorded in 1984 by Shinichi Omata. The facts point that way. The futuristic 'Platonische Liebe' and Omata’s technodelic take on the traditional Greek folk track 'Omorfoula' (here titled 'Egyptische Knabe') are timeless electro tracks with a radically simple pop concept and robotic flavour that closely echo Japan’s most recognisable exports from the era - sounds and styles which rose to international prominence immediately following the economic boom that was taking shape in contemporary Japanese culture.

But, focusing only on such fragments misses the greater charms of the album – an argument made more convincing by the inclusion in this expanded edition of an archive of unreleased material from the original recording period. The music spans an unusually broad and contrasting range of influences, exploring the possibilities of mood music, imaginary soundtracks and pop dissonance, while also borrowing widely from films and contemporary arts. How Omata transformed this vast range of influences into synth-pop is the real magic here.

The original cassette edition was released by the Tokyo-based Indian grocery store, Ganso Nakaya Mugendo, located in the Koenji district of the city. During the early 1980s, interest in experimental music began to grow among a small group of committed local music fans and musicians. Small independent shops started playing a pivotal role in this nascent scene. First, they imported many of the obscure rarities that were gradually being reissued or bootlegged in the West. Later, as some of the regular customers and employees formed their own groups, many shop owners started establishing their own labels. Even then, 'Boku・Neko・Platanus' was issued in extremely limited numbers – so much so that it’s incredible it ever came to light at all. The album is perhaps best understood as an outsider one-off, adrift from place, style, market and audience.

Omata was already garnering a reputation as a formidable musician before the days of 'Boku・Neko・Platanus'. An early follower of European classical, Latin and Western styles, he was an accomplished keyboardist and sitar player who formed close relationships with artists and musicians in the burgeoning Tokyo avant-garde scene of the early 1980s. He was fascinated by electronic music and used an array of synthesizers and rhythm machines early on in his career. He closely analysed the way rhythms emerged in a transitional period of music – such as the shift from four-beat to eight-beat used in much popular music of the 1960s – and that feeling of ambivalence and lag in both time and space is a recurring motif in his music. He uses these rhythmic techniques to magically fuse music from different backgrounds.

In Japan, Omata is largely known only to electronic music enthusiasts and connoisseurs as a member of the cult synth-pop outfit DEA, whose 'Metaphysical Pop' was released in 1985 on LLE, a sub-label of Marquee Moon Records, itself an offshoot of the notable experimental music magazine of the same name. Yet he is the mastermind behind a daring techno-pop sound that has remained almost entirely hidden for nearly 40 years.

PREMIERE: Shinichi Omata - Munich [chOOn!!]

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, adventure is defined as “an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, such as a trip or experience, or the excitement produced by such an activity”. And inspired by the thrill of his adventurous lifestyle, Poulper (SXDNS146/FREEDL028) finally makes his debut on Logia Records with “Aventura”, a six-track EP featuring three dark & misty originals – one in collaboration with Della – and three powerful remixes made with love by a true dream team of acclaimed artists: Mexican Tiempo De Maldad (SXDNS173/FREEDL008), Spanish Arkademode (RASTROLIVE007), and Argentinean Balam (SXDNS048).

Premiered here, the title track opens the EP with the stamina and attitude a dance floor-oriented cut needs to have. Atmospheric and trippy, “Aventura” fuses in its core some of the most distinct aspects of Poulper’s sonority: A synth bash combined with percussive elements galvanized with bonfires on the beach and mountain camping.

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Beatport page of the label: https://www.beatport.com/label/logia-records/87314

Follow @poulper and @logiarecords, peeps!

PREMIERE339 // Poulper - Aventura (Original Mix)

I WILL REMEMBER MY FRIENDS
IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
WE ALL LOOK THE SAME
MODEL 1021

AND WE WILL NEVER REGRET
CAUSE WE DON’T HAVE ANY FEELINGS
CIRCUITS, WIRES AND OIL
10.000 PIECES OF METAL

AND IF THE PEOPLE GO CRAZY
FOR AWAY FROM HOME
THERE ARE GALAXIES
WHERE WE BELONG
			
AND WHEN THE PEOPLE GO CRAZY
FAR AWAY FROM HERE
IN DISTANT GALAXIES
WHERE WE COULD LIVE

I WILL REMEMBER THEIR NUMBERS
SERIAL BRAINS AND SCREENS
WE ALL LOOK EXACTLY THE SAME

AND I WILL NEVER FORGET
CAUSE I DON’T HAVE ANY REASON	
JUST CIRCUITS, WIRES AND OIL
AND 10.000 PIECES OF METAL

AND IF THE PEOPLE GO CRAZY
FAR AWAY FROM HOME
THERE ARE GALAXIES
WHERE WE BELONG

AND WHEN THE PEOPLE GO CRAZY
FAR AWAY FROM HERE
IN DISTANT GALAXIES
WHERE WE COULD LIVE

In 2022 the 1st model 1021 was ensembled. It was an AI robot created to help our societies to live peacefully. In recent times, after the last war, a group of ten thousand model 1021 were found in a very far and unknown planet where they created a civilization based on cooperation, collaboration, peace and respect.

Undo & Casiowaves - 10.000 Pieces Of Metal

La referencia 80 la presenta nuestro compañero “Calystarr” este gran artista del sur de España , va mejorando a pasos agigantados su producción musical ,grande en el estudio y mejor persona, Adrian se enfoca esta vez en plantear un ep con un diseño sonoro muy basado en el sonido de los ochentas ,potentes apremios y ritmos conduntendes  para crear composiciones ricas y laboriosas a la hora de trabajar en cabina con ellas .

Cmind and James Rod , nos presentan diferentes versiones del material de Claystarr , Cmind lo lleva a su terrenos new wave mientras que James nos presenta un sonido mas undergroundn y modernos para esta version .


Esperamos que os guste.

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The reference 80 is presented by our partner "Calystarr" this great artist from the south of Spain, is improving by leaps and bounds his musical production, great in the studio and better person, Adrian focuses this time on raising an ep with a sound design very based on the sound of the eighties, powerful clenches and conduntendes rhythms to create rich and laborious compositions when working in the booth with them.

Cmind and James Rod, present different versions of Claystarr's material, Cmind takes it to his new wave terrain while James presents a more underground and modern sound for this version.


We hope you like it.

Buy on Golden Soul

Calystarr -  Power from Universe ( Cmind remix )

out on nein
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Orchid - Rajan

TULIOXI - APOLLO 409

Tracklist:

1 - Apollo  409
2 - Animal Funk 
3 - Apollo  409  (Bottin Rmx)
4 - Animal Funk (Franz Scala Rmx)
5 - Animal Funk (Lore J Rmx)
6 - Animal Funk (Alexander Robotnick Rmx)

This new  appointment with Tulioxi's music sets up the coordinates of his momentary playground and reveals  the styles in which he is focused on right now. The 2 original  tracks that compose this ep are driven by an electric funk bass structure that seems to be Tulioxi's original  alphabet in these days.
Everything melts into  trans-genre Indie Disco,  built on  layers and layers of different suggestions. From the cosmic atmospheres  generated  by analog brass pads and electronic organs, to the experimental sounds  emerging  in between the different layers  of the tracks.
Made with a large  plethora of electronic instruments - from Roland Grooveboxes to old Samplers, including  modular synthesis and electronic drum shaping - 
the tracks emanate   hot and fresh vibes ,  giving  listeners the feeling of something important to dance
The ep comes with great remixes by some of the major  figures in  the Nu Disco music scene today, such as   Bottin, Franz Scala, Lore J and Alexander Robotnick

Apollo 409

[HEM1702] - Tulioxi - Apollo 409 Ep

Download: https://www.xlr8r.com/mp3/2018/01/concret-closer/

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Download: Concret - Closer

Sub:Sonic Records proudly presents Mr BC - Gitdahn

2 superb originals in the shape of Gitdahn & Maps, with 2 fantastic remixes from the mighty Quantal & Dirt Track

**Cotton Bud Mastering**

Mr BC - Gitdahn (Dirt Track Remix)

Available in 12" vinyl & digital
▶︎ Juno: https://bit.ly/specialfriend-juno
▶︎ Decks: https://bit.ly/specialfriend-decksde
▶︎ Deejay: https://bit.ly/specialfriend-deejay
▶︎ Beatport: https://bit.ly/specialfriend-beatport

Special Friend EP

Captain Mustache - Jean-Michel [Bordello A Parigi]

Artista: @technobeton
Sello: @italo_moderni

Technobeton debuta en Italo Moderni con tres potentes pistas originales para romper las pistas de baile. El Ep Incluye un remix de Franz Scala y Maiovvi. Líneas de bajo hipnóticas electro Italo para mantener la pista llena y voces femeninas sexys con melodías que vuelan en todas direcciones iluminando el cielo.

PREMIERE: Technobeton - 2020 [Italo Moderni]

WhyPeopleWar Fundraiser for Ukraine: https://whypeopledance.bandcamp.com/

The Why people dance question was asked for the first time in Lithuania back in 2013 but it gained a worldwide echo in its 8 years of existence. Run by @pauliuskamblevicius with the help of @experimentsserial and a network of collaborators, the online electronic music platform and label keeps its heart open for new friends and treasure finds but its filter tight and deep underground. Tune into WPD channels on Soundcloud, YouTube and Bandcamp.

PREMIERE: Shinichi Omata - Munich [chOOn!!]

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