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Mano Le Tough - Primative People (Tale Of Us Remix)

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Tale Of Us - Another Earth

Soon to be released on Text Records under my new alias Daphni.

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Four Tet - Pinnacles
Daphni - Ye Ye
Vinyl only.

Daphni - Ye Ye

release date (vinyl / cd / digital): 21st of October

“I've intended to do an album for a long while. The tracks draw upon ideas going back to various points over the last 12 years or so - some of the hooks I wrote years ago other bits are brand new. In some ways I wanted it to reflect a personal arc and the way I tend to do things  - never rushed”

‘Frames of Reference’ is the some 12 years in the making debut album from UK based techno producer Ø [Phase].

Best known by his work on the Belgium based Token Records his style ranges from gritty minimal techno to Detroit influenced material. His debut ‘Module Overload’ was released on London’s Lost/Cosmic records in 2000 and was followed by a string of productions for London's Surface/Inceptive Records and Ben Sims Ingoma imprint.

The move to Token came in 2007, he shortly after began DJing professionally and has since performed at parties across the globe whilst becoming a regular guest at Berlin’s techno Mecca, Berghain performing alongside esteemed peers and supporters such as Marcel Dettmann, Len Faki and Ben Klock. His continued works have seen constant support throughout the techno world and have featured in CD mixes by Robert Hood, Dave Clarke, François Kevorkian and Fumiya Tanaka amongst others. Alongside his production work Ø [Phase] is also a mastering engineer and on/off artwork designer. Starting out at London’s prestigious Sony Music/Whitfield Street Studios, he has cut records for numerous underground dance acts as well as working on projects for mainstream artists.

Now after a string of acclaimed releases on Token and a selection of remixes for the likes of Robert Hood, Mark Broom and Peter Van Hoesen comes Ø [Phase]’s debut long-player ‘Frames of Reference’. Opening with the brooding and building swirl of ‘Binary Opposition (Process 3)’ Ø [Phase] sets out his template of evolving, richly textured atmospheres underpinned by shards of dark and light. ‘The Bwiti Initiate’ revolves around a bouncing techno rhythm that could most certainly traverse the house/techno divide whilst ‘Distracted’ and ‘Misaligned’ are the kind of unadulterated, pummeling, cavernous techno tracks that have made Lost such a party institution.
Then we have tracks like the soft beating ‘Just Another Dance’ providing a lighter edge, embellished with warmth and strings and the thick, densely woven tapestry of ‘Shadow Caster’ which goes from experimental to dancefloor and back again with consummate ease. The off-kilter lilt of ‘Perplexed’ drags us further into the dark before keys and a hint of a melody draw us back upwards for air whilst the fat driving bass of ‘Dirtro II’ and funkier edged menace of ‘On The Edge’ show a virtuoso producer at the top of his game. The closing introspection of ‘Self Deceit’ wallows in subtle nuances before a mid section synth and string intervention pulls us back from the brink before finally descending into the void.


Tracklist: 

2LP 
A1. Binary Opposition (process 3)
A2. The Bwiti Initiate
B1. Distracted
B2. Dirtro II
C1. Misaligned
C2. Just Another Dance (album version)
D1. Shadow Caster
D2. Self Deceit

CD & Digital:
1. Binary Opposition (process 3)
2. The Bwiti Initiate
3. Distracted
4. Dirtro II
5. On The Edge
6. Perplexed
7. Misaligned
8. Just Another Dance (album version)
9. Shadow Caster
10. Self Deceit

www.facebook.com/ashleyphase
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/phase 
www.tokenrecords.com
www.facebook.com/tokenrecords 

Frames Of Reference

Ø [Phase] - Distracted

Isolée - Schrapnell

Tale of Us & Vaal - Concor

Mind Against - Avalon
LAD016

After the warm and beautiful indie leaning EP from Dead Heat, Life and Death steps back up to the plate with two fresh dancefloor killers found in Mind Against's new Avalon EP. 

With sounds that seem plucked from an early 80s children's filmstrip gone very wrong (or perhaps very very right) Mind Against weave a dark, inspired charge into the black of night with both sides of this stunning EP.

On the A side is Several Times, a techno gem that comes out of the gate at breakneck pace with solid drums, bass and a rhythmic synth pulse that evolves slowly and strongly until finally augmented by a main analog synth line that reaches over from the other side and grabs you directly by the ears. It's an evocative melody that keeps the listener on edge with tones that are fully present yet almost barely hold together, teetering just on the edge of falling apart but never quite falling away from just where they need to be. A techno themed soundtrack to a disturbing Groundhog Day of the faraway future.

Over on the B side is the EP's namesake with a simmering sound that makes reference to the ancient island home of legendary sorceress Morgan Le Fey, sister of the famous King Arthur and whose mystic ways were to blame for mirages seen by sailors long out at sea. Here again an analog synth casts its spell on the listener, framed by delayed chords and a foreboding low end growl that slowly tell the tale of Avalon. Managing the difficult task of painting a picture without form, Mind Against weave an emotional drama without words and yet their vocabulary of sound seems keenly up to the task. No easy feat but one this duo have proven again and again that they are more than able to accomplish.

Digital: 24.02.2014
Vinyl: 07.04.2014

Mind Against - Avalon (Snippet - 128kbps)

Clara Moto - Glove Affair

Stream / Download: https://ampl.ink/ZyynD

Junoka EP

Junoka

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Cosmic AD 02
Kosme - Archipel emotions / Fred P remix
 
A1 Archipel
A2 Main landing

B1 Main landing (Fred P reshape)
B2 Daring escape

Kosme has dived into the depths of his soul and returned with three striking tracks, which float tightly between vitality and robust despondency.

Archipel Emotions is deep, sincere and exceptionally personal. It leaves the listener asking questions about themselves; is there a more exotic country available other than the chaotic landscapes of our own, secret gardens? 

All three tracks manage to take you on a journey where the landscape under your feet is confined to the illusory, to a dimension of paradise and peace. 
The reshape by Fred P, itself offers an ecstatic, spiritual experience. 

Glimpses of magic have been seen before on his earlier releases but Archipel Emotions firmly places Kosme as the pilot of this Cosmic Adventure. Strap in people, and prepare…

Text written by Maxime Gueugneau 

© Cosmic AD - 2014 - Based in Lyon, France - Written, Produced by Kosme - Mastered at MB Factory by Mathieu Berthet - Graphic design: Stephane Jourdan - Photo: Aldo Paredes - Distributed by Synchrophone : synchrophone@gmail.com


A1 Kosme - Archipel - Preview - Cosmic AD 02

Maya Jane Coles – ‘What They Say’

http://www.beatport.com/release/what-they-say-ep/1398492
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/what-they-say-ep/id948342759

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What They Say

Just 22 years young, the German procurer of beats Kolja Gerstenberg has a well versed affinity to the glory days of funk, soul, disco, jazz and rock, which far precede his birth. His own productions bring the sonic marriage of these golden-time influences and electronic music – it having resided in Kolja's blood and tradition, with his dad being the former Afrotrance percussionist that released on the likes of R&S and Harthouse.

Kolja's forthcoming Sand EP has been blessed with a remix of its title track, by none other than the exalted Move D. In fact, it's the first remix he's done after a two year long hiatus! And it – of course – lives up to the hype. Carrying with it much of Kolja's original in its essence, Mr. Moufang spins his own take on "Sand" by stripping elements down and rebuilding the track – all alongside the distinctive, pitched-down sample that keeps in tune with the original's retrospective swing. Instant good feels.

Catch Kolja Gerstenberg's Sand EP, dropping on Smile for a While on 11 January 2016. 

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Kolja Gerstenberg "Sand (Move D Remix)" - Boiler Room Debuts

Released Oct 3rd. Vinyl Only 12".
Cos-Ber-Zam "Ne Noya" appears courtesy of Analog Africa (www.analogafrica.com)

02 Daphni - Yes, I Know

Released on GET PHYSICAL - 18-06-12 

BUY 'SUNSET' ON ITUNES: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sunset-feat.-marques-toliver/id541878389
BEATPORT : http://www.beatport.com/release/compuphonic-feat-marques-toliver-sunset-remixes/1028865
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/compuphonicmax

iTunes

Compuphonic feat. Marques Toliver - Sunset (Radio Edit)

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.

Buy Ocean Drive

Rodriguez Jr. - Ocean Drive

Todd Terje - Ragysh (Original Mix)

This is a little J&D reinterpretation of a stone cold classic by one of house music's founding fathers Larry Heard (aka Mr Fingers). In J&D's own words: "The original is sublime and cannot be improved, this rework is only a tribute to one of our heroes." 

More about J&D at: https://www.facebook.com/jakobin.domino

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