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This debut Archivators records release embraces the charms of nudisco, deep house and garage-afro-tribal side and we think it hit on every level with wonky bassline. It's easy-breezy number built around wild drums, warm chords to catch your breath, lovers of rhodes should lend the EP an extra ear, it's pure bliss. All producers on this timeless release known for their contribution to Disco/House Music. Godfather
Frankie Knuckles & Joey Negro has been injecting deep soul & funk into house music since the early 90s, making them one of house music's originators. EP bring unforgettable impressions & inspiration for mind, body & soul. 4 tracks came together to tell music stories about hypnotic deepest stuff, depression, happiness, loneliness, love, miracles and magical experiences. And now we're asking other's to join the sound conversation

The Crooked Man returns to Bitter End with another in the limited pre-release series...

Long time collaborator and compadre Roisin Murphy lays down the beautiful 'Incapable' on side A, the most uplifting hymn to emotional thick-skin you're ever likely to hear
On the flip we get the incendiary caribbean frug of 'Princess' paired with exceptional Jazz dancer 'Feeling You Feeling Me'

Once again Bitter End rips up the rule book, and crafts a whole set of new, better ones in which freedom reigns

Light years ahead !

the french house classic now repressed !!!

All producers on this timeless EP known for their contribution to NuDisco/Deep House Music. 1 Life records has enlisted the services of top talents. U.S deep house veteran Vincent Floyd wrap drifting deep spheres, lilting electronics & warm synth rhodes chords around a chunky groove on his fine beat interpretation for a brighter & breezier deep house vibe on a remix that benefits greatly from a squeezable synth bassline & some undulating TB-303 style acid motifs, while Rico De Almenda deliver a driving chunk of dub-disco/deep house fusion rich in sparkling synthesizer lines, sun-kissed chords & his own rubbery post-punk bass. Studio don Vincent Inc always bring unforgettable impressions & inspiration for mind, body & soul. 4 tracks came together to tell music stories about hypnotic deepest stuff, depression, happiness, loneliness, love, miracles & magical experiences. And now we're asking other's to join the sound conversation

Will Saul is a key figure in UK dance music. Approaching his twentieth anniversary as a DJ, producer and label founder, Saul has helped break the career of key artists such as Leon Vynehall, Midland and Dusky via his Aus Music label, has himself played some of the world’s finest nightclubs and contributed to !K7’s storied ‘DJ Kicks’ mix series, which he also curates. Finally returning to the production fold himself with his first full-length album in thirteen years, ‘Open Too Close’ is a condensed trip through the influences, discovery and sense of history that have helped shape his career and drive a forward-facing, unblinking passion for new music. The record’s concept reflects Will’s enormous skill and knowledge as a DJ, and as it’s title suggests, “"represents what I play in a club if an 8 hour set was condensed into 10 tracks.” Having held residencies and made regular appearances at some of the world’s finest clubs including The End and Fabric in London, Panorama Bar in Berlin, Trouw in Amsterdam and Robert Johnson in Offenbach, Saul is uniquely qualified but this refreshingly straightforward approach. Eschewing the lingering, almost cliched expectations for a dance artist to create an album “that sounds good at home, as well as in the club”, ‘Open Too Close’ instead draws on the timeless futurism at the heart of the music that drew Saul into electronic music culture. Simply put, futuristic, melancholic sci-fi soundscapes meets stripped back raw sample driven house music, all executed with the precision and panache of an artist who truly understands how to move a dancefloor.

Limited edition unreleased 12" containing two italo disco and proto house classics anthems : Who, What, Where, When & Why on the side A and No Promises on the flip side.
Both taken from the Magic Spell Album produced by Mario Boncaldo & Tony Carrasco in 1983, the same guys from Klein & MBO, Plastic Mode, Amnesie and Ris. This unreleased 12" contains for the first time the extended disco versions of these two precious gems taken and re-mastered from the archive collection of the legendary Tony Carrasco.

Rick "The Godson" Wilhite is back on Stilove4music for a split EP with a fantastic Chicago guest: Tim McAllister of Mc Edits fame! This one is all about the Nu Bang Clan and it's the real sound of Chicago and Detroit. 4 edits for the cats that know wassup....

DJ Rocca returns to Roam Recordings with two new originals backed by an all star set of remixers. The title track Slide to Unlock is a pretty tune that builds a swirling arpeggio under a beautiful electronic melody. In contrast, Uros is a huge gritty track with attitude.
Up first on remix support is the legendary I:Cube who takes Uros into hypnotic ethereal territory in a perfectly woven masterpiece. Rounding out the EP is another legend, The Emperor Machine, who twists Slide to Unlock into a beautiful electronic disco version full of bounce and analog goodness.

All four tracks combine into a diverse yet cohesive EP of stunning dance music electronics.

Turkish mystery man Ali Kuru is fast becoming one of our go-to artists. Since joining the label in early 2016, he's released two superb EPs, with a debut album of evocative musical blends - think dub, disco, downtempo grooves, humid exotica, and authentic middle eastern instrumentation - dropping in July.

Ahead of the album release, we have decided to hand over the parts to a clutch of Kuru's tracks to a hand picked team of remixers. Predictably, all have delivered, serving up versions that retain the essence of Kuru's atmospheric productions, whilst taking the tracks in a variety of beguiling new directions.

First to feature are cosmic disco pioneer Daniele Baldelli and production partner Dario Piana, fresh from dropping an inspired EP of their own on Leng. Their version of 'Ashoka' successfully wraps feverish Persian instrumentation and vintage synthesizer chords around a rock-solid rhythm track and bold electronic bassline. The result is not so much 'Afro-cosmic', as 'Arabic-cosmic'.

Next up is long time friend of the label Craig Bratley, whose hypnotic, chugging interpretation of 'Zurna' - all crispy snares, dubbed-out electronic motifs, exotic vocals and snaking lead lines - recalls the finest moments on his essential Magic Feet label.

On the flip, you'll find a pair of revisions from artists who made their name on Multi Culti, a label specializing in the kind of global dancefloor fusions that are near impossible to pigeonhole.

First up is Nicola Cruz, who successfully transforms 'Return To Paradise' via an intoxicating blend of loose cumbia rhythms, dub bass, lilting guitar lines and deep space effects. If Ali Kuru met Adrian Sherwood in Columbia for a jam session, it would probably sound a little like Cruz's fabulous rework.

Peter Power travels further towards the atmospheric depths on his version of 'Lost Bedouin'. More horizontal and clandestine in town, the producer makes great use of Kuru's haunting flute lines and evocative field recordings. The resultant remix is gentle in tone and tempo, but also ethereal in its' druggy, early morning outlook. Like the other three tracks, it's a very fine remix.

A name gaining notoriety in Belfast and fast expanding beyond is JORDAN, a producer and selector easing between house, techno, italo, disco and electro with fierce dancefloor power. Fresh from his Boiler Room debut, Warehouse Project performance and shows across Europe - the wheels are well and truly set in motion for JORDAN. His latest offering, VOYAGER, works elements of italo disco, rave and house, into two fresh tracks, VOYAGER, and MUSCLE MEMORY.
The revered Brassica steps in with his Midas touch, remixing title track, VOYAGER. Fusing the original with distinct oriental elements, Brassica demonstrates his ability to push boundaries.

Glitterbox is proud to present Purple Disco Machine's debut compilation Discotheque. Released on the 19th of April and available on 2CD and vinyl, this extra-special release features a collection of records from a decade-spanning repertoire of golden-era disco, newly released vocal house and guaranteed party-starters. A leading light of contemporary disco and a key resident for the nightlife phenomenon's internationally renowned parties, Tino Piontek aka Purple Disco Machine has distilled his acclaimed headline DJ sets into two mixes, 'Purple Disco Day' and 'Purple Disco Night'.

DJ Yaroze delivers a 4 track ep with some raw late night house tracks and uplifting sample house for the real deep house warriors!

Who said that da new Long player must consist by Intros, Outros and Off-Tracks – that all lies in the eye of the beholder and depends on his perspective. It must be honest and has to odd pictures in the heads. DOMPE succeeded that in a perfect way. At the beginning of May, he will release his latest album named HIPPIE CRACK on his own Label JACKRUIT RECORDINGS.

HIPPIE CRACK – music is our drug – it makes us happy and gives us the chance to flee from the gray and ordinary daily routine. These 12 Tracks are highly addictively. Close your eyes, dance and time can be forgotten. Back to the roots – back to good old house music tunes, simple but not easy produced. The DOMPE Style has not to be described on more details; Again, and again full of different facets. These tracks are as always full of summer vibes und carried by lots of samples with plenty of old-school-sounds.

All tracks from the Album tell a story, can be listen to at home or also in the club. It starts with love and full of harmony, before it changes the chill mood the clubbing sounds. All in all, the complete package is very atmospheric. Like a good gig the sounds it goes harder step by step and at its best it comes to an end.

From the front till the back a project with a high intention – one of DOMPES heart wishes was a cover designed by BRINGMANN & KOPETZKI. The result is a perfect comic version of DOMPE and that's a banger. So, HIPPIE CRACK isn't only a musically hot shit, but also a visual highlight.

After Prins Thomas’ Ambitions album (released in April) follows a series of 12”s with remixes from the album! On this first release Prins Thomas gets remix treatment from Lauer on the album’s vocal track Feel The Love. 

The track is based around a sample of the track "Feel A Love" by one of the biggest pop-stars in Norway in the 70s and 80s, the late Alex (Naumik). The 12” contains a Prins Thomas Diskomix, album version and two remixes from Lauer.

Wow !

A bona fide genius from the formative 12" remix era of NYC's Disco explosion opens up his secret vault !!

These are previously unreleased versions of classic cuts from one of the pioneers
Super limited...

Next up on Peach Discs is the debut 12' from newcomer Videopath. The A-side piles up the melodies over some box-banging drums, while the B-side goes full-on 90s with pumping organ riffs and wailing diva vocals. 2 jacking tracks for the clubs!

epress of the Killer Italo Disco Funk Holy Grail released on 45rpm single in 1979; now available in 12' includes previously unreleased instrumental versions and two alternative versions of "Samedi Soir" by PATRICIA & TOP SECRET and OLGA MELCHIONDA.

All tracks are from ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES.

"Samedi Soir" is full of funky tropical percussion and basslines, dramatic disco strings, cosmic synthesizers and infectious piano with seductive male and female vocals sung in French over a very catchy wha-wha and P&P disco funk popping rhythm. "Sexy Banana' is a superb crazy euro disco groovy track with rhythms in a jungle groove and funky percussion breaks; vocals also sung in French.

Continue the rediscovery of Italian pearls of the 70s and 80s by Mondo Groove Records after the legendary compilation in LP PHANTOM RECORDS (MGOP01)

Whiskey Disco #50 marks the return of label head, Sleazy McQueen in an homage to the disco dads and daddies.
5 tracks meticulously tuned ranging from deep house to peak time, heartfelt disco before softly lulling you to sleep with a sweet cover of Lost In Music in a lullaby style.

Strut present a new repress of the influential first volume of 'Disco Not Disco' compiled by Joey Negro and Sean P as part of the label's 20th Anniversary.
'Disco Not Disco' was a perfectly timed compilation back in 2000. Released when interest in the myths, history and playlists of original New York clubs like Paradise Garage and The Loft was at its peak, the album drew on the outer limits of leftfield disco championed by Levan and Mancuso, bringing together unlikely dancefloor anthems by rock acts like Yoko Ono and Ian Dury, obscurities from cottage labels like BC and Splash and selected oddities from the unique mind of avant-garde hero, Arthur Russell.
It was essentially a celebration of the sonic melting pot in New York during the early '80s, an era when punk had burnt itself out and disco had become commercial and saccharine; in its place, the post-punk movement threw up brilliant oddities which tore up the accepted rulebook.
The album features full original artwork and Kris Needs' sleeve notes and is remastered and cut by The Carvery.

Club, Open Air & Ibiza Essential! Hit on the A side, vinyl on the B side!

With MEL011, it is Melodies International's immense pleasure to direct their focus towards both Soul and House royalty, selecting and reissuing two of Frankie Knuckles' scarcer remixes of an all-time classic: Womack & Womack - MPB (Missin' Persons Bureau). Now known as Zekkariyas and Zeriiya, partners Cecil and Linda Womack, two eminent members in an extensive lineage of music artistry (i.e. Bobby Womack was Zekkariyas' brother, Zeriiya is Sam Cooke's daughter) engaged in one of music history's most successful and exciting singing and song writing partnerships in the early 1980s. Zeriiya says her process with Zekkariyas flowed like water, their shared complicity and talent led them to write and produce strings of chart topping hits and classic albums as Womack & Womack but also for other renowned artists of the time such as Patti Labelle, Teddy Pendergrass and the O'Jays to only name a few. The original version of Missin' Persons Bureau was first released in 1988 on 'Conscience' (Island Records), a classic album with impeccable instrumentation and thoughtful and relatable narratives that reflect on the nature of life, true friendship, love or in the case of MPB, it's subsequent loss. Following the release of the LP, Island records founder Chris Blackwell introduced the idea of getting Missin' Persons Bureau reworked by House legend Frankie Knuckles and whilst the Womacks weren't originally set on the idea of having their songs remixed by other artists, Blackwell, who Zeriiya describes as a 'record label manager seriously involved in making sure the project is what the creators really want it to be", had earned their trust. With these remixes, Frankie managed to turn a radio hit into underground club classics. The Paradise Ballroom mix conserves the essence of the original, reinterpreting the rhythm section whilst drawing it out over 8 minutes, with expert tension building and release clearly aimed at the dance floor.

Singer, songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist, Desmond Coke's supremely rare, privately pressed, lo-fi, synth-soul fusion, Let's Chase The Sun is represented here in edited form. Painstakingly remastered from the original tapes, this self taught pianist, drummer and sax player condensed his musical experiences and dreams in to an opus on love and togetherness.

Desmond Coke alias 'Fatfingers' - named by fellow musicians due to improvisation and interpretation skills - began playing keyboards by ear at 15 and went on to a music career playing with the likes of Alton Ellis, Prince Fari, Barrington Levy, Dillinger, Don Cherry and Shara Nelson, as well as a gamut of the On-U Sound label's projects, including Creation Rebel, Dub Syndicate, Singers & Players and Mark Stewart + Maffia.

With an interest in reggae, dub, jazz, soul, meringue, gospel and garage, his sole album was a true fusion to create a brand new sound. Composed, arranged and produced by Coke, he worked with an array of seasoned musicians, including his own sisters Winifred (percussion / vocals) and Paulette Coke (percussion / DX-7 & M1 synthesisers).

Pressed on his own Saterlite Entertainments in 1989, Coke describes the album's purpose, "to get the message across to have focus, ambition, to dream and 'chase the sun'. That relationships are important, 'I need somebody' and naturally the chemistry is 'you and me'. Great relationships are about friendships and that it's ok to 'mesmerise a friend'. The most natural thing is to enjoy each other's company and to 'make a love child'. These good intentions and meanings, where love is the key." Some thirty years later Desmond's thoughts are as resonant today as then - Let's Chase The Sun.

Dark Entries is proud to present 'La Vida Sigue Igual', the sophomore EP from Savage Hymn. The project is a collaboration between Miami born-and-bred Mystic Bill Torres (Trax, Relief, Classic) and native New Yorker Jake Reif (Device Control, Upsetting Keys). Jake spent some musically formative years in the Midwest, drawing influence from the cultures of Chicago and Detroit. Fueled by the underground energy of warehouse and loft parties of the era, he began his DJ career in the early 1990s. Bill grew up going to goth and industrial clubs in Miami before moving to Chicago where he held residencies at clubs with Johnny Fiasco, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, and Ralphi Rosario. The duo is heavily influenced by the early Chicago house and Detroit techno sounds as well as European electronic body music like Front 242 and Liaisons Dangereuses. Their first release 'Indecision' was a white label for Rong Music in 2015.

'La Vida Sigue Igual' is immediately a more physical affair than its predecessor, kicking off with the title track, a hard hitting percussive monster. The sparse simplicity of the machine gun synth work & monotone Spanish vocals by Mystic Bill evoke classic 80's industrial and art house dance tracks. We've included the instrumental version for adventurous DJs who want play doubles. On the B-side are two versions of the track 'Animals'. Version 1 explores the underbelly of NY with maniacal industrial rhythms and samples from Diamanda Galas and Travis Bickle (Robert DeNiro) in Taxi Driver. Version 2 ventures into dark freestyle territory, fueled by the underground energy of Chicago's Warehouse and Medusas clubs.

All songs have been mastered by George Horn at Fantasy Studios. The vinyl comes housed in a jacket with hand drawn illustration of night time jungle themes designed by Eloise Leigh and screen printed in muted teal pantone on french environment paper by Stumptown Printers. Each EP includes a postcard with a black and white photograph of the duo.

KASKADEUR #3

Masaala is a new label exploring all things South Asian. Launched in 2019, the debut release sees a mix of edits by Mancunian upstarts Adesi and Raheel Khan.

LIMITED TO 50 WHITE VINYL
Produced by the great Nick Martinelli together with Terri Jeffries, the first release of Dance Lover, back in 1985, immediately resulted in a local release on the Dutch Rams Horn label. Leading US Music-magazine “Billboard” wrote, back in ‘85 regarding Dance Lover: “An easy D-Train style combination of soul and electronics, with a good duet interplay and a well-structured dub”. Now made available again by Dutch High Fashion Music, manufactured from the original mastertapes and including re-edits by Joey Negro and Faze Action.

There are records you want and records you NEED. Here is one containing 2 massive re-edits from the master himself Danny Krivit. Side A sees him tease the massive Let Me Down Easy (known as the main riff for David Moraled Needin You) to over 8 minutes of uptempo disco bliss. On the B side, things get a little spicier as he pumps the Fatback Band percussive "Spanish Hustle" to a peak time monster. First time for both tracks on 12" - very limited edition from the people who delivered the HOMEHIT 7” series.

The word House goes through the veins of this project born in 2016
as a result of the passion, respect and admiration of its founders Iban Montoro & Jazzman Wax for House Music.
#MoodyHouse has its own flow that goes beyond a way of
understanding leisure, party or music.

It is a concept of community; a brotherhood tailored to anyone who
vibrates with the authentic sound of house.

A Classical and current sound, but that flees from labels, classes,
music genres and origins.

#MoodyHouse only believes that music is the magic of life, a
universal language that connects us.

With this premise, it adapts its format to day or night. to a club. a
festival. after work or a beach club.

Inspired by the urban scene of House like New York or Chicago.
The aim behind it is to push new talents and well established forward thinking producers. Expect slamming Underground House, Deep and Jackin cuts from some of the most exciting talent in the scene.

Label support from: Josh Wink, Mark Farina, Phill Weeks, Loco Dice, Terrence Parker, Sylvester, Dj Heather, Tyree Cooper, Miguel Migs, Jesse Saunders, Jose Padilla, Hector Moralez, Justin Harris, Homero Espinosa, Full Intention... DJ Mag, Ibiza Global Radio among others.

We have artists like Javi Bora, Tommy Largo, Melohman, Milty Evans & Brian Boncher, Pinto (NYC), Robb Swinga, Angelo Ferreri, Bonetti, HateLate, El Funkador, Arturo Garces, Doc Link, Cockney Lama, Housego, Filta Freqz, KPD, 4Peace, Jr From Dallas, Ggdex,
Greenbay Jackers, Esteban De Urbina, Planktom, Ander B, Hamdi
Ryder, Ritmo Du Vela to name a few... 

Wewantsounds is delighted to announce the first-ever official vinyl reissue of ZiadRahbani's mythical Lebanese Disco 12" "Abu Ali" originally issued in Lebanon in 1978 on his label Zida Records. A highly collectible album, it will get reissued by Wewantsounds with its original artwork, remastered by Colorsound Studio in Paris. ZiadRahbani is a cultural icon in Lebanon. The musician, pianist and producer is also a renowned playwright and a political activist, one of the most important exponents of the lebanese left-wing counterculture to emerge from the 70s. Coming out of an illustrious artistic dynasty (his father is the famous composer and musician AssiRahbani, member of group The Rahbani Brothers and his mother is the legendary Middle East Diva, Fairuz), ZiadRahbani started his music career during his late teens, composing music for his mother. Rahbani quickly spread his wings further. He started producing his own music co-founding the labelZida in 1978 at age 22 in the processs and started releasing records under his own name. Among these was "Abu Ali" recorded in Greece at the EMIStudios in Athens with a full orchestra (there he also recorded his mother's album "Wahdon") and released it as a limited run EP for the lebanese market. Legend has it that the album was only pressed at 500 unit hence itsrarity The result is a fabulous New York-meets-Beyrouth Disco.

Killer 1986 House Remixes of two classic WBMX Italo-Disco songs by Kasso mixed by the godfather : Frankie Knuckles plus the house mix by Brett Wilcots of Walkman on the flip. Essential record!

Mint Condition - A reissue label focussed on excavating the outer fringes of classic House and Techno. Unreleased mixes, classics and overlooked gems mined from the last 20+ of contemporary dance music are the order of the day. From Chicago, Detroit and New York to London and beyond, Mint Condition have got their expert digging hats on to bring you exclusive heat and those rarer than rare jams that have been on your wants list for years! Dig in.... 7th Movement's 'Odyssey' is one of those mythical beasts, a record that transcended scenes and genres. 'Odyssey' obviously spoke to DJ's effortlessly as it's a track that continually shows up in the mixes and playlists of a whole host of different people, new and old, including - Derrick May, Masters At Work, Mike Huckaby, Doc Martin and more. It's a simple, yet devastating record, dubbed out Disco chopping Funk of the highest calibre! Built on a handful of carefully chosen (and well known!) samples and collaged in the most old-school way, it's a passionate hark back to the 70's and 80's mega-mix and edit techniques of yore with a healthy handful of swagger, dub and echo thrown in for good measure. 'Odyssey' still sounds amazing today, even after being out there for on the streets for over 20 years it still works, as appealing to the Disco crew as it is to the hardcore House heads. Originally released by the legendary Junior Boys Own crew on their highly coveted Jus Trax imprint this is some pure 1995 heat that will have heads rushing the booth asking for a track ID. Try it out. Also featured on this fine reissue is a 'lost' version, a previously unavailable mix / edit that flips the track into some pretty trippy territory, in fact, you may find that you might need x 2 copies of this monster so that you can blend them together in a truly old school manner, garage or block party style! Essential London business here from the heady, og days of 'Nu-Disco' & House. Snooze ye not! 'Odyssey' has been legitimately released with the full involvement of the rights holders for 2017 and remastered by London's Curve Pusher from the original DAT sources especially for this release. 100% legit, licensed and released. Dug, remastered, repackaged and brought to you by the caring folks at Mint Condition!

Produced & Arranged in the 1992 By Don Carlos andStefano S-Tone Tirone.
After so many years the record is still very current and sought...The Don Carlos Jazzy Mix is a very gem of the 90' Italian house !

Soulstice Music is back!

And this time we present to you "I'm in Love". A true Soulful House gem created by the incredible UK producers "The L.O.V.E Project" featuring the amazing vocals of Shean Williams (Craig David backing vocal). This is the ultimate "Collection Song" that can uplift your spirit whenever or wherever you hear it! It will be a Hit today, and a Classic tomorrow.This song is timeless! just as we like them here at Soulstice Music.Sean's voice and lyrics will bring the sweetest feelings out of you, and combined with the finest studio arrangements from "The L.O.V.E Project" this track will simply and truly make you feel like "I'm in Love" If you know the House Music scene, it is impossible not to know the Remixers that joined this project: Dj Spen, Earl Tutu & Jhon Khan, Mark Di Meo and Rob Hardt (Cool Million). mWe say no more! Other than we are proud to assure you "I'm in Love"
will become a House Music Masterpiece!

A personal favourite of DJ Harvey, this deep boogie cut with its dreamy, soul style vocal is a diamond of a track which will touch the soul of any dancer. Cut loud on single-sided heavy vinyl, you can enjoy it on the beach, in the basement, or on any kind of dance floor. DJ Play: Harvey, Leo Zero, Late Nite Tuff Guy, 6th Borough Project, Nicholas, Dicky Trisco, Crazy P, Soul Patrol, Jon Sa Trinxa, Social Disco Club, Faith, Marius Vaareid, InnerWestSoul.
DJ Feedback:
'Dreamy..... much niceness on this one..will drop this for sure.' Leo Zero
'Special record.' Nicholas
'Sweet soul!' Late Nite Tuff Guy
'Love It!!!' Craig Smith (6th Borough Project)
'Beautiful end of the night love stuff!' Dicky Trisco
'ooh yeh, nice one :)' Jim Baron (Crazy P)
'Nice one!!' Social Disco Club
'Love Love Love . will be playing this at Sa Trinxa and all across Ibiza This Summer!' Jon Sa Trinxa
'nice vibes !!!' Soul Patrol
'Summer fun.' Stu Patterson (Faith)
'Magic!' Marius Vaareid
'Steamy!' InnerWestSoul

Bridging the Italian house tradition with a touch of modern funk, Davide Santandrea, better known as Rame, and the brothers Riccardo and Francesco Cardelli, are making a name for themselves nowadays under the Capofortuna moniker.

Mixing different experiences and backgrounds, Capofortuna channels the Italo-disco / Italian house tradition driving it towards a contemporary musical horizon made up of relentless, warm and seductive grooves performed live with instruments and analog hardware. "timeless interstellar funk, without gravity, without compromise”, this is the essence of their sound.

Capofortuna debuts on Cognitiva Records with the ‘Rising Grace EP’ that includes Three original plus a remix by Leo Mas & Fabrice. First track on A side, Just Chilling, refers to the “Chicago’s old school house”, Roland TR707 for the rhythm part, massive bass, electric piano solos merge with pads and ethereal chords, a journey!

Bouncing for the love of bouncing is a huge slice of funk fueled Italo. Sporting to monster bassline some great synths and superb leads. On the B side we find Rising Grace, the track that gives the title to the EP, overwhelming kick and bass, hypnotic afro percussions, close your eyes and you'll find yourself floating in a jungle.

The remix of Rising Grace by Leo Mas & Fabrice complete the EP. The original version is reworked giving a magical "Italo House touch” typical of their 90s productions. This is a track which it is impossible to sit still too.

Repress

When Midnight Magic popped up on Tim Sweeney's Beats In Space 'Best of 2009' they really should've had a record out. They also should've had something available for download when they appeared on a recent Best of Myspace U.K.

Spring Theory is proud to announce its latest release, from San Francisco-based experimental producer and label alumni Aria Rostami. Titled Agnys, it's an intensely personal and introspective reflection on friendship, loss and rebirth in our hyper-connected society. A rumination on a collaborative project started with Rostami's now deceased production partner, roommate, and friend Shawn Dickerson.

The deep and minimalistic b-sides, "White-White," "Soroban" and "Beghilos" guide the aesthetic experience. Unified by an emotion of retrospective nostalgia, they were all created by editing and contorting aspects from a single recording made from Dickerson's piano — a dusty and detuned standup made sometime before The Great Depression that now sits in Rostami's bedroom.

By contrast, the warm embrace of "Clepsydra," the symphonic dancefloor grandeur of "Seven-Segments," and sharp punchiness of "A Square Tablet Strewn With Dust" reveal Rostami's own take on the sonic structure of the B-sides. "The A-sides are a reinterpretation of the world made by the B-sides much like the B-sides are a reinterpretation of Shawn's interests and ideas. In this way, the listener works backwards to the source."

London based Prescription Pricing Authority returns to GAMM with another 7" monster.
With heavy doses of soul, funk and jazz infected disco this beautifully designed release delivers on both sides.

A side's Pick'em Up is a real disco thumper with big horns and powerful vocals that just works.
The B side delivers a mid 70-s jazz-funk rework that will definitely get the jazz dancers moving.