TITLES OUT NEXT WEEK FROM ABOVE BOARD

RELEASE DATE: 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022

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HOUSE

NEZ, ScHoolboy Q, Moodymann, Gangsta Boo

You Wanna? / Let's Get it / Freaks

Circoloco Records

CLR002V

12"

£8.49

Divorce From New York

Sausalito

High Praise

HPOG011

12"

£9.99

Mark E

Leaning Into The Light EP

Delusions Of Grandeur

DOG90

12"

£6.99

Various Artists

A Touch Of Love EP2

Big Love

BL128

12"

£6.99


TECHNO

Chloé Robinson & DJ ADHD

Steamin EP (Incl. Four Tet Remix)

Pretty Weird

PW008

12"

£8.99

Luke Vibert

GRIT.

Hypercolour

HYPELP021

2 x 12"

£13.49


JUNGLE / DNB

Various Artists

Subplates Vol. 6 (Picture Disc)

Suburban Base Records

SUBBASE95

12"

£9.99 NO DISCOUNTS


COLOURED VINYL REPRESSES

OCTAVE ONE

BLACK WATER (Clear Vinyl Repress)

430 West

4W340CLEAR

12"

£7.49

K C & The Sunshine Band

I Get Lifted - Todd Terje Edit (Green Vinyl Repress)

TK Disco

TKDISCORSD2015PT1GREEN

10"

£6.99

KC & The Sunshine Band

I'm Your Boogie Man (Todd Terje Edit) (Green Vinyl Repress)

TK Disco

TKDISCORSD2015PT2GREEN

10"

£6.99


UK GARAGE

DJ Q

Est. 2003

Local Action

LOCLP020

CD

£5.49


SALE

Redance, Quickweave

Burning Heat EP (Incl. Nick Holder & AceMo Remixes)

Mystery Zone Records

ZONE003

12"

£6.99 (Price Reduction / Sale)


WAREHOUSE FINDS

VARIOUS ARTISTS

LARRY LEVAN'S PARADISE GARAGE - THE LEGEND OF DANCE MUSIC VOL 3

Salsoul

SAL-2015-1

12"

£11.99


ICYMI

Kanot

Textile Fantasies

Höga Nord Rekords

HNRLP029

LP

£14.99

Leon De Winter

Apollo Jazz

Mint Condition Records

MC057

12"

£6.99

M-High

Enchant Me EP

LOCUS

LCS017

12"

£8.49

Saturday Love

2 B Free (Incl. Kon / Oliver Dollar / Baltra Remixes)

Fools Gold

FGR286

12"

£14.99 NO DISCOUNTS

Jay Duncan ft Ben Vince

In Limbo (Incl. Ricardo Villalobos Remix)

Phantasy Sound

PH106

12"

£6.49




Releases in detail:

HOUSE

Artist NEZ, ScHoolboy Q, Moodymann, Gangsta Boo
Title You Wanna? / Let's Get it / Freaks
Label Circoloco Records
Cat No CLR002V
Format 12"
Price £8.49
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 30/09/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Hip Hop] [House]

Track Listing

A1. NEZ - You Wanna?

A2. NEZ & ScHoolboy Q - Let's Get It

B. NEZ, Moodymann & Gangsta Boo - Freaks

Description

CircoLoco Records is proud to announce CircoLoco Records & NEZ Present CLR 002, now on vinyl with cover art designed by TOILETPAPER.

The second release from the collaborative record label project between CircoLoco and Rockstar Games, CircoLoco Records & NEZ Present CLR 002 features three genre-blending tracks from the Chicago-born, LA-based artist and producer, with guests including Detroit master Moodymann, Three 6 Mafia’s Gangsta Boo, and longtime collaborator ScHoolboy Q:

NEZ – “You Wanna?”
NEZ and ScHoolboy Q – “Let’s Get It”
NEZ, Moodymann, and Gangsta Boo – “Freaks”

CircoLoco Records & NEZ Present CLR 002 takes NEZ’s blend of house, hip-hop, R&B, and electro elements are taken to new heights, adding to his illustrious catalog including heavy-hitting house anthems with Felix da Housecat, Theophilus London, 8AE and others, alongside his production work with Rio on tracks like ScHoolboy Q’s “Man of the Year” and A$AP Rocky’s “Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2.”

The tracks have made appearances in sets from BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong and has support from the scene with artists such as Paul Woolford, Myd, Black Coffee, Jamie Jones, Marco Carlo, Joris Voorn, Tim Sweeney, Luke Solomon, and more.

The EP is also featured in Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto Online, with appearances on in-game radio and as a media collectable within the dynamic world of Los Santos. “Freaks” made its debut appearance in the teaser trailer for Los Santos Tuners.

HOUSE

Artist Divorce From New York
Title Sausalito
Label High Praise
Cat No HPOG011
Format 12"
Price £9.99
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 30/09/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Broken Beat] [Electronic] [House]

Track Listing

A1. Sausalito

A2. Holly Grove (feat. Sara Zazoya)

A3. Paralelo66 (feat. Bliaze)

A4. Last Ray Of Sunset (feat. Piek)

B1. I Haven't Recovered From The Last Night With You

B2. Resoli

B3. Mapocho River

Description

Spanish producer Divorce From New York (AKA Alvaro Granda) returns with his brand new LP ‘Sausalito’ on London’s High Praise. With his previous full-length 2021 offering ‘This Ain’t Jazz No More’ having gained support from Tom Ravenscroft (BBC 6 Music), Jamz Supernova (BBC Radio 1Xtra), Worldwide FM, BBC Radio 1, Errol (Touching Bass), DJ Mag & many more - the stage is set for this heady and potent sophomore release.

Known for his work as one half of San Sebastian based production duo Reykjavik606 (who have previously collaborated with the likes of Tenderlonious and Ishmael Ensemble) Granda creates a rich web of broken beat flavours, uplifting sonics and syncopated rhythms - melding elements of jungle, house and bruk with jazz sensibilities.

Featuring seven brand-new and flavour-packed tracks, ‘Sausalito’ is an uplifting and joyous listen from start to finish. Immersing himself in his extensive collection of Jazz, Soul and Disco vinyl, Alvaro channels golden sunshine-injected influences into a wonderfully cohesive and infectious record. First single ‘Last Ray Of Sunset’ sees Alvaro join forces with long-term collaborator Piek. As its classic disco sounds meet jaunty, MPC- driven drums, and an irresistible bassline - leaving us dreaming of hazy summer terraces, and those last fleeting moments of daytime as evening takes hold.

‘Holly Grove’ evokes a sense of mystery and intrigue with it’s celestial rhodes and flute flourishes, before being joined by syncopated bruk-beats and the alluring vocals of Sarah Zoyaya, who’s tones entwine with some wild synth playing and twisting polyrhythms. Final single ‘I Haven’t Recovered From Last Night With You’ entrances the listener with it’s hypnotic saturated percussion, swirling vocals and reverb-laced key stabs. Creating visions of endless and vast expanses, it shows Alvaro’s ability to weave textures and melody to incredible effect.

With this record, Divorce From New York solidifies his position as one of Europe’s most authentic and original beatmakers. With a range of styles and influences ‘Sausalito’ takes us on a dancefloor leaning journey from sun drenched rhythms through to detroit-techno esque programming. With extensive live performances scheduled for Summer 22 (including a performance at Kala Festival) you can expect to hear this one doing damage on the world’s dancefloors.

Captained by Hugo Mari and Josh Byrne, High Praise is a london-based record label and party. A vessel for uplifting music, made with good energy - they have released music from Yadava, EVM128, Lay-Far, Partner Music & more.

Divorce From New York will release ‘Sausalito’ on 2nd September ‘22 via High Praise.

HOUSE

Artist Mark E
Title Leaning Into The Light EP
Label Delusions Of Grandeur
Cat No DOG90
Format 12"
Price £6.99
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 30/09/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Deep House] [House]

Track Listing

A1. Swimming Through A Diamond

A2. Compact Object

B1. Heartaches

B2. Leaning Into The Light

B3. Mirrored Cube

Description

We’ve been loving underground UK house hero Mark E for time so it’s a great pleasure to welcome him to Delusions Of Grandeur for his debut release for the label. With killer edits and sublime releases on esteemed labels such as Running Back, Golf Channel, Ghostly/Spectral and his own MERC, Mark E has crafted a distinct and original sound that is uniquely blue collar and utilitarian classic, deep house, with a tinge of disco warmth.

The Leaning Into The Light EP has more an LP feel and is definitely one for the heads, taking us on a deep trip across five stunning and expansive productions which will leave you well and truly spellbound. From the opener Swimming Through A Diamond with its raw and minimal groove, glacial FM electric Piano and naive synth melodies you know you’re in for a real deep treat with what’s to come. Compact Object treads a similarly subtle yet captivating path with a stripped back groove and entrancing synth pads and stabs which intertwine and bounce off of each other like light refracting through a prism.

Heartaches loops up a live electric bassline and jazzy piano chords to brilliant effect, creating a blissed out mood and feeling of being suspended in the air, at once muted, otherworldly and contemplative. The title track follows taking us deeper still with majestic chords and a tone palette which calls to mind Larry Heard and the inimitable sounds of Black Dog, B12 and the golden era of ambient techno and IDM. Closing out this incredible collection of tracks we have Mirrored Cube, another example of Mark E’s mastery of his craft, everything sitting perfectly in its own space and perfect pace rewarding you with its simple beauty.

Mark E also created the original artwork for this release.

HOUSE

Artist Various Artists
Title A Touch Of Love EP2
Label Big Love
Cat No BL128
Format 12"
Price £6.99
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 23/09/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Disco] [Soulful House]

Track Listing

A1. Dirty Channels ft. Debbie Jacobs - Let Love In

A2. DJ Meme - I Can't Get You (Out Of My Mind) (Seamus Haji Remix)

AA1. Saucy Lady - Reunite Under Starlight

AA2. JKriv ft. Angela Johnson - Not That Serious

Description

Big Love boss Seamus Haji commits four of the label’s latest cuts to wax for the second edition of ‘A Touch Of Love’. Kicking off the A-Side, Dirty Channels’ dreamy disco cut ‘Let Love In’ sets the tone, soul-steeped with a heavy dose of funk. Up next, Seamus’ remix of Brazilian house legend DJ Meme ‘I Can’t Get You (Out Of My Mind)’ follows, a silky down-tempo cut with flawless composition. On the flip, Boston singer-songwriter Saucy Lady delivers ‘Reunite Under Starlight’, exuding confidence and sensuality on the 70s inspired cut. Finally, Razor-N-Tape boss JKriv closes out the EP with ‘Not That Serious’ featuring Angela Johnson, a soulful and uplifting dancefloor track that’s an authentic slice of disco goodness.

TECHNO

Artist Chloé Robinson & DJ ADHD
Title Steamin EP (Incl. Four Tet Remix)
Label Pretty Weird
Cat No PW008
Format 12"
Price £8.99
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 07/10/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Bass] [House] [Tech House] [Techno]

Track Listing

A1. Steamin

A2. Redbull (Vinyl Only / Exclusive)

B1. Pax

B2. Pax (Four Tet Remix)

Description

Chloé Robinson & DJ ADHD still aren’t short on fuel. In fact, they seem to only be boosted further by their own supply. With such a weighty momentum driving forward their newly established identities, only one big question sits adjacent in the saddle: what’s next? It seems that Chloé and Alex already have the answer for today’s daily summon, and for the next Pretty Weird release, it’s a 4-track techno record reiterating the trusted adage of less being more. With an emphasis on space and silence placed intuitively, the first single from the ‘Steamin’ EP finally gets its much anticipated drop - including a killer remix from close friend Four Tet stamped on in classic, inimitable style.

‘Steamin’ is all serrated kicks, 909 drums and tenacious vocals that yell without inhibition, invoking the looseness of a party spiralling unphased into its collective apex.. ‘Redbull’ scales up on the pyrotechnics and rowdy behaviour, taking the sensation of several shots of caffeine and packaging it into a mean, raucous pick-me-up.

For ‘Pax’, Chloé and Alex continue on the stripped back disorder with white-hot conviction through rhythm and textures that find their power through no-frills, unpretentious simplicity. Kieran Hebden steps up for the remix, nodding back in appreciation to the past through the nestling of a sharply redefined ‘Pulse X’ sample alongside his addictive, punchy production all too suited to those can’t-go-home-just-yet stints.

Early support from artists including Four Tet, Peggy Gou, Jamie XX, Floating Points, Ben UFO, Caribou, Skrillex, Mary Anne Hobbs, Bradley Zero, Bonobo, Saoirse, Zenker Brothers, TSHA, HAAi, I. Jordan, Logic1000 and Pearson Sound.

TECHNO

Artist Luke Vibert
Title GRIT.
Label Hypercolour
Cat No HYPELP021
Format 2 x 12"
Price £13.49
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 23/09/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Electro] [Techno]

Track Listing

A1. Surrounded By Neighbours

A2. Decay Hole

A3. Partron

B1. Gas Logs

B2. Grit

B3. Swingeing Cuts

C1. Weed Killah

C2. Disco Derriere

C3. Afterning

D1. Mornoon

D2. Xanalog

D3. Screwfix Typeface

Description

Deeply ingrained into the fabric of the British electronic music landscape, Luke Vibert shows no sign of slowing down, after an illustrious career spanning three decades (to date!). Vibert returns to Hypercolour after 2020’s hugely successful trilogy series (Amen Andrews/Modern Rave/Rave Hop) with his 18th album (not counting albums released under his other monikers Kerrier District, Plug, Wagon Christ et al).

‘GRIT.’ finds Vibert in playful mode (and, let’s face it, whenever isn’t he!), as twelve tracks of acidic and squelching drum machine tracks come rolling out to play. Bouncy and hypnotising 303 jams of the highest order are served up here, with rhythms pulled from the electro, garage and house pools, all delivered in Vibert’s inimitable style.

JUNGLE / DNB

Artist Various Artists
Title Subplates Vol. 6 (Picture Disc)
Label Suburban Base Records
Cat No SUBBASE95
Format 12"
Price £9.99 NO DISCOUNTS
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 28/10/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Drum & Bass] [Jungle]

Track Listing

A1. Badman & DBH - Wanted Dead Or Alive

A2. Cool Hand Flex - Dubplate

B1. Marvellous Cain - Sweet Thing

B2. Dead Dread - Black Pepper

Description

SUBPLATES - THE ICONIC SUBURBAN BASE SERIES RETURNS

Forthcoming on Subbase Progression is the all new SUBPLATES Vol 6 EP. The iconic series of releases from the first wave of SubBase now sees a brand new 4 track EP dropping soon as a stunning picture disc.

Way back in 1993, Suburban Base Records launched the Sub Plates series, a homage to the dubplate culture of early jungle music, it was even released in the 10” vinyl format to reflect the acetate plates DJ’s were playing.

Now in 2022 the way we consume music has evolved, DJ’s are no longer playing the 10” dubs, and the average vinyl buyer is a collector and connoisseur of great music. This iteration of the Subplates series reflects this change. Aimed squarely at the vinyl collectors Subplates Vol 6 is presented as a stunning double-sided picture disc.

Incredible art direction has long been a hallmark of Suburban Base and this release definitely delivers with one of the most stunning looking releases ever from the label. Instantly recognisable as SubBase with the cool graffiti/street art style mural and including the labels original & iconic SB logo within the design.

There’s more to this release than just an eye-catching design though… Imprinted into the grooves of this collectible limited edition vinyl are 4 brand new tracks from some of the labels most recognised artists!

Marvellous Cain, Dead Dread, Cool Hand Flex, Badman & DBH each bring a track to this new format Sub Plates release. Original jungle vibes & flavours bought bang up to date for 2022…
Sweet Ting by Marvellous Cain is currently getting radio support from Rampage on BBC Radio 1, Heartless Crew on BBC 1Xtra, and international club support from Brazilian turntable wizard DJ Marky.

COLOURED VINYL REPRESSES

Artist OCTAVE ONE
Title BLACK WATER (Clear Vinyl Repress)
Label 430 West
Cat No 4W340CLEAR
Format 12"
Price £7.49
Territory WORLDWIDE
Release Date 30/09/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Techno]

Track Listing

A Black Water

A2 Black Waters

B1 Untold

Description

Stone cold year 2000 Detroit Techno classic from Burden Bros on clear vinyl pressing for the first time.

COLOURED VINYL REPRESSES

Artist K C & The Sunshine Band
Title I Get Lifted - Todd Terje Edit (Green Vinyl Repress)
Label TK Disco
Cat No TKDISCORSD2015PT1GREEN
Format 10"
Price £6.99
Territory UK, FRANCE, HOLLAND & USA REGISTERED STORES
Release Date 23/09/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Disco] [Funk]

Track Listing

A1 I Get Lifted

B1 I Get Lifted - Todd Terje Edit

Description

NO PRE SALE! RECORD STORE DAY 2015 RULES APPLY

Miami's TK Disco unleashes the official Todd Terje Edit of K C & The Sunshine Band's "I Get Lifted"

Limited copies. Only available to Record Store Day 2015 registered stores in the UK, France, Holland and the USA.

A. I Get Lifted

B. I Get Lifted - Todd Terje Edit

 

 

COLOURED VINYL REPRESSES

Artist KC & The Sunshine Band
Title I'm Your Boogie Man (Todd Terje Edit) (Green Vinyl Repress)
Label TK Disco
Cat No TKDISCORSD2015PT2GREEN
Format 10"
Price £6.99
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 23/09/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Disco]

Track Listing

A1 I'm Your Boogie Man

B1 I'm Your Boogie Man (Todd Terje Edit)

Description

LIMITED EDITION GREEN VINYL 10" REPRESS

Miami's TK Disco unleashes the official Todd Terje Edit of K C & The Sunshine Band's "I'm Your Boogie Man"

A. I'm Your Boogie Man

B. I'm Your Boogie Man - Todd Terje Edit

UK GARAGE

Artist DJ Q
Title Est. 2003
Label Local Action
Cat No LOCLP020
Format CD
Price £5.49
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 04/11/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [House] [UK Garage]

Track Listing

Pipe Dreams (with Hans Glader)

It's You

Speedy Gs (with Finn)

I Can't Stay (with Shola Ama & Hans Glader)

Sweet Day (with Todd Edwards)

Love Me Like (with Lily McKenzie & Star.One)

Thief In The Night (with Hans Glader)

Heavy Like Lead (with Sharda)

Close Your Eyes

I Couldn't See

All That I Could

Description

Almost two decades since first adopting the name DJ Q, Local Action is proud to present Est. 2003, DJ Q’s first proper album since 2014.

Comprising 11 high-grade UK Garage tracks made both solo and in collaboration with his peers from either side of the Atlantic (including Todd Edwards, Finn, Shola Ama, Sharda & Hans Glader), Est. 2003 cements Q’s status as one of the UK's most important and enduring living artists, one whose musical DNA can be found in everything from contemporary UKG and pop to underground grime and bassline.

Simply put, Est. 2003 gets right to the essence of what makes Q so special. There’s no unnecessary concepts or narratives, no needless experimentation - it’s simply DJ Q, at the top of his game, flexing on everyone for a water-tight 36 minutes.

SALE

Artist Redance, Quickweave
Title Burning Heat EP (Incl. Nick Holder & AceMo Remixes)
Label Mystery Zone Records
Cat No ZONE003
Format 12"
Price £6.99 (Price Reduction / Sale)
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 01/07/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Deep House] [House]

Track Listing

A1. Redance - Excuse Me Miss

A2. Redance - Hot Wax Summer

A3. Redance - Excuse Me Miss (Nick Holder Remix)

B1. Quickweave - You Lied To Me

B2. Quickweave - Too Late, Dont Care

B3. Quickweave - You Lied To Me (AceMo Remix)

Description

BURNING HEAT is a potent tincture, a focused distillation now years in the making. Carefully chosen from over 20 new productions and extensively play-tested at parties across New Orleans and beyond, BURNING HEAT is the latest collaborative effort by locals Quickweave (Jalen Dilosa) and Redance (David Yaconi); a split EP forthcoming on Hiatt dB’s New Orleans-based Mystery Zone Records July 1st 2022.

The 180-gram 12 inch features 2 tracks from each artist along with a pair of remixes split evenly between the “WHITE HOT” and “RED HOT” sides courtesy of Toronto’s Nick Holder and NYC’s AceMo, respectively. Its sound draws inspiration from the lessor-dug House stylings of the early 00s. With BURNING HEAT, Quickweave and Redance have repositioned the era’s lush textures and sensual atmosphere against heavier rhythms and more circular, hypnotic arrangements. The result? Deep club workouts focused on fostering connection, joy and romance on the dancefloor.

These hard-hitting, DJ-friendly productions were made in part to power the duo’s post-lockdown come-back party venture, Mercy. Early demos and updated edits became part of the sound of our collective reconnection as lockdowns relaxed and infection numbers fell in Summer 2021. On BURNING HEAT you’ll hear late-night New Orleans in the dead of Summer – warm and inviting club cuts to soundtrack a low-lit, neighborhood backroom disco-dive. Polished from a trove of DJ tools made for the artists’ personal sets, this selection features nothing but guaranteed party-starters, vetted both in the studio and behind the booth.

WAREHOUSE FINDS

Artist VARIOUS ARTISTS
Title LARRY LEVAN'S PARADISE GARAGE - THE LEGEND OF DANCE MUSIC VOL 3
Label Salsoul
Cat No SAL-2015-1
Format 12"
Price £11.99
Territory WORLDWIDE
Release Date 30/09/2022
Assets Download
All Genres

Track Listing TBC

Description

Following on from the previous 2 volumes of high quality Disco heat dug from Salsoul's legendary back catalog we have here the 3rd installment of selections that were favored by DJ-demi God Larry Levan on the dancefloor of his seminal, game changing NYC nightclub The Paradise Garage.

That's right, high quality Disco, Boogie, Funk & more is the order of the day here with prime-time hits flawlessly rubbing shoulders with underground cuts in a way that mirrors Levan's open mind & faultless ear for music. His elusive early 80's remix of Jimmy Castor's perennial B-boy jam "It's Just Begun" sits comfortably alongside essential tracks like Skyy's club classic "Here's To You", Inner Life's anthemic "Moment Of My Life" & Orlando Riva Sounds trippy "Moonboots" among many others.

This is an essential release for those who dig the Disco sound & want to have all these incredible records in one place, or for newcomers who wish to explore the sounds & vibe of one of the greatest DJ's of modern times & who want to get down to some of the tracks that have shaped modern day club culture.

Re-mastered, re-pressed & re-released for 2015 in full conjunction with Salsoul records New York City.

ICYMI

Artist Kanot
Title Textile Fantasies
Label Höga Nord Rekords
Cat No HNRLP029
Format LP
Price £14.99
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 23/09/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Electronica]

Track Listing

A1. Mygg

A2. Ama's Sun

A3. La Danse Des Corneilles

A4. Din Förevigt

A5. Kitteln

B1. Bottenmnnen

B2. Ping Pong

B3. Tropik

B4. Nectar Eyes

B5. Tjällasen

Description

The defenders of psych-funk, Kanot is back with their first full length album on Höga Nord Rekords. “Textile Fantasies” is an interdimensional groove voyage to a parallel universe where the nineties never happened.

The beginning of the A-side represents the peaceful nature romantic side of Kanot where guitar licks are dancing like swarming mosquitoes round your head. You’re being onboard a canoe, in the early summer on Säveån, a river on the Swedish west coast. “Textile Fantasies” develops into a more dramatic scenery as the droning feeling in the tracks give way to more beat orientated music. Kanot is slowly approaching the city as the album goes on.

Every sound on the record is thoroughly picked and placed in the mix. Like laying a jigsaw puzzle, Anton Kolbe puts down the virtuoso contributions of Jesper Jarold, building a dynamic and playful soundscape. Every song is pleasant in it’s own way and contributes to broaden the Kanot-universe.

ICYMI

Artist Leon De Winter
Title Apollo Jazz
Label Mint Condition Records
Cat No MC057
Format 12"
Price £6.99
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 23/09/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Electro] [Techno]

Track Listing

A. Apollo Jazz

B. Metamat

Description

Mint Condition - A record label focused on excavating the outer fringes of classic House and Techno. Unreleased mixes, classics, overlooked gems and never heard before material, mined from the last 30+ years 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 digging hats on to bring you exclusive heat and those rarer than rare jams that have been in your wants list for years. Dig in....

Tobias Menguser, AKA Leon De Winter, was a very influential figure in the 90's Frankfurt techno scene, releasing around 100 records under various aliases, including collaborations with Ricardo Villalobos, but it was his Leon De Winter alias that really caught the ears of legendary London label Eukahouse, who originally releases this 12" all the way back in 1997. A one-off, it is not only unique in its sound design but also genre defying, spanning deep house, tech-house, techno, electro and breaks.
A-Side 'Apollo Jazz' is truly that, sounding like it was composed from a freeform jam on a trip to the Moon. Opening with emotive chords, the track lifts off and builds, melodies effortlessly twist and turn, superbly pulling together a variety of well crafted synths, bass and percussion whilst keeping the energy to the fore. Over to the B-Side, 'Metamat', is bold and more playful in its execution, more sonic trickery abounds as the opening riffs and breakbeat percussion give way to a solid 4/4. The bass is as memorable as it is quirky, but again it's the strength in the way all the elements build and combine that creates some real tripped-out musical moments without ever losing its dance floor appeal.

This is one of Tobias's most sought after releases and it's no wonder his collaborative work with Ricardo Villalobos is legendary. The tracks themselves have remained exciting and relevant, achieving cult status amongst the most discerning DJs, record collectors and music heads alike. Legitimately re-released with the full involvement of Tobias Menguser, lovingly remastered by London's Curve Pusher from the original DATs especially for Mint Condition. 100% legit, licensed and released. Dug, remastered, repackaged and brought to you by the caring folks at your favourite reissue label - Mint Condition! 

ICYMI

Artist M-High
Title Enchant Me EP
Label LOCUS
Cat No LCS017
Format 12"
Price £8.49
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 23/09/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [House] [Tech House]

Track Listing

A1. Enchant Me

A2. Do You Even Groove

B1. Endless Whispers

B2. Faded Senses

Description

M-High makes his LOCUS debut with his four-track EP, ‘Enchant Me’.

With Amsterdam’s house scene continuing to flourish, M-High has seen his stock surge in recent months. Still young in the game, his releases and remixes via labels such as META, Moxy Muzik and Politics Of Dancing have seen him flying high alongside his fellow compatriots while also evolving from a label regular to A&R duties at PIV alongside founder Prunk. Having featured for the label’s New Year’s Day party in London, the Dutchman touches down on LOCUS for the first time with four fresh productions via his ‘Enchant Me’ EP.

Title cut ‘Enchant Me’ is a slick and classy effort fusing rich chords and skipping drums with zipping acid lines, while ‘Do You Even Groove’ pairs things back as rolling drums and sweeping electronics zig-zag through sparse textures. Next, ‘Endless Whispers’ combines sharp organ stabs with breezy pads and warm basslines, with the low-end heavy ‘Faded Senses’ closing the show and offering up yet more late-night dancefloor grooves.

ICYMI

Artist Saturday Love
Title 2 B Free (Incl. Kon / Oliver Dollar / Baltra Remixes)
Label Fools Gold
Cat No FGR286
Format 12"
Price £14.99 NO DISCOUNTS
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 23/09/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Disco] [House] [Nu Disco]

Track Listing

A1. 2 B Free (Kon's 12" Disco Mix)

B1. 2 B Free (Oliver Dollar Remix)

B2. 2 B Free (Baltra Remix)

Description

"Saturday Love's timeless disco anthem "2 B Free" is remix catnip, and every producer knocked this one out of the park. The piano-soaked collaboration between Boston beatsmith Kon and New York vocalist Fiorious gets masterfully reinvented by heavyweights Oliver Dollar and Baltra. With Kon's extended disco mix on this record, the question now is how can you only pick one of these for your set?"

ICYMI

Artist Jay Duncan ft Ben Vince
Title In Limbo (Incl. Ricardo Villalobos Remix)
Label Phantasy Sound
Cat No PH106
Format 12"
Price £6.49
Territory Worldwide
Release Date 23/09/2022
Assets Download
All Genres [Minimal] [Techno]

Track Listing

A1. In Limbo

A2. Anti-Purgatorio

B1. In Limbo (Ricardo Villalobos Remix)

Description

London-based DJ and producer Jay Duncan collaborates with saxophonist Ben Vince on her debut release for Phantasy, introducing two wildly imaginative compositions alongside a simmering remix from Ricardo Villalobos.

From the first notes of brass, quickly melting into a lucid shuffle, it’s clear that ‘In Limbo’ exists on its own terms. Vince's virtuoso playing, a feature of former collaborations with the likes of Joy Orbison and Mica Levi, is here gradually manipulated by Duncan into a hugely ambitious trip. This meditative and mysterious approach draws listeners deeper into a liminal, minimal space somewhere between the Fourth World as imagined by Jon Hassell and four AM on a dancefloor in South London.

Duncan deftly raises the tension for the title track’s more percussive and arguably club-ready sibling ‘Anti-Purgatorio’, drawing out almost impossibly taut and inventive rhythms constructed around wormholes from which spill Vince’s instrumentation, washed downstream amid slippery modulations and a distinctive
analogue atmosphere.

Ricardo Villalobos adds to his own superlative history of remixes with a characteristically trippy take on ‘In Limbo’. Spanning nearly fifteen-minutes, the legendary Chilean-German innovator subtly reimagines this ambitious record in form true to both his own musical heritage as well as Duncan’s futurism.