Various Artists – ‘The Green Collection'(Eskimo Recordings)

Blending a harmonious coexistence between somewhat off­kilter, understated yet captivating sonic landscapes, Eskimo Recordings brings you The Green Collection. It’s the follow­up to the Pink and Blue Collection, throwing a spotlight on their cosmopolitan European roster and electronic pop framework.

A hotbed for new talent, Eskimo has nurtured some of disco’s most infamous faces and veterans such asIvan Smagghe, Lindstrom & Prins Thomas, Rub N Tug and Aeroplane. Featuring twelve new and exclusive tracks from the acclaimed Ghent based imprint, The Green Collection is an enchanted journey through indie dance, nu disco and electronica that allows the discovery of exciting new talents Man Power, Mees Dierdorp, Alexander Skancke, Knight One and Horixon as well as indulgence in exclusive material from established artists such as Satin Jackets, Blende, Vinny Villbass, NTEIBINTand Kraak & Smaak.

Label: Eskimo Recordings
Cat no: 541416506768
Web: www.eskimorecordings.com/
Released: Monday November 3rd, 2014

Tracklist

1. Shimmer [Knight One]
2. Found My Place [Alexander Skancke feat. HEwrote]
3. Great Things [Horixon feat. Jacques Teal]
4. Lust For Wrong [Vinny Villbass feat. Ost]
5. Aviar Alom [Mees Dierdorp]
6. Baby [NTEIBINT]
7. Ghostnote [Kraak & Smaak]
8. Beeech [Duncan Gray]
9. Sparkle [Blende]
10. Me To You [Trulz & Robin feat. Camilla Luna]
11. Skattejag [Man Power]
12. Fall Apart [Satin Jackets feat. Patrick Baker]
13. The Green Collection (Bonus Mix)

Eskimo Recordings Presents the Pink Collection

Recently celebrating a decade of releases with an anniversary boxset, the acclaimed Ghent based imprint with a rich history welcomes the inception of a new series based around colours with ´The Pink Collection´. An exquisite selection of 13 brand new songs – all produced exclusively for this concept, this labour of love marks the dawn for a new decade of Eskimo Recordings.

An effortless journey encompassing a range of sounds through indie dance, nu disco and electronica, it’s reassuring to find that Eskimo still stands for timeless quality and originality. A worldly assemblage of young artists including Kasper Bjorke, Brynjolfur, Satin Jackets and Copycat each provide their own dreamy sonic escape here. From psychedelic daytime disco and lush modern club sounds with a pop sheen to epic cosmic-scapes with atmospheric moods and chugging hypnotic grooves, ‘The Pink Collection’ is as inviting as an infinity pool.

Label: Eskimo Recordings

Cat no: 541416506032
Web: www.eskimorecordings.com/
Distribution: NEWS Belgium
Released: Monday September 2nd, 2013

Tracklist

1. Holy Models – Swimming
2. Satin Jackets – Olivia
3. Brynjolfur – I Love You (Original Mix)
4. Made in Sane – Flying Circuits
5. Mastercris feat. Novika – Most Valued
6. Ichisan – Jugoton
7. Martin Brodin – Lazise 1979
8. Majestique – Must Get There (Original Mix)
9. The Living Islands – Stars On The Sea (Blue Dub Version)
10. ATTAR! feat. Cherry – The Fool
11. Golden Fleece – Egg On Legs
12. Copycat – Waste Of Space
13. Kasper Bjørke – The Grey Area

Crosstown Rebels presents Rebel Rave 2 mixed by Droog

 

2011 has been the best year so far for arguably the world’s best underground dance label, Crosstown Rebels. Having released incredible artist albums by Maceo Plex, Deniz Kurtel & Art Department and the sublime ‘Get Lost 4’ mixed by Damian Lazarus, they now release Rebel Rave 2 as a compendium to their most prolific year to date. The album showcases highlights from the year over two discs and features a stunning DJ mix on CD3 mixed by high flying LA threepiece collective Droog.

Rebel Rave returns with another three discs of upfront material from the Crosstown Rebels recent catalogue, in a similar format to the first edition. Featuring some of the most ground-breaking, critically acclaimed and widely loved singles from the Crosstown stable this year; from label stalwarts Jamie Jones, Glimpse, Deniz Kurtel, Dan Berkson and head honcho Damian Lazarus, to a sea of new faces in Russ Yallop, Fur Coat and Subb-an, and outstanding contributions from two of this year biggest artists Maceo Plex and Art Department plus huge releases from Guti & Dubshape, Solomun, James What, Inxec & Droog.

The collection is a great barometer to Crosstown’s triumphant year. The first two discs are unmixed and span buried B-sides, reedits and remixes from some of this year’s biggest releases, featuring work by some inspirational producers such as DJ Harvey, Guy Gerber, Maya Jane Coles, Dixon, Ewan Pearson, Ivan Smagghe, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Zev (Wolf + Lamb) and many more. Disc three is a superb mix of highlights and fresh material from the imprint sonically sculptured together by LA’s Droog. Hypnotic and alluring, vibrant and exciting, this timeless journey cements a victorious year for both the imprint, and its expanding family of artists.

Label: Crosstown Rebels
Cat no: CRMCD016
Web: www.crosstownrebels.com
Distribution: Above Board Distribution
Released: Monday November 28th, 2011

Tracklist

1. Deniz Kurtel – Music Watching Over Me Feat. Leza Boyland
2. Art Department Feat. Seth Troxler – Living The Life (ABA Therapy Version)
3. Maceo Plex – Your Style (Maya Jane Coles Remix) w/ James What – About Love
4. Riz MC – Radar (Loco In A Box Remix)
5. Solomun – Daddy’s Jam w/ Fur Coat – Space Ballad feat. Argenis Brito (Acapella)
6. Russ Yallop – I Can’t Wait
7. Russ Yallop – Crossroads (Fur Coat Remix)
8. Art Department Feat. Soul Clap & Osunlade – We Call Love (DJ Harvey Remix)
9. Damian Lazarus – Different Now (Art Department Remix)
10. Jimmy Maheras – Space Jam (Matt Tolfrey Remix)
11. Inxec v. Droog – Westbound
12. Subb-an – Positive Expression (Dub) w/ Dan Berkson – Anything For You
13. Deniz Kurtel feat. Mykle Anthony – Best Of (Dixon Remix)
14. Maceo Plex – Can’t Leave You
15. Quenum – My Baby Face w/ The Model feat. My Favorite Robot – Still In My Heart (Acapella)
16. Martin Dawson & Glimpse – No One Belongs Here More Than You (Ewan Pearson Remix)

Born in 2008 as a prolific film series that follows some of the most charismatic and formidable characters of the underground dance music scene as their career takes them around the globe (www.rebelrave.tv), Rebel Rave has become a benchmark for a new coming of age for house and techno music. Put together by global pioneers of the industry, Crosstown Rebels, Rebel Rave is a beacon of kudos, keeping a foot firmly in the underground while carving its own path into the mainstream.

The first compilation came from Clive Henry and for the second episode we meet Droog, a unique three piece collective from Lazarus’ new home in Los Angeles. Droog are Andrei Osyka, Brett Griffin and Justin Sloe, a dynamic trio of producers, DJs and music lovers that have set about instilling their passion into their beat hungry West Coast environment. Droog are behind the infamous rooftop soirees at LA’s Standard hotel that brought the elite of house and techno to the city for the first time.

Now regularly showcasing the best talent and with Steve Bug, Magda, Dixon and Soul Clap all big fans of the series, Culprit sessions are undoubtedly the superior event in LA for cutting edge music. In 2009, Droog started their Culprit label, initiated with the debut release from Hot Natured. Since then it has supported the careers of local talent such as Kenneth James Gibson and Lee Foss (before his relocation to London) and brought early releases from Matt Tolfrey & Inxec and Ovum star M A N I K.

Damian Lazarus established Crosstown Rebels 8 years ago and has created a covert force of nature that continues to dig up new talent and future heroes. Rebel Rave is the label’s flagship calling card and an annual celebration of its achievements to date. Rebel Rave marks the close of 2011 for Crosstown Rebels, while next year promises to be an yet more prolific, with new albums from Jamie Jones, Maceo Plex, Art Department & Deniz Kurtel, as well as debut albums from Fur Coat, Amirali and many other exciting new projects.

Watch Rebel Rave TV: http://www.rebelrave.tv

Filterwolf new album ‘Night Patterns’

Filterwolf is an acclaimed producer, DJ and live act from Munich, whose infectious production talents, electric live shows and groundbreaking debut album on London based Process Recordings released in 2010 have all led to the creation of his stunning new masterpiece: ‘Night Patterns‘. His work was remixed by some of the finest artists around the globe such as Portable, Tigerskin, Niederflur and Hrdvsion. The consistency of the quality of his musical output was compared by journalists with no less a figure than Carl Craig.
His productions have constantly earned praise and gained many fans for their driving beats, elegant, warm and cheerful synths and blossoming, journey-like arrangements. Filterwolf received strong support from Zombie Nation, John Acquaviva, Spektre, Ivan Smagghe, Groove Armada, Slam, Dirt Crew and Coldcut. He was featured on Tsugi Compilation Volume 18 along with Gui Boratto, Tiga and Juan Mclean and on Huw Stephens’ ‘Best New Music’ evening show on BBC Radio 1.
Across his new album, he explores the exciting, timeless space between house, techno, electro and beyond. Throughout, he constantly maintains a melodic and emotive core, creating a mesmerizing body of work structured and presented in a highly creative way. The album was mastered by Eelke Kleijn, prolific producer (Manual Music, Global Underground) and mastering engineer from Rotterdam, who among others has mastered the works of Dubfire and Applescal.
Deep, swinging, handclapping grooves and furious saxophone lines of the opening track ‘Color Of Spring‘, with their subtle, uplifting, intelligent beauty, signal that this is a master artist at work. As the mood moves towards the deep, pounding intensity of ‘Deep Data‘, it’s easy to become lost in the swirling music as Filterwolf plays with emotion buttons, exploring the depths and whole spectrum of the dance and electronica, researching possibilities, forging ahead into the future. Album’s first single, ‘Klezmer’s Revenge‘, is destined to be an instant hit with its catchy clarinet melody and overwhelming choir corresponding with the pumping tech house rhythm and swinging percussions. This is a guaranteed dance floor burner, which is already being played on the finest electronic music radio shows around the world. ‘Never Ever‘ is a hyper audio trip: Sort of the most housey Depeche Mode track that they never wrote. ‘Parlami D’Amore‘ is an Italo disco tech adventure of the high class, while the next track, ‘Oxygen‘, with its string section, gorgeus female voice, furious beats and percussions has a marvellous emotional impact. ‘Ghost Ghetto‘ is the only track on the record which touches post-dubstep and soundtrack music architecture, a dreamlike, late night composition. ‘What Time Is Love‘ is a pure revelation: Infectious synth lead line crowns a hypnotic Robert Owen-like vocalist in the ecstasy of a tight house beat. ‘Voyageur‘ is an incredible, frenetic electro-techno throwdown, working its magic on purely listening terms without any lessening of its potential as a body-mover. One of the most powerful club bangers is presented with the ‘Babel‘, a work which sounds like an hybrid jam of Mannheim new school of house and futuristic melody fragments of Detroit. If Jean Michel Jarre had ever tried to make techno, he would have surely made a track similar to the next album’s brilliant offering: ‘Glass Bead Game‘, with its magic synth arpeggios and ingenious arrangement. And finally, ‘Burana Channel‘ possesses a jacking pulse that is nicely enhanced by a mighty bass line and vocal touches, making it a perfect bombastic tech house conclusion of the record.

http://www.filigranrecords.de/