Video: Haleek Maul - “Fraulein”.

07 Feb 2012 — Tonje Thilesen

So well, we all know that Jamie Harley is a unique tastemaker, always hand-picking exellent artists for his always amazing visuals, and not surprisingly, another gem was introduced to our always hungry ears and eyes earlier today. Haleek Maul, the 15 year old (!!) rapper from Brooklyn has truly got an amazing flow, and does indeed stand out together with the alternative, atmospheric production (in veins of NFOP favourite and experimental rapper/producer Emay, for instance). I also recently stumbled across the track "Ulrik" on his Soundcloud, where he does a freestyle over Clams Casino's "Waterfall". Whatever you do, don't miss this out. Read more → So well, we all know that Jamie Harley is a unique tastemaker, always hand-picking exellent artists for his always amazing visuals, and not surprisingly, another gem was introduced to our always hungry ears and eyes earlier today. Haleek Maul, the 15 year old (!!) rapper from Brooklyn has truly got an amazing flow, and does indeed stand out together with the alternative, atmospheric production (in veins of NFOP favourite and experimental rapper/producer Emay, for instance). I also recently stumbled across the track "Ulrik" on his Soundcloud, where he does a freestyle over Clams Casino's "Waterfall". Whatever you do, don't miss this out.

Premiere: Torkelsen - “Markjordbær”.

07 Feb 2012 — Tonje Thilesen

It's not the first and definitely not the last time we say it, but if the Norwegian glitch/electronic producer Torkelsen is for whatever reason still unknown to your memory, then we strongly recommend you to do something about it. In addition to being featured on our Best Of list last year, the Fredrikstad resident and Sellout! signee has done quite a few remixes as of lately, most recently of Simian Ghost's "Wolf Girl", featured on their remix album together with our Swedish darling Summer Heart. Torkelsen's brand new single "Markjordbær" is yet another superb excerpt from his self-titled debut album out on the always excellent Sellout! Records on March 6th, which we will get back to for an exclusive stream closer to the date of release. In the meantime, enjoy a free download of these lush beats below. Torkelsen - Markjordbær Simian Ghost - Wolf Girl (Torkelsen Remix) Read more → It's not the first and definitely not the last time we say it, but if the Norwegian glitch/electronic producer Torkelsen is for whatever reason still unknown to your memory, then we strongly recommend you to do something about it. In addition to being featured on our Best Of list last year, the Fredrikstad resident and Sellout! signee has done quite a few remixes as of lately, most recently of Simian Ghost's "Wolf Girl", featured on their remix album together with our Swedish darling Summer Heart. Torkelsen's brand new single "Markjordbær" is yet another superb excerpt from his self-titled debut album out on the always excellent Sellout! Records on March 6th, which we will get back to for an exclusive stream closer to the date of release. In the meantime, enjoy a free download of these lush beats below. Torkelsen - Markjordbær Simian Ghost - Wolf Girl (Torkelsen Remix)

Oliwa: “Panamerica”.

07 Feb 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Thick and heavy synth meanderings by Buenos Aires resident Sebastian Oliwa, who employs mainly analog synthesizers and at times sampled classical instruments to create immersive and captivating soundscapes that mostly function without any kind of added percussion, simply layer over layer of rich synth pads as best exemplified in "Panamerica", a Vangelis-informed late night meditation that could indeed score your next ride all across the continent. Panamerica is out now via Växjö, Sweden-based cassette imprint Zeon Light Tapes. Oliwa - Panamerica Read more → Thick and heavy synth meanderings by Buenos Aires resident Sebastian Oliwa, who employs mainly analog synthesizers and at times sampled classical instruments to create immersive and captivating soundscapes that mostly function without any kind of added percussion, simply layer over layer of rich synth pads as best exemplified in "Panamerica", a Vangelis-informed late night meditation that could indeed score your next ride all across the continent. Panamerica is out now via Växjö, Sweden-based cassette imprint Zeon Light Tapes. Oliwa - Panamerica

Persona La Ave: Music Takes Me Higher EP.

07 Feb 2012 — Tonje Thilesen

It is hard to think that Knoxwille's Persona La Ave (aka Dylan Dawkins) will ever disappoint us with his creations, and the slick production on the deliciously fresh 80's funk EP MUSIC TAKES ME HIGHER is just another example of his fine work. It hasn't been more than a month ago since he dropped another bunch of glitchy, romantic jams on Soundcloud, so I guess the guy's been keeping himself busy these days. Stream the EP below. Read more → It is hard to think that Knoxwille's Persona La Ave (aka Dylan Dawkins) will ever disappoint us with his creations, and the slick production on the deliciously fresh 80's funk EP MUSIC TAKES ME HIGHER is just another example of his fine work. It hasn't been more than a month ago since he dropped another bunch of glitchy, romantic jams on Soundcloud, so I guess the guy's been keeping himself busy these days. Stream the EP below.

New Mixes: BlackBlackGold & Opium Hum.

07 Feb 2012 — Henning Lahmann

If you were having a bright and shiny day until now we have something to change that immediately, cause seriously, why should you? Two pitch black and gloomy as hell new mixes by Berlin's most twisted fellas, our boys BlackBlackGold of Gucci Goth and Opium Hum, the latter having been responsible for last Friday's ≠ (not equal) showcase at Berghain, probably the most amazing thing we've attended all week during CTM. While Opium Hum's mix was intended as a preview for ≠ (not equal), which means that you've missed the glory (we're already very much looking forward to the third installment, we'll keep you updated), sorry for that - you should listen to it anyway, really - BlackBlackGold's latest outburst "The Red Crown", decidedly more upbeat and freaked out than the above, may serve as an appetizer for this Saturday's PURGE III featuring Hecq and Goner at Raum Berlin in Neukölln, something you shouldn't miss if you're in town. But for now, take a listen to both terrific mixes. Read more → If you were having a bright and shiny day until now we have something to change that immediately, cause seriously, why should you? Two pitch black and gloomy as hell new mixes by Berlin's most twisted fellas, our boys BlackBlackGold of Gucci Goth and Opium Hum, the latter having been responsible for last Friday's ≠ (not equal) showcase at Berghain, probably the most amazing thing we've attended all week during CTM. While Opium Hum's mix was intended as a preview for ≠ (not equal), which means that you've missed the glory (we're already very much looking forward to the third installment, we'll keep you updated), sorry for that - you should listen to it anyway, really - BlackBlackGold's latest outburst "The Red Crown", decidedly more upbeat and freaked out than the above, may serve as an appetizer for this Saturday's PURGE III featuring Hecq and Goner at Raum Berlin in Neukölln, something you shouldn't miss if you're in town. But for now, take a listen to both terrific mixes.

Food Pyramid: “Oh Mercy”.

07 Feb 2012 — Henning Lahmann

After three tapes on Moon Glyph between the fall of 2010 and April of last year, appropriately entitled I, II, and III, psych outfit Food Pyramids returns with its debut LP on the stellar Minneapolis, Minnesota imprint. The first track to be unveiled from Mango Sunrise, the seven-minute jam "Oh Mercy", indicates a massive leap forward for the trio, putting their dominant kraut and kosmische influences aside (without abandoning them completely) in favor of some delicious Chicago House grooves complete with classic vocalization and some absolutely intriguing sax incursions. A killer dance track all along. Mango Sunrise is out March 6 via Moon Glyph. Read more → After three tapes on Moon Glyph between the fall of 2010 and April of last year, appropriately entitled I, II, and III, psych outfit Food Pyramids returns with its debut LP on the stellar Minneapolis, Minnesota imprint. The first track to be unveiled from Mango Sunrise, the seven-minute jam "Oh Mercy", indicates a massive leap forward for the trio, putting their dominant kraut and kosmische influences aside (without abandoning them completely) in favor of some delicious Chicago House grooves complete with classic vocalization and some absolutely intriguing sax incursions. A killer dance track all along. Mango Sunrise is out March 6 via Moon Glyph.

Julie Byrne: “Young Wife”.

07 Feb 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Rather unusual sounds coming from our beloved Solid Melts imprint this time, some delicately calm folk transmissions by Chicago artist Julie Byrne. The intimate, fragile song "Young Wife", taken from the artist's forthcoming cassette You Would Love It Here, beautifully reconfirms that all it needs is a velvet voice and a gently plucked acoustic guitar to leave us awestruck and happy. You Would Love It Here is out February 17, pre-order now here. Edition of 50. Read more → Rather unusual sounds coming from our beloved Solid Melts imprint this time, some delicately calm folk transmissions by Chicago artist Julie Byrne. The intimate, fragile song "Young Wife", taken from the artist's forthcoming cassette You Would Love It Here, beautifully reconfirms that all it needs is a velvet voice and a gently plucked acoustic guitar to leave us awestruck and happy. You Would Love It Here is out February 17, pre-order now here. Edition of 50.