Top 100 Chart placements for Electronica
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For many years, Eren Solak, a Turkish/German singer, producer, lyricist, and pianist, has been weaving together the rich tapestry of the jazz and electronic club scenes. Now, with his project 'Sevdavision', he brings forth a captivating fusion that intertwines the essence of a Turkish soul with the pulsating rhythms of German techno—a concoction that is both danceable and deeply introspective. Joined by the eminent band, featuring the virtuosic Yasmin Hadisubrata on keys and the rhythmic mastery of Jan Burkamp on drums, Sevdavision embarks on a journey of inner exploration and cultural amalgamation. Through Sevdavision's music, listeners are taken on a journey through melancholic yet hopeful moments of life, each melody crafted with intricate complexity yet irresistibly catchy. It's as if James Blake reached out to Chet Baker to lend his soulful voice over electronic beats, while Louis Cole adds layers of beautiful harmonies. 'The Old Goes' delves deep into the assimilation of struggle, chaos, and inner darkness, expressing the raw emotion that comes with confronting one's demons. 'For Now' describes the moment when the gravity of past emotions pulls you back in. That feeling you need and want to do something about it, but know that you shouldn't. And so you wait as long as you can and simply observe - for now. 'Pazar' describes a vibrant depiction of a Turkish bazaar/market. For the lyrics, strangely enough, only vegetables and fruits came to mind. Didn't imagine it like that, but it's apparently about a vegetarian market. Sevdavision's 'For Now' EP, a mesmerizing blend of musical genres and cultural influences, marks its second release on Cacao Records, joining a catalog of eclectic sounds that push the boundaries of creativity and expression. Just as Sevdavision's music transcends boundaries, Cacao Records continues to curate an immersive sonic experience that resonates with audiences worldwide.
'Remote - Opening Doors' is a collaboration between acclaimed musical artist Roger Eno and Mads Arp, Steen Thottrup (Miro). A new age journey crossing into to sunset chillout. The track 'Postcard' was featured on the highly popular 'Cafe del Mar 10' compilation album in 2003. This album was first released back in 2004, but deserves a re-release here in 2024 with minor tweeks for sound improvements.
Mads Arp, Steen Thottrup, Roger Eno, Remote -, Sally Marie Munch, Manja, Thalia Eley
Daniel Helmstedt makes his return on Manual Deep one year after his well received 'Reflections EP'. The Germany based producer is known for creating openminded, melodic electronic music rich with warmth and detail. The three songs you'll find here on 'Wired EP' are no exception; a perfect blend of melodic electronica without loosing sight of the dancefloor, making this an EP to enjoy both in the club as well as in a non-nightlife setting. Sheer class!
Supported and Played by: Dimi Angelis, Svreca, Ly Sas, Slam, H. Paul, Merino, Anderson Noise, Electric Rescue, Filip Xavi, Metapattern, Lilith. aka Icon, Richie Hawtin, Truncate, Mode_1, Xhei , Antonio De Angelis, Jamaica Suk, Gotshell, Aöcram, Alexander Kowalski, Fixeer, Hd Substance, Cristian Varela, GO!DIVA, Müzmin, Takaaki Itoh, Decoder, Paul Nazca, Joton, Vertical Spectrum, Jonas Kopp,Augusto Taito, Beatrice, Eduardo de la calle, Samuli Kemppi, Marco Bailey, Altinbas, Yant, Echoplex, Windfuhr, Sarf, ALindsey Herbert, Adriana Lopez, Aöcram and any more...
Egal' is one of the most exceptional recordings on the Sum Over Histories catalogue - a collaborative effort by Stevie R & Parisinos and the Swiss singer-songwriter Ellivia. Sung in German, this song explores themes of detachment and yearning, reflecting the complex ebb and flow of human relationships. Psychedelic space disco, analog synthesizers, and cultivated through rare moments of inspiration in the studio. The package will be supported by two house legends Musumeci and Massimiliano Pagliara.
Following the release of All Is Well's "A Break In Time" album last November, we bring you a new EP of alternate versions and unreleased from the album. Starting with a remix from up and coming Japanese artist Yuu Udagawa, whose recent work on labels such as Cyphon, Razor-N-Tape and Compost has been turning heads as of late. She puts a slightly more dance floor twist on Tranquility, a highlight of the album for us. Another high moment on the LP is Cosmic Winter, here in its original form and with an unreleased Dub. Closing out the EP with one more exclusive - Isol8, a dubby track that has been featured in All Is Well's live sets but didn't make it on the album.
Ewan Hoo’s Army is an exciting new musical partnership between legendary electronic music figures Dave Seaman and John ‘Quivver’ Graham. Their musical influence has been felt globally over decades at the top of their scene seeing the pair visit over a hundred countries performing in the worlds leading clubs, events and festivals through touring relentlessly as well releasing on so many leading major and indie labels through their career. This exciting project lands on Music To Die For and here is the first single which explores much wider facets of their musical interests. Voice Recognition is a brooding, emotive electronica cut which cleverly weaves through breakbeats, futuristic synths and sound effects, fused with a killer shifting bassline underpinning the track. Leo Wood delivers the anthemic, electrifying vocal which hits hard from the intro; oozing style, power, charisma and character as well as her iconic melodies and unique lyricisms which flow fluently throughout with a distinctive and nostalgic soulful elegance draws comparison to powerhouse singers like Florence Welch, Alison Goldfrapp and Jem Cooke.
Minimum Syndicat (also known as MS or M-Syndicat) are two musicians from Paris who have been making electronic noise and live performances for decades. They are known for their very unique mix of acid, rave and industrial on the one hand and cinematic, psychedelic, sci-fi landscapes on the other. S.C.H.O.R.L. is their first full length album. Like some kind of bleak space opera it tells its story of lonely subaquatic outposts, Soviet droids and mantis-priests gathering. The core is spaced out electro, but it also has elements of techno, doomcore, breakbeat and industrial, one could say. "At this point subgenres are less important than in the past, it's more like the alternative electronic scene against the industry turning techno into moronic money-driven entertainment., they say, and right they are, so let's end this here. The album features two collaborations with French heavyweights Umwelt and Voiron, the artwork comes from the legendary Belgian artist Elzo Durt, who made some of our strongest artworks in the past and who is a fan of Minimum Syndicat himself. The 2x12 is limited to 100 copies, hand numbered and comes with a silk-screen A2 poster with a version of the artwork. MS will also be releasing a special series of digital releases called "Mutant Signal on their own label.
March 2019, Iceland, Catartsis & Ida traverse vast expanses of snow and ice. All ears with microphones in hand, they fade in a multitude of topographies guided by the acoustic subtleties of a melting world. "Ice Collage" lures us into an Arctic fog swollen by the uncanny impression of geo-presences. Recordings of thawing landscapes, lithic crumblings, and breathing geothermal soils animate the 3 tracks of the EP into a blend of bass and ambient music.
Welcome to the Encyclopedia Sonica: Every sound you will hear on this album has been recorded over the course of 25 years by me in different parts of the world. On top of these sounds, their melodies and rhythms grow the compositions you will hear. Some of the pieces have a collaborator that integrates with the sounds in different ways. Since I was a little boy, I always found music everywhere. I remember listening to the engine of my mother's car and finding incredible rhythms there. I've always thought that every sound that we hear can be made into music. Every sound that we hear can be heard as music, can be felt, can be understood as music. Every sound has an attack, a decay, some have a pitch. What is more beautiful - the sound of a flute, bird, trumpet, car horn, violin, or buzzing mosquito? They can all be used to make music. If we learn to hear all sounds as 'musical', or at least having the potential to be used to make music, we might look at and listen to the world in a more loving way. That car passing by had a beautiful crescendo. That dog barking in the distance created an amazing melody with an impossible-to-transcribe rhythm. Is there no creative intention behind those sounds? Can the listener given them an intention? Can the listener transform them into art? I am just trying to organize and use them in a way that they will be musical to you; hoping that the next time you hear an ocean wave breaking, or a bonfire crackling, or a fly flying, you can enjoy the notes and the rhythms they are making. They are being created by something - who knows what the intention is, but some of the most amazing rhythms I've heard come from rocks falling in cenotes, or ice breaking down in a glacier. The melodies I've heard from bats, dogs fighting, or a newborn dog are both haunting and beautiful. The timbre from sounds such as the thorn of a cactus, the voice of a homeless person in the street, or a mosquito buzzing can be used to create instruments as beautiful as any instrument. They have a new sound, or familiar old sound, used in a different way; a way that invites us to hear the music created by this planet.
Telling the story of the very first moments of creation, 'The Word' is the second single and opening track taken from NIN3S' forthcoming double album, 'Beginning'. Comprising two versions of the same track, the double-A-side release features a beautiful piano rendition of 'The Word' that was recorded in a single take. Conveying an initial nothingness that vibrates, pulsates and develops into the first sounds of the universe, the partnered '9s Revision' is an electronic reimagining of 'The Word' that completes the story in a way that sets the scene for the album and NIN3S' forthcoming live A/V show.
Kyoto-based producer Ko Yang presents a captivating new EP on dance music label NC4K, offering four tracks brimming with emotive sequencing patterns. Part of the vibrant City Boy Lounge party in Kansai for over a decade, Ko Yang has already made waves with his acclaimed EP 'Pony' released on New York's Bliss Point label in 2022. Now, he joins forces with Kyoto-based NC4K for another remarkable release. Each track on this EP is a testament to Ko Yang's masterful touch, with intricate and emotive sequences that intertwine seamlessly with the driving basslines, creating an invitation to dance. Adding to the excitement, Max in the world, the boss of Bliss Point, contributes a euphoric house remix of the title track, infusing it with an extra dose of energy and uplifting vibes.
Having released her debut EP on the label in 2022 with the Daydreamer EP, a collaboration with Fossil Archive, Stevie Cox returns Remmah with her latest solo EP. Following on the heels of Februarys Expansion EP for Optimo Music, Jecht Shot is a JRPG-influenced dose of melodic drum & bass that combines her burgeoning production talents with the rhythmic sensibilities shes honed through her residencies at Glasgows Sub Club and La Cheetah. Packaged with the title track is the trancey deep space acid roller Midnight With DC, and a remix of Jecht Shot by Cooper Saver, the Canada-based Californian producer with prior releases on Live At Robert Johnson, Hivern Discs and Internasjonal. His rework moulds the originals breaks into a hypnotically meditative cut that would have felt perfectly at home on Warps Artificial Intelligence compilations. Really happy to be back on the label with something a wee bit different. Even happier to have one of the best about - the ridiculously talented Cooper Saver - on board too! Stevie Cox
Mike Paradinas, veteran producer and Planet Mu label owner has written a new album called 'Grush' and it's full of weird bangers that reclaim the 'dance' part of the woeful term IDM. A back-to-first-principles record, inspired in part by the group of artists IDM was coined for; melodic dance music that didn't come out of urban scenes, but interpreted them from a distance. The tracks on 'Grush' are all road-tested live favorites developed with feedback from Mike's touring partner and visuals guy Mora (Jan Moravec). It's a detailed and energetic journey which replicates the flow of a live gig. A lot of the tracks have been made in hotel rooms in response to shows, 'Imperial Crescent' is named after a Japanese Hotel, as is 'Belvedere' in Prague, while some tracks such as 'Hyper Daddy' were created specifically to play live. Drums are confidently at the fore here and the album feels like it traces Mike's musical history and interests neatly around his sweetly nostalgic melodies, with atmospheres and structures which twist and turn with a charming softness which contrasts with the tension in the drums. Take 'Hyper Daddy's' spiralling notes and twinkling piano which remind one of early Black Dog or Omni Trio rushing alongside splashy jungle drums, or the aquatic acid footwork of the title track with its drums softly bubbling and kicking. Elsewhere there's territory which harks back to his Tusken Raiders pseudonym, like the heads down Drexciyan funk of 'Windsor Safari Park,' which transforms from moody electro into a sunny hardcore track midway. The album is interspersed with Reticulum A, B and C at the start middle and end of the album which suggest a theme which carries across the music in an effortless and joyful way. 'Grush' is a strong album that works both for listening and DJing and a great snapshot of where Mike Paradinas musical head is at in 2024.
First Word Records is very proud to bring you a brand new 11-track album from Quiet Dawn, one called 'Celebrate'. French multi-instrumentalist Quiet Dawn has been an integral part of the First Word family for a full decade now. His diverse catalogue has included organic ambient-jazz (2018's 'Human Being - The Short Story Of The Reed'), Dilla-esque instrumental beats (2023's 'Simple' beat tape), head nod Hip Hop (the 2015 debut album 'The First Day') and broken beat (2022's 'Movements' EP). It's the latter project that this new project is the most obvious successor to, which he produced directly afterwards. This new album from Quiet Dawn (real name Will Galland) takes on an array of broken beat flavours and features a few luminaries from that scene along the way, including the legendary Bembe Segue (on the smooth soulful grooves of 'All Around'), LyricL (dropping bars on the lively title track 'Celebrate') and Oliver Night from the CoOp Presents crew (on 'Follow Your Instincts' and single 'Lost From Life'). Elsewhere there's uplifting jazz samba-tinged vibes (on 'It's All About Freedom' & 'He Is Lion'), a sprinkle of downtempo boom bap ('Flow' & 'See The Good'), and an assortment of instrumental bruk riddims with squelchy synths, sweet rhodes, skippy percussion & funked-up basslines. Quiet Dawn once again effortlessly combines the organic with the electronic. The whole piece exudes positivity and good times. Quiet Dawn explains "I had already started making tracks for this album, before completing the 'Movements' EP - tracks like 'It's All About Freedom' & 'I Just Wanna Do This'. I composed the title track 'Celebrate' with my son on my lap; he was 2 and a half years old, and was the one who found the Rhodes bass notes on the drums that I composed first. I made the bassline, the arrangement, and then the track was completed with the talents of LyricL with her unique lyrics and style! I fulfilled a dream of working with Bembe and it felt so effortless. And of course it's always pleasant and powerful making tracks with Oliver - he has crazy talent, and we understand each other so much on the spirit of the pieces we make together. Once again, the idea was to make a record that we can dance to, whether we are dancers or not, listen to at home, or on our travels. Celebrate life, love, and the people we love. Celebrate the different cultures of the world - our differences are a strength. Turn negativity into positivity. Celebrate our actions, whether in pain or not. Celebrate our different journeys. Let's 'Celebrate' it right now!" Previous support for Quiet Dawn's output has included a wide range of formidable selectors such as Laurent Garnier, Rampage, Tall Black Guy, Kev Beadle, Dom Servini, Kid Fonque and many more, whilst previous collaborations have included Makaya McCraven, Oddisee and Ohmega Watts; testament to the quality and breadth of Quiet Dawn's compositions and production talents. 'Celebrate' is released on vinyl & digital worldwide in May 2024.