out now: Barker & Baumecker – Remixes [Ostgut Ton]

 

Artist:
Barker & Baumecker

 

Title:
Remixes

 

Label:
Ostgut Ton

 

Cat#:
O-TON 62

 

Release Date:
28th January 2013

 

Format:
12″ & digital

 

Tracklist:
01)
No Body
(Machinedrum Remix)

02)
Silo
(Kobosil Remix)

03)
Crows
(Blawan Remix)

04)
Schlang Bang
(Third Side Remix)

 

Info (English):
While Sam Barker & Andreas Baumecker are spending time on the road with their impressive hardware live set (during which they fuse tracks from their debut album “Transsektoral“ with new dancefloor burning material), some of their closest peers have been busy on their own re-workings, resulting in four tracks from their album in new, exciting flavours.

Machinedrum’s house version of “No Body“ is half tool, half anthem. Sparing but dramatic percussion builds the intensity, whilst vocoded vocal samples and classic stabs relentlessly spiral towards a rushing bliss to suit almost any set.

Newcomer Kobosil delivers his first remix for vinyl release, but you might be forgiven to think that this guy is a veteran programmer. His techno workout of “Silo“ impresses with it’s punishing drive, subtle, hypnotic synth sounds, escalating hi-hats and crystal clear production.

Blawan takes “Crows“ to the nether regions of tough, full-blown industrial darkness. Mr Roberts digs up the sinister essence of the original, throws in an anthemic rave feel, and buries everything under a mountain of bass. Floor shaking stuff.

Restoration Record’s Third Side (comprising of Lucretio, Marieu and Steffi) seem to have come into their own after the release of their first long player. With nonchalant confidence, they take “Schlang Bang“, perhaps the most talked about track from Barker & Baumecker’s album, and give it the full Third Side treatment – pumping, grooving beats and basslines somewhere beyond house and techno, live and direct.

 

Info (German):
Während Sam Barker & Andreas Baumecker viel Zeit unterwegs verbringen und ihren eindrucksvollen Gerätepark in ihren Live-Sets präsentieren (bei denen sie Tracks ihres Debüt-Albums “Transsektoral” mit immer wieder neuem Material kombinieren und Dancefloors mit links in Brand stecken), haben sie einige ihrer engeren Gefährten gebeten, vier der Album-Tracks ihren eigenen Stempel aufzudrücken.

Machinedrums House-Version von “No Body” ist halb Tool, halb Hymne. Schonend aber dramatisch angewandte Percussion baut die Intensität auf, Vocoder-Vocal-Samples und die klassischen Synth- Stabs schrauben sich unerbittlich in glückselige Höhen – Ein Track, der sehr vielseitig einsetzbar ist.

Der Berliner Newcomer Kobosil liefert im Anschluss seinen ersten auf Vinyl veröffentlichten Remix ab. Auch wenn von ihm bisher noch nicht so viel zu hören war, gewinnt man schnell den Eindruck, es mit einem erfahrenen Produzenten zu tun zu haben. Sein Techno-Workout von “Silo” beeindruckt mit markantem Drive, subtil-hypnotischen Synth-Sounds, aufsteigenden HiHats und kristallklarer Produktion.

Blawan verfrachtet “Crows” dann in die niederen Regionen stahlharter, industrieller Dunkelheit. Mr. Roberts nimmt alle Schlüssel-Sounds des Originals in die Mangel, versieht sie mit einer gehörigen Portion Rave-Atmosphäre und begräbt alles unter einem Gebirge von Bass, das die Erde unter seiner Last erschüttern lässt.

Steffi, Lucretio und Marieu aka Third Side zeigen abschließend, dass sie mit der Veröffentlichung ihres Debüt-Albums auf Restoration Records ganz zu sich gefunden haben. Mit selbstbewusster Nonchalance nehmen sie sich “Schlang Bang”, den vielleicht populärsten Track von Barker & Baumecker, vor und unterziehen ihn ihrer Third Side-Behandlung – live und direkt- , die auf pumpende Beats, Basslines und eine bezwingende Einfachheit setzt und dabei jenseits von streng von einander getrennten Techno- und House-Kategorien operiert.

 

Listen:

 

Video:
“Schlang Bang”

 

Related Release:
Barker & Baumecker album “Transsektoral”

 

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Booking:
Barker
Baumecker

 

Websites:
Barker & Baumecker
Ostgut Ton

 

out now: Manhooker – Wheels In Motion EP [Unterton]

Artist:
Manhooker

Title:
Wheels In Motion EP

Label:
Unterton

Cat#:
U-TON03

Release Date:
21st January 2013

Format:
12" & digital

Tracklist:
01)
Wheels In Motion
(Original Mix)

02)
Wheels In Motion
(Rotciv Remix)

03)
Club Anonymous
(Original Mix)

04)
Club Anonymous
(Rotciv Extended Mix)

05)
Wheels In Motion
(Rotciv Instrumental Remix)

Track 5 is digital-only.

Info (English):
The third U-Ton release enters the merry world of post-disco and proto-house, mirror ball fantasies, baby powder dreams and rays of sunshine. Manhooker are Guiddo (music) and Mavin (vocals) who were brought to the attention of Ostgut Ton by nd_baumecker. “Wheels In Motion” and “Club Anonymous” both got the club remix treatment by Rotciv (The Rimshooters, Mister Mistery) who delivers clever and respectful dance floor adaptations without destroying their peppy pop appeal – comes with a bonus instrumental on the digital edition. Now work!

Each 12″ is hand stamped in metallic silver ink.

Info (German):
Manhooker und die dritte Katalognummer auf Unterton ist ein Ausflug in die blendende Welt von Post-Disco und Proto-House. Von nd_baumecker für Ostgut Ton entdeckt, zelebriert das gemeinsame Projekt von Guiddo (Musik) und Mavin (Stimme) Spiegelkugelfantasien, Sonnenstrahlenoden und die ergreifenden Momente kollektiver Hysterie. „Wheels In Motion“ und „Club Anonymous“ werden beide einer Remixbehandlung von Rotciv (The Rimshooters, Mister Mistery) unterzogen, der clever sowie respektvoll seine Tanzflurpolitur aufträgt, ohne das Pop-Charisma der Originale zu beschädigen. Für Hasenfüße und Digital-DJs ist zudem ein Instrumentalbonus erhältlich. Now work!

Jede 12″ ist von Hand in Silber Metallic gestempelt.

Listen:

Video:
“Club Anonymous”

Record Release Party:
11.01.2013 @ Panoramabar, Berlin
>>> Manhooker
>>> Tim Sweeney
>>> Massimiliano Pagliara
>>> Rotciv

Buy:
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Websites:
Manhooker
Manhooker @ Facebook
Unterton

out now: AÑA & 785 – Basswalker Part II [Isolated System]

 

Artist:
AÑA & 785 

 

Title: 
Basswalker Part II 

 

Label: 
Isolated System

 

Cat#: 
ISO-002

 

Release Date: 
January 2013

 

Format: 
12″ 

 

Tracklist:
A)
Break Even

B)
Let It Go

 

Info:
Basswalkers! Calling all Basswalkers to the Isolated System. It is time, time for round two.Hope you like yours nice ‘n ravey because AÑA’s& 785’s taking us way way back with this one. Please keep your arms and legs inside the time capsule. And strap in, it’s gonna be a 90’ssorta ride.You may remember our last session withHenning Baer, Norman Nodge and Musk? It turned into a bit of a showdown, with all sorts of Basswalksproliferating the floor. Well, now it’s AÑA’s& 785’s turn to take the lead. Some of you are new here, so we’re easing you in gently with “Break Even” first. Don’t be scared, this is a harmless sort of menace—its bark is far worse than its bite. Besides, wait ‘til you hear the breakdown.Wooh. Now you’re all warmed up, let it all go with “Let It Go.” Really, no holds barred please. Trust, you will enjoy it all the more. You can collect your things at the end.

 

Listen:

 

Videos:
 “Let It Go”

 “Break Even”

Videos created by the29nov films.

 

Specials:
Isolated Podcast 2 mixed by 785
Isolated Podcast 1 mixed by AÑA

 

Recommendations:
AÑA’s “Basswalker Part I”
785’s “Mada Theory” on Apotek Records

 

Buy:
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deejay.de (vinyl)
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Beatport (digital)
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Websites:
AÑA
785
Isolated System

 

out now: Eigner/Clayton – Wasp EP [Elsbeere Recordings]

Artist:
Eigner/Clayton

Title:
Wasp EP

Label:
Elsbeere Recordings

Cat#:
EBR002

Release Date:
10th December 2012

Format:
Digital

Tracklist:
01)
Wasp

02)
Without Speaking

03)
Durban

Info:
Christian Eigner and David Clayton introduce Eigner/Clayton with the ‘Wasp EP’, the first in a series of digital EP’s from this production team.

Eigner already released a solo album “Recovery” plus releases of collaborations like Das Shadow and Compact Space. Beside playing Depeche Mode’s drums he was also involved in compositions of Dave Gahan appearing on Depeche Mode albums “Playing The Angel” and “Sounds Of The Universe” and Dave’s solo album “Hourglass” .

Dave Clayton has also a long list of credits – so he worked with, produced for or did live programming for acts like Depeche Mode, U2, Paul McCartney, Human League and many more.

Video:
“Wasp”

Buy:
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Amazon US (digital)
Amazon UK (digital)
Amazon GER (digital)
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Websites:
Christian Eigner
Elsbeere Recordings

out now: Nitzer Ebb – Live At Markthalle [Major Records]

Artist:
Nitzer Ebb

Title:
NE+HH – Live At The Markthalle

Label:
Major Records

Cat#:
tba

Release Date:
02nd December 2012

Format:
DVD

Tracklist:
01)
Intro
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

02)
Let Your Body Learn
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

03)
Shame
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

04)
Hearts And Mindes
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

05)
Once You Say
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

06)
Lightning Man
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

07)
For Fun
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

08)
Hit You Back
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

09)
Blood Money
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

10)
Payroll
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

11)
Godhead
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

12)
Ascend
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

13)
Down On Your Knees
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

14)
Muderous
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

15)
Control I’m Here
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

16)
Join In The Chant
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

17)
Getting Closer
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

18)
I Give To You
(Live At The Markthalle 2010)

19)
Let Your Body Learn
(Live At Blackfield Festival 2008)

20)
Shame
(Live At Blackfield Festival 2008)

21)
Hearts And Minds
(Live At Blackfield Festival 2008)

22)
Lightning Man
(Live At Blackfield Festival 2008)

DVD also contains an interview. On the release it is said that this concert was recorded in 2011 but fans realised that this is wrong. Actually it was recorded on the 8th January 2010.

Info:
Major Records are proud to announce the first-ever official DVD release by Nitzer Ebb.

NE+HH, LIVE AT THE MARKTHALLE contains the full December 29th, 2011 show at the iconic Hamburg venue, plus four additional tracks from the Blackfield Festival and an interview with the band.

This show marked the end of an extensive tour consisting of hundreds of gigs starting in North America in December 2009, and then leading them through a decidedly wintery European leg and as the opener for the final leg of Depeche Mode’s Tour Of The Universe. They then returned for a 2nd North America tour and on to Mexico and South America before joining forces with Die Krupps for a co-headline European tour and summer festivals.

Trailer:

Preview:
“Intro”

Related Release:
“Live At Markthalle” vinyl

Recommendation:
Motor Single “The Knife” with Douglas McCarthy
Solo album by Douglas McCarthy
Nitzer Ebb “Basic Pain Procedure”

Buy:
Major Records
Amazon GER
PopOnaut
emmo.biz
InfraRot
WOM
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Websites:
Nitzer Ebb
Major Records