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Artist:	GOTH-TRAD
Title:	New Epoch
Label:	DEEP MEDI MUSIK (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.50
Catalog #:	MEDI 007CD

New Epoch, Goth-Trad's debut album for the DEEP MEDi Musik imprint, is the result of over a decade of pushing forward from the man Kode9 calls "a one-man army mutating the UK hardcore continuum in Japan." Takeaki Maruyama aka Goth-Trad is a spearhead among producers worldwide who have taken the sounds of the UK underground and mutated them into new forms. Emerging from a vibrant underground Japanese electronic scene, Maruyama-san has developed into one of the most outstanding artists of his generation. His unique style involves freely playing samplers, keyboards and even self-made instruments -- this approach brought him the nickname "the Sound Originator." His sound comprises a broad palette of influences from abstract electronica to noise, from dub and reggae to jungle, from rave and grime to punk, and almost every form of music somehow is absorbed into his black hole-like approach, emerging from a trans-warp conduit on the other side as something uniquely Goth-Trad. With a strong back catalog of albums and touring beneath his belt, the buzz for his music has slowly spread further and further around the world, and New Epoch is certain to bring the bass mutations of this Tokyoite even further. New Epoch is by far and away Goth-Trad's most complete piece of work to date, showcasing what he has learned in his years of producing, touring, playing live and remixing. The album features 11 superbly and delicately-crafted tracks. From "Man In The Maze," full of beautifully dark, emotional strings and pulsating, mesmerizing groove, to the intense synthesizer stabs and pure dancefloor mayhem of "Mirage" -- one of the strongest tracks that has been firing in heavy rotations from Mala and Kode9 -- to the title track, which defines a producer digging through different styles, experiences and cultures to find himself, now one of the most unique artists within the scene and beyond. Features an appearance from reggae godfather Max Romeo.

Artist:	GOTH-TRAD
Title:	New Epoch
Label:	DEEP MEDI MUSIK (UK)
Format:	3LP+CD
Price:	$34.50
Catalog #:	MEDI 007LP

Gatefold 3x12" with 8 tracks, plus a CD version containing an additional 3 tracks. New Epoch, Goth-Trad's debut album for the DEEP MEDi Musik imprint, is the result of over a decade of pushing forward from the man Kode9 calls "a one-man army mutating the UK hardcore continuum in Japan." Takeaki Maruyama aka Goth-Trad is a spearhead among producers worldwide who have taken the sounds of the UK underground and mutated them into new forms. Emerging from a vibrant underground Japanese electronic scene, Maruyama-san has developed into one of the most outstanding artists of his generation. His unique style involves freely playing samplers, keyboards and even self-made instruments -- this approach brought him the nickname "the Sound Originator." His sound comprises a broad palette of influences from abstract electronica to noise, from dub and reggae to jungle, from rave and grime to punk, and almost every form of music somehow is absorbed into his black hole-like approach, emerging from a trans-warp conduit on the other side as something uniquely Goth-Trad. With a strong back catalog of albums and touring beneath his belt, the buzz for his music has slowly spread further and further around the world, and New Epoch is certain to bring the bass mutations of this Tokyoite even further. New Epoch is by far and away Goth-Trad's most complete piece of work to date, showcasing what he has learned in his years of producing, touring, playing live and remixing. The album features 11 superbly and delicately-crafted tracks. From "Man In The Maze," full of beautifully dark, emotional strings and pulsating, mesmerizing groove, to the intense synthesizer stabs and pure dancefloor mayhem of "Mirage" -- one of the strongest tracks that has been firing in heavy rotations from Mala and Kode9 -- to the title track, which defines a producer digging through different styles, experiences and cultures to find himself, now one of the most unique artists within the scene and beyond. Features an appearance from reggae godfather Max Romeo.

Artist:	GOTH-TRAD
Title:	Law/The Clown
Label:	DEEP MEDI MUSIK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MEDI 009EP

"Mala's immense Deep Medi label comes correct once again with their 9th release and the latest offering from Japan's top dubstep producer, Goth Trad, who combines the traditional sounds of Japanese music with a dark haunting dub-dread and of course, plenty of bass weight. Two tracks are featured on this release, 'Law' and 'The Clown,' both encapsulating Goth Trad's signature sound. Having been battered on the live circuit by the DMZ crew -- Skream and N-Type, to name but a few -- it's now time for us all to get the opportunity to test drive it."

Artist:	GOTH-TRAD
Title:	Dark Path/S.A.T.U.R.N
Label:	DEEP MEDI MUSIK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	MEDI 015EP

"Sickness from Goth-Trad on Mala's label, with perhaps his best twelve to date. 'Dark Path' on the A is an exercise in dub technology, thick slabs of bass overlaid with eastern melodies and mad FX. Percussion and snares are treated with heavy delays, pinging around like auditory hallucinations, building a framework upon which to hang the wistful chords and gentle flute topline. The flip is just as involving, stabbing wind samples and off-kilter hats readying you for sub undulations, runnin beats and mental bendy midrange noises."

Artist:	GOTH-TRAD
Title:	Back to Chill
Label:	SKUD BEAT (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	SKU 001EP

"Goth-T is a mysterious producer hailing from the heart of Tokyo, Japan and is also one half of experimental popular Japanese drum n bass act Rebel Familia. Goth-Trad is now in pursuit of the new bass-heavy phenomenon known as dubstep. His heavy analog sound is a fresh approach to the scene and is fast gaining respect from the leading heads of dubstep with a forthcoming release also on South London label Deep Mehdi. 'Back To Chill' marks Goth-Trad's arrival to the scene and is also the name of Japan's first-ever dubstep night where Goth-Trad holds his residency. 'Back To Chill' kicks off with an Oriental-themed simple melody that is splintered with a hard-edged beat until the unbelievably heavy bass smacks in. 'Swamp' is an epic industrial chopper that stabs back and forth with a huge kick drum and bass to match. 'The Gate' shows yet further depth in Goth-Trad's production with a rolling 8 bar feel that leans to early dubstep and drum n bass. An all round masterpiece and top notch debut from the main man Goth-Trad."

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