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Artist:
OCTOBER
Title:
Three Drops/Homo Sapiens
Label:
CARAVAN (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
CVAN 001EP
"From the same stables that have brought you the uber-cool Tectonic dubstep label as well as techno wunderkind Emptyset comes Caravan Recordings. Set up by Bristol-based October aka Julian Smith, Caravan is intended to be a vehicle for his own productions as well as various other new artists who fit his remit of deep, organic techno.
Three Drops/Homo Sapiens
, the first release, is the epitome of quality within the aforementioned remit -- featuring three tracks which combine dancefloor sensibility, organic percussion, Detroit vibes and European production techniques to create wonderful, memorable and usable tracks. With further tracks and remixes from October, Peter Kruder, TG (Four:Twenty) and (emptyset), Caravan will be diverting even more attention to the ever-growing Bristol music scene."
Artist:
OCTOBER
Title:
Invitation EP
Label:
CARAVAN (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
CVAN 002EP
"Much anticipated follow-up from the Tectonic-affiliated Caravan Recordings, the second release for the label head October, furthering the minimal techno with dubstep influences, wrecking shit from LDN to Berlin."
Artist:
OCTOBER
Title:
Raw
Label:
CARAVAN (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
CVAN 004EP
"'Raw' is a restrained anthem with an infectious melodic hook, simple yet perfectly crafted, gentle but firm. Perspectiv Recordings' label boss Ripperton joins Agnès on the buttons for a superb remix, taking the original ideas and rolling the vibe out for an epic workout. Following on from the massive success of the first 3 Caravan singles, label boss and key artist October returns to wax for further ventures in deep mindfulness. So far the label's been received with open arms by many of techno's key artists, including: Steve Bug, Laurent Garnier, Peter Kruder, Mark Henning, Thomas Schumacher, Slam, 3 Channels, Trickski, Jeff Samuel, Claude VonStroke, Tobias Freund, Mary-Anne Hobbs, Tim Green, Sascha Funke, Kiki, Alex Fitsh, Miss Kitten, Eurokai., Ripperton, etc. The list goes on!"
Artist:
OCTOBER
Title:
Caravan: Recession Vol. 1
Label:
CARAVAN (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$14.50
Catalog #:
CVAN 001CD
Compiled by
October
aka
Julian Raymond Smith
in Bristol, this selection expresses the collective desire from a body of international artists, working in partnership with his Caravan label, to simply create a "music of this time." Presented together as
Recession Vol.1
, this continuous mix of material from the imprint offers up a template of electronic music both as a vision and aesthetic in permanent flux. A musical form stepping into the future, while constantly indebted to the labors and commitments of its past -- a retroactive narrative that pushes at the edges of possibility and a movement that seems a strangely apt soundtrack to this turbulent yet inspiring era of transition. Make no mistake, this is serious dancefloor business. Opening track, October's "Smorgisbored" sets the tone for this peculiar and unique strain of tech-house; unexpected sounds paired with strangely quirky hooks which define the output of Caravan Recordings. The label's signature is a fresh approach to dance music, with slick, clean productions which incorporate a range of unusual traits and cheeky production techniques.
Recession Vol.1
includes some of the label's highlights from the past 12 months, available here on CD for the first time, such as the floor-killing
TG
track "Rene" and October's "Control Room Interior," along with cuts from
(emptyset)
,
Jilt Van Moorst
and also features the digital exclusive remix of
Etalon
's "Uniqueness" by
Mathew Leutwyler
.
Recession Vol.1
documents the first wave of Caravan's releases, and in turn, offers the listener an utterly alluring mix of organic, deep techno.
Artist:
OCTOBER
Title:
Houston EP
Label:
CARAVAN (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
CVAN 005EP
2008 release. Back for another outing, Caravan label-boss
October
takes the vibe of his previous releases and twists them further leftfield. It's out there with the finest: "Houston" (we have a problem) is one for all the audio astronauts. "Listen, Move, Dance" is more of a straight-forward dancefloor affair -- sleek and sexy, but deep and intelligent. Already hammered by DJs in the know.
Artist:
OCTOBER
Title:
Recession Sampler
Label:
CARAVAN (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
CVAN 008EP
This is a stunning, limited
October
missive, drawn from the well-received
Caravan: Recession Vol. 1
mix CD. Already making waves throughout the dubstep and techno communities, these tunes make the nifty stealth connection between well-conceived and executed warehouse moves and the grime-y realities of low-end pressure in evidence here.
Artist:
OCTOBER
Title:
That Placid Track
Label:
CARAVAN (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$12.00
Catalog #:
CVAN 014EP
"That Placid Track" has been in the hands of some lucky individuals for some time now, making its way across dancefloors from Berlin to New York, Bristol to Tokyo. Disco references are heavy throughout with a great use of strings licks, a slo-down vocal sample and a classic cowbell, keeping everything nicely in check. On remix duties is
Ewan Pearson
who has also pulled in the skills of his man
Sasse Lindblad
to assist with the mix.
Artist:
OCTOBER
Title:
Elephants/Medium
Label:
IMMERSE RECORDS (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
IME 013EP
"Absolute madness from Immerse here, as October is released from his minimal techno day-centre to wreak havoc amongst the dubsteppers.'Elephants' is a pretty appropriate name for the A, as bongo loops and ominous machine noises are summarily flattened by the phasing bass crunch and trumpeting midrange. Add a dash of running breakbeat to the mix and you have a strange yet effective dancefloor worrier. Flipside, 'Medium' opts for broken techno stylings, simmering pads and clattering percussion setting the scene for the tense main event."
Artist:
OCTOBER
Title:
Say Again EP
Label:
PERSPECTIV RECORDS (SWITZERLAND)
Format:
12"
Price:
$12.50
Catalog #:
PSPV 014EP
This is
October
's first release for Perspectiv. With three singles on his own label Caravan, October's organic techno cuts and thuds add physicality to his productions. "Say Again" features a female vocal loop, throbbing with pulsed melodic tone, punching live percussion and a deep bass line. "Go Outside" is a darker, deeper and more ethereal work -- stuttering beats are glued together by a warm synth melody. Resonant percussion and phased keys submerge the track into a claustrophobic climax.
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