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Artist:	SKATEBÄRD
Title:	Cosmos
Label:	DIGITALO ENTERPRISES (NORWAY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	DENT 002CD

This is the second full-length release by Norway's Baard Lødemel aka Skatebård, the follow-up to 2006's highly-rated Midnight Magic. Norway's dance music scene is no secret to the world -- from the Balearic nu-disco bliss proved by Lindstrøm and Prins Thomas, the bubble-gum Italo-pop of Annie to hit-makers Röyksopp, there's something about those long winter nights that's brought forth a fury of creativity over the years -- much of it spurred by the legendary Tellé record label. It was here that Bergen's Skatebård emerged as a force to be reckoned with, thanks to his 2002 debut Skateboarding Was A Crime (in 1989) -- a record that rocked the underground with its unique fusion of Italo-disco and house. Since then, he's gone on to release a steady stream of singles on Keys Of Life, Sex Tags Mania, Radius Records, Supersoul Recordings and of course his own imprint Digitalo Enterprises. Midnight Magic introduced Skatebård to a larger audience, thanks to the massive press/radio support it spewed -- well due it was, with its emotional grace and pop sensibilities which brought the listener to refreshing new angles on the then quite dormant state of Italo-disco and house music. The last two years have brought on a whole new wave of interest in the music Skatebård has played a crucial role in re-establishing. This stunning follow-up is the best music he's ever produced. Starting off with the sleeper classic (previously released on Radius) "Vuelo," Skatebård settles in with an emotive dance crooner that sways the listener into a synthetic landscape -- optimal for where we're all heading. From the darkish electro-fied "Kosmos," the classic '90s house-infected house-breaker "React To The Rhythm" and the Italo stormer "Into The Crypt Of Rays," once again, Skatebård demonstrates his diversity as a producer and outlines new horizons for the best in timeless classic house and electro. Also includes a hidden bonus track featuring guest vocals by Annie.

Artist:	SKATEBÄRD
Title:	Midnight Magic
Label:	DIGITALO ENTERPRISES (NORWAY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	DIGITALO 001CD

This is Skatebård's (aka Baard Lødemel; in English, it's "Skateboard") first full length, released on his own, freshly-launched imprint, Digitalo Enterprises -- with marketing and distribution support from his friends at Kompakt. Skatebård is another fascinating member of the remarkable Bergen, Norwegian music scene: the same magical home of Sondre Lerche, Kings Of Convenience, Röyksopp and Annie. This offbeat lad began his adventure in music upon the release of his 2002 debut Skateboarding Was A Crime (in 1989) on the Tellektro imprint. Conjuring a blend of retro-electro, techno, and even instrumental hip-hop, Skatebård made a massive mark on the dance community, and also as a member of the Norwegian hip-hop act Side Brok. He has gone on to release a steady string of treasured releases on Keys Of Life/Sähkö and the cult label Sex Tags Mania. On Midnight Magic, Skatebård lifts his middle finger to the standard dance music formula and creates one of this year's most engaging and utterly satisfying full lengths. Midnight Magic indiscriminately moves genre to genre from each song in the most comforting of ways. Craftily-created haunting synths and ethereal melodies harken to the romance of '80s pop, however Skatebård conjures a musical matrimony of the last 30 years of electronic music history and makes songs that are shaped for our time -- right NOW.

Artist:	SKATEBÄRD
Title:	Flashes In The Night
Label:	DIGITALO ENTERPRISES (NORWAY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	DIGITALO 001EP

The first single Flashes In the Night highlights two tracks from the full-length Midnight Magic, plus features two tracks exclusive to this 12". Skatebärd's unique approach to Italo-electro-disco is demonstrated full-force with the title track. "Electro Madness" takes a more classic approach to the nu-wave electro dancefloor. "Data Italia" is one of the sweeter gems you'll find on the full-length and on vinyl and will make fans of Booka Shade's recent offerings scream in ecstasy. "Circuitry Impulse Overload" brings Skatebärd's synth-scapes to the dancefloors of today, held above with a roaring bassline that heralds what everyone is loving from Detroit currently. Stay tuned for more from this extremely talented, loveable producer.

Artist:	SKATEBÄRD
Title:	Love Attack
Label:	DIGITALO ENTERPRISES (NORWAY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	DIGITALO 002EP

Norway's nu-disco space-racer, Skatebård returns after catapulting into the DJ crates of tomorrow with his 2nd single for his own imprint Digitalo Enterprises following a slew of media praise for the 2006 full-length, Midnight Magic. Now we come to Love Attack -- a firm favorite song from the album which gets a makeover thanks to the addition of vocals from Annie and A Boy Named Sue. The outcome is a post-nu wave anthem! "Gamle Furutraer" is a well-paced crooner that flows with hollowed synth pleasures. "Disco Nonstop" is a slow-mo space-disco lullaby that would make Lindstrøm proud.

Artist:	SKATEBÄRD
Title:	Vuelo EP
Label:	RADIUS (BELGIUM)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	RAD 012EP

"If Italo-disco and electro had intercourse, Skatebård would definitely be the creative kid in the family. Hailing from Norway, home to Röyksopp, Annie and Lindstrøm, Skatebård delivers 4 brilliant deep electronic disco tracks for Radius's 12th release. 'Vuelo' is the perfect blend between Italo's robotic Moroder drive and deep emotional disco sounds. 'Celluloid Mirage' slows down the pace in the most sexiest of ways with silk-smooth beats and sweet funky sounds. Disco for the sheets! On the flipside, Skatebård's 'June Nights South of Siena' brings us back on the dancefloor, clapping our hands and swaying our bodies to the groove and seductive strings. 'Holidays on Ice in Space' is again a robot-friendly track with electroish grooves and funked-out spacey atmospheres. Skatebård's Vuelo EP has all the ingredients you need to turn dancefloors into disco heaven: sex, funk, space and the deepest of all grooves."

Artist:	SKATEBÄRD
Title:	June Nights South of Siena
Label:	SEX TAGS MANIA (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	MANIA 007EP

"Super producer from Norway! He delivers something as beautiful as maximalism in the ages of minimalism. 'June Nights South of Siena,' a track that is so good it doesn't deserve anything but a one sided 12" as i's home. The track starts with a instantly catchy bassline and moves on with the most stunning handclaps this side of the millennium. Rims, rides, congas, strings and pianos! This track is 100%! The neo-italo fans are already crazy about this track, so you should be more than happy to have this in your hands, we know we are. In August 2006 he released his acclaimed debut album Midnight Magic, a beautiful melodic blend of italo and techno, up-and-down tempo."

Artist:	SKATEBÄRD
Title:	Marimba/Pagans
Label:	SUPERSOUL RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	SSREC 005EP

"'Before the Gods had names, Scandinavian pagans of the bronze age worshipped the sun and other spirits in nature. It was a warm and colorful era after the long and cold Ice Age.' That's what Bård Aasen Lødemel aka Skatebård tells us about his unholy blend of Detroit-ish techno and Bobby-O style synthesizer disco he displays in his track 'Pagans,' featured on the latest Supersoul Recordings release. He should know, because coming from a small village on the west coast of Norway due to the absence of nearby raves and clubs, he would wander, dance and run through the forests only accompanied by his trusted Walkman and the spirits of the Scandinavian nature. 'Marimba' is a midtempo deep house cut for early mornings after long awake nights, which features old-school rhythm machines, lush synths and 12-bit floating point panpipe samples."

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