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Artist:	VAN RIVERS
Title:	Kill the Disco
Label:	BOXER RECORDINGS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	BOXER 042EP

"Well, the title of the original track 'Kill the Disco' is not what the music is about. Henrik von Sivers actually uses hand claps, synth power and drum rolls and the result is purest, stunning 4/4 Swedish disco music. This is finest high energy. So let's stomp, clap your hands, step forward with your right leg, step back with your left leg and find yourself on the ceiling. Oh là là! 'Kill the Disco' -- long live the disco. For everyone who prefers the more minimal and dry way, the 'Meaty Minimal Dub Mix' will be just perfect. This track is rocking through the speakers, packed with loads of bass and acid-ish knarzing sounds. A perfect match to the original version! Misc. adds the necessary aggressiveness for the large-scale rave party, but still with loads of charme and esprit. Unerringly, this track will rock your club until the walls break down."

Artist:	VAN RIVERS
Title:	Messed Up Alternative
Label:	ISLANDS & ISLETS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	STHLMISLE 001EP

"We're incredibly happy to be starting this new project! Islands and Islets is a Berlin-based record label run as a daughter imprint to dance-oriented Stockholm LTD, founded by Pär Grindvik. This new label has developed from a constant stream of new influences that all together make up our own special idea of independent and underground music. Islands and Islets' qualities can be enjoyed by more 'inexperienced' listeners as well as by the 'knowing' ears of a record collector. Using electronics to rework and redevelop sound -- whether it be instrumental or with vocals. With the hope of finding a new balance of two worlds, Island & Islets strives to create something new and unique that has roots in our physical realm. Our first 12" release, Van Rivers' Messed Up Alternative. Van Rivers catches that special movement and provides us with a great tool for both peak-time and afterhours!"

Artist:	VAN RIVERS
Title:	Easy Street EP
Label:	ISLANDS & ISLETS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	STHLMISLE 003EP

"Step into the alley, into the groove. Into the urban breeze and family hospitality of Easy Street! Without using too many sounds or rhythms in the main track 'Ad Hoc,' Van Rivers creates a warm, full sound spectrum, with a variety of angles. As daytime turns into nighttime, this urban story continues. 'Slow Sails' is basically a tool that keeps on building from start to end, with focus on a wave-sounding reverb. And as twilight enters, 'Dusty Leaves' turns this street scene upside-down with its walking rhythm and spooky sounds. We are the spectators of an act in the vein of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' epic. Van Rivers really shows the variety of his sound from beginning to end! A powerful record for the floor that plays as well at home too."

Artist:	VAN RIVERS
Title:	Pipes & Drums EP
Label:	ISLANDS & ISLETS (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	STHLMISLE 005EP

"Islands and Islets is a Berlin-based record label which runs as a daughter imprint to dance-oriented Stockholm LTD, founded by Pär Grindvik. With remixes on pop artists like Lykke Li and Shout Out Louds, Van Rivers produced the first solo album from Karin Dreijer Andersson from The Knife. After a mere 6 months of existence, Islands and Islets is now celebrating with Van Rivers' third release on the label. 'There wasn't just one big inspiration source for these songs, more an idea of a specific sound that I wanted to create,' Van Rivers explains. 'After hours and hours of studio time, playing around with instruments in ways which they might not be meant to be used. I found a way to get my idea out. This release is a pretty good picture of it. And thanks to The Subliminal Kid for coming up with the brilliant idea of throwing all the tambourines we could find into the piano.' His release Easy Street got great response and was charted and played by names like Josh Wink, John Selway and Laurent Garnier. If you're not one of the lucky ones who already discovered Van Rivers' great creations, this moment will be a great one for you. And for all of you others that have been waiting. Here is Pipes & Drums!"

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