Browse by Label: TIRK (UK)

Artist:	DEMURE, GEORGE
Title:	New Confrontation EP
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 021EP

"George Demure is the alter-ego of house producer George Thompson, who has previously released material on labels including Crosstown Rebels, Stickman and Pacifica. Fellow Tirk artist Louie Austen, the Nouvelle Vague albums on Peacefrog and Paul Anka's rock covers project are all comparable to the sounds produced by George Demure. During a recent move to London from his home of Edinburgh, George found himself suffering withdrawal symptoms from his studio while it was being shipped down, resulting in him picking up a guitar -- something he hadn't done since the age of 14 -- and beginning to write songs. The result is the George Demure project, which seamlessly combines George's production talents with live instrumentation and his distinctive crooner-esque voice."

Artist:	VA
Title:	Tirk 01
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	TIRK 022CD

Released in early 2007, this is the first in a series of label compilations from Tirk Records. Tirk 01 showcases releases from the first two years of the label. Included are classic Tirk releases such as the Idjut Boys' epic re-edit of "A Place Called Tarot" by underground disco legends Tantra, the first-ever release from current indie darlings New Young Pony Club and also the acclaimed "Kraut-pop" of Fujiya & Miyagi. The compilation also offers a glimpse into Tirk's future with, amongst others, the Detroit and Italo-influenced "Rocquet" by Italy's Love Supreme, Balearic-infused bliss from the mysterious Sorcerer, sinister horror soundtracks from Evil Eye and a sneak peek at the forthcoming debut album from electro-crooner, George Demure. Also includes work from Sugardaddy and Dungen.

Artist:	JANKEL, CHAZ
Title:	To Woo Lady Kong/3,000,000 Synths
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 023EP

"'To Woo Lady Kong' -- a Balearic anthem in the making -- is an extremely rare and sought after dub-reggae influenced version of Chaz' platinum-selling disco classic 'Glad To Know You.' Included is pioneering electro track '3,000,000 Synths' in it's original form, as well as an exclusive new edit from Sean P -- still sounding incredibly fresh more than 20 years after its original release. The original 'Glad To Know You' (of which 'To Woo Lady Kong' comes close to being an anagram), co-written by Chaz and Ian Dury, was a massive international dance hit and Paradise Garage favorite on its release during the '80s, selling 90,000 copies and sitting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks. Chaz also co-wrote many of The Blockhead's songs, including 'Sex And Drugs And Rock And Roll' and 'Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick.' The 12" showcases two distinct sides of Chaz' musical output with the smooth, Balearic dub of 'To Woo Lady Kong' and the raw electro of '3,000,000 Synths,' meaning it will have wide appeal."

Artist:	LOVE SUPREME
Title:	Elsewhere EP
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 024EP

Love Supreme is Italian production team Sapo and DJs Nick Sarno and Roberto Di Movi. Elsewhere showcases their ability to combine influences from Moroder-style disco to Detroit techno to Krautrock and psychedelia. "Elsewhere" begins with an epic intro reminiscent of Carl Craig before the kick-drum drops and brings with it a stripped-back Italo groove. "The Polly Variation" is big room electronic disco at its finest -- all the dials turned up to 11. Finally, "Splash Monkey" is a loose, wonky, psychedelic groover that is clinically proven to make people dance like a monkey that's fallen into a vat of custard.

Artist:	DRRTYHAZE
Title:	Beat to Def EP
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 025EP

The Beat To Def EP is the debut on Tirk for NYC-based DJ/producers Drilla and Doug Gomez, aka Drrtyhaze. Their previous release was the Voodoo EP on acclaimed German label, Gomma. The sound of the EP combines influences from Drrtyhaze's hometown of New York -- from disco to Liquid Liquid-esque punk-funk to Bobby O-style hi-NRG. A welcome debut for Drrtyhaze on Tirk, the new label from the people behind classic '90s imprint Nuphonic -- appealing to disco purists as much as trendy art-school kids.

Artist:	SORCERER
Title:	White Magic
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.50
Catalog #:	TIRK 026CD

White Magic is the debut full-length album from the Bay Area's Sorcerer (Daniel Judd), who delivers an '80s electro-pop, disco, psychedelia, Krautrock (think Kraftwerk, Can) influenced masterpiece comparable to Lindstrøm, Metro Area, Mudd and Quiet Village. Fusing the mystic moods of dawn mist with the power of riding the perfect pipeline, Sorcerer conjures brimstone from guitars, casts spells with drum machines, spooks out synthesizers, and mesmerizes fragments of sampled sound with his MPC. Influenced by surf music, '80s dance pop, space jazz, Krautrock, disco, dub, and A.M. radio gold, his music presents a tour through a uniquely Californian lifestyle. His sounds inspire memories -- they may not even be your own -- of warm days and feeling free. Ultimately Sorcerer believes that happiness is sometimes just a chord change away. This is music that will bring smiles and finger snaps.

Artist:	HEDFORD VACHAL
Title:	Toys
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 038EP

Brad Vachal and Eric Hedford are two bearded colossi of the Portland, Oregon music scene; one a founding father of the dance scene in the Pacific Northwest, the other an original member of the Dandy Warhols. Proceedings open with live drums and bass-driven cosmic funk, all spacey synths and motorik rhythms riding a low-slung groove. "Toys" strips things back with a raw bass, bleep groove and coolly-delivered vocals. Richard Sen's remix sounds like T Connection jamming with Emperor Machine.

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Artist:	RUSHENT, MARTIN
Title:	Disco Unlimited
Label:	TIRK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	TIRK 028EP