New Releases for May 2008

Index of New Releases for May 2008

DIGITALIS

Artist:	AHMED, ILYAS
Title:	Between Two Skies/Towards The Night
Label:	DIGITALIS
Format:	2CD
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	ACE 003CD

"I'm going to keep this short and sweet. Ilyas Ahmed is incredible. Born in Pakistan and raised in New Jersey, he now plies his trade in Portland, Oregon. Between Two Skies and Towards The Night is where it all began. Released in criminally limited editions of 50 copies each, both albums are now fully remastered by Pete Swanson and repackaged in beautiful gatefold jackets from Stumptown Printers. Also included are extended liner notes from David Keenan. I think he sums up both these albums best: 'Call it abandon, a facility for letting go, for moving on; either way Ahmed's music is *gone*. And all we have are the recordings, scattered notes to prove that he once existed and felt it all as deeply and miraculously as any of us. And right now, from where I'm calling from, I wouldn't ask for anything more.' Ahmed's original voice is a welcome addition to an oversaturated aural world. He has gone on to put out numerous self-released CD-Rs as well as a new CD/LP on Time-Lag. But in the beginning there were these. What Between Two Skies and Towards The Night make crystal clear is that his vision and his voice were there from the very beginning."

DIRT CREW (GERMANY)

Artist:	TIGERSKIN
Title:	Peter's Secret Weapon
Label:	DIRT CREW (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	DIRT 025EP

Alex Krueger follows up his excellent Push The Patton 12" with an absolute minimal killer with three quality tracks that were produced with analog equipment only. The title track is a warm and reduced builder with a devastating guitar breakdown. "Wanted" is a typical Tigerskin rave anthem --pure power on the dancefloor. The last track is more funky and has a great electro groove to it, featuring a beautiful break with great analog sounds.

DIRTER PROMOTIONS (UK)

Artist:	LILES & JEAN-HERVE PERON, ANDREW
Title:	Fini!
Label:	DIRTER PROMOTIONS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	DPROM 062CD

Introducing the debut collaborative release from sometime Nurse With Wound/Current 93 member, Andrew Liles and Jean Hervé Peron of Faust. Neither of these artists needs any introduction and all expectations are overtaken with this incredible album. Here is something that sounds like both a Krautrock album and also like nothing else you can imagine. Its twists and turns keep surprising and thrilling you several listens on from the first. The words "classic" and "masterpiece" would not be out of place here. Both Faust and NWW are touring all over the world in 2008, and the profile for both of these legendary acts has never been higher. This release is packaged in a gloss-laminated digipack, with beautiful artwork by Liles.

DIRTY (FRANCE)

Artist:	DISCODEINE
Title:	Texas Gladiators EP
Label:	DIRTY (FRANCE)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	DL 008EP

"We are very proud to introduce to you Dirty's first 'real' release from our long-time friends Discodeine. Discodeine are Pilooski and Benjamin Morando. They're inspired by Morricone's weirdest sounds, Chicago house, Kraut rock and of course, disco. Don't expect long words on this, we just think that the music speaks for itself. Expect more music and live action from Discodeine in the near future. Already played, supported and charted by Prins Thomas, Ewan Pearson, Simian Mobile Disco, Tricski et al."

DIRTYBIRD

Artist:	STYLE OF EYE
Title:	The Big Kazoo EP
Label:	DIRTYBIRD
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	DBIRD 015EP

"Style of Eye has delivered one of the most creative Dirtybird releases to date. This is a totally fresh sound coming straight out of Stockholm, Sweden. 'The Big Kazoo' is an epic tech-funk masterpiece that achieves ultimate ass-shaking glory while also innovating at the same time. Yes, in the past Dirtybird has brought you animals, fart noises, bass blips, and strange breakdowns and now a kazoo? Well, all we have to say is that 'The Big Kazoo' goes a step beyond any gimmicks and brings you the real shit. The beat is solid, driving funk, just how we like it, and the track is destined to be a Dirtybird classic. The B-side 'Hide' ain't no slouch either. It mixes in really well with anything you got with congos or any kind of Latin shuffle. But 'Hide' also has a really hot techno element that makes it very versatile. The beat is rock-solid with a strong syncopated pattern and cool synth dropouts that will even bring the socialites and wallflowers to life."

Artist:	VONSTROKE & CHRISTIAN MARTIN, CLAUDE
Title:	Groundhog Day
Label:	DIRTYBIRD
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	DBIRD 016EP

"Claude VonStroke returns with his first original record in over a year. This time he partners with long time friend and upcoming producer, Christian Martin. This is a melodic hybrid of techno and house with influences as far away as drum n' bass.The flip side features a remix by super hot producer Gabriel Ananda and newcomer Alice Rose. They playfully twist the main theme throughout, sprinkling in stabs to the constantly-building groove. Many people have said the original record sounds like a follow-up to 'Who's Afraid of Detroit?' but we will let you decide what to think for yourself."

Artist:	GREEN, TIM
Title:	Revox
Label:	DIRTYBIRD
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	DBIRD 017EP

"At the ripe old age of 22, England's Tim Green already has five releases on Germany's esteemed Four:Twenty label (as TG), and more on the way to Ritchie Hawtin's Plus 8 imprint (as Needles). Now, Dirtybird has nabbed this youngster! At the heart of 'Revox's unshakeable groove is a deceptively simple chord sequence. It swells and recedes, climbing octaves then resetting itself, as almost-discernable vocals mutter and twist in the borders. It wouldn't be a Dirtybird track without that glorious dancefloor surprise -- an explosion of bells and squirming bass rounds out 'Revox's second half, setting the stage perfectly for the original chord's triumphant return. On the flip side, Dirtybird's own Justin Martin continues his mastery of the 808, turning in a remix that will rattle nails out of subwoofers and asses out of their panties. Drop this straight into your favorite club's soundsystem, then watch its effect on the room from the very first bass drop. Whether you're trying to peel dancers off the bar at 10 pm or looking to tip the dancefloor into frenzy mode at 3am, his remix delivers every single time."

DISTRICT OF CORRUPTION (GERMANY)

DIYNAMIC (GERMANY)

Artist:	SOLOMUN
Title:	Flying Pics
Label:	DIYNAMIC (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	DIYNAMIC 013EP

"After several cooperations with his mates H.O.S.H. and Stimmig, and a lot of own releases on other labels, this is the first all-own EP of Solomun on Diynamic! You maybe won't believe it, but it's like that! And because home is the sweetest place on earth, we invite the guests we love and like in this case, we are fans of ourselves: Jamie Odell, better known as Jimpster or Audiomontage, who made a lot of deep tech-house hearts happy with his productions an his own label Freerange during the last years."

DOGTOWN RECORDS (BELGIUM)

Artist:	CHACONA, NICK
Title:	Binding Spheres
Label:	DOGTOWN RECORDS (BELGIUM)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	DOGTOWN 006EP

"Dogtown expands its horizon to the States! New York City-based Nick Chacona comes up with a dark hypnotic tribal burner with some uplifting '80s synth sounds on top of it that could best be described as Radio Slave meets Lindstrřm! Nick has gained an admirable reputation with diverse releases on high prolific labels and on Prins Thomas' Internasjonal label! Be ready for the sound of the future! And while we're at it, we asked Ibadan legend Jerome Sydenham to attack the original."

DRAG CITY

Artist:	OSOREZAN
Title:	Mimidokodesuka
Label:	DRAG CITY
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.50
Catalog #:	DC 362.1CD

"'Do you like Derek Bailey?' This was the question posed to Jim O'Rourke on his first meeting with bass-playing fury Darin Gray. Fifteen years later, this Osorezan record might help you guess the answer -- but in case you're on the dense side: yes, Jim liked Derek Bailey and he got on famously with Darin too. They've made lots of great records together (Brise Glace, Hoffman Estates, All Most Heaven, Jim's solo albums) and had lots of laughs making 'em. Osorezan came about when Jim was given the opportunity to bring some players to Japan to basically do whatever he wanted. A wide, kinky net for sure -- but after considering his options, what he chose to do was a 'deep roots' project (spoilsport!), a return to the kind of music he played before anything else, way back at the beginning (circa the '80s and his teenage years, in case you're wondering when the beginning was). The very nature of free jazz/improvisation means that you are always joining up with other people -- and over the years, Jim had participated in plenty of sessions such as these (developing a guitar style that has grown and changed but remains essentially the same one he started with), but had never initiated one of his own. He's been a shy lad, though you wouldn't know it from reading The Wire. And so Osorezan was formed! Jim on electric guitar and Darin on contrabass bonded with Chris Corsano, who's blown the free world on its tony ass with his unbridled power, intensely collaborative nature and smooth stickwork behind the kit (before you get any ideas, he's a drummer). Plus, Björk's fans seem to like him too. Mimidokodesuka was recorded live at the Pit Inn in Tokyo during a 2005 residency that included sets with alto sax legend Akira Sakata (recordings of which have been released separately and elsewhere). The music appears here pretty much as played, all from the first set. The agreement between players is kinetic and immediate, with everybody playing alternately for each other and to the skies. There's lots of color and dynamic tension, for those of you who like that sort of thing. Lots of good awesomeness too, if you're interested in that. Mimidokodesuka means 'where's my ear?' You'll find the question appropriate to the listening experience, especially if you do the right thing and PLAY IT LOUD."

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Artist:	NADJA/AIDAN BAKER/LEAH BUCKAREFF
Title:	Trinity
Label:	DIE STADT (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$22.00
Catalog #:	DS 107CD

Artist:	KIYAMA, AKIKO
Title:	Seven Years A+B
Label:	DISTRICT OF CORRUPTION (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	DOC 025EP