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BAL 001EP
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Since leaving Richie Hawtin's M_nus family, Magda has set about forging her own distinctive path in electronic music. Unshackled from minimal techno expectations (not that she could ever be defined so narrowly), her work for Balance indulges both her cerebral, boundary-pushing side and her more dancefloor-focused one -- which is, of course, not without its quirks and moments of oddity. These tracks from Magda and Cornerbred (Magda and Baby Vulture) were produced exclusively for the Balance 027 compilation (BAL 014CD, 2015) and this limited edition EP; the instrumental and a capella versions of "Riding High" are exclusive to this EP.
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BAL 014CD
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Magda's Balance 027 indulges both the cerebral, boundary-pushing side of her musical make-up and her more dancefloor-focused side, which is, of course, not without its kooks, quirks, and moments of oddity. "The most important thing is the narrative -- what you're trying to say and how," she says of the process of putting her selections together. "That's why I love the idea of a two-mix compilation because it allows for lots of experimentation and space." The first disc, titled Weird Mix, is a journey through the outer reaches of electronica, with experimental soundscapes like Dinos Chapman's "Alltid" side-by-side with more conventional slivers of tripped-out melody like NYMA & Carreno Is LB's stuttering "Solaria." Magda leads the listener from these more abstract pieces through the electro-jazz of Gregory Fleckner Quintet into wigged-out 4/4 selections, ushering in a warped dancefloor where percolating concoctions like Hauntologists' "Shakes" are the norm. "I definitely don't expect everyone to like it and I'm fine with that," Magda says. "I just want to open my eyes wider and keep searching for more." The weird factor spills over into the second disc, Club Mix, with the bruising textures of Minor Science's "The Beckoner" and squealing analog freakiness from The Mole & Hreno bringing the intensity from the outset. From there on it's far from a linear journey, but if there's a recurring theme across the second disc, it's the enduring sound of acid. Murat Tepeli's "P.S.A. (Play Stop Acid)" sets the ball rolling, Rework's rampant "In a Dance" and XDB's "Inywa" both taking the baton and pass it on. A smattering of exclusives includes Mathew Jonson & Jesse Siminski's jacking rework of Seth Troxler's "Evangelon" and the severely wonky undulations of Magda's own "Trailerfork." This compilation displays the sound of a true crate digger; a dedicated DJ who searches far and wide for inspiration and fascination. It truly embodies every element of her eclectic sound, and is sure to unearth many an unknown gem for even the most avid of electronic aficionados. Also includes tracks by Tomas More, Jahiliyya Fields, Tase, Farben Presents James Din A4, Odd Soul, Luc Ringeisen, Wishmountain, Cornerbred, Odei, #.19.21.3.11.21.20, Brett Johnson, CV30X, Nicholas Desamory (feat. Lucile Desamory), Kaitaro, Rotorik, Errorsmith, Shackleton, Andrew Pekler, Marc Houle, Alliv Sobol, Stefny Winter, Trus'me (remixed by Truncate), Samuli Kemppi, Etcher, T.B. Arthur, Marcel Dettmann, DVS1, Lester Fitzpatrick, Birdsmakingmachine, Sandman, Gabriel Ferreira, Tom Trago, Transllusion, and Obergman.
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ITEM 016LP
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Superb compilation box set containing four cream-colored slabs of 180 gram vinyl in a die-cut box made from special textured material. A compilation, solely put together by label Items & Things co-owner, Magda. For the label's first-ever compilation, Items & Things invites a few new friends to shake things up. The New York-hyped Throne of Blood creators Populette and Playhouse's stylish electro dream-team, Rework, whip up a special exceptional batch for their first label appearances, while talented newcomers Howard Watson and Nyma present their heavy-hitting contributions. Label compadres Jimmy Edgar, Miro Pajic and Andy Martin make their second appearances on the imprint, and on the home-team roster, Tomas More, Click Box, Madato and Danny Benedettini surprise us with a few new tricks as they unleash their summer sounds. Each track on the compilation is fresh, fun and tailored to the summer season, bearing funky musical traits as Magda fosters each producer's unique personality. Other artists include: Troy Pierce, Troy + Reka and Marc Houle.
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ITEM 016CD
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Items & Things present a special mix CD compilation, solely put together by label co-owner, Magda. For the label's first-ever compilation, Items & Things invites a few new friends to shake things up. The New York-hyped Throne of Blood creators Populette and Playhouse's stylish electro dream-team, Rework, whip up a special exceptional batch for their first label appearances, while talented newcomers Howard Watson and Nyma present their heavy-hitting contributions. Label compadres Jimmy Edgar, Miro Pajic and Andy Martin make their second appearances on the imprint, and on the home-team roster, Tomas More, Click Box, Madato and Danny Benedettini surprise us with a few new tricks as they unleash their summer sounds. Each track on the compilation is fresh, fun and tailored to the summer season, bearing funky musical traits as Magda fosters each producer's unique personality. Other artists include: Troy Pierce, Troy + Reka and Marc Houle.
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MINUS 101LP
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2LP version. This is the debut full-length album from Berlin's reigning queen of minimal, Magda. Enter the disorientating, evocative world that Magda has created -- otherworldly but visceral, brutally dark with a warm sense of beauty and grace, sparse yet full-bodied and dense. Haunting electronic soundworlds that fall somewhere in-between reality and some sort of intangible dreamscape, brimming with nostalgic clues to the past and a curiosity-rousing sense of remembrance. From The Fallen Page is an engulfing, transportive album that takes listeners from one end of the spectrum to the other, treading the fine lines of extremities along the way.
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MINUS 101CD
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This is the debut full-length album from Berlin's reigning queen of minimal, Magda. Enter the disorientating, evocative world that Magda has created -- one that teeters on opposition: otherworldly but visceral, brutally dark with a warm sense of beauty and grace, sparse yet full-bodied and dense. Haunting electronic soundworlds that fall somewhere in-between reality and some sort of intangible dreamscape, brimming with nostalgic clues to the past and a curiosity-rousing sense of remembrance. From The Fallen Page is an engulfing, transportive album that takes listeners from one end of the spectrum to the other, treading the fine lines of extremities along the way. Starting with "Get Down Goblin," a growling, dramatic entrance into her electronic voyage, the album bleeds into tracks of all shapes and sizes, from the swelling, eerie chords and solid rhythms of "Lost In Time," to the oozy, bass-ridden "Breakout," to the dynamic tech-y workout of "Your Love Attack." And though the tracks sequence to tell a story, they all fall under the same alluring spell regardless of order: for instance, "Music Box" -- a daydream-y sound-world filled with chilling chords and a lurid sense of dread (indeed, a music box from a dark past) -- is a cinematic pairing to the dizzying builds and piano fills of "Doom Disco," which sounds somewhere in-between a hand-clapping, bouncing club and an ancient, creaking haunted house. The funked-out, low-slung groove of "Japan" closes the chapter, a melancholic farewell immersed in soft, lush melodies. The darkly-tinged collection takes on a personal, animated effect as a result of entirely unique sounds. In fact, everything in the album's movement came about naturally, from its inception to its change in direction. Originally set out to be a post-punk, dark disco set of soundtrack-inspired music, it evolved into a melodious and percussive adventure into Magda's past and influences. The album's punchy bass lines and hypnotic drum patterns tell of her days growing up in Detroit, she didn't purposefully set out to find memories; the memories found her.
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MINUS 043CD
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This is DJ Magda's first full-length mixed release for Minus. Evolution is a fuzzy thing when it comes to electronic dance music, especially when left in the hands of certain DJs. From experimental to disco to pop to house and everything in between and to come, the mutation is the now and new. Known for mutations of her own, DJ and producer Magda brings her influences and creations full circle in this runway soundtrack act She's A Dancing Machine. There are 16 indexes on the CD, which are made up of 71 original tracks of classic and fresh-as-hell dance burners. The selection and style is reflective yet reactive to what "minimal" music and mix albums ought to create. From robotic hustles to disco house sprinkler moves and electro-tech windmills, Magda turns the years back to phuture. Equal parts perspiration and inspiration, She's A Dancing Machine delivers with micro-edits, custom loops and lofty effects, born out of her DJ ascension from beating the bits out of her Final Scratch in clubs. The mix has the range you'd expect with top shelf artists included such as Metro Area, Ricardo Villalobos, Marc Houle and Robert Babicz and sets up some surprises from decades past by dropping in Larry Heard and Portion Control. Amongst personal favorites from The Persuader (Jesper Dahlbäck), she's not afraid to loop in her own productions from Minus and her new label (along with Marc Houle and Troy Pierce), Items & Things. She's A Dancing Machine paints the experience and attitude from a night with Magda in control at the decks. Magda has taken the chosen path of a DJ with a mission -- searching, finding and carving her own way from being a slave to the rhythm.
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MINUS 035EP
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"The words irregular and off-kilter serve a dual-purpose when (lovingly) describing Magda and her unique music mix. Judging by appearances the girl just wants to have fun, but once that needle drops prepare for a session in tension, groove and yes, good times. Her now internationally demanded DJ sets are hard to top and even harder to align to another DJ, as this Minus debut single, 'Stop' strives to follow that same path. Without a doubt Magda's sound is coming from musical influences that are more personable than 'programmed.' Picking up the slack and noise from techno and bass she shows a relish for funk and electro matched with the European-cured synth pop of the '80s. Her experiences behind the decks and living in cities like Detroit, New York and Berlin can't hurt either. One of the first users of Final Scratch, Magda schooled herself by becoming a 're-edit master' creating renditions of her record collection readymade by technology. This call to action accelerated her studio skills and has opened a new strange portal of intimately being one with your original music and your DJ sets -- ying and yang between the decks and the hard drive. Tight and yet elastic at the same time, the flexibility within the sound of 'Stop' works on the dance floor at peak hours or late morning for those Twilight Zone moments without a hitch. Stacked intricate sounds slowly build in a mental manner as she turns notes into noise and reveals beats into bass lines. 'Stop' follows up her Minus debut contribution to 2005's Minimize to Maximize compilation plus remixes & releases thru Underl_ne, Telegraph and Foundsound labels."
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