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BWR 023EP
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Davin Coady and Geoff Foley known as "Between Ourselves" from Waterford/Ireland, one of the Irish key cities for the deeper flavors of underground house music. "Red Mist" is a melodic driven tune with an epic monster-break that hurtles the listener to an uplifting climax. "Guidance" hits the spot with a catchy bassline in the break, the "hook" of the tune. Berlin-based Ruede Hagelstein's remix for "Red Mist" sees him strip down the original to its bare essence keeping the epic feel. Andre Lodemann's edit of "Red Mist" pushes the floor potential to the max with his customized drum sounds.
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BWR 002LP
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Over the last decade Andre Lodemann, a regular in the world-wide underground dance-scene has released on many prolific labels, including Freerange, Room With A View, DFTD, and Innervisions. Come 2018 Lodemann is now releases his album The Deeper You Go on his own label Best Works Records. He started working on it in 2012, taking his time for his emotional artistic approach with a lot of attention to detail. The album successfully walks the imaginary spectrum of deep house, tech house, and techno also taking dives into other waters. Where his previous long-player Fragments (BWRLP 001CD, 2012) was a compilation of past works, The Deeper You Go is his first artist album containing everything a listener would want to hear both in a club and at home. You can feel that the tracks where created out of the same mold. There's a mood, a common thread and a story through the works. The album is dark in a subtle way and yet has that positive vibe and aggressiveness to it. The Deeper You Go is mostly instrumental with two features by the British singer and songwriter Huw Costin, bandleader of Torn Sail. Lodemann's sound is deep, warm but aggressive at the same time. It explores the less chartered end of the soundscape. His songs generally feel like a narrative. It builds and grows as the song progresses and climax past the halfway rewarding you for your time invested. At the climax the tracks sometimes morph into what feels like a whole new song. This is his signature sound. The album starts with "The Deeper You Go" and "Emptiness" -- these two opening tracks follow the Lodemann formula to the tee. They are perfect as opening and introductory tracks as they set a deep mood for the rest of the album. Moving onward "Metamorphosis", a hard but soulful techno track that shatters the stereotype of what techno should sound like, crossing genre-borders. With the track "Lost In Your Eyes" he goes in a different direction using an aboriginal sounding horn, accompanied by a bassline, both together create an uplifting but also scary mood. "Birth" was released in 2017 and it feels raw and reminiscent of his earlier works. The collaborations with Huw Costin of Torn Sail complement Andre Lodemann style of production: In "Treasure" the two artists find perfect balance where the beat builds in between and around the vocals. "Misty Road" is a flowing bass-heavy ambient track that perfectly closes the album. The Deeper You Go is Andre Lodemann's artistic vision of modern electronic music using all possible means to create emotional sound sculptures.
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BWR 022EP
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A new chapter begins for Best Work Records' artist Fabian Dikof with his new 12" release, Into You EP. Both of the tunes again clearly show-off his creative skills. His signature sound with its playfulness surely will get stuck in your ears. With his perfect mixture of electronic and organic sounds pressure on the dancefloor is guaranteed. Peaktime!
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BWR 021EP
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Best Works is back with a new offering from Spanish artist Luis Junior. The two new tracks "Ipsum" and "2DB2" come with remixes by the production duo Andre Lodemann and Fabian Dikof as well as one from Italian shooting stars Stereocalypse. "Ipsum" continues to play with a slight Spanish flair reminiscent of his previous output with Best Works. "2DB2" offers some more floor-ruffness and technoid play. Label-head Andre Lodemann joins Fabian Dikof for their second remix collaboration. Stereocalypse finishes with a remix of "Ipsum".
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BWR 020EP
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Best Works Records label-owner André Lodemann is back with Birth, enlisting Swiss duo Adriatique and new-comer producer Fabian Dikof for remixes. "Birth" creates contrasts using African-drumming inspired styles paired with techy-beat programming. Starting more on a minimal tip the track works its self up to high-tension climaxing with an emotional break keeping the deeper moments intact. Adriatique create a faster more club-orientated version paring the more hooky parts of the original with beat-synth elements giving the track a more tribal feel. Fabian Dikof's remix works more on the melodic hook but also creates a warm bass-laden soundscape.
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BWR 019EP
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Berlin-based artist Fabian Dikof is back with Who EP on Best Works Records. His trademark sound remains: catchy arpeggio-sounds with tech-house synth usage. With these elements he creates a very mature tapestry that gives the tune great dynamic play in its rhythmic morphosis. The track "Camouflage" features Berlin-based vocalist Ann Weller from the band Ann & Bones. Last but not least, remixer Dubspeeka reworks the original giving it a more minimal techno-flavor and with its tool-character, it hits the dancefloor full on. The Who EP is yet another great stepping stone for Fabian Dikof.
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BWR 017EP
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Madrid-based Luis Junior presents Don't Give Up On Me EP. Luis Junior has been a DJ and music producer for more than 20 years. "Don't Give Up On Me" features singer Sobi Thurairatnam, with sultry vocals and a strong pop-appeal. D-Nox and Beckers transform the same track into a club burner for the early hours. "Floidos" is more of a techno-orientated banger. On "Pasion", Luis Junior manages to integrate some Spanish flamenco sounds.
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BWR 016EP
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Gacha Bakradze, a multi-talented DJ and producer from Georgia, opens his Drift EP with the title-track, which blends rhythm and beats with warm, flowing soundscapes. He brings in more hypnotic lead sounds with the second track, "Golshifteh." The B-side opens with a techno-infused remix from Berghain resident Norman Nodge, elevating "Drift" to real dancefloor bliss. "Tiresome Walk" moves through playful melodies and laid-back rhythms in a majestic slow burn, suitable as both a stirring set opener and an emotional end.
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BWR 015EP
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Best Works Records returns with three remixes of "Going to the Core (feat. Nathalie Claude)" by Andre Lodemann, originally released on Lodemann's 2012 Fragments album (BWRLP 001CD). With his deep style, Dave DK's remix supports the dancefloor in a very elegant way. The UK/South Africa production team Sahin Meyer Zamalek brings a dark and melancholic twist to Nathalie Claude's vocals, while Charles Webster's remix shows a strong South African influence.
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BWR 014EP
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This is the second EP from Berlin-based Fabian Dikof on Best Works. This three-track EP shows a strong affinity for slow, atmospheric build-ups with dramatic, even surprising mood changes as well as beats designed for the dancefloor. Fabian Dikof takes you on a trip through warm-sounding synthesizers and rolling bass lines. What an in incredibly mature output for such a young artist.
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BWR 013EP
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Bleary Faces is the debut EP from Berlin-based Fabian Dikof. As a youngster he learned his first basic skills in producing and DJing from Andre Lodemann himself. All of the tracks featured here are on a slow-house tip without losing their ruff edge through a massive bass foundation. It is all about progression with a strong emotional build-up. Deep house veteran Vincenzo is on remix duties, re-creating the main track "Bleary Faces" with a new theme and enhancing the original with some more disco-influenced touches.
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BWRLP 001CD
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This is the debut full-length album from Berlin-based DJ/producer André Lodemann. This 2CD encompasses both his creative work with original material and with remixes done for other artists. It is not a typical album, but a showcase of the incredible creative output from an artist determined to create emotional music off the beaten-track, avoiding typical building blocks and tacky software gimmicks. Lodemann has been a DJ for more than 20 years. Citing his greatest influences as Masters At Work, Mateo and Matos, Kerri Chandler and François Kevorkian, Lodemann's musical vision is to create atmosphere, arouse emotion and touch people musically. In 2001, Andre started to produce music, and over the last decade he has released 12"s and remixes on labels including Moods N Grooves, Simple Records, Room With A View, Z Records, Freerange and Buzzinfly, amongst others. His tunes "Where Are You Now?" and "The Light" became hugely popular with the worldwide underground DJ circuit. Other highlights include: remixes for Tracey Thorn, Omar and Akabu. Much of this material is presented here. The first CD of Fragments includes material released on several different labels, such as Freerange, Room With A View and his own imprint, Best Works Records. The album also contains the new Lodemann tracks "Going To The Core," featuring singer Nathalie Claude and "Unknown Desire." The second CD of Fragments features remixes, including a selection of remixes that Lodemann produced for different artists. Besides the ones mentioned above, the CD contains fresh remixes for Charles Webster's project January Tuesday, Spirit Catcher and the South African house superstars, Liquideep. Last but not least, Lodemann has reworked his remix for Omar with new vocals recorded by Omar for a new listening experience. Other artists remixed include: Prommer & Barck (feat. Lois Longerling), Vakula, Phonique (feat. Ian Whitelaw), Mario & Vidis, Joey Negro presents Akabu, Tracey Thorn and Alton Miller (feat. Stephane Vera & Angelique).
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BWR 001A-EP
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This is the second vinyl teaser for André Lodemann's album Fragments (BWRLP 001CD). This EP selection features two brand-new original tracks "Going To The Core" (feat. Nathalie Claude) and "Unknown Desire" as well as vinyl-first "Don't Panic." While "Going To The Core," a spoken-word track, starts off with a focused sample-groove that then unleashes unknown emotional depths, the epic slow-burner "Unknown Desire" takes a different path, pairing funky groove with a melancholic touch. "Don't Panic" clearly has a jazzy feeling to it, avoiding clichés.
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BWR 001B-EP
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This is the first vinyl teaser for the André Lodemann album, Fragments, which contains both original material and remixes produced by Lodemann. This EP selection features brand-new remixes for the South African house group Liquideep and January Tuesday. Lodemann's edit for L'usine's "Two Dots" was originally done for private use and has now found its way onto a release. Lodemann's Mes remix was somewhat overlooked and now receives proper support here.
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BWR 012EP
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Best Works presents the debut of two young aspiring producers from Berlin. Both of them learned their early skills in a youth project that was developed and run by label-owner and producer Andre Lodemann. This release is a beautiful connection between Andre Lodemann's former job as a street/social-worker and his work today as a producer and DJ. The track by Felix Fisher is a Detroit-oriented tech-house track and Fabian Dikof's is more dub/house influenced. Remixes by Christian Prommer and Phonique.
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BWR 011EP
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This unique partnership is the brainchild of dance music aficionado DJ Vidis. He teamed up with top Lithuanian producer Mario Basanov in 2007 to form the most influential local production combo and to deliver what could be the freshest-sounding, most adventurous house music around. With a few singles for Endless Flight and Future Classic, and also remix work commissioned from Soul Clap, John Talabot, André Lodemann, Marcus Worgull, and Softwar, their future looks bright. Features Vytautas Sondeckis, Dolcevytas and Fabian Dikof.
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BWR 010EP
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Barck And Prommer present Lovin', the second single release from the upcoming Alex And The Grizzly album. Alex Barck is on the vocals together with Lois Longerling, who is known for her work with Dollkraut. André Lodemann delivers a smart remix giving the tune his trademark sound and putting it onto the house dancefloors. Also features a dub version.
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BWR 009EP
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Sebastian Studnitzky lives in Berlin and plays with renowned artists such as Jazzanova, Nils Landgren, Mezzoforte, etc. On his album EGIS and on Hauke, he has created his very own sound, mixing his jazz background with electronic sounds. This was nothing new to him as he has worked and performed with electronic producers such as Soulphiction and Ricardo Villalobos in the past. Atjazz, Vakula and Subfossil all offer great new interpretations with their club remixes of "Hauke."
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BWR 008EP
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Vakula is a Ukrainian DJ & producer. In 2007, Vakula released Hohol on Uzuri and since has gone on to release music for underground labels like Quintessential, Meakusma and Firecracker. On Ring Of Night, Vakula stays true to his trademark sound, inspired by Detroit funk. The release also includes 2 remixes: André Lodemann offers a remix to "Ring Of Night," bringing a slight Balearic feeling to his house remix while Juju & Jordash bring an '80s flair to "I Forget."
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BWR 007EP
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Andre Lodemann returns to his own label with his 4th release."The Light" brings back Lodemann's typical dramatic production style, always feeding the listener with intense moments, working to and away from the house-groove. Lodemann has incorporated those typical house-DJ techniques of mixing directly into his production-style. The tune has an overall analog feeling combining discoid sample stabs and piano e-bass. "Subtle Stimulation" brings back a more linear feeling with earthy, wholesome drums and a heavy bass line.
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BWR 006EP
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The Berlin-based DJ and producer Eva Be presents the New Crack EP, the logical continuation of her musical output and heavy 4/4 sound. "New Crack" combines an electronic dub-driven bass sound with classic old-school house influences. Darko Esser's mix is more intricate, giving the original a more dramatic, crystalline twist. Also included is André Lodemann's previously-unreleased remix of "She Walks Alone," featuring Pegah Ferydoni.
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BWR 005EP
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"Sahin Meyers' offering comprises 2 very techno-dub influenced deep-house tracks: 1) 'World Cup Of The Future' and 2) 'I Can't Go Broke.' Remixes of 'World Cup Of The Future' come from Berlin-native Eva Be, who for some might be known for her previous work on Best Seven/Sonar Kollektiv with her dubby electronic trademark sound and Jacek Sienkewicz of techno-fame, who Daniel Best met on quite a few occasions in a more eclectic setting, gives the whole thing a soulful techno-rub."
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BWR 004EP
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"So at last after all those Andre Lodemann records a new artist on Best Works Records, a fellow who runs by the name of Subfossil (Daniel Ramm). Daniel Ramm has been obsessed by programming music since 1993. With an Amiga500 he got his first opportunities of programming music, from initially fast melodic trance to a sudden inspiration by slower house music in 1995. Later he did several live sets in Brandenburg region, around Berlin and in his home town, with a simple set-up (amiga/sampler/synth). His training as electronic communication engineer reinforced his interest for music-production. In 1999 he moved to Berlin. His love of electronic music, however, soon brought him together with Frank, a DJ friend from his home-town. Together they are producing and touring as Pikaya (since 2000). Pikaya has put out quite a few releases on labels such as Cadenza, Meander, etc. In those early years Daniel Ramm was also producing with Andre Lodemann. They also produced the first version of 'Searchin' a more down-tempo mix around 2000 as well. Subfossils' music can be defined as being both deep and musical, trying to give his tracks twists and turns from beginning to end. Also Daniel Ramm is a real teutonian perfectionist, each sound has been clearly defined in every nuance. The Munich native Roland Appel delivers the remix for 'Can't get no sleep.' A solid floor-filler with emotional outbursts typical of his production style. On the cover of the record you will find yet another Berlin record store picture. This time Rotation Records, near Rosenthaler Platz in Berlin."
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