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HAKT 017EP
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Mexican DJ and producer Yoan Rodriguez aka Lokier presents Gate Masters, a heavy EP of uncanny dance. "Blind Flow" opens into a whopping current of elliptical surrealism à la Terrence Dixon. "Gate Masters" features a rippled bassline and high-pitched Suspiria synths that turn a dark piece of club functionality into a retro fever-dream. "Hel's Reaction" begins with a classically spooky synth arpeggio and mounts to a macabre big-room stomper. London-based producer South London Ordnance replaces some spook with extra thump for a beefy remix of "Gate Masters."
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HAKT 013EP
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150-gram vinyl. As the drummer for Yeasayer and a prolific collaborator both in studio and live, Cale Parks's creativity knows no genre. "Appalachia" features delayed, dreamlike chords syncopating over slow-breathing pads in a dynamic mix; "Big Hills" delivers muscular bass in opposition to a driving melody; "Jade" demonstrates Cale's rhythmic intelligence with an unorthodox yet tranquil drum part that carries a starry chord progression; and "Lagoon Fool" bumps at a languid, triumphant pace with guitar chords, warbling synths, and elastic bass. Australian producer Bell Towers (Public Possession) adds some sparkle and funk to "Lagoon Fool" while gently upping the tempo.
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HAKT 010EP
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Have A Killer Time Recordings proudly presents Lie to Me, the latest diamond in the rough by DJ/producer/label-owner Anthony Collins. The title-track's raw, gritty, in-your-face, pounding bass line immediately captivates, gradually building up to an unforgettable vocal drop. A nod to old school Chicago and ghetto house, Big Willy's grimy, infectious vocal work brings the track to life. Following suit is the markedly calmer but equally throbbing jam, "Swing State." Though it relies on a similar old school style as its antecedent, the EP's second single remains an instrumental track. Finishing off is a dub version of "Lie to Me" by Collins' label companion Francis Harris under his Lightbluemover alias.
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HAKT 008EP
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Producer Chris Manik presents 106 Ways, the new EP by Culture Fires. Complete with a rousing, gripping bass line, the release kicks off with "Combination," a hedonistic track that speaks to Manik's musical bilingualism, creating soundscapes that work both on and off the dancefloor. "Moon and Back" offers a more raw, uninhibited approach compared to the EP's preceding track. Handclaps weave between spacey production work as the track gradually picks up steam before drawing to a minimally short close. "106 Ways" uplifts with flickering synths and potent percussion -- altogether a slice of music magic.
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HAKT 009LP
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LP version. HAKT Recordings is pleased to internationally co-release Break of Lights, the stunning debut LP from French musician and DJ Harold Boué aka Abstraxion. The London-based innovator's music has already garnered accolades (and spins) from heavy-hitters such as Erol Alkan, Simian Mobile Disco, James Holden and Dan Snaith (Caribou/Daphni). Full of melancholic reveries and hybrid explorations, Break of Lights reveals Abstraxion to be a standout producer and true obsessive to his craft. Break of Lights, consequently, abounds with texturally-rich, rapturous gems and thoughtful meditations on the passage of time. Album opener "White Rain," featuring the whispered vocals of Parisian artist Chloé, winds plaintive guitar around modular synths and Abstraxion's own ghostly vocalizations. "Moon" bubbles with blinking synths and blip-and-bleep effects that, in a titular nod, flash celestially. "Every Night I'm Lying" marries tremendous beats with gorgeous vocals from Danish singer Astrid Engberg. Possibly the most hypnotic track here, "Around Me," warms with sonorous synths that speak like beautifully indecipherable utterances. And "Les Histoires," dedicated to the producer's father, emerges with half-recalled conversations from childhood, then drifts -- as if via time -- through spectral keyboards that filter past like memories. Abstraxion co-manages the label Biologic Records with DJ/producer DC Salas. After putting out a series of EPs, he released the singles "Jus Acid" and "Jaipur's Elephant" on Different Records in 2011 and 2012, respectively. He has also released music on Marketing Music. Always a singular character with an ear for sound, he has built a music studio in Marseille with old analog instruments. He spends his there time making electronic music that is as explorative and organic as possible.
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HAKT 009CD
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HAKT Recordings is pleased to internationally co-release Break of Lights, the stunning debut LP from French musician and DJ Harold Boué aka Abstraxion. The London-based innovator's music has already garnered accolades (and spins) from heavy-hitters such as Erol Alkan, Simian Mobile Disco, James Holden and Dan Snaith (Caribou/Daphni). Full of melancholic reveries and hybrid explorations, Break of Lights reveals Abstraxion to be a standout producer and true obsessive to his craft. Break of Lights, consequently, abounds with texturally-rich, rapturous gems and thoughtful meditations on the passage of time. Album opener "White Rain," featuring the whispered vocals of Parisian artist Chloé, winds plaintive guitar around modular synths and Abstraxion's own ghostly vocalizations. "Moon" bubbles with blinking synths and blip-and-bleep effects that, in a titular nod, flash celestially. "Every Night I'm Lying" marries tremendous beats with gorgeous vocals from Danish singer Astrid Engberg. Possibly the most hypnotic track here, "Around Me," warms with sonorous synths that speak like beautifully indecipherable utterances. And "Les Histoires," dedicated to the producer's father, emerges with half-recalled conversations from childhood, then drifts -- as if via time -- through spectral keyboards that filter past like memories. Abstraxion co-manages the label Biologic Records with DJ/producer DC Salas. After putting out a series of EPs, he released the singles "Jus Acid" and "Jaipur's Elephant" on Different Records in 2011 and 2012, respectively. He has also released music on Marketing Music. Always a singular character with an ear for sound, he has built a music studio in Marseille with old analog instruments. He spends his there time making electronic music that is as explorative and organic as possible.
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HAKT 007EP
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French DJ/producer and Biologic Records founder Harold Boué aka Abstraxion delivers his Moon EP with tracks from his Break of Lights album, complete with remix duties by Factory Floor, Death In Vegas, and PVT. "Moon" is a captivating, celestial gem, ripe with flickering, twinkling synths. Factory Floor quicken and intensify the single's pulse while exuding a raw sense of urgency, resulting in a dancefloor banger. Death In Vegas offers a slowed-down, dusky take, transforming the original into a moody, subdued after-hours gem. PVT's dynamic, bubbling bass line and amplified, stuttered synths make for an irresistible closing remix.
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HAKT 006EP
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Hardly a stranger to the scene, Ash Moses first made a name for himself in DJ booths across his hometown of Sydney. It wasn't long before the bonafide musician crossed the DJ booth threshold into the realm of production under the Tunnel Signs moniker and, eventually, as one-half of the Death Strobe label, where he released his debut Sun EP. Remixed by the likes of Daniel Avery and championed by DFA's James Murphy, Sun made ripples in the electronic pond far beyond his homeland. Following its success, Ash Moses has returned with a solid EP via Have A Killer Time. The product of two years in the studio, Dream City brings to life an array of Ash's influences across five tracks. Layered, complex, and slightly tortured, the record is a seamless amalgamation of inspiration.
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