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HELLO 026LP
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Triple LP version. Multi-faceted artist Daze Maxim aka Marcus Manowski presents Rising/Falling, his second full-length work following his 2000 debut album Same Place the Bot Got Smashed. The album's title refers to meditative breathing exercises, in which Manowksi developed an interest around the same time as the album's conception. This additional balance and clarity allowed the album to develop harmoniously, and paved the way for completion. There is also a nod to reflexivity; though this discipline provided necessary solace, it also demanded greater engagement. The overall aesthetic is unquestionably true to the minimal framework Manowski has meticulously crafted since his debut in 2000. In a playground of intermittent tempo and hybrid organic electronica, harmony builds while dissonance prevails. There is maturity and guts in the selection and delivery of each part's piece in the puzzle, and a true viral beauty as it gains momentum. What is immediately striking about the album in full is its brooding space and progression. From ambient tones and warped classic synths to rigorous live instrumentation, the sonic palette enriches as the odyssey continues. Recalling a camera lens drifting in and out of focus, Manowski toys with periodic collapse and elongated movements, but always pulls the listener back through percussive punctuation. The collaborations featured on the album occurred naturally, though the sessions played out differently. Sloth's unique trumpet work on the opener is an entirely improvised workout without specific key or time signatures. In contrast, Yonatan, a classically trained jazz musician from Tel Aviv now residing in NYC, added bowed and fingered double bass to an already arranged work. Finally, the piece with Bruno Pronsato became a re-imagination of a previous live composition under their Others moniker. Each partnership subtly enriches the spectrum, though never overtaking Manowski's position at the helm. Haunting every intimate beat and phrase is a true jazz sensibility. A diligent yet self-taught student of composition and theory, Manowski's brilliance lies within his persistent tightrope-walk of texture and melody. Rising/Falling is as intrinsically musical and direct as is gets, and the outcome is elegantly unsettling.
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HELLO 026CD
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Multi-faceted artist Daze Maxim aka Marcus Manowski presents Rising/Falling, his second full-length work following his 2000 debut album Same Place the Bot Got Smashed. The album's title refers to meditative breathing exercises, in which Manowksi developed an interest around the same time as the album's conception. This additional balance and clarity allowed the album to develop harmoniously, and paved the way for completion. There is also a nod to reflexivity; though this discipline provided necessary solace, it also demanded greater engagement. The overall aesthetic is unquestionably true to the minimal framework Manowski has meticulously crafted since his debut in 2000. In a playground of intermittent tempo and hybrid organic electronica, harmony builds while dissonance prevails. There is maturity and guts in the selection and delivery of each part's piece in the puzzle, and a true viral beauty as it gains momentum. What is immediately striking about the album in full is its brooding space and progression. From ambient tones and warped classic synths to rigorous live instrumentation, the sonic palette enriches as the odyssey continues. Recalling a camera lens drifting in and out of focus, Manowski toys with periodic collapse and elongated movements, but always pulls the listener back through percussive punctuation. The collaborations featured on the album occurred naturally, though the sessions played out differently. Sloth's unique trumpet work on the opener is an entirely improvised workout without specific key or time signatures. In contrast, Yonatan, a classically trained jazz musician from Tel Aviv now residing in NYC, added bowed and fingered double bass to an already arranged work. Finally, the piece with Bruno Pronsato became a re-imagination of a previous live composition under their Others moniker. Each partnership subtly enriches the spectrum, though never overtaking Manowski's position at the helm. Haunting every intimate beat and phrase is a true jazz sensibility. A diligent yet self-taught student of composition and theory, Manowski's brilliance lies within his persistent tightrope-walk of texture and melody. Rising/Falling is as intrinsically musical and direct as is gets, and the outcome is elegantly unsettling.
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HELLO 024EP
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Split release by Bruno Pronsato and Jens Zimmermann on Hello?Repeat.
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HELLO 023EP
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This is Dewalta & Claus Voigtmann's debut release on Hello?Repeat.
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HELLO 022EP
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Hello?Repeat presents "Flash" and "Anavi." Both tracks bring a linear and continuous flow, to many, a Daze Maxim signature in the sense that each element does not scream for attention alone, it is the combination of them which creates the overall impact. It has to do with structure and the way in which elements are thrown in, adding that bit of surprise effect which is able to stun and amuse. Groovy, hypnotic, dark, and surprising, filled with locomotive rhythms and synth pad harmonies, here are two killer cuts from Daze Maxim.
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HELLO 021EP
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Vera's Hello?Repeat debut shows her doing what she does best, with two cuts of smart and elegant deep house. "Attachments of the Past" is the kind of track the creeps up on you. "Now Not No" experiments with composition, a thick bass-line and a four-four pulse. Abstract vocal bits and hovering pads make it all the more hypnotic.
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HELLO 020EP
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Others consists of Daze Maxim and Bruno Pronsato. Dope Me/Does Caroline Know? is less Sun Ra and more Soul Capsule, but it still possesses the air of strangeness that makes the duo so unique. On "Dope Me" the steady high-hats and flawless kick drum are straight out of Daze's playbook, while the nervous piano and 3 Chairs-style claps are unmistakably Bruno. "Does Caroline Know?," takes us deeper and darker -- The drums are plodding, and the mood is ominous.
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HELLO 018EP
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Seuil is one of Paris's most inspired underground producers and Late Call is exactly what its name suggests: a record made for the deepest, most tender portion of the night. The drums are slick and punchy, but the rest is woozy and romantic. This is one to put on when the crowd has stopped chatting and everyone's dancing with their eyes closed.
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HELLO 019LP
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2LP version. This is the debut full-length album from Chicago-based Kate Simko. From delicate fluttering percussions on "Beneath" to "Machine's Mantra"'s effortless yet hypnotic drone, lines are blurred, genres are paired, and musical visions are created. From the magnetic Chicago vibe in "Mind On You," to the dark, sexy meanderings of minimal mastery in "Last Breath" and "Bikini Atoll," to the shuffling, Perlon-influenced "Mira Vos," Kate offers up an impressive lot of songs that crossover from headphone listening to ignite the dancefloor. Her intricate rhythms and time-stopping harmonies offer up the perfect balance of savvy intellect and sensory pleasure. From song to song, the journey continues and after a vivid nine theme showcase, the voyage closes with the contrasting and groove-ridden "Had It All." Summing up the creative emotion of "Lights Out," "Had It All"'s powerful rhythms and acid synth lines contrast with an aura of melancholy eeriness and vocals that are endearingly shy. The closing song's wide-eyed groove and powerful passion leave us at a juncture outside of genre boxes and full of inspiration. Inspired by her peers, Kate has performed with leading artists like Ellen Allien, Magda, Anja Schneider, Sonja Moonear, Camea, and Cassy, earning their respect. Kate is supporting this release with a live world tour -- a stunning and innovative cinematic event entitled "Lustre" alongside intermedia artist Jeffrey Weeter. Combining sound and image from worldwide cities and collaborators, "Lustre" will showcase moving and still images conjured by each individual album track in a highly-anticipated HD video display. No two performances will be the same while the film's integrity still remains intact. Lights Out and "Lustre" is an experiment in non-linear storytelling and real-time creation, bringing the excitement of live music to a cinematic experience. As the artist herself explains, "I looked at the album as an art project -- an installation of ten pieces that together form their own unique being."
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HELLO 019CD
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This is the debut full-length album from Chicago-based Kate Simko. From delicate fluttering percussions on "Beneath" to "Machine's Mantra"'s effortless yet hypnotic drone, lines are blurred, genres are paired, and musical visions are created. From the magnetic Chicago vibe in "Mind On You," to the dark, sexy meanderings of minimal mastery in "Last Breath" and "Bikini Atoll," to the shuffling, Perlon-influenced "Mira Vos," Kate offers up an impressive lot of songs that crossover from headphone listening to ignite the dancefloor. Her intricate rhythms and time-stopping harmonies offer up the perfect balance of savvy intellect and sensory pleasure. From song to song, the journey continues and after a vivid nine theme showcase, the voyage closes with the contrasting and groove-ridden "Had It All." Summing up the creative emotion of "Lights Out," "Had It All"'s powerful rhythms and acid synth lines contrast with an aura of melancholy eeriness and vocals that are endearingly shy. The closing song's wide-eyed groove and powerful passion leave us at a juncture outside of genre boxes and full of inspiration. Inspired by her peers, Kate has performed with leading artists like Ellen Allien, Magda, Anja Schneider, Sonja Moonear, Camea, and Cassy, earning their respect. Kate is supporting this release with a live world tour -- a stunning and innovative cinematic event entitled "Lustre" alongside intermedia artist Jeffrey Weeter. Combining sound and image from worldwide cities and collaborators, "Lustre" will showcase moving and still images conjured by each individual album track in a highly-anticipated HD video display. No two performances will be the same while the film's integrity still remains intact. Lights Out and "Lustre" is an experiment in non-linear storytelling and real-time creation, bringing the excitement of live music to a cinematic experience. As the artist herself explains, "I looked at the album as an art project -- an installation of ten pieces that together form their own unique being."
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HELLO 017EP
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Kate Simko is a woman of many talents, and she works them well. This Chicago native continues to be one of the standout dance music artists in the United States, earning the respect of her peers and catapulting her career to international success. With "Mind On You," Kate delivers a little teaser to her forthcoming and highly-anticipated solo album on Hello?Repeat Records. Includes remixes by Tevo Howard and Daze Maxim.
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HELLO 016EP
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As usual, Hello?Repeat co-founder Daze Maxim returns with three outstanding tracks which are made for a better tomorrow.
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HELLO 015EP
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It's always good to grow slowly -- a sagacity that Düsseldorf's Patrick Specke has internalized. In three years, he released three mesmerizing and breathtaking EPs on labels such as Kahlwild and Desolat. Now he enters the floor with some smiling excursions of deepness on Hello?Repeat.
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HELLO 014EP
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Daze Maxim returns with another eruption on Hello? Repeat. With Organ Message, Daze delivers two delicious tracks that bubble over like a volcano. The title track attacks us with Daze's trademark crispy beats, an ultra-funky bass and a quirky synth line that shows you the way to Maxim's cosmos. Once you arrive there, "Strange Things" is waiting for you with a voluminous flow of lava. A hard-hitting, percussion-driven track from outer space.
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HELLO 013EP
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Following Bruno Pronsato's Why Can't We Be Like Us is another timeless pearl on Hello? Repeat. On the title track, Bruno worked with his very good friend Caro (aka Randy Jones), and together they delivered a truly magical vocal track. On the flip side, you'll find a fairly dirty track called "Where'd You Learn To Kiss That Way." Again, Bruno manages to create a record with a very unique atmosphere.
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HELLO 012EP
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Daze Maxim returns to Hello? Repeat with a big bang. The A-side opens with "Tube People," a deep and intense house track that builds into a mind-bending groove. As if this is not enough, we get "Jat," an unstoppable rollin' percussion lesson where we ask ourselves if Daze has 15 more arms to play this stuff. We're speechless. Right after this impressive monster, Daze returns to his deeper side and delivers "Mudhole," a reduced, up-building disco caterpillar.
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HELLO 011EP
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Hello? Repeat welcomes the new year with a long-awaited 12" by Cabanne. It's been a while since he released the last 12" on his own imprint Minibar Music in 2006. With "Keep Going" and "Trés Chold," the French confirmed jazzman delivers two funky, bleepy tracks and goes a little deeper again.
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HELLO 010CD
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This is the second full-length release by Seattle's Bruno Pronsato (Steven Ford). Why Can't We Be Like Us embodies his old passion for playing the drums as well as his addiction to ones and zeros. Instead of creating streamlined minimal, he has more of an abstract sound on his mind -- one that lives on a dark, organic and percussive note. He has always been unpredictable and funky with a twist between the beats, his tracks often relying on devious turns, flickering sounds, warm bass lines and some free-riding vocals. These tracks tell a story with long, grooving compositions that are full of rhythms that twist around bubbling sounds that seem to launch out of his very own inner space. Sometimes a piano melody dances around, then an undefinable vibrancy chirps out of the background, and in the next moment some unheard buzzing sighs apart from space and time. This album feels like a logical progression from his EPs for labels like Orac, Philpot, Hello? Repeat and his creative powers as one part of the duo Half Hawaii on Perlon. Musical suspense that processes feelings and soul through electronic vibrations. Everything sounds like Bruno Pronsato plays it himself and follows the "I am an instrument" dictum of the spacy free jazzer, Sun Ra. Bruno Pronsato lives in the space of the inner-sound.
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HELLO 008EP
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"After some breathtaking releases on Perlon, Circus Company and his own label Hartchef Discos, we're very happy to present two new masterpieces of Audio Werner on Hello?Repeat. On this 12", Mr. Werner approves again, that there are still enough fresh rhythmical twists possible even in a 4/4 pattern and that his infinite sound palette goes far beyond the scope of typical formalistic minimal music. 'Before' overflows with good old funk in a brand new space robe: funky cut-up vocals and a freaky sequence like made all over a driving percussive boogie beat playing tricks on your mind. 'Getting Up' on the B-side will drive your circulation right up and get your juices flowing like the classic Kneipp cure with it's bass line getting bent and strangled in every direction. To make it simple -- this record is a pure and elegant dance hypnosis."
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HELLO 007EP
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"Hell yeah, Half Hawaii aka Bruno Pronsato & Sammy Dee with the next shot on one of most thrilling minimal labels these days: Hello? Repeat!"
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HELLO 006EP
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"On this EP, Daze hits you with a funky, bleepy flow to make you bounce. 'Pull Absurde' -- the opening and title cut -- is a dry, hard hitting n' driven track, accented with Daze's typical vocals and breakdowns from outer space. A real bumper. The flipside holds a rough percussive and hypnotic trip -- 'Take Me Home.' With this piece, Mr. Maxim proves again his highly individual taste and takes us into a deep journey through the endless world of his musical spectrum. Listen carefully. Welcome to planet Pull Absurde."
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HELLO 005EP
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"Bruno returns with another piece of jewelry for Hello? Repeat. The title track 'There's Galaxies Better' arises at a mysterious place somewhere in Seattle and tells the story of a Lady Cabdriver somewhere in the future. 'TGB' starts with loose, stuttering percussion over a locked bass before opening out into a beautifully detailed mix of chords and straight to your face chorus-vocals. As if this is not enough, Grandmaster Thomas Melchior steps along and delivers with his interpretation of 'TGB,' a hypnotic build up groove monster which will take you on a cosmic spellbinding ride. The second strike on this EP is 'Our Holiday Clothes.' It's peppered with fresh-flavored ingredients, cut-ups, smacking claps, stumbling bells, sexy-beats and a driving arrangement which makes us dance, dance, dance."
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HELLO 004EP
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"After successful releases like 'Bad Heroin' and 'Intimacy Girl,' Daze Maxim aka Heartz4 returns with a superb funk monster on Hello? Repeat. This EP starts with 'Simply Driving Gold,' a pure dancefloor shaker with crispy beats, quirky sequences and funky vocals which will simply drive you crazy. The hypnotic vibe of 'Affectent' continues right there and takes you deep into the night, with hands in the air and a big smile on your face! This EP will shake your legs like you got ants in your pants."
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HELLO 003EP
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"One thing that is already a fact about new label on the block Hello Repeat is that they're not playing it safe by catering standard clubfare to the latest trend but are rather determined to kick electronic sounds decidedly back to the future. In 2005 Bruno established himself as a true renovator of techno music with seminal releases on Orac, PhilPot, Milno Modern or Musique Risquée, proving that there are still enough fresh rhythmical twists possible even in a 4/4 pattern and that his infinite sound palette goes far beyond the scope of typical formalistic minimal stuff. Wade In the Water, Children will drive your circulation right up and get your juices flowing like the classic Kneipp cure with it's bassline getting bent and strangled in every extreme direction plus a duet of spoken voices meandering in between the quirky wigglin beats and blurring your perception between the track and what is going on around you on the floor."
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HELLO 002EP
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"Having already stunned with mad versatility on his recent 3-tracker for new upstart label Hello? Repeat, Heartz4 aka Daze Maxim, proves again that he's got way more tricks up his sleeve and won't be easy to pin down. Here he surprises a new totally stripped down to his bare soul with his fragile, bluesy vocals slightly sustained by a fingersnapping groove and caressed by gentle soundeffects -- time to cuddle up on the floor. Philadelphia's minimal house stalwart and co-founder of Tuningspork and Foundsound records' Someone Else lowers the temperature a bit putting some more weight on the skanking groove, distorting the vocals, draining them puddles of echo and showering them with groaning sounds thus injecting a feel of paranoia and loneliness, truly emotional stuff."
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