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Following his debut on Planet E Communications in 2023, New Jersey-born and-based house music legend Junior Sanchez now teams up with longtime friend, label boss and techno icon Carl Craig for a brand new Remix EP. Art-O-Fact (Detroit Remix) injects the futuristic sound of Carl's hometown. The EP also includes a "Beatless" mix and a "Bass" mix, which split the new "Detroit Mix" directly in half, with one focused on melody and the other on rhythm. Sanchez initially brought Art-O-Fact to Planet E with Detroit in mind. "I loved so many records by Carl Craig, Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, and Juan Atkins," he says. "I let my inspiration guide me, and I thought about that city -- what it meant to me and what techno meant to my heart." To fully connect the dots, Carl Craig has hopped on the remix, reinforcing the eclectic synth work with a heavy new groove, a gritty bass line, and subtle, shadowy synth melodies. The result is a fortified connection between two scenes and eras that sonically toes the line.
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The year is 1989. Techno's second generation has begun to permeate the globe leading a young Carl Craig to a tiny village in the countryside of Belgium. It is here, undistracted and determined to break out, that Craig encounters one of the country's only drum machines, an Alesis controlled midi-808. In a single session he composes and mixes a handful of records that are still to this day regarded as some of his most raw and explosive contributions to the fabric of electronic music history. Carl revisits this fateful chapter through the lens of a famed cut from his Psyche alias From Beyond, with a "C2 2023 Mix" and remixes from Seth Troxler, Ataxia and Admn, out July 14 on Planet E Communications. The Psyche alias, known for early Transmat releases like Crack\down and Elements, embodied a stripped back, less sample-based yin attitude to the yang of Carl's more aggressive 69 and sampleforward BFC and Paperclip People identities. From Beyond, first released in 1990 via the Crackdown 12" on Transmat, offers an eerie glimpse into the simplistic production that came through Carl's mastery of the 808 and the sonic value of restricting himself to this movement defining tool. This new From Beyond package sees Carl lift and bend the original in his "C2 2023 Mix" alongside a package of remixes from artists near to the hearts of Detroit and the Planet E fold. Seth Troxler brings a subdued acid tinge to the package, while label regular Ataxia pays homage to the source material with a renewed percussive energy, followed by a soulful rework by Admn.
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Revered house mainstay Junior Sanchez makes his debut on Carl Craig's renowned Planet E Communications imprint today with the digital release of his latest EP Art O Fact out now with a 12" to come this July. Hailing from New Jersey, Sanchez remains a pioneering force in house music for over three decades and a close ally of Craig's. Art O Fact is an exemplar of the energized rhythm and infectious groove that has become synonymous with Sanchez's work and genre defining productions. The package seamlessly connects scenes and eras, paying homage to the soulful sonic atmosphere of Detroit, Junior Sanchez's says: "Art O Fact -- was created purely and simply out of creative inspiration. I walked into the studio one morning not really knowing what to do, so I let my inspiration guide me and my inspiration really was Detroit. I thought about that city, what it meant to me and what techno really meant to my heart. I have loved so many records by Carl Craig, DJ ROLANDO, Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson and Juan Atkins, so the result is something really beautiful and organic, and the fact that it's coming out on Carl Craig's Planet E imprint is such an honor." In addition to the original mix, the Art O Fact EP features a bouncy "Luv4Detroit" Dub, energized edit, and melodic reprise.
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Planet E Communications releases Electric Worlds double-LP by Francisco Mora-Catlett, marking Francisco's first electronic album in celebration of 30 years of Planet E. Francisco Mora-Catlett's career spans decades, genres and astral realms, perpetually defined by the quest for survival and being free. The Mexican-American percussionist, composer, and producer makes his solo debut on Carl Craig's renowned Planet E Communications with his first electronic music album, Electric Worlds. Whether pushing the limits of free jazz with the Sun Ra Arkestra in the '70s, studying at Berklee College of Music and touring with Max Roach in the '80s, or playing in Carl Craig's The Innerzone Orchestra in the '90s, Francisco's passion has always been for the capacity that the music created by black and brown people has to free the human spirit.
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Carl Craig has announced Detroit native and hotly-tipped selector DJ Holographic is next in-line for his prestigious Detroit Love mix compilation series dropping on Planet E Communications. Following in the footsteps of predecessors like Stacey Pullen and Wajeed, being invited to mix Vol. 5 of the series is testament to DJ Holographic being one of Detroit's most anticipated breakthrough DJs. Born and raised in the Motor City's deep musical legacy, Ariel Corley, aka DJ Holographic, is an ambassador for Detroit through and through. Having cut her teeth as a DJ in the local scene over the past decade DJ Holographic is admired for her versatility, eclecticism, and impeccable taste. Ariel has firmly established herself as a staple of Detroit's modern underground scene, a core member of the city's LGBQT+ community and a devoted activist for local humanitarian causes -- love for Detroit underpins every element of Ariel Corley's life. Detroit Love Vol. 5 is packed to the brim with exclusive tracks handpicked by DJ Holographic who takes the listener through a vibrant and flawlessly-mixed showcase of breakthrough artists, ones to watch, and long-established artists Ariel has a personal affiliation to. The mix was curated by DJ Holographic at the artist creative hub below Submerge Records in Detroit -- home to labels such as Underground Resistance, Transmat, Red Planet, and Distorted Soul. DJ Holographic's Detroit Love is a plunge pool of funkadelic dancefloor exploration gliding seamlessly through juiced-up vocal tracks and percussive club rattlers. Corley draws and releases energy with expert precision throughout, blending minimalistic acid techno elements into astral electro-infused rhythm which provides luscious escapism and eyes-closed introspection. CD features Underground System, Pontchartrain, Shiro Schwarz, Shaun Alan, Javonntte, Juan Ramos, Biphonic, Majorettes, Julieten, Jesse Smith, ADMN, Francois Dillinger, Chuck Daniels, Shaun J Wright, Soul Clap & The Martinez Brothers, Hiroko Yamamura & Dani Ramos, Erika, Ramiro Bernabela, Baronhawk Poitier, DJ Holographic, Apropos, Jaco Matthews, and WeTurnToRed.
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Double LP version. Gatefold sleeve; includes CD insert. Carl Craig has announced Detroit native and hotly-tipped selector DJ Holographic is next in-line for his prestigious Detroit Love mix compilation series dropping on Planet E Communications. Following in the footsteps of predecessors like Stacey Pullen and Wajeed, being invited to mix Vol. 5 of the series is testament to DJ Holographic being one of Detroit's most anticipated breakthrough DJs. Born and raised in the Motor City's deep musical legacy, Ariel Corley, aka DJ Holographic, is an ambassador for Detroit through and through. Having cut her teeth as a DJ in the local scene over the past decade DJ Holographic is admired for her versatility, eclecticism, and impeccable taste. Ariel has firmly established herself as a staple of Detroit's modern underground scene, a core member of the city's LGBQT+ community and a devoted activist for local humanitarian causes -- love for Detroit underpins every element of Ariel Corley's life. Detroit Love Vol. 5 is packed to the brim with exclusive tracks handpicked by DJ Holographic who takes the listener through a vibrant and flawlessly-mixed showcase of breakthrough artists, ones to watch, and long-established artists Ariel has a personal affiliation to. The mix was curated by DJ Holographic at the artist creative hub below Submerge Records in Detroit -- home to labels such as Underground Resistance, Transmat, Red Planet, and Distorted Soul. DJ Holographic's Detroit Love is a plunge pool of funkadelic dancefloor exploration gliding seamlessly through juiced-up vocal tracks and percussive club rattlers. Corley draws and releases energy with expert precision throughout, blending minimalistic acid techno elements into astral electro-infused rhythm which provides luscious escapism and eyes-closed introspection. Double LP features Biphonic, Chuck Daniels, Shaun J Wright, Majorettes, ADMN, Francois Dillinger, DJ Holographic, Apropos, Julieten, Jesse Smith, Shaun Alan, Javonntte, and Shiro Schwarz.
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Collaborators and close friends since the foundational years of Berlin and Detroit's spiritual and musical partnership, two undisputed pioneers of electronic music, Carl Craig and Moritz von Oswald, continue to expand on a shared musical vision. "Attenuator" is the first production to emerge from a series of studio sessions in Berlin and Detroit over the past two years, with more material to come in the near future. Although originally produced in unison, this two-sided single sees both Craig and von Oswald deliver their own distinct take on the material, each fluidly expanding on their uniquely intertwined heritage. For his take on "Attenuator", Carl Craig leans further into the fluid blend of track-led techno and warm musicianship that remain central to his work, building stifling tension as a prelude to a fervent brew of warm pads and celestial sax. Headstrong and deep, Craig embraces his dancefloor nous without sacrificing a moment of beatitude In response, Moritz Von Oswald bathes the brass and the bliss of "Attenuator" in the accomplished dub texture he's long been known for, unspooling layers of musicianship to roll forward a loose, fresh and equally fulfilling atmosphere, one that still maintains the arresting pulse established at the heart of the duo's sophisticated, futurist philosophy.
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Matthew Dear has unveiled a new alias, Brain, which will debut with a double-EP called The World EP on Planet E Communications. It's the latest in a long line of trackier Matthew Dear aliases, including False, Jabberjaw, and Audion, whose 2006 classic "Mouth To Mouth" came in at number 20 on Resident Advisor's "Top 100 Tracks Of The '00s" feature. The lead-off cut on the inaugural Brain release, "Boss," was first heard on Carl Craig's Detroit Love Vol. 2 compilation (PEDL 002CD/LP).
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Double LP version. Includes CD. Gatefold sleeve. Following contributions from Carl Craig (PEDL 002CD/LP), Stacey Pullen (PEDL 001CD/LP), and Wajeed (PEDL 003CD/LP), Swiss DJ and producer Mirko Loko steps forward to mix the fourth volume of Planet E's mix series, Detroit Love. Active since the late '90s when he first began DJing in the clubs of Lausanne, Switzerland, Mirko Loko has always felt a deep connection to the music of Detroit. Having been personally invited by Carl Craig to play at the Detroit Electronic Music Festival in 2001, that connection has stayed consistent and electric ever since. Mirko Loko is also known as a Cadenza mainstay and a curator of Verbier's Polaris Festival, but the music of the Motor City has been the guiding force of his creative career. Mirko's selection offers a taste of Detroit that intermingles emerging talent and the deepest cuts from established heroes. Mirko has loaded the mix with exclusive productions and remixes including new collaborations with Derrick May and Ursula Rucker; an updated version of his classic recording with Stacey Pullen, "Tronic Illusion"; an exclusive remix of Japan's Takuya Yamashita; and a new track under his Bel-Air Ltd alias. Each of these comes alongside tracks from Phase Force, Lady B, and a heretofore unreleased Carl Craig edit of DJ Deep & Romain Poncet's Sergie Rezza project. "The influence of Detroit on music all over the world is immeasurable. Like so many others, my relationship with music was inspired and forever marked by the talent and genius of Detroit and midwest USA's musical pioneers, and we all owe the city and its cultural legacy a huge debt. This mix is my small way of saying thank you to the city." --Mirko Loko, 2020 Double-LP version features Mirko Loko, Derrick May, Ursula Rucker, Stacey Pullen, Bel-Air Ltd, Sergie Rezza, Carl Craig, Takuya Yamashita, Phase Phorce, and Lady B.
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Following contributions from Carl Craig (PEDL 002CD/LP), Stacey Pullen (PEDL 001CD/LP), and Wajeed (PEDL 003CD/LP), Swiss DJ and producer Mirko Loko steps forward to mix the fourth volume of Planet E's mix series, Detroit Love. Active since the late '90s when he first began DJing in the clubs of Lausanne, Switzerland, Mirko Loko has always felt a deep connection to the music of Detroit. Having been personally invited by Carl Craig to play at the Detroit Electronic Music Festival in 2001, that connection has stayed consistent and electric ever since. Mirko Loko is also known as a Cadenza mainstay and a curator of Verbier's Polaris Festival, but the music of the Motor City has been the guiding force of his creative career. Mirko's selection offers a taste of Detroit that intermingles emerging talent and the deepest cuts from established heroes. Mirko has loaded the mix with exclusive productions and remixes including new collaborations with Derrick May and Ursula Rucker; an updated version of his classic recording with Stacey Pullen, "Tronic Illusion"; an exclusive remix of Japan's Takuya Yamashita; and a new track under his Bel-Air Ltd alias. Each of these comes alongside tracks from Phase Force, Lady B, and a heretofore unreleased Carl Craig edit of DJ Deep & Romain Poncet's Sergie Rezza project. "The influence of Detroit on music all over the world is immeasurable. Like so many others, my relationship with music was inspired and forever marked by the talent and genius of Detroit and midwest USA's musical pioneers, and we all owe the city and its cultural legacy a huge debt. This mix is my small way of saying thank you to the city." --Mirko Loko, 2020 CD version features Fred P, Mirko Loko, Ursula Rucker, Feater, Vilja Larjosto, Villalobos, Chaos In The CBD, Sergie Rezza, Carl Craig, Still, Takuya Yamashita, Eduardo De La Calle, Scott Ferguson, Wincent Kunth, Phase Phorce, Adryan, Russ Gabriel, Derrick May, Gilb'R, Bel-Air Ltd, DJ Duke, Tevo Howard, The Prince Of Dance Music, L.B. Bad, Jared Wilson, The Godson, Stacey Pullen, and Lady B.
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Having made a huge impact amid Carl Craig's celebrated 2019 entry in Planet E's Detroit Love mix compilation series, Ataxia's anthemic "Oblivion" arrives on vinyl for the first time alongside a new cut, "Michaelangelos." Each track takes Ataxia's notoriously detailed production techniques and applies them to a widescreen, enveloping template. Constructed from rubbery basslines, wormholes of rave power, and a structure that applies tension and release to killer effect, "Oblivion" has continued to engross dancers since its release, transmitting an increasingly rare blend of minimal yet maximal rave pleasures. On "Michaelangelos," Ataxia further demonstrates a fluid ability to keep listeners on their toes, shuffling the deck but applying the same irresistible tricks to a rhythmic, tripping cut and the unexpected sample at its core. Consisting of Eric Ricker and Ted Krisko, Ataxia have previously released on labels including Visionquest, 2020 Vision, Leftroom, and Kevin Saunderson's KMS Recordings. They currently hold down long-term residencies at the legendary Marble Bar and TV Lounge in their hometown of Detroit.
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Double LP version. Gatefold sleeve. For the third instalment of Detroit Love's acclaimed mix series, none other than Dirt Tech Reck label boss and Slum Village co-founder Waajeed steps up for a 20-track mix paying tribute to the margins of Detroit and beyond. Hot on the heels of mixes from Carl Craig (PEDL 002CD/LP) and Stacey Pullen (PEDL 001CD/LP), Waajeed's Detroit Love Vol. 3 tells a highly personal tale of the Detroit spirit, of someone living and breathing its culture since a young age. Having grown up to the sounds of Roy Ayers, Kraftwerk, and Funkadelic, cultivated his sonic profile alongside J Dilla as part of Slum Village, Waajeed launched his own Dirt Tech Reck label that veers towards more dancefloor-focused tracks. And even though Waajeed's sound has gone through a multitude of changes over the years, his cautious understanding of the symbiosis between soul and grit has always remained true to its Motor City roots. For the mix he calls upon a number of his most respected contemporaries, forging an authentic blend of genres spanning familiar grooves and a slew of unheard exclusives. From Patrice Scott and Doc Link to LADYMONIX and DJ Rimarkible, Detroit Love Vol. 3 blends the old and the new, the jazzy and the industrial, bound together by their idiosyncratic nods to the city's legacy. Detroit Love Vol. 3 offers, yet again, a detailed portrait of the sounds and personalities that lend to the city's rich musical heritage.Double-LP version includes an eight-track package featuring many of the new and exclusive tracks from the compilation; features Roddy Rod, 14Kt, D-Love Muzic, Teflon Dons, LADYMONIX, DJ Rimarkable, Matthew Law, and Damon Bell; Gatefold sleeve.
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For the third instalment of Detroit Love's acclaimed mix series, none other than Dirt Tech Reck label boss and Slum Village co-founder Waajeed steps up for a 20-track mix paying tribute to the margins of Detroit and beyond. Hot on the heels of mixes from Carl Craig (PEDL 002CD/LP) and Stacey Pullen (PEDL 001CD/LP), Waajeed's Detroit Love Vol. 3 tells a highly personal tale of the Detroit spirit, of someone living and breathing its culture since a young age. Having grown up to the sounds of Roy Ayers, Kraftwerk, and Funkadelic, cultivated his sonic profile alongside J Dilla as part of Slum Village, Waajeed launched his own Dirt Tech Reck label that veers towards more dancefloor-focused tracks. And even though Waajeed's sound has gone through a multitude of changes over the years, his cautious understanding of the symbiosis between soul and grit has always remained true to its Motor City roots. For the mix he calls upon a number of his most respected contemporaries, forging an authentic blend of genres spanning familiar grooves and a slew of unheard exclusives. From Patrice Scott and Doc Link to LADYMONIX and DJ Rimarkible, Detroit Love Vol. 3 blends the old and the new, the jazzy and the industrial, bound together by their idiosyncratic nods to the city's legacy. Detroit Love Vol. 3 offers, yet again, a detailed portrait of the sounds and personalities that lend to the city's rich musical heritage. Also features 14Kt, Black Loops, Tall Black Guy, Scott Diaz, Rocco Rodamaal, Brian Tappert, Ninetoes, Sergio Fernandez, D-Love Muzic, Damon Bell, Camille Safiya, Roddy Rod, Matthew Law, Joss Moog, Teflon Dons, Harry Romero, 18. DJ Rimarkable, 19. Lux Groove, and 20. Preslav & C.Scott.
Double-LP version includes an eight-track package featuring many of the new and exclusive tracks from the compilation; features Roddy Rod, 14Kt, D-Love Muzic, Teflon Dons, LADYMONIX, DJ Rimarkable, Matthew Law, and Damon Bell; Gatefold sleeve.
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Planet E present the Michele Chiavarini and DJ Steve Crawford remixes of "Just Like Muzik" and "The Sabath" taken from Terrence Parker's 2017 album God Loves Detroit (PLE 65380CD/LP). For the first and last track of the EP Michele Chiavarini reworks "Just Like Muzik", with a bass lick which dances in-and-out of shuffling hats, channeling the high energy of the original house patterns and stabs into something different. DJ Steve Crawford's remix of "The Sabath" sees him transpose the arpeggiated synth rhythm and pads of the original into a fresh grooving 4/4 affair.
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Detroit Love present the second release on their eponymous imprint -- a collaborative venture from Planet E and !K7 which aims to capture the essence of Carl Craig's beloved event series. Following 2018's inaugural mix from Stacey Pullen (PEDL 001CD/LP), the second entry comes from none other than Carl Craig himself. Across a hazy, funk-driven voyage, he delves into the spirit of his hometown, championing the past and future of the motor city into an expertly curated mix. With a blend of '90s gems and new exclusives, Carl's track selections forge an atemporal vision of quintessential Detroit music. Opening up the mix are two rare, early '90s classics from Ectomorph and Rhythim Is Rhythim, neither of which have been reissued on vinyl for decades, followed swiftly by a 2015 collaboration from Carl Craig and Green Velvet, never before released on vinyl. New material comes in the form of an exclusive C2 edit of DJ Minx, another exclusive from Claude Von Stroke, tracks from TV Lounge affiliates Ataxia and Mister Joshooa, and unheard music from Matthew Dear under his new Brain alias, to name a few. Also features Kevin Saunderson, Virus J, Dave Aju & thatmanmonkz, Foxxee, Octave One, Waajeed, Sophie Lloyd, Dames Brown, Floorplan, BMH & Sal P, Gay Marvine, Delano Smith, Gaiser, Mr. G, and Mirko Loko & Stacey Pullen.
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Double LP version. Gatefold sleeve. Detroit Love present the second release on their eponymous imprint -- a collaborative venture from Planet E and !K7 which aims to capture the essence of Carl Craig's beloved event series. Following 2018's inaugural mix from Stacey Pullen (PEDL 001CD/LP), the second entry comes from none other than Carl Craig himself. Across a hazy, funk-driven voyage, he delves into the spirit of his hometown, championing the past and future of the motor city into an expertly curated mix. With a blend of '90s gems and new exclusives, Carl's track selections forge an atemporal vision of quintessential Detroit music. Opening up the mix are two rare, early '90s classics from Ectomorph and Rhythim Is Rhythim, neither of which have been reissued on vinyl for decades, followed swiftly by a 2015 collaboration from Carl Craig and Green Velvet, never before released on vinyl. New material comes in the form of an exclusive C2 edit of DJ Minx, another exclusive from Claude Von Stroke, tracks from TV Lounge affiliates Ataxia and Mister Joshooa, and unheard music from Matthew Dear under his new Brain alias, to name a few. Also features Kevin Saunderson, Virus J, Dave Aju & thatmanmonkz, Foxxee, Octave One, Waajeed, Sophie Lloyd, Dames Brown, Floorplan, BMH & Sal P, Gay Marvine, Delano Smith, Gaiser, Mr. G, and Mirko Loko & Stacey Pullen.
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For their third release of 2019, Planet E welcome Greg Gow for his long-overdue debut EP, Paradigm Shift. Following releases on Transmat and KMS, the three-track EP sees the Canadian continue to expound his unique sound, an effortless blend of soulful Detroit techno and the sounds of his Toronto roots. "It's a great honor to have these three tracks come out on Carl's legendary Planet E . . . Paradigm Shift is my vision of Detroit techno from a Canadian perspective." --Greg Gow
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Martin Buttrich, a name synonymous for decades with expertly curated sonic productions, has had a career as long as it has been prolific. The opening track "Northeast" sees punchy stabs interlace with a shifting melodic bass, both dancing playfully over and under shuffling snares and hats which carry the listener from start to finish. "Southwest" continues on with a bouncing percussive groove that provides the platform for a canorous bassline and string melody to emerge.
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For their final release of 2018, Planet E Communications present DJ Deep & Traumer's remixes of Klauss & Craig, the collaboration between Argentinian synth ensemble Klauss and Carl Craig. The three-track remix EP's origins were as a pair of spec mixes by DJ Deep (Cyril Etienne) and his regular collaborator Roman Poncet, aka Traumer. The duo found inspiration from the original Klauss & Craig EP that led to spontaneous experiments on their own remixes. Soon a trio of versions emerged, with two by the duo together, and an additional solo mix by Poncet under his Traumer alias.
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Planet E Communications present AW18 Collection, a three track EP from British producer Tom Flynn. Drawing upon a broad and learned musical understanding, AW18 Collection fuses disparate strands from the worlds of fashion, club culture and sound design to forge a highly atmospheric, singular release. "Packard", inspired by parties in the historic Detroit power plant of the same name, establishes an unrelenting energy. "Anna" is a nod to the catwalk, marching with intent amidst immersive chords and subtle melodies, while closer "Marx" creates a dizzying swirl with glistening textures.
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Double LP version. 2017 release. Niko Marks exists at a musical intersection where Stevie Wonder and electronic music collide. Born in Detroit and raised by a family of musicians and singers, Niko was taught chord progressions by his mother on the piano and learned the rest by ear. He took just one music class along the way. It wasn't long before Marks's genre-defying path -- and ability to sing, write, produce, and play -- would link him up with the next wave of Detroit techno. In the early 1990s, Marks was working under the same roof as underground luminaries like Juan Atkins, Eddie Fowlkes, "Mad" Mike Banks, and Jeff Mills. As Underground Resistance established its iconoclast status, Marks joined collaborative production team Members Of The House. Marks manages to bend those chord progressions learned on his mother's piano to his will today, creating a bevy of soulful techno and house tracks in his wake for labels like U2X Productions Detroit and Carl Craig's Planet E label. Starting in 1999 with his Niko Marks & the City Boy Players release with Fowlkes, Marks has released new music nearly every year. As a live performer, he's found himself doing stripped down DJ sets as well as bringing his body of work to life as a jazz trio. "The trio gives people something more real, something move live," says Marks. "The interaction is greater for me, but it's still dance music at the end of the day." With Day Of Knowing Marks is releasing his debut full-length. Produced in part with Craig, the record is undoubtedly one of Marks's most compelling efforts. His raw talent as a musician takes center stage as rich instrumentation becomes a soulful weapon over crisp electronic drums. There's crossover appeal here that plays as well in the basement dive as it does in the jazz club. Marks describes Day Of Knowing as a decades-long culmination of producing, arranging and writing -- but coming back home to his roots at the same time. Features Santiago Salazar.
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2017 release. Niko Marks exists at a musical intersection where Stevie Wonder and electronic music collide. Born in Detroit and raised by a family of musicians and singers, Niko was taught chord progressions by his mother on the piano and learned the rest by ear. He took just one music class along the way. It wasn't long before Marks's genre-defying path -- and ability to sing, write, produce, and play -- would link him up with the next wave of Detroit techno. In the early 1990s, Marks was working under the same roof as underground luminaries like Juan Atkins, Eddie Fowlkes, "Mad" Mike Banks, and Jeff Mills. As Underground Resistance established its iconoclast status, Marks joined collaborative production team Members Of The House. Marks manages to bend those chord progressions learned on his mother's piano to his will today, creating a bevy of soulful techno and house tracks in his wake for labels like U2X Productions Detroit and Carl Craig's Planet E label. Starting in 1999 with his Niko Marks & the City Boy Players release with Fowlkes, Marks has released new music nearly every year. As a live performer, he's found himself doing stripped down DJ sets as well as bringing his body of work to life as a jazz trio. "The trio gives people something more real, something move live," says Marks. "The interaction is greater for me, but it's still dance music at the end of the day." With Day Of Knowing Marks is releasing his debut full-length. Produced in part with Craig, the record is undoubtedly one of Marks's most compelling efforts. His raw talent as a musician takes center stage as rich instrumentation becomes a soulful weapon over crisp electronic drums. There's crossover appeal here that plays as well in the basement dive as it does in the jazz club. Marks describes Day Of Knowing as a decades-long culmination of producing, arranging and writing -- but coming back home to his roots at the same time. Features Santiago Salazar.
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2017 release. Terrence Parker (known to many as "TP") born and raised in Detroit, has become legendary for his quite uncommon yet skillful turntablism style of playing house music. TP has also become widely admired because he uses an actual telephone handset as headphones. Terrence has performed as a DJ in 40 countries throughout the world and has released more than 100 recordings on his Intangible Records label and various labels including Sony, Defected, Nervous, Kingstreet, and Purple Music. Terrence has top 20 hits with his songs "Love's Got Me High", "The Question", and albums like Life On The Back 9 (2014) and Detroit After Dark (1997). Terrence is also making his mark as a techno producer with his "Alarm The Sound" track, topping the 2016 Traxsource Top 200 Techno Singles chart at #3. God Loves Detroit features TP collaborations with Coco Street, and additional projects with Merachka (who co-produced, co-wrote, and sings on the first single entitled "Don't Waste Another Minute" which also features a remix by London's As I Am).
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PEDL 001LP
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Double LP version. Detroit Love present the inaugural release on their newly founded eponymous imprint -- a collaborative venture from Planet E and !K7 which aims to capture the essence of Carl Craig's superb event series of the same name. Detroit Love Vol. 1, mixed by Stacey Pullen, is a sixteen-track journey that exemplifies the diversity of the city, as well as the essence of the parties, championing both lesser known artists and familiar faces into a 74-minute mix. As a long-time resident of the party and native of the city itself, Stacey Pullen was the natural choice to launch the label. Since emerging as part of the "second wave" of Detroit techno, his heartfelt and unpredictable sets have sustained him a packed touring schedule the year round. With acclaimed mixes on Fabric (FABRIC 027CD, 2004), 20:20 Vision (2009), and Balance Music (BAL 016CD, 20015), his experimental mixing style and encyclopedic music knowledge cement his status as a true innovator in the scene. Combining artists new and old, local and international, the first mix of the series is a heady voyage into the Detroit spirit. Stacey adds: "I wanted to showcase the versatility of music from Detroit, whether it be a Detroit label or Detroit artist, the connection is there for you to grasp." His track selection predominantly represents Detroit, but also details its influence on European aesthetics, bridging the transatlantic gap. Firm favorites like Marcellus Pittman, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Delano Smith, Patrice Scott, DJ 3000, and Soulphiction all feature alongside local heroes like composer Craig Sherrad, Teknotica Records label boss Gary Martin, and Ataxia. Atmospheric groove-driven tracks like Philpot Records label boss Soulphiction's "Ann Arbor" and Craig Sherrad's "The Fader" are offset against organic, jazzy cuts like Marcellus Pittman's glistening take on Motor City Drum Ensemble's "Raw Cuts" and MOTUO's "Purple Pulse". Minimal entries like Sawlin's mind-altering "Wired Evening" on Delsin and Remote Viewing Party's "410" show the trippy side of the Detroit sound, with the mix ending on scene veteran Patrice Scott's aptly named "Detroit State Of Mind". Double LP version features: Gary Martin, Craig Sherrad, DJ 3000, Ken Young, Burning Bridges, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Marcellus Pittman, Remote Viewing Party, and Soulphiction.
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