Ricardo Villalobos
808 The Bassqueen

As Soul Capsule, Baby Ford and Thomas Melchior made some of minimal techno's most accomplished records. It has been many years since they stopped turning out new material - sadly - but their archive tracks are still in hot demand and undeniably relevant. While 1999's 'Lady Science' might be their most famous offering, this EP from 2001 on Aspect Music is no less vital and it will currently cost you well over L250 on second-hand markets. It is Ford's Trelik label who reissues it here in all its glory: the entirety of the a-side is taken up with 'Law Of Grace,' a delightfully deep and breezy minimal dub house roller with pensive chords draped over the frictionless drums. 'Meltdown' has a more experimental feel with brushed metal drums beneath a wordless vocal musing. The cult 'Lady Science' (Tek Mix) is also inched with the whole package being remastered by D&M to make this one utterly essential.

3 jams, recorded on tape in 2023 in BarcelonaArtwork by @mona_bit_

Perfect minimalism grooves by Thomas Melchior and J Gabriel incl. a huge Bruno Pronsato Remix. . Stunmning mastering and production.

From Los Angeles, YKW returns with their second release by Montreal's minimal jazz master Ohm Hourani with 2 original tracks and a remix by G76/Gojnea76.The standout track, "Herbs Miles," weaves together a captivating sample of Herbie Hancock discussing the legendary Miles Davis, while Ohm Hourani's live-recorded and processed trumpet adds a unique and soulful touch.To further elevate the experience, G76/Gojnea76 delivers a twisted and innovative remix of "Herbs Miles," infusing it with his signature sound."Down the Syncussion Hole" is a testament to the wild and creative days spent in the studio, where boundaries were pushed and musical magic was born.Prepare to be transported on a sonic journey that will captivate and inspire listeners.

Bari-based producer Frhanks visits Bucharest via Chicago on this organic and entirely distinctive EP for Lisbon label Welt Discos. ‘Bonus Beat’ is a raw blend of jazz and jack trax that leaps straight out of the Music Box to slap you round the face. The extended meditation of ‘Spring’ adorns a minimal groove with delicately plucked improvisation, striking a pastoral mood for the first glimmers of daylight. On the flip, ‘When Is Time To Go Home’ trips along like a late morning walk back to the tent, caught somewhere reassuring between reverence and whimsy.

Collage of Memories is a thorough selection of hidden archived material from recovered DAT tapes from the legend Dan Piu. We take a trip to the mid 90s to revisit tracks to bring to the present in a collection of experiences A1. Collage of Memories is an introduction to a deep colorful voyage through the warm mediterranean coasts. A2. Late Night Beef is a trippy banger that gives intensity to the dance floor. B1. Ganas de Verte brings a sexy deep tech-house banger with charming vocals by Natalia and finally B2. Kammgarn is a studio version recorded in 1994 based on a live track performed by Dan Piu during his live sets from that era. This track culminates his memories going through a deep trip to a powerful dub techno influenced track.