Reissue Release Date: January 7th, 2014

After 3 and a half years, it’s time to reissue Ceschi & DJ Scientist’s “The One Man Band Broke Up” album, one of the best selling releases from our catalogue.

Only a handful of backstock issues of the first edition of the LP on white vinyl are still available and therefore we decided to repress 275 copies on black vinyl with the same artwork as well as the same printed inner sleeve and lyrics insert. However, to make the new issue as collectable as the first pressing, we additionally added an A3-sized special gloss print poster of Ceschi, photographed by Tim Mannle.

Furthermore, alongside the promotion of the album, and due to popular demand, a song called “Hello N.Y.” which was only released on a very limited vinyl postcard set will be made available for streaming on the release date of the LP reissue on January 3rd for about one week. This song has originally been written for the “The One Man Band Broke Up” album but then was replaced by the song “No New York”.

For those that do not know, Ceschi currently remains in jail. Read more about it here:
http://www.fakefourinc.com/news/free-ceschi

Like the first issue, the album is released in cooperation with Fake Four Inc..

Original press info from 2010:
New Haven songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/rapper Ceschi Ramos (pronounced chess-key) and Berlin producer DJ Scientist initially connected around 2005 over a mutual adoration of rare 60s/70s psychedelic, prog and folk rock as well as 90s hip hop.  On their first record together, “The One Man Band Broke Up“, both gentlemen evoke their influences creating a completely original sounding, melodic, dark and unabashedly progressive hip hop concept album.

Based around the ever revisited topic of the rise and fall of a musician, in this case one named Julius and The Bearded Saviour, “The One Man Band Broke Up” is as much about Ceschi‘s own fear of failure as it is about personal experiences in a dog eat dog music industry.  As Ceschi‘s voice moves from meticulous almost mathematical rhythms to aggressive nearly punk howling to scat like rhymes, Scientist layers epic montages of samples, dynamic drums, along with chopped live instruments to compliment the diversity of styles.  The album even slides in two of Ceschi‘s acoustic based tunes complete with violins, banjos and ukuleles.  Friends including Sole, Astronautalis, Radical Face (of Electric President), 2econd Class Citizen, Cars & Trains and MiC K!NG also contribute instrumentation and vocals.  The combined outcome is a post-modern hip hop project unlike anything else the two musicians have previously released.

It’s been four years since Ceschi‘s last album “They Hate Francisco False” slowly but surely gathered a following around the world because of its honest and unique blend of left field hip hop and indie folk.  During that recording hiatus Ceschi relentlessly toured the US, Canada, Europe and Japan with independent hip hop heroes such as Myka 9, Awol One, Sole and Onry Ozzborn all while starting his own successful record label, Fake Four Inc., and recording his latest album with Equinox Records‘ founder DJ Scientist.

However you take in this music – it is undeniable that “The One Man Band Broke Up” is a powerful new album coming from an indie hip hop world that has largely become stagnant and safe.  This record isn’t afraid of its own intelligence, technicality and sincerity.

Download the free track No New York

(01) The One Man Band Broke Up mp3
(02) Half Mast mp3
(03) No New York mp3
(04) Lament For Captain Julius mp3
(05) Fallen Famous mp3
(06) Bridge mp3
(07) Serious Business
(08) Hangman (feat. Shoshin, Mic King & David Ramos) mp3
(09) Bad Jokes mp3
(10) For My Disappointing Hip Hop Heroes mp3
(11) Long Live The Short Lived (feat. Sole) mp3
(12) Swallowed Salt
(13) Julius’ Final Song mp3

Shop links for vinyl:

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Shop links digital release:
iTunes
7digital.com
amazon.com

Selected Quotes & Feedback:

“Some of the best examples of alternative hip hop in recent years.”
Stereokill.net (4.5 of 5)

“The One Man Band Broke Up is one of the best conceptual hip hop records to drop in the past decade.”
URB Magazine

“A significant piece of art”
Okayplayer Magazine (89 of 100)

“Ceschi is a supremely talented MC who clearly has his finger on a fresh, new pulse of alternative hip-hop.”
ESM 8/10

“Ceschi’s new album is going to blow people away… it’s a refreshing hip-hop album with all the prog elements you’d expect from a meticulous vinyl collecting German (DJ Scientist) and some of the best hip-hop song writing i’ve heard in ages.”
Sole / soleone.org

“The Ceschi album is AMAZING. Holy shit!”
Buddy Peace / Strange Famous Records

“One of my favourite hip hop albums of recent times”
Laurent Fintoni / Rhythm Incursions / Spin Science

GERMANY

“Stilsicher und eindrucksvoll bewegen sich hier zwei Künstler gemeinsam durch kreative Weiten jenseits jeglicher Form von Einheitsbrei.”
Juice Magazine

“Wichtiges Album voller blutspuckender lyrischer Offenheit und erschreckend mutiger Nacktheit mit einer erfreulich mittelfingerreckenden stilistischen Geradlinigkeit”
Der Digitale Flaneur

„Das was Damon Albarn mit dem letzten Gorillaz Album vorhatte, schütten Ceschi und DJ Scientist mal eben auf den Independent-Markt.“
Raplounge.de

„HipHop trifft Folk, unglaubliche Double-Time Raps treffen Psychedelic-Prog-Rock Melodien. Man kann hören, dass Ceschi und DJ Scientist sich musikalisch blind verstehen.“
DougEgen Blog

„Was da aus den 70ern gesamplet und mit allerlei Instrumenten angereichert wird, ist dermaßen aus einem Guss, musikalisch, treibend, bremsend, abwechslungsreich und fein, dass man sich verwundert die Ohren reibt, wer eigentlich in Deutschland als guter Beatproduzent gilt… eines der besten Alben dieses Jahr.“
ficko Magazin

Release Date: September 27th, 2013

“Freedom Is Remixed” by Godblesscomputers follows the successful “Freedom Is O.K.” release on Equinox Records. This new offering brings new flavour to the tracks with remixes by 813, Digi G’Alessio, B-Ju, and Anthony Drawn, as well as two original compositions by Godblesscomputers himself.

First off, 813 from Russia provides us with a really outstanding remake of “Nowhere”. Based on the same sample as the original track, 813 added some trappy drum patterns, basses, synth lines and a really catchy vocal sample. As soon as the “yo dj, let’s move the beat!” drops, everyone on the dance floor should be hooked. With this remix, 813 proves once more that he is one of the most aspiring electronic producers these days.

Following the same kind of vibe, the “Green Flowers” remixes by Digi G’Alessio and B-Ju had already been available on the digital version of “Freedom Is O.K.” – but now have been remastered for even stronger and more banging results. Furthermore, a brand new remix is provided by Sichtexot’s talented Anthony Drawn who created a totally different instrumental for Francesca Amati’s vocals of the track “Fire Extinguisher”. The new, dark, yet inspiring vibe may get you goosebumps.

Additionally to the four remixes, there is also one exclusive, new track by Godblesscomputers himself: “Feel Sick” is a catchy electronica composition in the vein of his earlier productions. The original version of “Green Flowers” is added for completeness and rounds up the release.

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Tracklist

(01) Nowhere (813 Remix)
(02) Green Flowers (Digi G’Alessio Remix)
(03) Green Flowers (B-Ju Remix)
(04) Feel Sick
(05) Fire Extinguisher (Anthony Drawn Remix)
(06) Green Flowers (Original Version)

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Shoplinks:

Equinox Online Store
Bandcamp
Juno Download
Beatport
Addictech
amazon.de

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Here’s a mixtrack of this release on our soundcloud page. Feel free to “like”, share and comment
http://soundcloud.com/equinoxrecords/sets/eqxdgtl010.

Release Date Digital: May 17th, 2013
Release Date 3LP Vinyl: July 10th, 2013

Counter Future is the third release in Equinox Records’ Sound Exposure compilation series, which debuted back in 2004. This album also marks the 50th release on the label and acts as the 10th anniversary compilation, making it a truly special and momentous affair.

“I wanted the selection to sound timeless yet still have a modern, futuristic vibe”, says label founder and compiler Günter Stöppel aka DJ Scientist. The first release in the Sound Exposure series, Welcome to the Neo Golden Age, defined the dual organic/electronic sound that the label has come to be known for. With this latest instalment of the series Scientist wants to set another important landmark for the label’s growing catalogue.

Counter Future is far from just a simple label sampler, composed almost entirely of exclusive tracks from the label’s roster and its extended, worldwide family. It is a coherent and unique album that showcases the broad spectrum and various facets of today’s electronic and beat scenes. Across 21 tracks from 17 different artists Counter Future is the most extensive and complete release on the label yet: you’ll find acclaimed French producer Fulgeance alongside long term Equinox artists such as 2econd Class Citizen and Deckard as well as close affiliates and friends including Los Angeles’ Dday One and Glen Porter. Each artist contribute their own unique musical mark to this anniversary release.

The compilation opens with the epic, film score-like introduction by producer and bassist Geste. It is followed by one of the label’s latest signings, Italy’s Godblesscomputers with his track Romania. Next is the turn of Greek producer Andreikelos and his Beautiful Mountain of Algos, a powerful downbeat and melodic composition. Germany’s Skyence contributes the haunting, neo space age electronica of Scars while Finest Ego Beat Championship winner Playpad Circus brings the splendid Megalomaniac. Fulgeance provides the epic Cypher with his trademark swing and bounce, Anthony Drawn teams up with Graciellita from L.A. on the stunning Lighthouse. 2econd Class Citizen then rediscovers his love for folk, hip-hop and uplifting but melancholic strings on I That I Am and Haunted Days & Witch’s Teat as well as Glen Porter provide their dose of instrumental hip-hop, uncompromising beats and guitar riffs which act as the perfect counter weight to the more electronic sounds on the album.

Counter Future is roughly divided into two parts with another Geste track, Exhale (Intermission), acting as the divider. Following this, come the vigorous Kill Ya Sound by L.A. producer Gone Beyond, Bit-Tuner’s bass heavy Getaway and Kopfklang’s Piet Mann 4, a very interesting composition from the upcoming Berlin producer. Next up, Deckard provides a stunning composition with St. Ella, while 2econd Class Citizen re-appears with another exclusive track, On Emptiness, originally released on his classic 2009 album A World Without. This new version reworks the original with added piano by Kevin Matthews. Underground L.A legend Dday One supplies Anechoic Chamber, J. Baracuz delivers Before The Storm, Andreikelos teams up with Bombers Of Consciousness and Kopfklang provides his second track Ave Mensch, a darker production that is followed by Canada’s David Vangel’s I Heard You Sing, the last track of the album. The song closes the compilation with beautiful choruses and vocals, accompanied with the kind of soulful drumming Vangel has made his trademark.

Despite its length Counter Future remains a cohesive listen and manages to once again showcase the amalgamation of sounds and styles that the label has become known and loved for. All of which makes it an essential album for fans of Equinox Records both old and new.

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▼ Tracklist ▼

(01) Geste – Inhale (Spitting Concrete Intro)
(02) Godblesscomputers – Romania
(03) Andreikelos – Beautiful Mountain of Algos
(04) Skyence – Scars
(05) Playpad Circus – Megalomaniac
(06) Fulgeance – Cypher
(07) Anthony Drawn – Lighthouse (feat. Graciellita)
(08) 2econd Class Citizen – I That I Am
(09) Haunted Days & Witch’s Teat – Landing Strip
(10) Glen Porter – The Devil’s Chariot
(11) Geste – Exhale (Intermission)
(12) Gone Beyond – Kill Ya Sound
(13) Bit-Tuner – Getaway
(14) Kopfklang – Piet Mann 4
(15) Deckard – St. Ella
(16) 2econd Class Citizen – On Emptiness (Keys Re-Work)
(17) Dday One – Anechoic Chamber
(18) J. Baracuz – Before The Storm
(19) Andreikelos – Roots Go Deep (feat. Bombers of Consciousness)
(20) Kopfklang – Ave Mensch
(21) David Vangel – I Heard You Sing

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▼ Shoplinks ▼

Digital:

Equinox Online Shop
iTunes
Soul Seduction
Amazon
Musicload
Juno Download
Beatport

Vinyl:

Equinox Online Shop
— 3LP + Flexi Disc Bundle
— Regular 3LP Version
HHV.de
— 3LP + Flexi Disc Bundle
— Regular 3LP Version

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▼ Pictures & Press Info ▼
http://press.e-q-x.net/eqx050/eqx050.htm

Release Date: June 21^st, 2013

Geste’s “P.I.N.N. Electronics” is a very special release on Equinox Records and is a part of the “Counter Future” series. The original track was composed in 2002 by an artist called Philip P.I.N.N. aka Philip Pinnulstre and has been released on a relatively unknown 7” release on the small sublabel of DJ Vadim’s Jazz Fudge Records called Electro Caramel.

While the A side of that single by Philip Pinnulstre featured a clubby Electro/Disco song, the mid-tempo B-Side, “P.I.N.N. Electronics”, has been a track that DJ Scientist, founder of Equinox, spun in many DJ Sets and radio shows at that time and which became one of his favourite tunes. It partly even influenced Scientist for the sound of the music he selected for the very first album release on Equinox, “Welcome to the Neo Golden Age”, which he started to compile in 2003.

A few years ago, Scientist researched the track further and also tried to get information from former Electro Caramel owners DJ Vadim and Simon Rose as he was willing to licence the track for a possible re-release on Equinox. He additionally wanted to get in touch with Philip Pinnulstre himself of which no other release exists except this obscure single. However, all of his ambitions failed to find out more about the artist – noone was able (or willing?) to share info about the song or artist. Scientist even dug out an original press release of the single where it stated very obscure facts about Philip being the son of Frederick Pinnulstre who was described as “once one of Austria’s top recording producers” and also stated that the A side tune of the single originally has been released in 1984 – a pretty obscure fact.

However, neither Google nor the extensive music database Discogs provide more info about father and son. So, most likely, the whole story was a funny invention by the label to create a certain interesting story about the release and Frederick & Philip Pinnulstre might just be pseudonyms for a well known producer that wants to remain unknown.

Anyhow, to cut the long story short, as this particular tune has been quite meaningful and important for DJ Scientist, he decided to ask Geste to reproduce the song for the 10 year anniversary release of Equinox. So the talented producer and bass player from France sat down, replayed every note, and created a yet unique cover version of the awesome track. With additional production and help by Andreikelos and Scientist himself, we proudly present the result: Geste’s “PINN Electronics” – a banging electronic composition with a Hip-Hop twist that captures the “organic / electronic” idea of the label to the fullest.

The track is released on a limited flexi disc that will be sold as a bonus item for the full length album. Some copies will be given away to magazines and fans via contests. The flexi comes with a download card that features additional remixes by Deckard, Kopfklang and Starflyer.

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Tracklist

Flexi Disc:

A|
(01) Geste – P.I.N.N. Electronics

Digital:

(01) P.I.N.N. Electronics
(02) P.I.N.N. Electronics (Starflyer Remix)
(03) P.I.N.N. Electronics (Kopfklang Remix)
(04) P.I.N.N. Electronics (Paulie Jan Remix)

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Release Date Digital: April 26th, 2013
Release Date 12″ Vinyls: April 26th, 2013

The “Counter Future EP” is a preview for the compilation “Counter Future – A Sound Exposure Vol. 3”, which will be released in May 2013 on Equinox Records. The album marks the 50th release on the label and also acts as the 10th anniversary compilation. This preview EP introduces the project as a whole. The digital version of the EP includes 7 tracks, of which 6 are exclusive. The amazing “Scars” by Skyence will also be featured on the album, however the original extended full length version is included in this EP.

Vinyl EP 1/2 – Etching by CONE The Weird

Known to create special artwork packages and vinyl editions, Equinox decided to release the vinyl version of the EP in two separate parts, each of them a one sided 12” pressing with a lazer etching on the flip side. For this special project Equinox has hired two incredible guest artists for the artwork: CONE (The Weird), an amazingly talented illustrator, who already has done artworks for Melting Pot / MPM and other labels, provides the etching for the first EP, while Parisian designer and collagist Albane Simon (DYN), renowned for her countless covers in the indie rap world, provides the art for part 2.

Italian newcomer producer Godblesscomputers introduces the Counter Future series with the uplifting and impulsive “Chocolate”. Next up comes the previously mentioned “Scars” by Skyence, followed by “After Midnight” from the aspiring Russian beatmaker 813, who recently released music on labels such as Donky Pitch, 92 Points and Activia Benz.

Vinyl EP 2/2 – Etching by Albane Simon (DyN)

With “Running Circles”, the first track on part 2 of the EP, Rawbot offers a club friendly track. The song was recently released on his “Running Circles EP“ on Gold Digger Records but is exclusively made available on vinyl here. “Lunatic Dolphin” by Misanthrop is next with punching 808 drums, and leads over to “Crash” by Swiss beatmaker Bit-Tuner, who delivers a more minimalistic, yet deep production. Finally, Haunted Days & Witch’s Teat, a French production duo who won the last Equinox remix contest, end the EP with the more organic and deeper “Our Music Box” which satisfies the listener with intricate rhythms and excellent arrangement.

The “Counter Future EP” is the perfect teaser for the upcoming full length compilation. Unlike the album it is more orientated for the DJs with tunes like “Chocolate”, “Running Circles” and “After Midnight”. Both vinyl EPs, each strictly limited to 250 copies, as well as the combined digital single will be released end of April.

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Tracklist:

Digital:
(01) Godblesscomputers – Chocolate
(02) Skyence – Scars (Full Length Version)
(03) 813 – After Night
(04) Rawbot – Running Circles
(05) Misanthrop – Lunatic Dolphin
(06) Bit-Tuner – Crash
(07) Haunted Days & Witch’s Teat – Our Music Box (Revisited)

Vinyl – Part 1 (eqx-047):
A|
(01) Godblesscomputers – Chocolate
(02) Skyence – Scars (Full Length Version)
(03) 813 – After Night

B|
Etching by CONE (of The Weird)

Vinyl – Part 2 (eqx-048):
A|
(01) Rawbot – Running Circles
(02) Misanthrop – Lunatic Dolphin
(03) Haunted Days & Witch’s Teat – Our Music Box (Revisited)

B|
Etching by Albane Simon (DYN)

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Shoplinks

Vinyl:

Equinox Online Shop
— Parts 1 + 2 Bundle (2x 12″ Vinyl)
— Part 1 of 2 (1x 12″ Vinyl)
— Part 2 of 2 (1×12″ Vinyl)

HHV.de
— Part 1 (1x 12″ Vinyl)
— Part 2 (1x 12″ Vinyl)

[more to be announced soon]

Digital:
iTunes
Equinox Online Store
Equinox Bandcamp Page (for wave download)
soulseduction.com
amazon.com
musicload.de
Beatport
Juno Download
djshop.de

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Pictures & Press info:
http://press.e-q-x.net/eqx047/eqx047.htm

Release Date Part I: December 31, 2012
Release Date Part II: December 24, 2012

After the successful remix contest by DEAD Magazine and Equinox Records for the track “20 Stories Later” by Misanthrop & Aqua Luminus III. – that featured vocals by 2Mex, Ceschi and James P Honey – we proudly present “20 Stories Later – A Remix Overdose”.

“A Remix Overdose” is a collection of the best and highest ranked remixes that were turned in. The release comes in two separate parts as there were so many incredible new versions that we had to split it to avoid making this sound a bit “over-crowded”.

The first part (eqxdgtl-008) features remixes by Haunted Days & Witch’s Teat from France (1st place – contest winners), Starflyer from Greece (2nd place), ManBlanket from the States (also 2nd place), as well as Bombers Of Consciousness (Greece), Chryso (Germany) and Mattr (Switzerland). Instrumental versions for all remixes are also included on this release, so this is a total of 12 tracks within.

The second part (eqxdgtl-009) features the remixes that have a more “clubby” or sometimes dubstep influence and these are from Le Parasite (France), SiC (Germany), Kromatik (Germany), Ulle Kamelle (Germany) and Danny Decock (Austria). All instrumental versions are also included but, additionally, this part also includes a grimey bonus remix track by James Low (UK), so this make this part an 11 track release.

The combination of these two parts makes the collection an ultimate addendum to the Misanthrop & Aqua Luminus III. EP, entitled “6 Year Later EP”, which includes the original track. “6 Years Later” came out on July, 20th on Equinox Records as a Limited 10” Vinyl and a Digital Download (read more about it here: http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx040/)

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Tracklists:

20 Stories Later – A Remix Overdose (Part I)

(01) 20 Stories Later (feat. 2Mex, Ceschi & James P Honey) (Haunted Days & Witch’s Teat Remix)
(02) 20 Stories Later (feat. 2Mex, Ceschi & James P Honey) (Starflyer Remix)
(03) 20 Stories Later (feat. 2Mex, Ceschi & James P Honey) (ManBlanket Remix)
(04) 20 Stories Later (feat. 2Mex, Ceschi & James P Honey) (Bombers Of Consciousness Remix)
(05) 20 Stories Later (feat. 2Mex, Ceschi & James P Honey) (Chryso Remix)
(06) 20 Stories Later (feat. 2Mex, Ceschi & James P Honey) (mattr Remix)
(07) Haunted Days & Witch’s Teat – 20 Stories Later (Haunted Days & Witch’s Teat Remix) (Instrumental)
(08) Starflyer – 20 Stories Later (Starflyer Remix) (Instrumental)
(09) ManBlanket – 20 Stories Later (ManBlanket Remix) (Instrumental)
(10) Bombers Of Consciousness – 20 Stories Later (Bombers Of Consciousness Remix) (Instrumental)
(11) Chryso – 20 Stories Later (Chryso Remix) (Instrumental)
(12) mattr – 20 Stories Later (mattr Remix) (Instrumental)

20 Stories Later – A Remix Overdose (Part II)

(01) 20 Stories Later (feat. 2Mex, Ceschi & James P Honey) (Le Parasite Remix)
(02) 20 Stories Later (feat. 2Mex, Ceschi & James P Honey) (SiC Remix)
(03) 20 Stories Later (feat. 2Mex, Ceschi & James P Honey) (Komatik Remix)
(04) 20 Stories Later (feat. 2Mex, Ceschi & James P Honey) (Ulle Kamelle Remix)
(05) 20 Stories Later (feat. 2Mex, Ceschi & James P Honey) (Danny Decock Remix)
(06) Le Parasite – 20 Stories Later (Le Parasite Remix) (Instrumental)
(07) SiC – 20 Stories Later (SiC Remix) (Instrumental)
(08) Komatik – 20 Stories Later (Komatik Remix) (Instrumental)
(09) Ulle Kamelle – 20 Stories Later (Ulle Kamelle Remix) (Instrumental)
(10) Danny Decock – 20 Stories Later (Danny Decock Remix) (Instrumental)
(–) 20 Stories Later (feat. 2Mex, Ceschi & James P Honey) (James Low Remix) [Bonus Track]

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Download Part I. (eqxdgtl-008)
Download Part II.  (eqxdgtl-009)

Release Date Vinyl: December 21
Release Date Digital: December 14

“It sounds like wood, metal and microchip.” – that’s how Italian producer Lorenzo Nada a.k.a. Godblesscomputers describes his own music. With the follow up to his successful “Swanism” EP, released in early 2012, “Freedom Is O.K.” is his debut release on Equinox Records from Berlin and offers an amazing spectrum of organic electronic sounds and feelings.

The EP starts with the outstanding and soulful “Green Flowers” – a tune based on a vocal sample, underlined with glitches and smooth electric piano chords. “Nowhere”, the next track, keeps on the soulful vibe of “Green Flowers” with added melodies and a mellow, yet pushing, bass feel. “Fire Extinguisher” features the beautiful voice of Francesca Amati (the singer of the Italian band Amycanbe) while “Dirty Motel” brings back sampled soul bits. Next up, “The Plan” submits a nice dubby “under water” feeling and blends over to the remixes. With powerful reworks Error Broadcast’s B-Ju and the legendary Italian producer Digi G’Alessio add more bass flavour to the release. Both deliver 808 driven club tracks that should be welcomed by the DJs.

“Freedom Is O.K.” in its entirety is an amazing new release that showcases Godblesscomputers’ brilliant feel for composition and sounds. The combination of wood, metal and microchips probably has never sounded so good.

The EP is released on a limited vinyl 10inch as well as digital download in December 2012.

Sound Preview:

Tracklist

Digital:

(01) Green Flowers
(02) Nowhere
(03) Fire Extinguisher
(04) Dirty Motel
(05) The Plan
(06) Green Flowers (B-Ju Remix)
(07) Green Flowers (Digi G’Alessio Remix)

Vinyl:

A|
(01) Green Flowers
(02) Nowhere
(03) Fire Extinguisher

B|
(04) Dirty Motel
(05) The Plan
(06) Summer Fever

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Shoplinks

Vinyl:

Equinox Online Store
HHV.de

Digital:

iTunes
Equinox Online Store
soulseduction.com
amazon.com
musicload.de
Beatport
Juno Download
djshop.de

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Pictures & Press Info
http://press.e-q-x.net/eqx046/eqx046.htm

Release Date Vinyl: December 14
Release Date Digital: December 14

Berlin’s producer wonderkid and Finest Ego Beat Championship winner Playpad Circus is finally ready to drop his debut solo EP “Phantasma” on Equinox Records – an experimental, but yet utterly banging adventure in electronic music!

While the wonky-ish “Trailer’s Drop” works more like an introduction to the whole EP, “Sculpting Supernova” is where “Phantasma” really starts to get loose. Exteme edits are combined with a flipped vocal by Noah23 over an impeccable drumbeat which give it a slight dirty south flavour. A new level is reached with the next track: “Maria Parhuzam” – a pushing, straight techno style beat, which underpins multiple layers of sounds and melodies. This track will leave nobody untouched. Finally, “Drink And Fuck”, a song that can only be found on the digital version of the EP as it was just recently released on a 10inch split vinyl from our friends at Luana Records, represents anger and energy with a kind of punkish approach to it.

With “Phantasma” Playpad Circus enters the beatmaker scene with a completely inimitable style. Through the additional support from the colleagues at Project: Mooncircle and Finest Ego the EP should be another big step forward in Playpad Circus’ uprising career. The vinyl edition is released in early december as a limited 10inch and, as usual, includes a download card for all tracks.

Get one free track off of the EP via Finest Ego:

Tracklist

Digital:

(01) Trailer’s Drop
(02) Sculpting Supernova
(03) Maria Parhuzam
(04) Drink And Fuck
(05) Wide Awake

Vinyl:

A|
(01) Trailer’s Drop
(02) Sculpting Supernova

B|
(03) Maria Parhuzam
(04) Wide Awake

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Shoplinks

Vinyl:

Equinox Online Store
HHV.de

Digital:

iTunes
Juno Download
Equinox Online Store
soulseduction.com
amazon.com
musicload.de
Beatport
djshop.de

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Pictures & Press Info
http://press.e-q-x.net/eqx045/eqx045.htm

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EP Preview

coming soon

Release Date: November 9, 2012
Format: Digital (Free Download)

In 2011, J. Baracuz released his amazing “A Contemporary Witness EP” through our sublabel Equinox.Digital (eqxdgtl-005). This year, due to popular demand, we decided to put this out as a limited 12″ Vinyl on Equinox Records (see release eqx-044). In addition to the 4 original tracks we added some freshness with a couple of brandnew remixes. These remixes are partly included on the vinyl but we also decided to release it seperately as a 4-track remix EP entitled “A Contemporary Witness RMXS” as a free digital download.

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This new 4-track EP features “The Overture” in 3 versions, including the amazing Skyence Remix, the – almost forgotten – Green Trees Edit by Baracuz himself, as well as the remastered Original Version. Additionally, it includes “One Way Ticket“, gorgeously remixed by Russian beat wizard Damscray (formerly of Demokracy).

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The EP starts with the Skyence Remix of “The Overture“, where he provides a detailed and more glitchy version which takes the epic atmosphere of the original to another level. Next up, the Original Version juggles with string and piano samples while it is underlined by percussive and driving beats. On number 3, Damscray, who’s probably known best as one half of the producer duo Demokracy, remixes “One Way Ticket” into an almost tribal dubstepish tune that sounds like an Aborigines underground party. Finally, the “Green Trees Edit” of “The Overture” brings out an alternative perspective of the track and gives it an amazing refreshment which is no less than an equal to the original.

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This release will drop on November 9th via our Bandcamp page:
http://equinoxrecords.bandcamp.com

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Tracklist Digital:

(01) The Overture (Skyence Remix)
(02) The Overture (Original Version)
(03) One Way Ticket (Damscray Remix)
(04) The Overture (Green Trees Edit)

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Related links:

A Contemporary Witness (Limited 12″ Vinyl) (eqx-044)
A Contemporary Witness (Digital Release) (eqxdgtl-005)

Due to popular demand, we could not resist to press J. Baracuz‘ 2011 digital release “A Contemporary Witness” on vinyl. So here it is again – this time on black gold, as we all love it the most.

The six track EP successfully blends crackling samples and futuristic sounds with heavy drums and beautiful vocal bits, while focussing on modern sounddesign, delicate arrangements and complex song structures. Additional to J. Baracuz‘ four original tracks from the digital version, the 12″ comes with two awesome and brandnew remixes by Hamburg-based Skyence and Russian Damscray, who’s probably known best as one half of the producer duo Demokracy.

The opening track of the 12″, “The Overture”, juggles with string and piano samples while it is underlined by percussive and driving beats. The tune is as much “on point” as the impulsive second track “One Way Ticket”. Regardless of the moderate tempo, the song is straight forward, includes vocal shreds and synth sounds und even manages to switch over to a Sci Fi Dub part in the middle. The track is followed by “Everyone’s The Same” which impresses with it’s beautiful female vocal samples and a melancholic Soul Folk Electronica Vibe.

The flip-side starts with the remix by Skyence who has put hands on “The Overture“. With his detailed and more glitchy version he’s able to take the epic atmosphere of the original to another level. Next is the organic “Jazzy Conqueror“, the longest piece on the EP that was called a “Masterpiece” by French producer Fulgeance, one of our favourite beatmakers out there. Finally, Damscray leaves us behind with his version of “One Way Ticket“: An almost tribal dubstepish tune that sounds like an Aborigines underground party.

Parallel to the very limited vinyl release there will be a free download version of the remixes that includes “The Overture“, both remixes as well as an almost forgotten edit version.

About J. Baracuz

J. Baracuz is an electronic music producer/beatmaker from Berlin. His debut album “Lasergun Romances”, released in late 2006, has already given proof of his talents and his sense for complex sample-based compositions somewhere between instrumental hip-hop and electronica.

“Lasergun Romances” also was the reason Equinox Records got in touch with him and licensed a couple of his tracks to be released on the “One Year & A Day” series alongside artists such as Free The Robots, Deckard or Emynd.

J. Baracuz’ music can be described best as a progressive, interesting blend of shredded obscure samples, heavy mpc-soaked drums and modern synthetic sounds refined with some glitches here and there. The sampling approach behind all of his tracks is based on the idea of giving rise to not just beats but entire songs out of a “pile of broken dreams”.

After a creative break he spent with studying, travelling and digging for records, J. Baracuz has found his way home in 2011 and released his EP “A Contemporary Witness” on Equinox. Due to popular demand, the EP was re-released in 2012 on vinyl.

J. Baracuz – One Way Ticket by Equinox.Digital

Tracklist:
A |
(01) The Overture mp3
(02) One Way Ticket mp3
(03) Everyone´s The Same mp3

B|
(04) The Overture (Skyence Remix)
(05) Jazzy Conqueror mp3
(06) One Way Ticket (Damscray Remix)

Selected Quotes

“The track “Jazzy Conqueror” is a masterpiece – rhythmically & the mood!! Nice!! It reminds me of the good years of Prefuse 73 & Forss! Addin it to my top 10 serato playlist!”
Fulgeance / France (Musique Large / MPM)

“A seriously head nodding groove layered with samples and melodies just as we like it.”
Rhythm Incursions

“I don’t know, maybe I’m in very good mood today, or maybe (quite possibly actually) A Contemporary Witness EP is one of the absolute best electronic releases I’ve heard in a long while.”
Trippin’ The Rift

„That’s goood!”
m.path.iq / We Are… On Air!

“There are big chances that we playlist the great “One Way Ticket” – but all the rest of the EP is dope too. Breaks, chops, groove, some well placed vocals, great themes and intensity explosions, what more could we ask for?”
Turnsteak / France

“Did it come from the year 2021 where all the people dance and sing to these kind of songs? Sounds like this.”
Demokracy / Russia

“This cut is sick as fuck! I can’t wait to hear the whole album.”
DJ Jesus Face

For the 2011 digital re-release please go here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/j-baracuz-a-contemporary-witness

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Release Date Digital: Oct 26th
Release Date Vinyl: Nov 2nd

For promo inquiries please contact Marie at DaPledge (contact @ dapledge.com).

“For Better, For Worse” is the debut album by DJ Scientist, the founder and head of the Equinox Records label. The music on the album was produced between 2001 and 2006 and offers a unique, fully-sample based instrumental body of work that, even 6 years after its originally scheduled release date, has the power to spellbind and steer the listener into the widespread musical world of one of Germany’s most passionate record collectors and artist.

Some tracks of the album were ‘leaked’ early. In 2006 on the “Journey Goodbye EP” and in the form of the song ‘Raincoatman’ which appeared on the first Equinox Records compilation. These early releases raised excitement levels for the album and fans of Scientist’s unique approach. Unfortunately the album never materialised, partly due to the complexity of some of the songs, consisting of more than 50 layers. Moving from his hometown of Munich to Berlin in that period and coping with the increasing work the label was requiring of him as founder and manager also didn’t help. Scientist then decided to focus on his collaboration with American rapper and multi-instrumentalist Ceschi Ramos in 2007, sealing the album off for a few more years. On the collaboration Scientist proved his skills as a producer across four singles and EPs (featuring popular cuts such as ‘Same Old Love Song’ and ‘Bad Jokes’) and an album, “The One Man Band Broke Up”, released in 2010. The instrumental version of the album acted as Scientist’s official solo debut. Until now…

In 2012 Scientist began to revisit the body of work that made up “For Better, For Worse” and finalised the tracks from the vast archive of finished and unfinished songs. In April he released “The Artless Cuckoo EP” which featured additional tracks from the same early production period that makes up the bulk of the album. The EP introduced the album, catching the attention of fans who had been waiting for quite some time.

“For Better, For Worse” therefore picks up from where “Journey Goodbye” had ended and where “The Artless Cuckoo” had restarted. ‘Ball of Confusion’, the dark and minimalistic album opener, is a deep, psychedelic song based on crashing drums, grunting bass sounds and a suspense-laden build up. ‘World of Stone’ is an equally massive downtempo hip hop song with elements from fusion and jazz, and could already be found – in a slightly different version – on the 2006 EP. ‘The Death of Hip Hop’ is an homage to the old school, despite what its name may imply. ‘Is The Bronx in the house?’ yells the echoed voice at the start of the song. Rap connoisseur Scientist then answers with Krautrock guitars and rushing drums. It’s a furious track that harks back to classics such as RJD2’s ‘Let The Good Times Roll’ and DJ Shadow’s ‘Number Song’. ‘Raincoatman’ slows the tempo again, taking things down a notch and expressing feelings of melancholy and beauty without being corny. The album is completed by meticulously constructed songs such as ‘Nightdrive Memories’, the blues-y ‘Autumn Leaves’ and the epic rock jam ‘Anything About Nothing’, the latter helping to keep the tension up till the very end.

All the tracks on the album show the musical power that resides in the “instrumental hip hop” genre, for lack of a better word. Despite the time it took to make and release, or perhaps precisely because of it, the album defines Scientist’s talent and knowledge as a sample-based musician. Having invested years into the project it wasn’t just the aforementioned reasons which kept “For Better, For Worse” from being released. Scientist also had his doubts about it, saying “I felt like the sound was getting old and I didn’t feel like releasing it anymore.” These doubts may sound absurd upon listen. Even if the crashing drums and melancholic samples which mark the music have now often been replaced by glitches and Dilla-esque drums elsewhere, the music on the album still sounds like little else in hip hop today. The instrumental side of the genre has rarely been purer, more powerful or more uncompromising.

It’s with great pleasure that nearly 10 years after work on the music started Equinox Records finally gives spotlight to the man in the back. The album is part of the Unheard & Recovered series that will also feature another great unreleased album by label-mate Deckard. “For Better, For Worse” is released in late October 2012 on double vinyl and digital formats. Stop, and listen. For better, and for worse.

Feedback & Quotes

CLASHMAGAZINE UK: “DJ Scientist’s ‘For Better, For Worse’ is an instrumental LP of a stately, imperial vibe”

DE-BUG.DE: “Instrumental Hip-Hop with a lot of stories to tell. (…). The most dense album this month in terms of atmosphere.”

DOWN-TEMPO.NET: « Le pire serait d’oublier ce disque. Le meilleur est entre vos mains. » 5 of 5

HHV-MAG GERMANY: „Eine große Verbeugung vor dem Hip Hop.“

DJ FOOD (Ninja Tune): “(I’ve) been giving it a good few listens here and favourites are ‘The Death of Hip-Hop’, ‘Raincoatman’ and ‘Anything About Nothing’. Nice work – there’s plenty of layers to unravel.”

CRAYONBEATS.COM: “The perfect backdrop for a night-time cruise” (re: Nightdrive Memories)

BUDDY PEACE (Strange Famous): “Equinox has managed once again to rearrange and manipulate what we know as instrumental hip hop and drag it into line while marching it directly into the sunlight. DJ Scientist has created an album that amplifies moods, finesses instrumentation and somehow achieves subtlety while being utterly banging. A rare treat for the forward thinking beat-head.”

DJ FORMAT: “Great moody soundscapes and raw heavy drums are the perfect formula from this Scientist!”

SNEAKY (Fingathing): “One for the Headphones! Refreshing to hear such an organic flow in the current digital fever.”

DDAY ONE (Content Label / Project: Mooncircle): “In this age of mass communication it’s definitely “for Better” DJ Scientist is releasing this project to the world. It would only be “For Worse” if this timeless collection remanded hidden.”

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Tracklist

Digital:

(01) Outside Chatter (Intro)
(02) Ball Of Confusion
(03) World Of Stone
(04) The Death Of Hip-Hop (A Dedication)
(05) Raincoatman
(06) Nightdrive Memories
(07) Riding My Nightmare
(08) Chasing Fire (Part I & II)
(09) This Could Be The Last Time
(10) Autumn Leaves
(11) Anything About Nothing (Revised)
(12) Can’t Someone Tell Me My Name? (Outro)

Vinyl:

A |
(01) Outside Chatter (Intro)
(02) Ball Of Confusion
(03) World Of Stone
(04) The Death Of Hip-Hop (A Dedication)

B |
(05) Raincoatman
(06) Nightdrive Memories

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(07) Riding My Nightmare
(08) Chasing Fire (Part I & II)
(09) This Could Be The Last Time
(10) Autumn Leaves

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(11) Anything About Nothing (Revised)
(12) Can’t Someone Tell Me My Name?
(13) The Death Of Hip-Hop (Instrumental) (Vinyl Bonus Track)

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Shoplinks

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Vinyl:

Regular Edition:
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Bundle Edition with limited 7inch featuring Ceschi:
http://www.hhv.de/item_292477.html

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Release Date: October 5, 2012

“Raincoatman” is the first single of DJ Scientist’s upcoming album “For Better, For Worse.”. Although this can partly be considered a reissue, as the original version of “Raincoatman” has been available on several compilations before, a brand new, more electronic remix by Andreikelos as well as a new track called “Nightdrive Memories” make this single an essential release.

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The title track, “Raincoatman”, is instrumental Hip-Hop at its very best – rarely are there songs that can express melancholy and beauty with such perfection. The slowed down remix by the immensely talented Greek producer Andreikelos, who recently made a lot of noise with his “Euryphaessa EP”, adds an even deeper vibe to this captivating tune. Next, the meticulously constructed album track “Nightdrive Memories” showcases Scientist’s production and arrangement skills. Another great remix of “Raincoatman” by DJ Sept is concluding the single, a track which previously has been released by Equinox on his remix EP.

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“Raincoatman” is one of the true classic songs by DJ Scientist and finally received its long overdue single release. The amazing full length album “For Better, For Worse.” will drop on Equinox Records as vinyl and in digital form end of october.

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Tracklist:

(01) Raincoatman
(02) Raincoatman (Andreikelos Remix)
(03) Nightdrive Memories
(04) Raincoatman (DJ Sept Remix)

Release Date Digital: Sept 8th
Release Date Vinyl: Sept 17th (Sept 4th on the Equinox Online Store)

Just a few months after the release of his successful debut double LP “For A Better Tomorrow” and his singles “Andromeda” and “Günesim”, Deckard is ready for the next strike. “Echoes From The Past” is an unreleased album that was produced during the years 2000 to 2005 and is finally ready to drop in September this year.

After some dusting off, polishing and re-mastering, the 9 tracks sound as contemporary and fresh as back then. Deckard himself calls it “Instrumentals out of a time when beats where still beats” – classically arranged drums, assembled with futuristic sound elements – already making up the classic dark sound that Deckard is now known for.

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The travel into time past starts with “A Black Hole (Part 2)”, a deep and hauling tune, that, as the name promises, might be able to absorb you entirely. The following track, “Defunked”, is a more club friendly but equally deep song that hasn’t lost any of its freshness over the years. Next up, „Haunted Beats“ and the title track „Echoes From The Past“ are more classical, “triphoppy” and dark, reminiscent of some of the early heroes of the genre such as Krush, Spooky or DJ Cam.

Listening to the following tracks, it shows how far Deckard’s production and arranging skills were already advanced at that time: The grooving “Endzeit” paints images of gloomy machine halls in the year 2050, “Gedankenjäger”, German for “mind hunter”, is hypnotic but yet pushing, “Shadows” saws into your ear canals with distorted bass sounds, while “Slow Body Movement” offers a few more soulful and jazzy shades and concludes the album to full satisfaction.

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„Echoes From The Past“ includes 9 tracks, while a bonus track is offered for the vinyl buyers. The limited LP release additionally is sold as a bundle package that even contains a second unreleased album from Deckard’s vast archive entitled “Underground und Subkultur”.

„Echoes From The Past“ is released as part of a two-piece “Unheard & Recovered” series on Equinox Records. Part 2 of the series will be the unreleased solo full length by DJ Scientist, an equally deep and meticulously produced album with great unheard material from his archives.

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Tracklist

Digital:

(01) A Black Hole (Part 2)
(02) Defunked
(03) Haunted Beats
(04) Echoes From The Past
(05) Endzeit
(06) Gedankenjäger
(07) Fear
(08) Shadows
(09) Slow Body Movement

Vinyl:

A |
(01) A Black Hole (Part 2)
(02) Defunked
(03) Haunted Beats
(04) Echoes From The Past
(05) Endzeit
B|
(06) Gedankenjäger
(07) Fear
(08) Shadows
(09) Slow Body Movement
(10) Headz Theme (Vinyl Bonus)

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Shoplinks

Digital:

iTunes
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Beatport
Equinox Online Store
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Vinyl:

Equinox Records Online Store:
—Regular Vinyl Version (LP)
—LP + CD Bundle Offer
—LP + 2LP Bundle Offer
hhv.de
Kudos Records
Grenade Offencive (Greece)

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Pictures & Press Info
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Release Date Vinyl: July 20
Release Date Digital: July 20

6 years ago, Misanthrop & Aqua Luminus III. released the “Leinwand EP” on Audiac Records (an early subdivision of Equinox Records) as a 10inch picture disc. With their new collaborative offering, under the self-explanatory title “6 Years Later EP”, the two producers combine once again.

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The formula for their music has stayed the same: heavy beats, alongside raw cuts and samples blended together to create another banging electronic Hip-Hop release. However, it also offers some surprising new sounds as well as astonishing guest features: Underground hip hop legend 2Mex (Visionaries, SonGodSons), Fake Four’s very own Ceschi and UK rapper James P Honey provide superb lyrics and flows on “20 Stories Later”, the only non-instrumental track on the release. Additionally, the German turntablism legend DJ Stylewarz is cutting on “The 1 Billion Euro Song” alongside Munich’s DJ icon Al Rock. Another skillful and mightily talented turntablist, SNTC, provides the scratching on “57 Bars Ahead“.

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The “6 Years Later EP” features six tracks as well as two bonus tracks on the digital release. A definite sureshot in every record collection, refined with a fresh cover provided by The Raincoatman, the EP is released on July 20 as a limited edition 10inch.

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Tracklist

Digital:

(01) 0 For Nothing
(02) 20 Stories Later (feat. 2Mex, Ceschi & James P Honey)     [mp3]
(03) 57 Bars Ahead (feat. SNTC & Der Weg des I)
(04) 6 Beats Deep
(05) The 1 Billion Euro Song (feat. DJ Stylewarz & Al Rock)
(06) 48 Musik im Keller
(07) 2 Steps To Perfection     [mp3]
(08) -0.9 dB

Vinyl:

A|
(01)  0 For Nothing
(02)  20 Stories Later (feat. 2Mex, Ceschi & James P Honey)     [mp3]
(03)  2 Steps To Perfection     [mp3]

B|
(04) 57 Bars Ahead (feat. SNTC & Der Weg des I)
(05) 6 Beats Deep
(06) The 1 Billion Euro Song (feat. DJ Stylewarz & Al Rock)

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Shoplinks

Vinyl:

Equinox Online Store:
— Main Edition
— Special Bundle Edition

HHV.de

Digital:

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soulseduction.com
amazon.com
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EP Preview

Release Date Digital: July 6th, 2012
Release Date Vinyl: July 6th, 2012

Following his earlier single release “(Call For) The Last Stand”, which was his debut on Equinox in 2010, as well as his remix release for Ceschi Ramos’ “Black And White And Red All Over”, the “Euryphaessa EP” is a new great musical perspective on Andreikelos’ vast talents.

A well known producer and engineer in Greece, Andreikelos may still be the best kept secret from the global Leftfield Electronica genre. Having created his own style with his significant drum pattern and synthesizers use this EP is adventurous as it is deep.

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Limited 12″ edition of 100 hand stamped and numbered copies

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The title track, “Euryphaessa”, stands at the barrier between instrumental alt-rock and moody electronica. Named after the ancient Greek Titan-Goddess, Theia Euryphaessa, it is a perfect blend of heavy drum patterns, crunchy beats and distorted synth lines.

Second comes “Under Pressure”, this instrumental hip-hop track is a hybrid of synths and samples enhanced by a heavy drumbeat blended with rock-ish cymbals and beautiful violin sounds for the finale.

The following track, “Deserted”, is dark and cinematic. A blend of acoustic and electronic instruments alongside heavy drum sounds, creating a deeply emotional and atmospheric track that grabs the listener right from the word go. The whole arrangement of these sounds is so elegantly put, that it continuously drags the listener’s emotions from left to right, dark to light and back again, making this perfect soundtrack music.

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The final track is a remix of “Euryphaessa” by Greek producer Starflyer. His version enhances the electronic nature of the original with orchestral textures, smoothly blended onto a down-tempo beat pattern making this trip-like tune a perfect catalyst to fuel the overall sound.

Additionally, on the digital version of the release you can find another remix of the title track by Geste from France – a more experimental take on the track, a neo-psych approach that pulls the listener’s attentioninto the unique sound of Geste.

Andreikelos has probably outdone himself with this EP. The music is deep, building, dark yet melancholic and profoundly beautiful.

Being Part 3 in the “Black On Black” vinyl series the “Euryphaesse EP” is released as a very limited (100 hand numbered copies) vinyl 12” alongside a poster. Furthermore, 25 cassettes will be given away to the first customers that buy directly from the Equinox Online Store. They include 3 tracks of the EP mixed together in two 10 minute sets plus an exclusive bonus track called “Sawlead Rock”.

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Tracklist

Vinyl:
A|
(01) Euryphaessa     [mp3]
(02) Under Pressure     [mp3]
B|
(03) Deserted     [mp3]
(04) Euryphaessa (Starflyer Remix)     [mp3]

Digital:
(01) Euryphaessa     [mp3]
(02) Under Pressure     [mp3]
(03) Deserted     [mp3]
(04) Euryphaessa (Starflyer Remix)     [mp3]
(05) Euryphaessa (Geste Remix)     [mp3]

Tape:
A|
(01) Deserlude
(02) Deserted     [mp3]
(03) Euryphaessa     [mp3]
B|
(04) Under Pressure     [mp3]
(05) Sawlead Rock
(06) 4.5 BYA

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Shoplinks

Digital:
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Physical:
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—-Limited 12″ Version
—-Secial 12″+Tape Version
hhv.de
Kudos Records
Grenade Offencive (Greece)

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Pictures & Press Info
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Euryphaessa “Out Now” Trailer
Directed by Alexandros Tserepas

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EP Preview

Release Date Vinyl: May 25th, 2012
Release Date CD: May 25th, 2012
Release Date Digital: May 25th, 2012

It has been a long time coming as they say and now the second full length album from UK producer 2econd Class Citizen is ready for release. Having spent the past year collaborating with and remixing DJ Food, touring Europe with US artist cars&trains and remixing artists such as Loka and Dday One, 2econd Class Citizen also managed to fit in some studio time and is back with his signature sound on “The Small Minority“, his follow-up to 2009′s lauded “A World Without“.

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Poised to disarm and conquer, “The Small Minority” is 50 minutes of pure aural delight: meticulously constructed drums, sublime mineral sonorities and cinematic moods immerse the listener in a huge pallet of sounds, rhythms and samples that create contrasted atmospheres, both cold and luminous. While standout tracks like the gripping “Stop To Wonder”, the intense string laden, slow builder “Change (What We’re Creating)” and the downtempo harmonies of “Outside Your Doorway” will keep heads nodding and should be favourites among the fans, 2CC also adds some beautiful folk ambient sounds to his opus such as the hypnotising choral “Metamorphosis” and the warming textures of “Inside The Cocoon”. At the same time, 2econd Class Citizen manages to fit in the uptempo and funky “Liberated Lady” and a pushing psych rock tune “Stay With Me” that should satisfy the djs as well.

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An alumnus of Ninja Tune’s iconic Solid Steel series, 2econd Class Citizen caught the ears of DJ Food’s Strictly Kev and last year the two worked together on the 9 track musical collage “Magpie Music” which was released as part of Food’s EP “Magpies, Maps & Moons” and also included in the following album “The Search Engine”.

“The Small Minority” is preceded by a single release, “Outside Your Doorway”, featuring vocalists and remixers such as L.A’s underground pioneer Dday One, Strange Famous‘ Buddy Peace – the nicest DJ you never knew about – and James Reindeer that neatly showcases 2econd Class Citizen‘s broad appeal, his cross-genre mastery and ever-widening audience.

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The album is slated for a May release on Berlin-based Equinox Records with the US release handled by the new indie hip-hop powerhouse Fake Four.  A promo megamix will also be unveiled ahead of the release in late April, handled by none other than one of the best in this field: DJ Food’s Strictly Kev.

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About 2econd Class Citizen

Since his self-released debut EP, Divided Reality, caught the attention of some well-respected industry ears, 2econd Class Citizen has been keeping listeners spellbound with his unique psych/folk/hip-hop fusion. Snapped up by Equinox Records, his seamless hybridising bore two further EPs – Wyred Folk, One By One – and 2009’s sublime inaugural album, A World Without. Now on the cusp of his second album release, Aaron Thomason – aka 2econd Class Citizen – is poised to further beguile you with his beat-laden, ethereal sounds.

Raised in England’s rural north, this now London-based DJ and producer has captivated audiences and peers alike with his gorgeously-captured, audible emotions, most notable of which are the ears of DJ Food’s Strictly Kev, with whom he worked last year on the collaborative 9-track musical collage Magpie Music, released on the Ninja Tune artist’s latest output, both EP Magpies, Maps and Moons and album The Search Engine. To celebrate this anticipated album, 2econd Class Citizen contributed a bespoke space themed DJ set for the launch party held at London’s Royal Observatory Planetarium; a unique experience created in conjunction with the beloved venue’s own astronomers (stay tuned for the set on the Solid Steel radio show.) On top of this, he’s found time to accommodate another two Ninja Tune releases in the shape of remixes of The Electric Hoax (feat. Natural Self) and Loka’s The Sound Stars Make.

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Inspired by the folk-drenched mysticism of the rural past and a fortunately-timed intake of DMC competitions on MTV, 2econd Class Citizen has graced the stages of some of the best-known festivals, including two consecutive years at Glastonbury in 2008 and 2009. And having so far completed three European tours with fellow artists such as Ceschi Ramos, Noah23 and Buddy Peace, not to mention enviable stage-sharing with the likes of Nosaj Thing, The Hidden Orchestra, Loka, Dosh, and even prog rock legends Gong and Steve Hillage, has delighted crowds across multiple European concert venues.

With the vocalists, remixers and musicians present on his much-anticipated upcoming album, as well as the advance single releases, he is winning an ever-widening audience with his cross-generic audio mastery. As consistent as his sound is innate, his goosebump-inducing compositions have garnered a loyal and evolving fanbase and high praise from a tough-to-win industry. But hunted library samples and shattering strings are only part of what makes this artist’s enchanting appeal; this aural embodiment filtered through Thomason’s old soul perception construct a bewitching almost-world of near-forgotten mystical past and disaffected present.

With his second album, The Small Minority, set to hold familiar ears as much as it will convert anew, 2econd Class Citizen’s meticulously-crafted sonic conjuring will ensure this remains the music you will lose your heart to.

The album is released in the US and Japan in cooperation with Fake Four Inc.
Distributed in Europe and worldwide via Kudos Distribution (UK).

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Early Feedback (to be continued…):

“Really lovely moments on here. Nice…”
Fink (Ninja Tune)

“Your Album sounds great, congratulations! I definitely want to check out your record collection as you obviously had some crazy stuff!”
DJ Format

“okay man, I gotta tell you: your album is fucking BEAUTIFUL. I’m in love with it already. So lush! I’m about 2/3 in but I just thought I’d ‘live text’ it! Incredible work brother.“

Buddy Peace

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Tracklist:

(01) And Now, Nothing [mp3]
(02) On My Mind [mp3]
(03) Outside Your Doorway [mp3]
(04) Stop To Wonder [mp3]
(05) Change (What We’re Creating) [mp3] [video]
(06) Inside The Cocoon [mp3]
(07) Memory Page [mp3]
(08) Liberated Lady [mp3]
(09) No Destination [mp3]
(10) Sail Eternal [mp3]
(11) Metamorphosis [mp3]
(12) Fragments of a Dream
(13) Stay With Me [mp3]
(14) Beyond The Sun

You can also listen to the album snippets on Soundcloud:
http://soundcloud.com/equinoxrecords/sets/2econd-class-citizen-the-small-minority/

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Shop links for vinyl / cd edition:

Equinox Records Online Store:
— Vinyl
— CD
HHV.de Exclusive Bundle:
— Vinyl bundle
— CD bundle

(more to be announced soon)

Shop links for digital:

Equinox Records Online Shop
djshop.de
Musicload
Amazon
Soul Seduction
beatport
Juno Download
iTunes

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Press

http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx038

Links

www.2econdclasscitizen.com
facebook.com/2econdclasscitizen
http://www.soundcloud.com/2econdclasscitizen
http://www.equinoxrecords.com/artists/2econd_class_citizen
http://www.myspace.com/2econdclasscitizen
www.equinoxrecords.com

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Release Date Digital: April 20th, 2012
Release Date Vinyl: April 27th, 2012

After a super limited postcard vinyl set which literally sold out within 5 minutes, the “Outside Your Doorway EP” is the second teaser for the outstanding new 2econd Class Citizen album “The Small Minority”. The vinyl 12” and digital release feature exclusive remixes by Dday One and Buddy Peace, a bonus track together with long time collaborator James Reindeer as well as two of the main album tracks.

The title track, “Outside Your Doorway”, is 2econd Class Citizen at his best with his trademark fusion of Folk and Hip Hop replete with chopped vocals, crispy drums and all manor of sounds and textures designed to get your head nodding instantly. Next up, “Liberated Lady”, another superb catchy vocal track with a more uptempo and funky feel, carries all the hallmarks of a 2CC production and could become a dj’s favourite in the clubs.

Dday One’s remix of “Outside Your Doorway” is an extensive musical journey accompanied by crashing lo fi drum breaks and aching strings. Again, listening to this will get your head nodding without even realising. Then, Strange Famous’ Buddy Peace takes “Liberated Lady” and flips it like only he knows how. Adding new vocals and chops to create a whole new beast of a track.

“Insect Forms” is an alternate and extended vocal version of “Identity”, a track which was featured solely on the aforementioned postcard package. 2econd Class Citizen, rapper James Reindeer and violinist Jenny Blackbird come together once again for a stunning deep and cinematic track.

The “Outside Your Doorway EP” is released in Mid April, while the complete album, “The Small Minority”, will drop in late May on Equinox Records, with the US release handled by the new Indie Hip-Hop powerhouse Fake Four. Need we say more?

Tracklist:

Digital

(01) Outside Your Doorway (EP Mix)
(02) Liberated Lady (Album Version)
(03) Liberated Lady (Buddy Peace Remix)
(04) Outside Your Doorway (Dday One Remix)
(05) Insect Forms (feat. James Reindeer)
(06) Outside Your Doorway (Know My Soul Mix)

Vinyl 12″

A|
(01) Outside Your Doorway (EP Mix)
(02) Outside Your Doorway (Dday One Remix)
(03) Insect Forms (feat. James Reindeer)

B|
(04) Liberated Lady (Album Version)
(05) Liberated Lady (Buddy Peace Remix)
(06) Outside Your Doorway (Know My Soul Mix)

Shop Links for Digital Release:

iTunes
Juno Download
Beatport
Equinox Online Store
soulseduction.com
amazon.com
musicload.de
play.com

Buy the Vinyl Release:

Equinox Records Online Store
hhv.de
Kudos Records
Grenade Offencive (Greece)

Links

www.2econdclasscitizen.com
facebook.com/2econdclasscitizen
http://www.soundcloud.com/2econdclasscitizen
http://www.equinoxrecords.com/artists/2econdclasscitizen
http://www.myspace.com/2econdclasscitizen
www.equinoxrecords.com

Release Date Digital: March 30th, 2012
Release Date Vinyl: April 13th, 2012

After the successful release of Deckard’s astonishing debut album “For A Better Tomorrow” as well as the “Andromeda” single in December/January we present the third and final strike: “Günesim”, now with brand new versions, is the second single which should have listeners spellbound to the addicting track that features the Turkish singer Deniz Cagli.

Picture by Marie Chatard

The song “Günesim”, originally performed by the famous German-Turkish actor Idil Üner, was featured in the German movie “Im Juli” (In July) by Fatih Akin and is now translated into the present with the contemporary beats on Deckard’s single.

Deniz Cagli

The release heads off with a remix by one of Germany’s biggest newcomer talents, Anthony Drawn, who recently released his new album on Sichtexot Records and has been featured on compilations such as Project Mooncircle’s Finest Ego sampler. His remix, a deep electronica tune with a dubsteppish vibe, convinces with thrilling drums and a great arrangement, providing the perfect background for the beautiful vocals.

The remix is followed by a shortened edit of Deckard’s classic original version that should appeal to the radio djs while the 3rd track, an extended alternate take, adds a more robotic twist to the soulful voice. The single then continues with another exclusive tune by Deckard himself called “Near Dawn” and is concluded with instrumental and acapella versions of “Günesim”.

Anthony Drawn

To continue with the “Black On Black” vinyl series, “Günesim” is, alongside the extended digital EP, released as a nice limited 7” single. Both, vinyl and digital versions as well as the video for the original version of “Günesim” that is already turning heads on Youtube and tape.tv, should give this amazing track a new push and the publicity that it deserves.

Tracklists:

Vinyl:
A|
(01) Günesim (feat. Deniz Cagli) (Anthony Drawn Remix) mp3

B|
(02) Günesim (feat. Deniz Cagli) (Original Version) mp3

Digital:
(01) Günesim (feat. Deniz Cagli) (Anthony Drawn Remix) mp3
(02) Günesim (feat. Deniz Cagli) (Original Version) mp3
(03) Günesim (feat. Deniz Cagli) (Alternative Version) mp3
(04) Near Dawn mp3
(05) Günesim (Anthony Drawn Remix) (Instrumental)
(06) Günesim (Instrumental)
(07) Günesim (feat. Deniz Cagli) (Acapella)

Shop Links for Digital Release:

iTunes
Juno Download
Equinox Online Store
Bandcamp
soulseduction.com
amazon.com
musicload.de

Buy the limited edition Vinyl Release:

Equinox Records Online Store
hhv.de
sichtexot.de

Links

http://www.facebook.com/dasdeckard
http://www.soundcloud.com/dasdeckard
http://www.facebook.com/anthonydrawn
http://deckard-worldwide.com

http://www.last.fm/music/deckard

Pictures & Press Info
http://press.e-q-x.net/eqx036/eqx036.htm

Release Date: February 24th, 2012

2econd Class Citizen is back in full effect and will release his 2nd album in early May this year. To head off the promotion and campaign for his outstanding new full length release we have a really special treat for you:

“Perception / Identity”, the second postcard package on our label, includes two beautiful vinyl postcards designed by the Amerian illustrator toobz and features two great new exclusive songs by 2econd Class Citizen, which will give you a preview into what you can expect to hear on his album “The Small Minority”.

The cards will be available for sale on the Equinox Online Store on friday, February 24th, and are limited to 25 hand numbered copies. Don’t hesitate to buy one of these as long as you can – they are unique and special and a perfect addition to your record collection!

More information about “The Small Minority” will follow shortly. In the meantime, make sure you follow 2econd Class Citizen on Facebook and Soundcloud:
http://facebook.com/2econdclasscitizen
http://soundcloud.com/2econdclasscitizen

Also, here is more info about toobz, who has provided the art for this release:

At an early age, Scott TOOBZ Noel began his creative lifestyle with observation and utilizing everything around him into something useful. Learning that he was colorblind initially molded his intimidation of color as he chose to stick with limited amounts. Through training and progression, his color limitations no longer created a disadvantage. In the early 80’s he was influenced by the graffiti culture. With ruleless abstract lettering and wildstyle expression, he explored this much needed outlet. Since this discovery, he has delved into new mediums, colors, and taking all that lies in the art world and incorporating inspiration to help learn himself and others.

Having no formal art education, Toobz started early in life teaching himself that all things have a similar process. By applying this rule, there is nothing that his hands would not try. He did not start his serious journey with visual arts until his mid twenties. Since then it has been a push and pull of understanding how these processes weave their similarities into different mediums. The debate of school and the money that it required led Toobz to self teaching. Although it has been a long road, he has taught himself the patience of finding the meaning of self expression and waking to everything around and inside the passion of this drive.

Homepage / Blog:
http://ifeedthedustmyskin.tumblr.com

Pictures by www.theresalegler.com

DJ Scientist has made a name for himself as one of the most reputable producers and DJs out of Germany by continuously releasing music for over more than a decade. He is mainly known for his works with US rapper and singer Ceschi Ramos, whose last album, completely produced by Scientist, “The One Man Band Broke Up” was a huge success in the indie hip hop scene. Together with Ceschi he also released the singles and EPs “Count On It / Bad Jokes”, “Shorted Circuits”, the limited collector’s item “Postcard Package”, as well as the underground Hip-Hop hit single “Same Old Love Song” that additionally featured the legendary west coast emcees 2Mex & Awol One, backed with another stunning track with Myka Nine of Freestyle Fellowship.

However, rappers aside, Scientist originally started his producer career strictly with instrumental music and “The Artless Cuckoo EP” is the first official solo release by Scientist since his “Journey Goodbye EP” in 2006 (apart from the 2010 “debut” album “The One Man Band Instrumentals”, which includes all the beats of the aforementioned album with Ceschi).

The new EP features 4 unreleased songs as well as 2 skits from Scientist’s productive and innovative 2002-2006 era, whereas an early version of the track “White Coffee” even dates back to 2001 and was one of his first songs ever. Listening to the music now, the tracks are quite remarkable as, at that time, probably noone else was heavily blending and fusing Hip-Hop with Krautrock, Psychedelic Rock and Folk like Scientist. Has this even been the invention of “Kraut Hop”?

Genre discussions aside, “The Artless Cuckoo” mainly reflects the dark and gloomy musical side of DJ Scientist’s taste in music – some of the tracks probably never came out as they were considered “too strange to release” by Scientist himself. In most cases though, due to his involvement in countless other projects, the main reason for these tunes to never see the light of day was that they had never been finished until Scientist dug them recently:

“I continued to work on these old tracks because a label asked me to do a mix with psychedelic music for their podcast series for which I had planned to incorporate a few unreleased songs from my archive. However, after a bit of digging on my hard drives, I had all these nice tracks in my hands. In most cases it just needed a day or two to finish them so I thought about putting them all together and create an EP rather than just adding them to a mix.”

Although consisting of older productions, “The Artless Cuckoo” is a refreshing alternative to the more electronic wave of Instrumental Hip-Hop that has been floating around recently. Furthermore, the EP can be seen as a teaser for his first official, yet unreleased, debut album, that was also produced between 2002 and 2006, which should be finally released later this year.

Tracklist

A|
(01) Pronouncement / Vision
(02) Coated Suits & Marshmallows

B|
(03) White Coffee
(04) Good To The Last Drop (Skit)
(05) Mooncloud Lady
(06) Lullaby (Outro)

As a special Silvester treat, Equinox releases an exclusive remix of Ceschi’s song “Black And White And Red All Over” by Greek producer Andreikelos.

With this new version, Andreikelos provides us with a darker and more electronic perspective of the song, but still tries to maintain a portion of the romantic and melancholic feel of the original – DJ Scientist produced – version.

Build from scratch upon Ceschi’s vocals, the structure of the music production works as a catalyst to his unique way of performing and the result is overwhelming.

For those who missed the original version (included in the Shorted Circuits EP), this song is about Ceschi growing up as a questioning Catholic school boy. As with most of Ceschi‘s music, all of the lyrics stem from reality. “Black And White And Red All Over” is Ceschi‘s ultimate ode to the hypocrisies of a church that brought him faith and proceeded to take it away.

Tracklist:
(01) Ceschi – Black And White And Red All Over (Andreikelos Remix)
(02) Ceschi – Black And White And Red All Over (Andreikelos Remix) (Instrumental)

Free Download via Bandcamp:
http://equinoxdigital.bandcamp.com/album/black-and-white-and-red-all-over-andreikelos-remix

Release Date Digital: December 16th, 2011
Release Date Vinyl: December 23rd, 2011 (Equinox Pre-Sale)
Release Date Vinyl: January 16th, 2012 (Worldwide)

Deckard took his time – after 3 successful EPs, numerous sampler contributions and remixes, the well respected producer from Munich releases his long awaited first full length album “For A Better Tomorrow”.

At a running time of 53 minutes, 12 songs are seamlessly and tightly packed resulting in a compact album that keeps a continuous arc of suspense. Furthermore, Deckard is able to give his album a timeless touch. “For A Better Tomorrow” sounds contemporary and mature – like a gloomy yet prudent version of the future. While, at the same time, the partly sample-based titles and spoken word bits are traces into the past. With the album Deckard aka Attila Makai proves once again that he is an exceptionally talented musician, who is able to stand in the top ranks of producers on an international level.

“For A Better Tomorrow” should be experienced as a whole but there are a few songs that need to be mentioned solely:
“Noir Desire (Part 2)“ is the only track of the album which was released previously on one of Deckard’s EPs (Future World, 2009). Like no other song on the album it defines his trademark sound: deep, grumbling bass lines, long-drawn-out pads, combined with monotonous, trippy drums.
“Günesim“ – the only non-instrumental track on the album – features the beautiful female voice of the Turkish singer Deniz Cagli. It is a cover version of a song that became popular in the mainstream as being featured in the German movie “Im Juli” (In July) by Fatih Akin where it is performed by the famous German-Turkish actor Idil Üner. Deckard’s version translates the folky track into the present with a dubsteppish tempo. The instrumental sneaks along in deep manner and works as a perfect background for the vocals.
Next, “Andromeda”, which will released as a limited vinyl 12“ with remixes by Bit-Tuner and the Russian producer team Demokracy in late November, is special in its own way. It’s a Sci-Fi Reggae Dub Downbeat track, that has no equals. It will be a delightful track for beat fanatics as well as Dub connoisseurs worldwide.
On further tracks like “The Dawn“ Makai proves his versatility and demonstrates that his music is not only compatible for home listening but additionally should work for DJ use as well. “Leaving”, one of the older tracks on the release, moves forward with a driving beat and bridges to the last third of the album that turns out to be a bit more experimental.

Deckard’s “For A Better Tomorrow“ is an astonishing debut where Makai delves into every song with abandonment and sensitivity which helps him to master his technique like few others. The fate of this album remaining as a timeless classic should be up to the listeners. But it will definitely be an album, that they will return to in order to lose oneself in his soundscapes again – whether it’s after the first hearing, after a couple of days or even after a year.

„For A Better Tomorrow“ is dedicated to Makai’s pregnant defacto partner – let’s hope for a successful “debut” here as well. The album will be released late december / early January on the German Electronica label Equinox Records on double vinyl and digitally.

Deckard – For A Better Tomorrow (eqx-033) by Equinox Records

Tracklist

(01) Intro mp3
(02) Head Off mp3
(03) Noir Desire (Part 2) mp3
(04) Günesim (feat. Deniz Cagli) mp3
(05) Andromeda mp3
(06) Interlude I mp3
(07) The Dawn mp3
(08) Leaving mp3
(09) For A Better Tomorrow mp3
(10) Where Are We? mp3
(11) Interlude II mp3
(12) Land Of Souls mp3

Shop Links for Digital Release:

iTunes
Juno Download
Beatport
Equinox Online Store
soulseduction.com
amazon.com
musicload.de
play.com

Buy the Vinyl Release:

Equinox Records Online Store
hhv.de
Kudos Records
Grenade Offencive (Greece)

Links

http://www.equinoxrecords.com/artists/deckard
http://www.facebook.com/dasdeckard
http://deckard-worldwide.com/
http://www.last.fm/music/deckard
http://www.myspace.com/djdeckard
http://www.soundcloud.com/dasdeckard

Pictures & Press Info
http://press.e-q-x.net/eqx033/eqx033.htm

For press inquieries please contact Marie of DaPledge Promotion:
Marie Chatard / DaPledge
contact at dapledge.com

“Andromeda” is the first single for the upcoming debut album by Deckard entitled “For A Better Tomorrow“.

The release heads off with the original version of “Andromeda“, an incredibly well produced downbeat/electronica tune with a new twist that blends into a grooving sci fi dub/reggae part, refined with a catchy flute sample.  Even though there is a dark mood in almost all of Deckard’s music this great track should put a smile on everyone’s face.

Limited 12″ edition of 111 hand stamped and numbered copies

Bit-Tuner, the legendary producer from Switzerland, is first to remix the tune.  The result is a completely new sounding, heavyweight and club friendly electro track that impresses us with interesting changes, thrilling drums and deep synth sounds.  This definitely should be any dj’s favourite!

Next up are Demokracy from Russia.  The producer team recently won the Equinox remix competition for the French artist Geste and already released projects and tracks via the labels Robox-Neotech, Error Broadcast, Project: Mooncircle and Svetlana Industries.  Now they are proving their skills with a kind of abstract version of “Andromeda” that switches from 5/4 to 3/4 rhythms, but, in some way, can still make your head nod!  The track then develops into a beautiful clockwork sample that catches up with Deckard’s reggae vibe and completely blew our minds because of its unexpected approach towards the song.

Bonus Tape that comes with the first 25 copies of the 12″ edition

Last but not least, Rowpieces of the Soul Bros. collective from Munich provides a pushing, yet mellow drum & bass version of the album track “The Dawn” that should work on the dancefloor but also should sound well in your headphones.

Additionally, on the digital version of this limited vinyl single you can find an alternative mix of “The Dawn” by Deckard himself which adds even more flavour to the whole EP.

The complete “Andromeda” single is packed with great music and should be a nice teaser for the long awaited debut release, due out in late December via Equinox Records.

Complete 12″/Tape edition with Download Card.

The vinyl 12″ is limited to 111 hand numbered copies and introduces the Equinox “Black On Black” vinyl series which provides limited 12″s without artwork to pay homage to underground vinyl club culture and keep it alive. Furthermore, 25 cassettes will be given away as a bonus to the first customers that by directly on the Equinox Online Store.

Deckard – Andromeda (eqx-032) by Equinox Records

Vinyl:
A|
(01) Andromeda mp3
(02) Andromeda (Bit-Tuner Remix) mp3

B|
(03) Andromeda (Demokracy’s Clockwork Sci-Fix) mp3
(04) The Dawn (Rowpieces Remix) mp3

Digital:
(01) Andromeda mp3
(02) Andromeda (Bit-Tuner Remix) mp3
(03) Andromeda (Demokracy’s Clockwork Sci-Fix) mp3
(04) The Dawn (Rowpieces Remix) mp3
(05) The Dawn

Release Date Digital: November 25th, 2011
Release Date Vinyl: November 25th, 2011

Shop Links for Digital Release:

iTunes
Juno Download
Beatport
Equinox Online Store
Bandcamp
soulseduction.com
amazon.com

Buy the limited edition Vinyl Release:
Equinox Records Online Store
hhv.de
Kudos Records
Grenade Offencive (Greece)

Pictures & Press Info
http://press.e-q-x.net/eqx032/eqx032.htm

Within the big bunch of electronic releases in the field of the world wide spreading new beat maker scene, “A Contemporary Witness” by J. Baracuz could be one of the highlights this year.  Baracuz is, which sets him apart from many of his peers, able to combine his sound design skills on controller and mpc with delicate arrangements and a good sense for song structures.

The opening track of the EP, “The Overture”, juggles with string and piano samples while it is underlined by percussive and driving beats. The tune is as much “on point” as the impulsive second track “One Way Ticket”.  Regardless of the moderate tempo the song is straight forward, involves vocal shreds and synth sounds und even manages to switch over to a Sci Fi Dub part in the middle. Next up, “Jazzy Conqueror”, clocking in at 6 minutes, is the longest piece on the EP.  In this track, J. Baracuz proves one more time his talent for structure and arrangement.  It is primarily based on organic samples, while being equipped with some glitches here and there. The last song, “Everyone’s the Same” concludes the EP in an enjoyable way with its expressive Soul Folk Electronica vibe.

After a creative break Baracuz has spent with studying, travelling and digging for records, “A Contemporary Witness” is a big step forward for him.  The whole EP impresses with detailed and meticulous production, while it still seems to be done with the greatest of ease.  Being the 5th EP on Equinox.Digital, the sublabel of the Berlin based Electronica label Equinox Records, it successfully follows the previously released works by Deckard, David Vangel and 2econd Class Citizen.

About J. Baracuz

J. Baracuz is an electronic music producer/beatmaker from Berlin. His debut album “Lasergun Romances”, released in late 2006, has already given proof of his talents and his sense for complex sample-based compositions somewhere between instrumental hip-hop and electronica.

“Lasergun Romances” also was the reason Equinox Records got in touch with him and licensed a couple of his tracks to be released on the “One Year & A Day” series alongside artists such as Free The Robots, Deckard or Emynd.

J. Baracuz’ music can be described best as a progressive, interesting blend of shredded obscure samples, heavy mpc-soaked drums and modern synthetic sounds refined with some glitches here and there. The sampling approach behind all of his tracks is based on the idea of giving rise to not just beats but entire songs out of a “pile of broken dreams”.

After a creative break he spent with studying, travelling and digging for records, J. Baracuz has found his way home in 2011 and will release his new EP “A Contemporary Witness” on Equinox.

J. Baracuz – One Way Ticket by Equinox.Digital

Tracklist:
(01) The Overture mp3
(02) One Way Ticket mp3
(03) Jazzy Conqueror mp3
(04) Everyone´s The Same mp3

Selected Quotes

“The track “Jazzy Conqueror” is a masterpiece – rhythmically & the mood!! Nice!! It reminds me of the good years of Prefuse 73 & Forss! Addin it to my top 10 serato playlist!”
Fulgeance / France (Musique Large / MPM)

“A seriously head nodding groove layered with samples and melodies just as we like it.”
Rhythm Incursions

“I don’t know, maybe I’m in very good mood today, or maybe (quite possibly actually) A Contemporary Witness EP is one of the absolute best electronic releases I’ve heard in a long while.”
Trippin’ The Rift

„That’s goood!”
m.path.iq / We Are… On Air!

“There are big chances that we playlist the great “One Way Ticket” – but all the rest of the EP is dope too. Breaks, chops, groove, some well placed vocals, great themes and intensity explosions, what more could we ask for?”
Turnsteak / France

“Did it come from the year 2021 where all the people dance and sing to these kind of songs? Sounds like this.”
Demokracy / Russia

“This cut is sick as fuck! I can’t wait to hear the whole album.”
DJ Jesus Face

For the 2012 vinyl re-release please go here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx044

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“Re-Think Concrete” is the remix project for Geste’s track “Eating Concrete” from his successful EP released on Equinox Records earlier this year.

The remixes, or “re-thinks” as we called them, feature new versions by the Russian producer duo Demokracy that collaborated with Didjerlirium on the vocals, the French production teams Turnsteak and Signal², as well as Audhentik from Germany.

Demokracy really surprised us with dope vocal additions by Didjelirium that weren’t featured in the original track. A sensitive approach we all fell in love with, not only remixing but also extending the original track’s atmosphere. “Eating concrete is the sole remedy for those suffering from a deadly allergy to softness“. Damn sure!

Next, the Turnsteak remix stands out with nice glitched out sounds and overall fatness. Smashing the dancefloor, with a unique smart-ass attitude.

Then, Audhentik’s re-think is a banging and more aggressive dubstep tune. So much anger it will nail you down to the ground!

Finally, Signal²′s version is straight in your face. Awesome binary approach & clubbing vibes. Thumbs up!

To coincide with the digital release an ultra limited 7” vinyl release was pressed that includes the remixes by Demokracy and Turnsteak. The 100 (!) hand numbered copies, featuring a nice simple different cover and include a download card for all remixes, should be sold out hella soon! So be quick!

Download & Listen on Bandcamp:
http://equinoxrecords.bandcamp.com/album/re-think-concrete-the-eating-concrete-remixes

Order the vinyl edition right here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/equinox-records/geste-re-think-concrete-the-eating-concrete-remixes-7/
Tracklist

Vinyl:
A|
(01) Eating Concrete (Demokracy & Didjelirium Re-Think)

B|
(02) Eating Concrete (Turnsteak Re-Think)

Digital:
(01) Eating Concrete (Demokracy & Didjelirium Re-Think)
(02) Eating Concrete (Turnsteak Re-Think)
(03) Eating Concrete (Audhentik Re-Think)
(04) Eating Concrete (Signal² Re-Think)

Order the double vinyl or the CD edition with a limited shirt at the Equinox Online Store right here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/equinox-records/sole-and-the-skyrider-band-hello-cruel-world-shirt-deal/

or get it at hhv.de:
http://www.hhv.de/item_247014.html (Vinyl with Shirt)
http://www.hhv.de/item_247015.html (CD with Shirt)

Order the digital deluxe bundle right here:
http://itunes.apple.com/de/preorder/hello-cruel-world/id448874012

On Hello Cruel World, Sole aka Tim Holland returns with the Skyrider Band for his first full length since the split with Anticon, and his third album with the Skyrider Band. While much was made of Sole leaving the Anticon empire he helped create, there’s a refreshing, new found confidence and focus not seen since his now-classic albums Selling Live Water and Bottle of Humans. On Hello Cruel World sees Sole has assembled an army of the most exciting voices in indie culture to be apart of the new record, recruiting everyone from Lil B THEBASEDGOD, Xiu Xiu, Pictureplane, Sage Francis, Ceschi, and more, to create a pretty stunning tapestry that is a new high water mark in Sole’s creative output.

Perhaps even more interesting, listeners will notice that Sole has adopted the most deliberate flow of his career–abandoning the freewheeling, hyper-timed assaults of his earlier work in favor of a biting clarity and all around accessibility. The record draws on the wealth of his newly found freedom, tapping into the positivity and ethics of a DIY tradition he has always known and embraced throughout his career – transforming his past cynicism into a call to arms and personal empowerment. The Skyrider Band itself has been similarly transformed; trading in their dense soundscapes and organic touchstones for an impeccable attention to detail and more studio-centric productions.

On Sole and the Skyrider Band’s last record, Plastique, Sole claimed, “I’ve been digging my grave since age 15.” Since then, he’s been hard at work converting his grave into trenches that span from California to Barcelona, and the bottom of the ocean to the moon. Hello Cruel World occupies these trenches, steadfastly refusing to be flushed into a niche.

The album drops July 19th on CD, vinyl, and digital in co-operation with Fake Four Inc.

Listen to the tracks on our Soundcloud Page (many of them at full length):

Sole And The Skyrider Band – Hello Cruel World (eqx-030) by Equinox Records

Tracklist:

(01) Napoleon (feat. Xiu Xiu)
(02) D.I.Y.
(03) Hello Cruel World
(04) Fire
(05) Bad Captain Swag (feat. Lil B & Pictureplane)
(06) We Will Not Be Moved (feat. Ceschi & Noah23)
(07) Possimism
(08) Home Ain’t Shit (written by Pedestrian)
(09) Formal Designation 134340
(10) Immortality
(11) Progress Trap (feat. Sage Francis)
(12) Vaya Con El Diablo (feat. Isaiah Toothtaker, Mestizo & Ceschi)
(13) Villon

Pictures & Press Info

http://press.e-q-x.net/eqx030/eqx030.htm

Release Date Digital: May 20th, 2011
Release Date CD / Vinyl: June 3rd, 2011

“Breadth Control“, the debut full length from David Vangel (formerly Vangel), is a mind altering affair loaded with emotive melodies, explosive dynamics, and savage gauntlets of fierce drum programming.  Raising the bar, the 13-track collection is a fusion of sampling and live instrumentation, including elements of hiphop, jazz, indie rock, electronic, gentle psychedelia, and even world music. The journey of “Breadth Control” is intense; moving listeners with orchestral string arrangements and an overall cinematic quality that creates abstract visions ranging from optimism to melancholy.

On a thematic level, “Breadth Control” is an exploration of the scope of human thinking while it is engaged in sound and music.  A musical experience that is the intermingling of genres, the debut LP is the future of electronic music from the brain of one of Canada’s most prominent sound pioneers.

Order the CD / Vinyl with a free shirt:
LP with free shirt: http://www.hhv.de/item_237441.html
CD with free shirt: http://www.hhv.de/item_237442.html

Shop Links Vinyl / CD Edition:

Equinox Records Online Store
hhv.de
Juno (UK)
Vinylkingz.de
Kudos Records (UK)
Sound-Station.at (Austria)
Grenade Offensive (Greece)
discogs.com

Shop Links Digital:

Equinox Records Online Store
iTunes
Juno Download
soulseduction.com
amazon.com
7digital.com
musicload.de

Download the free single “Sandpaper Script” on Soundcloud:

David Vangel – Sandpaper Script (FREE DOWNLOAD) by Equinox Records

Or download right here:
http://download.e-q-x.net/eqx029/eqx029_david_vangel_-_sandpaper_script.zip

Tracklist:

(01) A Place Called Home mp3
(02) Breath Me In (Intro)
(03) Sandpaper Script mp3
(04) A Place In Time (Skit)
(05) Take Me By The Hand mp3
(06) Inhale & Exhale (Warm Up)
(07) Split Visionary
(08) The Sound of Poisons mp3
(09) Nearly Lost Myself (Skit)
(10) Cold Rain mp3
(11) Touching Your Feelings
(12) Another Place
(13) Inhale & Exhale (Cool Down)

Selected Quotes:

“Mind blowing; Intricate drum programming and layers and layers of depth.”
DanceFloorMayhem.com

“Based out of Toronto on Berlin’s Equinox Records, producer David Vangel is starting to take off – following the paths of greats like Bonobo or Amon Tobin.”
Around In Sound

“It’s good stuff, and if you’re at all into electronic or instrumental music, you should hear this album.”
Hero Hill / herohill.com

“A collection of 13 snappy, yet sonically deep electronic songs.”
Bloggertronix

“The perfect soundtrack for a trainride to nowhere on a rainy day”
Undergroundhiphop.ch

“Definitely one of the best albums I’ve heard this year.”
2econd Class Citizen

“Bang boom – another big one…”
Double D / Radio Offenbach

“das Abstrakt“, Deckard‘s premier official work, was originally released as a limited 150 copies vinyl 12″ in 2004.

However, the now very collectable white label pressing didn’t remain unnoticed: magazines and websites in Germany praised the release and De-Bug even stated that it is “one of the very rare EPs that can rival early releases by (DJ) Vadim” and noticed the dense and complex beats Deckard is now known for.

Furthermore, “das Abstrakt” led to various production works for a bunch of labels and also was the reason that Deckard got signed to Equinox Records to relase his follow up EP “Noir Desire” and the successful 2009 release “Future World“.

Now, in 2011, we are proud to unleash this stunning EP on the Equinox imprint and make it available again worldwide. To support the digital release a super limited autographed reissue is available as well. The 40 hand numbered copies come along in a beautiful silk screen picture sleeve – a serious gimmick for all vinyl lovers and collectors.

Tracklist Digital:

(01) Flux
(02) Utopia
(03) A Black Hole
(04) Das Abstrakt (FREE DOWNLOAD)
(05) Hope

Tracklist Vinyl:

A |
(01) Intro
(02) Flux
(03) Utopia

B |
(04) A Black Hole
(05) Das Abstrakt (FREE DOWNLOAD)
(06) Hope

Release Date: March 25th, 2011
Release Date Vinyl: April 1st, 2011

“Eating Concrete” is the long awaited follow-up EP by Geste to his successful “Jaw Breaker” debut on Equinox Records in december 2008.  On this new 5 track epos, the Parisian producer did again what he is best at: creating electronic music that grabs you by the hair and makes you spin in all directions!

The title track “Eating Concrete“, replete with supercharged keyboards, intricate arrangement thrilling drums and percussion, is hyperactive and generous at the same time – twisting up soundscapes for the listeners.

Then, with no time to catch breath, the second main track “Slag It Up” gets even heavier. The song is like a short film where the listener finds themself thrust into the heart of a frantic chase. The only thing to do: run fast, very fast!

Next, Geste allows himself to slow down on “Lava Lava Loca“, a peaceful tune paving the way to the final sprint: “Run Before The Flood“, another high energy electro tune that keeps the tension running till the very end of the EP.

However you take in this release, Geste proves once more that his sound is possibly one of the most unique styles to come out of electronic music in the past few years. Trying to describe it will, most times, leave you short of words. The German magazine Goon simply called it “electronic music for all head bangers” and De-Bug noticed the songs’ “exuberant terror flair” that “almost makes you weep for joy…“. What would be your description?

Video for “Eating Concrete” directed by Maximilien Van Aertryck & Vincent Bitaud.

Also, if you are a producer please don’t miss the Eating Concrete Remix contest that is still running. More info about it right here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/2011/03/geste-the-eating-concrete-remix-contest/

Selected Quotes:

„Electronic music at it’s finest“
hhv.de mag

“Great EP!”
SV4 / Ghostly International

“Seriously: It’s like the soundtrack to the greatest Mega Man game that was never made.”
Beatbots.com

„A god damned über hit!“
Digitaler Flaneur (re: Eating Concrete)

Tracklist

A|
(01) Eating Concrete mp3
(02) Ladderz (Extended Version) mp3

B|
(02) Slag It Up mp3
(04) Lava Loca Lava mp3

Digital

(01) Ladderz mp3
(02) Eating Concrete mp3
(03) Slag It Up mp3
(04) Lava Loca Lava mp3
(05) Run Before The Flood mp3

Shop Links for Digital Release:
iTunes (Germany)
iTunes (France)
iTunes (US)
Juno Download
Addictech
Beatport
Bandcamp
soulseduction.com
hmvdigital.ca
amazon.com
Deezer.com

Buy the limited edition Vinyl Release:
hhv.de
Juno (UK)
Vinylkingz.de
Kudos Records (UK)
Oye Records
Dense Records
Grenade Offencive (Greece)
discogs.com
Bandcamp

Release Date: February 25th, 2011

2011 brings us the Shorted Circuits EP, a very special 10″ picture disc from Ceschi & DJ Scientist that contains 2 new tracks as well as a bunch of great unreleased remixes from “The One Man Band Broke Up” album.

The title track “Shorted Circuits” is an ode to Ceschi‘s grandmother who passed away on September 13th, 2010:
“Almost exactly three years before her passing my grandmother was hospitalized for two months and returned home only to have lost her ability to walk, speak and eat properly. My brother David, my mother and I all moved in together with my grandparents to help nurse Nonna (as we call her in Italian) to better health. Throughout this time period she had been suffering from intense panic attacks and had to eat through a feeding tube. The basis of this song was written to this inspirational DJ Scientist track while I sat next to my Nonna one day in the kitchen back in late 2007/early 2008. Listening back to Shorted Circuits 3 years later, the most powerful thing about the song is that, with persistent help of my brother and family, my Grandmother eventually succeeded in walking, talking and eating normally again. She was an incredibly strong woman and lived happily for years after she was supposed to. We laughed a lot and really appreciated each other until her last day. I’ll miss her deeply for the rest of my life – and this song will always remind me of her. My only hope is that listeners can appreciate it as much as I do.” -ceschi

Ceschi – Shorted Circuits (Preview) by Equinox Records

Keeping up with Ceschi‘s tradition of telling Bad Jokes – Q: What’s Black and White and Red All Over? A: A nun falling down the stairs – the EP continues. Although the acoustic guitar version of “Black and White and Red All Over” has become a highly requested staple of Ceschi’s live performance, this is the original version produced by DJ Scientist. The light string plucks and delicate but crisp bouncy drums are a nice accompaniment for Ceschi‘s story of growing up as a questioning Catholic school boy. As with most of Ceschi‘s music, all of the lyrics stem from reality. This is Ceschi‘s ultimate ode to the hypocrisies of a church that brought him faith and proceeded to take it away.

Ceschi – Black And White And Red All Over (FREE DOWNLOAD) by Equinox Records

Next up, “Half Mast” – one of the key tracks from Ceschi‘s last album – got remixed by some of the finest beatmakers today: David Vangel from Toronto, 2econd Class Citizen from London and Phonatic from Würzburg provided stunning new versions of the tune, each adding their personal twist. While Phonatic combined straight forward hip hop drums with synths and a strong bassline, Vangel & 2econd Class Citizen kept more of the original melancholic feel of the track but added new samples and sounds. Last but not least, the title track from “The One Man Band Broke Up” album got reworked by The Raincoatman. The result is stunning uptempo alternative rock track with crashing drums and fierce guitars that additionally features an extra verse by Ceschi talking about the “Übermensch”.

While the remixes by David Vangel and Phonatic can be found on the b-side of the vinyl, the remixes by 2econd Class Citizen and The Raincoatman are available on the digital release that, alongside 3 bonus instrumentals, is provided via download code.

All lyrics can be found here.

Tracklist:

A|
(01) Shorted Circuits mp3
(02) Black And White And Red All Over FREE DOWNLOAD

B|
(03) Half Mast (Vangel Remix) mp3
(04) Half Mast (Phonatic Remix) mp3

Digital

(01) Shorted Circuits mp3
(02) Black And White And Red All Over mp3
(03) Half Mast (Vangel Remix) mp3
(04) Half Mast (Phonatic Remix) mp3
(05) The One Man Band Broke Up (NamTaocniar Remix) mp3
(06) Half Mast (2econd Class Citizen Remix) mp3
(07) Half Mast (Vangel Remix) (Instrumental)
(08) Half Mast (Phonatic Remix) (Instrumental)
(09) Half Mast (2econd Class Citizen Remix) (Instrumental)

Released in cooperation with Fake Four Inc.

Shop Links for Digital Release:
iTunes
Juno Download
soulseduction.com
amazon.com
7digital.com

or pick the beautiful vinyl 10″ picture disc at one of the stores below:
hhv.de
Juno (UK)
Vinylkingz.de
Kudos Records (UK)
Sound-Station.at (Austria)
Grenade Offencive (Greece)
discogs.com

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release pictures by Sindy Kretzschmar