Curses Presents Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX

A return to the dark romantic of the past, present and future. An undying passion for all things post-punk/wave/body music and beyond.

After 2021’s sprawling Next Wave Acid Punx compilation, the Berlin by way of New York City extraordinaire, Curses (aka Luca Venezia), returns with DEUX. The 49-track release—jammed into three CDs and three double LPs—packs a serious punch of dark dance; with an array of genres that include minimal synth, new beat, electro and italo body music, there’s something here for everyone. DEUX will be out on October 20th via Eskimo Recordings.

Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX is a mining of music meant for dance spaces, an archival of electronic music from its very birth to the current wave. It takes the listener on a journey from industrial and EBM innovators, Throbbing Gristle, Absolute Body Control, Nitzer Ebb and Cabaret Voltaire, to the underground royalty of The KVB, The Hacker and Essaie Pas, to today’s most revered artists such as Boy Harsher and Zanias. From the post-punk emotional volatility of Sad Lovers & Giants‘ classic “Things We Never Did” up through the goth-doused mechanical dance of Buzz Kull, the release introduces and reconnects old loves with new.

Listen to two tracks by Mary Möör and Cabaret Voltaire that are taken from Curses’ classics selection.

TRACKLISTING

VINYL CHAPTER 1/3

A1. Throbbing Gristle – Distant Dreams, Pt. 2
A2. Mary Möör – Pretty Day
A3. Sad Lovers & Giants – Things We Never Did
A4. Malcolm McLaren – Madam Butterfly (Un Bel Di Vedremo)
B1. Big Audio Dynamite – The Big V
B2. Cabaret Voltaire – Blue Heat
B3. Nitzer Ebb – Hearts and Minds (Mix Hypersonic)
B4. Clan Of Xymox – Obsession

C1. In Sotto Voce – In Sotto Voce
C2. Psyche – Prisoner To Desire (Single Mix)
C3. Propaganda – The Murder Of Love
C4. DAF – Brothers (Gabi Mix)
D1. Book Of Love – Modigliani (Lost In Your Eyes) (I Dream Of Jeanne Mix)
D2. Vicious Pink – Cccan’t You See
D3. Absolute Body Control – Total Control

VINYL CHAPTER 2/3

A1. Boytronic – Voloczny *
A2. The KVB – Still Warm (2023 version)
A3. Cardinal & Nun – Freak And Weak *
A4. Jennifer Touch – Altars *
A5. Matrixxman – Assembly Line *
B1. Silver Tears – Always Shine (Wait For The Rain) *
B2. Essaie Pas – Retox
B3. Aili x Transistorcake – Dansu
B4. Years Of Denial – It Sucks

C1. Dina Summer – Darkness *
C2. Patriarchy – Suffer
C3. Maelstrom & Louisahhh – Hate Machine *
C4. Dame Area – Buon Cittadino *
C5. Kris Baha – Into The Dark
D1. Desire – Love Races On *
D2. Blind Delon feat. I Hate Models – Flashback *
D3. Poison Point – Altered Beats *
D4. Roe Deers – Muscles *

VINYL CHAPTER 3/3

A1. Boy Harsher – Machina (feat. Mariana Saldaña) (Dark Remix) *
A2. Silent Servant – Non Fiction *
A3. J.W.B. Hits The Beat – Body On Body (Curses Revamp) *
A4. Hungry Boys – Toi *
B1. Nuovo Testamento – Heartbeat (Curses Remix – Edit) *
B2. Autumns – Repeat Prescription *
B3. Buzz Kull – A Place (That’s Meant To Be) *
B4. Soft Crash – Dolce Morte *

C1. Dame Bonnet & Mufti – Pleasure Dreams *
C2. Ultra Sunn – Night Is Mine
C3. Neu-Romancer – Burning Eyes *
C4. EVA – Industrial Hope *
D1. Andi vs Randolph & Mortimer – Formidable Truths *
D2. Zanias – Tryptamine Palace *
D3. The Hacker – Monopoly *
D4. Paradox Obscur – Evo-Devo

*previously unreleased

Releases October 20, 2023

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Belgian film scores 1961 – 1976 compiled in new compilation

Sdban Records, the renowned independent groove & jazz label behind Funky Chicken, Hip Holland Hip, and Discophilia Belgica, is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of its latest compilation album, The Belgian Soundtrack: A Musical Connection of Belgium with Cinema (1961 – 1976). Packed with the finest soundtracks boasting an unmistakable Belgian connection, this compilation takes listeners on a captivating journey through a collection of cinematic hidden gems from the early sixties to the late seventies.

Curated by the passionate duo Robin Broos and Tom ‘Pélé’ Peeters, known for their profound appreciation of obscure soundtracks, The Belgian Soundtrack showcases the exceptional talents of both local and internationally acclaimed composers and musicians. From obscure finds composed by lesser-known artists to Hollywood scores performed by world-renowned musicians, this compilation offers a vibrant blend of tracks, including the occasional contribution from renowned international artists who have lent their musical prowess to Belgian films.

The Belgian Soundtrack came into being as a serendipitous adventure. Former film journalist Jan Temmerman reached out to us one day, offering a treasure trove of vintage soundtrack albums discovered in his attic,” recounts Robin Broos. “With 650 long players, mostly unheard of titles, we embarked on an extraordinary quest—to listen to every single one of them, totaling a staggering 29,250 minutes. It was like watching the original Star Wars trilogy 78 times!”

What started as a quest soon evolved into an intriguing investigation fueled by curiosity. Along the way, Broos and Peeters unearthed dozens of treasures, delved into the backgrounds of obscure composers and musicians, and witnessed an array of enigmatic films. “We encountered an abundance of (un)necessary nudity that we never could have imagined existed,” Tom Peeters laughs. The outcome of their explorations is The Belgian Soundtrack, a meticulously curated collection of funky, melodic, and uplifting tracks, each crafted exclusively for the silver screen and boasting an unexpected Belgian connection.

TRACKLISTING

A1. Vladimir Cosma – Courage, Fuyons
A2. Salix Alba – Vol De La Voiture
A3. Louis Marischal – Tu M’Tapes Sur Les Nerfs
A4. Martial Solal – Dancing
A5. Roger Morès – Dancing
A6. Bert Paige – De Discotheek
A7. Pieter Verlinden – Theme 19 (Générique + Générique Variation I)
A8. Henri Seroka – Theme Axel
B1. Rocco Granata – Jonny’s Theme
B2. Krzysztof Komeda – Les Trucs Du Miroir
B3. Quincy Jones – Love Theme From ‘The Getaway’ (Faraway Forever)
B4. Roger Morès – Ballade
B5. Alessandro Alessandroni – La Terrificante Notte Del Demonio (Demon Arise)
B6. François de Roubaix – Poursuite Sur Les Dunes d’Ostende
B7. Jean Marie Bigman – Bolero Pour Denise (Bolero Voor Denise)
B8. Alain Pierre – Nacht Shift

Releases September 29, 2023

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Jiro Inagaki’s 1975 jazz funk masterpiece reissued

Fresh reissued magic of Funky Stuff, formerly a rare exquisite by jazzmaster Jiro Inagaki, originally released in 1975. An enduring, pioneering fusion of jazz, funk, soul and rock – with influences from Herbie Hancock, James Brown and Santana – the album features some of the best and most acclaimed Japanese musicians of the time, enlisting the talent-wares of Hiromasa Suzuki on keyboards, Akira Ishikawa on drums and Takeru Muraoka on sax.

All the songs are the highlights, such as Painted Paradise which is full of dynamism and sprinting, Breeze where funkness and mellowness coexist, and a cover of Cool & The Gang Funky Stuff which has a low center of gravity and sharpness. It is now a definitive masterpiece of wants from all over the world.

TRACKLISTING

A1. Painted Paradise
A2. Funky Motion
A3. Breeze
A4. Scratch
B1. Funky Stuff
B2. One For Jiro
B3. Gentle Wave
B4. Four Up

Releases November 3, 2023

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A3000 Magnetic Gliding to be reissued

8 tracks of genuine mid-90s acid, techno, and ambient for fans of AGE, Spacetime Continuum, Caustic Window & Air Liquide.

Reissue of A3000 Magnetic Gliding album, produced by Swiss musicians Marco Repetto and Stefan Riesen, also known as Synectics on Rephlex and founders of Axodya Records. Originally released in 1995 on the Italian Disturbance label, it has now been remastered and proudly reissued for 3023 in a limited edition of 300 copies by Musique Pour La Danse. Enjoy this trip.

Marco Repetto was a member of the world-famous wave/punk band Grauzone. In the late ’80s, he delved into techno, ambient, and psychedelic music, drawing inspiration from nature and shamanic knowledge. His performances are described as colorful, playful, and mind-opening experiences. His main project now is Bigeneric, which he releases on his label, Inzec Records.

Stefan Riesen has been a prominent figure in the Swiss techno scene since 1995. He is the founder-manager of Phont Music, SuperBra, Morris/Audio, Floppy Funk, and Speaker Attack. He has (co-)produced numerous tracks under various aliases on different labels, including Box Blaze, Flaptrack, Hooper, Nylon, Sonic Tourism, Spin, A3000, Box Blaze & Deetron, Dialogue, Lausen, R.B.R., Sidestepper, Silver Zone, Skank Burner, Synectics, and more.

Listen to ‘Sonic Stripes’

TRACKLISTING

A1. A3000 – Sonic Stripes
A2. A3000 – Flow
B1. A3000 – Rise
B2. A3000 – Phantome Of House

C1. A3000 – Shelloid
C2. A3000 – P.S.E.
D1. A3000 – Part Of The Planet
D2. A3000 – Destination Underwood

Releases September 29, 2023

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Jeff Mills Presents Tomorrow Comes the Harvest Featuring Jean-Phi Dary and Prabhu Edouard

Tomorrow Comes The Harvest is the accumulative efforts of talented musicians and their visions about what makes the art form of music so special.

A theory initiated and put into action by late Afro Beat creator and Nigerian Drummer Tony Allen and Detroit Techno’s Jeff Mills. Each belonging to a long tradition of using music to reach higher levels of consciousness, along with veteran keyboardist Jean-Phi Dary, the three toured internationally until the untimely death of Tony Allen in 2020. However, the foundation of the concept was cemented and ready for continuation.

Mills reconfigures the concept to function as trio once again and invites Tabla virtuoso Prabhu Edouard to join the concept.

Tomorrow Comes The Harvest is about exploring the unknown, transcending by the way of intersecting sounds and rhythm through an array of improvisational movements.

Listen to snippets of Evolution just below

Axis Records will release Evolution on September 8th, 2023.

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Hip Holland Hip: Modern Jazz In The Netherlands 1950 – 1970

Sdban Records delve into the Dutch jazz scene of the 1950s and 1960s with a selection of classic and rare hard bop and cool jazz tracks from artists like Herman Schoonderwalt, The Diamond Five, Wessel Ilcken and Tony Vos. Holland never sounded this hip before!

“Jazz is garbage and a caricature of the modern orchestra; it is garbage arranged by half-grown musicians for the benefit of common entertainment.” In spite of the Dutch cultural establishment’s attempts to preclude jazz – as illustrated by this citation from the October 1926 issue of music magazine De Muziek – The Netherlands was one of the earliest adopters of the new music style as it came over to the Old Continent at the end of World War I.

Kwartet Leo Meyer So Why

Originally drawn to the clarinet under the influence of the Dutch Swing College Band as a teenager in the mid-1950s, Leo Meyer converted to bebop after befriending pianist Rob Madna. He then switched to the alto saxophone and learned the ins and the outs of the instrument by listening to records of Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Phil Woods and Stan Getz. In the early 1960s, Meyer was playing with the cream of Dutch jazz (Madna, Herman Schoonderwalt, Frans Elsen, Cees Smal) in clubs in Haarlem, Amsterdam or Rotterdam (where he played the warm-up of Eric Dolphy’s concert in jazz club B-14).

The Jacobs Brothers Two Brothers

It’s difficult to imagine Dutch jazz history without the Jacobs brothers from Hilversum. To the mainstream audience, pianist Pim became the face of the post-war jazz scene thanks to his work as the fixed accompanist of his wife, star singer Rita Reys, as the host of thousands of ‘schoolconcerten’ (educational concerts in schools throughout the country explaining the principles of jazz to the youth) or as the host of his TV show Djes Zien. In all of these activitities he formed a partnership with his brother, Ruud, who was also the most in demand bass player of the Dutch jazz scene and played or recorded with Johnny Griffin, Dexter Gordon, Hank Mobley, Don Byas and Sonny Rollins. The song Two Brothers captures them at the dawn of their long and rich careers – Ruud, who makes a rare appearance on saxophone, was merely 20 years of age here.

TRACKLISTING

A1. Herbie Mann with the Wessel Ilcken Combo – Afro Blues
A2. The Diamond Five – Amsterdam Blues
A3. Kwartet Leo Meyer – So Why
A4. The Jacobs Brothers – Two Brothers
A5. Kwartet Martin Verlinden – Four On Six
B1. The Rhythme All Stars – Relaxin’ With Rhythme
B2. Martien Beenen and the Orchestra featuring Sandy Fort – Golden Earrings
B3. Tony Vos Quartet – Lady Elisabeth
B4. Herman Schoonderwalt – Theme from the movie ‘Mensen Van Morgen’

C1. The Diamond Five – Les Halles
C2. The Red and Brown Brothers – Blues For Eddy
C3. Frans Elsen Quintet – Sem
C4. Leddy Wessel with Jack van Poll and his Tree-oh – Sing Sing Sing
C5. Boy’s Big Band – Blues Minor
D1. The Frans Wieringa Trio featuring Eduard Ninck Blok – Work Song
D2. Rita Reys and Oliver Nelson – Wives And Lovers
D3. Herman Schoonderwalt Septet – My Plea
D4. Trio Tony Vos – Comin’ Home Baby

Sdban Records will release Hip Holland Hip: Modern Jazz In The Netherlands 1950 – 1970 on June 16th, 2023.

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