Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons - Remixes From The Other Side (CRMCD032)

2015 saw Damian Lazarus create his most ambitious project to date in The Ancient Moons, producing a full length album 'Message From The Other Side' with a wide assortment of vocalists and collaborators from around the world. They went on to support Roisin Murphy on tour, gain acclaim from the likes of Daze & Confused and Lazarus became the final coverstar of the year in the UK's Mixmag magazine.

Now the tracks from 'The Other Side' have been reinterpreted by an assortment of stars, from techno stalwarts Juan Atkins & Kimyon Huggins, to German experimental talent Kölsch, and Acid Pauli's sprawling fusion of weirdness. The original material is ploughed in new and surprising directions by Black Butter's own Gorgon City and Mehmet Asian, resident at Berlin's infamous Wilde Renate Club

Talent from Lazarus' label Crosstown Rebels, including Francesca Lombardo, DrumTalk and Israeli trio Red Axes also produce their own visions for the music, all of which retain the mysticism of the original with added dancefloor appeal. The final four tracks revisit some of the biggest moments from The Moons to date, as the album revisits interpretations from Jamie Jones, Dixon, Serge Devant and &Me.

Co-produced by James Ford (Simian Mobile Disco, Arctic Monkeys, Florence + The Machine), The Ancient Moons was always a unique project, which has now been stretched to include the flavors of some of the most exciting artists shaping the musical landscape right now.

Recorded in Mexico, LA and London, 'The Other Side' features instrumentalists from Mozambique, Guinea, Pakistan, Egypt, America and even Mexico's own Yucatan Symphony Orchestra

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Tracklist:

1. Adventures Of The Ancient Moons (Juan Atkins And Kimyon Huggins Remix)

2. Lover's Eyes (Mohe Pi Ki Najariya) (Mehmet Asian Remix)

3. Message From The Other Side (Red Axes Remix)

4. Trouble At The Séance (Kölsch Remix)

5. We Will Retrun (Francesca Lombardo Remix)

6. Sacred Dance Of The Demon (Gorgon City Remix)

7. Eyes Won't Let Me Hide (DrumTalk Remix)

8. Tangled Web (Acid Pauli Remix)

9. Lover's Eyes (Mohe Pi Ki Najariya) (Dixon Re-Edit)

10. vermillion (Jamie Jones Remix)

11. We Will Return (Serge Devant Remix)

12. Vermillion (&Me Remix)

Remixes From The Other Side: Part 1

Released: 13/05/2016

Cat#: CRMCD032

Distribution: Above Board

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Magit Cacoon - Subterranean Fiction EP (RBL034)

Rebellion is music for the early hours and Israeli Magit Cacoon brings five original tracks to the label, with her enchanting 'Subterranean Ficiton EP'

Tel Aviv's Magit Cacoon is both DJ and producer. Currently residing in Berlin, she has been producing music with fellow artist Oliver Deutschmann for over five years. After meeting Damian Lazarus on her home ground, he soon signed the EP and welcomed her to Rebellion. Japanese DJ, composer, producer and vocalist Hideyo Blackmoon features in the opening track 'Journey To Venus' and sets the tone for an ethereal and otherworldly EP. 'Subterranean Fiction' is 'a voyage through a complex underground universe, where one has the opportunity to immerse himself omnisciently in the sounds and vibrations' says Magit Cacoon of the material.

Celebrated for her ability to discover new talent, Magic became Berlin's Sweat Lodge Radio resident and founder of the label Girl Scout in 2011. Her remix for the UK act Porcupine Tree and releases on Upon.You Records strengthened her position within the dance scene. Displaying how versatile she is, Magic is currently working on the official remix for infamous rock musician Steven Wilson.

Tracklist:

1. Journey To Venus (Feat. Hideyo Blackmoon)

2. Subterranean Fiction

3. Endless

4. Mostly Translucent

5. Zone 21

Released: 22/04/2016

Cat#: RBL034

Distribution: Above Board

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Shaun J. Wright & Alinka - Face The Truth (CRM156)

Shaun J. Wright & Alinka lay down their Chicago flavor on Crosstown Rebels with "Face The Truth". The release features three originals with hot properly Audiojack in the remix.

Wright, formely of Hercules & Love Affair, provides the vocals to each track with rich, sultry tones timely placed across heavy basslines, hypnotic rhythms and high energy percussion. Wright & Alinka explain 'after spending several months abroad (Alinka in Europe, Shaun in Australia) we were both newly charged and eager to get back to work. Fusing the classic sounds of Chicago with freshly gained perspectives of dance music around the globe, this EP was birthed from spontaneous experimentation and the well-versed exchange developed within a long standing collaboration.'

Shaun J. Wright & Alinka met in 2012 and launched into global success with their first EP, 'Twirl Volume 1', on Luke Solomon & Derrick Carter's famed Classic Music Company. A series of successful releases and remixes ensued with follow up 'Twirl Volume 2' dropping only last year. In 2013 the pair launched their twirl party series, which featured guests such as Eli Escobar, Derrick Carter, The Black Madonna and DJ Samson. In 2014, they expanded the Twirl brand into a record label and their debut release 'Journey Into The Deep' received a wealth of support including Radio 1's Annie Mac and Heidi.

Celebrating ten years of making music, Leeds bred, Ibiza based Audiojack recently released 'Vibrate' with Kevin Knapp on Hot Creations. New releases are set to follow on 2020Vision, Tsuba and their own Gruuv.

Tracklist:
1. Face The Truth
2. Face The Truth (Audiojack Remix)
3. Pleasure
4. My Heart Is Sincere


Released: 01/04/2016
Cat#: CRM156
Distribution: !K7 / Above Board

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Matthew Styles - Sleepless (CRM155)

A true unsung heroes of the underground house community, Matthew Styles is an effortless producer and faultless DJ, making him the perfect regular at the likes of Panorama Bar in Berlin, and putting his skills as an engineer in demand for many luminaries.

A decade ago he was at the healm of Damian Lazarus's Crosstown Rebels as its first label manager, steering it through some of its most successful releases, and he has since made his footprint as a producer in his own right. Last year he steered the fourth episode of Crosstown Rebels Rebel Rave mix series, said by Mixmag to "create a sense of excitement that no podcast ever will".

"I've got a very long history with Crosstown Rebels, but I'd never given Damian a demo up until now" explains Styles. "However I felt that with these songs they were right for the label and I was very happy that he agreed. Each track represents a different mood but I think all fit with the label's ethos". Moving from the solid, big room sound of 'Clandestine Emotions', into the layered beats and bleeps of 'Wrong Move', through to the classic breakbeat of 'Avon' and gentle elegant basslines of 'Sleepless', Matthew Styles proves he can master any style and keep his authentic sound embedded within it.

Firmly schooled in the history of dance music as a DJ, Styles's father was a disc-jockey and long time member of DJ culture pioneers DMC, instilling in him the age-old tradition of moving a crowd with music. From a recording career on esteemed imprints such as Running Back, Ostgut Ton and Rekids, and regular appearances at clubs such as Fabric,, Munich's Bob Beaman, Concrete in Paris and the aforementioned Panorama Bar, Matthew's priority has been intrinsically placed with servicing the needs of a dance floor.

Tracklist:

1. Clandestine Emotions

2. Wrong Move

3. Avon

4. Sleepless

Released: 18/03/2016

Cat#: CRM155

Distribution: !K7 / Above Board

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Alex Dimou Feat. Black Soda - This Time (RBL033)

Alex Dimou teams up with Black Soda, a multi-platform artist based in Cape Town to produce the mesmerizing 'This Time', set with two dOP remixes for Crosstown Rebels's Rebellion.

South Africa's Black Soda works in photography, writes, sings, produces and performs her music live, both as a solo artist and in various groups. "I met Black Soda almost a year ago through our mutual friend, Echonomist" explains Dimou. "It was probably the easiest collaboration I have ever done as she is a pure talent". Her voice elevates 'This Time' from club weapon to raw ammunition for the highest peaks of the nights.

Notorious French trio dOP bring a delicate sensuality to their 'Early Remix', while the 'Late Dub' sparks with an other-worldly, futuristic aura. Their infamous live show catapulted them to the mainstream and saw them return to the year end charts in the likes of Resident Advisor and Groove, but dOP first cemented their reputation as producers taking their own distinct vision to dance music.

Familiar for releases and albums on Get Physical, Klik and Audiomatique Recordings, Alex Dimou is followed for his stand out lives acts and DJ sets. His first contribution to Damian Lazarus's Rebellion introduces a stunning partnership and more than one promising talent.

Tracklist:

1. This Time

2. This Time (dOP 'Early' Remix)

3. This Time (dOP 'Late' Dub)

Released: 11/03/2016

Cat#: RBL033

Distribution: Above Board

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Serge Devant - Always On My Mind (CRM154)

Serge Devant returns to the forefront with 'Always On My Mind' for Damian Lazarus's Crosstown Rebels, complete with remixes from Kornél Kovacs and Pirupa. First heard on Lazarus's Essential Mix in 2015 and much requested since, 'Always On My Mind' has been causing tremors in its wake. Oceanic waves of melody frame muted vocals from Ali Love, resulting in a chiselled classic bridging the splintered sounds of today.

As Serge says, "The diversity of the remixes really makes this release shine". Pirupa's remix is a shadowy monster with a deviant bassline, allowing the vocal to etch out shards of light. His recent groundswell is undeniable, mapping out a chart-topping string of releases on the likes of Drumcode, Desolat and Noir. Stockholm's Kornél Kovacs has not escaped the spotlight in recent months, be it through his Studio Barnhus label that he runs together with Axel Boman and Pedrodollar, prolific releases on Numbers and Smallville and topping many end of the year charts for 2015. His effervescent remix rolls up its sleeves to distill elegance into the original, extending the vocal and braising the beats and melody.

With this release Serge Devant cements a triumphary year putting him back in center stage after an accident that tore him away from the studio and digs deeper into his production skills, adding to his growing repertoire of recent releases on Hot Creations' sister label Emerald City and Crosstown's cousin Rebellion. Devant mastered his craft at the legendary NYC nightclubs of the late 90s: Tunnel; Limelight And Crobar, carving out consistently compelling and dynamic sets. His production carrer started in 2008 and soon spawned two albums, and a touring schedule that has since seen Serge circumnavigate the globe.

Released: 26/02/2016

Cat#: CRM154

Distribution: !K7 / Above Board

Tracklist:

1. Always On My Mind (Original)

2. Always On My Mind (Pirupa Remix)

3. Always On My Mind (Kornel Kovacs Remix)

4. Always On My Mind (Kornel Kovacs Remix Dub)

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Djuma Soundsystem & Yann Coppier Feat. King Ayisoba - Anyimo (CRM153)

Fusing forces from Norway and Ghana for Crosstown Rebels is Djuma Soundsystem & Yann Coppier Feat. King Ayisoba, with the expertly crafted 'Anyimo'. Containing remixes from DJ and producer Jerome Sydenham, and Paranoid London member Johnny Aux who brings his signature acid house sound, Mikkas Skulstad AKA Djuma Soundsystem describes 'Anyimu' as "not just a track but a whole concept. It has taken me over five years and I feel honored to work with such amazing musicians on this project, and also that they gave me trust and freedom to shape it in my vision. I hope people will draw inspiration from it".

King Ayisoba originates from Ghana and has been sharing his modern day twist on kologo music all over the world. Norwegian in origin, Djuma Soundsystem has been creating music and touring the world for over a decade. His sound is not constrained to one particular genre, but rather, whatever he believes to be perfect for that moment. His trademark sounds have graced the stages at festivals such as Exit in Serbia and Sunburn festival in India and led to his co-production 'Les Djinns', still one of the biggest selling Beatport records ever. All of this has resulted in collabs with Noir, Moby, Trentemoller, Uner, Maya Jane Coles, Umek and Lee Van Dowski among others.

Jerome Sydenham entered the music scene as an A&R for Atlantic Records and consequently founded Ibadan Records, alongside DJing and producing himself. His Paranoid London outfit has reached stellar heights over the past few years and become one of the most in-demand live projects of 2015, with highlights including Sonar in Barcelona and Dekmantal Festival.

Tracklist:

1. Anyimu

2. Anyimu (Jerome Sydenham's Ibadan Vocal Dub)

3. Anyimu (Johnny Aux Remix)

4. Anyimu (Jerome Sydenham's Ibadan Deepstrumental)

5. Anyimu (Radio Edit)

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Released: 12/02/2016

Cat#: CRM153

Distribution: !K7 / Above Board