Audiojack - Turya (CRM164)

Recently appearing on the mighty Crosstown Rebels with a remix of Shaun J. Wright & Alinka 'Face The Truth', thought after duo Audiojack are back serving up a solid two track release in the form of 'Turya'.

'Turya' is built for serious heads down sessions fusing subtle acid pads with soaring synths and sonorous spoken words. On the flip 'Event Horizon' sits on a low slung groove as hypnotic keys fade in and out of play.

'The idea of 'Turya' came from doing a guided meditation'. Richard of the Audiojack duo explains. 'We wanted to explore whether the hypnotic quality of the teacher's words could work on the dance floor, allowing people to lose themselves in them and it's evolving groove. Seeing people dancing with their heads down and eyes closed is the perfect complement for this track. 'Event Horizon' is a different beast altogether. It came from us experimenting with a heavy drum & bass vibe, a four-four format, and a classic "amen" break beat style.'

In 2015 Audiojack launched their Sunday Social free party at Velo Club in their home of Ibiza, which after a strong season will continue this year. Their first Essential Mix recently dropped on Radio 1 and a string of highly successful releases and remixes on labels such as Hot Creations, Tsuba, 20/20Vision and their own Gruuv have solidified their place in the dance music elite. It is safe to say that 2016 is proving to be a big year for the talented duo.

Tracklist:
1. Turya
2. Event Horizon


Released: 22/07/2016
Cat#: CRM164
Distribution: !K7 / Above Board

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Dinky - Casa (CRM163)

Chilean born and berlin based Dinky has forged a solid and illustrious career over the past decade. 'Casa' announces her new album set for release on Damian Lazarus's Crosstown Rebels this autumn, with remixes from Axel Boman and Satori.

A trained classical guitarist, singer and keyboard player that has held a DJ residency at Berlin's infamous Panorama Bar since 2004, Dinky's sixth album, also titled 'Casa' will be the first since the birth of her two children. 'Casa is an acid vocal love song. It translates as house in spanish, not because it's a house album but because it was recorded in my house in Berlin whilst I was pregnant with my second son. I had to stay home (mainly in bed) for months due to a medical risk. Those were very scary times for me and my family as we were told we could lose him. It was a such difficult journey but I decided not to get down, but to channel my energy into writing music.'

Dinky's delicate vocal on 'Casa' is both uptempo and spacious, with infusions of acid, leftfield and electronica in its veins. Axel Boman delivers a stunning, emotive and epic nine and a half minute dub version, overlaid with spoken words samples referring to lost experiences. The Swedish born producer is much-lauded for his releases on DJ Koze's Pampa, Permanent Vacation and his own imprint, Studio Barnhus, formed with Kornel Kovacs and Petter Nordkvist of Border Community. While the hedonistic take from Satori

takes 'Casa' up beyond the horizon. A future Crosstown Rebels artist, Satori  has released on 8bit Records, Under Your Skin and Bla Bla Records.

'For me it's a very honest project and Damian loved it so I was more than happy to work with him again. Dinky enthuses on the long friendship that they have shared. 'After taking a few years of intense touring, I felt ready to tour again and release my sixth album. Many of the songs were written for my sons, my husband, motherhood, love and also things that were happening in the world at the time'

'Casa' sees a return to form for Dinky and a welcome return to the Crosstown imprint, after releasing a single and a mix album for the pioneering label.

Tracklist:

1.Casa

2. Casa (Satori Remix)

4. Casa (Axel Boman Dub Mix)

Released: 08/07/2016

Cat#: CRM163

Distribution: Above Board

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Nesta & Silky Raven - Cedar Trees EP (RBL037)

Following in suit of the Rebellion ethos, Nesta & Silky Raven transport us to new worldly regions. This time Lebanon is explored through six immersive soundscapes in their 'Cedar Trees' EP.

The trio explain they were 'inspired by the melodies of old Lebanese songs. Samples from famous singers Wadih El Safi and Sabah from Beirut tell of Lebanon's heavenly beauty. We accompanied them with rhythmic modular noises, big string arrangements and lots of psychedelic guitar solos.'

Nabih Esta Aka Nesta is one of the most forward thinking heads in Beirut's electronic music scene and part of the legendary Überhaus and The Gärten family. He met Jakob Seidensticker and Henrik Raabe Aka Silky Raven, also well known as part of Wakeira, in Barcelona and invited them for a gig in Beirut in 2015. There Jakob and Henrik were introduced to and fell in love with the soulful and oriental sounds of Fairuz and Ziad El Rahbani, as Nabih drove them around the beautiful mountains surrounding the city.

The trio realized how well the traditional and modern electronic music matched and so began their musical collaboration. As they experimented with the sound, Nabih suggested they use his grandfather's best friend's music, who was the oriental music legend, Wadih El Safi. With the blessing from Safi's family, the trio sampled his voice and from that, 'Cedar Trees EP' was born.

Tracklist

1. Quarter Note Dub

2. Cedar Trees

3. Into Qadisha (Original)

4. Temple Of Bacchus

5. Into Qadisha (Qadisha Valley Mix)

6. Cedar Trees (Dub Version)

Released: 15/07/2016

Cat#: RBL037

Distribution: Above Board

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DAMIAN LAZARUS, DJ TENNIS AND DJ THREE GO ALL DAY AND NIGHT IN NEW YORK

Crosstown Rebels has just announced the debut of the Wizardry experience, a back-to-back-to-back day and night event with Damian Lazarus, DJ Tennis and DJ Three.

The massive line-up hits Output in New York City for 16 hours on July 3 and the party's inspired by Lazarus, Tennis and Three's Get Lost Wizardry afterparties.

Artists down to play, including David Terranova, LUM and Jaialai, are set to simultaneously play the Main Room, Panther Room and Rooftop all throughout the show.

Tickets to the Wizardry show at Output can be found here.



Via Mixmag 

Felix Da Housecat, Jamie Principle, Vince Lawrence AKA The 312 - Touch Your Body (CRM162)

Crosstown Rebels assemble an A-Star team of pioneers and legends for the next mammoth release on the label. 'Touch Your Body' comes courtesy of Felix Da Housecat, Jamie Principle and Vince Lawrence AKA The 312 with invigorating remixes from Moodymann.

Felix Da Housecat explains how 'growing up on south side of Chicago I was a huge fan of Frankie Knuckles and Jamie Principle. Vince Lawrence was over at Chicago Trax and was the blueprint A&R and catalyst there signing anything hot. By this time I was around 14 and I had just made my first record 'Fantasy Girl', with DJ Pierre. Over the years I was becoming obsessed with Jamie's sound. We soon became friends and always discussed working together and it took 15 years. Frankie's passing woke me up. I felt I wanted to do something special and it was time to fly back to Chicago roots. I wanted to go back where it all began and work with the originators. I called Vince and said I need your mind, guidance and your studio and all of us in one room to bring that spirit back in my soul. I told him we had Jamie Principle and the rest I guess is history. I wanted Crosstown for the project as I felt Damian was the only guy worthy and would understand and treat this project right. House Music needs this right now...So here we are.'

Felix Da Housecat career spans more than thirty years with 2 Grammy nominations. Never failing to impress, he now brings us his latest venture as producer of The 312 project. Jamie Principle is one of the most recognizable voices in the history of house music featuring on some of the first house records ever made including the seminal 'Your Love' with Frankie Knuckles. Business man, producer and Trax Records organizer Vince Lawrence is another true Chicago house music innovator, responsible for the pivotal house track 'On & On' with Jesse Saunders and 'The Virgo Tracks' releases. Mahogani Music founder Kenny Dixon Jr. AKA Moodymann grew up in Detroit with his first several releases appearing on Carl Craig's Planet E imprint. 2016 saw him next in the series to mix the respected 'DJ-Kicks' with outstanding results.

Label boss Damian Lazarus explains how 'the coming together of three of house music's legends was always going to produce something special, in 'Touch Your Body' we have nothing short of an all time classic. Add to that incredible remixes from Moodymann and the dream release is complete for Crosstown'.

Tracklist:

1. Touch Your Body

2. Touch Your Body (Moodymann Remix)

3. Touch Your Body (Moodymann Dub Mix)

Released: 24/06/2016

Cat#: CRM162

Distribution: Above Board

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Jonas Rathsman Feat. Josef Salvat - Complex (CRM161)

This is a tech-blues odyssey, an introvert's primal scream, where complex emotions and urges are vented and perfectly complemented by Rathsman's explorations into the dark corners of electronic music. Enjoy the journey. With the release only in the hands of a select few tastemaker DSJs, 'Complex' has been making waves at the recent MWC, 'receiving hands in the air welcomes and even a sit down ovation' according to label boss Damian Lazarus. 'Complex' is set to be the first underground anthem of 2016. The release comes with two carefully chosen remixes. First up is Swiss techno stalwart Deetron, who steers the song into percussive acid oblivion while Serge Devant offers up his deep house expertise for a dramatic and driving offbeat cut. Original and remixes receiving current support from Jamie Jones, Loco Dice, Maceo Plex, Joseph Capriati, Pig & Dan, John Digweed, Gorgon City, Âme, Laurent Garnier, Nicole Moudaber, Agoria, Carl Craig, tensnake, Claude Von Stroke and Marco Carola.

Tracklist:

1. Complex

2. Complex (Deetron Remix)

3. Complex (Serge Devant Remix)

Released: 10/06/2016

Cat#: CRM161

Distribution: Above Board

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Jonas Rathsman Feat.Josef Salvat - Complex