2018

Alexander Lay-Far, one of the most prolific and in demand music producers in Russia, is about to release his long-awaited 3rd studio album "War is Over"! Deeply personal, honest, emotional and uncompromising album boasts the exciting collaborations with the likes of Stee Downes, Jesse Futerman, Pete Simpson, Riddim Research Lab, Phil Gerus, Andy Compton and Recloose.After a slew of successful releases on the ever so great Local Talk, Leng Records, G.A.M.M., Razor N Tape, BBE among handful other labels, Lay-Far is releasing a 100% DIY product on his own imprint In-Beat-Ween Music.The result of "War Is Over" - is the profound revaluation of personal and music experience, the reflection of the rich tapestry of cultures and influences woven together and defining Lay-Far's artistic journey: Chinese roots and Russian mentality, B-boy past and exploration of Dub, fascination with Post-Punk and UK Hardcore, passion for House and Broken beat, Old School Hip-Hop and Soviet Jazz Funk. This time Lay-Far surpasses the expectations, creating a multi-layered yet integral album where edges between genres and scenes are consciously blurred. A gem of "modern fusion" as Motor City Drum Ensemble best described it!“War Is Over" brings to the forefront the laconic arrangements, extensive use of space and special attention to the sound texture, while retaining Lay-Far's trademark warmth and roughness, knack for perfect grooves, variety of rhythms, melodicism and overall funkiness. Crammed with quotes, allusions and hidden "Easter eggs", it will keep the die-hard fans busy till the next album is out.It is an exciting and dynamic music journey, where uplifting and life-affirming dance numbers (PPL LV and Sweet Mess) go hand in hand with socio-political commentaries (Decentralized Spiritual Autonomy, Market Economy VS Culture), conscious and spiritual messages (Be The Change, Forgiveness Is Bliss), crossover dance-floor bangers (Blow My Mind, The Pressure - The Release), personal accounts of emotional struggle (Never Good Enough For You, Over), dubbed out aural explorations (Draw The Curtains) and thoughts about eternal (Vast and Infinite, Sirius Rising). Add here a pinch of irony and you have a body of work that will appeal to both the discerning fans and new audience alike!

This is Maurice Fulton at his best! The much sought-after remix of Alice Smith's "Love Endeavor" now lovingly reissued on 12", complete with the instrumental mix.The A side sees Fulton elevate the original from summertime neo soul jam, into a chuggy dancefloor masterpiece.Reimagining the killer bassline, stripping back the elements and teasing the vocal until the full force of Alice's voice is let loose in one of the best breakdowns around.The flip side houses the instrumental remix giving you the choice to let Fulton's craftsmanship shine without the vocal. Either way this record is guaranteed to whip any crowd into a frenzy!

Z Records on going label sampler series continues with Vol.11 of their Attack The Dancefloor 12" vinyl releases.This latest volume sees the JN remixes of Harvey Mason 'Groovin' You' and Earth, Wind & Fire guitarist Al McKay's 'Heed The Message' alongside the piano heavy 'Risky Biznizz' by Doug Willis and an exclusive JN remix of 'Together (Right Now)' by Lakeshore Commission, all on vinyl for the first time. Another essential ATDF 12".

Just in time for the upcoming royal wedding & by way of a royal pardon, the much in demand 'Remixed With Love' Joey Negro e.p. on Z records will finally be seeing the light of day.Four new and exclusive disco remixes from Joey Negro as part of his Remixed With Love series reworking classics from Lonnie Liston Smith, Gwen McCrae and Wardell Piper.The Space Princess lives on!

Riot Records deliver an almighty sermon of four gospel disco edits for the first in their 'Take It To Church 'series.Channelling the divine goodness, spiritual choirs and godlike musicality of these choice gospel records, Le Visiteur, The Soup Dragons, Jack Tennis and Alan Dixon rework and rebeef with their own signature touch, producing four heavenly, DJ friendly, dancefloor destroyers.

Master of The Moon:Much like the title, Master of the Moon has been created very much in a spacey, dreamlike disco influenced vein. Perfect for any cosmic dancefloor trip.Egarrr!:Egarrr! provides full on cosmic / disco infused full workout. A cheeky rework on a track of yesteryear, Egarrr! is set to alight dancefloors across the country.Glitter in The Dark:With the main hook taken from an iconic speech, Glitter in The Dark very much sticks with the common galactic theme of the EP. Heavily driven by a moog synth-line, this track is set to take dancefloors to another dimension.

Four electrifying edits from London & Paris based Mytron & Ofofo on the unstoppable Razor-N-Tape. 'Beach Buggy' goes full throttle from the get go with a conga fuelled, disco jam before the clock strikes twelve and 'Midnight Drive' offers up a low slung, late-night boogie cruise.On the flip side dreamy chords, soulful sweet nothings and synthesizer swells are the order of the day for 'Eli's Coming', leaving 'Capricorn' to close out the e.p. with a bass heavy, intergalactic chugger. Razor-N-Tape can do no wrong - snap up on sight!

Solid double pack on KDJ's Mahogani Music by 3 Chairs member Rick Wilhite aka The Godson. Going from minimal beat tracks to an alternate version of Moodymann's 2007's track "Technologystolemyvinyle" and an updated version of the Syl Johnson soul classic.