Info: Artists: Rodion, Local Suicide Title: Le Nez D’une Generation (Part Of ‚The Second Gathering‘ Compilation) Label: Sisters & Brothers / HFN Music Cat No: hfn79 Format: Digital Release Date: 04.05.2018
Tracklist: 01. Rodion & Local Suicide – Le Nez D’une Generation 02. Fufanu – Liability (Mansisters City Mix) 03. mode_alone – Manscape Yourself To Death 04. Russian Girls – Tíminn 05. Andi – Spúkí Woogie
It’s time for the Second Gathering – the latest instalment of the Sisters & Brothers project that combines the curational talents of Kasper Bjørke and Sexy Lazer – showcasing some amazing talent from around their global network of producer friends. As with First Gathering, five tracks are selected that represent the more leftfield leanings of the duo.
Opening the release, Rodion and Local Suicide bring us ‘Le Nez D’Une Génération’ – a low slung electro chugger with a killer vocal fragment.
Next up is ‘Liability (The Mansisters City Mix)’ by Fufanu – the Icelandic band whose rock meets electronica sound inspired The Mansisters (aka Kasper Bjørke and Sexy Lazer) to provide this killer rework. A motorik beat produces the grounding for a hypnotic groove, and cold wave vibes wash over.
mode_alone aka Bryan Mette, one half of NYC’s superduo Whatever/Whatever, drops ‘Manscape Yourself To Death’ which offers up shades of ESG and other New York post punk luminaries – tight drums and slack, narcotic synths provide the vibe in spades.
‘Tíminn’ is the next transmission from a previous Sisters & Brothers favourite – Russian Girls, consisting of Gulli from Fufanu, the Iclandic band who recently stirred a buzz with their album ‘Sports’. Here we get a suitably sleazy trip through the underworld – the sense of mischief is palpable – egged on by a slinky mid tempo groove reminiscent of Suicide.
‘Spúkí Woogie’ by Andi completes the release, a cheeky melody adds to the sense of wonkiness which takes on a new level with the vocals – a left-field curveball for sure.
Downloads: Download EP Artwork HERE Download Info Sheet HERE
Artist: Rodion & Local Suicide Title: Abu Dhabi / True Love Floats EP Remixes: Moscoman, Fairmont, Los Mekanikos Format: 12″ / Digital Cat No: MFR158 Physical Release Date: August 25, 2017 Digital Release Date: September 1, 2017 Label: My Favorite Robot Records Distribution: Triple Vision
Tracklist: 01. Rodion, Local Suicide – Abu Dhabi (Original Version) 02. Rodion, Local Suicide – Abu Dhabi (Los Mekanikos Remix) 03. Rodion, Local Suicide, Alibey – True Love Floats (Original Version) 04. Rodion, Local Suicide, Alibey – True Love Floats (Moscoman Remix) 05. Rodion, Local Suicide – Abu Dhabi (Fairmont Remix – Digital Exclusive)
Artwork & Photos: Download the Cover Artwork HERE (Photo: Konstantina Paschalidou) Download new Press Photos HERE (Photo: Konstantina Paschalidou)
Rodion is an Italian classical piano player and acclaimed producer whose albums and EPs for the likes of Gomma, Nein & Nang have helped to reshape modern disco. Also one half of Alien Alien and boss of the Roccodisco label, he is a real studio visionary who for ten years has mixed up classical, trance and psychedelic sounds. He makes everything from chamber music to computer game soundtracks, has remixed Giorgio Moroder and counts the likes of Tim Sweeney, Erol Alkan and DJ Hell as fans. Berlin-based duo/couple Brax Moody and Vamparela aka Local Suicide have been collaborating together since 2007, either as a DJ duo, in bands, or as remixers and producers. They have played all over the world and are in favour with the likes of XLR8R, Thump and Mixmag for their fusions of slow techno, post disco and acid.
These original analog tracks were recorded between 2014 and 2016 in Rodion’s vintage studio in Berlin. They came about when they all met following one of his gigs just after he moved there, and after being in touch online for a while. During one of the nights, Rodion brought friend, producer and singer Alibey (part of the Belgrade DJ collective Beyond House and a famous record digger) to contribute.
Impressive opener ‘Abu Dhabi’ includes samples from field recordings from all over the world. The most prominent is the recording from an airport in Bangkok—where Brax Moody and Vamparela were waiting to catch their plane to Saigon—and it ended up being the main vocal hook. The alluring track is a wonky feeling number with gurgling synth lines and gentle releases of white noise lulling you into the groove. A searching synth line and distant siren add urgency and the whole thing feels urban and futuristic.
Comprised of Mexico City producers Max Jones and Eddie Mercury, Los Mekanikos combine raw hypno-rhythm tracks with pumping grooves that pay homage to Chicago, Detroit and Berlin. Their special remix is another late night and unhinged number that encourages you to freak out amongst the panning and paranoid synth patterns and robotic grooves.
Then comes the brilliant ‘True Love Floats’ with Alibeys singing and Vamparela’s vocoded vocals. The interplay between the two is tense and alien and makes for a perfectly inhuman groove with popping bell sounds, undulating pads and spooky deep space ambiance.
Remixing this one is Berlin via Tel Aviv artist of the moment and Disco Halal label head Moscoman, whose raw machine grooves have impressed on labels like ESP Institute, Correspondant and I’m a Cliche. His slow and purposeful version is deep and psychedelic with disorientating vocals and blistered synths wallowing in a menacing urban landscape. Buy it digitally and you will also get a fine remix from label regular and Canadian Fairmont. He runs the Beachcoma label, has worked with cult outlet Border Community over the years and mixes up dark disco and goth into his own fresh sounds. His remix here is more direct and driven, with powerful drums and well sculpted synths making it another great rework.
This is a unique sounding package featuring plenty of heavyweight names and marks another cultured outing from the always considered My Favourite Robot label.
Selected Quotes:
„…a trudging acid cut that proves that three minds are better than one.“ Mixmag UK „…a collection of late-night hypnotic grooves with tripped-out synth lines and slicing percussion.“XLR8R „…a heavy hitter that stands out.““…peak time weapon.“Earmilk „…eine Slow Jam der Extraklasse…“Groove „…DAF meets Depeche Mode meets Jeff Mills“ FAZE„…suona ancora più aliena con un andamento meccanico scandito dalle voci filtrate che non accompagnano lo svoglimento“DJ MAG IT „su postura psicodélica y medio chamánica, generando un espacio para la estética oscura, cálida, fresca“ DJ MAG LA
Supported By: Daniel Miller, Sasha, John Digwed, Acid Pauli, Tim Paris, Ivan Smagghe, Kaspar Bjorke, Vidis, Charlotte De Witte, Damian Lazarus, Paco Osuna, Ramon Tapia, Craig Bratley, Undo, Sid Le Rock, Sean Johnston, Kiki, Solomun, Voytek, Maceo Plex, Erol Alkan, Thomas von Party, AME, Chloe, Heretic, Bird Of Paradise, Kezokichi, Justin Wilson, Reza Athar, Juan Soto, Acid Washed, Justin Robertson, Damon Jee, Mijo, Richard Norris, Alejandro Molinari..
Radio Airplay: Deutschlandradio Kultur, Delta FM, FM4, Radio Z, Ibiza Global Radio, Hoxton FM, Radio Partygroove, Flux FM, Global Communication, Bruzz FM, Byte FM, Golden Wings Radio, Kane FM, Berlin Soul, Nice Radio, 5UINTO, Radio Resonance, Mots Radio, BR Zündfunk, Radio Funkwerk, Republic 1003 (GR), Radio 3 (ESP), Tsugi (FR), Mutant Disco (HRV), Hoxton FM (UK), Kane FM (UK), Golden Wings Radio (ARG), Delta FM (ARG), Bruzz FM (BE), Nice Radio (FR), Radio Partygroove (IT), Antena 3 (PO), Ibiza Global Radio (ESP),…
Multi Culti conclude their cosmic compilation series with MOON FAZE III, featuring RODION & LOCAL SUICIDE feat. MZ SUNDAY LUV, Argentine THOMASS JACKSON, Voodoohop native THOMASH and shamanic house guru LUM. Hot off his album release, Rodion crews up with Local Suicide and Mz Sunday Luv on ‚Owl & Wizzle,‘ a witchy romp summoning after-hours spirits from the deep. Mexico city resident Thomass Jackson rocks up with a punchy mid-tempo workout that manages to be both light and spooky at the same time, all the while staying funky. Cult favourite Thomash reworks Calando Fumando Palho (released on his 2015 ep) into a hauntingly beautiful lunar version, balancing organics and synthetics like a psychedelic boss. Finally, Lum joins the familia with Rosa, a ritual offering to pacha mamma, a gentle tribal call to realignment with our mother, the earth. Downloads: Download EP Artwork HERE (Credit: Ventral Is Golden) Download Info Sheet HERE
Selected Quotes: „This is obscure dance music from an Italian western in the remote future, recorded in an eerie Spaceship wreck. And the moon is shining purple today.”Thump Germany
Chart Results (Peaks): Juno: Balearic / Downtempo #2 Soundcloud: Disco Charts #15 Beatport: Indie Dance / Nu Disco #35 iTunes: Overall Single Charts: #73 (Hungary) iTunes: Dance Single Charts: #24 (Hungary) Supported & Charted By: The Hacker, Kaspar Bjorke, Jennifer Cardini, Arnaud Rebotini, Markus Gibb, RSS Disco, Kezokichi, Juan Soto, Switchst(d)ance, Jamie Stevens, Gemini Brothers, Gameboyz, Richard Rossa, Craig Bratley, Man Power, Hardway Bros, Eskimo Twins, Red Axes, Christian S, DC Salas, dOP, Paco Osuna, Thomass Jackson, My Favorite Robot, Inigo Vontier, Ledisko, Pilooski, Khidja,
