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Mar 17, 2013

DJ Scientist – Soviet Rare Groove Mix on Ninja Tune’s Solid Steel!

We are proud to announce the release of the brand new episode of Ninja Tune‘s Solid Steel Radio, this time selected, mixed and provided by our very own, DJ Scientist!

What makes this mix truely unique is DJ Scientist‘s obsession to find and use only the rarest grooves for his mixes. Grooves that might even take years to find and finally put together in a mix.

Specifically, on his Solid Steel mix he selected music solely recorded from former Soviet Union releases.

“It’s the most dedicated mix I have done so far as it solely features music from the former Soviet Union which took years of research.” (DJ Scientist).

For complete info about this mix, please read the Press Info below the soundcloud player.

Enjoy and share y’all!

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Press Info:

Solid Soviet Steel Radio (SSSR) is a special guest mix for Solid Steel by DJ Scientist that solely features music from the former Soviet Union. The dedicated record collector, disc jockey and label owner from Berlin managed to unearth and put together an extensive and fascinating selection of tracks from countries like the Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldavia, Russia and more, resulting in one of the most exciting and unique music adventures you may have heard in a while.

More than that, to make it even more special, this first lesson in a series of other Soviet mixes by DJ Scientist is dedicated to tracks by so-called VIA bands. VIA is an abreviation for Vocal Instrumentalis Ansamblis or Vocal Instrumental Ensemble which was basically the synonym for pop groups in the Soviet communist states throughout the 70s. Many of these groups managed to create their own kind of sound, mixing western styles like Jazz, Funk and Rock with traditional music from their own countries. For example, very unique vocal harmonies can be heard in VIAs such as Iverya (Georgia) or Gaya (Azerbaijan).

The mix starts with a deep and slow psych part, coming up with more funk-laden Soviet grooves and killer instrumental breaks. With some editing and dj-skills applied, the mix becomes a must listen for rare groove aficionados and music lovers alike. Essential listening guaranteed.

Additional Info:
All tracks have been recorded from original vinyl from the Soviet state label “Melodia” (Melody) and have been mixed and edited with Serato Scratch Live and Cubase. Special thanks to Tom Sky of Black Pearl Records (for Bayan Mongol) and Sven Cosmique. The track “Tiflis” by VIA 75 was used from a wrongly pitched mp3 version downloaded via sovietgroove.com as the available flexi disc version was of weaker quality.
Some of the bands appearing in the mix cannot clearly be labeled as VIAs. Rero for example usually was an instrumental group and has been called “Variety Orchestra”. However, on the track “Come Outside” they play together with a vocal group. Technically speaking, the famous “Rude-Paparude” by Maria Kodrianu is not a straight VIA track too, as Kodrianu was a well known solo singer from Moldavia. However, here she is backed by one of the funkiest grooves, played by a VIA that was lead by A. Mordkowicha.

The artwork is taken from the cover of the Soviet youth magazine Krugozor issue 11/72.

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Here is some early feedback:

“I just finished listening to the mix and it’s REALLY GREAT!!”
DJ Format

“The most comprehensive run through of VIA records I’ve seen. The effort put into this mix shouldn’t be sneezed at. I’ve travelled to Russia and thought I had it all down pat until I heard this. I’m very impressed, and this might just be the “international mix of the year” in my books!”
DJ Sheep / Australia

„Killer mix!“
Tom Sky / Black Pearl Records

“Killer strictly soviet groove vinyl mix by DJ Scientist on Solid Steel Radio including the best funky cuts by Nerija, Eolika, VIA 75 and many many more! Spreading the amazing legacy of soviet funk worldwide! Deeply recommended!”
Soviet Grooves Facebook Page

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Mar 3, 2013

DJ Scientist Announces Solid Steel Mix

Dec 12, 2012

DJ Scientist Interview on Trip-Hop.net

Nov 7, 2012

DJ Scientist – For Better, For Worse – Vinyl Out Now

Since last week friday, DJ Scientist‘s debut solo album, “For Better, For Worse” is finally out on vinyl!

A special thanks goes out to anyone that has pre-ordered. Those that did pre-order the bundle version with the 7inch (of which exactly 102 hand numbered vinyl copies exist) will be awarded by receiving the ultra limited embossed edition. Only the first 52 copies of the bundle came with the embossed cover that you can see on the images below (those were the numbers 001 to 050 as well as the numberes 101 and 102 to be exact). All other copies are without the embossing but still look incredibly nice. Just check the pictures and let them speak for themselves:

The 7inch features a really weird but great psych rock track by Julius The Bearded Saviour (the ficticious character that Ceschi is talking about on “The One Man Band Broke Up“), produced by The Raincoatman (a.k.a. DJ Scientist). The track was originally called “A Prayer For Princess Pussylips” but was changed to “The Artless Prayer“, a reference to DJ Scientist‘s EP “The Artless Cuckoo” on which a different and instrumental version of the track can be found under the name “Coated Suits & Marshmallows“.

The release additionally includes a 3-page letter to Julius The Bearded Saviour‘s son.

Look for the shoplinks at the end of this post as well as the audio previews on our embedded soundcloud player below.

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A few words about the album…

“For Better, For Worse” is the debut album by DJ Scientist, the founder and head of the Equinox Records label. The music on the album was produced between 2001 and 2006 and offers a unique, fully-sample based instrumental body of work that, even 6 years after its originally scheduled release date, has the power to spellbind and steer the listener into the widespread musical world of one of Germany’s most passionate record collectors and artist.

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All the tracks on the album show the musical power that resides in the “instrumental hip hop” genre, for lack of a better word. Despite the time it took to make and release, or perhaps precisely because of it, the album defines Scientist’s talent and knowledge as a sample-based musician.

For complete info, please visit the official release page:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx042/

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Shoplinks

HHV.de
— Regular version (Vinyl Album)
— Bundled version (Vinyl Album + 7″)

Equinox Online Store
Vinyldigital.de
Kudos Records UK

Digital:

Equinox Online Shop
iTunes
Juno Download
Beatport
Soul Seduction
Amazon
Musicload
DjShop.de

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For promo inquiries please contact Marie at DaPledge (contact @ dapledge.com).

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Oct 30, 2012

DJ Scientist – The Death Of Hip-Hop – Free Download

Oct 27, 2012

DJ Scientist – For Better, For Worse – Digital Album Out Now!

Today, is a special day as we are proud to announce that DJ Scientist’s new album, “For Better, For Worse”, has been officially released in its Digital Version and is now available on most digital music stores. The Vinyl Version drops next week (November 2nd) but is already available as a pre-order on our online shop and on hhv.de.

Look for the shoplinks at the end of this post as well as the audio previews on our embedded soundcloud player below.

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A few words about the album…

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For complete info, please visit the official release page:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx042/

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Shoplinks

Digital:

Equinox Online Shop
iTunes
Juno Download
Beatport
Soul Seduction
Amazon
Musicload
DjShop.de

Vinyl Pre-Order:

Equinox Online Shop
HHV.de
— Regular version (Vinyl Album)
— Bundled version (Vinyl Album + 7″)

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For promo inquiries please contact Marie at DaPledge (contact @ dapledge.com).

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Oct 21, 2012

DJ Scientist – 10 Albums That Influenced “For Better For Worse”

Oct 16, 2012

DJ Scientist – For Better, For Worse Video Trailer

Oct 8, 2012

DJ Scientist – Raincoatman – Out Now!

Oct 4, 2012

DJ Scientist – For Better, For Worse – Pre-Order

The pre-order for DJ Scientist’s album „For Better, For Worse“ has started today via the Equinox Online Store (sold out) as well as hhv.de. The first pressing (not sure if there will be a second pressing) of this amazing double album is only 300 (!) copies and comes in a really nice gatefold sleeve.
Additionally, in cooperation with hhv.de, we proudly present a super special collector’s bonus item in form of an ultra limited (100 copies) one sided 7inch! The single features an unreleased, weird and totally unique psych song by the fictitious character Julius The Bearded Saviour (aka Ceschi), produced by DJ Scientist. It refers to Ceschi & Scientist’s classic “The One Man Band Broke Up” album as well as DJ Scientist’s EP “The Artless Cuckoo”. The single is only available together with the album.

You can get the bundle version with the single here:
http://www.hhv.de/item_292477.html

And here is the regular version without the 7inch:
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/equinox-records/dj-scientist-for-better-for-worse-2lp/

http://www.hhv.de/item_292476.html

More info about the album right here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx042/

Additionally, we have another surprise for you: J. Baracuz‘ 2011 EP “A Contemporary Witness” will finally be re-released on vinyl as the forth and final part of the Black On Black vinyl series! This item is limited to 100 copies as well and should be sold out quickly too! More info about this release will follow shortly!

You can get it here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/equinox-records/j-baracuz-a-contemporary-witness-12/
(Those that have bought the digital version of this EP will get a discount by the way! Please contact us after placing your order if this should be the case!)

More info about the album right here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/j-baracuz-a-contemporary-witness/

Worldwide shipping for all 2 items together will be only 7 Euro by the way!

You can get the bundle version with the single here:
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And here is the regular version without the 7inch:

More info about the album right here:

http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx041/

Additionally, we have another surprise for you: J. Baracuz 2011 EP “A Contemporary Witness” will finally be re-released on vinyl as the forth and final part of the Black On Black Vinyl series! This item is limited to 100 copies as well and should be sold out quickly too! The pre-order is on!
You can get it here:

(Those that have bought the digital version of this EP will get a discount by the way! Please contact us after placing your order if this should be the case!)

Worldwide shipping for all three items together will be 7 Euro by the way!

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Sep 26, 2012

DJ Scientist – For Better, For Worse – Out Soon!

Sep 12, 2012

Hot Source X Equinox Records – DJ Scientist’s Album Release Party

Sep 5, 2012

DJ Scientist – Raincoatman Single – Limited Free Download Out Now

As time draws near for DJ Scientist’s debut solo album “For Better, For Worse.”, that drops in late October, we have prepared the first single “Raincoatman”. The release contains the original version, which is his already classic tune, a brand new remix by Andreikelos, the unreleased heavy beat-driven track “Nightdrive Memories” as well as the previously released DJ Sept Remix of “Raincoatman“!

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Though the single’s official release date is set for October 5^th, DJ Scientist put it up directly on his own Bandcamp page as a very special and limited free download which will last for one week only. Then, the single will be taken down and re-appear for sale on the original release date (October 5^th). So, grab it while it is available now!

Here’s the link to the free download:
http://djscientist.bandcamp.com/album/raincoatman

Additionally, the single track can also be found for streaming on soundcloud:
http://soundcloud.com/equinoxrecords/sets/eqxdgtl007/

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A few words about the release…

“Raincoatman” is instrumental Hip-Hop at its very best – rarely are there songs that can express melancholy and beauty with such perfection.

Additionally, the slowed down remix by the immensely talented Greek producer Andreikelos, who recently made a lot of noise with his “Euryphaessa EP”, adds an even deeper vibe to this captivating tune.

Next, the meticulously constructed album track “Nightdrive Memories” showcases Scientist’s production and arrangement skills. Another great remix of “Raincoatman” by DJ Sept is concluding the single, a track which previously has been released by Equinox on his remix EP.

For more info, visit the official release page, here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqxdgtl007/

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Feb 14, 2012

2012 Round Up – New releases by 2CC, DJ Scientist, Deckard and more

We had planned to write this a lot earlier so here is a kind of late overview about what’s going in 2012 on our label – because, actually, there is A LOT!!!

2econd Class Citizen (picture Zia)

First of all, we would like to announce the incredible new album by 2econd Class Citizen, called “The Small Minority” which will be released in early May in cooperation with the new Indie powerhouse Fake Four Inc that will support the US release. It’s 2econd Class Citizen’s second album and we believe that it’s a remarkable step up from his debut LP “A World Without”. The album will be supported with an advance vinyl postcard set (drops February 24th) as well as a single which is scheduled for early April. Furthermore, an album promo mix will be provided by non other than Strictly Kev aka DJ Food. We will soon have more info about all these exciting new releases, so stay tuned!

Next up, Deckard, who blessed us with his astonishing debut album at the end of last year, will drop another single on Equinox for the outstanding album track “Günesim” – this single will include a great remix by an emerging new talent on the German electronic scene, Anthony Drawn, as well as an alternative version by Deckard himself. Moreover, Deckard is about to drop a second album on Equinox still this year!!

DJ Scientist (picture Theresa Legler)

You may already have heard about DJ Scientist’s new EP, “The Artless Cuckoo”, which drops at the end of this week, but, may not be aware that plans are in the works to release his first official debut album this year as well. It is actually his unreleased album from 2006. More news about this will follow shortly.

In addition to finishing his solo stuff, Scientist is also working on a 2nd album with Ceschi. There’s only a few more tracks to be finished – so we all hope that a follow up release to the successful “The One Man Band Broke Up” album will be released this year.

Approximately in late May or June, Greek producer Andreikelos, who blessed us with his great remix of Ceschi’s “Black And White And Red All Over” on New Year’s Eve, will drop a first EP on Equinox called “Euryphaessa”. Be on the lookout for a really beautifully composed and exceptional release in Andreikelos’ trade mark style of organic electronic beats.

Playpad Circus (picture Max Winter)

Producer talent Playpad Circus from Berlin is about to finish work on his EP project. A release date is not fixed yet but this long awaited debut EP, which is likely to be released in cooperation with Project: Mooncircle, should definitely drop in a few months.

Anyone remember the “Leinwand EP” which was one of the few vinyl releases on our sublabel Audiac in 2006? Yes? Good! Aqua Luminus III and Misanthrop have joined forces again to deliver a great follow up EP that contains some seriously dope features by the likes of Ceschi, 2Mex, James PHoney, as well as Germany’s turntablist icon DJ Stylewarz! What more can we say?

Last but not least we have a few uprising new talents to drop music on our label as well. It’s too early to talk about it yet – but we’re ready to drop a serious bunch of great new music this year, so watch out!

And finally, for the end of the year, we would like to announce our 10 year anniversary release which will actually be the next part of our “Sound Exposure” series. Again, it’s still too early to talk about this project, but we’ll definitely keep you updated!

Meanwhile, make sure you are linked with the following pages:
http://www.facebook.com/equinoxrecords
http://www.soundcloud.com/equinoxrecords
http://www.twitter.com/equinoxrecords
http://www.mixcloud.com/equinoxrecords

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Feb 11, 2012

DJ Scientist announces “The Artless Cuckoo EP”

Dec 7, 2011

Left Field Documentary w/ Ceschi, DJ Scientist & 2econd Class Citizen

Nov 23, 2011

Random Seed Podcast Episode 2 by SCNTST & SNTC

Random Seed is back with a great new mix put together by Equinox Founder himself DJ Scientist – aka SCNTST in this case – and his old DJ buddy and friend SNTC aka Snatchatec (of the Deckpackers crew).

The Random Seed podcast series started last year with a mix by Andreikelos from Greece. However, due to lack of time, the continuation of the series was postponed. Anyway, we hope you enjoy this new podcast with some dirty and grimey as well as some more mellow beats. There is some instrumental hip-hop, some dubstep, some glitch in there, and even some crunk! Furthermore, this mix is the first one that features the dope new Random Seed introduction beat by our main man Phonatic who already provided us with great remixes for Ceschi and 2econd Class Citizen as well as his amazing Equinox Megamix in 2010.

Random Seed Episode 2 by SCNTST & SNTC by Equinox Records

Random Seed Episode 2 by SCNTST & SNTC by Random Seed on Mixcloud

Tracklist:
1. Phonatic – Random Seed Theme (Equinox Records)
2. Free The Robots – Young And Yet Too Old (All City)
3. Kubus – In Je Graff (Bloom)
4. CX Kidtronik – I Want That (Sound-Ink)
5. Eprom – Humanoid (Rwina)
6. Rustie – Hyperthrust (Warp)
7. Robot Koch – Heal (feat. John La Monica) (Project: Mooncircle)
8. Glen Porter – Transient (Live Self Remix) (Inner Current Recordings)
9. Jellybass – Loop Da Loop (LoHz)
10. Jellybass – Liquid Metal (LoHz)
11. Maker – Romance (Bully Records)

The next podcast is already finished and will be by DJ Cannikz – so stay tuned and follow us on mixcloud.com/randomseed. If you want to contribute a mix to our podcast series please use the Equinox Records dropbox via soundcloud.com/equinoxrecords and upload a file of your mix. Otherwise you can get in touch with randomseed //at// e-q-x.net. The length of the mix should be at least 20 minutes and should contain good music, mixed well and tight. The mix also has to be exclusive for our series.

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Jul 15, 2011

New DEAD Magazine Website Released

Mar 24, 2011

Ceschi – Shorted Circuits Review on hhv.de Mag

Mar 3, 2011

Shorted Circuits Now Available on Last FM

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