Jan 14, 2012
Random News #1 (January 2012)
This is a new monthly section for those that don’t follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/equinoxrecords) or Twitter (twitter.com/equinoxrecords), to keep you updated about some random news regarding Equinox Records, our artists and our friends. It will mostly just be links you should check as we thought they should be of interest. Here we go:
Check this Podcast on bitbang.ca that came from free downloads from our label and songs entered in the Mutant Breaks #4 Renoise competition.
http://bitbang.ca/49-mutant-breaks/
Deckard’s “Andromeda” as well as J. Baracuz’ “A Contemporary Witness” are now available on Addictech.com:
http://equinoxrecords.addictech.com/
Mad Hop Vol. 4 out now featuring our friends from France, Turnsteak (as well as a great big bunch of other new uprising producers of course):
http://mad-hop.bandcamp.com/album/mad-hop-vol-4-2
2econd Class Citizen has posted some news on his blog about the DJ Food “The Search Engine” release party on January 19th in London:
http://2econdclasscitizen.tumblr.com/
Deckard’s recent top 10 releases via DEAD Magazine:
http://www.deadmagazine.de/2012/01/10/deckard/
J. Baracuz releases “The Overture” via the Mixed Tape / Mercedes Benz blog:
http://mixed-tape.com/j-baracuz%E2%80%99-mixed-tape-24-%E2%80%98overture%E2%80%99-fuses-epic-hip-hop-beats-with-folky-vocals-incl-free-mp3s-7874/
If you haven’t checked David Vangel’s beautiful website yet – go here:
http://www.vangelmusic.com/
2econd Class Citizen’s favourite releases of 2011:
http://www.deadmagazine.de/2012/01/05/2econd-class-citizens-favorite-11-albums-of-2011/
Progolog.de released an exclusive and unreleased track by Deckard last month:
http://www.progolog.de/2011/12/progolog-adventskalender-tuerchen-16-deckard-album-minimix-free-download/
Jan 9, 2012
Deckard – Exclusive Video Premier And Interview on Pulse Magazine
Today, we are proud to announce the premier of the awesome video for Deckard‘s “Günesim” via Pulse Radio in the UK that is featuring Deniz Cagli on vocals and was directed by Ceylan-Alejandro Ataman-Checa.
Alongside the video you should read the cool interview where Deckard aka Attila Makai talks about a brand new music project, collaborations and more.
Here’s the link:
http://pulseradio.net/articles/2012/01/deckard
More info:
Directed by Ceylan-Alejandro Ataman-Checa.
Director of Photography: Bastian Gascho
Cast: Jules Armana & Pascal Houdus
“Günesim”, a track off of Deckard’s new album “For A Better Tomorrow”, features the beautiful female voice of the Turkish singer Deniz Cagli. This is a cover version of a song featured in the German movie “Im Juli” (In July) by Fatih Akin where it is performed by the German-Turkish actor Idil Üner.
More info about the album release right here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx033
Lyrics:
güneşim ayım sana ışık olsun
sıcak kumum yoluna açık olsun
okşarım tenini rüzgarlarımla
susuz kaldı sularım dudaklarına
ah o gözlerin
arasın beni izlesin peşime düşsün
ah o dudakların
gelsin bulsun tatsin ve öpsün beni
al bulutlarım sana yatak olsun
yumuşacık sessizce üstünü örtsün
ateşim aşkına kıvılcım olsun
sonsuz yansın yüreğinde hayata doysun
güneşim ayım sana ışık olsun
sıcak kumum yoluna açık olsun
okşarım tenini rüzgarlarımla
susuz kaldı sularım dudaklarına
ah o gözlerin
arasın beni izlesin peşime düşsün
ah o dudakların
gelsin bulsun tatsin ve öpsün beni
al bulutlarım sana yatak olsun
yumuşacık sessizce üstünü örtsün
ateşim aşkına kıvılcım olsun
sonsuz yansın yüreğinde hayata doysun
Jan 2, 2012
Ceschi – Black And White And Red All Over – Andreikelos Remix
As a special Silvester treat, we decided to release an exclusive remix of Ceschi’s song “Black And White And Red All Over” by Greek producer Andreikelos.
With this new version, Andreikelos provides us with a darker and more electronic perspective of the song, but still tries to maintain a portion of the romantic and melancholic feel of the original – DJ Scientist produced – version.
You can download the release for free via our bandcamp account:
http://equinoxdigital.bandcamp.com/album/black-and-white-and-red-all-over-andreikelos-remix
More info about the release right here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqxdgtl006/
Dec 23, 2011
Deckard – For A Better Tomorrow Vinyl Out Now
Since today, the beautiful double vinyl release of Deckard’s debut album “For A Better Tomorrow” is available exclusively at the Equinox Online Store as well as hhv.de. All other stores world wide will have it on stock on the 16th of January then. By the way, we only pressed an initial run of 300 copies – so don’t sleep!
You can buy the vinyl via the following links:
Equinox Records Online Store
hhv.de
More shoplinks will be added on the 16th.
Here are a few pictures of the vinyl – it sure looks good!
Thanks to Sara Krines for the pictures!
Dec 22, 2011
Random Seed Podcast Episode 3 by DJ CanNiKz
A new Random Seed podcast is online since yesterday! Episode 3 features a great Instrumental Hip-Hop mix by DJ CanNikZ. The mix – already recorded a few months ago – includes some lesser heard and rare mid 90s tunes as well as some newer tracks by the likes of El-P, DJ Cam, DJ Krush, Glen Porter, Vario and many others. 35 minutes of pure listening pleasure!
Random Seed Episode 3 by DJ CanNiKz by Equinox Records
The next podcast is already in the works and will drop end of next month – 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 @ 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.
Tracklist:
1. Phonatic – Random Seed Intro (Equinox Records)
2. El-P – Dream Theme (Definitiv Jux)
3. Genaside II – Come To The Fools (feat. Sharon Williams) (Internal)
4. Doze – Space Attack (Braindamage Records)
5. Ground Zero – Take Over (Audiac Records)
6. DJ Shadow – Closing Credits (Reconstruction Productions)
7. DJ Cam – Underground Vibes (Street Jazz Productions)
8. DJ Krush – Bypath-Would You Take It (Static Mix) (Red Ink)
9. Glen Porter – I Sat Alone (Inner Current Recordings)
10. 40 Winks – Sketch (Merck)
11. Vario – Krylo’s Tune (Content (L)abel)
12. Der Tobi & Das Bo – Psychiatrie (Instrumental) (Yo Mama)
13. Pop Will Eat Itself – Underbelly (Renegade Soundwave Mix) (Infectious Records)
Selected and Mixed by DJ CanNikZ (recorded 2011-04-23)
http://www.djcannikz.de
www.facebook.com/equinoxrecords
Dec 17, 2011
Deckard – For A Better Tomorrow – Digital Release Out Now!
Yes y’all! The waiting is over – “For A Better Tomorrow“, the astonishing debut album by Deckard, is available now digitally in all common download stores. If you haven’t checked out the album mix and preview soundfiles yet, please go here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx033/
To support the independent market please remember to support independent stores like junodownload or similar. The best way to support artist and label is to buy directly via the Equinox Online Store, of course.
The vinyl release of the album will be available on december 23rd. All pre-orders will be shipped early next week. The vinyl version, as always, additionally contains a download card for the full hi res 320kbps mp3 files of the release.
Here is a list where you can buy the album digitally:
iTunes
Juno Download
Beatport
Equinox Online Store
soulseduction.com
amazon.com
musicload.de
play.com
Dec 16, 2011
Deckard Featured On hhv-mag.de
Here is a short but cool feature and interview with Deckard on the German hhv-mag website:
http://www.hhv-mag.com/de/feature/282/Deckard-Ich-Will-Nur-Das-Besondere-Veroeffentlichen
You can buy the “For A Better Tomorrow” album as well as the “Andromeda” single in their store here:
http://www.hhv.de/item_261840.html
http://www.hhv.de/item_259050.html
Dec 7, 2011
Left Field Documentary w/ Ceschi, DJ Scientist & 2econd Class Citizen
End of this month, the great left fields documentary (that partly features the Equinox artists Ceschi, 2econd Class Citizen and DJ Scientist) will be available on DVD. Don’t miss to get one of the limited copies that come in a fantastic hand made silk screen cover. You can already pre-order the DVD right here and we will ship it as soon as we have it on stock:
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/dvds/left-fields-the-documentary-dvd/
OFFICIAL LEFT FIELDS TRAILER from idunno on Vimeo.
Here is more info about the documentary:
Interviewing MCs, label operators, producers and bookers, “left fields” explores the network of genre-crossing artists such as Ceschi, Noah23, Babel Fishh, Th’ Mole, Gonjasufi, Robot Koch, Comfort Fit, Fulgeance, Oskar Ohlson, who collaborate within networks across Germany, Switzerland and Austria. So basically it is a lot about the spirit and maybe punk attitude of this movement.
Working with a very limited budget “left fields” tries to provide an insight into the alternative hip hop scene featuring various concerts, the development of art work (design, screen-printing, etc.) and of course the opinions and stories of everyone involved. “left fields” comes with a hand-made, screen printed cover on a limited edition DVD and is going to be launched in Austrian cinemas and festivals in December 2011.
Dec 6, 2011
Deckard “The Odd Files” – Special Mix on Oddbloggings.com
Since last saturday, there is a dope exclusive mix by Deckard available on oddbloggings.com. You should definitely check it out as the mix features some unreleased material by Deckard as well as other cool music by the likes of Dday One, Son Of Kick, Burial & Four Tet and many others.
Additional to the mix, Deckard also answers a few short questions… go here:
http://oddbloggings.com/the-odd-files-by-deckard-yet-another-odd-bloggings-exclusive-mixtape
1.Dday One – If Eyes Were Ears (Content Label)
2.Deckard – One Less (unreleased)
3.Son Of Kick – Guacha Rekix (Equinox Records)
4.Deckard – Sweat (unreleased)
5.Burial & Four Tet – Moth (Text Records)
6.Cologne Tape – Render (Magazine 1)
7.Deckard – The Dawn Prelude (unreleased)
8.Lorn – Cherrymoon (Brainfeeder)
9.Deckard – My Love, Kill!! (unreleased)
Selected Quotes
“The track “Jazzy Conqueror” is a masterpiece – rhythmically & the mood!! Nice!! It reminds me of the good years of Prefuse 73 & Forss! Addin it to my top 10 serato playlist!”
Fulgeance / France (Musique Large / MPM)
“A seriously head nodding groove layered with samples and melodies just as we like it.”
Rhythm Incursions
“I don’t know, maybe I’m in very good mood today, or maybe (quite possibly actually) A Contemporary Witness EP is one of the absolute best electronic releases I’ve heard in a long while.”
Trippin’ The Rift
„That’s goood!”
m.path.iq / We Are… On Air!
“There are big chances that we playlist the great “One Way Ticket” – but all the rest of the EP is dope too. Breaks, chops, groove, some well placed vocals, great themes and intensity explosions, what more could we ask for?”
Turnsteak / France
“Did it come from the year 2021 where all the people dance and sing to these kind of songs? Sounds like this.”
Demokracy / Russia
Dec 4, 2011
Deckard – For A Better Tomorrow Album Mix + Pre-Order
On Friday, we released the great album preview mix for the fantastic “For A Better Tomorrow” debut by Deckard. If you haven’t checked it out yet, listen here:
Deckard – For A Better Tomorrow (Album Mix) by Equinox Records
Furthermore, the album is now available as a pre-order in our shop and will still be shipped before Xmas!! This is an exclusive offer – the worldwide release date is not before January! So don’t hesitate to order this great album now!
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/equinox-records/deckard-for-a-better-tomorrow-2lp-digital/
Also – to make the pre-order even more interesting – all orders in our shop that we receive until Dezember 20th take place in a raffle. The winner of the raffle will get the VERY LAST COPY of our special calendar that we released a week ago and that was sold out a few days later. The calendar comes along with an exclusive CD that features tracks by Ceschi, 2econd Class Citizen, Deckard, David Vangel and many others. The copy you can win is #25 of 25. Here is more info and pictures about the calendar:
http://www.equinoxrecords.com/calendar/