Jun 21, 2012
DEAD Magazine – DEADbeats Vol.1 Out Now!
Today we would like to share some good news from our friends over at DEAD Magazine.
As mentioned in our June 10th’s news post, the DEAD staff has been busy and creative in preparing their brand new compilation, “DEADbeats Vol.1“.
Well… the waiting days are over and the compilation is finally here!
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As you may have heard, this release is an ultra-limited cut – 100 pieces only – but it also comes as a Free Download!
With 14 tracks on the digital and 10 tracks on the vinyl and a great roster of featured artists, this compilation is surely a jewel of its kind.
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Here’s a list of related links you should definitelycheck:
Buy DEADbeats1 Limited Vinyl Version (2 versions: regular & bundled with tee)
Get your DEADbeats1 Free Download here
List of All DEADbeats1 related posts on DEADmagazine
DEADbeats1 sample-tracks on Soundcloud: #1 | #2
DEADbeats1 Promo Video (by Siomon Walter)
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Additionally, as a part of the promotional campaign, DEAD Magazine is interviewing all featured artists.
The latest (at this point) interview comes straight from our labels roster with David Vangel:
http://www.deadmagazine.de/2012/06/16/deadbeats-vol-1-die-kunstler-david-vangel/
Also, if you haven’t read yet, there was another interview from our roster with Andreikelos, published two weeks ago:
http://www.deadmagazine.de/2012/06/09/deadbeats-vol-1-die-kunstler-andreikelos/
Be aware for additional artist-interviews coming from our roster as our artists: 2econd Class Citizen, Deckard and J. Baracuz are also featured.
May 4, 2012
2econd Class Citizen – The Small Minority – Exclusive hhv.de Bundle
Hey y’all, may we have your attention please…
As you all know, we are counting backwards for the release of the brand new 2econd Class Citizen full length, “The Small Minority”, which drops end of the month.
Today, in collaboration with our long time friends at hhv.de, we would like to announce a really special pre-order for you:
hhv.de will offer a bundle (CD or Vinyl) that includes an additional poster as well as a CD-R version (limited to 100 numbered copies (!) and with new artwork) of the amazing album megamix by DJ Food which was launched as a stream a few days ago on Soundcloud!
So, only the first 100 people who pre-order either the CD or Vinyl version via hhv will get this! Be quick and grab yours in the links below!
2LP+poster+CD-r bundle: http://www.hhv.de/item_276063.html
CD+poster+CD-r bundle: http://www.hhv.de/item_276064.html
As always the vinyl includes a download card for the full hi res digital release!
Here’s the DJ Food megamix on Soundcloud:
Deckard – das ABSTRAKT EP: Limited Reissue On Record Store Day
Today, we want to announce another very special release on our label: Deckard‘s “dasAbstrakt EP” – 40 copies of his very first private press release from 2004 will be available with a brand new hand made silk screen cover on Record Store Day April 16th! Only a few selected record stores will get the vinyl – and for now your only chance to get your hands on one of the handnumbered autographed copies is to sign in for Equinox Newsletter and wait for additional info…
Sep 26, 2010
DJ Scientist – The One Man Band Instrumentals Out Now
Ooooooh yeah! Another beautiful release is out now on Equinox Records…
After the successful Ceschi album “The One Man Band Broke Up”, we are now happy to offer the gorgeous instrumentals of this release: DJ Scientist – The One Man Band Instrumentals. But don’t even think that these are “just instrumentals”! – The beautifully arranged and meticulously produced beats result in a new and one of a kind album that could possibly be one of the best organic sounding instrumental hip-hop releases this year! Alongside the limited vinyl edition that you can get at the stores listed below, we are also offering this as a free download to all newsletter subscribers! If you are already signed in you should get the download link within the next few days. If you don’t receive the Equinox newsletter yet, please subscribe now. And no worries – we do not sell or trade your addresses and you can always unsubscribe of course.
Buy the limited picture disc at the following stores now:
hhv.de
juno.co.uk
discogs
Vinylkingz.de
Kudos Records
Rough Trade UK
loop 23.de
Sound-Station.at
deejay.de
chemical-records.co.uk
Ceschi’s album “The One Man Band Broke Up”, entirely produced by DJ Scientist, was released in June 2010 and immediately became a success on the independent market. Many magazines and fans already designated it “album of the year”, Okayplayer called it “a significant piece of art”, giving it 89 of 100 points, while URB mag even stated it is „one of the best conceptual hip hop records to drop in the past decade“.
Aside from Ceschi’s incredible lyrical talent, many reviewers honorably mentioned the beautifully arranged and detailed production work backing the vocals, recognizing it as a major force behind the success of the album. On the instrumental version of “The One Man Band Broke Up”, that is now released as a beautiful limited vinyl picture disc on Equinox Records, one can hear how meticulously those songs have been put together and arranged, and how all tracks, alongside sundry interludes and vocal samples, result in a new and one of a kind album that is equally as entertaining, bright and powerful as any Blockhead or RJD2 release. With cinematic drums, a large variety of sounds and samples as well as chopped live instruments, main tracks like “Half Mast”, “No New York” and “Hangman” stand out with hard hitting beats while the more mellow and folky tunes like “Bad Jokes” or “Long Live The Short Lived” give the album the smooth melancholy bliss Scientist is known for.
Without even trying, “The One Man Band Instrumentals” by DJ Scientist could possibly be one of the best organic sounding instrumental hip hop releases this year.
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(01) The One Man Band Broke Up
(02) Half Mast mp3
(03) No New York mp3
(04) Hangman mp3
(05) Fallen Famous mp3
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(06) Serious Business
(07) Bad Jokes
(08) Long Live The Short Lived mp3
(09) Swallowed Salt
(10) Julius’ Final Song mp3
(11) Outro
The vocal version of the album can be found here.
Jun 9, 2010
Andreikelos “(Call For) The Last Stand” Pre-Order
You can now pre-order the upcoming single by Andreikelos at hhv.de or on discogs. This beautiful 7inch vinyl is limited to 300 hand numbered copies and additionally features a nice remix be Earthkeptwarm on the b side. It will be available on june 18th.
Apr 5, 2010
Ceschi – Postcard Package – Out Now
Today, we proudly present one of the coolest and most beautiful releases on our label so far:
Ceschi’s “Postcard Package” is a set of 3 lovely vinyl postcards including 3 completely exclusive songs (not to be released digitally or on any other format) produced by DJ Scientist. The set is limited to 25 hand numbered copies only. The 60s styled artwork was done by The Raincoatman.
Available for pre-order via a hidden link on the Equinox Records website the cards were sold out quickly. Originally, the set was planned for release in early 2009 (hence the low catalogue number) but due to some manufacturing difficulties and other unfortunate incidents (e.g. the postcards were lost for a couple of weeks on the way from the manufacturer) the release date got pushed back until 2010.
But luckily, everything worked out nicely in the end as you can see on the pictures. And a couple of true fans that found the link on our website and have send us a message are very happy to have already received their personal copies.
Still, there is one FINAL CHANCE TO WIN THE LAST AVAILABLE COPY of the sets (#3 of 25). If you haven’t signed in for the Equinox newsletter yet, please do so until Sunday April 11th and you will receive further instructions about the contest in our next mailout.
More info and pictures on the release page:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/ceschi-postcard-package/