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Aug 19, 2014

Random News #13

Hi and welcome to our Random News #13
It has been a while since our last issue but we will try to keep this as short as possible.
Let’s go…

About a year ago, Equinox founder, DJ Scientist was filmed diggin’ records in Berlin for Diggin Is A Science. A few weeks ago, it was finally published on YouTube!
Enjoy and share!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trxSuVUVIRg

More importantly, his new project together with Fulgeance is about to be released this year in form of a single and full length album.

DJ Scientist dug out a haul of rare samples for the French MPC virtuoso Fulgeance (one half of Souleance) who transformed the source material into one of the most exciting beat maker projects this year: ‘The Soviet Tape‘.

A first single, ‘Moscow Nightlife‘, will be released in late September / early october on First Word Records from the UK and is aimed squarely at the DJs and the diggers with three dope instrumental Hip-Hop tracks.

On the album, you can expect more fire from Fulgeance and DJ Scientist’s beat arsenal as well as some dope features by the likes of Blu, Open Mike Eagle, Distant Starr and more!

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Next up, we’ve got a fantastic new video of 2econd class citizen performing “Here Comes The Sun“!
Watch out for 1:55!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbroK75llhM

Staying with 2econd Class Citizen and his beautiful remix of The Herbaliser’s “Mother Dove”
http://theherbaliser.bandcamp.com/track/04-mother-dove-2econd-class-citizen-remix
Also check out, stream and support the complete release right here:
http://theherbaliser.bandcamp.com/album/there-were-seven-remixes

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We continue with a nice DEAD Magazine review on Godblesscomputers‘ brand new release on White Forest Records, entitled “Veleno”
Follow the link bellow for the review, where you can also find links for online streaming and/or purchasing both, vinyl and digital versions of the release.
http://www.deadmagazine.de/2014/07/18/godblesscomputers-veleno/

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Finally, we’d like to close this issue with a smooth and mellow Equinox Records tribute radio show by DJ Slow Pete, where he plays a few of his favorite tunes including music by DiViNCi, DJ Scientist, Emynd, 2econd class citizen, Deckard and many others.
Check it out via our Mixcloud page:
http://www.mixcloud.com/equinoxrecords/equinox-tribute-radio-show-by-slow-pete-via-piradio-kol-hakampus-june-2014/

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That’s it for now. As always, thanks for reading and if we’ve missed anything that should have been included, please send it in and we’ll include it on our next issue.
Sincerely,
the Equinox Records team.

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Dec 27, 2013

Random News #12

Welcome to Random News #12!

A lot has happened since our past issue. Some of our former artists have been really active and there is brand new music out now or coming soon.

First of all, Deckard has privately released an amazing new album via Bandcamp, entitled “Kingdoms Shall Fall Pt.1 & Pt.2″. Grab this digital gem right here:
https://dasdeckard.bandcamp.com/album/kingdoms-shall-fall-pt-1-pt-2

Or, get the limited tape issue (only 50 hand numbered copies!) directly from the Equinox shop here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/deckard/deckard-kingdoms-shall-fall-tape/

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Next up, we have Misanthrop, the rapper and beat maker from Munich, who has released a great instrumental album entitled “Filmmusik”. This release is out digitaly through his bandcamp page, and is set to a name-your-price deal. Feel free to show some love right here:
http://misanthrop.bandcamp.com/album/filmmusik

A vinyl version is also available exclusively via vinyldigital.de here:
http://www.vinyl-digital.com/en/Hip-Hop-Rap/Germany/Filmmusik-Poster.html?listtype=search&searchparam=misanthrop

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Moving on to 2econd Class Citizen who is working on a BIG new album at the time.
Recent news can be found here:
http://2econdclasscitizen.com/2013/10/14/album-update/
but be on the lookout ’cause things are about to heat up soon.

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Next, we’d like to share the video for David Vangel‘s “Back in the day” track, from his latest EP, “BNAPTH“.
Directed and Edited by Rahoul Mitsa:
http://www.vangelmusic.com/2013/10/28/back-in-the-day-video/

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Continuing with 2 interviews with former Equinox artists:

Godblesscomputers interview on Sound Wall:
http://www.soundwall.it/godblesscomputers-la-trascendenza-della-macchina/

and
Geste interview on Mowno:
http://www.mowno.com/articles/interviews/interview-geste-sallie-a-la-parole/

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Furthermore, we’d like to share two videos of the Deviated Theatre‘s “creature” an original dance opera for the digital age show, that feature tracks from the Equinox Records catalog.

Here’s the first video which was used on the kickstarter campaign and features Playpad Circus‘ “Drink and F*ck”
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deviatedtheatre/creature-an-original-dance-opera-for-the-digital-a

The second video, taken at the auditions, features the magical “Our Music Box (Revisited)” by Haunted Days & Witch’s Teat:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deviatedtheatre/creature-an-original-dance-opera-for-the-digital-a/posts/659472

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Last but not least, there are rumors that DJ Scientist is working on an album together with Fulgeance which will drop soon. Be on the lookout..(!)

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Speaking of Fulgeance, check out his list with his Yearly Vinyl Charts for 2013 on HHV.de magazine:
http://www.hhv.de/shop/de/specials/yearly-vinyl-charts-2013-fulgeance

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OOOOOhhh-Kayyy… That’s it for now. We’d like to thank you all for taking the time to read this issue! Although we still have a New Year’s Eve present for you earlier (see here: Free Single by Ceschi & The Raincoatman) we already want to wish you all the best for 2014!

And, as always, if we’ve missed anything that should have been included, please send it in and we’ll include it on our next issue.

Sincerely,
The Equinox Records team.
( still doing our thing ;)

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Oct 6, 2013

Random News #11

Greetings and welcome to Random News #11.

First, we’d like announce a new release by our long-time friend and label’s artist, David Vangel!

The album is entitled “BNAPTH” and it is an astonishing 4 track – jazz fused – instrumental hip-hop release which follows the successes of his moodier releases with Equinox Records.

This new release comes as a Digital Download as well as a limited edition floppy-like CD version and is Out Now on Toronto based 5&1/4 records.

More info can be found on the official release page/post on Vangel’s website, here:
http://www.vangelmusic.com/2013/09/30/bnapth-cddigital-out-now/

Staying with “BNAPTH”, here is the first official video of the release for the track “DumDum”, shot, directed, & edited by Primitive Replica.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXNTFomG0Nk

Also, Scattered Vinyl was quick to respond with a fine review on “BNAPTH”, giving the release a fine rate of 8 out of 10!
To read the review click on the link bellow:
http://scratchedvinyl.com/?q=node%2F1316

Finally, make sure you don’t miss the latest Deftune podcast episode, this time selected and mixed by David Vangel:
http://www.deftune.com/2013/09/deftune-podcast-david-vangel/

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Switching to Geste and his band’s new release entitled “Marathon“.

Released on both, limited Vinyl and limited CD, this 5-track album release brings forth the “electric” side of one of our label’s most characteristic and unique producers. The release also includes a new version of “Jaw Breaker” which was the title track of Geste‘s first release on Equinox Records.

The 12″ version of “Marathon” is limited to 250 pcs and is out on Fin de Siècle.
To buy the release on vinyl folow the link bellow:
http://findesiecle.bigcartel.com/product/fds005-geste-marathon

The CD version is also limited and only on 200 pcs and is released by Geste, FFR & CR.

Furthermore, the release can be fully previewed on Geste‘s bandcamp page, here:
http://gestemusic.bandcamp.com/album/marathon-lp

“Marathon” was first aired (premiered) on The Drone Magazine.
To read the article, visit the link below:
http://www.the-drone.com/magazine/geste-marathon/

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Moving on to Godblesscomuters‘ “Romania” Official Video which is featured on Motion Graphics‘ website, alongside some amazing screen-shots from the video.
http://www.motionserved.com/gallery/GODBLESSCOMPUTERS-ROMANIA/8948057
Enjoy and share!

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And for the closure of this issue we have kept a few news about Equinox Records to share now, starting with a nice (late) review for our “Counter Future – A Sound Exposure vol. 3” release on DEAD Magazine:
http://www.deadmagazine.de/2013/09/18/equinox-records-counter-future-a-sound-exposure-vol-3/

For all of you who can’t read German, please go to the Google Translated version of the page by clicking HERE.
Doesn’t always work, but we have checked it and we’re sure it will be helpful ;)

Next, we have spotted a nice Equinox Records feature on 4RAH (For Robots And Humans) where news about the closure are shared alongside with a nice Equinox-only soundcloud playlist:
http://4randh.wordpress.com/2013/09/05/05-september-4rah-vol-24-equinox-records-spezial-mit-gastmix-von-keiichirou-fujiwara-jp/
Again, here’s the <Google translated version of the page>

Last but not least, for those of you who haven’t yet noticed, our online shop has a massive price-drop for the majority of our items. To go to the shop, click HERE.

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That’s it for now. As always, thanks for reading and if we’ve missed anything that should have been included, please send it in and we’ll include it on our next issue.

Sincerely,
the Equinox Records team.

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May 6, 2013

Random News #10

Greetings and welcome to Random News #10.

We’ve “missed” a couple of issues due to a great overload of work, and yet, some things that should be included on this issue may have passed our notice, but this is only natural since we are currently working on the “Counter Future” project which is our biggest so far and consists of 2 12inch EPs, a 3LP full length album, a flexi disc release as well as some other stuff.

Speaking of Counter Future, let’s begin this issue with a short notice to inform all Last.fm users that the Counter Future EP is now available there:
http://www.lastfm.de/music/Various+Artists/Counter+Future+EP

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As you know, the Counter Future EP is also available on vinyl, split on two beautiful etched 12inch pressing, and is available in our shop. But that’s not the only nice item you can buy there. You should definitely check the beautiful vinyl postcards by 2econd class citizen and Glen Porter on the Postmanslove label which are now on stock:
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/2econd-class-citizen/2econd-class-citizen-dust-to-ashes-vinyl-postcard/
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/glen-porter/glen-porter-planet-munderscore-vinyl-postcard/

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Next, we’d like to switch to some news about our artist, Godblesscomputers, starting with a nice review on his newly released EP, “Freedom Is OK”, on HHV magazine:
http://www.hhv-mag.com/de/review/4650/godblesscomputers-freedom-is-o-k

Staying with Godblesscomputers, we’d like to share the news of his brand new remix release on Fresh Yo!, named “Lost in downtown (The Beastie Boys re-works)” and, as appears on the title, this release includes 7 amazing classics by the Beastie Boys as re-worked by Gbc.

This is set to a “name-your-price” deal which means you can get it for free if you type zero (0). Though, we highly recommend that you support the artist and label.
You can listen and/or get it, here:
http://freshyolabel.bandcamp.com/album/fy-020-godblesscomputers-lost-in-downtown-the-beastie-boys-re-works

Finally, Indaba music has launched a remix contest in which Godblesscomputers remixes Sweatson Klank‘s “I Shouldn’t Be Here (Feat. Ango)“. Listen to this nice tune, here:
https://beta.indabamusic.com/opportunities/sweatson-klank-i-shouldnt-be-here-feat-ango-remix-contest-presented-by-ableton/submissions/5cf9b76a-b0b6-11e2-b9dc-12313d026137?sort=hottest

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Moving on to the “Phantasma EP” by Playpad Circus which got a nice extensive review on Popshot. Read the review (German only) here:
http://popshot.over-blog.de/article-playpad-circus-phantasma-ep-113400820.html

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Now, before we close this issue with some news about our label, we would like to share information about DJ Food’s amazing “The Search Engine” which is finally available on a beautiful 4LP (gatefold cover). You can read more about the release –which features Equinox artist 2econd Class Citizen – on the official release page, here:
http://ninjatune.net/release/dj-food/the-search-engine

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To close this issue, we’d like to share a very nice feature* that Der Brutkasten did about Equinox Records. Read this, here:
http://der-brutkasten.blogspot.de/2013/04/equinox-records-gute-musik-stilsicheres.html
*This is written in German, but we tried it out and it works (almost) perfect with Google’s translator.
To view this in DE to EN translation mode, cclick HERE

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So… That’s it for now. Thanks for reading and if we’ve missed anything that should have been included, please send it in and we’ll include it on our next issue.

Sincerely,
the Equinox Records team.

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Jan 1, 2013

Random News #9 (Dec 2012)

Welcome to Random News #9 – the first one in 2013!

Let’s all say good bye to 2012 with our Random News from December… and a busy month this was…

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We’d like to start our news with our latest release which comes from Godblesscomputers and is named “Freedom is O.K.”-

Before we go to the musical part, and since Godblesscomputers is a new addition to the label’s roster, here’s a good way to meet the artist on a nice and extensive interview published on DEAD Magazine. It also features an exclusive free download of the B-Ju remix for Green Flowers as found on the new EP:
http://www.deadmagazine.de/2012/12/14/en-godblesscomputers-about-freedom/

And now, some selections of what’s been said on the press, blogs, and by affiliate artists around the globe:

PTW SCHOOL BLOG: “This EP is curated with a lot of delight and attention at the details. Every track is full of heat and sentiment,…”
Read the complete review here:
http://www.ptwschool.com/blog/review-godblesscomputer-freedom-is-o-k.html

FINEST EGO:
http://finestego.com/2012/12/12/releases-godblesscomputers-freedom-is-o-k-limited-10-digital-equinox-records-eqx-046-2012/

LAURENT FINTONI (Rhythm Incursions):
“Yeah this is nice man! Full support on the show, etc.”

DJOULS (Paris DJs):
“Loved “Fire Extinguisher”, a really beautiful downtempo piece!”

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Next up, we have our also super-fresh release by Playpad Circus, entitled Phantasma EP.

Phantasma EP was first featured on FINEST EGO, where an exclusive free download* of “Maria Parhuzam” was featured. Here’s the link:
http://finestego.com/2012/11/26/exclusive-playpad-circus-maria-parhuzam-phantasma-ep-10digital-equinox-records-2012/
*= free download was for a limited time period, sorry ; )

Also, read what’s been written at POPSHOT BLOG:
http://popshot.over-blog.de/article-playpad-circus-phantasma-ep-113400820.html

and MIXERY RAW DELUXE:
http://mixeryrawdeluxe.tv/textnews/playpad-circus-phantasma-ep

For the celebration of his new EP, Playpad Circus had a special live-mix show on Finest Ego Radio/BLN.FM
Don’t miss this:
http://finestego.com/2012/12/10/finest-ego-radio-with-vlek-data-ssaliva-cupp-cave-on-bln-fm/

At this point, we’d also like to thank all other web radio stations who have been supporting the EPs by Playpad Circus and Godblesscomputers on their shows.

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For all y’all on Last.fm here are links for both new releases mentioned above:
http://www.lastfm.de/music/Godblesscomputers/Freedom+Is+O.K.
http://www.lastfm.de/music/Playpad+Circus/Phantasma+EP

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We are continuing with the album that stormed our previous Random News issue, and is no other than DJ Scientist’s “For Better, For Worse” album which has been getting a lot of positive feedback lately.

Read what’s been said this time by Faze Magazine(DE):
http://www.fazemag.de/dj-scientist-for-better-for-worse-equinox-records/

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Next, we have a nice surprise from Julien Meilland who has made a nice fan video for 2econd Class Citizen’s “On Emptyness” track, from the “A World Without” album. Enjoy and share!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvKTbXghW5U

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As you may know, our Online Shop features – besides our own – releases from affiliate artists and friendly labels.
So, here’s 3 fresh additions to our stock:

- Playpad Circus / Azabeats – Split EP
Format: 10” Vinyl – Released by Luana Records
Shoplink: http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/luana-records/playpad-circus-azabeats-split-10/

- Das Fest – Marathonmann
Format: 7” Vinyl – Released by Postrap
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/misanthrop/das-fest-marathonmann-7/

- Andreikelos – The Creation / Planets [reissue]
Format: Digital (Exclusively via our shop) – Released by Grenade Offensive Music
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/andreikelos/andreikelos-the-creation-planets-digital/

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Finally, we’d like to close with a 10^th anniversary archive photo album, featured on our facebook page that is being updated daily. It’s part of the 10^th anniversary release project campaign for which we’ll make some very special announcements soon. For now, here’s the photo album which includes some nice pictures, screenshots, etc. dated from the very first days! Enjoy.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151259215134410.496760.103757494409&type=3

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So… that’s it for this issue. We hope we didn’t tire you much because this was a long one.

We’d like to thank you – as always – for reading and if we’ve missed anything that should have been included, please send it in and we’ll include it on our next issue.

Sincerely,
the Equinox Records team.

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Dec 4, 2012

Random News #8 (Oct-Nov 2012)

Greetings to all “Random News” readers! Creativity is bursting lately and we have been so busy we even had to skip the last issue… but we are back on track now with a rather long 2-month list of “random” news to make up!

Here we go…

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First, we’d like to start with DJ Scientist who has been getting quite a lot of attention lately, due to the release of his debut album “For Better, For Worse” as well as his single “Raincoatman”.

Right bellow, we made a selection of reviews, quotes and statements by the press and fellow artists around the globe, but, before we do this, be sure to check
DJ Scientist’s extensive 3-page interview on Star Wax Magazine France
which you can download for free here:
http://dl.free.fr/getfile.pl?file=/1oBVx2TB

And here’s the selection of quotes and reviews (linked):

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“For Better, For Worse” Reviews

De–Bug Magazine (Germany) (“The most dense album this month in terms of atmosphere.”)
Extensive album review at Local Heroes Radio (Germany)
Review and Album Of The Month at trip hop net

More reviews from:

Dmute Mag
Backspin Magazine
Downtempo.net (with an astonishing 5 out of 5!)
Clashmagazine UK (Quote: “an instrumental LP of a stately, imperial vibe”)

…and some quotes

HHV-Mag Germany:
„Eine große Verbeugung vor dem Hip Hop.“

La Mixletter France:
“Take the opportunity to discover, or rediscover, this multi-talented artist”

“Raincoatman” Reviews & Quotes”…

Triphop.net (4 of 5)
Dougegen.de (States it’s a: “Must have!”)
Der Digitale Flaneur
Progolog.de
Brayaz.de
Drugoy Hip-Hop
Beattapeco-Op Blog
Support Your Local Ghetto
Crayonbeats.com

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Last but not least, read what’s been said by some inspirational fellow artists…

DJ Food (Ninja Tune): “(I’ve) been giving it a good few listens here and favourites are ‘The Death of Hip-Hop’, ‘Raincoatman’ and ‘Anything About Nothing’. Nice work – there’s plenty of layers to unravel.”

Buddy Peace (Strange Famous): “Equinox has managed once again to rearrange and manipulate what we know as instrumental hip hop and drag it into line while marching it directly into the sunlight. DJ Scientist has created an album that amplifies moods, finesses instrumentation and somehow achieves subtlety while being utterly banging. A rare treat for the forward thinking beat-head.”

DJ Format: “Great moody soundscapes and raw heavy drums are the perfect formula from this Scientist!”

Sneaky (Fingathing): “One for the Headphones! Refreshing to hear such an organic flow in the current digital fever.”

Dday One (Content Label / Project: Mooncircle): “In this age of mass communication it’s definitely “for Better” DJ Scientist is releasing this project to the world. It would only be “For Worse” if this timeless collection remanded hidden.”

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Finally, as you may know, „For Better, For Worse“ is part 2 (out of 2) of the Unheard and Recovered Series which means that the series is now complete. If you missed part 1, then you’ve missed a great release by our artist, Deckard, entitled “Echoes From The Past”.

You can read more about this release here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx041
and you can buy the vinyl release directly from our online store:
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/equinox-records/deckard-echoes-from-the-past-lp-cd/
or HHV.de:
http://www.hhv.de/shop/de/artikel/deckard-echoes-from-the-past-288366

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Next up, we have a nice review for the 6 Years Later EP by Misanthrop & Aqua Luminus III. as it was published on DEAD magazine:
http://www.deadmagazine.de/2012/10/04/misanthrop-aqua-luminus-iii-6-years-later-ep/

Nice review on Backspin Media about “The Small Minority” by 2econd Class Citizen. Late some may say, but you guys know what they say, right?
Here’s the link: http://backspin-media.de/archive/24252

Staying with 2econd Class Citizen, here’s something you should definitely spend an hour listening to, with your screen (and eyes) shut, and your ears wide open… Solid Steel / Platinum Set:
http://www.mixcloud.com/2econdclasscitizen/solid-steelplanetarium-set/
Just sit back and enjoy! …

To stay up to date with 2CC, make sure you visit his homepage:

http://2econdclasscitizen.com/

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Make sure you don’t miss this absolutely great guest mix by David Vangel, entitled “Count Numberella” on Rhythm Incursions. A brilliant selection of tracks that are all somehow related to numbers.
Here’s the link for this jewel:
http://www.rhythm-incursions.com/2012/10/08/david-vangel-count-numberella/

Staying with Rhythm Incursions, be sure you also check out DDay One’s 16^th episode of the “In Session” series for Rhythm Incursions which features DJ Scientist’s World Of Stone:
http://www.rhythm-incursions.com/2012/11/19/dday-one-in-session-no-16/

Further into the mix, here are two links for two episodes of DJ Explizit’s “Ego Trippin Radio Show” in which Equinox Records tracks are also featured:
http://www.mixcloud.com/EXPLIZIT/egotrippinradioshow-kw-47-2012-feat-dj-explizit/
http://www.mixcloud.com/EXPLIZIT/egotrippinradioshow-kw-43-2012-feat-dj-explizit/

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As we continue to torture you with this Marathon-like issue, we meet up with Kraddy’s head-banging “Android Porn” video once more, as it’s nominated for another festival! Read more about this, here:
http://www.shift.jp.org/en/archives/2012/11/dotmov_2012.html

Finally (Is there someone partying behind a screen right now?) … As we began this issue with an interview, we’d also like to close it with another one, this time by our artist Andreikelos who has provided an extensive interview in Greek language (but hey, worth going to http://translate.google.de for a translation) on Viberated.com
http://www.viberated.com/arthra/synenteukseis/item/1184-synenteyksi-andreikelos

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Ok, that’s all for this month’s “Random News”.
If you missed the past issue(s), they can all be found here:
http://www.e-q-x.net/tag/random-news/
and also remember to check our news page on a regular basis ’cause a lot is going to happen soon!

And this is the point where we’d like to thank you for reading this issue (and congratulate you for having the patience and courage to read this throughout – you people must be heroes) and, as always, if we’ve missed anything, please send it in and we’ll include it on our next issue.

Sincerely,
the Equinox Records team.

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Sep 3, 2012

Random News #7 (Aug 2012)

Greetings to all “Random News” readers – here’s another info flashback from August’s hot summer days as well as a nice outlook on what’s to come in September. We have definitely kept some “heat” for this autumn!

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First, we’d like to start with some news about Deckard‘s new album, “Echoes From The Past“, which drops on the 8th of this month (!)

As you may know, there’s a special pre-order campaign going on which includes a regular vinyl LP order plus two ultra-nice-price bundle items.

You can find these nice pre-orders directly on our Online Store:
http://www.equinoxrecords.com/shop
Also, if you’re a HHV.de customer, there’s a pre-order for the regular version also, here:
http://www.hhv.de/item_288366.html

If you want to know more about the album, here are some useful links:

Official Release Page:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx041/
16 minute Album Mix:
http://equinoxrecords.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-from-the-past-album-mix
and also, a FREE single from the album for y’all to enjoy:
http://dasdeckard.bandcamp.com/

Finally, if you haven’t yet heard, there’s a special competition going on to win a very rare Test Pressing of the album (only 2 exist). All you have to do to participate, is to be one of the first 25 people who pre-order the bundle version. This will still go on until this Wednesday. That’s September 5th, so be quick!

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Switching to 2econd Class Citizen…

Here are some great announcements of what to expect from 2econd Class Citizen the upcoming months and next year…
Visit the news post on the artists website:
http://2econdclasscitizen.com/2012/08/30/enter-your-zip-code-here/

and also, read a late but extensive review (German Only) on his “The Small Minority” album by BackspinMedia.de:
http://backspin-media.de/archive/24252

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Switching to Andreikelos…

Since his “Euryphaessa EP” release a month ago, Andreikelos has been getting some nice feedback from around the globe. This time, tralala.gr which published a review for the EP last month, publishes an extensive interview (Greek only) with our Artist.
http://www.tralala.gr/monimes-stiles/stiles-synergaton/hip-hop-xorio/item/37688-hip-hop-interview-andreikelos

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Switching to DJ Scientist

If you follow DJ Scientist on facebook you may already know, if not, here’s some breaking news:
His new solo album (title will be announced this week!) which has been in the studio for a while, has officialy been completed and is scheduled to drop around late October.
Furthermore, a digital single of his classic tune “Raincoatman” which includes bonus remixes and another new track from the LP is on it’s way very – very soon. Be on the lookout!

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Finally, we’d like to close this issue with a beautiful mix by our friend DDay One.

It’s part 15 of the In Session series. Also includes tracks from our own, 2econd Class Citizen.
You can stream and/or download this beauty in the following link:
http://music.ddayone.com/track/in-session-15

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And this is the point where we’d like to thank you for reading this issue and, as always, if we’ve missed anything, please send it in and we’ll include it on our next issue.

Sincerely,
the Equinox Records team.

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Aug 4, 2012

Random News #6 (July 2012)

Greetings to all “Random News” friends worldwide! Hope we’re catching you having a great summer ‘cause we’re really rocking ours this year!

Here’s our “Random News” issue nr.6 for July!

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Let’s start with our latest releases by Andreikelos as well as Misanthrop & Aqua Luminus III., which have been getting some nice feedback from around the globe. :

“Euryphaessa EP” (eqx-039)

Here’s some examples of what’s been said for Andreikelos’ new EP, “Euryphaessa” by:
Trip-Hop.net (France)
http://www.trip-hop.net/album-2559-andreikelos-euryphaessa-ep-equinox-records.html
Tralala.gr (Greece)
http://www.tralala.gr/music-news/item/34936-andreikelos-ep
and also, some nice words for the title track by EMBEE (Germany):
http://www.embee-music.de/blog/andreikelos-euryphaessa

“6 Years Later” (eqx-040)

Though this release just came out a few days ago, feedback is already coming in!
Here’s a nice one, written by BEATS, BREAKS & BIG SMILES:
http://blog.mrhauer.com/2012/07/misanthrop-aqua-luminus-iii-6-years.html

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More on “Euryphaessa” & “6 Years Later”…

Last FM:
If you’re into Last FM, “Euryphaessa” and “6 Years Later” are also included!
Here’s a direct link to “Euryphaessa”:
http://www.lastfm.de/music/Andreikelos/Euryphaessa+EP
and a direct link to “6 Years Later”:
http://www.lastfm.de/music/+noredirect/Misanthrop%2B%2526%2BAqua%2BLuminus%2BIII./6+Years+Later+EP

Free Downloads:
And some free goodies taken straight out of these releases:
Download “Deserted” by Andreikelos:
http://soundcloud.com/equinoxrecords/andreikelos-deserted
Download “2 Steps To Perfection” by Misanthrop & Aqua Luminus III.:
http://soundcloud.com/equinoxrecords/2-steps-to-perfection

You can find detailed info about these releases here:
www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx039
www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx040

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Switching to: 2econd Class Citizen and “The Small Minority” album.

This one has made us very proud already, getting tons of good feedback from around the world!
This time, “The Small Minority” found itself being Album of the Month (May) on Trip-Hop.net:
http://www.trip-hop.net/indispensables.html

Also, here’s another nice review for the album featured on Backspin Magazine (Germany):
http://backspin-media.de/archive/24252

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Finally, we’d like to close this issue with our label’s founder, DJ Scientist and his brand new DJ Mix for HHV’s 10^th anniversary:

This is the first part of this new podcast series by HHV Mag, the online magazine of HHV.de which is one of the best and biggest music stores in Europe.
Since this podcast is to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of HHV, the mix features one track per year in chronological order, starting in the year 2002, when hhv.de was founded.

Here’s a direct link for the mix on soundcloud:
http://soundcloud.com/hhvmag/10-yrs-of-hhv-de-in-the-mix-dj

You can get more information about this mix right here (German language only):

http://www.hhv-mag.com/de/feature/3748/10-yrs-of-hhv-de-in-the-mix-dj-scientist”

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Ok, that’s all for this month’s “Random News”.

Be sure to also check out the brand new Random Seed episode provided to us by Misanthrop which came out just yesterday: www.e-q-x.net/2012/08/random-seed-podcast-episode-6-by-misanthrop/
Spread the word!

And this is the point where we’d like to thank you for reading this issue and, as always, if we’ve missed anything, please send it in and we’ll include it on our next issue.

Sincerely,
the Equinox Records team.

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Jul 2, 2012

Random News #5 (June 2012)

May 31, 2012

Random News #4 (May 2012)

Greetings to all “Random News” friends.

Here we are, on schedule (crazy), with our new issue for May. As you know, the long anticipated 2^nd full length of 2econd Class Citizen, entitled “The Small Minority” is out since friday! Therefore, it is only natural that the weight of this issue falls on it…

So, here we go…

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The Small Minority *Reviewed*

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Although the official release date for this album was May 25^th, we had already received a dozen (or two) of – at least impressive – feedback from the press, colleagues, artists and friends.

Here’s a selection of this feedback…

Read what’s been said by:

Bring Me The Sound
http://bringmtsound.com/2012/05/28/the-small-minority-2econd-class-citizen/

UnderSong
http://www.undersong.co.uk/2012/05/14/2econd-class-citizen-the-small-minority/

Trippin’ The Rift
http://trippintherift.com/en/archives/2333

Collapse Board

http://www.collapseboard.com/reviews/albums-reviews/2econd-class-citizen-the-small-minority-equinoxfake-four/

High Fidelity Stories

http://highfidelitystories.blogspot.de/2012/05/2econd-class-citizen-small-minority.html

PopCulturez
http://popculturez.com/?p=3297

and
S4M (Shout 4 Music)
http://www.shout4music.com/albums-eps/2econd-class-citizen-the-small-minority

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For basic info and news post, please visit the official release page:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx038/

And/or the official news post:
www.e-q-x.net/2012/05/2econd-class-citizen–the-small-minority–out-now/

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The Small Minority *DJ Food Megamix*

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The first preview of “The Small Minority” came almost a month ago, and – in our opinion – in the best from…

Our colleague and good friend, Strictly Kev a.k.a. DJ Food of Ninja Tunes Records who has always been a keen supporter of 2econd Class Citizen and of our Label, has made an amazing Megamix in which he has cut, edited and mixed the album tracks skillfully to fit 16 minutes, making this the perfect promotional tool for the album (thank you S.K.)

Here is the mix as posted on DJ Food’s website:
http://www.djfood.org/djfood/2econd-class-citizen-album-preview-megamix

Speaking of the 2CC / DJ Food collaboration…
If you haven’t yet heard, here’s a 2econd Class Citizen remix for DJ Food’s “The-Illectrik-Hoax” released in April on Ninja Tune:
http://soundcloud.com/2econdclasscitizen/dj-food-the-illectrik-hoax

Also, feel free to read the 2econ Class Citizen “Postcard Set” post, also on DJ Food’s web page:
http://www.djfood.org/djfood/2econd-class-citizen-postcard-set

Finally, for those who are into Last FM, here’s the direct link to “The Small Minority”
http://www.lastfm.de/music/2econd+Class+Citizen/The+Small+Minority

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Deckard *New Album announcement*

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No, you’re not mistaking, it is true… After releasing the “Andromeda EP”, his astonishing “For A Better Tomorrow” full length and a wonderful remix 7” for “Günesim”, all within 2012, Deckard announces another full length coming soon!

Here’s the first track entitled “A Black Hole Pt.1“ from the upcoming album which will bear the title “From The Vault”
http://soundcloud.com/dasdeckard/deckard-a-black-hole-pt-1

More news about this release soon…

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Ok, that’s all for now…
But be on the lookout, because there’s a ton of new stuff coming soon!

Once more, we’d like to thank you for reading this issue and, as always, if we’ve missed anything, please send it in and we’ll include it on our next issue.

Sincerely,
the Equinox Records team.

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Apr 30, 2012

Random News #3 (April 2012)

Here we are with our new issue of Random News for April 2012!

Lot’s been going on and we are all working brutally hard to get the best out of it, so we’ll be swift and on point! (Ok, consider this “brutally” part as a joke – we’re actually enjoying this!)

Let’s begin with some news for 2econd Class Citizen since there’s a lot going on due to the release of his outstanding “Outside Your Doorway EP” and the long-anticipated full length “The Small Minority” which will drop next month (!)…

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Outside Your Doorway EP news

About a week ago, we announced the release of the digital version for 2CC‘s new EP entitled “Outside Your Doorway” and we’re already getting some amazing feedback.

Here’s a small portion of what’s been said:

Trippin’ The Rift
http://trippintherift.com/en/archives/2271

Data Transmission
http://www.datatransmission.co.uk/ViewReview/3161/

Also note that “Outside Your Doorway” is now available on Last FM
http://www.lastfm.de/music/2econd+Class+Citizen/Outside+Your+Doorway+EP

Aside from that we have gained some really positive feedback from a bunch of like minded artists that really enjoyed the new album:

“Really lovely moments on here. Nice…”
Fink (Ninja Tune)

“Your Album sounds great, congratulations! I definitely want to check out your record collection as you obviously had some crazy stuff!”
DJ Format

“okay man, I gotta tell you: your album is fucking BEAUTIFUL. I’m in love with it already. So lush! I’m about 2/3 in but I just thought I’d ‘live text’ it! Incredible work brother.“
Buddy Peace

“I’m loving your album so much, the layers and subtleties in it are amazing. The pace is generally slow and the mood melancholy but it never feels morose or depressing, there’s a kind of beautiful sadness to it, and such gorgeous acoustic samples.”
DJ Food (Ninja Tune)

“Great work! Proper chilly out sample loveliness!”
Olli Teeba (Herbaliser, Ninja Tune)

Last (but not least), the main track of the EP is also featured on “Tape of The Month: April 2012” on “Παλιοτράκτερα” (ok, this may seem Greek to you but still on point)
paliotraktera.gr

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Additional 2econd Class Citizen news…

In the past Random News issue (#2 March 2012) we mentioned DJ Food’s new album “The Search Engine” in which 2CC is featured… Well, here’s an astonishing new single from this album, entitled “The Illectrik Hoax” which also features a remix by 2econd Class Citizen.

Find out more about it here:
http://ninjatune.net/release/dj-food/the-illectrik-hoax-a-monstrous-psychedelic-bubble-mix-by-the-amorphous-androgynous

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Switching to DJ Scientist

First, we’d like to share an amazing remix that DJ Scientist did back in 2003 for the track “It Ain’t Nothing Like” by The Pharcyde. This remix also reveals the – unknown to most – funky side of the Equinox Records’ founder!

Listen, download and share.
http://soundcloud.com/djscientist/the-pharcyde-nuttin-like

Continuing, here is a really nice review on DEAD Magazine for the rare (even digitally) “The Artless Cuckoo EP”
http://www.deadmagazine.de/2012/04/07/dj-scientist-the-artless-cuckoo-ep/

For those who missed it, this was released in February as an ultra-limited vinyl and also limited-time digital release, as an announcement for DJ Scientist’s upcoming full length instrumental album. So be on the lookout!

Here’s the official “Artless Cuckoo” release page: http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx034/

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David Vangel news

Here is a very nice feature of our artist David Vangel from Canada on Restorm.
http://club.restorm.com/featuring_channels/1/featurings/1220

Also, if you haven’t heard yet, Vangel’s website has been recently updated and also includes an e-shop (!)

Visit here: http://www.vangelmusic.com

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Random Seed

Just a few days ago, we launched the brand new episode of our podcast series, Random Seed.

Read more about, listen and/or download this episode, here:
www.e-q-x.net/2012/04/random-seed-podcast-episode-5-by-dj-jesus-face/

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Equinox Records

And now, for closure, we’d like to share this nice commercial video about Rhone Runner which features Geste’s “Eating Concrete” (Signal² Remix) from the “Re-Think Concrete” release!
http://vimeo.com/30861688

Even the fiercest music on our label fits nicely to any kind of commercial! :) … So, if you would like to licence/use music from our catalogue, just get in touch with us.

We’d like to thank you for reading this (quite bigger than expected) issue and, as always, if we’ve missed anything, please send it in and we’ll include it on our next issue.

Till then…

Sincerely,
the Equinox Records team.

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Mar 14, 2012

Random News #2 (March 2012)

Hi there!

A lot has been going on lately – new works are on the final process, a full schedule ahead and basically, all creativity is breaking loose!

Therefore, we had to skip February’s issue and we apologize for that, but you’ll soon find out it was worth it, we promise.

Now, back on track… Here is the 2nd “Random News” feed.

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We’d like to begin with Deckard’s Debut Album, “For A Better Tomorrow” which has been getting a lot of high-rated reviews lately (!)

Read what’s been said by:

Down-tempo.net
http://www.down-tempo.net/chronique-420-Deckard-For-a-better-tomorrow-Equinox-Records.html

Barcode magazine
http://www.barcodezine.com/revdeckardforabettertomorrow.htm

And the stunning 10 out of 10 on Restorm
http://club.restorm.com/featuring_channels/1/featurings/1121

Also, check out Deckard’s “Günesim (feat. Deniz Cagli)” video, featured on Tape.tv
http://www.tape.tv/musikvideos/Deckard-feat-Deniz-Cagli/Guenesim

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Moving on, we’d like to share a wonderfully made, “Beatles Remixes EP” by our artist, David Vangel , which is offered as a free download. More info on David’s website*
http://www.vangelmusic.com/2012/03/04/the-beatles-remixes/

*Speaking of David’s website… if you haven’t yet heard, he recently launched his very own e-shop!
Feel free to navigate.
www.vangelmusic.com/shop/

Also, David Vangel’s “Sandpaper Script” from the “Breadth Control” album, is featured on DJ Food’s “Solid Steel mix”, alongside with DJ Format!
http://www.djfood.org/djfood/dj-format-vs-dj-food-solid-steel-mix

Did we say DJ Food? We sure did!
Y’all be sure to check out his new album, “The Search Engine” on Ninja Tune
http://ninjatune.net/release/dj-food/the-search-engine
A great album which also features 2econd Class Citizen on one track.

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Next up, we have two new videos, launched in February

First one is “Bad Captain Swag” by Sole & The Skyrider Band, from the “Hello Cruel World” album, which is a beautiful futuristic Sci-Fi video, directed by Kieth Kadera and produced by Randy Greenback. Here it is, as featured on MtvIggy
http://www.mtviggy.com/videos/sole-and-the-skyrider-band-bad-captain-swag/

And finally we’d like to close this issue with this new video from “The One Man Band Broke Up” album by Ceschi & DJ Scientist, titled “Lament for Captain Julius”, directed and edited by Ray Willis and starring Alexander Esparza and Ceschi Ramos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64iAjrbshP8

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That would be all for now. It’s almost certain we may have missed a thing or two but, as said earlier, we’re hard-working on our upcoming releases, so be on the lookout for more news very-very soon!

Till then…
Cheers to all y’all and stay tuned!

Sincerely,
the Equinox Records team.

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