Christopher Coe
Mntns Of Slnc

REPRESS ALERT!: Pinky Perzelle, aka Sonny Rooney's debut 'No Games' featuring Eda Eren, is a true labour of love and an ode to his total passion and dedication to multi instrumental record creation without compromise. Almost every instrument was recorded and played by Perzelle at his home studio. Featuring the utterly unique, impassioned and reassuring vocals of British-Turkish artist, Eda Eren, and additional drums from world renowned Malcolm Catto (The Heliocentrics). The lead track is a timeless, heartfelt, funk-ladened portal into a world reminiscent of a cinematic movie scene or an undiscovered gem from another era all-together. The hypnotic 'Remix' from Velvet Season & The Hearts Of Gold aka Gerry Rooney & Joel Martin, introduces subtle electronica and dubbed out instrumentation. A true lesson in after hours, left-field Balearica. Pinky's own 'Electronic Mix' references early house music and broken-beat electronic drums. Showing yet another side of Perzelle's approach to music making.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the bass bins, Mysticisms brings the latest in the Dubplate series. After the success of the first, Persian returns with a second 10” of reggae inspired electronics, covering Bass, Breaks, Digidub and now also, Jungle.Taking no prisoners with the massive opener Survival Dub, Persian marries classic breakbeats and toasting to bouncing, dance floor effect. THE party starter. This is followed by Smoke Mari, a looping steppas of FX and breaks to lay down the Dubplate clash.As ever the link between rave, breaks and sound system culture is explored, this time with the Roots’n’Lovers opening of There Is No Love giving way to a Junglist drop lifting up a beautiful soul sermon.Finally, taking it all down, things wrap with the deep, sampledelic dub of Zatoichi’s Troubles. With a bass to destroy many a speaker, it’s lanquidity morphs from the EP’s hedonism of Soundclash styles to a gliding “tokers delight”.Smoke the Mystery.

Emotional Rescue returns to the works of Steve Coe and the Indipop label for more dance infused world music. The cosmic anthem of Mysteries Of The East is present here for the first time alongside the 1988 “Mecca Mix”, featuring additional vocals from the spellbinding Sheila Chandra.A planned reissue for many years, the untimely passing of Steve Coe shortly after the label’s rerelease of The Ganges Orchestra’s The Dream put everything on hold. However, time moves and so now seems a fitting time to revisit this “world dance” classic with fonder hearts.Long cherished, it is a reminder of Steve’s enduring studio mastery. After the initial success of his work with Sheila Chandra in Monsoon, Steve expanded his musical scope, working on an Indipop compilation as clubs looked to Eastern flavours to add a new dimension for the dancefloor.Teaming up with tabla disciple turned teacher, Jhalib (Millar), as well as long time collaborator Martin Smith, it’s hard to imagine Mysteries was first heard in 1982. Hailed as an all time classic, it’s enduring appeal can be seen in how it became a staple for the likes of Danielle Baldelli at the infamous Cosmic club and beyond to become an original Evissa “balearic” secret play for Weatherall & co in those fateful summers of love and beyond.Remastered especially for this release, the orchestral Eastern melody and mid-tempo chugging rhythms and vocals marry in perfection with a dub bassline of Wobble inspired depth.This alone would be enough, however, the original is at last backed with the 1988 remix. Aimed at the then burgeoning New Beat scene, a subtle straightening kick is added, but it’s the unmistakable vocals of Sheila Chandra that finally brings this release together in melodic harmony. Peace be with you Steve. I AM.

Kerri Chandler celebrates club and sound system culture with new album 'Spaces and Places'Recorded, written and performed on location at 24 different clubs including Ministry of Sound, Sub Club, Watergate, Output NYC, and many more the album will also be available as a collectable vinyl.A global celebration of club and sound system culture, 'Spaces and Places' has been meticulously created by the New Jersey producer/DJ over several years on location at twenty-four of the world's most distinguished nightclubs; each track built on the space's individual relationship with Kerri, often through decades of live shows or appearances and in the process capturing unique rhythmic and emotional nuances.'Spaces and Places' is Kerri's first album in over 14 years, since the 2008 release of 'Computer Games'As one of dance music's most respected and authentic figures, Kerri Chandler is a true originator of his genre, with an impeccable discography and signature sound to match. Richly musical with an intricate approach to detail, Kerri continues to incorporate influences from his experiences and remains in a unique harmonious space; one that rewards his listeners with both classic sophistication and an insistent sense of innovation. Musically and technologically.In addition, the entire album has also been mixed personally by Kerri Chandler in Dolby Atmos. The revolutionary spatial audio technology creates an immersive sound experience meaning you can hear all the songs as if you were in virtual venues and the clubs.Over the last 30 years Kerri has unquestionably helped to shape the sound of house music. Not only from the DJ booth and studio, but also as an A&R via his Kaoz Theory label which has worked with contemporary talents like Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler and The Martinez Brothers. Now, Kerri Chandler is set to release a carefully rendered and truly unique body of work. Spaces and Places will undoubtably be seen as a timeless tribute that underscores the originality that has kept him as one of the most in-demand artists for so many years.'The first time I stepped into a nightclub was with my father as a child. I saw the magic of what a club space could sound and feel like as my Dad set up the DJ equipment at The Rallye Racquet Club. Hearing the power of those huge Altec Lansing 'Voice of the Theater' Speakers and Horn-loaded JBL subwoofers fascinated me! In the late 80s, I was spoiled sonically by playing on several Richard Long Sound Systems around New York and New Jersey.This is why ever since I first ventured away from home, I have been infamous with my soundchecks at any space I have performed in. I make sure, with the help of the engineers in these 'Spaces and Places', many I have known most of my career, to get the best from each system. Each sound system is unique to each venue, even if it's the same type of gear, because of the physical space. And when you add the right audience to that specific nightclub, it comes to life! The club owners and engineers were gracious enough to let me take over each club and turn each venue, into a recording studio. I wanted to express the love of what could be possible in capturing my productions in the venue, from the heart of each space, right on the dance floor an I translate it onto this album, which I created over the course of 4 years and 24 venues later' - Kerri ChandlerCelebrating the albums documenting of club culture, 'Spaces and Places' will also be available as a limited-run and special collectable vinyl box set including poster and visual booklet.From London's Printworks to Output NYC, to Berlin's Watergate on the banks of the river Spree and many more, 'Spaces and Places' will be released in October of this year.