Lee Hazard – All It Takes (Spotify)

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“"All it takes" has a dose of hidden energy, which gradually flows from the speakers. Original electronic sounds with catchy delay effects and ghostly lyrics. Lo-fi House, made for the most selective listeners out there.”

-Nagamag.com

Lee Hazard - All It Takes [CLIPP200]

clipp.art - : "Our 200th release is a dual occasion. First a huge landmark for us and secondly the welcome return of Lee Hazard, a fav 2021 newcomer who creates sublime & transcendent modern electronica. "All It Takes" completes his triptych of releases on clipp.art and is a deep expedition into borderless dub techno, as reimagined via romantic lo-fi house banger. Swirling delays, a propulsive synth stab and Lee’s own haunting vocals, underpinned by a relentlessly driving groove give All It Takes its own cinematic sheen, which in a landscape fixated on minimising, reductive thought and constraint, music that projects large is an ever welcome addition in our house. It sounds better as you go deeper and louder. Which is why we felt it fit so well here for our 200th. Lee’s lyric “It takes some time to love, but I'm loving you” also spoke to our humble little imprint of our own journey and hopefully that of our beautiful supporters - after all we are locked together like the two fish of Pisces, eternally swimming away from one another in an ongoing mesmerizing dance - like the needle and the groove. And we couldn’t be more proud of the work thus far and the immersive sonic tapestry contained in our discography - one that has introduced a galaxy of bright new stars along the way and perhaps cemented an aesthetic that will ever be connected to raw electronica & dance tunes in this moment. What started with exponential energy and barely containable weekly release schedule has admittingly slowed with age (more accurately gliding to a semi-halt in 2021 while we worked hard on our sister-label), but like most good things has gotten better with age. A bit sharper. A more complex taste. Fruity aromas. Or maybe we’ve just been staring too long at the half-finished bottle of vino sitting here while thinking of something creative to say. Either way, we’re far from half-finished (with the concept that is, not the wine), and as long as the groove is alive we know you’ll hear from us for many more moons. Always on the edge of something new. As we continue to develop the ever important VIBE! All it ever takes is some time."

Chris Gerber – CU (Spotify)

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“We really like the funky breaks intro before the house kicks in. This is one very danceable track with plenty of old school elements integrated. Something about those single phrase repetitive house tracks that works its way deep into one’s psyche. ”

-Nagamag.com

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ENGLISH:

New Release: Chris Gerber heralds a post-pandemic rave age.

“CU at the Venue” a phrase we haven’t been able to say for a too long time was packed by Chris Gerber into a 2 track maxi single to herald the walk into the clubs post corona disaster. After a long break from releasing, Chris tweaked his synths and tried his hand at various versions of “CU at the Venue”. The file Final_version_85_finafinal then embodied the two tracks “CU” and “At the Venue”. Alongside tender vocals from Fabian Baumert, a close friend of Chris’, the release reels out as an ode to pioneering UK clubs that played a major role in shaping electronic music.

The record kicks off pretty busy as different worlds collide in “CU”. In the intro you are greeted by a breakbeat, which develops into a straight four on the floor rhythm with iconic 909 drums. Vocal chops, bongos and recorded leads straight from a 1984 Casio synth take you back to an age when the internet still made dial-up noises before you could access colourful websites through Netscape. A breakdown in the center of the track presents the soft and almost eerie vocals in their full splendour. With renewed breakbeats and an aggressive synth bass, you find yourself in a call and response thunderstorm in combination with the vocal line.

“At the Venue” takes over the second half of the maxi single introducing a dry breakbeat from second 1 which meets hard 808 basses. With a nod to “CU”, hazy Trance pads then take you on a journey through a jungle of vocal chops and before you realise it, you end up back at the starting point of the track – a self-contained cycle.

“CU at the Venue” embodies the debut of Chris Gerber’s newly established label “Computer Toys”and can be heard worldwide starting 5th November 2021. Who knows, maybe we will see each other on the dance floor soon.

About Chris Gerber

Complex, cohesive, rough and atmospheric at the same time – to get to the bottom of Electronica producer Chris Gerber’s sound, these terms only scratch the surface. As a teenager, the Hanover native couldn’t find any bands in his scene, that he fit into, so he decided to take his musical visions into his own hands with his guitar and a loop pedal. With the discovery of Ableton Live, the wonderful world of electronic music was revealed to him. So Chris dove further into the playground of synths and drum machines, forgetting more and more about his guitar. With inspirations and role models like Jamie XX, Bicep and Denis Sulta, he creates his version of contemporary Electronica, with strong influences from the 1990s and early 2000s. Breakbeats, 909 hits and hard 808 basses, that are combined with warm synth pads and almost cheesy Casio-synth leads are part of Chris Gerber’s agenda. His productions are physically thrilling but emotively driven, while his approach is rather playful than serious. Despite Gerber’s musical complexity, you always intuitively know where the journey is going. The new maxi single “CU at the Venue” embodies the debut of his newly established label “Computer Toys” – satisfaction guaranteed.

DEUTSCH:

Produzent Chris Gerber feiert Label-Kick-Off mit Maxi-Single

“CU at the Venue” – Einen Satz, den wir schon zu lange nicht mehr sagen konnten, verpackte Chris Gerber in eine 2-Track Maxi Single, um den Gang in die Clubs Post-Corona-Disaster einzuläuten. Nach einer längeren Veröffentlichungspause, schraubte Chris an den verschiedensten Versionen von “CU at the Venue” bis die Datei “Final_version_85_finafinal” schlussendlich die beiden Nummern “CU” und “At the Venue”enthielt. Neben Vocals von Fabian Baumert, einem engen Freund von Chris, ist das Release eine Ode an die UK Clubs, die für die Entwicklung der Rave-Szene entscheidend waren.

Zu Beginn der Maxi-Single treffen in “CU” verschiedene Welten aufeinander. Das Intro wird durch einen Breakbeat getragen, welcher sich dann zu einem straffen Four on the Floor Beat mit ikonischen 909 Drums entwickelt. Vocal Chops, Bongos und eingespielte Leads, direkt von einem 1984 Casio Synth, versetzen einen in das Zeitalter, als das Internet noch Dial-Up Geräusche von sich gab, bevor man über Netscape bunte Webseiten besuchen konnte. Ein Breakdown in der Mitte des Tracks präsentiert die sanften und schon fast gespenstischen Vocals in ihrer vollen Pracht. Ohne Vorwarnung befindet man sich in einem spannungsgeladenen Call and Response Gewitter zwischen den zarten Vocals und einem aggressivem Synth-Bass.

“At the Venue” übernimmt die zweite Hälfte der Maxi-Single mit einem trockenen Breakbeat und harten 808 Bässen. Mit einer Referenz zu “CU”, begleiten einen trancy Flächen auf einer Reise durch einen Dschungel von Vocal Chops und bevor man es realisiert, endet man wieder am Beginn des Tracks – ein in sich geschlossener Kreis.

“CU at the Venue” ist das Debut von Chris Gerbers neuen Labels “Computer Toys” und kann ab dem 5. November 2021 weltweit gehört werden. Und wer weiß, vielleicht sieht man sich ja bald auf der Tanzfläche.

Über Chris Gerber

Komplex, rau und zugleich atmosphärisch – so könnte man Sound des Electronica Produzenten Chris Gerber umreißen. Als Jugendlicher fand der Hannoveraner keine passenden Bands in seiner Szene, weshalb er sich entschied seine musikalischen Visionen mit der Gitarre und einem Loop-Pedal selbst in die Hand zu nehmen. Durch die Entdeckung von Ableton Live offenbarte sich ihm die wundervolle Welt der elektronischen Musik. So tauchte Chris immer tiefer in den Spielplatz von Synthesizern und Drum Machines ein, wodurch seine Gitarre immer weiter in den Hintergrund rückte. Mit Inspirationen und Vorbildern wie Jamie XX, Bicep und Denis Sulta kreiert er seine Variante zeitgenössischer Electronica-Musik mit starken Einflüssen aus den 90ern und frühen 2000ern. Breakbeats, 909 Hits und harte 808 Bässe, kombiniert mit warmen Synth-Pads und schon beinahe kitschigen Synth-Leads vom Casio Keyboard, sind bei Chris Gerber Programm. Seine Produktionen sind mitreißend und emotional zugleich. Seine neue Maxi-Single “CU at the Venue” ist das Debüt seines brandneuen Labels “Computer Toys” – satisfaction guaranteed

Wigzen – Dancing Karas (Spotify)

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“Colorful minimal beauty with sharp corners and swift patterns. A bit of that fade out vibe that cleans up with the breakdowns full of funk presented in interesting soundforms. ”

-Nagamag.com

Wigzen unravels a sporadic melodic dance of ingredients that weave together like multicolored amazonian birds in the breeding season.

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From extended DJ sets to special live sets with Alina.Vio and guests, being a chameleon in the party scene is nothing new to Wigzen. After taking up the roll of Music Production Instructor at Boston's Mmmmaven and graduating Berklee College of Music in Electronic Music Production, his appreciation for all genres became apparent on his first performances. Some of them include Boston’s infamous parties Make It New, Together Festival, and ReSet. He’s a man of many aliases making techno as Omdose, live house with Agents of Vibe, progressive bass with Tahabdra, and anything under Moduloktopus.

To create focus, Wigzen became the alias for all music that infused his soul to house and techno. Creating shows with all original productions and performing special live sets with violinist Alina Psaros, he continues to make shows a special experience while always adding his musical skills to the stage. His collaboration with Alina has even received honorable mention in Resident Advisor's top performances in Together Festival 2016.

VSILE – Like – Instrumental (Spotify)

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“Sometimes we seek simplicity and tranquility in music and here's an interesting piece you mustn't miss. Slow down from the speed of daily routine and escape from madness with "Like"; The Downtempo candy for our selective ears.”

-Nagamag.com

in the original, this is a song about how a young man seduces an underage girl. He worries that he will be imprisoned, and she will be dishonoured. But everything will end well.

https://www.instagram.com/vsileband/

Trip Tease, Kris Berle – Un, Deux, Trois (Spotify)

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“-Un, Deux, Trois- configures on calm rhythms House music, calling to relax and slowly absorb all the contents to get a maximum of pleasure. Believe me, it is more than abundant here and you will certainly want to put the track on repeat.”

“-Un, Deux, Trois- настраивает на спокойные ритмы House музыки, призывая расслабиться и неспешно впитать всё содержимое, чтобы получить максимум удовольствия. Поверьте, его здесь более чем предостаточно и вы непременно захотите поставить трек на повтор.”

-Nagamag.com

SHADES is the stunning collaborative EP by Mexican artists Trip Tease & Kris Berle. Influenced by genres including pop, techno, lo-fi house and synthwave and creating work that blends lofi and techno sounds with dreamy atmospheres and harmonic structures, SHADES features 5 distinct cuts that explore the edges of groove and found electronic moments, punctuated by Kris’s unique lyrical style and a combination of production styles of the artists. From the downtempo happy groove of “Monkey” which they produced in a bunker studio in Mexico City while Kris later recorded the vocals on a train amid a trip to Norway. To the dark energy and brooding rhythms or “Red”. The laid back collapsable rhythms of “Un, Deux, Trois” or frenetic dreamscape of “Clouds” or upfront drug chug of closing track “Creepozoids”. Loops fall into place. Repetition and inspiration collide. Trip Tease explains “These songs sprang out of our souls instantly, they were inside us waiting to be created.” While Kris has said to her “being alive and creating art are synonymous — one cannot exist without the other”. This whole EP is pierced by that upward movement of hope and enveloping sonic power. The drive to create and heal. Music is the answer to all the questions Trip Tease and Kris Berle ask of themselves. Indeed “Shades” of themselves as one and together. Enjoy this beautiful work, perfect for mental and spiritual journeys in the second Year of the Pandemic.

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Ukiah – For You (Spotify)

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“Charming rhythms and melodic Lo-fi Pop line. -For You- creates an atmosphere that introduces the listener into a special state. It also reveals all its beauty and uniqueness, like a flower under the rays of the dazzling sun.”

“Очаровывающие с первых секунд ритмы и мелодическая линия Lo-fi Pop. -For You- наделена атмосферой, которая вводит слушателя в особое состояние и в мгновении раскрывает всю свою красоту и необыкновенность, словно цветок под лучами ослепительного солнца. ”

-Nagamag.com

This is a an ambient and very beat driven song with relaxing melodies with a contrasting up beat drum line.

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Former drummer for Youth Lagoon and How to Dress Well , Ukiah has now set his sites on bolstering not just artist live sets but their production as well. His upcoming release is a stepping stone in co-writing and producing for other artists.

Nick Garcia – Live Together (Spotify)

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“Nick Garcia introduces a wonderful vibe in the deep House scene. "Live Together" has a classic air of old and gold sound. simple and stiff kick, rich percussion patterns, vocal effects and vintage electronic riffs are the elements of success.”

-Nagamag.com

Live Together is Nick Garcia's homage to the wonderful sounds of classic 90's deep house. Simple, funky, and using just a few great sounds and textures to create a full, lush arrangement. It's really an exercise in less is more production, creating something fun and uplifting for the dance floor.

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Oporia – Irusu (Spotify)

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“A gentle laid back Psychill, Future House track that evolves from a slowly introduced percussive rhythm, piano and pads, into a multi-layered pallette of organic ambiences & a variety of sound effects as the track fades out. Irusu by Oporia is catchy & easy on the ear. ”

-Nagamag.com

This is an organic, evolving chill future house track with lots of ambience and some funky rhythms!

https://www.instagram.com/oporia_music

Trip Tease, Kris Berle – Monkey (Spotify)

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“Who can say no to a Lo-fi House track? Carlos Salame works with Kris Berle for "Monkey". Prototypical vocal effects go along with some old style synth samples. Characteristic warm loops and a friendly, cozy feeling can be found in this absolutely entertaining tune.”

-Nagamag.com

https://www.instagram.com/tripteasemusic

Trip Tease is Mexican producer Carlos Salame, born in 1991. With mainly Electronic sounds and melodic structures. Trip Tease is influenced by genres like pop, techno, lo-fi house and synthwave. He's collaborated with many artists like rhye, Alejandro molinari, Kris Berle, Olafur Arnalds, polo & pan, photay, And more.

Sink Slow, Just Jerry – Lounge Love (Spotify)

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“Choose "Lounge Love" and welcome a breeze of fresh air in your place. Your exclusive sound, which opens the gate to another dimension. Lured by the careful mix of sound layers, every listener can recognize the value of this single.”

-Nagamag.com

Lounge Love is the first single off of Introspection.lofi that will make you dig into a deeper part of your soul. Driving house beats, hard hitting bass lines, reverb filled synths & lo-fi guitars will make listeners melt into their seat while also having them dance. With influences from house music, lo-fi and artists like Ross from Friends, Kaytranada, Glue70, Folamour and more - be prepared to look into yourself almost meditatively to find things about yourself you may not have seen before.

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Sink Slow creates majestic, sensual, joyous atmospheres that cause listeners to travel to places within their memories, before experiencing release on the dance floor. Pulling from a touring rock background prior to switching to production, Sink Slow adds original bass, guitar, and keys to his tracks, creating depth that allows for layers of emotion within a moment of sound.

https://www.instagram.com/sinkslow/

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