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CRM 010CD
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One of the most eagerly-anticipated and prolific UK producers of the moment, Glimpse, releases his debut album on Crosstown Rebels. Runner is a truly inspiring, superb album that weaves elements of jazz and soul with house and techno to create something wholly innovative and mesmerizing. Already hotly-tipped by DJ Mag and Mixmag, this is an amazing body of work that is sure to become one of the albums of the year. Glimpse is a DJ and producer's favorite, a true innovator who is able to explore and master various genres in his own inimitable style. Blurring the distinctions of traditional genres, he appeals to even the most obstinate listeners through his tireless dedication to continual reinvention. His debut studio album is a beguiling, heady mix of house music drawing on the true essence of its rudimentary influences to produce an album of true magic. Runner is the conclusion of a decade of production for Glimpse, touching on the experimental improvisation of jazz, with the endless spiraling loops and fluid instrumental solos of "Feel OK" and "I Know I Show It," while flirting with the purity of world music in the ethnic outcries of "Alone Again," and the marimba-driven opener "Walk Tall." A new album version of the single release, "If I Was Your Girl" comes decked with opulent vocal harmonies and compliments the subsequent energy-charged "Things To Do In Denver," both scored with a rough and urban edge. Still rooted in the underground, Runner concludes with the dubby electronica cuts, "Enjoyable Employable," and the crackling sparks of "Thank You," before the mystical terrain of "Train In Austria" proclaims the final curtain. Christopher Spero (aka Glimpse) has been bubbling gently amidst the waves of the underground dance scene for the past few years, with records released on Carl Craig's Planet E, Cadenza, Kindisch and Buzzin Fly.
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CRM 008CD
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This is the debut full-length release by Berlin by-way-of Saint Louis Alphahouse label-head, Andrew Rasse aka Butane. Endless Forms is the future of electronic music, exploring fresh directions and true experiments in sound, heralding the arrival of one of the more pioneering artists of our times. The title is a homage to Darwin, the true master of progress, and the discoverer of evolution. Butane took inspiration from Darwin's concepts, considering "all the complexity that surrounds us has developed from ultimate simplicity." Working from this notion, Butane has created a project that holds the beauty of simplicity, yet listen carefully, and you can hear the intricacy of its craftsmanship. "This Is Your Brain On Music" takes a sample from Daniel Levitin, a neuroscientist/musician, talking about his book and encapsulating the message of the album -- "that scientific and philosophic inquiry into the nature of things leads to new forms of artistic expression." Endless Forms drifts through the organic sounds of Butane's production in tracks such as "His Story" and "Mutation," each creating new patterns in the engineering of modern techno. "Transmit The Music In Me," "Almost Finished," and "Idle" further augment the atmosphere, where industrial beats encounter laid-back harmony. Taking influence from evolution, he embodies a wide musical range, encompassing anything from seamlessly-blended soul-led techno, to warm, deep, cerebral house music.
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REBELONE 010EP
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The Rebelone division of Crosstown conceals the identity of their artists with animal-themes in name and nature. This is another marvel of a release sure to smash up floors across the globe. Support already received from Sasha, Tobi Neumann, Anja Schneider and many more.
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REBELONE 009EP
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Another strike from the Rebelone division of Crosstown Rebels. This sub-label has concealed the identity of this artist. Traveling without moving, "The Cat" cuts straight to the action, no frills and no flashy accessories. Another smart bomb for the floor, pressed on creamy-white vinyl.
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Crosstown Rebels Vol. 01 is a compilation that shows the story behind the Crosstown Rebels label: undoubtably the UK's market leader in underground, cutting-edge dance music. Expertly run by Damian Lazarus, Rebels has become the home for some of the best techno, electro and house records released in the last three years. With artists like Pier Bucci, Kiki & Silversurfer, Jennifer Cardini, Black Strobe, Ost & Kjex, DJ Koze, Hiem and Luke Solomon, Crosstown Rebels are at the forefront of a new energy in international club culture. Alongside the Rebel's top-name artists, the mix also features remixes from some key electronic producers -- Alex Smoke, Rob Mello, Mathew Jonson and Dominik Eulberg. Not just a label retrospective, this first volume brings things up to date by featuring two brand new, previously-unreleased Rebels singles, Mlle Caro's "Far Away" and Minilogue's new EP "City Boy." Also featured are two long-deleted Rebel anthems, the thundering monster that is Eulberg's remix of Bucci's "L'Nuit" and Mathew Jonson's work of absolute genius for Hiem's "She's The One." Also featuring: Presslaboys, Andre Kraml (feat. Schad Privat), 3 Channels, Far Away, Frankie Flowerz, Arnaud Robotini, Ho and Matt Tolfrey & Craig Sylvester.
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REBELONE 008EP
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"The best way to follow a classic, is with another classic. Rebelone 08 does exactly that as the underground offshoot of Crosstown Rebels follows the incredible 'Porcupine' with a brand new 'Weasel.' 'The Weasel' produced by Vinyl (as always, a well known producer in disguise, this time of German descent who had a massive underground tune this summer) is an instant dancefloor smash -- with its late night, twisted sounds, breakbeat-style techno drums and deep as hell bassline, this one-sided monster is ready to join the ranks of the other Rebelone animal crackers."
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