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LIVITY 037EP
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Livity Sound's final transmission of 2019 comes from the esteemed Freerotation resident and UntilMyHeartStops co-founder, Leif. Quietly earning himself a well-deserved reputation for his outer-worldly production stance and forward-thinking approach to DJing, Leif has spent the last decade refining his musical palette with a slew of releases including highly acclaimed LPs for Whities and UntilMyHeartStops. In 2017, he launched the TIO-Series label as a vehicle to showcase the more off-kilter rhythmical side of his own productions releasing contemporary anthems such as "July V" and "Bluebird". This new EP for Livity Sound continues in the exploratory TIO-series vein finding Leif in percussion mode, combining nimble rhythms, deep bass, and hazy synths in his idiosyncratic style to dazzling effect. This 12" vinyl release comes with brand new art direction from Tess Redburn in a full-color artwork reverse board sleeve.
Livity Sound is a label set up by Peverelist in 2011 as a vehicle for a raw and exploratory strain of UK techno, rooted in the heritage of UK dance music and sound system culture. It has since become one of the UK's foremost protagonists for cutting edge underground music.
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LIVITY 036EP
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Drawing influence from the South London underground of the late-Nineties and early-Noughties with a nod to more contemporary Bristol sounds, London's Two Shell debut on Livity Sound Recordings with their four-track Access EP. The duo has forged an EP of warm but stripped, deft UK style grooves to mark an anthemic debut.
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YTIVIL 789EP
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UK underground legend Roska dons his Bakongo guise for the Reverse Livity Sound label with three DJ-geared rhythm tools of swinging degraded mechanical funk, strictly for the mix. Originally designed as a series to run concurrently with the Livity Sound label as an outlet that shares and reflects its ideas and aesthetics, the Reverse series has evolved in to an institution of cutting-edge UK dance music in its own right, featuring releases from the likes of Batu, Bruce, Forest Drive West, and Hodge.
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YTIVIL 889EP
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Originally designed as a series to run concurrently with the Livity Sound label as an outlet that shares and reflects its ideas and aesthetics, the Reverse series has evolved in to an institution of cutting-edge UK dance music in its own right, featuring releases from the likes of Batu, Bruce, Forest Drive West, and Hodge. The series returns with a debut 12" from Bristol duo Cando following in that lineage of purpose-built, dancefloor tracks. Cando's combination of percussion driven tracks and mystical hooks root them firmly in a Bristol tradition.
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LIVITY 035EP
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Toma Kami returns to Livity Sound Recordings in style for the label's first outing of 2019. This new EP of stripped rhythm tracks and deeper grooves is precision-tooled for the mix, showcasing both his sampling finesse and DJ-ing sensibilities.
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LIVITY 034EP
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Livity Sound presents Laurel Halo and Hodge's Tru/Opal/The Light Within You.
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LIVITY 033EP
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2019 repress. Livity Sound continues to be one of the most innovative labels of its era with another essential release, this time in the form of a debut long player from Forest Drive West. This extended double 12", Apparitions is a fascinating further development of the producer's intricate fusions of techno, dub and jungle. The acclaimed UK artist has released two EPs (Jinx/Scanners, LIVITY 022EP, 2017 and Static/Escape, LIVITY 028EP, 2017) on the label before now, as well as on its sister label dnuoS ytiviL and the likes of Hidden Hawaii, Appian Sound, and London drum-n-bass outlet Rupture. Little is known about the London-based producer, but in just a couple of years he has established his own unique blend of complex rhythms and tactile sound design, distilling a rich history of UK musical influences into fresh new forms. This record continues in that tradition with a mix of sparse rhythm tracks that contrast heavyweight drum programming with rich and deft sound design. From menacing and mysterious, to cinematic and hypnotic, it makes for a compelling and immersive experience; Apparitions is a landmark release for one of the UK's most exciting new producers.
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LIVITY 032EP
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Following a string of releases on his own Manband label, Toma Kami lands on Livity Sound Recordings with a fresh two track 12" contrasting the zippy percussive groove of "Sharp Tool In The Shed" with the gurgling vibrations of "Land Of The Insane". Established in 2011, Livity Sound Recordings is a frontrunning label in UK electronic music. Since its inception, Peverelist's imprint has dedicated itself to releasing innovative music, eschewing existing forms, and forging its own stylistic path.
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LIVITY 031EP
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Following up his 2017 debut (YTIVIL 989EP), Bristol's Via Maris is back on Livity Sound with an enigmatic two tracker pairing the aquatic reverie of "Glow Wall" with the deeper rolling grooves of "CU2". Established in 2011, Livity Sound is a frontrunning label in UK electronic music. Since its inception, Peverelist's imprint has dedicated itself to releasing innovative music, eschewing existing forms and forging its own stylistic path.
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LIVITY 030EP
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Facta delivers two lithe new cuts for the latest Livity Sound 12", featuring fresh artwork from Tess Redburn. The Wisdom Teeth label boss and Bristol resident deploys his deep rolling style, inviting dancers in to their groove with supple rhythms and rounded bass. Established in 2011, Livity Sound is a frontrunning label in UK electronic music. Since its inception, Peverelist's imprint has dedicated itself to releasing innovative music, eschewing existing forms and forging its own stylistic path.
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LIVITY 029EP
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Rounding out a busy year, Livity Sound Recordings present a brand new four track EP of deadly club ready rhythms from Paris's finest, Simo Cell.
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LIVITY 028EP
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2019 repress. Stone-cold killers from London's elusive Forest Drive West.
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LIVITY 027EP
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I-iii kicks up a dust on Livity Sound Recordings with two killer rhythm workouts focused directly on the dancefloor.
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LIVITY 026EP
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Delving deep in to his dub chamber, Mosca delivers a pair of upfront rhythms for Livity Sound Recordings. "Don't Take This The Wrong Way" hits hard, its whiplash groove fine-tuned for maximum dancefloor impact. By contrast, "Peyote Stitch" takes a deeper approach, its hazy spectral visions sat atop low-slung drums in trademark Mosca style.
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LIVITY 025EP
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Hodge brings his percussive A-game to Livity Sound Recordings for a new three track EP. His first solo release on the label since the anthemic Amor Fati (LIVITY 699EP, 2014), this new record bristles with his irrepressible energy and signature dancefloor dynamics.
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LIVITY 022EP
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Livity Sound Recordings present Forest Drive West's return to the label, following up 2016's System/Show Them 12" (LIVITY 199EP). This time, the smoke laced atmospherics and broken rhythms are reconfigured for maximum impact on "Jinx", whilst "Scanners" subtler late-night grooves and grit-laden percussion produce a melancholic ebb and flow.
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LIVITY 024LP
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Double LP version. Livity Sound Recordings' label head Peverelist presents Tessellations. As the core to the label's vision, Peverelist builds on his pioneering work with Punch Drunk Records and releases for esteemed labels such as Skull Disco, Hessle Audio, and Tectonic. Tessellations is his first long-player for Livity Sound Recordings; a succinct nine tracks demonstrating the breadth of his work and scope of his influences through a snapshot of productions from the last two years. Starting in 2011, Livity Sound Recordings quickly grew to become one of the leading labels in the UK dance music underground. Combining the legacy of Bristol's sound system culture and the futuristic visions of techno, the label forged a unique voice in the contemporary musical landscape. Initially based around a core group of producers, Livity Sound Recordings has since grown and diversified, expanding its outlook and roster while retaining its ideals of innovative, forward thinking dance music.
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LIVITY 024CD
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Livity Sound Recordings' label head Peverelist presents Tessellations. As the core to the label's vision, Peverelist builds on his pioneering work with Punch Drunk Records and releases for esteemed labels such as Skull Disco, Hessle Audio, and Tectonic. Tessellations is his first long-player for Livity Sound Recordings; a succinct nine tracks demonstrating the breadth of his work and scope of his influences through a snapshot of productions from the last two years. Starting in 2011, Livity Sound Recordings quickly grew to become one of the leading labels in the UK dance music underground. Combining the legacy of Bristol's sound system culture and the futuristic visions of techno, the label forged a unique voice in the contemporary musical landscape. Initially based around a core group of producers, Livity Sound Recordings has since grown and diversified, expanding its outlook and roster while retaining its ideals of innovative, forward thinking dance music.
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LIVITY 023EP
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Kowton unleashes a pair of devastating dance floor weapons to rattle your ribcage. "Pea Soup" gets wavy in a fog of old rave stylings and jagged rhythms, while B-side "Iodine" rolls with a deeper shuffle, putting a UK spin on the classic Detroit sound.
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YTIVIL 989EP
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Bristol's Via Maris delivers two pulsating skeletal rhythm tracks further exploring the UK sound. A pair of seismic transmissions from Livity Sound Recordings' reverse imprint.
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LIVITY 021EP
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Following up his debut 12" for Livity Sound in 2015, Cellar Door/Piste Jaune (LIVITY 499EP), the Parisian brings his varied tastes to this diverse four tracker. From the hazy bumping rhythms of "Gliding" to the pulsating strobed snare assault of "Away From Keyboard", these razor-edge productions demonstrate exactly why Simo Cell has been tipped by so many as one to watch.
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LIVITY 020EP
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Livity Sound presents the long awaited return of Asusu. Since his last outing for Livity Sound, he has launched his own imprint, Impasse, so far releasing two extended 12 inches. This 12 inch features two unique and finely tuned mesmeric club tracks upholding Asusu's reputation as a unique voice in British dance music.
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YTIVIL 099EP
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2019 repress; plain kraft sleeve. Randomer follows up releases on Dekmantel, Clone and L.I.E.S, by teaming up with Livity Sound regular Hodge for a collaborative 12" on the reverse Livity Sound label. Metallic percussion contorts and splinters throughout the maximalized "Second Freeze", whilst "Simple As" courses with a transcendental bare-bone rhythmic intensity.
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LIVITY 199EP
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Stunning debut from London based artist Forest Drive West for Livity Sound. "System" revolves around an irresistible deep and tripping pneumatic broken drum groove, propelling the track through ten tense minutes of foggy atmospherics. "Show Them" is similarly immersive but this time with nods to the densely smoked out UK dancefloors of 2004, austere and hypnotic.
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LIVITY 019LP
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Utility is the stunning full-length debut of Livity Sound cofounder Kowton, the first album release for both the artist and the label. Combining the powerful reductionism of classic Detroit techno with the inventiveness and originality of the Bristol sound, Kowton has produced an album that will no doubt be looked back on as a landmark work of UK techno. While his trademark hypnotic rhythms, dramatic transitions, and chest-rattling bass are all present and correct throughout, Utility is more than just a collection of club tracks. Here Kowton has distilled both his influences and experience to create an immersive journey that twists and turns, encompassing not only weapons-grade 4/4 techno but also geometric minimalism, deep abstract dance, and skeletal, grime-influenced ambience. Kowton moves straight into the fray from the opening bars of "Comments Off"; the booming bass and intricate staccato rhythms coax the listener into a tunnel of repetition only ruptured by bursts of sub-bass. This sets the tone; each track on Utility is composed of very few elements, but it's what Kowton does with them that makes it such an engaging listen. Take the Sähkö-indebted bleeps of "Balance," for example, as Kowton layers them into a cerebral ping pong before unleashing the track's brazen percussive chassis. Following the immersive "Scido" and pummeling "Sleep Chamber," the tempo drops for mid-album centerpiece "Some Cats," which writhes on a slippery arpeggio providing brief respite. Things kick back up a gear with the disarmingly stark and simple minimalism of "Loops 1," segueing perfectly into the frenetic polyrhythms of "Bubbling Under." The spaciousness of "A Bluish Shadow" is the final calm before the storm of album closer "Shots Fired," on which hints of bittersweet melody meld with staccato sub-bass and disorientating arpeggios. Kowton formed Livity Sound around 2011, when he and Bristol luminary Peverelist began sharing ideas and collaborating in the studio, and the pair eventually linked with Asusu. The label's critically lauded opening salvo of releases culminated in Resident Advisor's selection of Livity Sound as its label of the year -- and of the label's eponymous compilation (LIVITY 001CD) as the number-two compilation of the year -- for 2013. There's been many facets to Kowton's musical evolution, but the constant feature throughout has been a focus on effective, stripped-back, raw tracks that reduce dance music to its essence and in doing so give the form new life and energy. Simple utility done well. Includes download code.
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