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The song is an accumulation of all the cliché lyrics Charlotte & Bolis have heard over the years (+ of course a wink to one of the most copied sentences in art):

“It came about when we were touring and heard a song on the radio opening with ‘I was walking down the street’ which made us strongly cringe. But the thing is, cringing is a shared passion of Bolis and I. So we passionately made a song out of it called ‘Ceci n’est pas un cliché’.“

Recorded, produced and mixed at DEEWEE.
Photography by Camille Vivier
Art Direction: Ill-Studio

The vinyl is housed in a UV gloss sleeve with a printed inner.

Recorded, produced and mixed at DEEWEE
Art direction by III-Studio

Side A: It’s Over
Side B: Drive Me

Extra Credit is the project of three of electronic music’s greatest exponents; legendary NYC DJ and producer Justin Strauss, London DJ and producer Marcus Marr and Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard; one of dance music’s greatest polymaths.

The AA single “It’s Over/Drive Me” is out now on DEEWEE, the label from David and Stephen Dewaele AKA Soulwax.

“Upon hearing the mixes of the songs that Dave & Steph had worked their magic on, there was no doubt this was a superb collaboration between Extra Credit and the Dewaele brothers.” – Justin Strauss

Recorded and produced at Sounds and Sons, DEEWEE
Mixed at DEEWEE
Art Direction & photography: Ill-Studio

SIDE A: SAO PAULO / VIBE DE VERAO
SIDE B: 9000 / GELO SECO

Earlier this year the São Paulo duo Phillipi & Rodrigo dropped their beautifully uplifting debut album ‘Paciencia’, which earned the backing of an eclectic array of supporters. Now Phillipi is set to release his debut solo EP ‘Amadurecimento’

While ‘Paciencia’ pulsated with a euphoric beach party vibe, Phillipi’s solo project explores much darker territory. By uncompromisingly maximising the bass alongside a relentless beat, lead track ‘São Paulo’ is immediately oppressive and ominous. That intensity only amplifies as it’s blown open with tribal percussion, almost whispered vocals and glitchy synth stabs. ‘Vibe De Verao’ then takes a more progressive approach, with minimalist techno constantly evolving in surprising and inventive ways.

The EP’s second half extends Phillipi’s impossible-to-pigeonhole approach. In complete contrast to the preceding tracks, ‘9000’ is cinematic in scope and lighter in tone, feeling like the score to a lost ‘70s sci-fi cult classic that’s been reworked for 2019. And ‘Gelo Seco’ caps an unorthodox sonic adventure by setting a spliced, stuttered vocal simple around a dancefloor-friendly soundscape - making the title, the Portuguese phrase for dry ice, entirely appropriate.

Recorded, Produced and Mixed at DEEWEE
Art Direction : Ill-Studio
Photography : Maxime Verret

Side A: Fifty Dollar Bills
Side B: Burning Off My Clothes

 From the green hills of Albania to the back rooms of New York City, Sworn Virgins bring the light. A stranger's hand on your shoulder, bright red painted fingernails scratching your thigh, all those beautiful things that made you leave that small town you came from. Greased up and ready to go, close your eyes and take it in. 

Mixed at DEEWEE.
Art Direction : Ill-Studio.

Klanken by name Klanken by nature.

‘Vier’ is motorik. Engine sound over rumbling bass.

‘Vijf’ kicks. LFO gone Benelux.

Metallic machine sound for dancefloors and heads.

Recorded, produced and mixed at DEEWEE

Art direction by Ill-Studio

Side A: Wèi?
Side B: Teknow

Bolis Pupul returns from Macau to DEEWEE with two out and out club moments.

The A side brings together kosmiche, melody and disco. One for all houses. 
The B side is ‘Teknow’ by name and techno by nature.

Recorded, produced and mixed at DEEWEE
Photography by Maxime Guyon & Ill Studio
Art direction by Ill-Studio

Side A: The Other Me / Pink Tones

Side B: The Other Me (DEEWEEDUB)

Laila Sakini was raised in the forest areas of outer Melbourne, Australia, later moving to the inner-city, and then to London.

After years of involvement in dance music culture and DJing, she turned inward, exploring club sounds via personal melodic-based electronic music.

Written between Melbourne and London, polished at DEEWEE.

Side A: Neon Buddha
Side B: Rendez-Voodoo

Fresh off the back of an acclaimed debut album with long-time collaborator Charlotte Adigéry; Belgium-Chinese musician Bolis Pupul explores themes of heritage and identity on his new solo two-track 12-inch ‘Neon Buddha’ - out 6th May. 

Mixing widescreen electronica – think early Mr Fingers-like techno and Yellow Magic Orchestra’s exuberant man-machine minimalism – with the warm-hearted and wonky naivete of Belgian New Beat, Bolis’ singular sonics are at once playful, emotive, unrelenting and tender. The title track is inspired by a dream Bolis had of a pagoda in Hong Kong featuring a contemplative Buddha made of neon lights. The music is similarly bright and exciting – an insistent acid squiggle giving the track the requisite Weatherall-friendly 'A Love from Outer Space' chug. 

The vinyl is housed in a UV Gloss Sleeve with a heavyweight printed inner.

Photography by Frankie Carino
Art Direction by Ill-Studio

SIDE A: THE PERFORMER / EDIE / SEE THE MONSTER / DEVIL IS LOOSE

SIDE B: LESSONS IN DREAMLAND PT 1 / START / ARE YOU WITH ME? / HEAVY HEART / LESSONS IN DREAMLAND PT 2

James Righton's ‘The Performer’ LP, stands in stark contrast to the electro-hedonism of Righton’s work with Klaxons. Instead, it spins through various points from 1970 onwards. It touches on the suave art-lounge of Roxy Music, the jangly grooves of R.E.M., the sumptuous psychedelia of latter day Beach Boys, and the songwriting gift of Nick Lowe.

Produced, arranged, written and all vocals by James Righton. Mixed at DEEWEE.
Art Direction : Ill-Studio. Photography : Raffaele Cariou

Disc One: Tonal
A1 Power
A2 Home
A3 Anxiety
A4 Future
A5 Life & Dreams
B1 Disco Pregnancy
B2 Pairs
B3 Primal
B4 Before America
B5 Poem Song For Iggor

Disc Two: Rhythmical
C1 Power
C2 Home
C3 Anxiety
C4 Future
C5 Life & Dreams
D1 Disco Pregnancy
D2 Pairs
D3 Primal
D4 Before America
D5 Poem Song For Iggor

Laima 'Home' is OUT NOW via DEEWEE and The Vinyl Factory, pressed on a limited edition double LP. Featuring beats from Iggor Cavalera and production from the Dewaele brothers.

There are two key elements that make ‘Home’ such a distinctive project. Thematically it explores how the two core contrasts that inform Laima’s life can coexist. On one hand it’s about domesticity – her love for her family and her frustration with domestic routine. Yet on the other, it’s about her creativity – her desire to express herself artistically while still tending to her role as a mother and a housewife.

“It's almost like a family photo album in another format,” says Laima. “I needed to find the balance in this dichotomy, to feel good with myself in both roles, and be aware of things that really mattered to me. To be a woman, a mum and a female producer: all of these feelings were in the music.”

Sonically, ‘Home’ is also a striking proposition. It’s a package which features two records that are designed to be played simultaneously: Laima’s vocal and synth tracks on the ‘TONAL’ disc alongside Iggor’s beats on the ‘RHYTHMICAL’ record. Syncing two records offers an unconventional way to experience the music. Rather than passively hearing the music, the listener’s need to ritualistically sync both records makes for an immersive experience.

Written & Produced by Laima Leyton, David & Stephen Dewaele.
All Vocals by Laima Leyton.
Drums by Iggor Cavalera.
Recorded, Produced and Mixed at DEEWEE.
Art Direction : Ill-Studio.
Photography by Justinas Vilutis.