Following on from the success of their „Devil Made Me Do It“ E.P. tape to tape have delved into French House territory and delivered another slice of fuzzy analogue goodness. Eschewing the faster tempo’s of previous releases the boys have slowed things down for summer and conjured up a gorgeous piece of mid tempo disco redolent of Bangalter at his Roulé best. Think Space 1998 and you’re halfway there. Sun baked and anthemic, these 6 minutes will soundtrack many a lost night. Pure and easy… the note is eternal.
This release is backed by two alternative mixes by Black Strobe and fellow Relish artist JR Seaton.
tape to tape have also just finished remixing Black Strobe’s seminal electro track „Me and Madonna“ taking this dancefloor classic and turning it into a spaced out electronic disco bomb.
“pure & easy” is already supported by Jim Stanton (Horse Meat Disco), Jacques Renault (Runaway), Eric Duncan (Still Going/Rub’n'Tug/NY), Brodinski and Streetlife DJs and many more.
Fluctuation is the 3rd single taken from Headman’s latest album 1923. It takes you back to Headman’s Manhead roots; pushing the sounds of early 80s club music deeper underground than ever. The remixes come courtesy of Tim Goldsworthy, under his moniker Thee Loving Hand and the Italian newcomer to Gomma: Cécile.
New Zombie gets the treatment from Adelaide trio The Swiss – a live disco band who’s existence is based on entirely on favour and good times rather than the Cobra Snake and fitted caps. They deliver a, somehow, 90s sounding disco banger!
Last but not least the Edmonton, CA based Shout Out Out Out Out remix Assassins. The original track from the album sounds balearic/cosmic, but they take it somewhere else completely.
An exquisite debut release on Relish for JR Seaton after his well received Vertigo/Yphsilon EP on Nocturnes last year. On first listen this is undoubtedly rooted somewhere between the Chicago House and Kosmiche traditions. As it unfurls it takes you into a space where afro-beat, punk-funk and disco are pummeled by motoric rhythms and breathtaking arcs of melody. This is an EP that proves there should be no escaping the interconnectedness of musical experience. Refreshingly ambitious – do not miss!
London born and Berlin based JR Seaton has run a wealth of special parties over the last decade – from his teens at the fledgling Cafe 1001 in the early 00s where he spun a ludicrously wide range of music, to his current Nukk Nukk parties alongside Milo Smee (of Chrome Hoof and Dissident notoriety) in Berlin, he has found an extraordinary range of support that spans the Hardwax crew in Berlin to London disco maestros such as Ali Renault.
Headman returns with a brand new astonishing album: 1923. After releasing 3 albums on Gomma, he returns with this new record on his own label Relish. This marks the start of a new era for Robi Insinna, the man behind the Headman guise.
It’s an incredible work of art – ten tracks of pure gold that show and highlight the rich talent at work here. The forward-thinking, evolving sound of a true artist. It bridges the different sonic worlds Robi has created for himself over the years. From Headman and Manhead over the last decade this Swiss-born musical genius has been at the forefront of dance music. Equally at home in techno clubs as he is in disco environments, Robi has developed his repertoire and this album is a new high watermark for his talents. Everything from techno to post-punk, disco and pop are in some way evident in these ten recordings, which holds together as a body of work unlike anything he has done before.
A stellar selection of guests include the one and only Dieter Meier of Yello, Steve Mason of Beta Band and King Biscuit Time, Katrina Noorbergen of Australia’s Cassette Kids and Tara who worked with Robi on Cath Me, It Rough, and On and On. The next single to drop will be Private Show, set for release on 19th April in the UK.
From his remixes for Franz Ferdinand, The Gossip, Roxy Music, Zombie Nation and Inflagranti, to his worldwide popularity as a DJ, Headman continues to tour his diverse talents across the world spanning from hard hitting dancefloor tracks to slowed down disco; skilfully winding you through all that falls between.
Robi is also heavily involved in the artwork and visual elements of Headman and the Relish label. He designs all artwork and plans are afoot to feature this within a Relish exhibition. Working between Zurich and Berlin, Robi has plans for pop up shops to accompany his album release, showing his art, prints and shirts. Look out for more news soon.
01 Random Disco
02 Gimme feat. Dieter Meier
03 Blue Boys
04 Private Show
05 New Zombie
06 Keep On Keeping On
07 Dirt
08 Assassin
09 Voices
10 Fluctuation
The latest release from Relish Recordings is from label boss HEADMAN. “Private
Show” is the second single from the upcoming Headman album “1923″.
The synth filled dance-floor jam is the culmination of old school Manhead
with the modern Headman trademarks – heavier basslines and big drums.
The track features vocal great Steve Mason (man behind BetaBand/BlackAffair/KingBiscuitTime) who has set a somewhat deviant mood to the track with some smooth vocals, making this a track better to listen to rather than read about.
“Private Show” also comes with remixes from Relish new-comers tape to tape,
who have come through with a two part remix of the track as well as a
remix from Gomma’s Telonius. The single will be available both on vinyl
and digital.
Finger painting and the use of colour would probably be the ideal way to introduce you to the new boys from london, The C90s. They gained credit for their remixes of Headman, tape to tape, Tronik Youth, Late Of The Pier and most recently Roisin Murphy and Flight Facilities, aswell as with their remix of the Filthy Dukes – The last one getting MixMag’s remix of the month. Mixmag also put the instrumental of 10:01 (featured on the Relish EP sampler and Relish Compilation ll) on their recommended download list. The pending release of the 10:01 package features a new vocal version, a radio edit and remix from VILLA.
tape to tape is a new London based production/dj outfit set to issue their first release “THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT” EP through Headman’s Relish label . Alongside this imminent release tape to tape have also recently completed two remixes of Headmans next single “Disco Freak’ .Having formed over a mutual love of early House music, Kraftwerk, Neu and Moroder inspired electronica tape to tape assembled their collection of vintage synthesizers and set themselves the task of completing three tracks in one week as a homage to the music they love. The Devil Made Me Do It ep is the result of this frenetic burst of studio activity. The EP is drenched in retro synths and nostalgic bleeps, disco strings and emotive chords. An amalgamation of sounds with one foot firmly rooted in the past but another striding eagerly towards the future.tape to tape also co host a monthly party in London called “The Devil Made Me Do It” . These nights feature an array of up and coming guests but also provide a platform for any new material to be road tested.
Its not too often an artist is able to work with someone they idolize and has had influence on the music they produce. When you’re being interviewed alongside YELLO’s DIETER MEIER and conversation turns to the possibility of writing a song together, it’s an opportu- nity you make happen which ever way you can…
Apart from sharing the same homeland, better known for it’s chocolate and watches, the two Swiss stylistas share backgrounds in art. Dieter with his legendary electronic band YELLO and a love of filmmaking and Robi with his HEADMAN project and pop art inspired paintings and prints. The two also created music impacting underground dance , floors in their respective times, with tracks like Yello’s “Bostich” and Headman’s “It Rough”.
“Gimme” is the first single from the new Headman album (out March 08, 2010). The track has the classic Headman sound – inspired by the past but creating something new. It is a perfect mix of synths, boppy bass, old school drums and Dieter, veteran of the mic, adding his classic husky vocals, giving the track the perfect balance. The remix package contains a variety of mixes from the likes of IN FLAGRANTI with a choppy disco house mix. KANGO STEIN MASSIVE and his dream inspired “Autostrada Dei Laghi Mix” . The Notorious BANG GANG DEEJAYS coming through with a crazy Sydney dance floor remix and finally “The Surreal Stroll Remix” by ROBI INSINNA in collaboration with DANIEL WANG.
It’s been three short years since the introduction of the Relish Compilation idea. With the Debut comp showcasing it’s then roster, including the likes of Yuksek, Riot in Belgium, Don Cash, Nemesi, David Gilmour Girls, Franz+Shape and Dennis Young.
Relish Compilation ll is the second installment in the series with new material, remixes and debuting some new talent recently signed to the label. Robi Insinna a.k.a. Headman/Manhead is the founder of RELISH, which is known as being at the forefront of the nu-disco movement alongside, friends and contemporaries, DFA Records, Output Recordings and Kitsune.
Founded in 2001, Relish Recordings first release was Manhead, whose sound predated the current Cosmic disco revival by years, and maintained this high standard, while expanding with new artists to show Robi’s diverse taste, most of which were on the first compilation.
The second issue is about all things new with a hint of history just to balance it out. Keeping things rolling, the all business HEADMAN adds yet another new track to the catalogue with “Random Disco”, showcasing that revitalized disco sound he helped foster as well as two different remixes of ‘Dirt’ by The C90s and Shazam. Keep in mind he has a collaboration with Dieter Meier from Yello under his belt and his highly anticipated new album due later this year AND remixes for THE UNITS, THE DOVES, ZONGAMIN and THE INVISIBLES all out by years end.
One of the first signings on the label was Dutch duo David Gilmour Girls, who return with their first new material since their 2007 debut album ‘VULTURES’.‘ONE FOR THE GIPPER’ is the result of a two year hiatus spent in a mescaline fueled exile on the great plains. The result? The rock sensibilities that defined their earlier work are even more apparent while they still maintain a dance floor groove. Also featured is an unreleased Michoacan rework of ‘Tune in Your Aura’.
Keeping up appearances, RELISH adds new talent to their roster with London-based THE C90S debuting “10:01”. Formed over a mutual appreciation of disco beats, handclaps, cowbells and vocoders these two DJs have rocked floors over the UK and Europe for the last two years, while also remixing the likes of Filthy Dukes, Headman and Tronik Youth.
The classic Units track “High Pressure Days” is one of synthpunk’s greatest anthems while at the same time becoming a dancefloor classic among dj’s like Danielle Baldelli. 30 years later, Relish Recordings proudly re-released the track on 12”. The Headman and Rory Phillips remixes are featured on this compilation.
Relish alumni Don Cash and Nemesi are the last additions to the cd, delivering tracks which are remixed by, respectively, Zongamin and Prins Thomas.
Tracklist:
01. Headman ‘Random Disco’
02. The Units ‘High Pressure Days (Rory Phillips Remix)”
03. The C90S ’10:01’
04. Headman ‘Dreampieces (Zongamin Remix)’
05. The Units ‘High Pressure Days (Headman Rework)’
06. Headman ‘Dirt (Shazam Remix)’
07. David Gilmour Girls ‘One For The Gipper’
08. Headman ‘Dirt (The C90S Remix)’
09. David GIlmour Girls ‘Tune In Your Aura (Michoacan Slow Dub)’
10. Don Cash ‘Hey There (Zongamin Remix)’
11. Nemesi ‘Jurassico (Prins Thomas Miks del 1 & 2)’
Refreshed and revitalized, RELISH RECORDINGS brings you a sampler with the sound they helped pioneer in the early 2000’s, releasing singles by, among others, MANHEAD and RIS. First up, RELISH founder ROBI INSINNA a.k.a. HEADMAN gives us a new track, pushing the revitalized disco sound he helped foster, even further into the future. With a collaboration with Dieter Meier from Yello already under his belt, his highly anticipated new album due later this year and remixes for THE UNITS, THE DOVES, TIGA and THE INVISIBLES this musical powerhouse has one busy year up ahead.
He joins Dutch duo DAVID GILMOUR GIRLS who are finally back with the first new material since their 2007 debut album ‘VULTURES’. ONE FOR THE GIPPER’ is the result of a two year hiatus spent in a mescaline fueled exile on the great plains. The result? The rock sensibilities that defined their earlier work are even more apparent while they still maintain a dancefloor groove.
With London-based THE C90S, RELISH adds new talent to their roster. Formed over a mutual appreciation of disco beats, handclaps, cowbells and vocoders these two DJs have rocked floors over the UK and Europe for the last two years, while also remixing the likes of Cut Copy, Headman and Tronik Youth.
Having previously launched the career of acts like RIOT IN BELGIUM and YUKSEK, you know you’re in for a treat with this new taste of RELISH RECORDINGS. If you were hypnotized by the shiny era of the label’s past, then it’s suggested you prepare for an even brighter future.
Tracklist:
A1. Headman ‘Random Disco’
A2. David Gilmour Girls ‘One For The Gipper’
B. The C90s ‘10:01’
