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VlekAPP08 - Herrmutt Lobby - BEATSURFING
VLEK08/APP - A MIDI Instruments Builder for iPad.
→ FOLLOW THE DEVELOPMENT ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER.
→ The BETA test is now closed, but you can get infos by signing up HERE.
Here are the latest informations.
*FastCoDesign: “Their market isn’t just DJs; it’s anyone who loves music”
*The Creators Project: “The Music Production Interface Of The Future Come Early”.
*Motherboard/VICE: “Beatsurfing Is The Most Appy MIDI Controller Ever (…)”
Read the complete FastCoDesign, The Creators Project & Motherboard interviews we did in preparation for the articles to learn more.
This iPad application lets you design MIDI instruments from the ground up and then play them in a unique way: by sliding (‘surfing’) your finger across the screen. This very special approach to beat making and production allows for more expressive creation and enhances the human touch and feel to your MIDI habits.
VLEKAPP08 - A MIDI INSTRUMENT BUILDER FOR IPAD.
Developed by Herrmutt Lobby.
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VLEK07 - SAGAT - FEW MYSTERIES SOLVED IN A YEAR OF CONTACT 12” EP
→ Out NOW - ORDER
300x12” Debut EP.
Sleeve designed & screenprinted at home.
“Sagat’s debut Vlek 12-inch is the label’s first foray into techno, and it’s a fairly competent effort. “Few Mysteries…” and “Speaking of Which” owe a debt to the slow-burn pulse of Mark Ernestus; the industrial static of the latter, in particular, is a serviceable Basic Channel impression.
“Spelt Backwards” is altogether less coy about its dance floor credentials, but it too rides a rather reserved groove, pacified by a synth that squirms and squelches over an otherwise insistent bassline. It’s left to “ESC” to assume the responsibility of peak time banger by way of its cavernous, Grand Canyon-sized kicks, though—funnily enough—the skeletal xylophone riff tempers that aspiration as well. Yes, it may be one of the most straightforward releases Vlek have put out, but it’s also one of their most enjoyable to date.”
VLEKD09 - WANDA GROUP - CLEANERS
→ AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP (Free Download).
We’ve decided to start a new series of digital releases to better represent the insanely creative people we’re surrounded with: It’s called “VLEKD”. Yeah, like Digital.
All the releases featured in the series will be free or at a ‘fan-set price’ with no minimum. The first one is a FREE WANDA GROUP FULL LENGTH (22:44): CLEANERS.
WANDA GROUP was formerly known as DEM HUNGER, who also featured on our very first and acclaimed “AMAI” 7” (alongside CUPP CAVE).
This 8-track album announces a WANDA GROUP vinyl release on VLEK this autumn.
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Cupp Cave signs for two releases on RAMP.
It’s with real pleasure that we can now announce officially that Belgian’s “Best kept secret”, Cupp Cave (aka Ssaliva) settled a deal with UK’s RAMP recordings for a couple of releases.
Why rejoicing about one of our artists signing to another label you might ask? Well, it’s always been one of our goals at Vlek: bringing artists from Belgium to “evolve in artistic circles beyond our borders”. The time has now come for Cupp Cave, and there’s a feeling of collective pride to it. A pride we shall share with fellow belgian labels Surf Kill and Thin Consolation/Unrezt.
Learn more here.
Ssaliva - Night Landing Video
Taken from the Ssaliva - “RZA” EP.
All video edits by Ssaliva aka Cupp Cave.
VLEK SHOWCASES / UK / FEB 2012
GLASGOW - 10/02/2012
LONDON - 11/02/2012
VLEK06 - Ssaliva - “RZA” EP
10” EP by Ssaliva (aka Cupp Cave).
Read a review on XLR8R (Editor’s Pick).
“After accolades including a first physical release on Matthew David’s “Leaving Records” and having some of his upcoming work aired on the latest Dublab 24 hour non-stop fundraiser broadcast, the Belgian master of nostalgic loops and thick, foggy pads returns with a solid offering of 8 wistful atmocore excursions right on time for the winter season.
Melodies wow and flutter, spinning through the stereo field unexpectedly, giving the EP a very warm and likeable lofi quality. ” (Words by Senz)
300 copies - 10” Gold Vinyl & Download
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DimRun, our Graphic design master made the sleeves for this release on a sunny autumn afternoon, and we shot that. Hand-Screenprinting and embossing for possibly the cover we’re the most proud of to date!
Tracks off the EP will be available on this Soundcloud set as they’re unveiled by our partners.
“Also known as Cupp Cave, Franz Baker offers his 2nd EP of hazily evocative electronica as Ssaliva. Located somewhere between BoC and Hype Williams, on ‘RZA’ he’s mastered the magic of wow and flutter with eight tracks severely under the influence of a wistful, woozy substance which could prove trickily potent when heard before midnight. From the Bellows-like stereo-warp edits of ‘Black Soul’ through the Dean Blunted ‘Trimensional’ and ‘B Adventures’ or ‘Night Landing’, and the whirligig motion-sickness of ‘Hobo 4030’, this is a very, very good look for those who like their vibes soaked in codeine and smoked to the gills.” (Boomkat)
To celebrate this first year of service, here’s a free SAGAT remix of “Night Landing”, by Ssaliva, out on VLEK06 - “RZA”.
Merry X-Mas! Our 2011 Catalogue Bundle is up.
We have compiled all our 2011 output in this 25-tracks Bundle, for just 12,99€.
It features Squeaky Lobster’s Will-O’-The-Wisp, Cupp Cave’s Dice Pool, Ssaliva’s “RZA” and all of the AMAI compilation Splits (DZA, Lapti, DEM HUNGER, Herrmutt Lobby, Richard Colvaen).
Ssaliva Mix for Dublab
Ssaliva LRZPM by Vlekrecords on Mixcloud
Ssaliva / Cupp Cave made a mix for the almighty DUBLAB’s proton fund raiser this autumn (donate here). One of the tracks off VLEK06-SSALIVA-“RZA” is featured, as well as an extensive panel of Ssaliva’s like-minded artists.
Ssaliva has an EP out with us in January. More info here.
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