April 2013
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VLEK13 is on its way.
More info soon.
Artwork by DimRun, printed at the workshop.
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March 2013
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January 2013
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Press Quotes
CreateDigitalMedia (Since Jun’12) BLN.FM / Finest EGO (Dec’12) Tsugi (Nov’12) Resident Advisor (Since May’12) The Word Magazine (Since Feb’12) XLR8R (Since Jan’12) Dublab (Since Nov’11) Sonic Router (Since Jan’11)
December 2012
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2010-2012 VLEK CATALOGUE is Free. Forever.
DONWLOAD
We’ve decided that digital versions of all our 2 first years of releases would be free for you to download. Here’s why.
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VLEK IS 2.
Learn more on Checkthis.
November 2012
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VLEK12: SQUEAKY LOBSTER - Killing Eleven
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OUT NOW →ORDER 12” →ORDER DIGITAL
Relevant Press Clippings and more info HERE. Learn more about Squeaky Lobster HERE.
Preview by Laurent Fintoni.
Following the adage that good things come to those who wait, Brussels’ Squeaky Lobster returns to Vlek after nearly two years of silence with a new EP: Killing Eleven.
Having wooed crowds across Europe with his twisted hip hop...
Squeaky Lobster / Romain Tardy (AntiVJ)...
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(from the VIMEO description)
Paganism (from Latin paganus, meaning “country dweller”, “rustic”) is a blanket term, typically used to refer to religious traditions which are polytheistic or indigenous. It is primarily used in a historical context, referring to Greco-Roman polytheism as well as the polytheistic traditions of Europe and North Africa before...
August 2012
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VLEK09 - SSALIVA - SYNC THRILLS
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Out Sept. 3,2012.
10” EP - Pink Vinyl - Full Analog Letterpress sleeve - 300 copies. #2/3 of the Ssaliva Trilogy.
→ LISTEN → ORDER VINYL → ORDER DIGITAL
Ssaliva – Sync Thrills by Laurent Fintoni.
The year is 3030. Somewhere in the dark alleys of a megalopolis located in what used to be the European mainland continent stands an unmarked door. Upon entering you’re...
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VLEKD11 - TIGA BAKSO - RASUNA
→ FREE DOWNLOAD ON BANDCAMP
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Artwork by Javier Rodriguez www.rodriguezjavier.blogspot.com / www.standart-thinking.tumblr.com
RASUNA is #2 in our series of free digital downloads (‘VLEKD’), and was produced by German-Indonesian producer TIGA BAKSO.
→ Resident Advisor Review (4/5)
Previous VLEKD release (VLEKD10) is still available for free: WANDA GROUP - CLEANERS....
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VLEKD10 - WANDA GROUP - CLEANERS
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→ 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...
May 2012
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VlekAPP08 - Herrmutt Lobby - BEATSURFING
[[MORE]]The Organic MIDI Instruments Builder
→ BEATSURFING WEBSITE
Teaser by Emile Sacré / VECT.
→ FOLLOW BEATSURFING ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER
FEATURES.
→ Draw your own controller Work with the Controller you need, not the one you were given. Simply draw it on the screen with lines, polygons, circles and faders. Size, color, orientation and 3-Dimensional location are all yours to choose....
April 2012
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VLEK07 - SAGAT - FEW MYSTERIES SOLVED IN A YEAR OF...
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→ Out NOW - ORDER
300x12” Debut EP.
Fabric66 presentation by Ben Klock
”(…) Other noteworthy appearances include brand new Mathew Jonson, Sigg Gonzalez, and Vlek Records’ Sagat, who provides incredibly teasing minimalist touches to the modulating oscillations of the overall product.”
Read it all & buy here
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Resident Advisor VLEK07 review (3,5/5)
“Sagat’s debut Vlek...
January 2012
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Ssaliva - Night Landing Video
Taken from the Ssaliva - “RZA” EP.
All video edits by Ssaliva aka Cupp Cave.
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VLEK06 - Ssaliva - "RZA"
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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...
December 2011
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To celebrate this first year of service, here’s a free SAGAT remix of “Night Landing”, by Ssaliva, out on VLEK06 - “RZA”.
November 2011
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VLEK IS ONE YEAH! OLD
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This 21st of november is our first anniversary. We would really have LOVED to make a big big party out of it, but our minds and energy are focused on realeasing music at the moment :) We have 6 releases lined up until june 2012, so well, that’s gonna be a lot of work. If you’re in Brussels, you can catch us at the Showcase we’re having at the Maison des Musiques this...
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VLEK05/A: AMAI #3/4 FEAT. DZA (RU), HERRMUTT LOBBY...
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VLEK05/A - AMAI3/4 ft. DZA, Herrmutt Lobby & Richard Colvaen by vlek
BUY NOW (Digital) BUY NOW (Limited 7”)
Also available on most digital and physical outlets thanks to KOMPAKT.
300 hand-numbered copies, 7” Hand made cover with glow in the dark or golden ink.
OUT NOV 14, 2011.
Artwork by Lilie-O-Mallet.
A1: DZA - K for Katamari A2: Herrmutt Lobby - Live Cosmonautes...
October 2011
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VLEK Catalogue Bundle
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Listen to an Unreleased WANDA GROUP (fka DEM...
[[MORE]]The girls at WANDA GROUP prepared a few bits for a listening session at our Showcase in Brussels next friday. Mostly unreleased stuff, from DEM HUNGER, WANDA GROUP and whoever else decided to live in Louis’ skull.
Listen to the first session out of three.
In the words of the Man: THIS ONE IS LOTS OF DEM HUNGER STUFF THAT NEVER REALLY CAME OUT AND ALSO MIXED WITH VARIOUS...
Richard Colvaen's Polimetria - Video
XLR8R premiered the video for Richard Colvaen’s Polimetria on their site today. Read up!
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VLEK04: Squeaky Lobster's Will-O'-The-Wisp EP
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500 copies, 10” with screenprinted varnish finishing.
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Squeaky Lobster - Will-O’-The-Wisp EP - Tracks by vlek
BUY NOW (Digital) BUY NOW (Limited 7”)
Also available on most digital and physical outlets thanks to KOMPAKT.
The highly anticipated Squeaky Lobster EP has been worth every second of the wait. In terms of sample/synth selection, song structure and sound...
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Vlek Showcase in Milan - 09/11
> fb event
September 2011
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Richard Colvaen - Polimetria / Teaser.
The teaser for Richard Colvaen’s Polimetria video, beautifully crafted by Beaver-&-Beaver (Brussels/Beirut).
The full video comes out in a few weeks, announcing the release of the limited 7”: VLEK05 - AMAI#3/4 - ft. DZA (RU), HERRMUTT LOBBY & RICHARD COLVAEN.
Here are a few snaps off the full video.
July 2011
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You might have heard about it, it’s belgian national day today. And times are not exactly bright in our country right now (metaphorically speaking, but quite litterally too). However, as long as we’re belgians, let’s celebrate the statu-quo with a belgian vs. belgian effort: this Sagat remix of Cupp Cave’s Mind Bones, off the acclaimed DICE POOL EP.
(Veel Liefs...
June 2011
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Vlek Special on Subcity - Glasgow
The homie Lowdjo did this set for Subcity’s WAVY GRAVES show. They dedicated an episode to the presentation of the label, and you can listen to it here.
Or you can listen to the mix only, here:
Amai Nie - Vlek Promom!x on Subcity Radio, Glasgow by Lowdjo
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Vlek's DIMITRI RUNKKARRI on Rhythm Incursions -...
In-house DJ DimRun (who’s also the guy responsible for pretty much all of our cover AD and production) has made a mix for the infamous Rhythm Incursions Blog / Radio Show.
Listen and get the playlist here.
May 2011
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Cupp Cave's Pear Pressure on XLR8R
We unveiled an outtake off the DICE POOL EP on San Francisco’s XLR8R. Download the track on their website.
Cupp Cave - Pear Pressure (DICE POOL EP outtake) by vlek
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Vlek03: Cupp Cave's Dice Pool
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300 Copies, 10”
Cover made on a Vandercook SP20 letterpress.
Pattern based on Stukenborg’s work.
REPRESSED - 10” - Pattern slightly changed.
Cupp Cave - Dice Pool EP by vlek Cupp Cave - Dice Pool EP by vlek
BUY NOW (Digital) BUY NOW (Limited 10” repress)
Also available on most digital and physical outlets thanks to KOMPAKT.
Cupp Cave brings you four new...
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From Bruxelles to Vilnius
By Emile Sacré / VECT.
From Bruxelles to Vilnius. from Vlek Records on Vimeo.
French director Emile Sacré followed us around when we were at Satta Bar for a Vlek showcase earlier this year. Here is the 9 minutes result: a brilliantly conducted video report that takes you from Brussels to (very) cold Vilnius, Lithuania, and features Cupp Cave and Squeaky Lobster.
March 2011
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VLEK02/M: AMAI #2/4 feat. Lapti & Squeaky Lobster
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300 hand-numbered copies, 7” Hand made cover with glow in the dark or golden ink.
Artwork by Lilie-O-Mallet.
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VLEK02/M: AMAI#2/4 feat. Squeaky Lobster & Lapti by vlek
BUY NOW (Digital) BUY NOW (Limited 7”)
Also available on most digital and physical outlets thanks to KOMPAKT.
The second volume in our 7” series “AMAI”. This time with the very...
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Vlek 01: AMAI #1/4 feat. Cupp Cave & Dem Hunger
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300 hand-numbered copies, 7” Hand made cover with glow in the dark or golden ink.
Artwork by Lilie-O-Mallet.
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VLEK01/A: AMAI #1/4 feat. Cupp Cave & Dem Hunger by vlek
BUY NOW (Digital) BUY NOW (Limited 7”)
Also available on most digital and physical outlets thanks to KOMPAKT.
Shipped with a handmade, screenprinted cover and a poster by Lilie-O-Mallet, it announces...
February 2011
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Vlek at Satta Bar, Vilnius - Teaser
VLEK SHOWCASE ~ teaser from Émile Sacré / vect on Vimeo.
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Vlek
We’re back! It was a blast. Passionate people, responsive crowd, sweaty Cepelinai, it was all there.
Here’s a small selection of pictures by french video artist Emile Sacré. He’s in the process of making a short video documentary about the whole ordeal. Recordings of the live sets are also on their way! Check our Facebook or Twitter page for regular updates.
January 2011
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SAGAT
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Fabric66 presentation by Ben Klock
”(…) Other noteworthy appearances include brand new Mathew Jonson, Sigg Gonzalez, and Vlek Records’ Sagat, who provides incredibly teasing minimalist touches to the modulating oscillations of the overall product.”
Read it all & buy here
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Resident Advisor VLEK07 review (3,5/5)
“Sagat’s debut Vlek...
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Vlek Records Showcase in Vilnius, LT.
Damn right! We’ve been invited in Vilnius Lithuania for a showcase later this month.
Lined up are live belgian acts featuring on VLEK01/A & VLEK02/M - respectively Cupp Cave & Squeaky Lobster. Dimitri Runkkari from the Vlek offices will be warming up the floor of Satta bar. That’s on friday the 28th. It’s a shameless Ryanair away from Brussels and hence most...
December 2010
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Squeaky Lobster
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Hailing from the Belgian capital of Brussels, Squeaky Lobster is known to his mother as Laurent and used to play bass in rock and jazz bands. Nowadays however you’re more likely to find him pushing buttons on stage ensuring the system in turn pumps out his heady concoctions of chest-pummelling bass and skittering beats. Mind you having said that he can still be found playing...
November 2010
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SSALIVA
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Step forward Francois Boulanger, a young man who one day discovered SoundForge and never looked back since, transforming himself into various musical entities in the process. First there was Kingfisherg which soon enough led to Cupp Cave, an alias that originally brought him to the attention of a hungry worldwide scene thanks to its chunky, hip hop inspired rhythms.
Seemingly...
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Cupp Cave
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Unleashing the sort of disjointed hip hop one might first associate with weed-smoking, sun-soaking L.A residents on the Garbage Pail Beats album - released by unrezt - Cupp Cave showed there was still life in that beautiful middle ground between hip hop and electronic music, where glitches and record clicks enjoy a nice drink with 8-bit melodies and face-melting snares. He...
