SECURE SHOPPING
Listen to the second track from the forthcoming Mimesiak double LP from the mysterious Gunnar Haslam.
Get a taste for the L.I.E.S. debut of Gunnar Haslam
by Juno Plus on 16.05.2013 at 11:46amMax D returns to the L.I.E.S. white label game on Dolo Percussion
by Juno Plus on 14.05.2013 at 11:11am
Stream a cut from the incoming 12″ on the L.I.E.S. white label series from the Future Times captain.
Svengalisghost – Vicious Circle
by Juno Plus on 10.05.2013 at 09:17am
Anyone who may have seen Svengalisghost performing live recently will probably have been surprised at just how unremittingly savage his performance was, especially if they were expecting the comparatively gentle analogue house he displayed on last year’s debut record for L.I.E.S. The fracas of monochromatic, jutting rhythms and serrated, mulched up synth lines that blasted out from his decrepit table of hardware seemed the antithesis of the Mind Control EP’s more vivid, rolling take on jacking hardware house.
Scratching The Surface: Working Man’s Techno
by Juno Plus on 22.04.2013 at 13:04pm
This edition of Scratching the Surface sees Scott Wilson cast his ears over some of the more severe movements in techno over the past few months.
Steve Summers – The Outermaze EP
by Juno Plus on 18.04.2013 at 13:48pm
One of the biggest surprises of the recent L.I.E.S. showcase in London was Jason Letkiewicz’s live hardware performance under his Steve Summers alias; while his music has always been characterised by the kind of rawness only analogue hardware can provide, there was something especially bleak about it. Steering away from the classic Chicago house inspiration he’s been mining over several releases for Jack For Daze, Construction Paper and L.I.E.S, and devoid of the even sweeter melodies of his recent collaborations with Bookworms, his set had more in common with the recent crop of hardware techno coming in from the noise scene – albeit a little less severe.
Marcos Cabral reveals False Memories for L.I.E.S.
by Juno Plus on 16.04.2013 at 13:03pm
Marcos Cabral will release an album compiled of tracks from his personal archives on L.I.E.S. in June.
Win tickets to Bloc’s Easter line-ups with Omar S and L.I.E.S.
by Juno Plus on 25.03.2013 at 15:52pm
Bloc’s re-ignition continues this Easter weekend, and we have tickets to the next two parties with featuring Omar S and the L.I.E.S. crew to give away.
L.I.E.S. introduces Florian Kupfer
by Juno Plus on 14.03.2013 at 11:16am
Florian Kupfer is the latest artist to grace the L.I.E.S. white label series, with a four track EP of raw house.
Listen to new L.I.E.S. releases from Steve Summers, Svengalisghost and Delroy Edwards
by Juno Plus on 07.03.2013 at 11:21amThe relentless march of the the L.I.E.S. titan looks nigh on unstoppable, as the label shares a taste of forthcoming releases from Steve Summers, Delroy Edwards and Svengalisghost.
Visit the Insectorium with Daywalker & CF
by Juno Plus on 15.02.2013 at 11:37am
Daywalker & CF helm the next L.I.E.S. white label – check the mellow electronics of “Insectorium” here. Read the rest of this entry »
Samo DJ – Tai Po Kau EP
by Juno Plus on 12.02.2013 at 10:29am
In an era where circumventing the Internet is near impossible, it’s nice to see L.I.E.S. injecting a bit of mystery and confusion back into things. Around the same time that Long Island Electrical Systems label boss Ron Morelli’s spoke on the price-hiking policies of the Internet and proclaimed “that Discogs is some bullshit” on Twitter, releases from the L.I.E.S. BLK sub-label were being stocked in assorted record shops around the world. No promotional blurb went out, no pressing information was provided, and no list of store names was given.
Terekke plots return to L.I.E.S.
by Juno Plus on 11.02.2013 at 12:15pm
Next up on the L.I.E.S. juggernaut is some new material from the enigmatic Terekke.
L.I.E.S. kick off 2013 with two EPs from Vereker
by Juno Plus on 17.01.2013 at 13:18pm
The record releasing juggernaut that is the New York-based L.I.E.S. have started to reveal details of their 2013 release schedule, lead by a pair of EPs from video director Oliver Vereker.
Various Artists – L.I.E.S. presents American Noise Vol. 1
by Juno Plus on 08.01.2013 at 13:40pm
Although their appearance in the top label lists for many online outlets (ours included) may have seemed like it came out of nowhere, in reality L.I.E.S. have been releasing music for over two years and have already racked up about 25 releases – the majority of which arrived in the past 12 months.
Listen: Delroy Edwards – Heart And Soul
by Juno Plus on 02.01.2013 at 11:12am
Whilst we were all enjoying digging deep into the Quality Street reserves, L.I.E.S. were busy being L.I.E.S. and launched another sub label appropriately christened XMAS – hear the A Side track from Delroy Edwards here.
Best Of 2012: Top 10 record labels
by Juno Plus on 05.12.2012 at 12:49pm
Record labels are the bricks and mortar of the independent music industry, the foundations upon which artists and scenes flourish and grow. During 2012 there seemed to be a glut of new labels popping up across the board, and though some made strong statements with their initial releases, our list largely acknowledges the imprints who continue to lead the way for others to follow. The people behind our top labels are individuals we – and many others – willingly place our trust in; their curatorial abilities are integral to ensuring they stand tall amidst a sea of samey musical dross.
In many cases, passion for the music these labels have released is the over-riding factor, any notion of profiting from the releases secondary to the rush of seeing it out there, pressed on wax and housed in a nicely presented sleeve. For regular readers of Juno Plus, these ten names should make perfect sense; a selection of labels whose output has made it easy for us to show our support for over the course of the last 12 months.
Best Of 2012: Top 10 compilations
by Juno Plus on 04.12.2012 at 12:10pm
The best compilations act as gateways into a world of music unknown to the listener, perhaps encouraged to investigate thanks to one stray familiar name or some eye-catching artwork. It’s possible that the art of a finely curated compilation might be in danger of being lost on a current generation brought up on the endless musical possibilities of the mix and match download culture, though 2012 showed that there are still plenty of labels willing to invest the time and knowledge neccesary.
Our list of the top ten compilations looks to capture that, drawing on a selection of established labels celebrated for their ongoing efforts in the realm alongside imprint who’ve made impressive fresh steps in this direction, with an overall diversity of musical styles that hopefully reflects our own divergent tastes. It should also be noted that the drastic decline in quality of commercially released mix CDs, no doubt caused by the over abundance of online podcasts and mixes, reached a tipping point whereby we decided to leave the format out of this year’s “best of” coverage.
Listen: Legowelt – Ferns From Draconis
by Juno Plus on 12.11.2012 at 11:36am
Acquire a taste for the unreleased American Noise with “Ferns From Draconis”, Legowelt’s contribution to the forthcoming L.I.E.S compilation. Read the rest of this entry »
Listen: Delroy Edwards – Feelings
by Juno Plus on 19.10.2012 at 13:49pm
L.I.E.S. are going to step it up next year with a label compilation – get a sneak peak at what to expect with this crunchy Delroy Edwards number.
Two Dogs In A House – Eliminator
by Juno Plus on 17.10.2012 at 15:11pm
The phrase Long Island Electrical Systems and its immediately recognisable collection of stamps and DIY calligraphies seem to be just about everywhere these days. Within the space of just two years, the label run by Brooklyn’s Ron Morelli has released 24 records – something which deserves a pat on the back in itself. But the story doesn’t finish there; amidst the heterogeneous medley of electronic styles and various sub-labels (a new black label offshoot has just arrived) that is the L.I.E.S. catalogue, Morelli is single handedly showcasing a consistently impressive collection of otherwise unknown talents.