eastern bloc presents...the analogue cops (restoration records, hypercolour, berlin) on fri 7th february 2014

Going into 2015 will see Eastern Bloc Records hit its 30th year as an independent Record store; we are planning some pretty special parties leading up to this milestone. First up we welcome two Italians currently residing in Berlin. The pair work tirelessly in the creation of new, spontaneous music. Without saving parts, without backing up to disk, without recording to a computer, the hardware purists take a classic studio approach, where the end result of their jams is always recorded to tape. Then of course their striking, robust tracks are released on lovely warm vinyl, and vinyl only? savouring the dust and glorious crackles that come with it over time. Their records are their calling card, but don?t expect to hear them played again in exactly the same way. Once recorded, the pair move on; an archival team excitedly discovering more and more new sounds, samples and synth lines. The duo?s output is typically prolific, given the rather instantaneous way they record music, and the many labels and projects they run or take part in. Their vinyl love child, and primary co-owned label is Restoration Records. Founded in 2007, the very name suggests a love of things past, and of cultivating a historical, cultural awareness for this music. As the base for their primary output, the label has become highly respected thanks to its functional, minimalistic approach and lack of ego. Together with Steffi, who runs her Dolly and Klakson labels, they form ?Third Side?. The trio prepare to release their debut album entitled ?Unified Fields?, further exploring the dynamic of three pairs of hands working the controls. A series of collaborations have also emerged with, amongst others, with British producer Blawan for their ?Parassela? project. The approachable and grounded pair remain open minded when it comes to others they might work with.

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