After last year`s release of his debut full length album entitled “Death Star Droid” Berlin stromtrooper Robot Koch kept himself hella busy. In 2010 alone he dropped the new Jahcoozi album “Barefoot Wanderer” on Bpitch Control, released his EP “Listen To Them Fade“ on Project:Mooncircle, did a bunch of remixes and productions for both major and indie artsits and played stunnig live shows everywhere from Low End Theory in LA to the Sonar Festival in Barcelona.

And now he`s back to do some serious damage with his 2nd LP “Songs for Trees and Cyborgs”.

The album shows Robot’s versatility as a producer – it mixes and blends fresh, forward thinking electronic beats with heartfelt melodies and organic live instumentation.
On choice tracks Mr. Koch teams up with the likes of Boxcutter (Planet Mu), 1000 Names (Black Acre), Doshy (Robox Neotech), RQM (Baby Sumo) and Graciela Maria (Project Mooncircle) to present the point where dubstep, hip-hop and its myriad of influences fuse into a kaleidoscopic collage of sounds.

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Artwork by 44 Flavours.
Release date: October, 1st 2010

This is a story about a young Russian girl named Jinna Morocha who had a vision of one day flying to the Moon.

Many years ago during the hard times of life in Moscow, the young girl saw the Moon consciously for the first time and at that very moment the dream began. These vivid thoughts remained in her mind and she started to ask herself “How can I get to the Moon?“. Soon she found the label Project: Mooncircle over the internet and told them her story, at once she saw a chance to come a few steps closer to her dream. By now Jinna lived in Germany and it was possible for her and the label to meet, her key question was “Can you bring me to the Moon?“. The answer was a faltering “No, but maybe we can let you fly to the Moon in your mind. Let’s build the soundtrack to this vision, close your eyes, clear your thoughts and let us begin on your journey“. That was the beginning of “The Moon Comes Closer“, come embark upon this voyage with us lead by the next level soundscapes of:

Robot Koch, fLako, Pavel Dovgal, I.D. 4 Windz, John Robinson, Lambent, 813, Nienvox, Mr Cooper, MyOwn, Long Arm, Daisuke Tanabe, Graciela Maria, Scienz Of Life, Andy Kayes, Abnormal, Capella, Comfort Fit, Kansano, Gards From KC, Puzzle, Portformat, Sense of The Q4, Sotu The Traveller, Hey!Zeus of Obba Supa, V. Raeter, Himuro Yoshiteru, Ogiyy, Skyence, Dexter, 40 Winks, Dela, Brazzaville & Killing Skills.

Release date: October, 15th 2010

これは月に飛んでいく幻想を抱いたロシア人女性 Jinna Morocha の物語です。

このロシア人が最初にはっきりと月に関する夢を見た時、彼女はまだ少女で、モスクワが厳しい時期と向き合っていた頃でした。

この鮮明なビジョンは彼女の心にとどまり、やがて『どうしたら月にいけるのだろう』と考える様になりました。

その後現在ドイツに住んでいる Jinna が私たちにコンタクトを取って発した『月に連れて行って』という質問に私たちはためらいました。

私たちは『それは出来ないけど頭の中でなら君を月まで運んでいくことは出来るよ、君のビジョンにサウンドトラックをつけるから、目を閉じて、そこで旅をしたらいい』と答えました。この言葉が始まりでした。

The Moon Comes Closer は頭の中で描く月への旅のサウンドトラックです。
参加アーティスト

Robot Koch, fLako, Pavel Dovgal, Lambent, 813, Nienvox, Mr Cooper, MyOwn, Long Arm, Daisuke Tanabe, Graciela Maria, Scienz Of Life, Andy Kayes, Abnormal, Capella, Comfort Fit, Kansano, Gards From KC, Puzzle, Portformat, V. Raeter, Himuro Yoshiteru, Ogiyy, Skyence, Dexter, Weedy of 40 Winks, Killing Skills & Lewis Parker.

Even in the land of the rising sun, during the last months the enthusiasm for eccentric rhythms has increased. More and more young beat maker in Japan emulate their models J Dilla, Flying Lotus or Hudson Mohawke. This new generation of beat smiths understood Hip-Hop not as a mere pose, but as an aesthetic principle, in which it is explored, where the boundaries of this music style lie. The artistic crucial questions are therefore: How can you make known subjects in other contexts? How abstract can it be? Some of these emerging artists, we can now gather on this download Compilation. It’s a good way to become familiar with these extraordinary artists. So the Compilation shows the wide range of this emerging beat music scene, the originality of each artists. The title of the records tries to reduce very different types of artists to a common denominator: Finest ego.

The compilation includes BudaMunk, a.z, Daisuke Tanabe, The Astronotes, Dj Olive Oil, FERRARI, RLP, SATO, Ogiyy, ichiro_, Eccy & Himuro Yoshiteru.

Design by LGB5. A&R by Akira Inagawa & Gordon Gieseking. Mixed & Mastered by Sven Friederichs.

5 DAYS FREE DOWNLOAD LINK

日本でも固有のリズム/グルーブの探求を行うアーティストが急速に増えてきました。多くの日本人の若いビートメーカー達は独自の道を進む者、彼らが理想とするJ Dilla、 Flying Lotus 、Hudson Mohawke等の域に到達しようと挑戦する者と、様々です。この新しい世代のビートメーカー達はヒップホップをただのスタイルとしてとらえているのではなく、新しい音楽スタイルを生み出すための手がかりとして理解しています。彼らが基本的に考えていることは『どのようにしてこれまでの音楽を違う環境で構築できるか、どこまで抽象的に表現できるか』です。そんなアーティスト達をこのダウンロードコンピレーションに収録しました。このコンピレーションが、アーティスト達を知る手がかりになればと考えています。収録内容は日本のビートミュージックシーンを幅広く網羅しており、各アーティストの個性を出来る限り尊重した内容となっています。タイトルはFinest Egoです。

Watch out for the 5 DAYS FREE DOWNLOAD LINK at the next hhv.de magazine!

Using natural elements pure metals and alloys to heal build and strengthen life is a byproduct of the main pursuit of alchemy, the search for the purest form of existence. This process of thought applied to sound, being sampled, live, wood, brass, improvised and written alongside the voice and lyric of truth and spirit form audio alchemy.
Audio Alchemy features London soul singer Shuanise who has worked with Eglo, Brownswood and Producer Flako, it also feature Czech Republics own Radimo on horn and flute. All production/mix/arrangement handled by Hey!zeus and Lyrics by Teknical Development with additional lyrics by featured Artists.

This is the third release the Obba Supa have had with Project: Mooncircle within a year following Midnight Mathematics 10” ft John Robinson and Evil Ed on the Remix and To:am / Free:am. This is a free download for all the peoples!

Original paint by Bioniq & typo illustration by The Binh.

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Release date: September, 10th.

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Cassiopeia is a constellation in the northern sky. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century Greek astronomer Ptolemy and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. In the sky Cassiopeia sits with Andromeda on the South side. In Greek mythology it was considered to represent the vain queen Cassiopeia, who boasted about her unrivalled beauty.

This album is a mix between different sides of the concept of “Cassiopeia”. It’s about life, the universe, humans and the future. Cassiopeia includes musical approaches comparable to Prefuse 73, Robot Koch and Kryptic Minds. The record is predominantly Hip Hop, but features tracks with other artists that are not strictly part of this genre such as BekBekson, Verhovski and Fancy Mike. Pavel’s music is a trip into a fable and his medium is the music of different genres: Hip Hop, Dubstep, Glitch, Wonky and Downbeat, used to form pictures. His work is free spirited and there are hints of feelings, allusions, enigma and mystery. We won’t get into the inner workings of his music, how it finds its way into the hearts and souls of the audience, the important thing is that it serves its purpose. Tracks such as “LA” or “Andromeda” are very personal statements from Pavel, “Quant Magic” is composed using Overtone, Didgeridoo, Boomerang, Yedaki and other Australian instruments. “Sacred Chants Of Shiva” seizes the listener with a sensation of restlessness.

Pavel Dovgal’s “Cassiopeia”, the incision between intergalactic music and the human soul. The same formula that has been present for over a thousand years.

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Release date: November, 5th 2010.

It is often difficult to describe in words the emotion that is involved in creative ventures. This is one of those situations. When we decided to record the new album “International Summers” we wondered how we could possibly capture the deep and warm sensation that lies within the heart and souls of the people world round. John Robinson and Lewis Parker both hold impressive discographies the easily boast a decade plus of gems delivered to the masses wrapped in passion, love and integrity. John is the perfect example of still waters run deep, his much reserved and calm façade belies the excitement and the imagination that explodes when he literally loses himself in the rhymes and let thoughts channel from a higher place. Lewis is a master craftsman, and his craft is one of hypnotism, seduction and satisfaction all accomplished via his bewitching SP 1200 and other Classic vintage analog machinery, which gives birth right to his Golden Sound. JR and LP are the oracles of that warmth the has been missing in the world of music and leaving so many cold and lonely searching for that same substance that forced them to fall in Love with the music in the first place! International Summers marks the continuing journey that can’t be limited to a certain place nor season, so fasten your seatbelts yall! Let’s RIDE! The album includes features by StaHHr, Cymarshall Law, 4RCE, Renee Neufville, Angelz INC., East Koast, Tah Born, I.D. 4 Windz & Dynas. Artwork by The Binh & Bioniq (Russia).
The Bonus Cassette includes the whole album as Instrumental Version!
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Promo special at Okayplayer.com

INTERNATIONAL SUMMERS UK | EUROPE TOUR VIDEO REPORTS HERE

創造性の探求の際にこめられた感情を言葉で表現することはたびたび難しい事で、このアルバムに関しても同じことが言えます。

ニューアルバム“International Summers“のレコーディングを決定したとき、私たちはどのように世界中の人々の魂の中にこもる深くて暖かい感覚を取り入れるか、その方法を模索しました。John Robinson と Lewis Parker の10年を超えるキャリアによるこれまでの作品も、情熱と、愛情、誠実さをこめてリスナーに届けられてきました。John Robinson は地中深くを流れる水のようなキャラクターで、謙虚さの中に激しさを兼ね備え、ライムと創造性の高みからあふれ出る思考は、想像力の爆発と言っても過言ではありません。Lewis Parker は職人気質で、 彼のサウンドを生み出すSP 1200とその他のビンテージマシン群によるその仕事は催眠的で、誘惑的な魅力に満ちています。JR とLP は音楽が失っている暖かさと、音楽にのめり込むきっかけとなった衝撃を呼び戻すための助言者です。International Summers は場所や季節に関係なく続く旅です。シートベルトを締めて、音の旅に出発してください。参加ミュージシャン StaHHr、Cymarshall Law、4RCE、 Renee Neufville、Angelz INC.、East Koast、Tah Born、I.D. 4 Windz & Dynas/アートワーク TheBinh & Bioniq (Russia).

We want to present you the first podcast of our “Neumond – New Moon”-serie. It’s planed to send you out a new episode every 3rd month. This first one gives you an insight into our latest and upcoming releases and is crowned by interviews with Lewis Parker & John Robinson and Numaads. The show includes new music of Obba Supa, The Q4 – The QuadraphoniQuartet, Robot Koch, Joe Kickass, Dday One & Shahmen etc. Have fun!

NEUMOND PODCAST – EPISODE #1 DOWNLOAD
Okayplayer.com with John Robinson & Lewis Parker Free Track Feature!
Okayplayer.com .
Squeeze Radio 06-10-10 w/ Lewis Parker & John Robinson interview + special Download The Show!
Squeeze Radio .
Dugout Radio 06-12-10 w/ Lewis Parker & John Robinson feature Download The Show!
Brighton’s Juice 107.2FM & anytime at
www.totallyradio.com with Simpson.
90BPM.com Feature June, 15th 2010 with Lewis Parker & John Robinson. here .
Groove Merchants Radioshow July, 4th 2010 with Lewis Parker & John Robinson. here .

Numaads sounds different, looks different and thinks different.

Esperanzah is like a siren calling the listeners to her as she floats on the ocean of sound, created by her long time friend and musical partner SENSE (of The Q4 and Shahmen ). Her smooth earthy rap voice and angelic singing are carried beautifully by the strong drums and atmospheric vibes, and speaks to us of realignment with nature, with our roots and with ourselves.

SENSE skilfully combines original use of sampling, interweaved with organic instrumentation, to sculpt a sound that carries an almost mystical atmosphere. He is a craftsman who has been perfecting his art for many years and is now coming forth in to the light.

The record features four original songs and two remixes of the title song Now, by renowned producers Robot Koch and J Rawls .
“Tricks and schemes will all be gone,talked about the coming for so long. I am sure that evil’s time is done. Do you know where I’m coming from?”

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Release date: 4th of June.
Numaads at Okayplayer.com
NOW VIDEO PREMIERE at 4th of June on Mixery Raw Deluxe + Interview (Germany), BBC1 (UK), Rhythm Incursions (UK), Serie B (Spain), Laid Back Radio (Benelux), Disk Union (Japan) etc. and 08.15 pm, Revaler Str. 9, Berlin at hhv.de Selected Store!

Numaads, Grace (Robot Koch), The Q4 & Gordon Interview Numaads “Now” Original + Robot Koch Remix Official Video at Mixery Raw Deluxe (GER).

Full length album by Joe Kickass

…and then suddenly there was Joe Kickass. Seemingly out of the blue but with careful planning he dropped his well received ‘Let Me Introduce EP’ earlier this year on Project: Mooncircle. His track with Morlockk Dilemma called ‘Real Emcee’s’ of the ‘Zeitgeist EP’ featuring a.o. Lewis Parker, Obba Supa and John Robinson added some more heads to his rapidly expanding fan base.

Now, Joe is back to bring you his first full length album entitled ‘Mind Joe’. It’s a diverse soul, jazz and oldskool infused ride, laced with witty and gritty vocals and wrapped in a sick cover design sporting Joe’s own illustrations. Besides getting Portformat, Arts The Beatdoctor of The Q4 and of course Killing Skills on board, Joe again composed the majority of the beats himself proving himself as versatile as some kind of walking computer car that has yet to be invented.

This 17 track album brings your beloved hiphop back to life with it’s raw but musically underpinned sound and lets you dive in Joe’s mind as well as making you mind Joe for a long time to come.

‘Mind Joe’ will be released on the 4th of June on Project: Mooncircle and will be available on LP and digital. For more info check www.projectmooncircle.com and www.joekickass.nl.

The vinyl version includes a DOWNLOAD CODE for the whole album.

Record Release Party with NUMAADS & JOE KICKASS:
Saturday, June, 5th, 2010
Bitterzoet, Amsterdam

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Release date: 4th of June.