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> THE INSTINCT RECORDS - NEW RELEASE NEWSLETTER #16 (1/1/98)
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> WHAT A YEAR IT'S BEEN!!!!
>
> * We could not be happier to start a New Year! 1997 has been
> an incredibly long and difficult year. First of all,
> you have our apologies for not issuing this Newsletter in
> a timely fashion... our attention has unfortunately been
> required elesewhere. On July 14th, 1997, Alliance
> Entertainment,the owners of INDI, the largest distributor
> of independent record labels, declared bankruptcy. We
> suffered quite a financial blow, and also found ourselves
> searching for new distribution for both Shadow and Instinct
> Records.
>
> * Alas, there is a happy ending... we have, afterall, managed to
> survive, and are looking forward to an amazing year ahead.
> Instinct is now distributed by KOCH INTERNATIONAL, Shadow by
> CAROLINE DISTRIBUTION.
>
> * As a result of the changes in distribution, The INSTINCT
> ELECTRONICA series has been moved to Shadow and is reborn as
> SHADOW ELECTRONICA.
>
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> UPCOMING RELEASES!!! (Do not order yet!!!)
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>
> January 20th
> * THIS IS ACID JAZZ (Volume 6) THE GOLDEN AGE OF GROOVE (EX365)
> * BOSSA BRAVA 3 (EX367)
> * SOUNDSCAPE "SURREAL THING" (EX361)
>
> and on shadow records
> * REWIRED RYTHMS (SDW034) compilation
> * STATE OF THE NU-ART (SDW033) Electronica
> * NOSTRAMUS (SDW035) artist
>
> February 17th
> * FUTURE SOUND OF JAZZ 3 (EX368)
> * EMIT - BEAT EXPLORER (EX369)
>
> and on shadow records
> * SONGS OF THE SIREN (SDW036) compilation
> * THE ODD TOOT (SDW037) electronica
>
> MARCH 17th
> * NEW VOICES 4 (EX370)
>
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> CURRENT INSTINCT RELEASES
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>
> * TRIP HOP & JAZZ 3 - Various Artists
> * This Is Acid Jazz (EX364) CD/$14
> * October 17th, 1997
>
> The connossieurs guide to Trip Hop & Jazz is back with a third
> installment of deep, dark, and delicious grooves from FUNKI PORCINI,
> DJ CAM, CUJO (Amon Tobin), JIMPSTER, SHARPSHOOTERS, LE GOOSTER, &
> more
>
> * BRIAN TARQUIN "LAST KISS GOODBYE"
> * Instinct Jazz (EX355) CD/$14
> * October 17th, 1997
>
> Contemporary jazz guitarist Brian Tarquin is one of Instinct's most
> exciting finds for the New Year... which he is starting with a first
> single "One Arabian Night" already soaring up the Smooth Jazz charts.
> Of course, Brian's sound is more than just smooth... it's got that
> Instinct acid jazz swing that makes for a perfect vibe. Don't miss
> his covers of Jeff Beck's "Freeway Jam" and Hendrix's "Third Stone From
> the Sun."
>
> * COUNT BASIC LIVE
> * Instinct Jazz (EX363) CD/$14
> * October 17th, 1997
>
> An extraordinary live set from an extraordinary ensemble. Features
> powerful performances of all Count Basic's radio hits including
> "M.L. In The Sunshine" and "Joy And Pain". Count Basic's 12 piece
> band really shines live, full of soul, funk, and non-stop energy.
> A must-buy for Count Basic fans!
>
> * SWEET EMOTIONS - Various Artists
> * Instinct Jazz (EX359) CD/$14
> * August 5, 1997
>
> Smooth and full of urban soul, This mood setting record features
> exclusive new compostions from Instinct's best known artists
> including Gota, Count Basic, Soundscape UK, Brian Tarquin, and
> Exodus Quartet. Marvin Gaye fans, don't miss the debut here of
> Camelle Hinds...what a voice!
>
> * ORIGINAL RAW SOUL (Volume 2) - Various Artists
> * This Is Acid Jazz (EX352) CD/$14
> * July 22, 1997
>
> A second serving of soul sockin', hip droppin', down home nitty
> gritty dynamite funk you just gotta dig! Hard-to-find soul and
> funk classics from the vaults of Hot Pie & Candy. Features the
> Poets Of Rhythm, Bo Baral, the Whitefield Bros. and the
> Soul-Saints Orchestra.
>
> * SERGIO BORE - "Intuicao de Tupa"
> * Instinct Jazz (EX358) CD/$14
> * June 24, 1997
>
> The second Instinct release from this Brazilian percussion
> sensation and star of the Bossa Brava series. 'Intuição'
> presents Sergio's journey home from the smooth jazz of the big
> cities to the latin jazz and folk music of his village. Ernie
> McKone (Count Basic) and Jacko Peake (Gota, Paul Weller)
> contribute here to Sérgio's smooth world beat vision.
>
> * AFTER HOURS 3
> * This Is Acid Jazz (EX349)/$14
> * April 15th, 1997
>
> Continuing the journey through the laid back side of Acid
> Jazz featuring trip hop moods from Kosma, obO, Funki Porcini,
> Mr. Electric Triangle, Ollano, and more. Another excellent
> compilation, and out thanks to all for the great feedback
> about this popular series!
>
> * GOTA - It's So Different Here
> * This Is Acid Jazz (EX347) CD/$14
> * February 11th, 1997
>
> Smooth Jazz and lyrical soul/jazz from multi-instrumentalist
> and producer, Gota Yashiki. Steppin' out for his own debut
> amidst a busy career rich with credits including Simply Red,
> Seal, and Sinead O'Connor. Gota's all star ensemble features
> musicians who have worked with Sade, George Michael,
> Annie Lennox, and Simply Red. NEWS FLASH - GOTA is the only
> new artist to break the TOP10 list for the year (1997) at
> Smooth Jazz radio!
>
> * FUTURE SOUND OF JAZZ: Volume 2
> * Instinct Records (EX348) Double-CD/$17
> * March 11th, 1997
>
> Simply the most cutting edge compilation going! Explore the
> brave new worlds where drum&bass, electronic, jazz, trip hop
> and ambient sounds collide at the edge of the dance floor.
> Specially priced Double-CD features previously unreleased
> tracks from Move D, Metamatics, Mike Paradinas, Beanfield,
> Turntable Terranova, DJ Dara and many more.
>
> * BOSSA BRAVA : Vol. 2
> * This Is Acid Jazz (EX345) CD/$14
> * February 25th, 1997
>
> A zesty party pack of Latin flavored grooves featuring
> Soundscape U.K., Exodus Quartet, and DJ Dimitri. This exciting
> release continues the vibe of last years' first volume with
> appearances by Sergio Bore, Reminiscence Quartet, and RAD.
>
> * MR. ELECTRIC TRIANGLE - Kosmosis Of The Heart
> * This Is Acid Jazz (EX346) DBL CD/$17
> * March 11th, 1997
>
> Chris Bangs, a founding member of Soundscape U.K., steps out
> on his own to create a brilliantly refreshing spin on the
> Acid Jazz sound. Rich with a warm blend of jazz, blues,
> funk, and trip hop and presented with a second CD containing
> collected dub and trip hop remixes .
>
> * PLUG IN & TURN ON X.4 :
> * Instinct Records (EX342) CD/$14
> * January 14th, 1997
>
> Electronic trip hop abstracktions. Post ambient trip hop and
> electronic jazz from Turntable Terranova who was featured on
> 'The Futrure Sound of Jazz', Fauna Flash, Beanfield, and
> Kruder and Dorfmeister.
>
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> INSTINCT ELECTRONICA and SHADOW ELECTRONICA
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>
> * JOINT VENTURES - Various Artists
> * Shadow Electronica (SDW032) CD/$14
> * October 17th, 1997
>
> An electronica tour de force... each track an exclusive drum 'n'
> bass/electro - dub collaboration between two of the hottest
> artists in the genre as London trendsetters Ninjatune take on
> the rising stars Hydrogen Dukebox/Recordings of Substance. Features
> Cujo vs. Funki Porcini.
>
> * FUTIQUE "Paging Mr. So and So"
> * Shadow Electronica (SDW031) CD/$14
> * October 17th, 1997
>
> Second album from this team up between Savvas Ysatis (Omicron) and
> Taylor808 of Prototype 909 and Human Mesh Dance. Exploring realms of
> drum 'n' bass, trip hop, and experimental sounds.
>
> * JAMMIN' UNIT - "Deaf, Dub, and Blind"
> * Instinct Electronica (AMB6012) CD/$14
> * July 22nd, 1997
>
> Featuring Cem Oral from Air Liquide, Jammin' Unit's mission is to
> dub everything into oblivion: from bossa nova to techno to electronica.
> The effect is devastating!
>
> * NEXT STEP: ELECTRONICA - Various Artists
> * Instinct Electronica (AMB6011) CD/$14
> * July 8th, 1997
>
> A mind bending collection of mad experiments in jazz infused
> drum 'n' bass featuring the hottest names in the genre.... CUJO,
> RED SNAPPER, ENDEMIC VOID, JIMPSTER, and more. This is the real thing.
>
> * KOSMA
> * Instinct Electronica (AMB6010) CD/$14
> * June 10th, 1997
>
> Atmospheric, stylish electronica with a distinctive 'after hours'
> flair. This is truly the future sound of jazz. Direct from
> Germany's underground pioneers at INFRAcom!
>
> * JIMPSTER
> * Instinct Electronica (AMB6009) CD/$14
> * June 10th, 1997
>
> The wolrldwide debut CD release from one of London's hottest
> vinyl-only masters of the abstrakt groove. Jazz-fueled
> electronica, drum 'n' bass and mad break beats are the rule here.
>
> * HIGH PERFORMANCE
> * Instinct Electronica (AMB6008) CD/$14
> * May 26th, 1997
>
> >From London's genre shattering Hydrogen Dukebox posse. Driving
> electronica, dub and beyond with Slab, TLM, Globo and remixes
> by Andrew Weatherall, Monkey Mafia and Beaumont Hannant.
>
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> SHADOW RECORDS - NEW RELEASES
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>
> * SHANTEL "Auto Jumps and Remixes"
> * Shadow Records (SDW ) CD/$14
> * November 10th, 1997
>
> A revisitation of some classics and a new ones in the making!
> Post-modernism, electro-minimalism.... yeah, whatever. This
> is the real deal, from one of the true masters of Abstrakt
> sound. You've heard him on Future Sound Of Jazz, and Kruder
> & Dorfmeister's DJ Kicks. Words fail..... music moves.
>
> * BLUNTED 2 - Various Artists
> * Shadow Records (SDW24) CD/$14
> * August 5th, 1997
>
> A gritty. dark, and compelling urban trip hop odyssey from the
> underbelly of the beast. This eagerly awaited sequel returns to
> the real Edinburgh of "Trainspotting" with the haunting visions
> of the young and disenchanted in a rich blend of hip hop, trip
> hop, and ambient sound.
>
> * MARSCHMELLOWS "Klangsystem"
> * Shadow Records (SDW028) CD/$14
> * July 8th, 1997
>
> Marschmellows has an uncanny feel for sultry and slinky trip-hop
> mixed with jazz and dub overtones which can be fused, melted like
> marschmellows thrown into the pan or coffee. Guest vocalist, the
> mysterious Cybele de Sylveira.
>
> * SPACEWAYS " Trad"
> * Shadow Records (SDW029) CD/$14
> * July 8th, 1997
>
> Hailing from the English hotbed of 90's cool, Bristol, Spaceways
> launch their debut album built for urban survivors and lounge dwellers
> alike. Crunchy breakbeats and subtle tones set the mood for
> 'Trad'.
>
> * CUJO - "Adventures In Foam"
> * Shadow Records (SDW027) CD / $13.00
> * May 27th, 1997
>
> Features Amon Tobin from the Ninja Tune posse. Coming to you
> from Rio de Janeiro via London,Cujo mixes the best of
> drum-n-bass, mad jazz and break beats into moods both frantic
> and downbeat. Spellbindingly schizo!!
>
> * EARTHRISE SHADOW 3
> * Shadow Records (SDW026) CD / $13.00
> * June 10th, 1997
>
> The moody side of the Pure Abstrakt set! Late night electronica
> and trip hop cuts from Shantel, Le Gooster, Cujo, Slowly,
> Mr. Electric Triangle and more!!
>
> * LE GOOSTER - Zig Zag Zen
> * Shadow Records (SDW025) CD / $13.00
> * April 29th, 1997
>
> At last... the debut album from one of the brightest lights in
> the 5 Star Galaxy. Brain beats for your feet is Le Gooster's
> motto. A Definite must for those who heads have been turned
> by DJ Cam, Tricky, and DJ Krush.
>
> * FIVE STAR GALAXY PART 2 - The Galaxy Strikes Back
> * SHADOW RECORDS (SDW023) CD / $13.00
> * January 21st, 1997
>
> The Five Star crew is back with a harder edged sequel pushing
> harder still at the cutting edge with this mind expanding
> collection of trip hop, electronia, and drum 'n' bass.
> Features the return of Rollercone, Le Gooster, and Capitaine
> Nemo.
>
> NEW SHADOW LIMITED EDITION DOUBLE 10" VINYL
>
> * NO. 1 - DJ CAM " 2 X 10 (SDW12013) DBL 10" /$10
> * NO. 2 - SHANTEL "2 X 10 (SDW12014) DBL 10" /$10
> * NO. 3 - LE GOOSTER 2 X 10" (SDW12016) DBL 10" /$10
> * NO. 4 - CUJO 2 X 10" (SDW12015) DBL 10" /$10
> * NO. 5 - MARSCHMELLOWS 2 X 10 (SDW12016) DBL 10" /$10
>
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