High 5 - Cleveland

by Cleveland

The Belgian scene is flourishing, here is a list of 5 labels to keep an eye on:

JJ Funhouse

DIY label from Antwerp, nice people releasing beautiful and humble music and always with a classy eye on Design.

For promotional purposes only. Will be removed upon request of the copyright holder. 00:00 Venice 05:21 Data 09:22 Aurora 14:35 Hall 18:30 Drummer One 22:55 Capella 26:39 Contender Buy here: http://www.jjfunhouse.com/catalogue/jj010 https://anost.net/en/Products/Milan-W-Intact/ https://bleep.com/release/77588-milan-w-intact

Vlek

Probably the most established one of this list; Vlek has never disappointed, always looking for new sound horizons. Every record is special and has unique handcrafted cover designs.

From the album 'Les Horizons' on Vlek Discogs: http://bit.ly/1Vlf7D8 I do not own any rights to this music. Will remove on request. If you like it, buy it here: http://bit.ly/1NmhD3q

Stroom

Stroom is one of my favorite labels right now. Ziggy aka Nosedrip started as the project as webradio and launched the label one year ago; now it's one of the most exciting labels on the map, getting credit from all over the world of diggers and selectors. Very intimate and unique music digged out from the past and the present.

https://stroomtv.bandcamp.com/album/the-workshop-for-the-restoration-of-unfelt-feelings Composed by Hardijs Lediņš, Mārtiņš Rutkis Lyrics: Ninuce Leimane Vocals: Maija Lūsēna Instruments: Hardijs Lediņš on synthesizer, Commodore C64, Mārtiņš Rutkis on synthesizer, Commodore C-64 From unreleased album „Viegli 3 mana sirds", BCR (Blue Cow Records) 3, Reel-To-Reel in 1992, later included in compilation "NSRD labākās dziesmas 1982-2002", CD in 2002

Le Pacifique

I'm not objective here, because I'm good friends with the Antoine. We went to the same art school, as 3/4 of the label's members. But the crew is super cool and passionate, and very precious to the Brussel's scene. Worth checking out and keeping an eye on.

A new dawn lay awaiting beyond the hillside. As the sun began to rise in the distance the sky was illuminated a spectacular shade of pink and gold. The breeze blew freely between the trees as the night was banished for another day.

Lexi Disques

Lexi Disques has been around since 2008 (says discogs) but this year it has got more international attention; also here you can never know what's coming next; which makes it so exciting. Capelo's debut on the label, also from the same school as Le Pacifique gang, is a gem. Céline Gillain's 7" aswell.

Video clip of the B-side's 7inch ep released on Lexi Disques (Lexi015) http://www.lexidisques.net/ PURCHASE THE EP IN DIGITAL AND THE VINYL IN BANDCAMP https://capelo.bandcamp.com/releases recorded and mixed by Laurent Baudoux Mastered by Frederic Alstadt Video made by Eve Decampo http://evedecampo.tumblr.com/

Other labels worth checking out: Ekster from Antwerp, Basic Moves from Brussels, +++