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These four tracks from the album releasing early 2024, composed by Danalogue (The Comet is Coming) and the legendary Ken Ishii (Rez Infinite) have been specially remixed for this limited edition EP, with 250 signed copies only available at Rough Trade - once they’re gone, they’re gone! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e C-Smash VRS, a modern reimagining of the Dreamcast classic Cosmic Smash, is the latest VR sensation on PSVR2, blending futuristic racket sports with minimalistic, striking visuals and an incredible synth-infused soundtrack. Be sure to catch Danalogue performing live at Rough Trade on 15\/09, a don’t miss out on this limited edition signed EP ahead of the full album launch.  We’ll see you on the court!\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\" | Signed Copy | Rough Trade Exclusive","offer_id":50484318765387,"sku":"2054185","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/INSTA_csmash_event_IRT_355ab5ba_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727588180"},{"product_id":"reference-to-difference-remastered-30th-anniversary-edition","title":"Reference To Difference (Remastered 30th Anniversary Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe musician and DJ Ken Ishii sits right at the pinnacle of techno's most noteworthy, but although a game changer for the artist personally - and for Japanese electronic music in general - his 1994 album 'Reference to Difference' is something of an unsung gem today. Now reissued and remastered, released to mark the 30th anniversary of Musicmine \/ Sublime Records, and available on vinyl with its original track-list for the first time, this stunning, lesser-known classic is ripe for rediscovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Musicmine","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50531682058571,"sku":"2206091","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/unnamed_-_2024-06-18T150335.828_50f2acbf_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728111217"},{"product_id":"future-in-light","title":"Future In Light","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinyl repress of the \u003ci\u003eFuture in Light\u003c\/i\u003e album by Ken Ishii, a legendary producer from Japan known for his releases on labels like R\u0026amp;S Records. Ishii, a techno pioneer, has an inherent connection to anime, with iconic video clips directed by Koji Morimoto, famous for his work on \"Akira\" and \"Memories.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FREQ team has reinterpreted the original cover and remastered those tracks while staying true to its original aesthetics. This album showcases Ishii's blend of techno and house, and even as a repress, it continues to point to the future with the intriguing sound designs featured on this LP. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFREQ Records is the record label accompanying the manga FREQ, created by Nicola Kazimir, illustrated by goodnewsforbadguys, and written by the legendary Dai Sato, who has written scripts for Ergo Proxy, Eureka Seven, Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, among many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe setting of Freq‘s lore unfolds in a futuristic realm where the influence of sound frequencies governs all aspects of life. In this world,everything from traffic and AR visuals to electricity, warfare, and of course, music, is orchestrated through the manipulation and extraction of sound frequencies. The narrative unfolds within the sprawling expanse of Rephlex, a vast city featuring diverse districts, factions,and social classes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freq Record","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50893648396619,"sku":"2227931","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/FREQ002_80f09966_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1732631865"},{"product_id":"jelly-tones","title":"Jelly Tones","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-90s, Ken Ishii rose to prominence, with a futuristic sound rooted in Detroit’s machine soul yet unmistakably his own. Hailing from Sapporo, Ishii quickly became synonymous with futuristic, cutting-edge productions, and ‘Jelly Tones’ – originally released on R\u0026amp;S Records in 1995 - was the breakthrough release that propelled the Japanese producer to global notoriety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R\u0026S","offers":[{"title":"2LP - Black","offer_id":53544017428811,"sku":"R2426-0416","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/KenIshii-JellyTones-RS95065LP-Packshot.jpg?v=1759760801"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/ken-ishii.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}