{"title":"Sorcerer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSorcerer is a Hardcore Techno\/Gabber artist known for their energetic and intense performances. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of influences, Sorcerer creates music that pushes the boundaries of the genre. With a sound that combines heavy beats, distorted synths, and aggressive vocals, *Sorcerer* delivers an electrifying experience that leaves audiences craving more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to artists such as Crypt Sermon, Night Demon, and Count Raven, *Sorcerer* has carved out their own unique niche in the Hardcore Techno\/Gabber scene. Their music resonates with fans who appreciate powerful and relentless beats combined with intricate melodies. Each track tells a story through its pulsating rhythms and captivating lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an extensive discography spanning multiple albums and collaborations with other notable performers like Atlantean Kodex and Spiritus Mortis, *Sorcerer* continues to push the boundaries of what is possible within the Hardcore Techno\/Gabber genre. Their dedication to their craft shines through in every performance, making them a must-see act for any fan of high-energy electronic music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"white-magic","title":"White Magic","description":"\u003cp\u003eA near-perfect record, \u003cem\u003eWhite Magic\u003c\/em\u003e was the lauded CD-only debut album by \u003cstrong\u003eSorcerer\u003c\/strong\u003e (Californian native Dan Judd, one half of Windsurf with Hatchback). Just in time for Spring\/Summer, we present the first ever vinyl issue, released as a deluxe double LP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBack in summer 2007, this majestic set gently nestled itself into the Balearic soundtrack-to-summer slot for many, making him a household name for Cosmic Disco heads alongside the likes of Lindstrom, Metro Area, Todd Terje, Mudd, Studio and Quiet Village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the intervening years, exceptional producers have created vibrant variations on the dreamy, dubby, melodic nu-disco theme. Happily, the emergence of such luminaries as Jex Opolis, Harvey Sutherland, Suzanne Kraft, Tornado Wallace et al has only served to make the master – \u003cstrong\u003eSorcerer\u003c\/strong\u003e - sound ever more brilliant and vital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUtilising his array of guitars, drum machines, synths, and trusty MPC, the loved-up \u003cstrong\u003eSorcerer\u003c\/strong\u003e sound inspires halcyon memories of warm days, endless sunsets and pure youthful abandon. Influenced by surf, 80s dance pop, acid-R\u0026amp;B, space jazz, krautrock, disco, dub, and am radio gold, his music maps a tour through a uniquely Californian lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet when music so vividly captures a vibe and a feeling, it can make writing about it appear almost redundant. Instead, to glean the full colour of what your turntable will soon gratefully radiate, we prescribe the generous soundclips presented here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, for a unique insight into the process behind the wonderful sounds conjured up, here's \u003cstrong\u003eSorcerer\u003c\/strong\u003e himself: \"\u003cem\u003eWhite Magic\u003c\/em\u003e is a reflection of personal freedom and discovery. Having been in bands for years, this was a chance to develop music that stood alone and for me to be in full control. I was living alone and worked on jams whenever I could. I was highly inspired by a new openness to music as a pure inspiration, not being part of any scene. I tapped into the mixes I was hearing coming out the UK where deejays were playing \"\u003cem\u003ecosmic\u003c\/em\u003e\" sounds that were so strangely familiar. I was picking up all kinds of $1 vinyl and throwing bits of it into my sampler almost randomly to see what would come out. In my mind, I was making music to be played at my friend's Broker\/Dealer Pop nights where they fused golden German techno sounds with the new disco emerging at the time. Also, I took vacations and reconnected with the Pacific Ocean where I spent so much time as a kid: it spilled out into the sounds. Lastly, I forged a partnership with Hatchback (Sam Grawe) who was working on music in the same way. I learned so much about arrangement and the colors of music. We began recording together as Windsurf and released our own stuff. It all seems like a small glorious moment in time, so I am so excited to keep the legacy alive and I continue to work on my music with these spirits inside of me.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLovingly remastered by the esteemed Simon Francis, cut reassuringly loud onto heavyweight double vinyl and presented in a deluxe gatefold jacket with freshly commissioned artwork throughout from original designer Rich Robinson, this limited edition of 500 copies is sure to fly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Be With Records","offers":[{"title":"LP | x2","offer_id":50436766302539,"sku":"1037787","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"neon-leon","title":"Neon Leon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA continuation of his kaleidoscopic sun-dappled cosmic-disco, \u003cem\u003eNeon Leon\u003c\/em\u003e was the much-loved CD-only sophomore album by \u003cstrong\u003eSorcerer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust in time for Spring\/Summer, we present the first ever vinyl issue, released as a deluxe double LP. A perfectly formed suite of ten tracks featuring soft guitars, subtle synths and lightly grooving percussion, \u003cem\u003eNeon Leon\u003c\/em\u003e magically evokes that elusive summer feeling throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar-driven \"\u003cem\u003eAlgorhythm\u003c\/em\u003e\" serves as the album opener, blasting bold, sun-drenched jazz chords atop bright synths and groove-based drum programming. \"\u003cem\u003eRide The Serpent\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eDistort Yourself\u003c\/em\u003e\" are guided by a more sultry, slo-mo disco impulse whilst the staggering \"\u003cem\u003eChemise\u003c\/em\u003e\" and strident \"\u003cem\u003eFace It\u003c\/em\u003e\" merge 80s West Coast production sheen with \u003cstrong\u003eSorcerer\u003c\/strong\u003e's trademark laid back, gentle disco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eRaydio\u003c\/em\u003e's\" undeniable head-nod groove adds a rare vocal to the proceedings, joyously combining with the bubbling cosmic funk. Since its initial release in 2009, exceptional producers have created vibrant variations on the dreamy, dubby, melodic nu-disco theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHappily, the emergence of such luminaries as Jex Opolis, Harvey Sutherland, Suzanne Kraft, Tornado Wallace et al has only served to make the master – \u003cstrong\u003eSorcerer\u003c\/strong\u003e - sound ever more brilliant and vital. Utilising his array of guitars, drum machines, synths, and trusty MPC, the loved-up \u003cstrong\u003eSorcerer\u003c\/strong\u003e sound inspires halcyon memories of warm days, endless sunsets and pure youthful abandon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInfluenced by surf, 80s dance pop, acid-R\u0026amp;B, space jazz, krautrock, disco, dub, and am radio gold, his music maps a tour through a uniquely Californian lifestyle. Yet when music so vividly captures a vibe and a feeling, it can make writing about it appear almost redundant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, to glean the full colour of what your turntable will soon gratefully radiate, we prescribe the generous soundclips presented here. And, for a unique insight into the process behind the wonderful sounds conjured up, here's \u003cstrong\u003eSorcerer\u003c\/strong\u003e himself:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eNeon Leon\u003c\/em\u003e's is the name of a bar in a Elmore Leonard book I was reading on a vacation to Belize with my future wife. I was soaking up his brand of noir during the making of the songs on this record, along with another favorite Ross Macdonald. We were living in a small apartment in the Mission District of San Francisco where I had my own room to jam. It was painted Orange and Turquoise and was a very inspiring place to create and focus. I could walk out of my house to any number of hole in the wall bars where people were deejaying, hanging-out, and knew about me and my music. After \u003cem\u003eWhite Magic\u003c\/em\u003e I developed more confidence in my style and process so I stuck with it and I believe it shows in the tunes I selected for the record. The sounds are rich and I dug deeper into sampling from obscure dollar records and getting looser musically. I made a handful of collage videos for the tracks at this time as well, which represent where my mind was at visually. In my mind it's Cosmic Funk that rules the day and I am thankful to have the opportunity to share it with the world again.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLovingly remastered by the esteemed Simon Francis, cut reassuringly loud on to heavyweight double vinyl and presented in a deluxe gatefold jacket with freshly commissioned artwork throughout from original designer Rich Robinson, this limited edition of 500 copies is sure to fly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Be With Records","offers":[{"title":"LP | x2","offer_id":50436768760139,"sku":"1037788","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"plays-the-devils-music","title":"Plays the Devils Music","description":"\u003cp\u003eA reissue of Lubricated Goat’s debut LP from 1987 is a very special moment. It’s been out of circulation for over two decades, and Sorcerer presents this classic slice of Underground Australiana in all its glory. Recorded over two recording sessions in mid-1986, one in Perth and one in Adelaide, Plays The Devil’s Music wasn’t really seen by Lubicated Goat founder \/ mainstay Stu Spasm (ex-Beasts Of Bourbon, Salamander Jim and much more) as a part of any grand musical plan. He recorded these tracks with his friends Martin Bland, Brett Ford and Pete Hartley and went back to Sydney with the tapes. John Foy of Black Eye Records loved the results and the band known as Lubricated Goat was born. Over the course of several more full-lengthers and an EP or two, the band made themselves a reputation as one of Australia’s finest purveyors of post-punk noise-rock before relocating to the US. The musical scene centred around the Black Eye label in Sydney at the time, with bands such as the ‘Goat, Thug (featuring a young Tex Perkins), No More Bandicoots, Box The Jesuit, etc. remains one of Australia’s richest, weirdest and most inventive conglomeration of musicians and artists, and Stu and co. were right in the thick of it. Lubricated Goat were (perhaps correctly) often compared to the Butthole Surfers at the time, and their mix of punk, post-punk, noise and a taste for the absurd puts them firmly in the same camp. Throw in a little bit of Stooges \/ Birthday Party-style grunt and a distinctly Australian sense of humour and you’re getting close to the magic of early Lubricated Goat. 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The only collaborators involved in the making of Lamenting of The Innocent were Ronnie Björnström, who both mixed and mastered the album, and Conny Welén who contributed to the songwriting. Speaking about the upcoming album, the band says, “we play music that relates to when we grew up, with bands like Rainbow, Sabbath, the Maiden and such. They are all influences and we like to build that dramatic touch into our music. It’s important for us to create a feeling in the song that will take you, maybe, to another world or a fantasy place somewhere, and the bands we grew up with are the masters of this. By the same token we are also influenced by more contemporary acts and their approach to arrangements and orchestration. Inspiration can come from anywhere, but we all know when we’ve captured that ‘Sorcerer sound’. 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