Various - 'Polyphonic Cosmos: Sonic Innovations In Japan (1980-1986)' VinylEver since he made his first trip to Japan to DJ, Optimo Music founder JD Twitch has been bewitched by Japanese music, and particularly the vibrant, imaginative, and often far sighted sounds which emerged from the island nation during the 1980s. Now hes put years of digging in Japanese record shops to good use on Polyphonic Cosmos, the latest release on his compilation focused Cease & Desist imprint. Subtitled A Beginners Guide to Japan In The 80s,

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The LP is also an occasion to pay tributes to major artists of the African sound

Mitiko and Loshmi

Eight solo pioneers vibing out at home in their headphones

They were kind enough to provide us with the tape of the full original recording

David brings his American House inspired sound to Happiness Therapy’s latest release

this repress is a timely reminder of the prominent producer and DJ’s festive musicality and party-starting approach

'Give It To Me' is a chunkier and more bass-heavy disco-house bumper

breaks heavy cuts

where we share our latest musical discoveries and old favourites from the global stage

the amps and instruments had to be positioned perfectly

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