Today (18th may 2013) sees the digital release of ‘counter future-a sound exposure vol 3) on equinox records. An compilation of epic proportions with lots of really great artists on there. I have a couple of tracks on it with a completely new one called ‘I that I am’ alongside a rework of my old track ‘on emptiness’ featuring Kevin Matthews on piano  

(from equinox)

Counter Future is the third release in Equinox Records’ Sound Exposure compilation series, which debuted back in 2004. This album also marks the 50th release on the label and acts as the 10th anniversary compilation, making it a truly special and momentous affair.

“I wanted the selection to sound timeless yet still have a modern, futuristic vibe”, says label founder and compiler Günter Stöppel aka DJ Scientist. The first release in the Sound Exposure series, Welcome to the Neo Golden Age, defined the dual organic/electronic sound that the label has come to be known for. With this latest instalment of the seriesScientist wants to set another important landmark for the label’s growing catalogue.

Counter Future is far from just a simple label sampler, composed almost entirely of exclusive tracks from the label’s roster and its extended, worldwide family. It is a coherent and unique album that showcases the broad spectrum and various facets of today’s electronic and beat scenes. Across 21 tracks from 17 different artists Counter Future is the most extensive and complete release on the label yet: you’ll find acclaimed French producer Fulgeance alongside long term Equinox artists such as 2econd Class Citizen and Deckard as well as close affiliates and friends including Los Angeles’ Dday One and Glen Porter. Each artist contribute their own unique musical mark to this anniversary release.

The compilation opens with the epic, film score-like introduction by producer and bassistGeste. It is followed by one of the label’s latest signings, Italy’s Godblesscomputers with his track Romania. Next is the turn of Greek producer Andreikelos and his Beautiful Mountain of Algos, a powerful downbeat and melodic composition. Germany’s Skyencecontributes the haunting, neo space age electronica of Scars while Finest Ego Beat Championship winner Playpad Circus brings the splendid Megalomaniac. Fulgeanceprovides the epic Cypher with his trademark swing and bounce, Anthony Drawn teams up with Graciellita from L.A. on the stunning Lighthouse. 2econd Class Citizen then rediscovers his love for folk, hip-hop and uplifting but melancholic strings on I That I Am andHaunted Days & Witch’s Teat as well as Glen Porter provide their dose of instrumental hip-hop, uncompromising beats and guitar riffs which act as the perfect counter weight to the more electronic sounds on the album.

Counter Future is roughly divided into two parts with another Geste track, Exhale (Intermission), acting as the divider. Following this, come the vigorous Kill Ya Sound by L.A. producer Gone Beyond, Bit-Tuner’s bass heavy Getaway and Kopfklang’s Piet Mann 4, a very interesting composition from the upcoming Berlin producer. Next up, Deckard provides a stunning composition with St. Ella, while 2econd Class Citizen re-appears with another exclusive track, On Emptiness, originally released on his classic 2009 album A World Without. This new version reworks the original with added piano by Kevin Matthews. Underground L.A legend Dday One supplies Anechoic Chamber, J. Baracuz delivers Before The Storm, Andreikelos teams up with Bombers Of Consciousness and Kopfklang provides his second track Ave Mensch, a darker production that is followed by Canada’sDavid Vangel’s I Heard You Sing, the last track of the album. The song closes the compilation with beautiful choruses and vocals, accompanied with the kind of soulful drumming Vangel has made his trademark.

Despite its length Counter Future remains a cohesive listen and manages to once again showcase the amalgamation of sounds and styles that the label has become known and loved for. All of which makes it an essential album for fans of Equinox Records both old and new.

Here are some links with all the info about it including the upcoming 3 vinyl gatefold and flexidisc!

Release page, including shop links:
http://www.e-q-x.net/releases/eqx050/

Preview mixes and free tracks:
http://soundcloud.com/equinoxrecords/sets/eqx050

Equinox Shop:
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/

Bundle:
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/equinox-records/various-artists-counter-future-a-sound-exposure-vol-3-3lp-flexi/

Just the album without flexi disc:
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/equinox-records/various-artists-counter-future-a-sound-exposure-vol-3-3lp/

EP Bundle (NOT THE ALBUM):
http://www.e-q-x.net/shop/equinox-records/various-artists-counter-future-ep-part-1-2-bundle-2×12/

The album features 21 tracks in total, including additional tunes by Dday One, David Vangel, Kopfklang, Deckard, J. Baracuz, Bit-Tuner and more.

More info about the release right here:

http://www.equinoxrecords.com/releases/eqx050/

I have uploaded some pictures  on my facebook account and there will be more to go up along with videos too

They will be available at the upcoming tour shows! 

Tour dates

Mar 22. Beim Weissen Lamm, Augsburg, Germany,
Mar 23. Panke, Berlin, Germany
Mar 27. Boro, Brno, Czech Republic
Mar 28. Fuga, Bratislava, Slovakia
Mar 30. D-Bochum, Rotunde, Germany
Apr 2. Helsinki Klub, Zürich, Switzerland
Apr 3. Rossli bar, Bern, Switzerland
Apr 5. WIE Badeschiff, Vienna, Austria
Apr 6. Cinematograph, Innsbruck, Austria

2econd class citizen has expanded on his live ableton set and has been working closely with Kev matthews, an incredible pianist and instrumentalist from Brighton, to create alternative versions of his tracks both old/ new and unreleased. There is the usual dose of thunderous drums alongside cinematic strings and folk drenched mysticism, combined with Kev’s intricate piano and string tones. To top it off he’s been working on some visuals to accompany this and make for a wholy cinematic experience!

Glen porter (project mooncircle ) and 2econd class citizen (equinox rcs) are looking for shows in europe this spring (mid-late March/April)
With the help of ableton, an electric guitar, korg padcontrol, and a novation launchpad Porter recreates his ferocious dread fueled guitar-bass-drum-driven instrumentals. Using crisp and snappy beat thunder augmented by shuddering layers of tremolo-laden guitar twang Porter takes you on a journey through surf/psych/prog/folk beats drowned with wailing guitars and volcanic drumming. Set sail deep into the psyche of the “one-man-band”, Glen Porter, in his set for “The open road and the smell of blood” European tour spring 2013.

http://abandofburiers.bandcamp.com/track/a-band-of-buriers-slides-by-2econd-class-citizen-remix