Samurai Music

waveforms is a label from ASC & Presha, focusing on early 90's jungle. vinyl releases on 10"

https://waveforms.bandcamp.com/

Showcasing forthcoming Samurai Music releases and celebrating the release of Sacrifice [SMDE34] - https://presha.bandcamp.com/album/sacrifice

https://soundcloud.com/samuraimusicgroup/sets/sacrifice-932329879

Thanks to the producers for the music - Darko Kolar, Dom & Roland, Donato Dozzy, Homemade Weapons, Last Life, Mako, Reeko, Roho, Sam KDC, The Eye's Of Ibad, The Untouchables, Torn

Full video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TxJEWG4nv8

https://www.instagram.com/preshasamurai/

Presha - Sacrifice [SMDEE34]

“SAMURAI’S boss only released his debut EP ‘RATS’ in 2021 (after a quarter-century in the game), but his brutalist productions are already essential. Landing somewhere between Dylan and death metal, iron-clad breaks clash against the digital roar of techstep bass across opener ‘Raven’, title track ‘Sacrifice’, and the searing ‘Temple’. The dubby halftime ritualism that’s become Samurai’s calling card is never far away though, and the sinuous ‘Anaconda’ made with label regular Sam KDC is a prime example, providing a less hectic yet equally intense ride.” DJ Mag

Released 04.08 on 2 different 12” Vinyl Editions and Digital

- https://presha.bandcamp.com/album/sacrifice

A1. 𝗥aven

A2. 𝗔naconda (with Sam KDC)

AA1. 𝗧emple

AA2. 𝗦acrifice

https://www.instagram.com/preshasamurai/

Released on 30.06 on Marbled Vinyl and Digital

- https://samurai.lnk.to/smde33

The stars aligned to bring another of our all-time favourite producers, and indeed one of the most important musical figures from the Techno sphere to the 170/85 BPM tempo when Reeko sent us a demo late last year. All four tracks perfectly create a fully formed and distinctive stylistic adaptation and were signed instantly. If we imagined what Reeko would sound like at this tempo, we couldn’t have envisioned a better reality.

These four tracks make up ‘Confront The Serpent’ - an ode to the machinations of an Ayahuasca ceremony and its resulting journey of discovery. The Serpent symbolises our shadows and the importance of facing them.

A hazy psychedelic aura floats across these tracks, binding them together, while the kicks possess the perfect frequencies you would expect from such a renowned kick-drum scientist. Percussive and ambient elements for each track create flawless contrasts and shade, while Reeko's subtle low-end work proves the deadly ingredient to send the tracks into a delicious level of hypnotism. 'Smile At Reptile' is especially notable for its deftly reworked, cascading breakbeat and inventive kick/break combo.

A potent new force has arrived at this tempo and we are honoured to be the label that presents the first fruits of this new perspective to the world.

Released on 23.06.23 on Marbled 12" and Digital

- https://samurai.lnk.to/smde32

Mike Parker is one of underground Techno’s most vital luminaires. His hypnotic aqua-pulsing, live hardware approach has undeniably influenced the direction of Techno since the late 90’s and spurned some of the genre's definitive tracks.

Sabre-Tooth sees Mike Parker arrive on Samurai with 4 tracks that follow on from his essential Devils Curators series for Donato Dozzy & Neel’s Spazio Disponible label where he unveiled his initial experiments with the 85/170 BPM tempo.

Sabre-Tooth is a stylistic re-calibration of Mikes's machine funk hinted at with his remix of Presha’s Mainliner in 2022 but previously unheard in stand-alone tracks.

Steadfast cyber-rhythms, precision percussion, and trademark oscillating analogue waves are the magic ingredients on each track. Sparse elements honed to maximum effect, the Mike Parker science.

To complement the Confront The Serpent EP from Reeko for Samurai Music, Juan has put together a podcast that expresses his vision of the 170/85 bpm tempo, weaving his own tracks around favourites from other artists and tantalising us with new loops from him in the tempo.

Reeko - Confront The Serpent [SMDE33] is out now on Marbled 12" and Digital

- https://reeko-mdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/confront-the-serpent

https://www.instagram.com/reeko_mentaldisorder/

The first edition of Samurai Music Radio. Recorded live in Berlin on 09.03.23. Preview upcoming releases from Mike Parker, Reeko, Eusebeia, Presha, and more ⚔️👹

Follow us in advance of the next edition - https://blastradio.com/preshasamurai

English jungle maverick Eusebeia arrives on the Samurai Music Podcast following the release of his Omen EP, his second EP for the label. This podcast previewed the debut Eusebeia Samurai LP [SMDELP10] with a full mix of Eusebeia music, weaved together by its creator.

Eusebeia - X [SMDELP10] is available on 3xLP and Digital - https://eusebeiasm.bandcamp.com/

Photo by Marita Bulimbašić

https://www.instagram.com/eusebeia__/

By now a fabric of the Samurai Music sound, Tensor sees Sardinia's Last Life back for his fourth release for the label. The dive-bomb bounce of Offside opens the EP - hurling out laser-sharp mentasms over a searing groove. Elements adds pace with a driving amen tunnel, pinned down by a swaying half-step kick formation and a vocal insignia. Title track Tensor combines many of Last Life's signature talents perfectly - honed amen edits, a lush percussion loop, and kick drums sitting perfectly - a lesson in propulsion. EP closer Incubus has been receiving the most plays by DJs - a flexing groove, dripping in menace and raw power.

Marbled 12" and Digital

- https://samurai.lnk.to/smde30

https://soundcloud.com/lastlifednb

Taken from Tensor EP [SMDE30]

Full EP preview - https://voidvinyl.eu/products/last-life-tensor-ep

By now a part of the fabric of the Samurai Music sound, Last Life returns for his 4th release for the label. Four more essential low-slung rhythms in his inimitable style are packaged in the all-new look Samurai Music sleeve.

Full release 24.02.23 - pre-orders from Bandcamp and Void Vinyl get 1 tune instantly with purchase 🖤⚔️🐉

https://soundcloud.com/lastlifednb