Various Artists – A Decade Ilian Tape

Label: Ilian Tape – ITLP03
Format: 3 x Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation
Country: Germany
Released: Feb 21, 2017
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno, House, Breakbeat, Ambient
Condition: Near Mint

When it comes to the world of the music business, a lot can be lost in the span of a decade – talents come and go, artists divert paths sharply and sounds pop up and break down within the blink of an eye – but when a record label not only sustains itself but thrives and adapts to find its identity from within, that’s when something special is uncovered. This is the case with the venerable Ilian Tape, run by Dario and Marco Zenker out of Munich, Germany.

Their passionate take on the off-centre crevices of dance music has been present from the beginning with early releases like Maria Fresca’s ‘Womasushi’ and Jichael Mackson’s ‘Plex’ veering towards minimal techno swimming alongside the finest of micro-house. However, as time went on, the sound of the label remained true to its experimentation – finding releases that had techno heart, uplifting synths and brusque but delightful ruggedness you could find in classic hip-hop.

In addition to a unique and ever-evolving sound comes new artists that flourish upon a platform that brandishes a quality of release that is second-to-none. With the release of their compilation – ‘A Decade Ilian Tape‘ – featuring artists from past, present… or just stopping by (Hi, ‘Seelow‘).

A1. Skee Mask – Excess Signal
A2. Struction – Seel
B1. Stenny – P-Zone
B2. Zenker Brothers – Haras
C1. Seelow – KKid_V2
C2. Marco Zenker – Sumit
D1. Rupcy – Straits
D2. Andrea – Blew
E1. Regen – Dome
E2. Roger 23 – Of Poor Quality And Communication
F1. Andrés Zacco – Shapes
F2. Dario Zenker – Tilian