Various Artists - A Love From Outer Space [CD]

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: MATMU1CD
Barcode: 5053760124139
Release Date: 14 Feb 2025
Genre: House, Dub, Post-punk

Since its inception in 2010, A Love from Outer Space (ALFOS) has been a steady presence in the underground music scene, fostering a close-knit community with its regular, transformative dancefloor experiences.

Founded by the late Andrew Weatherall and Sean Johnston, both highly regarded DJs and producers, ALFOS was born out of a shared love for slower-paced music and quickly became a lasting and adventurous clubbing experience. Initially conceived as a response to the fast-paced mainstream scene, ALFOS took a different approach, maintaining a tempo of no more than 122 bpm.

The club night started in the intimate surroundings of The Waiting Room in North London, where its distinctive musical ethos found an immediate following. Over time, it evolved into a British clubbing institution, expanding to larger venues and eventually reaching an international audience.

ALFOS became known for its eclectic and hypnotic sound, blending everything from kosmische and house to dub and post-punk. The night developed a loyal following, with residencies at London's Phonox and Glasgow's Berkeley Suite, and it has taken its sound to various settings, from the Croatian coastline to the Golden Lion Pub in Todmorden.

Following Andrew Weatherall's passing in 2020, Sean Johnston has carried on the ALFOS legacy. During the pandemic, he launched the A Love from Outer Space Emergency Broadcast System, a series of livestreamed DJ sets that kept the community connected during a challenging time. These broadcasts were crucial in maintaining the ALFOS spirit when live events were paused, attracting a global audience and reinforcing the collective bond of the community.

This upcoming compilation reflects the music that has shaped ALFOS over the past 15 years while also hinting at its future. Compiled and mixed by Johnston, the 19-track album pays tribute to the club night’s rich history and its commitment to pushing musical boundaries forward.

Johnston explains, "The thing about ALFOS is that while we've always had one eye on the past, much of the music we play is forward-looking. This compilation seeks to captures that balance."

The album features a variety of exclusive tracks, including the sought-after Neville Watsonremix of The Blow Monkeys and Brioski's "Call 626," alongside a wide range of sounds that both honour the past and embrace the future.

Featuring exclusive tracks & special edition red coloured-vinyl, as ALFOS prepares to celebrate its 15th anniversary, its influence remains strong, offering a space for music lovers to come together, slow down, and explore new sounds.

TRACKLIST:
1. The Blow Monkeys - Save Me (Neville Watson Remix)  
2. Jonny Sender - Zhivago Zhivago  
3. Cisco Cisco - If You Want Me (Jay Shepheard Remix)  
4. Laars – None  
5. Duncan Gray - Gone & Forgotten (feat Dominic Silvani)  
6. Secret Circuit - JungleBones (Tiago Mix)  
7. Bongo Entp. - Drømmen (SIRS Remix)  
8. Feon - Round Earther  
9. Darlyn Vlys - Wuzu (Tyu Tribe Remix)  
10. Niv Ast - Jungle Marvin  
11. Kimo – Whirl  
12. Bal5000 - Bleu Infini  
13. Discoscuro – Discoscuro  
14. Popular Tyre - Feel Like a Lazer Beam  
15. Class B Band - Repli-can  
16. Phil Kieran - Find Love (Andrew Weatherall Remix)  
17. Jazxing, Das Komplex - Neu Nostalgia (Das Komplex Remix)  
18. Das Komplex – 89  
19. Brioski - Calling 626

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