Probably one of my favorite labels that has sprung up within the last two years. What makes them unique is a very distinctive release policy, all the releases are almost mini-albums packed 5-7 jam-like, experimentation based tracks. Most of the tracks are definitely the result of quick hardware jamming but it gives the track a sort of naive quality that's rather rare these days. Also, unlike generic analog outsider house jam #1234, there's a very distinctive atmosphere and color palette throughout all the sounds on the label and while the production is definitely raw, it's not needlessly or intentionally rough. All the artists are italian, most of them previously completely unknown. I guess what draws me in the most is the very warm, melancholic and slightly weird production, it definitely feels like a fresh approach to hardware based ambient/IDM/techno. Oh, and the color based cover art direction is gorgeous and perfectly matches the tone of every release.

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Last edited by Woony on Apr-10-2014 at 20:29

Isn't it Chevel? Or am I thinking of another label?

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Originally posted by SYSTEM-J Levels is...decent...damn better than a lot of the shite dominating the charts at the moment. It sounds absolutely nothing like...a billion and one similar tracks in this big-room style. I always had a soft spot.

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Originally posted by Adam420 Isn't it Chevel? Or am I thinking of another label?

A lot of the releases are by Chevel but the other releases are different producers.

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