Various - "WC Heritage" by Sanka published on 2024-03-13T08:44:25Z Catalog No: SANKA001LPWC Format: Gatefold double 12” vinyls Label: Sanka Distribution: YY Distribution https://www.yoyaku.io/distributormusic/yydistribution/ Release date: April 2024 Bandcamp: http://sankarecords.bandcamp.com Tracklist: A1. Salmon - Ningyo A2. Baiyon - INN B1. Side B - Gozaimasu B2. Nop - Summerly Shower C1. Salmon, Kimura Yuta - Alan C2. Techriders - Walking Bass Breakz D1. DJ Wada - Ennui (Gonno Re-edit) D2. DSKE - Natsukimari D3. Gonno - Sunrise In East All tracks compiled and re-mastered by Gonno Artwork by Haruka Sakota (cobalt / ex.KLOMA) Description: 'WC Heritage' is the first output from the freshly hatched, Sanka, label by Gonno (a stalwart DJ and producer in Japan's contemporary Techno and House scene for well over two decades). This release compiles treasured retrospective tracks (originally released in 2000s) from Japan's "WC Recordings" - the label that released Gonno's debut album in 2005. WC Recordings (who believed strongly in its “Japanese anarchy techno" stance), released numerous digital EPs and CD albums from 2004 - 2009 making this the first time any of this material is available on vinyl. The LP features tracks from WC's owner, Salmon, who sadly passed away in 2011. Also featured are Baiyon, the duo 'Side B, Syuji Wada (aka DJ Wada, who started his career in the mid 1980s also known for being a member of Co-fusion), DSKE (one of the first Japanese DJs to play at Panorama Bar , Berlin), Gonno, as well as other remarkable talents who dedicated themselves to the Japan underground dance music scene in the 2000s. The nine unique tracks stand up strong in 2024 - all with an edge, 'glitcy-ness', and funny intensity. These snapshots from this particular moment in time are a perfect way to begin understanding what was happening in the wild Japan underground dance music scene of the 2000s. A period of immense creativity which has never really been exposed to the outside world. Genre Techno Comment by Sanka Gonno - "Sunrise In East" 2024-03-13T08:52:16Z Comment by Sanka Salmon - "Ningyo" 2024-03-13T08:51:49Z Comment by Sanka DSKE - "Natsukimari" 2024-03-13T08:50:52Z Comment by Sanka DJ Wada - "Ennui (Gonno Re-edit)" 2024-03-13T08:50:28Z Comment by Sanka Techriders - "Walking Bass Breakz" 2024-03-13T08:50:00Z Comment by Sanka Salmon, Kimura Yuta - "Alan" 2024-03-13T08:49:33Z Comment by Sanka Nop - "Summerly Shower" 2024-03-13T08:48:40Z Comment by Sanka Side B - "Gozaimasu" 2024-03-13T08:48:04Z Comment by Sanka Baiyon - "INN" 2024-03-13T08:47:35Z