{"id":29241,"date":"2016-03-28T18:30:43","date_gmt":"2016-03-28T16:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/london\/?p=29241"},"modified":"2016-03-29T17:21:41","modified_gmt":"2016-03-29T15:21:41","slug":"label-showcase-16-tact-recordings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/london\/label-showcase-16-tact-recordings\/","title":{"rendered":"Label Showcase 16: Tact Recordings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tact Recordings is the collective of producers \/ DJs hailing from London, Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In taking inspiration from labels like\u00a0Harmonie Park, Dial Records, ~Scape <\/b>and Rush Hour\u2019<\/b>, as well as stirring in its own individual flavours, Tact Recordings was created as a platform for releasing emotional and vibe-inducing music of the labels approach.<\/p>\n

With a steady stream of EPs and digital releases each year, drawing on both the talents of up and coming producers as well as those artists who serve as inspiration.<\/p>\n

So, with that, we continue our series highlighting some of our favourite labels from around the world, so we thought we would catch up with Tact Recordings, Yard One<\/strong> to get the scoop on all things Tact.<\/p>\n

Also, at the end of the article there is a slamming mix from Yard One, so that you can get an idea of the Tact recordings experience as it was meant to be heard…in the mix!<\/p>\n

“A keen sense of what is tasteful or aesthetically pleasing”<\/span><\/h2>\n

What does Tact add to the dance music spectrum?<\/strong>
\nA broad spectrum of electronic music from our crew and some of our favorite artists in the industry, we\u2019ve been releasing an array of electronic music since 2012 and strive to deliver something unique for the listeners with every project.<\/p>\n

When did you first think about launching Tact<\/strong>
\nWe initially thought about getting a record label launched for our output when we all (the founders of the label) studied sound engineering together in Manchester, everyone around us was making what we felt to be interesting music but none of it had a home. Soon after Tact Recordings was born and it\u2019s been a platform for music from friends and now the core artists Yard One and Adventures In Daydreams ever since.<\/p>\n

When did Tact actually launch?<\/strong>
\n2012 saw our first vinyl release with label co-founder RJ Fletcher\u2019s \u2018Double Down\u2019 EP which was accompanied by a remix from the legendary Detroit house artist Rick Wade. His Harmonie Park imprint has been a favourite of ours for quite some time so it was an honour to have him on board.<\/p>\n

Story behind the Tact name?<\/strong>
\nPretty much the definition of the word felt right for what we were trying to portray \u2013 Tact \u2018A keen sense of what is tasteful or aesthetically pleasing\u2019. I hope listeners feel it fits too.<\/p>\n

What was the most difficult aspect of launching the label?<\/strong>
\nI wouldn\u2019t say there were huge set backs on launching, it\u2019s merely a case of getting everything secured with distribution, mastering, artwork etc, but it felt exciting to be doing it rather than a hindrance.<\/p>\n

What qualities do you look for in a Tact artist?<\/strong>
\nMost of the artists on the label are friends so I guess a personal connection has been key for us, we of course always listen to demos from other artists but the output has always been kept quite close to home. We\u2019re always on the lookout for something distinct and individual sounding though so if it comes our way then we\u2019ll undoubtedly back it.<\/p>\n

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Describe 3 seminal moments in Tact existence?<\/strong>
\nReleasing my debut Long Player \u2018When Elements Collide\u2019 alongside my production partner Larry as Yard One was something I\u2019m very proud of. The incredible reach our music has had and the support we\u2019ve seen from notable places such as BBC Radio 1, 6 Music and artists like Roman Fluegel, Mano Le Tough, Mr. Ties, Darko Esser and A Sagittariun. Hearing of our music reaching some of our favourite clubs like Panorama Bar and Fabric was extremely satisfying.<\/p>\n

Most disappointing moment in Tact existence?<\/strong>
\nHaving leftover vinyl stock destroyed before we had a chance to have it delivered to us, when you put so much time, effort and money into pressing a record it\u2019s really upsetting to see things not completely selling out and being recycled. That\u2019s the nature of the vinyl industry though so it\u2019s something we learned from, we\u2019re now very selective about what we\u2019re going to press if anything.<\/p>\n

Describe Tact album artwork?<\/strong>
\nOur artwork changes from year to year, the Yard One album artwork was made by a friend Phillipa Westaway<\/a>, who makes incredible pieces, Adventures In Daydreams had a running theme of deep sea dwelling creatures last year. We\u2019re always looking for something that\u2019s quite visually striking and slightly trippy to use with for our imagery.<\/p>\n

Dream Tact artist?<\/strong>
\nThere would be so many dream artists, I think Dial Records has been a huge inspiration so any of the Dial camp, Efdemin, Lawrence, Roman Fluegel would be amazing. Right now though I\u2019d love to work with this guy called Porn Sword Tobacco his productions have been ticking all the right boxes for me right now, also Huerco S and Anthony Naples, Proibito is an incredible label.<\/p>\n

Most important business\/music app\/program\/software?<\/strong>
\nWill at Dispersion PR has been very important for us lately, he promotes our music and does a great job, I\u2019m biased as I work in the industry but promoting records is essential in this day and age, without it the music will undoubtedly get lost amongst the masses. Production wise Logic X has been essential for achieving a high quality of production from day one.<\/p>\n

Longest Day(s) ever worked?<\/strong>
\nI think all of our productions are laborious days working away to achieve exactly what we want, the \u2018When Elements Collide\u2019 album came to form over a week long studio session and then a lot of post-production after getting the core of the project laid down.<\/p>\n

Upcoming projects?<\/strong>
\nThee new one from Adventures In Daydreams<\/a> just dropped on the 4th March, then a new Yard One EP on the 8th April, lots more to come from us guys for the rest of the year too.<\/p>\n

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