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All tracks on the site are 320 kbps MP3s, and the price is EURO 0.99 per track. <P>Visit our page on Clone Digital <a href="http://clone.nl/digital/label/rucksack+records?page=1" target="_blank">here</a>.<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR> <A NAME=Jivaro on Jack The Box radio show><b>Jivaro on Jack The Box radio show</b></A><BR> September 28, 2010 <P><img src="jack_the_box_logo.jpg" width="200" height="200" alt="Jack The Box" align="left" VSPACE=4 HSPACE=8>On Wednesday, September 29, Rucksack's <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jivaro" target="_blank">Jivaro</a> is this weeks highlighted artist on the Berlin based house music radio show Jack The Box. <P>The Swedish producer has made a twenty-two minutes mix with some of his key recordings. There is also an unreleased track in the mix called <i>Discotheque</i>. <P>The show is on air from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Central European Time) on Sweat Lodge Radio. <P>Visit Jack The Box on Sweat Lodge Radio <a href="http://www.sweatlodgeradio.com/shows/item/119-jack-the-box.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<BR><BR><BR><BR> <P><font size="2"<A NAME=Rucksack MP3s through Discogs><b>Rucksack MP3s available through Discogs</b></A><BR> May 10, 2010 <P><img src="discogs.jpg" width="190" height="217" alt="Discogs" align="left" VSPACE=4 HSPACE=8>When in doubt of details of a particular record, a lot of people instantly turn to user-built music data base <a href="http://www.discogs.com" target="_blank">Discogs</a>. And for good reason; many of the discographies on the site are meticulously listed. <P>But nowadays Discogs is not only a great source for checking out releases. One can also download many of the records one is browsing - including the Rucksack catalogue. Choose between 320 or 192 kbps MP3s, or buy uncompressed wav files. <P>Visit our Discogs page <a href="http://www.discogs.com/label/Rucksack+Records" target="_blank">here</a>.<BR><BR> <P>Footnote: Discogs was launched in 2000 by Kevin Lewandowski. Back then the site was a database of his private record collection. <BR><BR><BR><BR> <P><font size="2"<A NAME=Jivaro track on rock poster documentary><b>Jivaro track on rock poster documentary</b></A><BR> September 26, 2009 <P><img src="american_artifact.gif" width="160" height="234" alt="American Artifact poster" align="left" VSPACE=4 HSPACE=8>Jivaro's recording Dark Star Voyager is heard on the bonus disc of American Artifact, a documentary on Sixties to punk era poster design. <P>The movie was directed by ex-MTV staff member <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merle_Becker" target="_blank">Merle Becker</a>, and is featuring legends such as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Mouse" target="_blank">Stanley Mouse</a>, making it a must for any fan of screen-printing and the hippie movement. <P>The Jivaro track was recorded in 2004, but has never been released commercially. <P>Listen to or download a <i>free</i> 320 kbps MP3 of Dark Star Voyager <a href="http://www.rucksackrecords.com/jivaro_dark_star_voyager.mp3" target="_blank">here</a> (to download, simply right click and select "save as"). <P>View the trailer for American Artifact <a href="http://www.americanartifactmovie.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR> <P><font size="2"<A NAME=Juno Records><b>Rucksack on Juno Records</b></A><BR> July 1, 2009 <P><img src="juno_records_logo.gif" width="192" height="63" alt="Juno Records logo" align="left" VSPACE=4 HSPACE=8>The complete Rucksack catalogue is finally available on Juno Records. The UK-based online dance music store has been going since 1997, and is a great place for buying music on vinyl or digitally. <P>As for downloads, one may choose from 320 kbps or 192 kbps MP3s, or uncompressed wav files. Juno is a reliable store with a huge selection in many different genres. Vinyl buyers can expect fast delivery and good service. <P>You will find the Rucksack catalogue <a href="http://www.junodownload.com/labels/Rucksack+Sweden/releases/" target="_blank">here</a>. <BR><BR><BR> <P><font size="2"<A NAME=60 years of 7 inch vinyl><b>60 years of 7 inch vinyl</b></A><BR> April 15, 2009 <P><img src="hverfisgotu_disco_8681_hd.jpg" width="150" height="145" alt="Hverfisgotu Disco" align="left" VSPACE=4 HSPACE=8>This year it's 60 years ago since the first vinyl 7 inch record was released. In 1949 country singer Eddy Arnolds' <i>Texarkana Baby</i> was pressed on green vinyl and released by RCA. <P>We're not much for nostalgia here at Rucksack, but we love the 7 inch and the fact that it is still being manufactured. Since the format turns 60 this year, we would like to recommend two 7 inch records that we think are worth getting hold of: <i>Minimalizm V4</i> is a locked groove compilation also featuring Jivaro's <i><a href="http://www.rucksackrecords.com/jivaro_i_feel_bass_7_inch_mix.mp3" target="_blank">I Feel Bass (7 Inch Mix)</a></i>. The latter is an exclusive Rucksack Records promotion spot. <i>V4</i> was released by Chicago label <b>Minimalizm</b>. We would also like to recommend a release by the Icelandic label <b>Hverfisgotu Disco</b>. The record is featuring Dagur Nilsson's <i>Forever</i>, an acid sounding re-edit of Donna Summer's disco hit <i>Our Love</i>. Both records are in stock at <a href="http://www.juno.co.uk" target="_blank">Juno Records</a>. <P>Join our mailing list now and get a very special offer in celebration of the vinyl 7 inch! The offer is only valid for 10 days, so hurry up. All you have to do is send us an e-mail saying <i>subscribe</i> in the subject line, and we will get back to you right away. <BR><BR><BR> <P><font size="2"<A NAME=Ifeelbass><b>Rucksack Presents Unique Mix Project</b></A><BR> August 8, 2008 <P><img src="still4_small.jpg" width="196" height="86" alt="Video Still No. 4" align="left" VSPACE=4 HSPACE=8>We're proud to present <a href="http://www.ifeelbass.com" target="_blank">I Feel Bass</a>, a one of a kind mix project representing a new take on remixing. The participants were given a set of audio files to use while making a track. <P>No original version exists of I Feel Bass. <P>Participants include eleven producers and one video director. They come from Sweden, Germany, United Kingdom, France and the USA. Visit <a href="http://www.ifeelbass.com" target="_blank">ifeelbass.com</a> for mixes, video and full details on the project. <BR><BR><BR><BR> <A NAME=V4><b>Jivaro On Minimalizm V4</b></A><BR> April 15, 2008 <P><img src="minimalizm_logo.jpg" width="144" height="144" alt="Gene Hunt" align="left" VSPACE=4 HSPACE=8>Chicago label <a href="http://www.myspace.com/minimalizm" target="_blank" >Minimalizm</a> is back with another locked groove compilation. Just like the previous records in the series, <B>Minimalizm V4</B> is pressed on strictly limited edition seven inch vinyl. Label manager <a href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/Jordan+Fields" target="_blank" >Jordan Fields</a> has compiled twenty loops, which should be useful for any DJ that is interested in using short audio segments in their mixes without giving up the hands-on feel of vinyl. <P>Ending the record is a full song by <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jivaro" target="_blank">Jivaro</a>. His appearance on Minimalizm V4 is an exclusive Rucksack Records promotion spot. The track is called <I>I Feel Bass (7 Inch Mix)</I>. It's actually taken from our next release, an exciting mix project that we've been working on for a long time. More information on the latter will follow soon. <P>Listen to the Minimalizm V4 locked grooves on <a href="http://www.myspace.com/minimalizm" target="_blank">this page</a>.<BR> Hear a clip of <i>I Feel Bass (7 Inch Mix)</i> <a href="http://www.rucksackrecords.com/jivaro_i_feel_bass_7_inch_mix.mp3" target="_blank">here</a> <P>We have a limited amount of V4 for sale. Make sure to get your copy before it's gone. You can order it at our <a href="http://www.rucksackrecords.com/shop.html">shop</a>.<BR><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=Print Reviews><b>Print Reviews</b></A><BR> <font size="2">December 6, 2007</P> <img src="xlr8r.jpg" width="151" height="181" alt="XLR8R" align="left" VSPACE=4 HSPACE=8>Over the last couple of months we've been reviewed in several US and UK print magazines. One of our favourites when it comes to monthly publications, San Francisco's <a href="http://www.xlr8r.com" target="_blank">XLR8R</a>, ran a review in their October issue of our second release Chilites EP. "'Throwback 87' is unbelievably jacking", wrote Nick Chacona of the Gene Hunt featuring Ron Hardy track. <P>Please visit our <a href="http://www.rucksackrecords.com/reviews.html">reviews page</a> for more press quotes. <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=Two Eras Of Chicago><b>Two Eras Of Chicago House</b></A><BR> <font size="2">May 28, 2007</P> <img src="gene_hunt_2.jpg" width="130" height="130" alt="Gene Hunt" align="left" VSPACE=4 HSPACE=8>We're proud to present Chilites, our new release containing two tracks from acclaimed house and techno producer <a href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/Gene+Hunt" target="_blank">Gene Hunt</a> (Chicago, US). Hunt has been in the music business since the 1980s and has worked with DJ Pierre, Frankie Knuckles and Robert Owens. <P>The title track is an eleven minutes long, meticulously programmed, deep house production with a touch of Detroit techno. <P>Following Chilites is Throwback 87. As the title implies, it was recorded in 1987 and features no other than the late DJ legend <a href="http://www.djhistory.com/bb/displayStory.php?id=62&group=m_general" target="_blank">Ron Hardy</a>. The track, which has never been released before, is an acid flavoured creation from a time when house music was taking its first steps out of the Chicago area and into the burgeoning European rave scenes. There are only a handful of recordings where Ron Hardy took part in the production, making the track an interesting artefact in the history of house music. <P>Chilites and Throwback 87 are available at major downloading services such as <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=215433760&s=143441" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.rhapsody.com/genehunt/chilites" target="_blank">Rhapsody</a> and <a href="http://www.emusic.com/album/Gene-Hunt-Chilites-MP3-Download/11004476.html" target="_blank">eMusic</a>. <BR><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=House Heads Launch New Club><b>House Heads Launch New Club</b></A><BR> <font size="2">April 9, 2007</P> <img src="chilites.jpg" width="202" height="282" alt="Chilites" align="left" VSPACE=4 HSPACE=8>Rucksack's <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jivaro" target="_blank" >Jivaro</a> has teamed up with Patric Philipsson aka <a href="http://www.myspace.com/phylipsson" target="_blank" >Edmundy</a> for the opening of Chilites, a new club in Malmo, Sweden, focusing exclusively on underground house and Chicago acid. <P>The première of the club, which is named after a soon-to-be released track on Rucksack by Chicago's <a href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/Gene+Hunt" target="_blank" >Gene Hunt</a>, will take place on May 5, 2007 at <a href="http://www.tangopalatset.se" target="_blank" >Tangopalatset</a>. <BR><BR><BR> <P>Chilites<BR> May 5, 2007<BR> Tangopalatset<BR> Amiralsgatan 47 (Karlskronaplan)<BR> DJs: Jivaro (Rucksack, Minimalizm), Edmundy (Suitable)<BR> 10PM - 2AM<BR> 40 SEK<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=Jivaro's Twisted Grooves Get Locked><b>Jivaro's Twisted Grooves Get Locked</b></A><BR> <font size="2">January 6, 2007</P> <img src="minimalizm_v2.jpg" width="181" height="176" alt="Minimalizm V2" align="left" VSPACE=4 HSPACE=8>Jivaro has contributed a loop of his track Turiya to Minimalizm V2, a strictly limited locked groove 7 inch. The record contains no less than 53 loops and was compiled by <a href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/Jordan+Fields" target="_blank">Jordan Fields</a> (Chicago, US), who has released tracks on labels such as Track Mode, Moody and Mo Wax. Other artists on Minimalizm V2 include Boo Williams (Relief, Djax-Up-Beats, Ovum) and Demarkus Lewis (Moods & Grooves). For full details, please visit <a href="http://www.discogs.com/release/869567" target="_blank">this page</a>.<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=Returns><b>Rucksack Returns</b></A><BR> <font size="2">November 11, 2006</P>After a short hiatus during the fall, we are pleased to welcome you back to our web page. As you can see the site has a new look, but most importantly you can now listen to a greater selection of tracks than before. Also, our Links section has been given a face lift. The links are placed in various categories that will expand over time. Hopefully this section of the site will become a good resource for all things Rucksack. <P>As for 2007, we have some interesting plans and projects that we are working on so please drop by soon again, or better still, sign up for our mailing list. Becoming a member is definitely the best way to keep up-to-date on the label. <P>Finally, we would like to say thank you to the DJs and other luminaries for the great feedback we have received since setting up the label. <BR><BR><BR> <P><A NAME=New Arkestra><b>Rucksack's New Arkestra</b></A><BR> <font size="2">October 8, 2006</P> <img src="rucksack_arkestra.jpg" width="179" height="179" alt="Rucksack Arkestra" align="left" VSPACE=4 HSPACE=8>We have a new project called the RUCKSACK ARKESTRA on our roster. RA is where Krautrock meets Detroit techno in a twisted ride down Autobahn. It's a listening experience not to be missed, so make sure you stop by at Download.com for a FREE mp3 of the recording Kraut Haus. Klick <a href="http://music.download.com/rucksackarkestra/3600-8363-100965274.html?tag=MDL_quickurl" target="_blank">here</a> to visit the page. <P>The project was conceived by Henrik Dahl aka Jivaro (ex-Sleeping Flies/-The Ultra Wide Band). <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR> <P><font size="1">&copy; 2006-2011 Rucksack Records</P><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></TD> </TABLE></CENTER> </BODY> </HTML>