Name: Take Parts
Brand: Bill Converse

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Catalogue number

DE291LP

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-12-09

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794811515395

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1 / Black / LP

Artist

Bill Converse

Genre GB

Techno / Electro

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Dark Entries

Bill Converse is a talented musician hailing from Austin, Texas. With his unique blend of electronic music, he has captivated audiences around the world. Influenced by artists such as Jamal Moss and Hieroglyphic Being, Converse's sound is characterized by its experimental nature and intricate rhythms.

Known for his mesmerizing live performances, *Converse* creates immersive sonic landscapes that transport listeners to another dimension. His music seamlessly combines elements of techno, house, and ambient, resulting in a truly captivating experience.

*Converse* has gained recognition within the underground music scene for his exceptional talent and innovative approach to production. Collaborating with artists like DJ Python and Kassem Mosse, he continues to push boundaries and challenge traditional notions of electronic music.

Dark Entries is a record label based in San Francisco, California, USA. Established in 2009 by an individual with a passion for music, Dark Entries specializes in offering a diverse range of out of print, unreleased, and contemporary underground music. With a focus on bringing unique and obscure sounds to the forefront, this label has become synonymous with quality and innovation.

At Dark Entries, we pride ourselves on our commitment to showcasing artists who push boundaries and challenge traditional norms. Our catalog features an eclectic mix of genres including post-punk, synth-pop, industrial, disco, and more. We strive to provide music enthusiasts with access to rare gems that are not easily found elsewhere.

With an unwavering dedication to preserving musical history while also nurturing emerging talent, Dark Entries continues to be at the forefront of the independent music scene. Our mission is simple: to share *hidden treasures* from the past alongside cutting-edge releases from today's most exciting artists. Join us on this sonic journey as we explore the depths of underground music together.

Underground hero Bill Converse returns to Dark Entries with Take Parts, perhaps his most muscular and floor-focused work to date.

Converse has honed his analog craft since the early days of the Midwest rave scene, absorbing lessons from luminaries like Claude Young and Traxx. His skill as a producer has been established with releases on labels such as Dark Entries, Fit Sound, and Obsolete Futures, and his prowess as a DJ has been witnessed on floors the world over. 

On Take Parts, Converse peels away the layers of acidic gauze that have characterised much of his work, revealing his sharp grasp of dancefloor dynamics and DJ functionality. While the 808’s, 909’s, and 303’s are on full display, Converse does not indulge in retro-fetishism; he channels the future forward impulse of the original rave ethos.

Tracks like “Stroke” and “What You Have” pit seasick chords and analog squelch atop funky but unsettling loops. The flurry of 808 snares on “Measurement (Of What?)” nods towards both footwork and jungle, but feels ultimately planted in a world of Converse’s own. With the acid-electro masterpiece “Take Apart”, Converse implores us to both join him in this new world and reconfigure the one we’re living in now. 

The 6-tracks on Take Parts present a new focus for Converse, and will excite DJ’s and thrill dancers.

Take Parts

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