Hawke - WarPeace (2018 Remixes) [Hardkiss Music]

The 2018 remixes of Hawke’s single “WarPeace” dig further into a world of dance floor possibilities. New York’s DJ Onionz provides a haunting melodic excursion into techno realms with his Savagely Angelic Mix, while the Curious Yellow Mix by Gavin Hardkiss takes an airy gypset approach with minimal afro percussion and flying synth flourishes.

In 2017, Hardkiss Music released remixes of “WarPeace” included a version by Desert Hearts founder Lee Reynolds which is available on limited leopard jellyfish vinyl at www.hardkiss.org

Hawke was created by Gavin Hardkiss as a series of sound clashes, musical experiments, and collaborations that steer off the path of convention. In 2017, the Hawke album Love in Stars was released through a crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMusic. It runs riot through indie dance, deep house, ambient, and funk modalities. While paying homage to artists like The Stone Roses, The KLF, Bonobo, and MGMT, it manages to weave a story of its own.

Nick Warren (Hope Recordings) – “2 sparklingly good mixes.”
Rory Hoy (Super Hi-Fi Recordings) – “The Onionz Remix is really good! Peace wins.”
Eelke Kleijn (DAYS like NIGHTS) – “The Curious Yellow Remix is great.”
DJ P-REZ (Not So Fast Records) – “Nice one! Both cuts are super spacey, and I love that.”
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “These remixes of WarPeace just keep getting better and better.”
Eric Medina (The Deep End) – “Digging the Onionz version. Going to test it out!”
Jeannie Hopper (WBAI FM) – “Yeah! Decades of Hawke … keep them coming. Onionz is on fire!”
Chris Smith (Om Records) – “Both mixes are deep, unique and doing it for me.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT Radio Show) – “EPIC … hard to choose between the two, both are gems.”
DJ Di Costa (MoodyLushious Influences show) – “Really intriguing release. Will most likely try both versions, but on first impression the Curious Yellow remix will get further support action.”

Available Now From: Juno Download, Spotify, Apple Music, And Deezer.

Hawke - WarPeace (Hardkiss Music)

Welcome to the world of Hawke and the second single from the forthcoming album Love In Stars.

On the A-side, “WarPeace” is a full frontal assault of the psyche with an illumination of opposing forces. WAR. PEACE. SUN. MOON. Producer Gavin Hardkiss offers a transcendental sound to help pull you out of your hardened shell.

A complementary remix by Papa Lee Reynolds (Desert Hearts) adds darker overtones that will thrill at desert parties and renegades with its tripped-out, unrelenting drive. Hardkiss and Desert Hearts span a generation of electronic dance music influence in California. The collaboration looks to the future with a sound and message that is relevant now more than ever.

Lee Reynolds says “This remix of WarPeace is the first collaboration between myself and my longtime friend Memo Rex. We first met in 2004 when I booked him to play a night I was throwing in San Diego. Twelve years later we finally made it into the studio together! While keeping some key elements of the track we wanted to add some of our bass driven chunky house flavor. Hope you like it.”

On the B-side, “Ganga Dances with the Swan” is an ode to what this future will be after we move through the darkness. Words by White Lotus Foundation’s Ganga White. Vocals by Araceli Santos De Bieber, Gavin Hardkiss and Robbie Hardkiss. Recorded on a whim in the Hardkiss Studios in San Rafael, California. This song is already an inspirational fixture on Hardkiss dance floors and a staple last song of the night.

Gavin Hardkiss is a South African born DJ and music producer based in California. He makes albums under the name Hawke and runs a little outfit called Hardkiss Music.

Billie Ray Martin (Disco Activisto Records) – “All of these tracks are pretty damn good. Gavin Hardkiss’ Mix with that electronic bass hook makes my day. Fabulous release!”
Spettro (Get Physical Music) – “The Gavin Hardkiss mix is excellent.”
Nick Warren (Way Out West) – “Another wonderful Hardkiss release!”
Edground (Grooveland Music) – “Very nice groove.”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) – “Magical, transcendent sounds as always from Gavin. Love both WarPeace and Ganga Dances - nourishment!”
DELLA (No Dial Tone / Classic Music Company) – “The Hardkiss brothers, always.”
DJ Schugar (The Infusion Project) – “Very nice release. Gavin always brings it so groovy!”
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) – “Digging the percussive vibes on WarPeace (Gavin Hardkiss Remix) here, really solid beats & bass.”
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “So good. I love the details in this.”
DJ Deeka (Radioactive FM – Weekly show) – “WarPeace (Gavin Hardkiss Remix) does it for me. A melodic, romantic musical journey. Music for my ears, the best way to finish 2016.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Traxsource, iTunes, And Spotify.

Delusions of Grandeur B-Sides (Hardkiss Music)

“It’s a rare and dangerous sensation to cup an atomic bomb in your hands.” - Terry Matthew

Originally released on vinyl only, these three tracks were B-sides of singles that appeared on the 1995 classic Hardkiss double album Delusions of Grandeur. If Delusions… was the bomb, then these three moody remixes are some radioactive fallout from that initial blast of electronic dance music creativity.

“Raincry” by God Within was Scott Hardkiss’ breakthrough single. It began with a tribal chant sample in a small garage in Twin Peaks, San Francisco. Within the year, that chant was being dropped by DJs all around the world. This mix has a slower burn than the A-side, but all the epic emotion and drama.

“3 Moods in a Gurple Pardon” is Robbie Hardkiss’ remix of Gavin Hardkiss’ first single as Hawke. Here, the unique tech / break / house meditation “3 Nudes in a Purple Garden” gets funked up with latin percussion and a stomping bass line added to the ethereal melodies of the original.

“Steal From The Rich” is also a Robbie remix. This one is a slowed down, funked up reworking of God Within’s “The Phoenix.” Recorded in Nottingham at DIY Studios, this DC Go-Go inspired mix is quite the departure from the big, banging mixes on the original single by Rabbit in the Moon and Scott Hardkiss.

Tommie Sunshine (Brooklyn Fire / Ultra) – “This is the definitive sound of SF 90's Rave. Very happy to have these on hand!”
Chris Fortier (Fade) – “Can’t miss classics….”
Nick Warren (Hope Recordings / Way Out West) – “Sounding as ace as ever!”
Vanilla Ace - “Nice one!”
Duserock (Sleeper Cell / EMDM) – “You can't go wrong here.”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) – “Raincry is one of my all-time favourites and this version does not disappoint.”
Christian Martin (Dirtybird) – “Stone cold classic.”
Pepe Link (Pacha Mallorca) – “Raincry is awesome, love it!”
Liquid Todd (Sirius XM Radio / BPM) – “Hawke rules!”
Leigh Morgan (Urban Torque Transmissions Syndicated Radio Show) – “Raincry still sounds perfect after all this time.”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle radio show) – “These are fantastic. There is little that hasn't been said in praise of the Hardkiss sound - utterly unique and timeless is what it means to me and these carry on their story beautifully. 10/10”

Available now from Beatport, Junodownload, iTunes, and Spotify.

Hawke - Sunshine People (Hardkiss Music)

Welcome to the world of Hawke!

It's been 23 years since the first Hawke single "3 Nudes in A Purple Garden" appeared on Hardkiss Music. Now, Hawke returns to the label with a string of singles that will culminate in a fourth album titled Love in Stars.

Produced by Gavin Hardkiss with vocals by Robbie Hardkiss, "Sunshine People" is a sun-drenched summer funk number with mixes that will fit in at cocktail parties and desert raves alike.

San Francisco based artist Gavin Hardkiss was born in Johannesburg South Africa. In the early '90s, along with faux brothers Robbie and Scott, Gavin helped pioneer the American electronic music scene with the groundbreaking record label Hardkiss Music.

Hardkiss quickly joined the ranks of the international DJ elite, DJ'ing at raves and clubs in cities throughout the world, eventually reaching legendary status with the release of the classic album Delusions of Grandeur. Delusions of Grandeur reached number one on the Rolling Stone Magazine alternative charts. LA Weekly called it "a digital masterpiece built on the ruins of California hippie culture. It was the Pet Sounds of the rave generation."

Gavin has produced multiple out-of-print albums under the guise of Hawke including Namaquadisco, Heatstroke, Love Won Another, and +++.

Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch / Mega Jawns) - "Special release. I've been waiting for this since I heard the snippet / studio session on that Red Bull documentary."
Nick Warren - "The Curious Yellow Mix is a cheeky bomb. Very clever! And I love the Happy Hour Mix."
Human Life (Exploited / Win Music) - "The Curious Yellow Mix is fun … I like the 'Gypsy Woman' tease. This should work well at Output rooftop in a few weeks."
Larry Tee - "The Gavin Hardkiss Barefoot Remix … big one!"
Anthony Pappa - "My favorite mix is the Curious Yellow Mix and I will support it."
Al Mackenzie (Great Outdoors / Brassneck) - "I love this … the Barefoot mixes are ace."
Alexander Robotnick - "This is good!"
Jamie Jones (Hot Creations) - "Sounds cool."
Severino (Horse Meat Disco) - "Fun tracks!"
DJ Craig C (Pound Boys) - "Yeah! Digging this vibe all the way."
BTO Spider (High Sprits Radio Show) - "This is fierce. Great and groovy."
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing Radio Show) - "This is such a fun catchy funky summer jam. I love the percussion sounds and the jazzy bits."
Richie Roberts (The Dance Factory, BBC) - "Superb release. It's great to see the Hardkiss sound is back."
Bob Duskis (Six Degrees Records) - "My love for Gavin Hardkiss / Hawke is well documented. To my ears, he continues to have one of the most original sounds in electronic music. This new single is indeed shot through with musical sunshine."

Available from Beatport, Juno Download, iTunes, and Spotify