Welcome to Items & Things.

The Berlin based label run by Magda, Marc Houle and Troy Pierce has entered a new chapter.

Forever excited by new music, Summer 2011 has seen the trio rejuvenate and re-focus on their formerly dormant imprint, Items & Things.

"Items and Things are bits and pieces of uniqueness we come across," they say. "The label is a platform to launch the music that we love. There are no rules, just sounds we like and artists we believe in."

As well as the label, Items & Things will to continue with their boutique Down & Out party series. Aiming to recapture some of the rawness of yesterday, the parties take place in underground venues across the globe. From the weird and the wonderful to the dark and experimental, you can expect it all from Items & Things and Down & Out in the coming months.

IT013 (EP)
Various Artists | Various Items 2
Release Date: 16/03/2012

A1: Darabi - Player
A2: Darabi - Player (Dub)
B1: Tim Paris feat.
Sex Judas - Too Close
B2: Tim Paris - Too Close (Instrumental)

IT014 (EP)
Madato | Portraits EP
NEW Release Date: 13/04/2012

A1 She Dancer
A2 AsTronewta
B1 Sam Colingway
B2 Cheater

Digital Only Tracks
DX1 Claire
DX2 Disconsolated

IT011 (EP)
Marc Houle | Undercover Single
Release Date: Jan 26, 2012

A1 Undercover
A2 Triple E
B1 Undercover (Miro Pajic Remix)
B2 Undercover
(Bruno's Electric Blanket Dub)

IT012 (Album)
Marc Houle | Undercover
Release Date: Feb 24, 2012

1- Hearing
2- Undercover
3- Juno 6660
4- Very Bad
5- Bink
6- Am Am Am
7- Mooder
8- Under The Neath

IT09 (EP)
Troy Pierce | Voodoovoodoo
Release Date: Oct 31, 2011

A1 Splap in the Space
A2 Next Exit Lost Lake
B1 I Need a Guide
B2 Next Exit Lost Lake
(Dead Seal Remix)

Digital Only:
1- Slap in the Space
(Danny Benedettini Remix)
2- I Need a Guide
(Les Freres Royales Remix)

IT010 (EP)
Tomas More | The Door
Release Date: Dec 16, 2011

A1 The Big Shot
A2 Machine's Perfume
B1 Eating You Is The Only
Solution Left
B2 Road To Nowhere

Digital Only:
Transformed

IT06 (EP)
Danny Benedettini
Tell Me Quietly EP
Release Date: July 25, 2011

IT07 (EP)
Magda, Marc Houle, Troy Pierce
Down & Out Vol. 1
Release Date: Sept 19, 2011

IT05 (EP)
Madato | Speak Of The Devil
Release Date: April 4, 2011

IT04 (EP)
Jimmy Edgar | Funktion EP
Release Date: Sept 7, 2009

IT03 (EP)
Click Box | Espaço e Tempo
Release Date: Sept 8, 2008

IT02 (EP)
Various | Spies & Lies
Release Date: Sept 7, 2007

A new app will be available on the market starting April 2, 2012. Music application software creator Liine will unveil Remiix Marc Houle, a mobile app product designed to virtually situate the user behind the soundboard.

The new app will be modeled after the musical creativity of live artist and producer Marc Houle of Items & Things.

A total of seven featured songs including early releases: Bay of Figs, Edamame, On it, Porch, Triple E, plus two brand new titles from the Undercover album, Undercover and Mooder, will allow app users to formatively remix their favorite classics.

Whether it is launching loops in tight sync and using disorientating reverb and twisted, pitched tape delays to transform the sound or bringing in bits from other tracks, the unique matrix-balanced mastering process delivers an authentic straight-off-the-record sound.

Once the user has mastered their remix, they are able to share their version with friends on Facebook, Soundcloud and Twitter at the touch of a button.

...are label nights headlined by Magda, Marc or Troy and further artists from the Items & Things roster, but without the full concept of a special Down & Out night.

7 May | Rex Club presents Items & Things, Paris, FRA | Troy Pierce, Bruno Pronsato, Danny Benedettini
18 May | Milan, venue TBC, ESP | Troy Pierce, Marc Houle, Madato (tbc)
14 June | Items & Things meets Get The Curse @ Hotel Z, Barcelona | Magda, Troy Pierce, Madato (live), Nyma
8 July | Confused presents Items & Things, Rome, IT | Troy Pierce, Marc Houle, Madato

From the first days of their careers, Items & Things label owners Magda, Troy Pierce & Marc Houle have always had a deep love & appreciation for the intimate. The dark & dirty. The underground. As a means to showcase talent on the Items & Things label, they have put together their own version of a special night – Down & Out.

Bringing their heaviest artillery in tracks, a stash of smaller-room sounds, and a vibe that feels more 'family' than club-land...sometimes even inviting friends to play D&O with them (past guests have included Chloe, Jimmy Edgar).

The concept visually – is to enter a space that feels new. Maybe you've been to the location 20 times, but the night you walk in the door for D&O it makes you feel like you're discovering it for the first time. Fans should expect detail in decoration, excellent visual graphics & lighting effects, and more surprises!

Down & Out nights are about music you can reach out & touch. Big music for sweatier spaces.

Besides the special decoration and production, the line-up of a Down & Out event will always feature all three Items & Things founders Magda, Marc Houle and Troy Pierce, plus their guests.

We've planned over 15 shows across North America and Europe for 2012. More dates to be announced soon on itemsandthings.com

Download the Down & Out concept sheet HERE.

Upcoming Events:


Click the images below for more info.

Nuits Sonores
Lyon, FRA | May 19th

Movement
Detroit, USA | May 26th

Followed by:

29 June 2012 | Down & Out @ ME.003 Paris, FRA | Magda, Marc Houle, Troy Pierce

See Resident Advisor for tickets and info.

Past Events:


Click to view on Resident Advisor.

April 29, 2011 @ Watergate, Berlin
July 21, 2011 @ Prince Charles Club, Berlin | View photo gallery
Nov 3, 2011 @ Prince Charles Club, Berlin | View photo gallery
Dec 17, 2011 @ Nordstern, Basel
March 10, 2012 @ Madera Club, Mexico City | View photo gallery
March 17, 2012 @ Spy Bar, Chicago
March 23, 2012 @ Treehouse, Miami | View photo gallery

Down & Out @ Prince Charles, Berlin

Check the live Down & Out mix from Troy Pierce below: