Releases eLan
Next 2 Last

Do a quick Google search for eLan and the Internet will most likely generate results for a female singer from Latin America, a reggae vocalist from LA, an all-male rock band from Slovakia or the alleged pseudo-name used by Brainfeeder artist Tokimonsta. Few results will actually tell you that eLan is also Elan Stouffer, a mysterious but prolific beatmaker currently residing in San Diego.

When Modeselektor got introduced to the music of eLan, they immediately fell for the effective simplicity and on their constant mission to discover the next new beat, signed the young talent from California right away. First a track named „Pussy Posse“ appeared on Modeselektion Vol. 01, later a by now sold out split 10inch with eLan and Falty DL was released on Modeselektor's longest standing label 50 Weapons.

Following the 50 Weapons split 10inch in January 2011 eLan, member of the highly praised and super eclectic WEDIDIT Collective (incl. Shlomo and several others), part of the Indigo Pyramid crew, resident of Critical Beatdown in San Diego, has released a much acclaimed vinyl trilogy on Monkeytown Records. This 2xCD contains the 12 original tracks from all 3 EPs as well as remixes from Modeselektor, Lazer Sword, Cosmin TRG, Byetone (Raster Noton), Anstam and many others. On top of all the vinyl highlights you will find several unreleased bonus tracks and remixes on this 2xCD. A must have for all fans of the Monkeytown Records camp!

elan has been praised as the new instrumental hip hop beat wizard with the talent of an early Rustie, Hudson Mohawke or even Boards of Canada. His music was described by Bleep as: „eLan is a brand new name to most, he makes ultra-slick, mournful Dilla bump sound oh-so easy.“ and by Boomkat: „Super slick future HipHop from the mysterious eLan. We still haven't a clue who eLan is but if you like your beats butterd with Dilla-style beat and supremely hazy Boards of Canada synths, 'I Can't Breathe' is an absolute must have.“.

eLan will be supporting Modeselektor on parts of their „Monkeytown“ album tour in October.

CD 01 – Original

01 I can't breathe

02 Benson Bridges

03 Bleep Bloop Brrrrmmp

04 Dry Lemons

05 Good High

06 Alligator Snaps

07 Hunting Season

08 Saccharin On Top

09 Shoot The Beam

10 Blackout

11 Next 2 Last

12 Down 4 You

13 2in5four

CD 02 – Remixes

01 Next 2 Last – Mindesign Remix

02 Benson Bridges – HeRobust Remix

03 Hunting Season – Mike Gao Remix

04 Bleep Bloop Brrrrmmp – Byetone Remix

05 Bleep Bloop Brrrrmmp – Lazer Sword Remix

06 Good High – Devonwho Remix

07 Alligator Snaps – Cosmin TRG Remix

08 Saccharin On Top – DJ Pound Remix

09 Hunting Season – Nasty Nasty Remix

10 2in5four – Low Limit Remix (Download Exclusive)

11 Bleep Bloop Brrrrmmp – Modeselektor Remix

12 Shoot The Beam - Fitz Ambro$e Remix

13 Saccharin On Top – Anstam Remix