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STEP02 - Step Ball Chain 
Tapestry Of Sound
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A1 Maypole Theme (Surrealist Piano Roll Mix) [6:58]
A2 Maypole Theme (Looming Giant Mix) [4:59]

B1 Wasp Of A Woman [5:50]
B2 Inhale, Exhale [5:32]

Visual Art and Music have historically shared an important, entwined relationship; often posing questions of which provoked which in a project? What about when the imagery is a medieval surrealist, hyper coloured XTC wonderland? Genre-blurred and stirred, daring and dynamic dance music for the twistedly imaginative minds and bodies! The Tapestry of Sound is an audio tribute to the liquid lockdown Tapestry of 2020, a wall-size mixed media art piece originally intended for a live-stream backdrop; despite not being completed in time, it became the epicentre of communal creative junction & release - no limits or logical sense. The result, a sonic terrarium cultivated by longtime partners in crime D. Tiffany and Roza Terenzi; with the help of friends, weaving their sapphic magic into something wicked and new for STEP02, Tapestry of Sound.

A maypole is a tall wooden pole often erected as part of late 19th century European Midsummer folk festivals, around which a dance often takes place; coinciding with Summer Solstice, or in Corona-era... Scrollstice. The A-side presents two contrasting offerings of the Maypole Theme, opening with the Surrealist Piano Roll Mix; an effortless euphoria gliding and twirling amidst a rolling 2-step garage routine, playfully anticipating melodic ecstasy via black and white keys. A complementary contrast offered by the Looming Giant Mix; sleek and deep. A hot-femme fiasco, driving and deviating between 4/4 and a freaky broken plot-twist; evoking imagery of the night, skipping fiercely round the pole; which was often considered a symbol of the union between masculine and feminine energy.

Wasp Of A Woman initiates the B side blowout, stripped back and sensual, but don’t be fooled; this is a straight-up b0mb. Low end throbbing underneath ferociously swung drums, topped by microphone assassin Kaylin with the fire lyrical content, a true upcycle of genres to set the mood for a flammable dancefloor. Cooling off, only slightly for a cigarette break, is Inhale, Exhale the final track from the EP. The tempo finally settling down but bumping up the groove with thumping toms guiding a playful party-starter, rhythmic and melodically inspired; infectiously cheeky with subliminal naughty memos teasing their way in through the backdoor.

Let your mind run wild with this effortless collaboration, two minds sharing the same obscurely forward-thinking visionary, the Tapestry Of Sound; a Meta Musical Time Capsule.

Mixing by Tapestry & Marco Pellegrino
Mastering & Cut by Marco Pellegrino @ Analog Cut
Distributed by One Eye Witness
Artwork by Sophia & Kathy

Tapestry Of Sound (STEP02)

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@NathanMelja and @Fl-rist both emerged during the mid-2010s, their first releases in line with the scuffed house sound that was in vogue at the time. The producers each had unique takes on that style and, in the years following, have continued to assert their themselves as crucial artists.

Wonderland

Nathan Melja - Wonderland (Flørist Version)[Parodia]

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Cardiff's @Hawsmusic label take a step down under and further into late night dancefloors for their 13th release, a six-track from Perth's @GuyContact entitled 'Euphoria Simulator'.

Euphoria Simulator

Guy Contact - Amphibian Pool [Haŵs]

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Melbourne based Escape Artist has blessed us with a euphoria bursting EP for the 30th release on our main label series! For the past few years we have absolutely loved his genre fusing releases on labels such as Salt Mines and Kalahari Oyster Cult which wonderfully slip between Breakbeat, Techno, House and Jungle. For the “Energy Breakthrough” EP, the focus is primed straight for the lasers, with three blissfully exhilarating and ecstasy inducing original tracks, alongside a remix from one of our favourite up and coming producers, Adam Pits.

The EP begins with the title track which combines old school house piano stabs at the start that evolve into a soothing pad progression and a super saw breakdown that takes you straight to Amnesia circa 1998. Opting for a more broken drum beat, the track floats effortlessly like a night time motorway drive. For the remix, Adam Pits lifts it into the stratosphere, repurposing the bassline and slapping a thunderous 4x4 rhythm underneath. Invoking Sasha and Digweed at their absolute peak, the track fuses the classic sound of Progressive House and Trance with futuristic levels of energy. “Reach for the lasers” doesn’t quite do it justice.

On the B1 is “The Dream We Share” that marries together chopped up funk breaks, plucky synth melodies and uplifting 303 Acid squiggles with jubilant chords for an elated sonic journey. Rounding the release out is the stripped back and introspective “Breathing Room” that is a beautifully peaceful experience after the dance floor focus of the previous cuts. The refreshing aura of the track that harks to the golden age of 90s Chill-Out and Ambient Techno concludes the release in the best way possible.

Tracklist: 

1.	Energy Breakthrough		
2.	Energy Breakthrough (Adam Pits' Lightspeed Mix)		
3.	The Dream We All Share		
4.	Breathing Room

Energy Breakthrough EP

Energy Breakthrough

PREMIERE: Escape Artist - Energy Breakthrough [Phonica Records]

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Parallel Minds returns after a two-year hiatus with a dub-infested celestial dance debut from a promising Toronto-based producer, record-slinger, and long-time DIY scene mainstay, Ficilio

Ficilio, a.k.a. Will Gillespie and the Parallel Minds crew have enjoyed a long musical friendship. Having met at various underground raves in Toronto, it wasn't long before they found themselves on the same lineups and began trading tunes post-show. When label co-founder Ciel first heard the tunes that would eventually end up on Parallel Minds 003, she was mesmerised by the deep, misty grooves present throughout. 'Dangerous Goods' is the creation of an artist with a super dialed-in sound, whose attention to detail, cohesion, and sound design suggest experience wise-beyond-their-years.

‘Rush-V’ begins the release with a shimmery bang, propelled by infectious chord stabs that sound like they're sprinkled with alien fairy dust and grounded by a driving and subby drum groove. 'Fluid Form' continues in this trajectory, all spacey synths and dubbed out stabs propped up by tough and bouncy drums and a deep low sub. There is an unmistakable 90s influence on these tracks, halfway between old Swayzak and the early 90s output of Dutch label ESP Records. Ficilio is not afraid to flirt with dub techno AND trance influences, which is most discernible on the last track on the A-side, the sublime 'UAM'.

In comparison to the other side, the B-side is a more sub-loaded affair. The drums on this side are less driving and more broken, chopped, and staggered. They work spectacularly on the title track, its vocal chops complement the low-slung groove of the drums to a hypnotic head-nodding effect. 'Second Fold' intrigues immediately with its unusual tempo, fluttering along in a leisurely way until these enchanted synth stabs come in and the track blooms like a beautiful flower. The release comes to a Zen-like close on 'Frame (Amber Mix)', the heavy sub and sparse arpeggiated loops draw us deep within its cavernous interiors.

PM003

PREMIERE: Ficilio - Fluid Form

Support it here: https://eudemonia.bandcamp.com/album/no-more-waiting
Next up on eudemonia is the Frankfurt-based duo ‚not even noticed‘. With only a couple of vinyl releases during the last years the two artists are relatively new to the scene. However their sound is perfectly produced and meets the tooth of time. The ‚No More Waiting‘ EP consists of five outstanding futuristic electro and breaks-influenced tracks each going into their own direction. Watch out for more to come in the near future, these guys are on a roll! @eudemoniarecords @not-even-noticed

YouTube

PREMIERE: not even noticed - Leftover Dreams [eudemonia]

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Proud to present this beautiful mix of peak time minimalism, intricate electro, come-up euphorics and come-down remedies by the masterful 'not even noticed' duo on their Craigie Knowes debut EP, "Microtransitions" - something for every moment, yet nothing out of place.

Design by Mel Keane
Mastered by Johanz Westerman
Distributed by Clone Distribution

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CKNOWEP49 | not even noticed - Microtransitions EP

This EP from German duo @not-even-noticed is a music production lover’s dream. Honestly, the sound design and production levels are just beyond belief in my opinion. Needless to say, they have been on heavy rotation since I first received the demos and they aren’t anywhere close to getting old yet.

They somehow straddle the line between beautiful soundscapes and absolute face melting, eyes rolling back, grabbing the person next to yours’s shoulders heat. Does that even make sense? Well I think you get what I mean.

The EP is out next Friday the 21st. 

Absolutely boomin!

HHANDS024 - not even noticed - Don't You Dare EP (Clips)

In the words of Holding Hands label-head Liam: "This EP from German duo 'not even noticed' is a music production lover’s dream. Honestly, the sound design and production levels are just beyond belief in my opinion. Needless to say, they have been on heavy rotation since I first received the demos and they aren’t anywhere close to getting old yet.

They somehow straddle the line between beautiful soundscapes and absolute face melting, eyes rolling back, grabbing the person next to yours’s shoulders heat. Does that even make sense? Well I think you get what I mean."

@holdinghandsrecords
@not-even-noticed 
Grab it here: https://holdinghandsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dont-you-dare-ep

Buy!

PREMIERE: not even noticed - Petulant [Holding Hands]

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@not-even-noticed - Acid Illusion

A Side (45 RPM)
A1 - Acid Illusion
A2 - Rodinia

B Side (45 RPM)
B1 - Xenograft 
B2- Cloudless
B3 - Cyber Rhythm

Who Is Paula WIP006

Format 12” (incl. Free DL Code)
Digital Formats (Bandcamp only)

Written & Produced: Carsten Fluck & Lucas Lejeune
Artwork: Chris Morgan
Mastering: Johanz Westerman
Pressing: Deepgrooves Pressing Plant

Paula looked into the mirror, when logic and proportion have fallen apart, white fog lifting and falling, glimpsed thru mullioned glass, crawling around her face like a thousand micrograms of bleeps, far above the moon.
Is it real or an illusion?

There will be a release party at Crack Ballmer Berlin May 4rd. 2024 ✌🏽

Acid Illusion

WIP006 - not even noticed - Acid Illusion - Snippets

not even noticed are an incredibly talented German duo who have been laser focussed on their signature sound since their foundation in 2020. Hailing from Frankfurt & Leipzig, Carsten & Lucas have amassed a gorgeous catalogue of music that incorporates the ethereality of Trance combined with the gritty, heads-down feeling of classic Acid House and Breakbeat. Their latest EP Source Transformation lands on Faux Poly this Spring.

This release showcases the artists inherent flair for treading the line between delicately uplifting melodies and rattling heavy bass. Each track conjures up a beautifully atmospheric future-acid world that is a dream to get lost in.

Words from the artist:
We started producing this EP in the late summer of 2023 in which some of our project’s biggest releases had dropped. Seeking for a way to stick to our signature sound without repeating ourselves we aimed for new grooves and patterns to combine with our sound sphere. The first three tracks of the EP were produced within one month, while Astral Surge was a few months older and happened to be rearranged to fit into the overall vibe of the EP. When Joe and Warren reached out to us to work with them on a Faux Poly project we had a feeling that these would be the tracks that could make an EP. We’re even more glad the feeling was mutual.

Source Transformation

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not even noticed - Source Transformation [FP009] (PREVIEWS)

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Reptant - Ether [Salt Mines]

Furious Frank returns to Butter Sessions with 'Ahora Sí'. The fully fledged house anthem is the result of a cross-continental collaboration with Barcelona based vocalist and producer Ivy Barkakati.

We're treated to four versions of 'Ahora Sí', all tested and ready for the dance floor and those special moments! Kicking it off, Frank delivers his "Original Acid Mix". A deep, squelchy lurker with nods to late 80's and 90's house music, peaking with thick piano chords and Barkakati's deep Spanish vocals. On the 'Sunrise' mix, the piano and chords become the focus and set the mood for an uplifting journey, bolstered by the raw thump and jack of the drum machines.

The flip side see's Barcelona based "IVAN" emerge with their version. The duo made up of Ivy Barkakati and Phran of Klasse Wrecks fame slow things down a touch, mangle the chords and inject the rhythm with flattering top-drawer percussion. Vancouver native D. Tiffany rounds the EP off with sub-heavy bass drops, hi-tek rhythms, euphoric vocal slithers and more stingin' acidic vibes.

Pure and infectious house music for real people!

B2. Ahora Sí (D. Tiffany Mix)

Digital album:
https://sansibar.bandcamp.com/album/game-over

Artist: Sansibar
Title: Game Over
Label: Avoidance @anttisalonen
Cat: AVD-002
Format: 12”
Distribution: @clone-distribution
Release date: 26.10.2020

Game Over EP (Snippets)

https://craigieknowes.com/album/gamma

Salt Mines / Life Sciences Division label-head Rudolf C joins Craigie Knowes for both party's first EP of the year. "Gamma!" hits hard across 4-tracks spanning techy-acid, futuristic garage, and peak-time rollers. This is the first coming together of label and artist in the form of an EP - following on from Rudolf C's stellar contribution to the latest release in the label's War Child Fundraiser VA series.

The release of "Gamma!" falls hand-in-hand with the rebirth of Craigie Knowes' in 2021 which sees the Scottish imprint leave Glasgow and return to their hometown of Perth, the opening of their new studio / label-hub and a move to self-distribution, operating primarily from Bandcamp for the first time since the label launched back in 2015.

Gamma!

Rudolf C - On A Plateau [Craigie Knowes]

Releases on:
https://soundcloud.com/craigie-knowes
https://soundcloud.com/holdinghandsrecords
@diffusereality
https://soundcloud.com/everyoneonacid
@snppts
https://soundcloud.com/eudemoniarecords
https://soundcloud.com/ganzfeldrecords
https://soundcloud.com/strictly_confidential
https://soundcloud.com/chatnoirdistribution
@afriendinneed
https://soundcloud.com/angelsgunclub
https://soundcloud.com/nebulaerecords
@yellowislandrecords
@gatedrecordings
https://soundcloud.com/masaseries
@esotericrhythms
@fallingstarerotica
https://soundcloud.com/audiobambino

PREMIERE: not even noticed - Leftover Dreams [eudemonia]

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