Maty Owl - Astral Friend [TOR039]
Release Date - 02.10.23
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/AstralFriend

Brazilian multi-instrumentalist & producer Maty Owl has captured the eyes & ears of global dancers. 2022 was a standout year for Maty, unveiling sensational projects with Saisons and Timeless Moments, plus a tantalizing remix of Erdi Irmak right here on XYZ. We are thrilled to welcome Maty Owl to our TOR with his debut EP on the label - Astral Friend.

On the A-side, White Room opens with crisp percussives and lush landscapes of sound. Afro tones flow seamlessly into the mix, with chopped vocal hooks balanced by pristine piano melodies. A bountiful bassline greets a punchy kick, offering a blissful dancefloor number for the finest of selectors & dancers alike. 

On the flip, Astal Friend welcomes progressive prominence, as effervescent & elongated synthetics capture the imagination. Surging sounds ebb & flow as Owl’s ominous tones ignite the night with afterhours flavors.

Closing out the project is VS, offering a middle ground between it’s two predecessors. Swirling synths rest upon rising melodies, elevating energy to a peak while the bassline goes to work. 

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MatyOwl
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MatyOwl/

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Maty Owl - VS [Snippet]

'Following the intergalactic odyssey of their first release, Hi Quality Records are back for round two. Switching to hyperdrive for another blast round the sun with two feel-good, cosmic channelling, disco burners from the mighty More Amour aka Artwork and Jon Solo...'

Read The Full Interview: https://whenwedip.com/2023/03/interview-more-amour/

Follow: @more-amour-419511036 // @highquality-records

Premiere: MORE AMOUR - Heatwave [HI Quality Inc]

'As many seminal 90s parties where Ross Harper began his journey are looking back by celebrating 25th and 30th birthdays, Harper is embodying his experiences and writing the future. The Dark Album is now blossoming into a collection of music that is a state- ment to a divided scene about musical unity in diversity. Harper has personally been road testing the remixes in London, Amsterdam and Barcelona as part of 2023/24 The Dark Album World Tour.

The crowd reaction has been outstanding, the looks on some of the ravers faces when these tracks drop is second to none. The Kay Barton remix caused complete drama, as did the incredibly powerful joeFarr remix. Feedback from the Barcelona show was an absolute dream with a couple of guys emphatically stating this was the best DJ they had ever heard, similar comments came from Harper’s time at Sisyphos, where one raver said he had lived in Berlin for 10 years and this was the best DJ set he had heard.

Volume 3 has exceptional quality to offer from four outstanding artists. Harper first came across AMAS with their Face 1 EP, he was stunned by emotion held in their deep techno sound. The Jozef K take on My Gift runs in a similar vein, holding feeling and space in the sound, actually the AMAS and Jozef K remixes work beautifully “in the mix”. Kay Barton ramps things up in incredible style with a force of strength that is as groun- ded as it is space age. The build up in this track is completely wild, the power of which must be witnessed to be believed. Finally, after his Zeitgeber remix from Volume 2, Mar io rejoins The Dark Album remix throng, this time with a perfectly paced downtempo
vibe.

AMAS are a mysterious duo hailing from southern Germany, writing music that reflects the psychology of modern life. Their take on My Gift involved threading in parts of their poem called The Void. The rich harmonics are accomplished through classic hardware such as the Juno 60 and Moog Subsequent 37. The result is a timeless piece of contem- porary musical poetry.

Jozef K is an established UK producer with releases on established labels such as Last Night on Earth and DJ support from the likes of Dixon, The Blessed Madonna and Jo- ris Voorn. For his remix he worked completely “in the box” and focussed on creating a strong bass to accompany aspects of the original melody, as well as threading in some stand out Jozef K atmospherics.

Kay Barton heralds from the same generation as Harper himself, with roots and connec- tions to the original Berlin Love Parades, he has been producing since his teenage years and seen releases on labels such as Bonzai and Trapez. So it is no surprise that his remix draws on that original 90s energy, albeit with modern production quality. Barton utilises Harper’s bleeps and psychedelic tones, then bounds them up in a harder, faster style with a powerful Arturia Brute synth lead after the drop.

Harthouse, Broque and Form&Terra mainstay, Mar io embellishes us in his soft spot for downtempo, which, again has a link to the 90s through groups such as Morcheeba and Massive Attack. When he heard The Power of Three he was transported back to “that place” and felt inspired to create a quiet and relaxed remix that is suitable for home listening, after-hours and chillout areas.'

Follow: @jozef-k // @rossharpermusic // @

Premiere: Ross Harper - My Gift (Jozef K's Still Dreaming Remix) [City Wall Records]

This week on Topshelf we're blessed to have with us the constantly evolving, Tunisian born, Greece based, DJ & Producer Bouzidi.

Born in 1998, Bouzidi has already released over 40 tracks since his blistering debut 'Exams' in 2019 and has continued to develop his vibrant, minimalistic, slow step techno with every Single or EP thats followed.

Using his music as his expression and releasing constantly has led to a deep body of work, that has represented his moods through time, making the product naturally raw and emotive whilst never stagnating. 
His newest EP 'Geminis Mind' is an absolute corker, beautifully encapsulating his inspiration drawn from humans & nature with tracks like 'Male X Male', 'Bots' & 'Bref'.
With an elegantly enchanting mix that brilliantly demonstrates his unique sound here's Topshelf 083 with the incredibly talented Bouzidi. Enjoy

The Library LMD Presents Topshelf 083 w/ Bouzidi

Beatport Pre-order

Magdalena - Globus [Snippet]

Samer Soltan - Chkoun (James Harcourt Remix) [Snippet]

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Blaktone - "The Rise Of Phoenix" EP
The Rise Of Phoenix
Break The Silence
Aura

Mobilee is thrilled to present the second EP from the exceptionally talented producer duo. Blaktone returns with a blazing trio of tracks collectively titled "The Rise Of Phoenix." Building on their signature sound and musical prowess, this EP is a testament to their creative evolution.

Blaktone's "The Rise Of Phoenix" EP marks a pivotal moment in their artistic journey. Mobilee is honored to release this collection of tracks that exemplify the duo's dedication to pushing the boundaries of electronic music. Prepare to be captivated by the transformative melodies, intricate rhythms, and evocative narratives woven into every note.

Witness the rise, feel the energy, and embrace the musical metamorphosis as Blaktone presents "The Rise Of Phoenix" on Mobilee.

https://www.instagram.com/blaktonemusic/

The Rise Of Phoenix

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RELEASE DATE 2023-09-08
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"At the heart of the Awesome Soundwave project is a dedication to live and innovative music and their latest body of work lives up to that perfectly.

Master of his craft Stimming showcases an all hardware LP that goes by the name of - “Elderberry”. Experience distinct atmospheres from beginning to end as Stimming steers you on a journey of ethereal techno, melding genres as he moves blissfully between the ten tracks. The beautiful long play will land on the 29th of September ready to be added to your collection.

For this enriched album Stimming decided to take a new approach to his production utilising hardware only embracing the challenges that it comes with but simultaneously the never ending outcomes as a musician. When stepping out of the box amazing things happen and Stimming tries to elevate this inspiration and funnel that into the “Elderberry” exploration, using machines such as blackbox/bluebox, intech controller, DOCtron IMC and various other gera throughout the tracks. Minimal editing was made on a computer at the end to condense arrangements.

Musically Stimming never shies away from depth and emotion, and manages to capture moments with each and every...  more"

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PREMIERE: Stimming - Golden Tree (Original Mix) [AwesomeSoundwave]

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PREMIERE: Stimming - Golden Tree (Original Mix) [AwesomeSoundwave]

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