Secretsundaze’s 9FINITY imprint presents its sophomore release, the ‘Adventures Of Handy Boy’ EP by Liquid Earth.

Pre-order: https://9finity.bandcamp.com/album/9finity002-liquid-earth-adventures-of-handy-boy-ep

The release kicks off with ‘Handy Boy (Casa De Mama Mix)’, a track characterized by its fierce drums and vocal chops; think prime Junior Vasquez through a contemporary lens and you’re getting there. Second up on the A side is ‘Big Nik’s Speed Garage’, a subtle yet driving track which showcases the intricacies of Liquid Earth’s productions. The flip opens with ‘Lick Of Life (Just A Little Mix)’. Again, we see the Barcelona based producer’s dexterity on the buttons, this time fusing a jazzy bass & synth topline line with shuffling, impactful drums. Rounding off proceedings is the slinky ‘Clubber’s Exit’. Vocals provided by the man himself, with vocoder manipulation in full effect, Freels solders 80s sleaze with a highly functional electro-inspired house groove, making for a perfect closing stanza to an impressive first outing for Mr. Liquid on the imprint.

The EP is presented with 2 digital bonuses, instrumental cuts of ‘Handy Boy (Casa De Mama Mix)’ and ‘Clubber’s Exit’.

Early Support incl: Raresh, BASHKKA, Ben UFO, Courtesy, THC, Sansibar, Jennifer Cardini, Dr Banana, Moxie, Yu Su, Cromby, Alex Kassian, Massimiliano Pagliara, Baldo, Samuel Deep, Voigtmann & more…

9FINITY002 Liquid Earth - Adventures Of Handy Boy EP

aka mr liquid
aka senator bongwater 
aka general gist
aka trips & skips
aka kepler sound district
aka señor friction 
aka taylor freels
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World territories
alexandre@pieces.live

North America
maria@resolutenyc.com

South America
denis@nomadtalent.com

Australia
mitchell@solidcircles.com.au

For general inquiries and press
thibaut@pieces.live

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The singular brand of house music that Taylor Freels produces as Liquid Earth is uniquely transatlantic, infusing the rhythmic sensibilities of London and Berlin with the sun-soaked serenity of his native California. Part '80s sleaze, part '90s deepness, part '00s wiggle, Freels makes dance music cocktails that pop like a twist of lime hitting seltzer. Melodic, crisp, and always refreshing, each track by the California-native is singularly recognizable as he refashions vintage sounds for the clubs of tomorrow.

Under his most recent alias, Liquid Earth, Freels has been pushing, as Resident Advisor put it, "tech house with a twist." His state-of-the-art analog grooves emerged from the ether fully formed in 2019 with some of the deepest basslines and crunchiest melodies out there. Freels' squigly take on contemporary house and techno always comes primed with a dose of California sunshine. Carrying on the legacy of storied California predecessors like Halo and Hipp-E, he's been swiveling heads and moving bodies with releases on labels at the vanguard of the underground, like Kalahari Oyster Cult and Is/Was sub label TerraFirm, collaborations with Tornado Wallace as Dinnervisions, and a remix of his starry-eyed, "Scope Zone" by Youandewan landed him notoriety among the scenesters alike.

More than just a producer, Freels knows how to pack a punch behind the decks, moving from classic West Coast Breaks to UK tech house with aplomb and mastery. His bookings and podcasts have been piling up like hot cakes with best-in-class mixes for the likes of Honey Soundsystem, Butter Side Up and Faciendo and DJ appearances from Dimensions Festival to Panorama Bar.

Freels' music, as both a DJ and a producer, remains unparalleled in its ability to solder funk with deepness. His early releases that propelled him to prominence on labels like Melbourne’s Voyage Recordings and the Amsterdam based Kalahari Oyster Cult, displayed an almost encyclopedic knowledge of house music. As Urulu, Freels zig-zagged across time and space to create music that felt embryonically transatlantic alongside a sugar rush of rave nostalgia. He now uses the Liquid Earth moniker to bring that same intimate knowledge to the trippier corners of the cosmos. With a seemingly endless trove of creativity and energy congealing behind the Liquid Earth project, Freels is poised to continue his take over of club land's headiest and spaciest dance floors

Secretsundaze DJ bookings: 
marc@poem.agency

Spirit of Sundaze Ensemble bookings:
lauren@earth-agency.com 

Secretsundaze is the trademark of forward-thinking, underground house music. As an artist and brand – spanning parties and festivals, a record label, a studio, an NTS residency and a live band project – it’s been operating for over 20 years and embodies the spirit and community of London’s club culture. But it’s never been one to sit still or rest on its laurels; leave that to the nostalgia crew because Secretsundaze always keeps it moving. 

Take this year, 2024, as an example. Right now Secretsundaze is stepping out as an artist proposition in its own right, helmed by producer/DJ/curator James Priestley who’s currently packing a stack of club tracks that will drop across the year and establish the project as a hit factory for DJs and dancers searching for a fresh take on house music that draws on breakbeat energy and trancey euphoria. Priestley is known to take the roof off as a DJ and now he’s adding to his arsenal with sought-after solo productions of his own under the Secretsundaze name. 

As a tastemaker, Secretsundaze sits at the cutting-edge, bringing new heads into the fold and always looking to champion new talent. His NTS residency, which has seen MoMa Ready, Paquita Gordon and Alex Kassian guest recently, is a reflection of the project’s current dancefloor obsessions. The meticulous curation of the Secretsundaze presents parties and Multi Multi festival, renowned for featuring talents such as Ash Lauryn and Carista long before they gained widespread recognition and uniting visionary artists like Toumba, Tash LC and NIKS under a single roof, serves as a compelling testament to Secretsundaze’s commitment in celebrating new artists.

Now for some history: 2022 saw the launch of Spirit Of Sundaze Ensemble, a full live band project that reimagines anthems beloved of those in the know, recording and performing cult bangers like Photek’s ‘Mine To Give’ and Joyce Sims’ ‘Come Into My Life’. The band has already graced the stages of the Queen Elizabeth Hall (Southbank Centre) and the ICA as well as Beat Hotel and Kala festivals, with a debut LP set for release later this year.

This duality of cutting-edge and classic is what makes Secretsundaze so special. Priestley originally cut his teeth as a d’n’b DJ and a promoter of not-so-legal warehouse parties before becoming an annual resident at the legendary Robert Johnson and landing gigs at Panorama Bar and Queen at Smart Bar, which is the kind of gigography that many selectors would happily settle for. But Priestley’s love of underground club culture has propelled him even further and Secretsundaze is now two decades deep, a pillar of London culture that has poured blood, sweat and tears into the city’s music community. 

Secretsundaze begins 2024 as a solo venture with Priestley at the helm, navigating an ever-expanding musical universe that unearths and re-engages with different styles, genres and music scene via parties, live shows, productions, radio and even a new record label.

DJ WAX & DIGITAL | COMPOSER | LA | BLANKK | JIGGYBOYZ 
 
No stranger to dance music. Combining a series of collective sounds acquired throughout a decade of influences. The bright side of the moon of disco house and minimal tech selections delivering a mixture of cultivated genres and vibes that transcends beyond the stage. With groove culture at focus, he is able to incorporate true authentic blends and mixes allowing the listener to dive deeper into the experience.