WORKERZ is back in full swing with a beautiful two-tracker. 'Your Man' brings forward a classic four to the floor rhythm, spaced-out vocals and atmospheric pads reminiscent of the rave, all while maintaining his signature soulful sound through moving piano chords. 'Happiness Therapy' follows along the lines of its predecessor. Movement-inducing rhythm, beautiful keys and dazed vocal samples hold the track together.

Label: Feedasoul Records
Support: https://www.traxsource.com/title/1532326/happiness-therapy

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Workerz - Happiness Therapy [Feedasoul Records]

New new from Lisztomania Records! 

SUPPORT: https://www.beatport.com/release/lonely-heart/3307932

Label: @lisztomaniarec
Cat: LISZT 254
Released: 19 March, 2021
Genre: Deep House

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Jacopo SB - Our Music Our Love [Lisztomania Records]

We've featured Medellín-based producer & DJ, @bosqmusic once before. With his sound rooted in Disco & Funk and heavily influenced by classic Afro-Latin music, his vibe is basically everything we're about here at Acuña. With a new EP out on Friday ft Pat Kalla and we thought it was a good opportunity to dive a little deeper...

10 Things About Bosq: https://www.acunalondon.com/post/mix-10-things-about-bosq

BOSQ ft PAT KALLA - 'MOUNA POWER'
RELEASE DATE: 23rd APRIL
FORMAT: VINYL & DIGITAL
SUPPORT: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/bosq-pat-kalla-mouna-power/818892-01/

Acuña Mix #51 - Bosq

Lyon-lad Naux is back on our radar via Lisztomania Records. Baka G on the flip.

ARTIST: NAUX (@naux)
REMIXER: : BAKA G (@bakagmusique)
LABEL: LISZTOMANIA RECORDS
RELEASE DATE: 30.04.21
SUPPORT: https://www.beatport.com/release/meme-part-a-st-tropez/3372335

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Naux - Mémé Part A St Tropez (Baka G Remix) [Lisztomania Records]

Sondrio is back with three fresh-to-death, dancefloor weapons on his new Closer To Truth 'Tokyo Duel EP' - out this Friday, April 30th.

SUPPORT: https://www.beatport.com/release/tokyo-duel/3348468

Closer To Truth:
@closertotruth
www.instagram.com/closertotruthrecords

Sondrio:
@sondrio
www.instagram.com/sondriomusic

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Sondrio - 3D [Closer To Truth]

Moment Cinetique return with an EP from the multi-talented Andy Ash plus London-based Acuña homie Kristy Harper.

The title track ‘Still Working’ is a slice of infectious, brass-highlighted, sample-looping deep house which Kristy strips back in to a dancefloor ready weapon on her remix.

The diverse EP also includes the off-the-wall ‘Jazz Bwats’ using a climbing double bass groove to create five and half minutes of jazz-infused energy whilst Finger Barre shows off Andy’s wide range of styles with rumbling subs and complex percussion.

ARTIST: Andy Ash (@andy-ash)
REMIX: Kirsty Harper (@kristyharper)
LABEL: Moment Cinetique (@momentcinetique)
RELEASE: 09.07.21
SUPPORT: https://www.traxsource.com/title/1619719/still-working

CINETIQUE014

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Andy Ash - Still Working? (Kristy Harper Remix)[Moment Cinetique]

ARTIST: Baltimore Chop (@baltimorechop)
TITLE: 'Soundwaves'
LABEL: Sengiley Records(@sengileywax)
RELEASE: 16.07.21
SUPPORT: https://sengiley.bandcamp.com/album/baltimore-chop-memories-2020-ep-sng016

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Baltimore Chop - Soundwaves [Sengiley Records]

Makèz have come a long way since they first sneaked into Amsterdam’s Studio 80 at the age of 17 to hand over their demos to Dam Swindle. Those demos led to their debut EP ‘Different planets’ on Heist in 2019 which gained major support. Quickly after, they signed two records on New York based label Let’s Play House. Fast forward two years, and here we are: the release of their debut album 'City Of All' back on home turf and Acuña all-time-favouite label, Heist.

Get to know the duo with our '10 Things About' interview below PLUS the premiere of one of the most lean-back jams on the album, 'Sonder'...

ARTIST: Makèz (@wearemakez)
TITLE: 'City Of All'
LABEL: Heist Records(@heistrecordings)
RELEASE: 16.07.21
SUPPORT: https://makez.bandcamp.com/album/city-of-all
INTERVIEW: https://www.acunalondon.com/post/premiere-10-things-about-makéz

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Makèz - Sonder [Heist Recordings]

We're very excited to bring you an hour of feel-good eclectic cuts from the dons, Sentimental Animals.

They're part of the new @razor-n-tape offering alongside @dicky-trisco and @jkri. It's a celebration of dancing, late night antics, and musical togetherness. Check it out on the link below and enjoy the ride!

Buy Link:  https://fanlink.to/SentimentalAnimalsEPBC

Acuña Mix #57 - Sentimental Animals

SUPPORT: https://www.traxsource.com/track/9113247/little-trim-up-original-mix

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Banker - Little Trim Up [Lisztomania Records]

Copenhagen-based musical adventurer Ground Plane Aerial steps up to the Mix Series this week. 

He recently returned with the latest instalment under his recently birthed moniker – this time launching his very own Theorama label project with a typically expressive 'Elusive Maneuvers' EP.

SUPPORT: https://www.traxsource.com/title/1628280/elusive-maneuvers

Acuña Mix #58 - Ground Plane Aerial

Berlin based Kid Simius is back on his home label Jarifa Records, with a deliciously fresh new EP entitled ‘Chicken Mango’. It’s a collection of four upbeat, dance floor-ready jams full of infectious rhythms, warmth, and summer vibes, topped off with a re-rub from the mighty man Gerd Janson.

Check out the release below and enjoy this humdinger of a mix!

SUPPORT: https://jirafarecords.bandcamp.com/track/chicken-mango

Acuña Mix #59 - Kid Simius

The latest Chubby! Records release is certain to be a highlight of 2021 with a who's who track list of some of the best names in house and techno. Chubby! spent a lot of time and effort over the past 18 months curating and collecting the type of quality that is worthy to be side by side on one release with so many fantastic names. 

One of the contributors, Dave Swatten, has stepped up top our Mix Series to celebrate the release, and we couldn't be happier to have him on.

Buy link:  https://www.juno.co.uk/products/aleqs-notal-various-vol-4-feat-life/827082-01/

Acuña Mix #60 - Dave Swatten

Introducing Sofa Club Records, a Paris-based label, dedicated to releasing music of all types, from the Sofa to the Club. 

Artist: One Dead Disco Dancer (https://soundcloud.com/one_dead_disco_dancer)
Track: Amber Jack
Release Date: September 27th, 2021
Buylink: https://sofaclubrecords.bandcamp.com/album/various-artists-volume-1-club-part

Label Info
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sofaclubrecords/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sofaclubrecords/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofaclubrecords/
Website: http://sofaclubrecords.com/

ACUÑA PREMIERE: One Dead Disco Dancer - Amberjack [Sofa Club Records]

Horatio Luna is a musician intrinsically interwoven into the fabric of Melbourne’s (and indeed Australia’s) jazz scene through his solo work, which followed his role as a founding member of influential hip hop / beats collective 30/70. Now returning to Jitwam’s The Jazz Diaries imprint, after to his 2020 LP “Boom Boom” (Which won support from the likes of Lefto, Bradley Zero, Mr Scruff, Earmilk and OkayPlayer.

Horatio turns in a blazing tribute to one of the Jazz greats, Miles Davis. A cover of the incredible Miles’ original track, Horatio’s ‘Milestones’ is an infectious and groove soaked odyssey, reworking and recontextualising the incendiary work of one of the best to ever do it. Glistening keys, driving basslines, scattered drums and astral textures run throughout this fast and furious track, 10,000 Miles per hour.

EP Support - https://horatioluna.bandcamp.com/track/milestones-miles-davis-tribute

Acuña Mix #61 - Horatio Luna

New Zealand based Azure, aka Liam from 2XM, has a humdinger of an EP dropping on! Check out 'Bowen' and support via the link below

SUPPORT: https://echotrainer.bandcamp.com/album/waterfalls-ep-ech006

soundcloud.com/jbhm
soundcloud.com/echotrainrecs
echotrainer.bandcamp.com/music

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Azure - Bowen [Echo Train Recs]

Funky freshness from @el-funkador. Out 21st Jan.

Support -https://www.traxsource.com/title/1734032/every-night?fbclid=IwAR2pFo1UkYldnW9lecMBM-6lfy1pX4XuFVUEzGal44Txm3LKILWz397DYsw

ACUÑA PREMIERE: El Funkador - Way Home [Lisztomania Records]

Acuña Mix #62 - Kellit

🐉 FEATURE OF THE WEEK 🐉

This week’s feature comes from an artist very close to home. When @harrywolfman isn't rambling on about aliens and Science Fiction he’s out there making bangers. There aren't many styles of music that he hasn't dabbled with in the past decade.

Recently, Harry’s more sample-focused house music has been fusing his deeper seated influences from hip hop, jazz, soul and funk. It’s found it’s way onto releases for the likes of The House of Disco, Dirt Crew, Toy Tonics and into the record bags of Laurent Garnier, Danny Tenaglia DJ, Karizma, Seven Davis Jr and Jimpster to name but a few.

His latest release 'SMBC' on Phonica Records deeper outlet #Karakul, is our favourite to date. This horn fuelled house opener is part of a four track EP called 'The Ritual' - which you’ll definitely want to check out.

FULL TRACK - https://soundcloud.com/karakulrecords/a1-smbc-clip?in=karakulrecords/sets/karakul005

FOTW #008: Harry Wolfman - SMBC

We featured one of his tracks 'Juntos' a few weeks a go, now @Gavinco steps up to deliver the next installment in our Mix Series.  Expect a cocktail of frenzied percussions and jazz infused rhythms to help you ease into the weekend, featuring artists such as @st-germain-official, #MBamina + many more

Acuña Mix #004 - Gavinco

We’ve been following M.ono since we started this project so super excited to introduce him as part of our mix series.

The @roserecordsgermany founder has had support from big hitters such as @moomin_, @move_d.photos and successful releases on @honeybutterrecords, @suolmusic, @dirtcrewrecordings (to name a few).

With high expectations it’s safe to say that he has not let us down with this perfectly gift wrapped mix 🎁. So kick back (or forward) and enjoy this blissful journey of smooth piano chords and funky basslines featuring tracks from @lealisamusic @therealmikedunn + many more.

Acuna Mix #016 - M.ono

First feature of the year is a remix from one of the hottest names in electronic music today. Red Axes deliver a psychedelic, hypnotic and funky interpretation of the Out of Orbit track ‘no disco’ - this one will send you a bit weird!

No Disco

FEATURE #47 : Out of Orbit & Shpongle - No Disco (Red Axes Remix)

Another journey of warm bliss from Acuna favourite Laurence guy. 'Untitled needs' is our pick from his debut release on Shall Not Fade - expect succellent piano chords and vocal hooks throughout.

The Sun Is Warm and Directly Above You

FEATURE #56: Laurence Guy - Untitled Needs

Marc Brauner (@marcbrauner) decided to showcase some of his wider music tastes in his latest, uptempo EP, 'Beer & Breakbeat'. ' I Can't Forget You' kicks off the EP in style...

Cop it here - https://marcbrauner.bandcamp.com/releases

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Marc Brauner - I Can't Forget You

Our good friends over at Moment Cinetique (@momentcinetique) are turning two years old 🎉 What better way for to celebrate such an occasion than to release straight-fire flips on some of their best catalogue to date.

In this one, Colombian duo Vagabundo Club Social (@vagabundoclubsocial) haven't messed around. With the summer dance floor clearly in mind, they've taken the soaring loop of the original Jambon-Beurre and added some juicy, carnival-ready acid undertones. The outcome is pretty darn tasty...

Preorder:  https://www.traxsource.com/title/1318950/rmx-v1
Releases: June 19, 2020

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Sweet Fruity Brunch & Selva - Jambon-Beurre (Vagabundo Club Social Remix)

Hailing out of Amsterdam, with the reverent name, ‘Detroit Swindle’ (@detroitswindle) coming from a homage for their love of  the Motor City sound. These guys are the brains behind some of the most vibrant, energetic and diverse house sounds to grace the dance floors over the past nine years. With twenty-four previous releases attributed to them including their astonishing album High Life.

Being avid followers of their work for years and after reading up on the pair and getting an understanding of where they’ve come from it is a great pleasure to get a few minutes with the celebrated duo to unearth some home truths and get a feel of the current climate for them both during these testing times.

READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE - https://www.acunalondon.com/post/in-conversation-with-detroit-swindle

'COFFEE IN THE MORNING' EP
RELEASE DATE : Friday 5th June
VINYL: https://store.detroitswindle.com/download/heist046
DIGITAL: https://store.detroitswindle.com/download/heist046d

Detroit Swindle - 'Coffee In The Morning' EP [Clips] [Heist Recordings]

We're buzzing to be joined by Retromigration for the next instalment of our mix series. The Amsterdam-based producer has been making a name for himself over the past year, churning out some huge tunes on Acuña favourite GLBDOM and more recently on LA based label, Healthy Scratch.

Retromigration produces a deep, groovy sound that captures his love of jazz & soul and this mix encompasses his style, full of tracks made mainly by himself and friends.

This mix is a belter, so kick back, crank the volume and enjoy...

Acuña Mix #030 - Retromigration

Sengiley Records welcomes New Zealand duo 2XM for their latest label release. We've chosen the warm & spacey 'Apollo Jazz' off the EP. This highly talented duo have been prominent on our channel since we started with their soothing, dreamy & unique sound. So it's no surprise that we couldn't wait to share this latest one - enjoy!

https://www.traxsource.com/title/1394020/apollo-jazz

ACUÑA PREMIERE: 2XM - Apollo Jazz (Vocal Dub) [Sengiley Recordings]

Glasgow’s Ali Herron has long been a mark of quality with his OOFT! moniker. With excursions onto labels such as Instruments of Rapture, Delusions of Grandeur and Wolf Music Ali’s steady stream of solid output moves deftly between slo-mo disco and classic house influences. It’s the latter style that infects his Clandestino EP. 

We've picked the Clandestino remix of the lead track on the EP, Reclaim Landscape.

We also had a great chat with him last week (read here: https://www.acunalondon.com/post/5-minutes-with-ooft) 

Pre-order: https://clandestinomusic.bandcamp.com/album/ooft-reclaim-landscape-clan010
Release date: 31st July

ACUÑA PREMIERE: OOFT - Reclaim Landscape (Clandestino Remix)[Clandestino]

An introductory welcome into new label 'Oath'. Hidden Spheres, forger of anthemetic grooves, takes us on a four track joyful journey through relaxation and movement

We've chosen ‘Believe’ which rounds things off with a cool-off of lazy keys and loose drums centred around a dreamy saxophone. 

This one drops tomorrow!

Artist: Hidden Spheres
Title : Breathing Deep
Label : Oath
Format : Digital / Vinyl
Release Date : 25 August 2020

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Hidden Spheres - Believe

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Diamond - Rough Cream (Flat White Records)

In an attempt to brighten up your summer of social distancing, Flat White Records bring you a 4 track EP from jazzy-house extraordinaire, Diamond
 
Following on from his recent release on Salin Records, the Oxford based artist maintains his current run of form with an EP that not only showcases his trademark sound, but also his versatility. Each of his three tracks bringing something new to the party. Cosmic.

We've chosen the deep, jazzy & rolling 'rough cream' which for us is the stand out track on this exceptional EP 🙌

Artist: Diamond
Title: Hal’s EP
Label: Flat White Records
Format: 12”
Release Date: 4th September 2020
Buy / Pre Order: www.flatwhiterecords.bandcamp.com


Flat White Records
SoundCloud 
https://soundcloud.com/FlatWhiteRecords

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DiamondAudioOfficial/L

Diamond
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/michaeldiamonduk 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiamondAudioOfficial/L

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diamond.sound/

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Diamond - Rough Cream [Flat White records]

Reece Johnson (@reecejohnsonmsc) is set to make the end of your January that bit brighter, by offering up four diamond free downloads on @thebasementmusic. We've picked Track 4 'Ekko', with a suitably juicy baseline and Carnival inspired top line. 

DOWNLOAD: https://hypeddit.com/track/fjd9mo

Free Download

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Reece Johnson - Ekko [theBasement Discos] // FREE DOWNLOAD

Lisztomania Records & Sundries label boss Igor Gonya steps up to the Acuna Mix this week. The selection on this next hour is top notch... Enjoy!

SUPPORT:
https://soundcloud.com/seesawlabel/sets/sswvnlzd002-various-artists

FOLLOW:
@igorgonya
@lisztomaniarec
@sundrieswax

MORE:
www.acunalondon.com

Acuña Mix #042 - Igor Gonya

Icelandic DJ/Producer @intr0beatz returns to @momentcinetique, 2 years after his debut release with them the 'Kusk EP', which featured heavily in the record boxes of some of scene's great and good.

We've picked one of the remixes courtesy of fast-rising London producer Tom Jay.

SUPPORT: https://www.traxsource.com/title/1510082/youre-the-finest

ACUÑA PREMIERE: Intr0beatz - You're The Finest (Tom Jay Remix) [Moment Cinetique]

Newly reincarnated Dam Swindle (@damswindle) are coming in very hot with the first release under their new alias. The quality outfit that is Lars Dales and Marten Smeets, have conjured up a an exceedingly good three track-er for London based, heavyweight label Aus Music (@ausmusic). 

Support: https://ausmusic.bandcamp.com/album/spice-run
Read our review: https://www.acunalondon.com/post/review-dam-swindle-spice-run-ep

Dam Swindle - 'Spice Run' EP [Clips] [Aus Music]

~ Club-rooted electronic music 
~ DJ collective 
~ Event series

Enquiries: 
acunarecords@gmail.com

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