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Ruffly one year after their „Ayu” EP, https://soundcloud.com/catzndogz return to Diynamic with their next record titled „Existential Perfection”.

It features two versions of the track „Existential Perfection”: First up is the „Existential Mix”, an upbeat dance floor theme, ladden with energetic claps, a resolute voice and thunderous horns.

This is followed by the „Perfection Mix”, a much more dismal approach that surrounds the aforementioned voice. An almost acid-like bassline, pounding drums and technoid percussions.

All in all, a masterful showcase of the versatility by the Polish duo, demonstrating such different results around one central element.

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Catz ’n Dogz – Existential Perfection (Existential Mix)

Stuck in My Head

Stuck in My Head (feat. Coco)

Buy/stream: https://kompakt.fm/releases/jukurpa_wasting_my_time_with_you

Tired of grey skies and long faces? We’ve got a serious dose of musical vitamin D for you! This 12" is the inauguration of a new split EP format on Kompakt. More hits on one record. Less environmental impact. Everybody wins.

Deer Jade – Jukurpa

Deer Jade is hailing from the picturesque Lake of Geneva, an area about which the late Jean Paul Belmondo had to say a thing or two. Her infectious smile and uplifting energy behind the decks already made her a household name in clubs and festivals around the globe. This solo debut is an expression of her strong self confidence and in-syncness with the world surrounding her. “Jukurpa” might be just one of the most flamboyant house tunes you’ll come across this year, readymade for swaying to on an early summer morning dancefloor. “Cosmic Dream” is of a more introspective nature, putting gentle psychedelic synth movements to good use. There’s a lot of heart in Deer Jade’s music. We’re happy to give it a home.

David Hasert & Niconé – Wasting My Time With You

This Cologne – Berlin joint venture is shedding rays of sun galore with this lost in reverie deep house jam. Built around a catchy as hell soul vocal and occasional piano outbursts “Wasting My Time With You” will certainly be one of our favorite tunes to waste our time to in 2024.

Jukurpa / Wasting My Time With You

Jukurpa ( Extended Mix ) 

Deer Jade - Jukurpa (Extended Mix)

Meera's newest EP Blomst on Crib Records, encapsulates her distinct style with a slow-burn storytelling that keeps listeners hooked to her darker and more personal take on afro house. Drawing on familiar echoes, these two tracks showcase her dynamic talent for crafting immersive musical experiences, solidifying her status as a rising star in the electronic music scene.
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2015 saw Damian Lazarus create his most ambitious project to date in The Ancient Moons, producing a full length album ‘Message From The Other Side’ with a wide assortment of vocalists and collaborators from around the world. They went on to support Roisin Murphy on tour, gain acclaim from the likes of Dazed & Confused and Lazarus became the final coverstar of the year in the UK”s Mixmag magazine.

Now the tracks from ‘The Other Side’ have been reinterpreted by an assortment of stars, from techno stalwarts Juan Atkins & Kimyon Huggins, to German experimental talent Kölsch, and Acid Pauli’s sprawling fusion of weirdness. The original material is ploughed in new and surprising directions by Black Butter’s own Gorgon City and Mehmet Asian, resident at Berlin’s infamous Wilde Renate club.

Talent from Lazarus’ label Crosstown Rebels, including Francesca Lombardo, DrumTalk and Israeli trio Red Axes also produce their own visions for the music, all of which retain the mysticism of the original with added dancefloor appeal. The final four tracks revisit some of the biggest moments from the Moons to date, as the album revisits interpretations from Jamie Jones, Dixon, Serge Devant and &Me.

Co-produced by James Ford (Simian Mobile Disco, Arctic Monkeys, Florence & The Machine), The Ancient Moons was always a unique project, which has now been stretched to include the flavours of some of the most exciting artists shaping the musical landscape right now.

Recorded in Mexico, LA and London, ‘The Other Side’ features instrumentalists from Mozambique, Guinea, Pakistan, Egypt, America and even Mexico’s own Yucatan Symphony Orchestra.

TRACKLISTING

01 Adventures Of The Ancient Moons - Juan Atkins and Kimyon Huggins Remix
02 Lovers' Eyes (Mohe Pi Ki Najariya) - Mehmet Aslan Remix
03 Message From The Other Side - Red Axes Remix
04 Trouble At The Séance - Kölsch Remix
05 We Will Return - Francesca Lombardo Remix
06 Sacred Dance Of The Demon - Gorgon City Remix
07 Eyes Won’t Let Me Hide - DrumTalk Remix
08 Tangled Web - Acid Pauli Remix
09 Lovers' Eyes (Mohe Pi Ki Najariya) - Dixon Re-edit
10 Vermillion - Jamie Jones Remix
11 We Will Return - Serge Devant Remix
12 Vermillion - &Me Remix

Remixes From The Other Side

Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons - Vermillion (&ME Remix)

Extasy

Rampa - Trust EP - Track 1
Release: April 29th 2016
Keinemusik: keinemusik.com/shop/km032_shop
Traxsource: www.traxsource.com/title/612185/trust
Beatport: pro.beatport.com/release/rampa-trust-ep/1750683
Itunes: itunes.apple.com/de/album/trust-ep/id1102463809
Whatpeopleplay: www.whatpeopleplay.com/albumdetails/…ust/id/125980

Deejay.de: www.deejay.de/KM032_-_Rampa_-_Tr…_-_12i­nch__224536
Decks.de: www.decks.de/t/rampa-trus_ep/c72-t0

Taking the release-portfolio into account, Rampa built over the last years on Keinemusik, him adding a new EP to the labels catalogue is worth every credit of trust. And this very “Trust” EP is living up to that not only by its name. It certainly offers value for money, considering KM-releases have mostly been two-trackers. There are four cuts on this one, each one following a different approach, making it also a hella versatile record.

It opens with the titeltrack, the floor-mantra within this bunch. A ruminant groove, backed by lifting and dropping notes, launching a catchy synth-figure and adding up synth-layers until all tension drops into a break that’s as curative as a talk therapy. A track that, out of unshakable serenity, unleashes an irresistible energy.

The following “Entropie” comes closest to what could be considered a Rampa classic. Percussive loops that are scooped up with even more banging and clanking – check. Lurking synthbass in the back – check. Vocalsamples with tribal descent – double check. Generally, you’ll find a whole lot of folklore in this rhythm rich affair, that continuously is jazzing up to highest ecstasy levels.

The flipside opens with “Defiled”, led by a prominent synthline, that’s going through various filter highs and lows and gets bludgeoned by some vigorously swung claps. Raw, naked floor material lacking any flourish, that seems to even fire up a jackhammer during the break.

“Headsup” is concluding this set. Triggering the smell of watered sidewalks, lit-up only by flickering neon light, immersed in the depths of delay, this latenight-story finds some redemption and warmth within the glow of its soulful vocal samples.

Rampa - Trust - Keinemusik (KM032)

www.beatport.com/release/one-on-one/1827995
www.traxsource.com/title/665309/one-on-one-ep
www.whatpeopleplay.com/albumdetails/…-EP/id/133281

As &MEs last two EPs on Keinemusik have been hitting the bulls eye of public perception immediately, his KM034 for sure will meet high expectations from DJs and crowd alike. What should one do within this sort of spotlight? Boil up the same old formula? Milk the cow? Play it safe? Well, &ME is rather going for the dont overthink it and just do whatever you like-option. Which in case of this "One On One"-EP is a collaborative effort with English singer/songwriter-enigma Fink thats letting musicality rule over functionality.
The titletrack on A comes creeping over the floor like an ash cloud. Built up on a grainy beat-pattern, having all lightness dashed out by droning bass, before Finks vocals are exorcising the ghosts of a heavy comedown. "One On One" has shaken off the facility of peaktime-consensus, before the straight kick comes in, but even that unmistakeable floor-referral is invalidated by gloomy harmonies after just a few bars. An obvious move against leadsingle-standards, but considering its omnipresent dark narrative and ultimately condensed vibe, "One On One" is without a doubt one of the strongest &ME cuts ever.
The offering on B1 might be considered as a bit more handy, but still: "Cape Coast" is rather grooving along a serious jungle-delirium than delivering easygoing beach-pleasure. A lot of hissing and chirping and rattling going on in between dense synth- and bass-layers, while live-recorded percussions are escalating into frenzy. Tribalhouse of a rather demonic breed.
Finally, Fink is stripping down the original outline of "One On One" into a sinister and subtle Dub-interpretation on B2. Blurred delays, sparse synths and occasionally implemented kick-detonations, reminding of an alarmingly lowered RHR. Meaning even wider room for his charisma breathing croon.

One on One

&ME - Cape Coast

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Adam Port - Do You Still Think Of Me? (KM044)

Beatport:
https://www.beatport.com/release/in-your-eyes/2368461
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1QDkWMLkcFCGeHbHVjYoJ0?si=eUS9WRgHRhCJIcb5uMr86g
Traxsource:
https://www.traxsource.com/title/1023483/in-your-eyes
Whatpeopleplay:
https://www.whatpeopleplay.com/albumdetails/and-ME-In-Your-Eyes/id/173839

&ME - In Your Eyes

Seaside
I'm running around looking for peace of mind
So come out and change me
You were always around to make me smile

Stuck underwater
I'm stuck underwater
I just need some space
My friend
It’s not what you wanted
It’s not what you wanted
But I just need a change
Again

Yeah I just need some
Inside
I'm drifting around watching the birds fly by
So come out and shake me
I'm caught in the waves pulling me down

Stuck underwater
I'm stuck underwater
I just need some space
My friend
It’s not what you wanted
It’s not what you wanted
But I just need a change
Again

Help me out before I drown
Save me now before I give up
Help me out before I drown
'Cause I just need some space

'Cause I just need some space
Ya I just need some space

Get it here

RÜFÜS DU SOL - Underwater (GNAA Remix)

With his upcoming Keinemusik release, &ME is kick-starting the time machine, beaming you right into the year "1995". You know, the year in which Microsoft released Windows 95, Miguel Induráin is winning the Tour de France for the fifth time in a row and Robbie Williams quits his job at the Take That enterprise. In addition to those crucial events, that time also sees the rise of Two Step and Garage in the UK underground. Now play the eponymous tune on the A-side and you'll feel beamed right back into these days. "1995" comes along in absence of a straight kick, filling that gap with dense subbass layers and phantasmal Ambient soundscapes. Then again, there is that tambourine loop, getting the groove on, a staccato synth getting into your head immediately and those high pitched vocals providing the needed amount of oddness. A tune most folks might not have expected from &ME, yet one of his strongest anyhow.

"Starting Again feat. Atelier" finds the man going back to more common ground, re-introducing the straight kickdrum, wading through a haze of Ambient- and pad-layers, installing a catchy synth on top and then letting those utmost affecting vocals shine. Vocals that, as well as the guitar arrangements, come courtesy of Jas, the singer of Atelier - a band from South Africa.

&ME - 1995

&ME - Starting Again feat. Atelier

Want You (Need You)

Want You (Need You) (Adam Port Remix)

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When one could assume, &ME entered the House and Techno world somewhat out of the blue, it is due to his sublime modesty that’s already captured in his alias. His way to become one of today’s most praised and sought after DJ/producers is based on a solid foundation. A foundation comprised of solo-releases, remixes, projects and collaborations that numerous, we’d rather refer to his discography than weary you with namedropping. Besides, all those references would just distract from what truly matters – the music this guy is delivering. Not to underestimate the importance of a project such as Terranova for &ME’s current path, but still the alignment has been made – to focus consistently on his solo-work. And it shows.

There are not many artists around turning in such a slew of globally praised floormaterial like &ME did over the last years. Just think of his last offerings on Keinemusik, a collective of Berlin based DJs and producers, including Rampa, Adam Port, Reznik & artist Monja Gentschow, he helped founding in 2009, namely “After Dark” and “Woods” or his “Vermillion”-remix for Damian Lazarus – all serious bangers, played by every renowned DJ worldwide. Everything is falling into place for the fella. His DIY-approach to handle things, his easy going attitude, his reputation as a gifted producer and DJ extraordinaire, his ability to link innovative production with consensual reception, making him one of the most unique and original figures in the game.

&ME - 1995

&ME

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