chapter 2 Top Releases / Spring 2023 Selection II

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Buy / Stream: https://ffm.to/something-cool

Returning to Exploited for another bite of the cherry, Italian duo gizA djs are back.
‘Something Cool’ blends elements of indie dance and nu disco in its loose, warm
feel, with a dash of Italo disco attitude to boot. ‘80s synth pulses set the tone over
live percussion and subtle bass, before a sultry male vocal adds more retro feel to
the proceedings. Classic disco hi-hats drop in as the vocal switches from English to
seductive Italian and big synth chords filter into focus. A sweet arpeggiated lead line
thrusts into play as a Daft Punk-esque electric bassline funks away below. An
unexpectedly wonky breakdown builds tension, setting us up for a colourful finale
where the key elements morph and modulate in a beautiful fusion.
‘Rogue One’ is more of a brooding, atmospheric house affair, but one that comes
with dashes of funk. Tribal percussion intersperses a turgid bass groove as mystical
trumpet loops tease in and out of the mix. A discofied guitar lick bolsters an
infectious, mysterious plucked melody, and imperceptibly the track builds intensity to
a crescendo with eerie pads, heady reverbs, ride cymbals, urgent vocal chants and
judicious use of FX.
Artist: gizA djs
Release: Something Cool
Label: Exploited Club
Cat: EXP118
LC: 96788
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Beatport Pre-order: 22.07.2022
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 29.07.2022
Releasedate Global Download: 12.08.2022

Something Cool

Rogue One

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gizA djs - Rogue One | Exploited Club

www.facebook.com/garethcoledj
www.facebook.com/SubleaseMusic/ www.instagram.com/subleasemusic/

Gareth Cole is the ambitious Brit who has been carving a name for himself as a purveyor of fine house and techno both as a producer and DJ. 

Here he signs up to Steve Bug’s Sublease Music for three slick and impactful slices of deep, techy house. First up is Signal, a low-slung groover with hypnoic keys, and a thick, rounded bottom end driving the track forward. 

On Courage, the energy is amped somewhat, with plenty of space thanks to the dubby, minimal production. 

Gareth notes “I was very inspired by music and DJ sets from Guy J - there is this sort of hypnotic groove which locks you into the vibe and music. I designed a really nice lead stab on Sylenth which is my go-to synth and it repeats during the majority of the tune and then other elements play around it to keep it interesting”. 

The final track is On The Edge, delving deep into Cole’s roots in techno - slowly building on the groove with extra elements to create a hypnotic, techy atmosphere sure to set dancefloors alight this summer.

On The Edge

Gareth Cole - On The Edge

Out now on Crosstown Rebels: lnk.to/CRM256

US talent Serge Devant makes a welcome return to Crosstown Rebels in July with the three-track Hush Hush EP. Damian Lazarus’ flagship label is familiar territory for the NYC talent, where he’s made several acclaimed appearances since 2015.

Serge spoke on how each track took shape: “This EP has been put together over the span of seven years, representing different times of my life and where I was musically. Flashback has been sitting on the back burner since 2015, Hush Hush is from the pandemic archives and Hot Circuit is the freshest out of the bunch. It feels like this release has a little something to please everyone. Enjoy!”

Flashback feat. Forrest gets the show underway, as soft kicks live beside pulsing synth tones and Forrest’s echoing vocals throughout. There’s a soothing feel to the piece, making it well-built for both sunrise and sunset moments, whilst still retaining enough oomph to make it perfect dancefloor material. Hot Circuit comes next, taking the form of an out-and-out club-cut packed full of low-slung, Ibiza-ready groove, whilst Hush Hush continues in a similarly punchy vein to round off the EP on a techy note.

Serge Devant has an esteemed reputation in today’s dance music industry, from playing at DC-10 to his music turning the heads of Jamie Jones and Damian Lazarus, his talent speaks for itself. Emerald City, Knee Deep In Sound and Circus Recordings are just a few of the labels he’s released on, whilst performances for international brands such as Day Zero, Music On, Get Lost and Paradise prove his standing as a globally-revered DJ and producer.

Serge Devant, Forrest

Hot Circuit

Serge Devant - Hot Circuit

Download & Stream: https://moonharbour.lnk.to/MHD182

Following his latest and greatest collaboration with Moon Harbour's founder Matthias Tanzmann, Black Circle is now back on the label in solo mode. His party-ready 'Double Dip' is a tribal-tinged tech house tune with chunky drums. The silvery textures and carefully scattered percussion are organic and vibrant, with chanting vocals adding plenty of soul.

Double Dip

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Black Circle - Double Dip

Out Now: https://lnk.to/RBL090

Cristina Lazic flexes her production skills on Rebellion. Following her first EP on the imprint called Burning, the shesaid.so affiliate delivers a minimal techno-flavoured EP titled Personal. She teams up with Italian-born vocalist Shar to pen a beautiful, dancefloor-driven EP, conveying emotive vocals paired with smooth and sleek production. 

Lazic describes the root of Personal. "I consider 'Personal' a nice sequel to my previous EP on Rebellion," she says. "'Like 'Burning,' it includes a variety of genres and moods. In particular, the three tracks recorded with Shar—whom I met thanks to shesaid.so—continue my exploration of the concept of women empowerment—which is very important and "personal" to me, through the metaphors of time, controversy and self-reflection." 

The title track opens with a robust bassline and stripped-back percussive elements, allowing Shar's sultry vocals to ripple through the soundscape. You And Me feat. Shar comes next, with an upbeat melody that slinks between understated drums. A slow-burning, sexy number that's perfect for an after-hours session. Like the title suggests, Feel The Groove is the ultimate groover. Lazic illustrates it as a "groovy track with a male voice that wants to convey a happy, minimal deep mood, and nicely complements the other three tracks." Closing tune Mirror (Set Opener) feat. Shar stems from the Burning EP. On the Personal version, Lazic pens a purring bassline and acid-tinged synth notes, delivering an ideal dancefloor warmer-upper. 

Born in Milan but raised in London, Cristina Lazic started out playing the piano as a child and has since evolved into an electronic artist in demand. The shesaid.so member has released on several esteemed imprints, including Crosstown Rebels' Rebellion, Bondage Music and Creature Records. As a DJ, she combines dark and sultry techno with uplifting house textures, rumbling the walls of Hï Ibiza, Magazzini Generali in Milan and Le Salon Daomé in Montreal. Cristina hosts frequent radio shows on Ibiza Global and Sonica and leads the parenthood committee of shesaid.so, focusing on safeguarding the interest of artists with children. Despite balancing multiple roles, including a job in tech and motherhood, music remains centric to Lazic's output. Born in Italy but raised in California, Shar is a songwriter, ghostwriter and presenter on Ibiza Sonica. Based between Ibiza and London, she runs the soon-to-be-released online platform weareunlabeled.com in addition to her production company called UNLABELED THINKING.

Cristina Lazic, Shar

You And Me

Cristina Lazic - You And Me Feat. Shar

Catalog number: ANK002
Artist: Marley Hughes
Ep: Awella

www.beatport.com/release/awella/3874605

03 - Marley Hughes - Awella (Nicolas Soria Remix)

Catalog number: ANK006
Artist: Richard Dominguez, Lafreq
Ep: Citara
Release date: 2023-03-03

Link Beatport:
https://www.beatport.com/release/citara/4023512

02 - Richard Dominguez - Citara (Lafreq Remix)

Introducing the latest EP from Ventt and Keparys, "Falling to Earth", proudly presented by Amulanga Records. This dynamic duo has masterfully crafted four unique tracks that capture the very essence of organic house music. With their use of treated vocals as a hook, combined with an elegant and flowing arrangement, each track delivers a scintillating and forward-thinking experience. The EP takes listeners on a musical journey, immersing them in a world of deep, pulsating rhythms and ethereal melodies that showcase the duo's innovative and mesmerizing abilities.


Connect with the artists:
@ventt_music
@keparys_music

Follow Amulanga Records:
@amulangamusic
www.facebook.com/amulangamusic
www.instagram.com/amulanga_music/

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Ventt & Keparys - Falling To Earth (Radio Mix)

Ventt & Keparys - Azulik (Radio Mix)

'Amonita - Jungle Blues is the latest release on Rubicunda.'

Follow: @amonitamusic // @rubicunda

Premiere: Amonita - Jungle Blues [Rubicunda]

Buy / Stream: https://ffm.to/vput

Instagram:
Stan Tone - www.instagram.com/stan_tone/
Ruvenzori - www.instagram.com/ruvenzori_rvnz/

Soundcloud:
Stan Tone - https://soundcloud.com/stan_tone

Facebook:
Ruvenzori - www.facebook.com/ruvenzori

Stan Tone - Bahaara

Buy / Stream: ffm.to/vput

Instagram:
Stan Tone - www.instagram.com/stan_tone/
Izhevski - www.instagram.com/izhevski/
Ruvenzori - www.instagram.com/ruvenzori_rvnz/

Soundcloud:
Izhevski - @izhevski
Stan Tone - @stan_tone

Facebook: - 
Izhevski - www.facebook.com/izhevskimusic
Ruvenzori - www.facebook.com/ruvenzori

Stan Tone & Izhevski Feat Dasha Zarya - V Put'

Catalog number: ANK010
Artist: Covak, Mauro Masi
Ep: Konichiwa
Release date: 2023-June-09
Link Beatport: www.beatport.com/release/ojos-del-salado/4116191
Artist networks Covak:
on.soundcloud.com/3gVPj
www.instagram.com/iamcovak

Artist networks Mauro Masi:
on.soundcloud.com/4evAK
www.instagram.com/mauro.masi.music/

Follow Anoka:
www.instagram.com/anokamusiclabel
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083475821861

Beatport

02 - Covak - Ojos Del Salado (Mauro Masi Remix) Snippet

Catalog number: ANK011
Artist: Javier Stefano, Nicolas Soria
Ep: Humus
Release date: 2023-June-30
Link Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/humus/4157444
Artist networks Javier Stefano:
https://on.soundcloud.com/GeuP5
https://www.instagram.com/javier_stefano_ok

Artist networks Nicolas Soria:
https://on.soundcloud.com/xQVo
https://www.instagram.com/nicolas.soria90/

Follow Anoka:
www.instagram.com/anokamusiclabel
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083475821861

02 - Javier Stefano - Humus (Nicolas Soria Remix) Snippet

Delightful  mix from my guest this month, the fantastic Pinkowitz!

https://soundcloud.com/pinkowitz


With dance music roots that stem from a love for 2000s trance and techno, Texas-born Andrew Pinkowitz turns lifelong curiosity into creative opportunity by diving beyond the static noise of daily life into the deeper textures of organic house. Pinkowitz’s productions blend the ethereal and the melodic, creating dynamic dancefloor explorations of darkness and light. Digital life in the pandemic age brought about his first release, a collaboration with Mexico’s Ricardo Angeles released on Sound Avenue in 2022. That track, “Hidden Pathway,” was followed by entries on Singularity, Quite Right, Daydreamers, Amulanga, and The Purr. His work has received support from the likes of Max Wexem, St.Ego, and Nicolas Soria. Pinkowitz holds residencies at Mambo Ibiza Radio and Organic Deep House Radio.

Closer to home, Pinkowitz is a collaborative leader in the lush landscapes of Colorado’s rising melodic house scene as a member of the Sky Terrace Collective. On the decks of Denver’s Beacon, 1134 Broadway, and Bar Standard, he fashions discourse from downbeats, combining danceable favorites with uncommon treasures and samplings of works-in-development. Pinkowitz’s affinity with audiences forms compass points in sonic journeys that have led to direct support for Wassu and support for Ellen Allien, and which guide his path toward innovation and evolution in the years to come.

Deep/Organic House Producer and DJ
Denver, Colorado, USA

Resident at:
 Sky Terrace — @skyterrace
 ODH Radio — @organicdeephouseradio
 Mambo Ibiza Radio — @its-deeper-sounds

Releases on:
 Amulanga — @amulangamusic
 Nordic Voyage — @nordicvoyage
 Sound Avenue — @soundavenue
 The Purr — @thepurrmusic
 Anoka — @anokamusiclabel
 Daydreamers — @3rdavenue
 Quite Right Records — @quiterightrecords
 Singularity Records — @singularityrecordsbr

Booking: pinkowitzmusic [at] gmail.com

Tracklist.
01. Loveclub, Domingo + - Flowers [Melody of the Soul]
02. Pinkowitz - ID
03. Pinkowitz - ID
04. Dreamteller - Eclipse (St.Ego Remix) [3rd Avenue]
05. Elliot Moriarty - Hidden Behind Reality (VieL Remix) [The Purr]
06. Pinkowitz - ID
07. Dreamteller, Sasha Play - 7k Miles in the Forest of Imagination (VieL Remix) [3rd Avenue]
08. Molac, Nicolas Viana - Touch It [Sendas Music]
09. Radical Fantasy - Diamond Fields (Ranta Remix) [The Purr]
10. Marsh - Lost In You [Anjunadeep]
11. Haen - Sand Carnival [Sound Avenue]
12. Serious Dancers - Purification [XYZ TOR]

Pinkowitz - Elements 0031 Guest Mix

01. Addex - Cloudescape (Ilias Katelanos Ambient Mix) [Limitation Music]
02. Addex - Cloudescape (Ilias Katelanos Remix) [Limitation Music]
03. ANUQRAM - System Change (djimboh Remix) [Where The Shadow Ends]
04. Ivan Gough, The Journey, TJIG - You (Original Mix) [UGENIUS]
05. Evolution ft Jayn Hanna - Walking On Fire (Mike Griego Magma Mix) [Unreleased]
06. Montw - Lost on the Road (Arnas D Remix) [Mango Alley]
07. JP Mayeur - In the Valley (Influence (IN) Remix) [Massive Harmony Records]
08. Fran Garay - Echoes [Mango Alley]
09. Fran Garay - Alsina [Mango Alley]
10. Gorkiz, Kaito Aman - Fractal (Original Mix) [Transensations Records]
11. GMJ & Matter - Shelter Of Hearts (Original Mix) [Solis Records]
12. Electric Dada & Da Luka - Cadmium (Freedo Mosho & Marway Remix) [Electronic Groove Records]
13. Ranj Kaler - Above the Stars [Stripped Recordings]

Olga Misty - Ocean Planet 147 [September 08 2023] On Proton Radio

Main Room pres @ Nicolas Ruiz Septiembre 23´
@nicolasruiz

Main Room pres @ Nicolas Ruiz Septiembre 23´

Tracklist:

01. Juan Ibanez - Valley Of The Moon (SLC-6)
02. Emi Galvan - Around the World (Replug)
03. Fran Garay - Echoes (Mango Alley)
04. Fran Garay - Alsina (Mango Alley)
05. Sam Scheme - Walks Through Brooklyn (Stripped Recordings)
06. Federico Flores - Two Layer (Strangers Beats)
07. Ivan Aliaga - Speed (Replug)
08. Ezequiel Arias - Modern Memory (Anjunadeep)
09. Ezequiel Arias - Melomania (Melorama)
10. Simos Tagias - Breath (Sudbeat)
11. Shai T - Summer O'clock (All Day I Dream)
12. Eli Nissan - Snow Tiger (Lost & Found)
13. Hakan Ozurun - Social Illusion (Deep Down Music)
14. Rauschhaus - Kaiju (GMJ & Matter Remix) (Mango Alley)
15. Montw - Summertime (WARPP)
16. John Cosani, Mariano Mellino - Storytellers (Tale & Tone)

Alain Pauwels @ Connecting Souls Netherlands - 16th September 2023

Brian David - Angiru [Dialtone Records]

Catalog number: ANK064
Artist: Bek (DE)
Ep: Cala Nova
Label: Anoka
Label owner: Nicolas Soria
Release date: 2025-06-27
Link Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/es/release/cala-nova/5111732
Link Proton: https://go.protonradio.com/r/rlS-UBO0ilT0A

Bek (DE) - Cala Nova (Original Mix) [Anoka]

Bek (DE) - Nowadays (Original Mix) [Anoka]

Catalog number: ANK065
Artist: Skimer
Ep: Rose Alley
Label: Anoka
Label owner: Nicolas Soria
Release date: 2025-07-11
Link Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/es/release/rose-alley/5144571
Link Proton: https://go.protonradio.com/r/rldZRCsB5JABw

Skimer - Rose Alley (Original Mix) [Anoka]

Skimer - Lake of Hope (Original Mix) [Anoka]

Skimer - Forest Silence (Original Mix) [Anoka]

Welcome to Anoka, an organic house music label.
Send your demo to:
anokademos@gmail.com
Anoka Demo Policy:
ºOnly private Soundcloud links are accepted.
ºNo less than two songs are accepted.

https://www.beatport.com/label/anoka/102854