After some works on Disco Halal, Spinnup or Rotten City with his track
'Cube' (included on the last Rotten Citizens Compilation), young Telavivian producer Marko East comes back to the label, this time with a mighty EP full of acid and rave flavors, clearly focused on the dance floor.
'Kinda happy, Sorta Sad' is the very first track he did by himself, after working for a couple years with a partner in an electronic duo.
As the title says, the track is about how we sometimes feel living in this weird world, combining influences from 80s beats and rock attitude with the vocals.
'DIG' is also one of his first tracks, with a very 'Telavivian' vibe. The beat brings some Trance and Rave elements, on a fat kick and bass, definitely club oriented. That was his intention, creating something that would make him dance at home during the first lockdown.
'Empty Bench' is pure fire. With those irresistible 90s inspiration breaks and acid sounds, all the drum samples on this one were taken from his own private record collection, and the bass line coming from an old TB 303 which a friend gave him for just one day!
He locked himself in the studio, knowing that he only had that one day to work, started to jam with this machine, added some vocals through a cheap mic he had back then, and finished the track after 5 hours.
The release is completed with remixes from Swedish 'Trampoliner' duo Elfenberg and Playground Records co-funder Kuunde, both to the track 'Kinda Happy, Sorta Sad'. The first one with a wicked uptempo peak time bomb and the other one with his unmistakable bass line & grooves.

Kinda Happy, Sorta Sad EP

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Marko East - Kinda Happy, Sorta Sad (Elfenberg Remix)

Perhaps it was laziness, or simply a lack of interest, but generally they took what they saw at face value, unwilling to dig that little bit deeper to find out the real truth. That would be their downfall, they only cared about what was on the surface, when really there was so much more to learn and understand. If only they interrogated the veracity a little more, their knowledge would be so much richer. 

For their inaugural release, newly launched label Quartier Groove are harking back to 80s and 90s Spain, uncovering overlooked musical gems and breathing new life into them. In contrast to much of the contemporary digger and edit scene, label founders Richard Fribert and MOQST have worked hard to track down the original artists and fully license both cuts to ensure that they're properly spotlighting the artists and material.

Tired of seeing producers taking credit for digital edits of forgotten tracks, their hope with the project as a whole is to open up the discussion around mindfulness when releasing old and obscure music, including the use of sampling, fair remuneration for the original artists and a new approach from big record labels.

On the first instalment, 'Ritmo Del Barrio', they unearth a 1989 hip-house one-hit wonder which gets a dancefloor-focused flip from TYU, while on the B-Side label co-founder Richard Fribert offers his take on the experimental electronic rumba of Sombra y Luz, morphing it into a powerful hi-NRG club weapon.

PREMIERE: Sombra y Luz - Sueño Almohade (Richard Fribert Rework) [Quartier Groove]

Featuring two massive remixes by Tronik Youth (SXDNS050) and MAN2.0 (SXDNS081), acclaimed Belfast-based producer and promoter Steve Boyd aka Cyence is back to Nein Records with “Drone Wars”, a dark disco-infused trip through the most obscure influences of the veteran artist whose previous releases can be found on vital Indie Dance labels, such as Roam, Sincopat, Correspondant, and Critical Monday.

Premiered here, Tronik Youth’s beautiful interpretation of “Breakout” is definitely one of the highlights of the EP. Inspired by the old school rave-like atmosphere of the original, the label boss decided to boost such atmosphere by inserting percussive elements, arpeggiated synth layers, siren riffs, and acid leads, providing a piece rather different from his latest works but still with the characteristic darkness of Tronik’s sonority. Versatility at its best here, peeps!

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label: https://neinrecords.bandcamp.com/

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PREMIERE267 // Cyence - Breakout (Tronik Youth Remix)

Out October 18th.
Pre-order: https://lnk.to/ALMA_EP

https://soundcloud.com/catzndogz / https://soundcloud.com/theusmago

Revered duo Catz ’n Dogz make an anticipated return to Watergate Records, joining forces with Mexican artist Theus Mago for a debut collaboration. 
 
Catz ’n Dogz dropped their maiden dispatch on the Berlin imprint over a decade ago. Since then, they’ve become standout favourites after a stack of first-rate cuts, a contribution to its exalted mix series with Watergate 22, and regular appearances at the club, highlights including an album launch and a special showcase for their label’s ten year anniversary. The link up with prolific producer Theus Mago - who makes his first appearance on Watergate Records - comes after him making multiple appearances on the duo’s Pet Recordings outfit, as well as impressing them with his diverse output on his own label Duro. 
 
‘Understand’ is the cut that leads and it’ll quickly become apparent that this musical union deviates from the label’s typical sound. An oddball sonic trip packed with spacey synths, it’s driven by a galloping bassline and punchy slaps. ‘Fly’ wades further into retro-dipped territory, plunging listeners into an ‘80s-spun domain with crashing drums and a cascade of erratic synth work. ‘Intuición’ brings the EP to a thrilling close, gathering speed and intensity with rapid-fire hi-hats, razor-sharp synths notes and unrelenting, rolling groove.

Catz 'n Dogz & Theus Mago - Intuición

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/beyond-the-struttosphere, https://soundcloud.com/rigopolar
Track: Astral Riders
Label: https://soundcloud.com/gouranga
Format: DIgital EP
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fg0ySdVXdtg

Beyond The Struttosphere return to Gouranga in full force, two years following the release of their lauded debut EP, New Frontier. The title track of Astral Riders imagines the two cosmonauts burning through the atmosphere to a soundtrack of chugging metallic guitar stabs, syncopated arpeggiators and celestial 808 hits, coupled with an extraterrestrial vocal sample from the 1969 cult biker film, Easy Rider. The track builds in momentum, before propelling into cloud nine with a fully tranced-out crescendo. Remix duties are provided by two maestros of the scene: Mexican dark wave legend Rigopolar applies his signature formula to the original, stripping it back to its core components, and bolstering it with cosmic synths, driving motorik percussion and a Donna Summer style bassline that ramps up the groove. Israeli house aficionado Juvë delivers a second remix that draws on elements of deep house and comes loaded with distorted FX, ethereal pads and reverberating low-end synths that culminate in a spectacular drop. 
The second offering, Canyon Grit, is as gnarly and raw as its name suggests: this is full throttle dancefloor banger, commanded by a dynamic resonant chug bassline, reinforced with cutting snares, driving hi-hats, reverbed guitar loops, and Hendrix-inspired psychedelic 303 sequences that will leave you gasping for air. The original is backed by a stellar remix from Tiempo De Maldad, another Mexican stalwart, whose take cruises through hyperspace in unfaltering abandon, with kinetic drum workouts and spacey synths that navigate the tune to its tripped-out conclusion. 
The final track, Set Lasers To Stun, comes laden with intoxicating solo guitar recorded live on a vintage Stratocaster, deployed with euphoric Rhodes piano, galactic laser zaps, twanging new wave guitar chords, and the BTS trademark chug bassline. The EP closes with a remix from Rebolledo, head honcho of Burning Man’s Mayan Warrior and one half of the legendary Pachanga Boys. His contribution remodels the track into a dark and hypnotic desert trip, with dusty FX and dreamlike melodic pads that will no doubt teleport dancefloors into the stratosphere. 
Strap in and enjoy the ride!

PREMIERE | Beyond The Struttosphere - Astral Riders (Rigopolar Remix) [Gouranga] 2022

Quixotical Records' (@quixoticalrecords) latest release is all about dark disco and heavy deep indie-dance beats. Etane (@etanesounds) joins the Quixotical Family and brings on "Transfix" EP. Including 3 originals and 4 remixes by Aurum Miles (@aurummiles), Parissior, Ulises Arrieta, and Neowise. Top-notch quality music for top notch- dark raves. 

Comparing the original to the beautifully crafted remix by Aurum Miles, certain changes and improvements are basically evident, you can actually see them, by just listening. In contrast, this remake is very bold and provocative, in the sense it has one special quality that the primary version did not possess - audacity. And this just adds a new flavor to already masterful architecture. It's always interesting to hear a different take on the same track because it keeps the original alive and builds a profound legacy. These alterations always make you go back to the source, and revisit the "one" that spawned them all.

Prosti (Aurum Miles Remix)

Etane - Prosti (Aurum Miles Remix)[Quixotical Records]

Artist: Etane 
Title:  “Transfix” EP  
Rmxs:  Aurum Miles, Parissior,   Neowise, Ulises Arrieta 
Label:  Quixotical Records    
Release:  December 20 th , 2022  
Cat No:  QXR012

https://soundcloud.com/etanesounds
https://www.instagram.com/etane_tanaisov/
https://www.facebook.com/etanemusic

QXR012 is all about dark disco and heavy deep indie-dance beats. Etane joins Quixotical Family and brings on "Transfix" EP. 
Including 3 originals and 4 remixes by Aurum Miles, Parissior, Ulises Arrieta, and Neowise. Top-notch quality music for top notch-
dark raves.

Transfix (Ulises Arrieta Remix) 
Ulises Arrieta's remix is an attentively organized establishment. Using a divergent technique, to not only separate itself from the source material but also keep the main ingredients, so it won't give you an impression of overtaking or overshadowing its predecessor. Interesting stop beats introduced in this adaptation, grant a certain identity, allowing one to pursue a personal vision. While subconsciously knowing it's not the original track, that doesn't take away anything from the encounter. It naturally awards you with an unexpected, but also familiar experience.

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PREMIERE > Etane - Transfix (Ulises Arrieta Remix)[QUIXOTICAL RECORDS]

Straight out from the enigmatic Oaxacan territories comes to Kyma Komplex, Iuan with ‘Rider & Let It Out, an immersive musical experience delves into the realm of electro and harnesses the indie force of a boyband with a two original, plus three remixes by Ulises Arrieta, Amunet & Armendariz.

The production journey for this EP was a meticulously crafted endeavor, marked by an extended timeline that yielded a more polished result. The tracks are imbued with personal focus, yet remain firmly anchored to the powerful beat that resonates on the dance floor. A canvas of personal introspection shaped by contemporary life frames the narrative, offering listeners a potent musical experience with the lyrical elements intertwine with themes of clarity, solitude, and the intricate facets of human personality.

The inspiration behind this EP finds its roots in a passion for musical diversity and the potent fusion of sounds and samples. The predominant genres of indie dance and electro seamlessly blend, elevating the experience to unparalleled heights, thanks in part to the contributions of our esteemed guest artists.

The opener is Rider, this track takes a narrative path, delving into the absence of identity and belonging, paving the way for a distinct personality to emerge. Let It Out, on the other hand, lies the concept of awakening, a profound exploration of consciousness, and the ongoing journey of learning, with all its trials and triumphs

The musical evolution of Iuan has seen a shift towards a more pronounced emphasis on lyrical depth and messaging. This EP allowed to explore a broader spectrum of sounds that resonated with the creative vision. This shift served as a moment of reflection, enabling to contemplate the musical legacy and the lasting impression he wish to leave behind.

Distinguishing itself from previous releases, this EP strategically hones in on basslines and vocals. The collaboration with LaTech seamlessly blends unique elements, nurturing a harmonious sonic symbiosis that stands out as a signature feature.

The atmosphere radiating from this EP captures a dual essence of euphoria and joy, underscored by vocals that delve into themes of awakening and the profound solitude we often encounter.

We envision our listeners connecting deeply with these songs, engaging in introspection about our life's journey and the legacy we wish to leave behind. Through the music, we aspire to ignite reflections on our individual roles within a larger whole, always with the potential to evolve and improve. The remixes on this EP eloquently showcase the various perspectives one can have without losing the essence of the fundamental message.

PREMERE: Iuan & LaTech - Rider (Ulises Arrieta Remix)

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Israeli artist Kino Todo continues to put himself in the spotlight with an innovative new EP on DJ Tennis's Life And Death that features a track with countrymen Red Axes. 

Todo's multicultural sounds on Jenia Tarsol’s and Chaim’s Blue Shadow records, where he released his first ep with hit banger “Gidafi Na” as well as on Moscoman’s Disco Halal have made him one of the most promising new artists in the scene. He is someone with a psyched out style that fuses long, drawn out drum machine rhythms with intoxicating synths as well as influences from prog and rock. His music is colourful and charming and always refreshingly original. His last release, 'Yasmin', was his biggest yet, but this new offering shows another mature evolution for such a young artist. 

Opener 'Goa Kids' is a bristling and uplifting arrangement that is always on the move. It comes on strong with a percussive jumble of hits and tambourines that ride in loose fashion over a surging groove. Warm, rich bass pumps down low, enchanting flutes and youthful vocal chants all get you locked and take you on a charming trip. The lively 'Paradox' is a more broken beat, with twisted synths and sci-fi sound effects all underpinned by booming kicks as alien vocals are layered in with sirens and pixelated pads. It is a fantastic collision of musical worlds. 

The vital 'Vocus Pocus' is a Middle Eastern rave that overflows with musical imagery, ghoulish vocals, juddering kicks and retro-future synth lasers that prepare you for take off. Last of all, the esteemed Red Axes duo join the party for 'Boom Shaki Boom', a tripped out and freaky cut of Israeli acid techno that is riddled with edgy pads and intergalactic sounds. 

These are complex and characterful tracks that draw on a wide range of cultural references and reimagine them as dance floor dynamite.

Vocus Pocus

Sex Kino remixes on Free Download until the end of January.

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Sex Kino - Vorsprung Durch Musik (Club Tularosa Remix)

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