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A Touch Of Class remix of the 2001 hit "Flawless". Enjoy

The Ones - Flawless (ATOC Re-Remix)

It takes a lot to achieve the status of ‘legendary’ or ‘era-defining’ in dance music, it’s sands shift so quickly artists, genres and labels have often come and gone before you realise. So it’s with some pride and deserved justification that Yoshitoshi marks its 20th anniversary with celebratory remix packages of its most iconic tracks. Already riding high in the Beatport charts with the success of the Uto Karem and Robosonic mixes of Eddie Amador’s ‘House Music’, the latter of which has spent the past month in the overall top 5, the label now plans a one, two punch with the follow-up: Alcatraz’ seminal ‘Giv Me Luv’.

“We thought long and hard about how we scheduled this 20th anniversary project,” says label boss Sharam, “little point launching big and then following up with a whimper so we deliberately chose Alcatraz for this difficult task. But the challenge didn’t end there; a massive record still deserves a massive remix and I think it’s safe to say we found the perfect woman for the job...”

Step forward undisputed techno titan Nicole Moudaber who leapt at the opportunity to remix the track. “I’ve got so many fond memories of ‘Giv Me Luv’, it was one of my favourite tunes from my formative clubbing days,” recalls Nicole happily, “so, when Yoshi mentioned the idea of me remix-ing it I just couldn’t say no. In fact I was so familiar with Alcatraz I was already awash with ideas of what I could, or should, do with it. As I got into the mix one of those ideas just grew and grew, namely an extended breakdown that constantly builds; layering the memorable vocal to an intense pay-off and (hopeful) moment of real dancefloor drama.” 

Nicole’s humble description doesn’t quite do the end result justice, which is a modern, masterful take on the classic. Her iconic techno beats, dark twisted stabs and arrangement of ‘that’ bassline drive toward the mentioned break, which will undoubtedly rival the fireworks of any impending NYE celebrations. In fact, expect this track to be THE soundtrack to many a dance floor come the all important hand-over to 2015.

And, just in case that weren’t enough, Yoshi has also secured the skills of Tent Cantrelle to deliver the perfect deep house foil to Nicole’s techno ferocity as Sharam concludes, “We wanted a real slice of contemporary funk from the companion mix. Yoshi is synonymous with exploring the line between deep house and techno, perhaps no more so than during its formative years, so this re-mix completes the package perfectly.” 

Alcatraz - Giv Me Luv is OUT NOW exclusively on Beatport, then 29th December all other outlets, iTunes etc


Beatport

Alcatraz - Giv Me Luv (Original Mix)

Christophe Salin returns with La Vérité, a deeply personal and emotionally rich EP that explores the concept of truth in all its complexity. With his signature blend of emotive house and narrative depth, the Salin Records founder crafts a sonic space where reflection meets rhythm.

Salin’s music has always been defined by context and storytelling. His productions are rich in atmosphere — vivid, spiritual, and emotionally resonant — with gently unfolding melodies and fluid rhythmic foundations. Stimulating both the ears and the heart, Salin hits the sweet spot between the danceable and the charmingly meaningful, where energy meets introspection and movement reveals memory. Salin’s fascination with the human experience and our perception of the world is what fuels his creative output. It’s this perspective that allows him to infuse his analogue-driven house music with a deep sense of emotion and narrative.

La Vérité — French for “truth” — sets out to examine just that: What does truth mean, and who defines it? From questions of belief and universal truth to the reliability of memory and personal conviction, Salin uses these themes as inspiration for the EP. The music itself embodies stylistically the musical feels and sounds of the early 2000s, and even through this Salin is questioning the truths - was it really as golden as we remember, or does selective memory take hold?

With Good On You, Salin shifts into steady four-to-the-floor rhythms, using the track to reflect on letting go of limiting thoughts and emotional weight. Here, Salin explores the idea of release — moving on from stagnant thought patterns and embracing renewal. Euphoric energy underpins the track, while shimmering vocals add emotional depth. The line “found my peace” stands out as a quietly affirming statement — a moment of clarity framed in movement.

The EP closes with the aptly titled Euphoria, a track that channels the purest energy house music has to offer. Its groove tightens around a triumphant melodic progression, where shimmering piano chords and sweeping synth pads intertwine with an uplifting vocal sample. The result is a deeply resonant, emotionally charged finale — a true peak moment that radiates warmth and lingers long after the last note. Here, Salin once again proves his rare ability to craft music that moves with both emotional depth and graceful precision.

The visual world of La Vérité mirrors the EP’s conceptual core. Created by Daria Salin using mixed media — including brush and gouache — the artwork is bold, expressive, and deeply symbolic. As a hand-crafted collage, it visually interrogates themes of truth, belief and deception. Like the music, it invites the viewer into a process of reflection and self-inquiry. Through its layered composition, it affirms the search for inner balance and peace — a visual counterpart to the emotional depth and narrative honesty of the EP.

La Vérité is a record full of questions, emotions, and subtle revelations. Some truths are shared, others are personal — many remain unanswered. But through a cohesive narrative and a deeply felt sound, Christophe Salin invites listeners into a reflective dance, where honesty and emotion meet in rhythm and resonance.

Salin Records:

https://linktr.ee/salinrecords
https://salinrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/salinrecords
https://soundcloud.com/salinrecords
https://www.instagram.com/salinrecords/
https://www.youtube.com/c/SalinRecordsLübeck
https://www.discogs.com/de/label/1397444-Salin-Records

Christophe Salin:

https://linktr.ee/christophesalin
https://www.facebook.com/christophesalin.official
https://soundcloud.com/christophesalin
https://www.instagram.com/christophesalin/
https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/6225884-Christophe-Salin

HMWL Premiere: Christophe Salin - Euphoria (Original Mix) [Salin Records]

✨ New single out now: Celesta Rhapsody ✨
Chopin’s touch meets deep house energy—lush piano, hypnotic beats, pure night magic.

Celestia Rhapsody

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French Kiss - Lil Louis

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‘Right On, Right On’ and on and on and on… The duo’s iconic Cutis Mayfield sampling single came in many shapes and sizes around the turn of the century. Beginning as ‘Right On 4 Tha Darkness’ in 1999, it then became ‘Right On, Right On’ in 2000 with that legendary hypnotic bongo loop that brought the soaring strings and warm jacking groove together so exceptionally well that another version popped up a year later; with added vocals from Louise Clare Marshall, ‘Right On!’ smashed the UK mainstream, hitting number 15 in the official charts… And led to the Glasgow duo famously declining an offer to go on Top Of The Pops. Two decades later and they still don’t regret that decision.

“We’ve had a lot of remix and licensing requests recently for 'Right On, Right On’ with even a dodgy progressive house cover version appearing back in January. Soma’s release schedule was sadly full, so we thought, f**k it, let’s do a re-release on our own Darkroom Dubs label, and as it’s been 20 years since the first release, we thought it would be perfect timing for an anniversary edition too. Conor Dalton, from Glowcast Mastering in Berlin, was kind enough to remaster the original direct from DAT and to complete the package, we’ve also included a new dynamite remix from Fango, with Matthias Tanzmann revisiting his much-loved remix for a 2020 version.”

Warmer than it’s ever sounded before, the new Glowcast remaster comes complete with remixes from Matthias Tanzmann and Fango. Originally released in 2012 as part of Soma’s own 20 year anniversary, Tanzmann squeezes every ounce of soul possible from the percussion elements while Italian Fango gives ‘Right On Right On’ a right old shoeing with a massive lolloping disco bassline, marching pianos and an injection of funk positivity 2020 has sorely missed so far.

20 years deep, still taking us through the darkness, still focused on a bright future. We need music like this now more than ever. Stay tuned for more Darkroom Dubs dispatches very soon.

Available now from our Bandcamp & Beatport (12th June for all other digital stores & streaming platforms).

Art & Design by Susie Cairns. 
Mastered by Conor Dalton at Glowcast Audio.
https://darkroomdubs.bandcamp.com

Right On, Right On

Right On, Right On (2020 Glowcast Remaster)

Bandcamp

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRMFkYrLfL_AgYrSI2QJuTQ

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