For our second premiere of the week, we premiere a track from Glasgow based producer, Hank LW. One of Dublin’s most consistent producers has come through with a hypnotising, breakbeat anthem.

A string of sel releases, a release on the coveted Yin Yang various artists, Born Sleepy, Ganfeld Records & various radio appearances have made for an illustrious career fuelled by analog hardware and smooth selections.

The exceptionally talented Glasgow-based Dublin producer returns for his second outing on Modem Records. His track ‘Observer’ is a top-quality blend of electro synths and analog breaks, masterfully combined with a lucid top vocal that expresses his signature sound and identity perfectly.

Modem Records presents Overlooked Essentials Vol. II, a multi-genre compilation album in aid of the non-profit Feed Our Homeless charity in Dublin. This is Modem’s second instalment of their annual compilation – giving emerging talent the opportunity to promote their work with some of the country’s most established artists, while giving back to essential community services at the most difficult time of year.

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Four Four Premiere: Hank LW - Observer [Modem Records]

Dreams

Chrissy - All These Dreams

Detroit's Filthiest returns to Motor City Electro Company with the first of many new singles due to release. First up is Fatal Attraction, a sexy RnB vocal over a funky electro groove that sure to get the dance floor blazing.

Fatal Attraction

MPX makes his Ape-X Debut with 3 Elecrtroid Infected Techno excursions.
Opener "Trojan" manages to cheekily reference Marshall Jefferson, Kraftwerk and Jungle Brothers all at the same time, while "Hacked" recalls the innocence of the 90s Hacker movement, with EP being rounded out by "Daemon", which sees MPX delighting in subverting one of dance music's most sacred tropes, the Amen Break.

MPX is an alias for Geoff Kirkwood, an artist probably best known for his DJing and leftfield house productions under the A
alias "Man Power" who has also been making a name for himself in the world of contemporary classical music using the name "Bed Wetter",
Ape-X is a record label from Newcastle Upon Tyne that champions futuristic dance music in all its forms, and which is particularly concerned with supporting talent from its own region in North East England.

MPX - Trojan (Ape - X Records)

The HAYAT project is a platform of expression that I established as a tribute to my mother. My goal is to release music I personally enjoy, and promote artists I genuinely appreciates. 

Each release must carry a deep emotional vibe, allowing me to connect intimately with the music. I prefers an unfussy approach, letting the raw state of the music speak for itself.
HAYAT is not about being trendy nor following sophisticated vibes. It's about exploring originality and supporting artists who dare to take a little step aside from the norm.

It's all about keeping it simple and true to my taste.

"I don't know much about Eihmdi because he's a very quiet person, but I've had numerous exchanges with him. His music perfectly matches the image that HAYAT aims to have.

In this first EP, Eihmdi has chosen to focus on an electro/ghetto kind of sound, a musical genre that I particularly appreciate and that closely corresponds to the vibe I want to promote with HAYAT."

Available on all platforms : https://fanlink.to/hyt001_eihmdi

Eihmdi - My Best Life

Amn finally locked this inside the 180 Enjoy...
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gKB - Obliterational Ableton Live Set

Forthcoming 12th December on Nervous Records!

Here's a new one from me. I've been asked about this one loads recently and it's actually a remix rather than an original production. I was asked by Nervous Records to pick a track from their back catalogue to remix, for their 25 year anniversary celebrations. Initially it was a daunting task considering how many iconic tracks they've released over the years. After a few days digging, I remembered this ambient interlude mix that Francois K did of Kim English back in '97, and I always loved the chords that come in towards the end. It's the first time I have done a remix of a remix, hope you enjoy!

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Kim English - Learn 2 Luv (Francois K Atmospheric Mood)[Pearson Sound mix]

Originally released on Hessle Audio
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Pearson Sound - Blanked [2010]

B2 - England Is A Bitch.WAV

Barker - Look How Hard I've Tried (Cortese Edit)

Artist: Jack Michael / Alec Falconer 
Title: Dartford Crossing EP
Label: Orbital London
Cat No: ORBLND004
Format: 12” Vinyl Only  

Tracklist: 
A1. Jack Michael – Holding It Down
A2. Jack Michael – Holding It Down (Alec’s Over The Bridge Mix)
B1. Alec Falconer - 40oz
B2. Alec Falconer - 40oz (Jacks’ Through The Tunnel Mix)

Orbital London, a label with UK flavours embedded in its ethos. They mark their next chapter with the ‘Dartford Crossing’ EP featuring founder, Jack Michael and on fire producer, Alec Falconer. 

Time to get busy! ‘Holding it Down’ ignites the EP with it’s killer broken drums, splashes of acid, and old school vocal sample. Essentially everything you want from a 90’s rave anthem, but in modern times. Alec steps up for his ‘Over the Bridge’ interpretation of ‘Holding It Down’ a simpler structure than the original, but not to be underestimated. A squelchy bass line infused with garage drum work. 

On the flip Falconer provides ’40oz’ a progressive arrangement which leads you in to a feel good energy, with infectious keys, and pensive pads. In return Jack conjures up his ‘Through the Tunnel Mix’ of ‘40oz’ taking things up a notch with its bending twists and turns, a gritty heads down affair from the talented producer. 

The raw sounds of the producers and the Orbital London tenacity strike again, maintaining their status as an essential label.

Eihmdi - My Best Life

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