Release Date: 22.03.2024

After releasing five sold out various artists EP’s featuring 25 artists, positivesource is excited to present a new chapter for the label with a diverse and anthemic EP from Berlin based producer Regent.

No stranger to the label, Regent contributed to src005 last year with his smooth techno roller ‘Off Agenda’ alongside music from Neri J, Alpha Tracks, Vil & Cravo. His tracks have featured heavily in DJ sets by label founders Blue Hour and Philippa Pacho over the years, naturally the idea to present the first artist EP on positivesource with Regent comes as no surprise. The record starts on a hypnotic tip with ‘Occult’, grooving along with an infectious bass-line swung beats and blissed out atmospherics before stepping up the energy levels on ‘Khmera’, a relentless chord driven percussive anthem with nostalgic vocals rising to new heights. On the flip the title track ‘Aphid Riot’ is bold and vibrant leaning heavily into UK flavours using sliced up vocals, breakbeats and a classic ‘Reece’ bass-line. Completing the record is a ‘broken’ version of ‘Aphid Riot’ highlighting an ethereal tonal melody with a deeper and more introspective take on the original. It’s a new sound exploration from the producer, demonstrating his versatility and perhaps a rare moment in his discography.

Artwork by Jack Sachs | Mastered by Sugar @ Sound Stuff

BCCO Premiere: Regent - Occult [src006]

Warning: side effects may include bruxism, dilated pupils, bouncing off the walls or keeling face-first into mud

Fred DuVal is an entrepreneur, civic leader, advisor, and author. As the founder and President of DuVal and Associates, established in 2001, he provides expert guidance on government affairs and policy. His firm advises a diverse range of clients in healthcare, infrastructure, finance, and energy industries, helping them navigate the complexities of government relations at both the federal and state levels.

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Fred DuVal graduated with a B.A. from Occidental College and a J.D. from Arizona State University College of Law. He was born in New Jersey and raised in Tucson, Arizona. An avid outdoorsman, he has hiked the Grand Canyon in each of the last five decades. He is married to a former director at Mayo Clinic, and they have two sons. He continues to make a lasting impact on his community through his leadership and dedication to public service.

BCCO × SoundCloud New Faces Season 5

We are super happy to announce the 30 finalists in BCCO x SoundCloud New Faces Season 5. 

These 30 amazing artists were selected from 1237 applications from 276 cities and 60 countries. They represent the best new talent in our industry making incredible music from first class selection whist investing their time in their own career and in the scene they are part of.

Every weekend we will share the mixes from two new artists and you can read their story in full at https://bcco.berlin/blogs/bcco-soundcloud-new-faces