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Coming in direct from Hackney, we have the honor of hosting British duo @Kassiansound for our next Mixed By. They’ve put together an insanely groovy mix of soulful, jazzy house for us and it’s just what you need to soundtrack your next dance. The duo comprised of Warren Cummings and Joe Danvers have been putting out belters on labels such as Phonica White, Shall Not Fade and Heist Recordings since 2019. Kassian’s career got off to a flying start, with the title track from their debut EP ‘The Premise’ garnering a track of the year nomination by Gilles Peterson. They’ve since put out several stellar EP’s with this years ‘Crush’ on Shall Not Fade being the most recent.

Kassian have been very busy in the studio, they’ve also done a thumping remix of Nebraska’s ‘Dip and Flip’ on the latest edition of @Heistrecordings ’s notorious Round Up series. ‘The Round Up Part VII’ (released on March 12th) is packed with slamming remixes from a huge cast of big house names.  We're glad to have them today for our new MIXED BY series.

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MIXED BY/ Kassian

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Super duper secret import from down under into CPH port ~ ~ ~ Danish producer Niles Cooper channels memories of his first experiences of house music into Moods & Vibes.Packed with groovers & shakers, these are guaranteed to cause a moment on the dancefloor. ‘Moods & Vibes’ drops Friday 26th March, via UGONGETIT.

PREMIERE: Niles Cooper - Vibrations (Niles Cooper's Batman & Robyn Mix)

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Cheeky Sneakers celebrates its grand opening in style as Denham Audio bring in a few friends for a masterclass in breakbeat-rooted club music. Opening track Single Minded, featuring the prolific Coco Bryce is a playful take on classic house tropes with a dark, ravey twist while the raw, stripped-out roller So Good, produced with fellow Club Glow affiliate Mani Festo nods back to the original jungle sound.On the flip, another CLub Glow affiliate enters the fray as LMajor assists on the cascading warehouse firecracker Down On Me while rising Japanese producer Kazuho joins to helpclose proceedings on the hyperactive Love Addiction.‘Denham Audio & Friends’ drops Friday 23rd April, via Cheeky Sneakers.

PREMIERE: Denham Audio & LMajor - Down On Me

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Seoul-based dj and producer Closet Yi first appeared on our radar in 2020 with her EP ‘Tam Tam Land’, released via Hollick and Gabriel Szatan’s imprint No Bad Days. This quirky EP quickly put her on the map as a producer to keep an eye on. Her next EP on Seoul label Honey Badger Records - incorporating newer styles and less conventional rhythms into her music - cemented her as a multi-faceted and creative artist, meanwhile dj sets across the most respected clubs in Seoul and beyond have proven her as a mainstay of her local scene.Today we’re honoured to have her on our MIXED BY/ series today to answer some of our questions and share with us an hour-long journey of high-energy trance leaning tunes.

MIXED BY/ Closet Yi

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To most, the name Maarten Smeets is synonymous with ‘Dam Swindle’, the duo that have been dominating the underground electronic music landscape over the past decade. However, over the past 12 months, Maarten has been exploring a more adventurous and refined sound under his solo project ‘Wanderist’.

Fresh from his second release on the mighty AUS, we caught up with him as part of the Bolting Bits ‘Mixed By’ series…

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Eamon Harkin, 1/2 of Mister Saturday Night Records and Nowadays in Brooklyn, is a stalwart of NYC nightlife. Ahead of the release on his new EP for Fixed Rhythms, he’s put together a whopper mix that takes aim at a return to the dancefloor. Similar to his forthcoming EP, the mix is full of tunes that manifest sentimentality, collective joy, and healing. To quote the label, “If you do find yourself on a reopened dance floor, you may end up shedding a joyful tear.” Let’s have a good cry together.

Additionally, as is customary for the Bolting Bits ‘Mixed By’ series, Eamon’s been kind enough to answer a few of our questions.

MIXED BY/ Eamon Harkin

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If you were to think say that Flamingo Pier have become stalwarts of Soundway Records as of late, then you would be absolutely correct. The New Zealand based collective of Dominic, Brad and Luke have developed a blossoming relationship with the label  since the release of their self titled ‘Flamingo EP’ back in 2019. Fast-forward 2 years; having navigated through the midst of a global pandemic, the trio are now set to release their debut album ‘Flamingo Pier LP’. This long-play encapsulates the unique sound that the trio have established over the past few years that has come to incorporate elements of funk, disco, and jazz, all built around Afro-centric percussive elements.



Deeper Soul is somewhat of a departure from the upfront, cut-loose dancefloor vibe that harnesses the majority of this album. Staying true to its name; ‘Deeper Soul’ has its foundations in a substantially more downtempo, stripped back approach. It’s psychedelic influence hides in plain sight, organic afro-inspired percussion underpinning the calming synth top-lines that gently meander throughout courtesy of an abundance of reverb, delay, and modulation; whilst the hypnotic, funk-laden baseline injects a feeling of nostalgia that supplements the overall groove in beautiful fashion. It’s hard to pull yourself out of the time-warp of yesteryear after listening to this one!

Flamingo Pier

PREMIERE: Flamingo Pier - Deeper Soul

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SlothBoogie’s Editz imprint returns late May for its tenth release, entitled ‘Routines’ and coming courtesy of Berlin based label regular Joe Cleen.

Berlin’s Joe Cleen has been releasing his signature twist on contemporary disco over the past few years via Jazz Cabbage, Repsies and of course SlothBoogie where he returns here. On top of his production output Cleen has also been a regular at some of his home turf’s most respected venues such as Salon zur Wilden Renate, Farbfernseher, Crack Bellmer, Beate Uwe and more...

SlothBoogie : ‘’ We’re celebrating our 10th Editz release with another astonishing EP of heavy reworks from Joe Cleen. A1 is straight up disco burning energy making us wish we could get onto a dance floor immediately. A2 is a twinkling clav & percussion bomb brimming with fun time brass sections. B1 Beefs up the beats with this wonky slice of disco funk and B2 takes us home with a breezy summer time guitar trip guaranteed to put a smile on your face.‘’

Joe Cleen’s ‘Routines’ EP is out on SlothBoogie Editz 29th May 2021.

Joe Cleen - Routines EP

PREMIERE: Joe Cleen - Conga

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Heist welcomes rising star of the French House scene Marina Trench to the roster with a stunning release full of classic house cues across four warm & deeply grooving house cuts. With only a handful of releases on DJ Deep’s Deeply Rooted (2019) and Wolf Music (2020), the young Parisian producer is only just getting started.  And as far as starts go, this release on Heist will definitely open some eyes & ears across the house scene. With her elegant and soulful sound both firmly rooted in classic deep house as it is contemporary, Marina showcases a mature sound that’s rarely seen with emerging producers. With a smart choice of samples, beautiful original vocals and smooth pads, Marina layers her tracks effortlessly into warm compositions that work just as well in your living room as in any sweaty club.

Opener ‘Sunrise’  is a smooth affair with pads oozing in and out and a faintly recognizable and definitely catchy choice of samples. An open electronic bass gives the track a serious tone, but it’s the melancholic chords that make you doze off reminiscing the days of endless festivals in the sun. ‘Carry on’  is built around classic house stabs with cleverly layered arpeggios and textures giving the track it’s depth. The main attraction here is the trumpet solo by German wunderkind Christian Altehülshorst.  On ‘Over There’, Marina layers her own vocals on an infectious house groove, with closing track ‘Wake up’ featuring the emotive vocal of French Algerian artist Sabrina Bellaouel. The latter cut evolving around a LFO’d pad and a minimalist groove, giving the vocals all the space to shine in a track that could easily be the one in your set that sets the room on fire.

PREMIERE: Marina Trench - Over There

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If you're into house music, chances are you've come across the name of Telfort before. The Edinburgh-based artist has been releasing some of the underground's finest house cuts since emerging on the scene in 2014. His very first outings, a self-released trilogy of EPs stamped his mark loud and clear - quickly garnering him fans amongst music-lovers and DJs alike.Telfort also runs his own parties in his home town of Edinburgh, hosting the likes of Aziesch, Damiano von Erckert, and Cinthie. We love his work here at BB HQ, he does an excellent job at creating true house music which stands the test of time. Catch us in 15 years time...still listening to his tunes on repeat, feeling increasingly refreshed with each subsequent listen. Needless to say, we are very excited to have him on board our Mixed By series. Here's what he had to say.....

MIXED BY/ Telfort

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Germany’s Tilman inaugurates his new imprint Pleasant Systems this June with the ‘Adventures’ EP, featuring collaborations with Will Buck and Rhode & Brown.

Mainz, Germany based producer and DJ Tilman has been dropping his twist on contemporary house over the past decade on labels such as Shall Not Fade, Life Is For Living and Quality Vibes as well as his own Fine imprint, run in collaboration with Johannes Albert. Here though, Tilman marks a new beginning with the launch of Pleasant Systems, a new imprint designed to shine a light on vintage inspired house sounds from both himself and friends.

Up first is ‘What’s Mine Is Mine’, a collaboration with Brooklyn’s Will Buck which lays down an amalgamation of airy synth pads, choppy bass stabs, bright piano lines and enchanting flute like melodies atop a swinging drum groove. ‘Strawberry Fields’ follows, stripping things back to shuffled percussion, billowing ethereal textures and wandering sub bass tones while fluttering brass tones and resonant leads ebb and flow within.

‘Velvet Park’ opens the flip side, this time joining forces with Rhode & Brown, embracing a classic sound with raw crunchy drums, delayed piano chords, bumpy bass stabs, cinematic strings and brass hooks throughout. ‘Lovin'’ then rounds out the release, dropping the tempo, featuring the voice of Tilman himself and laying focus on off-kilter organic percussion, twinkling resonant tones, eighties tinged synth chords and g funk moog style bass to perfectly conclude Pleasant System’s debut...

Tilman ft. Will Buck, Rhode & Brown - Adventures EP

PREMIERE: Tilman - What's Mine Is Mine w/ Will Buck

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Newcomer Izzy Wise delivers a wonderful funk and afrobeat upcoming EP Keep It Movin’, right before summer, on french label Délicieuse Records. After releasing on japanese institution Mule Musiq, the producer hits us with four serious disco-house burners. «AKA», one of his most disco afro-beat tunes, is a straight-up boat party anthem with happy vibes. Huge brass instrumentation, strong 4/4 beat and a vocoded vocal are raising a tension towards the entire track which is bridging the gap between Fela Kuti and Moodymann.

PREMIERE: Izzy Wise - Aye

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Fresh off his recent release on Vancouver staple Pacific Rhythm, Toronto-based artist Emissive (real name Evan Vincent) has been doing bits in his hometown and beyond. His 'Wave Science' EP is a house masterpiece. By virtue of the reel-to-reel used in its production, we hear warm and saturated analogue drums underlying soulful synth stabs and funked basslines, ultimately creating a uniquely hazy cosmic funk feeling throughout the record. In addition to his solo work under the alias Emissive, he is also one half of the house music duo Active Surplus alongside his friend Ian Syrett. It's safe to say, we're huge fans of his work here at BB HQ. 

Aside from his production work, Emissive is also an incredible DJ - hosting a monthly show on n10.as radio as well as performing live sets in and around his beloved hometown of Toronto. A listen through his recorded sets paints a picture of a mature musician, clearly influenced by the early Black American pioneers of house music - we thoroughly recommend you checking those sets out for yourselves too ; )  

We had a great time catching up with Emissive - here's what we chatted about....

MIXED BY/ Emissive

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After debuting as Pool Boy in 2018, Canadian producer Cyril Hahn is back with his second record under the newer moniker. Rising to prominence via some pitch shifted and earworm-y remixes almost a decade ago, his sound began to naturally evolve in the studio. Thus, Pool Boy was born. His identity started to take on more of a sun-kissed and bubbly persona, perhaps even taking influence from some of Vancouver's west-coast sound pioneers such as the Mood Hut crew. 

Pool Boy's debut came on London's Coastal Haze, an apt home for his new vibrant and sometimes off-kilter sound. His follow-up comes on French imprint Noire et Blanche, sub-label of Délicieuse Records, who themselves have been quiet for a couple of years. "All Inclusive" is the title and would be the perfect record to listen to while sipping on a tropical drink and laying on the beaches of a resort down south. Something tells us he had the same idea. 

Our premiere today is "Pool House" which features another Canadian and Coastal Haze alum, Pacific Coliseum. Perhaps the most upbeat track on the record, it's also a little more versatile, fitting both in a nice warm-up set or just during a listening session. The rubbery bassline and harder hitting claps give it more of a clubby flair while the overall ambience itself is easygoing. Moody synths add to the already emotional atmosphere set by the chords. 

The rest of the album trends to a brighter sound and we highly recommend a listen to it all in one go as it's a perfect warm weather appetizer. To top it off there's also a little remix package featuring Khotin, Gooch and Domenique Dumont. Be sure to get your hands on this one!

PREMIERE: Pool Boy - Pool House Feat. Pacific Coliseum

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Bouquet. Records features Olive T. for their sixth EP release on vinyl to infuse their 2021 roster with the desired verve and energy that dormant club kids are thirsting for.

Releasing in early summer, the energetic dance tracks herald a return to the dance floor, uplifted by soul-stirring synthesizer orchestral strings. The native New Yorker and scene fixture was influenced by 90’s house, inspired by Raze, Deee-lite, Green Velvet, and smooth disco flows. The ascension sensation of “Goin Up” builds on familiar house grooves with digital synths and a thoughtful utilization of today’s technology.

Known to play a range spanning hip hop to club, jazz to funk, disco to garage, and more, Olive T has DJ’d countless venues and over international airwaves. An early exposure to house and techno, combined with a wide span of diverse musical taste, shaped her unique style. In 2020 she started her own 2 hour radio show on The Lot Radio.
Olive T worked with the up and coming producer Tiro! due to her admiration of his use of traditional sounds of the 90’s era, sensing he also listened prolifically to 90’s house and techno. Tiro!’s remix of “This Is A Bop” adds organic flare to the original. A long-time fan of Matt Karmil, she invited him to remix “Opaque.” He flips the track upside down to reveal a different, but still vibrant interpretation, with his technical approach to remixing.

Olive T - Goin Up EP - Bouquet Records

PREMIERE: Olive T - Opaque (Matt Karmil Remix)

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LYO is back and ready to take your breath away with the second volume of their compilation series «Driving Blind».
They follow up on their first exquisite offering with an even wider and larger selection of 23 tracks from captivating artists from all over the globe. Selected with care and love, it will bring you on an electronic journey pushing boundaries of style featuring only fresh new original music!

Driving Blind (Vol​.​2)

PREMIERE: Venice Arms - A Promise To Be

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South African talent Deep Aztec reveals his twelve-track debut album ‘Healing Frequencies’ via his newly minted MFENGU Records imprint this summer. 

A blossoming artist within the South African electronic landscape and a name firmly on the rise, Cape Town-based DJ, producer, live act, and record label owner Deep Aztec looks set to flourish onto the global house landscape. Having played alongside artists including Black Coffee, Culoe De Song, and Floyd Lavine across South Africa’s leading music festivals and events whilst releasing via Watergate, House Afrika, and Nervous Records, early-July now welcomes the arrival of two new projects - a new label, and his debut album. A celebration of music, life, and love, his twelve-track ‘Healing Frequencies’ LP welcomes a hypnotic and resonant exploration of a maturing artist, curator, songwriter, and collaborator, whilst unveiling a fitting introduction to his new label, MFENGU. 

“When I look back at my trajectory from the time I started until now, it is certainly nothing short of a never-ending string of changes and progressions. The journey is full of ups and downs, tears, and laughter. Whenever I'm feeling clueless about life, I find myself reminiscing of my colourful childhood memories. It's those memories that comfort and remind me that this journey I have taken is because music is what I live for.” – Deep Aztec 

The project is rich with creative energy from front to back, stemming from his continual desire to reinvent, rework and innovate. From the smoky and hazy Jazz-tinged territories of title track ‘Healing Frequencies’ to the futuristic planes of ‘Don’t Forget About It’, the oddball stylings of ‘Land Of Kings’ and the rich psychedelia of ‘Polygon Disco’, the twelve track body of work showcases a rich blend of house, disco, and Jazz soundscapes whilst presenting a rich and warm sound palette an array of productions covering everything the growing music lover needs. 

Through an expertly curated selection of features from both local and global artists in Dumama, L Speaks, Rona Ray, and Aztec’s own alter-ego James Blond3, the effortless collaborations all feel at home and organic, with each collaborator showcasing an unmistakable voice to transform the South African’s productions into something unique. And in turn, the stage is shared by a producer with innate studio ability, presenting the perfect opportunity for producer and artist to shine and explore new grounds. 

Exploring the fringes of diverse and intertwined genres, whilst reinterpreting its roots in house music, ‘Healing Frequencies’ presents Deep Aztecs past, present, and far-found future, opening the doors and journeying into the mind of a rising star’s own interpretation of the genre. 

Deep Aztec ‘Healing Frequencies’ (LP) drops via MFENGU Records on 9th July 2021.

Healing Frequencies (LP)

PREMIERE: Deep Aztec - Sorry (I Know)

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Since their first contact with NYC based producer Thavius Beck in 2018, he sent U-Trax over 100 unreleased tracks, or beats, as he calls them. 25 of them have been selected for releases on U-TRAX, good for over 2 hours of music, across one album and an EP. The tracks vary in style a lot, but what they have in common is that they either are moody – in U-TRAX lingo: deep - or they are drum heavy. The common denominator would probably be ‘experimental/instrumental hip-hop’, reminiscent of producers like Flying Lotus. People have tried all sorts of comparisons to pinpoint Thavius’ sound, ranging from ‘between DJ Shadow and Orbital’ and ‘a mix of Massive Attack and The Orb’. 

None of these are spot on, yet quite a few of these tracks feel like a happy marriage between hip-hop beats and techno sounds. Despite the fact that some tracks are 20 years old and have been made with widely different gear (one track was even made on a PlayStation 2), this selection sounds remarkably balanced, yet diverse. From the irresistible single ‘Lovesick/Still Sick’ to the dark and massive ‘Birdsong’ (that echoes the sound of his popular song ‘Atmos’), and from the head-nodding ‘Work!’ to the soothing ‘Reunited With The All’ - if this collection showcases anything, it’s Thavius’ brilliant production and composing skills, as well as his wizard-level sampling techniques. The result is a luscious electronic music album with a broad appeal.

PREMIERE: Thavius Beck - Lovesick Still Sick

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Tripped-out, leisurely house and breaks comprises the next drop on Haŵs, and for the established Welsh imprint, number 13 is far from unlucky – in fact, it’s coming in as ecstatic. Perth producer Guy Contact takes the reigns for ‘Euphoria Simulator’, a 6-track EP radiating with all the charm and optimism of a liberated future.

Opening the first of four house tracks, ‘Into The Blue’ makes light work of bass melodies and fresh kicks, bouncing skywards as though emerging from a thinning fog into a clear day. ‘Nice 2 B Free’ is imbued with touches of sentimentality, pouring outwards like the laissez-faire movements of a serene dancer entwined within a group of friends. The eccentric ‘Whip Crack Cowboy’ takes the camaraderie of country twang into a colourful new world, mediating psychedelic guitar strings into harmony with synths and a cathartic house beat.

On the B-side, the titular ‘Euphoria Simulator’ doubles down on the bass but keeps its overall ride light and airy, dipping between piano, synths and rhythms warm enough to breathe emotion into a cold room. The final two tracks untether from their house confines: ‘Amphibian Pool’ dubs down into a hypnotic, marine-level drift, elongating croaky basslines alongside punchy breaks and acid lines during its descent. Finally, ‘Subaquatic Jungle’ hits the ocean floor, discovering an enigmatic world alive with a fauna of percussion and distortions that slope through dense, bassy undercurrents.

For anyone looking to impart a kaleidoscope of blissful feelings onto dancefloors, ‘Euphoria Simulator’ sits patiently ready to heighten the senses.

PREMIERE: Guy Contact - Nice 2 B Free

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The late Pierce Fulton, Priori, Martyn Bootspoon, and more remix Nova Scotia’s yehno on Collection Disque Durs this July.

Following his cinematic ‘Tomorrow We’ll Be Here’ EP, the first release on Montréal’s Collection Disque Durs imprint earlier this year, yehno recruits a host of all-star remixers for ‘Tomorrow We’ll Be Here Remixes’ featuring contributions from Pierce Fulton, Ronan, Martyn Bootyspoon, Priori, and Ouri.

Released with the blessings of his family, the late Pierce Fulton’s remix of ‘We Can’ opens the release. Adding a melancholic tone to yehno’s original, swinging breakbeats, dreamy atmospherics, and shimmering FX take the forefront. yehno follows with his own 4/4 mix of ‘Lullaby’, with delicate drums padding the emotive and dynamic combination of noisy synth work and vocal chops and Planet Euphorique affiliate Ronan delivers his first-ever remix with his take on ‘Our Best Selves’, diving into sliced breakbeats and glitchy drums alongside bright, airy FM tones. Martyn Bootyspoon’s version of ‘Walk Alone’ brings squelchy synths, chopped pads, and sharp percussion to the mix.

NAFF honcho Priori flips ‘Fog Rolling’ into a hypnotic, heads-down roller, with sparse modulations and dense, moody synthesis evolving for close to ten minutes. Ghostly International graduate Ouri twists yehno’s original work into a captivating modern classical dream, swelling throughout a series of dramatic movements before an ambient mix of ‘Tomorrow We’ll Be Here’ rounds out the release, with the Nova Scotian stripping drums and reworking instruments from his own original to powerful and dramatic effect.

Founded in 2018 in Montréal, Courage Holdings is an artist management and production company that curates events such as Piknic Electronik and Igloofest. Courage now reinvents itself, focusing its efforts towards artistic content production with their new record label Collection Disques Durs.

yehno ‘Tomorrow We’ll Be Here Remixes’ drops 9th July on Collection Disque Durs

Tomorrow We’ll Be Here Remixes

PREMIERE: Yehno - We Can (Pierce Fulton Remix)

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Hell Yeah's debut Buena Onda compilation proved hugely successful. It alskept people drenched in exotic dance floor sounds while the pandemic has kept everyone apart. Now the Berlin-based party is back and on a mission to redefine what Balearic means with a first-ever vinyl-only sampler featuring exclusive, unreleased tunes and remixes compiled by Marco Gallerani and Gallo from brothers around the world.

The a-side is all about new kids on the block: Australian cyborg disco don Kayroy appeared on the label in 2020 with his Imaginary Expeditions EP and now links with his friend Jaspar Robinson, a dreamer with his head amongst the stars. He provides the vocals which speak of an astronaut lost in space and aching for a missing loved one while sombre chords and downbeat bass make for a beautifully longing groove. It's a blue-eyed Balearic classic.
 
The up-and-coming Italian @Feel-Fly of labels like Internasjonal then goes widescreen with his 'Esperanto'. The chords shimmer, the baseline percolates and the guitar riffs arc up to the heavens for some late-night intergalactic bliss.

The flip side features more mature and established artists: label regular Max Essa offers a remix of The Vendetta Suite 'Neon Secrets,' which has naive Eastern melodies and rueful 80s chords with a subtle new age feel that dumps you right on the beach at sundown.

Last of all come Chris Coco and Micko Roche with true-school Balearic classic complete with cicada-like shakers, mellifluous Spanish guitar licks, flutes and soft, frothy, rolling beats that break like waves on a sun-kissed Mediterranean coastline.

Buena Onda - Balearic Beats 2021 Sampler 1 offers something for every hour of the day, making this a perfectly functional 12" for the modern Balearic DJ.

PREMIERE: Feel Fly - Esperanto

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Subb-an continues to develop his One Records platform, adapting and moulding alongside stylistic shifts in modern minimal whilst also maintaining a high degree of quality control. Central to this successful adaptation has been the carefully selected roster of artists he works with; some old friends, some new - but always artists whose work reflect the contents of his own record bag: neatly reduced tunes aimed squarely at the dance floor.

ONE049 is another in a series of VA releases on the label featuring Yamen & Eda, Leeds based Mariiin, Ciel, NorthSouth owner Sam Bangura, Duowe & Picasso, and Subb-an himself. Mariiin contribution is  a kinetic tool evincing her skills as a seasoned and well respected DJ. Tumbling breaks are pinned by a 4/4 kick while interweaving sweeps and filters recall the atmosphere of some of the Swag classics.

ONE049

PREMIERE: MARIIIN - Organic Affaire

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Rolling slammers from Leeds' finest. Not to be slept on, Krotone records are a true staple and in the bags of Laurel Halo, Peverelist, Ciel & Peder Mannerfelt

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PREMIERE: Krotone - Keep Going

The latest entry into Toy Tonics ' catalogue of fine house and techno-leaning releases comes courtesy of label mainstays Rhode & Brown. Snabsnus marks the duo’s fourth release (and third EP) on the Berlin-based imprint, which fans of new era deep house should surely be familiar with at this point.. The EP builds on the aesthetic of their previous release, Tunnel Woman, incorporating heady samples and synth work with both vintage feel and new era stylo.

With gusto, Bolting Bits brings you the premiere for the A1 track on the release. “St Hippolyte” is a moody, pensive joint built on dark, hazy synths and a funky breakbeat. Ultimately, the track climaxes via a thick, acid-inspired riff that leads the arrangement almost to its close. The track, much like the EP, is a clear reflection of the duo’s production approach; an amalgamation of analogue hardware and samplers.

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PREMIERE : Rhode & Brown - St. Hippolyte

Baltra is taking us on a incredible journey with his two-tracked EP « SOPHIA », released on STEP Recordings. We're excited to premiere the 2nd joint of his EP, « Over Again ». As previously stated, Baltra stays true to his style and brings us in his world, with a smooth vocal sample, upbeat melody , well timed drum beats and hi hats to keep your feet moving and keep you in a state of shock as you find out that your hips are working. With halloween only a few days away, the two tracks of Baltra's latest EP will have you thinking about valentine's day. As his tracks titles often flirt with themes related to romanticism, there's a good chance you'll fall in love with his productions.  Read more on : http://bit.ly/2fiL3Jp

Already in pre-sales: http://bit.ly/2ePym6f , release date: 28th October.

PREMIERE : Baltra - Over Again

Fine Records is the collaborative product of Johannnes Albert (for Frank Music fame) and klamauk's Tilman. While the first release saw the producers joining forces, the second drop was a solo release from Tilman. For the third EP, Dancefloors & You & You, it is the Berlin-based Johannes' turn at the helm, and it is our pleasure to present to you the first cut off the record.

Johannes is no stranger to employing looped discofunk samples in his productions, and "All Around" certainly fits this mold.  The track builds on a heavy disco style kick / clap and layered percussion and a funky bassline. As the lead, an irresistible postdisco era sample repeats and rises to a filtered climax. The female lead vocals of the original are slightly teased in here a la Tiger & Woods before dropping back into the main groove. It's a sweet, feel good disco house track that's certain to motivate dancefloors.

PREMIERE : Johannes Albert - All Around

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FINA Records was established in 2011, originally as an offshoot for Ralph Lawson's 2020 Vision label. Three years into that tenure, the partnership ended with both parties looking to focus on their own imprints full time. The identity that FINA has crafted for itself is one that's hard to put a finger on, as their releases encompass a fairly wide range. Not pigeonholing themselves into one style they do manage to have a common factor connecting their music and that is strong melodic undertones. Whether it's a fairly downtempo tune or a more straightforward house jam, there is always an inherently musical nature to their output.

Saine (soundcloud), a Helsinki-based producer who has somehow managed to fly (somewhat) under the radar for years, even with his consistent quality, is a perfect fit for the aforementioned unquantifiable character that FINA has established for itself. His loose and smokey, organic sound filled with obscure samples has landed him releases on some fantastic record labels, such as an EP on the now discontinued Sleazy Beats Black Ops and an excellent mini-LP on Fools & Fables Recordings. The Finnish musician's latest is called "Mint EP" and it features three stellar cuts.

Today's premiere and the A1 'Technique' doesn't stray from what we've come to expect from Saine. Muted keys set the tone as a looped guitar rhythm and understated bass form the foundation of the groove. Crisp yet slightly hazy drums are in support with shaker patterns fluttering throughout. A second guitar sample plays call and response with a held vocal note while a male voice croons an unintelligible phrase. Sampled rhodes-like bleeps doodle throughout the first half when the vocals aren't present, taking centre stage during the mini-break. The various instruments and samples are elegantly filtered in and out while oscillating atmospheric noises help create a sense of motion. The Finnish sampling maestro is once again able to bring forth another must-have record and the good news is that it will be released in just a couple of days!

PREMIERE : Saine - Technique

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NYC party boiiiiiiz Homage first foray into the label game comes via a four track EP from Brighton-based disco producer Tech Support - who, with no discography to his name aside from a couple self-released EPs on Bandcamp, is also essentially making his debut here. The Tech Support formula - as is displayed on this EP - combines bangin' and funky percussion with classic discoboogie flavors to craft modern midtempo edits that are nicely beefed up for the dancefloor. And with that introduction, let's take a gander at Inside Out.

"Feel It", which is our premiere for today and sits in the A1 slot of the record, employs those beefy beats mentioned earlier to start things off. A thick kick/clap combo adorned by tasty auxillary percussion builds and breaks (with birds chirping in the background) before being joined by the glorious horn section of the main course. The arrangement loops a nice little boogie lick; mean bassline, sweet guitars and a fluttering synthesizer stab included. Next thing you know, the vocals are joining the party. It's a clever little cut that extends the most savory components of the original into an extended, midtempo disco joint that could sit with ease in a housier set.

Accompanying the lead track is a grip of three more cuts of disco house sleaze, which will surely be revealed by other outlets in the coming weeks. Inside Out is a nice little introduction to both parties involved. Tech Support blends the boundaries between disco edits and more nu disco/indie dance production here, combining both heavy sampling as well as his own hardware work. Meanwhile, Homage gives us a taste of what's to come from the label - party rockin' sample based cuts and edits designed for the New York dancefloor. The Inside Out EP is due out in the coming months and will be available on vinyl and digital formats.

PREMIERE : Tech Support - Feel It

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Dream Raw Recordings, self-proclaimed underground label for all kind of fresh dreamy, hazy, lo-fi, raw house, are gearing up to release a V/A comp of gems from a staggering, 36 artists. Faithful to the motto, “too many good tracks,” DRR decided it’d make sense to organize a digital release full of tunes from artists you may already follow, and a bunch you most likely do not. The collection of tracks is wide ranging, spanning mellow house full of dreamy pads and emotional detuned lo-fi pianos to tape recorded acid jams and jungle.

An immediate standout from the pack, Belfast producer Wallabee’s “Feel” features a dramatic, vintage sounding piano loop that creeps over deep drums and under signature lo-fi hats and snares. Adding more fuel to the fire, a heavily reverbed sample of Timbaland’s famous adlibs on Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody” is the perfect complement to an already tripped out track. If you were up on your stuff, you would have heard this track already. Five months ago, Wallabee self-released it via his SoundCloud page. Having smartly signed the track, Dream Raw adds an excellent track to an already impressive collection of tunes. A dig through Wallabee’s discography shows a penchant for deep lo-fi house, glistening pianos, and heavy reverb. One could easily get lost in more than one of his productions. Hint, hint…someone should sign his other track, “2K17.” For many, this will be a nice intro to an unknown producer, and we’ll certainly be watching out for Wallabee’s next releases.

Stay tuned for the rest of the compilation to drop. At 36 tracks, there are bound to be a couple you’ll love.

PREMIERE : Wallabee - Feel

It goes without saying we’re big fans of Berlin-based label Toy Tonics and it’s probably of little surprise that we’re quite keen on their star duo COEO (soundcloud) as well. With a resume of an act double their age, Florian Vietz and Andreas Höpfl have been responsible for more than their fair share of underground hits. Native Riddim, Back In The Day, and Mydonna (the alternate cut of course) have them coming in with strong contenders for any top ten list for 2015, 2016, and 2017. While their latest effort, Flesh World may not make as immediate a statement as some of their previous work, you’ll surely be finding all three tracks from the EP in DJ sets around the globe. We have the pleasure of introducing the first track on the EP, a slow burning disco cut that sneaks out of Toy Tonics’ vaults just before the Summer season comes to an end.

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Clocking in at a chunky 117 beats per minute, the oddly named Flesh World sucks you in with a hypnotic progression and a cheekily added layer of white noise that combine to create an immediate feel good mood. As the song continues, drums build as we’re treated with more and more of the original sample until all the elements come together for the song’s climax just past the 2 minute mark. Things will ebb and flow once more before the song is finished, perhaps leaving us wondering how we just listened to essentially the same loop for over 6 minutes. That just goes to show you the brilliant reputation that COEO have earned themselves as masters of sample selection and arrangement is definitely warranted. It’s no wonder they’ve found a home on Toy Tonics and are regularly touted as some of the labels brightest stars.

PREMIERE : Coeo - Flesh World

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Axe on Wax readies the second release from their sub-label PNP and as we’ve come to expect from them it’s a quality V/A stocked full of bangin’ edits. Fans of lo-fi, disco house, and deep house will all find something worthwhile here, and these will certainly be receiving club play from many of your favorite DJs.

In addition to tracks from Slamb, Turk Turkelton, Fede Lng, and gutinstinct, the PNP 002 features a track from the 18 year old German slugger DJ Swagger (soundcloud). Swagger, having previously released on Natural Sciences and E-Beamz, is in top form here, delivering an energetic track with a cheeky sample, buttery smooth chords, and a classic 909 drum workout. This isn’t ground breaking work, but compared to more “basic” lo-fi disco edits this proves to be something special. Swagger’s choice of sample was key here, and his manipulation of the female vocal is the cherry on top of an already solid record. If you’ve been following his progress as a producer, you already know that Swagger is a versatile musician; he’s released everything from lo-fi house to deep house to breaks to acid and techno, a testament to the young German’s matured musical talent. Keep an eye on this kid.

PNP 002

PREMIERE : DJ Swagger - I Don't Need Your Love

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Following in the scuffed up, skate shoe footsteps of many of this year's breakout producers, Slamb (soundcloud) came on our radar after appearing at the top of Axe on Wax’s PNP 002 — a Bolting Bits favorite and thoroughly of the times V/A compilation of cheeky and sleazy edits and reinterpretations presented. Once again holding on to his A1 spot, Slamb is now debuting on Whyte Numbers’ (remember, sometimes Blaq Numbers) 4th release alongside fellow up-and-comers Tilman, Enliven, and DJ Psychiatre.

All four tracks here are perfectly in tune with the current movement of rough, DJ-ready tracks with well enough intrigue for the casual listener. With “I Want Your”, we’re treated to Slamb’s knack for unearthing catchy samples and combining them with dusty, in your face grooves. Nothing’s hiding in this straightforward belter and it comes to life as a perfectly suited club track arranged to dance-floor perfection (well, almost perfect — we’ll let the listeners and DJs decide about the surprise fade out at the end of the track).

On "You will feel better I promise" Tilman goes toe-to-toe with Slamb for banging, feel-good edit while dialing up the crunch factor somewhere between an old cassette and your Aunt's forgotten (and dusty) record collection. The B-side tones things down ever so slightly with Enliven smart and synthy, "Waitsome" and DJ Psychiatre's perfect closer of a track, "Let me tell u".

Whyte Numbers 004 is available now for pre-order and is due out in early December. As with the previous 3 release, 004 is vinyl only so if you want to get your hands on it, you’d better act quick.

PREMIERE : Slamb - I Want Your

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With his shift to a more deeper sound in the past few years @DeejayAstral has crafted a dark and brooding style reminiscent of earlier house and techno. On “Duality” from his new Pack the Pipe split EP on @whos-susan with @Fede-Lng, the Berlin based producer creates a moody atmosphere with elements from both the UK and German scenes. 

The bassline drifts and drifts across the track, leaving space for the warmth and pulse of the kick and hi-hats. Over time it loosens more and finds moments to fill the space in between other sounds with its depth. The main sample builds slowly with a tunnel reverb that bleeds out behind the drums and melodies while vinyl grooves and noise move in and out of the left and right channels of the stereo field. While the layering and sounds present interesting sonic palettes, it comes as no surprise from a DJ known to play with the likes of Baltra and Mall Grab.
 
All the while the main vocal sample slides in and around the other elements of the track. As is tradition within lo-fi house tracks the sample manages to evoke both somber and uplifting emotions all at once. It matches the brooding feel of the bassline while also reaching the heights of the main refrain. With subtle reverb giving it the sense of desperation and tension it cuts through the mix and compliments the songs main melodic presence. As he teases another drop at the end of the track you’re unsure of whether the person talking to themselves in the bathroom mirror made it out to conquer their adversity.

“Duality” is one of two tracks by Deejay Astral from the upcoming Pack the Pipe EP with Fede Lng. Out 1.15.18.

PREMIERE : Deejay Astral - Duality

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One of the two bosses of German label Fine has four funk-filled, rolling tunes prepared for its seventh release. Look out for Tilman’s dance-inducing, soul-seducing quartet of sample-heavy house and disco jams out on January 18.

A1 is packed with the usual disco/house sonic suspects: strings, jazzy keys and heartfelt vocal loops. It’s a credit to the Mainz-based producer that the bass varies significantly and with dynamism, but subtly enough that it mainstays the groove alongside the drums throughout the track. Cut 2 on the record stands out with its fluttering flute-loops, that float in and out on top of the beat throughout the song. Pleasant vocal hums, that almost sound like pads, smoothly fill out the background until about halfway when various soul-heavy vocal samples give the song a warm and almost contemplative touch.

Our premiere track from the EP, Stay Here Forever, will consume listeners with its heavy and full bass-end, and splashy and crunchy top-end. The track’s flow is now and then broken up aptly and evenly by a sequence of chopped and stuttered chord samples – not too dissimilar to a rolling Daft Punk disco thumper – to make it all the sweeter when the drums punch back in. Perhaps undeservedly buried as the record’s last track, Take Me For Your Love is arguably, overall, the EP’s most dynamic. Two guitar riffs (the first, as if sampled from the legendary Voodoo Chile’s unreleased cousin) come in interchangeably. Along with an ethereal chord progression of strings, they give the song an impressive balance of melodic simplicity and depth.

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PREMIERE : Tilman - Stay Here Forever

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Few artists today are more responsible for the recent resurgence of lo-fi house as a genre in dance music than Harrison Webber, better known as Harrison BDP. His instant classics such as “Decompression” and “It’s Foggy Outside,” along with the work of others, have helped lay down the foundation for a sound that’s low on frills but high on emotion through its superb utilization of classic techniques and poignant vocal sampling. It’s a formula that has shown itself to be well-appreciated by house-heads alike, earning his songs millions of plays on youtube channels around the globe in a relatively short amount of time.

In his latest release titled “Confusion Of Sound,” Mr. BDP fully attempts to explore the outer reaches of this genre by constructing an EP that contains two extremes. The A-side of the record lands on the soothing end of the spectrum, designed with the intent of relaxing the listener into a stable trance that’s marked by lush synth melodies and playful percussion. On the other hand, the B-side seems to be more tuned for the dancefloor, taking listeners on a cosmic journey of euphoric acid-house.

His song “The Flow” happens to fall on the A-side, and fans of Harrison BDP will instantly recognize it as the work of the Cardiff producer. From the length of the song (coming in at about 10 minutes) to the expertly selected quotes used to complement the track’s celestial feel, this tune embodies everything we’ve come to know Harrison BDP as at this early point in his young career. “The Flow” will surely fit right in with his already star-studded discography and help the producer win the ears of more music lovers in 2018.

To get your own copy of “Confusion Of Sound,” visit PIFF Records’ bandcamp by clicking right here. There you will find other releases by the likes of Jesse Bru on the budding UK label.

Confusion Of Sound EP

PREMIERE : Harrison BDP - The Flow

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In case you didn't know, April 21st marks this year's worldwide Record Store Day. On the 3rd Saturday in April every year, record stores across the globe unveil special releases, cut prices, and host in-store performances all in the name of WAX. For this year’s RSD, New York City powerhouse Razor-N-Tape has something special in store. The Férias ’77 Reworks from label co-head JKriv, a longtime lover of Brazilian sounds, is an 8 song double 12” compiling reworks he’s created over nearly a decade, drawing from some of his most revered and respected sources.

“Rainha Do Mar” is a laid-back tropical funk cut oozing in that standard Brazilian swag. Smooth as hell vocals accompany funky synth and guitar lines that will likely soundtrack many summer days this year. For me, Brazilian music defines happiness and relaxation. It’s simply not possible to feel anything but amazing listening to it. “Rainha Do Mar” is a near perfect edit. It stands on its own while giving plenty of breathing room to the original track.

In total, this release sets a high bar; 45 minutes of exceptional music and a true masterclass for anyone dedicated to making edits. With beautifully vibrant artwork practically jumping off the sleeve, a free download card, and a cheeky sticker pack included, this one is an absolute RSD essential!

Férias '77 Reworks

PREMIERE : Ferias'77 - Rainha Do Mar (JKriv Rework)

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When it comes to producing dance-floor ready edits, few are doing it better than Tilman and Johannes Albert. Having started the label Fine together back in 2016, these German-based lads have used their imprint to share their takes on some of disco's greatest tunes from the past. In their upcoming release titled The Weekender, the two have decided to join forces once again by coming out with a 4-track EP that will have DJs around the world chomping at the bit to rinse them out in their sets.

The lead track from the EP is called "Beach Reach," and was produced by Mr. Albert. Fans of the British funk band Delegation will instantly recognize this song as an edit of their original "Stand Up Reach For The Sky." Johannes is quite respectful in his rendition of the tune, leaving a lot of its key elements intact. Instead, Johannes chooses to up the intensity by using expertly selected guitar riffs and percussion to create looped melodies which transform the song into an unadulterated groove!

PREMIERE : Johannes Albert - Beach Reach

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LA-based music company, Godmode, is known for taking way-left artists and bringing them slightly more to the center.  After breaking Shamir and Yaeji, the label is back with their latest signing, Channel Tres. Channel grew up in the Compton neighborhood of Los Angeles, and his music is a clear representation of the surly attitude of West Coast rap reimagined with the stylings of Detroit house. Fans of Galcher Lustwerk would be wise to check out this project. Similar to the NYC legend, Channel’s voice is effortlessly deep, expertly processed, and a perfect compliment to his deep, sultry instrumentals.

“Top Down” oozes swagger. While a Paranoid London-esque acid bassline rips through ethereal pads, Channel croons, “bet you ain't never heard shit like this from the block before.” He’s not completely wrong. While he’s not the first to champion a sound like this, he certainly has few modern peers. Aside from how dope the song is, I really appreciate the emphasis he places on individuality as an artist. He says, “never let the scene choose you. Never met a man this cool.” For me, it’s essential for a musician to be original, to believe in the uniqueness of their music, and to not conform to the standards set by a saturated scene. Going forward, I hope Channel sticks to his words. It’s not everyday you hear a debut this polished and full of a variety of influences. I’ll be waiting to hear these tunes at my NYC after-hours, but until then, I’m about to cut the top off my Saturn and slow-ride through Brooklyn. Here’s your invite.

Channel Tres’ self-titled debut is out now.

Channel Tres

PREMIERE : Channel Tres - Top Down

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London powerhouse Slothboogie is gearing up to drop the fourth installment in their SBEDITZ series, this time with an EP of slammers from international man of mystery, Joe Cleen. This time around, the Berlin based producer has delivered four raw and ready cuts in various styles. We’ve got serious disco heat (one soaked in 80’s nightclub neon), a glorious piano jam laced with dubbed out gospel vocals, shuffling drum machine hats and a pimped out G-Funk synth, and ‘​The Fun Part​’, a bubblin’ bass funk groover filled with crisp percussion and jazzy Rhodes.

‘Give You All I Got’ is the perfect opening track for an amazingly cohesive project, a certified disco monster with infectious brass, erotic vocals and huge space toms reworked to launch any dancefloor into the stratosphere! Steadily swung percussion rides nicely in front of a fat bottomed bassline, while Joe takes us to church with a sensual vocal that glides smoothly over the instrumental. ‘Give You All I Got’ keeps the energy contained, and it moves through four minutes with a graceful swagger that’ll surely capture the attention of eager dancers. Honestly, I just watched the new Quincy Jones documentary on Netflix and this EP sounds like something he’d like. That’s saying a lot.

Slothboogie SBEDITZ004 will be available on October 26th, and you’d be wise to set an alert because the project is limited to 500 copies. This is a vinyl only release, so if you don’t spin records, now is the time to practice (it’s great fun, trust me). You’d be dumb not to have this one in your bag, so do your best to be one of 500.

SBEDITZ004

PREMIERE: Joe Cleen - Give You All I Got

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Ben Gomori, label head of Monologues Records and Stern Edits, might be one of the busiest men in the industry today. When he's not providing us with the freshest dance music through his two labels, Ben can be seen spending his "leisurely" time hosting podcasts, radio shows, and video series like Turned On, Monologues and RecordReplay. If that wasn't enough, Ben puts on club night fundraisers for Help Refugees and the highly esteemed album listening sessions Pitchblack Playback. We honestly do not know where the man finds the time, but he does.

Given his absurd work rate, we were not surprised to learn back in July that Ben Gomori also produces under the previously anonymous moniker G. Markus. Mr. Gomori's reasoning for starting the project was "[...] to make deeper, freakier, trackier stuff than I was known for under my own name. It was a breath of fresh air starting from a blank canvas and sending music to labels anonymously with no preconceptions, having no social media and so on."

Whether he's releasing music under his own name or G. Markus, one can argue that Ben has a knack for making edits that rivals any of his contemporaries today. And this unique skill is on full display throughout his latest track titled "Red E," in which he takes on an 80's classic. Using the infectious vocal sample as a centerpiece, Ben chooses to pair it with an equally catchy assortment of lively piano house melodies and cheeky synths that are reminiscent of greats like Kerri Chandler.

A surefire way to start any party, DJs and producers alike would be negligent by not adding this chune to their collection. "Red E" along with "Cum Thru" are out today! Get your copy now!

G-Edits #6

PREMIERE: G. Markus - Red E

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After a brief hiatus our unsigned series is back. Producers who have appeared on the series so far have been approached by labels and subsequently had material released by them after we helped shed some light on the new talents. We hope we're able to do the same with the next one in the series, coming from Thodén. Get to know a little about him below:

Hey my names Kris, I'm 20 and a student based in Manchester. Been DJ'ing and producing for a little less than 2 years now. This track is a culmination of all the things I'm into at the moment, namely breaks and some of the higher bpm electronic stuff. Really wanted to capitalise on the euphoric feel that the combination of the synth and breaks provided. Once I got those down it was all about adding to and enhancing the atmosphere, using echoey vocal chops, a 303 and that final synth line that rounds the track off. Was important to create an effective buildup between sections too, gating the synth and filtering the breaks did the trick there. 
I'm still learning the ins and outs of production, haven't been at this very long. Stumbled upon the 'unsigned' series and its perfect for this kind of thing, glad I can use it as a platform for sharing some of what I make.
Cheers,
Thodén

UNSIGNED 008: Thodén - Shape Dexter

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Hey, I’m Lorenzo. I’m 21, based in Hamilton, Canada. After spending around 6 or 7 years in the realm of hip hop, jazz and funk I released my culminating studio project called “Pursuit” this past December. This encapsulated the work I wanted to have created while on that side of the spectrum. I’ve since shifted gears to focus on deeper grooves and dancefloor ready cuts, which felt long overdue. I was overflowing with ideas for house and techno records. Curiously experimenting with new sounds and dancing on the outer boundaries of my musical tastes has proven quite satisfying creatively.

Something’s Burning is a sort of thick, smoky groove. It started off as a jam—and as jams go I was soon running from the keys, to the mic, then back to the keys. The goal was to pass some of that free-flowing movement on to the listener. The vocals were recorded super casually, but when all of the pieces came together, their laid back nature relaxed the groove a little bit. It felt fun.

Hope you enjoy!

UNSIGNED 009: Lorenzo Morgan - Somethings Burning (Vocal Mix)

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Today we have the pleasure of hosting a mix and interview from Canada's own Dan Only. Appearing on our radar back in 2017 with his debut release on New Kanada, he's since blessed us with two further works on Berlin's revered Dirt Crew Recordings. An eclectic artist who makes groovy house tracks one second and fierce electro-infused breaks the other, Dan Only is an artist who's always kept us on our toes. Fresh off the back of the of his similarly multi-faceted 'Fragments' EP on Dirt Crew Recordings, we've had a chat with Danny about his musical past, future and everything in between.

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MIXED BY/ Dan Only

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Long Island Sound continue their sonic explorations on their own imprint, Signs of Space. Following from the success of the label’s maiden voyage, ‘Broken Signals’ features four expansive cuts from the Irish-born, Berlin-based pair.

Always making, never made. Out early October.

Broken Signals

PREMIERE: Long Island Sound - I Still Love You

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A pre-party warm up mix for a night out with friends, is how Wolfey describes his and the newest contribution to our Mixed By series. The born and bred Vancouverite kindly answered some questions so you could get to know a little bit the man behind the music. We briefly talk about his journey from a student of Tibetan Buddhism to musician, his upcoming releases and what it's like making music in Vancouver.

MIXED BY/ Wolfey

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This new installment of our series introduces you to his roots and enthusiasm for digging. Gabriel Rei’s deep seeded love for House now leads him to have his first records released on the Montreal label Bienvenue Recordings. For Gabriel Rei, music is all about conviviality. We had the pleasure to sit down with him to talk about his upbringing as a producer and dj.

MIXED BY/ Gabriel Rei

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Asquith returns to his self-titled label following a couple of external EP announcements for Who's Susan and Private Persons. ‘Rave Til Dawn’ EP sees the London-based artist follow up the massive 'Let Me EP' with another clutch of takes on anthemic, big-room techno.

The title track ‘Rave Til Dawn’ does everything a ‘Let Me’ follow-up should do; huge compressed kicks, reverberating piano stabs and epic call-out vocals collide on an absolute monster A-side. Second track, 'Down', traces a more tool-y techno line. Rolling with the percussion and popping with mechanical energy. It's all compiled with elements of the original techno template shot through with a ton of UK bass weight.

‘Crush’ takes Asquith's manic monotone stab template into more techy territory, opening the production up and leading us into a cocoon of pressurised space. Stripped back but still crushing. Final track 'LCD Steppin'' sees us entering back into pacier territory that regularly pops up at the end of Asquith EPs. Shifting pad samples overlay a rickety jungle break and a voice calling at us to "Step!", before we're hoofed into the long grass with a 4/4 kick all the way up at 155bpm. It's not quite 160 but that's what the pitch slider is for ;)

Rave Til Dawn EP

PREMIERE: Asquith - Crush

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Hey, Monolithic here. I’m originally from Japan but currently based in New York. I’ve been producing and DJing lo-fi house since around 2017 but have been making music all my life. My sound is always changing but there’s consistently an element of haziness and dreaminess in my productions. And a few favorite elements come back again and again: subby 808s kicks, distorted breakbeats, fat chorusey pads, squelchy acid basslines, etc.

A few weeks ago, an Italian producer by the name Jacopo Sb sent me “Prova 1.” He described “Prova 1” as a melancholic reflection of his experiences over the past few months. 

I was drawn to the flavor of the pads, and the steady flow of the percussive elements that he’d laid out. This 140bpm flip of “Prova 1” builds on that foundation with breakbeats, subs, and Juno-60 arps. The process of remixing this track was pure catharsis for me; I was dancing in my apartment as if I hadn’t been in quarantine for five weeks.

“Prova 1” will be released on May 8th on Platonic Solids Inc., a small imprint I launched this year as a home for my self-releases, remixes, and collaborations.

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UNSIGNED 010: Jacopo Sb - Prova 1 (Monolithic Remix)

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Coming as the penultimate track on the upcoming various artists compilation EP from Nerang Recordings, Freaky Friends Vol. 1, Berlin-based Australian DJ Swagger’s “The Phone Talky,” serves as the compilation’s searing climax. This compilation is the first of a new series by the label showcasing the talents of six exciting producers from across the globe. Its title serves as a fitting encapsulation of the general spirit of these tracks-- raw, unadulterated, down-and-dirty dancefloor anthems. Despite its hair-raising opening drum-line and head-spinning BPM, Swagger’s cut is surprisingly measured in its bravado. As the salacious, over-the-phone vocal sample emerges, a cushy, lush synth and gorgeous piano melody gently steer the track away from complete hedonistic abandon. This juxtaposition works alarmingly well, as Swagger expertly works more traditional rave elements into the fold, such as turntable scratches, chopped vocals, and handclaps. The track has all the workings of a peak-time banger, yet the overwhelming feeling it leaves leans more towards self-assurance and composure in its overt sexuality, rather than frenetic, reckless revelry.The track’s appeal to get down is conveyed concisely in its vocal sample-- a woman soliciting a man she deems worthy of her and her body. As a whole, the track emulates this confidence and frank treatment of sexual desires. There’s no room for beating around the bush, no time for prevaricating, Swagger suggests. Just let the music do the talking.

Freaky Friends Volume 1

PREMIERE: Dj Swagger - The Phone Talky

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After a long hiatus our unsigned series is back. Producers who have appeared on the series so far have been approached by labels and subsequently had material released by them after we helped shed some light on the new talents. We hope we’re able to do the same with the next one in the bunch, coming from Melbourne's @darcykhalid. 

Get to know a little about him below:

Hey, I’m Darcy Khalid.

I’ve been producing music for about five years and DJing and playing piano for a little longer. Since I moved to Melbourne in 2016, I’ve been producing music with at least the vague intention to release it publicly. I wanted to wait until I felt I had a sound that was my own, and I guess that time has come.

My Unsigned track is from my debut EP. The record features three quite different tracks, including elements of ambience, techno, drum & bass – even hints of jazz on the A1. Hakone Schoolyard is the A2, and if someone called it a broken beat ambient techno jam, I wouldn’t call them crazy.

It evolved three times over about 18 months. I made a version, got bored of it, left it alone, then repeated that process several months later. What you hear now is take three. I can be a bit ambitious with my compositions, so they’re often long and multi-sectioned. My favourite songs will change a lot, weaving between atmospheres, energy levels and tempos, often seamlessly, but occasionally with bold abruption. I tried to do both here. I hope it worked.

Thanks for listening :)

UNSIGNED 011: Darcy Khalid - Hakone Schoolyard

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After a long hiatus our unsigned series is back. Producers who have appeared on the series so far have been approached by labels and subsequently had material released by them after we helped shed some light on the new talents. We hope we’re able to do the same with the next one in the bunch, coming from kyoto in Japan @stonestaro

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I'm Stones Taro, DJ / producer, based in Kyoto, Japan.
I began my career in 2014 and has been active in the local Kyoto scene, with some of the best releases from around the world, mainly in the UK. I'm mainly inspired by 90s NY House, UKG and jungle. Blue Coast is a raw house track, bringing you a nostalgic feeling. A main arpeggio phrase produces a hypnotic mood, and rough breakbeat that makes you high.

Thank you for listening.

UNSIGNED 012: Stones Taro - Blue Coast

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With massive releases on revered labels such as Egoplanet, Inhale Exhale and Blaq Numbers; Jesse has chosen French label Happiness Therapy for his upcoming album “The Coast” out on December 11th. Courtesy of Jesse Bru, our latest Mixed By is an eclectic array of hard-hitting tracks perfectly suited to cure your rave-less quarantine blues and get you dancing. In addition to his mix, we were lucky enough to get to ask Jesse a few questions about his upcoming album, his musical process and much more!

MIXED BY/ Jesse Bru

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GLBDOM's next release comes from one of the new French gems, Brooklyn Baby, who presents us "Get It Together EP”. A versatile EP, going from solid classic house tune ("Keep On Walkin'') over a mix between dirty underground house and breakbeat ("Jackin My Sh*t) to deep house with jazzy flavour and hip-hop samples("Untitled 03") and ending with acid jazz/house ("Jazz Please"). Make sure to grab your copy below.

PREMIERE: Brooklyn Baby - Keep On Walkin'

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Berlin label Aterral is headed up by Carlo, a DJ and producer who hails from the warmer climes of Spain. The label name referring to the blistering hot airstreams from his hometown in Malaga. Now a Berliner by choice, he pays tribute to his birth city by providing us with blistering hot sounds streams for house loving dancefloors. Following on from the labels most recent releases by Black Loops and Shall Not Fade’s Lis Sarroca, label head Carlo steps up to the plate.

He’s a connoisseur of all things House and an incredibly versatile DJ &producer. Carlo has built his reputation on the Berlin circuit by playing at the Koffäin parties, curating The Circle Sessions at Watergate, and producing house music from the studio he shares with Berlin deep house wizard Black Loops. Carlo has had releases on Classic Music Company, Madhouse and Slothboogie, running a second label Neovinyl with his long-time pal Baldo.

Mediterraneo is a four to the floor affair by the label kingpin who delivers four original cuts, each one making you fantasize about sweaty clubs and jam-packed dancefloors. This release is Carlo continuing to find a balance of style and freshness whilst remaining true to the deep house genre. It’s full of subtle details which showcase Carlo’s obsession with nuanced sound-design, the ultimate goal, to make the party groove. Mediterraneo is possibly his finest realisation of these qualities to date.

Mediterraneo

PREMIERE: Carlo - Mediterraneo

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