Made In Canada ~ mixed by

PREMIERE ~ 2022

PREMIERE ~ 2023

Worldwide ~ mixed by

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Tim Reaper returns to Lobster Theremin with a weighty masterclass of all things old school jungle, rave and D&B. 

2020 has been a massive year for the rising London-based DJ/producer Tim Reaper, with an impressive output of twelves on labels such as 7th Storey Projects, Disc World & Repertoire, Beyond Electronix. On top of this, Reaper was also nominated in the ‘Breakthrough Producer’ category at this years DJ Mag awards, as well as the ‘Best Remix/Edit’ category. 2020 has paved the way for what is set to be a massive future from the versatile producer, his infectious brand of high energy jungle & D&B is making him the producer on everyones lips. 

His latest outing ‘Teletext’ EP for London based record label Lobster Theremin explores deep all things bass driven, head high rave breaks sit on top of euphoric vocals and synth patterns, creating a feel good masterpiece. Tim joins forces with long time friend & collaborator Devnull on two tracks, blending both of the producers individual sounds into a hybrid mash up, which works oh so good. 

‘Teletext’ EP drops Friday 22nd January, via Lobster Theremin.

PREMIERE: Tim Reaper & Devnull - Anytime

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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....

INTERVIEW.

MIXED BY/ Emissive

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For the non-montrealers Pascale Project might just be a producer on their radar, but for those living in this city and involved one way or another with the scene she is this wild, poised and enthusiastic force that simply can not go unnoticed. Whether unleashing 140 bpm rave joints with a punk attitude or crafting her extremely singular brand of lush and enticing house tracks (songs?), she just pushes forward, not second guessing her impulses towards dancefloor ecstasy in all its form.

Teaming up with La Rama -another essential force keeping Montreal dancefloors alive- Pascale is releasing a new EP, “Where’s The Party?”, where she finds herself asserting her will to dance and make you dance more than ever. We asked her a few questions about the new EP and her work. She was nice enough to let us know more about her process and to record a new entry in our Mixed-By series.

MIXED BY/ Pascale Project

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Corina MacDonald aka CMD has been busy recently, releasing two EPs in the last few months of 2021; Precarious Pursuit on Bandcamp and Social Factory Reset with the US label Fixed Rhythms. For Montrealers, her voice might be familiar from CKUT radio where she hosts the program Modular Systems every other Sunday. As a producer and DJ, she has performed at editions of MUTEK, Piknic Electronik, Igloofest, and in many of Montreal’s club nights and venues, where she fuses synth-laden aesthetics of acid, techno, electro, and house music. This mix is representative of some of her musical predispositions, setting the more abstract and ambient up against some techno and electro gems, mixing up the old guard and newcomers alike.

Steve Moore - VII [In The Machine Age]
Archivist - Psion (Claudio PRC Remix) [Sure Thing]
Damon Wild - Amber [Infrastructure New York]
HVL - Stereo Rainbow [HVL]
Annie Hall - Verd Mar [CPU]
Pye Corner Audio - Verberation Lab [Ghost Box]
Bézier - 林百貨 [Honey Soundsystem]
Skulptor - Support Systems [Fokus Global]
Teleself - Nervous System [Power Plant]
Lucita Octans - Qlofruo
Sepehr - Darklord [Klakson]
Lok44 - Volta [TRUST]
Force Placement - Millipede [Private Selection]
Francesca - Screwtape [Pleasure Club]
Plastikman - Helikopter [M_nus]
Escaflowne - Tha Neu Blenda
Jeff Mills - Automatic [Purpose Maker]
Nuel - OK Face [Latency]
K. Hand - The Creator [Tresor]
Grammar of Movement - Sad Juno [Lobster UNDR]
Rebecca Goldberg - Mood Organ [Detroit Underground]
Christina Chatfield - Concatenate II [Mysteries of the Deep]

INTERVIEW

MIXED BY/ CMD

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Lyon, France’s LB aka LABAT inaugurates his new imprint Poumpet Records this February with its first single, ‘Feel The Beat’, backed by a remix from Australia’s partiboi69.

Over the past seven years Strasbourg-born now Lyon-based, DJ, Producer and Live Act LB aka LABAT has been soul drenched, dusty House, Techno, Electro and Downtempo grooves via the likes of Wolf Music, Steel City Dance Discs, Groovedge Records and course his own Alélah Records run alongside Polow with a focus on cassette and vinyl releases. Here though we see LB aka LABAT open a new chapter in his career with the launch of his new imprint Poumpet Records which will be dropping a single every month throughout 2022 alongside remixes from some kindred spirits along the way.

To set the tone of Poumpet Records, LABAT launches with debut single ‘Feel The Beat’, a dynamic rave-tinged groove fuelled by hip-house vocal chants, crunchy, organic drums and an amalgamation of jazzy keys, wandering strings and airy atmospherics throughout its near eight-minute duration.

Mutual Pleasure and Unprotected Records artist partiboi69 also steps in on remix duties to kick things off, upping the energy levels even more with a robust, broken rhythm and snaking arpeggio bass hooks ebbing and flowing amongst fragments of the original’s vocal lines and ethereal pads.

LB aka LABAT - Feel The Beat (Incl. partiboi69 Remix)

PREMIERE: LB aka LABAT - Feel the Beat (Partiboi69 Remix)

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Bristol-based producer Remotif has lovingly curated a selection of tunes from some of his favourite producers for Stranger Together, a VA compilation aimed at raising funds for the International Rescue Committee (IRC). 

IRC is currently assisting with emergency resettlement for Afghan refugees. Afghanistan is the single country most at risk of deteriorating humanitarian crises in 2022, and 100% of the profits from this release will provide uprooted families with tents, clean water, sanitation and other basic necessities.

This 11 track release taps into a diverse selection of dancefloor tracks from producers across the world, offering everything from uplifting melodic house to dark, psychedelic techno - and everything in between.  

VÉRE leads the charge, easing the listener in with a salvo of ethereal pads and breakbeats on Only Just, before passing the baton on to Maara for her dark and trippy roller Going All The Way Up. Dylan Forbes drops shimmering house number Feels Like, which segues nicely into the effervescent uptempo sparkle of Manami’s Sunbeams. 
Remotif’s emotive, Final Fantasy-inspired The Golden Shiny Wire of Hope continues this uplifting energy before giving way to DJ Life’s trademark Aussie tech-prog funk with The Barrens. Alphonse’s Still Eye offers a propulsive, skitterish breakbeat workout and Ciel & Roberto switch things up with the bass-heavy machine groove of Deep FM.  

Ramu’s Nothing Else To Do adds a dash of hyperkinetic acid and LUXE’s Level Up hits hard with some truly stomach-churning basslines. To round off the compilation, Boulderhead deploys his trademark flavor of lean, wiggy trance-not-trance with Leaf Power Up.

Stranger Together

PREMIERE: Maara - Going All The Way Up

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Next up in the BB Mixed By series is multi-faceted producer and DJ Unkown Mobile aka DJ Leaves. A staple within the Canadian scene, and eclectic as ever - just have a listen to some of his releases and you will notice how they vary considerably. From his club stomping EP for Planet Euphorique to the etheral spacey soundscapes found on his Pacific Rhythm LP - the Vancouver native never fails to surprise us with each release, whilst still maintaining his distinctive hazy sound. We are gassed to have had the chance to speak to him, and here is what we chatted about....

MIXED BY/ Unknown Mobile

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Maybe my inner grooves are struck. A moment ago we took a break from reality. That’s when it all began. Candid synths recommend heading to the dancefloor. Hello again, old friend. But that’s not all. Over and over again we are reminded of the genius of house music. Xylophones, modular synthetic madness are all part of the show.

Now read the first letter of all previous sentences and you’ll understand.

This 6-tracked banger is hitting the soundwaves in respectable fashion. Enlightening, magical, soft-spoken, outspoken, understandable, relatable. Howling whistling other-worldy space-shuttle-infused concoctions of rhythm. A classic, well-rounded, full-bodied embodiment of what our bodies must currently be fed: good old, forward-thinking tunes. Out on the 19th, we proudly present Nineteen by the one and only Match Box.

PREMIERE: Match Box - Viggo

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One of Northern Ireland's proudest exports is world-renowned DJ Holly Lester. A woman with an ear that rivals anyone else within the house and techno scene today, Ms. Lester keeps herself busy running multiple labels while traversing the world one booth at a time. In our latest edition of MixedBy, we catch up with the Belfast maestro to discuss her current endeavors, future releases of her own,  and the benefits of seeking balance in one's everyday life! We also have a tasty little mix for you guys delivered by Holly herself. Have some words and enjoy these spaced-out vibes!

MIXED BY/ Holly Lester

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B from E comes through with a 5 track ep on nascent Danish label BSP Bispebjerg’s fourth release. The opening track Dreamcore was tough to place at first, a slow burn acid trancey breakbeat hardcore throwback, and took a moment for me to get into.  What felt like a slow start at first revealed itself to be the sort of banger you expect to hear when its already light out and nobody cares, partying past the sunrise into the next day with no worries.  

The pace from the first song is continued into This is My House, a swung and housey super monkeyball style banger that is equal parts early 00s playstation game and renegade greenhouse rave.  The playful piano stabs and the silly baseline make you want to skip to the arcade.  The third track  Trancois blindsides you with the purest of calls to masters like orbital and the orb, swelling pads and noodling synthlines get your brain meandering in just the right way.  If this weren’t enough  Main Phase and Lille Høg deliver on remix duty.  Main Phase comes though with a sincere intelligent jungle remix while Lille Høg, who’s track is only available on the digital release follows up a later era feeling garage trance remix.  Overall, this EP is drenched in just the right kind of nostalgia, and while the first track takes a moment to get a handle on, is a treat.

PREMIERE: B From E - This Is My House

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Strategy guided by activity.

How to best cross the threshold? By allowing the untamed rhythm of thought to reign, or through the possibilities that arise from assembly and cooperation? Game Plan is the meeting of Gabriel Rei and Gene Tellem. A longstanding friendship unfolded through mutual love for dance music and experience.

‘Club Negotiations’ arrives on Bienvenue Recordings as their first official studio collaboration. Three melodic and hypnotic compositions to help find your focus from the ecstatic nature of the party to the daily hustle of modern life.

PREMIERE: Game Plan - Extraordinary Words

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Next up on City Bowl Wax Network is JHB born, Cape Town based producer and DJ, Saunter with a euphoric 5 tracker that features a slamming, old school remix from Biodive. Drawing inspiration from rave, proto-trance, progressive, and the golden days of tech house, Saunter creates transcendental dancefloor bombs with the right balance between groove, atmosphere, and melody - an ode to the glory of the late 90s and early 2000s.

PREMIERE: Saunter - Timebomb Technology (Biodive Remix)

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Toronto based producer Emissive brings his inimitable sound to Aronia Records with a new four track EP. 'Unseen Measures' leads us through house, techno, and ambient, distinct in tempo and timbre but unified by an emotive quality that is characteristic of Emissive’s productions. Four meditations on the dancefloor from peaktime metallic clangs to sunrising hypnotic loops and rhythms.

Unseen Measures

PREMIERE:  Emissive - Grannr

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Catch the Signals from Fantastic planet, made for Heterotopian Bodies.
Fantasic planet 002 EP from well known Bassiani resident Hamatsuki incl Eversines remix

PREMIERE: Hamatsuki - Lust Unhinged

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Gemi is no stranger to Steppers Club, with his recent release “Just Curious” in April 2022 followed up by a guest appearance at Steppers Club’s latest show at XOYO, London. Gemi and Tuff Trax present a fresh take on the old school sound in their collaboration ‘Ego’, a fast-paced groover filled with personality. The hard-hitting percussion pairs together finely with articulate vocal chops and energetic synthesis, producing a frankly delicious end result.

IsGwan, accompanies this track with his stand-alone release “Cool Down”, a twisty underground groover with high replay value. IsGwan demonstrates his creative quality, exploring the dark possibilities within UK Garage on the track.

PREMIERE: IsGwan - Cool Down

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Kicking off the year with an energetic mix by the Tel Aviv native, Berlin-based rising star @dj-dasco. Dasco’s music is all about the dance-floor’s energy, and hers is infectious. She is one of these artists truly vibing behind the decks. Her latest Hör set confirms how much of a positive and colorful spirit she is spreading to the lucky dancers around her.“My goal”, she says, “is to lift people up through my music and spread love and happy energy across the world”. 

2022 has kept her busy, touring around Europe as well as playing in her current home of Berlin with a recent debut at the infamous Panorama Bar.She also recently launched her new label Bisexuality exists, which aims “to normalize bisexuality in today’s society and to inspire people to live how they feel”, and we can’t wait to hear more about what she has in mind with this new project. 

She hasn’t planned to slow down as she has just released her Powerful Woman EP on Bristol’s ever influential Shall Not Fade label on January 13th. Keep your eyes ears out because one can’t escape the feeling that Dasco’s momentous year has just lifted off.

MIXED BY/ DASCO

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It is hard to sum up just how much of an impact Ralph Lawson has had over his 35 years career in the scene.From managing his 2020Vision label to holding down a wide range of residencies, his dedication to the craft is truly inspirational and this interview is a beautiful glimpse into his vision.The mix he delivered us is a very special journey. It is selected and paced as expertly as you'd expect from someone who’s been playing records since more than three decades. We had the immense pleasure of chatting with Ralph and the result is an insightful and honest conversation.

Tracklist:
Futurenauts - We are the Futurenauts
Zobol - Data Wars
Annie Hall - Invisible Dust
Alfred - Galaxy Quest
The Hacker - Positif Negatif
Extrawelt - Hail The Whale (The Coexisting mix)
Voigtmann - Subtopia
Reedale Rise - Lux
Lost Souls of Saturn - Karma is Back
Kim Cosmik - Moonrise
James Shinra - Launch
Cignol - 51D
Mick Wilson x August Artier - Akira's Cry
Egyptian Lover x Soul Clap - Hai Karate (Dub)
Sound Synthesis - You are the Force
London Modular Alliance - Lump of Coal
DeFeKT - Radar
Kosh - Chaos in the City
Carl Finlow - The Oberth Effect
Konerytmi - Pulssi
The Advent x Zein Ferreira - CarpeDiem (Extended Mix)
Reptant & Dashiell - Gortexia
Ivna Ji - Rescape

exit planet earth

MIXED BY/ Ralph Lawson (exit planet earth)

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 P.92 shows relentless commitment to his music and has produced an album that moves and breathes along with its audience. Entrancing and provocative, Sage transports you to your own version of euphoria while building a collective ecstasy between people and the space around us. P.92 displays a powerful level of skill and natural ability in his album Sage and has delivered an album that is an addictive, technicolor exploration to the limits of our own utopia.

Peace Love XTC is an adrenaline drenched exploration of three powerful emotions and the spectrum they reside on. Residing in the middle of an emotional venn diagram, the track threatens to collapse with pounding drums and weighty bass pushing you forward before engulfing them in fervour and euphoria. The musical forces compete for the same space with powerful knocks and threatening strength but ultimately end up keeping the track from complete breakdown. Fluid and intoxicating, Peace Love XTC is a powerhouse track that commands its audience to live by instinct.

PREMIERE: P.92 - Peace Love XTC

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You hear a lot these days that things just aren't like they used to be. In an era dominated by algorithmically assembled playlists and the "need" for a social media presence to make a splash, it can sometimes feel like the underground and DIY qualities that defined the dance music of yesteryear have been flattened to fit the screens and speakers in our pockets. There's no arguing it's easier to have your finger on the pulse with show alerts and release notifications, but it's hard to deny the feeling of falling in love with a tune for the first time without any pre-existing context.

With this in mind, consider the three absolute heaters that caught many off guard in November of 2020; without knowledge of the creative force behind them, reputable artists and tastemakers alike were floored by a triptych of tough-yet-nimble tracks. At the time, the artist was unknown, and the tracks were all untitled.And so was the label that released them. With their debut record (the aforementioned cuts collected as uu001) and each one since, unknown - untitled is a label that has absolutely struck a chord in the dance world, scratching an itch that many of us didn't know we had. unknown - untitled previews their releases anonymously and unveil artist and track info initially on the inside of the records they ship out. This gives listeners the opportunity to imprint their full imagination and subjective experience onto each unique outing. We now know several of the artists responsible (we won't ruin the surprise, go dig for yourself).

Today we speak to the mastermind behind the label (and an intrepid selector in their own right), uu rhythm, whose curatorial mind and impeccable taste has fuelled the unknown - untitled project since its beginning. Alongside an absolutely stellar exclusive mix for Bolting Bits, uu rhythm agreed to peel the curtain back a bit for us.

LOWDOWN/ uu rhythm [unknown - untitled]

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Discoteca enters the world. Created by dj & producer Cristofeu, this new sonic sanctuary takes you into its cathartic parallel universe where new era trance, trip-hop and drum’n’bass progressive sensations will guide you towards a sexy and boundaryless trip. To lead the way, an ambitious Cristofeu 4 tracker dance mania. A distorted fat kick rolling d’n’b late night tool followed by an Ibiza bikini prog groover; each infused with a high energy oxygen wave, solid percussive breakthrough and psychoactive liquid synths from finest wizards IN2STELLAR & Drua for an extra sweaty climate, ethics of Discoteca.

PREMIERE: Cristofeu - Acapulco (Drua Remix)

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The glimmer in our eyes gallops as a wild stallion toward infinity,
and in a screaming silence, wears the cape of innocent understanding.
Our love is grave danger, which doesn't shy away from its fate.
There is nothing to be afraid of tonight.
Love is the bastard child of the Heavens and the pits of Hell, it encompasses the entirety of human suffering.
What if we isolate it to a singular moment?
Quick and wonderful moments, without trying to hold on to it and wanting it to stay forever?


Between the concrete to the woods to the sea
We will be quiet until we understand
That this, this is momentary and unfathomable
We will take this in, with a deep breath
Until we plunge in and scatter
For out of particles wast thou taken
and unto particles shalt thou return
Walking the line drawn exactly between chaos
and symbiotic harmony.

PREMIERE: Babylon X - Hyper Love II

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It’s no longer news to anyone that Australian electronic music propelled itself to international spotlight in recent years. There is an infinite array of up and coming talent emerging from down under. Amongst them are the dynamic duo of DJ Sarah and Georgia Bird, known as In2stellar, whose collaboration started in 2017. 

Their energetic sets influenced by 90s dance music, fusing gritty breaks, UK bass and proggy bass lines are a candid insight into their true selves that we are pleased to discover through this insightful conversation.

MIXED BY/ IN2STELLAR

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Re:Conceive 2 is a fundraising compilation of cutting-edge electronic music from artists based in, and orbiting around Montréal. It will activate its broad stylistic range into social action by donating all net profits to The Native Women’s Shelter of Montréal and Just Solutions, a pro bono refugee legal clinic. Contributing artists range from world-renowned to best-kept secrets. Opening with an orchestral bang, a long and hot fire of tracks 2–17 then burns out into the steam of tracks 18–23, before being capped by a chapter of amorphous and watery sound baths. The dance floor is almost always present: at times practically; at times abstracted and imagined; at other times very, very far away. The through line of the album is that of Montréal, where we lay our scene. It is the sound of this time, in this place. 
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

Re:Conceive is a music and social initiative which releases compilation albums. The goals are twofold: to present high calibre electronic music from Montréal, and use the proceeds of its sale to support vital social initiatives. Curated more along zonal lines than aesthetic ones, each edition attempts to highlight a selection of the city’s movers and shakers in electronic music. The first edition raised over $1,300 and received support from Resident Advisor, Bandcamp editorial, Mes enceintes font défaut, Music Is My Sanctuary, Exclaim! and Also Cool Mag.

PREMIERE: Maara - Climate Of Clop

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Manchester's very own Nickon Faith is back with a stunning new release on Troubleshoot Recordings. The label’s fourth release, “Visions EP” consists of 3 original Nickon Faith tracks with an additional remix by Jon Selbo that continues to amplify the energy. Having made a name for himself as an exciting and innovative producer with a large back catalogue of releases already under his belt, Nickon continues to add to this with three new tracks showcasing his ability to produce expressive and dynamic dance music.

"Visions" kicks off the EP with its ethereal and otherworldly pads, accompanied by wandering lead lines that keep the listener on their toes. A track that's both captivating and emotive, perfectly setting the tone for the rest of the EP.

Next up is "In Bloom", which features infectious percussion and rapid melodies that showcase Nickon’s talent for creating complex, layered soundscapes. The track is underpinned by a strong pulsating bassline that helps push everything forward.

The third track, "Don't Make Me Wait" blends breakbeats with dreamy vocals, creating a powerful track that's both hypnotic and infectious. Energetic breaks lay the foundation for the rich, expansive chords that flood the track as the vocal floats throughout.

The EP concludes with a high-energy remix of "Don’t Make Me Wait" by label boss Jon Selbo. Selbo brings his own unique flavour to the track, delivering a clubbier and more rave- ready version that is guaranteed to get those early morning dancefloors moving.

Visions EP (incl. Jon Selbo remix)

PREMIERE: Nickon Faith - Don’t Make Me Wait (Jon Selbo Remix)

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Buzzing to announce the first extremely sweaty Cristofeu x Von Riu collaboration. Please welcome Von Cristeuf.

Discoteca takes you to its parallel universe with a new hypnotic-o-cathartic EP. A blend of the best steamy atmosphere and grooving psychoactive beats from Cristofeu with the wet depth and tech power from Von Riu. An enlightening bass soundscape shaped for the naughtiest basements. Von Cristeuf 1, a blue leather sofa tech banger introducing a Mappa Mundi shroomy forest journey followed by Hit and Von Cristeuf 2, two peak high shivers trackers designed for sunset wildest kinks ending with two extra horny percussive 5am Trip-ers.

PREMIERE: Von Riu - Mappa Mundi

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Taipan Trax is proud to finally present the first physical release of the label: TT001. Founded in 2021 by Leeds-based producer Phasmid, Taipan Trax has always sought to get up and comers heard, championing dark, impactful productions with an unsettling edge from across the world. As the label hits 50 tracks released to date, TT001 is a timely showcase of the distinct, bass-led sound of Taipan, with label regulars and new artists alike drawing upon multiple genres to form this long-awaited four track VA.

The finale of TT001 comes from the notorious Oldboy. Needing little introduction, Oldboy’s productions have made a major imprint upon the scene in recent years. Whilst usually dealing in dark and deadly 2 step and 140, Oldboy steps up the tempo here with ‘Scrap’ which, as the title suggests, is a gritty foray into the realm of jungle/dnb - with signature Taipan bass.

TT001 will be available to order physically and digitally from the Taipan Trax Bandcamp from July 14th. Preorders up June 9th.

PREMIERE: Oldboy - Scrap

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French electronic duo Baraka asked 7 artists they love to add their touch to their first self-titled EP. Big thank you to Blu:sh, Desire, Glen S, Mabel, Spray, Vel & Von Riu for their vision, talent and passion. 

Baraka (Remixes Part 2) including Blu:sh, Mabel, Spray & Von Riu.

Baraka - World of Content (Spray Remix)

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French electronic duo Baraka asked 7 artists they love to add their touch to their first self-titled EP. Big thank you to Blu:sh, Desire, Glen S, Mabel, Spray, Vel & Von Riu for their vision, talent and passion.

PREMIERE: Baraka - Final Fantasy (Von Riu Remix)

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Aloka dives deep with a thought-provoking 2-track release that seamlessly blends club readiness and diverse influences. With unique composition and sound design, these tracks captivate listeners with hyper-detailed elements and unexpected surprises at every turn.

PREMIERE: Aloka - Granulate

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"Faint emission of light by a planetary atmosphere"
Glow mid frequencies erupt with the first edition presented by Asphalt DJ | Gzardin | Olsvangèr

PREMIERE: Asphalt DJ & Gzardin - Glow Mid

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Since 2014, Silas Schletterer has been part of the Bordello A Parigi family. Under his Machinegewehr guise, the Rotterdam artist released three show-stopping synth centred records. 2023 sees him put out his fourth, Life. Burbling arpeggios, a signature of his sound, are present for “Sans.” Clever inviting melodies, another feature of Schletterer’s style, mix beautifully with clean percussion and samples for a definite dancefloor favourite. The title work follows. Measured and meditative, “Life” employs a familiar sound palette with very different outcomes. The pulsations, the throb, of Machinegewehr is there, but there is a considered melancholy that brins a bittersweet balance to the piece. Steady kicks and vocal snippets introduce “Pills.” Shifting melodies, piano stabs, driving rhythms and spoken word come together to create a heady brew of sheer pleasure. Vocals are central in the closer. “Neurons” narrates a fantastical story of subdued sci-fi sorrows and wistful yearning, all to a silken synth-pop soundtrack. A welcome return from a multifaceted musician.

PREMIERE: Machinegewehr - Life

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Just in time as the new club season kicks off, SNC Recs presents a burning hot prog house EP. Dynamic duo ttyfal and Chocolate Grinder, teaming up as Duo Paradiso, are set to release their debut EP "Welcome to Paradise", featuring a remarkable remix by Bliss Inc. as the fourth imprint on SNCD.

Together they create an EP that promises an electrifying sonic journey and is rounded off with a high-energy remix by none other than Offenbach based @blissinc 🔮 His distinctive touch on 'Dream Machine' forms the remarkable conclusion to a first-class debut EP, which should no longer be missing from any record collection.

SNCD04 - Welcome To Paradise EP

PREMIERE: Duo Paradiso - Dream Machine

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Wallace is a name becoming more and more synonymous with that dancefloor moment. If you’ve seen any high calibre diggers lately such as Hunee, Moxie, Axel Boman or Gilles Peterson then you’ve most likely heard a Wallace ear worm. Through his productions on Rhythm Section, Studio Barnhus and his own elusive white label series Tartan, he’s become a hit machine responsible for elevating dancefloors everywhere. Headed by Palms Trax, Wallace adds CWPT to his prestigious discography list, cooking up a four track EP of leftfield disco, progressive house and wonky drum rhythms with a seasoning of psychedelia. We had a chat with the UK-based musician to dig a little deeper into the man and the music.

MIXED BY/ Wallace

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Ivy Lab, also known as Sabre and Stray, willfully break down genre boundaries with the ‘Demon Dust’ EP. It is born from a love of UK bass but plays with tempo, collides hip-hop with jungle, LA humidity with London grit, and so much more. Following releases on the likes of Dirtybird and their own TWTW London imprint, they now land on the Australian Future Classic label, with the first single ‘Backshifting’ dropping in November and the entire EP following suit in December.

“We’ve built a hunger to unleash a solid season of dance floor material and to do so in spaces we’ve either neglected in recent years or yet to have turned our hand to. We’re still always gonna carry our baggage as bass heads with a love of hip-hop with us, but the genre pool where we can explore those themes is deeper than ever, and we have so much to say in that conversation” - Ivy Lab

Successfully test-driven by dBridge and Ehua at Draaimolen, opener 'Backshifting' is a joyous blend of dusty breakbeats and pitched-up vocal hooks that make the heart flutter. The sound design is next level as the fractured loops and bursts of synth all soar and bring the good times. 'Fool' is a deeper excursion with gentle amen breaks worked into a sinewy house groove that bubbles and souls with mystic hooks and warm chords. The title track ‘Demon Dust’ highlights another angle, blending screwy acid with beautiful piano chords, bursts of breaks, gospel chorals and slamming hits. US scene mainstay Nikki Nair then remixes ‘Backshifting’ with his signature blend of percussive club music, closing out a hugely original EP that combines many different moods and genres, all to energising and emotional effect.

Demon Dust EP (incl. Nikki Nair remix)

PREMIERE: Ivy Lab - Demon Dust

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Stólar label boss Philipp Priebe delivers the inaugural long player on his own imprint this December, entitled ‘Movements In An Empty Department Store’ and comprising eight original compositions from the German artist.

In the words of the label founder himself ‘’this is the first album on Stólar, a collaboration with Jules and Valentin, who are in charge of the artwork (Jules) and the Logo (Valentin). This LP is about a kid’s dream - one night alone in an empty department store. A dream come true for lots of children and adults, as it gives you the opportunity to do what you want, try everything without the side eye of employees, snack through the entire food and sweets section and have a night off without thinking about consequences. This can become great, a nightmare or a feverish dream these eight tracks are your soundtrack to this adventure.

Throughout the ‘Movements In An Empty Department Store’ album, Priebe further showcases his ability to craft, raw, cinematic and often mystical deep house music that acts as a cossetting sonic blanket for the listener throughout. From the swelling bass lines, dubby echoes and ethereal textures found in tracks like ‘Marble’, ‘Porcelain’, ‘Drenched In Dust’ and ‘Fever Dreams’, through to more rugged percussion driven dance floor tools like title-cut ‘Movements In An Empty Department Store’, ‘Cedar’ and ‘Clouds Floating In A Haze Of Light’ or the pensive, haunting closer ‘On The Way Out’, Philipp Priebe once again proves himself as a remarkable composer with a striking ear for detail and depth.

Philipp Priebe - Movements In An Empty Department Store LP

PREMIERE: Philipp Priebe - On The Way Out

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BSP Bispebjerg proudly presents: MEGA STRESS Vol.1 - 22 tracks of stellar Bass Music, representing the very best contemporary bass music from Copenhagen and beyond.

With a musical style heavily aligned with UK garage, jungle and 4×4, you’d be forgiven for assuming Main Phase hailed from the UK. In fact, the Danish producer has a long and rich musical history that weaves through many genres of dance music, including house, trance and techno. In the last few years however, he has honed his style in the UK garage domain and led the way in bringing these legendary sounds to dance floors across Denmark; as a result he’s become known as one of the most prominent garage DJs in his native country. 

His contribution to the genre – both as a DJ and producer – has also earned him gigs all across Europe. Main Phase is passionate about his involvement in all aspects of the music industry. He’s released on labels such as Time is Now, Instinct, Hardline Sounds and more

PREMIERE: Main Phase - Shoot & Miss

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Embark on a sonic odyssey with Nervous Operator's latest album, "Psychic Diffraction," an audacious nine-track collection where the pulse of syncopated rhythms and psychedelic synthcraft meet the ethereal realms of ambient melodies and hypnagogic dreamscapes.

Forging a path that diverges from the digitally-centered composition of his last album, "Chronostasis" released on Dreamtone in 2021, Nervous Operator, who is based in Vancouver, embraces the raw energy and imperfections of live performance. "Psychic Diffraction" has its roots in two dynamic live PA sets, which served as the creative essence for the album. The original performances were recorded, only to be reworked through a studio process that refined and enhanced the compositions without sacrificing the spontaneous spirit of the live experience. Utilizing an impressive array of hardware, including an Octatrack, Rytm (gratitude to Josh Rose aka Derivatives for lending the device), Syntakt, and the Mopho, Nervous Operator ensures each track delivers a palpable and vibrant auditory experience that is tinged with tactile warmth.

“Psychic Diffraction” is also a homage to the influence Chicago, where Nervous Operator previously lived, had on the artist’s creative process. “Much of my inspiration came from my time in Chicago and the musicians and DJs I met through various shows and parties. I greatly appreciated the freedom of exploration and melding of genres”. As a result, the album boasts an eclectic blend of industrial, electro, breakbeat, and techno. “I always aim to create small ‘worlds’ for the listener to explore sonically and to layer textures in such a way that allows the listener to discover new elements on repeated plays,” Nervous Operator reflects. "Psychic Diffraction" indeed offers a multilayered auditory odyssey that becomes richer with each listen.

Psychic Diffraction

PREMIERE: Nervous Operator - Sequence Break

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Secret Witness is the meeting of four musical minds out of Montreal. Here they deliver their second release entitled ‘Have You Ever’, two ways. Featuring the hypnotising vocal delivery of Laroie, her RnB lean resting delicately atop of the deep and sensual mid-tempo beats in the ‘Main Mix’, while the ‘Club Mix’ really takes it down to the dirty basement for a more serious heads down groove. Out on Bienvenue, the label headed up by Gene Tellem (WOLF Music) who is one part of the awesome foursome, alongside seasoned producer Gabriel Rei, singer songwriter Laroie, and dynamic drummer and percussionist Pascal Deaudelin. Quietly carving out a niche in deep and subtle, perfectly polished, thought provoking house music, Secret Witness are well worth keeping eyes and ears on.

Have You Ever

PREMIERE: Secret Witness - Have You Ever (Club Mix)

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Pascale Project debuts on Craigie Knowes with her ‘Good People Only’ EP. The title is lifted from the title track ‘Cafe Crazy’ – a dance-pop hybrid soaked in good vibes and electronic fun. The 3 original tracks are laced with nostalgic lyrics and themes that are written and performed by Pascale Project. 'Cafe Crazy' is remixed and refoamed by D. Tiffany with additional vox by NAP (yes, your eyes do not deceive you - a remix on Craigie Knowes! What?!)

Good People Only EP

PREMIERE: Pascale Project - Cafe Crazy (D. Tiff's Brain Cafe Refoam ft. NAP)

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"Express Way" which is apart of the project "Nothing Beats A 303" , is a sonic manifesto that invites you to lose yourself in the music. The infectious rhythm, the pulsating bass, and the hypnotic synths create an irresistible atmosphere that's destined to be the heartbeat of every dance floor. Whether you're a seasoned dance music enthusiast or a casual listener, Jude Naturals last EP of the year is a must-have for your collection. Get ready to let loose, surrender to the beat, and embark on a musical journey that transcends the ordinary.

PREMIERE: Jude Natural - Express Way

For our 9th premiere we are excited to debut a track from the third release on Axe Traxx, sub-label of London-based Axe on Wax Records. The vinyl-only, hand stamped VA features distinct tracks from label owner Fede LNG, Kid Mark, Hamsa International’s DJ Pegasuz and FTPup and Russian duo Ruff & Stax.

Fede LNG – ‘XX’ takes a closer turn to techno territory with a relentless distorted kick, noisy hats and jagged claps. The visceral quality and controlled chaos of the track will undoubtedly deliver late-night assaults to any warehouse, basement or hybrid of the two. We are lucky to have the opportunity to showcase the taste and production skill of Fede LNG and Axe Traxx – stream ‘XX’ below! Don’t sleep on the pre-orders, this one will undoubtedly sell out as well. Pre-order : http://bit.ly/2duQbZ4

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PREMIERE : Fede Lng - XX

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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

* Read more: https://boltingbits.com/dj-swagger-the-phone-talky-nerang-recordings
* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ilf37bPEdwI
* Pre-order: https://nerangrecordings4211.bandcamp.com/album/nrngva010-freaky-friends-vol-1

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

* FULL INTERVIEW:  https://boltingbits.com/mixed-by-jesse-bru/

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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