Made In Canada ~ mixed by

PREMIERE ~ 2022 / 2023

Worldwide ~ mixed by

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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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In the latest installment of MIXED BY, we get to chat with the Berlin-based artists Johannes Albert and Iron Curtis. Although many of you know them by their solo work, the two have also been regularly collaborating through their project Moon for the past 5 years.

Moon III was released earlier this summer, and it features a collection of 9 tracks that see Johannes Albert and Iron Curtis explore their New Wave roots – always through the lens of the dancefloor.

Throughout our interview, we learn more about the duo’s influences; how they met; and why Berlin has played such an integral role in their careers and friendship. While you have some words, make sure to listen to the incredible mix they’ve put together for our ears!

MIXED BY/ Iron Curtis & Johannes Albert

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The impact Belfast born duo Bicep have had on Irish music is unmeasurable, capturing the hearts and minds of the next-gen with their future-facing sonics. The pairing started their FMB label in 2012, going on to support a plethora of Irish artists in the process, from Cromby and Hammer to Brassica and Brame & Hamo.

The label’s latest record comes from yet another Irish artist. Swoose, a name that should be familiar to any Irish electronic lover, began his career handing out flyers for legendary club Stiff Kitten. From here Swoose went on to become a resident of Shine and AVA Festival, and has released a string of killer records on Shall Not Fade and Lost Palms. Now residing in London, his record on FMB brings the OG Belfast dance music community back together for a fittingly euphoric release.

Rotterdam via Belfast based artist Kessler has been on the tip of everyone’s tongue since the return of clubbing. He has released music on Sherelle’s BEAUTIFUL black and LGBTQ+ label and his debut Shall Not Fade release was one of the most celebrated EPs of 2021. Kesslers knackt to create beautiful, other-wordly soundscapes that are both functional and edge on the side of melancholy are unmatched. His flip of title track ‘Breathe’ swaps gentler tones for his signature UK-sound inspired drums and crowd-evaporating atmospherics. The arrangements gentle ebb and flow, maintaining that signature blend of pace and etherealness.

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PREMIERE: Swoose - Breathe (Kessler Remix)

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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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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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Estonian duo Abdul Raeva kick things off for Physical Education in 2023. Marking the label’s first release of this year, Passion de la Passion is a four-track excursion into the outer realms of tech house, acid and everything in between.

The Caballero Thrust Programme initiates proceedings, doing exactly what it says on the tin. Much like a rocket launching, tribal drums open into a slinky synth pattern, before acid-flecked pulses take us deep into starry, spaced-out territories.

Karima’s Duff Duff is of a similar ilk, rolling with a telltale rhythm. Techy, synthy
and built for the late night hours, we journey through celestial bleeps at pace, opening the door for Ooga Booga Acid Time.

In six and a half minutes, the pair leave few prisoners in their wake, dishing up a racey tech-driven number that’s packed full of punchy percussive groove.

Finally, Hard Discount Primitivo brings us back down to Earth. Minimal-leaning, with an old school house touch, echoing vocals shimmer whilst whip-like kick-hat combos march on, forming a clear-cut slice of club-ready dancing material.

PREMIERE: Abdul Raeva - Ooga Booga Acid Time

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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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An EP of limbo-inducing squelch courtesy of our good friends Latrec aka Andy Bainbridge and Serious Hots, ft. techno flavoured remixes from Bristolian pal Remotif & our very own Matt Cowell & Quinn Whalley as The W.C. Enjoy.

In the furthest reaches of the cosmos, the intergalactic community gathers for the annual Kutika Limbo finals. Reigning champion Latrec draws the first straw and the percussion rolls excitedly as he steps up to the pole.

Kutika glides lithely under the bar, tentacles wobbling to the acid rhythm. He celebrates his victory as the crowd chants in a glitchy alien dialect. “Kutika-tika-tika-tika!”

Second in line, Latrec’s younger brother Dub Mix steps up for his first limbo. Shorter and stockier than his brother, we don’t know what to expect from this one. Once again the percussion rolls, the crowd gasps as his squidgy exoskeleton melts before their eyes, reforming on the other side of the bar - ‘blooooop’. The crowd goes wild “Kut-Kut!”

Next up is The W.C. Events take a strange turn as they forgo the competition, instead they walk to the stage to sweep the band aside, hijacking control of the instruments. Heavy percussive hits twist spacetime with material melting bass throbs. The crowd goes wild as the fabric of reality collapses around them.

Last but by no means least is Remotif, a techno unit resembling a giant cluster of biceps stands staring at the limbo pole, chaos erupting around him. The tempo of the percussion rises in anticipation and acid thunder roars in the background. Remotif picks up the bar, blinks, and hurls it off into the furthest reaches of the galaxy never to be seen again.

PREMIERE: Latrec - Kutika (Remotif Remix)

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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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Co-founder Rassan returns to the catalog in a five track EP of no-nonsense bass-heavy steppers, featuring a remix from Kyoto’s Stones Taro. 

Rassan kicks things off with ‘Saxon Dub’ uniting bass musics’ core elements with his own distinct flavor, as sprawling drums leak over the sweltering yet rhythmically placed bass line. ‘Slide ‘N’ Wine’ is a piece of screw-face-two-step that moves people from their seats, with fun heavily at its core; the type of track where approved looks are exchanged in the heat of the rallying club.

‘Up To No Good’ shuffles into the fore with bubble-gum vocal samples and rolling percussion before title track ‘Better Be Careful’ shuts things down with a frightening hair-raising slammer that should be used with caution.

One artist that knows how to make an impact is Stones Taro and since arriving on the scene with a string of productions on Scuffed Recordings to legendary UK label Hardline, Taro has cemented himself as one of the most exciting new names in dance music. Here he is on hand to remix ‘Saxon Dub’ lacing a chopped vocal sample over one of the best bass lines you’re likely to hear all year.

PREMIERE: Rassan - Up To No Good

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Neptune Discs 12th boundary-pushing release - eight artists from around the globe come together to transport listeners to a transcendental state of musical euphoria.

PREMIERE: Astro - Frequencies

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Having featured on the Riviera Disco compilation series it’s time that Donald Dust returns to Bordello. This time the Scottish artist is back with a five track EP in the form of Nausea. Bending ideas and styles, the Edinburgh producer serves up a sample strewn, italo-infected grenade. Clean chords and percussion are sullied by hoarse vocals as arpeggiators grind and growl. Drum patterns stagger and stumble in the bleary eyed house-streaked “Sick Your Own Mix” of the original. The listener is never sure where Mr Dust is going to take them with influences and surprises coming in equal measure. “Noise in the Stairwell” is an electro stalker, bolts juttering and jangling in this work of vocoder-scented giallo funk. The styles continue to be melted into new sound forms on the flip with two versions of Jupiter Jack. The “Groove Mix” takes the staccato stabs of new beat and supercharges them with punishing percussion and a good helping of dancefloor devilment. Leading us in to the wee hours of the after, the “Jupiter Mix” leans on the darker tones and rusted up rhythms for a final body jack before the realisation that work starts in eight hours.

PREMIERE: Donald Dust - Jupiter Jack (Groovy Mix)

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With his next LP titled 'Extacy' on the way in early summer 2023 - Swedish born, London based producer Hans Berg presents a forerunning single from the record which comes backed up with remixes from Efdemin and Psyk.

'Elevate' is an elastic, analogue piece which carries a distinctly live character. It's rubbery drums and warping tones are neatly packed into a beautifully structured rework from Efdemin which sets high-frequency sonics darting over a deep, oceanic bed.

The LP's opener 'Sky' blooms with its broad-stroking sweeps, metallic flickers and fractal FX. The Madrid based producer Psyk then takes these elements and puts them through a concrete mixer which results in altogether more marching and heavy tone.

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PREMIERE: Hans Berg - Dawn

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Supreems music has been circling the globe for a few years now, slowly but surely culminating in support from renowned electronic artists such as Bicep, Four Tet and Ross From Friends, just to name a few.

With his debut album, Nachtschone, Antwerp based producer @Supreems readies his most personal and complete body of work to date. Exploring styles and aesthetics previously unattached to the hazy-house and melodic breakbeats traditionally known for the artist. Nachtschone sees Supreems connecting the dots between new and old, delivered in his unmistakable cinematic style. Out 9 June on his newly found label @sweetsunrecords

PREMIERE: Supreems - Vertigo

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Raz & Afla recently released "The Cycle", their first album on their Paris-based like-minded imprint Mawimbi Records. Unanimously acclaimed by BBC Radio tastemakers (Lauren Laverne, Mary Anne Hobbes, Craig Charles, Jamz Supernova), the album also met with great success with the French press, with the support of FIP and Radio Nova, but also with many DJs (Laurent Garnier, GUTS, Myd, Kamma & Masalo...). Conceived as a logical continuation of the original album, "The Cycle (Remixes)" declines its rich inspirations through 8 remixes showcasing old and new trends of the worldwide club music scene.

Under his alias Bassically, Raz Olsher offers an ultra-energizing version of "Survive", using a classic "amen break" groove and combining it with powerful brass arrangements and a rumbling bass. These UK bass music influences are also to be found in Crate Classics' "Walk The Walk" remix which by doubling up the tempo, transforms the original arrangement into a jungle beat.

Revisiting one of the album's key tracks, Israeli producer Kalbata reconnects with his dubstep inclinations in his remix of "This Cycle", also adding tasty dub techno flavours. A prominent figure of French label Blanc Manioc, Praktika offers a frenetic reinterpretation of "Mofanya", delivering a cosmic house banger reminiscent of the productions of Caribou/Daphni. A sharp contrast with the drum & bass version of the same track delivered by Waggles, a DJ/producer based in Bristol, which won him the Mofanya remix contest put together by Raz & Afla.

Fresh off their debut EP on Terra Magica, Dirk Leyers (Africaine 808) and Felipe Salmon (Dengue Dengue Dengue) aka Los Pulpitos publish their first remix: a free-minded rework of "Kye Kye Kule", in which they express their bass music influences and showcase their avant-garde electronic sound. Ibibio Sound Machine's saxophonist Max Grunhard delivers an oldschool-sounding remix of "Check Yourself", making great use of the classic TR909 drum machine and vocoded sounds reminiscent of electro productions à la Arthur Baker.

A London duo that we no longer need to introduce, Village Cuts completely reimagines "Shall Prevail", doubling up the tempo and adding elegant marimba sounds, for a brilliant version which reminds London UK Funky, Chicago footwork or even South American marimba music! 
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The Cycle Remixes

PREMIERE: Raz & Afla - Walk The Walk (Crate Classics Remix)

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Brazilian artist Tjor makes a momentous debut on Wrong Era with his EP ‘Turbo Lover’. Bringing his energetic percussion and fizzing synth arps to a new realm in the title track, a solid tone is set from the start. Tjor’s intelligent fusion of EBM and New Beat can be heard in the dark, stormy ‘The Run’ amongst ghostly, rhythmic vocals.

‘Eternal affair’ blends Italo Disco’s arpeggios with hints of the glistening flare of west coast electro. Vocals and synth lines combine to create an atmosphere that perfectly matches the track’s title. The rising brilliance of ‘Midnight’ keeps in line with the EP’s forward-thinking energy with infectious Hi-RG synth stabs and driving low-end. ‘Corsa Romantica’ swells you into an elusive dusk setting with a powerful, swirling melody that ties the faultless elements together. Turbo Lover is a fitting title for an EP that shifts things into the next gear.'

Turbo Lover

PREMIERE: Tjor - Turbo Lover

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Coymix makes its long-awaited return following a 2-year break, with Geo Taguchi serving up 4 floaty and Balearic prog tunes for COY005, simultaneously marking the English-Japanese producer's debut release.

PREMIERE: Geo Taguchi - Mitsuki

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Prepare to be captivated by "Minimal Stares" – a concise yet powerful musical journey from False Persona that leaves an indelible impression on the listeners.

Featuring five tracks drawing inspiration from a multitude of influences, "Minimal Stares" effortlessly blends together a diverse range of styles. With its meticulously crafted, club-ready tracks, this release stands as a powerful testament to False Persona's undeniable energy and talent.

PREMIERE: False Persona - Minimal Stares Ft. Le3 BLACK

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Bristol based producer JoeLy brings his debut 5 track EP into the progy business. A serpentine blend of tripped out 303 licks, hypnotic bass grooves and slithering melodies, inspired by the mesmeric hums of the Nocturnal Wizard dwellers, found deep in the underbelly of Lizard City.

 

JoeLy is closing his EP with The Serpents Domain where he has put all his reptilian skills building a melodic and trancy maze from which you won’t easily escape ! 

Have a nice trip exploring his progressive world from the funky serpent to the lovely raptor and do not forget that it is forbidden to feed the reptiles

PREMIERE: JoeLy - The Serpents Domain

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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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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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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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Marcel Vogel’s Amsterdam based label Lumberjacks in Hell arises once again with something raw, soulful, and extremely fresh for your listening pleasure. This time, they’ve tapped the deeply prolific Bristol-based house connoisseur Andy Compton, who’s had a long and venerable career both as a soloist and part of the legendary trio of The Rurals, and who’s also released more than 31 albums and over 135 EPs. This project sees Andy join forces with the African artist Shamrock and the Swahili vocalist Asali for four sun-drenched boogie tracks that they recorded in South Africa.

“Nifanyeje,” the projects stand-out track is a slow groover with one hell of a bassline. Adding to the “smoothness” is what seems to be a suite of live instrumentation including organic percussion, gentle guitar, funky brass, light key stabs, and a gorgeous, airy vocal. A track like this demands you to chill. Don’t listen to this in the morning, you won’t get anything done for the rest of the day. If I didn’t have a job to do I’d roll a joint and listen to it 100 times. Anyways, just added this burner to my “Rosé Season” playlist on Spotify. Hand me my slips, fam.

Bunny Chow, the 31st EP from Lumberjacks in Hell, couldn’t be a better release. It drops on May 7th, and will likely soundtrack your summer. On May 7th, support the musicians who appear on this record by shelling out some cash for the wax. You won’t be sorry, and you might get laid if you play it.

LiH031 - Bunny Chow

PREMIERE : Andy Compton & Shamrock - Nifanyeje

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While we’re less sure about who/what Momios is and why they/it should be fought, the acid and jazz parts of our premiere are self-evident. Fighting Momios With Acid And Jazz is the B1 cut from the upcoming second release of Leicester label, Flat White. Bogota’s Felipe Gordon is the artist behind the record that encompasses a lot of what we like at Bolting Bits: flavours of house, disco, techno and interesting blends of samples and original instrumentation.

The "Deep Fried Banana" EP is a five-tracker featuring a remix from The Last Trip To Gandahar, whose work we’ve premiered before. There isn’t a track we wouldn’t buy on this record, but our premiere is the stand out for us. While the percussive elements cut in and out, dusty-sounding jazz piano samples and a looped acid synth-line staple this track almost all the way through. It’s one of those pieces of music that feel like every part is completely intentional – even the rough bits are supposed to be rough. Felipe Gordon has built an impressive resume for himself recently, with releases on London’s Quintessentials and Berlin’s Toy Tonics, and we’re happy we can play a part in getting the word out on this guy, because his future looks bright. Also on the record, check out: Groove 37 (if funky basslines and dissonant keys are your thing) and The Last Trip To Gandahar’s driving, dance-focused remix of the EP’s title track, Deep Fried Banana.

PREMIERE : Felipe Gordon - Fighting Momios With Acid And Jazz

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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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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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UK duo Local Group (aka Corporeal Face and LMajor) follow up their sold out ‘Laser Dome’ EP and appearance on ‘Secret Rave 4’ with a ‘Fresh Rhythms’ EP that may contain tracks up to three years old.

Traversing breakbeat styles and tempos, ‘Fresh Rhythms’ outlines the roving rave sound that has seen Local Group play alongside DJs from Eris Drew to Grooverider.

Whities 011

PREMIERE: Local Group - Baby Talk

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Salin Records welcome Tour-Maubourg to the label, a match they dreamed of since hearing his first EP on his home label “Pont Neuf” back in 2017.

Words from the label:

Paris-based producer and DJ Tour-Maubourg is an outstanding talent in creating emotions. It is probably exactly that what makes him one of the most promising artists of the Parisian house scene according to Trax Magazine. Through the last year, he was very keen on building up a studio in Paris. His enthusiasm for studio gear leads to a new level of production skills. “Interlude” and “Duophonie (Jazz Mix)” are two perfect examples for the symbiosis of sampling, synthesis and sound design. These two tracks fascinated us with their richness of detail and liveliness, and so we decided to build a whole EP around these beautiful tracks. 

Christophe Salin makes his remix debut with his reinterpretation of “Interlude”. After the release of his “You Took My Love EP” in spring 2019 he took the time to rebuild his studio and work on new ways to create sounds and textures. Remixing for one of his most appreciated artists of the current house scene is, without a doubt, the perfect time to release the sound he was working on during the last months.

Daria Salin’s painting speaks louder than any word and reflects the structures and details of Tour-Maubourg’s music.

PREMIERE: Tour-Maubourg – Duophonie (Club Mix)

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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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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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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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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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