It’s a pleasure to present the ‘Within’ EP, from Brooklyn-based producer JKriv. An unexpected musical statement by the Razor-N-Tape co-founder that draws from his varied musical history, including conservatory Jazz training, decades of producing in various styles of music, and touring as a live musician.  A realization of projects that were begun anywhere from 2 to 12 years ago, these pieces were written, produced, and performed almost entirely by J alone.  Inspired by Larry Heard, Alice Coltrane, Azymuth, and Nala Sinephro, the ‘Within’ EP blends acoustic with electronic elements, and digital production techniques with analog hardware to craft a sound that centres space, subtlety, and introspection. 
 
Opener ‘Tuesday Morning’ strikes a wistful tone, with billowing waves of effected guitar, enveloping pads and driving organic percussion. The understated and meditative title song of the EP layers rich analog synth textures over a foundational bass pattern, as electronic and acoustic drum polyrhythms interact in the unusual 5/4 time of the song . ‘Eversweet’ balances a whimsical harmonic and melodic motif with modular synth stabs and flourishes, ultimately building to a churning spiritual peak. ‘The Disturbance Stays’ juxtaposes a driving and insistent rhythmic backbeat with soaring synth work from keyboard wizard Jason Lindner (David Bowie, Donny McCaslin Band). The parting message ‘Shine ur light’ is a hopeful and meditative breath, awash in delayed and dusty guitar, lush synth pads and a gentle rhythmic pulse. And as an epilogue, ‘Without’ isolates the hypnotic percussion track ‘Within.’ 
 
The songs on this EP each have their own emotional focus, but collectively are meant to embody feelings of space and warmth, peace, and conflict. 
All profits from this EP will be donated to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund and HEAL Palestine. Cease-fire now. Peace to all.

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PREMIERE : JKRIV - Within

Ah, Byron, Byron, Byron—what can we say? We're absolutely enamoured with this guy's music. And, we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome him into our family on Low Recordings.

We are back with our second vinyl release, featuring Byron's "Love 4 Music." This 4-track EP is a celebration of love, with Side A and Side B showcasing two distinct styles where Byron truly shines. Side A delivers the club hits, while Side B envelops us in a soulful/R&B/deep house vibe.

Kicking off Side A is "Creepin' With U." The track begins with haunting chords that exude an eerie and raw vibe, swiftly leading into a thumping, club-certified kick drum. As the song progresses, a hint of nostalgia from the lo-fi days creeps in, complemented by vocal samples that add to the eerie atmosphere. Yes, it's eerie, but it's also robust and captivating—perfect for enticing bodies to move on a warehouse dance floor.

Next up is "Work That Girl (Tribal Mix)," the heavyweight of the four, tailor-made for the club/warehouse scene. The track starts with the clicking and clacking of hats and snares, Byron's vocals weaving in and out of the mix. The lyrics are crafted for a sweaty night of dancing, and as the kicks thump in, the energy rises. Byron's trademark chords seamlessly ooze into the mix, uniting our bodies with the song. Acid-sounding notes eventually lead us in and out of the groove—a solid club anthem.

Flipping over to Side B, we're greeted by "Inner Visions," where Byron slows things down and takes us in a different direction. A classic synth line initiates the track with a smooth kick, creating an airy vibe that melds perfectly with its melody. As the song grooves, Byron's soulful vocals pierce through, infusing warmth into his words. The warmth persists as the song progresses, with his voice echoing slightly more dissonance, leaving us with a proper vision for the closing track.

Closing out the EP, Byron guides us with a vision for a fun night in "Make Me Feel." Deep with a touch of R&B, the song exudes warmth and is all about feeling good with the person who got you through the night. Byron's sultry voice sits perfectly on the track as the basslines guide us through. His playful nature keeps things light and fun, rounding off the EP on a high note.

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PREMIERE: Byron The Aquarius - Inner Visions [Low Recordings]

After a brief hiatus, the SlothBoogie Records crew are back with an exceptional label debut from Danvers. You may know him as one half of UK duo ‘Kassian’ who have previously released on SB, but here he flies solo with 4 tracks of expertly produced electronic, acid washed breaks.

Whether it be the liquid tinged euphoria of ‘Angel Break’, the speaker wobbling brute that is ‘YOU&ME’, the saturated acid warmth of ‘Heat’ or the otherworldly journey of ‘Distant Recalls’, this EP is the mark of someone who is a master of their craft and poised to heavily influence the sound of clubs with his unmistakable style.

Rounding off the EP is LA native and underground House devotee Juliet Mendoza who re-shapes ‘YOU&ME’ into a thumping 4/4 workout, primed for the late hours when the strobes come out.

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PREMIERE: Danvers - YOU&ME [SlothBoogie Recordings]

We are pleased to present you a fresh release from the shores of the Volga by our good friend and producer - Low Tape. Sensual electronics, warm analog sound and rhythmic sections characteristic of techno all intertwine here.

"Good Evening With An Asian Girl" is a collection of tracks from different times that convey mood, atmosphere and memories. We believe this release may become a good soundtrack for your home-listening, travel and party.

https://taktrec.bandcamp.com/album/good-evening-with-an-asian-girl

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PREMIERE: Low Tape - Good Evening with an Asian Girl [TAKT Recordings]

Modem:39 reconnects with a massive digital Techno-Breakbeat-Jungle EP by SKORH, The man from (East) Germany is formerly known as Florian from his labels Charmin, TR4R and Boerde and also well known for his very own signature of a groovy sounddesign since 2007. As SKORH he developed his faible for fast Breakbeat, Off-Beats, Electro and Drum 'n' Bass influences trough percussive rollin elements and dreamy soundlandscapes to finalize his endless search of perfection. Outstanding: the straight remixes of our old friend and grandmaster Tommy Vicari Jnr (Sheffield,UK) and smart friend of the label Iron Curtis (Berlin).

artist: SKORH
title: SKORH - Jungle (Iron Curtis Maximal RMX)
release date: 19th of April
cat.: MDM39-018
Format: digital

Pre-Order Link:
https://modem39.bandcamp.com/album/endless-ep

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PREMIERE: SKORH - Jungle (Iron Curtis Maximal RMX) [MODEM:39]

Following December’s amazing Helios EP (Optimo Music), Argentina’s finest, Lux & Hermetics return with the incredible four track Aurora EP, released 18th April on Otherness.

Lux (Lucas Chaumont) and Hermetics (Santiago Nino) have been friends for over a decade and almost inseparable for the last three. The duo share a deep fraternal love for philosophy, psychology, spirituality and the esoteric, which spills over in abundance into their music, offering a different flavor to most other electronic music collaborations. In fact, the pair are on a sonic quest to inject wonder, mystery, and a little sanctitude into your record collection.

Aurora was recorded in Buenos Aires in the midst of (Southern Hemisphere) Summer 2023. As you listen to the EP, feel your speakers bleed the atmosphere and ambience of those hazy South American early evenings on the beach, yellow parasols set against the red skies and the turquoise seas of the South Atlantic. If Helios is an EP for watching the sunset, then Aurora is for watching the stars come out as you and your friends prepare yourselves for an epic night ahead.

Buy: https://hermetics.bandcamp.com/album/aurora

PREMIERE: Lux & Hermetics - Aurora [Otherness]

Craft Music's Good For Dance series continues with its second instalment and this one has been curated by none other than DJ Craft himself. Joining him are talented pals Schmoltz, Bogdan Ra, Romain FX, and Outra, also known as Joutro Mundo. These deep diggers are celebrated for their prowess in unearthing hidden gems and transforming them into dancefloor anthems and that's what they do here as each artist brings a unique flavour to the mix. Schmoltz's 'Luv The States' is a peak-time percussive disco jam, Bogdan Ra brings some slap-funk drums and glossy Italo synths and 'Tell Me Why' has crunchy drums and jagged synth stabs before a camp closer in 'Colosso'.

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PREMIERE: Colosso (Outra Edit) [Craft Music]

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Label: Cosmocities (https://soundcloud.com/user-796466527)
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Following in the footsteps of the longed-for 2021 reissue of their seminal EP, ‘It’s The Life’, Detroit's very own guild of disco wizards Billy Lo - alias Billy Love, Darryl Tiggs and Darren Abrams - return to Cosmocities with their first album, ‘Billy Lo’. A flavorful bomb of soulful Motown aromas, Paradise Garage-esque suavity and shuffling house rhythms brought to a hedonistic simmer, the trio’s latest packs the kind of debonair charm and infectious funk that shall make as much damage on the dance floor as it will in the alcove.

The A-side starts off with ‘Pain’, a slice of satin-smooth house churn in true Detroit house style that engineers a fine euphony of classic piano twinkle, morning workout programming, stealth bass manoeuvres and shrill strings. The perfect scenery for Billy Love’s vocals to bloom in all their swinging sensuality. True to its name, the all-instrumental ‘Chill’ goes a further bass and drums-blazing route, all in generous synth sines and ovoid bounce, whereas ‘Let Ur Body Werk’ unfolds as a spirited, Afrofunk-tinged chugger bound for tireless boogie, focussing on Love's hypnotic vocal hoodoo, sturdy bass traction and a feast of incendiary congas sure to whip up the attendance into a frenzy at any time of the day. 

Flip it over and here’s the B-side up with some intoxicating jazz business for the late hours. Dishing out a fiery combo of space-discoid slap bass, sun-bleached piano chords and heavily filtered loops, ’Sho Me Ur Love’ is juicy entanglement in a bottle. All in slowed-down voluptuousness, the loungey bop number ‘Flavors’ reels out like a washed-out dream, vaporous and lush as it gets. Topping off the journey on a hi-NRG spin, ‘Do Ur Thang’ pulls out a playful collage of heavy-duty bass propulsion, obsessive synth motifs and ebullient pep talk sure to have you going hard all night long.

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PREMIERE : Billy Lo - Pain

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In this electrifying 2024, we're buzzing with excitement as we celebrate 40 years of Flexi, the record emporium that's weathered countless storms amidst the ever-shifting tides of the music industry, catering to vinyl aficionados across the ages. Alongside the raves and swag, no doubt, there's a killer compilation dropping on the indie label "Flexi Cuts," dubbed evocatively as "Musica Solida" spread across 3 or perhaps 4 12-inch samplers, boasting a carefully curated selection of singles from cherished Flexi-affiliated artists and producers. The vision? To cultivate a virtuous movement of sublime tunes, echoing the fervor and zeal to persist within the realm of quality that Flexi embodies within the Italian scene, alongside kindred spirits... despite the daunting challenges of the market in recent years.

PREMIERE: DJ ROCCA - The Box Above

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Coqueto Records introduces the third edition of the Various Artists series.
This compilation is made up of Rambal Cochet, well known as Volta Cab; Acid Charlie, with an excerpt from his latest live set; Brian Topham, member of SIKU SERIES known as Papolius Jones; and Rufo, one of the heads of Coqueto Records and SIKU SERIES.

[PREMIERE] Everything Counts - Acid Charlie | Coqueto Records [2024]

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Our next local MIXED BY/ comes from @Silktits – a DJ, radio-host, and community-organizer who’s been persistently blessing our ville de Montreal, known for her ever-eclectic digs and ability to work any dancefloor.

We had a chat with Silktits prior to her Piknic Electronik show on Sunday June 10th, where she’ll be playing alongside Roberto and Seb Wildblood for the Bolting Bits stage! Listen to her mix and have a read inside.

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