Electronic music duo, Dusky, proudly announce the 10th year anniversary of their revered record label, 17 Steps. To mark this significant milestone, they are set to release a special Various Artists compilation and embark on an extensive UK/EU/US tour. The announcement kicks off with the release of "Sampler 01: Floor To Floor 10 Years of 17 Steps'' featuring tracks from Scaefa, Machine Dion, Kassian, and Dusky.
"Sampler 01" offers a glimpse into the label's evolution over the past decade. This prelude to the full compilation promises to be a sonic journey, showcasing 17 Steps' commitment to pushing the boundaries of underground house and techno. Each artist featured on the sampler brings a unique flair, contributing to the diverse and innovative sound that has become synonymous with the label.
Scaefa, a producer/DJ based between Reading and Oxford, brings emotionally stirring breaks, techno, trance, and beyond to the compilation. His tracks have gained recognition from DJ Mag, BBC Radio One, Rinse FM, and more, with support from industry heavyweights like Laurent Garnier, Four Tet, Dusky, and Avalon Emerson.
Machine Dion, hailing from north London, draws inspiration from the UK underground scene, crafting a unique sound by blending electro, broken beat techno, industrial, and 80s synthpop. His contribution adds a distinct flavor to the sampler, embodying the label's commitment to diversity.
Kassian, launching in 2019, has evolved their sound from groove-laden House to leftfield threads of Techno and UK Bass. Their label Faux Poly, launched in 2022, has received high praise and support, with weekly residencies on Rinse FM showcasing their depth of knowledge and eclecticism in dance music. With tracks played by Ben UFO, Four Tet, Floating Points, and more, Kassian's impact on the electronic music scene is undeniable.
Reflecting on a decade of 17 Steps, Dusky expressed pride in the label's journey, emphasizing its role in supporting emerging talent. The anniversary compilation is a celebration of the label's past and a look forward to its promising future, with a commitment to exploring new sounds while preserving its unique identity.
Dusky are a pioneering electronic music duo, and 17 Steps is their acclaimed record label founded in 2014. Over the past decade, 17 Steps has become synonymous with innovative electronic music, consistently pushing boundaries and supporting emerging talent. The label's diverse roster includes artists like Nathan Micay, Denham Audio, Skream, Mella Dee, Eris Drew, Logic1000, Alan Fitzpatrick, and more. The forthcoming full compilation features an impressive lineup of artists including AIDA, Aldonna, Ikonika, MNL., Roska, and more, representing a diverse spectrum of electronic music styles. Dusky invites fans to join the celebration on their extensive global tour including key stops in Berlin, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Brooklyn. The tour promises to be a sonic exploration of the label's legacy and the future of electronic music.

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Debuting on Blankhaus, Ale San presents "Near Mint"—a skillful exploration of liquid drum and bass that pays homage to the evocative beats of 90s UK. Based in Barcelona, Ale San crafts a unique blend of relentless energy and melody-driven finesse across three tracks, capturing the classic sounds of the era.

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@mira-lo returns with 'Life Is Sweet' on @pontneuf, taken from her upcoming EP 'Tribute To Chicago' - a project as joyful as it is explosive, invoking a disco-infused groove and contagious energy.

"This track truly reflects the emotions I wanted to convey, with an incredibly joyful mood," she says. "I dream of playing it in clubs and instantly bringing a smile to everyone, helping people feel safe and let go."

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Signs of Space frontmen @longislandsoundeire are next in line to grace the ranks of Oath with their latest body of work, an immersive and dynamic exploration of genre-blending electronic dance nuances. The duo, championed by Boiler Room, AVA and HÖR Berlin, delves into a deluge of ethereal energy across four absorbing dancefloor-ready records that make up their ‘Fracture’ EP.

Due for single release on 9th Feb ahead of the EP's full launch, the opening track ‘Flare’ brings together shuffled two-step grooves, celestial vocal accents, and retro analogue synths to carve out an empyrean number with cosmic nuances throughout. ‘Your Love’ comes next, showcasing more of the duo’s innate ability to seamlessly weave intricate harmonic progressions with a gritty edge accompanied by cinematic-level soundscapes, poignant vocal injections, and a solid breakbeat foundation.

“Our new EP, Fracture, is an exploration of darker spaces and emotions. We spent a lot of time experimenting with vocals, synths, and reverbs, aiming to create intense and resonating moments for both big and small environments.”

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London outfit Kassian continue their broadly-evolving yet highly detailed journey through and beyond sound towards something ever more expansive. Their second release for !K7 Records comes in the wake of creating a dedicated hardware-forward studio in a Northeast London container complex, where they have the freedom to interlink their machines. This renewed focus brought them to Supercontinent EP, named for the ancient geological era when Africa and South America were joined as Pangea.

A reformulation of rhythmic ideas inspired by South African Amapiano and South American Baile Funk governs the two hemispheres of the record. The pair examine and deconstruct dancefloor material, eschewing 4/4 for interlocking shaker patterns, searing acid lines, cracking breakbeats, and vocal samples in Zulu and Brazil Portuguese.

The immediacy of the restless rhythm and bass-led funk of “Yena” forms a sweet spot where double-time and half-time can coexist. The word Yena translates to ‘he / him / man’, and the punchy male vocal loop punctuates the track’s deep swing, enhanced by amapiano log drums sped-up to a glassy pitch.

“Yami” (‘mine’ in Zulu) is a slinkier proposition which sheds prominent percussion in favour of a weighty, fluid, acid-informed bassline undulating from below. Contrasted against its jutting female vocals and sharp synth pads, the track cultivates dancefloor anticipation, accented by skittering percussion and time-stretched acid disintegration.

An ascending percussive riff marks the arrival of “Pulgueiro Baile”, followed closely by break beats and the nostalgia of distinctly British acid electro. While pulguero translates as ‘flea market’ there is nothing random to be found; it is an intentionally future-forward retelling of a vintage sound, replete with a mind-melt breakdown of rave pads.

A dubbed-out groove dominates the bottom-heavy “Sistema Baile”, established by a leading Roland System 1 synth line. It is a groovy, steady roller that chugs and propels and chugs with head-nod hypnotism through an intricately minimalistic approach.

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not even noticed are an incredibly talented German duo who have been laser focussed on their signature sound since their foundation in 2020. Hailing from Frankfurt & Leipzig, Carsten & Lucas have amassed a gorgeous catalogue of music that incorporates the ethereality of Trance combined with the gritty, heads-down feeling of classic Acid House and Breakbeat. Their latest EP Source Transformation lands on Faux Poly this Spring.

This release showcases the artists inherent flair for treading the line between delicately uplifting melodies and rattling heavy bass. Each track conjures up a beautifully atmospheric future-acid world that is a dream to get lost in.

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Artist Name: Alex Holt
Release Name: Toothpick EP
Release Date: 26/04/2024
Label: Choki Biki Records

Alex Holt is a London-based electronic music producer & DJ. Moving away from his usual atmospheric and melodic House beats, Alex Holt has supplied Choki Biki with 3-tracks and a remix that combines elements of UKG, Breaks and 2-step!

Having previously released a plethora of music independently, the Chester-born producer’s latest EP Toothpick ventures into the Wubby, Bassy sound of UKG that we love here at Choki Biki Records. Featuring a Jungle remix from the label boss and Drum & Bass connoisseur Sharpson, the Toothpick EP is perfect for BPM jumping DJ’s.

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