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Federation JI is the new project from Icelandic producer Felix Leifur and Japanese artist Daichi Saito. Known for his house, electro, and techno releases, Felix stepped away from the club circuit to challenge himself creatively, diving into live instruments and a wider range of songwriting. Over two years, he explored a palette shaped by ’70s/’80s jazz-funk and ’90s experimental rock, inspired by his dad’s old Japanese pressings and a love for exploratory sounds.

A chance meeting with Daichi in Copenhagen revealed a hidden thread of Japanese influence in the music, leading to a close collaboration. Daichi’s shimmering synths and textured keys reshaped the songs, adding a futuristic, dreamlike layer to Felix’s heavy grooves and emotive guitar work.

The album moves through slow-burning funk, cinematic textures, dreamy Rhodes melodies, and bursts of ’90s rock energy, balancing playful moments with deep, nostalgic undertones. From the warped guitar loops of Digital Súpa to the organ-driven drift of Sálmar & Suð, Federation JI is a conversation between two distinct musical worlds.

The result is something unexpected: Japanese/Icelandic future funk, soaked in atmosphere, groove, and emotion.

Personnel
Guitars – Felix Leifur
Bass – Felix Leifur
Synths – Daichi Saito
Keys – Daichi Saito
Strings – Felix Leifur & Daichi Saito
Sampling & Atmosphere – Flexi Lyfseðill
Drums – Flexible Loafers & Stefán Már Þorsteinsson
Drum Machines – Felix Leifur

All songs written by D. Bjarnason
Produced by Felix Leifur & Daichi Saito
Recorded at Thirteen Studios, Reykjavík, Iceland
Mixed by Felix Leifur
Mastered by Bob Macc at Subvert Central

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Arian Alexander (aka White Afghani) hits the Apparel Tronic main catalogue with Tales From The Backyard, a three-tracker that sounds like it was recorded on a dusty cassette left out in the sun, full of stunningly beautiful imperfections, minutiae and sonic history. It’s a Lo-fi EP at heart but rhythmically very sharp, drifting between grainy textures, deep techno grooves, and a subtle eerie, nostalgic, elegant touch you keep on discovering after each listening session. From the off-kilter bounce of the opening Escape Congo to the fast-burn swagger of Cougar, and finally the profound and intense haze of Before Leaving, there’s a kind of casual intimacy running through it all. Nothing here is trying to be flashy, just music that knows what it’s doing and lets the many hidden details do the talking. Arian’s been building a name for himself through a very personal brand of sound that wander between breakbeat, ambient, UK bass and oddball techno, always with his own logic and his classy style. This EP feels like an off-mic moment from one of his sets, something personal, a bit sideways, and totally comfortable in its own skin.

https://arianalexander.bandcamp.com/album/tales-from-the-backyard

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PREMIERE: Arian Alexander - Before Leaving [Apparel Tronic]

BUY: https://echocentricrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-comeback-world-tour-ep

Mood-heavy and floor-ready. This is house music with teeth.

Metropolitan Soul Museum are Nick (Mock & Toof, Fade 2 End etc.) and Filippo (Kulture Galerie). Releases on Toy Tonics, Rawax and Public Release.

01. Bleep Bleep 06:04 (128.0 BPM)
02. Market Intrigues 06:55 (120.0 BPM)
03. Simultaneous Visions 06:17 (126.0 BPM)

Released August 8, 2025

Written by Filippo Rocco and Nick Woolfson
Mastered by zzzzra
Designed by Jubbs
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The Comeback World Tour EP

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Pocket Candy’s debut EP Dreamin’ unfolds in a dreamlike landscape, translating the surreal nature of imagined fantasies into sound. Shimmering, ethereal synth lines guide the listener through dub-infused dimensions, while gritty percussion keeps things grounded with textured, dancefloor-ready drumwork. Conceptually, Dreamin’ is a sonic interpretation of hyperphantasia—a condition marked by exceptionally vivid mental imagery. Across five tracks, Pocket Candy brings both lucid and non-lucid dreams to life, crafting a tangible world of sound. The EP features three lush, synth-driven tech house originals, each capturing a distinct figment of the imagination, alongside two remixes by Braver and A.Dixen.

As the debut release from Pocket Candy (aka HAKEEM), Dreamin’ reflects his evolution as a producer shaped by his experience as a DJ. The EP blends melodic and textural depth with functional groove, drawing influence from dub, ‘80s synth pop, ‘90s tech-house, and the contemporary sonic territory explored by labels like Ilian Tape and Wisdom Teeth, or artists such as Silverlining, L.B. Dub Corp, Dario Zenker, K-Lone, and HLLW.

The EP’s single “Rain Dance” is reimagined through two remixes by long-standing staples of the Copenhagen scene:

Braver’s remix delivers a tight, groove-driven rework. Lush key stabs, dubby atmospheres, and intricate percussion fuel a steady momentum, blurring the lines between tech house and dub techno with contemporary flair sure to get any dancefloor going.

A.Dixen’s version takes a more introspective approach, conjuring a submerged, dub-soaked world. Synths drift like currents around vocal stabs and a weightless, rolling bassline—coming together in a track that feels like it could loop forever.

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PREMIERE : Pocket Candy - Rain Dance

Lost in Sunlight

Cool Sand

V/A - 3 Years Of Samovar
BUY LINK: https://samovarmoscow.bandcamp.com/album/3-years-of-samovar
Label: Samovar (https://soundcloud.com/samovarmoscow
https://www.instagram.com/samovarmoscow/
> Max Mirraw (https://soundcloud.com/maxmirraw)
https://www.instagram.com/maxmirraw/

Moscow-based producer Max Mirraw, previously released on labels PEM and Welofi, contributes to the 3 Years of Samovar compilation with his striking breaks track Red Lights. Built around a delicate sampled vocal and an exquisite atmosphere, the track feels both fragile and deeply danceable.

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PREMIERE : Max Mirraw - Red Lights

Moody McIvor is a Darkwave/Synthwave act fronted by Christopher McIvor from the Gold Coast, Australia, with production support from Felipe Bortoloti (Nørus), originally from Brazil and now based in Portugal.

Formed in 2021, the project blends ethereal soundscapes with pulsating rhythms, weaving together electronic textures and organic depth for a sound that is both intimate and expansive.

The debut release on McIvor’s new sublabel Ronnie’s Records, Shadow Frequencies, is a deeply personal body of work developed over four years and dedicated to the memory of close friend Benaiah Fiu. Each track channels love, loss, and memory through haunting melodies, evocative vocals, and emotionally rich atmospheres.

Pre-order vinyl now: inchbyinch.eu/release/46736028

Instagram: @moodymcivor_fka_djwhiprsnipr

PREMIERE : Moody Mcivor - Benaiah Fiu

CHIWAX presents Black Eyes - Pacific Swagger EP. This release is a  beauty of deepness and funk  from high rising Black Eyes, who already released on RAWAX, Upstairs Asylum Recordings & HOUSEWAX to name a few.

Big recommendation!

Order link: https://dbh-music.com/shop/release_view/16179


Artist: Black Eyes
Title: Pacific Swagger EP
Label: CHIWAX
Format: 12"
Cat: CWX08
Genre: House/ Deep/ Detroit
Rel. date: 13.10.25
Tracklisting:
A1. Black Eyes - Deep Blue OG
A2. Black Eyes - Hydro Grove Boulevard Street
B1. Black Eyes - Listen 2 Tha Deep
B2. Black Eyes - Low Wave Attitude

Worldwide exclusive distributed by www.dbh-music.com

CWX08 - BLACK EYES - PACIFIC SWAGGER EP (CHIWAX)

RAWAX proudly presents the 3rd and last part of Ricardo Villalobos' Salvador "Trilogy"!
The three Masterpiece records which came out between 1998 - 2000 on Frisbee Tracks,
are part of Ricardo's own series on RAWAX - including new tracklistings!

Highly recommended!

Teaser: https://dbh-music.com/shop/release_view/16181

Artist: Ricardo Villalobos
Title: Salvador (Part 3 of 3)
Label. RAWAX
Format. 12" (Vinyl only)
Genre: Minimal Techno
Cat: RV-06
Rel. date: 29.09.2025
Tracklisting:
A. Lugom-Ix
B. Suesse Cheques

All tracks written and produced by Ricardo Villalobos
Worldwide exclusive distributed by www.dbh-music.com; info@dbh-music.com 

RV-07 Ricardo Villalobos - Salvador (Part 3 of 3) RAWAX

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The tidy little San Franciso imprint, Dream Chimney, hosts a charming collection of lo fi fusion cuts from Parisian artist, Sim Fossil.

Entitled ‘Tidal Figures’, the EP spreads out across 4 original tracks with remixes by Balearic luminary Max Essa and Project Sandro. This EP showcases Sim Fossil's deft ability to weave a sound that is both nostalgic and forward-thinking, electronic yet gently fluid. It’s a deep dive into synth heavy melodies, hazy cosmic clouds, and echoing basslines.

PREMIERE: Sim Fossil - Null Meridian (Project Sandro Remix)

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PREMIERE: Sim Fossil - Null Meridian (Project Sandro Remix)

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