Leftfield 4: The Girl Next Door

February & March ~ 2022

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A message from Simplexia Records...

"Allowed To Dance is our compilation
more personal and charismatic with which we want
to call on the world to never stop dancing.

We wanted to make a compilation with the tracks that we liked the most from the artists of Barcelona as well as the rest of the planet who form and will be part of our label in the future.

In addition, we are especially excited to share it since as ALLOWED TO DANCE says, we want to state that there are no reasons that can prevent us from ever dancing.

Disconnect from a conscious thought with the reality that surrounds us, unite energies
and feel a unique connection through the music
altogether it is more and more necessary,
we cannot lose it.

I hope you enjoy it as much as us."

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PREMIERE: Babsy - Aubergine [Simplexia Records]

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"Harlem Breakdown" – the opening track from The Young Punx’ forthcoming 3rd album – is a fierce wall of funk guaranteed to get your stink face on.

In true 'Punx' style - mashing up genres and tearing up the production rule book – the act created this track by writing and performing their own take on the virtuoso horn-funk and jazz of 1970s New York. Performed by the punx and their regular live band, the music was recorded entirely on vintage 70s recording equipment for that authentic retro dirt. Then, back at base camp The Young Punx remixed and mashed up their own recording to build a filthy electro stomp like Daft Punk on Tequila and steroids. 

*** Download the sheet music for this track! http://bit.ly/HarlemScore 

(Also... check out Han Hoogerbrugge's crazed mini video for the track : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tBmTSoADJU )

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MIXMAG TUNE OF THE MONTH – November
"A straight-up party rocker. The first release from their eagerly anticipated third album comes in the form of a 1970s New York jazz-funk roller which builds slowly, then suddenly unleashes a massive dose of phat beats and bass. Their boundless energy and infectious enthusiasm shines throughout with an underlying organic live feel that's perfect for that party atmosphere. We wait with bated breath for their forthcoming new album out later this year.  9/10" - Mixmag November 2013



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Duncan's 49North rolls back into town with another 4 track smorgasbord.

Kicking things off is EP lead - 'Slow Burn 2049' - a track that rides aloft a raw breakbeat drum pattern - whilst plush, ambient synths billow out gorgeous, windswept melodies. Then we have D's very own re-rub of '49North EP3''s 'Omnite' - a beastly slab of purposeful Techno, that appears to pay homage ever so subtly to a certain, much-loved 80's classic in the process.

Cooper Saver then steps up to the 'Slow Burn 2049' remix plate - delivering an entrancing piece of slo-mo, percussion-laden magic; before the mighty Locked Groove takes us over the finish line - twisting Duncan's 'In The Mansion Of The Gods' into a dark, dub-washed Techno titan.

PREMIERE: Duncan Forbes - In The Mansion Of The Gods (Locked Groove Remix)

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Honey Badger Records seemingly keeps piling on the heat year after year. The label, which was founded in 2014 by JNS is one of the oldest and most well-known record labels in Seoul. The releases on the label to date straddle the line between house and techno, while maintaining a clear sense of forward-thinking dance music.

For Honey Badger’s latest release, they are re-joined by South Korean producers Wooseok Choi and Minseop Lee, collectively known as Two Tone Shape, with their Every Minute EP. The EP, which marks the first release of the 2022 for both Honey Badger Records and Two Tone Shape, showcases the impressive depth of the duo’s live-programmed productions. Each track on the EP features a unique sonic flare, ranging from expansive breakbeat, deep & slow-burning house, as well as rave-leaning techno. 

The second track of the record keeps up the introductory pace set by the opener. Persistence of X is an expertly crafted house music gem. The bassline conveys an indisputable bounce while nestled between a kick that drives the groove home. Two Tone Shape pays homage to classic rave samples yet keeps things interesting with synthesis magic that the duo seems to do again and again.

This release continues the positive trajectory that both Honey Badger Records and Two Tone Shape are on.

Every Minute EP

PREMIERE: Two Tone Shape - Persistence Of X

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Founder of the multi-disciplinary imprint KCZ/CZT/KCZX, Ben Kaczor delivers his six-track ‘Sun Chapter One’ LP via the platform this April.

Basel, Switzerland based artist Ben Kaczor is the founder of KCZ/CZT/KCZX, a border crossing project encompassing his collaborative approach to production, performance and visual art, and over the years has been unveiling his hypnotic twist on techno and performing across Europe and Asia as well as operating as night manager and booker at Chinese underground institution TAG in Chengdu. Over the years he’s gained support from the likes of Japan’s Wata Igarashi, Tripeo aka Darko Esser and Music From Memory artist Michael Turtle, a striking sign of his ability to craft intricate, emotive and powerful techno.

‘Lights’ opens the project with a delicate billowing pad and pulsating subs at its core while pops, clicks, whirrs and chimes ebb and flow within the ten-minute composition. ‘The Fool’ follows and tips the focus over to raw saturated drums, dubbed out chords sequences and an intricately unfolding resonant synth line throughout. ‘Passage’ then strips things back to stuttering chords and ethereal swells driving the arrangement amongst muted drums and minute percussive hits.

Opening the second half of the album is ‘Spinning Wheels’, edging into darker territories via a menacing bass groove, bubbling delays and skippy drums, while tripped out voices and ornate modulations wind within. ‘Alternation’ then leans aesthetically back towards a hypnotic, low-slung feel as subtly nuanced, vacillating chord flutters and wandering twitchy synths float atop shuffled drums. ‘Chronos’ then rounds out the release, employing a more classic dub techno feel through atmospheric hiss, rounded subs, boomy kick and dusty off beat hi-hat.

Ben Kaczor - Sun Chapter One LP

PREMIERE: Ben Kaczor - The Fool

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New York’s toucan sounds ready ‘Playground Compilation (Vol. 3)’, featuring Shifting Gears, Haruka Salt, John Barera, and more.

Comprising a mammoth seventeen tracks and being released exclusively on Bandcamp with all proceeds going directly to artists, toucan sounds’ ‘Playground Compilation (Vol. 3)’ compiles various sounds and genres from label regulars such as Haruka Salt, Shifting Gears, Toribio, as well as newcomers to the imprint John Barera, Laenz, Matt FX, and more.

The compilation aims to encapsulate the underground sound of New York City, with many of the tracks and contributors deeply rooted in its musical lifeblood. ’Same Ole Thang’ by Whatever, Girl aka Louie
“Balo” Guzman & Bill Coleman was pulled off a cassette from the mid-90s (remixed and remastered for today) while the two were releasing records on Strictly Rhythm and Eightball Records. All the way to the 2020s, with Love Letters, who has appeared on some of Brooklyn’s top underground labels like Mister Saturday Night, Allergy Season, and The Bunker. They all join toucan sounds for the first time alongside artists like fleet.dreams and Escaflowne, who often play b2b, and whose fantastic releases on Sorry Records have seen them pushed forward in the local Brooklyn scene.

Overall, from the hazy opening house jam ‘can’t stop the moment’ through to the washed-out electronica of derek muro’s ‘ramble3 (Balearic Dub)’, the compilation successful exemplifies the open-minded ethos of the label. By emphasizing a focus on the local talent forged at their YouYooCanWoo Studios, as well as artists from further afield, the compilation is an assured collection of exciting music from the wide-ranging friends and family of the fast-rising imprint.

Brooklyn’s toucan sounds are a label at the forefront of emerging sounds and artists. Curated by French Horn Rebellion out of the You Too Can Woo studios in New York, the imprint has been championing acts such as Haruka Salt, Toribio, Brandon Markell Holmes, and many more since its inception in 2019.

Playground Compilation (Vol. 3)

PREMIERE: Haruka Salt - 2001 Shibuya

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A multi-genre compilation crafted with passion for music, driven by the natural and unconditional desire to make people dance. This is the second episode of BS radio series, each one curated by different artists.

"BS Radio Volume 02: we want you back on the dance floor. When we accepted to be the curators of the second BS Radio compilation, we had a clear plan in mind, but the more we went on with the work the more this project changed, it transformed, just like the night. In fact, what unites all these songs is not a single genre, but an energy, the same energy that only the dance floor can give you". 

Volantis & Acidgigi

PREMIERE: Acidgigi - Tornerò

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Whenever you are in search of squelching 303 basslines, Posthuman’s Balkan Recordings is a likely record digging destination. Here you will find well-known names such as Luke Vibert, DMX Krew and Mark Archer to name a few. The duo is responsible for spearheading the UK acid house scene for over two decades, consistently underlining the timelessness of acid music. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the output of their label is truly exceptional acid in all its derivatives.

For the next release on Balkan Vinyl, London-based producer Tsuin makes his return to the label with a two-track EP entitled Milk It. Much like Tsuin’s last appearance on Balkan Vinyl, on their Metro Jax III compilation, the Milk It EP features catchy vocal sampling as well as a commanding and squelching acid bassline, in true Balkan Vinyl fashion. The flip side of the two track EP is Bucky Bourgeois (Acid Lovers Mix), a straight to the point acid banger, with a distinct nod to classic acid house. Mid-way through the track, a well-structured tension creating break builds up to release back into familiar territory.

The Milk It EP is a 7” record with an edition of 101, so do not hesitate to grab your copy! It is available for purchase on March 23rd.

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PREMIERE: Tsuin - Bucky Bourgeois (Acid Lover Mix)

The exploration vessel IR256 picked up a signal in the outskirts of  the andromeda galaxy. A signal that resulted to a beginning of unbelievable finds.


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Waveshaper - Radio Signal

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Breakbot - One Out Of Two (Oliver Remix)

After releasing a first single "<a href="http://soundcloud.com/shinydiscoclub/tempogeist-satisfy-me">Satisfy Me</a>" on Shiny Disco Club, <a href="http://soundcloud.com/tempogeist">Tempogeist</a> now present their very first EP "Transatlantic.
Through this EP, Tempogeist show their talent for songwriting and composition by taking you into a disco-pop journey between the two great continents.  
But the strength of this release also relies on its remixes. Prometones (who you all knew under the name "Kido Yoji" until now) comes with an incredibly funky remix. Rogue Vogue re-invents the track completely by making it club friendly and taking us back to 90's house. Finally Satin Jackets brings his very personal touch and makes a sweet and slow version of "Hold On".

<b>You can now grab Transatlantic on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/transatlantic-ep/id566826553">Itunes</a>/<a href="http://www.beatport.com/release/transatlantic/977568">Beatport</a>/<a href="http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B009JSLN3W">Amazon</a> and many other stores.</b>

Tempogeist - Romeo (feat. Lisa Dank)

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Oliver - Control

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PREMIERE: Two Tone Shape - Persistence Of X

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