We're back with our next compilation just in time for summer and you best believe this one's a scorcher.
CARTEL COLLECTIVE: VOLUME 3 brings together a ton of new talent that took this next Various Artists to a whole new level. Joining us for the first time from Canada is DJ BIG S and ATTICUS. Markh, Jay Mv and KRONIKK out of Mozambique are also new to the label. Oscar Jamo coming to us all the way from down under in Sydney, Australia brought his best along with L.A.'s SPEKTER and São Paulo, Brazil's Mauricio Traglia making his return to CC.

Follow DJ BIG S:
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https://www.instagram.com/djbigs/
https://www.facebook.com/Djsamcormier/

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DJ BIG S - Girl

House and techno come together almost like one of those Netflix specials about distant cousins who somehow get married without knowing it. Weird. 4X4 drums and a vibey grooves sling these two genres together like a bucket of beers and a sunset, which is why it’s always hard to say 'He's a techno DJ' or 'This guy is a house producer'. They are two of the same in many situations, and that precisely sums up Manolo!

A man of many talents is our Manny. A lover of the art, colour, creativity and lucky for us he has a fetish for kick drums. Lead track 'Sneakin' is a deep chordy house groove sprinkled with vocal chops and a funky bassline. We have been playing this one for quite a while and it’s great for us to finally have it out. On the flip we have two cuts that really showcase the extent of what Manolo is capable of. U Say has a touch of something for everyone. It’s emotional, it’s deep, but its definitely still party! Bday Cake is on a much darker techno tip featuring the perfect amount of 'shake that ass' (as some would call it). This ones a late nightery, but that’s why we love it. 

This is Manolo's second offering on BOC and we welcome him back with our arms open wide!

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Manolo. - U SAY

Two Tails is a Tech House duo with influences from multiple different genres. They went through a dramatic dark emo phase when Anna tried to change the name to Two Tables last February and James wasn't having it. Now they make emo tech house like Popsicles In February in order to create art out of the dark, dramatic name change drama that unfolded. 

NYU is a spicy tech house banger with pop vocals and a story, a little less emo than the B side.

Tom Kench - Popsicles In February [OUT NOW]

[BIRDFEED EXCLUSIVE] Hot Pot debuts on the Feed with “Phonk About”!

-How long have you been creating music?
I’ve been dabbling in production for over a decade but have only been taking it seriously for the last 5 years. 

 

-What do you use to make your tracks?

 

I use Ableton for a DAW and suffer from an analog synth addiction, some of which includes my Moog Sub37, Arturia Polybrute, and my Elektron Rytm MK2.  

 

-How and when did you first discover Dirtybird?

 

I attended the second Holy Ship in 2013. My friend brought me to the Dirtybird Disco on ship and I was brainwashed instantly.  I actually got off that ship and said, “I want to be a house producer now.” 

 

-Which Dirtybird artist would you want to collaborate with the most?

 

Either Nikki Nair or E.R.N.E.S.T.O on a breaks track. 

 

-If your entire life was a movie, what title would best describe you?

 

Multiverse of Munchies 

 

-What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to?

 

Festival: The first Dirtybird Campout 

Concert: Claude’s Boat Cruise in Boston this summer was one for the ages. 

 

-If you could time travel, where and when would you go? 

 

1/19/18 when Steve Darko and I went b2b before Justin Martin. Some cute girl fed me cheese out of her pocket after the club and now we’re married (Me and cheese girl, not Steve Darko).  

 

-What species of bird best describes you and why?

 

Shoebill Stork.  Google image search it, you won’t be disappointed. 

 

-What does Dirtybird mean to you?

 

Dirtybird is a community of free spirited fun.  It’s shaped the last 9 years of my life more than I would have ever thought.

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Hot Pot - Phonk About (2Min Clip)[BIRDFEED]

With the same level of crazy as there is business, Basura Boyz live far past their garbage name. Don’t get us wrong, that’s not to say their music is garbage. Far from it, actually. We wouldn’t be here bigging it up if it was. Not only did they drop new heat packaged neatly in a paper bag right on our doorstep, but they got Kid Enigma involved too!

The thick, fast energy of Reciprocate makes this a naughty little number. Hip house, 303's and a jacked up beat move back and forth spicing this one up hotter than a heatwave. We’re big fans of Kid Enigma here at the BoC headquarters and we collectively agree that he’s absolutely slayed this one, only adding value to an already huge record. To really bring this one to life we have two massive remixes from ZOF and Doc Brown. ZOF brings her signature sound to the track while Doc takes things back a few steps and turns this thing into a real dark groover.

This is a huge package coming in from the crew and we’re absolutely frothin' over it!

Basura Boyz & Kid Enigma - Reciprocate (My Love)(ZOF Remix)(BOC152)

San Diego based producer Mitch Dodge makes his Popgang debut with "Two Step", a minimal tech house groover with tasteful sampling work and latin inspired percussion. Mike Kerrigan steps up for remix duties, bringing his tripped out breaks style to the release.

Two Step EP

Two Step

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Mitch Dodge - Two Step (Mike Kerrigan Remix)

Its Potluck season here at Box of Cats and we want to make sure your table is full of every tasty track you could ever imagine. So today we offer up our latest instalment of the Litterbox, this time in meal form… 

Meal-list:
01. (Lasagna) Mood Swing & Chevy Bass - Next To You
02. (Doritos & a Case of Beer) Fritz Carlton & MANSION - Bleeps n' Bloops
03. (Potato Salad with Spicy Sauce) SERGIK - Feeling Lit
04. (Nana's Famous Fruit Platter) Basement - Stupid
05. (Vegan Creamy Cat Slaw) Zen World - The Philosophy
06. (Sticky Beef Ribs) OldChild & Ogodi - Everybody Dance
07. (BBQ Chicken Sliders) BVKEJOX - Boogieman
08. (Just Good ol' Hot Chips) Buddy Tigg - It's Okay
09. (Crackers with Blue Cheese) - Lowgroov - L & G
10. (Apple & Rhubarb Slice) MAYAMA - Oh Baby
11. (Overcooked Sausages) Kimba - Dark Places

Yes, these tracks go much further than a lunch date with your next door neighbour, but being silly season we thought it a good time to be, well, silly!

Fritz Carlton & MANSION - Bleeps N' Bloops (BOC155)

Artichokes Are Yellow presents our second Garden Sampler featuring 4 amazing artists, two of them returning from our remix compilation with solo releases on our label!

'Makes Me Want' by Hot Pot is your ultimate party starter. When this song comes on at a venue I guarantee it will drastically change the energy of the room from a 4 to a 10. With Hot Pot's bangin' drums and growling bassline, this track becomes a dark high energy crowd mover.
Hot Pot debuted on our label for the first time back in June with his remix of 'Coconuts' by Not Not. We are grateful to have him back with more releases in the future as an Artichokes Are Yellow artist.

MAP is joining our label for the first time with a vocal-heavy, deep-tech house banger. 'One & Only' is a hypnotic house track with catchy lyrics and bouncy textural aspects. The vocal line is accompanied by a moving bass and melodic ear candy which creates a groove that will get stuck in your head.
MAP is composed of three Canadian-based individuals who grew from playing gigs in their hometown of Winnipeg, known for their bouncy beats and original vocals.


Rob Marion is also joining our label for the first time with a unique tech acid track called 'FLiP'. 'FLiP' is an automatic head turner with its bouncy pitch bends and melodic acid line. The contrast between the moving bass line and the acid line on top creates a low-end harmony with each other. This high-energy track is bound to get a room dancing upon entrance.
Rob Marion is a Los Angeles-based producer with releases on labels like Box Of Cats and Discovery Project.

Last but not least, Emuh returns to our label with a wonky harmonic tech house track, 'Can't Sleep, Makin' Beats'. Emuh first joined our label with a remix of 'Cozy' by Longstocking. He is coming back with a very different vibe with his harmonic top notes, acid bass, and original vocals. The contrast between the E and F notes on top of the melodic bassline creates this sort of early 2000's hip-hop tech house feel. Emuh's original vocals perfectly collide in time with the rhythmical ear candy and harmonic aspect of the bass. This unique acid tech house track is a perfect early-morning crowd-pleaser.

Hot Pot - Makes Me Want [OUT NOW]

Slayer of skies, ruler of all, the king of kings is back yet again! One of our favourite and most exciting producers on Box of Cats, it is Ekoboy! 

His quirky charm and dad bod have really worked over time to refine these two new cuts. The a-side 'Yagea' is something straight out of Kazakhstan. Middle eastern strings, infectious percussion and I relentless vocal loop thats as mysterious as it is catchy. 

There isn't a day that goes by that we aren't excited to hear new Ekoboy music. Today is no different!

Ekoboy - Yegea (BOC159)

Download & Stream / http://lnk.to/ALLEY317

ALLEY317
M.O.S. Nanda

001 nanda
002 nanda dilby remix
003 nanda roger martinez remix

/ written and produced by Paul Pavlov
/ remix production by Dylan Lee Syben, Roger Martinez
/ mastering by Cid Inc.