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Club Glow are back with another instalment of our cassette series and this time we’ve enlisted some outside help

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to AK Sports & Kessler who both provide an amazing array of sonics for the label. We’ve been fans of theirs for ages and its been a great pleasure to work with them on this project. They've pushed themselves out of their comfort zones to deliver something we think is truly outstanding.

On the A side AK Sports kicks off with her signature infusion of 4x4 kicks, film & tv samples and aggy breakbeats. Earworms a plenty!

On the flip, Kessler charges ahead with true breakbeat wizardry, fluttering through the BPMs with such ease, his sides packed with Jungle, Electro and that 130 goodness.

If you’ve locked into our radio show or live streams over the last 12 months you will no doubt have heard some of these already.

All this packaged up in a Bright Orange cassette tape with an A5 Rave flyer, all tape orders come with the digital album free including mixes of both sides and the first 25 orders get an exclusive Club Glow lanyard

Tracklisting:

A Side: AK Sports

1. Intro
2. Gudetama
3. 5AM No Hot Water
4. Yeah Nice One Bra
5. Only Me Then Only You
6. Achilles St
7. Back In The Game
8. Outro

B Side: Kessler
1. Up The Lagan In A Bubble
2. Tribunal
3. The Message
4. Onion Muncher
5. Kindred Spirit
6. Ard Crew
7. Prisoner
8. Stacks
9. Third Eye

All tracks produced AK Sports & Kessler
A side mixed by Antonia Gauci, B side mixed by Kessler

Artwork courtesy of Mani Festo.

Club Glow Vol 3 | Kessler & AK Sports (A Side Previews)

“Session Victim debut on Rhythm Section Intl with an EP of understated but highly effective jazzy house rollers“

Having cemented themselves as firm favourites on the Rhythm Section dance-floor over the years, the German duo step forward to present their debut EP on the South London label: “ Basic Instinct”
Known for their unparalleled energy when performing live or DJing, Hauke and Matthias fly the flag for sample based, soulful house music and a commitment to the art of Vinyl DJing.
With the never-ending search for the perfect beat at the core of what they do, it was no surprise they found a deep affinity with Rhythm Section Intl over years of playing for each other, jamming in the studio and crossing paths at festivals and airports around the world. In short, this record was an inevitable culmination of two passionate, like minded groups, a match made in Heaven and a long time coming!

Despite hailing from the techno meccas of Berlin and Hamburg, Session Victim are direct descendants of the German Jazzy House masters, tracing inspiration from the likes of Jazzanova, Soulphiction & Compost Records - the likes of which have gone on to inspire a renaissance of this more soulful sound in German Clubs, spearheaded by labels like Tartelet and Toytonics -the latter of which the duo recently released an EP with.

This latest effort on Rhythm Section INTL is a masterclass in restraint, demonstrating a deep understanding of dancefloor dynamics, putting the maxim ‘less is more’ to great effect. The opening track, ‘Trying To Make it Home’ is the most immediately engaging cut: a double bass riff drives along a Kerri Chandler-esque filtered piano pattern which gives way to a soaring Gospel Vocal, allowing the groove to take control as flutes, strings and occasional guitar licks meander in and out of the mix to create a real ‘heads down, arms up’ moment for the dancefloor.

After the ecstatic opener, Session Victim settle down to business with the smouldering, understated tension-builders that go on to define the remainder of the record. ‘In And Out’ opens with feather-soft pads which give way to cascading space echoes that draw the listener in ever deeper to the wormhole. The reintroduction of a hihat creates a formidable energy shift in a way not witnessed since the peak of the mid 2000’s minimal boom - just way groovier.

‘Orbits of Dust’, delves deeper still with a dubby introduction broken up with a gently reverberating sax sample giving way to the occasional flourish. Session Victim’s deep house credentials are worn proudly here, as arpeggiated synths introduce a hypnotic bongo pattern in a decidedly celestial manner.

‘AM Continental’ opens up with an eerie, foreboding energy, building tension with swung drums and growling bass and then just hovers…an unorthodox tool for the kind of DJ that likes to tell a story.

The Duo round things off in an uplifting fashion with the cinematic ‘SFC (Hommage Mix)’ - a fitting end to the 25 minute journey which cements Session Victim as 2 of the best musical storytellers operating within this realm of music. From the building blocks of samples from a vast record collection, we are welcomed into a deftly crafted musical universe where form meets function, superseded only by passion and expertise.

Having been tested on the road by Session Victim and Bradley Zero to rapturous audiences - Rhythm Section are most proud to present this incredible body of work from two old friends. We hope you dig it as much as we do and we can’t wait to welcome the SV boys to the Rhythm Section stage at GALA 2022.

Basic Instinct

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Jackfruit

Veri Peri

Climax

Stuck In Love

Do You Wanna

Do You Wanna (Todd Terry Edit)

Voices

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Estelle - American Boy (Hannah Laing Edit) 
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Estelle - American Boy (Hannah Laing Edit)

String Theory (Stringtro EdIt)

Quim Manuel O Espirito Santo - Eme Lelu (Clain Remix)

Today sees one of London’s most exciting new talents, ABSOLUTE. (aka Anthony McGinley) announce his debut mixtape Wonderland, due for release on May 7th via Skint Records/BMG. Alongside the announcement, tickets for ABSOLUTE.’s headline show at London’s Islington Assembly Hall on Saturday 19th June are on sale now. 
 
Buy tickets for Islington Assembly Hall here: https://skint.lnk.to/AbsoluteLivePR  
 
Wonderland is a whirlwind ride through dance music as heard through ABSOLUTE.’s ears: emotive house, hard-edged techno, divine disco, and euphoric rave bring the party, while more cerebral downtempo and textural ambient tracks wind things down. It’s party music for a time without parties, all shot through with McGinley’s message of hope and equality for all.  
 
Speaking on the Mixtape, ABSOLUTE. explains: “Writing this album brought me back to life, I was writing music that helped me feel certain ways, freedom and connectedness to something I and many others were missing, longing hard to be around people, or needing a dose of raw euphoric rave energy which gave some release at the sheer desperation to dance and feel joy. Even if just for a short time, to feel transported to 90’s UK raves or New York’s underground gave me some life, and I hope it does for you too. Welcome to Wonderland…” 
 
The mixtape album came to fruition as a result of the recent lockdown where ABSOLUTE., and the rest of the world, was forced to a standstill. Anthony was determined to turn his frustration into art and participated in a creative workshop that helped open his mind to new ideas, taking his music in exciting directions. The title of the mixtape takes its name from Wonderland Arena, a now obsolete rave space in East London that played host to live performances from the likes of Frankie Knuckles, The Prodigy, and Carl Cox during the halcyon days of acid house and early rave, and that is now converted into apartments where Anthony currently lives and works. 
 
ABSOLUTE. Is a project that has steadily gained momentum over the last couple of years, deftly choosing the right path for long term success rather than quick gains. Coming from the vibrant LGBTQ+ club and rave space where he promoted influential events in London, Anthony wanted to make sure foundations were solid before making the break into the live arena with this incredible body of work. He’s DJed at a wide array of parties and festivals from Glastonbury and Creamfields to Fabric and Razzmatazz but performing live has always been the goal. As lockdown came into effect he was packing his equipment to go on the road supporting dance legends 808 State on a 10 date UK tour.  
 
Despite a total shutdown of the live sector during the pandemic, Anthony still managed to perform his debut live set for Radio 1’s virtual Ibiza weekend during the summer and has just announced a headline live show at Islington’s assembly for March next year in partnership with underground gatekeepers Percolate. 
 
Alongside his musical accomplishments, Anthony is a passionate activist for human rights and has a longstanding track record of work supporting issues including climate, race, and LGBTQ+ justice. After attending the first Extinction Rebellion action in London, McGinley wrote “Rave Against the Machine”, a track that sampled a speech by Greta Thunberg which resulted in XR later inviting him to programme the music line-up of their International Rebellion at Trafalgar Square, while at Glastonbury, he played at Greenpeace’s Rave Tree.

Convalesce ft. REGALJASON & A Shadow of My Former Self

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