Discover a first track taken from our new “Brokenbits Vol. 3” VA compilation. New jazzy house production from Horatio Luna @horatio-luna and Nikodimos @bmbbn

This is the latest instalment in our "Brokenbits" series of compilations, featuring productions from our friends and affiliated talents. As always, this new volume explores a wide variety of sounds, with musical works produced by Horatio Luna & Nikodimos, Interface Palm, Slowaxx, and Thermal (Sevenbeatz x Moody Gliani). From uptempo deep cuts, to jazzy house, slow trance and acid broken beat… we once again try to explore with you some uncharted musical territories!

Here we present you a first track from the VA compilation, with Horatio Luna returning on our imprint after his first appearance on Interface Palm’s album "Curated Space". This time, he kicks off the release with a collaborative track with fellow Melbourne musician and producer Nikodimos. Together, they deliver “Fly”, a modern jazzy house ballad that really feels like an improvised jam, with Horatio’s bassline answering to Nikodimos’ saxophone and transverse flute notes. Yet, make no mistake, nothing’s improvised: the two Australian artist gives us an intricated, multi-layered production that will hit jazz-heads right in the heart.

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Brokenbits Vol.3

Horatio Luna & Nikodimos - Fly

Introducing Alberto Castellana and his electrifying nine-track debut album. Hailing from Italy, Castellana brings the classic Italian signature Nu-Jazz sound to the table. Accompanied by a trio of exceptionally talented musicians on the piano, guitar, and Rhodes piano, Castellana's debut album promises an in-depth journey through various electronic genres, including House, Break Beat, Drum & Bass, as well as the realms of Jazz.

// Artist: Alberto Castellana
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PREMIERE : Alberto Castellana - Downtown (Carlo Ferro Piano Mix)

I'm a former sound engineer from Translab Studio Paris, providing audio mastering for +650 releases including Pepe Bradock "Deep Burnt", and all Daft Punk's Crydamoure label. I've carved the French-Touch sound during 10 years and launched the lounge music movement. I initiated the first raves in France with my friend Manu Casana, sound-designed Karl Lagerfeld's shows amongst others. This is my new projet. 100 compilations, sharing my personal selection of the best contemporary music, mixed together in the most eclectic way, yet creating an unforgettable journey. This is my "Collection".

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I am delighted to share this eighth musical journey with you, a colorful, sun-drenched mix that's perfect for kicking off the night after a frugal meal! "Collection 008" is now available on Soundcloud and Mixcloud. 

Faithful to the eclecticism I've used for the first five volumes, this new opus will plunge you into a mix between the world of the 2000s - with its wealth of melodies and fusions with electronic music - and the 70s. The latter is represented by a number of UFOs that permeate the mix, giving it a patina and a timeless dimension. Serge Gainsbourg and his musical constellation take pride of place here.

This mix is a bridge between lounge music and my conception of today's mainstream music. From the very first sound, the dance is underway, launched on a swinging mid-tempo, where rhythm'n blues, funk and rap follow one another for the first 20 minutes, to run aground in the old-fashioned way on a first series of slows, with this superb remix by Boogalox, revisiting Gainsbourg's "Chez les Yé-Yé".

Halfway through, the tango merges with electronic music (a magnificent remix of Sarah Vaughan by my friends in Gotan Project)... and the dancing continues until the 50-minute mark. The second series of slows sweeps over everything like a gentle wave, taking us through its diversity to the sweet syrup of the magnificent Nightmare On Wax interlude that brings this new journey to a close. 

Of course, all this is just a summary of what my "Collection 008" is all about. Don't worry: the surprise is always there and the cachet always renewed. 

A Christmas gift for all ages!

Collection 008

DC Promo Tracks #1299: "Hesitation" by While My Sequencer Gently Bleeps is part of the release "OK" on Unsure  @unsure001

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DC Promo Tracks: While My Sequencer Gently Bleeps "Hesitation"

Scruscru & Guydee - After Noor 
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PremEar: Scruscru & Guydee - After Noor [SNGWAX04]

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Following releases from Italian mastermind Sofatalk, Australian jazz electronica sensation Horatio Luna and Sam Irl among others, the Bordeaux-based broken beat specialist @brokendistrict prepare to release 'Shapes Interfusion' LP - courtesy of Tuscan multi-instrumentalist Riccardo Chiarucci, better known as @slowaxx.

Shapes Interfusion

Emoyeni

Slowaxx - Emoyeni [Broken District]

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Label: Broken District (https://soundcloud.com/brokendistrict)
> J-Silk (https://soundcloud.com/user-101500862)
https://www.instagram.com/jsilk_music/
> Deheb (https://soundcloud.com/dehebmusic)
https://www.instagram.com/lhoucinedeheb/

Future-Soul duo J-Silk explores new territories with « Broken Butter », a delicate yet powerful ode to their beloved London influences of Acid-Jazz and Broken Beat.

A duo of creative atoms fueled with soul, hip hop and electronic music, J-Silk is known for offering a hybrid music and a bright artistic path stretching from France to England, called Future Soul.

On stage, J-Silk has crossed musical paths with artists such as Ezra Collective, Emile Londonien, Gaidaa, Moonchild, Black Milk, Poppy Ajudha, Lee Fields... and captivated audiences at festivals such as Les Francofolies, Printemps de Bourges and Jazzaldia in Spain. Their chill energy and natural connection with the audience turn every live performance into a memorable experience, full of good, easy-going vibes.

Their latest single, « Broken Butter », co-produced with their friend Deheb, is a fresh and sincere exploration of their influences with a distinctive sound, paying homage to Acid Jazz and Broken Beat. On this track, the artists invite flutist Alexandre Aguilera, who interacts with the voice of Joanna Rives throughout the journey. Beginning as a Broken Beat ballad, the end of the track imposes a 4/4 beat that flirts with House-Music, bringing and original twist with a touch of complexity.

With « Broken Butter »J-Silk continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of their music by stepping into a style previously unexplored by the duo, yes making sense in their ever-evolving discography.

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Credits
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Written and composed by: Louis Morgan
Arranged by: Louis Morgan, Deheb
Drum programming: Deheb
Vocals: Joanna Rives
Flutes by: Alexandre Aguilera
Mix Engineer: Benjamin Mandeau
Mastering: Dan D’Ascenzo

Broken Butter

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PREMIERE : J-Silk - Broken Butter (feat. Deheb)

Imagery

A Vision of Panorama - Imagery

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Label mainstays Fouk just dropped the perfect dancefloor Bomb with ‘Mirage’ paired with a high-octane Elisa Bee remix 

We all know Dutch duo Fouk from their soulful, bouncy take on house music. They’re also responsible for some of Heist’s biggest tracks like Kill Frenzy or their Lil Louis inspired 2021 release ‘Blue Steel’. On their new EP, the talented duo shows us a fresh side of their sound: the main-room hands-in-the-air-going-wild side. To top things off, Italian producer Elisa Bee made time in her busy schedule of DJ’ing and releasing for artists like Ben Sims on his Hardgroove imprint and Unknown to the Unknown to deliver a killer remix of the title track. 

Fouk’s return to Heist after 3 years is a welcome one and with ‘Mirage’, they might just have given us their biggest house track in their decade spanning career. The track is built around a stuttering synth loop and a seductive female vocal chanting ‘What made you wanna…” The real star here is the bassline, which propels the track into a seriously infectious groove. Add some lush strings and moody changeovers and you’ve got yourself a full-blown dancefloor weapon. Mirage has been a staple in Dam Swindle’s sets for the past months and has been one of their set highlights ever since.

“Coffee” is one for the classic Fouk fans. It’s got lovely Rhodes, a joyous combination of whoo’s, snare-rolls and synth hits grooving on top of an infectious orchestral background loop. “Tapioca” is a hybrid latin-electronic groove that builds on punchy synths, live percussion and drunk keys to balance the energy of the track. 

Elisa Bee’s remix of ‘Mirage’ is an intense percussive workout that builds on a breakbeat loop and a rave-bassline. The tempo is turned up a notch or 2 and that stutter synth and vocal of the original make this remix a wild warehouse affair.

Closing track of the EP is ‘Abalone’; A lovely bleep-house affair that still has a bit of that warehouse vibe. It’s got the perfect amount of distortion the drums while keeping things dreamy with some face-melting pads throughout the track. 

As always, enjoy the music and play it loud!

Lars & Maarten

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Fouk - Coffee

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Sometimes something comes along that is so special and will be a welcome embellishment to any discerning house DJ’s record bag. Sadly, not for the stick, as this remains true to the heritage of the music and is a vinyl only release.

A double vinyl gatefold album has been carefully curated, housing Lea Lisa’s memories of the best of her house sets from luminaries like Kerri Chandler to Lars Bartkuhn, to Mark Goddard, and Ron Trent.

Housed on French label Favorite Recordings- which is headed up by Pascal Rioux, the label synonymous with Jeremy Underground and his comp series: My Love is Underground - Many Shades of House is lovingly put together by Lea Lisa who has been about on the French underground scene for over twenty years. This compilation brings Lea Lisa to the fore with this excellent, chunky, sure-fire selection of four to the floor classic house treasures.

PREMIERE: Passion Dance Orchestra - Inner Dance

my first ever 'official disco set' at gottwood festival 2015 in wales.
enjoy!

Move D - Disco Set @ Gottwood Festival

Welcome to the Broken District, a label exploring alternative music territories at the crossroads of Jazz, House-Music, Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul and more experimental sounds.

Horatio Luna & Nikodimos - Fly

Broken District

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