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Approaching the release of his upcoming House Masters compilation, Snatch! Records owner Riva Starr remixes a recent staple from Defected's catalogue. Larse's hit 'A Part Of' made waves in 2022 following its exclusive vinyl release, and the track received significant play throughout the summer. Now Riva takes the bold orchestral features of the original and flings them around the stratosphere, warping them playfully to create an otherworldly, retro sound before a thick bass smashes us back down to earth. With a bright, recognisable vocal and a deep house feel, this stellar remix marks another impeccable release for Riva Starr.

A Part Of (Riva Starr Saturn Mix)

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Scoubi - Atmosphère (Long Play)

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Superstylin' (Riva Starr Edit)

Marco Manrique and Simon Cortez, who together form Filta Freqz, showcase their versatility in their debut for DFTD, 'Master Blaster EP'. The title track 'Master Blaster' features hip-hop vocals and a swinging 4/4, accented by sax blasts and a funking bass bridge. 'Show Me', utilises a similarly direct 4/4 but is otherwise a far cry from the New York hip-hop style first track. It comes as a classic feel-good house track with soul powerhouse vocals, piano riffs and a pumping bassline. A very strong debut EP demonstrating some seriously diverse influences from the Filta Freqz duo.

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Dajae - BRIGHTER DAYS (Angelo Ferreri Remix) // BIG LOVE

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https://www.beatport.com/release/x818-remixes/2754011

Carl Cox and Jon Rundells label Intec recently dropped the debut solo album from Dutch artist Roel Salemink and this is the second part of that release with new remix versions from The YellowHeads, Drumcomplex, Nakadia, Transcode and Patrik Berg.

The original version of the album was well received with DJ support from the likes of Pan-Pot, Laurent Garnier, Joseph Capriati, Pleasurekraft, plus many others, and this selection of reworks is even more dance floor focused.

The YellowHeads open the release with their remix of "Item Zero" where its dark energy and arpeggiated lead synth are on a par with the hard-hitting style of compelling techno that they have previously released on Suara, Kraftek and their own Reload Black Label.

Second is Drumcomplex who is a regular collaborator with Roel Salemink, but has also released solo tracks on the likes of Terminal M and OFF Recordings. With rattling percussion and explosive acid, Drumcomplex reworks "Machine Attendance" with added intensity.

Nakadia is the first lady of Thai techno, and she is back on Intec after making her label debut earlier in 2019 adding Intec to her back catalogue that also includes the likes of Filth on Acid and KD Music. Nakadia turns My Body Is My Temple into an acid storm with the ferocious energy she is famed for.

Fourth of the reworks comes from Transcode who is new on the Intec roster but joins the label following releases on a wide selection of other labels ranging from Respekt to Stil Vor Talent. Transcode turns Transforming into a stomping techno monster with dramatic bursts of texture that cut the shadowy atmosphere.

Patrik Berg has previously featured on Intec when working in collaboration with Matt Sassari, but this time he is back showing off his solo talents with a rework of Free, which brings some uplifting euphoria to the release, and ramps up the tension as it unfolds with devastating force.

Roel Salemink - Transforming (Transcode Remix)

Roel Salemink - My Body Is My Temple (Nakadia Remix)

Roel Salemink - Machine Attendance (Drumcomplex Remix)

Roel Salemink - Free Ft. Sandra Vriese - Patrik Berg Remix

Your Love

Your Love (Extended Mix)

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https://www.beatport.com/release/defect-ep/2761240

Carl Cox is an industry figurehead whos legacy in music includes his iconic label Intec, which he runs with friend and business partner Jon Rundell, and the labels new release is from RanchaTek.

Serbian artist RanchaTek makes his debut on Intec following releases on Orange Recordings, Loose, Bitten, Nervous and Unity Records.

Listing Carl Cox as a significant influence alongside people like UMEK and Richie Hawtin, this EP is an extra special one for Vladimir Rancic aka RanchaTek who has always wanted to feature on Intec.

A regular performer at many of Serbias top techno events, its also not uncommon to see him on DJ line-ups in other countries such as the Czech Republic, Bosnia and Croatia.

Dark with a relentless intensity, the two tracks on this EP have contrasting moods with Defect having a focus on deep atmosphere while the up-tempo groove of Freak raises the roof with its hard-hitting style.

"Defect" has a subtle euphoria cut by bursts of acid while the underpinning percussion provides a steady momentum immersed in shadowy atmospherics.

Second on the EP Freak has a heavy kick drum that pounds underneath the stabbing synths and onslaughts of the thrashing hi-hats while the commanding vocals complement the pulsating rhythms of the bassline.

ID191 1. RanchaTek - Defect

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SIMBLK188 | Low Steppa - Untitled Groove

Darius Syrossian makes his DFTD debut with storming two-track delivery ‘Tivoli’s Groove’, after releasing acclaimed EP ‘Come On Come On’ on sister label Defected in 2019. An artist who lives and breathes dance music, Darius’ latest delivery showcases his unwavering devotion to producing quality dance cuts that defy genre constraints. Opening with ‘Tivoli’s Groove’, an irresistible 4/4 swing and undulating beat give the title track infinite club appeal. The bumping ‘Mustang 74’ follows, as a full throttle bassline, percussive stabs and warm synths work in total harmony. An artist whose roots lie firmly in the principles of house and techno, Darius’ musical philosophy shines through on this stellar delivery.

Darius Syrossian - Tivoli's Groove

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