A selection of our favorite music submitted by XLR8R+ members last month.

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XLR8R+ Submissions Roundup: August

Dreamcode.exe drifts through a nocturnal soundscape, where moody house rhythms meet ambient textures and ghostly piano melodies. Equal parts hypnotic and soothing, this dark but chilled track pulses like code running in the background of a lucid dream. Perfect for late-night drives, introspective moments, or after-hours sets that need a touch of the surreal.
Prod. by me & @staticgrl
Cover by @mysummerends

Dreamcode.exe

Riddem Killa

Available Here: controlfreakrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/remote-access

As sound systems fall silent across the country in response to COVID-19, we’ve seen our party series Cabin Fever grind to a halt.

Although it was hard watching months of careful planning and hard work erased, we recognise the impact of this crisis goes much deeper than a few cancelled parties, so we decided to channel our energy into something more positive.

'Remote Access' is a collection of music sourced from both core members of our CF family, and a handful of our favourite producers operating in the UKs underground scene.

100% of proceeds for this release will go towards The Trussell Trust, supporting a nationwide network of food banks which are currently under an unprecedented level of pressure.
www.trusselltrust.org

Customer Service - The Private Stage

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A knock sounded heavily on the door, stirring her quickly out of her seat. In one fell swoop she downed her drink and made for the door. On the other side of it friendly faces greeted her with open arms. Overwhelmed, her stomach squirmed uncontrollably, feelings of anxiety and excitement mingling into one. She couldn't believe they were all reunited, this had seemed like a far off dream not so long ago. She had to pinch herself to remind her that this was reality.

Following his first EP Twilight/Crato in December of last year, Manchester-based producer WDDS returns with his second EP Wilderness/Reunited. Produced during a period of physical and mental isolation during lockdown, the two tracker transmits feelings of reflection whilst looking to a brighter future, through warm pads, deep atmospherics and low slung grooves.

PREMIERE: WDDS - Wilderness (Original Mix)

Night Drifter is episode two from the short stories series. Night Drifter is a fictional film running throughout the mix. The story involves a master criminal who has to complete one final job. Influences for the story/mix has come from the 80s, Film Noir and 90s classic crime films. 

Track listing:
Fitzroy North - Ampersand  
Major Lazer - What you like 
Home - Above all
Home - Synchronize
Lapalux - Don’t Mean a Thing 
D33j - Park (Tape Version)
Jazz & Melodiesinfonie - Am Meer
Kenny Segal - adultswimtypebewat
bsd.u - Moment of Clarity 
Rejjie Snow - Loveleen
SwuM - Runway
Esgar - Lets Go
Moa Pillar - Hunting   
Lung Dart - B.ok (Mobbs Remix)
Esgar - Shockwave
Mungo’s Hi-Fi (feat Charlie P) Rules of the Dance (Kahn Remix)
Commodo, Gantz, Kahn - AMK
Trim - Notice Now ( Budeaux Bootleg)
SELA. - Lost ii (ft. Noah)
Groove Armada - Edge Hill
Memorex Memories - Pictures of Purple Skies

Short Stories Two - Night Drifter

Hazy orange words buzzed on the screens around the airport, line after line read the same word: 'Delayed'. She sat on the floor amongst all the other disgruntled customers, pondering how long she'd be here before an update sounded across the tannoy. She had always hated travelling but she didn't mind waiting. It offered time for thought and contemplation, and that had become something of a rarity nowadays...

Glasgwegian native Andy Graham AKA Sei A returns to his regular home Aus Music for what marks his fourth studio album, Kinetic Action, and the first full length since 2016's Space In Your Mind. Known for his ability to weave subtle melodies throughout his productions, be it sparse dub or hypnotic techno, Sei A has crafted a distinct sound that shines across his lengthy discography. Alongside the album, Aus Music call on the remix duties of two UK techno mainstays, Surgeon and Hodge, who each bring their razor sharp touch to the originals.

PREMIERE: Sei A - Jets (Hodge Remix) [Aus Music]

This one is out on Friday, August 7th 2020 :)
Download/ Stream Here: https://snd.click/zebspirit

London born and based musician and multi-instrumentalist ​Zeb Samuels will be releasing his latest single, '​Positive Spirit' on 7 August via his own label ​Deep Heads​. The single is lifted from his upcoming EP, ​Vibration Exploration which will be available on the 21st of August and features ​Marc Cyril (who has worked with ​Joss Stone and ​Keziah Jones​) on bass, ​Byron Wallen (previously worked alongside ​George Benson​, ​Chaka ​Khan and ​Courtney ​Pine​) on trumpet and flugelhorn and ​Mcknasty (who has worked alongside ​Kammal ​Willaims​) on drums. The musician has seen support from a number of tastemaker publications, including the likes of ​CLASH, Magnetic Magazine, XLR8R, Electronic Groove and ​Decoded Magazine as well as airplay from ​BBC Radio 6 Music's
 
Gilles Peterson and ​Nemone​, ​5FM's ​Kid Fonque's​, by Belgium Tastemaker ​Lefto and ​Soulection ​Radio's Joe Kay. As a label owner, ​Zeb Samuels has worked alongside many rising artists, including the likes of ​SYNKRO, Djrum​, ​Joe Armon- Jones​, ​Congi and ​Geode.
Self-confessed music fanatic, ​Zeb Samuels grew up in London. This allowed for an abundance of music at his doorstep which would ultimately develop his appreciation for a wide variety of sounds and eventually lead to the self-taught pianist operating as a songwriter, producer and vocalist.

When discussing influences for the EP, ​Zeb Samuels cited to the variegated likes of Boards of Canada, Pink Floyd, Robert Glasper and ​LTJ Bukem​. His own sound reflects these influences, drawing strong parallels to the likes of ​Yussef Dayes, Alfa Mist, ​Mansur Brown ​and ​Portico​ ​Quartet​ coming to play while at the same time, maintaining its own unique integrity.

Opening with soulful jazzy soundscapes that draw you deeper into their waters, ​'Positive Spirit' acts as a cool breath of fresh air on a warm summer night. Radiating tranquil energy, ​Zeb Samuels ​envelopes a maturity within his sound, metaphorically easing the listener into its sonic arms. Made for open spaces as the listener gazes at the stars, the single is sure to bring peace of mind to all who listen to it.

Speaking of '​Positive Spirit'​, ​Zeb Samuels tells us: ​'I feel like this is a track that is an unveiling of a new light and embodies positivity amongst the dark times that we have encountered recently.'

Zeb Samuels, Byron Wallen & Marc Cyril 'Positive Spirit'

* Read more: https://boltingbits.com/thomas-gray-liam-ebbs-that-was-you-analogue-attic
* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K6vB23s_snE
* Pre-order: https://analogueattic.bandcamp.com/album/3-days-2-nights

Thomas Gray & Liam Ebbs : ‘‘Recollection of Everything Beautiful’ was written over the space of 18 months between 2019 and 2020. The protracted time frame for the creation of the record corresponded with a period of vast personal change for both Thomas and Liam. Contrary to their debut record, ‘3 Days, 2 Nights’, this work is less bound to place, rather being a reflection on the joy of transformation.’’ 

Part 1 of ‘To An End’ opens the project, fusing ethereal textures and modulating synth tones with a balearic tinged plucked melody and an amalgamation of euphoric strings and atmospherics. ‘Of Two’ follows next and sees the duo deliver intricately evolving off-kilter drums alongside elongated jazz-tinged bass notes and their signature cinematic soundscapes. Following is ‘.nov.’, which contrastingly switches the focus over to minimalistic 4/4 drums, snaking subs, wandering piano lines and resonant fills throughout. 

‘That Was You’ kicks off the flip, once again offering a more left of centre rhythmic approach via glitchy percussion and bumpy kicks while billowing synths and warm Rhodes ebb and flow throughout. ‘Variation II’ embraces a modern classical aesthetic with organic percussion, subtly blooming piano melodies and tension building pads next before Part 2 of ‘To An End’ closes the package, perfectly concluding the experience through evolving guitar melodies, blissful atmospheres, brass swells and a soft rhythmic flow.

Thomas Gray & Liam Ebbs - Recollection Of Everything Beautiful - Analogue Attics

PREMIERE: Thomas Gray & Liam Ebbs - That Was you

On this EP, AKWIUS utilizes a grimey, bass focused hybrid of rave and post rave theories to explore moods of the current dystopian utopia from a Mexican American perspective and push beyond boundaries of contemporary rave aesthetics.

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