The ever-prolific and established artist Alan Abrahams aka Portable makes a swift and very welcome return to Circus Company with the impressive lead single “Guiding Me”, giving us an early taste of his forthcoming album Augmented Dreams to be released in the fall.

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APPAREL PREMIERE: Portable - Guiding Me (Lawrence Remix) [Circus Company]

Portable - Guiding Me
BUY LINK: https://lnk.to/guiding-me
Label: Circus Company (https://soundcloud.com/circuscompany)
Release Date: June 23rd 2023
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The ever-prolific and established artist Alan Abrahams aka Portable makes a swift and very welcome return to Circus Company with the impressive lead single “Guiding Me”, giving us an early taste of his forthcoming album Augmented Dreams to be released in the fall.

Conceptually the direction of this new project refers to the use of technology to alter our dreams, inadvertently or not, as so much tech advancement becomes available and ingrained in our daily lives. The timely lead single here inspired by Abraham’s South African ancestors the Khoi San people and the guidance they provide, appropriately exuding both futurist formed sonics and dream-like tenderness in content, led by his dulcet-toned vocals and delivered with the super solid production we’ve come to expect. Wonderful multi-purpose electronic music which will find itself right at home on late-night discerning dance floors, or indeed guiding the listener through their respective travels, solo meditations or get-downs in headphones.

Along with the excellent “Guiding Me” original mix, we are graced with a masterful remix by Hamburg’s Lawrence of Smallville and Dial fame, who takes the track into an even more floor-focussed realm with his patented rolling sub-bass lines which will guarantee plenty of summertime sound system finessing, as well as the EP-exclusive B2 track “Vigor” in which Portable goes even deeper in tone with classic styled vocal cut-ups and repurposed shards of tasty sound design added to keep the dancers endlessly entranced when and wherever they may be. 

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PREMIERE : Portable - Guiding Me (Original Mix)

Artist: Portable
Title: Augmented Dreams 
Cat#: CCS130
Format: Vinyl 2xLP - Digital
Release date: 13.10.2023

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Alan Abrahams aka Portable returns to the label in fine form with his latest full-length LP, Augmented Dreams. The title refers to the use of everyday technological advancements to achieve what were once only dreams or visions of past generations, making this an explorative concept album that is equal parts not-too-distant science fiction, and about as topical as it gets.

From the gorgeous opening string layers of “The Pull Of Time” to the classy 4/4 grooves of “Begin Again” or lead single “Guiding Me”, into the apropos and angular sci-fi broken beat feels of “Parallax” and “The Color Of Static”, fitting Detroit-influenced love taps like “Becan” and “The Mycorrhizal Network”, the politically-inspired “Are We Not Above It?” referencing the lingering effects of colonization featuring NiQ from South Africa on vocals and L_cio from Brazil on flute, through to the futurist pop elegance of the dreamy duet featuring Alexei “I Need You” and the conclusive titular track, it is clear that both the in-depth concept and immaculately-crafted musical content in Portable’s inimitable style are balanced in significance and expressive effect. This also functions as a timely statement in itself, as today’s iceberg-tip evolution of AI technology is currently impending over the arts and many of our existing realities. 

This ten-song album serves as an imaginative yet hyperrealist narrative on how humanity’s fascination with and reliance on ever-advancing technology defines the times we find ourselves in, while the skillful sonic displays and present-era production techniques along with Abraham’s knack for timeless emotive songwriting offer up this solid soundtrack for the ages.

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Portable - Parallax

Announcing Portable’s new album, out October 13th. Now that the smoke has settled after his My Sentient Shadow LP in 2022, the Paris based South African producer comes back in fine form with a new full-length LP, Augmented Dreams and drops a fresh first single tilted 'The Color of Static' (premiered here) which will be available on all platforms from tomorrow September 15th. Alan Abrahams let his instinctual side fly again with a surprising broken beat feels track. Portable once again moved our senses with his deep vibes and hypnotic grooves across seven slowly-building minutes.

Premiere: Portable - The Color of Static [Circus Company]

Pre-order: http://lnk.to/augmented-dreams

@portable-aka-bodycode gears up to release his next LP 'Augmented Dreams' on @circuscompany, landing on October 13.

The second single from the record is a downtempo cut layering brooding vocals. "'The Pull of Time' is a reflection on the cyclic nature of time, be it politics, fashion or music," Portable muses.

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Premiere: Portable 'The Pull Of Time'

After his debut L.P. on Circus Company last year, South African-born producer, Portable is set to unleash another yet another for the French label tomorrow. Both equalling ten tracks each, the latter titled, Augmented Dreams explores the various, corners of sparse and minimal, electronic music. Including a few that don't shy away from the warmth of human vocals. "Begin Again" being the primary example here which we have the premiere for. 

Release Date: 13.10.2023
Buy / Pre Order: http://lnk.to/augmented-dreams

Premiere: "Begin Again" by Portable (Circus Company)

Full stream of Rejoicer's "I Think This is Reasonable," taken from This Is Reasonable LP on Circus Company, out April 12.

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Premiere: Rejoicer - I Think This is Reasonable

High Dreams

The Mole - Losing Track

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The Mole's latest offering, 'High Dreams', is a no-nonsense collection of four tracks that dives straight into the depths of jacking house rhythms and eerie sonic landscapes. With three originals and a remix by Circus Company staple Dave Aju, the EP embraces both the physical and the abstract, delivering groove-laden basslines alongside spectral, almost otherworldly textures. 'Losing Track' sets the tone with its hypnotic pulse, while 'Climbers Pit' brings in Joli B and Danuel Tate for a rich fusion of keys, vibes, and Emaxx layering. The remix of 'Losing Track' by Dave Aju strips back the original and builds it up with fresh percussion, adding a modern twist that feels grounded yet forward-thinking. 'Youandthekitten' rounds things out with a playful but deep tech-house groove, keeping the energy consistent. Known for his discography with labels like Perlon, Kompakt, and Ostgut Ton, The Mole has cemented his place in the underground scene. This EP reminds listeners that he's still crafting imaginative dancefloor gems, while Aju's remix keeps things unpredictable. High Dreams is an understated yet bold continuation of The Mole's journey through both the cerebral and visceral spaces of electronic music.

More from the label: https://bit.ly/3NfsQdP

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PREMIERE: The Mole - Youandthekitten (Circus Company France)

For those in the know, The Mole is perhaps one of the most influential underground House music producers of all time. They don’t call him The Mole for nothing, he digs deep and encapsulates the true spirit of the genre and there’s few producers who’s catalogue has been as widely sought after and respected as his. Anyone who’s anyone who plays House music likely has more than a few of his records locked and loaded in the crates or on a stick.

For many years he has released music on the likes of Perlon, Ostgut Ton, Sound Of Vast, Kompakt, Internasjonal and more. More recently he has formed an affiliation and connection with Circus Company on which he has released both EP’s and albums.

Speaking of which he has a new record out, a deconstructed beat tape of sorts based upon influences from Hip Hop and cassettes alongside his deep rooted love of House music.

This mix follows soon after and to be honest, it’s one we’ve been excited about receiving for some time. The Mole is a bit of a legend round these parts.

The Mole: The Ransom Note Mix

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Circus Company is an independent French label, founded in 2000 in Paris.

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