VANITY PROJECT - LEISURE TAPES VOL.1 (CLPTRPDG006)

We’re headed back to where it all started with a new release from Monaco_band001 - the duo behind the Claptrap label and ‘Business’ the first claptrap 12” back in 2017. You may know them better as Dr Valentines & Vanity Project, but the duo have teamed up to bring you a brand new release featuring ‘Petit Prix’, an OG cut from the archives and 3 remixes - all perfect for those upcoming open air sets!   

The original mix is a downtempo rolling sleepy summer tune, recorded live to 2-track back in 2021, followed up by a pumped up breezy house mix by Dr Valentines. Vanity Project then brings a darker chuggy feel to the release with an acid & vocoder laced ‘Champion Dub’ before we round off with one final mix - Dr Valentines returns for the stripped back Formula 101 mix, a minimal and direct take to see us out.

Monaco_Band001 - Petit Prix - CLPTRPDG008

Mixes / Radio

https://claptrap-clptrp.bandcamp.com/album/donald-dust-fluorescent-music

CLPTRP003 - DONALD DUST - FLUORESCENT MUSIC

We have special guest DJelley joining us for this month's Threads show - he brings some of his fave new records to the threads studio for a hang out & hour 1 is from Vanity Project as usual.

Threads Radio Dec 21 w/ DJelley & Vanity Project

Next up from our all day takeover at Voices radio we have Johannes Klingebiel. The DJ, Producer and Drummer in CAR has provided an hour of sweet jams in a mix that is sure to improve your day.

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Johannes Klingebiel @ Claptrap x Voices Radio Takeover

Danny 'DJelley' jumped on the decks back at our takeover at Voices radio. Tune in for an hour of big tunes to get your week off to a hottt start!

@DJelley0
https://voicesradio.co.uk/

DJelley @  Claptrap x Voices Radio Takeover

Vanity Project - Masters (Leisure Tapes Vol. 1)

DC Promo Tracks #1060: "Birdie" by Vanity Project is part of the release "LEISURE TAPES Vol. 1" on Claptrap Records @claptrap_clptrp  

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DC Promo Tracks: Vanity Project "Birdie"

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London based producer & DJ Vanity Project brings us the first in a series of ‘Leisure Tapes’ EPs – featuring four live to tape crunchy cosmic house jams, hums, clicks, hiss and all.

The EP brings influences from classic italo, acid and downtempo cosmic house, and was initially written for a new Vanity Project live set. Recorded and mixed live at Claptrap HQ with an MPC3000 as the heart of the set up and various vintage treats thumping away in it’s wake. As the first in a series of ‘Leisure Tapes’ the EP is themed around minigolf, and has amazing artwork from London based artist & maker of things Sacha Lacey.

PREMIERE: Vanity Project - Ace

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London based producer & DJ Vanity Project brings us the first in a series of ‘Leisure Tapes’ EPs – featuring four live to tape crunchy cosmic house jams, hums, clicks, hiss and all.

The EP brings influences from classic italo, acid and downtempo cosmic house, and was initially written for a new Vanity Project live set. Recorded and mixed live at Claptrap HQ with an MPC3000 as the heart of the set up and various vintage treats thumping away in it’s wake. As the first in a series of ‘Leisure Tapes’ the EP is themed around minigolf, and has amazing artwork from London based artist & maker of things Sacha Lacey.

Tracklist: 

1. Birdie
2. Ace
3. Bogey
4. Masters

PREMIERE: Vanity Project - Bogey [Claptrap]

Petit Prix (Dr Valentines' Formula 101 Mix)

Petit Prix (Dr Valentines' Doctor In The House Mix)

DC Promo Tracks #1372: "Petit Prix (Vanity Project's Champion Dub)" by Monaco_Band001 is part of the release "Petit Prix" on Clap Trap @claptrap_clptrp  

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DC Promo Tracks: Monaco_Band001 "Petit Prix" (Vanity Project's Champion Dub)

@monaco_band001 - Petit Prix
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PREMIERE – Monaco_band001 – Petit Prix (Claptrap)

VP serves a mix of chuggy cosmic rollers and edits live on wax from the Berlin based green bathroom - recorded on Jan 7th 2025.

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Vanity Project stepping up with some cosmic balearic house.

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Vanity Project joined us for an hour of balearic & nu disco to sink your teeth into.

Vanity Project - 25/04/25 [Voices Radio]

We’ve got @van1ty_project in the studio this afternoon until 4pm with an hour of chuggy, cosmic, Balearic, downtempo and house! Stay locked😎

Vanity Project - 25/07/25 - [Voices Radio]

Vanity Project joining us next. An hour of house + nu disco to warm your ears 👂


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Edinburgh based producer and DJ, DONALD DUST returns with a brand new EP ‘FLUORESCENT MUSIC’.
Hot on the heels of 2018’s “Mars R-Trax’ 7” which caught the attention of the festival circuit and punk contingent in equal measures, his latest 4-tracker packs all the goodness of his golden-era Italo & Chigaco influences into a dancefloor-ready slab of wax. Fluorescent Music will be available on 12” and Digital via Claptrap.

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https://soundcloud.com/enterplanetdust

PRÈMIÉRE: Donald Dust - "Flashback Souvenir" [Claptrap]

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Donald Dust's new offering arrives courtesy of London's Claptrap label and will be distributed by Berlin’s flagship record store Oye. “Fluorescent Music” EP blends the best bits of early mid-80’s Chicago House; the melodic side of The Hague's late 90s and early 2000s sound shaped by the likes of I-f and Intergalactic Gary; and also there are palpable hints of early experiments in Italo Disco. We couldn’t think of a better blend of sounds and styles ourselves!

Today Bolting Bits are premiering B1 track from the release titled “Rescue ships approaching”. Kudos to Donald for a really nice work on the drums and percussion, but this time the rhythmic part of the track will have to hold the candle for the synths. The arpeggiated line rolling almost throughout the track will surely get you hooked and cosmic pads and stabs with other synthesized melodic elements will transport you deep into interstellar space. In case you will start feeling alone in far-flung reaches of outer space or in case there are worrying glitches with your life support systems, don’t be afraid as rescue ships are fast approaching.“Fluorescent Music” EP is out on June 21st as a 12" and digital package. Get your copy here!

PREMIERE: Donald Dust - Rescue Ships Approaching

Edinburgh based producer and DJ, DONALD DUST returns with a brand new EP ‘FLUORESCENT MUSIC’ on “Clap Trap Records”. After his last release “Hot on the heels of 2018’s “Mars R-Trax’ 7” which caught the attention of the festival circuit and punk contingent, Donald has delivered something in equal measures.

This 4 track EP stands true to the mission of the label Clap Trap Records: Push the boundaries of what an electronic dance music label means. This track “Fluorescent music” has pushed the boundaries of what we know as the golden era of Italo and Chicago with the fuse of contemporary electro.

Fluorescent Music EP will be available on 12” and Digital via Claptrap.

Release Date: 30/06/2019

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Fluorescent music

PREMIERE – Donald Dust – Fluorescent Music (Claptrap Records)

Edinburgh DJ Donald Dust is here with some serious acid action. Coming out on London Label Clap Trap this track makes no qualms about its context. Rubbery basslines, big 808's, dark basement rooms with sweat dripping off the ceiling and sweet euphoria as you dance the night away under the strobe.

Artist: @enterplanetdust
Label: @claptrap_clptrp

SB PREMIERE: Donald Dust - Ecstasy [Clap Trap]

We headed back to Threads Radio for our bi-monthly show and this time we’re joined by Berlin based DJ & producer DJ Good Boy. His guest mix including some upcoming unreleased gems takes us through the first hour, with Vanity Project providing the second. FFO wobbly synths and danceable grooves.

@djgoodboyy
@van1ty_project

Threads Radio - Sept 20 W/DJ Goodboy & Vanity Project

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