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In its 4th​ ​installment, JIN, the Taipei, Taiwan-based label, continues its cosmic journey with a set of tracks that simmer between peak-time dance floor and early morning afterhours vibe.

First up see's Bangkok's Siamese Twins mainstay Sunju Hargun, 1/2 of Mogambo, returning to JIN with two A-side tracks. The first, “Chale”, is a modern ode to classic trance that will leave dancefloors from Bangkok to Berlin in ecstasy. His second track-フーイズカサンドラ("Who is Kassandra'') is a post peak-time 7-minute acid bomb that spins and reverberates in every direction.

The B-side features two remixes of “Chale”. First up, Barcelona's wunderkind Marc Pinol removes The trance needle and rebuilds the track creating a perfectly dubbed-our cosmic trip between musical galaxies. Finishing the E.P., Taipei's own Initials B.B. incorporates guitars samples turning the original into a futuristic, new wave-like slow burner that leaves one floating between planets

Tracklist:

A1. Chale Original Mix 
A2. フーイズカサンドラ  
B1.Chale (Marc Pinol Remix) 
B2. Chale (Initials B.B. Remix）

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Chale (Initials B.B. Remix)

PREMIERE: Sunju Hargun - Chale (Initials B.B. Remix) [JIN Records Taipei]

The ceremony had begun. In a circle they sat - legs crossed, minds activated - following the softly spoken words of the shaman as he welcomed them in. The music travelled around the space: at times capturing their attention, at others sending them into a trance. As one they drank deeply, allowing the liquid to swirl and churn in their stomachs, before waiting for its final release and for their minds to truly open.

This time last year, Argentinian producer Balam landed on Lyon's Hard Fist Records, to pay tribute to the Latin rhythms and percussion that have become a signature in his productions. 'Chants of Pachamama Part 1' was a deep dive into these traditional sounds that Balam effortlessly fuses with contemporary electronics to create something completely his own.

This time, for the second and final instalment, he explores the ritual and practice of magic plants synonymous with the South American rainforest. Across the original tracks ceremonial chants and live percussion are layered over hypnotic modular synths and heavy bass lines, while on the flip Matias Aguayo closes proceedings with his own dark, twisted take on 'Wakax'.

PREMIERE: Balam - Wakax (Matias Aguayo Remix) [Hard Fist]

This is Osmo by @Pura_pura remixed by Cardozo

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Pura Pura - Osmo (Cardozo remix)

MULTI CULTI shares up release numero dos courtesy of Santiago's MKRNI, featuring remixes from Comeme stars DJs Pareja and Diegors.

Infused with a sense of colour, lightness, sensuality and deeply engrained psychedelicism, MKRNI have a distinctly South American flavour, mixing Andean sounds and rhythms in with their synths, drum machines and playful pop vocals.

Humedad (literally 'Humidity') is a sonic ode to hispanic steam, with sexy lyrics and an array of crazy instrumentation - bongos, whistles, guitars, talking drum and tribal weirdness - which combine to give Argentina's DJs Pareja an ideal pallette to snap into a tightly syncopated funk matrix. If it sounds familiar, it might be because it's been a staple in Tiga's sets and was recently a highlight on his acclaimed 'Non-Stop' mix CD.

Diegors reworks 'Pongi Pongi' into a versatile, latin-laced acid-house jam that will warm up your party, keep it burning at peak time, even re-heat it for you later.

Finally, Chilean newcomers Pol Del Sur trip Blokis as chirpy day-glo reggae… catchy, kid-friendly, this is under-explored musical territory, a bit like La Vie en Rose re-imagined for a latino Yo Gabba Gabba.

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MKRNI - Humedad (DJs Pareja Remix)

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The latest addition of Roam Recordings offers three stunning remixes of Berlin based 80s New Wave inspired band Pardon Moi. Following the success of their singles “Addiction” on Emerald & Doreen Recordings and “Inside the Outside” on Nein (which has been featured on BBC Radio) the Berlin duo Pardon Moi consisting of Thomas Freudenthal and James Brook have penned the evocative “Power to the People” along with “Touch2Much” which have been released in original form on 7” vinyl from Hoga Nord Rekords. In the “Power to the People Remixes” EP, Roam Recordings has gathered together a dream team of top remixers - Damon Jee, Markus Gibb, and Curses - who each put their own spin on the originals. Damon Jee starts it out with an an energetic and anthemic version of Power to the People that’s sure to get people on their feet. Markus Gibb moves Power to the People into slightly darker and heavier territory with exquisite production that has become his trademark. Switching gears, Curses takes on Touch2Much and keeps the 80s vibe alive with a stylish upbeat dub that’s both quirky and fun.

All three of these remixes come together in an action packed trio of tracks that will surely be a go to when looking to get the dance floor movin’.

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