German-born, Amsterdam based don Retromigration (AKA Malik Kassim) steps into the big leagues, letting loose his debut album on WOLF Music. ‘Straight Foxin’ contains fourteen expertly executed tracks, ranging from hazy beats and jazz-tinged broken rhythms to club-ready groovers, deep excursions, soulful footwork and even some jungle energy. An LP that has long been in the works (and for good reason), it’s packed with a flavour for every occasion. You just know a long player from this player is going to cover all bases.

Over the past few years, Retromigration has built up a loyal following and gained solid support from tastemakers within the electronic music press and radio landscape. For example, BBC Radio 1, NTS Radio, Worldwide FM, Mixmag, DJ Mag, Phonica, Ransom Note, 5 Magazine, Bolting Bits, SlothBoogie all giving his music their seal of approval. With representation from one of the scene’s most credible DJ agencies, Sounds Familiar, Retromigration has also got a busy international DJing schedule and will be touring to support the album release. With an impressive run of releases via Handy, Healthy Scratch, wewillalwaysbealovesong and WOLF in a relatively short space – Retromigration has established himself as hot property and it’s clear to see why. A distinctive style and energy permeate his tracks with a breadth of influences on offer, from hip hop, to jazz, soul to funk.
 
His debut LP, ‘Straight Foxin’, is a carefully curated and crafted journey showcasing the creative explosions firing off in his brain. Joining the dots between genres, taking elements from here, ideas from there – twisting and turning yet never out of place. Take the opening three tracks, all of which are tied together by a deep fondness for jazz, served up in different styles. ‘Kunta’ kicks off proceedings with a hazy and low-slung blend, ‘Formant’ leaning into the realms of broken beat and DnB and ‘Be Someone’ cruises in with the off-kilter house.

Elsewhere, there’s prime examples of Retromigration’s signature sample-laden house with deeper cuts like ‘Mada’ and ‘Bouncer’, sitting side by side with more soulful explorations such as ‘New Cribs’ and ‘ITWT’. As we delve deeper into the record another course of Retromigration’s expansive taste is served up, with four high-energy hits. The bouncing footwork flavours of ‘Kush Love’ ft. Passion Deez and ethereal excursion ‘What If’ lead into a captivating nod to the heydays of jungle and DnB on ‘Mild Fever’ and ‘Bad Knees’ respectively. Straight Foxin, mad flexin – Retromigration has laid down the law with this LP, a debut album done right.

Retromigration - Bad Knees Ft. Nephews

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Premiere: Fouk - Mirage (Elisa Bee Remix) [Heist Recordings]

As part of the new profile dedicated to vintage electronics (which I just set up on Bandcamp), I can tell you that this record has never left me since the end of the nineties (re/balanced & polished) it sounds better now
(Go to "Orphaned Vinyl Treasures")

X change 90's (tt_edit) (192kbps)

Pre order now at Juno - https://www.juno.co.uk/products/dr-sud-point-of-view-4-vinyl/1027231-01/

A bumper package of jazz-inflected grooves from Berlin-raised Italian Dr Sud aka Gregorio Marigliano and associated remixers, with house and techno intersecting neatly into broken beat flavours for maximum originality and danceability.  His own original version of ‘Breakfast Sun’ opens proceedings, with infectious Latin-edged rhythms adding to a nicely pacey groove and touches of jazzy keys in all the right places.  Then it’s handed to Turbojazz & Broke One to reshape it on slightly more robust, sturdy terms, adding Detroit-style synth stabs and some nicely circular arps, before Gary Superfly’s mix leans further towards techno with a 4/4 thump and plenty of UR-style soulful futurism.  ‘Desert Wind’ ups the percussion factor even further, putting exotic beats at the sonic centre of another very playable track, before the Reekee Alternate Mix closes things with subtly goading Rhodes chords and a garage-y rhythmic swagger.  Just what the Doctor ordered!

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PREMIERE: DR Sud - Breakfast Sun [Cognitiva]

Artist: Various Artists
Title: [QR]V.200.SPK.24
Label: COD3 QR
Cat No: QR V 200 SPK 24
Format: Vinyl
Released: 19 July 2024

Track Listing:
A1. Skatman – Transcending House
A2. Jules Wells – Dreamer
A3. Works Of Intent – Subversive
B1. Squal G – Waiting 4U
B2. Yann Lean – To Get Close
B3. Joaquim Plossu & Salem Focus – Cosmic

Following June's "[QR]V.172.TAM.24", featuring tracks by Avision, DJ Deep and Deetron, Laurent Garnier's COD3 QR label is back with another vinyl-only release.  This varied 6-pack, coded "[QR]V.200.SPK.24" is comprised of exclusive tracks from members of the extended COD3 QR family: Skatman, Works Of Intent, Yann Lean, and Joaquim Plossu & Salem Focus, alongside Jules Wells' "Dreamer" (released digitally on the label in May) and Squal G's "Waiting 4U" (from April).

Skatman, the Berlin based, Tunisian born DJ, producer and label head of Cognitive Prophecy follows up his huge COD3 QR track "Tribute to a Dancefloor" with the deep, groovy and aptly titled "Transcending House".  He has already gained recognition for his approach to electronic music, bridging the gap between classic and contemporary with tracks on Innervisions and Correspondent, becoming one of the most intriguing and captivating artists.

Jules Wells who delivered the infectious "The Clap" on COD3 QR 016 is back with the retro House sound of "Dreamer".  Jules Wells is from Bordeaux, France.  Strongly influenced by the Motor City, Jules has released on the likes of Submerge, Twilight 76, KMS, Planet E, Brique Rouge and Logos (Macedonia).

Works Of Intent, a core member of the UK South Asian collective DAYTIMERS and Emotional Weaponry label owner, has recently released an acclaimed guest mix for the legendary John Digweed's Transitions radio show.  Known for his ability to blend emotive storytelling with rhythmic precision, he follows up his "Richer Sound" album (released last year on the label) with the intricate and uncompromising "Subversive".

Producer and manager of the Slates Records label, Squal G is a French artist who has been passionate about electronic music since the early '90s.  Initially, he practised his art as a DJ before turning to machines and computers as he progressed with production.  Never sticking to a single style, instead, allowing inspiration to lead him, he nevertheless remains in the Techno spirit, as heard on "Waiting 4U".

A multi-faceted composer and DJ, Yann Lean also works as a sound engineer for himself and other artists.  Whether working as a duo with Madben and their side project Trunkline or as a solo artist, he has won the trust and support of prestigious labels such as KMS, Bedrock, Planet Rhythm, Skryptom and Materia, as well as COD3 QR who released "Hope" in 2020.  Now he's back with tribal drums on "To Get Close".

French born, Mexican resident Joaquim Plossu has been making music as a producer, multi-instrumentalist and sound designer for the past 20 years with releases on COD3 QR, 31 Recordings, Fokuz, Repertoire, Deep Heads, Planet Rhythm and more.  Both music composer and producer for TV and films, as well as Drum & Bass producer in his spare time, he teams up again with Leeds (UK) based Salem Focus (Fokuz Records / Soulvent / Galacy) for some energetic D&B on closing track "Cosmic".

COD3 QR: Music diversity is our strength!

[QR]V.200.SPK.24

B3- Joaquim Plossu & Salem Focus - Cosmic - preview

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Tigerskin and vocalist Ernesto Eyong from Cameroon recorded this tune 2003 in Berlin. Actually this was the first of several versions but this is the one. “Na Tondi Wa” is a super catchy, raw, mechanic, simple and most effective Techno House tool that even after a twenty years slumber stands out and will put smiles on peoples faces. It‘s about love, too. 
Peace

PS: Unfortunately, as the years went by we completely lost track of Ernesto, if anyone knows anything about his whereabouts, please help us get in touch with him!

Vocal recorded by Bert Pfefferkorn. 
Mastered by Alex Krüger

Na Tondi Wa

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Monsieur & Madame Benoit - AVA (G-Prod Remix)(Brique Rouge)

The Irrégularités series is back with volume 2 on July 26 on all streaming platforms and on Bandcamp. Different artists, different vibes but always the same will to make vibrate on broken sounds.

Bruk is massive and even travels as far as New Zealand. The proof is with producer Hiki who, like his fellow countryman Mark de Clive-Lowe, brings this music alive on his island. His approach to music is exploratory, blending his different influences from disco to UK garage via boogie, jazz and house music. A combination that he applied to compose his track HOTTER, which is based on a Broken Beat rhythm while retaining a Deep ambience. The result is a magnetic journey punctuated by tight percussion and a driving groove.

Release date : 26/07/2024

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PREMIERE: Hiki - HOTTER [Simple Emotion Records]

It’s bird? It’s a plane? No, it’s Casino Edits 6! Casino Times return to their Casino Edits series, which now boasts five sought-after EPs spanning over the last decade.

'Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner' is a Patrick Swayze dedication, taking an 80's classic directly to the Balearics.

Available to order now at Phonica.

A1. Do It To Me
A2. Short Changed
B1. More Frills
B2. Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner

Casino Edits 6

Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner

Free Ride - This track delivers a raw, unfiltered groove straight from the heart of the 90’s scene. With its chunky beats and hypnotic loops, it’s designed to keep the dancefloor moving.

A2/ TOM ROLAND - FREE RIDE

MUSIC DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH.
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Curating for the curious, the seekers, the adventurers and the brave. Cod3 QR is about going back to basics. About that feeling of discovering hidden gems and long sought after oddities. If it’s good, it’s good. The music is the message.

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