"The hive raccoon of the Procyonidae family is a example of a mammal that could survive the harsh environmental realities of unchecked hive city sprawl. The hive raccoon, or Procyon Alveare (a new species coined in 2050 in one of Japan's first hive cities), is unhindered by obstacles vertically and is found to be an exceptional problem solver. Many raccoon families live and nest in the air ducts and substations of superstructures. With maintenance crews stretched thin in the late night, hive raccoons wander the various levels of the megacity foraging for food. Eradication efforts have been futile, and most people have accepted the nocturnal mammals as a part of their sacrifice for living closer to the atmosphere in the upper levels. 

The slums below continued to be dwarfed by the surrounding concrete, steel, and super-strength polymer megaliths. They blocked out the sun in some instances, giving hive raccoons a reprieve to scurry around during the day, often running in packs of four or five around the darkened alleys and under-levels. They are usually shy and docile, preferring to stay away from humans. 
Their gentle and kind disposition and tendency to help other species (including us by picking the streets clean of loose electrical waste), have earned them a place in the hive cities and arcologies around the world. Most of the populace tolerates their existence, despite criticism from the North American Federated States Upper Council claiming that hive raccoons were compromising their super structures and proclaiming their perceived craftiness as a nuisance and a blight to upper-city living.

Animal behavioural scientists have commented that some of the hive raccoons are changing. Sometimes instead of individuals or groups foraging for food, a small band will form and set out together to gather bits and pieces of discarded technology: circuit boards, batteries, copper wires, smart-foam, cellphones, laptops, cameras, etc. Scientists have claimed that the 'super trash pandas' were in the process of adaptation (and a potential evolution), and that they should be not disturbed or removed from their nesting areas, unless there was a rabid one loose. 

The megacity councilors on the other hand prefers to see them as pests. Fearful of unchecked proliferation of these 'hive rats' in their superstructure and critical systems, clandestine control and eradication teams were formed to capture and secure these 'rats'. Some dwellers in the upper levels have complained of things being vandalized, such as speakers hubs and light fixtures torn out of certain tunnels.  Eradication teams will often patrol not only on the upper levels but venture towards the lower more polluted levels as well, causing conflict between the denizens of the two levels regarding jurisdiction violations. Stalking and trapping teams will often comb the inaccessible areas of their superstructures, hoping for a kill or capture, only to waste their time and resources on a dead end. On the rare occasion though, hive raccoons have been tracked, captured, and abused, much to the disdain of lower-level denizens, upper-level animal lovers, and most liberal scientists in the NAFS.

Hence, the hive raccoons, despite their resilience and craftiness, always have to be on guard. Their existence and propagation in hive cities around the world continues to surprise and baffle scientists despite their human/machine efforts to quell the population.

We will continue our program 'Wanderers of the Megacity' shortly after these mandatory messages from the North American Federated States. Please don your headsets to receive this broadcast in VR."

Wanderers of the Megacity: Introduction

This track is a reinterpretation of Nostalgia, a track released earlier this year on Plurpura Records' Duality compilation. This time, it features the vocals of Baridi Baridi, a wonderful artist and friend I had the pleasure of meeting in person late last year. We took that time to listen to this track together, imagining the moment it would be released. I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed the creation process. 
For that bittersweet feeling that envelops you when recalling past moments that now only live in memory; for that bridge connecting a present thought with memories of moments that no longer exist; for that mix of joy and melancholy for something that marked you but is simply no longer there. “Nostalgia"
https://ficciion.bandcamp.com/track/nostalgia-baridi-baridi-remix

Nostalgia

Deep House Volume 7 – Smooth Departure weaves jazzy textures, warm chords, and a refined groove into a timeless listening experience. This collection flows with elegance and ease – blending chill-out lounge vibes, late-night sophistication, and classic deep house elements. It’s the soundtrack to a stylish escape, a smooth farewell to the ordinary. Perfect for long drives, rooftop evenings, or introspective moments alone.

A Bar Called Yesterday

Rhythm of Paradise's debut limited 12"! Italian deepness.

Discogs: bit.ly/2iKQFP6

Paradise

CRM01 // Rhythm of Paradise - Paradise 12"

Big up @brucetrail
Out 12th August at all questionable record stores

Beginning in the south, the Bruce Trail hugs the ancient shoreline of Lake Iroquoia as it follows the edge of the Niagara Escarpment. The Path, over its lengthy journey, winds its way through a landscape of natural beauty as it moves up to central Ontario. 
As the Trail leads further into the depths of the woodland and Ravine, sunlight falls through layers of evergreen branches stamping intricate patterns on the forest floor. Continuing north, the Trail passes an array of plants and wildlife native to the historic forest. Vivid colours saturate the forest canopy, complimented by the sounds of the cascading waterfall echoing through the Ravine. In the distance a carpet of gently waving fern cover the rolling hills dotted with slow-growing centuries-old coniferous trees that reach towards the sun.
At the home stretch of the escarpment you will be offered stunning views of the Peninsula, with the calm blue water of the western end of Lake Ontario reaching out to the lush greens of the temperate rainforest. This is the journey of the Bruce Trail.

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MAGICRS008 - Bruce Trail "Ravine Dream"

@scott-franka
Format : Vinyl 12” – 140gram – limited to 500 copies with artwork + Digital

Release info:

While unveiling the ‘Mutant Tournament’ Quartet last year, label boss Nachtbraker was quietly hunting for new music behind the scenes. Being the fine huntsman he is, he came out of the woods with sonic bits and bobs so delectable he had no choice but to spread them out over two brand new quartets. That’s right, eight records in total, to be released over the course of the next 18 months.
We’re delighted to introduce you to Scott Franka, who’s at the helm of the first missive. This creative head from Amsterdam has been making music since the tender age of 11, but it wasn’t until he adopted his Scott Franka moniker that he really found his groove. His music encompasses influences from dub and dark techno to classic drumpcomputer and synth-heavy house. Franka’s style takes cues from Detroit, Chicago and the UK, and yet is also very personal and forward thinking at the same time. ’The Gym’ might be his solo debut, but a smattering of releases from the man is on the horizon.
The best way to introduce you to Scott Franka’s musicality is “The Gym” on A1. Starting of with sweet, melancholic chords and 808 hats Scott turns your world upside down after the first break. Try to keep your head steady, and get that dirty look of your face.. doesn’t work right? It’s just too good. “Toenail” is up next, and its undeniable groove and incredible amalgamation of synths and strings make for an absolute early hours melter. Flip over for ‘Sorry’ to hear Franka knock it out of the ballpark with its heavy breakbeat and UK-style bass. Finally, there’s ‘Street’, a mesmerising groover, rounding things off nicely.
The release doesn’t only mark its first artist EP, it also marks a new look for the label. Building on the muscular, pheromone-rich theme of the first Quartet, Elsemarijn Bruys developed a fresh concept for both new Quartets with a little help from Scott Franka, who is involved in numerous art projects in Amsterdam. And in case you’re wondering: yes, that’s an actual picture of a bodybuilder, painted from head to toe. Don’t ask us how, just marvel.

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A1 - Scott Franka - The Gym

The sandy outback was not a place to be caught off guard and unaware. This was a perilous place packed rife with danger at every turn and a villainous omen might come a calling at any given time. The purple hills in the distance hung hazily in the blurry echoes of his vision as he continued to walk forwards into the dust storm. The noise of the wind echoed fiercely with a weighty tone between his ears. This was the last time he might see the sky, for it would be no more. 

Yard One returns with a new EP for Unclear Records. It is accompanied by an action packed rave remix from Simoncino, however, it was the original which caught our upmost attention.

Karman Line EP

PREMIERE: Yard One - Karman Line [Unclear Records]

Superb and lush sounding house remix with acid influences from Lauer(of Tuff City Kids fame) of the Yarni track "28 Years Of It", taken off the upcoming "Waterfalls EP" which will be released via Night Noise on March 27th.

Yarni - 28 Years Of It (Lauer remix)

More Info: https://www.xlr8r.com/news/2017/03/hear-a-deep-new-cut-from-freda-jackson/

@moonshoerecords

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Premiere: Freda & Jackson - Sigh

Part of [TR032] @djxanor - Meaningful Life EP.

Meaningful Life

More Speed

Free download

DJ Xanor - More Speed [TR032]

* Read more: https://boltingbits.com/felix-leifur-brot-13-brot-lagaffe-tales
* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j52a1nqb6mo
* Pre-order: https://smarturl.it/BROT03

In this third chapter of the BROT series, they wrap up the trilogy from the Reykjavík based producer Felix Leifur, who has genuinely showcased his incredible set of production skills throughout the year.

These last five BROT tracks move the sound to another spectrum where Felix plays around with his traditional sound. But this time the tempo is high, and the strong influences from old school breakbeat and jungle shine through. Felix's BROT 03 ties up the first BROT series with flair and this one will surely not be the last one.

Stay tuned for more BROT action in 2020.

PREMIERE: Felix Leifur - Brot 13

Refraction Vol. 5- Residual Recordings 025-REZ 025

Refraction Vol. 5 Residual Recordings REZ 025

A2 Christopher Rau - Give It(Snippet) REZ 025

3rd cut from forthcoming 100% Silk release

Buy here!
https://wellbeing.bandcamp.com/album/pleasure-garden

Pleasure Garden

Moon Valley [SILK124]

420 - Untitled 14

This week we will see ODR receive a mix that is oriented on creating a unique ambiance and curated by a producer who in our opinion deserves some more attention: @abeab. Hailing from Twin Cities, Beab sets the perfect atmosphere with this mellow blend of lofi house, deep house and some hypnagogic techno tracks. He has also included some of his own unreleased work on which we soon can hopefully report more! Definitely one to watch out for as you are strolling down the boulevards of Bay City!


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https://beab.bandcamp.com/releases
https://www.instagram.com/beab.mpls/
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''(" LOFI009 ")" - Beab [USA]

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE MARSHA P. JOHNSON INSTITUTE

The Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI) protects and defends the human rights of BLACK transgender people. We do this by organizing, advocating, creating an intentional community to heal, developing transformative leadership, and promoting our collective power.

We intend to reclaim Marsha P. Johnson and our relationship as BLACK trans people to her life and legacy. It is in our reclaiming of Marsha that we give ourselves permission to reclaim autonomy to our minds, to our bodies, and to our futures.  We were founded both as a response to the murders of BLACK trans women and women of color and how that is connected to our exclusion from social justice issues, namely racial, gender, and reproductive justice, as well as gun violence.

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Aspetuck - All Of Us

premiere on @eelfmusic channel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzcjjEk8w34&ab_channel=EELF
TFFR005
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2x speed tape recordings jams
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fourth tape from the future.
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Artist: NNNN
Known stranger, but with a new messenge From Future.
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A1 NNNN - City Longing
A2 NNNN - Gloomy Explosive
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B1 NNNN - Mr. Pink
B2 NNNN - No Way
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Released by:
Tapes From Future Recordings
EP release date:
6 Nov 2020 

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B2 NNNN - No Way

Italian label run by @cosmic-garden-music and worldwide distributed by @clone-distribution

Just a nocturnal mammal who loves foraging for gems in the hive cities of the future. 

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