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strolling through the vast unknown. [lofi dream café]

By Carl Butterfingers, ESEF News

BREAKING NEWS: In a scandal that has rocked the music industry, or at least the three people who still care about credits, a man was apprehended last night clutching a Best Producer award that, shockingly, did not belong to him. The suspect, known only as "Dava," was allegedly the ghost producer for Doctor Printer, the drum and bass superstar renowned for his iconic releases of stylized Instagram photographs with his hands in the air and pre-recorded sets that move crowds to tears.

Our investigative team revealed how Dava the Ghost Producer slipped through the industry’s so-called "security measures", all thanks to Bobbi "The Gatekeeper" McAllister, the self-proclaimed "arbiter of real music" (who, it turns out, couldn’t spot a ghost producer if they haunted his own playlist).

When pressed, he added, "Also, I was at a rooftop party when I listened to it. The bass sounded great over the speakers, so I figured, ‘Why overthink it?’"

Sources reveal that the award was mistakenly given to Dava after the jury, comprising of two Spotify algorithm engineers and a man who once DJ'd at a wedding, believed that the people who actually create the music should receive the credit.

"This is an outrage!" declared an anonymous industry insider (who may or may not be Doctor Printer's publicist). "In today's music landscape, producing a track is the least important part of being a producer. What matters is owning a UK passport, a small family loan of £1 million, and a farm of Eastern European ghost producers working in shifts to launch your album on mainstages while you post gym selfies."

Doctor Printer released a statement: "I am shocked—SHOCKED—that anyone would think I don’t make my music. Next, you’ll tell me my Instagram poses aren’t spontaneous. I stand by my artistic vision, which is mostly pointing at the crowd and occasionally tweaking a filter knob."

Award Jury Spokesperson: "Look, we just assumed the guy with the laptop was the intern. Our bad. We just work here." Or we were just doing our jobs?

Dava: "I just wanted my mum to be proud of me for once." (He was last seen applying for a UK visa.)

When the jury mistakenly gave Dava the award, Bobbi the self-appointed guardian of "real music" was shocked, not because the wrong person won, but because he didn’t even know Dava existed.

Wait, there’s a real producer behind Doctor Printer?" Bobbi reportedly asked. "I thought he just, like, vibed in the studio while his team did the work?"

When reached for comment, Bobbi simply said: "Look, if Dava had have just tagged me in an Instagram story with 🚀🔥💯, maybe I would’ve noticed. But no, he had to take the hard road. Amateur mistake. The award needs to be revoked."

After the scandal broke out, Bobbi tried to spin the narrative: "Look, ghost production is just collaboration with extra steps… and money… and no credit's Dava should be grateful for the exposure!" He then allegedly offered Dava a consolation prize: a repost on his "Underrated Gems" playlist (which has 47 followers, 12 of whom are bots).

The Bigger Problem: Why Was Bobbi in Charge?
Sources reveal Bobbi’s qualifications for being a gatekeeper included:

- Owning a pair of "studio-grade" headphones (that he mostly uses for podcasts)
- Once getting a co-sign from a DJ who later turned out to be a literal ghost (long story)
- Using co-working spaces, paid for by his trust-fund
- An unwavering belief that "if it charts, it’s art"
- An unwavering belief that all his friends will chart

Meanwhile, the scandal has ignited a firestorm in YouTube comment sections, where armchair critics are doing what they do best: comparing everything to something else.

This is Carl from ESEF News reporting, reminding you: if you’re not cheating, you’re not trying.

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Our 189th release is here! Hardstyle & Hardcore is back on the label, brought to you by debuting artist ChAn. who brings us an all-powerful tune, 'By My Side'! 💞
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ChAn. - By My Side [NGM Release]

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KISK - TRACKLISTING: AUG 19TH, 2025

01. Tuccillo - Stray [Apparel Music] 2025
02. HNQO - Lofloat [Apparel Music] 2024
03. Swing Duke - Deep Feeling [Apparel Music] 2023
04. Jason Hersco - Everytime (Girls of the Internet Remix) [Apparel Music] 2022
05. Wearing Shoes - Emotion [Apparel Music] 2021
06. Chevals - All I Wanna Do Is Love You (Apparel Music) 2020
07. Damian Rausch - Birds [Apparel Music] 2019
08. Loure - Smooth Talk [Apparel Music] 2018
09. Voyeur - Swingin' For Theo [Apparel Music] 2016
10. T.U.R.F. - East Side Harmony [Apparel Music] 2017
11. Sarp Yilmaz - Lies [Apparel Music] 2015
12. Lucianno Villareal - Hu Baby Like Raw [Apparel Music] 2014
13. Accatone - Perception [Apparel Music] 2013
14. Wat Dada - Mid West (Undeep Remix) [Apparel Music] 2012
15. Gavin Herlihy - Krypton Factor (Delano’s Deep Space Mix) [Apparel Music] 2011
16. Tosso - Roof Beat [Apparel Music] 2010

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TRAXSOURCE LIVE! SESSIONS #277 - Kisk

Please welcome Mat.Joe to the decks this week on Traxsource LIVE! Previously a duo, but as of 2024, Mat.Joe is now the solo project for Matthias where he expresses his trademark sound of house beats paired with rhythmic soul and hip-hop elements. Matthias has had some recent big releases like his ElRow hit ‘Let The Beat’ with Piem, as well as releasing via Kittball, Fool’s Gold, Moon Harbour, Dirtybird, and Mother Recordings. La Bamba is the main focus this week, his new imprint that launched earlier this year and is where you will find the second installment ‘Watch Out’ which is out now at Traxsource! 

Matthias' guest mix this week is a high energy jam packed show featuring labels and artists like CASSIMM, Sharam Jay, Jamie Jones, Barry Can’t Swim, Kill Frenzy. Life & Death. Ninja Tune, Black Book Records and much more. Crank it up!

20+ countries, 80+ radio networks and 10 million+ weekly listeners can’t be wrong. Keep it Traxsource. Keep it underground.

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MAT.JOE TRACKLISTING: AUG 21ST

01. Jamie Jones & Nicole Moudaber feat. House Of Molly - Where All My People [Hot Creations]
02. Sharam Jey, Frey – Walk Away [Pimp My Booty]
03. Grace Bones – Fire Riddim [Brock Wild]
04. CASSIMM, Andre Espeut – Brothers And Sisters [Trick]
05. Mat.Joe – Watch Out  [La Bamba]
06. SLAMM – EWeDWeW [unknown]
07. SHADED, Mat.Joe – Bad Hoe (Miami only fans music)  [unreleased]
08. Barry Can’t Swim – About To Begin [Ninja Tune]
09. Little Fritter – Dream 4 Eva [Three Six Zero Recordings]
10. Mat.Joe – High on Luv [La Bamba]
11. Demi Riquísimo & Luke Alessi – Yes Bby [Life & Death]
12. Kill Frenzy – All Night Long (Mat.Joe Remix) [Dirtybird]
13. EJECA vs MYLO – Otto’s Journey [White Label]
14. Cromby & Niki K - I’m Coming Back (Know Artist Remix) [Life & Death]
15. Currents - The Faith [Brobot Records]
16. Chris Lake & Black Lotus - Favorite One [Black Book Records]
17. Deep Swing - In The Music [Tinted Records]

FORTHCOMING GUESTS ON TRAXSOURCE LIVE!

• EXTE C (Aug 28th)


Traxsource LIVE! #544 Mat.Joe

🚨 THE BOSS IS BACK. THE CLOWN RETURNS. THE VOICE RESURGES. 🚨

Today marks NGM's 5th anniversary, which also coincides with our boss' birthday! For our 190th release, TrisTunez joins forces with Azzelium and Nathan Brumley to deliver today’s one-of-a-kind emotional Electro-Progressive House tune on this very special occasion; 'Daydreams (Back Home Now)' is OUT NOW! 🌤️
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It's been an honour running the label for 5 years and counting! This year is also a huge birthday for myself and the label; I'm really grateful for all the memories I've gained as well as all the talented and supportive people I've met thus far, this journey would not have turned out the way it is now without you all. ❤️

With that, this time I've decided to return to my roots - one where I would fully immerse myself in the passion and joy I feel when producing music. This one's a special tune where I've poured all of my emotions in; that's what music is all about for me, a way to express how I feel, and this one hits me right on the spot.

What's better than to come back to my own label and celebrate with everybody? 'Daydreams (Back Home Now)' is finally out, and once again thank you so much for this incredible journey; cheers to so much more in the future! 🎉

- Tris

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💠 Azzelium:
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💠 NextGenerationMusic (NGM)
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TrisTunez & Azzelium ft. Nathan Brumley - Daydreams (Back Home Now) [NGM Release]

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