It's hard to believe DC Salas has yet to appear on Pets. A kindred spirit of Catz 'n Dogz, their paths have crossed many times and their sounds have crossed even more. Sharing a similar vision for deep, explorative, exciting and innovative house and techno, a release like this was only a matter of time.

Following big releases on Slowciety and Correspondant, Salas eases us into 2021 with four more wide-ranging cuts. 'Le Réveil' rings the alarm and wakes us up. An electrified maze of melodic layers and arpeggios, there's a great sense of mid 90s German house sounds that would eventually spill into the trance diaspora. Majestic, playful and crystal clean.

'Her Smile' takes us even deeper down the rabbit hole as acidic entrails weave in and out of the beats while more cosmic leads layer over the top. Reaching a great melodic crescendo mid-way, it's yet another great storytelling tune. And it's backed by two more late night delights: 'Another Chapter' takes us deeper and darker into the mix with a soaking wet, jelly-like bassline and big pads and chords that are reminiscent of Justin Martin or Ben Watt before 'The Morning Dance' brings us back home. Broken drums, clipped horn leads, a jacking spirit and an acid breakdown you could cook your breakfast eggs on. Good morning, good afternoon, good evening and goodnight. A release like this can be played at any time of day.

Le Réveil

DC Salas - Her Smile

Ashee - Country Classic
Label: Life and Death
Catalogue Number: LAD062
Format: Digital + 12” vinyl
Physical Release Date: June, 10, 2022 
Buy it here:  https://lifeanddeathforever.bandcamp.com/album/country-classic

Ashee - CountryClassic

This Is Fantastic

So kam die Postmoderne über uns und machte aus vormals ehrbaren Kulturschaffenden Werksarbeiter, denen alle Schrauben abhanden gekommen schienen, im besten Fall. Mit minimaler Eigenleistung (nimmt man die unbeabsichtigten Fehler in der Produktion mal aus), aber bei maximaler Entgleisung entstand ein gänzlich neuer Berufszweig. Der grundsolide Werksarbeiter, mit Gema Anmeldung im Griff und guten Draht zu seinem Steuerberater. Um die quietschfidelen Arpeggio Terroristen soll es heute mal nicht gehen. Unsere Protagonisten dieser Geschichte sind andere. Wahnwitzige, Soziophobiker, Menschen mit gebrochenen Lebensläufen statt Joghurt im Rucksack, emsig agierende Mitstreiter mit Tupperdose in der Tasche für die Frühstückspause, willens den Kampf der letzten Kulturoffensive zu Ende zu bringen, samplen, pitchen, alles zerhacken und zu undefinierbaren Fetzen von Funk wieder zusammensetzen. Ausgeglichen vom Duft der Natur ankommend denFortschritt definieren wollen und den Strom in die Maschinen juckeln. Ästheten der Fehler waren geboren. Losgelöst vom Fließband. Hart & tief wird geackert geschwitzt, gebimmelt, der Filter aufgedreht, der Schmutz schaufelweise rangekarrt, bis die Stufe der Erlösung erreicht wird oder eben halt auch nicht. Das Leben ist nun mal kein einziger Orgasmus und der Funk entsteht in den Pausen wie die Befriedigung der Gier und der Besitz des Moments, weil das Leben ist doch nur ein Wimpernschlag und wir immer nur einen Abgrund entfernt von Weltekel oder Erlösung.

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H&T01 A Soulphiction - Sky So High

Artist: Mano Le Tough
Label: Maeve
Title : Arganol ‘n’ all
Catalogue : Maeve 11
Format: Vinyl, digital
Release date: 
Digital: 12/05/2017
Vinyl:   12/05/2017


Mano Le Tough Returns to Maeve

Mano Le Tough is set to release his second 12inch on Maeve, the label he cofounded with Baikal and The Drifter in 2012. The label was born from the idea to release hypnotic dancefloor dedicated music, and this release certainly stays true to that. 

Big words from the small mouth arrives on the A side of Maeve 11 with quite the clatter. Searing synth jams scatter over a brooding kick/sub bass combo. The sharp crisp percussion drives the track forward all the time, while various bleets, squeals and swells develop throughout giving the track a raw rave vibe. 

Arganol on the flip is a trippy affair. Touching 9 mins long, this track feels like Mano Le Tough right from the outset, patient in its approach whilst slowly telling the listener its story. The narrative unravels through woozy melodies and melancholic cameos culminating in a burst of movement and energy perfect for the wee hours of a dancefloor.
 

Track list Vinyl / Digital
A. Big words from the small mouth
B. Arganol

B. Arganol (128 kps)

Red Axes - Eastern Crown [PERMVAC1602]

I’ve been asked about this unreleased track in almost every gig where it was played during this year… Now I feel is the right time to spread some love and share it. So, here it is — up & ready for those who’d like to re-listen and/or get it. 

Downloads enabled only for a limited period of time. And, of course, feedbacks are welcome. Enjoy! :)

Kendricks – Keep On Truckin' (Simon Garcia's Barely Legal Remake) [UNRELEASED]

Juan MacLean and Man Power debut as Juan Power for Life and Death

Life and Death continue to serve up brilliantly unpredictable releases with a new one that brings together American DFA stalwart Juan MacLean with the UK’s Me Me Me label head Man Power, plus an edit from the boss, DJ Tennis. 

Juan MacLean is a multi-faceted artist who has a history of everything from playing in post hardcore bands to producing some of DFA’s most celebrated releases. He does classy house bangers with synth pop and disco layers like no one else. Man Power, meanwhile, is someone who is fantastically eclectic in what he does on all fronts as a DJ, label boss and producer. He’s made corrugated acid, hands in the air house and machine disco and plenty in between on his own label, but also cult outlets like Correspondent and ESP Institute. The coming together of these two undoubted studio wizards, then, is a fascinating prospect. 

And so it proves right from the off: opener ‘Crescendo’ is a nine minute masterpiece with rickety house drums making you move while the shuffling percussion builds the pressure. Gorgeously warm chords eventually join the fray and have a blissful effect that sets you off dreaming and keeps you in a trance until the end. 

DJ Tennis himself then steps up with an edit of ‘Excuse Me Daddy’ that is deep and cavernous. Next to the suspensory pads is an intricate synth line that takes you in on yourself in perfectly melancholic ways. 

Closer ‘Praise The Toad’ then picks up the pace with more live sounding drums and a sparkling lead synth that rises and falls to cosmic effect. Drawn out over the full length of the track, and in amongst some chattery claps and smart effects, it makes for a journey to the stars that will cast a real spell on all who hear it. 

This is an innovative collaboration between two masters of their craft.

Tour dates
22nd June: Juan Power @ Topaz Deluxe, Mexico
26th July: Juan Power @ Elsewhere, NYC

PRE ORDER

Juan Power - Crescendo

Buy: https://bit.ly/2HmRbN9

It's time for the 2019 edition of Cocoon's letter compilation series. Sven Vath's annual offering has now reached "S" in the alphabet and offers up 12 distinct dance music bangers from both veterans and fresh talents making their debut on the legendary label.

To celebrate the compilation's release, Cocoon has handed over John Talabot and Axel Boman contribution, 'Big Room Anthemic Groovy Pounding Trance Dub Bomb. Superb!'. Boasting what Cocoon is calling "the most bombastic track name of the year", the Talaboman duo's latest track brings angular trance riffs and shuffling percussion together to create an absolute dancefloor win.

Cocoon Compilation S

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'Within 24 hours after launching Art Was Art's debut 'Tetragonal Grid', Beatport featured 'Tetragonal' on its Leftfield House & Techno Future Classics chart. In the days that followed the release reached No2 on genre's Top Ten Releases and No1 on Mixmag Adria's Techno and Leftfield Releases chart. Unburdened by the initial success, Art Was Art continues the journey. Ready for the next chapter? Here it comes!'

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