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Cosmic Temple

Joka Joka (Club Paradiso remix)

From the teachings of Sadhguru

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In This Cosmos Everything Has A Place

Whisper it quietly, but Andrew Meecham’s ninth album as The Emperor Machine, Island Boogie, may well be the long-serving producer’s strongest set to date. Of course, all his albums ripple with vintage synth sounds, colourful lead lines, dub-flecked electronic disco and lashings of cosmic intent, but this one just feels a little more special.

Island Boogie is certainly special. Meecham’s “most personal” full-length to date was inspired by his experiences at the Rotation Garden Party – a beloved micro-festival promoted by a group of friends (including sometime Bizarre Inc and Chicken Lips partner Dean Meredith), renowned for the quality of its custom-built Klipschorn soundsystem. “The album’s title sums up the vibe that you get from Rotation,” he explains. “It may be held in a landlocked venue but it gives a wonderful sense of isolation – it is an audiophile paradise.”

Meecham road-tested rough versions of the album’s eight tracks at Rotation 2023, with the feedback and dancefloor reaction guiding the sound and arrangement of the final mixes. Fittingly, Meecham will return to the event to showcase the album at Rotation 2024 this July. Given the inspiration he’s drawn from previous editions of the festival, that will be a very special occasion.

Musically, Island Boogie offers the most fully functioning and expertly constructed expression of The Emperor Machine sound yet, a style Meecham describes as “electronic cosmic disco-boogie”. It’s a sound that takes cues from early ‘80s NYC punk-funk and dub disco, vintage electro, proto-house and left-of-centre synth-boogie, but one that’s instantly recognisable to those who have followed Meecham’s career over the last three decades.

Island Boogie also sees Meecham continue his blossoming working relationship with Séverine Mouletin, whose stylish and distinctive vocals previously graced his popular ‘Dance Par Amour’ and ‘Your Own Style’ singles. Here Mouletin features on four tracks: the acid-flecked retro-futurist wave-boogie of ‘La Cassette’ (featuring additional percussion by Rupert Brown); the infectious, bleep-sporting headiness of recent single ‘Dévoilez-Vous’; and the squelchy analogue synth-funk of ‘Wanna Pop With You’ and ‘Vas-y-Le Chat’.

Meecham also finds space for a cover of Fox’s 1976 pop-rock classic ‘S-s-s-single Bed’, one of the Stafford-based artist’s all-time favourites. His version, featuring lead vocals by Michelle Bee and guitar from Dave Atherton, re-imagines the track as a subtly Chic-influenced slab of infectious electro-pop rich in kaleidoscopic synth sounds, sing-along choruses and shuffling drums.

The instrumental foundations of the classic Emperor Machine sound come to the fore on the album’s three other cuts. There’s the jazz-funk-flecked warmth of the LP-opening title track; the sparse squelches, bleeps, TB-303 style bass and brightly coloured electronics of ‘Walk The Dog’; and the exotic, slow-motion cosmic electronica of ‘Cha Murrah Etem’, a warm but poignant affair dedicated to his late father. Heady and intoxicating, with hints of Balearica and digital reggae, it offers a fittingly beautiful and tactile conclusion to Meecham’s most expressive and accessible album yet.

Island Boogie

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Emperor Machine - Cha Murrah Etem

DC Promo Tracks #1411: "Mathilda (Original Mix)" by Margee is part of the release "Mathilda incl. Roberto Lodola Remix" on Balearic Ensemble @balearicensemble  

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DC Promo Tracks: Margee "Mathilda" (Original Mix)

Pat is a vinyl loving, eclectic, and adventurous DJ, specializing in disco, house, techno, and all things fun and groovy. Driven by the joy of sharing the music he loves and making people dance, he uses his 8 years experience to ensure a memorable night is had by all. 

As an avid record collector, Pat unearths hidden and forgotten gems with a focus on what will set the dancefloor alight and create lasting memories. Through his residency at Refuge Worldwide radio station in Berlin, he shares his deep passion for music in and outside of the club.

For this mix, Pat brought a bag full of funky and groovy disco and house that created an infectious energy that had Crack Bellmer grooving. Listen back for a two hour journey of classic Disco, 90s & NY House and Deep House.

DISC0068 - Pat - Live at The Disco Express [Crack Bellmer]

Give me the Night (Millhouse Edit)

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Danish producer Wille continues his run of crystalline synth magic with the new track ‘Shoreline Orbs’, taken from his forthcoming debut album of the same title.
 
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The track takes its main inspiration from the ‘dream house’ of early 90’s Italy with dreamy synthwork shimmering above crisp drum machine percussion, rekindling the pre-millenium utopian visions of Ibiza.

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Promo mix for my Disco night at Salt called "A Lover's Holiday"!

Some mega classic/obvious records, some cheese, some obscure and some true peaktime legendary cuts, which I think covers the sound of my regular nights in Oslo back in the day pretty accurately. 

All vinyl, recorded in one take without any sort of planning, kept the rough transitions and enjoyed the journey through some old faves.

Enjoy a taste of my Ingensteds-era Disco sure shots!





Fun fact: The mixtape does not contain the tracks A Lover's Holiday or Sure Shot.

Rulefinn - Disco Sure Shots!

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Joka Joka (Club Paradiso remix)

Daniele Baldelli

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