After a stellar release on Saoirse's label trUst—which caught the attention of DJs like Ben UFO, rRoxymore and dBridge—Ryan Aitchison aka Mella Dee is back on the dials for another outing of quality tech ‘aus fodder.

Rug Cutters Vol. 1 kicks off a slew of upcoming dancefloor weapons from the Warehouse Music boss. Visually underlined by his own original artworks, the EP shows off Mella Dee’s signature flair for whipping up raw, no-nonsense ingredients into irresistibly infectious grooves.

Vol. 1 starts strong with ‘Cutting Snakes (Keep on Moving)’, a track that screams instant classic with its shuffling beat and fat, sassy synthline. A2 track ‘Bumps (You Say)’ dives deep into those bassbin vibrations—it’s big, rude, and dead set on shaking up even the swampiest of dancefloors. Together, these cuts are not messing around.

On the flip, ‘Cutters (They Don't Get It)’ plays with the more futuristic, percussive end of the techno continuum. Drum breaks slither over each other, while a minimal vocal and bass hook locks everything down. Finally, ‘Pay No Mind (Who Am I)’ pulls the EP back to euphoria. This one will have the club cruising to its cocktail of flirty chord stabs and soulful house vocals—you’ll never want to go home.

Luckily, it won’t be long before we get one more tune from Ryan Aitchison—with plenty on the horizon, ‘Rug Cutters Vol. 1’ is also a taste of what’s to come. Stay tuned!

Pre-order vinyl: melladee.bandcamp.com/album/rug-cutters-vol-1-2

Bumps (You Say)

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LMZ are thrilled to present “Silence of Love”, the latest single from Tiga & @HudsonMohawke 's forthcoming debut album, featuring vocals by @jesseboykinsiii

Discover the electrifying single that's already reverberating throughout the international dance music scene, traveling from the very mantle of the Earth to the smiles of surface-dwelling dancers the world over. On "Silence of Love," the acid-house bangerpiece of the year, Tiga & Hudson Mohawke step behind the curtain and cede center stage to a longing vocal from the incredible Jesse Boykins III. 

The track weaves retro-futuristic acid house wizardry with Boykins’ soulful voice, with the pulsating beats, dreamy synths, and Boykins' evocative lyrics will lead you into a world where time stands still, beats pulsate, and the fabric of augmented reality itself dissolves. This track is destined to be the anthem of Q4 2023, the soundtrack to crazy nights sweat away on global dancefloors across the country. It is also part of the 0.03% of modern house music that doesn’t sound like it was written, produced and arranged by an elliptical machine. Tell your friends!

Silence Of Love

Tiga, Hudson Mohawke, Jesse Boykins III - Silence Of Love

Tri-Fold

This is my live DJ mix of the songs on Robert Hoods 1994 classic album which spawned a whole movement - Minimal Nation. The album was remastered with a couple of extra cuts included. I absolutely love the grooves and funk in these productions, which still rock today and are such fun to mix and use. 

I'm recording these DJ mixes live from my studio in one take, mistakes and all, of albums and artists that inspire my own productions or nights out.

Alongside Jeff Mills and Mad Mike, Hood is one of the original members of Detroit techno group Underground Resistance. His style is characterised by minimalist and experimental tones with an assertive groove. He is also Floor Plan. Lose yourself in his back catalogue.

Tracklist (rough order)
Spoken word vocal intro
Robert Hood - One Touch
Robert Hood - Museum
Robert Hood - Rhythm of vision
Robert Hood - Ride
Robert Hood - unix
Dark Room Robot - Heroes
Robert Hood - SH101
Robert Hood - Self Powered
Robert Hood - Sleep Cycle
Robert Hood - Rhythm of vision
Dark Room Robot - I can't Sleep
Robert Hood - One Touch
Spoken word vocal


Support great music - you can buy Roberts Classic Album on BandCamp at the link below

https://m-plant.bandcamp.com/album/mi...

The Dark Room Robot songs can be found in my EP - Strobe Lights Vol.4
https://darkroomrobot.bandcamp.com/al...

www.youtube.com/@darkroomrobot

DJ Mix Of Robert Hoods Minimal Nation

Growing up in Switzerland and now UK-based, THELMA makes her SCDD debut with 'What We Live For' - the title track from her forthcoming EP. THELMA offers a bold introduction that commands attention as the hissing hi-hats and piercing rave stabs are elevated high above the rumbling bassline that sits beneath. It’s a fitting lead single for a full-throttle project that showcases THELMA’s prowess in sonic versatility and the overtly brazen nature of her sound.

Buy/stream: https://scdd.fanlink.tv/WhatWeLiveFor

https://soundcloud.com/thelmachavonnet

THELMA - What We Live For

Pitching bass driven techno mayhem with a floaty chord breakdown...

DJ Support from likes of Hannah Holland, Jamie Jones, Terry Francis

Get the full 3 track EP on Bandcamp or all major streaming sites.

Strobe Lights Vol.6

Hand Up Drop Thing - Forbidden Fruit Recordings

It is not everyday we are sent a 5 hour mix from someone we have asked to join our Phonica mix series; but when Sheffield & Manchester legend Luke Una sends one… you have to jump straight into it! Having become first recognised in the late 80’s and 90’s as one half of production team “The Unabombers” with Justin Crawford, Luke over the years has shown to be a master in all genres be it Balearic, to Brazilian to E soul, House, Disco and Techno, you name it! With his Worldwide FM show over the years gaining a cult following Luke has gained an even more of a broader crowd from his curation of his E Soul Cultura compilation series via the label Mr.Bongo (Both comps topping our EOY lists in 2022 and 2023). This exact vast taste (that is displayed in these compilations) is very much pummelled into this five hour journey of a mix like a piece of clay and sculpted into a fine piece of art. We had a chat with Luke about this timeless mix and what he has been up to lately: http://offtherecord.net/phonica-mix-series-119luke-una/

Phonica Mix Series 119: Luke Una

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT

CHIHIRO

I make music to sound track those times when your lost in music on a sweaty dancefloor with your best friends. Feeling the frequencies melt you all into one. Big time sensuality. 

Founder and owner of Forbidden Fruit Recordings.

You can find my music on here or exclusively to buy on Bandcamp in the link below

I’ve been fortunate some amazing DJs have supported them. Below are a few words people have said;
"Superb Production" Skream - on S.N.U.S - It had to Be
"Really Nice! - India Jordon on S.N.U.S - Disco Strut
""sublime, fresh and essential.'' - I-DJ Magazine",
‘Loving the click and zoom mix of this. Thanks.’ Tom Findlay / Groove Armada on The Dawn remix
"One of the best examples of filthy proper late-night house around at the moment' - Kris Needs of DMC on Dark Dancing EP
“Amazing Groove …” Gabriel Ananda

DJ Mix Of Robert Hoods Minimal Nation

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