Attila and Szilard are Pleasure Voyage, a DJ and production duo hailing from Budapest. Since 2018 they have been curating and performing their love of balearic and disco music which has led to their debut release LP "Daydreams".  A wonderful collection of seven songs, "Daydreams" is presented on Prins Thomas balearic leaning sub-label Horisontal Mambo. Each track is as alluring as the next; and the LP carries a wonderous seductive musicality throughout. There is of course a nod to the past in it's style, but the album retains a contemporary feel with it's breezy and carefree series of tracks that are designed to be enjoyed under warm summer skies. The production is silky and polished, and with Prins himself providing a gentle guiding hand, it's sure to be an album that will see us through the long hot summer months and far beyond. Simply essential. 

Words: Joe Morris
Released: 16th August
Vinyl & Digital

PREMIERE: Pleasure Voyage - Into The Blue [Horisontal Mambo]

What D'You Know About Me (Chungul Edit)

Isabelle - Music, Music, Music (The Square Sun Edit)

Type A (Sutherland Club Mix) [feat. sos]

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Pentland Park
Maître de Sagesse
Release Date: 18/08/2023

It's time to get the smoke machines & glitter balls out as Pentland Park bring the heat with their Maître de Sagesse EP for the 8th release on Lava Lava.  The duo have been a mainstay in the Scottish underground scene for many years, gaining a reputation for their eclectic DJ sets and recently clocked up acclaimed releases on Brand New, CB90 Dance Recordings & Everything Will Be OK.  Their latest EP is a foray into classic Italo and Disco sounds accompanied by a sensational remix from Somethin' Sanctified.

Leading the EP, title track Maître de Sagesse takes you straight onto the dance floor with skipping drums, hazy vocals and a sub-heavy plucked basbline.  Hand claps, rattles, guitar licks and fluttering synths inject classic Disco elements into this infectious groove.

On the B side Enterprise is a nod to classic Italo sounds whilst remaining firmly rooted in modern club culture.  An effortlessly cool track where rolling hi-hats, arpeggiated bass and retro snare hits bounce alongside soft synthesisers and sharp pads.

Somethin' Sanctified bring their signature sound with an irresistible analogue take on Maître de Sagesse laid out across 7 minutes.  Crisp percussion, echoing vocals and bright synths lead playfully through the track to a gorgeous breakdown. Resonating low-end bass and four-four grooves bring a classic House flavour to their interpretation.

https://soundcloud.com/pentlandpark
https://soundcloud.com/somethinsanctified
https://soundcloud.com/lava-lava

PREMIERE: Pentland Park - Maître de Sagesse (Somethin' Sanctified Remix) [Lava Lava]

DC Promo Tracks #1349: "Feel Like Dancin' (Generalisation Dub)" by  79.5 is part of the release "79.5 Remixes" on Razor-N-Tape   https://soundcloud.com/razor-n-tape

Pre-Order: https://razor-n-tape.lnk.to/79.5Remixes 

More Promo Tracks: https://www.dreamchimney.com/promo

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DC Promo Tracks:  79.5 "Feel Like Dancin'" (Generalisation Dub)

Earthrumental is sister label to Franck Roger’s Real Tone Records, which leans into the more cosmic disco side of the dance spectrum. For its next release the label plays host to Arno E. Mathieu and his summer sunshine sensation ‘Thème du Soleil’ that strikes a balance between elegant French disco, and Italo dream house that wouldn’t be out of place in a set by Don Carlos or Alfredo.
 
Arno E. Mathieu was born under the Provence sun and was raised to the sounds of psychedelia and jazz. Soaking up soundtracks from sci-fi films, Italian westerns, Vangelis & Morricone, he developed a taste for widescreen sonic storytelling. His early years were spent in the studio with DJ Gregory, and in 2005 he stared up Clima Records. The label released with luminaries like Kuniyuki, Franck Roger, Tokyo Black Star, Raoul K, Julien Jabre, and has also been a platform for Arno’s own productions under his original moniker Matt Samo. Joe Clausell took a particular interest in the label and went on to distribute Clima through his Atypical Dopeness, bringing a heightened visibility to Arno Mathieu’s work. He has released on Deeply Rooted, Real Tone, Yoruba, Tribe, with an album on the mighty Compost. Arno’s own tracks have been remixed by Joe Claussell, I:Cube, Beanfield, Julien Jabre, Mark E, Max Essa and by old friend, Franck Roger.
 
Arno E. Mathieu brings us ‘Thème du Soleil’, a sun-drenched beauty that has been ripened in the Provence sun, four ways. Using a sunshine melody - that was originally played by Franck Roger – Arno builds a vibrantly textured tribute to his meandering Mediterranean roots, a real nomadic Balearic journey of Cajon percussion, accordion, folk vibes, driving bassline, and vocal refrain “El Ritmo Del Sol” (the Rhythm of the Sun). The ‘Ultima Baile Version’ is the original in extended form which travels the rolling hills of its Balearic and psychedelic roots, taking time to explore a second guitar chorus by Mike Ciro of Masters At Workfame. The ‘Intensa Versión’ is a concentrated edit that cuts to the sweet spot for more energic club excursions.  Closing out, the ‘Casa Version’ skips the intro and outro parts, moving towards the warm and hazy Mediterranean trip of ‘Thème du Soleil’ for a more stripped back daytime sonic experience.

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PREMIERE : Arno E. Mathieu - Theme Du Soleil (A Casa Edit)

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Awanto 3 - Pregnant/Star Butchers - Dekmantel (DKMNTL032) 

a1.	 Awanto 3 - Pregnant
b1.	 Awanto 3 - Star Butchers
b2.	 Awanto 3 - Star Butchers (Darling Edit)

http://shop.dekmantel.com/release/5239/pregnant-star-butchers

Amsterdam's cult producer and DJ Steven van Hulle a.k.a. Awanto 3 likes his samples vibrant, his drums wobbly and his synths sweaty as a summer breeze. The MPC wizard returns to Dekmantel delivering a new club cut bursting with wonderful weirdness and a very special surprise. 

For some of you 'Pregnant' may sound familiar. Due to popular demand, we have decided to reissue this 12:42 stomper that was part of Dekmantel's Anniversary Series back in 2012. Don't be a fool and pay silly Discogs prices. We've fully remastered the 2012 version, so make sure you get this baby second time around. 'Pregnant' continuously builds around a vocal that keeps you locked in, while the carefully constructed synth progressions showcase van Hulle’s keen ear for melody. Fire on the floor guaranteed.

On the flip, van Hulle serves-up a fresh cut. 'Star Butchers' is a jazzy deep house gem, that's most likely to end up in the bag of people who admired 'Pregnant'. The bonus 'Darling Edit' of 'Star Butchers', is on the deep and dramatic side of things, and easily equally as good. The track is a co-production between Awanto 3 and the mysterious but talented Darling on keys.

What D'You Know About Me (Chungul Edit)

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