sick mate really feelin this one, when is it released?

I respect your willingness to stick your neck out and make commentary on the state of underground dance music that I'm sure resonates with many of us. Myself for sure, anyways x

Conrad Soundsystem (The Hague brother-in-laws Hugo & David) turn to their 'Fish Tapes' imprint for their debut 2-track EP, 'Sorb / Ice Dropped Down'.
'Sorb' opens with a playful upbeat, supported with a catchy bass riff and charming pianos, while 'Ice Dropped Down' offers a more serious drone-drenched breakbeat to close of this debut two-tracker.

Sorb / Ice Dropped Down

Buy on Bandcamp

Ice Dropped Down

Chosta-del-sol

TB-SB

Velvet

DREAMRDREAMR - Velvet

After an astonishing SK001 remix that left us craving for more, we simply had to bring Elmono back for a grand expedition on Spitskool. Hailing from Cardiff but finding solace in Lisbon, this maestro has graced revered labels like Cold and Tectonic Records. And now, after a six-year hiatus, a new full body of work emerges, surpassing all expectations. Brace yourself for a collection of intricate, analog jams, tailor-made for every nocturnal moment.

First on the voyage is 'Release,' where organic samples mingle with resounding percussion. A smooth acid baseline carries this delicately emotive composition, never straying too far from the established path, yet perpetually meandering within the structured groove, propelling us forward.

Following suit is 'Fields of Shells,' an awe-inspiring MPC workout. Immaculately crafted drums, a formidable break, and an 808 jam unite to create a stunning piece of club artillery. The acid and stabs transport the mind to two distinct otherworldly realms, converging within the unorthodox groove forged by the low-end percussion.

Enter 'RhythmTing,' a subaqueous grime hybrid that wanders through captivating sonic landscapes. Refusing to pause and fixate, the essence lies in the absence of focus. Percussive elements weave in and out amidst arresting 16-bit sound design and intricate soundscapes, ultimately carving defined sonic spaces that dominate the soundscape.

Prepare for an education in impeccable rhythm and looping with 'You Knows.' Elmono's hip-hop and jungle prowess take center stage. Flangers and phasers dance in harmony with a break that flawlessly complements a contemplative synthesis and sub-bass combination. This is the epitome of slow, moody, and sleek jungle at its zenith.

Lastly, we have 'Way Cool,' a minimal roller tailor-made for those ethereal moments illuminated by 4 AM smoke machines. A tense and unsettling acid line harmonizes with the percussion, seamlessly intertwining with the vast expanse and atmosphere. Elmono has birthed an unequivocal and unmistakable sound, unapologetically his own.

For the remixes in this chapter, we have the label heads Maroki and Coralie, each offering their distinct reimaginations. Coralie's reinterpretation of 'Way Cool' echoes uncomfortable sound design reminiscent of Aphex Twin, challenging the very fabric of club-oriented music. Infused with his trademark bass-heavy kicks and subterranean work, accompanied by clicking percussion, it's the acid's metamorphosis that elevates this piece to the realm of peak-time, left-field delight.

Finally, we encounter Maroki's remix of 'Fields of Shells' - an unyielding and ferocious endeavour. A relentless 4x4 kick, overpowering acid, rolling percussion, and earth-shaking sub-bass levels test even the most robust foundations of any given club. Brace yourself for an unapologetic and unrelenting journey into the depths.

https://elmonouk.bandcamp.com/album/elmono-fields-of-shells?label=2446615858&tab=artists

https://soundcloud.com/elmono
https://soundcloud.com/spitskool

PREMIERE: Elmono - Release [Spitskool Records]

Blending hypnotic rhythms and immersive textures that take you on an irreversible mental trip.

Mental Phase

Yaleesa Hall - Harriet Brown VIP mix

available here: https://bit.ly/2tJjKN4
Artwork: Will Sweeney

BH058 Hodge - Raptors

Couple of nights ago I was going through my promos. For a couple of years now, a fair chunk of the techno I get sent is this droning bigroom stuff with Jeff Mills ripoff arpeggios, a big kick, and not much else. Normally some spacey / intergalactic title, cosmic imagery (black and white obviously), and despite the futuristic signifiers, doing nothing to push techno into the future. 

Now I know people have different tastes, it would be boring if they didn't. And I don't feel bitter about people jumping on 'my' bandwagon or anything like that because I was never really into this style when it first appeared. But a lot of this stuff just feels like it's techno by numbers, churned out with no love - the kinda stuff u could make in your sleep.

So I got the urge to actually make some, essentially in my sleep, and send for all the mindless techno producers out there. 

First big kickdrum I could find, first arp pattern that came into my head, get any droney metallic warehouse atmosphere and put that underneath, chuck a load of bigroom reverb over everything... it took me just over two and a half hours to finish. It's not perfect - didn't quite nail the high hats, or the sidechain, and probably a bit too dynamic and not straight enough - but u get the gist.

This isn't meant to be me showing off, and is a bit of fun really, but just have a think next time u hear this kinda stuff, how easy it is to just reproduce this style over and over (and I'm not even a 'techno' producer).

Think about where u want techno to go. For me, I want some more groove, some sound design that isn't always MASSIVE, some drum programming that is inventive and fun, different sound palettes, different tempos etc etc...

Downloads are enabled, and the file is in WAV format, for anyone feeling this pisstake :)

War Dub

There was a strange, mysterious object which floated in the dense night sky. It flashed an electric green, illuminous and weird amidst a backdrop of delicate stars. It left a lot to the imagination - what was inside? Who was in flight? Were these creatures from the great beyond? It had been a long time since they'd last seen a UFO around these parts, not since the hot and heavy summer nights of the sixties. Then again, who knew what they'd seen way back then in the days of old. It was but a blur to him, a psychedelic haven of rage and madness.

A little while back we featured a mix from the ever playful musician and producer Your Planet Is Next. A Scandinavian superhero of sorts who has come to save the day from snobby enthusiasts and those who take life too seriously. He appears on a new split EP for Warning Records with a track called "UFO".

PREMIERE: Your Planet Is Next - U.F.O. [Warning]

MOM Radio and Sorry Records present REDIRECTIONS VOL 1 - a collection of ten brand new edits from C Powers

"I have come to the conclusion that I should not profit by remixing/editing/re-configuring works born out of a social or cultural context to which I have no relationship (or shared cultural context of my own). This cleavage is a product of white supremacist capitalism from which I inevitably benefit as a white person. In opposition to an appropriation-based economy of contemporary dance music, any proceeds will go towards providing direct reparations to people who do experience the marginalizing effects of this superstructure. Proceeds will go to Los Angeles based Street Watch, an organization fighting to empower and protect the rights of poor and unhoused people. I am an active member of Street Watch LA myself and will provide receipts. With all this in mind, I offer this release free to all people not currently benefiting from white supremacy. Please email me for a free copy at
cpowers1986@gmail.com"
- C Powers (@cpowers)

You can also contribute to Street Watch LA directly here:
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/emergency-supplies-for-unhoused-la-residents?source=direct_link&

@momradio @sorry-records
@cpowers

Artwork - Mom Radio Front Office Intern Team
Remix gear - Cici Powers
Mastering - @drvmmy
SR29 / April 17th 2020

Redirections Vol 1

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C Powers - Finest

Stream full release + free download: c12bxl.bandcamp.com

Six jams for chapter 1.7 exploring the realm of electronic dance music music in various tempos, rhythms and vibes. House music jams for long club nights delivered by Shungu and Larson, a futuristic trip designed for speedy e-bikes by Offshore §, an infectious slow burner by Front De Cadeaux, clever 2020 Italo disco sounds by DC Salas or a most beautiful finale by Lawrence Le Doux. Pure bliss.

Shungu - I Can’t Take
Larson - Remote Space Control
Front De Cadeaux - You Are Opportunist
Offshore § - Vlaams Behang
DC Salas - C'est Onze
Lawrence Le Doux - Hambury Tout

Mastering: Chris Ferreira
Artwork: Andrea Mancini

A major thank you goes to all the artists involved for their kind gifts, the city of Brussels for their kind support and everyone else who makes this project possible.

http://c12space.com

C12 is a multidisciplinary nightclub and platform run by the Deep in House collective, located in the heart of Brussels. It's a safe place where freedom, diversity, creativity and alternative culture are protected from the restrictive and normative outside world. The project was launched in February 2018 and includes concerts, art installations, lives, club nights and exhibitions.

The Corona crisis is keeping our doors closed and dancefloor empty for several weeks now, with no hopes yet on new line-ups and crowds of enthusiastic dancers. But this unprecedented situation isn’t holding us still. Continuing to support our local Brussels and Belgian electronic music scene, C12 is proud to announce its own label with 10 music compilations dubbed Social Distancing. All artists involved are Belgian or strongly connected to the Brussels scene. Confirmed are Le Motel, Stellar OM Source, A.Brehme, Front De Cadeaux, Davy, OCB Casa Voyager, Cabasa, Techno Thriller, Orphan Swords, Different Fountains, Bear Bones Lay Low, Gols, Hadone, ... and our residents Session 4000, Kafim & Chris Ferreira. Compilations will also be curated by female artists promoting platform ‘Psst Mlle’ and queer culture collective ‘Benediction’.

Each edition consists of a collection of several tracks and will be released every two weeks, leading to a total of approximately fifty tracks. All music will be available to add on your favorite streaming service Soundcloud, Youtube, Spotify (coming soon) and Bandcamp. In addition for each track we offer a limited amount of 500 free downloads through our Bandcamp page, where donations are also enabled for those who wish to support us and the artists involved.

Offshore § - Vlaams Behang

Rent / Livity Sound / Ghost Notes / Trial & Error / Styles Upon Styles / FLUF / LavaLava / Not So Much / Timedance / Will & Ink / Night Slugs / 3024 / Bobby Donny 

Booking: bookmosca@gmail.com
Demos: notsomuchdemos@gmail.com

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