SoundCloud Weekly 2021.06.30

Grid Records turns one. A widely welcomed addition to the scene turning out consistent releases that have landed in the bags of Ben UFO, re:ni and Giant Swan.

The French mainstay is headed up by Gautier Scaringella, aka Clad which places an emphasis on forward-thinking artists from all over the world, showcasing artists such as Kevin Murf, Christian Coiffure, Reality Check & E-Unity. Clad's eagle eye comes into the fray by uncovering superb artists such as Doline and Ltd Colours, each with their own debut EP on the French imprint.

The label has gone from strength to strength over the past twelve months, showcasing how diverse the palette of this label is becoming. From the polyrhythmic techno of qwqwqwqwa to the intricate sound design and ambient soundscapes of Kincaid. Clad has set the foundations for a superb imprint that is set to stay for a long time.

Their one-year compilation celebrates heavy-hitters such as Henzo, Sputnik One & Tristan Arp and then flipping it to the more intricate sounds from K Wata & Mistareez.

Grid has really come together with an all-star lineup for this record, a beautiful demonstration of an exciting beginning.

https://gridrecords.bandcamp.com/album/da-capo-al-coda
https://soundcloud.com/grid-records
https://soundcloud.com/sputnik_one

Da Capo al Coda

PREMIERE: Sputnik One - Connected by a Wall [Grid Records]

Buy : gridrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sans-rel-che
Stream : li.sten.to/vcjyvgex

To celebrate Grid 2nd anniversary, we gathered together thirteen earth-shattering tracks from the bass scene’s most promising creators, all aimed to move you in the most primordial way. Evoking images of vast landscapes and deep underground catacombs.

This compilation takes the listener deep into the earth with twisted percussion workouts from the likes of Jabes, Piezo, Ronan and Sister Zo… and back into the light with serene compositions from E-unity, Tammo Hesselink and A Psychic Yes, whilst Jay Duncan, Basile3 y Clara!, Jonny From Space, Flaty, Seekersinternational, and blu-e join the dots with their genre-defying creations.

As was the case with Grid’s previous compilations 'Improvisations' and 'Da Capo Al Coda', the label once again puts its stamp on a moment in the underground by collecting together productions of the highest quality that push the boundaries but undeniably make you want to move.

1. Tammo Hesselink - Paint Reduce Trick
2. Ronan - Shadowbox
3. E-Unity - Of all the places I could be
4. Basile3 y Clara! - Respira
5. Jay Duncan - Frog Work
6. Jabes - Gaol Figure
7. Seekersinternational - Guide Dem Selecta
8. blu-e - Taken A Turn
9. Jonny From Space - Never The Right Time
10. Sister Zo - EMP
11. Piezo - 4e4u
12. A Psychic Yes - Moz Loves Frogs
13. Flaty - Crossmath

Mastered by Krikor Kouchian
Artwork by Unité Services

Supported by : Akanbi, Anaco, Animistic Beliefs, Aquarian, Aroent, Atrice, Ayesha, Batu, Bill Kouligas, Blank Patrick, Blume, Borusiade, Celestian, Ciel, Cleyra, Danielle, De Grandi, Deena Abdelwahed, Deft, DJ Voices, Doctor Jeep, Ed Davenport, Eric Cloutier, Flore, Formally Unknown, Forest Drive West, Giant Swan, Giulia Tess, Gramrcy, Henry Greenleaf, Huerco S., Glances, Jay Carder, Joanna OJ, Jurango, k means, Kaval, Kouslin, Hassan Abou Alam, Laced, Laksa, Lee Gamble, mad miran, Madam X, Mia Koden, Mumdance, Nazira, Neinzer, Nick Craddock, Oceanic, Ojoo Gyal, Om Unit, Oxyd, Pearson Sound, Ramzi, Realitycheck, Rhyw, Romy Mats, rRoxymore, SHE Spells Doom, Shifted, Slam, SSSLIP, Sofay, Solid Blake, Soso Tharpa, Steve Barker, Syz, Tia Cousins, Unknown Mobile, Valesuchi, Will Hofbauer, Wordcolour, Yilan, Zenker Brothers and more.

Sister Zo - EMP

DJ Polo returns to Livity Sound with an EP that moves beyond the UK funky styles he established alongside Tribal Brothers on The Link Up EP in 2021. Through his productions and steady online radio presence, the Bristol-based producer has been flying the flag for lean, punchy rhythms with a low-end focus, but on If The Glove Fits Polo has branched out to explore different tempos and sounds taking influence from gqom, techno and Afrobeats. 

Much like his approach to funky, this isn’t a set of genre exercises but more a celebration of the shared qualities which bind together dance music from different parts of the world. The result is four sharply-defined club workouts unique to DJ Polo that balance tension and release, flair and subtlety and a consistent physical weight true to Livity’s emphasis on soundsystem suitability.

If The Glove Fits E.P.

Buy / Stream

DJ Polo - Bloodhound

Mutationist

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B3 REASXN - AVORIAN

Some new tracks as well as a remaster of a couple oldies. Hope you enjoy!

Titan

HYPER

Initially released on @modelfuture, @mbootyspoon has just released a set of remixes from their recent project, "NO. 1 Crush" Naturally we decided to premiere the @acemo remix! ACEIIIDDD!!

PREMIERE:// Martyn Bootyspoon - Tom Tom Club (AceMo Underwater Acid Mix)

out now on @r-srecords ! so happy to have contributed to this lovely compilation, 'in order to care'. click the link to grab your copy on bandcamp and find out more <3

In Order To Care

Anz - Cheer Up Love

QQraasi Qraasi

For Farsight, California’s bucolic San Geronimo Valley was the space that allowed for the creation of this handpicked selection of artistic output. Following a period of deep interest in abstract painting and its relationship to music, the artist found this lush and sparsely populated region to be an ideal location for contemplation and composition. Although the majority of the work was executed in the first two months of 2020 in this forested setting, some of the pieces were based upon drafts created as early as Summer 2017.
“Hot Half” suggests the ongoing dialogue of techno, electro, and industrial music and the interstices between them.

@djfarsight
@malocarecords

Buy:
https://maloca.bandcamp.com/album/not-here-but-somewhere

Not Here, But Somewhere

PREMIERE: Farsight - Hot Half [Maloca]

032 - Anunaku & DJ Plead
Release Date - 17th July 2020
Buy - https://ad93.bandcamp.com/album/032

A1 - Wheele
A2 - Clap Clap
B - Haze

Mastered and cut by Beau Thomas at TenEightSeven
Sleeve Design: Alex McCullough & avva.studio

Whities 032

032 - Anunaku & DJ Plead

For FWD Transmissions, EB's new content format spotlighting BIPOCs in the dance music industry, FAUZIA produces an exclusive track that oscillates with the rhythmic energy of a smoky, vintage dancefloor.

FWD Transmissions: FAUZIA - Change 4 Me

@laksauk's ever-developing sound reaches new heights on his latest EP for Timedance Sen On One. South London dub pressure is fused with nimble drum work over four diverse and physical beat science experiments.

Artwork by Jo Minor

Sen On One

Laksa - FWD Ghosts

LIMITED EDITION BLUE VINYL: https://hth.lnk.to/Blue


Just after the start of lockdown, Hodge aka Jacob Martin released his debut LP, Shadows In Blue, his first foray into the world of the long player. Gaining critical acclaim, and with clubbing on hold indefinitely, the album makes the most of that flexibility, building on his dancefloor sensibilities while making good on the experimental tendencies that have long lain just beneath the surface of his music.

Fast forward a further half year and Lockdown 2.0 is in full effect in the UK, but this time we want club bangers, a sense of release, the urge to dance. And with this, 7 producers, 6 remixes from a collective of like-minded musicians being let lose to rewire tracks with the club space in mind.

Manchester via London, DJ and producer Anz kicks things off her Hooover remix of ‘Lanes’, a bouncy rave reduction with an unremitting sense of energy.

Bristol’s Facta & K-Lone take on one of the faster cuts from the album ‘Sense Inversion’ Building on the sound they champion on their killer wisdom teeth label they turn in a melodic and hypnotic remix with a bounce perfect for opening sets.

Shanti Celeste offers a master class in groove with her club ready rework in her remix of ‘Lanacut’, while Surgeon uses his trademark big room driving sound on the album’s title track, proper 4am business.

AYA’s latest remix see’s the Manchester producer flex her production skillz with screwed kicks, next gen sound design and mind gargling synths on ‘Ghost Of Akina’. We end with New York City’s Kush Jones, who closes Remixes in Blue with lush strings with a minimalistic footwork print underneath.

Tracklisting:

1 	Lanes (Anz's Hooover Remix)                                                  
2 	Sense Inversion (Facta & K-Lone Remix)                         
3 	Lanacut (Shanti Celeste Remix)                                                                                                                                                                      
4 	Shadows In Blue (Surgeon Remix)                                      
5 	Ghost of Akina (AYA 2010 All At Once Remix)                
6 	The World Is New Again (Kush Jones Remix)    

Pressed on Blue vinyl – mastered and cut by Matt Colton.

BUY / STREAM

Hodge - Lanes (Anz' Hooover Remix)

‘Centre of Attention’ completes the various artists EP release trilogy from Left, Right & Centre with the continuation of bassy, break neck offerings as they reach the summit sonically. It is available as a four track digital EP in addition to a limited edition LRC-USB that features all 12 tracks from the 12 artists exhibited throughout their label launch.
Loggerheads from Hedchef, as it embodies a complex tapestry of drum sequences and a demented twist on everyones favourite rave stab.

Unlike their previous releases within their V/A trilogy, this extended play includes artists from overseas that share a passion for UK flavoured techno and bass. Left, Right & Centre wish to inspirit and uplift with the euphonious exhibit of this generation’s artists in low end driven sounds. 
@hedchef
@leftrightandcentreuk

Buy:
https://leftrightandcentre.bandcamp.com/album/vol-3-centre-of-attention-lrc003

Centre Of Attention

PREMIERE: Hedchef - Loggerheads [Left, Right & Centre]

for the headzzz 🥴

platform curated by Ian DPM 🥷

dpmsounduk@gmail.com

PREMIERE: Farsight - Hot Half [Maloca]

definite party material

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