Definite Party Material

https://soundcloud.com/discjockey-gerard
https://soundcloud.com/sketchylines-rec

Buy:
https://sketchylinesrecords.bandcamp.com/album/blink-e-p-kincaid-remix-skl007

PREMIERE: DJ Gerard - Platform [Sketchy Lines]

Taken from the Mind EP by Juste S 
Label: Cumulonimbus Berlin 
Genre: Electronic 
Style: Techno, Electro, Progressive House 
Cat No: 11 
Date release: 17.01.2024 
Format: Digital
Mastering: Jules Payen 
Artwork: DJ DEKADENT 

https://soundcloud.com/justesmusic
https://soundcloud.com/cumulonimbus-berlin

Buy:
https://cumulonimbusberlin.bandcamp.com/album/juste-s-mind

PREMIERE: Juste S - Contact [CUMULONIMBUS]

We're super proud to present the final installment of the OUI series.

Gee; we could’t decide, so here comes a full hour’s worth of polyrhythms, bleeps and basslines with varying flavours and intensities from Brussels and beyond.

@ruffkaval
@eclipse-tribez

Buy:
https://eclipsetribez.bandcamp.com/album/ouiii

OUIII

PREMIERE: Kaval - Money [Eclipse Tribez]

Leeds based producer Krotone makes his DEXT Debut with a killer EP comprising of 4 bass heavy cuts guaranteed to test the weightiest of sound systems. Krotone has been on our radar for a while now, catching our attention with a string of excellent self-released titles, his raw gritty sound comprising elements of Dub, Techno, and UKG made a perfect fit for DEXT and we are absolutely buzzing to have him on board... ENJOY!

@krotone
@dext-recordings

Buy:
https://dextrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/krotone-mash-down-ep

DEXT020 - MASHDOWN EP

PREMIERE: Krotone - Mash Down [DEXT Recordings]

RED010 marks a powerful statement of intent as we look to the next five years and beyond whilst reflecting on our achievements so far, what we aspire to accomplish and how we can continue to push the sounds that resonate with us. Although it has taken time to reach this milestone, our commitment to quality over quantity remains unwavering.

This compilation serves not only as a collection of club-ready tracks but also as a longform piece suitable to more passive listening. With a total of 14 tracks, it stands as our most extensive release yet, expanding our label family to well over 20 artists. The digital release will be complemented by a physical cassette, perfect for playing in the dusty tape deck of your mate's Vauxhall Corsa as you head to that mad rave in the countryside everyone is talking about.

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) on this project with all the profits being donated to this cause. Both Lewis & Ethan have their own personal experiences with mental health difficulties and strongly believe that SAMH is absolutely vital in facilitating the provision and promotion of mental health care, support & information.

https://soundcloud.com/smiffbreaks
https://soundcloud.com/redstone-press

Buy:
https://redstonepress.bandcamp.com/album/feeling-everything-all-at-once

Feeling Everything, All At Once (RED010)

PREMIERE: SMIFF - Turtleback [Redstone Press]

Strict Face has undoubtedly been one of the most exciting names to emerge from the club music scene over the last decade. Championed by labels such as NLV, Local Action, Gobstopper and Different Circles, the Australian producer has built up an impressive back catalog of releases over the years that have pushed genre boundaries in every direction possible, as well as providing a relentless stream of heat for DJ's USB sticks worldwide.

On this new release, the no-frills ‘Sin Drum’ kicks things off with a relentless assault of syncopated drums, leading into the delirious headrush of ‘Instant Swelter’ which melts breakbeats and vocal slices into a sweat-serving portion of rave ritalin. ‘Poison Finish’ pushes the low end to ludicrous levels before we finish with the thick soundscapes of ‘Casual Contact’ - washing the frenzy of the release in waves of psychedelic notes.

Every release from Strict Face has brought something new to the table, and with the highly anticipated ‘Thirst For Nerve’ EP releasing with his very own collective SLG International, the accomplished producer conjures up four brain bending tracks guaranteed to cause maximum club carnage. This certainly isn’t one to miss.

@strictface
@slg_intl

Buy:
https://slg-intl.bandcamp.com/album/slgintl002-thirst-for-nerve

Thirst For Nerve

PREMIERE: Strict Face - Instant Swelter [SLG International]

Dead Trax proudly presents solla’s debut EP “nthat” (DDTX002): two club-ready tracks set at 135 BPM showcasing a unique sound based around intricate percussive work, granulated textures and omnipresent sub bass, always paying tribute to the dub influence which permeates the UK sound.

Born in Bristol, ‘solla’ grew up immersed in diverse musical influences. Driven by a passion for sound exploration, he ventured into the world of synthesis and modular synthesizers, and has now progressed to programming VST plugins for his professional endeavours. With a vinyl release under his original alias SØL on the Karbanik Sound label, as well as several collaborative records with Harrta as Sabasonik, his work has appeared on labels such as Earth & Stone, Outhouse Sounds, and 786 Recordings. After moving to Montreal (Canada) and finding inspiration in the city's dynamic underground music scene, he continues to evolve his sound under the new ‘solla’ alias, all whilst retaining the distinctive influences from his Bristol roots.

@solla-sound
@deadtraxuk

Buy:
https://deadtraxuk.bandcamp.com/album/nthat-ep-ddtx002

PREMIERE: solla - nthat [Dead Trax]

Title: PERFUSION 04
Artist: Various
Label: Perfusion
Catalog: PRF04
Release Date: 28/02/24
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Mastering: Conor Dalton
Artwork: PG Pasquet

@nitefleit
@molekulpage

Buy:
https://molekul.bandcamp.com/album/perfusion-04

PREMIERE: Nite Fleit - Off Radar [Molekül]

@mslilen
@airtexture

Buy:
https://airtexture.bandcamp.com/

PLC009

PREMIERE: lilen - needing [Air Texture]

A versatile approach characterises Manuela Mannarini AKA Yas Reven’s ‘HARD20’, her debut release dropping on DJ Cosworth’s Bristol-based Hardline label. It draws on bass, techno, and club around the 140bpm template, coming with a hefty dose of infectious energy and creative rhythms. As a DJ, the Milan-based artist is well established in her homeland, having played all over Italy, including a Boiler Room session at Polifonic Festival last summer. “For my debut release, I began the project thinking that I didn't want to focus on a specific genre, but rather, I wanted to experiment with various genres with extreme freedom and without limitations. The project indeed, consisting of three different tunes, represents a sonic adventure encompassing diverse paths fueled by passion and born out of the necessity to make the body move.” - Yas Reven The rubbery and elastic grooves of ‘WHoO-Oo!’ in Yas Reven’s ‘HARD20’ bounce up and down as light vocal chops keep up the energy. Following suit, the Dublin-based Dylan Fogarty skillfully flips the track into a straight-up techno pumper with warm, forceful kicks and insistent synth stabs to take things to the next level. The compelling broken beats of Yas Reven’s ‘Sensible Shoes’, marked by its vast hits and supersized drums, keep things moving via warped vocal bass and string-like stabs. Closing out the EP, the innovative rhythms of ‘Little Breake’ then has its percussion scattered around a booming kick, making for a dynamic and unpredictable groove that is sure to work the floor into a frenzy.

@yasreven
@hardlinesounds

Buy:
https://hardlinesounds.bandcamp.com/album/hard20

HARD20 (Incl. Dylan Fogarty Remix)

PREMIERE: Yas Reven - Sensible Shoes [Hardline Sounds]

Skiptrace's long awaited label return comes in the shape of a comprehensive compilation of artists who represent the forefront of the current underground scene. Seven club primed audial odysseys that encompass the current climate; scattered throughout are Skiptrace alumni and auspicious newcomers - all supplying club ready certified heaters that will find their home on the dancefloor.

As an eclectic mix; this VA constitutes the ethos of Skiptrace and looks to explore all the facets of the current UK scene. From top to bottom this collection represents the depths of the underground - wading through the dense Bristol bass scene, venturing through the South East and finally finding its home in the vibrant melting pot of the North-West.

@trophyofficial
@skiptracemcr

Buy:
https://skiptrace.bandcamp.com/album/skiptrace-directory-vol-1

PREMIERE: Trophy - Gotta Do It [Skiptrace]

(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧❀‿❀ we back ₊·*◟(˶╹̆ꇴ╹̆˵)◜‧*･(⊙ω⊙✿)(✿◠‿◠)
...and we're so proud to present to you the second installent of our Patchworks V.A series. It's been a long time in the making, and here we have a collection of electronic tracks from 9 absolutely incredible FLINT (female/lesbian/intersex/nonbinary/trans) producers from all around the world. With support from BBC Radio 6, Kool FM and Rinse/SWU, the tracks have already been doing bits.

Blissful queer UKG, thumping UK funky, euphoric, skin-tingling techno, sassy 150 stompers, sexy analogue ghetto bangers, slamming 160 - we've got it all, and more besides. This V.A takes you on a proper tour through every mood, speed and vibe that underground dance music has to offer. It's an absolute toolbox for any DJ that considers themselves multi-genre, and even for the non-DJ's it's got a track for every occasion. It's a testament to the eclectic nature of dance music, and also of people.

All proceeds from this V.A will go to the Trans Asylum Seeker Support Network, a non-profit, anti-state and grassroots organisation that supports trans refugees in every aspect of life after arriving in the USA. The money will specifically go to helping Noah, a trans person who is a refugee from Palestine.

@poutysrage
@dj_muna

Buy:
https://djmuna.bandcamp.com/album/patchworks-v-a-002

PREMIERE: Pouty's Rage - Speakerboxx Jumpin [Patchworks]

Gimme A Break Records have proudly announced their first release of 2024, teaming up with London-based producer An Avrin to deliver his “Spelunkerer” EP, a collection of mind-boggling leftfield-club productions accompanied by an equally spectacular remix from Leeds-based Stolen Velour. With previous releases on Scuffed Recordings, Slippery Sounds and Erbium Records, An Avrin has developed an unmistakably unique production style characterised by clean sampling, intricate detail, heavy bass and contorting rhythms. Alongside his highly-acclaimed label releases, An Avrin has also garnered substantial attention from the underground club scene through his self-releases and edits, with his flip of Darude’s “Sandstorm” dominating the summer DJ circuit in 2023.

 Following a deceptively innocent introduction, “Conduit” descends into a raucous leftfield take on the Breakbeat / UKG crossover style that has dominated the UK’s underground club scene in recent times.

@4navr1n
@gimmeabreakrecords

Buy:
https://4navr1n.bandcamp.com/album/spelunkerer-ep

PREMIERE: An Avrin - Conduit [Gimme A Break]

Label founder Phasmid steps up with Primordial EP - a 5 track masterclass in sinister, genre-defying beats, bleeps and bass.

@phasmidmusic
@taipantrax

Buy:
https://taipantrax.bandcamp.com/album/primordial-ep

PREMIERE: Phasmid - Primordial [Taipan Trax]

On ACEN 058, label boss DJ Pitch teams up with Berlin-based artist MLE to gether an EP of energetic, stripped-down dance floor cuts. MLE, Rhythm Section affiliate and Refuge Worldwide resident, presents her first released productions; DJ Pitch puts out his first offerings on the label since 2022's Scared. 

Wicked Cool Mega Safe ramps things up into a high-intensity groove. Whilst stripping things down to percussive basics, the track remains endlessly compelling, with forceful four-to-the-floor clap patterns surrounded by ecstatic snare rolls, percussive grunts and syncopated tom hits.

@djpitchdj
@can_u_feel_ml3
@all-centre-504822953

Buy:
https://allcentre.bandcamp.com/album/cheap-gifts-for-your-boyfriend

Cheap Gift For Your Boyfriend

PREMIERE: DJ Pitch & MLE - Wicked Cool Mega Safe [All Centre]

Site-██, deep snow and high-altitude mountainous conditions. “Maul Rheo” repair/destruction cycle is internalised but maintaining a safe distance was necessary to avoid triggering its violent programming.

“Maul Rheo” appears to possess an amorphous body capable of self-repair and self-modification. Discovered in the ███████ Mountains. The entity exhibits a perpetual cycle of self-inflicted violence, leading to continuous destruction and reconstruction of its form. This cycle is believed to be a result of its original programming, its behavior suggests a programmed directive, compelling Maul Rheo to engage in intuitive violent behaviors. Future research should endeavor to trace a genealogy of violence.

Body is composed of an unknown metallic alloy, showing properties of both high durability and malleability. During its self-destructive episodes, body parts can be observed to tear, split, and then reform. The process is accompanied by the expulsion of a black oil onto the white snow. This substance quickly solidifies in the ice.

Encounter with Ziyiz:

An interaction between Ziyiz was recorded on ██/██/████. Ziyiz attempted communication with “Maul Rheo” using a series of synthesized electromagnetic propagations. This interaction led to a temporary cessation of “Maul Rheo’s” violent behavior, but it’s internal directives could not be dissuaded. Further research into the effects of acoustic frequencies and speculative technologies on programming is recommended.

@ziyiz
@re-made

Buy:
https://re-made.bandcamp.com/album/maul-rheo

Maul Rheo

PREMIERE: Ziyiz - Illusory Volition [REMADE]

Vief’s next fundraiser compilation, as voted for by the 14 contributors to the release, is raising money for Palestine Solidarity Campaign to aid their work in building public support for an end to atrocities currently taking place in Gaza.

Following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7th October 2023, the disproportionate response by the Israeli armed forces and government has led to (at the time of writing):

• At least 31,923 people killed, of which more than 13,000 are children (Al Jazeera)
• The destruction or damage of more than half of Gaza’s homes (360,000 residential units) (Al Jazeera).
• ‘Catastrophic’ levels of hunger for more than 1 million people and an ‘imminent’ famine in northern Gaza (the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification).

On 26th January 2024, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take “immediate and effective measures” to protect Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip from the risk of genocide by ensuring sufficient humanitarian assistance and enabling basic services. Amnesty International and Oxfam have accused Israel of defying this ruling.

“Israeli authorities are not only failing to facilitate the international aid effort but are actively hindering it. We believe that Israel is failing to take all measures within its power to prevent genocide.”

Sally Abi Khalil, Oxfam Middle East and North Africa Director. Oxfam.

It has been heartening to see the volume of fundraisers in the dance music world for this cause, and we all really hope you like the tracks in this release. Any support will be very much appreciated! 

@crouds
@viefrecords

Buy:
https://viefrecords.bandcamp.com/album/palestine-fundraiser

vief Palestine Fundraiser

PREMIERE: crouds - Welcome [Vief Records]

After a short hiatus at the beginning of 2024, we couldn’t be more excited to return to the digital series with it's fourth addition, courtesy of Newcastle-based Lace Atone.

The vocal sample in the title track, 'Beacon', features snippets of Joe Strummer's iconic wolf-like calls and creatively incorporates his in-between interval breaths from The Clash's post-apocalyptic anthem, 'London's Calling.' With Lace sharing, “The whole 'London is drowning' still resonates and holds true today."

@ daynewhillis
@ outofsortsbristol

Buy:
https://outofsortsrecs.bandcamp.com/album/lace-atone-beacon-oosx004

PREMIERE: Lace Atone - Beacon [Out Of Sorts]

@theotheorist

Buy:
https://theotheorist.bandcamp.com/

PREMIERE: Theorist - No Slouch

Super excited to strike back by announcing our 2nd installment to the label’s physical catalogue called “Code of Conduct”. An eclectic 12-inch compilation delivering fascinating sound sonics from bright artists across the world within the electro and techno sound spectrum.

On B side Fobos Hailey finish things up with “Close Your Eyes” fusing aggressive syncopations and industrial soundscapes.

@fobos-hailey
@ferma_athens

Buy:
https://ferma.bandcamp.com/album/v-a-code-of-conduct

V/A - Code of Conduct

PREMIERE: Fobos Hailey - Close Your Eyes [Ferma]

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