2017

Steep of the Week✖️ 063

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SOTW #063

Hall Music drums yollo music

Astrakan café( anouar brahem)

DBX - Losing control

Relax your eyelids 
Focus on the darkness 
This is your time to relax 
You dont need to think about anything 
Except being right here, right in this moment 
With me. Dont think about tomorrow, or yesterday,
Just be here 
In your body. 

Sportiv is a dexterous white label operation that brings you heavy-weight rhythmic performances from the world of techno athletics.

http://www.deejay.de/Cosmin_Trg_In_Your_Body_Kapotasana_SPORTIV001_Vinyl__247509
https://www.beatport.com/release/sportiv-001/1880970

In Your Body

Taken from Grebenstein - Gloss EP coming Feb 2017 on Horo.
Limited Edition Crystal Clear 12" - http://found.ee/HOROEX3

Gloss is officially launched on 18.02.17 at OHM in Berlin with Grebenstein (live), Oake, Sam KDC, Presha, DiNT - https://www.facebook.com/events/1388610554523322/

Grebenstein is a producer, DJ and visual artist living in Kassel, Germany. After playing in several bands as a drummer and guitarist he made his solo-debut with a 4-track EP on the Regis helmed label - Downwards Records in November 2014. 

The ‘Gloss’ 4 track EP for Horo comes after his Downwards Records follow up ‘Strong, Proud, Stupid, & Superior’ with Seefried was released in October 2016.

Non club tracks for open minded clubs.

https://soundcloud.com/grebenstein
https://www.facebook.com/j.grebenstein/

Gloss

Grebenstein - Gloss

HOLOVR - You Belong 2

HOLOVR - Melody 4 Your Mind

DC175 comes courtesy of Alias, a new project comprising of Harvey & Ryan McKay, who are two acts who have previously released solo material on the label. Harvey McKay’s last appearance was in late 2016 when he dropped ‘The Mad Drummer’ on A-Sides Vol. 4 whereas Ryan McKay’s last outing was in 2015 when he appeared on A-Sides Vol.3 under the name Skiver. This is the first collaborative project between the Scottish duo under their new moniker Alias.

The EP opens with ‘Pentatonic’; A tough sounding track that has been designed for the forward-thinkers. ‘The Truth’ follows up sharply, with vintage piano stabs and a vocal that gives the track abounding energy. The on-point percussion leads you on a trip of pure rapture. The release closes with the apocalyptic ‘Dream Taker’, which is teeming with sinister vocal action, hostile synth work and a sublime way to sign off.

Alias - Pentatonic - Drumcode - DC175

ELEVATE – a label started by one of the best loved techno duos of the moment Pig&Dan, focuses on releasing music to make the listener feel just that – ‘elevated’. Since its inception in 2012, its seen a stream of hits climb the Beatport charts, featuring artists including Amelie Lens, Monika Kruse, Christian Smith, Julian Jeweil and Matador among many others.

Its 75th release comes from none other than the label bosses themselves, marking Pig&Dan’s 7th solo EP on the label.

Kicking things off, the title track “Starting Again” has a slamming kick and crisp shaker shuffle that sets the pace. It's a driving cut designed for an intense dancefloor experience. The vocals and synth collaborate effortlessly, delivering a subtle but beautiful breakdown.

Deep in those morning hours “A.M.” brings a dark abyss like track with a haunting synth pattern coupled by a bellowing horn. Both dominate the soundscape as vocal echoes escape into the mix.

Modulating low end and funked out percussion stabs roll through “In My Mind”, the filtered vocal leaks delicately in and out of the darkness, whilst the hook emerges in satisfying ooze like form.

Fast pace, old school techno inspiration comes in the form of “Obsession” to close out the EP. It comes at you with bump and swing. It’s got simple but super catchy vocals, rolling between that rhythmic peak time groove.

1. Pig&Dan - Starting Again

OUT NOW! https://www.beatport.com/release/back-once-again-max-chapman-remix/2064752

DJ Jeroenski - Back Once Again (Max Chapman Remix)

From E.M.M.A to LOFT, 2017 has seen stellar release after release from LA-based underground imprint Astral Plane Recordings.

Up next, SHALT returns to the label with an immense slice of immersive club. The forthcoming three-tracker, titled ‘ʃælt’, will be his third outing on the imprint, as he hones in on the loop-based dance forms and continues to experiment with the physicality of his productions. On ‘First Pulse’, SHALT embraces a slower tempo as he crafts a delicate sense of urgency throughout the track. Introverted, broody and undeniably dramatic, the chugging tune feels like an assured progression for one of the scenes rising stars, as he delves deep into club music's emotive core.

ʃælt

More exclusive music

Premiere: SHALT 'First Pulse'

Conforce - Harnessed Life In Programmed Form
to be released on the forthcoming Conforce album 'Autonomous'

https://www.delsinrecords.com/release/5525/conforce/autonomous
https://conforcedelsin.bandcamp.com/album/autonomous

Conforce - Autonomous
Delsin Records (124dsr) 
2xLP Ltd / 2xLP / CD / Digital

Harnessed Life in Programmed Form

Delsin Records