Showa

EU 3.3

This is the sonic representation of intimacy that is void of connection, empty,
confusing & likely emotionally destructive.

iLuv'it

In an age of regressive politics and inward-looking neo-nationalism, there’s something gloriously open and outward-looking about the musical worldview of Rose Robinson. A keen traveller whose mindset and musical vision has been shaped by her experiences visiting different destinations around the globe, Robinson’s releases as Tigerbalm thrillingly combine her roots in dance music – Robinson has been DJing around her home city of London and much further afield for well over a decade – with rhythms, sounds and instrumentation inspired by all manner of indigenous musical cultures from around the world. This trademark sound is sonically kaleidoscopic, unflinchingly percussive and undeniably infectious, though attempts to accurately describe it are likely doomed to failure. While confounding those employed to review music not Robinson’s aim – she was much more interested in fusing her eclectic global musical influences and showcasing great female vocalists – her brilliant debut album, International Love Affair, will surprise as much as it delights – and all for the right reasons.
It arrives on the back of a string of celebrated singles and was created with the help of a large archive of recordings of jam sessions with musician friends, and contributions from a talented pool of female singers Robinson has met on her travels around the world. It’s those travels that shaped the sound of International Love Affair, with every track being a personal response to the musical cultures of places she’s visited. Combine these vivid experiences with nods to dancefloor-focused styles she loves – think organic house, nu-disco, Afro-house, dub disco, Afro-disco and Brazilian club cuts – and you have a debut solo album that’s as imaginative and entertaining as they come.
For proof, check the album’s two Bali-influenced tracks:  album opener ‘Kete’, where Joy Tyson’s stylish vocals ride a heady, low-slung midtempo groove wrapped in Indonesian instrumentation, and the extra-percussive, tech-house influenced dancefloor voodoo of ‘La Brisa’ (a cut named in honour of the Bali-based club of the same name). Or for that matter the two tracks inspired by Robinson’s experiences in Berlin, the Joy Tyson-voiced strut of ‘Tokyo Business’ – a dense, squelchy, dark-room ready blend of heavy grooves, punk-funk inspired vocals and ‘80s freestyle synth sounds – and the irresistible peak-time heaviness of ‘Cocktail D’Amore’, a track made in tribute to the legendary LGBTQIA+ party of the same name that sits somewhere between Afro-house, tribal house, dubbed-out late-night hedonism and the most mind-altering of organic percussion workouts. 
Robinson’s positive experiences on Waiheke Island in New Zealand, the location of the legendary Flamingo Pier festival, are explored on two tracks, too – superb recent single ‘Waiheke’ and the inspired ‘Cosmic Camel’ – an impeccable, breathlessly brilliant re-imagining of the mid-80s proto-house sound of Paul Simpson and Boyd Jarvis (amongst others) blessed with cut-up Maori vocal samples and the kind of hazy, dubbed-out horn licks that have long been a feature of records by New Zealand outfit Fat Freddy’s Drop. 
Such is the quality across the set, attempting to pick highlights is a futile gesture. Some may cite the breezy, Brazil-inspired samba-house/funky nu-disco of ‘Bahia Escapista’ (this features a very special ‘secret guest’ vocalist, whose identity will no doubt promote debate online), or Robinson’s response to visiting Morocco, ‘Riad De Lister’ – a squelchy chunk of 21st century P-funk that’s as heady and intoxicating as it is addictively dancefloor-focused. An instrumental version of that track is also featured on the album, alongside a handful of other vocal-free alternative takes. International Love Affair more than lives up to the promise of its title, marking out Robinson as one of electronic music’s most inventive and on-point global fusionists.

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PREMIERE : Tigerbalm - Tokyo Business

COWBELL WARRIOR!

Body Action

Unveiling Daniel Monaco's ‘Change' ft. Zoë Xenia: a timeless Proto House gem.
Get ready to groove to the infectious beats of ‘Change’, the latest release from Daniel Monaco on It's a Pleasure imprint. Featuring the enchanting vocals of Zoë Xenia, this live-performed proto house track is a sonic masterpiece that's set to captivate audiences worldwide.
Produced by the multi-talented Daniele Labbate, also known as Daniel Monaco, ‘Change' is a journey into deep heart of House Music. Energetic drums, commanding bassline, and housey strings create an irresistible blend of sounds that harken back to the genre's roots. 
The track's authenticity shines through in its fully live performance, offering an electrifying experience that transcends time.
And that's not all: the release includes a label’s head honchos Marvin & Guy on remix duties, injecting a fresh and even happier (if possible) perspective into the already dynamic track. 
Meticulously mixed by the talented Whodamanny, ‘Change' resonates with clarity and precision.
Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of this record.

Change

Change (Club Mix)

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Daniel Monaco feat. Zoë Xenia - Change (Club Mix)

1000

1000 (feat. CP)

Proto Call

Proto Call (Extended Version)

Odyssée - EP

Agitations tropicales

Hold/Still Remixes

UN-NO (Marvin & Guy Black Eyes Remix)

Marvin & Guy return in full glory to Permanent Vacation after their 2017 Fire! Fire! EP. This time Marvin & Guy, or Alessandro & Marcello, if you like, explore all of those influences throughout their musical career. On the title track "Hint of '92" they clearly pay tribute to that Techno/Trance from early 90s we all fell in love with at least one time. But they are not all about the pure retroness, instead M&G approach the matter with a contemporary point of view and their distinctive production knowledge. The track also features fellow Italian Marika from Underspreche on vocals, who also contributed a Discoid remix to the original. "Discoteque" may remind you of the early Marvin & Guy sound: rough, chunky, rocky and full of disco-ish energy. While "Colours" is a calmer, yet mental trip, with delays that the Idjut Boys would be proud of.

Marvin & Guy - Hint of '92 (Original Mix)

kryptogram  - Never Enough 
krypt. vol2 out now: https://create.ffm.to/kryptvol2

“krypt. vol2 is the second instalment of my ‘krypt’ EP series. It’s a mixtape-like EP, named after a ‘crypt’ (underground vault holding the remains of a person); in this case it’s my musical vault with several new + old tracks I’ve had in my unreleased catalogue. It touches various genres like the previous one, from garage stuff to a bit faster house, to slowed down nu-disco. I rarely get inspired by current music, most of the time I’m listening to records at least 15-20 years old but wondering how they would sound if they were made today.

The EP also features two songs (Never Enough, L.U.V.) with my own lead vocals, which a first for my releases thus far. I really enjoy making longer music projects which is why I’ve always gravitated towards LPs and albums, as a producer and a listener. It allows you to dive in a bit deeper in the mind of the creator and see where their emotions lie across a longer body of work. A single often doesn’t have enough power to allow you to see behind the curtain.”


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Never Enough

Stream/DL

demi@semi-delicious.com

Label: soundcloud.com/semi-delicious

Raised in Detroit, London-based Demi Riquísimo is gaining worldwide recognition for his standout acid, italo house and disco-inspired sonic palette with support from the likes of Pete Tong, Annie Mac, Artwork, Optimo, Skream, Tom Trago and many more.


Demi is label boss for his imprint ‘Semi Delicious’ which boasts 7 sold-out vinyl-only EPs to date, along with a collection of original and remix releases for Alfresco Disco, Ninja Tune, Wolf Tone and HOMAGE.


Quick out the blocks, in the first few years of launching the project Demi’s demand was enough to perform across the UK, EU and OZ, being booked for events like Arts House, Adonis, Xe54, and Oslo, as well as festival slots at Glastonbury, Latitude, Wilderness and Gottwood.


With remixes for UNKLE, Elder Island, TSHA, Rosie Lowe, Chromeo and HiFi Sean, tastemakers and fans alike wait eagerly for the next sure fire addition to DJs arsenal.

Proto Call (Extended Version)

Demi Riquísimo