Compilations

'IT WAS ALWAYS THERE vol 2'

It Was Always There vol 2

Destrata - Bait & Switch

Nothing seemed to start today; from lifting his head off the pillow to tricking his mind into thinking the day ahead would actually be productive. Going back to bed felt like the only feasible option; the only way to erase these thoughts and start back at square one. Sometimes shutting off from the world before rejoining was all that was needed to set the wheels in motion again.

Following their first foray into releasing a full EP, London-based non-profit label Shubzin get back to basics with the fourth instalment of their VA charity compilation series. This time they've invited 14 new producers to contribute original tracks that range from jungle to leftfield bass and experimental — and, as always, it's for a very good cause.

After raising money for several different charities through their previous comps, they now focus their support on Sisters Uncut, a charity who challenges gendered violence and government cuts to social and community services, and who were instrumental in leading the Kill the Bill marches against new draconian changes to policing and prison laws.

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PREMIERE: Destrata - Actuate [Shubzin]

Destrata - Muscle Memory

For part 2 of our Electro Compilations, we wanted to continue
exploring modern day interpretations of the beloved Detroit sound.
With contributions by Club Designs founders Garneau &amp; Sharkki,
previous contributor Dj Failure, and a handful of new names-
Ghostwhip, Partick Cure, Stuster, Max Ulis and Destrata. Full release
drops May 13th. One love.

https://clubdesigns.bandcamp.com/album/cdmusic005

https://soundcloud.com/destratavan
https://soundcloud.com/clubdesignslabel
https://www.instagram.com/clubdesigns_/
https://clubdesigns.bandcamp.com/releases

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PREMIERE: Destrata - Love Is [Club Designs]

EMA’s Woozy label continues apace with WZY2.5; a new compilation highlighting 8 artists from Ireland and afar that embody the imprint’s obsession with low-end futurism. Featuring 2 production debuts, this release acts as an exciting snapshot of the talented global community surrounding the label and its founder.

Dublin-based Ambit kicks us off with Act Of Goodness, her impressive debut that skanks on a ‘08 dread-step tip. Fellow Dub PLUS ONE drops/raises the tempo for TRIAL, a stripped back halftime sub workout. Mid Air’s Huna seesaws a techno dancehall/d’n’b lurch with wild exploratory sound design in Lang. More Cowbell’s Eich also debuts with the mid-tempo party bass swagger of INDUCTION. Vancouver’s Destrata applies throbbing wubs and dramatic breaks on a smart 2-step break in Amphibian Barrier. Amsterdam’s Jasmín takes things on a more sinister route, delivering the technoid punk chug of Grumpy Cat. New York’s Sobolik revs up the gears with the playful ‘n’ bouncy hardcore rush of Deadly. WDDS sees us out with Slow Burner, a tense d’n’b roller that itches with junglist rinse-out fervour for a proper finale.

Pre-Order: https://woozydublin.bandcamp.com/album/wzy25
Releases August 12, 2022

Mastering: White Peach
Artwork: Blixa Aguerreberry
Press Release: Nevan Jio PR: Troy Gunner

TRACK ORDER: WZY2.5
Ambit - Act of Goodness (@ambitdj)
Plus One - Trial (@plus-one1)
Huna - Lang (@h_u_n_a)
Eich - Induction (@eichldn)
Destrata- Amphibian Barrier (@destratavan)
Jasmín - Grumpy Cat (@jasminhoek)
Sobolik - Deadly (@tomsobolikmusic)
WDDS - Slow Burner(@wddsmusic)

WZY2.5 (Previews)

PPRZ Releases 23 tracks of dance music spanning genres from techno, acid, bass, electro, broken beat and everything in between!
 
Pre-order: https://pprz.bandcamp.com/album/pprz-variety-pack-vol-02
Official release date April 07, 2023 - Bandcamp Friday. 

Contributors are largely based in Vancouver, with additional contributors spanning across North America. 

A portion of the proceeds for this compilation will be benefitting the Vancouver Black Library. The Vancouver Black Library is a grassroots organization offering resources by and for POC locally. 

Read more about them here: www.vancouverblacklibrary.org 
www.instagram.com/vanblacklibrary/?hl=en
credits
releases April 7, 2023 

Mastered by Pheek 
OpenEnd - Prohairesis mastered by Woofax 
Artwork by Max Ammo

Destrata - Pressure Test

@destratavan
@ofparadiserecords

Of Paradise continue their Various Artists series with an 11-track masterclass in shapeshifting underground dance music.

Comprised of all new material, the fifth instalment in the label’s VA series showcases a spellbinding collection of cross-genre and multifaceted compositions that mutate from rumbling bass pressure into atmospheric jungle, contorted techno and beyond.

Featuring selected works from Slolek, Kellen303, Destrata, Pugilist, Fiesta Soundsystem, Tom Jarmey, Vilhelm, Fade, Atrice, Lazarus and D3U5E, Of Paradise Vol. 5 is a mesmerising and hallucinatory soundtrack curated to be played out across a shattered club landscape.

BC Pre-order: https://ofparadise.bandcamp.com/album/of-paradise-vol-5

pi pi pi premiere: Destrata - Meridian (Of Paradise)

Destrata - Delos

@malocarecords champions club music’s next-wave with its new 17-track V/A compilation, ‘Maloca, Vol. 2’. Check out @ultimaesuna & @destratavan’s mystic contribution now

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-ultima-esuna-destrata-semillas-y-clavos

Maloca, Vol. 2

Semillas y Clavos

Premiere: Ultima Esuna & Destrata ‘Semillas y Clavos’

My bass music friends think I make techno & my techno friends think I make bass music…
1/4 of Audio Social 
1/2 of Energy Boys
Say hi, Destrata.trax@gmail.com