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Lakeway's frenetic sound has been running jolts of youthful energy through the drum & bass underground for the best part of a decade. His bold, hyperpop-adjacent, rave-centric style envelopes everything from hardcore and jump-up, to grime, bassline and beyond.

With his newest addition to the Diffrent Music canon, the Exeter-based artist breaks yet more new ground.

Lead track ‘3 Years’, featuring London singer-songwriter Becca Jane Grey, is an unabashed 808 ballad. Powered by the almighty boom of the classic drum machine and flecked with metallic choppage, it brings together neo-soul, trap and jungle in perfect harmony — mournful string swells and percussive chatter juxtaposing the infinite depth of the low-end.

“The beat basically started as a very standard trap/drill bit, which I then tried to make as abstract as possible to set it well aside from the bulk of tunes in those styles,” explains Lakeway. “Becca was perfect for it!”

Taking the track to the next level is Becca Jane Grey’s soaring vocal. She originally wrote the lyrics for a project with Om Unit, but when that didn’t work out, she put them on ice — until Lakeway sent over a beat she couldn’t resist. Her resolute lament on the passing of time and the loneliness of being stuck inside one’s own head, feels even more timely following the struggles of the past 12 months.

“The lyrics reflect holding onto bitterness and grudges,” says Becca Jane Grey. “When everyone around you is telling you to let it go, and you just can't seem to move past something, it can feel like you're completely alone and fully consumed. But there's a lot more to be lost in wallowing or allowing yourself to stay in those dark places. You can lose a lot of time stuck in that headspace.”

On working with Lakeway, Becca says: “Someone that young probably shouldn't be as talented as he is! He's also incredibly patient and accepting of any weird ideas I want to incorporate. His LP is ridiculous and I can't wait for people to hear it.”

Flipside ‘Stamina Crew’ is classic Lakeway energy, turbocharged by all the experience and influences that have seeped into his style over the years. A silky footwork roller with exuberant steelpan fills, it makes one fact abundantly clear: Lakeway is fully primed for the return of raving.

And when that glorious moment does come, it’ll be the track’s titular, pirate radio call out that helps the dancers keep moving through the night: “Big up the Stamina Crew!”

DIFF047 lands as part of a trio of releases from Diffrent’s core artists Dexta, Lakeway and BrandNewTrumpets, each in some way reflecting the past, present and future of the label to celebrate its 11th anniversary. All three are out 26th March on digital and limited edition 10” lathe cut vinyl. Pre-order from the Diffrent Music Bandcamp from 5th March.

Pre-order:
https://lakeway.bandcamp.com/album/3-years-stamina-crew

Lakeway:
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Becca Jane Grey:
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https://www.facebook.com/BeccaJaneGrey
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Lakeway - 3 Years (ft. Becca Jane Grey) / Stamina Crew

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Mine and Little Sis Nora's brand new single “Little Swing” is out now! ‪#‎LittleSwing‬ http://aronchupa.co/littleswing

AronChupa - Little Swing ft. Little Sis Nora

llama in my livingroom

Aronchupa Little Sis Nora Ft. Dj Vyper - Llama In My Living Room

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Release Date: 16-09-2019

► Be Free Recordings ♫
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► Erly Tepshi ♫
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Tracklist:
01. Rafael Cerato & Jäger Feat. John M - Every You (Erly Tepshi Remix)
02. Rafael Cerato & Jäger Feat. John M - Every You (Alberth Remix)
03. Rafael Cerato & Jäger Feat. John M - Every You (Wurtz & Iberian Muse Remix)

Release Info: 
This remixes pack includes 3 different versions but one more beautiful than the other

Already supported by Tale Of Us in the best festivals and international clubs like Tomorrowland, Untold Festival, Afterlife Ibiza This time we don't want to add anything ... we just want to let the music speak!

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PREMIERE: Rafael Cerato & Jäger Feat. John M - Every You (Erly Tepshi Remix) [Be Free]

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Release Date: 10-04-2020

► Stil Vor Talent ♫
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► Animal Picnic ♫
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► Lunar Plane ♫
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Tracklist:
01. Sam Shure - Louna (Sainte Vie Remix)
02. Roemisch 111, Victor Pilava - Tadaipa  
03. Robin Schellenberg, Rauschhaus, Daniele Di Martino - Makara
04. Lunar Plane & Animal Picnic - Corso
05. Township Rebellion - Humanity Offline
06. AFFKT - Hoydelight
07. Paradoks - Floating
08. Ben Böhmer & Monolink - Black Hole
09. Trikk - Concreto  
10. Brigado Crew, Crisstiano - Tribe
11. Daniele Di Martino - Wega
12. Nadya - Jupiter
13. Collé - Hiraeth
14. pølaroit & 43Hz - Hanging Gardens
15. Oliver Koletzki & Monolink - We Are All Lost (Nico Stojan Remix)  

Release Info: 
We’re back in the capital with the 8th installment of the “Stil vor Talent Berlin” compilation series, which brings forth a group of old and new faces, who exclusively contributed unreleased tracks, gathered under the umbrella of one of Berlin’s derelict treasures. Neukölln's Blub, short for "Berliner Luft- und Badeparadis", was a waterpark opened in 1985 in the Britz area. After its closure in 2002 the site fell into disrepair, waiting for housing redevelopment and revealing a fragile beauty in its decay as days go by.

Like all of Berlin's remaining ruins, Blub serves as a reminder of long-gone times, while amplifying the current tensions between aggressive gentrification and useful repurposing.

As always, music is the common denominator and Oliver Koletzki delivers the perfect soundtrack with this new release, while Chrisse Kunst renders the visuals.

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PREMIERE: Lunar Plane & Animal Picnic - Corso (Original Mix) [Stil Vor Talent]

Offer Nissim Feat. Maya - Fire With Fire

For DSD024, Wilfy D joins the Dansu Discs family with his ‘New Lockdown Soul’ EP..

This 6 track EP takes you on a journey of soulful 2-step, a unique sound that made Wilfy D burst onto the scene in 2020. Crew member Yosh wraps up the EP with his Killer remix of ‘Make Up Your Mind’. 

DSD024 - Wilfy D

[DSD024] Wilfy D - New Lockdown Soul EP (includes remix from Yosh)

release date > 29/03/2021
buy > https://casavoyager.bandcamp.com/album/networks-2
original soundtrack from the scam planet tale.
written by alex braine and driss bennis
arranged mixed and produced by driss bennis
distributed by clone > https://clone.nl//item63208.html

SP111 - DRISS BENNIS & SWOZE - NETWORKS

Travelling through this underwater world he wondered whether he might ever reach the surface and see the daylight again. There was nothing but a deep radiant ocean of blue all around him and as he looked onwards as to where he would swim there was little sign that he might ever reach the shore. Bubbles and ripples moved all around him and as he swam across the ocean floor he stroked his fingers through the grains of sand which solidified the bottom of the sea. It was vast and ever present, the deep blue. 

MSRG features on a new split EP alongside Aquatronics for Analog Concept. The record features a stunning assortment of abstract electro and fast paced beats for pondering thought. It also comes with artwork designed by Detroit artist and UR affiliate Abdul Qadim Haqq.

PREMIERE: MSRG - Excursions [Analog Concept]

@adampits is as quintessential to the label as it gets. His first two Eps were full on baskets of dynamite and number three is no different. He has three variations on a theme in A Minor, and the theme is...absolute slammeroos.

Remix duties come from great friends of the label and Slam Jams 1 gang, @Tape-Fear. They’ve come correct with an absolute hound dog of a 2-step take on Variation 1. Turn the subs up and dive on in...

Vinyl release is February 26th.
Digital release is March 26th.

Variations In A Minor

Buy 12"

HHANDS017 - Adam Pits - Variations In A Minor EP (CLIPS)

BANDCAMP (vinyl/digital): bit.ly/ECR009-BC 
Release date: March 26th 

@djlifee @rudolf-c

Melbourne’s DJ Life returns to Echocentric Records! Side A opens with "Accelerator" - a hyperventilating peak time DJ tool, accompanied by Rudolf C's hypnotic & heady remix. On the B-side housier "Exaltic" and the electro/IDM hybrid of "Glycol" are fine examples of the young man's trademark genre hopping versatility. 

Musica Australis Icognita part III - the final EP in the series displaying the emerging sound of a new generation of Australian producers.

A1. Accelerator
A2. Accelerator (Rudolf C Mix)
B1. Exaltic
B2. Glycol

Distribution: www.inchbyinch.eu @inchbyinchdistribution

Produced by Pat Brick 
Remix A2 by Rudolf Dorr 
Mastered by Nik Kozub

Accelerator EP

DJ Life - Accelerator EP - ECR009

Lakeway - Stamina

Lakeway - 3 Years (feat. Becca Jane Grey)

“Great minds don’t think alike. They think Diffrent.”

British independent record label exploring the experimental realms of Drum & Bass / Bass Music and beyond. Established in 2010, run by Chris Dexta, Ben Funks, James Hillah & Chris OneTen

Send Demos & DUbs via www.diffrentmusic.com/demos