19.10.2023

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The saying “Don't judge a book by its cover” can be also applied to music. Some albums, EPs, and singles have amazing covers, but the music is just… bad – or vice-versa. Many are also the case in which both the artwork and the music are simply sublime – or both, a total train wreck. No, we are not going to mention any examples. You can do this mentally by yourself (just do it, it’s fun). Right now, we’d rather stick with the release premiered here: with a badass design and a stunning selection of seven dark-as-hell cuts, Marinelli's debut EP "Manteca", marks the 60th episode of the Oviedo-based powerhouse Espacio Cielo.

The man of the hour is a Seville-based DJ, producer, and promoter, quite well-known for his work shaking the city's nightlife scene: he organizes various parties and is a resident of the monthly "Electronic Lunch" festival. For his very first output, he teamed up with an AAA+ team of remixers: none other than Rigopolar, Alen Skanner, Lebollet (RASTROLIVE004), and Moo Moonster (SXDNS054/TAKEOVER002) & Parissior (SXDNS206/FREEDL043/TAKEOVER002). 

The track we were solicited to review comes from the creative mind of Alen Skanner, a rising Spanish artist with previous works published on Sharped Records and Ritmo Fatale. For his take on “El Forastero”, Alen did what he does best: infused the original with heavy doses of stamina in the shape of fat basslines and sturdy synth layers. The slight increase in the BPM (from 124 to 127) simply made things fit like a glove. Puro FUEGO!

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label: https://espaciocielo.bandcamp.com/

Follow @lektrono, @alenskanner and @espaciocielo, peeps!

PREMIERE464 // Marinelli - El Forastero (Alen Skanner Remix)

Ce mois-ci, Les Disques du Lobby nous présentent l’artiste queer berlinois, ELECTROSEXUAL. Entre Dark Disco, Acid, Synth Wave et House, voilà un mix qui va faire grimper la température. Un mix que le DJ souhaite dédier à la figure de la nuit berlinoise, l’artiste, musicienne et performeuse d’origine vénézuélienne, Aérea Negrot, récemment disparue.

Les Disques du Lobby avec Electrosexual (Octobre 2023)

Buy link: https://lnk.to/Heart-on-Hold_Oliver-Koletzki_Fritz-Kalkbrenner_Stil-vor-Talent

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Premiere: Oliver Koletzki & Fritz Kalkbrenner - Heart on Hold - Stil vor Talent

“I think it’s a ‘classic’ Perel mix – an eclectic approach to dance music that’s not genre-oriented, just following vibes."

This was the message that accompanied our latest Crack Mix, from DJ, producer and vocalist Perel. We thought it made sense to start our own description with this short note, given what it reveals about both Perel as an artist, and the journey she’s taken thus far.

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Crack Mix 528: Perel

Pour sa résidence, la DJ et productrice invite ses proches à mixer et à échanger en direct sur tsugiradio.fr

Weirdos Show : Mala Ika invite Yaya Zohra

@dc-salas - Sinking 
Label - @riotvan-family
Release Date: 17/11/2023

♫ Info + Buy ♫ :https://www.sinchi-collective.com/premiere-dc-salas-sinking-riotvan/

All Sinchi premieres available on 
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sinchicollective 
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7sd3nFrzl9itGooHqItGFG

V/A - Familiar Faces No. 4 (Incl. Shubostar, Mufti, DC Salas ...)

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PREMIERE - DC Salas - Sinking (Riotvan)

taken from a selection of Ten edits from the vaults of Tronik Youth's hard drive...made to play out, this is one of the  3 previously unreleased edits
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https://neinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ctrl-s-2023

TRONIK YOUTH - SCREAM MACHINE EDIT

Some Bizarre - Think Positive (Extended Mix)

Taigher - Nuvole (Versione Disco Lunga)

The British-New Zealand producer and DJ Keepsakes is back with his first full EP since the start of 2022, marking his debut solo release on OAKS, the renowned Spanish artist Hector Oaks' seminal imprint. Following on from two compilation appearances on the label, on ‘Blunt Clout Trauma’ Keepsakes explores new dimensions to his sound with a focus on funk and groove with sprinkles of euphoria, zany acid and his usual dark atmospheres and unnerving sound design throughout the 5 track EP.

BUY HERE : https://hectoroaks.bandcamp.com/album/blunt-clout-trauma

@keepsakes @hectoroaks

PREMIERE: Keepsakes - Criminal Drum Lab [ OAKS ]

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Nici Palm & Rødel - A Yellow Rat (Original Mix)

DISCOTECA NEGRA presents a series of edits named “CORTE OCULTO” highlighting unique takes bringing a fresh perspective to the original sounds with the weight in a dark touch.

We are honored to showcase Franz Scala's @franz-scala latest single edit, an iconic tribute and testament to his musical prowess, out of "Scala - Perfume Of Love" (1987, ZYX Records).

Mastering: Stefan Eichinger.
Artwork: Dali La Gasse.

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Perfume Of Love (Franz Scala Edit)

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CORTE OCULTO: Scala - Perfume Of Love (Franz Scala Edit)

Years of Denial is the project of French musician Jerome Tcherneyan, in former times drummer of cult British band Piano Magic and music producer since 1997, and Czech performance & music artist, songwriter, and poet Barkosina Hanusova.

Active since 2016, the duo has become known across the globe for their well-crafted sharp productions and electrifying live performances.

ORDER HERE:http://gwimyeonrecords.b7ndc7mp.com

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PREMIERE: Years Of Denial - Sensory Box [ GWI MYEON RECORDS ‘⻤面 ]

The new release by Fabio Me Llaman Soltero and Don Ipanema Boi on the promising label Richmerch is what we would call “batidão” in Brazil, something like “strong beat”, in a free translation, and it could easily be played during a Baile Funk in Rio de Janeiro due to the strong influence of the spicy and vibrant Funk Carioca in it. “Guatemalan Brigadeiro” has Brazilian influence in its title as well: “Brigadeiro” is a nationwide beloved dessert that can be defined as a bonbon “between a fudgy chocolate truffle and a Tootsie Roll”.

Fun fact: Brigadeiro is Fabio’s favourite dessert, and reportedly, Don Ipanema’s girlfriend prepares the best brigadeiro in the world, because of this the song was named like that. “We wanted to make a simple and non-serious idea with a good and aggressive rhythm that could express the Brazilian and Guatemalan cultures using elements from both countries”, according to Fabio.

Another fun fact: “Fabio Me Llaman Soltero is a character conceptualized by my strong Latin boyband influences that I had when I was a kid, actually I personally met one of the greatest boybands in history: Magneto (Mx). This happened because my mom was a really good friend of the mom of one of the Magneto members. So, Fabio is a rare hybrid between Julio Iglesias, Flavio Cesar, Kairo & Magneto (all Latin pop legends) and he loves a good suntan, yachts and beautiful chicas. My music is inspired in that lifestyle”, said Fabio.

Don Ipanema Boi is Fabio’s brother (real one) and his character comes from his obsession for the Brazilian culture (his girlfriend – the-best-brigadeiro-in-the-world girl – is from São Paulo, by the way). That’s why his music – both DJ sets and productions – has a strong Brazilian feeling.

“Guatemalan Brigadeiro” recipe: Lasers from old game consoles currently used in shitty arcades in abandoned spots in the historic district in Guatemala City, throbbing and striking basslines and vocals from Brazil. 

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label: https://richmerch.bandcamp.com/

Follow @fabiomellamansoltero & @richmerch, peeps!

PREMIERE029 // Fabio Me Llaman Soltero & Don Ipanema Boi - Guatemalan Brigadeiro (Original Mix)

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