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In Mirror, Lumieux demonstrates his ability as the drums step fowards and the pressure rises for a thrilling dash through engaging minimal techno. While balancing so many intricate percussion lines, the dub-infused synths add the perfect psychedelic twist throughout the track. 

Lumieux - Mirror (Original Mix)

Ballroom Records, spearheaded by Berlin duo, Kaiser Souzai is set to release their first compilation, dropping on June 24th, 2016. Exemplifying the Berlin underground with some of the rawest techno cuts out there and nurturing a growing roster of musical talent, Ballroom won't disappoint with this ingenious collection of originals and remixes, some already part of their catalogue and others completely unreleased and exclusive.

A total of 12 tracks, Kaiser Souzai have wasted no time in getting it right. Showcasing a selection of their back catalogue, German duo Zakari & Blange make an appearance with the atmospheric, 'Upper', alongside fellow German native, Ben Champell's rhythmic and trippy, 'The Dark Streets Of Berlin', and not to forget Slovakian and Austrian duo, Dezibell's tribal percussion infused 'Elbrus'. Kaiser Souzai themselves have also lent their productions, with past releases such as their unique homage to the 90's techno classic, 'The First Rebirth 3.0', their energetic re-hash of Josh Vox's 'Blumen Der Verzweiflung' and of course, their collaboration last year with Spanish mastermind, Alberto Ruiz with 'Tarzan', a momentous dance floor killer.

Always one to give back, the Ballroom compilation includes 3 unreleased tracks including an underworldly remix of Kaiser Souzai’s ‘Love’ from Zakari & Blange, a deep and ethereal remix of Kaiser Souzai’s ‘Love’ from Berlin producer who is signed to Erick Morillo's mighty 'Subliminal' label, Junolarc and last but not least, a melodic remix from Stefan Mint's Techno-alias Lindwood of Kaiser Souzai’s ‘Mr Lurk’.

The first of it’s kind, Ballroom’s debut compilation sets the bar high with both it’s catalogue of quality releases and an exciting taste of what is yet to come.

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Kaiser Souzai - 1981 (Alberto Ruiz Laser Remix)

Following up our previous Daniel Sanchez release, we are more than proud to have for this one the Impropmtu Remixes EP edition which includes 4 fantastic remixes by Nima Gorji, Martinez, Doubtingthomas and Faster. The first track is Nima's remix from Pearled Into Droplets in which he created an exceptional base with a prominent tech rhythm, in which we can perceive a few percussion layers that work amazingly with the original synths. Those synths create an incredible atmosphere as they softly evolve in a slow progression during the track, creating tension and release, exactly when is needed. The whole minimalistic approach brings a more than suitable vibe that is driven by a rock solid bass line too. The second remix is from Martinez, who also worked over Pearled, but he went through a more experimental and deeper road with an exquisite re-interpretation, in which the articulations created between the several percussive sounds are beautifully placed in such way that, alongside the synth pad in the backend, creates a superb hypnotic vibe and groove. The third remix is from Daniel's track Yi and was charge of Doubtingthomas, who flawlessly captured the primal essence of the original track with a superb twist in the rhythmic side, in which he created an amazing blend between of minimal house and deep, that easily immerses the listener into a powerful trip. This remix also presents several melodic elements working together with the original track sounds, like the strings during the break and synth pads, which adds a beautiful musical and organic feeling to the remix. The last and not least of the remixes is also from Yi, but in charge of the talented producer Faster, who also took as working base the ambiences and textures from the original track to create a subtle and beautiful minimalistic vibe alongside the percussive elements. The most distinctive sound of his remix is the electric synth riff, which adds soft craziness, and lays the ground perfectly for the hypnotic percussions to take place later on the track, which also finishes the remix's groove exquisitely. 


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Release date: Monday 10th September 2012. 

A1) These Days ft. Kevin Knapp (Original)
 
We’ve teamed up once again with our friend and vocalist Kevin Knapp on These Days. The lyrics are a tale of some of the changes we’ve experienced in the music world in the last few years. As we are interested in the story being heard we’ve kept the track unobtrusive whilst simple changes in the pace and energy keeps the track interesting.

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Andrew Grant, Anja Schneider, And.Id, Butch, Claudio Coccoluto, Dan Drastic, Detroit Swindle, Dirty Channels, DJ Hell, Djuma Soundsystem, Dubfire, Dusky, Dyed Soundorom, Franck Roger, Hermanez, Homework, Huxley, Inland Knights, Ivan Smagghe, Jaymo & Andy George, J.Phlip, Jet Project, Joyce Muniz, Justin Martin, Kaiserdisco, Karotte, Kerri Chandler, Kruse & Nuernberg, Laurent Garnier, Lee Curtiss, Luna City Express, Maceo Plex, Marco Carola, Maya Jane Coles, Mic Newman, Michel Cleis, Moodymanc, Noir, Optimo, PBR Streetgang, Reboot, René Amesz, Robert Owens, Satoshi Tomiie, Secret Cinema, Slam, Solomun, Till von Sein, Waifs & Strays, Wildkats, Worthy, X-press2 and many more.


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Aiwaska continues his fine run of recent form with a new EP on the Magician On Duty label, that includes the stunning vocals of TYPIFŸ. It features a pair of red hot new singles with a remix from Zuma Dionys and various versions. 

Noir is a darkly alluring deep house tune with swirling pads. It has shadowy vocals to add to the moody vibe and synths that ring out of the grooves with real menace next to big riffs. There is an instrumental as well as a Dream Version that is more pillowy, laced up with pads and heady chords. 

Dune is a nine minute epic that has a twisted lead synth line and bass that rumbles down low. It works your mind into a lather then layers up the melodies with another fantastic vocal that emerges like a spirit. The whole thing is perfectly atmospheric. Zuma Dionys remxies and slows things down to a heavy, bass driven rework that has lithe synths and plenty of arching chords.

We hope you enjoy this track as much as we do.

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Premiere:  Aiwaska Feat. Typify - Noir (Dream Version)  [Magician on Duty]

“What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset” - Blackfoot

Through the mist and fog, from the highest peaks, to the lowest troughs, winter brings a chill across the depths of the Tasman. Amidst the icey planes, the people look for warmth. And it is the fire of music that warms a warriors heart. Just as some start to lose hope, a vibrational transformation occurs. A cosmic collaboration. Across the astral, through dimensions up and down, it’s emergence reverberates through the cosmos. Some call them Dusty Troopers. Others call them Cowboys from another time, occupying a place outside of our continuum. But their name is not important, for their waves are where their magic lies.

Warm your heart by our fire friend, for you have travelled far and wide. We did not come here to cry, but to dance, enlivened by the richness of the fruits we call life. We thank you for joining us on this journey, and hope it brings you what your heart desires most. We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.

Caly Jandro, Yasuke, DJ PQM, Moonitde, Jamie Stevens, Uone, Out Of Sorts, John Parkinson, Pilot, Liam Sieker, Sanoi, The Oddness, Heath Myers, Charles Wood, Bomb Dylan, Hamish Lang, Markey, Azaria Byrne….

This is Beat & Path, the Winter Pathways Compilation. Stay true, and stay warm loved ones. Until we meet again by the fire, and under the starry skies.

RELEASE DATE: 28.08.2020 exclusive to Beatport, Spotify & iTunes for 2 weeks.

Pre order here: https://tinyurl.com/y5mvko37

1 - Uone - Light Reading 2020 feat. Heath Myers
2 - Caly Jandro & Yasuke - A Little Closer, Said The King
3 - Out of Sorts - The Hustler feat. Charles Wood
4 - Uone & Markey - Playing Shadows feat. Azaria Byrne 
5 - SANOI - Us
6 - Bomb Dylan - Breif Lives feat. Hamish Lang
7 - Jamie Stevens - Night & Day
8 - Uone & Out Of Sorts - Pass Not Forgotten feat. John Parkinson
9 - Liam Sieker - Guzheng
10 - The Oddness - OHMsemble
11 - MOONTIDE - Acuarlea
12 - DJ PQM - My Beautiful
13 - Midnights Playground - Bender

#Premiere | Jamie Stevens - Night & Day (Winter Pathways) Beat & Path

Mitch Oliver, Maaruo - Same Light EP [XYZ021]
Release Date - September 4th, 2020
Stream & Purchase - https://ampl.ink/b10eE

As we venture towards the heart of summer’s conclusion, we are ecstatic to release one of the label’s favorite projects to date.

Mitch Oliver and Maaruo represent the thriving community of dance music in Montreal; a city also home to the When We Dip team, and a pillar of the creative direction behind the way we run the labels and media platform. As many have before them, the two were regulars on dancefloors across the city before moving into the studio and harnessing their love of electronic music as creators.

Each of the producers have made important strides in the early days of their solo careers, including Mitch’s EP on Magician on Duty and Maaruo’s remix of Budakid right here on XYZ. They’ve also found a distinct knack for partnership, as is evident in their joint track Corne Mistur which was released with Akbal Music.

Same Light will surely continue to turn heads and capture ears for the two Montrealers. It has that something special, an indescribable quality found in the tunes we love the most, no matter the genre. The all-Quebecois team for Same Light includes Beyries, one of the province's most beloved singer-songwriters. Her jaw dropping vocals glide naturally over the crisp arrangement from Mitch and Maaruo, harnessing melancholic prose of somber romance. Instrumentally, percussive flair and fluttering pads carry the words in perfect harmony; A tune that will write it’s own story. 

Erdi Irmak is no stranger to the scene, and an established purveryover of touching productions on the likes of Tale & Tone and Hoomidas. The Turk offered his interpretations of Same light, finding the perfect middle ground for the release. He pays homage to the original’s understated moments, while placing weight on the groove to give the remix immense dance-ability. 

Connect with XYZ - https://linktr.ee/wwd.xyz
Stream releases in full via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2uDd07z

Follow Mitch Oliver
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Lumieux - Mirror (Original Mix)

Dissonant