@orla_cd

Or:la charges us up with an energetic cut of complex polyrhythms, reminiscent of ESG funk rock. It’s short, fast and grimey and the relentless groove definitely gets us quick stepping. Cheeky pitched up vocal samples ping pong around our head keeping things fun and playful, while the undulating bass line drives us into a sweaty frenzy.

Or:la - Mess 160

Following a debut EP release on Brazilian record label Yellow Island Records and a hypno-house debut album on colourful L.A imprint 100% Silk, California producer Etari readies four air-fresh cuts of club melodia designed for those deep moments in the dance on Running Out Of Steam.

Aesthetics of both artist and label are a heaven-made match; favouring melodic grooves and broken-beats that trigger blissed-out experiences both spiritual and physical. ‘Chemistry’ makes use of broken Baltimore rhythms and blends them with warped, supernatural vocals, feeding into both worlds of melancholy and paradise. 

‘Cinnamon Spice’ maintains the tempo with a fairy-light cut of footwork-electro – a sequence that begs to be lost in, angelic strobes of light beaming onto a looping trip cinematic sound – before the lo-fi house rhythms of ‘Lavender Luv’ cast our minds back to a simpler time when the sun was setting and the sand was still warm between our toes. 

‘Sweet Pea’ completes the release with a wubby piece of blissful Balearic; no sudden movements, swaying in the turquoise vibe as teardrops roll into the ocean. 

>> @etari

Lavender Luv

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ROOS016 // Etari - Lavender Luv

@0rds0
@kalaharioystercult

RDS plumbs the depths of analogue texture on his Kalahari debut proper. Following a guest appearance on Eversines’ ‘Plooi’ EP, the Amsterdam artist returns to explore the more expansive integers of his hi-tech sound across four deftly crafted tracks.It's exactly the sort of enveloping, sophisticated material we’ve come to expect from a De Lichting member.

Straight deep space manoeuvres on the opener. Setting billowing widescreen pads against solid, tight groove, ‘2312’ feels as if it’s escaping the eye of some turbulent solar event. Then, landing with a sensitivity absent from the harsh climes of its predecessor, ‘BBsuite’ leaps from translunar to tenderness with dappled keys and lithe breakbeat intricacy. Saying that, there’s still something undeniably explorative and sc-fi in its mood, almost reminiscent of Orbital or Future Sound of London.

There’s more refined deepness on the flip, starting with ‘Silky’s supple, slinky flex. Forlorn, exquisitely widescreen ambient techno, it treads between the warm optimism of early Detroit modes and a certain somber melancholia. And finally, ‘Autechrein’ finds RDS smudging his palette on a dusty, downtempo overhaul of the after-hours formula. 
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releases November 12, 2022

https://kalaharioystercult.bandcamp.com/album/suite

Suite

pi pi pi premiere: RDS - BBsuite (Kalahari Oyster Cult)

Valencian producer Pépe's (@pepmanpepe) love of iridescent melodies, velvety pads and complex rhythms has seen him skilfully combine house, bass music and breakbeat in recent years. His music is globally reaching, having garnered attention from top artists including Ben UFO, Peggy Gou, Shanti Celeste, Moxie, Mount Kimbie and Disclosure.  

His heartfelt, mercurial and emotive sound is ever present on his new album for Lapsus, which also incorporates a lush sonic forest, resplendent in detail and jam packed with influences. Album Reclaim' opens the door to experimentation and sound design, while embracing the braindance and hyperpop sphere with surprising maturity. It is an amalgamation of electronic sounds and pulsating structures in which orchestral sounds, folk music, ambient textures and a strong vocal presence, both synthetic and authentic, sparkle. 

Reclaim' imagines a post-human future, where nature once again reclaims lost ground and is free to flourish and take root around manmade structures. Pépe exhibits his personal reverence for the work of Antonio Cortés Ferrando, the architect behind the Espai Verd building, which broke architectural and urban planning norms by using computation to create structures that promote the organic growth of foliage. It is a building designed for the future, where flora cultivates indefinitely.

In Pépe’s own words, "At a time when we have witnessed how nature strives to regain ground, once humans are removed from the streets, it is important to start thinking critically about new techniques in the creation of art and design, and imagining a future where posterity is embodied in the rejuvenation of a greener world".

Reclaim

Pépe - Reclaim [LPS35]

@banoffee-pies in its 10th year of operations welcomes UK based artist Syz to the label for the 22nd Original Series Release via their “Headspin” EP. Kicking off 2023 with a 5 track collection of shape shifting hybrid techno ear worms including the digital single “Burner FM”. 

Distinctly playful compositions from an artist continually paving their own sonic path between drum heavy and broken beat UK techno. Focused and dynamic club music made for the sound system explored through always evolving, grime influenced post dubstep sounds and percussions. 

Artist: Syz
Title: Headspin
Label: Banoffee Pies Records (@banoffee-pies)
CAT No: BP022DD
Release Date: 23.02.23

Buy Digital / 12" EP

PREMIERE: Syz - Headspin [Banoffee Pies Records]

Detroit's Filthiest last record on Casa Voyager!!! Soulful, partly vocal-heavy jungle; bouncy electro; fast-paced gold and that certain funk you can't find anywhere else. 100 % Authenticity Guaranteed.

Pre-Order Bandcamp: https://casavoyager.bandcamp.com/album/100-authenticity-guaranteed
Pre-Order Clone: https://clone.nl/item72397.html

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@soundsofluxedebuts on @planeteuphorique with five tracks of star-gazing house and techno

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-luxe-rocket-girl

Premiere: LUXE ‘Rocket Girl’

@fibreoptixxx
@kann

Fibre Optixx returns with the second part of “Body Thing”, building upon his unique blend of jacking house groove and weirdo techno rhythm.

BC: https://kann.bandcamp.com/album/body-thing-pt-2

pi pi pi premiere: Fibre Optixx - C'est Magnifique (KANN)

@tom-jarmey is an absolute wizard on the buttons. That much is patently obvious, and when he sent me over this new set of tracks I was absolutely melting. He manages to just get so much lovely texture in to the music and yet craft it in a way that it absolutely crushes it on the dance floor.

I’ve played these out on some big rigs and I honestly can’t believe how amazing they sound. You have to experience it to believe it really. They hit hard but are also packed full of emotion in a totally un-cheesy way.

Premiere: LUXE ‘Rocket Girl’

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