Eli & Fur - California Love (Hussaino Edit)

The sixth drop in our Single Series is here, and it’s pure sonic teleportation. Straight from Xalapa, Mexico, Yemero Foni delivers “Jace” an indie-dance voyage where deep, hypnotic grooves meet shimmering, space-born textures. Emotional, immersive, and endlessly transportive.

Jace

YemeroFoni - Jace (Master)

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Out now on Vinyl only release: http://bit.ly/REKIDS112

A heartfelt dedication to his son Isaias, ‘Aspirations for Young Xol’ takes us through the life of a pillar in the electronic music community - Santiago Salazar. From his formative years spent in California to his connection with Detroit and the passing of a childhood friend, the long-player’s tracks signpost the musician’s significant experiences, both positive and negative. This meaningful body of work was released digitally on Pastel Voids and now Rekids release the album on wax.

‘Saturated Fear’ sets a deep tone for the LP, flanging melodies and echoing claps float through the composition before the album’s title track ‘Aspirations for Young Xol’ offers haunting arpeggios with occasional acidic overtones which are cleverly offset by beautifully designed lead synth transitions. ‘Bloodlines’ follows a similar musical vein with delayed bass riffs that are suspended above shimmering hihats and a weighted kick.

Santiago provides three beatless pieces throughout, which digress into more emotional territory whilst offering brief respite from his heavier drum work. ‘Xol’s Pain’ combines orchestral strings and swelling synthesisers which build tension with a subtly complex, evolving motif. Both ‘Dark Matter’ and ‘Ode to Stinson’ use arresting atmospheres, warped arpeggios and ethereal pads which lull the listener into a retrospective mood.

An intensity builds in the later tracks, a gritty but powerful low end provides a solid foundation in ‘Orange Blossom Thump”, eventually making way for a hectic and elastic lead synth before ‘Pachuco Dub’ displays drones that build a dissonant pressure in which the complex tom rhythms and rolling hi hats can grow. ‘Sarah Rivera’ hypnotises with its delectable chord progressions and complimentary melodies which seem to float above a rigid drum composition to close the album with style.

Santiago Salazar - Saturated Fear

Deep breaksy house cut from Rudolf C; Natural Cycle is the B2 from his forthcoming release on X-Kalay >>>

Pre-order: https://bit.ly/2R3XzLu

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Rudolf C - Natural Cycle [XK016]

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Excited to announce Gnork's new EP on Earth Waves. 
5 fresh live cuts straight from some random places of Planet Earth.
Released 4th March 2019 on digital, and vinyl and tape maybe later.
Get:
https://blorpmusic.bandcamp.com/album/gnork-new-jams-earth-waves-0011

Gnork ~ New Jams EP  (Earth Waves 0011)

Various Artists - Djax-Re-Up Volume 2
Dekmantel (DKMNTL063-2) - 2x12"

https://dekmantel.com/shop/records/djax-re-up-volume-2

a1.	Terrace - Bewitched
a2.	Glenn Underground - Real Space
b1.	Felix Da Housecat - Temptation (Color Mix)
b2.	China White - Theme From The Underground
c1.	The Operator - The Mind Strike
c2.	Steve Poindexter - Body Jam
d1.	Mike Dearborn - Deviant Behaviour (Instrumental Mix)
d2.	DJ Skull - Don't Stop The Beat

The second edition of Dekmantel’s foray into the era-defining, trans-Atlantic, cult techno label that is Djax-Up-Beats, comes another re-issue of classic 90s cuts. The Dutch label was responsible for releasing some of underground’s most foundational dance music, mixing together Chicago and European artists alike, and acting as the launchpad for some of today’s biggest producers. Featuring offerings from luminaries such as Felix Da Housecat, and Glenn Underground, alongside veterans such as Steve Poindexter, and DJ Skull, this second EP highlights the classic label’s old-school’s sound, while showcasing its diverse range, from dubbier, ambient moments, to wall-thumping, body crushing house force. Timeless music, repressed, and re-released for a new generation of DJs who covet the classic machine music.

The second re-issue EPs, offer a more introspective look at the label’s earlier releases. Leading Volume 2 is Terrace’s 'Bewitched', to which DJ Richard has described as being the defining track of the label’s beginnings with its "dreamy, Detroit-style techno mixed with the harder rave elements of Northern Europe”. Glenn Underground’s bass-roller 'Real Space' weaves together soulful passion and Chicago prime beats, while Felix Da Housecat’s Temptation — originally from 1993 — gets a well earned re-release, reminding us of the soulful, deep and lustful energy the producer once had. China White, whose name doesn’t get banded around as much as it should nowadays, see their ethereal hit 'Theme from the Underground' get another opportunity to bliss out the more upbeat rave community.

The energy turns darker with Frank de Groodt’s The Operator, breaking the outer-most barriers of electro-techno, with 'The Mind Strike'. Chicago and Dance Mania’s Steve Poindexter turns out rolling, dance-energy bomb 'Body Jam', while Mike Dearborn’s deliverance of unreal, dry techno in 'Deviant Behaviour' runs aplomb with classic drum-machine pulses, claps, and uncomfortable, yet punishing melodies. DJ Skull’s 'Don’t stop the beat' rides the EP with gushings of hand claps, and gentle, early 90s warm techno color, that transport you back to a time of more informed, and conscious electronic musings, a feeling that embodies Djax’s heyday. 

Founded in Eindhoven at the turn of the 90s, Djax-Up-Beats quickly earned an international reputation for being a key source of Chicago house, acid techno, and floor-filling, heavy-hitting, straight up underground 12”s. It’s a sound that spawned the sonic aesthetics of today, and can be heard in the left field techno productions of the likes of Bjarki, Salon des Amateurs and other erstwhile analog junkies.

DKMNTL063-2 // VA - Djax-Re-Up Volume 2

Furious Frank returns to Butter Sessions with 'Ahora Sí'. The fully fledged house anthem is the result of a cross-continental collaboration with Barcelona based vocalist and producer Ivy Barkakati.

We're treated to four versions of 'Ahora Sí', all tested and ready for the dance floor and those special moments! Kicking it off, Frank delivers his "Original Acid Mix". A deep, squelchy lurker with nods to late 80's and 90's house music, peaking with thick piano chords and Barkakati's deep Spanish vocals. On the 'Sunrise' mix, the piano and chords become the focus and set the mood for an uplifting journey, bolstered by the raw thump and jack of the drum machines.

The flip side see's Barcelona based "IVAN" emerge with their version. The duo made up of Ivy Barkakati and Phran of Klasse Wrecks fame slow things down a touch, mangle the chords and inject the rhythm with flattering top-drawer percussion. Vancouver native D. Tiffany rounds the EP off with sub-heavy bass drops, hi-tek rhythms, euphoric vocal slithers and more stingin' acidic vibes.

Pure and infectious house music for real people!

B1. Ahora Sí (IVAN Mix)

Jennifer Vanilla - "Erase The Time (AceMo Remix)"
From J.E.N.N.I.F.E.R. EP

Learn more here: smarturl.com/bis039

Jennifer Vanilla - Erase The Time (AceMo Remix)

Originally scheduled to play Paloma August 8th

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https://palomarec.bandcamp.com/

Paloma Quarantine Podcast 033 - Tifra

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Our next mix comes from our good friend Julia, aka Frou Frou. You may have caught her playing the closing set at the melt livestream back in March. Part of the Crate Mates Collective, Julia's done some excellent work in the local scene as DJ and a promotor, helping to put on great events like Tesselate and Envelope. We hope you enjoy this fun, clubby and energetic mix she's put together for us.

Artwork by Charlotte Huigsloot
https://www.instagram.com/chvr.studio

melt mix vol. 16 - Frou Frou

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