TANK Radio went back to Rotterdam's finest Operator, where Reyk & Joris played a two-hour set filled with unreleased material and this moment's best dark disco.

TANK Radio #4 W Reyk & Joris Heijkant - July 2nd 2022 @ Operator Radio

Matas Gancevičius isn't only a constant record shop hopper, but also a co-founder of the Art Cue movement, which aims to raise awareness among partygoers and ravers. His taste in music hasn't gone unnoticed - after gigs at the prestigious Lizdas in Kaunas and Opium in Vilnius, Matas went on a joyride through the Lithuanian music scene. Hear what's called mantric, abrupt and psychedelic.

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Two seasoned French DJs/producers team up in a Parisian studio for a vibrant alliance destined at the more elusive dancefloors - vous avez dit disco noir?

Long-time chums Jerry Bouthier and Julien Plaisir de France met at the beginnings of rave and forged an enduring friendship based on mutual artistic respect as well as a fondness for absurd humour and all things 80s. Both went on to define their own path whilst regularly contemplating working together on a project, alas to no avail. Until recently when, on a whim, they cracked open the champagne in the studio, let the jokes flow and finally got down to it. Created on vintage tools, fat synths and classic drum machines ‘Eccitatissimo’ (the clue is in the name) throws hypnotic basslines, chorus guitars and frantic effects into the mix; a 120 BPM peak-time banger that pushes the right buttons, groovy yet trance-like with spaced-out breakdown. 

Balearic player of the early Parisian rave/house scene (with late brother Tom), long since relocated to London, Jerry Bouthier eventually joined the dots between dancefloor and fashion as he became DJ stalwart of the Kitsuné label/clothing brand (owned by Daft Punk’s manager), touring around the world on the back of his residency at infamous London club BoomBox; whilst simultaneously maturing as diligent sound-designer for the fashion world (Vivienne Westwood etc), a craft - characterising moods - tailor-made for Jerry. Over the years he has created hundreds of soundtracks for the catwalks of London, Paris, Milan, NY and deejayed at the parties of some of fashion’s biggest names, yet still relishes his me time in the studio looking for the perfect beat/melody.

Having learnt the bass in his teens in the aim of joining his mates’ band, Julien Plaisir de France quickly caught the electronic bug, released his first 12”s on seminal Parisian house label Pro-Zak Trax and soon scored a club smash under his Sweet Light moniker with electro monster ‘Abusator’ (championed by 2 Many DJs, Tiga, Ivan Smaghe…). He renamed himself Plaisir de France and became a reference on the edit scene breathing new life in plethora of classics. Julien has just rounded off twenty years of music-making with the release of his debut album '#20’ celebrating timeless French electronic pop with the help of a motley bunch of stand-out vocalists and his own personal gallic twist. Still, true to himself, he remains a generous, eternally enthusiastic dj.

Jerry Bouthier: “We both love the original new wave/post-punk of yore, the sound of NY clubs such as Mud Club, Danceteria etc, when electronic instruments started to infiltrate studios and dancefloors. Futuristic music to dance to - obviously fed by disco - but also packed with attitude and interesting new sounds. A landmark in time… With Julien our musical trajectories crossed again thanks to the current dark disco thump that harps back to that golden era, it was the perfect moment to combine our inspirations and contribute to this scene that keeps on pushing the limits… A good occasion to spend time with Julien who makes you look at life with a smile, priceless!"

Julien Plaisir de France: “Sure, ‘Eccitatissimo’ is all about dancing… from the past to the future, from maximal to minimal! Jerry and I go a long way, our friendship has lived through various eras and music styles. We may share an appreciation for bands, our roots I guess. Our initial bond stems from having succumbed early on to the drive of the synthetic beat though. We never fail to value powerful ideas or inspired musicianship, hence the logic of combining our skills - my tendency to let sonic concepts run wild and Jerry’s no nonsense study of what makes bodies move - in order to deliver fresh, effective tracks.”

https://thisberecordings.bandcamp.com/album/eccitatissimo-ep

https://soundcloud.com/jerrybouthier
https://soundcloud.com/thisberecordings
https://soundcloud.com/robosonic

PREMIERE: Jerry Bouthier - Plaisir De France - Eccitatissimo (Outtake's Punk Walk Remix)

🐯 It’s time for our monthly Tiger Tapes series. 

This time we dug a little deeper, with a class selector who we believe will get the international recognition she deserves in only a matter of time!

@geneva_ulyanova is a rising DJ, born in Latvia and based in Moscow. She’s been working as a creative director and is a fervent music lover. Endless digging led to her first set a year ago. Today, she’s performed in most of the main music venues in Moscow and fully intends to keep traveling worldwide to share her digs.

Being a huge fan of eclectic sounds, Geneva is always bold in mixing genres and times. Her mix for the Tiger Tapes goes to show - it's high in energy, inspired by 80s/early 90s sounds, blending fresh beats full of international rhythms.

Tiger Tapes 008 - Geneva

Jaax - one of the co-founders of the Art Cue movement. He tips his toes in every artistic endeavor available to him, during the day he’s a student at the Vilnius Academy of Arts, once night comes he’s an event organizer and DJ. His music selection can only be described by: unpredictable, melodic and soothing. Tune in.

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Jacaranda is one of the Art Cue movement founders. As Domas says "I believe that the real "liberation" occurs in the artistic culture and space created during the event, so the audience, location, music, lights, and the energy emitted by the organizers and myself are extremely important aspects. I absolutely love to vary between styles, trying my hand at developing emotion and energy. At the moment I'm obsessed with house and its offshoots - Tribal, psychedelic, and tech." That's what to expect for the upcoming hour.

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Lion's Drums ne s'interdit rien et c'est pour ça qu'on l'aime !

Lion's Drums - Octobre 2022

The cool German label Dance Petrol Records closes its 2022 season by delivering the second instalment of its well-curated VA series “Selected Fuels”. Yes, before you ask, “fuels”, in this context, means “tracks”, and yes, they are called this way because they are meant to ignite frenzy (aka wreak havoc) on the dance floor.

For the occasion, artists from all over Europe were invited to bring their own interpretation of House Music: Etur Usheo, Masupilami, A_P_F_L, Philip Habel, Jonas Gottlieb, Schegg, Passerines, and So.undso, veteran members of the label roster, received the company of Orbital Drum System and Robotiq, the newcomers.

Premiered here, A_P_F_L’s contribution is a refreshing 136-BPM cut. Featuring a KAPOW bassline, “Feels To Be” also presents dreamy chords and spot-on vocal hooks that establish a sober but upbeat atmosphere. It should be longer, though: Its less-than-five-minute-length is simply not enough to be properly danced to. But anyway, it is still longer than his previous 3:41-minute appearance on “Selected Fuels 001”. Slowly, the promising Hamburg-based producer is getting there. ;)

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Beatport page of the label: https://www.beatport.com/label/dance-petrol-records/88164

Follow @a_p_f_l and @dancepetrolrecords, peeps!

PREMIERE429 // A_P_F_L - Feels To Be

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DC Salas presents "Voces" Ep - 12 Janvier 2023

The first premiere of the year is a track from the mind-blowing compilation coming soon on the super cool Montevideo-based label U’re Guay Records. Made with love and mate, the VA brings together almost forty (!) rising South American/Latino artists who delivered well-constructed and creative cuts encompassing many different electronic music genres. Expect Afro, House, Disco, Indie Dance, Techno, Breakbeat, and whatnot, seasoned with exotic spices and secret ingredients. Amid the roster, just to name a few, Alex Aguayo (FREEDL038), Ludviq, Fugaz, Cu Da Curuxa, Manu Barcelo (SXDNS344), Fernanda Arrau (SXDNS158), Umvral (FREEDL018/046), Panko (FREEDL051), and Imanol, the label owner himself.

Premiered here, the frenzied and electrifying contribution of the Brazilian duo Fugaz formed by Fael Cogo and Rica Terlone. With a sonority that “evokes the fantasy of Latin American nightlife when it meets the European sunset”, the lads have been slowly carving their way to stardom with solid performances and now ingenious productions. “Trupique”, the noun form of the verb “trupicar” which means “stumble”, is a theme destined to be played exclusively on packed and sweaty dance floors, preferably at peak time, due to its contagious and upbeat attitude. Brazil is definitely well-represented in this true showcase of young South American/Latino talents.

We finish this review with a message to our Brazilian friends: SEM ANISTIA! ✊

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

Follow @fugazdjs & @ureguay, peeps!

PREMIERE434 // Fugaz - Trupique

Lover is a recently established electronic music band made of two lithuanian producers - Pìjus and Fiorini. They rely on mixing two sound aestethics - live, jazzy sound and punchy electronic elements, which leads to contrasting and powerful musical journey.

Follow artists - https://soundcloud.com/loverlovedlover

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Vilnius-based dance music community.

inquiries: bartas@draugaidraugams.lt

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