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First release by Good Neighbors, an eclectic dance EP that takes listeners on a journey through various moods and themes.

It starts with a mystical deep house trip filled with longing feelings and dreamy vocals in 'Saudade Fantasy', followed by the hypnotic tribal beats and Gregorian chants in 'Sadeness DNA', a techno track inspired by Enigma's classic hit, and finally ends with an acid ride through the frenzied era of cowboys in 'Those Who Dig'.

These three tracks offer an ethereal leftfield experience that takes the listener through different musical worlds.

Good Neighbors - Sadeness DNA

Good Neighbors - Those Who Dig

Finally this moment has come. Our very own Jokios Kulturos delivers his debut album. There’s been much gossip and speculation about his music preferences. The link between his pseudonym and his music selections is clear and this album is a perfect manifestation of him through the sounds and vibes. "ALL IS ONE" is not only music. It is storytelling. It is a journey through the mind and musical tastes of Dovydas. This release unites so many genres in one coherent whole. Take a deep breath and enjoy! All IS ONE!

https://soundcloud.com/jokioskulturos_official

Jokios Kultūros - Celebration Of Existence

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During the years he spent living in Amsterdam, when his DJ career seemed to become an unstoppable juggernaut, Tom Trago was a regular visitor to Deco Sauna, a local institution that helped him “decompress” and de-toxify his body. Eventually, a more extended period of “decompression” was needed, with Trago moving to the coast to reassess his priorities and spend more time with his young family.

‘Deco’, his sixth album and first for Rush Hour in a decade, was recorded following an extended absence from club dancefloors, as Trago cut back on DJ commitments to prioritise family life. When he returned to the studio, often with his daughter by his side, Trago initially struggled to get back into the groove. The desire to make dancefloor-focused music had – temporarily, at least – deserted him; instead, he found himself drawn towards a desire to create “electronic lullabies” and music that reflected his more pastoral environment (his home backs on to a patch of woodland in which he would walk every day).

Returning to his most familiar synthesisers – and specifically the first synthesiser he bought, on credit, as a young DJ and wannabe producer – Trago set about navigating different musical routes without the straight-jacket of club-focused dancefloors. Occasionally, old friends from Amsterdam would join him in the studio – Tracey and Maxi Mill, both of whom are part of his Voyage Direct label roster, contributed to tracks on the album – but for the most part the production process was a solo endeavour: musical therapy for an artist determined to do things differently after years spent making club hits and sweat-soaked peak-time workouts.

The results are rarely less than spellbinding. Trago sets his stall out with opener ‘Dark Oak’, a gorgeous, colourful, sun-bright scene-setter co-produced by Tracey that layers tumbling lead lines, chiming melodic motifs and kaleidoscopic chords atop the gentlest of bubbly beat patterns. Maxi Mill lends a hand on ‘Central Park’, a deep and hypnotic excursion marked out by rhythmic bleeps, minimalistic beats and layered melodies, and the summer sun-down rush of ‘Never Peace a Puzzle’, where kaleidoscopic synth sounds, meandering solos and looped electronic stabs rush towards a dancefloor of the mind.

Trago’s desire to create “electronic lullabies” for his young daughter comes to the fore on ‘To Be Left Unlocked’, a hypnotising fusion of spacey electronic motifs, Steve Reich style (synth) marimba melodies and slowly building musical intensity, while the echoing Fender Rhodes riffs, squelchy synth-bass, glistening guitar notes and sparse, snappy post hip-hop beats of ‘When The Sky Is Watching Us’ doff a cap to the producer’s roots as a bedroom beat-maker.

Given the project’s genesis, it’s perhaps fitting that Trago chose to conclude proceedings with ‘It Might Be Forever’ and the digital only ‘Blue Dope’, the album’s most rejuvenating, immersive, and vibrant moments. Both feature sustained chords painted with vivid aural brush strokes and come blessed with the merest hint of a rhythmic pulse – a thread that subtly runs throughout Trago’s most mature and musically rich album to date.

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PREMIERE : Tom Trago - A Dark Oak (Feat. Tracey)

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/maracujamusique, https://soundcloud.com/intro-groove
Track: Portrait of a Soul on Fire 
Label: https://soundcloud.com/secretmusic-1
Format: Digital, LP
Release date: TBC
YouTube: https://youtu.be/bGtih8YAZJY

We are proud to present the first EP from Maracuja, a trio composed of Stephane Lefrancois, Sarkis Ricci and Elle Holgate who together have created an infectious and joyful blend of afro - beat, funk and jazz.
Stephane's blend of live percussion and electronic grooves are the perfect playground for Sarkis' bouncy bass lines, catchy hooks, and soloing escapades on the keys, finished off by Elle's intriguing and ethereal vocal poems. A musical tapestry of cinematic story-telling, Balearic lullabies, and sunshine-soaked jazzy landscapes.
Maracuja open the dance with Re-Percussions, a groovy instrumental with an uplifting vibe, the ideal appetizer for the following courses, a little warmup, if you will.
The title track, Portrait of a Soul on Fire, is a mesmerizing piece of lyricism. Afro drums, a growly bass line, and hauntingly sparse chords leave plenty of space for Elle to paint a picture of the archetypal artist’s journey; a combination of inspiration, bliss, blood sweat and tears, where colour, intertextuality and passion collide. Between spoken word and singing, she weaves her beguiling spell paying homage to the greats that came before.
With Chanel Blues, Maracuja pick up the pace and energy. The drums are frantic, jumpy, ever - driving. Sarkis' guitars, keyboards and bass provide an inspiring backdrop for an age-old tale of material possession at the expense of depth.
Bassoon goes back to a chilled out afro beat groove with a meandering bass line, rhodes and layers of floaty synths, punctuated by Sarkis' wurlitzer outbursts woven into melodic vocal hooks and a lighthearted ocean-view worthy poolside soundtrack.
The closing track, Goddess, is an ode to femininity in its all-encompassing creative and fertile energy. The decidedly afro-beat tinged drums and bass offer a solid foundation for Sarkis' beautiful theme and mischievous jazzy solos. Elle's tribute to feminine energy is heavily flavoured with inspiration for one of her favourite female artists; the unparalleled poetry of Ursula Rucker.
Maracuja are also lucky enough to be surrounded by many inspiring musicians, who offered their talents for remixing.
Rhythms of Prescott's rework of Bassoon is a floor filling, groovy, chunky monster of a track. The triplet, shuffle drum groove relentlessly drives the energy, while swirling pads, vocal cuts and chords turn this piece into a memorable party starter.
Rise Ashen's rub of Chanel Blues is a masterpiece of deconstructed revisiting. With his signature, driving grooves and arrangement, Rise completely flips the original version around, playfully highlighting Elle's and Sarkis' vocals, creating a captivating journey through some of the original's more hidden elements.
Finally, Gregorio's interpretation of Portrait of a Soul on Fire offers a balmy, ambient infused closure to the EP, jazzy hooks lulling the listener into an introspective, emotional finish. Floaty piano lines, upright bass and soft, surging pads create the ideal backdrop to showcase Elle's lyrics. There was no better way to close the curtain, for now, on this Maracuja feast.

Portrait of a Soul on Fire

PREMIERE | Maracuja -  Portrait of a Soul on Fire (Gregorio Soave's Remix) [Secret Music] 2023

U ́re Guay Vol 65: Bernardo Campos
BUY LINK: https://ureguay.bandcamp.com/
Label: U're Guay Records (https://soundcloud.com/ureguay)
https://www.instagram.com/ureguayrecords/
 Bernardo Campos (https://soundcloud.com/djbernardocampos)
https://www.instagram.com/djbernardocampos/

This EP shows a period where the artist was heavily influenced by Electro from the early and mid 2000’s, so explored some of the elements of the genre. Includes remixes from Argentinian house legend Manuel Sahagun and also our label boss Imanol.

Bernardo Campos, DJ and music Producer, was born in Rio de Janeiro, his career began in 2008 when he started residencies at clubs like Fosfobox, Dama de Ferro, and Clandestino. Meanwhile, he established himself as a resident DJ in many relevant e-music parties, which culminated in the RARA party - responsible for bringing to Rio music legends. He is also a resident of the parties Cuscuz, Festa do Bbzão, and Água Viva.

As a music producer, he had support from big names like Laurent Garnier, Richard Dorfmeister, Fish Go Deep, Fouk, and also official remixes from Rick Wade, Jkriv, Hotmood, and Felipe Gordon. He edited for labels such as Aureum, Cocada Music, Molotov21, Tree Sixty One, and Underdogs.
In 2019 he created the project Nu Azeite alongside the multi-instrumentalist Fábio Santanna. This project is a mix of boogie, disco, and trip-hop with Brazilian music.

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PREMIERE : Bernardo Campos - House Em Botafogo (Original Mix)

After his successful release 'Marina' earlier in the year, Markuss joins forces with gorgeous vocalist Sabryna presenting together 'Pensami'.

Sabryna's vocals are surrounded with wonderful guitars and flamenco influenced percussion, all mixed with an eastern-europe mysterious vibe that makes this track an unique gem.

On the remix duties, we welcome back one of our favorite producers when it comes to ethnic, percussive and ethereal atmospheres - Jon Sweetname. Respecting the original vibe and elements, Jon gives his personal touch giving the track an extra power push perfect for Sunset environments.

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