Destrata - Muscle Memory

Objekt - Ganzfeld (Piezo Remix)

Words from Amsterdam based label @whos-susan:

"Elixir dives deep taking on new forms as UK bass legend, Om Unit, joins us at the table. Dub-infused and bass-heavy breakbeat rumbles through the room for Om Unit has revised and revisited one of Bastian Benjamin’s album classics, ‘Mycelium’."

https://whossusan.bandcamp.com/

PREMIERE: Bastian Benjamin - Mycelium (Om Unit Remix) [Who's Susan]

FAIXA intenta condensar en aquest LP el que significa saciar la curiositat per la música electrònica vivint immers en una tradició que ressona dia a dia a les places i festes de les comarques valencianes de l'Alcoià i el Comtat.

El so de l'àlbum és un diàleg constant entre el present de les arrels i el futur de les generacions valencianes; les cantaores juguen un paper essencial perquè connecten tradicions orals com el «cant de batre» i les marxes de moros i cristians amb l'electrònica d'avantguarda, influenciada per sons propis del dubstep, el jungle o el footwork. 

En comptes d'observar la tradició amb una actitud de conservació museística, FAIXA la tracta com una matèria viva, que es modela i renova amb el temps, on la petjada s'evidencia com erosió en una roca.

Aquest treball de llarga duració, lluny de ser un exercici de rescat cultural, és una afirmació artística que intenta mirar amb altres ulls la música tradicional valenciana, permutant-la amb les influències i les pròpies vivències que serveixen d'inspiració als seus integrants... i és que «el folklore es canta de memòria i haurem de preguntar-nos per què»: FAIXA no pretén analitzar les arrels de la tradició des de la nostàlgia, sinó fer-ho desde la innovació.

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FAIXA intenta condensar en este LP lo que significa saciar la curiosidad por la música electrónica mientras vives inmerso en un folklore que resuena en el día a día de las plazas y festividades de las comarcas valencianas de l’Alcoià y el Comtat.

El sonido del álbum es un diálogo constante entre las raíces y el futuro de las generaciones valencianas; los cantaores juegan un papel esencial conectando tradiciones orales como el “cant de batre” y marchas de “moros i cristians” con la electrónica de vanguardia, influenciada por sonidos propios del dubstep, jungle o el footwork.

En lugar de observar la tradición desde un lugar cercano a la conservación museística, FAIXA la trata como una materia viva, algo que se moldea y renueva con el tiempo, donde su impronta se evidencia como erosión sobre la roca.

Este trabajo de larga duración, lejos de ser un ejercicio de rescate cultural, es una afirmación artística que intenta mirar con otros ojos la música valenciana, permutándola de acuerdo con las influencias y las propias vivencias que sirven de inspiración a sus integrantes... Y es que “la música tradicional se canta de memoria y habrá que preguntarse por qué”: FAIXA no analiza las raíces de la tradición con nostalgia, sino que las reinventa para seguir transmitiéndolas de manera sónica.

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FAIXA condenses into their debut LP a conflation of their curiosity for electronic music with what it means to live immersed in the folklore that resonates through the Valencian regions of l’Alcoià and el Comtat.

The sound of the album is a constant dialogue between the roots and the future of Valencian generations; singers play an essential role in connecting oral traditions such as the “cant de batre” and marches of the “moros i cristians” with leftfield electronic, influenced by sounds typical of dubstep, jungle, or footwork.

Instead of preserving tradition in a static way, FAIXA treats it as living matter that can be moulded and renewed over time, its imprint evidenced like erosion on rock.

Far from being an exercise in cultural retrieval, this long-play is an artistic affirmation that seeks to view Valencian music through a different lens, transforming it according to the influences and personal experiences that have inspired its members. And it is certain that “traditional music is sung from memory, so one must ask why” - FAIXA does not analyse the roots of tradition with nostalgia, but rather reinvents them to continue their sonic legacy.

12" & digital release

Esta casa sí que és casa (Cant de batre) ft. Josep Aparicio “Apa”

uu011

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french II - ruffneck (b2) [uu011]

Typeless proudly welcomes back Dave N.A., who delivers a 3-track release brimming with complexity and energy entitled 'Central'.

Through Central, Nexor, and OSC, Dave weaves a rich narrative of his inspirations, highlighting his talent for merging detailed production with dancefloor impact.

@davenyxaether

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Dave N.A. - 'Central' [TPLS013]

from Bluf
releases on February 18th, 2025

cover art: Sylwia Szydełko
graphic support: Henryk Mamica-Hüsken
mastering: @iambruce at Edgar Studios
w&p: @blu_terra

pre-order here:
splot.bandcamp.com/album/bluf

Blu Terra - Fix

Thelonious is a DJ, promoter, and co-founder of the Valencia/Glasgow-based label Ecco Records, which has been active for almost three years and published six releases to date. Connected to the club and soundsystem scenes, his sound—strongly influenced by dub—spans genres such as UK techno, dubstep, and jungle.

Apart from his solo career, he also collaborates as a duo with norim under the alias Tyre Pressure. Through blending their varying musical influences, they create a hard hitting sound that spans hypnotic dub techno to deep 140 bass. Based in Valencia and always promoting the culture, he is a resident and promoter of his 'Roots 'n' Future' party, held every Wednesday during the summer at his trusted, intimate club. This concept aims to support local talent by showcasing a variety of styles, yet always with a nod to sound system culture. He has performed in clubs such as Spook (Valencia), Razzmatazz (Barcelona), Siroco (Madrid), Venue MOT (London), and Exit (Glasgow).

www.operator-radio.com

Thelonious (ECCO RECORDS) - 2nd April 2025

In their ode to springtime, expect a dubbed out, softer hour from Chicha for this one, delicately hopping between dub, house, and drum adjacent sounds. Think of that feeling you get when you feel the sun’s warmth through your window for the first time in a long time.

www.operator-radio.com

Chicha - 3rd April 2025

Al Wootton continues pushing the Trule sound with the Operator EP. Spanning from the Ragga Garage of Levi, the UK Techno Breaks of Teresa, the UK Funky/dubwise stepper of the title track Operator and the minimal 2 step techno of Franz. All primed for the sound system and the dance floor.
Out on vinyl and digital March 27th 2020.

Operator

Teresa

A mix I did for Clash Magazine at the end of last year. Here's the original post and interview:
http://www.clashmusic.com/features/clashmusic-dj-mix-podcast-djrum

Track list:
Laurent - Wind in the trees
Maurice Ravel - Gaspard De La Nuit / Le Gibet
Lana Del Rey - Blue Jeans [Polydor]
Ore - Rise [unreleased]
King Tubby & August Pablo - King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown [Yard Music]
Jacob Miller - Baby I Love You So [Yard Music]
Augustus Pablo - Ah Jah Dub [Yard Music]
Susumu Yokota - The Dying Black Swan [Skintone / Lo Recordings]
Chaba Fadela - N'Sel Fik [Supersound]
ESG - Talk It [Soul Jazz Records]
Aphex Twin - Ruglen Holon [Warp Records]
Darling Farah - Grace [Civil Music]
Skudge - Wonder Stories [unreleased]
DjRUM - Arcana (Do I Need You) [unreleased]
Royce Wood Junior - Jodie (DjRUM remix) [unreleased]
Peter Van Hoesen - Inspection In Solitude [Time To Express]
Inigo Kennedy - Obsidian [Token]
Maurice Ravel - Kaddish
Darling Farah - Division [Civil Music]
Xhin - Drawer (Original Mix) [Apotek]
Tim Hecker - No Drums [Kranky]
Marc Z - It's Easy
Deft - Illicit Fantasy (fLako Remix) [unreleased]
Quasimoto - Bad Character [Stonesthrow]
Flying Lotus - Getting There (feat. Niki Randa) [Warp Records]
Tim Hecker - In The Air iii [Kranky]
ASC - Defiant To The End VIP [unreleased]
DjRUM - Mountains pt.3 [2nd Drop Records]
Chris Watson - the forest path. meallan na ceardaich
DjRUM - Thankyou (edit) [unreleased]

Photograph by Oliver Clasper 
http://oliverclasper.com/

Soundtrack To An Imaginary Movie Mix for Clash Magazine 320

label ⋆ events ⋆ radio 
★ short and sweet like your attention span ★

Esta casa sí que és casa (Cant de batre) ft. Josep Aparicio “Apa”

ecco records

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