Discography

DSD030 - Harrison BDP X Ed Hodge - Virtual Resistance EP

GST025 - Ed Hodge - Nassau EP

ONRO003 - Genetic Memories Vol. 1 VA

HOMAGE018 - Mother of Pearls - Gelexian Protocol

This is one I did a while back and was just sitting on my laptop, I've got a bit of a gap between releases now so thought I would put something up on here. 

It's available for download if anyone wants it, hope you enjoy!

Flowers [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Harrison BDP and Ed Hodge both land on Dansu Discs for the first time with their split 'Virtual Resistance' EP.

Now clubs are back across the majority of the world and people are back dancing, this one takes us right through from open to close. subtle shifters to high energy thumpers. 

We've been excited to share this one for a while and we can promise you now, it's coming to a dance floor near you very soon...

[DSD030] Harrison BDP x Ed Hodge - Virtual Resistance EP

Birmingham's @ed-hodge1 (1/2 of @mother-of-pearls) is up next on Gestalt Records with an infectious 4-tracker spanning surging tech, heady minimal and cosmic prog, for the mind, body and soul.

Pre-order: https://bit.ly/3MOLc4e

Ed Hodge - Nassau EP (GST25)

House Of Errors Art Deco Mix

The night was only just beginning, the start of something new and exciting was just around the corner. Buried in the blackness was a fresh beginning – a genesis of sorts. Soon they would all come to know this night as the moment in which it all changed, in which enemies became friends and bitterness ended.

The room was crowded with solitary dancers, full of people who had travelled to experience the rebirth first hand. As the music played loudly in the densely packed space it was remarkable to see the smiling faces of those who’d made the pilgrimage. They would be rewarded very soon.
 
Ed Hodge is set to release a four track EP via Gestalt Records – an EP which draws upon elements of tech and deep house paired with odd sensibilities which make the record a unique and distinctive offering. This track, ‘Genesis’, was the highlight for us but the rest of the record is just as strong.

PREMIERE: Ed Hodge - Genesis [Gestalt]

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Birmingham's Ed Hodge (1/2 of Mother of Pearls) is up next on Gestalt Records with an infectious 4-tracker spanning surging tech, heady minimal and cosmic prog, for the mind, body and soul.
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*PREMIERE* Ed Hodge - Black Flag

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* Pre-order: https://gestaltlabel.bandcamp.com/album/nassau-ep

It seems Gestalt Records are going to end the year on a strong note, not that anyone, keeping an eye on this bustling outfit, would expect otherwise. In just over 3 years of existence they have released a number of stellar EPs from producers with fresh ideas and elegant sounds. Encompassing trippy progressive, leftfield house, hypnotic breaks and everything in between - the Tallinn-based label has created a signature sound which we’re big fans of here at Bolting Bits. And it is obvious that the latest addition to their ranks will fit right in.

For their 25th release, Gestalt Records have recruited Ed Hodge, who has previously released on Distant Horizons, White Peach and Dansu Discs. Hailing from the city of Birmingham, he also makes up ½ of Mother Of Pearls, his partner being the impeccable Tom Jarmey. A true man of culture, Ed is a fully trained saxophonist/clarinettist and his output is laced with classical influences. And this release is a classic Gestalt Records 4-tracker - filled with surging beats, pacey atmosphere and progressive soundscapes.

Clocking in at just over 6 minutes, the title track ‘Zest’ was clearly created with a club setting in mind. The 127 BPM piece starts subtly but soon evolves into a rollicking number that features a number of ups and downs, sure to get listeners moving - whether that’d be on the dancefloor or under the table. The elevating synth line, coupled with relentless percussion and an obscure but catchy vocal sample holds ground and leads the way for the remainder of this forward-thinking release. Whether it’s the ethereal ‘Black Flag’, gritty ‘Genesis’ or acid-infused ‘The Secret History’, each track on the ‘Nassau’ EP features enthralling sound design and is ready to be put to the test, by the wide-eyed dancers around the world.

PREMIERE: Ed Hodge - Zest

Birmingham's @ed-hodge1 (1/2 of Mother of Pearls) is up next on @gestaltlabel with an infectious 4-tracker spanning surging tech, heady minimal and cosmic prog, for the mind, body and soul.

PREMIÈRE: Ed Hodge - The Secret History

Harrison BDP and Ed Hodge both land on Dansu Discs for the first time with their split 'Virtual Resistance' EP.

Now clubs are back across the majority of the world and people are back dancing, this one takes us right through from open to close. subtle shifters to high energy thumpers.

We've been excited to share this one for a while and we can promise you now, it's coming to a dance floor near you very soon...

Release Date: 7th January 2022

Virtual Resistance EP

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UE Premiere: Ed Hodge - Hot Point [Dansu Discs]

Harrison BDP and Ed Hodge both land on Dansu Discs for the first time with their split 'Virtual Resistance' EP.

Now clubs are back across the majority of the world and people are back dancing, this one takes us right through from open to close. subtle shifters to high energy thumpers.

We've been excited to share this one for a while and we can promise you now, it's coming to a dance floor near you very soon...

Ed Hodge - Untouched

Digital & 12" > https://onrotationmusic.com/

On May 20th On Rotation returns for their first VA release - Genetic Memories Vol. 1. 🧠

Anderson opens the release with the mystical  ‘Polymorphic Magic’ - a low-slung builder combining deep synths with sampled instrumentation. 

“I’m a huge fan of self resonating / overtone instruments so using the Fujara was a no brainer. A naturally psychedelic sounding instrument, I wanted to accompany the flutey pipe with a deeper and low-mid tempo chug.” - Anderson

Next up is Musty Head Records main man Jamie Leather - combining the tight drums and skilful melodic work of his previous releases with all the influences we love, ‘Discovery’ is sure to get any party going.

Leading the B-Side of the record is Ed Hodge's ‘Atreides’ - a tough yet playful banger drawing influences from across the spectrum of UK music. Gun fingers guaranteed! 

“It’s probably the fastest, rowdiest track I’ve made under the Ed Hodge moniker and pulls influences from house, trance and speed garage.” - Ed

Closing the release, we speed things up and travel deep into the past with Phazma's ‘Arrakeen’. Featuring ethereal synths, driving rhythms and beefy low end, this floaty number works just as well at home as in the club - a perfect way to round off the EP! 

“After some help from my musical peers and some heavy inspiration from the release of the new Dune movie, I managed to come up with something that I’m pretty stoked with!.” - Phazma

On Rotation is a Leeds based event & mix series turned label with their debut release (Adam Pits' album 'A Recurring Nature') being one of last year’s highlights and a frequent sight on end of year lists. This was followed by ‘Slingshot’, an intergalactic voyage from Solar Suite with Roza Terenzi on the remix. 

Vinyl & Digital out 20th May

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VA - Genetic Memories Vol. 1 [ONRO03]

https://onrotationmusic.com/album/genetic-memories-vol-1

Tracklist
1. Anderson - Polymorphic Magic
2. Jamie Leather - Discovery
3. Ed Hodge - Atreides
4. Phazma - Arrakeen 

Released: May 20, 2022

Anderson opens the release with the mystical ‘Polymorphic Magic’ - a low-slung builder combining deep synths with sampled instrumentation.

“I’m a huge fan of self resonating / overtone instruments so using the Fujara was a no brainer. A naturally psychedelic sounding instrument, I wanted to accompany the flutey pipe with a deeper and low-mid tempo chug.” - Anderson

Next up is Musty Head Records main man Jamie Leather - combining the tight drums and skilful melodic work of his previous releases with all the influences we love, ‘Discovery’ is sure to get any party going.

Leading the B-Side of the record is Ed Hodge's ‘Atreides’ - a tough yet playful banger drawing influences from across the spectrum of UK music. Gun fingers guaranteed!

“It’s probably the fastest, rowdiest track I’ve made under the Ed Hodge moniker and pulls influences from house, trance and speed garage.” - Ed

Closing the release, we speed things up and travel deep into the past with Phazma's ‘Arrakeen’. Featuring ethereal synths, driving rhythms and beefy low end, this floaty number works just as well at home as in the club - a perfect way to round off the EP!

“After some help from my musical peers and some heavy inspiration from the release of the new Dune movie, I managed to come up with something that I’m pretty stoked with!.” - Phazma  

Artwork as always by the amazing Patch D Keyes Illustration with worldwide distribution being handled by One Eye Witness.

Ed Hodge - Atreides [On Rotation]

Mother Of Pearls (@mother-of-pearls), the duo of Tom Jarmey (tom-jarmey) and Ed Hodge (@edward-hodge), are back in action after gracing listeners with their earth-shattering debut and sophomore releases nearly two years ago. Now they land firmly on HOMAGE with their 'Gelexian Protocol' EP, serving up four delicious slices of rumbling bass and breaks along with a killer remix by Viers (@viers).

Based in Manchester, both Tom and Ed have quickly become consistent fixtures of clubland. Tom's releases on Holding Hands, Lobster Theremin, Dansu Discs, and more, and Ed's releases on Tresydos, Gestalt, Shall Not Fade, and Dansu Discs have proven that both artists are dependable purveyors of underground dancefloor material. Their debut collaborative EP on R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings and their sophomore release on Gunfinger Food introduced their distinct sound in 2020 and 2021 and their third full length here will deliver the next chapter of their story.

Leading off the release is 'Hive' with a weighty bassline and brain-tickling textures underneath a haunting vocal, clearly setting the tone for an A-side aimed at the most transcendent moments caught in the dance. 'Machine Language' follows appropriately with a deep chest-rattling low end and breakbeat rhythms wrapped in a warm blanket of atmosphere, earworm synths, and seductive vocal stabs. On the flip side, Mother Of Pearls amps up the energy and taps into the duo's rave influence with 'Peace On Halcyon', pairing hyper rhythms with a piercing synth and booming bass. Rounding out the originals is the Ambient Mix of 'Machine Language', with meditative textures delicately guiding the listener on a blissful sonic journey. Finally completing the release is the Viers remix of 'Peace On Halcyon', completely flipping the original into an otherworldly bass anthem that fits right at home on this stacked release.

Gelexian Protocol

HOMAGE018 // Mother Of Pearls - Gelexian Protocol

Metallic Bowls

Pierce

Feeling

Find A Way

Prone EP

Operation

Elysium

Ed Hodge - Scissorhands [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Ed Hodge - Byrd

Ed Hodge - Base

Ed Hodge - Chugging

Ed Hodge - Ko-Beer [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Judes

Ed Hodge - Break My Heart

Ed Hodge - Roasted [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Ed Hodge - Power Pot

Ed Hodge - Bic Boy

Ed Hodge - How Many Times

Let's Av It

Ed Hodge - Crank It

Thing

Frantic

Ducking and diving, bobbing and weaving, with utmost haste they charged through the maze of branches and trees that blocked their way. Slowing occasionally to jump or hop over obstacles, the only standstill came with an unplanned slip or fall, quickly rectified with a rapid scramble back on to their feet. There was no end in sight, no finish line in memory. The only option was to keep running.

R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings is a label we're constantly keeping tabs on. The Leipzig-based imprint is responsible for sharing some of the most refined electro, house, acid and breaks around and, considering its relatively short life span, has welcomed a diverse roster of artists for solo EPs and V/As, including Kassem Mosse, Rudolf C, Mick Pointer and Lou Karsh. Next up on the release schedule is a four-tracker from Manchester-based producers Tom Jarmey and Ed Hodge, who under the moniker ‘Mother Of Pearls’ team up for a batch of driving electro and breakbeat stompers.

PREMIERE: Mother Of Pearls - Tunnel Run [R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings]

Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N1XV8LpXJ8o

Label: R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings
Artist: Mother of Pearls
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Cat. Number: RM12007
Release Date: May 8th, 2020
Support it: https://randmuzikrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/rm12007

Manchester based producers Tom Jarmey and Ed Hodge team up as ‘Mother Of Pearls’ to make an electro/breakbeat 4- tracker for R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings.

R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings:
https://soundcloud.com/rand_muzik_recordings
https://www.facebook.com/randmuzikrecordings
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PREMIERE: Mother Of Pearls - Liminate [R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings]

Manchester based producers Tom Jarmey and Ed Hodge team up as ‘Mother Of Pearls’ to make an electro/breakbeat 4-tracker for R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings

R.A.N.D Muzik
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rand_muzik_recordings
Facebook: www.facebook.com/randmuzikrecordings/

PREMIERE: Mother Of Pearls - Gelexian (R.A.N.D Muzik Recordings)

Manchester based producers Tom Jarmey and Ed Hodge team up as ‘Mother Of Pearls’ to make an electro/breakbeat 4- tracker for R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings.

We feature A1: 'From The Cavern', a reflection of Jarmey & Hodge's intricate and intelligently curated production style.

Mother Of Pearls: @tom-jarmey & @edward-hodge
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PREMIERE: Mother Of Pearls - From The Cavern [R.A.N.D Musik]

Ed Hodge - My Love [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2OyCYAB7qXQ

Label: Distant Horizons
Artist: Tom Jarmey
Format: Vinyl
Cat. Number: DISTANT001
EP Title: Amber Glass LP
Release Date: September 11th, 2020
Support it: https://lobstertheremin.com/album/amber-glass-lp

Tom Jarmey releases his debut album for Lobster Theremin sub-label Distant Horizons (formally known as Distant Hawaii) with the beautifully serene ‘Amber Glass’ LP.

On Amber Glass, Jarmey draws on influences from ambient, house, breakbeat and techno, combining dusty drum sequences on top of cosmic synth patterns and classic, warm, tape-driven production. It’s a rare treat in the post-rave, home-listening dance spectrum and showcases a knack for brooding, laid-back grooves as well as a killer melody and rhythm. Chock full of breaks, bubbling electronica, deep diving tones and emotional textures, the album is a glimpse into the work of a rising producer, but one who nonetheless sounds comfortably in their prime.

Jarmey seamlessly blends breathtaking soundscapes, luscious vocals and soaring synth hooks on this debut long play following releases for 13th Hour, Shadow City and R.A.N.D. The LP sets the tone for future excursions on Lobster from the versatile Manchester-based producer.

Long-time musical collaborator and saxophonist, Ed Hodge, joins Jarmey for a clutch of tracks on this project, with Hodge performing sax on both ‘Bees In Meadow’ and ‘Deeper Pacific’. Amber Glass features the stunning artwork of London based designer CMDP.

Tom Jarmey:
https://soundcloud.com/tom-jarmey
https://www.facebook.com/Tom-Jarmey-172585640751225
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PREMIERE: Tom Jarmey -  Deeper Pacific (Ft. Ed Hodge) [Distant Horizons]

1/2 of Mother of Pearls 
Producer 
Saxophonist/Clarinettist
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