Shades of Sound Releases

DC Promo Tracks #873: "Kveldsol" (Telephones' MOLO Sunrise Remix) by Kamuflars is part of the release "The Things That Swings" on Mhost Likely Green @mhostlikely  

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DC Promo Tracks #873: Kamuflars "Kveldsol" (Telephones' MOLO Sunrise Remix)

The clouds parted slowly to reveal the hazy blue expanse of sky in the distance beyond - it was what they had all been waiting for as they gathered on the shore. Looking out into the distance as the waves rolled in against the pier it was hard to wonder what might be any better than this. The breeze blew softly and the smell of a grill burnt hot in the distance. Was this paradise? It certainly seemed that way.

He'd never imagined that he might find euphoria here, out here in the middle of nowhere surrounded by strangers whom might one day become friends. It was hard to imagine a life without them now for they too had lived through the cloudy fog to see the sun rise at the beginning of a new morning. They were all in this together.

Wolf Music are back with a new split EP featuring friends and family, this track by Manuel Darquart captures the 'euphoria' of the late ineties Italian house era. These were simpler times, with happy go lucky music and a cocktail on ice to go alongside. This one has us feeling all kinds of summer.

PREMIERE: Manuel Daquart - Euphoria [Wolf Music]

Summer may be over but you can keep the vibes alive with this new package from Hell Yeah. It revisits Max Essa's 'The Great Adventure' and serves it up with a couple of fresh remixes from the man of the moment My Friend Dario and a rare appearance from Balearic Gabba Sound System.

Back in 2020, 'The Great Adventure' was the name of an album that collected together all of Essa's tunes on this label, as well as being a single itself. It is a signature sound from the Balearic boss with tropical drum sounds and organic percussion. Airy drums ride on blissful waves with cosmic synths soundtracking the moment that afternoon turns to evening and the dance floor begins to fill up.

Next comes My Friend Dario, who is at the heart of the Balearic new wave thanks to his fresh takes on Nu Northern Soul and his upcoming album on Hell Yeah. He speeds things up and brings warm house grooves underneath the lush and expansive synths. It's a real bubbler with triumphant leads and plenty of Mediterranean magic.

Finally come the in-house Balearic Gabba Sound System crew to bring their fusion of Italo, acid, downtempo, disco and proto-house. It makes for a track of subtle euphoric intensity, always on the rise, powered by loose drum tumbles, snaking acid lines and awash with a rush of melodic joy.

This is a versatile package that offers plenty of different and equally delicious Balearic perspectives.

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Max Essa - The Great Adventure (My Friend Dario Remix)

Just a few months after the release of MTT005 with Desert Island Disco, @mistert-records are pleased to announce their first compilation welcoming recognized and emerging artists from 5 different countries, united by their love of electronic music. The compilation is split in two sides : Musica Per Ballare - the first Volume - built around the love of Italo influences and Musica Para Bailar - the 2nd Volume - made with balearic aesthetics.

On the Balearic side of the compilation, MTT teamed up with solid members of their network as Pleasure Voyage, Romain FX and Desert Island Disco already strongly contributed to the work of the label.
The 2nd volume starts with “Mediterranean Feeling”, a complete dream house track conjuring up all the beauty of the style : clear keys, rhythm and a heady brass line. @pleasurevoyage really demostrates on this production their level of understanding of the essence of the Balearic vibe.

PREMIÈRE: Pleasure Voyage - Mediterranean Feelings

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Italian deep house artist Nu-Cleo presents his latest release "Move!", a track that perfectly encapsulates the signature balearic deep house sound of southern Italy. With an airy yet hard-hitting quality, Nu-Cleo's expert production skills shine through in this captivating track, taking listeners on a journey through the sun-soaked vibes of the Mediterranean. Don't miss out on the chance to experience Nu-Cleo's unique musical vision!

Planet Systems

PREMIERE: Nu-Cleo - Move!

Inhale Exhale V​/​A 014
BUY LINK: https://inhaleexhalerecords.bandcamp.com/album/inhale-exhale-v-a-014-2
Label: Inhale Exhale (@inhaleexhalerec)
https://soundcloud.com/tilman
Mastering: Kai von Glasow
Artwork: Marlon Quattelbaum
Distribution: Wordandsound

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PREMIERE: Tilman - A Time To Shine

Welcome to our first edition of the Shades of Summer artist compilation. A selection of hand picked tracks from artists around the globe that we feel perfectly encapsulate the musical vibe of the summer! From hazy daytime chillers to warm twilight thrillers, there is something here to soundtrack the simmering sound of summer.

@joemorris

PREMIÈRE: Joe Morris - Aurealis

@nicolaskotowicz new EP on @mistert-records transports listeners on a captivating journey through his immersive dream house waves. With three impeccably crafted tracks, this release pays homage to the genre's roots while injecting a warm club sound, right on time for this summer.

The EP continues to captivate with "Passion Cruise". True to its title, this track exudes a serene and blissful aura, instantly transporting listeners to a sun-kissed beach paradise. The rhythmic grooves, combined with ethereal pads and infectious hooks, create an irresistible blend that will have listeners swaying along to the mesmerizing beats. The two first tracks showcase Kotowicz's ability to strike a perfect balance between a laid-back atmosphere and an irresistible urge to dance.

With its warm groove and ability to evoke emotions, this release is a testament to Kotowicz's talent and his commitment to capturing the essence of balearic house. Mister T. Records has once again proved its prowess in curating and delivering exceptional electronic music experiences. By signing Nicolas Kotowicz and releasing this remarkable EP, the label has given listeners a reason to dive into the blissful sounds of paradise house. It's an EP that deserves a special place in the genre lover’s collection.

PREMIÈRE: Nicolas Kotowicz - Passion Cruise

Download/Vinyl/Stream: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/BabysBerserk

There are many shades of funk in dance music. Berlin’s Toy Tonics label brings up artists that reflect many of these different aspects of dance music. Now the label comes up with a band! A band that is inspired by 1980ies New Wave as well as the Y2K Indie dance scene. Two guys and two girls from Amsterdam and Montreal called Baby’s Berserk.
Baby’s Berserk is about taking the freedom to be who you want to be, about being comfortable. Having played in all-girl punk bands since the age of 14, the bands singer Lieselot is an expert on female empowerment. “Dress like a girl and act like a boy,” is a catchphrase she lives up to every day and it clearly is a message that resonates with the band’s wild fans.
In the great tradition of Roxy Music, Throbbing Gristle and Malcolm McLaren, Baby’s Berserk is not just about the edgy music but also about a very strong own visual style. They readily blend their sounds with underground fashion. What you see is what you get and seeing Baby’s Berserk is feeling right at home. Lieselot is a visionary when it comes to stage presence. Have you always wanted to see an electronic band with a punk attitude perform wearing a mix of haute couture and Flintstone-style rags? Look no further, it’s Baby’s Berserk.
Following on the critically acclaimed singles ‘What I Mean’ (2020) and ‘Toxic Kisses’ (2022), Baby Berserk’s highly anticipated self-titled full-length is now finally about to see the light on Berlin’s Toy Tonics records. Sonically designed for gritty rock venues as well as up-to-date edgy dance clubs, Mano’s lush compositions smoothly intertwine with the highly associative lyrics written by Puggy and Lieselot. Poets and literary addicts may think they’ve just discovered the rock & roll equivalents of Sylvia Plath, Kurt Vonnegut and Allen Ginsberg. To tell you the truth: their wild guess is pretty accurate as the works by these greats lie scattered around the Baby’s Berserk studio for inspiration.
The band was born in a laboratory back in 2019. Tired of being in bands with unruly and unpredictable humans, Mano Hollestelle set out to create a group of high precision robots to create the post-punk sound he had in mind. His outdated technology of floppy disks and cassette tapes worked well to program the androids, until one day a 90s rave mixtape was mistakenly entered into his computer. House music is a feeling and the punk bots instantly got hooked on it upon hearing it for the first time. They could never be reset to factory settings again. Mano worked tirelessly with his androids, currently known by their humanoid names of Lieselot Elzinga, Puggy Beales and Eva Wijnbergen, to fulfill his evil plan to make the rockers dance and the dancers rock. Baby’s Berserk is the fiendish extension of this plot. Beware, the band’s bass driven grooves and computerized beats have been known to cast a spell upon all within earshot.
So what do the songs on ‘Baby’s Berserk’ tell you? That it’s totally fine to have lots of fun in life! To have a boyfriend as an accessory (‘Accessories’), to get inspired by Sponge Bob (‘Dancing with the Fish’) and to blend your spirits with mixers whenever the hell you feel like it (‘Rum ‘n’ Kola’).
Baby’s Berserk member Puggy Beales on ‘Limousine’: “Decant the wine from my tip jar to yours. Soon we'll be on easy street, chauffeured home from the rat race each evening. Is it everything you'd hoped it would be?”
Check not only the debut album but also the forthcoming Remix EP with remixes by Each Other, Niklas Wandt, Sam Ruffillo, Kris Baha and Nicolini.

Released: 04.09.23

Baby's Berserk - Accessories

As we bid farewell to the final days of summer, we're thrilled to present Joe Morris's "Solar Fantasy EP." Written during the darkest days of the Covid-19 Pandemic the tracks are deliberately imbued with a warmth and light. Richly textured melodies and a vibrant sonic palette that dance around each other to create an immersive dance floor experience full of freedom and emotion.

The Solar Fantasy EP is a carefully crafted collection of tracks that aim to evoke feelings of warmth, freedom, and positivity, making it a fitting soundtrack for the end of summer.

@joemorris

PREMIÈRE: Joe Morris - Solar Fantasy (Paradise Mix)

DC Promo Tracks #1237: "Lunar Fantasy" by Joe Morris is part of the release "Solar Fantasy" on Shades Of Sound Recordings  

Buy Now: https://shadesofsoundmusic.bandcamp.com/album/solar-fantasy 

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Solar Fantasy

DC Promo Tracks: Joe Morris "Lunar Fantasy"

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@pleasurevoyage
https://shadesofsoundmusic.bandcamp.com/album/solar-fantasy
"As we bid farewell to the final days of summer, we're thrilled to present Joe Morris's "Solar Fantasy EP." Written during the darkest days of the Covid-19 Pandemic the tracks are deliberately imbued with a warmth and light. Richly textured melodies and a vibrant sonic palette that dance around each other to create an immersive dance floor experience full of freedom and emotion.

Teen Daze flips the energy of the original to a languid pace for a more poolside atmosphere. Cool electric keys and sparkling chords add a dreamy, hazy quality to the music. Embracing the dream house aesthetic of the original, the Desert Island Disco version offers up a breezy house vibe that moves with an energetic pace, introducing cool piano hooks and breathy vocals. Pleasure Voyage take a nostalgic turn, transporting us back to the heady days of Rimini with a fun italo-house rework packed with irresistible grooves.

The Solar Fantasy EP is a carefully crafted collection of tracks that aim to evoke feelings of warmth, freedom, and positivity, making it a fitting soundtrack for the end of summer."

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*PREMIERE* Joe Morris - Lunar Fantasy (Pleasure Voyage Rimini '92 Mix)

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As we bid farewell to the final days of summer, we're thrilled to present Joe Morris's "Solar Fantasy EP." Written during the darkest days of the Covid-19 Pandemic the tracks are deliberately imbued with a warmth and light. Richly textured melodies and a vibrant sonic palette that dance around each other to create an immersive dance floor experience full of freedom and emotion.

Teen Daze flips the energy of the original to a languid pace for a more poolside atmosphere. Cool electric keys and sparkling chords add a dreamy, hazy quality to the music.  Embracing the dream house aesthetic of the original, the Desert Island Disco version offers up a breezy house vibe that moves with an energetic pace, introducing cool piano hooks and breathy vocals.   Pleasure Voyage take a nostalgic turn, transporting us back to the heady days of Rimini with a fun italo-house rework packed with irresistible grooves.

The Solar Fantasy EP is a carefully crafted collection of tracks that aim to evoke feelings of warmth, freedom, and positivity, making it a fitting soundtrack for the end of summer.

Solar Fantasy (Heavenly Dub)

PREMIERE: Joe Morris - Solar Fantasy (Heavenly Dub)

Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U6o8EnDRqBs

Label: Shades of Sound
Artist: Joe Morris & Desert Island Disco 
Format: Digital
EP Title: Solar Fantasy EP
Release Date: September 5th, 2023
Support it: https://shadesofsoundmusic.bandcamp.com/album/solar-fantasy

As we bid farewell to the final days of summer, we're thrilled to present Joe Morris's "Solar Fantasy EP." Written during the darkest days of the Covid-19 Pandemic the tracks are deliberately imbued with a warmth and light. Richly textured melodies and a vibrant sonic palette that dance around each other to create an immersive dance floor experience full of freedom and emotion.

Teen Daze flips the energy of the original to a languid pace for a more poolside atmosphere. Cool electric keys and sparkling chords add a dreamy, hazy quality to the music. Embracing the dream house aesthetic of the original, the Desert Island Disco version offers up a breezy house vibe that moves with an energetic pace, introducing cool piano hooks and breathy vocals. Pleasure Voyage take a nostalgic turn, transporting us back to the heady days of Rimini with a fun italo-house rework packed with irresistible grooves.

The Solar Fantasy EP is a carefully crafted collection of tracks that aim to evoke feelings of warmth, freedom, and positivity, making it a fitting soundtrack for the end of summer.

Shades of Sound
https://soundcloud.com/joemorris

Joe Morris
https://soundcloud.com/joemorris
https://www.instagram.com/joe__morris

Desert Island Disco
https://soundcloud.com/desert-island-disco
https://www.instagram.com/desert_island_disco

Solar Fantasy EP

Joe Morris - Solar Fantasy (Desert Island Disco Remix)

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PREMIERE: Joe Morris - Solar Fantasy (Desert Island Disco Remix) [Shades of Sound]

A little french house tune for your ears! Enjoy!

Too Much (French House)

i'll be long gone but my heart will always stay in the 90s

track submissions / small talk:
eelf.music@gmail.com

Just doing my own thing 
Monthly on @loosefm
1/3 of @clandestinomusic
1/2 of @acolytemusic777
Contact: joe @ shadesofsound.co.uk

27/5 Chow Down, Leeds
28/5 Headrow House, Leeds
3/6 Outlaws Yacht Club, Leeds
24/6 Imaginarium, Leeds
15/7 Beatherder, Lancs
10/9 Pikes, Ibiza
11/9 Word of Mouth, Ibiza
30/9 Golden Lion, Todmorden

Joe Morris has been involved in the underground music scene for over twenty years. While not pinned to one particular sound, Joe’s inimitable style has taken him to perform in New York, Moscow, Paris, Milan, Ibiza, Geneva, Barcelona, Berlin, Hanoi and all over the UK using his vast experience to expertly craft emotive atmospheres from chill out scenarios to dance-floor energy. Crystalizing this ethos into his productions Joe has enjoyed a string of well received releases on a myriad of diverse record labels. It's an intoxicating cocktail that has seen him gig around the world and back again; from smoke filled basements to festival stages and all points between. Joe strives to leave no stone unturned in his search for the perfect beat through his Shades Of Sound record label and radio shows.

PREMIÈRE: Joe Morris - Aurealis

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