The Queer Northern-Ireland born Cormac is back from another busy year as a label honcho and curator with the second Polari compilation No Tears In The Backroom Vol. 2 scheduled for release 31st of January 2024.

The compilation is filled with synth heavy swings, acid basslines, steamy vocals and lots of fun, making NTITB Vol. 2 the perfect entrance release into the new year.

Cormac says; No Tears In The Backroom Vol. 2 is a unique family with offerings from Polari hitmakers such as Jordan Nocturne, ROTCIV, & Louis de Tomaso as well as introducing new talent to the roster including DJ City, Nimmo, Shay Shaz, Hifi Sean, Joshua James + Xols.

I curate the compilation much as I do a DJ set, so there is a voyage of sorts in listening to the compilation as a whole. I encourage the listener to listen as you would an album, although they of course work solo as well.

A 10-track long journey forms a unique force of anthemic sounds, tapping into nostalgia but never pulling away from today's references. No Tears In The Backroom Vol. 2 serves as a dance-heavy pursuit aiming to not hold back.

The label profits from the new compilation are going to charity. Polari has previously raised money for All Out.

Doctors Without Borders is a politically neutral Non-Governmental Organisation whose main objective is to treat people in regions of the world where they are most needed. They are currently most active in Gaza and have a further 70 projects active in the world. 

ROTCIV 
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rotciv1978
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rotcivmusic/

Polari Records
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/polarirecords
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polari.records/

PREMIERE: ROTCIV - Money For Nothing (Polari Records)

Bytes are super excited to announce the reissue of the killer 1990s electro EPs by SEM (aka Damon Baxter, who would go on to record as Deadly Avenger). The original 12”s have been out of print since they were released on J Saul Kane’s Electron Industries imprint in 1995 (Phox EP) and 1996 (The Demon EP). They have never been available digitally. With the original masters M.I.A., the tracks have been lovingly remastered from vinyl by Keith Tenniswood, who as part of Two Lone Swordsmen (alongside the late Andrew Weatherall), knows a thing or two about producing top-notch electro music. The resulting eight tracks feel like they could have been recorded yesterday, but have also stayed true to the rawness of the source material. PREORDER NOW: bytes.lnk.to/PhoxTheDemon

PHOX/THE DEMON

SEM - Phox [BYTES26]

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/extaseurbaine
Track: Hide In The Light
Label: https://soundcloud.com/samorecords
Format: Digital, EP
Date of release: 01/03/24
YouTube: https://youtu.be/go_YSwDPNBk

Samo Records is thrilled to introduce Extase Urbaine's debut EP, "Sacred Winds"! Hailing from Athens, the DJ/Producer presents 4 tracks that delve into the darker realms of Techno leftfield.
Kicking off the EP is the title track, “Sacred Winds”, a hypnotic burner that sets the tone. “1990” ramps up the energy, while “Wet Abyss” unleashes a high-tempo debauchery monster. Slowing things down, “Hide in the Light” offers a mesmerizing blend of new beat and trance.
On the remix front, we have the returning Alpha Sect who speeds up “Hide in the Light” with a Techno / EBM angle. And last but certainly not least, Zaatar puts her signature spin on “Sacred Winds”.

PREMIERE | Extase Urbaine - Hide In The Light [Samo Records] 2024

London-based duo @wearekiarascuro link up with Rhythm Section affiliate @tech-supportuk for an acid-soaked remix of Isaie’s ‘Psycho’

The ‘Psycho Remixed’ EP is out 29th February via @xxxthelabel, featuring contributions from @gerdjanson, @mrbutterflies, and @shmlss

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-isaie-psycho-kiara-scuro-tech-support-remix

Premiere: Isaie ‘Psycho (Kiara Scuro & Tech Support Remix)’

"Neulust," the latest EP from Neuzeitliche Bodenbeläge, introduces listeners to the talents of Joshua Gottmanns and Niklas Wandt. Wandt's captivating voice invokes a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of the era when Thorsten Fenslau was active, infusing tracks with poetic recitations. Wandt's drumming harmonizes perfectly with Gottmanns' warm chords and captivating melodies. Together, they debuted on Zurich's Lustpoderosa label with "Neulust," aiming to redefine their musical connection. Their presence in the central European underground scene has been marked by releases on Themes for Great Cities or Bureau B, accompanied by their vintage German Wave sound and lively performances. Regular touring has been part of their journey. "Neulust," recorded with minimal intervention, delves into themes of love, estrangement, and consumerism, blending haunting electro, deep house, NDW, and Euro Dance Elements. The EP signifies a significant stylistic shift and stands as the band's most compelling offering yet in their ongoing musical evolution.

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PREMIERE : Neuzeitliche Bodenbeläge - Ehrliche Arbeit

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/nick-mackrory
Track: Side Effect
Label: https://soundcloud.com/colona-records
Format: Digital EP
Release date: OUT NOW
YouTube: https://youtu.be/AE1pDc7mhbg

Nick Mackrory - 'Six in Bits' 3-tracker EP on Colona Records.
https://nickmackrory.bandcamp.com/album/six-in-bits

1.  Eagle Ears  09:00
2. Side Effect 07:00
3. I Shiner 06:06

PREMIERE | Nick Mackrory - Side Effect [Colona] 2024

https://soundcloud.com/pyrame
https://soundcloud.com/antakaatweed
https://soundcloud.com/thisberecordings
🛒 https://thisberecordings.com
🔊 https://youtu.be/FQuWMxUIYPE

A year after releasing the “So Sprach Psychedelia” Remixes EP, brilliantly reworked by Rodion, Skelesys and Rambal Cochet, Thisbe Recordings´ Pyrame releases a second sequel of remixes from his EP “Electronica Melancholia”.

On board - and on target - to remix the title track “Electronica Melancholia”, two usual suspects of Thisbe: Volta Cab (“Alphabet of Humanity” (THISBE009), “Oseary Drakoulias” (THISBELTDX001)) and Philip Lawns (“Ten Years of Travel” (THISBE004)). Joining them for the occasion, a recent artist on the label, A-Tweed, who is half of Oblako Maranta, his collab with Radial Gaze and who recently released “Trance Beckenbauer” (THISBE015).

The Electronica Melancholia Remixes EP starts off straight into A-Tweed´s magic of producing that trademark acid weird disco sound that conveys such a special groove on the dancefloor - and beyond. Remixing the original track into something somehow progressive as well, the Rome-based artist nails another classic of the label´s catalogue. His kick is firm, his percussions even firmer. Yet, A-Tweed manages to keep some of the softness from the original melodies layered over a captivating bassline. A fine work all around.

Next on the Tracklisting is Philip Lawns, who revisited “Electronica Melancholia” from his very intimate lens, taking the listener on a journey into his own mind. Those ambient sounds from within that the Italian artist manages to subtly reproduce in his music, in perfect symbiose with Pyrame´s original arpeggios. The flow is deep and at the same time, dirty like a dusty turntable jumping at every turn. His remix is a portray, where distant voices echo over a phone ringing, hoping from someone to pick up. The music can´t stop, the call remains unanswered.

Third - but not least - the Krasnodar-based über-productive Volta Cab sets once again some serious standards in the post-punk genre, crafting from the very first kick on a mesmerizing mix of EBM and dark electro overlaid by an intense and irresistible infusion of synths on acid. All that in a less-than-4 minutes remix. Powerful.

Cherry on the cake: A-Tweed treats us with an Acid Dub version of his remix. An almost 12 minutes long mix, cruising a 79bpm, to ensure an immersive experience into “la mélancholie électronique” up to the very end of the Remixes EP. Gold.

Artwork by Danish artist Christoffer Budtz.

Tracklist: 

1) Electronica Melancholia (A-Tweed Remix) 
2) Electronica Melancholia (Philip Lawns Remix)
3) Electronica Melancholia (Volta Cab´s Post-Punk Ride)
4) Electronica Melancholia (A-Tweed Acid Dub Remix)

PREMIERE: Pyrame - Electronica Melancholia (A-Tweed Acid Dub Remix) [Thisbe Recordings]

Deluxe hardware jam recorded in Leeds by the mysterious Zu Mu Party Crew + Bleaching Agent remix. ltd edition 10" lathe cut with screen printed kraft card cover & digital.

https://soundcloud.com/space-ritual-music

PREMIERE⚡️Zu Mu Party Crew -  Track B (Bleaching Agent Remix) [Space Ritual]

Derek Russo - Special Occasion EP
BUUY LINK: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/derek-russo-special-occasion-ep-vinyl/1002106-01/
Label: Broad Channel
> Derek Russo (@derekrusso)
www.instagram.com/derekmrusso
www.discogs.com/artist/7138472-Derek-Russo
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/derekrusso-u

The third release on Derek Russo’s own Broad Channel imprint “Special Occasion" EP arrives loaded with a wide palate of club swagger for any hour of the party. “Celestial Machine” is the A1 rough and rumbling trip, steered by a wiggly SH101 bass line and anchored by a thunderous sub bass and tenacious, rattling percussion. A floating pad briefly takes the edge off before lurching back. The sounds here are inspired and shaped by the aching cacophony of city life. “Yearning 4 Love” marries a Detroit inspired motif, with tasteful synth layering and bouncy, off-kilter drum programming. The result is an inquisitive banger, something different for the modern dance floor.

On the flip side, the title track ‘Special Occasion’ drops the tempo to a chugging rhythm that swings from a funky break tucked underneath. Deranged piano chords open up to a sinister synth line, jangling guitar and a thick 80s bass line. The final track “Planet Sunset” closes out this EP with a soaring, introspective synth floating on top of a rolling breakbeat groove, disco fed bass work and Juno stabs that resolves into a wave of oozy pad chords - a sure piece for the late night discerning dance floor.

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PREMIERE : Derek Russo - Planet Sunset

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Four years after their inaugural release, Berlin-based imprint Thisbe prepare to release a four-track remix compilation - courtesy of Swiss interplanetary poet and producer Pyrame.

@pyrame
@volta-cab
@thisberecordings

Electronica Melancholia Remixes

Electronica Melancholia (Volta Cab Post Punk Ride)

Pyrame - Electronica Melancholia (Volta Cab Post Punk Ride) [Thisbe]

“Devine” Progressive trance techno

Music is the cure

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PREMIERE⚡️Zu Mu Party Crew - Track B (Bleaching Agent Remix) [Space Ritual]

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