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One of New Zealand’s longest-running house music brands, Electric Orange started almost 20 years ago as a free party for the beamers, dreamers and schemers of the Auckland scene.
What they dreamed up next were Sunday afternoon sessions, Saturday night shindigs and - finally - a record label with a growing reputation for deep and driving underground grooves.
It’s the natural place for Mono/Loco - one of the many aliases of label co-founder and resident DJ Chris Reed - to release his tribute to all those who put Electric Orange on the musical map, particularly founder Andy Vann.
The Saturday Night Mix is custom-built for smoky basement action, powered by rolling percussion, propulsive rhodes and a hypnotic single-note bass riff complemented by a syncopated acid line. Squelchy, filtered stabs and strings add further layers of warmth in the second half.
But it’s the vocal that brings everything together, conveying emotion, meaning and soul in two superbly deployed lines.
The Sunday Afternoon Mix is a wobbly disco-tinged treat - proper tablet tackle if that’s the kind of things that floats your boat.
Built around an ascending old-school bassline and expertly filtered loops it’s both of its time and redolent of the late 90s US house sound that remains one of the Mono/Loco touchstones.

Theme From Electric Orange

Mono/Loco - Theme From Electric Orange-Saturday Night Mix

Mono/Loco - Theme From Electric Orange-Sunday Afternoon Mix

Live From Nowhere FEBRUARY 24

Originally broadcast live, Saturday 9 March 2024 - following a break from broadcasting, but not from vinyl digging, presenting records from Lonnie Liston Smith, Chet Baker, Gene Harris, Roy Ayers, George Benson, Donald Byrd...plus early Hacienda selections including Liaisons Dangereuses & A Certain Ratio.

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This is a live recording of my set for the THISCO THURSDAY.

Playlist:
F Is for Funky - Funk Cartel 
Concept - FederFunk, TRINSEO
Xcuse Me - Pietro Over Jack
We Got News - Di Saronno, TomCarle
Give It Up - Supernova
Disco Shake - Melvin Meeks
La Music - Extended Mix - Marco Santoro
This Is Me - Hendt
Never Gonna Get It - Payback Dub - Filta Freqz
Catch Me Now - Sprenner
Connected - Ryan Truman
I Feel For You - Star B Extended Remix - Bob Sinclar, Riva Starr, Mark Broom, Star B
Playground Underground - J-Fader
Funk - Black&Forth
Baby Don't Trip It - Tiptoes 
A 1990s Scenario - Dj Philly Phil
It's Gone - Frank Amodo 
Heavy Lover - BIG C 
So Smooth - Agent 818
Devotion - Block & Crown Clubmix - Soulvation
Remember the Funk - Scotty Boy 
Shook Up - Kevin Allen

THISCO THURSDAYS EP. 66

Gabriele Congedo is an italian DJ, musician, radio DJ and producer, born in 1979 in South Italy and currently based in Dresden, Germany. Since his teenage, at the beginning of the 90s, he approached the Club Culture and the DJ world, with emphasis on House Music. He started to buy his first House vinyls from David Morales, Junior Vasquez, Masters At Work, Underground Sound of Lisbon, Francois K, Danny Tenaglia and so on, and still nowadays these records inspire him in his DJ sets and music productions.
Now at 2phonic Recordings we have the honor and pleasure of presenting his latest EP "The Encounter" with two gems that seem taken from the glorious era of Deep in the early 2000s in the purest style of Grayhound Records or Siesta.
The Encounter lives up to its title with a progression of pads and synthesizers surrounding the rhythm so that we close our eyes and we can fly through this amazing track.
"Im Horrible With Chords" is the piece that every musical puzzle needs to be complete, it is a journey full of sensations and sound caresses that will go up your back like the touch of silk sheets.

https://soundcloud.com/iamgabrielecongedo

Out next 12/04 worldwide!

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Im Horrible With Chords (Original Mix)

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TAN, the sub-label of the renowned Bizarre Trax, is back with its seventh release, an electrifying EP that promises to set dance floors ablaze. This latest offering features four carefully curated tracks, showcasing the talents of both emerging artists and a familiar name in the scene. Among the fresh faces is DJ Jim, whose track “Chewing On Chalk” opens the EP with a powerful statement. Alongside DJ Jim, the EP includes contributions from other rising stars, making it a must-listen for enthusiasts of deep, minimalistic electronic music. Hanoi Roy, a name already familiar to fans, adds his unique touch to this vibrant collection, ensuring a mix of innovation and experience.

The EP kicks off with DJ Jim’s “Chewing On Chalk,” a deep minimal stomper that perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the record. This track is a masterclass in building atmosphere, combining intriguing pads with scattered vocal snippets and a thriving bassline that pulses with energy. It's a composition designed to groove listeners through the warmer days, capturing the essence of sunny afternoons and late-night dance sessions alike. The minimalistic yet rich texture of “Chewing On Chalk” makes it an ideal opener, inviting listeners to lose themselves in its rhythmic complexity and inviting warmth.

"TAN007" is a compelling showcase of contemporary electronic music, blending the innovative sounds of new talents with the seasoned craftsmanship of Hanoi Roy. DJ Jim’s “Chewing On Chalk” stands out as a highlight, setting a high bar for the tracks that follow. This EP is a testament to TAN’s commitment to quality and its ability to push the boundaries of the genre, making it an essential addition to any dance music collection. As the beats of “Chewing On Chalk” resonate through the speakers, listeners are reminded of the unifying power of music, perfect for both personal enjoyment and communal celebration.

Buy the EP: https://bizarretrax.bandcamp.com/album/various-artists-tan007-2

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Chewing on Chalk

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Auckland-based Electric Orange is a showcase for the never-hotter house sound of New Zealand.

A platform for established producers and rising stars, the label is part of the Natural Rhythms family of imprints that also features Grass Green and Black Sands.

Its mission is deep, driving and chuggy house music for late nights and early mornings.

Key artists include Reed & Radley, Mono Loco, Hooky and Darren Clark
https://linktr.ee/electricorange

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