Cat# RF123
LadyK & em.ash
Umusa
Releases 17/04/2023


Pulsating melodic and emotive house music here from Western Canadian artists LadyK and RF label regular em.ash on the lush and melancholic Umusa single. Musicality is emphasized through the development of the swervy lead that pierces through the heavy low end while accents of organic percussion help to push the groove.

The first remix comes from RF label boss Rennie Foster in his signature post-Detroit techno futurist style while the younger West Coast rave generation is represented deftly by emerging producer Aspen King. King drops a modern bass-house masterclass that will surely shake a PK rig or two this festival season.

As we hurtle forward into more technology, it's important to remember our humanity. Kindness means that we lead with our hearts; the world needs more kindness!

Beatport

Umusa - LadyK + em.ash

Reflections Mix Series 2023

Reflections Mix Series 2024

Purchase on Beatport

Earth Keepers EP

Opening set from West Coast Audio Files Live Stream event, Quarintized 2.

Reflections is a somewhat regularly occurring dj series.

em.ash is a curator of underground dance music, creating a hypnotic mix of deep, groove-infused house and low slung techno on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

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Reflections Quarintized 2

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TRAIN RIDE

MEDITATION

Reflections is an irregularly occurring dj series.

Come Back (Duncan Forbes '442' Remix) - Hayley Ross
You Are Not Alone (Rayko 'Ultrasound' Extended Remix) - Tito ft. Eleni Hikari
Igbehin Lalayo Nta (Tunnelvisions Edit) - Dynamic Africana
Africa (V4YS Motherland Edit) - Cedric Im Brooks
Fear in Rapture (Original Mix) - Brame & Hamo 
Zamin(Original) - Rasi Z		
Myrtle Avenue (Original Mix) - Floating Points
Saturdays Rollerboogie - dL
Hide (Ewan Pearson Extended Disco Version Instrumental) - Tomasz Guiddo feat. Kasar 
Fresh In My Mind (I Cube Remix) - A Forest Mighty Black	
Do I Do (Meem Edit)
Don't Stop 'till You Get Enough (DJ Meme Definitive Remix) - Michael Jackson

Reflections: Saturday Morning Lush Valley

Reflections is a somewhat irregularly occurring dj series.

My closing set from a great night on Gabriola Island.  I was joined by @thefruitstand.dj who played a great 2-hour set before me.

Tracklist available at emash.ca

em.ash is a curator of underground dance music, creating a hypnotic mix of deep, groove-infused house and low-slung techno on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Recorded live at the Skol Pub on Gabriola Island, BC.

Reflections: HomeBass3 on Gabriola

Reflections is a somewhat irregularly occurring dj series.

Beach vibes from a surprise daytime set at Pachena Bay Music Festival.

Full tracklist available at emash.ca

em.ash is a curator of underground dance music, creating a hypnotic mix of deep, groove-infused house and low-slung techno on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Reflections: Beach Set @ Pachena Bay

Reflections is a somewhat irregularly occurring dj series.

This was a night like no other!  This is the live recording from my warmup set for LadyK, the world’s first pole-dancing DJ.

The sold-out show also featured internationally renowned pole dancers, Femme Natale, and Stephanie Allester.

Full tracklist available at emash.ca

em.ash is a curator of underground dance music, creating a hypnotic mix of deep, groove-infused house and low-slung techno on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Reflections: Amapiano Warmup For LadyK

LadyK & em.ash - Umusa Reprise

LadyK & em.ash - Umusa (RF Remix Extended)

LadyK & em.ash - Umusa(Aspen King Remix Extended)

LadyK & em.ash - Umusa

Reflections is a somewhat irregularly occurring dj series.

A deep, melodic mix for spring, featuring my new track with #LadyK, Umusa.  #Umusa will be available on #RF on April 17, 2023.  The release features remixes by #RennieFoster and #AspenKing.

Full tracklist available at emash.ca

em.ash is a curator of underground dance music, creating a hypnotic mix of deep, groove-infused house and low-slung techno on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Reflections: Spring Mix Deep

Pulsating melodic and emotive house music here from Western Canadian artists LadyK and RF label regular em.ash on the lush and melancholic Umusa single.

Premiere: LadyK & Em.ash - Umusa(Aspen King Remix)

Pulsating melodic and emotive house music here from Western Canadian artists LadyK and RF label regular em.ash on the lush and melancholic Umusa single. Musicality is emphasized through the development of the swervy lead that pierces through the heavy low end while accents of organic percussion help to push the groove.

The first remix comes from RF label boss Rennie Foster in his signature post-Detroit techno futurist style while the younger West Coast rave generation is represented deftly by emerging producer Aspen King. King drops a modern bass-house masterclass that will surely shake a PK rig or two this festival season.

As we hurtle forward into more technology, it's important to remember our humanity. Kindness means that we lead with our hearts; the world needs more kindness!

Buy on Beatport:
https://www.beatport.com/release/umusa/4069565

Buy Link

Premiere: LadyK, Em.ash - Umusa [RF]

Reflections is a somewhat irregularly occurring dj series.

A special live recording of my mix for Mica's 30th at the Party Palace in Nanaimo, BC.  Expect deeper basslines and wubbs!

Full tracklist available at emash.ca

em.ash is a curator of underground dance music, creating a hypnotic mix of deep, groove-infused house and low-slung techno on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Reflections: Bass for Sunshine

Reflections is a somewhat irregularly occurring dj series.

Recorded live.  I was honoured to set the vibe for the second installment of LadyK’s Sexy Lady Show at the #Waverley in #Cumberland, BC.

LadyK’s Sexy Lady Show (djladyk.ca) is a unique offering: a sizzling dance floor with powerful and sensual pole performances throughout. The whole night was an unabashed presentation of feminine empowerment at its finest!

Full tracklist available at emash.ca

em.ash is a curator of underground dance music, creating a hypnotic mix of deep, groove-infused house and low-slung techno on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Reflections: Amapiano Warmup for LadyK Vol.2

Recorded Live at Dante's Infurno Thursday Night 10 pm - 12 am

My first ever set at a burner event and I had a great time lighting a fire at Dante's to get the weekend started.  The vibe was like nothing else.

Dante's is a two storey raunchy strip club heavily inspired by the movie Beetlejuice, Dante's is the sex-positive Burning Man theme camp where you can meet frisky furries, sexy critters and freaky animal people of Otherworld.


Reflections is a somewhat irregularly occurring dj series.

em.ash is a curator of underground dance music, creating a hypnotic mix of deep, groove-infused house and low slung techno on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Cover photo by Coyote Garden

Reflections: Dante's Infurno

Studio Retake of my set from Saturday 6 pm - 7pm

Otherworld's only Pirate-themed Bar. YARRRRRR!!!

Reflections: Thirrrsty Barrr

Reflections is a somewhat irregularly occurring dj series.

Lamplit and Mind Garden joined forces to push the bar for weekend gatherings.  This boutique festival highlighted a diverse lineup of Vancouver Island artists playing deep 140 bass and techno.

It was an absolute pleasure to play on Mind Garden's Void sound system.  I really enjoyed the whole experience and was blown away by all the lovely people I met there.

Full tracklist available at emash.ca

em.ash is a curator of underground dance music, creating a hypnotic mix of deep, groove-infused house, rhythmic bass, and low-slung techno on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Reflections: Lamplight, Year One

Reflections is a somewhat irregularly occurring dj series.

Studio Retake of my full set Saturday morning from 4 am - 5 am. 

The E.C. crew is from Nanaimo, BC and the sound was provided by #RenegadeSoundCollective

Hey, remember that time we used to go out in Toronto and there was a live-to-air dance TV show, and we’d bust out some dance moves for the cameras, listen to some bitchin’ 90’s dance music, then go record a message for our moms and have it aired on national TV. You don’t? 

Well, now you can. Only this time the music will be better, there’ll be a bunch of other cool events, and the camera crew won’t broadcast you on national TV dancing on a podium with some guy in a mesh shirt.

Full tracklist available at emash.ca

em.ash is a curator of underground dance music, creating a hypnotic mix of deep, groove-infused house, rhythmic bass, and low-slung techno on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Reflections: Electric Circus

Studio Retake of my set Friday night, 2 AM - 3 AM
The Genesis sound stage is a creative project bringing together performers, artists, DJs, and most of all, lovers of electronic music to create an immersive late night experience. Featuring a powerful Void sound system, dazzling light shows, and diverse scheduling. Wander down after dark and get lost in the Genesis experience! Now with lamps.

Reflections: Lampchanted Genesis

Reflections is a somewhat irregularly occurring dj series.

This was my final set at Otherworld 2023. It was the perfect culmination of an incredible weekend filled with performances on six different sound stages. I was particularly excited about playing on the forest stage because of the connection I had made with the Lamplit crew earlier in the year.

After wrapping up my set at Thirrrsty Barrr, I had a tight schedule to make it to the other side of Otherworld within an hour. Luckily, I found a friend with an art car who offered me a ride. We made a brief stop to check out another sound stage before heading towards the forest.

When we arrived, RVH's set was at its peak. I was filled with a sense of joy from the weekend, overflowing with gratitude, and even a touch of confidence. Together, with the vibrant energy of the dance floor and the engaged atmosphere of the lounge, we delved into an extraordinary vibe. I truly hope that the essence of that remarkable experience resonates in this studio retake.

Full tracklist available at emash.ca

em.ash is a curator of underground dance music, creating a hypnotic mix of deep, groove-infused house, rhythmic bass, and low-slung techno on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Reflections: Lampchanted Forest

Reflections is a somewhat irregularly occurring dj series.

It's been a few years since I played a show in Victoria and I've been wanting to get back there for a while.  Quadratic Sound is an intimate space with a comfortable atmosphere. Annual membership is $5 and supports local events and artists.

The dancefloor was dedicated and continued to grow until the last track of the night.  The energy was up all night and there was no sign of stopping as we pushed past closing.

I really had fun with my track selection and pushed some classic synthy disco sounds pumping with techno kicks.

Full tracklist available at emash.ca

em.ash is a curator of underground dance music, creating a hypnotic mix of deep, groove-infused house, rhythmic bass, and low-slung techno on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Reflections: Dark Disco III

Reflections is a somewhat irregularly occurring dj series.

Recorded live at Cabin 19 in celebration of a lovely human's 40th birthday.

This mix features some new tracks and favourites from the last year.  Full tracklist available at emash.ca

em.ash is a curator of underground dance music, creating a hypnotic mix of deep, groove-infused house, rhythmic bass, and low-slung techno on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Reflections: Live @ Cabin 19

@emash mosied down island to grace us with this prime time set at The Shindig.  em.ash don't miss, as anyone who has caught one of his sets can attest too, so please enjoy these peak hour selections from one of the island's tippy top selectors!

em.ash Live @ The Shindig [Main Room, 11PM-12AM]

Submission to a remix context hosted by Rennie Foster and Groundwerk Vancouver.

Rennie Foster - Just A Mask (EM.ASH Remix)

A collection of experiences translated through hypnotic percussion, deep bass and uplifting synths.

Together

Festival Mornings

Paced and dubby deep house music from Canada's supernatural west coast. Warm, organic tones and dreamy melancholia float over tribal dance-floor percussion across three unique selections from em.ash. A minimalistic micro approach to the remix from adn-an adds crisp drum programming and a deconstructed granular feel to this RF artist debut.

One Step Closer (Original Mix)

In My Mind (Original Mix)

In My Mind(adn - An remix)

EARTH KEEPERS

Buy Now

Earth Keepers

Next up on Rennie Foster’s RF is Vancouver Island’s em.ash with three fresh new house tracks that come with a minimal remix from Adn-An. 

em.ash is a key player in the North Island scene, who has released on international labels like Haustronaut Recordings, BeatLounge Records and System Recordings. He is actively involved in promoting various events, festivals and the arts, uses a mix of Roland and Akai tools to make his music and is also an abstract painter who self-released his debut album 'Heartbeat' back in 2012. 

He is in fine form here with opener 'Earth Keepers' setting a nice deep house mood with gentle drums and light synth patterns. 'In My Mind' has militant marching drum sounds and lush, spiralling synths that add scale and colour to this most heartfelt house track. The adn remix is more direct, with crunchier drums but still a deep, immerse atmosphere thanks to the rippling keys and effects that get you in a trance. 

Then comes 'One Step Closer', which continues in kaleidoscopic house fashion, with warm hits and rubbery drums coloured by neon synths and deft chords that bring a late night, romantic feel. 

This is an original and inventive EP of delicate and moving deep house sounds. 

Gigs
July 26-29 Lunar Landing 4 https://www.facebook.com/events/2401248120200232/
Aug 10 Summer Sessions: iii (as TeamWork)
Aug 17-18 Cumberland Wild https://www.facebook.com/events/1989849064425770/
Aug 24 DejaVu with JPod

Artist links
Website: https://michaelholdingcreative.com/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/emash
Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/emash/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djemashofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emash.official/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EMASHofficial
Bandcamp: https://emashcdc.bandcamp.com/

PREMIERE: Em.ash - One Step Closer [Earth Keepers]

DT Presents: Em.Ash - Earth Keepers

Next up on Rennie Foster’s RF is Vancouver Island’s em.ash with three fresh new house tracks that come with a minimal remix from Adn-An. 

em.ash is a key player in the North Island scene, who has released on international labels like Haustronaut Recordings, BeatLounge Records and System Recordings. He is actively involved in promoting various events, festivals and the arts, uses a mix of Roland and Akai tools to make his music and is also an abstract painter who self-released his debut album 'Heartbeat' back in 2012. 

He is in fine form here with opener 'Earth Keepers' setting a nice deep house mood with gentle drums and light synth patterns. 'In My Mind' has militant marching drum sounds and lush, spiralling synths that add scale and colour to this most heartfelt house track. The adn remix is more direct, with crunchier drums but still a deep, immerse atmosphere thanks to the rippling keys and effects that get you in a trance. 

Then comes 'One Step Closer', which continues in kaleidoscopic house fashion, with warm hits and rubbery drums coloured by neon synths and deft chords that bring a late night, romantic feel. 

This is an original and inventive EP of delicate and moving deep house sounds.
 
Follow Em.Ash here:
https://soundcloud.com/emash
https://www.mixcloud.com/emash/
https://www.facebook.com/djemashofficial
https://www.instagram.com/emash.official/
https://twitter.com/EMASHofficial

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Track Premiere #12:  Em.Ash - Earth Keepers (RF)

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em.ash is a curator of underground dance music, creating a hypnotic mix of deep, groove-infused house, rhythmic bass, and low-slung techno on Vancouver Island.

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