Quantreau brings us a rollicking, laser-focused mix for the second installment of our SIGNAL SESSIONS series.

SIGNAL SESSIONS 002 encapsulates the Brooklyn-based Fortune Signal Co-founder's genre-agnostic style. New gems and time-tested dancefloor weapons get equal footing as Quantreau plots a course through house, acid, club, and techno sounds. Toribio's "Work Dat Shit" (off the perennial NYC favorite's new Tongue In Cheeks EP), "Rave Call" (Elisa Elisa's hypnotic chanter on Club Bad), "Willow" (from one of our favorite breakout artists of 2023, Wallace), and "Same Origin" (off Panooc's recent EP on Fortune Signal) provide some of our favorite moments along the way.

Work Dat Shit ft. The Illustrious Blacks - Toribio [BDA Records]
Rave Call - Elisa Elisa [Club Bad]
Louder Than a Bomb - Tiga [Play It Again Sam]
Tail Lift - Joe [Hessle Audio]
Willow - Wallace [Cooking With Palms Trax]
Quicksand - Me & George [Inside]
The Curse Breaker - Floorplan [Classic Music Company]
Washington Street - Dino Lenny [R&S Records]
Same Origin - Panooc [Fortune Signal]
Work Your Body - Jaymie Silk [HE.SHE.THEY.]
212 - DJ ADHD [fabric Originals]
Bumps (You Say) - Mella Dee [Warehouse Music]
I'll B Fine - Carlton Doom [Hypercolour]
Techno Disco Tool - Mella Dee [Warehouse Music]

SIGNAL SESSIONS 002

SIGNAL SESSIONS 002: Quantreau

First release of 2024 from Envy Music & Ignatius is here! Play it loud!

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Step into the enigmatic realm of "Gris," the latest sonic creation that transcends the boundaries of electronic music. Crafted by the visionary Ignatius, the ingenious architect behind this mesmerizing composition, "Gris" is not just a song; it's an immersive journey.

In "Gris," Ignatius invites you to explore a musical tapestry that encapsulates the very soul of electronica, enriched by the enchanting allure of Balearic rhythms that echo the spirit of the Mediterranean. A kaleidoscopic expedition painted with ethereal soundscapes, this sonic odyssey beckons you to traverse the intricate labyrinth of emotions. Brace yourself to submerge into an authentic state of mind as the music intertwines with the essence of your deepest sentiments.

The genesis of "Gris" emerges from a captivating exploration of the human psyche, inspired by the sun-kissed landscapes and vibrant culture of the Mediterranean. Ignatius, with his masterful touch, has woven a melody that mirrors the ebb and flow of life's profound experiences, seamlessly entwining the intricate threads of existence. The composition serves as a pathway that, while at times challenging and introspective, ultimately harmonizes with the evolving narrative.

Join Ignatius on this musical voyage, where his expertise in crafting sonic landscapes will elevate your senses, transporting you to a melodic ecstasy that lingers in your heart and mind far beyond the final notes. Surrender to the enchanting fusion of electronic elements and the Balearic spirit, and allow "Gris" to envelop you in its transcendental embrace. Prepare to be swept away by the harmonious essence of Ignatius' "Gris."

Gris

EM109 Ignatius -Gris (Original Mix)

Well, it's really like that, by surprise, that the second release of the year arrives! On Valentine's Day, Diogo brings us a warm and sweet song, composed in January 2019 with Swilaw. The original track is mainly a House tune with a well-chopped think break and vocal extracts reminding us of Salsoul. A slower than usual track, which ended up being orphaned and which, in 2024, will finally see the light of day.

Completing the release comes a remix by Mário Vinagre, aka Moreno Ácido, which takes one of those soulful vocals, and rebuilds the track, giving it a more melancholic and nostalgic tone. In between, some saxophone solos accentuates the taciturn mood that seems to recall a possible loss. If the original theme is sunny and passionate, this will certainly be its lunar side.

A bitter/sweet treat capable of pleasing everyone, depending on their mood on the occasion.

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PREMIERE : Diogo & Swilaw - LAVANDAE (Sometimes)

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Bandcamp: https://shadesofsoundmusic.bandcamp.com/album/too-late-to-dream
Release Date: February 5th, 2024
Info: For our first release of the year we welcome young & upcoming French producer Harrington who delivers three fun and dreamy house tracks. Remixes come in the form of Lone Saxon, Akasha System and Joe Morris

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*PREMIERE* Harrington - Vision Of Mind

Turner Club - Hearts and Minds EP
Label: Turner Club Music / TC Music (https://soundcloud.com/turner_club)
www.turnerclub.co.uk

Turner Club is a new venture by two friends, one “professional gambler” and one “bricky”, who met on a dancefloor in the northeast of England in 2004. Here, kicking off their new record label, Turner Club Music, the pair deliver a foursome of melancholic 80s-tinged house jams laced with honest, heartfelt vocals.

If you’re a fan of vintage synths, classic drum machines and artists like Depeche Mode & Larry Heard stick around – there are bags of retro vibes to be found on the ‘Hearts and Minds’ EP.

The first track, ‘Confusion’, is all about “the madness of your soul”, exploring themes of mental despair. The vocals are raw and unhinging, which reflect this, but are paired with a hardware groove and a palette of jutting synths. The title track, ‘Hearts and Minds’, continues this intimate narrative in its vocals, and piles on the powerful 80s drums even more.

‘Silhouette of Love’ takes a break from the 4x4 house style, slowing down to what is simply a raw love song over straining synths. ‘Escape’, the final song on the EP, moves into the UK Broken Beat realm. Giving off vibes of Kaidi Tatham, it’s – like the rest of Turner Club’s music – as danceable as it is emotional, creating a unique juxtaposition.

PREMIERE : Turner Club - Escape

Ronnie Lion - Spanish Town (Vinyl, 12") (Forthcoming March 8, 2024)
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Label: Isle Of Jura [ISLELP 013]

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GRVNC09 - Roy Vision - Cold Sea Euphoria (Incl. Tatie Dee Remix)

Artwork : Jegayo 
Mastering : MB mastering Paris 


Release on March 29th on Groovence Discs 

Roy Vision, your "favorite’s favorite DJ’’ has been steadily rising over the past two years. He, whom critic Louise Chen regards as "one the best French producer of the moment" strikes again with a well-crafted four-track EP, a small ode to house music filled with the percussive and dreamy touch he's known for.

After quality releases on Visions Recordings, Top Pocket, and his own label Demo Test, Lucas has likely found the opportunity to carve out a space around his Roy Vision project (The guy also heads one of the most interesting projects in terms of analogic live right now as Nouveau Monica. An explosive IDM concentrate with UK GARAGE aspirations,  has just unveiled his new live act at Astropolis summer festival in 2023 and played alongside Mr. Laurent Garnier recently, quite a feat).
A maestria of syncopated rhythms and probably a pioneer of the synergy between deep house and garage house, always with that almost organic treatment of drums and his special attention to sampling.

He first offers "Cold Sea Euphoria," an intoxicating Leftfield House/Electro ballad of 7 minutes and 50 seconds, where the work on the drums and the particular attention to the treatment of textures and the development of tension around the track is kindly reminiscent of a certain Pépé Bradock.

We come out of this listen groggy, and all the skipping textures at the end of the track throw us into the second track "Dark Dance". The original track is an instrumental with a strong melancholic feel, a haunting pad bouncing on a bass with '90s accents for a mental and progressive track still in an assumed deep aesthetic. 

The third track is a cleverly orchestrated remix by the brilliant Tatie Dee filled with Rhodes-House aesthetic, warm bass and a fairly primal house that is definitely infused with the producer's trademark we love.

"The Morning After" closes the project with a whole other energy. Probably the most club-oriented track on the EP, flirting with acid house where the bassline drives more minimalist arrangements and textures. 

This EP is thus a concentrate of all this "RV’s Secret Sauce" in the service of clubs and for the greatest pleasure of our informed ears. A four-track that probably pays homage to the genre's pioneers as much as it brings that je ne sais quoi of freshness and novelty we've come to expect over his course.

Roy Vision

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GRVNC09 - Roy Vision - Cold Sea Euphoria (Incl. Tatie Dee Remix)

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https://soundcloud.com/spiritualized_music

This Time

PREMIERE: Babis Kotsanis - One More Time [Spiritualized Music]

In the words of the label: We are beyond excited to have DJ Detweiler on the label for our 3rd 7" with two original tunes. Yes you heard correct, it's two original compositions, no edits, no flute. The main theme on these two are his own voice. Yep, vocals. Kinda.

A side is a sun's out, windows down situation. Although driving cars is definitely very yesterday, it just grasps the essence of a joyride. There's no other way to put it. Oh Yeah!

B side is not recommended for queunliskanphobias. It builds up to a crescendo before letting you plummet into the abyss... or maybe ascending to heaven. We are not sure yet. Epic!

Discogs: www.discogs.com/release/30084387
Buy: https://disko404.bandcamp.com/album/oou-yeeaa-chchkch

PREMIERE: DJ Detweiler - CHCHKCH [disko404 records]

Trying To Wake Up From A Late Afternoon Nap

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Zopelar returns to Tartelet with Ritmo Freak, an electric eight-track album from the beating heart of the Brazilian underground, out May 10.

In a flurry of madcap sampling pitched towards the heat of the night, Pedro Zopelar builds on the premise of his 2022 electro-funk love letter Charme, shifting his approach towards a particular 90s flair and a method with a specific end result.

Ritmo Freak took root in studio experiments for a momentous — and rare — live set at São Paulo festival Não Existe in 2023, where Zopelar was caught up in one of those right-place, right-time moments we carry with us through life. As he explains himself:

“This album is dedicated to freaky club culture. While I was playing at the festival there was a crazy tropical storm outside and the room was packed with the freakiest crowd. I've tried hard to immortalize that feeling on this record."
With the intended energy in mind, Zopelar focused on a particular mode of production centred around 12-bit sampling from his ample record collection.

Considering his background as a trained pianist, here his musical instincts are forced to work within the limitations of short, snappy cuts from dusty 12”s. The lo-fi sound sources and the resourceful ways Zopelar works them gives the record an unmistakable old-skool flavour which he applies to forthright house, techno and electro funk rhythms, always taking care to draw out the soul of the music.

The stylistic touchstones flow past thick and fast on Ritmo Freak. From the amped up fierceness of the title track with its gaudy, cut n’ paste, vintage techno flavour to the effervescent electro funk of ‘Gabriellinha’s Boogie’ on to the surreal Balearic inversion of ‘Distraction’, this is a high-velocity, endlessly charming record bursting with the musicality Zopelar has made his name on.

As the driving force behind many warehouse parties in São Paulo, Zopelar has been immersed in club culture for a long time, and his distinctive catalogue of jazz, funk, acid and techno has graced highly respected labels like Apron, Selva Discos and Mother Tongue. Throughout, he’s displayed an affinity for the tangled roots of the groove with an open-eared, big-hearted sound. That’s what comes through on Ritmo Freak — a record as infectious as it is well- informed.

TARTALB023

PREMIERE: Zopelar - Safe In The Dark

Electronic Music Label based in Madrid
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Envy Music © 2024

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