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P3 med Samir Yosufi

New Underground Dance

Hoshina Anniversary

Because Of Art - Higher/Afters
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Label: Of Unsound Mind (https://soundcloud.com/ofunsoundmind-1)
Release Date: 26th March 2021
https://soundcloud.com/becauseofart

Higher / Afters were created together to reflect the typical clubbing experience for when we all get back to the clubs. 'Higher' is an energetic, feel-good rave record with a euphoric breakdown to reminisce sharing 'a moment' with mates on the dancefloor. In contrast, 'Afters' reflects the more melodic & experimental vibe you might find after the club, either on the way home or at an after-hours party.

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PREMIERE : Because Of Art - Higher

Artist: Heron
Title: Step Into The Light 
Label: iVAV Recordings
Cat: iVAV052
Genre: Melodic House
Release Date: 26/03/2021
Buy Link: https://www.beatport.com/release/step-into-the-light-ep/3312518

An artist with over 10 years of experience in the game, German artist Heron has been embedded within the techno scene whilst establishing his profile as a producer, DJ and remixer of note. Having gained support from leading figures such as Richie Hawtin early in his career, the following years have welcomed a slew of solo material and collaborations alongside the likes of Inner City’s Ann Saunderon and Dantiez Saunderson landing via legendary labels including Soma and KMS Records. Following releases via Unknown Territory across 2020, his first release of 2021 sees a debut appearance on VIVa MUSiC sister label iVAV Recordings as he delivers his four-track ‘Step Into The Light’ EP - with the EP dedicated to his late friend, Phillip aka Iceberg. Lead cut ‘Arpolution’ reveals a paired back production that takes cues from its title as warping arpeggios meet crisp percussion and echoed vocals to offer up a classy opener, whilst ‘Reponse’ ups the energy as meandering leads and icy hats take hold. Next up, ‘The D’ welcomes the introduction of low-slung, menacing basslines guided by metallic drums and rich stabs, before title cut ‘Step Into The Light’ closes the show in style, offering up a deep journey through bright melodies, resonant keys and laser sharp drum licks.

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Enrico Cherbino

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Step Into The Light EP

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PREMIERE: Heron - Step Into The Light [iVAV Recordings]

The Secret

WZA - The Secret (Original Mix)

Hoshina Anniversary - Niwa Ni Inai

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In prehistoric Japanese folklore “Amanojaku” is the name given to a demon-like creature. This creature is usually depicted as a kind of small troll-like demon (known as an “oni”) who was thought to be able to provoke a person's darkest desires, instigating them into perpetrating wicked deeds. A “twisted person”. Sometimes used to describe a being with an extremely contrary nature, someone that if ordered something, would do the opposite. This might be a strange introduction but might be the best way to set a discussion about our friend Hoshina Anniversary and his new introspective album “Leave Behind” from where the tracks “Amanojaku (天邪鬼)” and “Landscape (風景)” are lifted. Not that we would ever think of Hoshina as a small troll demon, but to say he is an artist not unaccustomed to doing the opposite of what is expected, then a fitting description indeed. 
“Leave Behind” is an electronic album created mostly using non-electronic instruments, featuring Hoshina’s vocals and socially noncompliant lyrical styling. Inspired by Steely Dan and Weather Report, “Amanojaku (天邪鬼)” is a song described in Hoshina’s own words “created with a rather strange chord progression”. A song he says is about the crisis in social networking, which is no doubt a location where one finds many a “twisted person”. Quote the lyrics: “If you tell me Yes, Then I’ll tell you No. It’s a boring communication. Desire for recognition. You are always right. I’m always wrong”. Words spoken by someone who if ordered to do something, would not be unlikely to do the opposite. But what other choice would you make when finding yourself tied into knots by the endless scroll of social activity. Regardless, “Amanojaku (天邪鬼)” is a total vibe of a tune.

On the opposite end, “Landscape (風景)” is a song described by Hoshina as “About death, and when I wrote about death in relation to the landscape, I felt a sense of selflessness”. It’s a tune that wouldn't find itself out of place on an album by synth maestro’s AIR and which contains as much gravity as I think the French legends ever did. Quote the lyrics: “I thought I was obsessed with so many things. I feel myself becoming numb. Our own joys and sorrows seem to have nothing to do with the landscape that is spread out here.” A beautiful sentiment and fitting taste of what’s to come on “Leave Behind”.

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Hoshina Anniversary - Landscape (風景)

Hoshina Anniversary - Amanojaku (天邪鬼)

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In Japanese folklore predating written text, “Amanojaku” is the name given to a demon-like creature usually who was thought to be able to provoke a person's darkest desires, instigating them into perpetrating wicked deeds. Also described as a “twisted person” or a being with an extremely contrary nature - someone that if ordered something, would do the opposite. As a way of description this may not be an obvious choice when referring Hoshina Anniversary and his latest release, an introspective album titled “Leave Behind”, but as an artist accustomed to doing the opposite of what is expected, we would argue it be a fitting introduction for an artist consistent for the magnitude and variety of musical output beyond the last decade.

Opening track “What Can We Leave Behind In This World (この世界に何を残せるか)” sets the tone for what is to come. Interlacing layers of detuned keys falling endlessly into the void - a muted twist on the work of synth maestro’s AIR.  Like much of the album, a leap of faith. There are elements of deconstruction and awareness throughout. “Essence (本質)” reporting from the front-lines of personal reflection “Self-will is born from a terrible lack. That's what my experience has told me” echoes around drum tones. But there are lo-fidelity flourishes wherever you look, on “Toukai (東海)”, “Asia” “Obsession (Kyouhaku Kannen 強迫観念)”, “Rine (輪廻)” and “Teinen (諦念)”  clank along like the best of 2017 without ever trying to be as mired in coolness. It's a liberating look at Lo-Fi House.

“Landscape (風景)” is a song described by Hoshina as “About death, and when I wrote about death in relation to the landscape, I felt a sense of selflessness”. Quote the lyrics: “I thought I was obsessed with so many things. I feel myself becoming numb. Our own joys and sorrows seem to have nothing to do with the landscape that is spread out here.” Again the theme of leaving one’s history behind to discover the new self.

Inspired by Steely Dan and Weather Report, “Amanojaku (天邪鬼)” is a song described in Hoshina’s own words “created with a rather strange chord progression”. A song he says is about the crisis in social networking, which is no doubt a location where one finds many a “twisted person”. Quote the lyrics: “If you tell me Yes, Then I’ll tell you No. It's a boring communication. Desire for recognition. You are always right. I’m always wrong”. Words spoken by someone who if ordered to do something, would not be unlikely to do the opposite. But what other choice would you make when finding yourself tied into knots by the endless scroll of social activity. Much like a "twisted person". 

Coming back to the theme of Life & Death (opposites or just different sides of the same coin?), and what is beyond, Hoshina has said if he were to die tomorrow he’d be happy he created this collection of songs, so it’s fitting “Leave Behind” ends with “Alone In A”. In a year we lost the great Japanese musical icon Ryuchi Sakamoto, this tune comes as a soothing balm to your humble narrator. It’s a song I could imagine the great man himself nodding along to. It also generated from a place Hoshina could only get to after abandoning almost all of the Japanese instruments and Watechno elements present in his work over the last 5 years. We resonated with this overall feeling ourselves, having changed what we are as a record label/event/concept over the last 5 years. Not often looking back. But like most things in this mortal coil, we must be prepared to leave behind the things we do and are, moving always towards the new. Sometimes in the most opposite of places.

Hoshina Anniversary - Essence (本質)

Hoshina Anniversary - What Can We Leave Behind In This World (この世界に何を残せるか)

Altern 8- Infiltrate 202 (Altern 8 vs Astrix & Space Mix)

Computer World

Computer World (2009 Remaster)

Lucass P - Loud Pressings 01 
Out now on vinyl and digital : https://lucassp.bandcamp.com/album/loud-pressings-01
Streaming : https://fanlink.to/lp01 

A.Brandy& Monica
B.In Da Hood 

Artwork by Pierre-George Pasquet
Mastered by Curve Pusher

In Da Hood [LP01]

Artist: Herbert Vincent
Title: Genuine EP
Label: Elephant Moon
Cat No: ELM 1014
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 
A1. Visual Path
A2. Outlet
B1. Mase
B2. Genuine
B3. The Globe

2020 has been a big one for the label so far and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. After some stellar releases on both vinyl and digital this year, newcomer Herbert Vincent steps up and continues this trajectory with his 5 track EP “Genuine”.

A1 Visual Path - A smooth Progressive Tech Trance roller guaranteed to set the mood as it subtly shifts your attention between the melodies and the bassline.

A2 Outlet - Friendly, bouncy and light with nostalgic undertones and a killer organ hook.

B1 Mase - Grabbing your attention straight away, it incorporates elements from multiple genres to create a vibe that will keep the dance floor full in any situation.

B2 Genuine - Non Confrontational Intelligent Techno at its finest.

B3 The Globe - Drexcyia inspired Electro bomb.

Herbert Vincent - Genuine EP (ELM 1014)

Bed Side at Argyle Square Gardens

With Ousia, Joachim Spieth presents the third long player on his label Affin. The follow-up album to "Tides" creates imaginary spaces, translates ephemeral impressions and condenses them into cinematic soundscapes. The eight pieces illustrate an intense and emotional journey that creates expressive relationships between external and internal perceptions.

In addition, the piece "Mutuus" reveals an enchanting and so far unique collaboration between Markus Guentner and Joachim Spieth, after the two musically shaped Wolfgang Voigt's first release of the compilation series "Pop Ambient" more than 20 years ago.

The album will be available as a double 12 ”, a limited vinyl version including a printed booklet and digital formats.

Artist: Joachim Spieth
Title: Ousia
Format: 2 x 12”/CD/digital
Cat.: Affin LP 03 LTD
Release date: Jan 2021

Track listing

A1 Sparsha
A2 Jiwa
B1 Mutuus (with Markus Guentner)
B2 Akasha
C1 Hyle
C2 Apas
D1 Forma
D2 Anta

Mastering: Gio // Artefacts Mastering Berlin
Artwork: Oliver Keil // Print Solutions
Cover Photos: Joachim Spieth

Homepage: www.joachimspieth.de
Affin: www.linktr.ee/AffinLTD
Ousia: www.linktr.ee/Ousia_Album

re-issued on CD in 2023
https://affin.bandcamp.com/merch

Ousia

Joachim Spieth - Ousia

https://lescale-recordings.fanlink.to/Various-Artists-Vol-2

Dandy Jack & Ramona Yacef - Labambola (Original Mix)

We all know Nights are nicer when you are with your friends, so Ethimm asked some of his old friends and favourite acts to remix his recent EP 'By Night'. Quite a few hopped on the bandwagon: Germany's most prolific remixer and DJs DJ Gerd Janson turned Ethimm's 'Lies' into a relentlessly deep and driving house cut with drums reminiscent of New Order. Balearic boss Lexx stripped the track down to its bare vocal and rebuilt it with a 90ies New York vibe. Bell Towers added his prototypical leftfield approach to 'Don't Go Away' while Berlin's legendary DJ Kaos remade it into a classic acid stomper. The remix EP is completed by newcomer Never4Ever's breakbeat treatment of the same track and swiss experimental queen Belia Winnewisser's treatment of 'Island Jam'.

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Mastered by Daniele 'Shield' Contrini at the Rebirth Studio
Graphics by Dylan Moore
A&R by Dominik André & Jenny Kamer 
Original Release by Subject To Restrictions Discs

By Night (Remixes)

Ethimm - Lies (feat. T.A.V.) (Lexx Remix)

A place of peace had become nigh on impossible to find; there was too much chaos around and not enough time to spare. A moment for oneself had become a rarity, falling through the gaps between flurrys of emails and expanding workloads, clouded by relentless tasks and daily expectations. But it was a necessity — a moment of tranquility had to be the priority, self-care had to come first.

Berlin party, collective and label Radiant Love are seeing out a year we're all happy to see the back of with a release from Parisian DJ and producer E00, titled Peace & Tranquility. His hazy, dreamy output brings some lightness to the end of a dark year, helping us over the final hurdle and in to 2021. Across the four tracks, lush pads and airy atmospheres are married with rolling drum patterns and crisp percussion that meander through tempos but keep us floating in the air.

PREMIERE: E00 - Peace & Tranquility [Radiant Love]

A Story of Italo Disco, Indie Dance, Slow Motion, New Wave, Breakbeat ...is now starting.

INCOMING : Endrik Schroeder - The Quest #BordelloaParigi

Release date : 2021-02-01

Buy : https://bordelloaparigi.com/shop/vinyl/endrik-schroeder-second-breath-12/

Bordello A Parigi is delighted to welcome Endrik Schroeder to the family, the Frenchman debuting with Second Breath. 
Alongside a honed talent for creating vivid rhythm patterns, Schroeder’s ability to create bold and memorable hooks is truly remarkable. The two tracks on offer are pure pleasure, post-midnight synth romances with a nod of appreciation to the past.

 We begin our journey with the star-gazing brilliance of “Second Breath.” Warbling undercurrents are punctuated by clean snares as beaming and bright bars descend in this superbly crafted work.

 “The Quest” takes hold on the flip. Full beats are coupled with meandering keys as Schroeder slowly introduces his melody, misty warming notes brimming with energy. 

Two Gems !

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INCOMING : Endrik Schroeder - The Quest #BordelloaParigi

Shaolin Power

New Energy

Hakiri

OUT NOW TO BUY & STREAM ON SPOTIFY! 🔺

After a lot of buzz @laurenlosung's long-awaited 'Miss B' EP is now available on all digital & streaming sites! You can also grab it exclusively on orange coloured vinyl - limited copies available!

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Lauren Lo Sung - B-side The Point (LCS009)

Hoshina Anniversary returns from forever for a majestic dance. This is his second offering for the ESP Institute. Side A’s 'Karakuri' contains all the elements of Hoshina’s signature sound; bouncy staccatto bassline, minor chords and organ stabs, a Chick Corea-inspired Rhodes that walks all over the place, all tracked along sparse bits of Japanese percussion and cymbal that juxtapose organic texture with precision-machined timing. The lead keys feel at first as if they’re freeform, however, Hoshina’s obsession with order becomes apparent as the bars develop and his systematic control and repetition is revealed. On side B’s 'Michinoku', we’re treated to a deep and slow burner. A roller of a beat based on 808 toms and a pishy snare sets the somewhat bumpy base for this groove, and again the meat of the rhythm is built with dirty chords, this time on the upstroke, in an almost raggae style. What the flipside taught us about Hoshina’s controlled chaos, is here again the lesson and perhaps even moreso. The voice of the track remains the Fender Rhodes, played in brief but wild phrases and arranged into patterns upon which Hoshina builds layers over some 8+ minutes. There is a deep and dark mood throughout both sides of the record, but perhaps more sultry than devilish, and one that listeners educated in the stoned arts will appreciate. These two songs have built the end into the beginning.

[ESP098] Karakuri b/w Michinoku

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[ESP098] HOSHINA ANNIVERSARY - A1 - Karakuri - SNIPPET

Various Artists: 
Denise Rabe, SRAMAANA, Linn Elisabet, Parallel Processing, ASEC, Billie Jo, Kyoka, Josef Gaard, Głós, Amotik
Title: “The Storms We Became”
Format: Digi
Label: Acts Of Rebellion
CAT#: ACT005
Date: Feb 12th 2021

To all the challenges we met
To all silencers who burned our palms
To all storms we walked trough
And all the storms we became
Thank you
This is our postal card

/ Face fear and remember: here is where you get to grow


The Storms We Became is the fifth act of rebellion, featuring original works of 10 artists, both familiar and new to the label. With a red thread of distorted and broken percussions and vocals, the compilation showcases a wide range of styles met in the same intention: crossing the border of normative compliance. What is dance music and counter culture anyway, if we don’t take ourselves the time to question and break the new cages we have built for ourselves?

Mastering: Tim Xavier, Manmade Mastering
Coverart: Oskar Huberhoff
Animations: Sofia-Lill Jansson/Lillusion

The Storms We Became

Make it Yours!

Billie Jo - You Make Everyone Disappear

NENE H - Beast EP [POSS-06]
Pre-Order on Bandcamp : possessiontechno.bandcamp.com/album/beast-ep
From the EP 'BEAST EP'
Release date : February 19th

artist : 
VTSS
https://soundcloud.com/vtss
https://www.instagram.com/vtss.pl/

NENE H
https://soundcloud.com/nenetreat
www.instagram.com/nenishka.h/

label : @possessiontechno
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MOTZ Premiere: Nene H - Hush Now (VTSS Remix)

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