Dennis Allen returns to Monog Records after a bit of a hiatus with the fantastic, Listening To The Stars EP, which follows his impressive debut from 2018, Tree Of Self EP. Dennis grew up listening mostly to Hip Hop through the 90’s, and by the year 2000 he started to produce, learning instruments and finding his niche within the scene. He soon swayed towards electronic dance music where he discovered an urge to DJ and found himself playing top clubs in his home town. He still doesn't know where this love of music came from, he didn't come from a very musical family and wasn't taught instruments as a child. One thing is true, the typical Dennis Allen sound is a symbiosis of abstract elements and percussive tones, which he likes to form into a driving mass, laying on deep surfaces and accentuated with spherical sounds.

Italian artist Airbas kicks off the EP with his interpretation of Listening To The Stars. No stranger to Monog, he delivered the superb Lost In Love EP alongside Uglytakeone just a few short months ago. On the remix here, he dishes out a smooth, deep, flowing groove, made up of silky basses, mesmerizing arpeggios and beautifully rhythmic beats and percussions which are accentuated by enchanting vocals. The original Mix of Listening To The Stars is next, with Dennis taking us deep into the groove with haunting sounds and captivating voices. Sharp synth plucks slice through the low frequencies, contrasting brilliantly against a solid drum and percussion arrangement. Next up, we have Dennis’ second track, Midnight Turn with a solid remix from Iman Deeper who delivered a tight remix of LaTriq’s The Night Kitchen EP back in the Summer of 2020. Here, Iman eases us into the groove with punchy breaks and swirling atmospheres. A plucky bass is joined by mystical motifs before the 4x4 beat comes through, setting the groove alight, bringing us deeper into the abyss. Rounding out the release, we have the Original Mix of Midnight Turn, which offers up a warm, embracing groove. Deep, hypnotic basses rule as delicate melodic notes scatter throughout. Hair-raising vocals accompany the hypnotic groove making this an absolute must have.

Listening To The Stars EP

Dennis Allen - Midnight Turn  (Original Mix)

Cigarettes new release "Renascent Act I Remixes" sees an international board of 9 talented producers such as Paul Deep, Edu Schwartz, Marcelo Paladini, Edem & Govan, Andrés Moris, Mule (ARG), Vandelor, GastoM, and Mr. Wallace, take on cuts from the recent release ‘Renascent Act I’ original tracks by the emerging producers Navaa, Nicolas Soria, Peve, Nicolas Giordano w / L Georges and Ben Tucker.

Renascent Act I Remixes

The Spirit Inside Me (Edu Schwartz Remix)

Navaa - The Spirit Inside Me (Edu Schwartz Remix)

Everyone has a secret... 

We are more than happy to present our new EP "Secret of the Heart" !
Tibor Dragan, with his beautiful music, opens a new door and unfolds a veil of mystery with his deep and melancholic synthesis. The EP finally has 2 great remixes by two great artists, Ilias Katelanos & Jim Rider.

Tibor Dragan - Secret of the Heart (Ilias Katelanos Remix) [128kbs]

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Release Date: 29th October 2021
Catalogue No: EWBO007

Buy & Stream: smarturl.it/seasonsvol1_autumn

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Autumn is the season in which the ebbing heat of summer burns out in a beautiful blaze of auburn and gold, and the cooler winds of change bring with them a sense of renewal and restoration. After the energy of the past months, it is an opportunity to slow down and appreciate the beauty of change and the passing of time. This time brings with it a return to the warmth and intimacy of dancing in dark rooms, shoulder-to-shoulder with family and strangers alike.

As the darkness creeps back, the glow of the love shared behind closed doors grows once again, in an eternal fight to keep the flame alive through the sparser times.

This autumn, we’ve brought together new compositions from brilliant musicians all around the globe, including Karkala, India, and Reykjavik, Iceland, for the fourth instalment of our Seasons series.

Each artist brings something unique to the project, delivering heartfelt stories that are as touching as they are driving and danceable. Across the 10 tracks on this new project, prepare to be taken on a powerful emotional tour of the world, guided by some of the most exciting artists making music today.

Weird Sounding Dude - Fairmount (Original Mix)

Greenage - You & Me (Original Mix)

Cryptic Realms - Dahlia (Original Mix)

Draso - Lagom (Original Mix)

Nel Cuore del Battito

Voyage

No Infestations

In the end, good music always makes bad situations better. We like music that changes moods, music that moves, and is strong enough to live for. So in that respect ... Everything Will Be OK 

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