Bristol-based melody wizard Lurch returns to The Chikara Project for his second solo release for the label, “Cosmic Chords”. As with his previous offerings, the EP is genre-bending, emotive and brimming with soul and funk. The titular A-side is a big warm hug of a tune, dancing effortlessly between soulful guitar instrumental, garage, and dubstep, without staying in one box for too long. The b-side, “Amazing Stories Dub” is a different beast altogether, heading in the direction of early-2000’s Horsepower Productions territory, but with a space-age twist, weaving vintage astronaut samples and dub stabs into Lurch’s tough drum breaks.

Release info:
Bandcamp - 4th Feb
Online Stories / Streaming Sites - 11th Feb

Socials:

Lurch-

IG - @fizzyjohnlurch
SC- @lurchdnb

The Chikara Project -

IG - @thechikaraproject
FB: www.facebook.com/thechikaraproject/ SC: @thechikaraproject

CKRA024

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐄 : Lurch - Cosmic Chords (CKRA024)

Out now: https://yukumusic.bandcamp.com/album/hesitate
Follow Bottoni: https://soundcloud.com/sambot

"The tracks in Hesitate were largely born out of constraints; some self-imposed and some naturally occurring. A busy home life on top of a fulltime job in software engineering restricted my time to create. Surprisingly, this time crunch was the main driver to compose these tracks at a consistent pace. Given I typically have roughly 20-30 minutes at a time to make progress, I learned to use time efficiently. Allowing space between creative spurts also gave my ideas breathing room and resulted in fresh ears for the following session.

My history of using Max/MSP and experimenting with generative music gave me an appreciation for imposing additional creative constraints, intentionally starting with only a few simple sounds and ideas and slowly building out the structure of the track.

The sounds in these dance floor-ready selections share a common thread, largely centered around foggy or misplaced memories of past decades that evoke a personal yearning and nostalgia. I felt the title of Hesitate was fitting given the feeling of unease provoked by particular rhythms and sound placement in time. The title track, little-o and Keep present this unease through off-beat and broken break patterns and switch-ups.

A huge thank you to my wife Jenny (featured vocals on Sneakers)."
— Bottoni

Hesitate

Digital

Bottoni — Hesitate

VINYL + DIGITAL OUT NOW VIA BANDCAMP https://rackedrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-only-boy-i-ever-loved-ep

(OUT NOW!) RACKED005 - DJ SOFA - WHEN IT RAINS (PREVIEW)

Taken from Flexout Presents: Waves 2

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Shaddows - Dreamstep

THE DEEP UNKNOWN VOLUME FIVE

Dreamcast / Out 4 justice / Saturn / Strange World

“A glimpse of something deeply hidden “

The deep unknown series is a collection of releases where Architecture Recordings invites artists from around the globe to explore the full spectrum of drum and bass sound. The names of these special producers will remain unknown to the listener and they will only have access to the music exclusively. These unique releases will give a more in-depth approach to the “ARX” sound and focus solely on the musical concepts within each volume. The purpose of this project is to get back to the music!
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Architecture Recordings - Deep Unknown Volume 5 - Dreamcast - OUT NOW

Fixate, a core artist of Exit Records, is proud to present Conundrum, a dynamic mini LP. Spanning a variety of tempos, this collection showcases Fixate’s love for house and techno, blending loop-driven beats with dancefloor energy.  In his own words, “I made these tracks to fit into my own DJ sets, bridging the gap between tempos when playing out."

3. Fixate -Reflections (preview)

Lynx & Jammin Crystalyz EP. Detail Recordings.

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@lynxdnb

Night Rider

Lynx & Jammin - Night Rider

Salmon are one of the world’s best-known fishes. Admittedly for most of us they’re probably best recognisable as sashimi, but salmon are unique creatures that lead epic lives in the wild. Salmon reproduce in freshwater but travel to the ocean for their adult lives. Using extraordinary navigation instincts, salmon will swim back up river to the same streams they were born in to reproduce in turn. They’re the athletes of the fish world and can swim 50 kilometres a day and jump though fast-flowing rapids in their journey upstream. Climate change is warming up rivers, reducing salmon’s ability to breed and thrive. As a ‘keystone’ species they are vital for the survival of other creatures in their ecosystems. We’ll donate all release proceeds to Ocean Conservancy to support conservation efforts.

The next release in our H3O series comes from Echomatics, a talented producer hailing from Canada. Known for his highly musical and lush soundscapes, Echomatics has established a reputation within the scene, with releases on labels such as Fokuz, Celsius, and 170+ Recordings, among others. We’re excited to present his "Daydream EP" on T3K Recordings, which features smooth, heartfelt Liquid Drum & Bass—a perfect addition to our aquatic H3O series.

Artwork by Hypotax.

PROT3KT-H3O-005

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Echomatics - Shine Back (PROT3KT-H3O-005)

Sleek three tracker from Russ Brooker, a unknown quantity who is swiftly to become the name on everybody's lips, the 13th release on Rua Sound.

"97-98" is every bit as sharp and shattered as any of the legendary tunes released in that storied era, with moody samples and a break so heavily pregnant with funk that it's a palpable relief when the levee breaks and it gives birth to some heavy rolling amens.

"Microfilm" starts off with a proper spy-flick title and immediately lives up to the name, with a cinematic sequence of cosmic cloak and dagger chimes and pads that quickly sprints off into the Pentagon in a brown flared suit with assorted extraterrestrials and the cast of Scooby Doo in hot pursuit – channelling crusty old Droppin' Science jams to great effect.

"Breathe" drops the tempo down to the 140-odd range with earthy rolling percussion, celestial atmospherics and the kind of studious and deliberate polyrhythmic funk wizardry that most producers don't cook up in a lifetime of releases, never mind on their honest-to-god-damn debut.

Russ Brooker - 97-98_SC_Master_Up_1644

The Juggernaut

Riddim Steppa

holding the line

Exit Records is at forefront of electronic music, constantly pushing the envelope in terms of aesthetic and execution.
Label owner dBridge strikes a careful balance between releasing music that serves a purpose for dancers and thinkers alike. The roster of artists involved in the label is allowed express themselves as they see fit with only one stipulation; pushing the genre forward.
The Exit Records club nights are typically riotous affairs- they stand as a mix of the most cutting-edge music crossed with a firm eye on the dancefloor, from stages at festivals to residencies at clubs across the world, the events are known to sell out.
As the label enters its 15th year of existence a confidence in sound and direction has come to the fore and this is what cements Exit Records as a go-to label for those inside and out of the genre.

3. Fixate -Reflections (preview)

Exit Records UK