https://soundcloud.com/omarjoesoef-1
https://soundcloud.com/hardfist
Buy Release: https://hardfist.bandcamp.com/album/omar-joesoef-rituals-of-gorontalo
YouTube: https://youtu.be/f4GkJNEWww4

Born and raised in Indonesia, Omar Joesoef built this EP with samples of old records of ethnic music that he has found in an abandoned radio station on Java island. Named Lokananta, it is one of the first radios setting up in Indonesia in the 50’s. The recordings in Omar’s EP come from rituals and meditative chants of one of the last tribes still living in the ancient way, completely disconnected from the modern world.

Chants of Gorontalo opening track is named after a province of Indonesia located on the island of Sulawesi. Over there lives the Dayak tribe who still follows its ancient traditional way of life. They practice rituals to communicate with their ancestors using chants and meditation. This first track is about a prayer for harvests, fertility and prosperity. Dayak is a very intimate and enclosed tribe, keeping themselves away from modern society. These recordings of them singing found by Omar in Lokananta radio station are very rare and special. Lokananta is also the first record label of Indonesia, releasing recordings of wayang performances, speeches, Javanese orchestra. It is a great source of inspiration for Joesoef’s work.

Morning World track is a reading of a Java old story about a mythical creature called Gatot Kaca. Searching old records in his storage room, Omar accidentally found somewhat of a scripture in ancient Javanese. The meaning of it came from his family. The script was released by Kraton, an ancient Javanese royal palace, and was passed down on Omar's mother's side of the family. The story is a simplified folklore called Wayang, a traditional form of puppet theatre play from Java island. Omar found a Latin version of the script and asked his friend Sascha Alatas to read it in the way he used to hear it at Wayang plays when he was a kid. To complete the track, Omar made some minor manipulations of the voice and added a few samples of Lokananta records such as bird sounds and environmental soundscape. 

“It’s the Heat in the Room” track conveys a strong and powerful energy with consistent heavy bassline, snappy snare, groovy percussion ensemble and vocal samples of the Dayak tribe. The song emulates the adrenalin rush one might feel in the middle of a night hunt. Some of the sounds chosen reminds of the echoes that may be experienced in a dark cave when a single stone breaks on the floor.

Tracklist:

Omar Joesoef - Chants of Gorontalo
Omar Joesoef - Morning World
Omar Joesoef - It’s the Heat in the Room
Omar Joesoef - Chants of Gorontalo (Cosmo Vitelli what was the question again remix)
Omar Joesoef - It’s the Heat in the Room (Jonathan Kusuma phaser remix)
DIGITAL BONUS - Omar Joesoef feat Sascha Alatas - Morning World

Rituals of Gorontalo

Chants Of Gorontalo

PREMIERE: Omar Joesoef - Chants Of Gorontalo [Hard Fist]

Buy / Stream: https://ffm.to/monkey-brains

Early feedback in from Chloe, Marvin & Guy,
Terr, AME, Emerald Rose Lewis/Rinse FM, Alinka, Alex Dallas,
Tsugi Mag, Sandrino, Fabrizio Mammarella, Sillicon Soul,
Javi Redondo, Damon Jee, Cici, Eric D Clarke, Justin Strauss...

Captain Mustache is at the vanguard of Paris’ electro new school. Riding on a wave of incredible form, he counts to his name a collaboration with Daft Punk-affiliate Play Paul on KOMPAKT to his name, a collab with Chicks On Speed on Permanent Vacation, an EP for Helena Hauff’s Return To Disorder label, an album on Bedrock and an outing on Les Yeux Orange with remixes from electro gods DMX Krew and Legowelt. Defining his sound as ‘romantic and burlesque’, he takes his cues from electroclash, ‘80s electro and synth pop and Detroit techno.

Classic drum sounds form the crux of ‘Monkey Brains’, a hypnotic tom rhythm throbbing away amidst punchy claps and crisp claps. A buzzing synth bores a tunnel through the centre of the groove as Ulysses’ twisted vocal stylings enter the fray and echoing stutters permeate the depths of the track. Subtle arpeggios add colour as bright lead blasts cut through the mix. Each element is carefully positioned and utilised efficiently, the track building slowly to a beautiful intensity before stripping right back down again. And so it goes back and forth, undulating between rapture and darkly-tinged introspection.

Previously enlisting the likes of Adamski, Dave Clarke, Paris The Black Fu, The Advent and Keith Tucker to provide vocals on his tracks, Captain Mustache finds perfect company in New York’s Ulysses. Part of Neurotic Drum Band with John Selway, he has previously released acclaimed output on Prins Thomas’ label Internasjonal. Bearfunk, Lasergun, Guidance Recordings and Throne Of Blood.

Early Feedback:
Chloe: Nice one.
Marvin & Guy: This is pretty nice!
Terr: Cool vibes here.
AME: Thanks. 
Emerald Rose Lewis/Rinse FM: Very into this.
Alinka: Awesome.
Alex Dallas: Nic one!
Tsugi Mag: Lovely track.
Sandrino: Ultra fett Captain!
Fabrizio Mammarella: I love it!!!
Sillicon Soul: Real cool vibe on this. Looking forward to be playing.
Javi Redondo: Love it.
Damon Jee: Nice job Captain!
Justin Strauss: Sounding pretty cool.        Cici: Love it! 
Eric D Clarke: Sweet!
CamelPhat: Now this is an interesting tune!
Erol Alkan: Downloading.
Tiga: Downloaded.
AME: Downloaded.

Artist: Captain Mustache
Release: Monkey Brains
Label: Exploited
Cat: EXPDIGITAL227
LC: 15799 
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Beatport & Streaming: 08.04.2022
Releasedate Global Download: 22.04.2022

Monkey Brains

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Captain Mustache - Monkey Brains feat. Ulysses I Exploited

@thomassjackson & @theusmago land on @hardfist with their debut collaborative EP “El Venao”. From the tribal sounds of "Don Palenque" to the trippy and weirdo vibes of "El Venao", passing by a more straight to the dancefloor-oriented track like "Clubby", they have created an intense and vibrant EP. 
Read more: https://www.lagasta.com/thomass-jackson-theus-mago-clubby/

PREMIERE: Thomass Jackson & Theus Mago - Clubby

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

INCOMING : Amarcord Feat AlTutt - More Than Enough  ##OmbraInternationalDOroUNLMTD

Release date : 2022-05-25

Buy : https://www.beatport.com/release/more-than-enough/3726106

D'Oro UNLMTD is a limited series of collective singles to be released under the Ombra International umbrella.

The first group of collective singles will drop every 3 weeks starting May 11, 2022. With music from close-knit members of the Ombra INTL family and new alike.

Amarcord (Italy), Mufti (Mexico), La Victoria F (Spain) , Skelesys (Argentina) , Dual Parts (Uruguay), Luca Dell' Orso w/ Justine Forever (Amsterdam/France) and many more...

Fighting against the pop-monopoly of releasing music on a Friday, Ombra International has decided to create a Wednesday mid -week celebration for each single's entrance into the world.

☎ Connect ☎
https://soundcloud.com/amarcordmusic
https://soundcloud.com/ombrainternational

INCOMING : Amarcord Feat AlTutt - More Than Enough  #OmbraInternationalDOroUNLMTD

Margot - Magico Disco (Medical Disco Red Axes Remix)

The Future Is Among Us

AZRO – Main Space I [JUNGLE]
A deep dive into hypnotic rhythms and spacious grooves. This track blends deep house, minimal textures, and a 128 BPM house pulse, creating an atmosphere that feels both primal and futuristic. Warm low-end movement, subtle percussive details, and jungle-inspired ambience guide the journey into a deep, immersive space.

Enjoy the trip. 🌿✨

#DeepHouse #MinimalHouse #HouseMusic #128BPM #JungleVibes #UndergroundHouse #DeepGroove #MinimalGroove #ElectronicMusic #AZRO #NewRelease

JUNGLE VII - AZRO

Deep Owen slides back into the catalogue with Asifani, a 3-track heater that drips with electronic flavor.

This one's all about motion - stretchy synth lines, bumpy bass grooves, and those subtle textures that keep your head nodding from start to finish.

Each track carries that signature Deep Owen touch: smooth but unpredictable, futuristic yet soulful.

Asifani isn't just music you hear - it's something you feel in the chest and chase on repeat.

A fun, shape-shifting body of work that reminds us why Owen's sound stays ahead of the curve.

#DHCSA

Asifani

Aura Locked

PREMIERE: Deep Owen - Aura Locked (Original Mix) [Deep House Cats SA]

Unpopular Music - Single 2
Released May 25 on Her Majesty's Ship

Unpopular Music

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Badknife - Visions Appear feat Sarah Rebecca

For their sixth release London based record label and clubnight Snap, Crackle & Pop return with another slice of the post punk and kraut influenced electro/techno sounds that are coming to define the label. The latest release comes from Niv Ast and serves as a follow up to his appearence on last summer's Relish compilation.
"Disco Monroe" offers a nostalgic slice of pitched down French Electro undoubtedly influence by the Djs recent residencies in Paris.

https://soundcloud.com/nivast
https://soundcloud.com/clubscp

Niv Ast - Disco Monroe

Vinyl pre-order

PRÉMIÈRE: Niv Ast - "Disco Monroe" ft. Daniella Milo [Snap Crackle & Pop]

The original I’m Wild, Oh I See was part of REPVII released in 2017. Remixed by Id!r and Theus Mago. They gave the track a more dancefloor orientated feel. The two Remixers met and became friends back in 2014 in Paris. This is a swift and thunderous collaboration between the two, made in Theus studio in Mexico City. Theus Mago is the alter ego of Mexican producer Mateo González.

https://soundcloud.com/headman
https://soundcloud.com/sutjagutierrez
https://soundcloud.com/theusmago
https://soundcloud.com/idir-wm

Out on May 3rd!

RR099 REPIX

Pre-order!

PRÈMIÉRE: Sutja Gutierrez - I’m Wild, Oh I See (Theus Mago & Id!r Remix) [Relish]

Send demos here: https://www.tstack.link/exploited-GBaXdMGvJLHubDbFJtn9O
Exploited Rec promises to strip the wallpaper from the walls of your home stereo.
Shir Khan started Exploited in 2007. Exploited Rec now plays host to some wide-ranging and innovative electronic talent - including Adana Twins, Claptone, Budakid, Joyce Muniz, James Curd, Shir Khan (to name a few) - and its artists have been receiving numerous supportive spins from the likes of Solomun, Pete Tong, Soul Clap, Wolf&Lamb, Azari&III, Jesse Rose, Axel Boman and A-Trak.
This is serious dance music at it's most cutting edge with all the juice to really get you going. It's totally contemporary, innovative and has a chunky dirty feel. "Exploited" take you on an invigorating roller coaster ride back to your youth when you first listened to dance music with all the thrills and spills you so enjoyed about clubbing. It's heavy, exciting and special.
'"Exploited Records" is a seamless melting pot of varied styles that simply can't fail to please even the most discerning ears. Highlights here are plentyful. Not to be missed at any cost.' (Clash)
'Musical hybrids are truly the flavour of today, but few have managed to capture the atmosphere of an unpredictable microcosm of a night out on a recordlabel - until now. Shir Khan's label "Exploited" bottles the zeitgeist's giddy thrills with plenty of style and substance. This is dance music hybridism in all its most glorious forms, and Shir Khan is an expert at making square pegs fit round holes.' (DJ-Mag)
'"Exploited Records" boss Shir Khan has been gaining a lot of acclaim recently, and deservedly so - as he has shown us the high quality, diversity and forward-thinking nature of his label. Engaging, riveting and diverse.' (Data Transmission)