Fantasound is the fifth full length album from Slovenian Space Disco producer Ichisan. This debut LP on international label Discolypso follows recent singles Harmona and Margit Mono. Ichisan’s sound is Space Disco Pop Bliss - swooshing synths collide with pulsing rhythms and twinkling melodies, creating a kaleidoscopic universe of pure joy.

The artist explains the process:

"The album was recorded during the 2020 lockdown period. In those long uncertain days I watched all kinds of movies and rediscovered the ‘1940 Fantasiaʼ with my three year old son.
I started researching the story behind the production of the animated musical film and especially the sound production of Fantasia. Fantasound was a stereophonic sound reproduction system developed by engineers of Walt Disney and RCA. That is how I found the album title. After the album was recorded I knew that the artwork must be related to Fantasia. I always had ‘The Sorcererʼs Apprenticeʼ in my mind as an inspiration for the album artwork. Mickey Mouseʼs dreams in the dark-blue space and Fantasia poster logo were guidelines. The illustrator Meta Wraber delivered the fantastic artwork in her signature watercolour technique."

'Fantasound’ is a symphony of disco and italo, space synth waves and a happy-go-lucky driving rhythms. A sound that doesn't exist in the real world, the Fantasound is very much alive and in our mind during our happiest moments.

After teasing with several EPs, Ichisan blesses the world via Discolypso with the full Fantasound, an immersive ecstatic experience filled with twists and turns that will keep you on your Tip Top toes.

Fantasound

1. Luisa
2. Villa Angiolina
3. Harmona
4. Tip Top
5. Fantasound
6. Super Princ
7. Sian Ka’an Flamingo
8. Luisa (Reprise)

The album was created with the following equipment:

Oberheim OB8
Roland Juno 106
Roland SH-09
Korg MS 20
Moog Prodigy
Roland CR 78
Roland TB-03 Boutique
Fender Stratocaster 78’
Fender Jazz Bass 76’
Fender Twin Reverb 73’
Native Instruments Vintage Drummer
Roland Cloud Synthesizers

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Up above soft, fluffy clouds danced on the skyline, passing slowly in all manner of shapes and sizes. Since she could remember she'd always imagined what it would be like to live up there, to float freely between the earth and the sun without a care in the world. If it could be a reality, she'd have no desire to come back down to solid ground, her mind and her body belonged in the clouds, where her imagination could run wild.

Having cemented her reputation as a DJ and party thrower, NYC-based producer Tony Y Not is now making waves with her productions. Over the last few years she's taken her synth-driven electro disco creations to the likes of Trampoliner, Ombra International, Critical Monday and Me Me Me, the latter of which is the home of her new EP, Send Me Up. Made up of two originals and two remixes - including the first ever from Val Budino and Ivan Berko, and another from label mate Ian Blevins - the music is a blend of cosmic synths, acid-tinged disco and euphoric melodies. 

Speaking about the release, Tony Y Not explains: "I wrote this music when the pandemic first started. Everything was up in the air for all of us and the only grounding thing to do is pour my emotions into my music. And here it is! I felt inspired by the stillness in Berlin at that time in the first lockdown. Nothing was moving and it gave an insight into how much was actually happening while everything was standing still.”

PREMIERE: Tony Y Not - Send Me Up [Me Me Me]

112 KBPS FILES - DON'T BE A DUNCE!

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RNT brings the heat for their 2nd outing in their Family Affair compilation series, representing both their ever-expanding RNT menáge, as well as their tight knit musical nuclear fam. Aural hugs all around on this fam jam!

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[RAM04] A new remix compilation where deep tech and minimalism merge into energetic, precisely crafted sonic landscapes. Each track is a finely tuned rhythm, rich with deep tonal textures and expertly polished details. This release showcases modern sound artistry from around the globe, where energy and style combine to create a unique atmosphere for true genre enthusiasts. Dive into a world where every composition tells a story of movement and musical perfection.

PREMIERE: Unus Emre - Mind Gap (Edit) [RAM04]

Just another atmospheric and perfect techno track with magical vocoder vocals

Broadcasting from the deep inside

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Release date: 2019-01-31

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Blanco’s Valkea Music kicks off 2019 with a statement release that showcases “seven songs, seven stories, seven colours”. Across the fantastic tracks, the likes of Thc, Gianmaria Coccoluto & Luca Vera aka Soul Sonic, Amarcord, Wayne Works and more all contribute their wares.
The label kicked off in 2018 with a limited-edition white vinyl EP from Benny Blanco and set out on its mission to release a wide variety of electronic music with some key remixes also included. It was supported by the likes of Agents of Time, Nick Warren, Trikk, Luca Agnelli and Petar Dundov, and now the label broadens its remit once again with this vital seven track compilation.
Up first is Thc from labels like Three Hands and Chapter 24 with the enchanting and exotic ‘Mille e Una Notte.’ It’s a mysterious house cut with all manner of strange percussion and synths drawing you in. Levo then keeps up the diverse cultural influences with an uplifting, melodic bit of house featuring more authentic middle eastern sounding instrumentals. Next up is Pakkio Sans, an established name in the house world who has released on King Street Sounds and Global Underground. His ‘I Need you’ is a forlorn, emotionally wrought track with pained vocal stretched over sombre beats. A whole host of names including the label boss then link for ’Deep Ethnic’, a scintillating cut with widescreen synths.
My Favorite Robot and Aeon associate Amarcord then mixes up cosmic disco and house music with stepping chord work for his majestic ’Colazione A Mezzogiorno’ and Wayne Works really works you into a lather over eight minutes of acid laced, jacked up and percussive house that is restless and infectious. Last of all, label artists Gianmaria Coccoluto & Luca Vera aka Soul Sonic offer the driving house of ‘Lillo’ with its rubbery bass and spaced out Chicago vibes.
This fantastic package covers plenty of house styles, all with real authenticity and invention.

The Sound of Valkea Vol.1 EP

PREMIERE: Amarcord - Colazione A Mezzogiorno (Original Mix) [Valkea Music]

Beatport: http://www.beatport.com/release/the-american/3129675
iTunes: https://music.apple.com/album/the-american-single/1533255541
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4UxPa54mMFnr59kSeC6OjL

BBC 6 PREMIERE NEMONE sits in for LAUREN LAVERNE:
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PREMIERE by LIQUID YOUTH:
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Beguiling Parisian fashionistas O.N.O. return to Exploited following their splendid debut ‘Modern Dance’ with more surefire party-starters with a retro lean.
‘The American’ is an out-and-out Italo disco romp featuring French synth wizards Jabberwocky. A twanging sequence motion bubbles away in the intro over rolling conga rhythms and flashes of the shuddering lead riff. Super ‘80s electro-bass pumps into life as the kicks hit and the wild lead starts hammering out its rapid-fire pattern. An infectious counter-melody plays out in call-and-answer fashion as chattering claps punctuate. Finally the full melody plays out as the bassline and synths unite in fist-pumping, feel-good fashion. A simple, cutesy riff is added into the mix, and made heady through building delays as we push towards the breakdown. Isolating the lead riff, they then build the tension before slamming us back into the meat of the track. It’s an absolutely huge track which overflows with sweet euphoria.

Panthera Krause strips things back on his tense remix, opting for thick rolling bass and a more succinct percussive section. With the descending bass groove combined with gently snarling synths and moments of subtle wonkiness, it makes for a somewhat darker yet no less irresistible version. 

‘Dabajo’ sees them drop tempo to a chuggy roll, with more mesmerising hooks and dazzling synths. Swooping strings cut against rippling 8-bit arpeggios and chugging bass melodies. Snappy beats underpin the colourful affair perfectly, the myriad synth melodies and motifs synergising in powerful, spine-tingling fashion. The dramatic mid section and its chromatic melodies recall some of Daft Punk’s most cinematic moments.

Early feedback:
Mathias Kaden: Wonderful Panthera Krause Remix.
Kito Jempere: Panthera Krause Remix is amazing.
Alinka: Awesome.
Philippi/Fatnotronic/Deewee: Nice one. Love O.N.O.
Phenomenal Handclap Band: Love it!
K.E.E.N.E. - Panthera Krause Remix for us.
Tsugi Magazine: Cool Panthera Krause Remix.
DJ Mag France: Hype Disco.
Severino/Horse Meat Disco: Oh yes interesting Italo.
Kiki/Bpitch: Dabajo is amazing.
Roberto Rodriguez: Nice italo bangers! Dabajo is a killer.

Artist: O.N.O Feat. Jabberwocky
Release: The American
Label: Exploited 
Cat: EXPDIGITAL207
LC: 15799
Publisher: Exploited Ghetto Music Publishing
Releasedate Beatport/Spotify: 23.10.20
Releasedate I-Tunes: 06.11.20

The American

O.N.O - The American feat. Jabberwocky I Exploited Ghetto

The American feat. Jabberwocky (Panthera Krause Remix)

O.N.O - The American feat. Jabberwocky (Panthera Krause Remix) I Exploited Ghetto

Boîte Music Records (@boite-music) from sunny Las Canarias is happy to present The Bridge EP, 4 exclusive tracks from Fausto, Ainz, Ric Piccolo and Fred Berthet (@fredberthet) with Berny (@berny).

We present here the exclusive collaborations between french maestro Fred Berthet and the italian creator of the infamous series IN DARK WE TRUST Berny, a super housy disco track topped with an intriguing spoken vocal.

The Bridge EP

Hedonist

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Fred Berthet, Berny - Hedonist [Boîte Music Records]

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)