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Introducing Pala EP, the first instalment of Pressure Dome’s new tape series and a PD debut from London’s City Kudu. So far finding its home across Manchester’s Access Memory imprint, and Kudu’s own beloved brainchild, Kite Hill Records, the emerging producer’s discography toys with space and rhythm to create immersive environments.

In keeping with this theme, Pala EP is a thoughtful display of the ways in which light and shade can co-exist in dance music, each track bolstered by driving bass lines and accented by delicate melodic flares. Honeysuckle and Jade draw on dubbed-out soundscapes taken from the schools of Basic Channel and SND, both enlivened by the dynamism of tuned drums. The former is haunted by a fragmented voice, whilst the latter is bathed in a plaintive ambience. Connected in their half-time pace, Pala and Twine work to further emphasise the dichotomy between light and shade. The title track’s dancehall-indebted rhythm accompanies radiant pads, whilst Twine represents its gritty counterpart, not a far cry from the work of Livity Sound extraordinaires Toma Kami and Kouslin. 

Exclusively on offer to those swift enough to get their hands on a limited edition cassette, the B-side sees Kudu wear the EP’s influences on his sleeve, offering an inspiration mix featuring music that has fed into the sound of the EP.

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City Kudu - Pala (PDT001) [clips]

After over a year since his debut as a producer, we are proud to present "Limerence," the second album by the Mancunian artist Lucas SM. "Limerence" is more than an album; it's an emotional state that shines in a whirlwind between worlds and genres. Comprising three tracks, each one is a distinct chapter in an emotional journey, whether it be a feeling of euphoria or introspection.

Portraying Lucas SM's distinctive ambient influence, smooth pads, shimmering keys, and a massive soundscape effortlessly evoke a profound connection between the music and the listener. While not forsaking the essential elements of the UK's club sound, the drums and basslines slice through the mix like headlights piercing through the mist.

Through a fusion of the UK and Spanish electronic music scenes, alongside the harmonious blending of ambient and club music elements, this EP delivers three exceptional remixes from industry legends. Galician producer Andrae Durden contributes a trance-infused, gated version of "Lucent," while Bristolian Pluralist treats us with an euphoric, ever-ascending remix of "Within Touching Distance." Last but not least, Brighton-to-Bristol, now London-based Syz delivers a rhythmic and percussive banger version of "Within Touching Distance."

"Within Touching Distance," the album's first single, is now available for pre-order on Bandcamp and for streaming on all platforms. The full release of "Limerence" will be on November 29th.

Written & Produced by: Lucas SM
Remixes Written & Produced by: Andrae Durden, Pluralist & Syz
Mastered by: Ribes Audio
Artwork by: Quinn Carmichael
℗ & ©: 2023 Noise Pollution Recordings

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Pre-order: https://bfan.link/other-means

@batuuk kickstarts 2024 with 'Other Means' via A Long Strange Dream, delivering another twisted mind-bender, equally rooted in both psychedelic and UK techno continuums.

Packed with bass weight and laced with metallic echoes of dub, this reckless club cut moves forward at a dangerously spiralling pace.

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Premiere: Batu 'Other Means'

First Second Label present PLUS001 "Wonder / Llamada Romantica", a two track club ready EP from Irish producer and DJ Matt Finnegan or as we all know him; Plus One.
Very limited stamped white label of one big vibed out anthem and one all out garage stepper. Wonder & Llamada Romantica have been getting road tested from some big names over the last year, including the latter closing out Ben UFO's most recent Lot Radio appearance in New York. 

A1. Wonder
B1. Llamada Romantica

Out Feb 2nd 2024
All tracks by Matt Finnegan
Stamp Artwork by Rachael Kaye Mellor

ORDER HERE

Plus001 - Plus One - Wonder / Llamada Romantica (Clips) - OUT NOW

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Bandcamp: https://fastatwork.bandcamp.com/album/soft-fascination

Deep within the freeway buzz of dystopian Los Angeles, there exists an unstoppable sonic gathering of minds, who call themselves “Fast At Work” and abide by a belief in the deeper potential of higher tempos. However, lately there has been some debate about the true existence of the Fast At Work mantra. Just as the debate was reaching its climax, seemingly out of nowhere, a helicopter emerged containing a musical capsule from the future (or possibly aliens). The group accepted this music as scripture, and coined it “Soft Fascination,” – naming group member Carré as their chosen matriarch. Through the title hymn “Soft Fascination,” Carré preached a proto vision of a classic dubstep bassline and tender pads. With “Cute Mad,” Carré magically induced a sense of positivity and bubbly bass. And with the third offering, “Glowing,” she pushed her audience closer to understanding simplicity and space. Finally, in an effort to expand their gospel to the furthest realms of their musical world, she recruited Priori and James Bangura to create their own missions, rooted in the original offerings of the alien helicopter’s capsule disc. While Priori expertly rearranged “Soft Fascination” into a shiny mind-melter, James Bangura expanded on the lightness of “Glowing,” creating his own lucid dreamscape of deep melancholia.

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@priori-ties
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Written and Produced by Carré
Recorded in Los Angeles
Additional mixing by Danny Goliger
Mastered by Nikolaj Jakobsen
Vinyl production R.A.N.D. Muzik
Artwork & CD by Studio Balcony
Distributed by One Eye Witness

FAW001: Carré - Soft Fascination EP w/ Priori + James Bangura Remixes

Following his 2021 debut on the reverse label with Retreat Ites EP and a spot on the Molten Mirrors compilation, Jurango is back on Livity Sound with another four tracks of low-slung soundsystem pressure. 

On An Amorphous Mass EP Jurango presents a particularly focused sound which draws on halftime D&B, dancehall and broken techno all filtered through the meditative pulse of low tempo club music. The measured pace of the tracks doesn’t detract from their weight, whether it manifests in the heavy roll of murky opener ‘Big Saver’, ‘Inner Seam’s mutant dembow rhythm or the heady breakbeat chops of the title track. The stripped-back subs and fractured percussion of ‘Muni Ce Boa’ close the record in potent yet understated style, proving minimal music doesn’t have to compromise on impact for the dance.

Jurango - An Amorphous Mass

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BC: https://baitdubstep.bandcamp.com/album/baby-steps-vep

Bait's first various EP format release 'Baby Steps' is an exploration of steppers: pounding four to the floor kicks, organic percs and an overall 'elephant march' feel. Featuring tracks by five French producers, Strasbourg-based Orchid (half of or+be with Bait founder Beatrice M.), Bruxelles-based Moriiiis J., most-known for his broken-beat project Kuna Maze, as well as Quasar, whose name is well established in the dubstep world with releases on legendary UK labels such as Artikal and Deep Medi to name a couple. Agôn (Few Tips/Trajectoire) & Céline B. (Technorama)'s collaboration opens a door towards the more abstract and contemplative side of bass music with influences such as Shackleton, perfectly closing 'Baby Steps' VEP.

pi pi pi premiere: Moriiiis J. - IAFG (It's a fucking Goat) [Bait]

Pre-Order - 22nd March
Release - 5th April

@liebusmusic

Liebus had his first release on the Holding Hands Submerged label a couple of years ago now with four killer eyes down cuts and now he’s stepping up on the main label with some serious peak time action.

Every track hits you straight in the chest and should send any hardened dancefloor warrior into fits of gun fingers and stank faces. Believe me, I’ve seen the evidence myself on many occasions when I’ve been testing these out in clubs over the last few years.

Stand back and take notice because Liebus has arrived and he’s taking no prisoners.

HHANDS026 - Liebus - Noise Protocol EP (Clips)

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FAW001: Carré - Soft Fascination EP w/ Priori + James Bangura Remixes

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