Hôtel Costes 4

Granada

Against All Logic - Cityfade (Sainte Vie Remix) [unreleased]

Begin with a pulsing, heart-inspired kick—steady and hypnotic—layered with a powerful, enveloping sub bass, Gradually introduce intricate African percussion: rolling djembe, talking drums, shakers, creating an evolving, interlocking groove, Sparse, bright synths and mallet textures subtly weave in, maintaining a lush but open feel, At intervals, a sensual female voice delivers haunting, ethereal melodic phrases, treated with reverb and delay for a mystical edge, Extended breakdowns highlight percussive interplay, then drop back into the driving groove, The atmosphere remains spacious, immersive, and unmistakably African throughout journey

Susurri Calidi

Triangle of equals

Swedish DJ, producer and songwriter Johan Blende debuts on Hell Yeah with a journey to the heart of a grown-up dancefloor in the Med.

Blende is a master of mixing up retro 70s and 80s sound into modern dancefloor delights. He's been doing it for two decades on a wide range of cultured labels from Studio Barnhus to Eskimo, always with a rare charm and leftfield perceptive. With this EP, he taps into the magic of hazy afternoons turning into euphoric evenings by the sea.

'Off To Mallorca' jangles with taught bass notes and sunburnt vocals. Distant synths glow, the jumbled percussion injects just the right dose of ass-wiggling funk and this playful yet sophisticated cut builds toward a blissful rapture. 'Television' ups the ante with prickly acid panning about the mix over sleazy, low-slung drums. Tension simmers as edgy synth motifs stalk the groove and anticipation builds before the whole thing explodes into a cosmic disco payoff. It's raw, unpredictable, and perfect for when things start to get a little weird.

'Como No Brasil' gazes skyward and basks in a wash of shimmering melodies and breezy, wordless vocals that drift like clouds over layered, sun-drenched rhythms. It’s a dreamy, tropical float until a surprise acid storm rolls in and moves things from tranquil paradise to dancefloor hypnosis. Finally, 'Carousel Bagatelle' is a layered, late-night trip that feels both playful and introspective. Hypnotic synths swirl around screwy acid lines and supple, dubbed-out house drums that spin you into a daze.

Blende’s debut on Hell Yeah lands like a postcard from a perfect party - sun-dazed, acid-kissed and endlessly replayable.

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Johan Blende - Como No Brasil

Todd Terje - Swing Star Pt. 2

Planningtorock–aka celebrated gender-queer song writer, composer, producer and director Jam Rostron –has teamed up with Chanel for “PlanningtoChanel”, due for release 22 July via Human Level.

Pre-order here: https://planningtorock.lnk.to/planningtochanel

Jam will donate a portion of the earnings made from all future planningtorock releases to anti-racist organizations. Starting with “PlanningtoChanel”, a donation will be made to the Marsha P Johnson Institute, which advocates on behalf of black Trans people in the US.

 A collaboration between Planningtorock and Chanel sound director Michel Gaubert, the songs found on PlanningtoChanel soundtracked the legendary Parisian fashion house’s Autumn-Winter 2020 show earlier this year. “I always felt that Jam incorporates operatic and cinematic elements to their unique sound,” Gaubert explains. “The Chanel show was inspired by French cinema from the 70’s and 80’s and Planningtorock blessed the show with their sound and gave birth to PlanningtoChanel.”

Todd Terje - Swing Star Pt. 2

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