Tales of Romance III [TOR014]
Release Date - 05.07.2021
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TOR and the When We Dip team proudly continue the label’s signature release series with the third edition of the Tales of Romance VA. As we continue to set the foundations of TOR’s sound and creative direction, this series showcases the pillars of the imprint in the years to come, and provides an explorative platform for our family of producers.

Rashid Ajami makes his TOR debut with our A-side on the project- Music is my Medicine. Through work with the likes of Maya Jane Coles and Atjazz, the Londoner has built a sterling reputation with releases on Get Physical, Einmusika, Anjunadeep, and Tale & Tone. A meandering piano melody opens the show, as the synth lead and bassline build to welcome a vocal offering fit for the times.

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Rashid Ajami - Music Is My Medicine [Snippet]

Already played by Guy J & Eelke Kleijn at his september mixes:
https://soundcloud.com/voorhaft/guy-j-exclusive-september-2013
https://soundcloud.com/eelke-kleijn/outside-the-box-089-september

This is an unofficial version, won't be out ever.

Sailor & I - Tough Love (Juan Deminicis & Martin Etchegaray Remix)

A taster of my forthcoming remix for Mr Babicz , release details to be announced soon ;)


Robert Babicz feat. B James - Centurian ( Jody Wisternoff remix )

Rescue Mission

Rescue Mission (Extended Mix)

Ikaros

Ikaros (Extended)

Hernan Cattaneo - Live @ The Burning Man - 30 - 08 - 2013..11

Madloch's Sound Avenue welcomes Secretly Famous back to the label for their third artist EP. Hailing from Australia, the Secretly Famous production duo first emerged in 2021 on the strength of early offerings such as 'Chimera' and 'On Fire'. Noted for their ability to marry traditional and contemporary progressive sounds, the Secretly Famous duo was quickly tipped as a production team to watch going forward. The next three calendar years would see the Aussie duo continue to refine their sound, resulting in an aesthetic that was both groovy and melodic. Secretly Famous would begin their creative partnership with Sound Avenue in 2022, in the form of a well-received debut via label affiliate Future Avenue, a two-track EP which would go on to yield twenty-five additional appearances across the Belgian label collective. Perhaps none more impactful was the duo's Sound Avenue debut, a progressive take on 'One Word' by Estonian duo about : river, a project which landed with a resounding thump just over a year ago. The first part of 2024 was highlighted by two EP's 'Yeon' and 'Outlive', which was a five-track showcase which takes a deeper look into the duo's far-reaching repertoire. Now they're back with the second sampler for their upcoming album which is set for release early next year. The duo presents the next 3 tracks of that album "Sashweeder", "Am I Dreaming" and "Famously Secret".

Sashweeder

LTR Premiere: Secretly Famous - Sashweeder [Sound Avenue]

Dark, hypnotic deep and minimal techno with cinematic atmosphere, pulsating sub-bass, and evolving synth layers creating a tense, immersive club vibe.

Dark City

Koen - A Persian Guy In Ischia - Luca Ricci Edit(Paper Samurai R3-L4y3r)

Pryda - Alfon

Trilucid & Phil Martyn have long been associated with high-quality music in a distinguished career. Exceptional DJs and producers in their own rights, their combined talents have reaped impressive rewards. A double century of credits for Trilucid have seen the UK duo hit the heights on the likes of Perfecto, Black Hole and Coldharbour while their "Glint" EP for Proton Music was a September 2019 highlight. Similarly, Phil Martyn has found himself on a blue-chip array of imprints with his work for JOOF, Perspectives Digital and Black Hole. Combined work saw "Gone" feature on Particles in late 2018, while a remix of Stas Drive in March 2019 is now followed by a debut original track in "Astral". Characterised by a strong bouncing bassline groove whose progression adds a touch of emotive class, a series of rich melodic elements rise and fall around it to create a wonderful spine-tingling atmosphere that is certain to find favour with a host of DJs on a global stage. A strong beat and dynamic percussion add further dancefloor appeal as sparkling, delayed riffs provide Sasha-esque quality in the third movement.

Dmitry Molosh is an artist who consistently dines at underground music's top table with his incredible music. Able to transport his listeners on a wave of emotion through production work that has found its way onto a host of high-profile imprints that include Sudbeat Music, Hope and Replug, the Belarusian artist has seen his music supported by the likes of Nick Warren, Guy J and Hernan Cattaneo. Over 400 production credits tell their own story and a Proton Music debut remixing Kastis Torrau's "Route 88" was another notable highlight in August 2019. Returning to remix Trilucid & Phil Martyn, the Dmitry Molosh remix is a chugging combination of bass and rhythmic flair that builds on the dynamic bassline of the original. Taking the melodic essence of "Astral" and building on it with an array of production material, new motifs shimmer across the mid-range in atmospheric fashion, building to a crescendo in a storming breakdown that then drops back into glorious, head-shaking rhythm in the third movement.

Completing the EP, Steve Haines debuts on Proton Music with his Bluum production moniker. Responsible for a string of melodic gems under his own name, the UK resident has hit a rich vein of form with his new alter-ego. The Paul Thomas led UV has been a regular home to the Bluum name with a raft of original and remix material that has seen him find success with the likes of "Weyland", "Kepler" and "Rodea" while also remixing Jan Johnston, Paul Thomas and Aly & Fila. Furthermore, mau5trap, JOOF and Mango Alley have all featured Bluum's work. A debut for Particles remixing Rudy's "Real You" was a further high point as he now debuts on Proton Music with a stunning reworking of Trilucid & Phil Martyn. Making clever use of percussive hooks to anchor the track, familiar melodic phrases filter through the rhythmic framework before a glorious new arpeggio sequence explodes into the front of the mix. A spine-tingling key change at the breakdown paves the way for a dynamic second half that truly captures the essence of the original, taking it in a new and vibrant direction.

Heaven-made sounds from Trilucid & Phil Martyn see "Astral" rocket skywards with remixes from Dmitry Molosh and Bluum.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by James Warren
Mastered by Trilucid, Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

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