Some artists strive for years to develop a distinctive trademark sound, stumbling between projects while trying to find their voice. It’s not an accusation you could level at rising star Rose Robinson, whose Tigerbalm releases are infused with a trademark sound that’s alight with infectious (and often thrillingly percussive) rhythms, vivid aural colour and nods to a dizzying array of sounds and styles from around the World.

It's this hard-to-pigeonhole personal style, allied with an instinctive grasp of what works on the dancefloor – a by-product of over a decade spent DJing around her home city of London and well beyond – that’s at the heart of Robinson’s first Tigerbalm release for Ubiquity Records, ‘Kete’, and the subsequent single and debut album that will follow later in the autumn.

Like the rest of that album, the appropriately titled International Love Affair, ‘Kete’ was inspired by Robinson’s travels around the world – in this case, the unique musical culture of Bali, where Indonesian-influenced rhythms and instrumentation sit side by side with imported nu-Balearic beats (a style Eric Duncan once dubbed ‘Bali-eric’ during the period he was a resident on the island), nu-disco and sundown house.

Blessed with the stylish, queen-of-the-night vocals of Berlin-based singer Joy Tyson, also known as Snake Milk and a member of the Farafi Band, ‘Kete’ is a locked-in late-night treat. Originally recorded as an instrumental, which Tyson then wrote lyrics for and added her vocals to, the track a wonderfully low-slung chugger laden with slowly creeping chords, weighty dub disco bass, flashes of fuzzy psyche-funk guitar, echoing percussion hits (provided by long-time friend and collaborator Patrick Dawes), whispers of Indonesian instrumentation and of trippy effects.

Fittingly given Robinson’s long-standing links to club culture, her original vocal and instrumental versions come accompanied by a string of similarly inspired reworks. Veteran producer Massimo Lamagma steps up first, sticking a rocket up Robinson’s original mix and reframing it as a breathless, non-stop mix of rolling disco and funk-fuelled tribal house, before Brazilian twosome Guinu & Cardaci take the track into more tactile, soft-focus territory via sunrise-ready grooves, vibrant electrofunk synth sounds and sensationally deep chords.

Subtly disco-tinged dancefloor delight comes courtesy of the Mang Dynasty – AKA scene heavyweights Bill Brewster and Ray Mang. The pair’s take is luscious and loved up, with ear-pleasing melodic elements and Tyson’s fine vocal rising above a seriously squelchy bassline. In contrast, Max Essa’s dub mix is positively skeletal, with the Tokyo-based Balearic specialist slowly building up a warming, loved-up workout. An additional full vocal mix from Essa features as a bonus track on the digital edition of the single, alongside Robinson’s own radio edit.

The release of ‘Kete’ comes accompanied by a beautiful, stylish video. This was shot in Berlin, directed by photographer and video maker Roberto Zanrossa and art directed by the song’s singer, Joy Tyson with background visuals from Kubma Dobrowolski.

‘Kete’, then, is a single that sets the agenda for the Tigerbalm releases to follow, both musically and visually. It’s a strong sonic sentiment from a producer hitting her artistic peak

PREMIERE : Tigerbalm feat. Joy Tyson - Kete (Radio Edit)

"My name is Simonas. I produce and perform music under the Cport Cistema alias. I've been making music since 16 years old. Recently my work began to take shapes and forms I could've only dreamt of when I started. It went from self-releasing dance-oriented jams to the recent release on LA's finest "100% Silk" record label. And I'm only getting started.

Some info about the mix. Most of the tunes here are the ones I loved playing on my DJ sets, some old, some new and some of my own. All in all a fast-paced journey that should represent what a sweaty DJ set from me sounds like"

Follow artist - https://soundcloud.com/cportcistema

239⚡Cport Cistema

Tanner Feat. Pardo - No Go No More(Body Shake Science Edit)

Приветствуем, музыкальные бродяги!
Сегодня подоспел выпуск 4 подкаста «Flat Loops».

Его записал сам Александр Шулико: «Я однажды гулял вдоль моря, смотрю там поглубже что то блестит, переливается, я нырнул, дальше как в тумане, выныриваю, а в руках микс этот. А на берегу Миша из flatloops стоит, улыбается. И я ему кричу - поймал!!!»

Instagram.com/shulikome
SoundCloud: @ashuliko

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Greetings, musical vagabonds!
Today we've got issue 4 of "Flat Loops" podcast.

It was recorded by Alexander Shuliko himself: "I was walking along the sea one day, I look at something shining and shimmering, I dived in, then it was like a fog, I came out, and I had this mix in my hands. And Misha from flatloops is standing on the shore, smiling. And I shouted to him - I caught it!!!"

Flatloops Podcast 004 - Shuliko

Сегодня выходит микс, который для вас подготовил партнер и ответственный за отдел аренды оборудования "Flat Loops" - Uncle Ura. 

"Так уж получилось, что мой микс выходит в канун моего дня рождения... Выходит, что уже я стар, я - супер стар! Но как можно обойтись без музыкального микса? Вообще, я приверженец легкой расслабляющей музыки. И под впечатлением недавно прочитанной книги явился он: сет от дяди Юры. Открывайте чакры и наслаждайтесь тихими звуками природы"

Instagram.com/uncle_ura.s
SoundCloud: @lgtkchjopep9

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Today is the release of a mix prepared for you by Uncle Ura, partner and responsible for the equipment rental department of Flat Loops. 

"It so happens that my mix is released on the eve of my birthday.... It turns out that I'm old, I'm super old! But how can you do without a music mix? In general, I'm a fan of light relaxing music. And under the impression of a recently read book, there it was: a set from Uncle Yura. Open your chakras and enjoy the quiet sounds of nature"

Flatloops Podcast 005 - Uncle Ura

Музыкальные братья и сестры!
Сегодня мы выпускаем шестой эпизод подкаста Flat Loops.

Вот что говорит Оксана о своем подкасте: "У меня в голове давно сидит гимн. В нем всего одна строчка: "Я жизнь пою!". Это помогло мне сформулировать свою жизненную концепцию: в каждой мысли, в каждом действии, в каждом слове - жизнеутверждение. Время на часах не в счет. Сегодня я буду жизнеутверждающим настолько, насколько у меня хватит времени.
Эта концепция хорошо прослеживается в моем миксе! Желаю всем танцевать от души!".

Instagram.com/fita_lifestyle
SoundCloud: @fitaspace

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Musical brothers and sisters!
Today we are releasing the sixth episode of the Flat Loops podcast.

Here's what Oksana says about her podcast, "I've had a hymn sitting in my head for a long time. It has just one line in it, "I sing life!". It helped me formulate my life concept: in every thought, in every action, in every word - life affirmation. Time on the clock doesn't count. Today, I will be as life-affirming as I have time to be.
This concept is well evident in my mix! I wish everyone to dance their hearts out!".

Flatloops Podcast 006 - FITA

Друзья, сегодня день выхода новой музыки! А записал для нас и для вас микс настоящая ракета по имени Роман. Вот что он думает про свое детище: «Корова может подняться по лестнице, но не может спуститься. Вот вам занимательный факт на случай, если не понравится микс и потраченного времени будет откровенно жаль».

Instagram.com/rocketroma
SoundCloud: @body_shake_science
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Friends, today is the day of new music release! And the mix for us and for you was recorded by a real rocket named Roman. Here's what he thinks about his brainchild: "A cow can go up the stairs, but it can't go down. Here's an entertaining fact in case you don't like the mix, and the time spent will be a pity".

Flatloops Podcast 007 - Body Shake Science

Instagram.com/laserenitaequi
SoundCloud: @laserenita

Flatloops Podcast 010 - ANIA

MASHA ACID LIVE SET MULTILOOPS

Australia’s Shahara-Ja cut his sole record ‘I’m An Arabian Knight’ in Sydney back in ’89. A deep blend of electronic funk and Middle-Eastern keys. The mysterious Shahara-Ja was a regular on Sydney’s wedding and Nightclub scene when his record was originally distributed. Unfortunately, the release gained little momentum and subsequently most of the stock was destroyed. Fast forward 27 years and the release has quickly garnered cult status since being exposed to the international stage through a handful of mixes.