Birthed in Brooklyn from her home studio during lockdown, producer and stay-at-home DJ Lauren Ritter unveiled her own, newly-minted label Rift Vision in 2020 with four deep, glittering compositions, including “Thirst Trap,”  a collaboration with Oakland-based poet and lyricist Tenesha The Wordsmith (On The Corner).

Tenesha and Lauren quickly forged a bi-coastal friendship, chatting on Zoom about all aspects of their lives, sharing fragments of poetry and slices of musical compositions. It soon became clear that they had more music they wanted to share with the world, and with that, Tenesha hopped on a plane to New York and the duo spent a long weekend in the studio writing and recording, laying the foundation for what was to become this new project, “Particles of Sound.” 

The EP showcases their dynamic range, with tracks like “Dopamine” and “Perfect Match” exploring ethereal rhythms and introspective musings, while “Particles of Sound” and “Where My Sisters At” are anthemic, energetic party starters, urging you to “Clap…. Stomp…. Move!”

We hope you enjoy this track as much as we do.

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Premiere: Lauren Ritter, Tenesha The Wordsmith - Drake And Driving [Rift Vision]

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Handpicked // EP 12: Adam Rose

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Polish multi-instrumentalist Kuba Sojka debuts on Rekids’ RSPX imprint.

Opening track ‘Whispers’ on Kuba Sojka’s ‘Life’ EP on Rekids Special Projects is a piece of brilliantly stripped-back yet evocative tech house, perfectly swung with clipped vocals and acidic synth pulses that bring boundless late-night energy. Next, the superb ‘ID’ unfolds at a slower tempo with a sense of mystery and intrigue. The drums again swing low, this time with groaning pads up top, speaking of a desolate landscape as keys trickle in the distance.

‘ID’ is a brilliantly cinematic cut that keeps you on your toes, while Sojka’s ‘Revived’ rides on big dub techno waves with fizzing pads up top and percussion sprinkled over the vast rolling kicks. Last of all, ‘Final Process’ entrances with rich layers of silky synths trailing off into a cosmic sky as the mid-tempo drums make for a supple groove down low. 

A live performer, musician, and producer Kuba Sojka draws on a plethora of sounds such as funk, jazz, and soul. He brings an experimental edge to his music and, under his Kuba Sojka and Psi-Acoustic project, has explored IDM, electro, future jazz, and acid. He has landed on labels like Mathematics, Matrix Records, International Day Off Records, and now Radio Slave’s RSPX.

Life

Kuba Sojka - Final Process

Artist: Manakinz 
Track: Jimmiez Whimzi 
Release: Whim!
Label: Model Citizenz
Release date: 17-May-24
Buy: https://manakinz.bandcamp.com/album/whim

Manakinz are Scottish duo James ‘Harri’ Harrigan and Max Raskin. One part synonymous with the monumental Sub Club and his Subculture residency going strong for 30 years, and one of Glasgow’s best kept secrets, Max Raskin, formerly of the Liquid Lounge and Sunday Circus.

Initially Harri & Max were just sending out tracks to friends in the know, but when Andrew Weatherall picked up the blower to say he was loving what they were doing, they upped the ante and have since been putting out on Let’s Play House, Future Boogie, Monologues, Refuge and Mitchell Street. There are plenty more projects to come in ’24 with Jasper James (Harri’s son) and for Ashley Beedle’s North Street. Watch this space.

For their second release on Model Citizenz – the imprint created to house their vast dungeon of music created from endless hours tinkering and foot tapping - Manakinz come again with WHIM! The seven cuts on this maxi EP represent their take on a dystopian future, where the dark overlord ‘His Lordship Whim’ bends the world to his unique desires. Expect some dark, dubbed-out disco and euphoric strokes for different folks. Something for all the family to put a smile on your feet and hairs on your chest. Made for proper dancefloors and dark places. It is not for the faint-hearted.

HSM PREMIERE | Manakinz - Jimmiez Whimzi [Model Citizenz]

Buy: https://ffm.to/ff049

Two beautiful pieces from Alex Krüger's Berlin-Friedrichshain crib in 1996 . Unfortunately these were not recorded professional by modern standards but we were able to recover and finish it with the help of AI. Not to perfection but still worth the work. Both tracks breathe the unique spirit of their time, place and document the vibe that later led to Alex’s work as Dub Taylor and Tigerskin. Hypnotic, raw and timeless.

All tracks mixed by Stefan Janson. Mastered by Alex Krüger.

Here Comes the Sun

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Korsakow | Here Comes the Sun | Forms & Figures

We're very excited to welcome Badry for our next mix. Dubai-based Egyptian DJ inspired by electronic music from a young age, his mixed upbringing in Cairo and Toronto has had a strong influence on his music taste and direction, leading him to play music on the groovier side of the spectrum. Badry is also the co-founder and resident DJ of Dubai's party crew Duck Soup, and a fine gentleman.

Badry somewhere... mix 014

Artist: Various Artists
Title: [QR]V.172.TAM.24
Label: COD3 QR
Cat No: QR V 172 TAM 24
Format: Vinyl
Released: 21 June 2024

Track Listing:
A1. Avision – Hold No Groove
A2. Deetron – Pulse
A3. DJ Deep – Transition
B1. DJ Deep – What's Going On
B2. Deetron – Corazon
B3. Avision – Talk Is Cheap

In March this year COD3 QR delivered a digital threesome from DJ Deep, Avision and Deetron.  Now, twice as much is coming in June for the label's first vinyl-only release, with each artist bringing a second track to the platter.  As usual the tracks have been selected by Laurent Garnier for the label whose ethos is: Music diversity is our strength!

Fortunate to grow up around the rich club culture of NYC and influenced by the sounds around him, Avision started young on the turntables at the age of 12, gained his first residency at 15, and hasn't looked back since.  Around that time, he also began to hone his production skills and developed a distinctly New York-flavoured techno and house sound which is evident on "Hold No Groove" and "Talk Is Cheap".  It's the recognisable sound he's previously brought to the likes of Cocoon, Ellum, Drumcode and Hardgroove.  

Having been involved with making and playing music for over 20 years, Deetron is an artist who is assured in his ambitions and a skilled performer, maintaining a high level of quality in every aspect of his career: from mind-boggling three-deck DJ sets to his special touch on remixes or his diverse range of productions.  In 2014 he launched his own imprint, Character.  But has also graced the likes of Axis, Music Man, Subject Detroit, Running Back, Rekids and more.  Here he brings the original techno sound of "Pulse", alongside the deeper "Corazon".

DJ Deep got the party started on the digital version with "What's Going On".  It's now accompanied by the hypnotic "Transition".  So, it's no surprise to hear he started playing at clubs and raves in Paris in the late '80s / early '90s, including Laurent's renowned Wake Up at Rex.  The respected and versatile DJ, producer, label-boss and party curator is just at home helming the decks at major venues as well as mixing radio shows for Gilles Peterson's Worldwide FM.  As a producer his critically acclaimed appearances on Rekids, Kaoz Theory and Tresor, not to mention his own Deeply Rooted, have demonstrated his imaginative approach to house and techno.  

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[QR]V.172.TAM.24

B2) Deetron - Corazon - Preview

Lets Discult is back with its 3rd vinyl release. The same concept as always, a massive Various Artists shaped for the dancefloor. A solid 4-track EP with a deep, powerful A-side. Side B is all about groove. S/O to the artists involved in this V.A: Baertaub, Edine, Ollie Drummond and label heads Discult Soundsystem.
Ollie Drummond's 'Cyberdawg 23' closes out with direct, heads down minimal excellence.

Ollie Drummond - Cyberdawg [Let's Discult Records]

Timeless Connection

Below the Surface

Gravitic

Dying Glow [Darkwave Sound Concept]

"Forms & Figures" will release restored and remastered classic, lost and new music by Alexander Krueger aka Dub Taylor aka Tigerskin aka Korsakow and friends.
Contact : licensing@dirtcrew.net

Korsakow | Here Comes the Sun | Forms & Figures

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