2023 has been a great year for Bradley Hutchings aka Guava. Alongside many successful dance singles and remixes, his self-released debut album ‘Out Of Nowhere’ is a gorgeous blend of indie electronica that steps away from his typical club focussed productions. 2024, however, sees Guava move back towards the dancefloor with his latest EP Afterglow, which drops on Faux Poly on March 8th. Since rooting himself in Berlin, Guava has drawn inspiration from across the different facets of the city, something that is strongly reflected in this release.

The opening track ‘Angel’ is a dark trip, born out of experiments with reverb and guitar harmonics influenced by UK Bass and Dubstep, an ethereal techno track described by the artist as “guitar music for Berghain”. Next up is ‘140 Drums’, an essential DJ club tool, a chopped stuttering break and hoover bass roll through a restrained but surprisingly heavy hitting finale to the EP.

‘F641’ accelerates with continuously pitching synth stabs and a rumbling low end. Inspired by F1, the track hits hard and never stops ramping up. Finally the title track ‘Afterglow’ brings a lightness and warmth to the release, delicately catchy and rooted with a bouncy house beat, the sound of Berlin in Guava’s productions is unmistakably clear.

Words from Guava:
"Putting together this EP has been a joy for me. All of the tracks are little bookmarks for the past year. I live in Berlin, and it has had an immersive effect on my music. From the grey and cold winters, trudging down a windy street in Warschauer Straße, to the hot summer in Neukolln, where the air is thick and warm, and dance music echoes off the city buildings.

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releases March 8, 2024

PREVIEW: Guava - Afterglow [FP008]

Lacuna delves into deeper and darker territory with a split EP from two young producers carving out their own niche in the bass music landscape. Following 2023 releases on Left, Right & Centre and Nostro Hood System respectively, Small Crab and Elpac join forces on Lacuna to deliver four no-nonsense, club-ready, low-end tracks.

https://lacunalabel.bandcamp.com/album/small-crab-elpac

https://soundcloud.com/smallcrab
https://soundcloud.com/lacuna-label

PREMIERE: Small Crab - Snake Bite [Lacuna]

@sangrevoss returns - brace yourself for the Brogkl !

TPDD009

Sangre Voss - Brogkl EP (Clips) [TPDD009] ☀️

Low-key producer and Ruffhouse Industries co-founder, Tymotica, indulges his fondness for precision-engineered dance music and glacial textures with Temporal Bias, a 4-track collection of crystal tipped techno and bass music soundscapes, each expertly crafted both technically and sonically.
 
This is a deeply personal journey, one that traverses ice-cold landscapes, unashamedly wearing its influences on its sleeve while simultaneously sounding completely fresh and unique. This is pinpoint-accurate production at its finest, and you’re all invited along for the ride.

1. Aerial Threshold
2. Center Unity
3. Repulse
4. Wrkt48

Tymotica: https://soundcloud.com/tymotica

Temporal Bias

OP026 // Tymotica - Temporal Bias

@CARREO
@priori-ties
@fastatwork

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

Deep within the humdrum of the freeway buzz and eternal traffic of dystopian Los Angeles, there exists an unstoppable sonic gathering of minds, determined to spread a gospel believing that higher BPMs are not necessarily synonymous with harsh escapist mentalities and homogenous vibes. Lately however, as the belief system and community members have musically evolved, there has been some debate about the viability and true existence of this mantra. Is “Fast Not Hard” a sustainable ethos, guiding us towards the ultimate truth?

Just as the issue began to climax, seemingly out of nowhere, a helicopter emerged, containing a capsule from the future (or possibly aliens). Within this capsule was physical, musical, fundamental proof of the durability of their belief system – a bible of sorts, with all the thoughts and debates and beliefs and ideals of the group members mechanically infused into a shiny black disc of three original musical offerings. Upon digesting the capsule’s creed, the group accepted the music as scripture, and coined it “Soft Fascination,” – an emotional reflection of their fast-not-hard form of fundamentalism – and named group member Carré as their first chosen matriarch.

pi pi pi premiere: Carré - Soft Fascination (Priori Mechanical Dub) [Fast At Work]

Ciel - Deep Sea Riddim

The cave was pitch black, inside there was little sound but for the occasional drip of water which would send a ripple through the pond below. Looking down from up above, they wondered what lay in the murky depths of the quarry. What surprises might be but round the corner? What creatures? What comforts? What tricks? What treats?

That’s when there was a deep rumble from the ground below. It bellowed up through the cave like some loud drum before enveloping their eardrums with a might thud.

Then they flew forth, bats and bats and bats and bats.

Will Hofbauer steps forth for an EP on Will Saul’s longstanding record label Aus. This is a record built of playful bouncey house grooves, oddball sounds and fun. It’s destined to work a treat in the clubs with a silly sense of purpose and a tongue n’ cheek approach to the dance.

PREMIERE: Will Hofbauer - Ah! Bats! [Aus]

https://soundcloud.com/hyaser
https://soundcloud.com/jackyjeane
https://soundcloud.com/bardouinmusic
🛒 https://bardouinmusic.bandcamp.com/album/warm-zone
🔊 https://youtu.be/JtHpgBwEFJI

Bardouin Music is back, and this time, we're bringing the heat with Warm Zone. A 11-track compilation, certified bangers, strategically crafted to set the club scene ablaze. From the rhythmic beats of future-trap to the enigmatic allure of dark garage, the relentless energy of dubstep pushing the limits of techno, and soul-stirring emo-ambient pieces, this release is a testament to the label's commitment to pushing the envelope in electronic music.

Tracklist: 

1. N-ERGY - 90 
2. Kaba - Naypyidaw 
3. GGGG - Vermina 
4.Qant - Death Card
5. Argo - Half Cut
6. Less-O, Soa420 - Fusion 
7. Hyas, Jacky Jeane - Gang Got Turn Up
8.Mathis Ruffing - Bass Mantra 
9.Lisa More - Sweet As Suga, Hard As Ice
10. Islyz - Ici il reste la clarté 
11. Hyas - Gargas Dub

PREMIERE: Hyas, Jacky Jeane - Gang Got Turn Up [Bardouin Music]

From the label: 'We’re happy to be finally back to you with new music! Highly talented new artist Shai FM, straight outta Philadelphia and Chinese roots, is dropping his debut record called “Motion Blur". Five mesmerizing dancefloor tunes plus a killer percussive remix by one of our Japanese favs, T5UMUT5UMU! To top it off, a stunning design work by our visionary friend Leonardo De Marchi.'

Buy: https://art-aud.bandcamp.com/album/motion-blur-ep-incl-t5umut5umu-remix

PREMIERE: Shai FM - Collision [art-aud]

Out on Nehza Records May 3rd 2024
Pre-order: https://nehzarecords.bandcamp.com/album/transmental

In the realm of Nehza Records, Transmental is all about Transmitting thoughts. Label founder RONI coined the term and theme of the V/A, which explores telepathic communication with animals and plants via sonic waves and frequencies from eleven electronic music artists worldwide.

1. Leese - Pace
2. RHR - Pulsar
3. Leyka - Sirocco
4. SLACK 1NE - Illegal
5. Dj Fucci - En lo oscurito
6. Dufraine - Piece of Mind
7. BJF - Volcano 
8. Burna - Pitcher
9. Lia Catreux - Holy Fall
10. Croixrouge - K2
11. Jdotbalance - All Together

Mastered by Brendan Zacharias for Cirrus Audio
Créative and Art Direction by Alice Gavin Services
Photo courtesy of @toxicbluefrogs
Distributed by Sequence

Transmental Snippets

Música grabada para la obra de teatro de José Sanchis Sinisterra "El lugar donde rezan las putas".

PREMIERE: Shai FM - Collision [art-aud]

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