@Will Hofbauer debuts on Aus Music with ‘Four! Beats!’.
Will Hofbauer has been carving out his idiosyncratic niche in dance music for the past few years, with releases on Rinse FM, Wisdom Teeth and his Third Place seeing critical acclaim as well as high-profile co-signs from the likes of Ben UFO, rRoxymore, Lukas Wigflex, Dr Banana and now, Will Saul and his indomitable Aus Music imprint.
Hofbauer’s ‘Ah! Bats!’ is up first on ‘Four! Beats!’, featuring a speedy dembow beat, rowdy vocal chops, and call-back, signature use of subtle animal sounds that fit right in. The aptly named ‘8 Bar Baile’ is next, a baile funk track built up like 8 bar grime, swapping rhythm in every section for a high-energy, peak-time affair.
Smooth and introspective house cut ‘Scrumble’ then sees whimsical bursts of synths splash on top of delicate drums before Will Hofbauer’s ‘Moss On’ dives deeper underwater with loose arrangement and tripped-out instrumentation.

Four! Beats! EP

Will Hofbauer - 8 Bar Baile

https://unknown-untitled.bandcamp.com/track/uu009

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LUXE - Lucky Star [uu009]

First single of the highly anticipated debut album 'NPC' by Sloucho.

Buy 12" + digital

Sloucho 'Come Around' (w. Rory Sweeney)

Pre-Order - 22nd March
Release - 5th April

@liebusmusic

Liebus had his first release on the Holding Hands Submerged label a couple of years ago now with four killer eyes down cuts and now he’s stepping up on the main label with some serious peak time action.

Every track hits you straight in the chest and should send any hardened dancefloor warrior into fits of gun fingers and stank faces. Believe me, I’ve seen the evidence myself on many occasions when I’ve been testing these out in clubs over the last few years.

Stand back and take notice because Liebus has arrived and he’s taking no prisoners.

HHANDS026 - Liebus - Noise Protocol EP (Clips)

Untitled 05

Title: Sentiment Series Vol.11
Artist: Various Artists
Label: Shaw Cuts
Cat.Number: SCSS011
Date: 19/04/2024

According to the situation, there are times when you must rely on a person for something or other. If this is done repeatedly, it becomes a matter of importuning that person and can be rather rude. If there is something that must be done, it is better not to rely on others. (Yamamoto Tsunetomo - Hagakure: Book Of The Samurai)

https://shawcuts.bandcamp.com/album/sentiment-series-vol-11

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PREMIERE: Realitycheck - Fractal [Shaw Cuts]

Vief’s next fundraiser compilation, as voted for by the 14 contributors to the release, is raising money for Palestine Solidarity Campaign to aid their work in building public support for an end to atrocities currently taking place in Gaza.

Following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7th October 2023, the disproportionate response by the Israeli armed forces and government has led to (at the time of writing):

• At least 31,923 people killed, of which more than 13,000 are children (Al Jazeera)
• The destruction or damage of more than half of Gaza’s homes (360,000 residential units) (Al Jazeera).
• ‘Catastrophic’ levels of hunger for more than 1 million people and an ‘imminent’ famine in northern Gaza (the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification).

On 26th January 2024, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take “immediate and effective measures” to protect Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip from the risk of genocide by ensuring sufficient humanitarian assistance and enabling basic services. Amnesty International and Oxfam have accused Israel of defying this ruling.

“Israeli authorities are not only failing to facilitate the international aid effort but are actively hindering it. We believe that Israel is failing to take all measures within its power to prevent genocide.”

Sally Abi Khalil, Oxfam Middle East and North Africa Director. Oxfam.

It has been heartening to see the volume of fundraisers in the dance music world for this cause, and we all really hope you like the tracks in this release. Any support will be very much appreciated! 

@crouds
@viefrecords

Buy:
https://viefrecords.bandcamp.com/album/palestine-fundraiser

vief Palestine Fundraiser

PREMIERE: crouds - Welcome [Vief Records]

Amity’s next outing is keeping it a family affair, with co-honcho Mulholland entering the fray. This follows a breathtaking EP from Elpac & Bristol royalty, Grove. Not to mention ‘that’ V/A last year, containing some of the best about (Cassius Select, Saskia & Pluralist, to name a few), the label is quickly establishing itself at the heart of a burgeoning underground scene.

Mulholland’s catalogue has flourished too, with stand out releases on imprints like Martyn’s 3024, CloudCore, Banoffee Pies & Woozy. This record however, feels like a significant landmark and perhaps his best work to date, all whilst being on home turf just makes it feel even more right. There’s a definite theme with serious sub-pressure laced through unique bass lines, shifting each track into a certified dance floor weapon. The EP doesn’t shy away from interesting perc work & clever sampling either, making it an extremely well-rounded release and another big step for Mulholland and Amity.

@amityclub
Buy: https://mulhollanddd.bandcamp.com/album/operator-crack

PREMIERE: Mulholland - Trip3 [Amity]

Aarhus’ Salo Cin aka half of Circuit900 makes his solo debut on Flippen Bits with four spectacular drum-driven party starters and an intriguing half time stepper remix by Sobolik.

Salo Cin’s original productions uncannily balance sweaty club vibes respiration and climate controlled big-room aspiration, combining heavy hitting percussion with meticulous sound design.

Free Fall sounds just like the name suggests: a rollercoaster ride of a rhythm track with trippy sound design and precise drums. 

@salo_cin
@flippendisks

Buy:
https://flippendisks.bandcamp.com/album/alpine-bed-ep

PREMIERE: Mulholland - Trip3 [Amity]

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