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Blurring the lines between House, Balearic and 90's Trance, REES self-releases Energia EP, a world of dreamy soundscapes and alien synthesis.

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Energia EP

Best House Music - March, 2023

A chorus of chatter resounded through the streets, excitement filled the air from the front of the queues to the very back. The energy was palpable on this balmy and warm night, it was the beginning of a season of dancing into the early hours - summer had finally arrived after a rocky start to the year. From dusk till dawn all of these magical spaces would be brimming with bodies dancing in unison beneath stars; all worries and cares would be left at the door, for now anything outside of these four walls was of no concern to them... 

REES' bold and euphoric blend of Italo, house, Balearic and trance has formed releases for the likes of Bordello A Parigi, Permanent Vacation and CWPT. The Middlesborough-based producer is now taking matters into his own hands for his next EP, a self-released two-tracker that throws all those aforementioned influences into the mix. Energia by name, energy by nature: it's full of soaring synths, bright pads and pumping rhythms to get the body moving.

PREMIERE: REES - Energia (Original Mix)

‘BELIEVE IN YOURSELF’ is the latest single from hotly-tipped French producer and artist NICOLAS, out via Headroom Records on 10th March. The headsy pumper follows recent ‘EVERYTIME I GO TO BED’ and is the latest from his forthcoming EP ‘EMOTIONS WE TELL OURSELVES IT IS NOT OK TO FEEL’. 
 
An artist that continues to catch the eye of tastemakers and house aficionados alike for his future-facing, emotive tracks and garnering the support of the likes of 1Xtra and more along the way, NICOLAS treats us to another peek inside his bag of sonic tricks with the acid-tinged belter ‘BELIEVE IN YOURSELF’. 
 
Opening with the kind of 303 line that evokes deep-in-the-night dancefloor dream states, ‘BELIEVE IN YOURSELF’ goes in as bold as the lead statement suggests. Dipping into signature lo-fi and deeper-leaning territory as the track progresses, pitched vocals invite us to ‘believe in yourself, connect with yourself’ over dreamy pads that take us to a place that is as near-meditative as it is club perfection. 
 
‘BELIEVE IN YOURSELF’ is yet another fine example of NICOLAS’ thoughtful and beguiling brand of dance music, that fans of Fred Again, Pinkpantheress and Overmono would all feel at home with. Together with its predecessor ‘EVERYTIME I GO TO BED’, we get a glimpse of the delights in store when EP ‘EMOTIONS WE TELL OURSELVES IT IS NOT OK TO FEEL’ finally drops later this year and why this producer is one everyone will be talking about in the months to come.

BUY/STREAM: https://fanlink.to/BELIEVEINYOURSELF

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PREMIERE: Nicolas - Believe In Yourself [Headroom Records]

Oliver Henry returns to Alan Fitzpatrick’s imprint Apex Faction for his second release ‘From The Ashes’. Classically trained at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Henry’s technical proficiency is evident in his productions. Transcending genres from breakbeat, house, brooding electronica and more to create forward thinking music. 

The Sydney-based producer encapsulates his state-of-the art creations across three exceptional tracks though his ‘From The Ashes’ EP. Each track is crafted by his impressive instrumental abilities, with tight drum productions, mesmerizing sound designs and beautifully composed chord progressions. Forming a delicate aesthetic with engaging textures that take you on an ambient journey tinged with nostalgia.

Grab it here: https://www.beatport.com/track/from-the-ashes/17378534

PREMIERE: Oliver Henry - Whispering [Apex Faction]

Buy/Stream: https://lnk.to/anomie_

Berlin one-to-watch NOCUI unveils new EP ‘Anomie’ out via Shapeless Culture 15th March. 
 
Following the success of singles ‘Pasión’ and ‘Paradiso’, producer and multi-instrumentalist NOCUI presents his new EP ‘Anomie’, a stunning four-tracker filled with headsy beats and the kind of transcendent sonic moments he has become synonymous with. 
 
A classically trained pianist, Rome native NOCUI brings a sense of true musicianship in his approach to electronic music production. An early love for improvisation permeates his work, expressed in meticulously crafted tracks that combine elements of sound design and orchestration with intricate rhythmic patterns.

‘You’re My Strength’ hist the ground running with a driving 4/4 beat joined by emotive keys and stirring pads which build to a break-down with echoes of Art Of Noise’s haunting ‘Moments In Love’. The vocal ‘you’re my strength, my desire to move forward, I love you’ appears intermittently throughout and truly encapsulates the brooding romantic energy of the track.

Buy/Stream: https://lnk.to/anomie_

PREMIERE: NOCUI - You're My Strength [Shapeless Culture]

Blurring the lines between House, Balearic and 90's Trance, REES self-releases Energia EP, a world of dreamy soundscapes and alien synthesis.

Bandcamp: rees.bandcamp.com
Instagram: instagram.com/rees.mp3

Release: 13/03/23

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PREMIERE: REES - Express [Energia EP]

LB aka LABAT's continues the Poumpet Records journey, where the producer challenges himself to release a track every month for a whole year. Next up is the 'SECRETS' EP. 

We feature the title tack & A1, laying down a thunderous drum groove, twitchy acid squelches, cavernous atmospherics and multilayered vocal lines to create a gritty, rave- tinged club cut.

BUY: https://lbakalabat.bandcamp.com/

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PREMIERE: LB aka LABAT - SECRETS [Poumpet Records]

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Innovative duo Catz 'n Dogz have payed homage to the iconic Marlena Shaw vocal from 'Woman Of The Ghetto' by remixing the track with hard-hitting rhythm and a welcomed dose of acid.

In their own words, Catz 'n Dogz describe how the vocal is easily recognizable due to the St.Germain record ‘Rose Rouge’, but some may not be aware that the original hook is from a live performance by Marlene Shaw. 

“It’s been sampled by a lot of other people like Bob Sinclar, Grandmaster Flash and the famous 90s hit from Blue Boy. We have a lot of memories with this vocal because we were growing up in the 90s. That’s why we decided to do our take on this one. The first time we played it on a big festival we were shocked how well it works… That’s why we decided to release it officially."

'Woman Of The Ghetto (Catz 'n Dogz Remix)' is set for release August 25 via Pets Recordings.

PREMIERE: REES - Express [Energia EP]

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