Those packing a bag and stick for an outing would do well to be abreast of CB’s new release, a string of tracks that truly hark to times when we were more blissfully and chemically disengaged from the world. The EP’s title track, Cruise Control, puts its cards on the table right away, with a driving Italo new age laden bassline with a lot of horsepower and coasting pads that paint long exposure traffic lights in your mind.

Though it puts its cards down early, it doesn’t quite ever reveal its hand. Subtle shifts in key and tempo from the trilling synths in the track's foreground keep the ride a freewheeling drift, the longer you ride the more ecstatic it all comes - before you know it the vocals call brrrrryeeeaaah! and you get a triple clap. The dancefloor pining doesn’t get much stronger than that. It’s a choice ride to take.

Cruise Control - CB (Finding Figaro Premiere)

We kick off a busy week of premiers with remix from seminal techno & house producer Dan Curtin, as he remixes Dublin based ZOiD, who has been carving a carving a genre bending sound through electronic and jazz experiments.

Metamorphic Recordings has established itself as a household name in the worlds of discriminating house and low-end oriented techno, and the label’s 39th release is proof that they aren’t slowing down.

ZOiD, a Dublin-based electronic and jazz musician, is the artist of choice here, exhibiting his genre-bending style with two sleek and imaginative pieces that serve as the narrative for the ‘Dexaphonic EP.’ The originals are in good company, as game pioneer John Tejada contributes a remix on the A side, while label founder Dan Curtin contributes a remix on the B side.

ZOiD has carved a slice of Irish dance music history for himself as joins Metamorphic Recordings, his record lyes aside dance music royalty including; Terrence Parker, HMC, Juan Atkins, Ian Pooley, Claude Young, Mark Broom, Blake Bakter, Neil Landstrumm & many more.

ZOiD’s debut on the influential imprint spans through glistening Chicago influenced house right through to wonky Bleep techno from Leeds, but on this occasion the machines are chiming from the Emerald Isle as ZOiD releases arguably his most accomplished work to date.

Dan Curtin’s remix of 9713Poochy breathes an alternative lease of life into the original with his unconventional sound. The crisp broken drums create an irresistible groove, allowing the ethereal textures to work their magic. This is classic stuff from one of the greatest.

ZoiD / Dan Curtin
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The LOVE EP was created in a time of personal distress and inharmony. This lead to a healing phase where music played a big roll and was used as medicine for (re)creation and overcoming attachments. 

UrbnMowgli’s first vinyl is packed with 5 original tracks all revolving around the theme of “love” - empowering broken beats, wide lush synth scapes, melodic acid and deep bass lines are the tools used to create a unique atmosphere and give the term retro-futuristic a fresh new twist.r

Love

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PREMIERE: UrbnMowgli -  Love Simulator (Planetaria SoundSystem)

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Cyphon Recordings continue their deep dive into the rich heritage of UK and Detroit electronic sounds with their second label release, this time from Danny Was A Drag King label boss DJ Rocca.

Active since the 90s, the Italian producer is a dedicated explorer of the Italo Disco-inspired sounds native to his home. He’s been plotting his sonic journey for decades, making pit stops at labels across Europe including Rekids,Toy Tonics, Slow Motion, Rotten City Records and Roam Recordings. On top of his solo outings, collaboration has played a big role in his production journey to date. He’s worked with artists like Howie B, Jazzanova and Zed Bias, as well as joining forces on ongoing projects with fellow Italian stalwart Daniele Baldelli and Dimitri From Paris, the latter under the name Erodiscotique.

Now back on his solo pursuits for Cyphon, Rocca proves he’s still very much at the top of his game.
The four cuts on ‘Code 041’ explore all shades of electro, from raw, old school machine funk to
futuristic cosmic sounds. It’s electro done the Rocca way.

The title track sets the tone. An eerie bass line crawls along, providing a bed for reflective pads to glide and mysterious synth sounds and echoing vocal samples to ricochet above. ‘No Gym’ greets us next, bringing that Italo flair Rocca’s mastered so well. It’s the most vibrant track on the release, matching colourful pinging synths and tropical-tinged melodies with a signature driving acid bassline.

On the flip, ‘The Bigger Lake’ takes the EP in a different direction, on a trip through dark glistening pads, tittering percussion and sub aquatic bass before the dusty breaks and moody, jazzy keys of ‘Omega’ bring the release to a close. Mirrorin

PREMIERE: DJ Rocca - The Bigger Lake

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]

The old school DJ and producer returns with "Love Da House", a release with serious club credentials in authentic New York and Chicago House influences. 

This 12-inch could be a firm favorite with experienced selectors, no doubt thanks to its particular Acid Disco sounds that are sure to captivate the dance floors. 

Our feature: 'Trip This Way' has a dangerous bass line, percussions and Latin vibes with an original use of the sampling primarily as ear candy.

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PREMIERE: Recut - Trip This Way [Recut Music]

With a back catalogue that spans as far wide around the globe as the diversity in his tracks, Tommy Vicari Jnr. returns as Hook And Crook with his Bounce EP for TR4R, flexes up some of the untapped corners
of techno, acid and pumping beatz.

Artist: Hook And Crook
EP Title: Bounce EP
Cat.#: TR4R#14
Format: Digital
Label: Too Rough 4 Radio
Release Date: 14.04.2023

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PREMIERE: Hook And Crook - We'll X That Bridge Later [Too Rough 4 Radio]

Under The Palm Trees proudly presents the French duo Giles et Diego and their latest single 'Summer Dream'. With a sophisticated blend of elegant vibes and captivating synth sounds, the duo transports listeners directly to the pulsating heart of summer. Their music pays homage to the enticing atmosphere of Ibiza's summer hotspots while also maintaining a depth and substance that make them a must-have on any summer playlist. Giles et Diego have already gained international recognition with their successful remix of 'Heart of Glass' for 7th District. Now, at the perfect moment, they present their unique sonic aesthetic for this summer.

Giles & Diego - Summer Dream (Extended Mix)

B1. King Tide

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This is a tale of two firsts, our first release on Tight Chest and also Will Penn’s debut. We found ‘Stijl’ mutating in a vortex somewhere between a rave flyer and an EMU-6400 ULTRA. The tune blends elements of old school Jungle, breaks and techno. This track offers a
chance to get a little introspective in places with eerie dialog and moody pads, while also being somewhat wily and relentless. ‘Try Not To Worry (Nothing Is Easy)’ is a B-side oozing lush textures and exuberant lead lines, glued together by tight breaks and warm subs. This track is an ode to better times. There are rumours it was formed on the Express ‘93 service from Kyoto to London.
The ‘Stijl ‘Night Night Mix’ is a rework that has been flipped and slowed right down with a steady groove and ghostly textures. Combined with this are vocals that sound like a diary entry being
spoken over the tannoy of a passenger plane flying over the dystopian swamplands. All the tracks were written and recorded in 2019 and are some of the first produced by Will Penn. We wanted to capture the rawness before he loses his beginner's edge and sells his soul to the internet in exchange for the next ‘level up’ in the production game. Hold On, Tight Chest !

Try Not To Worry (Nothing Is Easy)

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PREMIERE : Will Penn - Try Not To Worry (Nothing Is Easy)

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Long out of press, Helium’s seminal 1993 masterpiece ’The Works’ E.P. eventually sees the light of day again on Kalahari Oyster Cult. A head-turning slab of visionary house and trance music, ’The Works’ hasn’t aged one bit and its dancefloor appeal sure hasn’t lost any of its high-impact melodic beauty. 

3 unreleased mixes that have nothing to envy to the originals have been unearthed: If ’Try Me (More Mix)’ does exactly what’s written on the tin, i.e. expanding the scope to further spacious, ambient-informed horizons, ‘Clouds (Captain’s Mix)’ opts for a more abstract, ASMR-like rendition, while ‘Out There (Jody’s Mix)’ reels out as a proper hypnotic, sense-awakening comber that’ll send off dancers straight into a blissed-out daze.

Helium’s classic is now back in fully remastered shape (OYSTER20.1) and supplemented by a triplet of unreleased remixes (OYSTER20.2), available both independently and as a bundle 2x12" pack (OYSTER20) exclusively via One Eye Witness and Bandcamp.

Helium - The Works E.P. - The Unreleased Mixes (OYSTER20.2 - Snippets)

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