Bandcamp - https://optimomusic.bandcamp.com/album/acid-straps-ep

1 What’s Worse - 4.21
2 I Don’t Get It - 5.44
3 Lubie - 6.18
4 Crystal Mist - 9.27

Strapontin and Zillas On Acid have both previously had a release on Optimo Music Digital Danceforce.

After becoming aware of Philadelphia’s Zillas, Belgium’s Strapontin got in touch with them and suggested a collaboration. Strapontin says “I got totally attracted by that psychedelic rave vibe and asked to work together and see where our virtual meeting could lead us. Distant work was very simple, fluid and fun.”

Strapontin describes this release as “uninhibited, positively messy and pure rave fun”.

Zillas On Acid say “these tracks are the opposite of subtle, the sonic equivalent of a VCR biting your hand.”

They are both right.
Out on Optimo Music Digital Danceforce on March 12th

Optimo Music Digital Danceforce 035 - Strapontin & Zillas on Acid - Acid Straps EP

Nativo, Relish, Richmerch, Ninefont Music, Playground, Sprechen, Rotten City Files, Tici Taci, Beachcoma, KNM, Melomana (their very own outlet)… the list of labels where the former trio and currently duo Gameboyz (SXDNS061) have their work published is extensive. Charlie (Carlos Franco) & Kali (Luis Vallespín), when in studio, let the juice flow and fail to disappoint when it comes to seaming together their most personal influences. The result is a powerful acid-meets-stamina-meets-groove devoted-to-the-dance-floor concoction.

Their freshest endeavour lands now on NEIN: The “Chicken & Drugs” EP comes fried and crispy with three outstanding originals and two well-constructed remixes made with love by Ian Vale and Shkema. Premiered here, the latter’s version.

While the original tells its story in 110 BPM, the interpretation of the rising “weird producer and weird DJ” from Lithuania shows its credentials in 116. For his account, Shkema brought the theme to his realm by ripping off the arpeggios and the fat and adding a more frolic and, yes, “weird” gait, somebody would say. We liked it! 

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label: https://neinrecords.bandcamp.com/

Follow @thegameboyz, @shkema and @neinrecords, peeps!

PREMIERE487 // Gameboyz - Chicken N' Drugs (Shkema Remix)

First release of 2024 comes by the hand of Berlin's newcomer Zee Mon.

He delivers a 3 original track ep filled with ebm & new beat inspired music.
Heavy basslines, strong snares, raw synths and some vocal hints are some of the things you will listen.

And to make it even better we have 3 huge remixes.

Luca Venezia aka Curses delivers a heavier and acid version of You Better Don't. Imagine making that piano stabs even bigger, well Curses nailed it.

Then Moonoton takes the club cut What Comes Next and enhances it with a more club-oriented rendition. Pure heat!

Last but not least, our dear Jorkes reworks Ruina Rodeo and creates a new atmosphere and electro version of it. On top of that he adds a fantastic spanish vocal, as the artists explains it "yearning for a daddy to caress me". A lot of feeling poured into this one.

You can't miss out on these!
Thanks for listening xx
Mufti & Alf

mastered at Submarea
artwork by Alf Champion

Zee Mon - Ruina Rodeo [Fucanglong Files]

Hailing from Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, Niev is an emerging eclectic artist with itchy fingers for experimentation. For his contribution to our Bandcamp series, he managed to seamlessly bring together some of his darkest influences and the result is a proper peak-time banger for the intelligent dance floors out there.

Follow @niev-music, peeps!

Mastering: Submarea Estudio

BANDCAMP005 // Niev - Ciao Video (Original Mix)

Slow Assembly - Dance Dance Dance
BUY LINK: https://circuitgrooves.bandcamp.com/
Label Name: - Circuit Grooves (https://soundcloud.com/circuitgrooves)
> Slow Assembly (@slowasm)
https://www.instagram.com/slowasm
Release Date: - Friday, December 06 2024

Circuit Grooves announce Dance Dance Dance, the latest release from Slow Assembly. Set to drop on Friday, December 6, 2024 - this two-track release highlights the artists’ knack for crafting grooves that sit at the crossroads of Electro breaks and funky ethereal Acid House. As with previous records he presents a fresh take on both genres with an ear for rhythm and texture. "Dance Dance Dance" brings a pulsating energy, atmospheric pads hint at acid-tinged bass that float in and out of the tracks momentum, capturing a vibe both nostalgic and distinctly off the beaten track.

Adding a unique twist, the release includes a remix by London’s rising talent Void Complet, an artist whose distinctive sound has quickly garnered attention in underground circles. His reimagining of "Dance Dance Dance" infuses darker undertones with a stronger rhythmic backbone, pushing the track into deeper, more late night territory. Void Complet’s recent releases alongside Kassian, as well as his collaborations with Slow Assembly, have seen support from the likes of Ewan McVicar and Posthuman, cementing his place as one of the names to watch.

Dance Dance Dance showcases the synergy between Slow Assembly’s vibrant sonic palette and Void Complet’s experimental edge.

Artist Social Links:

@slowasm
@voidcomplet

Label Social Links:

@circuitgrooves

Artwork Download - https://mgmt-pr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ninja-forms/3/Slow-Assembly-Dance-Dance-Dance_ArtworkMGMT.png

Sales / Pre-sales Link: https://circuitgrooves.com/

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Slow Assembly - Dance Dance Dance (Original Mix)

https://soundcloud.com/dinasummer
https://soundcloud.com/iptamenosdiscos
🛒 https://bfan.link/dina-summer-hypnotized
🔊 https://youtu.be/-H8vwxB91YI

Dina Summer returns with another single from their highly anticipated second album ‘Girls Gang’ which will be released on January 24th, 2025 via Iptamenos Discos.

The Berlin-based trio, comprised of dark disco DJ duo Local Suicide and Frittenbude member Kalipo, present ‘Hypnotized’, a laidback poppy tune that radiates a sunny energy - at parts reminding of the more summery tunes from the trio’s debut album “Rimini” and wouldn’t sound out of place on a best of the 80’s compilation record. It explores the complexities of truth and deceit within relationships and emotional power play, emitting a feeling of danger and dark tremulous waters while giving a joyous anticipation for the good times ahead.

While their debut album was characterized by its club-centric sound, drawing from Italo disco and '90s electro influences, this new release explores a richer palette of new wave, post-punk, and synth-pop. The sophomore long-player is more song-oriented, often featuring real bass and guitar, and showcases a more vocal-driven performance from frontwoman Dina, incorporating more singing alongside her trademark spoken words. Yet, it retains the same catchy melodies Dina Summer is known for, offering both indie pop hymns and a few undeniable club anthems.

Besides dropping their new single, the trio also reveals the content of the second LP from the indie store exclusive bundles which includes club versions of “Schall & Rauch” & “Promise Me”, a Greek version of “Halkidiki” as well as remixes by DJ Hell, Damon Jee, The Populists & Phunkadelica.

PREMIERE: Dina Summer - Hypnotized [Iptamenos Discos]

@kerkez - torture 
Remixer - @andrejasalpe
Label - @pmgtanzdigital

All Sinchi premieres available on 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SinchiMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinchicollective
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7sd3nFrzl9itGooHqItGFG

♫ Info + Buy ♫

PREMIERE - kerkez - torture (andreja salpe's eclipse mix) (PMG Tanz Digital)

Don't Wait

Next up on the Social(ist) edits series curated by 44100Hz Social Club, this soviet disco gem have been digged and re-worked by Bojan Lüle Gajic aka Kompleks. Belgrade-based DJ and Balkan electronic specialist, he is used to impressive Shazam-proof sets and edits showcasing the diversity of sounds from eastern 80’s new wave, disco and downbeat. This trippy pre-acid disco burner oscillated between melancholia and pure joy, in other words will make you the same effect than a good ecstasy pill.
Free download (or donations) here : https://44100hzsocialclub.bandcamp.com/album/social-ist-edits-vol-3-kompleks

LISTEN ON YOUTUBE

PREMIERE :  Аркадий Хоралов -  Воскресенье (Kompleks Edit)

Free Shelter Edits #4

1. Marabdona (Jeku edit)
2. Apache (Miro-Benji edit)
3. Grace (Aaron Maple edit)

mastered: Stuster
artwork: Miro-Benji

Grace (Aaron Maple edit)

A new batch of artists collaborate remotely for Volume 2 of @the-ransom-note's Pen Pal compilation, including a low slung reflective cut from Test Pressing boss @apiento and singer/songwriter @c_a_r. Out on @ransom-note-records.

Read More & Buy: https://www.stampthewax.com/2020/06/18/premiere-apiento-c-a-r-life-in-the-skyline/
Listen on Youtube: https://bit.ly/ApientoCar

Listen on Youtube

Apiento & C.A.R. – Life In The Skyline (STW Premiere)

Label & monthly radio-show on IDA Radio Helsinki

@miro_benji_dj @aakekivalo @aaronmaple @dj-margerita @stuster

booking: freesheltermusic@gmail.com