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

Call it female instinct; she knew something wasn't right. It happened years and years ago, the memory had been buried deep in the back of her mind, and with it the overwhelming guilt. She'd assumed she'd made it over the hurdle of being found out, that any chance of the truth coming out had long died out, but recently something told her that people knew. Slight glances, blunt interactions, distant relationships; these all led her to believe one thing, it was only a matter of time before the truth reared its ugly head.

What started out as an event series in their home of Kyiv is now being expanded by co-bosses Kostya Kottov and Techija to include a fresh label. Much like the sounds and styles that Povilno have championed through their parties, the inaugural outing - a compilation featuring artists from across the globe - concerns itself with psychedelic rhythms, leftfield downtempo and hypnotic slow burners. There's music from Inside Out co-founders Stevie R and Parisinos, from Lithuanian talent Roe Deers, Povilno label mate ID_UA and many more, who all help set the tone for what we can expect from the label in the future.

PREMIERE: ID_UA - People Know [Povilno]

Justine Forever - Viral

https://hotaruedits.bandcamp.com/album/know-my-name-hotaru-edit

Bandcamp

Know My Name (Hotaru Edit)

Il Canto Degli Italiani (Black Truffle Instrumental Edit)

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)

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]

out on nein
https://neinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/no-respect

Poulper, Second Gate - Past, present, future

The Bad Sleep Well is a project I've been working on for the larger part of my teen years and adulthood. It's an amalgamation of late nights, abandoned drafts and moments that I could never really put into words. Every track on this album is named after a feeling or idea that you can't really explain, the kind you can only understand when you're feeling them. My sound bounces between hard 808's , punchy trap drums and longing guitar riffs. Moving similarly to my mind when it's restless. My goal was to capture the feeling of sitting with your thoughts at 3AM , old memories resurfacing and a good night out with friends. It's perfectly imperfect. I do hope you enjoy.

ambedo

Walter & Bryan EP

Beat The Dog

PRIMICIA: Montcosmik - Beat The Dog [Dogs & Vultures]

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)

Label & monthly radio-show on IDA Radio Helsinki

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

booking: freesheltermusic@gmail.com