HAMMER ON

Sonic Safari hits double digits in style with its 10th release, LaDeira EP, the first in a series of slow to mid-tempo deep ethno-organic house collaborations between label boss BiGz and his trusted studio partner rBert. Together, the duo carves out a sonic world where hypnotic grooves, ancestral melodies, and organic textures intertwine in perfect balance.

The title track, "LaDeira", is a deep and spellbinding journey infused with Andalusian soul. Built around an undulating duduk rhythm and a tight groove that radiates calmness and serenity, its charm lies in the delicate, middle eastern inspired Ney melodies that weave seamlessly through the mix. East meets West in a warm embrace here, as the pair deliver an intricate production that is both spiritual and therapeutic, inviting listeners to lose themselves in its meditative flow.

On the flip, "Sierra Morena" channels the rugged mystique of Spain's legendary mountain range. A rich tapestry of earthy percussion, sun-drenched guitars, and atmospheric pads sets the tone, while subtle ethnic motifs give the track an unmistakable organic edge. Where "La Deira" looks inward in reflection, "Sierra Morena" gazes outward to the horizon, its rolling groove and evocative sound design capturing the spirit of travel, nature, and timeless landscapes.

With LaDeira EP, BiGz & rBert craft a masterful showcase of deep organic house artistry, setting the stage for a new chapter in their collaborative global journey.

Enjoy!

LaDeira EP

BiGz & rBert - LaDeira (Original Mix)

Miles Away e.p.

Out now on Vinyl only release: http://bit.ly/REKIDS112

A heartfelt dedication to his son Isaias, ‘Aspirations for Young Xol’ takes us through the life of a pillar in the electronic music community - Santiago Salazar. From his formative years spent in California to his connection with Detroit and the passing of a childhood friend, the long-player’s tracks signpost the musician’s significant experiences, both positive and negative. This meaningful body of work was released digitally on Pastel Voids and now Rekids release the album on wax.

‘Saturated Fear’ sets a deep tone for the LP, flanging melodies and echoing claps float through the composition before the album’s title track ‘Aspirations for Young Xol’ offers haunting arpeggios with occasional acidic overtones which are cleverly offset by beautifully designed lead synth transitions. ‘Bloodlines’ follows a similar musical vein with delayed bass riffs that are suspended above shimmering hihats and a weighted kick.

Santiago provides three beatless pieces throughout, which digress into more emotional territory whilst offering brief respite from his heavier drum work. ‘Xol’s Pain’ combines orchestral strings and swelling synthesisers which build tension with a subtly complex, evolving motif. Both ‘Dark Matter’ and ‘Ode to Stinson’ use arresting atmospheres, warped arpeggios and ethereal pads which lull the listener into a retrospective mood.

An intensity builds in the later tracks, a gritty but powerful low end provides a solid foundation in ‘Orange Blossom Thump”, eventually making way for a hectic and elastic lead synth before ‘Pachuco Dub’ displays drones that build a dissonant pressure in which the complex tom rhythms and rolling hi hats can grow. ‘Sarah Rivera’ hypnotises with its delectable chord progressions and complimentary melodies which seem to float above a rigid drum composition to close the album with style.

Santiago Salazar - Saturated Fear

READ > inverted-audio.com/premiere-erell-ranson-if-we-never-try-sw-amnesia-interpretation

SW.'s lavishly textured 'Amnesia Interpretation' sets sail for a sense-awakening journey across halcyon seashores, secret coves and other sun-kissed blankets of white sand.

Erell Ranson - If We Never Try (SW. Amnesia Interpretation) [Kalahari Oyster Cult]

READ > inverted-audio.com/premiere-caim-rehab

Tommy Kornuyt and Mark Antoni put on their Caim guise again for 'Preta' - a deep new four-track floor igniter, blazing with uplifting electroid flavours and balmy, sub-aquatic vibrations akin to that of their prior EP, 'Flâneur', in essence and effect.

Caim - Rehab [Caim Records]

We're joining forces with @bertstevensbeats, @ssyysstteemmss, @astrosg, @enmetertre, @nemanjastanojcic, @ecxoecxo and @rashida-prime to celebrate one year of Gestalt Records

Buy: https://bit.ly/3TmzAYC

Various - Anniversary Sampler 01 (GST08)

@erell-ranson needs no introduction to the established deep heads, so it's with profound pleasure that we welcome him into the fold with 3 mesmerising pieces of ethereal and mind-bending electro.

Buy: https://bit.ly/3TmUDu7

Erell Ranson - Soft Rains (GST11)

* Read more: https://boltingbits.com/sebastian-s-the-quest-basic-moves-12
* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ptq5SvdRzE4 
* Pre-order: https://www.crevetterecords.be/release/14423458/Caustic-14-Basic-Moves-12

Following up after the recent Circadian Rhythms release is Sebastian S under his Caustic 14 alias with a yummy yummy double 12” six tracker full of speedy bleep science breakbeat and colorful jungle techno compositions that could only be made in BRUXHELL (aka Brussels). The selection is a patchwork of various unreleased works from around 1993 to 1996.

A silent witness of these rave-days said the following about the production process of the tracks on this new Basic Moves release:

“We were eager to share our individual sound universes with each other and see where it would take us. These compositions emerged during many sleepless nights spent watching videos of science fiction series such as Babylon 5 or Star Trek, scrutinising each episode while composing.”

PREMIERE: Caustic 14 - The Quest

It’s now time for the new Era of Tenderness. There’s no need to hide your feelings now, cause it’s time for bright emotions, so you can be free. The third release of 10010 label is a record from the future Ksky is looking forward to. Follow him & you’ll be there, too, but not for long, though. There are 6 tracks inside filled with laconic tales, private moments and deep pictures the author has seen, felt and told.

https://www.deejay.de/KSKY_New_Era_of_Tenderness_10010RECORDS003_Vinyl__958233
https://soundcloud.com/ksky

Premiere: Ksky - Dual Nature [10010RECORDS003]

BEN UFO "Sounds great, I'd love to grab the files if possible"
Motor City Drum Ensemble (MCDE) "Nice One ! I love it"

Skylax Armagnac's darling who released his first EP just a year ago, which had an international resonance with rave reviews from Resident Advisor, Bicep, Chaos in the CBD, Peach or even soul clap. Rightly some saw it as a resurgence, a modernized version of 90s New York house, silky and elegant in the Bobby Konders, Mr Fingers way. For this new EP, with fantastic remixes of the brilliant Simoncino, our French prodigy is inspired by the beginnings of trance on the title song (and title of the ep by the way) "The world as we know it (masterclass mix)", UK dub and rave influences, as on some Nu Groove releases (notably the first joey beltram) - the lead vocal sample comes from a speech in which Noam Chomsky describes the United States as a violent country and hard. According to the author "If this piece says something, I believe it is that the music and the party should not serve to forget the problems of the world, but rather to find the strength, the resources, the inspiration to solve them." On "Oh La Musique" Armagnac used the sound of his neighbors as a voice sample ! Indeed, during this incredibly complicated period that we are living in, confinement due to the devastating effects of covid 19, one of his neighbors played music really loudly and for 20 minutes ignored the other neighbors who were screaming "oh oh, the music" through the window. "Turning this moment of irritation into a sample to the glory of the music strikes me as pretty funny." Still according to the author. On B1, it’s a house masterclass lesson by the phenomenal & ultra prolific Simoncino, but do i need to remind you how much italians are masters in their way of paying homage to all the best house music that has ever been created & produced ? Good taste is often on their side ! The red zone club is a tense and incredibly effective mix that can be enjoyed either on a house or techno dancefloor, it is clearly a banger. B2 saw the italian master offers us a beautiful ambient mix. And to conclude "On My Own" is according to Armagnac "a title that speaks of the trust that one can place in one's fellow human beings and of emancipation." A superb EP that adds to the long list of must-haves from Skylax Records.

Support :
📌 Motor City Drum Ensemble (MCDE)
"Nice One ! I love it"
📌 BEN UFO 
"Sounds great, I'd love to grab the files if possible"
📌 Eluize 
"These are sounding fantastic. Lovely classic influenced sounds and textures. Very cool to have Simoncino remixes on there too - lovely. Congratulations"
📌 San Soda 
"Sounds cool, congrats ! The World As We Know It has some belgian vibe to it :)"
📌 Sentiments
" Title track is a timeless track !"
📌 Simo Cell
" Really cool !"
📌 Too Smooth Christ
" Title track is incredible ! Could perfectly fit on a Young Marco dream house compilation"
📌 Eliott Litrowski
"Too cool, bravo !"
📌  Gabriel Szatan
"Super classy tunes, even the beatless dub sparkles with energy."
📌 Strip Steve
"Oh Oh La Musique !"
📌 Kicks
" Really cool !"
📌Butterbandz
"Well done"
📌 The Prince Stoner
"Great !"
📌 Marie Montexier
" Amazing track! Housy vibes "
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FORTHCOMING January 26th 2021
Armagnac "The world as we know it" (Simoncino Remixes)
A1.The world as we know it (Masterclass mix)
A2.Oh la musique (Oh oh la musique mix)
B1.The world as we know it (Simoncino Red Zone Dub Mix)
B2.The world as we know it (Simoncino Ambient Mix)
B3.On my own (Sensitive mix)
The world as we know it (Beatless Dub) (Digital exclusive)
ZissGurl (original 12 inch mix) (Digital exclusive)
SKYLAX CLASSIC 9 / LAXC9

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SKYLAX CLASSIC 9 - A2.Armagnac "Oh La Musique" (Oh Oh La Musique Mix)

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