The city was tired – it had been standing for too long. It was only a matter of time before the wheels came off and the industry which once was here retreated into the nothingness of empty warehouses and abandoned complexes. This was not how it had been supposed to end…

As the clouds passed over the sprawling metropolis, it were as if they too were leaving this place one by one. They came and went, much in the same way as the investment had done. All that was left here now were good people, kind spirits and the remainder of a once great empire which had stood tall and proud, built upon its machines.

Mark Hand & Neil Iceton channel influences from Detroit on this brilliant new EP for Innate. These tracks could have been recorded in the Motor City way back for all we know. Beautiful, wild, sprawling melodies are paired with fast paced drums and percussion which is built for dancing. This one comes highly recommended with a gold seal of approval.

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PREMIERE: Mark Hand & Neil Iceton - Rigil [Innate]

Big warm welcome back to DC’s James Bangura!! Solo dolo this time around, the Black Rave Culture member finds himself swimming in therapeutic & reflective waters. Stretching out into vulnerable, personal territory always makes for the best tunes. And this disc (James Bangura's "Shadow Boxing EP”) is a damn doozy!! Very excited & grateful to share this beautiful release with y'all!! 
(Title is inspired by Bangura’s grandfather, Carroll Daniel Smith, who boxed for the US Army in WWII)

“When I think of ‘Shadow Boxing’ I think of practice & preparation. 2020 was a tumultuous year, this was the first time in awhile that I had a moment to reflect on the years passed. My time in military service, dealing with depression & anxiety as a veteran, the loss of loved ones, the ending of relationships, and taking unplanned life paths. This portion of my life story was about healing. This record was the silver lining & the sign of good things to come. It’s about never quitting & being kind to yourself. Loving differently & being vulnerable. These are things we have to practice (and prepare) doing everyday because we can easily let dark moments overcast the joy in our lives. Music has always been therapy for me & is even more important now through the turbulent times we are living in. So practice & prepare.”
- Timothy Smith-Bangura

SIDE A
1. Hazy Recall (airdrop mix) [5:52]
2. Drown It Out  [5:58]
SIDE B
1. Shadow Boxing  [6:59]
2. Analyze, Socialize  [5:09] 

Written & Produced by Timothy Smith-Bangura
Mastered by Dietrich Schoenemann @ Complete Mastering

LABEL: WORLD BUILDING
CATALOG: WB 011-12
ARTIST: JAMES BANGURA
TITLE: SHADOW BOXING EP
RELEASE DATE: JULY 6, 2022
PUBLISHER: WORLD BUILDING MUSIC PUBLISHING (ASCAP)
COPYRIGHT: WORLD BUILDING, INC.

JAMES BANGURA - Drown It Out

Rinse France Podcast

Mimi - 06 Septembre 2022

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Pre-order: https://minddance.bandcamp.com/album/mystic-minds-vol-2

Mind Dance return with the second volume in their ‘Mystic Minds’ VA series. Launched last year as a way to continue the strong collaborative nature of the electronic music underground, each installment will shine a light on local Australian talent and their cross-continental contemporaries. 

Continuing this mission with a new batch of friends, family and former label mates in tow, round two rallies six artists from home soil and overseas for another deep excursion into the vast expanses of dance music.

pi pi pi premiere: Dazion - I Want Take Away (Mind Dance)

Iconic queer party crew Adonis showcase their residents on a monthly rotation live from the London studio.

https://www.nts.live/shows/adonis/episodes/adonis-17th-february-2023

Adonis w/ Shay Malt 170223

Versatility is a virtue and Kuba'97's record collection is just that. Engaging with an audience is his first focus. His sound will differ from set to set, juggling tempos and moods, he has what it takes to translate his own story to the dancefloor. From heavy-hitting peak time slots to subtle warm ups: whether the set demands soaring breaks from the era of the infamous warehouse raves or a mellow pattern of soothing ambient pads, Kuba'97 will be able to find the answer in his record bag.

Kuba' 97 @ Kiosk Radio 28.02.2023

Something had to give, that much was certain. The situation had become unsustainable and one of them needed to take their leave - who would be the one to take the hit though was another matter entirely... There was a lot riding on that decision. They'd hoped all of this would end in a graceful, amicable compromise but the reality was far from that, only time and space could heal these wounds now. 

You can't mention Tin Man without mentioning acid. The producer has become synonymous with the 303, using the infamous machine to create all kinds of squelchy and hypnotic variations for Global A Records, Acid Test and Infrastructure New York as well as teaming up with artists like John Tejada and Jozef K. For his next release, he makes his debut on Bureau B with Arles, a release that departs from his usual dance floor offerings and explores beautiful melodies and cosmic vibrations - there's no question it's still a Tin Man creation though.

PREMIERE: TIN MAN - Espace Gestuel [Bureau B]

meltdown 41 - pistaccio

Albin - The Days Before Yesterday (3h mix)

the days before yesterday (8 Apr 2023)

Name:  Hyerang Park (@hyerangpark)
Alias: BABY DON'T CRY, Hyerang (@baby_dont_cry)
Pronouns: she/her
Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea

Influences: DJ ffan

Affiliations/Residencies/Projects: 
Studio Namsan in Seoul/Club Nyapi/Baby Don’t Cry

Favorite Quote: Experience is the best teacher.

Advice for the DJs, producers and artists of our community:
I want everyone to do art for many people and find themselves at the same time.

With this mix Hyerang asks for you to please learn more about and consider donating to:
❁ Ukraine Women’s Fund (https://uwf.org.ua/en/)
❁ Save the Children in Ukraine (https://www.savethechildren.org/us/where-we-work/ukraine)

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Name:  Boyoon Jang (@boyoon)
Alias: BABY DON'T CRY, Boyoon (@baby_dont_cry)
Pronouns: she/her
Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea

Influences: DJ ffan

Affiliations/Residencies/Projects: 
Club Nyapi/Baby Don’t Cry

Favorite Quote: ’Pale Blue Dot’ 

Advice for the DJs, producers and artists of our community:
Don’t take shortcuts, take enough time to make your own path and be like no one else.

With this mix Boyoon asks for you to please learn more about and consider donating to:
❁ Studio Namsan (http://studionamsan.com)
❁ Women’s Global Empowerment Fund (https://wgefund.org/)

More at - https://wordpress.com/post/thedaisychain.club/286

Daisychain

Daisychain 279 - BABY DON'T CRY

The 9th release of "House Mannequin" is inclusive three new house tracks.

B1 Stone Bridge (snippet)

House Mannequin