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Edinburgh-based producer, Linkwood, returns with his first solo material of 2021, with the album, Mono, dropping on fellow Edinburghites’ label, Athens of the North. The album finds Linkwood opting for a more lo-fi, nostalgic sound, one of his major touchstones being 80s synth pop, replete with vintage drum machines and modular synths. This album refrains from becoming an exercise in pure revivalism, however, as Linkwood skillfully infuses these songs with electro and techno flourishes, lending the production a distinctly modern touch.

“Candy Land”, the second track off the album, sounds like it could be a long-lost Dam-Funk cut, with its West-Coast style synth squalls and glistening, sunset-evoking keys. The track starts as a kind of red herring; a heavy, fuzzy synth melody which fools the listener into believing this might be the start of a hard-hitting techno banger. However, the vibe is quickly alleviated with some jazzy, laconic house keys, modular synth washes, and elastic bass. That fuzzy opening synth squall never fully evaporates, though, as Linkwood masterfully reprises it in the second leg of the song, providing a nice structure to this otherwise low-key, funky jam-out.
	
Linkwood wrote this music as a kind of palate-cleanser from the more heady, complex music he had been devoting most of his time to as of late. There’s a sense of playfulness and freedom that reverberates throughout this entire project; the sound of an artist letting his instincts and love for 80’s music lead him into wondrous new terrain.

Mono

PREMIERE: Linkwood - Mono - Candy Land

Gallery Records' HATT.D & Tom Bruce took over this months Technical Glitch for two hours of house, breaks and minimal. They through a selection of exclusive and forthcoming tracks from both labels.

Technical Glitch w/ HATT.D & Tom Bruce - July 2021

Handy 003 - Bobby Cazanova “Boy Psychology” 

​​Bobby opens his record with a nostalgic, catchy and euphoric A1- just what we have been yearning for after the 18 month hiatus from clubs. It’s a speedy emotive number with all the bells and whistles for a great time. Definitely one for the 6AM sunrise. 
The A2 is a sub aquatic bubbler. Low slung bass and rich strings lead this into a deep technical groover - Bobby has nailed the deja vu feeling of having heard this before, but never quite like this. 
Acid lines and driving bass finish up the A side with an absolute heater for those late nights.
On the "Nasty Side" the B1 brings another fast paced rhythm, this time capitalising on the darker side of Bobby’s mind, pulsating baselines and inquisitive synths create an emotive and well paced production that is sure to get people moving. 
Rounding off the EP is a darker piece. Glistening pads and pensive arpeggiation make this a slow but sure burner for the dance floor.

HANDY003 PREVIEW - BOBBY CAZANOVA

Four and half years after his debut on Cosmic Rhythm, Spiritual Emphasi is back with another tasty deep house EP.

Discogs: https://bit.ly/3u3tva1

Feel The Magic

CRM21 // Spiritual Emphasi - Feel The Magic 12"

Who Is Who In The Underground? EP
Label - Cosmic Rhythm
Released - 14th February 2022
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Cosmic Rhythm's 20th installment sees the return of the duo Rydm Sectors with their classic signature. There couldn't be a better way to celebrate this milestone.

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PREMIERE: Rydm Sectors - Deep Sensation (Dream Instrumental)

Instant Présent - Cherche Musique

Edition of 300 vinyl:
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Detroit legend Rick Wade returns with his fourth Shall Not Fade release: a four track EP packed with timeless deep house.

On Late Right EP, Wade delivers the classic Detroit-sounding deep house with which his name is synonymous, at times experimenting with stylistic elements borrowed from tribal house, acid and ghettotech. The title track is a punchy deep house track with a funk-infused bassline and jazzy ambience which carries through to the next two tracks where it’s accompanied by the rattle of conga drums (‘Kabukicho’) and a gentle acid melody (‘Acid Creep’). Finally, ‘Quantum Jit’ brings things to a giddy close: a stripped-back club tune with skitterish claps and the syncopated breakbeat of drum and bass.

Late Right EP drops 26th August via Shall Not Fade.

Late Right EP

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SNF072 // Rick Wade - Late Right EP

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Berlin Hypnotic House XVIII - Club Mix

PREMIERE: KO:CE - Stay Low [SSR080]

Sundays

Antoine Pete - Memories of Tomorrow

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https://westcoastgoddess.bandcamp.com/track/maybe-once-upon-a-time

HANDY003 PREVIEW - BOBBY CAZANOVA

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