Prepare yourself for this 4 track release of sublime musical proportions which comes courtesy of Léna C; who’s Promenade E.P. transcendences the Smokey basements & subterranean dance floor dwellings we often inhabit. It’s all aboard the Zen-Express for this release that incorporates the musical & cultural influences this French born (but now Hebden Bridge based) DJ and music producer has experienced so far on her journey.

Shokran (from the Arabic ‘Shukran’ meaning ‘thank you’) is a breathy affair with hooky arp lines and a chest warming bass with almost playful synth lines joining in along the way. Percussion keeps up the chug factor but never derailing from its beauty.

Haku takes in the sounds of Japan with a hypnotic bass melody wrapped around soft synth stabs, soothing strings and a dream inducing percussion arrangement which when all wrapped up together is destined to be played/heard in the sun with waves crashing, breeze blowing & a mental reset taking place.

Breeze blows in (see what we did there?) & continues to take us into the unknown and cranks the audible wonderment up to 11. A broken beat carries spaced out synth lines & bass melody with skippy percussion which all sounds like it would be frantic but in Léna’s hands its a perfect delivery of aural beauty.

Azur closes off this trip in perfect harmony and we’d maybe even book this under the ‘balearic chuggers’ category (though the jury is out!). Hooky melodies with a warped vocal sample (which we think is Léna but she swears it isn’t!) and some truly uplifting synth & pads make this the only way to close off this stunning E.P.

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PREMIERE : Léna C - Shokran

The next 12″ that Forest Jams proudly presents is the official re-issue of Nathalie Letertre’s ‘Rêveur’. The lush beauty of this French electronic synth-pop single was recorded in 1986 at R.B.O. Studios of which Titan Records was a connected label. Although the vinyl recording eluded many DJ’s and collectors of today, Nathalie and ‘Rêveur’ did enjoy local success at the time of its release. The popularity of ‘Rêveur’ upon its 1986 arrival could have been attributed to it’s airing on the “Free Radios” of post-1981 France and Nathalie’s several appearances on the regional ‘FR3’ TV Station and at the forest-encircled, emblematic ‘Châlet’ nightclub (1962-2010) in Strasbourg. This re-issue includes the original and instrumental versions transferred from the original tape as well as two fresh edits from the likes of @flemming & @spaziale .

Nathalie Letertre - Rêveur (Flemming Dalum Edit)

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/marekkubalamusic, https://soundcloud.com/mytronmusic
Track: Ramjam
Label: https://soundcloud.com/shorediverecords
Format: Digital, EP
Release date: OUT NOW
YouTube: https://youtu.be/4SsEutTo4KI

Eclectic East London-based artist Marek Kubala enjoys experimenting in different styles, including folk, indie-pop, shoegaze and post-punk. Hailing from Huddersfield, Yorkshire, Marek has received critical acclaim over the past 18 months, with releases on Outpost and EMI Publishing (KPM), and featured on BBC Introducing, Mystic Sons, CLOUT, Americana UK, Amazing Radio, amongst others.
Most recently, Marek's alt-pop belter 'Fault Lines' appeared on hit BBC1 comedy show 'Cheaters' (Clerkenwell Films), broadcast in February 2022, sharing the soundtrack with the likes of Metronomy , Jungle, Biig Piig and Holy Fuck.
Marek's debut EP 'Awhile', fused the progressive electronics of Air with the acoustic subtleties of Elliot Smith and Nick Drake. The followup single 'Fault Lines' marked a change in direction, with Marek adopting a more upbeat lo-fi indie sound with quirky electronics thrown in.
'Ramjam' is an energetic punky belter of a track - or more like three separate songs merged into one - with echoes of Ariel Pink and Nirvana. Distorted guitars, electronic drums and Marek's gnarly vocal create a compelling, aggressive momentum which hardly lets up for 2 minutes 40 seconds. Marek says: "The lyrics are actually about a very famous partnership in popular music history, particularly when things weren't so good between the two of them. I was thinking about it a lot at one point. There's a few clues in the lyrics for those in the know".
The EP also contains one original track two club remixes one of out choise 'Ramjam' by Mytron (Multi Culti, Les Yeux Orange, Razor N Tape) lets loose with a characteristic slow-burning psychedelic quirky house mix, with hints of krautrock. Newcomer Telegrafix provides a fun eclectic nu-electroclash remix, with echoes of early Soulwax, the DFA imprint and Donna Summer.

PREMIERE | Marek Kubala - Ramjam (Mytron's Maracas Mix) [Shore Dive] 2023

Hell Yeah heads to Brazil and the cultured sounds of @pedro-b-2  for a hot new 12" that features Mariana Gehring and remixes from Romain FX and My Friend Dario. The digital version includes two bonus cuts while the vinyl is the first to have all-new artwork by FJD. 

Now based in France, inclusive party promoter Pedro Bertho’s music is a melting pot of sound that draws on his own personal heritage and a life spent digging for records. That means that Afro rhythms, Italo melodies, rolling reggae, deep house and plenty more all get mixed up into something new. They have come on the likes of Cracki Records and always search out innovative ways to bring euphoria to the dance floor. 

For the first tune, he works with Mariana Gehring, a São Paulo-based singer and composer influenced by new MPB and other signature Brazilian sounds like forro, maracatu and samba. Their excellent 'Tornei' is a mix of full-fat bass and sensuous vocals. Fizzing synths, percussion and FX bring the energy while Gehring arrives in the breakdowns to bring the spine-tingling soul. Romain FX is a scene mainstay, label head at Fauve, Boiler Room veteran and has released on the likes of Kalahari Oyster Cult and many more. His version is a retro workout with lush cosmic melodies and slinky grown-up grooves sure to get the floor full. 

Next is 'Éléphants au 5eme', a busy mix of analogue drums and hits, wild Elephant trumpets and fleshy synths that bring unusual tropical heat to any party. The same track is remixed by label regular and new school Balearic boss My Friend Dario. He plays with the vocals, layers in shimmering chords and keeps things dubby to make for another of his signature grooves. 

The digital bonuses are a fat-bottomed dub version of 'Tornei' and pumping new-age house cut 'Chez Botallico' with its woodwind leads and steamy synth sounds. 

Pedro Bertho and co. really bring a different kind of party with these humid jungle grooves.

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Pedro Bertho - Éléphants Au 5eme (Original Mix)

Enter Planet Dust's next release is our first album, courtesy of Manuel Jesus aka World Wild Web. His debut LP will follow lead single Cursed Fruits which drops on March 31st. 

World Wild Web's organ, guitar and drum machine-led music nods to the global Cosmic continuum, and explores themes of anxiety, overconsumption and Web 3.0. The album features creative and catchy vocal dance tracks in both English and French (Colony, La Nuit, Je Mange Des Animaux, The Best Is Yet To Come), scrappy guitar anthems (Pills, Don't Quit!, Scrolling) and exotic Cosmic joints aplenty (PA 2, M-Gola, Druid Dance). We at Planet Dust are reminded of the likes of Suicide, Rizan Sa'id, DJ Stefan Egger and more.

Transmutation

PREMIERE: World Wide Web - La Nuit [Enter Planet Dust]

In the mystical realm of Melodica, the renowned music producer Bozzwell Bradley ruled over the vibrant domain of the Voodoo Discoteque. This enchanted studio was a haven for both mortal musicians and magical beings alike. Bozzwell possessed a rare gift for infusing his music with the essence of the fantastical, creating tunes that transported listeners to realms beyond their wildest imaginations.

One moonlit night, a shimmering figure named Aurelia, a celestial being from a distant star, appeared at Voodoo Discoteque 68 Records. Her ethereal voice resonated with the power to bend reality itself. Captivated by her celestial melodies, Bozzwell offered to collaborate with Aurelia, eager to channel her divine essence into his enchanting compositions.

As their musical collaboration unfolded, the studio transformed into a kaleidoscope of magic and wonder. The melodies they created unleashed a cascade of sparkling stardust, painting the air with vivid colors. The very walls of Voodoo Discoteque 68 Records pulsed with celestial energy.

News of this celestial collaboration spread like wildfire throughout Melodica, drawing creatures from far and wide to witness the ethereal spectacle. Elves danced with glee, unicorns pranced in rhythm, and dragons hummed harmonies that resonated in the hearts of all who heard them.

The enchantment that Bozzwell and Aurelia wove together was a testament to the boundless power of music. It united beings of all walks of life, bridging the gap between mortal and magical, and reminding them of the universal language that dwelled within their souls.

In the end, the music of Bozzwell Bradley and Aurelia became legendary, forever etching their names in the annals of Melodica's history. And the melodies of Voodoo Discoteque 68 Records continued to echo through the ages, carrying the magic of their collaboration into the hearts of all who listened.

Dusting off some old Dat Tapes in Bozzwells Studio, this hidden gem was found  forged above  a spoon factory at Stag Works, Sheffield by Bozzwell and Chris Bradley, (Lex Records artists and Lights Down Low promoter ) , Voodoo Discoteque throbs.

Released on 68 Records on 22nd May and streaming on all digital devices.

PREMIERE:  Bozzwell/Bradley - Voodoo Discoteque [68 Records]

5 Years of Love On The Rocks
4 x 12" compilation, 15 November 2019

Paramida made her name as an integral part of the new Berlin school of DJs embracing a more expansive sound, a charismatic and eclectic idealism beyond the steady, straight-forward pulse of house and techno. Following five years at the city’s diverse OYE Records store, and alongside an international schedule of DJing, she has spent the previous five crafting her Love On The Rocks label in that same generous spirit. 

Now, with half a decade passed, she has called upon many of the label’s previous associates, alongside some new faces, to curate a four-disc compilation produced upon the adventurous and personal principles upon which the label was founded. The title of the collection is ‘Supergau’, which Paramida explains to mean "A disaster beyond all expectations". It’s a typically pithy title for a label that’s found a unique groove between dancefloor fulfillment and surprising turns, keeping it’s dedicated buyers and open-minded DJs on their toes, just as Paramida likes it. Still, it hasn’t always been easy.

“Those 5 years didn't fly by,'' admits Paramida. “I had moments of doubts and thoughts about stopping the label. But something inside didn't let it happen. So whatever I'm doing with the label is something that is so deeply rooted in me that I'm not ready to stop yet. This compilation represents five years of ups and downs, tears and joy, growing, losing and finding itself again. I've never really questioned or reflected it much. The label has been pretty much a mirror of my personal life, my taste at a certain point and the artist or person that was involved in my life at that particular stage of my life. As such, I want to give this first chapter of Love On The Rocks a nice closure.”

Some artists on the compilation return to the fold, such including Fantastic Man, Massimiliano Pagliara, Violet, ELLES, Etbonz, Dirk Leyers and Alex Kassian. Others are featured for the first time such as Francis Inferno Orchestra, Bartellow and Eric Duncan. And others again are a complete surprise, including Kornél Kovács, Daniela La Luz and Hermann Kristoffersen. ‘5 Years of Love On The Rocks’ presents an opportunity for artists to explore the charismatic boundaries between house, disco, new wave and acid, with the shared goal of sheer dancefloor bliss.

“Every record I put out felt like a message I'm sending out into the universe”, explains Paramida. “And everyone featured on this compilation is someone I deeply connect with, even though it's a pretty unexpected mix of artists. Here’s to the next five years.”

SUPERGAU PT. 1 
A1 Alex Kassian - Chopstick Romance
A2 Daniela La Luz - Warszawa
B1 Etbonz - Something To Dream About
B2 Fantastic Man - I Love You Baby

SUPERGAU PT. 2 
C1 Warehouse Preservation Society - Loving Touch	
C2 Francis Inferno Orchestra - Drongo Bongo	
D1 P&D (Paramida & Dirk Leyers) - Deal	

SUPERGAU PT. 3 
E1 ELLES - Squirtelle	
E2 Bartellow feat Jonas Friedlich - Dogz Out	
E3 Kornél Kovács - Mindegy	
F1 Violet - Run Free	
F2 Eric Duncan - Quick Confused (Marcelas Edit)	

SUPERGAU PT. 4 
G1 Ivan Berko - Joule Thief	
G2 Massimiliano Pagliara - Cuddle Me Away	
H1 Das Komplex - Fala	
H2 Herrmann Kristoffersen - Idolon 

• https://www.juno.co.uk/labels/Love+On+The+Rocks/
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5 Years of Love On The Rocks

LOTR020 F1 Violet - Run Free

Guillaume Des Bois - Saveur Du Mali (CAMP COSMIC EDIT - 2018)

Listen on eclectics youtube :  https://youtu.be/lzMtKEFEpPw 

 Buy : https://joemorrismusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-new-dawn-will-come 

Released 22 May on all the main digital download sites.

Bandcamp: https://eclectics.bandcamp.com/album/warmth-by-cole-odin

Premiere : Joe Morris - A Brighter Future

My edit version from the official reissue, out now on ZYX Music:
https://www.zyxmusic.co.uk/Vinyl/Italo/Italo-Disco/Witch-13681.html

Illustration: my take on the classic "Witch" sleeve :)

Helen - WITCH (Hysteric edit)

Periodica Records dives into the heart of the Napoli underground with a scorching two track single from Danger Boys called ‘Danger Zone’, which sees Milord and Whodamanny paying tribute to the their cult party of the same name, which was hosted at the Boudoir Club. In the title track, perilous premonitions of tribal disco intertwine with shadowy strains of post-punk, as propulsive beats pound beneath heady fuzz licks, ringing harmonics, and sheets of solar distortion. Basslines cut the difference between frenetic funk and cosmic rock, galactic winds carry sparkles of deep space detritus, and above it all, a high priest chants in ecstasy, with his mystical musings, echoing affirmations, and messages of defiance pulling the body deeper into the dance. Then in “Haunted Zone,” the Danger Boys slow it down and stretch everything out, while giving further space to computronic sequences, laser-generated birdsong, and weirdo whooshes of interstellar noise. Low-slung drums smack through cavernous reverb, cymbals tick nervously, and the bass reduces to a minimalistic dub throb as guitars converse with alien electronics, sometimes slashing the air with red hot riffs and acid rock leads, other times reducing to a psychedelic slop of scrapes and slides. And here, the vocals are even more dynamic, moving between druidic disco incantations and zany flourishes of outsider pop.

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PRD1019 • Danger Boys - "Danger Zone" (7")

"If you didn't know, Hell Yeah is the Italian label hell-bent on releasing the best modern disco(ish) you can find. Sometimes it's blissed out and Balearic, sometimes it's squelchy and down-right weird and sometimes it's the sort of elongated, tribal stuff that works dancefloors into a salacious frenzy" (Kristan J Caryl - DJ MAG January 2014)


Hell Yeah Recordings, a descendent of leading Italian dance label Mantra Vibes is an Italian-based electronic music label active since 2006. Releasing from Ferrara, Bologna, and Amsterdam and led by Marco Gallerani “peeDoo” (A&R), the label bases its philosophy on a diversity of artists and recording experiences tied together by a common vision of what defines quality progressive recording. 

With a sound as diverse as the artists it represents, Hell Yeah does not limit itself to the constraints of genre but packs a complex palette of sounds ranging from techno to minimal-nu-rave to electro-funk and tech house.  Artists as varied as Radio Slave, Santos, Umek, Oliver Koletzki, Congorock, 3iO, Crimea X and the mighty Balearic Gabba Sound System have helped establish Hell Yeah’s eclectic sound, a distinct take on party music loaded with a sonic Balearic feel good vibe that has made press around the world hail Hell Yeah as a label to watch, always

Hell Yeah aims to build upon its current reputation as a leading Italian Electronic Music play, overseeing the release of a series of progressive productions that straddle genres, defy conventions and blur barriers between listening and dance music. Stemming from Hell Yeah’s initial graphic identity formed by Neverending’s Rocco “the Boghe” Pezzella, new mind-bending web and label artworks from Italian artist Andrea Amaducci and the Berlin-based Ice Cream For Free collective promises complete visual as well as aural stimulation.

info/bookings: 
marco@pplayground.com

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