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@remotif, @jaygadian, @reflex-blue-x and @wilt_tcr turn up next on Terrazzo, shuttling us through the sound spectrum with a 'really good' compilation of wonky tech, trippy prog and acid house.

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

Various - Four Really Good Tracks (TERRAZZOO2)

Buy: dualitytrax.bandcamp.com/album/plastic-fantasy-ep

Holly Lester’s Duality Trax Label has quickly become synonymous for its blend of future facing sonics and mind-warping melodies, served together with a healthy dose of nostalgia. A label just as focused on making dancefloor destroyers as it is exploring left-leaning, personal projects, it’s within this duality where the label has found its success, never afraid to shy away from b side oddities or tracks edging more towards good-old-fashioned-fun.

DUALITY5 steers towards the latter, with Manchester based DJ & producer Aiden Francis providing the serotonin on tap with three lively dancefloor cuts, including a huge remix from Italy’s Matisa. Aiden had a big 2022, releasing music on Magic Carpet, Gestalt and beloved music platform and label Houseum, solidifying himself as one to watch in the euphoric unity of house, trance and techno.

Title track ‘Plastic Fantasy’ is the star of the show, a suitably sassy roller that places everyone's favorite blonde icon front left of the speakers. Subtle old school strings contrast with alien electronics, providing familiarity in an otherwise unfamiliar world. A bubble-gum vocal then rolls in cheekily over a driving bassline and dynamic percussion  - used in a way I’m not sure the original creators had in mind. ‘Future Proof’ meanwhile demonstrates Aidens’ knack for contemporary progressive house music. With warm pads, swirling sonic textures and moments of blissful euphoria, it’s energetic enough to move a dancefloor, but gentle enough for home listening too.

The record comes to a close with ‘Aquamarine’, with Aiden opting in favour of free flowing breakbeats and mind expanding synths, together radiating a feeling of warmth and hope for days to come. Italian DJ and producer Matisa is on hand to round the EP off with a bass-heavy rendition of ‘Plastic Fantasy’ a no-holds-barred speed garage licked stomper, with the power to lure smokers back inside the club with their feet firmly planted on the dancefloor. 

@aidenfrancis
@matisaxx

Original tracks by Aiden King
Remix by Isabella Matilde
Mastered by Zzzzra
Distribution by Inch by Inch
Artwork by AJAM

DUALITY5 - Aiden Francis - Plastic Fantasy EP (ft Matisa Remix)

It's lucky number 3 for Terrazzo and this time we've got @cromie, @aldonna, @ahmetmecnun and @mttyyum clocking in with 4 jizzy cuts, aimed at keeping the d-floor soaking wet.

Buy: bit.ly/3JRSfYO

Various - Super Soakers Delight (TERRAZZOO3)

"This mix was made with peaktime club energy in mind - I really pushed myself to make something a bit more heavy hitting than my usual mixes, something that’s pretty representative of how my peak time sets could go depending on where I am. I suppose a lot of the time I am aware most people are just casually listening to mixes at home in the background, and because I’m also making them at home it naturally feeds into a less intense energy. But I just played a really wicked gig in Lausanne recently where I played a pretty heavy/fast set following on from the guys before me, so I’m still kinda on that vibe at the moment. It was one of those shows where I felt like I really pushed myself. It’s always good to have that challenge and be able to push yourself to the next level, maybe even a little bit out of your comfort zone at times, and I felt like I really did that at the weekend. So yeah, I think it’s a little taster of that energy."

@hollylester of @dualitytrax & @terrazzotrax  bringing us some of that peaktime club NRG into your homes - full interview here:
https://www.hueandsaturation.net/blog/2023/holly-lester 🌹🌹🌹

Hue & Saturation Mix #054: Holly Lester

Buy: https://dualitytrax.bandcamp.com/album/reality-checkpoint-ep

We are delighted to welcome Haŵs boss Tywi to Duality Trax for his first full length EP, with a huge remix coming from one of the most in demand artists right now - Maruwa.

For the first time, the A side delves into full on trance territory, turning the intensity levels up while paying homage to both label owner and artist’s early musical influences. Title track ‘Reality Checkpoint’ thunders in with sonics that feel as if they’ve been projected from space in a kaleidoscopic mind-warping ride. A child of the ‘90s, Maruwa combines her classically trained ear with the nostalgia of her upbringing in the remix; channeling early trance records and deep, chugging rhythms into a wave of euphoria fit for peak-time. 

The flip serves as a more introspective dancefloor experience, showcasing the duality within Tywi’s own tastes and production style.  ‘Spellbound’ feels like a guided tour around the cosmos sat beside trusted travellers, with hypnotic synths that feel both effortless and light. As our tour guide brings us towards our final destination, the EP closes out with ‘Laws Of Motion’, building slowly with shades of leafy greens and deep oceanic blues as it gently brings us back down to earth. 

@tywi
@maruwa1

Original tracks by Eben Rees
Remix by Maria Believskaia
Mastered by Zzzzra
Distribution by Inch by Inch
Artwork by AJAM

DUALITY6 - Tywi - Reality Checkpoint EP (ft Maruwa Remix)

Welcome https://soundcloud.com/hollylester to the BSRMIX!

Honoured to have this perfectly balanced and pumping session courtesy of the Northern Irish DJ and https://soundcloud.com/dualitytrax label head. Fire up and soak into one hour of house and techno energy. Enjoy!

www.buttersessions.com

BSRMIX #148 – Holly Lester

Buy: https://dualitytrax.bandcamp.com/album/visions-vol-2-v-a

Holly Lester’s Duality Trax imprint continues its mission to find balance within the music industry by bridging gender gaps and pushing the boundaries of contemporary club music. 

The next release sees the label's second VA come to fruition, focusing on six emerging and established artists that are all making their mark within their respective cities and beyond. 

Glasgow hero and resident of dance music institution Sub Club Stevie Cox opens things up on her first ever solo outing, easing us gently in with a hypnotizing mesh of ethereal synths and dynamic drum programming akin to the carefully constructed sets she has become known and loved for. Stones Taro, a pioneering force behind Kyoto's evolving electronic scene, brings his signature touch to ‘Iron Door’ and smoothly bridges the gap between UKG, breaks and house before rising Aussie producer DAWS serves a nostalgic blend of dreamy chords, jacking percussion and bumping bass. Up next, Bsample king Gallegos turns in a raw and crunchy acid workout that is sure to raise the roof with adrenaline inducing risers aplenty.

The VA takes a trippy left turn with Planet Euphorique and Craigie Knowes affiliate emkay, in a perception altering display of warping synths, shimmering gated vocals and loose drum patterns before rising star Body Clinic rounds things off. Fusing DnB and prog  in ‘159 Revolutions Per Minute’ against a futuristic backdrop, the young Northern Irish producer perfectly demonstrates the interwoven themes and concepts that the label seeks to platform. 

100% of compilation profits will be donated to Palestine Children's Relief Fund.

@bodyclinic
@dawsdj
@emkaybymk
@gallegos_1991
@steviecox
@stonestaro

Mixed by Tiarnan McMorrow (track 3)
Mastered by Zzzzra
Artwork by James Lacey

VA - Visions Vol. 2 (ft Body Clinic, DAWS, emkay, Gallegos, Stevie Cox + Stones Taro)

@tomfazackkkkkk, @not-even-noticed, @nairless-music and @henrikvillard battle it out on the 4th Terrazzo disc, unleashing a contagious arsenal of acid and proggy tech house in the process.

Buy: bit.ly/3NYlRqF

Various - Choose Your Fighter (TERRAZZOO4)

I'm excited to present you the third episode of my new monthly mix series: YAP-CAST 003 with @hollylester
As part of our YAP events, this podcast series is dedicated to the roots of electronic music, free from the boundaries of genres, styles, and fads.
YAP-CAST celebrates music from all corners of the underground.

Kollektiv Turmstrasse pres. YAP-CAST 003: Holly Lester

@hollylester serves up a leftfield house remix of Gearmaster’s ‘Sugarworld’ on the Tallinn-based producer’s incoming EP

‘30003 (HA07)’ is out 26th April. Listen to ‘Sugarworld (Holly Lester Remix)’ now.

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-gearmaster-sugarworld-holly-lester-remix

Premiere: Gearmaster ‘Sugarworld (Holly Lester Remix)’

Holly Lester steps up for Vol. 5 of our mix series. She joins the Semi Delicious crew on the day and has crafted a killer mix that highlights her summer mood right now. 

"We had our first glimpse of summer here in Belfast recently so the summer jams are out in full force here - some groovers at the start to ease u in with some techy pumpers and dreamy sunshine prog business towards the end. Recommended for sunny drives, boozy back yard BBQs and festival pre's :))"

Multi Multi Mix Vol. 5: Holly Lester

Strictly dancefloor biz on Terrazzo number five as @nathankalani, @beltrac, @mace96 and @iroaka jump up and down and move it all around with a glaring selection of 303-laced tech riddims.

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

Various - Mambo Number Five (TERRAZZOO5)

Buy: https://dualitytrax.bandcamp.com/album/time-out-ep

Underground stalwarts Voodoos & Taboos make their Duality Trax debut alongside a remix from rising talent Bertie, set to drop on November 8th. Now on its seventh release, Holly Lester’s vinyl imprint blends seasoned pioneers with the next generation of producers.

A serendipitous moment at London’s E1 in 2023 was the genesis for the labels latest release, when DT label head Holly Lester unknowingly dropped a Voodoos & Taboos track only for the duo to walk in mid-way. Already known for their standout releases on iconic labels like Phonica, Bordello a Parigi, and Palms Trax's CWPT, this chance encounter sparked a creative connection between Holly and the pair.

‘Time Out’ kicks things off with swirling synths and the duo's signature alien electronics, set to a playful breaks infused rhythm and morphing bassline, as command and control rings out overhead. ‘Endless Game’ comes with the usual V&T trimmings; an infectious bassline and with a scattering of curious sounds and samples, with a healthy dose of italo-inspired groove - the type of track reserved for bringing a dash of joy to the dancefloor amidst a heads down body-moving groove.

On the B-side, Australian newcomer Bertie steps up with her remix of ‘Time Out’, following her breakout EP and high-profile remix by Ciel. In a short space of time, Bertie has already developed a signature sound injecting her productions with nostalgic 90s house and contemporary subtext; glued together by crunchy drums and a penchant for wide-eyed rhythms. Sticking to her guns, Bertie’s flip of ‘Time Out’ packs a serious punch, showing why she’s an artist on the rise.

The EP closes out with the psychedelic ‘All Action’ with its vocoder vocal samples, bubbling acid and teleporting top-lines. One of the most notable features of the duo's music is their ability to let things evolve over time, their music often accompanied by strong storytelling, an art that has been almost lost in today’s era of instant gratification; their instrumentation often taking on a life form of their own and dosed with surprises.

@voodoosandtaboos
@bertie000

Original tracks by Voodoos & Taboos
Remix by Alberta Gunner
Mixed by Morgan Wright (B1)
Mastered by Zzzzra
Distribution by Inch by Inch
Artwork by AJAM

DUALITY7 - Voodoos & Taboos - Time Out EP (ft Bertie Remix)

Tracklist + Q&A: https://bit.ly/3NTnntD

@hollylester shares a mix influenced by "quality tech-house".

"I’ve been playing more records recently after over a decade of mainly playing digital, and this mix is a reflection of that shift. About half of the tracks are on vinyl, including some nice finds I picked up specifically for this mix at Sound Advice and Voodoo Soup in Belfast. A few selections are new releases from my own labels, Duality Trax and Terrazzo, while others I’ve collected on my travels or been gifted over the years.

"My love for quality tech-house has definitely been reignited recently, and I think that is a big influence for this mix and my sets in general right now. You’ll hear tracks from artists who regularly make it into my set lists – Voodoos & Taboos, Housey Doingz, The Trip, Liquid Earth, and Black Loops – and some new favs like La La and Christopher Ledger. Huge thanks to Marion Hawkes for letting me record in her beautiful record store Sound Advice - go check it out if you are in the city!"

Tracklist + Q&A

The Mix 037: Holly Lester

Buckle up tight for a kayo showdown as @jaygadian, @maikeemusic, @datitalyy and @baumb unleash four clubby slabs of acid-bleep and garage-tech on the final Terrazzo instalment.

Buy: bit.ly/3XZpDFa

Various - Giddyup Buttercup (TERRAZZOO6)

Buy: https://dualitytrax.bandcamp.com/album/planetary-vision-ep

French talent Framboisier lands on the eighth Duality Trax release this August with his debut EP Planetary Vision, backed by a remix from breakbeat queen Angel D’lite.  Landing just in time for the height of summer, the release has already garnered support from scene heavyweights Spray, Job Jobse and James Zabiela. 

The Grenoble-based artist known as Framboisier has seen his profile steadily rise in the last two years, with his 90s-inspired house sound lighting up labels like Shuffle Valley, Backspin and Gestalt. It was through the latter and a back-to-back set at Edinburgh’s legendary Sneaky Pete’s with Gestalt founder Steffan Todorović that label boss Holly Lester first encountered Framboisier’s music - instantly recognising its place on Duality Trax.

The title track Planetary Vision kicks off the EP with a rush of prog-house nostalgia. Contemplative pads and shimmering synths verge with driving percussion and a bouncing Juno bassline, creating brief moments of euphoria before slamming back in for a powerful peak-time reprise. Memory Access follows with sun-drenched textures and a rolling groove - locking into a deep, introspective dancefloor moment led by an infectious bassline.

The B-side shifts gears with Neuro System, a deep house excursion driven by sweeping pads, subtle melodies and a hypnotic low-end. Rounding off the EP, Angel D’lite brings her signature rave energy to a remix of Memory Access, flipping it into a breakbeat-heavy workout packed with amen breaks, playful spinbacks, and cheeky vocal chops.

Committed to the preservation of vinyl and championing both emerging and established artists since its inception, DUALITY8 will see a vinyl-first release on August 8th, with digital formats arriving later. 

@framboisiersound
@angeldlite

Original tracks by Louis Obric
Remix by Sadie Haque
Mastered by Zzzzra
Distribution by Inch by Inch
Artwork by AJAM

DUALITY8 - Framboisier - Planetary Vision EP (ft Angel D'lite)

New mix for Sinnmusik - www.facebook.com/hello.sinnmusik

Sinncast* #040

http://www.feelmybicep.com/fmb-mixtape-70-holly-lester/

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FEEL MY BICEP MIXTAPE 70

Live recording taken from my final set at Store Street as part of my residency this season. 01.12.18

AVA x WHP 2018 - Warmup

@dualitytrax 
@terrazzotrax 

MGMT/Bookings: peter@harbourmusicsociety.com

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Holly Lester

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