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April 2018

In the two years since his debut EP on Ultramajic, Berlin-based Chambray has dedicated himself to a sole musical purpose. Pick up any of his recent works, from his original productions to remixes for heavyweights like Amtrac and DJ Deeon, and you’ll hear cutting edge energetic aesthetics, all the ingredients for hatching an adrenalin rush and the creation of perfect dancefloor alchemy.

Chambray's debut album ‘Reliev’ is the embodiment of his positive energy that unites listeners from across scenes. His music strikes a careful balance and creates harmonic relationships between classic house heads, Chicago ghetto house shufflers and UK bass lovers.

Seamlessly woven together on ‘Reliev’ are jacking house beats, stabbing piano chords, crisp techno kicks and vocals from Chambray and his friends. Every track is laced with a common thread - a mechanically assisted funk that flows in synchronicity and grabs you by the guts. ‘Yousme' is an aerodynamic drum tool for eager feet, inaugurating a lethal set of tracks designed to free both body and mind. ‘Cerulean’, as the name suggests, colours up the cognitive pathway with more synth washes and piano stabs. Gearing up into full ghetto mode, the album peaks with ‘Qt Wit Da Bty’, a cheeky take on booty house. Chambray beckons you back to the floor with the chanting vocals of ‘Want it Back’.  ‘Acres’ sets the landscape for the album with rising synths, chord stabs and a pumping twisted tech funk groove.  Finally, ‘Treat Yo Self’ provides a refreshing mint with its aqueous synth notes flowing through the broken drum structure.

CHAMBRAY "CERULEAN"

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Omaar - Progressive Tribes EP
Out NOV 17th
NF019 2017

1- Progressive Tribes
2- Reddem
3- Sonar
4- String Track
5- Progressive Tribes (Galtier Remix)
6- Reddem (Ikonika Remix)
7- Reddem (Lao & Zutzut Remix)
8- String Track (Noire Remix)

Arte: Pedro Reyes, cortesía del artista y de LABOR
N.A.A.F.I © 2017 CDMX

Progressive Tribes

Glasgow's Nightwave returns to the dancefloor with new single "Limelight," a fresh, anthemic take on classic house and rave vibes (that also features her first vocals since Rustie's hit "Surph" in 2011). The fired-up, club-ready energy of "Limelight" is the perfect introduction to Nightwave's upcoming EP Sanctuary, out February 2nd on Fool's Gold.

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Nightwave - Limelight

Berlin-based artist Kevin de Vries continues to lock down his reputation as one of Europe's most promising techno talents.

With past releases on Unrilis, Odd Recordings and Adam Beyer’s renowned Drumcode imprint, his new single 'Aurora' on Alan Fitzpatrick's We Are The Brave label is a trance-inspired techno driver with a pragmatic and rousing demeanor.

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Premiere: Kevin de Vries 'Aurora'

Charging into 2018 like there’s no tomorrow, We Are The Brave continues to churn out top notch releases month after month. The label started out in 2017 with the runaway success of Alan’s “We Do What We Want” and continued to set the standards with dancefloor bangers from Gary Beck, Boxia, Darius Syrossian, Skober and Reset Robot. A noteworthy debut collab between Sasha and Alan closed out 2017, and a remix for the late Trevino. Not a lot to live up to then for 2018 I hear you say?

New year, new artists and lots of new music! Next up is German artist Kevin De Vries, making his grand debut on the label this April with ‘Aurora’. I am especially excited to see this release on the label. I have been into a lot of Kevin's music over the last year or so and we have been speaking about a release for some time” says Alan.

Lead track ‘Aurora’ comes with a rolling bass, yet subtle and effective rhythmic tones. Its filled with luscious textures and a powerful hi hat which punctuates through the drive. “I made Aurora and Nemesis nearly a year ago and tested them a lot at gigs I played. The feedback I got was amazing” adds Kevin.

“I always loved to listen to old 90's Trance which inspired me a lot. I love the catchy melodies and also the energy they give to you while listening” continues Kevin. ‘Nemesis’ is the groovier of the two, a low-end flare, cyber synths in the background and an uplifting hook.

Kevin explained he wanted to make something which felt timeless and could have easily been produced as much in 1997 as it could have 2027. “I really respect how hard he has worked at crafting these tracks for us, and the results speak for themselves. Both tracks have been absolute weapons for me and I am sure everyone will feel the same.” Alan

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Aurora

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Nemesis

► Two Trans-Atlantic stars uniting to unleash their Local Heroes project for an almighty - and quite sweaty - back 2 back BR session.

Skream B2b Dennis Ferrer Boiler Room Local Heroes DJ Set

Out now on Beatport

https://www.beatport.com/release/you-see-me-ep/2256974

You See Me EP

VIVALTD079 1. Mar-T - You See Me

"Take A Seat" is a track we've been keeping tight in our back pocket for quite a while now, waiting for the right moment to unleash it. An implacable beat and a ferocious rhythm melds with a simple, yet lasting vocal and a bit of acid, prompting us to think back to the simple bass ideas from the UK Garage days that worked so well. 

We think it's one of Will's best to date, and considering how much outstanding music he's produced, we suggest you take a listen.

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Will Clarke - Take A Seat [DIRTYBIRD]

Okzharp & Manthe Ribane level up for the first single from their forthcoming album 'Closer Apart' due out on 6th July.

The duo of South African born, London based producer Okzharp and musician, dancer and style icon Manthe Ribane drop this single as a ear catching taste of whats to come.

Available to stream here: https://fanlink.to/Okzharpdun

Released on Hyperdub and Black Major in Africa.

Okzharp & Manthe Ribane - Dun - Taken From 'Closer Apart'

Hyperdub is a record label based in South East London UK

Okzharp & Manthe Ribane - Dun - Taken From 'Closer Apart'

Hyperdub Records