The wheels had slowly stopped turning; the whole world had shut down. What marked danger for humanity, wielded freedom for nature — now plant and wildlife could thrive in places that had once been impossible. Some travelled to the glistening waters of the canals, while others took to the sky in search of new climes to mate. It's amazing what can happen when the power's switched off for just a moment...

Two years ago Berlin-based producer and musician Guava took care of the second release for London's Control Freak Recordings, and now he's returning for his second EP, ‘The Dolphins are Back in Venice’, but this time he's bringing a few friends along with him for the ride. Fellow producers LUXE and Breaka join for two of the four tracks, all of which showcase Guava's dexterity at merging digital and analog practices. Coming via the label's hand-stamped white label series, the release matches syncopated rhythms and weighty low end with self-sampled guitar licks and playful melodies.

The Dolphins Are Back In Venice

PREMIERE: Guava & Breaka - The Dolphins Are Back In Venice [Control Freak]

Full Track Visualiser: https://bit.ly/3nC1zEY

Breaka's take on Burning First is dark, round and propulsive; a cut brimming with dance-floor energy.
Overall, this release covers a very diverse yet cohesive stretch of sound, an approach emblematic
of Loose Fit Records imprint. Stay tuned for more!

Follow Breaka: https://soundcloud.com/breakaleeds
Follow Loose Fit: https://soundcloud.com/loosefitrecords
Follow Planetary Secrets: https://soundcloud.com/planetary-secrets

Planetary Secrets - Burning Fist (Breaka Remix) [DV Premiere]

Since 2014 @stonestaro has been delivering his own take on the UK sound, heavily influenced by rave, jungle, garage and breakbeat. Now the Kyoto, Japan based artist makes his @cheekymusicgroup debut with four intricately laced cuts, continuing to break the mould and recontextualize his own sonic palette.

We're very happy to share the title track 'Yakusugi' ahead of the EP's forthcoming release. Expect sparkling synths, choppy breaks and spacious bass.

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https://www.instagram.com/stonestaro/
https://www.instagram.com/cheekymusicgroup/

◊ PRE-ORDER ◊
https://www.coldcutshotwax.uk/products/stones-taro-yakusugi

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HOTWAX // Stones Taro - Yakusugi

Breaks ‘N’ Pieces turns in its fourteenth volume of killer breakbeat laced cuts, and this one is an absolute doozy from Roadkill co-founder and Manchester based producer 4TGang.

Following the releases of Sunset From The Garage, Needs and a killer remix of Subjoi, the emerging producer serves up six distinctive cuts that blend his liquid drum & bass influence with stripped back UKG tendencies and melodic textures. 

4TGANG
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/leonfortgang
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonfortgang/

Cheeky Music Group
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cheekymusicgroup

PREMIERE: 4TGANG - Where This Takes Me (Breaks N Pieces)

CNP018 • 'Harrikane' EP - Kristi [ @finn-kverndal ]

Full EP release: 28.10.21

PRE-ORDER: https://canape-records.bandcamp.com/album/harrikane-2

"Distilled affiliate and 1020 resident, Kristi, lays down a trifecta of kaleidoscopic club hitters, on his debut Canapé release ‘Harrikane’.

Hailing from Bristol—via London and Norway—the 20 year old DJ/Producer bolts out of the blocks with explosive A-side ‘Harrikane’: fizzing electronics and verb-drenched rave stabs seamlessly interweave over Kristi’s sharpened breakbeat.

Contrast is exquisitely explored with B1, ’In Transition’: a Balearic-tinged journey down the celestial autobahn. Playful acid leads bounce off rolling percussion at a cool 122bpm, that feels like it could gyrate forever.

‘Harrikane (B-Mix)’ is a suitably relentless closer: a bubbling Tech-House interpretation of its A-side counterpart, guaranteed to stimulate dance floors. A kinetic club weapon. A real jaw-clencher, if you will."

Written, produced and mixed by Finn Kverndal.
Mastered by Charlie Stork at Canapé HQ.

Artwork by George Thomas.

© 2021 Finn Kverndal, ℗ 2021 Canapé Records.
All Rights Reserved.

Harrikane

Kristi - Harrikane

Wandering between the city streets I cast my mind back to days gone by - lost friends, late nights and distant memories of faces and places I can't recall.

Despite all of this it was the same brickwork, the same broken cobbles and pavestones upon which I tread wildly atop into the morning. 

A cup of coffee and a paper will do, let's see what the world's done now. The sound of birds chirping in the trees as I enter the park, the remnants of a big weekend scattered over by the bin. 

Some might not think much of this place, to them it means little. However, to a geezer like me, it was paradise and the sense of opportunity hung thick and lingered in the air. 

Amy Dabbs and Coco Bryce have collaborated to release a killer four track EP on the newly launched record label LT-Coda, an offshoot of Lobster Theremin. We don't say this lightly when we hint that this may be one of our favourite releases of the year so far - sun kissed samples and euphoria aplenty this one rocks.

Slightly Involved Volume 1

PREMIERE: Amy Dabbs & Coco Bryce - Geezer Like Me [LT-Coda]

Al Wootton comes with 4 more UK Soundsystem bangers one on his own TRULE label. 
on the A side Body Healthy layers dubbed out breakbeats over a heavy 4x4 garage dub while Graver is a clipped and rustling swung out warehouse techno 2 step shuffler. 
On the B side Bad Sound is a heavy breakbeat rave steppers dub and Prophecy is all garage techno dread.

Body Healthy

“This record is a special project for me. Releasing myself has allowed me to collect four tracks reflecting different sides of my musical world. ‘Breaka001’ opens with ‘Icy Grills’, a classic Breaka style track based on Breaks, 808s and euphoric melodies. ‘Stretch 130’ is a portal into the world of Stretchy Dance Supply, a workout-based club night I co-created. It’s one to limber up and get down to. The B-side starts with ‘Apricot Cocktails’, a track inspired by the classic Broken Beat sound. I made the instrumental in 2018, but the track got a new lease of life when paired with vocals written and performed by soul diva Lydia Kotsirea. The EP comes to a close with another collaboration, this time working with producer and session guitarist Bradley Hutchings (Guava). I often open my sets with this one. I think you’re going to love it.”

@breakaleeds

Out 22nd Nov:
https://www.unearthedsounds.co.uk/products/breaka-breaka001

BREAKA001

PREMIERE: Breaka - Stretch 130

Me and Bradley started working on some stuff together in the summer of 2018 after meeting at Rye Wax in Peckham. We quickly figured we had a really good gel in the studio and this track ‘Jupiter’ was the first across the finish line. 

Expect more from me and Guava in 2020 !!

@guavanoise

Breaka001 will be out on vinyl 22nd November, and digitally the 29th.

B2. Breaka & Guava 'Jupiter'

@frontbench

100% OF PROCEEDS FROM THIS ALBUM WILL GO TO THE NATIONAL EMERGENCIES TRUST CORONAVIRUS FUND.

THE FUND HELPS THOSE LEFT MOST VULNERABLE BY THE PANDEMIC, AND THE STAKES ARE GETTING HIGHER EVERY DAY, SO YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS GREATLY, GREATLY APPRECIATED :)

donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/national-emergencies-trust-coronavirus-appeal

Thank you to all these fantastic artists for getting behind us with this very special VA, it's lovely to see what a few minds can achieve when priorities are in order.

The album also comes with a very special first edition of the 199 Magazine, attached as a PDF, rammed full of visual art made by us and our friends.

Front Bench - TEMPTING

DIGI AVAILABLE TO BUY FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY @ BUY LINK

When the feeling comes over you but there is no one you can touch.
I need your love because you are so wonderful
I miss you so much.

A. Client 03 - UR LUV

For mix, premiere and booking enquiries, please contact us at hypnoticgrooveuk@gmail.com

Scottish based club night & mix series created by https://soundcloud.com/johnnywilson1980 & https://soundcloud.com/andrea-gilbert-mac , showcasing great DJ's and artists from Scotland and around the world.
Occasional residency on @clydebuiltradio

If you want to get in touch about anything, please contact us via mail, Thanks.

PREMIERE: 4TGANG - Where This Takes Me (Breaks N Pieces)

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