Amsterdam’s Alex Ranzino joins Phoq U Phonogrammen, the 26-year-old sublabel of U-TRAX, with the ‘Ride Da Perc’ EP. The Utrecht-based imprint welcomes the fast-rising producer following stints on underground labels such as Revenge Techniques and Clone, coming in hot on the heels of its own recent Phoq U release featuring Detroit’s Rebecca Goldberg.

Alex Ranzino kicks things off with the title track of his ‘Ride Da Perc’ EP, rocking punchy 909s and spacious, undulating strings. The Advent shows a different side to the track in his remix, still alien-like in nature but demonstrating a sense of dark, mysterious hypnotism through incessant groove and deep pulsating synth work.

On the flip side of the ‘Ride Da Perc’ EP, Ranzino drops ‘Acid Groove’, a track that proves the age-old fact that b-sides should never be ignored. It’s got pumping 303s and ceaseless rhythm, marked by a subtle but masterful house touch. Next up, ‘Alienated’ rolls on as the perfect warehouse party starter before ‘Machine Geweld’ closes out the EP as a real late-night mind-melter, already in heavy rotation in Alex’s sets at Dutch institutions like BRET, WAS, Intercell and De School.


Alex Ranzino
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/alexranzino
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexRanzino
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexranzino/

The Advent
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscoadvent
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theadvent.official
Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/theadvent.official

Phoq U
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/utraxqdm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UTraxRecords/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utraxquitedeepmusic/

Ride Da Perc EP (Incl. The Advent Remix)

PREMIERE: Alex Ranzino - Ride Da Perc (The Advent Remix) (Phoq U)

Dj Plant Texture - Let The Machine Speak

A1. DDrumz
A2. Mechanical Bongos
B1. Dubbish
B2. Let The Machine Speak (Jazz Mix)

Mechanical Dubbish Bongo Ragazzaccio on 180g heavyweight vinyl.

IT063 DJ PLANT TEXTURE - LET THE MACHINE SPEAK

Fireground's live sets brim with joy and Mediterranean warmth, so as we have now passed the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and are well on en route to leave the long, cold winter behind, what could be more fitting than a new release from the duo? 

As with their three previous releases on Tresor (Dualism, Refreshing Part 1, and Dreams) for Love Letter Angela and Daniele have created a heady melange of styles of techno synonymous with the turn of the century with such outrageous elan and jubilation that they practically embody the musical term giocoso:

"We had the "summer" concept in mind from the beginning, this pushed us to create a message in our sound making it uplifting and engaging, capable of conveying a positive, romantic and warm vibe.

In our productions we always give priority to the harmonic parts such as melodies, pads, piano and guitar riffs, the peculiarity of this EP is that all the tracks were born first from these elements, and only at the end the groove was crafted, not due to a difference in importance, rather to ensure that the rhythmic part paid as much respect as possible to the harmonic part."

This decision to build upwards from the harmonics has paid dividends: the entrance of a string section provokes visions of a rapt club crowd cheering with exultation; a looped groove stimulates a connection to such gleeful nostalgia that is almost certain to be heard at many festivals in coming months; a blissful pad sweeps over a track like the first rays of sun in the morning; a filtered synth rises to be met with a xylophone-like countermelody&hellip;every track has a moment where the music overflows with some form of happiness. Together the collection promises, and perhaps even delivers, a summer both ecstatic and joyful.

BANDCAMP

Fireground - Etereo

Double A-side pressure! With his fast paced and beautifully organic approach to Techno we excitedly bring you a four track vinyl EP from true rising star Human Safari. Hailing from the Mediterranean Techno stronghold Malta, Human Safari perfectly blends the energy of Techno with earthiness tribal sounds throughout this powerfully electric release on EarToGround Records.

Human Safari - 9:09 In The Morning - EarToGround Records - ETG045

A1. Stojche - Counterpunch
A2. Stojche - Chordal Tribe
B1. Stojche - Signal Drive
B2. Stojche - Metaphor

Pre-order here: www.fuse.be/fuse04

Macedonia’s own Stojche is Fuse’s next guest for the club's freshly made imprint. The long standing DJ and producer has been known to keep Detroit’s playfully hybrid style as the focus of his work and ‘Metaphor’ is the case in point. His four tracks bounce through a nostalgic balance of techno, house, and more with a modern crisp. A refreshing take on club music, Stojche keeps techno’s sometimes nonchalant attitude at arms length with a charismatic record that hits its mark with every measure. 


The record’s first track ‘Counterpunch’ features heavily lined percussion but still brews up a storm far and wide with resonant dub stabs and open hi hats. The drum machine boasts a full spectrum, rolling through a light show of melodic flashes, perfect for a room compressing soundsystem. The maximalist, vintage detail that Stojche brings to his compositions blurs the lines between classic genres in a time of hasty hybridization, which gives it a sort of authenticity that can’t be taken for granted. ‘Chordal Tribe’, on the other hand, raises the general euphoria of the EP. Luring in the listener with bright pads and full-on drums, Stochje’s work is reliable main slot material that adds color to any mix while providing a persuasive low end. Shimmering hi hats give it an ethereal quality making it an appropriate interlude for almost any context. Moving on to the B side, the producer sharpens up his rhythm and emphasizes the hardgroove influence in ‘Signal Drive’. Softening the pace of his drums with free use of melodic chord stabs, Stojche opens up his dance floor for a crowd bonding record once again, complete with filter transitions and pummeling toms. As the final contribution, his title track ‘Metaphor’ begins with a more obscure opening to conclude his EP for Fuse. Leaning more to a techno cut, the record remains flamboyant as ever with open hats and rides shuffling through his arrangement. A muted main synth becomes apparent to focus the energy of the track while allowing for liveset-like drum flickering to take shape beneath, claiming the immortality of old club records with the technical precision of a seasoned modern producer.

Written & produced by Stojche
Mastering by Ahmet Altinbas
Artwork by Ahmet Altinbas
Layout by Studio Phazed

FUSE04 • Stojche - Metaphor

Support here: https://bluehourmusic.bandcamp.com/album/omni-part-1

Omni – meaning all-encompassing – is an apt title for celebrating over a decade of existence of Blue Hour Music. Marking the musical diversity and longevity of Blue Hour's imprint, the Omni V/A series brings together a wide range of artists from the full electronic music spectrum, plunging into a pool of techno, trance, breaks and everything in between.

Approaching nearly 50 releases in vinyl and digital formats, remix series and sub-labels as well as limited edition merch, the imprint has swerved hypes, trends and fads throughout its long-running tenure. Platforming quality productions by artists worldwide, Blue Hour Music has forged a name of its own in a landscape that evolves with mercurial speed.

Like Blue Hour's sound as an artist, it's impossible to classify the label's discography into a single category or genre. The two-part Omni compilations ebb and flow between hazy atmospheres and tougher, live-wire textures, colluding into a multi-coloured trip that encapsulates the lush world of Blue Hour Music.

Mastered by Sugar Soundstuff Studio
Artwork by Jonathan Castro Alejos

DS Premiere: Dold - Warning

Global Pulse presents Automatic Response by @rosati-music . A 5 tracker EP that pulsates with powerful dynamics and detailed textures. Coming out in vinyl and digital formats the 24th of May!

Support the label here: https://linktr.ee/global.pulse
 
A1 - Automatic Response
A2 - Way Out
B1 - Ufo Memory
B2 - Feeling
Bonus - Time Tunnel

Design: Michelangelo Greco
Mastering: Paul Mac

Automatic Response EP

Bandcamp

Automatic Response EP by Rosati (GP01)

Fides announce the third Fides Tempo release, introducing the enigmatic Spanish producer, Tarker and his “Dura Mater EP” set for release on May 17, 2024.

Following his notable appearances on Hayes and EarToGround Records, Tarker is poised to make his debut on Fides Records with an entrancing EP. Gritty atmospheric sound design dominates against a backdrop of dark moods and unconventional grooves, with a pulse that surges and retreats within the intricately layered compositions. The "Dura Mater EP" features a dynamic interplay of harsh, unpredictable drums and precise atmospheric sound designs, occasionally illuminated by rare glimpses of color through melancholic pads, showcasing Tarker's unique take on club music.

Tarker
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tarkermusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tarkermusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarkermusic/

Fides
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fidesrecords
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Z.I.P.P.OFides
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fides_records/

PREMIERE: Tarker - Friendly Reminder (Fides Tempo)

Sublabel: Groovebox
Cat.Nr.: GRVB014
Artist: vīnculum
EP Name: Having Fun
Format: Digital
Artwork: Jacob Weiler
Design: Nico Rinker
Mastering: request@yangyinlermastering.de
Releasedate: 7th of June 2024

Releaseinformation:
On the sub-label ‘Groovebox’ by Schimmer Records, the artist vīnculum presents his latest EP entitled ‘Having Fun’. This release is a fusion of dub techno and classic house that fits seamlessly into the niche culture of electronic music.

The tracks on ‘Having Fun’ are characterised by a masterful fusion of hypnotic dub elements and pulsating house beats. Vīnculum takes listeners on a sonic journey that ranges from subtle, evolving textures to energetic rhythmic adventures.

The EP ‘Having Fun’ presents an journey through emotion and musical diversity in the form of a five-track collection. The artist behind this release is Jacob, a talented musician originally from the US, now settled in Germany, whose sound is inspired by the Detroit scene.

Each track on ‘Having Fun’ is like a chapter in a captivating story that takes the listener through different moods and soundscapes. Overall, ‘Having Fun’ is not only an impressive musical work, but also a moving testament to Jacobs creative talent and emotional depth.

Tracklist:
1. vīnculum - Anyone Would Take Me 
2. vīnculum - Having Fun
3. vīnculum - Salty On, Wax off
4. vīnculum - Take It Back
5. vīnculum - Doc‘s Final Chords

vīnculum – Having Fun [GRVB014] Snippets

Artist: Earwax
Release: Always Start EP
Label: dolly records
Catalog: TS05

Tracklist:
1. Always Start Never Stop
2. 707 Perfume
3. Mute Tunnel
4. H Meets T
5. Reverb Me (Tribe Mix)
6. Adventure

Follow Earwax:
@earwaxmusic

Follow dolly records:
@dolly-records

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CV Premiere I Earwax - 707 Perfume

PREMIERE: Anteac - Cruel Summer

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: Alex Ranzino - Ride Da Perc (The Advent Remix) (Phoq U)

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