First Listen

20_04

Slow breaks

Tom Jarmey - Mariana

Maybe no surprise from an artist who cites among his inspirations “the lush greenery of the Pacific Northwest,” Flora FM’s productions spill over with colour and vibrance. Recognisably part of an emerging tradition that seems to be North America’s answer to UK breaks culture, Flora FM’s latest release on Exotic Robotics continues the label’s run of playful, melody-rich dance music while folding in extra punch on tracks like Bronze Teeth and Magic Pebbles.

We feature, Softest Moon which rounds off the record in style. It's probably the most traditionally 'club ready' in structure of the bunch - kicking things off with a solid yet familiar bottom end, top end loop combo. The flicks and extra terrestrial nuances are something you'll be a custom to if au fait with Flora's otherworldly production style; but when this is met with the surging synth line - the melody's combine, creating a certified sonic treat.

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/florafm
Label: https://soundcloud.com/exotic-robotics
Buy: https://exoticrobotics.bandcamp.com/album/exotic005-flora-fm-apricot-ep OR clone.nl//item59006.html

PREMIERE: Flora FM - Softest Moon [Exotic Robotics]

BAR05 by Italian MinimalRome affiliate Teslasonic. Stunning Electro cuts including a mesmerizing remix by Rotterdam favourites Animistic Beliefs.

preorder here: https://clone.nl//item59426.html

releasedate: early spring

BAR05 - Teslasonic EP (+ Animistic Beliefs Remix)

Andrea - Ritorno

A1. Attimo
A2. SKLYN
A3. LS September
B1. TrackQY
B2. Reinf
B3. LG_Amb
C1. Drumzzy
C2. Backdrops
C3. Liquid
D1. Isabelle’s String
D2. Twin Forests
D3. Lana

Andrea is returning after more than a year with his uplifting debut album Ritorno.

The casanova is back with some cosmic waves that will channel your spirit animal. High energy bounce guaranteed!

ITLP06 ANDREA - RITORNO

Vina Konda - Decoy

Stones Taro returns for his third release on Scuffed. The Digital Vintage EP is an exploration of breaks, resulting in three rave-ready rollers in Taro's signature style.

Out 28th February:
scuffedrecs.bandcamp.com/album/digital-vintage-ep

@stonestaro
@scuffedrecs

PREMIERE: Stones Taro - Tiger [Scuffed Recordings]

Artist: Various
Title: WWP001
Label: Where We Met / Propersound
Cat No: WWP001
Format: 12” Vinyl Only

Tracklist: 
A1. Matteo - Electro Emozioni
A2. Les Ondes - In Depth
B1. Seafoam – Mixture
B2. Mihail P - Bitflower

WWP001 is the first product of the collaboration between Where We Met and Propersounds. It is a special limited edition for RSD2020 that will be distributed via Subwax only to indipendent record store. The first side is curated by WWM and kicks off with a deep emotional trip by matteo. You will be captured into his moody rhythms and vibes. The second track is the debut from Les Ondes, a French newby who gets into the business with a fresh, deep mellow house track. The second side is curated by Domenico Rosa's own Propersounds and reflects the distinctive trademarks of the label. B1 is from the master Seafoam and it's a blend of velvet melodies and housy rhythms, the B2 is from the Macedonian Mihail P, an emotional electro trip the perfectly close the EP.

Various - WWP001 (WWP001)

INSTINCT 009

Holloway - Evanition

Out now:
https://feveram.bandcamp.com/album/gazillions

Our first V.A. “Gazillions”, comprises of 4 new cuts by emerging producers from around the world that we have crossed paths with and are very excited to be releasing their excellent work.

“Lotus Turbo” by Formally Unknown - This Russian duo has been prolific in making creative yet functional tracks that we love and play often in our sets.

”Iridescent Lake” by CCL and Flora FM - We love the individual voices of Ceci and Taylor coming together in making this cohesive, intense, fresh sound.

“Beaman” By Papers - London based brothers Ed and Rob (they also run the labels Brothers and newly established Sisters) have been making loads of great stuff recently and we’re happy to be including Beaman here.

“Jiro” By Silene - We met this wonderful Bristol based producer via Soundcloud, loved his work and felt like it was the perfect fit for us. We see a bright future ahead for him.

FAM07 - V.A. - Gazillions

Formally Unknown - Lotus Turbo

Breakneck jungle inspired sounds from MELD bossman Mod-R via fresh new label Shubzin

Read more: https://hyponik.com/features/first-listen-mod-r-no-love-jungilisation/

@mod-r-dj
@shubzin

First Listen: Mod-R - 'No Love (Jungilisation)'

Main Phase - A2. All Of The People

Hard flowing UK club Mutations from Hope Works resident Diessa via DJ SagePay's Hi-NRG.

Read more: https://hyponik.com/features/first-listen-diessa-freeze-dub-hi-nrg/

@diessa-994795933
@hi_nrg
@djsagepay

First Listen: Diessa - Freeze Dub (Hi–NRG)

The fearless frontgirl of Lisbon’s underground queer collective Circa AD is back with a new EP on New Scenery. 

Read more: https://hyponik.com/features/first-listen-odete-sangue-new-scenery/

@newscenery
@queriastarmorta

First Listen: Odete - 'Sangue' (New Scenery)

A killer package of electro delights, Glasgow imprint@reality-club welcome Newcastle’s Shawn Cartier for their 5th release. 

Read more: https://hyponik.com/features/first-listen-shawn-cartier-gangster-reality-club-records/

@seaaaaaan
@reality-club

First Listen: Shawn Cartier - 'Gangster' (Reality Club Records)

Bouncing synths, retro strings and rolling breaks make up this feel good dancefloor cut from former Smartbar resident Chrissy.

Read more: https://hyponik.com/features/first-listen-chrissy-cant-you-feel-it-dansu-discs/

@chrissytrax @dansudiscs

Pus Two EP

First Listen: Chrissy - 'Can't You Feel It' (Dansu Discs)

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First Listen: Chrissy - 'Can't You Feel It' (Dansu Discs)

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