Artist: Dubbyman
Title: Dinero Fácil EP
Cat.: SAFTXØØ4
Label: saft
Format: Vinyl 12’’
Release date: September 2021
Style: Deep House
Note: Details Soon Available

The SAFTX series is back: spanish deep house buccaneer @Dubbyman unearths new treasures after a three years hiatus. FIT Siegel on remix duties completes the package.

SAFTXØØ4 - Dubbyman - Dinero Fácil EP (+ FIT Siegel Remix)

Artist: The Possé
Title: Moods & Vibrations
Label: pulp
Format : Vinyl 12’’
Release Date: December 17th
Style: Deep House, House

Ever-evolving Australian outfit The Possé debut on cult deep house label Pulp with Moods & Vibrations. Their fresh new four-tracker includes a remix from Space Ghost.

Andrew Elston and Ross Ferraro are the core members of The Possé, but the group often expands or contracts with various other musicians. Since 2017 they have released on the likes of Plastic World, Ken Oath Records and Kolour LTD, and bring plenty of Southern Hemisphere heat to all their productions.

'Parting' opens up with plenty of soulful Detroit house flavours. The dusty drums get you in the groove while subtle acid and silky pads bring a feel-good, sun-kissed vibe.
Remixer Space Ghost is Sudi Wachspress, a real album specialist who has released on Tartelet and Apron Records. He has a uniquely lo-fi house sound that draws on funk and soul. This remix is a late-night jam with gorgeous trumpet motifs and scuffed-up drum patterns all finished off with warming sunset chords.

Then comes 'In Focus', a brilliantly loose and jazzed-up jam. The skipping drums are run through with playful keys and humid chords that cannot fail to bring the party.
'Prime Mover' is a little more direct and dynamic but no less heartfelt, with more expressive melodies and infectious drums. A liquid Mix of 'Prime Mover' layers in fatter bass and more crisp percussion to take you to another level.

Moods & Vibrations is an EP of rich, musical house grooves that are overflowing with soul.

PULP14 - The Possé - Moods & Vibrations (+ Space Ghost Remix)

Italian duo Night Passengers aka Nicola Loporchio and Emanuele Del Carmine serve up their first collaborative album this summer. Find A Way comes on Born just a year or so after the project was spontaneously formed during lockdown, and is a seamless nine-track instrumental fusion of soul, jazz, funk, breaks and 80s grooves.

Nicola Loporchio is also known as Nico Lahs and Cosmic Garden and is a producer with more than a decade's experience. In that time he has landed on countless influential labels with a range of EPs and EPs that take in everything from downtempo to deep house, hip hop to funk. During the lockdowns of 2020, he hooked up with fellow Italian musician Emanuele Del Carmine who has served up some fresh disco sounds in the last couple of years. They began jamming together in early 2021 and soon found they shared common ideas when it came to good time grooves. Now, that plays out across a proper full-length that is perfect for close home listening and laid back Sundays, but always with one eye on a cosy and intimate dancefloor.

This most cohesive of works opens with the joyous keys of 'Moonlight Sonata' which sets an immediately romantic mood. 'Illusion' is then a golden bit of jazz-funk with warm, glowing chords and dusty broken beats that make you want to shuffle. 'Wandering' is another piece of
fine musicianship with perfect interplay between the live drums, jazzy keys and cosmic leads. The title track then slows things down. It's deep, spacious and atmospheric with suggestive bass, pillowy chords and distant melodies twinkling like stars in a night sky.

'Escape On A Sunny Sunday' has a lush retro-future feel, with freeform keys racing about the scales as the cosmic leads and tight drums tie the whole track together. During 'Moments Of Insanity,' the album launches further into the cosmos on waves of radiant melody and splashy cymbals. 'Past Memories' taps into 80s nostalgia with more blurry-edged chords and natty synth sequences riding on louche drums. The heady 'On A Cloud' is a go-slow piece that invites you into a seductive jazz-funk dreamworld and lastly, Brazilian Zopelar remixes 'Illusion' into a tumbling bit of boogie-tinged house funk.

Find A Way is a vibrant work from seasoned musicians whose virtuoso playing brings every track to life in a heartwarming fashion.

BORN03 - Night Passengers - Find A Way (+ Zopelar Remix)

Saft's X series signs up accomplished French house artist Pablo Valentino for a new EP that features Patchworks and includes a remix from Seb Wildblood.

Valentino hails from East France but his work has made a global impact. He runs FACES Records and is A&R for the cult MCDE Recordings. Next to that he DJs around Europe and has produced both solo and as part of collectives such as Creative Swing Alliance and Hipster Wonkaz for labels like MCDE, Eureka and Room With A View.

Atmospheric opener 'Look Deeper' is a rough and steamy deep house cut for cosy basements. The drums are raw and alive, the lead synth is haunting, and the keys bring a jazz feel while vocal coos add some serious soul. 

French jazz, soul and deep house artist Patchworks guests on 'X Rousse', a freewheeling jam with loose-limbed drums and funky chords. It channels the spirit of Moodymann and is sure to bring heat to any party.  The final original is 'Bagaço,' a bubbly and percussive number underpinned by warm bass stabs. The dynamic groove never rests and raw claps amp up the energy throughout.

Seb Wildblood is a driving force in the South London scene thanks to running Church, All My Thoughts and Coastal Haze. From house to downtempo, leftfield to techno, he has a broad stylistic range that always looks forwards. His remix is a celebratory broken beat workout. It's all about big stabs, soulful smeared chords and cutting loose on the dance floor without a care in the world.

Once again, The Saft X series really brings the heat with this fresh EP.

SAFTXØØ5 - Pablo Valentino - Bagaço In X-Rousse (+ Seb Wildblood Remix)

Artist: Washerman
Title: Deeper Side Of Me
Cat.: SAFT02
Label: saft
Format: Vinyl 12’’
Release date: July 2012
Style: Deep House / House

A1. Just A Touch
B1. Deep Feelin'
B2. Mellow Go

SeSSioN WaN

SAFT02 - Washerman - Deeper Side Of Me

Artist: VA(Adryiano / Brame / Washerman)
Title: New Saft EP Pt.2
Cat.: SAFT04
Label: saft
Format: Vinyl 12’’
Release date: February 2013
Style: Deep House / House

A1. Brame - Love To You
B1. Brame - Love To You (Washerman Remix)
B2. Adryiano - Toujours

The Band Played Waltzing Matilda

SAFT04 - VA - New Saft EP Pt.2

Artist: Chris Gray
Title: Sweetness You Bring
Cat.: SAFT13
Label: saft
Format: Vinyl 12’’
Release date: April 2016
Style: Deep House / House

A1. Sweetness You Bring (Moonchildren Remix)
A2. Sweetness You Bring (Original Mix)
B1. Sweetness You Bring (Crue Remix)
B2. Sweetness You Bring (Sultry Mix)

SAFT13 - Chris Gray - Sweetness You Bring (+ Crue Remix)

Artist: Lerosa
Title: Playa De La Guancha
Cat.: SAFTXØØ1
Label: saft
Format: Vinyl 12’’
Release date: April 2018
Style: Deep House, House

A1. Soul Tracing 
A2. Soul Tracing (Julius Steinhoff Remix)
B1. Bruised
B2. Marauder

SAFTXØØ1 - Lerosa - Playa De La Guancha (+ Julius Steinhoff Remix)

Artist: Nortasun
Title: Two
Cat.: SAFT19
Label: saft
Format: Vinyl 12’’
Release date: October 2018
Style: Deep House / House

A1. Untitled 3
A2. Untitled 3 (AntonZap Remix)
B1. Untitled 4

SAFT19 - Nortasun - Two (+ AntonZap Remix)

Artist: Chris Gray
Title: Cosmic Simmering
Cat.: SAFT24
Label: saft
Format: 2 x Vinyl 12’’
Release date: February 2023
Style: Deep House, House, Downtempo

A1. Forage The Courage (What Could Be)
A2. Woks & Their Toasted Sesame
A3. 3s Then A Flour
B1. Bring It To A Simmer
B2. Freshened With Seductive Acidity
B3. It's A Bad Day When The Store Locks Away Detergent
C1. Fennel & Dill Pollen
C2. The Rest, In Peas
C1. Flan De Qoi Choi
D1. Tikka Luvr
D2. The Puttanesca Caper
D3. Every Child's Pots & Pans
D4. This Game Hen's Game's On

Cosmic Simmering is a very personal new album of unreleased material from Chris Gray on Saft. The 13 track album has been composed of previously lost archives, restored DAT tapes and old CDs and it plots the musical evolution of one of house music's most underrated artists.

Gray has been producing since the mid-nineties, and in that time has crafted some seminal moments in deep house. He's landed on a range of labels, but most often Saft or his own Deep4Life. He has put out seven superb long players that explore a rich palette of moods and grooves, and this latest is another adventurous collection that travels far and wide into rhythm and sound. 

Work on this album started in March 2020 when Chris started digging around in his archives. Some of what he found was sketched in the late 80s, while other tracks were written a few months after Chris moved to Chicago and was living in his uncle's south side attic in early 1993. There are also some cuts from 1995 onwards which have been salvaged from deteriorating DAT tapes after a friend of Chris fixed his player. There is also a selection of early 2000s deep4life material taken from 20-year-old backups on cheap CDs, all brought back to life for this record.

Cosmic Simmering is a beautifully widescreen album that works equally on mind, body and spirit.

SAFT24 - Chris Gray - Cosmic Simmering

Endangered Musique kicks off with a high-quality reissue of an EP that deep house heads will either already know or soon grow to love. It was written by Jose Chinga in 1994 and is an alias of an artist better known as Brothers' Vibe aka Tony Rodriguez. 

The opening tune 'Love Is What You Need' is also the most well-known - it's US garage with low-slung drums and grainy pad work with a simple but effective vocal. 

'I Got You' picks up the pace with shuffling drums and a grinding lead before the warm 90s house sounds come to the fore again on 'Let It Go' and 'Riding On A Cloud'. Lovely stuff.

Written, Composed & Produced By Tony Rodriguez
Executive Producers: Bryan Hervieu & Patrick Luca
re-Mastered By: Hardgroove Mastering

(P) & (C) 2023 Endangered Musique

Tree House Rhythms

EM001 - Jose Chinga - Tree House Rhythms

what happens in an island, stays in island - first episode

01. pedro ricardo & damian botigue - ja foi ja nao deu (CNL003)
02. state of flux - new lanark (FF1009)
03. homero g. - red planet (break mix) (PDG001)
04. colosimo - cratera (TTP002)
05. reekee - don't look back (colosimo remix) (TTP001)
06. damián schwartz - rufo ∞ (PULP15)
07. jp sunshine & guim - trencacintures (ESC002)
08. tikkle - my mood (rick's comic mix edit) (HJA2016003)
09. alejandro martinez - deep atmosphere (deeper but acid) (CDR120)
10. nexus 21 - self hypnosis (BIODJ1)
11. bass toast - obnoxious groove (HT11)
12. cubana boyz - deeper
13. brian harden - inside (D3ELP2)
14. ladymonix - track 39 (ft. rashida) (FE002)
15. smokey bubblin 'b - poison (SBB003)

island issues #001

Artist: Jayson Wynters
Title: Solitude
Label: pulp
Format : Vinyl 12’’
Release Date: June 9th
Style: Deep House, Funk, House

UK artist Jayson Wynters debuts on Pulp with four tracks of atmospheric house and funk that come complete with remixes by Jarren and Mogwaa.

Kung fu master Wynters hails from Birmingham and has been a key player on his local scene for years. More recently he has broken out with impressive EPs on mighty Dutch label Delsin and Adam Shelton's EON. He has a real love of hazy house and always brings his own unique take on that to his timeless analogue grooves. This latest EP was written during lockdown, which provided Jayson a chance to explore different sounds and delve into different styles.

Opener 'Solitude' proves that with its misty-eyed melodies and dreamy pads. The drums tumble loosely, the percussion has a frayed edge and the whole thing is coated in warmth and soul. Half Moon’s Jarren is based in LA and brings plenty of that city's musical charm to his remix. It has far-sighted chords, soft-focus harmonics and well swung claps and drums that are simply irresistible.

Wynters then offers 'Corns Funk,' which pairs another dusty drum line with pinging kicks and woodpecker-like percussive hits. A superb twanging bass riff brings some real funk and retro-future feels as the groove builds and bright synths shine through the haze to enrich your soul.

'Night Drive' is a lush downbeat tune for sunset cruises. It has heart-melting chords that prompt deep inward reflection and features an aching guitar riff full of melancholy. The remixer for the one is Seoul musician and master beatmaker Mogwaa who layers in squelchy synth bass and dreamy, loved-up pads. Last of all, 'Uncle's Jam' is Dam Funk-style electro bliss doused in lo-fi chords and languid late-night funk and packed with romance.

Jayson Wynters shows off another superb side to his sound with his expansive Solitude EP.

PULP16 - Jayson Wynters - Solitude (+ Jarren & Mogwaa Remixes)

what happens in an island, stays in island - second episode

01. azar azar - subway (JAZZEGO005)
02. mah'mood - motionwise (WTTW001)
03. less j - copper whisper (escandaloso expósito alto sax solo) (LHR001)
04. the utopia project - file #2 (NG051)
05. darone sassounian - prerequisite #2 (RHR001)
06. reekee - release yourself (MATE009)
07. dj sotofett pres. bhakti crew - sunrise mix (BLYFRI95)
08. nico lahs - love set you free (OMLP007B)
09. roberta - dem drums (POEM017)
10. space ghost - groovin' (TARTALB012D)
11. night passengers - illusion (zopelar remix) (BORN03)
12. cherrie bea - jafar's 21st (VN001)
13. grant - forward motion dub (WTMC002)
14. pablo valentino - la caverne (moon b interpretation) (SAFT07)
15. alien d - magnet dance (BCV005)

island issues #002

what happens in an island, stays in island - third episode

01. cahl sel - february (REF019)
02. creep woland - blantyre 86 style (HEADSET001)
03. antonio - hyperfunk (LOCKED009)
04. jarren - pulsar (SOAD-EP02)
05. detroit's filthiest - poetry in motion (TWR03)
06. tryezz - terrains no.2 (ANGIS444)
07. damián schwartz - coney island(PULP15)
08. cherrie bea - essence of jasmine (VN001)
09. gb - yamaheaven (TSEP888)
10. fabio vinuesa - introduction (HOODED004)
11. atawël - underwater funk (192R-002)
12. moroka - dreams in evisu (YBMD)
13. chris energy - untitled (MU004)
14. caustica - block chords (CAU.W005)
15. salar ansari - water (001)

island issues #003

Island Issues is a new umbrella label from Patrick Luca that becomes a parent to Saft, Pulp and Born. It debuts with an EP featuring fresh new versions of Joan Bibiloni Band's classic 'Valerie' by Kiko Navarro & Willie Graff.

Spanish guitarist Joan Bibioni was something of a child musical prodigy who started creating from a young age. He put out a wealth of albums under his own name and just one as Joan Bibiloni Band, 1986's 'Papi, Are You O.K.?'. It is from that record from which 'Valerie' is taken and it is something of a cult underground gem that adds warm and sunny jazz, funk and disco to any party. This package brings together veteran musical maestro Kiko Navarro, who has played all over the world, hosted influential radio shows and released a wide array of music over the last 20+ years, with Ibiza's Willie Graff, a resident at Pacha and respected producer for labels like Music for Dreams and Freerange.

First up is their brilliant Boogie Explosion Mix which is full of energy and hip-swinging grooves. Layers of tropical percussion are lively and organic, with withering synths, big horns and iconic vocals exploding up top. Key solos, tight guitar riffs and big claps all add further fire and colour to this summer heater. The JB Edit is by the man himself and finds Joan going heavy on funky bass guitar twangs and vividly expressive trumpets as the soaring vocals and big drum breaks work the floor into a lather in a more raw and direct fashion.

Next comes the Entre Islas Club Mix which is smooth and deep for those moments when the sun is setting and the daytime atmosphere gets more late night and sultry. The percussion is slick and the chords are muted but joyful as the analog drums bring nostalgic 80s feelings. Last of all is an Entre Islas Dub which strips things back to the seductive house groove and teases with the jazzy keys, shakers and proto-garage house drums all oozing effortless cool.  

This is a fantastic first release from Island Issues that is sure to bring sun-kissed good times to global dance floors this summer and beyond.

ISSUES01 - Joan Bibiloni Band - Valerie (+ Kiko Navarro & Willie Graff Remixes)

Legacy Ch. 1

Island Issues is back with a second release to close out its first year, this time in the form of another tastefully deep excursion from Dubbyman with remixes from Less J and Estrato Aurora.

Dubbyman landed on Island Issues precursor Saft back in 2021 after three years away. He is a cultured artist who likes to go deep into the atmospheric end of house and techno on labels like Ferrispark, Soul People Music and Deep Explorer, which he co-founded. He always brings a musical synth style and a hypnotic sense of groove as this latest offering shows once more.

'Obsession' finds him working with Bjak, who came up in Chicago's early 90s scene and has been making waves for three decades since. Together they lay down a deep, body-popping and mid-tempo electro rhythm. It's brought to life with steamy male vocals and boogie-tinged bass with a retro feel and tender piano chords that melt the heart.

The L’ Hospitalet rising star Less J remix flips the track into a smoky basement house cut with candle-lit piano chords. Distant vocals bring the soul while seductive sax lines drift in and out next to the atmospheric sounds of a live jazz club.

Estrato Aurora has been a key part of the Valencia underground for almost 20 years. He has a wide array of hardware and has landed on labels like Appian Sounds, On Boards Music and Bliq. His first vocal remix is blissed out and loose, with heady chords and tumbling percussion sinking you into a reverie. Then comes a breaks remix that is more dynamic and driving, with crisp hits and broken beat drums overlaid with diffuse chords. It's brilliantly intimate yet sure to lock in the dance floor.

Dubbyman's 'Obsession' is another great package from Island Issues that should be under every deep house aficionado’s Christmas Tree.

ISSUES02 - Dubbyman - Obsession (+ Estrato Aurora & Less J Remixes)

Artist: DaRand Land
Title: The Vermillion Room
Label: pulp
Format : Vinyl 12’’
Release Date: January 26th
Style: Deep House

Cultured deep house label Pulp welcomes back regular artist DaRand Land for another of his atmospheric EPs. The Vermillion Room features four sublime cuts that deal in candle-lit backroom sounds.

Hailing from Buffalo, New York, Land has been a low-key but high-class house innovator ever since the 90s. His smoky and subtle style is all about creating warm grooves detailed with musical synths and delicate percussion that sink you into a meditative state. He has been releasing on this label for a decade as well as the likes of Deep4Life and Urban Imagery and is in fine form again on this latest outing.

'Never Far From Jazz' hints at the producer's influences as he layers up dusty kicks with deft cosmic chords. More wispy leads bring a sense of mystery next to crunchy hi-hats that drive things ever further into the unknown. 'Journey For The Ready' is another brilliantly wide open and cavernous sound with smeared pads and melancholic piano chords hanging in the air, then 'Formative Funk' switches things up. This one has percolating drums and slapping hits that demand you move your body as filtered vocal sounds bring the soul.

'Remember The Violets' closes down with another signature DaRand Land groove - it's stripped back and raw as it rocks back and forth. A moody bassline adds weight while you're encouraged to gaze into the distance at the pixelated chords that bring a bittersweet sense of emotion.

DaRand Land once again taps into meaningful house depths that work on cosy dancefloors but also more intimate listening environments.

PULP17 - DaRand Land - The Vermillion Room

The Issues label keeps up its fine early momentum with a new EP from Pau Roca with a remix from Crue. It is another tasteful 12" that comes on the heels of a deep outing from Dubbyman and an inaugural release featuring fresh versions of Joan Bibiloni by Kiko Navarro & Willie Graff.

Spaniard Roca is one of Barcelona's most assured house talents. He has played all the most influential festivals and clubs at home from Mutek to Sonar, as well as all across Europe. He has worked as a booker and resident at the BeCool nightclub as well as running his own labels Escola and Bons Records. His musical and synth-heavy house sound is varied and vital and has come on the likes of LA's Pleasure Of Love, the mysterious Black Money and many more.

Opener 'Daradada' is a spiritual deep house cut with swirling pads and classic vocals drifting next to the jazzy keys. It's expansive and cosmic in design and one that touches the heart on many levels. 
'Here Comes The Moon' is another cut that shows off Roca's mastery of astral melodies. 
His gorgeous chords and delicate keys rise up to the stars as warm, dynamic drums bring the weight down low and spoken words unfurl in a seductive fashion.

The Crue remix of 'Daradada' then brings more drive with harder but still organic house drums and hits. The chords take on a melancholic quality and an elastic bassline pumps the party with a playful sense of energy. Last of all is 'Get Down' which once again sinks you into a beautifully warm and heady world of soft focus chords and late-night synth work. It's a richly atmospheric track with a timeless feel and lasting emotional impact.

With this third EP, Issues once again stands out with real quality as the new parent to Patrick Luca's already respected Saft, Pulp and Born labels.

Late Night Illusions

ISSUES03

ISSUES03 - Pau Roca - Late Night Illusions (+ Crue Remix)

01. Homero G. - Manos Lujosos (Deep Cut Collective Vol. 1)
02. K.C.Y.C. - Under Control (6:23 Again)
03. Washerman - Mellow Go (Deeper Side Of Me EP)
04. Kastil - Keep It Simple (Keep It Simple EP) 
05. Track 2 - Slow It Down (Orbital Mix)
06. Above Smoke - Another Chance (The Gathering EP)
07. Deep Aural Penetration - Thoughts Of Summer Love (The Brainclub Mix)
08. Frankie Dark - Do It To Me (Platinum Dub) 
09. Crue - Untitled B1 (CRUE01)
10. Adryiano - Open Up (Snapback Grooves)
11. Storm & Herman - Digital Moon Dancers
12. Bicep - $tripper
13. SE62 - Inspiration (MLIU11)
14. Kastil - Lay Down (New Saft EP)
15. Crue - Untitled A1 (CRUE01)

Saft Podcast 02 simmered by Patrick Luca

01. Ernie - Soul Of The Night (Countdown To Wake Up)
02. Ché - The Incident (Smooth & Free Mix)
03. Ebb & Flow - Feel (Mike Huckaby Remix)
04. Patrice Scott - Atmospheric Emotions
05. Fulbert - Insouciance (Rawthentic City EP)
06. Logic - The Warning (2 Copy Mix)
07. The Nathaniel X Project - Eye-Lust (The First Supplement EP)
08. Sascha Dive - Long Way (Original Mix)
09. Konstantin Sibold - Madeleine (Secret Weapons Part Five)
10. Groove Committee - I Want You To Know (Vocal + Inst.)
11. Trevor Deep Jr. - Still Raw
12. Kerri Chandler - Track 2 (Atmosphere EP)
13. Strong Souls - Club Scene
14. DJ Steaw - Morning Light (Everydayz EP)
15. Washerman - Just A Touch (Deeper Side Of Me EP)

Soul Notes Podcast simmered by Patrick Luca

Patrick Luca's cultured Island Issues returns with a run of new releases for 2025, starting with Madrid Issues. This various artists collection focuses on producers based in Madrid and features label friends old and new including Damián Schwartz, José Cabrera, Dubbyman, DJ F, Deenamic and Caustica.

Deenamic has been making moves for years on labels like Freebeat, Neroli & Mother Tongue's curated Yellow Jackets. His 'Mad-430' is a moody and lo-fi dub house cut that opens in deep and atmospheric fashion with deft synth lines woven into the mix. 

Next is Prayers For The Long Life head honcho DJ F, who has worked under various aliases and explored a range of sounds across the acid, electro, techno and house spectrum. He offers 'D-Mind' which is a sweet blend of grinding, mechanical house groves and glowing melodies that leave hypnotic and wispy trails. 

Caustica is a mysterious alias from a producer also known as Diffuse Arc and Persa, that works across downtempo, house and electro. His 'Tears' is a lively jam with electro rhythms doused in lush synth harmonies and a warm machine soul.

The flip-side opens with a remix from usual suspect Dubbyman, who is a specialist of deep atmospherics. He remixes Chirie Vegas's 'Fackin' Jacks' ft. Kunta-K and flips it into a dubby beatdown with low-slung and rolling kicks, Spanish rap vocals and loved-up chords for a feel-good late-night sound.

Then comes master craftsman Damián Schwartz, a richly musical house expert: his 'Azul' is a punchy deep house vibe with leggy kicks and jazzy synth improvisations that dart about above classic Detroit chords. 

Last of all, José Cabrera is another Spanish mainstay who co-runs A Harmless Deed with Schwartz and has his own raw style. 'Game Over' taps into classic house with cowbells, hopeful chord structures and a warm, balmy groove that brings the good times.

Madrid Issues shines a light on the rich vein of underground talent that call the Spanish capital home while also offering up plenty of tasteful club sounds.

ISSUES04 - Various - Madrid Issues

Artist: Moon B
Title: Measure Pleasure
Cat.: PULP05
Label: pulp
Format: Vinyl 12’’ 
Release date: September 2015 
Style: Deep House / Funk

A1. Measure Pleasure
A2. Measure Pleasure (Golden Ivy Remix) 
B1. Nada Cloud
B2. PV Hills
B3. PV Hills (Fudge Fingas Remix)

L.A. based funkateer ''Moon B" is bringing his hazy cosmic funk-jams to the PULP imprint. Measure Pleasure is a slice of heavy synth laden otherworldly machine funk that's sure to evoky a vary of sentiments.

With remixes by the Swede "Golden Ivy" and briton "Fudge Fingas", the 5th installment of the PULP series is promising to be a melodious trip down funk avenue.

The title track ''Measure Pleasure'' has that buldging funk bass lying underneath some spacey pads and a great rhythm track. Golden Ivy's version of the title track is emphasizing on the rhythm even more by adding bursting FX and obese kickdrums.

Moon B's Nada Clouds (A3) is a positive yet exotic journey which should be excellent for summer gig's on rooftops anywhere in the world. For the B1 Moon B continues with the percussion laden ''PV Hills'', this bit has those signature chord switches and vibe changes, that are creating a very melancholic atmosphere throughout.

British master of all things melodic ''Fudge Fingas'' flips the original completely, making it more streamlined with just a hint more power.

PULP05 - Moon B - Measure Pleasure (+ Golden Ivy & Fudge Fingas Remixes)

SAFT is proud to announce a release by the one and only funketeer and Pasadena based connoisseur of the true underground funk-music  “DāM-Funk’’. The trans-atlantic collaboration between the Canary Islands based label and DāM-FunK resulted in "Architecture". A 3 track limited (500 copies) slice of otherworldly synths, drum machines and percussive grooves that showcase the true west coast sound of modern funk.  

DāM-FunK - Hazy Stomp (Architecture) [SAFT14]

Artist: Mat/Matix
Title: Freaked In Private
Cat.: PULP08
Label: pulp
Format : Vinyl 12’’ 
Release date: October 2017 
Style: Deep House, Funk
Note: Details Soon Available

A1. City Chiller
A2. City Chiller (Moon B Remix)
A3. Hold It Down
B1. Central Bank	
B2. 135th
B3. Wayactive

PULP08 - Mat/Matix - Freaked In Private (+ Moon B Remix)

Artist: Urulu
Title: The Banshee EP
Cat.: SAFT16 
Label: saft
Format: Vinyl 12’’ 
Release date: January 2018 
Style: Deep House 

A1. The Banshee
A2. The Banshee (Garrett David Remix)
B1. Quadrant Beat
B2. Romance Track

Taylor Freels has built quite a strong catalog over the years. His work under his Urulu moniker, is widely regarded as top quality deep house and ‘The Banshee EP’ continues in this fashion. The title track has a dreamlike atmosphere to it. ‘The Banshee’ is a work that will strike a chord with lovers of the ocean-influenced sounds and hazy atmospheres. A strong presence of strings and dubby sounds, create a certain laidback mood that is perfect for sun drenched days in the park. Chicagoan producer ‘’Garrett David’’ builds on the hazy atmospheres of the original, while adding some melodic elements to his remix of ‘The Banshee’ where he cleverly shifts between scales and different moods.

‘Quadrant Beat’ is a warm track that is built around warm chords and fashionable drum sounds. Again, Urulu makes sure to weave some outgoing dub elements into this b-side opening track. ‘Romance Track’ is most likely one of the Berlin based producer’s most melodic works to date. Beautifully executed piano by Paul Keys hits flow together seemingly easy over a sturdy rhythm that serves as the track’s backbone. ‘’The Banshee EP’’ is a work of lush deep house and an excellent addition to both Urulu’s repertoire and the SAFT label catalog.

SAFT16 will be available through all specialist retailers late 2017.

SAFT16 - Urulu - The Banshee EP (+ Garrett David Remix)

Artist: DāM-FunK
Title: Architecture II
Cat.: SAFT18 
Label: SAFT 
Format: Vinyl 12’’ 
Release date: August 2018 
Style: Deep House, Modern Funk 
Note: Details Soon Available

DāM-FunK has left his LA home for another DJ tour across the European continent. What better way to celebrate this than to release a follow record to the infamous Architecture release from 2016.

Architecture II is an up-tempo, dreamlike journey through the sonic palette of the Los Angeles based producer. The 12’’ contains four tracks that are carefully crafted to co-exist on the same record. 

‘’In The City’’ is a drum oriented breeder with a constantly evolving bass line, that supports the cheerful and breezy melodies. 

SAFT is honoured to present the follow up to Architecture. DāM-FunK is currently on his ‘’Timeless Tour’’ for which the schedule can be found below:

03.08 - London, UK - Jazz Cafe 
05.08 - Amsterdam, NL - Dekmantel Festival 
09.08 - Copenhagen, DK - Strom Festival 
10.08 - Berlin, DE – Gretchen 
14.08 –Bristol, UK – Thekla 
15.08 – Manchester, UK – Soup Kitchen 
16.08 – Leeds, UK –Heads House
17.08 - Trondheim, NO – Pstereo 18.08 - Kiewit, BE, Pukkelpop

A1. DāM-FunK - In The City

Artist: Damián Schwartz
Title: Existence Itself EP
Cat.: PULP10
Label: pulp
Format: Vinyl 12’’ 
Release date: December 2018 
Style: Deep House

A1. Public Domain
A2. Heavy Weather 
B1. Tyner
B2. Tyner (Beatless Version)
B3. Former DJ, Now Selector

Damián Schwartz’ ''Existence Itself'' is a compilation of well composed melodies that evolve, while gliding over the backbone of dance floor rhythms. Whilst containing five tracks, this record feels and breathes like a full length. ''Public Domain'' shows Schwarz' knowledge of jazz composition. The opening track contains chord progressions that are unusual in popular music, but should soothe a more trained audience. Nevertheless, Public Domain is a positive composition that should appeal to selectors worldwide. 

''Heavy Weather'' is dripping with modulated chords, thoroughly selected bits of FX, and otherworldly arps. Deep rhythmic drum patterns guide the track into alterations of mood and a warm bath of intelligent melodies. ''Tyner'' is a funked-out piece of work that sounds like a perfect PULP records. It's this track where Schwarz shows that he is up there with the giants of modern day funk sounds. Large synth basses growl through the palette, and an oozing lead synth serves as the recognizable element. For the B2, a beatless version of Tyner is added to this package. This should be a welcome and fun element for selectors to play around with. ''Former DJ, Now Selector'' is a breathing, positive track that’s the perfect ending to a versatile work like ‘’Existence Itself’’.

PULP10 - Damián Schwartz - Existence Itself EP

Artist: Chris Gray
Title: Brink Of Insanity
Cat.: SAFT21 
Label: SAFT 
Format: Vinyl 12’’ 
Release date: February 8th 
Style: Deep House
Note: Details Soon Available

Back in 2016, SAFT and Chris Gray got together to re-issue ''Sweetness You Bring''. Three years later, from the same Deep4Life record as 'Sweetness You Bring', SAFT re-issues the original version of 'Brink Of Insanity'. The original version, which first appeared in 2000, is included in this package together with three previously unreleased versions.

Gerd Janson and Philip Lauer introduce a version under their ‘’Tuff City Kids’’ guise on the B1 position. Dreamy synthesizer tones and glistening fx are introduced along the way.

Chris Gray - Brink Of Insanity (Tuff City Kids Remix) [SAFT21]

Back in 2016, SAFT and Chris Gray got together to re-issue ''Sweetness You Bring''. Three years later, from the same Deep4Life record as 'Sweetness You Bring', SAFT re-issues the original version of 'Brink Of Insanity'. The original version, which first appeared in 2000, is included in this package together with three previously unreleased versions.

For the A1 position Chris has reworked his own original to a spaced out version. Working under his ‘’Moonchildren’’ guise, the jujuRYE version includes some bouncy vocals and ethereal pads that change up the ambiance of the original. While the jujuRYE version has a more jaunty touch, on the original, the mood is more dubbed out. Subtle chords and minimalistic soft vocals create the deep tones that Chris Gray is known for. Gerd Janson and Philip Lauer introduce a version under their ‘’Tuff City Kids’’ guise on the B1 position. Dreamy synthesizer tones and glistening fx are introduced along the way.

With a duration of just over seven minutes, the Tuff City Kids remix is the longest track on the record. For the B2 position, Chris Gray returns with another rendition. The Sexy Solar Radiation turns out to be a smooth version that is built around the glassy strings, deep percussion and a positive atmosphere. Brink Of Insanity is available through all specialized retailers from early 2019

SAFT21 - Chris Gray - Brink Of Insanity (+ Tuff City Kids Remix)

When you find DJ Sotofett and Telephones on remix duties for the mighty Joan Bibiloni it’s sure to be a treat. For the 22nd installment in the saft series, two of Bibiloni’s greatest numbers from ‘Born’ (1989), are re-imagined for the occasion.

Sotofett opens up the A side with an extended version of Bibiloni’s ‘El Sur’. Clocking in just under twelve minutes, the so-called ‘mastermix’ is a version in the vein of the extended disco singles from the era of the original. Sotofett’s supernatural dancefloor touch centers around Bibiloni’s guitar-licks that gently slide along and communicate with the other elements of the original. This is a version to close a night with - or better yet - to close a summer set just before
sundown.

The B side contains a reworked version of ‘Sa Fosca’ by another Norwegian artist: Telephones. ‘Telephones Coastal Dub’, is another lengthy endeavor. The ten (and something) minutes long venture keeps in line with the Mallorcan character of the Bibiloni sound, while giving it a subtle touch of dancefloor, complete with the signature lead of the original as the focal point. The extensive intro and the balance between breeziness and firmness is sharply done and will make sure that the version can find its way into numerous settings.

SAFT22 - Joan Bibiloni - Re-Born (DJ Sotofett & Telephones Remixes)

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