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)

Damián Schwartz makes a welcome return to Pulp for his third full-length album, La Sal De Tu Especie. The 11 track record was written over the last three years as a way of coping with some tough experiences and features remixes from K15 and Gifted & Blessed. It once again finds the Madrid producer serving up the sort of richly musical house that has always stood him apart.

Schwartz has been away for a while but emerged in the early 2000s with an artful take on house music. As a student of jazz, composition and bass, his intricate grooves have always been embellished with real melodic craftsmanship. In the past, they have come on this label, Esperanza and A Harmless Deed which he co-runs with José Cabrera. He has put out two albums before now and also works under the Epiphany alias as a producer and live act. He is a real master of his analog machinery and someone who never fails to bring fresh ideas. This superbly adventurous and widescreen new album proves that once again and shows off diverse influences such as 90's broken beat by acts like Hanna and 4 Hero, the early IDM of LFO and Aphex Twin and the Detroit house and electro styles of greats such as Juan Atkins, Teknotika, Marcellus Pittman and Kyle Hall.

It kicks off with 'Renacido' which is a cinematic synth opener that places you into orbit. 'La Elipa' is expansive and jazzy house with cosmic chord work over the tight, punchy kicks and 'Lopp' then gets physical with broken beat drums and funky bass dancing around each other to uplifting effect. The superb 'Zwei Danke' is another masterclass in off-grid beat programming and soulful machine sounds that captures the essence of early Detroit house. 

It is remixed by K15, a vital London beatmaker with credits on labels like Eglo and Wild Oats. His version showcases rugged, lo-fi and dusty drums softened by heart-melting chords and angelic vocal coos.

Schwartz's 'Morro Da Urca' is a suspensory ambient interlude that makes way for the crisp electro-funk and starry-eyed pads of 'Rufo,' then 'Meco' cuts loose with boogie bass and glistening drums and perc that voyage through a whole eco-system of bright, nebulous synths. 'Mika' is another out of this world house composition with majestic leads and pixelated pads that bring warmth and future soul. There is real electricity in the freeform keys and corrugated drums of 'Coney Island' that will ensure any dance floor takes off. 

Final remixer Gabriel Reyes-Whittaker aka GB (Gifted & Blessed) is a composer and sound artist whose music is a constant exploration of the bridge between the technological and the ancestral. He flips 'Loop' into an Afro-future jazz dance with infectious percussion and expressive chords that never rest.

La Sal De Tu Especie is a timeless fusion of jazz freedom and house grooves that takes you into a magical new dimension.

PULP15 - Damián Schwartz - La Sal De Tu Especie (+ K15 & GB Remixes)

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: RayDilla
Title: Mind Flight E.P.
Cat.: PULP01
Label: pulp
Format: Vinyl 12’’
Release date: August 2013
Style: Deep House / House

A1. Something Inside
A2. Something Inside (DaRand Land D4L Remix)
B1. Mind Flight
B2. Nite Cap

Mentalidade

PULP01 - RayDilla - Mind Flight E.P. (+ DaRand Land Remix)

Artist: DaRand Land
Title: Heaven Electric Pt.2
Cat.: PULP04.2
Label: pulp
Format: Vinyl 12’’
Release date: June 2017
Style: Deep House / Electro

A1. Our Future Now 
A2. Our Future Now (Linkwood Remix)
B1. Emanation
B2. Mellow-ism

PULP04.2 - DaRand Land - Heaven Electric Pt.2 (+ Linkwood Remix)

Artist: Vincent Floyd
Title: Circles EP
Cat.: PULP07
Label: pulp
Format: Vinyl 12’’
Release date: July 2017
Style: Deep House / House

A1. Circles (Dub Version)
A2. Circles (Instrumental)
B1. Skewed Reality
B2. Morning Storm

PULP07 - Vincent Floyd - Circles EP

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

Derrick Jamerson was the son of Motown bassist James Jamerson Jr. and grandson of Motown Funk Brother's house band bassist James Jamerson. He himself made a select few house records back in the mid-nineties which have been unearthed by some contemporary deep diggers. A couple of his tunes now get reissued on this The Legacy Continues EP on Endangered Musique. 

'So Hard' is traditional US house with organ chords, chattery claps and well-placed vocal samples, then 'Hot House' gets a bit more loose and soulful. 

On the flip are three different versions of Derrick's biggest tune, 'Adventures Of A Disco Diva', all of which bring some form of piano house magic.

A1 & A2 Written, Composed & Produced By Written & Produced by Derek Jamerson Sr. & Phil Asher
B1, B2 & B3 Written & Produced by Derek Jamerson Sr.

Executive Producers: Bryan Hervieu & Patrick Luca
re-Mastered By: Hardgroove Mastering

(P) & (C) 2023 Endangered Musique

EM002 - Derek Jamerson Sr. - The Legacy Continues EP

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)

Artist: Andy Ash
Title: Momentary EP
Cat.: SAFTXØØ6
Label: saft
Format: Vinyl 12’’
Release date: June 9th
Style: Deep House, House

Assured UK house producer Andy Ash takes care of the next EP on SAFTX while the equally esteemed Mark E steps up to remix.  

For well over a decade now, Andy Ash has been turning out high-quality house music on a range of labels. Last year he served up a tasteful full-length on Quintessenials, the year before that he dropped a double 12" on Still Music and he is also a regular at the likes of Delusions Of Grandeur. From deep and dusty to disco-tinged and dynamic, he has a stylish sound that is well-versed in the classics but always with his own twist. He shows that again here with four fresh tunes which cannot fail to make you feel good.  

Opener 'You:Me' features Faber and is a brilliantly warm house groove. The drums and hi-hats are perfectly designed, the vamping chords bring a playful funk and swirling pads add diffuse late-night energy. It's a timeless cut with nods to the US midwest and subtle vocal sounds. 

Remixer and Merc label boss Mark E has a rich history of edits and originals on the likes of Running Back, Delusions Of Grandeur and Studio Barnhus. On his version, he lays down hazy, heavy kicks for a beatdown workout that comes alive with gorgeous synth work akin to all the best Detroit dons.  

Ash's 'Momentary Days' is a slow and roomy, dubbed-out house swinger. Well-placed samples - vocal coos, guitar riffs, jazzy chords - all peel off the loose drums and can't fail to get you moving. 'Reach' is another humid house cut for cosy back rooms and basements. The scruffy drums have frayed edges while dreamy melodies loop up top. It's a heartfelt sound that slowly turns you to deep inward reflection. 

Last of all is 'Rico! Rico!', a downtempo jazz-funk jam with crisp broken beats, keys that take you to the Riviera and strings so lush you can almost feel the sun on your face.  

This is deep house music as it should be - raw, expressive and full of human soul.

SAFTX006 - Andy Ash - Momentary EP (+ Mark E Remix)

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

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

Home Alone

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)

01. pinty - city limits
02. clyde - serve it up! (ft. capitol a)
03. makèz - closer
04. thomas krome - the real jazz (org mix by krome)
05. jitwam - whereyougonnago
06. dubbyman - obsession (less j remix)
07. dan kye - change
08. stefan ringer - soulflow
09. kdj - untitled a2 (moods & grooves classics v4)
10. mystigrix - you don't know
11. frits wentink - olympiad
12. deenamic - mad-430
13. borrowed cassettes - hearsay
14. jarren - real 2 me
15. inkswel & peven everett - stronger (dj spinna's galactic soul remix)
16. pau roca ft. laura elle - your energy (karmasound & less j remix)
17. takuya matsumoto - mercy on the floor

Island Affair

Decades on, the time has come for Island Issues, in collaboration with Onis, to proudly dust off a selection of Cesar de Melero & Mr. Claude’s productions that have shaped the highs of countless nights.

Side A opens with D.O.D.’s “1, 2, 3, 4”, a trusted tool for DJs worldwide since 1997. While the elusive “De Pompidou’s Mix”, previously only available on the Sónar ’99 CD compilation, makes its first appearance on vinyl, revealing a deeper, late-night dimension.

On the flip, D.D.D.’s “Moovin’ (Bisexual Mix)” channels pure 1996 rave energy, turning the core sample shared with the A-side into a raw and infectious groove. Closing the record,                “The Struggle” weaves a James Baldwin speech into layers of warm, old-school deepness, sustaining tension and purpose until the very last bar.

Dedicated to Pro-Zak Trax founder Alex Lamarque.

ISSUES-ONIS-001 - Cesar de Melero & Mr. Claude - Pro-Zak Issues

Since 2018, Less J’s been laying it down on local labels and pushing his own
imprint, Law Heart Records. No shortcuts, no polish — just rough-cut soul and
heavy samples, stacked brick by brick into a sound that hits as hard as the city he
comes from.

Bricklayer by day, bedroom producer by night, Less J builds grooves the same
way he builds walls — with patience, grit and a touch of soul.

Some call him Adrià, others Lessito — but around here he’s simply L'Hospitalet’s
own Moodymann. A nickname not given lightly, earned release after release
through effort and persistence.

Rather than a weight to carry, it’s fuel — a reason to push harder, sharpen the
sound and prove it every time.

This EP oozes truth. Three solid cuts, slow-cooked and straight to the point,
topped off with a Mistanomista remix for dessert. No garnish, no tricks — just real
music, meant to be listened to properly.

LESST01 - Less J - Ocean View (+ Mistanomista Remix)

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: 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 

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

SAFT18 - DāM-FunK - Architecture II

Artist: SE62
Title: Jazzed EP
Cat.:  SAFTXØØ2
Label: saft 
Format: Vinyl 12’’ 
Release date: November 2018 
Style: Deep House, House

A1. Swing Tool
A2. July
B1. Jazzed
B2. Pitch Black

SAFTXØØ2 - SE62 - Jazzed EP

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: Joan Bibiloni Band
Title: The Boogie
Cat.: SAFT17 
Label: saft
Format: Vinyl 12’’ 
Release date: August 2018 
Style: Disco, House 

SAFT is proud to present the official re-issue of the 1986 Joan Bibiloni Band classic ‘’The Boogie’’. The vocals by Deborah Carter still sound as relevant and uplifting as ever. The sought after guitar licks of Bibiloni have appealed to a lot of generations ever since he started making name for himself in the early eighties. While in recent times some of the more experimental work has been re-issued and compiled through some respected labels, the dancefloor classic ‘The Boogie’ still remains the pinnacle of the guitarist more dancefloor oriented work.

In this re-release package you can find an original version (A1), that is exactly the same as on the 7’’ that first appeared through Bibiloni’s own Blau imprint in 86’. Also on the A side, an extended DJ-friendly version that spans just over five minutes is present.

For the flipside, Norwegian dancefloor expert ‘’DJ Sotofett’’ has crafted a surreal dub tainted experience from the original which spans over 13 minutes and touches a lot of ground. Whilst starting with a percussive intro, Sotofett uses a lot of FX and dub style delays to work slowely towards an intense dancefloor experience. Around eight minutes some grandiose synth work is being introduced while the dub elements keep on singing. DJ Sotofett’s version is called Ultra Vires Dub for a reason. SAFT17 will be available through all specialized retailers on August 17th.

SAFT17 - Joan Bibiloni Band - The Boogie (+ DJ Sotofett Remix)

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]

Artist: Carlos Romanos 
Title: 1-2-1 (incl. DJ Sotofett’s Formula Dub) 
Cat.: SAFT20
Label: saft
Format : Vinyl 12’’ 
Release date: July 2019 
Style: Disco, House

SAFT is proud to present a re-release of a sought after disco classic from 1979. Carlos Romanos’ 1-2-1 is without a doubt one of the highly regarding dancefloor classics from the heydays of the genre.

This new re-mastered edition will appear on a 12’’ record only and includes a hypnotic ‘Sotofett’ formula dub on the B-side that spans ten minutes and maximizes the percussive nature of the original to create a psychedelic voyage that builds and builds whilst generating a threatening atmosphere around the brass, vocals and perc hits of the original.

A roaring guitar gives 1-2-1 a bizarre but signature Sotofett treatment which shouldn’t be missing from any adventurous record collection.

SAFT20 - Carlos Romanos - 1-2-1 (DJ Sotofett's Formula Dub)

Artist: Barry Helafonte
Title: One Night
Cat.: PULP12
Label: pulp
Format: Vinyl 12’’ 
Release date: September 6th 
Style: Deep House, Funk, Electro

PULP is finishing this year’s summer season with a lengthy affair by a certain Barry Helafonte called 'One Night'. Not much is known about the artist that delivers the 12th instalment for the PULP series. Nevertheless, production wise the sound is mature, and the drum machines sound like they are being hit by someone with vast experience. The balanced production quality of 'Keys to The City' is prominent. A squelchy bassline is dictating the rhythm whilst washes of pads and an outlandish lead come together to form a dripping whole.

'Keys to the City' resumes with friend of the label 'Moon B' on rework duties, turning the spaced out drums of the original into a more dancefloor oriented version. 'First Dance' is another Helafonte original that is based on a touching lead synth and low down pads. 'Connecting' closes down the A side with some more hazy atmospheres and bass hits.

On the B side we find ‘Euphoria’. A breezy jam that contains touches of electro, funk and modern boogie. German producer ‘Glenn Astro’ delivers an advanced version of 'Euphoria' that uses cryptic drum patterns and an acidic bassline to change up the vibe of the original. As a welcome addition 'Astro' throws in an ambient version called 'Super Chill Mix'.

'Pleasure Calling' is the final Barry Helafonte original. A timeless sounding boogie cut that will send the listener into glows of bliss. One Night will be available from all specialized retailers starting September 2019.

PULP12 - Barry Helafonte - One Night (+ Moon B & Glenn Astro Remixes)

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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