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Out March 12, pre-order it her: https://plazaplazaa.bandcamp.com/album/separation-yamaji

Both written in a period of lockdown during @itselk’s first year of production, ‘Separation’ and ‘Yamaji’ are two breaks-infused soul-slingers that hark back to the magic feeling of daytime festival sets and hazy club memories, coming via @plazaplazaa.

‘Separation’ starts things off down at 120bpm, with layers of chopped breaks setting the foundation before reverb-drenched pitched vocals provide a musical release alongside swelling pads and airy atmospherics. The track moves into a distorted, orchestral feel before the second drops brings into play a more dancefloor-oriented groove.

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Premiere: ELK 'Separation'

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Following his first official release on Headsbass and an incredibly well-received free download offering on SINE Audio (where he's also pioneering their A&R approach), our boy ELK is back with a new 2-tracker on hotly-tipped Brighton imprint Plaza. We've been privileged enough to have witnessed ELK's production journey through various insights and WIPs over the past year or so, and it's astounding how quickly he's come on, branching out into various sonic paths along the way. Where many have turned their gaze from quality control to chase early successes, ELK has bided his time, began perfecting his art and is now reaping the benefits of this patience and consequential wisdom.

This latest offering exemplifies that, finding a wholly suitable home on Plaza. With the A-side, 'Separation', premiering over on Mixmag, we're delighted to host the colourful, exponentially groovy 'Yamaji' here at OTW. This is just the start for the talented young producer, writer and A&R extraordinaire.

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OTW Premiere: ELK - Yamaji [Plaza]

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Stray Mind [Free Download]

My entry for the @soulventrecords remix competition, big up to all the winners!!

Free download:
https://hypeddit.com/track/yerh3r

In:Most - Glimmer (ft. Lucy Kitchen) [ELK Remix] // FREE DOWNLOAD

Decided it was time to flip a tune from one of my favourite artists, free download below 🌞

https://hypeddit.com/track/5rlp7n

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Jordan Rakei - Family (ELK Bootleg) // FREE DOWNLOAD

Free download: https://repertoire.bandcamp.com/album/streetlight-vol-2

Having only produced since the beginning of 2020, @ItsELK has been putting time into learning production while exploring all avenues of his tastes and influences.

After first releasing a liquid drum and bass track in 2020, his second downtempo-inspired release went on to gain premiere support from Mixmag.

With three more releases set for this Summer, ELK plans to continue to explore and develop his melody-forward sound over various tempos and genres.

soundcloud.com/itselk
twitter.com/djsclaridge
www.facebook.com/ELKdnb/
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ELK - Déchoir - Streetlight Vol 2 [Free Download]

Hope you all enjoy this amen-heavy jungle bootleg of the outstanding tune 'Rave I Didn't Know Was The Last' from Bop & Subwave!

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Bop & Subwave - Rave I Didn't Know Was The Last (ELK's Jungle Flip) // FREE DOWNLOAD

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ELK - Subtle Radio - 22/10/2024

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ELK w/ Barry Barrison - 25/03/2025

Inspired partly by the UK's hip-hop, grime, and drum & bass scenes, as well as ivy lab's set at outlook this year, this mix explores the darker/straight up wonkier side of 170bpm music

TRACKLIST:

Deft - Ivory Tusk
Ivy Lab - Shamrock VIP
Balatron - D.Y.E Pop
PAINT - Exodus
Triangle & Siphlex - Shapes
Joe Syntax - Tribal Yardcore
Danny Scrilla - Tell Dem
Samurai Breaks & Kozmo - Floor Is Lava
dBridge - Unbounded Joy
DJ Madd - Shinobi
Om Unit & Distance - Half The Battle
HØST - XXX.FM
Lakeway - Twisted Lies
Shield & SubMarine - March Of Giants
Doctor Jeep - Laff Trak (Fixate remix)
Richie Brains - Bring Dat Back (ft. Killa P)
Ill Truth - The Realist
Fixate - Rickety Cricket
Sam Binga - 8Barr
Moresounds - Warriah
Dub Phizix & Skittles - I'm A Creator
Amoss & Fre4knc - Vortice VIP

Halftime & 170 Grime

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Bicep - Apricots (ELK Bootleg)// FREE DOWNLOAD

London-based producer & DJ. 

4th Tuesday of every month on @subtleradio 7pm - 8pm.

Contact & promo: scott-claridge@hotmail.com

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