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Massive support from the Worlds finest for Sudbeat releases lately including Sasha, Hot Since '82, Petar Dundov, Nick Warren, Pig & Dan, Chaim, Eelke Kleijn, Hector Romero, Behrouz, X-Press 2 to Armin Van Buuren proving the musical barriers that they
effortlessly crash through with waves of sterling releases cascading one after another.

And so its label favourite King Unique touching up one of his old gems for the label Yohkoh and he brings it freshly up to date with some studio magic that this wizard always conjures up. The 2014 remix is a beautiful warm techie peak time slab of goodness, meandering between lushness and veering off in the occasional wonky direction, but always delivering an outstanding slab of work that will devastate an up for it crowd on the dance floor. The hypnotic melody hooks in to your imagination, sparkling away throughout while layers of goodness and effected vocal snippets add to the mind melting soundscape.
Rodrigo Mateo is next up who certainly nods back to the Original classic version, and was made as a cheeky bootleg formerly, hat has been a secret weapon for label boss Hernan Cattaneo for a while, so much so, it sparked off this remix package to be released. This tasty version utilises the main riff while the abundant pads wash warm waves of smile inducing feelings, while the dreamlike drop is a perfect underground crowd pleasure.

SB048 | King Unique 'Yohkoh' (King Unique '7 Years On' Remix)

Sudbeats constant support of the Underground Israeli sound continues, as another slab of quality is delivered from this hotbed of seriously fine music. 
Legendary Tel Aviv-based DJ Sahar Z, resident DJ of Haoman 17 (the biggest and most prestigious club in Israel) has emerged as Israel’s finest DJ Talents, winning for three consecutive years the DJ of the year award, sponsored by DJ HaIr (israel’s most popular music magazine) and now owner and resident of the most famous underground club in Tel Aviv The Cat & Dog, with productions on Bedrock, Renaissance, Lost & Found and Definitive, and touring the World DJ-ing - Sahar Z is certainly on top of his game. 
Joining Sahar Z in the studio on this occasion is rising star Chicola. This young enthusiastic DJ and producer has released on the excellent Lowbit label and is DJ-ing around Israel and beyond. 
The title track Compulsive Disorder grooves along from the off, with its skippy feel and more than a nod to yesteryear in its vibe, while still sounding fresh and cutting edge is the perfect sound for this summer. Adding to the the retro nod, a fine acidic layer adds depth and toughens up this groover, while cool percussive hits add to this real winner of a club track. 
All Dat Funk is a filthy slab of percussive techie goodness, swaggering along with attitude and drive, retaining a deep edge but powering along. A hint of acid, some clever fx and sounds intersperse creating a tensely exciting serious workout. This seriously is a great track for dark smokey sweaty basements! 

SB049 | Sahar Z & Chicola 'Compulsive Disorder' (Original Mix)

The 50th release from Sudbeat comes from Roger Martinez, the talented Dutch producer who has released on Lost & Found, Tronic, Outside The Box and Gem Records amongst many others.
Here we have two solid no nonsense club monsters, and we kick off with Totality Symbol a melodic serious slab of goodness, full of energy and drive, while the sounds float around, and occasional squelches and fx add grit and an excellent edge to this jewel of a track.
The second track is entitled Endless and is of a housier groovy techier persuasion, howeverwith the hallmark melodics you would expect from Roger Martinez. Cool beats, warm pads and cheeky spoken samples, all add to make this one distinguished piece of music that will cross many a musical barrier and will be doing the damage for many months to come.
A huge 50th release that will certainly been causing a Global fuss on many dance floors.

SB050 |Roger Martinez 'Totality Symbol' (Original Mix)

Simon Vuarambon, is a young producer born in Geneva, Switzerland who actually now lives in Argentina. The talented chap has released on Subtract and Flow amongst others, and has seen support from John Digweed, Guy J, Nick Warren and of course Hernan Cattaneo.
This release shows Simons maturity and musical development as we kick off with the deep, hypnotic warm melodic layers of Bahia, interspersed with subtle effective percussion while the drop is dreamlike with a glowing wash of feelings.
Pandora is next, with its understated yet driving bassline powering the groove along, while Simon manages to keep a hold on its energy, subtlety allowing the housey feel good mellow spirit too ooze out as though a liquid flowing over is soundscape.
And to close we find Soulmates, the tougher and techier of the collection, interspersing some roomy glowing love, while some filtered stabs collide beautifully.

SB051 | Simon Vuarambon - Soulmates (Original Mix)

Nocturna is a new project by Andrea Cassino and Danny Lloyd from Tuscany in Italy - A region synonymous with quality underground house techno for many years, Dj's like Francesco Farfa and Alex Neri rose to fame, with clubs like Tenax striving the way forward delivering quality underground line ups week after week, and this is where Andrea and Danny learnt their craft and made good friends with these DJ legends. 

And so to Big Bang we begin, and its an infectious deep layered gem that oozes out from the off, locking you in to its magical groove as the percussion develops and synth stabs intersperse with the rising arpeggiator and subtle pads, your mind is lost inside the chasm of sound before you are gently eased into the sub-bass lined dreamy drop that induces smiles at an instant. 

Hernan Cattaneo & Soundexile are first up on remix duties, and the talented trio strip the vibe right back, with its deep tension creating mood with hints of the melodics subtly infused as we meander effortlessly through the mesmerising odyssey. This excellent remix firmly proves this superb production outfits rich and diverse musical tapestry. 

Next up is Sudbeat label manager Graziano Raffa, a rising name in the underground scene, and who's recent collaboration with Lonya is doing the damage right now. His remix flows with class from the instant it starts, encapsulating a wealth of harmonics peppered throughout, creating a timeless bubbler that will seriously do some damage. 

And if they weren't enough, another original track Microcosmos closes the package, a sprightly voyage, deep yet uplifting, with chiming and tinkling sounds meeting a big low end and warm pads laying a smooth blanket of warmth on top to keep you cosy. 

SB052 | Nocturna 'Big Bang' (Original Mix)

Argentinean Mike Griego is next up on Sudbeat, and we start off with the first of two slammin Originals with ‘The Fourth Dimension’ that conjures images of sci-fi and time travel, and this would be the perfect soundtrack as this techno winner undulates from its cool groove to a pad laden wash of colour via a mysterious tinkle of melody adding an enigmatic puzzle, before a tough slab of wonky bass thrust this gem onwards before more peaks and troughs really tease you. 

On side B you’ll find ‘Detune Me’. This fierce energetic winner packs a punch from the off, with its driving bassline dominating the powerful track, as it slowly and hypnotically teases you, the fiters open unleashing the potent wash of sound before the big melody arrives in the drop which encapsulate and develop the magical soundscape to drive the dancefllor crazy even before the track thunderous return.

Some seriously cool techno moments here, get on them!

SB053 | Mike Griego 'The Fourth Dimension' (Original Mix)

Gabriel and Marco, aka Balcazar & Sordo have been friends for many years in their home town of Guadalajara, Mexico. After many years of DJing and producing solo or in other partnerships, they decided to join their heads together and see what would happen. The results have been huge! In just a year they have released on some of the best house labels of today, their tracks being played all over the world by some of the most respected DJs in the scene including maceo Plex and Dirt Crew amongst many others. 

Kosmas first a Dj, one who feels the need to spread good vibes around, one who knows exactly how to fit the tracks in a row, to create a proper journey for the listener. His influences include Aphex Twin and The Chemical Brothers. His many productions and remixes have graced Get Physical, Sick Watona and Stranjjur to name just a few. 

Joongl is a tasty percussive number, with a shoulder swaying groove, dotted with tasty fx, big phat synth hits, some soothing tinkles and some nice blippy acid. A brilliant timeless journey thats a fresh as a daisy and we are positive will be huge with so many DJs of many genres. 

Triste is a deep atmospheric workout that builds, with many cool layers adding depth, and then with fx and cool stabs suddenly the big phat synth springs in to action. A serious winner for the cooler dance floors for sure. 

And to close things off its Who Knows, a melodic brooding serious slab of goodness. Its pads create an air of mystery while the underlying subtleties create a cavernous soundscape to get lost in. 

SB054 | Balcazar & Sordo + Kosmas 'Joongl' (Original Mix)

Italian duo Doomwork have been quietly blazing a trail through the world’s techno and house scenes over the last five years, forming in 2008 and finding rapid success thereafter, appearing on Cocoon, Get Physical, Tronic and Bedrock, and thats just the tip of the Iceberg of what labels they've been on.

Here we have a mighty five track EP of goodness, so lets begin with the title track "Life Element”. 
This serious slab of dance floor goodness, grabs you from the off with its magnificent groove setting out the stall, before the melodics cascade effortlessly, creating a warm edged yet sophisticated aura. 
"Elytra" is next up, and we are led along wonderfully by a hypnotic groove, swaggering along, while infectious tinkles flying around your mind, and low end synthy subb bass creates a further layer of magic. 
Stepping up to create the next piece of magic, we're off to the "Mediterraneo", as we venture deeper, and we strut in to a mesmerising state of bliss, as the sounds integrate to form a befitting wonder. 
Adding another sweltering layer to this superb EP, we find "Favourite Pain" which fuses its excellent pads from the off, conjuring images of sunny climates and all day parties where the parties never end, while locking you in to its masterful vibe.
And to finish us off in fine style, its "Sci Fi" with its chiming harmonics freely oozing over its skippy drums that simultaneously make you want to dance and drift off in equal measure.

SB055 | Doomwork 'Life Element' (Original Mix)

Kamara & Microvibez are welcomed to the ever expanding Sudbeat family. 

Kamara is a Dutch Techno and TechHouse live-act who have set the goal to make audiences go crazy every time they play, while Microvibez is a fellow Dutch Techno producer & Liveact . His Techno releases can be classified as small pieces of electronic fractals which are coming together as a hugh big room sound. 
Here we find ‘Arina', a skippy grooved techno gem, with its shoulder swaying groove meeting the melodic, yet melancholic soundscape. Its layered pads combining to create a joyful reward of enchanted smile inducing goodness, with its simplicity being the key here. On remix duties its the German techno master Oliver Lieb, who toughens up the beats and adds a moodier vibe, locking you in to its hypnotic wonder. This is a bit of a solid club destroyer, especially when the hook form the original lands, it takes this up yet another notch! 
And to close off the EP, Microvibez supply their own interpretation, creating another layer of percussion and utilising the synth riff, while dropping a tinkling melody that brightens and lightens the mood.

SB056 | Kamara & Microvibez 'Arina' (Original Mix)

Maziar and Kian are the dynamic duo behind Nature of Music, a dj/live act, and Equaria, an event agency. 

Known for their deep-atmospheric sound packed with drum machines and topped with acapellas, Nature of Music has turned quite a few heads in Toronto’s electronic music scene. Starting from underground lofts and slowly making their way to nightclubs and bigger festivals, their success wasn’t overnight. It was through years of individual hard work that Mazi and Kian finally decide to join forces and create Nature of Music. A project aimed to do more than just making people move. From Off Sonar parties in Barcelona to showcases in Berlin, festivals around Toronto to clubs in Montreal, Nature of Music has shared decks with Guy Gerber, Anja Schneider, Sasha, Pan Pot, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Rodriguez Jr. and more.

Here we find the title track "Profound Satisfaction', with its warm and oozing qualities, as the deepness unfurls, meandering effortlessly as the melodies gel into the percussive soundscape, as we are narrated with the soft spoken vocal, all computing to an enchanted beaming outcome.

Label favourite Martin Roth steps up on remix duties, and takes us deeper and techier, stripping things back, adding filters and creating an hypnotic workout for late night underground meccas. The sophistical soundscape bulges as the pads ooze and rasping synths add layers of depth, creating a complex chasm of might.

Back to the original tracks from 'Nature Of Music' we find 'Shomal' taking centre stage, and its dreamy voyage subtly travels calmly, as acoustic sounds meet the clean drum patters, that channel the tracks energy, propelling its modest, yet fulfilling love.

And closing this fine slab of goodness, we have 'Why'. The outfits hallmark understated styles of spoken word, meeting fantasy scores continues, with another smile inducing hazy mind workout, with its timeless edges, this rounds off this release beautifully.

SB057 | Nature Of Music 'Profound Satisfaction' (Original Mix)

Tone Depth & Simply City feat. The Easton Ellises produce 'Skydivers', an emotive vocal workout that oozes class from the off with its melodic intro teasing you, and when the vocal lands, you know this is going to be pretty special. This arp laden wonder boasts subtly as we meander effortlessly, encapsulating your mind, as it spellbindingly grips you in to its timeless voyage. The pads arrive and the gated style synth starts to dominate as the track explodes with joy.

Added to the package is an excellent 'Lost On The Beach Reprise', perfect for both chill out vibes and for a cheeky Dj mix tool. 

SB058 | Tone Depth & Simply City feat. The Easton Ellises 'Skydivers' (Original Mix)

Canadian and French duo 'Van Did & Arno Gonzalez' deliver a fine EP of underground goodness, while adding layers of melodies to brighten the overall appeal on the mighty Sudbeat who have been wow-ing clubland with an array of quality that shows no sign of let up.

Starting with the title track 'Vias', from the off, its intensity dictates that this serious slab of goodness is going to be doing the damage. Big dominating bass sounds lead the proceedings, while subtle dreamy edged pads, with nice crystalliser effects add a trippier vibe to this solid wondrous soundscape.

'Van Did' goes solo next with 'Relatii'. This romantic warm fantasy of sound meanders from daydreaming glistening moments to another with ease, like breath of fresh air for the dance floor.

And to round things off, the duo return with 'Kasepian'. A Berlin edged sounding gem, with its brooding bassline meeting whimsical sounds cascading into each other in an intoxicating marriage.

SB060 | Van Did & Arno Gonzalez 'Vias' (Original Mix)

Argentinian producer Baunder has appeared on labels as diverse as Urban Torque and Armada, as well he also records as one half of 'Soundexile' that as well as having graced Sudbeat previously, are also studio collaborators with label boss Hernan Cattaneo.

Here we find 'Neptunia', an enchanting voyage, full of mystique, layered with melodics and a grooving bassline that maps the tracks path, as we sway to dreamier edges of the track, the crisp percussion keeps a etcher watch over it all.

On remix duties we find Hernan´s favourite 'Pole Folder', who add some drive and a take things a little darker, creating a tenser moment, while utilising the original elements, they are reworked into a beautiful mindful deep journey, while still commanding the dance floor and working up in to a frenzy.

The 'Sunday Morning' mix is one of those beautiful sunrise tracks, that you can almost feel the warmth of the sun, shining down on you. Emotional vibes and subtleness combine superbly to create a gem of a reworking. 

SB061 | Baunder 'Neptunia' (Original Mix)

Navid Mehr feat. Amber Long - Gathas is a gem that combines deepness with an uplifting edge effortlessly and smoothly, a sign of a superbly crafted tune. Ambers alluring vocals caress the subtle arpeggio line, while smooth pads layer beautifully creating a mesmerising outcome.

The 'Dub Mix' strips the vocal back, which seems to open the track to a tripper feel as the melodics ascend to the forefront, enveloping your mind in a warm blanket of sound.

'Elyon' is a mysteriously emphatic winner, combing its chunky groove with an eastern influenced hazy tones. Slightly melancholic, this oozes coolness from its every pore as you are sealed into its enigmatic grip.

Remix duties are eagerly taken by Stas Drive, have had music appear on Hope and microCastle, and so was the perfect addition to this rounded package. His remix of 'Elyon' is an accomplished voyage of sombreness that still manages to elevate your emotions, with is punchy ways, while the pads and sounds merge elegantly throughout. 

SB062 | Navid Mehr 'Elyon' (Original Mix)

SB062 | Navid Mehr Feat. Amber Long 'Gathas' (Original Mix)

Dave Seaman -Right Side Of Wrong (Guy Mantzur & Lonya) Sudbeat

Dave Seaman is one of the original movers and shakers of the UK house movement. He has been DJing for over 25 years and has played in over 70 countries around the world. He was an original editor of the clubbers bible, Mixmag, and has remixed and produced for everybody from David Bowie to New Order and Kylie Minogue to the Pet Shop Boys. He has also done over 20 mix compilations for the likes of Global Underground, Renaissance & Radio 1's Essential Mix and also been the main man behind the independent dance music labels, Stress Records, Audio Therapy and now his new imprint, Selador Recordings. Quite simply, Dave Seaman is one of the legends of electronic house music.

'Right side Of Wrong' is a throbbing club destroyer, full of attitude, punchy and driving, with a dark slant, yet uplifting melodies, this beautifully layered gem oozes class and is destined to do some serious dance floor damage, personifying a DJ on top of their game.

Label favourites and all round good guys Guy Mantzur & Lonya take control of remix duties, creating a blissful journey with a silky blanket of sound creating an alluring soundscape. A very accomplished reworking. 

SB063 | Dave Seaman 'Right Side Of Wrong' (Guy Mantzur & Lonya Remix)

SB063 | Dave Seaman 'Right Side Of Wrong' (Original Mix)

James Gill has risen to play in New York's biggest clubs alongside major international talent, as well as championed his own headlining concept shows "ReInvented". A trained audio engineer, he has released on CHANGE Audio and System Recordings. Djing from the age of 11, his unmistakeable flow during his sets has intoxicated crowds from the USA to Europe, and he can be found regularly performing at nightclubs all around New York City and surrounding areas.
Lets start with the title track, and 'Solarium' oozes class from the off with warm hypnotic tones oozing out lusciously, and before you relies the track has intensified as the phat gnarly bass powers through.
Next up 'Nevermind' is a brooding darker slanted gem, but with occasional bassline movement adding a lighter tinge, which is highlighted when the top line rockets the track in to a real party rocker with a twist!
'Sapphire' is a chunky serious gem, lots of analog sounding blips and distorted bass sounds glide over this head working techno arrangement.
Moving forward we have 'Devil In You' which blends the darker side with melodics, and packs a serious punch. A surefire club rocker.
And rounding things off nicely 'Edge Of Space' with its layered synths that build tougher as the track builds, to the mind melting intensity of the drop before slamming back in to cause serious mayhem! 

SB064 | James Gill  'Solarium' (Original Mix)

An illustrious career stretching over two decades has seen Chico Shuella become one of Israel’s most respected and sought after DJs and producers. Operating under his Chicola production moniker, he has transformed the underground house scene in his homeland while making giant strides on a global scale.

2015 is set to advance Chicola’s production skills as his continued relationship with Sudbeat will see a further EPs on the label in both solo and collaborative guise. Furthermore, a debut on Guy Mantzur’s Plattenbank will undoubtedly cement a rapidly growing reputation.

'Shika' is the title track of this excellent EP, and showcases the excellent groove that Chicola conjures up. His musical elements merge wonderfully the warmth, with the shoulder-swaying vibe, as this sophisticated voyage unfurls.

'Tren De Pensamientos' is a deep and hypnotic workout, with its undulating and groovy effects, melting with a wash of tones, sampled cut up speech and clever effects absorbing in to its wondrous journey.

Viking DJ, producer and all round nice guy Sonic Union cements himself into the studio with Chicola for this third track 'Cold Fact', and they produce a solid a wordily slab of filthiness, an expedition full of swagger with its intricate layers fusing a soundscape of glory. 

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