September discoveries: house/minimal/breakbeat

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Label: Trance Pandemic
Cat.No.: TP005
Artist: Komponente / Kurilo
Title: Defenders EP
Format: 12"
Copies: 300
Release: 2023

[TP005] Komponente / Kurilo - Defenders EP

Pelle - Slapdash Intermission EP (inkl. Man/ipulate Remix)

"Flight Mode is back with a new release, the first solo EP of the label’s history. This release features the young Uruguayan talent @emilianobermolen, established in Montevideo. The artist showcases his signature sound with four powerful tracks, brilliantly oscillating between various inspirations; a beautiful mixture of electro and breaks, with a nice touch of acid."

Artist: Molen
Release Title: Forbidden Techniques
Label: Flight Mode
CAT Nº: FM003
Format: 12“
Release Date: July 2023

Tracklist:
A1. Molecular Machine
A2. Emotion Engine
B1. Bleeps and Creeps
B2. Forbidden Techniques

Mastered by Marco Pellegrino (Analogcut).
Distribution by Juno.
Artwork by Luca Lozano.

FM003 | Molen - Forbidden Techniques

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Premiere: A1 - Noiro - Viens Dormir [LKDNV02]

Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cl90v31Mw8k

Label: A.B. Records
Artist: Aline Umber & Songül
Format: 12"
Cat. Number: ALNOS04
EP Title: Album part. I
Release Date: June 21st, 2023
Support it: https://www.yoyaku.io/release/alnos04/

The fruit of 2 years of collaboration between Aline Brooklyn and Aman Umber playing their live set around the world with musicians from every city led to the 6th installment on the label. This record is the first part of Aline Umber’s Album. The 4 tracks are recorded live cuts reshaped in their studio with electro and space sounds accompanied by vocals, an effective recipe with unprecedented results. The A1 is a special track made for a fundraising compilation curated by their friend Obee in order to help the earthquake victims in Türkiye with vocal from Turkish Artist Songül.

A.B. Records
https://soundcloud.com/alinebrooklynrecords

Aline Umber
https://www.instagram.com/alinebrooklyn_/
https://www.instagram.com/amanumber_/

Songül
https://www.instagram.com/songulhh/

Album part. I

Aline Umber - Bazen feat. Songül

Listen on YouTube

PREMIERE: Aline Umber - Bazen feat. Songül [A.B. Records]

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exclusive | Lauren Flax - D-Troit EP | Chiwax

Detroit-born artist Lauren Flax gracefully aligns with the esteemed Chiwax label, heralding her inaugural offering steeped in homage to her native city, resonating profoundly with its essence. This momentous occasion marks yet another pinnacle in Flax's illustrious career, punctuated by an impressive discography showcased across revered imprints like Balkan Vinyl, Dance Trax, The Bunker New York, and Super Rhythm Trax, among others. Enhanced by a masterful remix courtesy of the adept Lis Sarocca, this release epitomizes unparalleled excellence.

The EP is launched with “Jack The Haus“ which, as the title leaves you in no doubt, is a late 80s referencing jack track. Utilising a similar repetitive “House" vocal refrain to Housemasterboyz “House Nation", this rattles along on a percussive bed, clicking rimshots and off-beat claps giving the drums that authentic old vibe, squelchy bass adding to the retro flavour and top notes of bleepy riffs and seering pads finalising the raw feeling. No messing about here, just aimed straight at your hips, which will start to move, as they are defenceless!

Second on the list is “The Cheeky Whistle Song“, which notches the BPM up a touch and again takes its cue from the sounds of the late 80s/early 90s house vibes. As with the opening track, the bassline is rough and ready, bouncing up next to the punchy drums, these are accompanied by some ravey bleeps and pianos as the track bumps along. Flowing through the track is a freaky whistle sound which comes in and out of the groove, adding a slightly off-kilter feeling which works really nicely. 

The title track, “D-Troit“ is next up, with modulated riffs working alongside neat acid lines, these give way to some stripped-back stabs and synth hits, all very tidy indeed. A mid-track square bassline adds to the flow, giving the track an alternate feel from its start, which is a very cool touch and allows the original sounds to then return later. This is, as with the previous tracks, unadulterated and raw club material for the floors, no doubt about that!

Lastly, Barcelona-based Lis Sarocca, no stranger to the Chiwax imprint, adds a warmer hazy flow on her remix of “D-Troit“, adding to the original's vibe with some very tasty breaks and lush filtered synths. These sit just right with the hints of acid and clipped vox from the original, retaining the overall feeling from Lauren's version but adding her own definite touches, and wrapping up this EP in fine style. Anybody wanting new vibes but with a definite nod to the late 80s and early 90s House sound, you'll not go wrong here.

Buy the EP: https://dbh-music.com/shop/release_view/15606

Artist & label information
Lauren Flax: https://facebook.com/laurenflaxofficial // @laurenflax // https://instagram.com/laurenflax
Lis Sarroca: https://facebook.com/lissarrocamusic // @lissarroca // https://instagram.com/lissarroca
RAWAX/ CHIWAX: https://facebook.com/RAWAXMUSIC // @rawax-chiwax-housewax // https://instagram.com/rawaxmusic
DBH Music: https://facebook.com/DBH.Distribution // @dbh-music // https://instagram.com/dbh_music_distribution

Visit & follow Torture the Artist at:
https://torturetheartist.net​
https://facebook.com/torturetheartist​
https://soundcloud.com/torture-the-artist
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https://tiktok.com/@torturetheartist

D-Troit

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exclusive | Lauren Flax - D-Troit | Chiwax

exclusive |  Lauren Flax - D-Troit EP | Chiwax

Detroit-born artist Lauren Flax gracefully aligns with the esteemed Chiwax label, heralding her inaugural offering steeped in homage to her native city, resonating profoundly with its essence. This momentous occasion marks yet another pinnacle in Flax's illustrious career, punctuated by an impressive discography showcased across revered imprints like Balkan Vinyl, Dance Trax, The Bunker New York, and Super Rhythm Trax, among others. Enhanced by a masterful remix courtesy of the adept Lis Sarocca, this release epitomizes unparalleled excellence.

The EP is launched with “Jack The Haus“ which, as the title leaves you in no doubt, is a late 80s referencing jack track. Utilising a similar repetitive “House" vocal refrain to Housemasterboyz “House Nation", this rattles along on a percussive bed, clicking rimshots and off-beat claps giving the drums that authentic old vibe, squelchy bass adding to the retro flavour and top notes of bleepy riffs and seering pads finalising the raw feeling. No messing about here, just aimed straight at your hips, which will start to move, as they are defenceless!

Second on the list is “The Cheeky Whistle Song“, which notches the BPM up a touch and again takes its cue from the sounds of the late 80s/early 90s house vibes. As with the opening track, the bassline is rough and ready, bouncing up next to the punchy drums, these are accompanied by some ravey bleeps and pianos as the track bumps along. Flowing through the track is a freaky whistle sound which comes in and out of the groove, adding a slightly off-kilter feeling which works really nicely. 

The title track, “D-Troit“ is next up, with modulated riffs working alongside neat acid lines, these give way to some stripped-back stabs and synth hits, all very tidy indeed. A mid-track square bassline adds to the flow, giving the track an alternate feel from its start, which is a very cool touch and allows the original sounds to then return later. This is, as with the previous tracks, unadulterated and raw club material for the floors, no doubt about that!

Lastly, Barcelona-based Lis Sarocca, no stranger to the Chiwax imprint, adds a warmer hazy flow on her remix of “D-Troit“, adding to the original's vibe with some very tasty breaks and lush filtered synths. These sit just right with the hints of acid and clipped vox from the original, retaining the overall feeling from Lauren's version but adding her own definite touches, and wrapping up this EP in fine style. Anybody wanting new vibes but with a definite nod to the late 80s and early 90s House sound, you'll not go wrong here.

Buy the EP: https://dbh-music.com/shop/release_view/15606

Artist & label information
Lauren Flax: https://facebook.com/laurenflaxofficial // @laurenflax // https://instagram.com/laurenflax
Lis Sarroca: https://facebook.com/lissarrocamusic // @lissarroca // https://instagram.com/lissarroca
RAWAX/ CHIWAX: https://facebook.com/RAWAXMUSIC // @rawax-chiwax-housewax // https://instagram.com/rawaxmusic
DBH Music: https://facebook.com/DBH.Distribution // @dbh-music // https://instagram.com/dbh_music_distribution

Visit & follow Torture the Artist at:
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https://tiktok.com/@torturetheartist

D-Troit EP

D-Troit (Lis Sarroca Remix)

exclusive | Lauren Flax - D-Troit (Lis Sarroca Remix) | Chiwax

German trailblazer - mpeg kicks things off on the brand new digital off-shoot imprint SLUMPED with a sleek, driving house cut that blends his signature proggy-synths with an effortless bounce to keep a joyous bounce on any dancefloor in its path!  Released 22.3.24.

SLUMP RECORDINGS:
https://slumprecordings.bandcamp.com/

PREMIERE: MPEG - FEEL IT [SLUMPED001]

exclusive | Mostly James - Catatonic | ANTAM Records

ANTAM Records, overseen by esteemed French luminaries Bassam and Antoine Sy— the latter distinguished as co-founder of BinarySound—presents its 9th release, curated from the dynamic realm of Madrid-based artist, Mostly James. With previous releases gracing esteemed platforms such as Bizarre Trax's sub-label TAN, BinarySound, tresydos or Groove Arcade, Mostly James emerges once again, this time with his "Catatonic EP" under the ANTAM banner, propelling his trajectory into the pulsating heart of the industry's limelight.

The EP's eponymous lead track transcends conventional boundaries, embarking its listeners on an interstellar odyssey. A harmonious fusion of eclectic influences saturates the auditory landscape, encapsulating a cosmic allure. Infused with an irresistible funkiness and underpinned by an Electro-infused bassline, the track's metamorphic vocals, reminiscent of those emanating from a "talk box," coupled with ethereal chord progressions, catapult Mostly James' opus, "Catatonic," into the realm of indispensable dance floor euphoria. Undeniably, this singular composition stands as the pinnacle within this quartet of sonic masterpieces.

Buy the EP: https://juno.co.uk/products/mostly-james-catatonic-ep-vinyl/1004786-01

Artist & label information
Mostly James: https://instagram.com/mostlyjames // @mostlyjames
ANTAM Records: https://instagram.com/antamrecords // @AntamRecords

Visit & follow Torture the Artist at:
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Pelle - Slapdash Intermission EP (inkl. Man/ipulate Remix)

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