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😈 'Stay positive, keep moving.' 😈

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@bfrome, the enigmatic producer from Denmark showcases his amoebic demeanour via his all-encompassing, rave-centric 4 tracker EP; 'Amnesia'. 

Nothing we remember is ever forgotten. And everything forgotten is gone. ‘Amnesia’ is the light at the end of your tunnel. Or maybe it's just the beginning?

Coming to a record store near you soon. 

Estimated release date: 19th of January, 2024.
Distributed by Subwax.
Artwork by Stewart Armstrong.
PR text by Harry Wootten.
Mastering by Marco Pellegrino (Analogcut).
Pressings by R.A.N.D.

B From E - 'Amnesia' [HAWS024]

@tomfazackkkkkk, @not-even-noticed, @nairless-music and @henrikvillard battle it out on the 4th Terrazzo disc, unleashing a contagious arsenal of acid and proggy tech house in the process.

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Various - Choose Your Fighter (TERRAZZOO4)

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Maara’s out to make mischief with the wryly titled ‘Hear Me Neigh’.  

Whether that title’s in reference to a certain equine dissociative or purely a love letter to our majestic, four-legged friends, well, we’ll leave that for you to decide. Either way, the prolific prog house luminary lends her Midas touch to four equally deadly traxxx.  
Following last year’s ‘Fancy Feast’ EP comes another proper dose of heads-down hedonism. It’s an eagerly-awaited return to the Kalakari fold, and true to form, opener ‘The Horse Track’ comes hurtling into the first furlong at full pelt. Big equestrian NRG packing some seriously rugged heft and neighing samples aplenty. Then, bringing more of that insistent throb, ‘Juicy Tracksuit’ is no less alluring or propulsive, albeit while channelling some Y2K aesthetic.   

There’s more of that turn-of-the-century flex on the next one too. Evoking Love Parade circa 1999, ‘God Save The Bender’ deploys scything hard trance flourishes while opening a portal to the fractal realm. And finally, ‘Sheela Na Gig’ lands dripping with more of the seductive appeal that has become Maara’s hallmark.

Maara - Hear Me Neigh | Kalahari Oyster Cult (OYSTER53)

Artist(s): Fazack (@tomfazackkkkkk), Paperkraft (@pprkrft), Vitaline (@vitaaline), JoeLy (@joelcobbold), Hannd (@hanndmusic), Geo Taguchi (@geo-taguchi), Harley Ferris (@harleyferriss)

Title: ToneShift 04
Label: Comma Traxx
Cat No.: CTTS05
Mastered by: Rob Small (@rob_small)
Artwork by: Bdon

Release Date: 12th January 2024

ToneShift 04

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CTTS05 | Various Artists | ToneShift 04 (12/01/2024 - Digi Only)

Radiant Records Palestine comp. All proceeds from the this release will go directly towards protesters in Europe supporting Palestine and the legal fees and fines they may have incurred, until it is possible for these funds to reach the Palestinian people directly.

All tracks uploaded in low bitrate please follow the link below to buy
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Abdul Raeva - Stamina

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The Naarm chapter of the Oyster Cult has been coming through with in a big way lately, and this one is no exception. Introducing Reflex Blue, the latest Antipodean export to put his stamp on a lysergic dancefloor sound indebted to the early ‘90s.

If Australia’s South East has proven itself a fertile breeding ground for tripped-out dance music, Reflex Blue is a case in point. Rather than sliding into pastiche, tracks like ‘Outdoor Dance’ and ‘Tension Rise’ offer forward-facing slants on trance-inducing prog house styles. They plumb the depths of nostalgia, all in the pursuit of dancefloor unity and fractal elation.

The flip-side comes bearing nocturnal house incursions. But where ‘Creepin’ Around The Bend’ opts for rude, jacking propulsion, low-slung number ‘Low End Freqz (Dial Up Mix)’ dials up the seductive appeal while sticking to the same sonic palette. Seriously indulgent gear primed for the witching hour.

Reflex Blue - Fuzion EP | Kalahari Oyster Cult (OYSTER47)

Bubbling beneath the surface of Japan's emerging underground scenes, Osaka-based artist Paperkraft (@pprkrft) has passionately developed his craft, immersing himself in the culture and championing a new wave of Japanese artists. With the rise of genres like UKG & bass in neighboring cities like Kyoto - it's the progressive and house movement Paperkraft is concerned about. Although more niche in his native city, developing a sustainable scene and championing the sounds he loves is the ultimate goal.

First introduced to HOMAGE through friend and breakthrough producer Stones Taro, Paperkraft referenced releases like Aldonna's (@aldonna) Morph EP as the catalyst to send his demos, and who subsequently remixed 'Ok Corral'. The Melbourne-based producer has since toured frequently both in Europe and in her home country of Australia; continuing to put her stamp on the underground and lending her expertise to remixes for the likes of Benjamin Fröhlich and Rosa Red.

Inspired by sounds from the 90 - 00's, and essential to the overall essence of his music, Paperkraft blends the old with the new. This duality can be found in the opening track 'The Amazing Spaceman' where liquid drums foam over contemporary sound design. 'Dizzy Disk' kicks things up a notch, holding on to that same old-school-new-school duality with an extra dose of dopamine for good measure. Manchester's Aiden Francis (@aidenfrancis) lends his signature sound to the remix, with elements of breakbeat, trance, and electro, showing why labels and clubgoers rate him so highly.

Breakthrough tracks' like Papekrafts' 'Dimple' which was released by HearThug's Are You Alien label gathered large support and made a special appearance on Manami's Boiler Room Debut; laying the foundations for tracks like 'Ok Corral' to take shape. The infectious vocal sample coupled with jam-like riffs gives off the vibe that it was done in one take in an act of pure enthusiasm, with that same energy lending itself to the dancefloor. Aldonna's remix adds a Balearic and emotive touch, while 'Stella' rounds off the EP with a left-leaning cut perfect for low-capacity clubs and sweaty, dimly-lighted rooms.

'Not c but k' will be available to stream and download from February 16th, 2024.

Not c but k

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Beltrac & Urban Guidance make a splash on Neptune Discs with "Nature"  🚪✨

A release that's more than just tracks— it's a sonic escapade. In three mind-bending proggy compositions, let the beats carry you to unexplored realms. With a special downtempo remix by Glen adding a unique twist, this EP invites you to a otherworldly experience, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. 

Artwork by @etchsk3tch 
Mastering by @robsmallmasteringltd 
Release date: 29 feb 2024

Beltrac & Urban Guidance - Nature EP [ND018]

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Huge, triumphant return for the man they know as Olsvangèr. This might be the most radiant, life-affirming manifestation of his devotion to trippy dancefloor propulsion.

If last year’s EP with fellow Tofistock co-founder MYKI was the pre-induction, ‘OYSTER51’ signals his full initiation. Solo manoeuvres from the Berlin-based producer and starts as he means to go on with the buoyant flex and ‘90s nostalgia of opening cut ‘Grand Slammin’. Blissed-out vocals vocoded beyond recognition, this is pure dancefloor jubilation but not at the expense of directness or heft.

Clearly, he’s no stranger to a late-nite tech house incursion either. Where ‘Paranoweed’ comes thru with the tuff, full-bodied groove, ‘Bubble Toy’ recalls the oddball, mescaline-strength tribalism of his DJ Headshot alias. Then, just as uplifting as its predecessors, ‘Quadi B’ shuts things down with a heady, levitational dose of fractal fuel.

All proceeds (label + artist) will be donated to Save The Children - Gaza and West Bank Emergency.

Free Palestine. Cease Fire Now.

Olsvangèr - Icy Hookups | Kalahari Oyster Cult (OYSTER51)

🐠 'Take your time.' 🐠

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Numero 25; a quarter of a century in records. 

Newcomer 'mpeg' (@mpegmusic) rises up to mark the special occasion with a positively forceful weapon of stark heat, and met the mark with unabridged precision. 

The Monte Kali EP serves as an agile, singular and versatile record, with mpeg's original productions neatly remixed by two artistic geniuses; Bliss Inc. and Spray, both of which transcend rave, Goa trance and prog in their own methodical, authentic demeanour.

Enjoy the ride, take your time. After all, there is no finish line. 

Estimated release date: 19th of April, 2024.
Distributed by Subwax.
Artwork by Stewart Armstrong.
PR text by Harry Wootten.
Mastering by Marco Pellegrino (Analogcut).
Pressings by R.A.N.D.

mpeg - 'Monte Kali' [HAWS025] (incl. Spray & Bliss Inc. Remixes)

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Some lead, some follow. Guy Contact returns to Craigie Knowes with his 'Energy Obsession EP' ~ forever heading the pack. Releases April 22, 2024.

Written & Produced by Guy Contact
Mastered by Marco @ Analogcut
Artwork by Guillaume de Ubéda
Distributed by One Eye Witness
Released by Craigie Knowes

CKNOWEP60 | Guy Contact - Energy Obsession EP

R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings welcomes Berlin based, Asphalt DJ to the
label for a four tracker of progressive house and breaks.

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Asphalt DJ - RM12027

PREMIERE: Asphalt DJ - Stereo Chambers [RM12027]

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Striking a rich vein of atmospheric dance music on the latest record with Convergence founder Kosh. Chameleon biz from a producer operating right at the intersection of Midwestern and New York styles, OYSTER55 traverses lacerating electro, rugged house trax and freestyle pressure with ease.

Possibly the meanest we’ve heard from the Moroccan scene flag-bearer, opener ‘Human Condition’ sets a menacing pace. But if that one batters down doors with some hurtling electro-breaks, ‘The Chopper’ opts for sleek aerodynamics and dappled, luminous hues. It’s another example of Kosh’s restless, breaks-fuelled ballistics, but this time deeper, more immersive.

Back with more urgency, where ‘Come On’ recalls the baddest freestyle Latin electro, ‘The Zinger’ closes proceedings on an anthemic tip. In fact, neither would have been out of place on NYC labels like Nu Grove or Nervous Records, highlighting Kosh’s capacity for skewing classic styles to his distinct design. It’s exactly the kind of material you’d expect for a producer that first coming to prominence on Casa Voyager, where exquisitely crafted dance music has become their trademark.

Kosh - The Chopper EP | Kalahari Oyster Cult (OYSTER55)

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The Oyster Cult’s Naarm continent grows larger with the addition of Ebbs N Flow. The unholy alliance of Dashiell and Will Holden of Hybrid Man touching down with some precision-tooled tech house variants, and considering their only previous collab came on an Animalia compilation back in 2022, this has been long in the making. 

OYSTER56 marks the first full release from this lesser spotted project. The handiwork of two producers, both accomplished in their own right but transcending their respective styles for a 4-track dose of late nite propulsion. Seductively stripped-back and engineered for optimum impact. 

Flexing a deftness of touch, and a far cry from the smudged, dubby FX Holden tends to deploy under the Hybrid Man banner, these tracks set the duo’s stall out as purveyors of the nocturnal and club-ready. Sultry, sleek, and sumptuous like only the dankest cuts can sound. 

It’s fitting that a track with the title 'Deeper Dream' might feature on a release feeling like a transmission from the other side; a parallel dimension where the after-hours never end.

Ebbs N Flow - Bunch Of Amateurs | Kalahari Oyster Cult (OYSTER56)

DIT ZY continues to make waves with non-stop grooves infused with '90s nostalgia marked by unique touches. Influenced by his love for the Italian free party scene, @ditzy_music echoes the rhythmic essence of tribe music and the power of massive sound systems. Includes remixes by Not A Headliner and Maccari, both adding a blend of styles in a release that pushes the boundaries of techno.

Support Here: strikeon.bandcamp.com/album/magnolia-gr-vez

Artist: DIT ZY
Label: STRIKE ON
Catalog Number: STK006
Release Date: 23/05/2024
Format: Digital
Mastering: Post Paranoia
Artwork: Busta

DIT ZY: www.instagram.com/dit.zy__/
Strike On: strikeon.bandcamp.com/music

PREMIERE: DIT ZY - EDIFICIO TOOL 3 [STK006]

Run by @reycolino
Brussels - Amsterdam
info@kalaharioystercult.com
Distributed by @oneyewitness
Bookings & label showcases: peter@FMLY.agency // +44 (0) 7742 600894

Olsvangèr - Icy Hookups | Kalahari Oyster Cult (OYSTER51)

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