Random Musings, March 2021

Carlos Sanchez   Put Your Soul In Front (Original Mix)

Out now on Crosstown Rebels: lnk.to/CRMLP046

Escapism is a theme that runs through the very heart of music. We listen to be transported, removing ourselves from our immediate surroundings as our senses relax and the sonic experience washes over us. During times of hardship, such a sensation is naturally magnified. Music gifts us a way out from our challenges, allowing us to choose how we feel in response to the sounds we hear. This theme has been explored meticulously by Audiojack over the past four years, resulting in the release of their second album, Surface Tension, on Crosstown Rebels this April. 

The pair described the meaning behind the album, encapsulating what inspired them to pursue the four-year project: “In the modern world our attention has become so fragmented with technological distractions. We wanted to create a piece of music that could be an escape from that, where someone can close their eyes and let their imaginations fill in the gaps that the other senses have left behind.” 

The journey sets off with Subterranea, a futuristic breaks-inspired cut that features shimmering female vocals throughout. It feels both euphoric and spacious, taking us to a world far removed from ours. The first collaborative effort comes next in the form of Under Your Skin. Released as the album’s lead single in February, Kevin Knapp’s weighty lyrical offering takes no prisoners, paving the way for the track’s punchy, percussion-heavy backbone. 

The American producer and vocalist is no stranger to the label, having collaborated with Audiojack previously on Implications as well as releasing Flipped on Crosstown’s sister imprint Rebellion. Binaural Dreaming soon arrives, plunging us into a sensory experience thanks to an array of worldwide field recordings, which simulate the experience of a dream. 925 Shift ups the pace, pairing resonant kick-hat combos against a myriad of robot-like synths whilst gentle keys chime softly in the background. 

Surreal yet familiar in one, it opens smoothly into Easy Rider, a groove-led, minimal laced dance number that transports us to brighter days with upbeat piano rolls and dream-like chords. Psychoactive pt. 1 continues the warming theme, delving further into tropical realms. Ethereal pads blend into pulses of acid to form an immersive auditory piece.

Audiojack

Feels Good

Audiojack x Jem Cooke - Feels Good

Out Now: https://lnk.to/ELL080

@maceoplex @solomun 

The original of 'Nu World' is a rousing single designed to sweep dancers off their feet. In Solomun's hands, it becomes one of his signature melodic masterpieces. The Diynamic label founder is one of dance music's most globally recognised stars. He has been immortalised in the legendary Grand Theft Auto video game, holds his own influential residency at Pacha in Ibiza and is on a near constant tour of the world's biggest clubs and festivals where he leads the house scene from the front. 

His seven minute rework of 'Nu World' is a typically emotive house track with yearning vocal samples immediately pulling you in. The fresh drums are underpinned by warm, rumbling bass, and the searching synth craft is expansive. When the classic piano chords come in mid-way through, hands will go skyward and the dance floor will be united as one. 

This is a remix that brings heartfelt joy and rousing house grooves.

Nu World

Maceo Plex - Nu World (Solomun Remix)

We love the dance Floor

Loveblind (Extended)

The hugely successful partnership between Dennis Ferrer and Defected has a remarkable and prolific history. Some of Defected’s largest crossover hits have been delivered courtesy of Dennis’ incredibly intuitive production skills and when the two names are associated, the music is guaranteed to be ground-breaking. To everyone’s delight Dennis has an equally huge year coming up - this track with Ben Westbeech being the first taste of what you can expect from his forthcoming album.

Ben Westbeech (aka Breach) was responsible for two top ten hits in 2013, the iconic bassline track ‘Jack’ followed by ‘Everything You Never Had (We Had It All)’. This track with Dennis is a departure from the jacked-up style of those records, with more of a laidback, steadily building, main-room vibe. A catchy, silky-smooth vocal compliments Dennis’s customarily watertight production, making for an expansive, symphonic track that is sure to get hands raised on the dancefloor. For Dennis Ferrer fans this makes for an extraordinary return to Defected, and an indication of plenty more sensational new music coming right up.

Dennis Ferrer featuring Ben Westbeech ‘Right Thing’


Written by Dennis Ferrer & Ben Westbeech
Produced by Dennis Ferrer
Keyboards & Drum Programming by Dennis Ferrer
Vocals by Ben Westbeech
Recorded at Objektivity Studios, NJ
Published by Sfere Music (BMI) & Just Isn’t Music
P&C 2016 Defected Records Limited


Dennis Ferrer Ft Ben Westbeech - Right Thing

It’s getting a bit slower for the third release of André Hommen’s These Eyes imprint as Marc Romboy delivers an outstanding Electronica track called ‘Trapped In An Orbit’. 

Romboy has been into the electronic music scene for over two decades, founded and built internationally respected dance-music labels and projects, never tiring of coming up with fresh and innovative ideas to push the limits of electronic sounds. He just released his ‘Voyage De La Planete’ album, which is pushing the boundaries between classical and electronic music to create both an emotional and atmospheric experience. 

‘Trapped In An Orbit’ is coming with a lot of different electronic layers and might surprise throughout the track - as that’s what makes it special. Lauer, who is one half of Tuff City Kids (with Running Back’s Gerd Janson), delivers the remix on the B side which is a bit more club-orientated but still leftfield. Slow is the new fast. 

Trapped In An Orbit’ will be out June 23, digitally and as limited 12” vinyl.

Marc Romboy - Trapped In An Orbit (Lauer Remix) | EYE003

A Part of the Cosmos

Private Party (feat. The Writers Poet)

8-track

Vapours (feat. Alex Mills)

Ali Love - Emperor (Maceo Plex Last Disco Rework)

Collected Reworks

Into the Surf (Hot Since 82 Remix)

"Like a substance that instigates change, the Catalyst Podcast series is meant to showcase and accelerate the progression of up and coming artists that deserve attention"

Welcome to episode 6 of our Catalyst podcast feat. Andrew McDonnell

Toronto based Andrew McDonnell is a talented DJ & Producer with a distinctive and signature sound. He has graced the decks on some of Toronto's biggest nightclubs and events, and has released multiple singles and Ep's with labels such as Kindisch, Deeperfect, Little Helpers and more.

Follow the Artist:
Soundcloud: @andrewmcdonnell
Facebook: facebook.com/andrewmcdonnellofficial
Instagram: instagram.com/_andrew_mcdonnell

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Soundcloud: @deephousetoronto
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Free Download

Catalyst 006 - Andrew McDonnell

Federico Puentes - The Way To Happiness (Stuart Hunter Remix) available to pre order from 1st of MArch

Pre order : 1st of March
Available : 15 of March

The Way To Happiness

Federico Puentes - The Way To Happiness(Stuart Hunter Remix) - Preview

Buy/Stream: kdis.lnk.to/KD121

@simondoty

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Simon Doty - The Beacon

Senses

Habischman - Senses (Original Mix) [EKLEKTISCH]

Freefall

Habischman - Freefall (Original Mix) [EKLEKTISCH]

Record label from Hot Since 82

kdisdemos@gmail.com

Simon Doty - The Beacon

Knee Deep In Sound

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