We joyfully welcome fellow Glasgow denizen Nightwave to Optimo Music with this three track EP. A long time DJ, producer and label runner, it took just one listen to the transcendent "Prince Of Flowers" to know it was a great fit for the label. It's not unlike a 21st century reboot of something from Chris & Cosey's uber classic "Songs Of Love & Lust" album. Combined with two other, more jacking tracks it makes for an enticing EP. We asked Maya to tell us a little about the release and here’s what she said -

Prince Of Flowers EP is a part of my continuous exploration of tying together electronic production and club culture with my work and study with plant medicines and traditions of the Amazon rainforest. For the last few years I’ve tried to merge the energies, joy and melodies of the two worlds together and see where it takes me. Turns out it all comes from the same place and I’m so excited to share it with you on a label so very special to me.

Released digitally December 16th 2022.

Prince Of Flowers

OM 54 D Nightwave - Prince Of Flowers EP (sampler)

The french label from north of France is back with some electro tracks. Perfect for club use.

PREMIERE : Betonkust - Tired Of Darkness

Simon Peter - Every Cloud
BUY LINKS: 
UK: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/simon-peter-every-cloud/915413-01/
EUROPE: https://bordelloaparigi.com/shop/vinyl/simon-peter-every-cloud-ep/
JAPAN: https://www.jetsetrecords.net/i/723006128779/
Simon Peter's Balearic Selection1: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/42xtaUmIMGobpXvFrAFcuS?si=eb0cc010ee7445c5&nd=1
Label: Forest Jams (https://soundcloud.com/forestjams)
https://soundcloud.com/simon-peter

Astonishingly, almost eight years have now passed since Simon Peter made his debut on Claremont 56 with the fantastically Balearic 'Arc of Lark'. He's not released much since, so this EP on Forest Jams is a welcome return to action. Title track 'Every Cloud' is deliciously warming and woozy, with twinkling lead lines, drowsy chords and softly strummed acoustic guitars riding above shuffling beats and a deep, smooth bassline. His love of acoustic instrumentation is further explored on the blissful 'You Don't Send Slow Waves Anymore'. Turn to the B-side for two fine remixes: a steel pan and Spanish guitar-sporting re-frame of 'Every Cloud' by Japanese outfit Coastlines, and a gorgeous, sunrise-ready, Balearic nu-disco re-imagining of 'You Don't Send Slow Waves Anymore' courtesy of Shu Suzuki.

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Simon Peter - You Don't Send Slow Waves Anymore (Shu Suzuki Remix)

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/animam
Track: Destino Esperanza
Label: https://soundcloud.com/bocabocamx
Format: Digital EP
YouTube: https://youtu.be/yJk8PhbYgMk

Single with new moves, new steps and vibes. Get some nice sounds from single from hommie <3 of Boca Boca crew.

PREMIERE | Animam - Destino Esperanza [Boca Boca] 2023

Delicate Features is the moniker of composer Pavel Diakov and vocalist Radmila Nikogosian, a duo who have recently fled their native St Petersburg. Since making their debut in 2012, they have released music on this label as well as Cellar Tapes and Not Not Fun Records, exploring immersive soundscapes that invite listeners deep into their world. The events of the last year have led to the pair fleeing their homeland in search of a place that better represents their ideals and can provide the artist freedom they require. "The idea for this EP came to us during our escape from Russia," says the pair. "The last few years in Russia have been difficult. The government's pressure on freedom was felt more strongly so when the war was launched we urgently left Russia and went to Yerevan in Armenia since we could no longer stay in the aggressor country. The EP is a response to these terrible events that began in 2022 and are continuing to this day. It is an attempt to immediately reconsider what we have and make a change toward a peaceful future." The opener' Formula of Faith' is a cosmically minded cut with beautiful melodic patterns unfolding over warm, rubbery house beats. It's wistful but dynamic while 'Economic Outlook' is a dreamy and deep cut of synth-laden dub. Pads are smeared across a starry sky with all the soul of Detroit while the plump drums and buried bass add weight below. The fantastic 'Get Ready' is a quick and physical house track with razor-sharp hi-hats and more majestic pads. The fulsome groove is detailed with meaningful chords that turn thoughts inwards as the drums power on. The excellence continues on 'Melting Dream' which is cosy backroom music with emotional depth and persuasive drums. The myriad synth wisps and floating chords make it a heady affair that pairs romance with ruefulness. Last of all is the humid atmosphere and cavernous dub chamber of 'Speed Of An Immobility' which sounds both futuristic and timeless. It's a world of subtle pads and booming bass that has real energy and tension. This is stylish and well-crafted music that truly brings something fresh to the dance floor.

Economic Outlook

PREMIERE : Delicate Features - Formula Of Faith

https://soundcloud.com/vitalsparkmusic
🛒 https://vitalspark.bandcamp.com/album/diskoteket-ep
🔊 https://youtu.be/F0NpJmZnjrQ

The debut release from hot new Glasgow label
Curriculum Vital comes from none other than its founder Vital Spark.

Written and recorded during the cold harsh Scottish winter, Diskoteket is the antithesis of the long dark nights, exuding positive vibes and playfulness. 
On the A-side, the EP's title track Diskoteket pays homage to our neighbours across the North Sea, whilst the A2 Leijonat looks even further east, an imagined anthem to its namesake.

The B-side opens up with Stone Of Destiny, a Eurodance channelling banger dedicated to a certain watering hole in Glasgow's West End. Those who know, know... Finally the record finishes with Pace Yourself, a straight up peak time club cut with a gentle reminder to take it easy once in a while.

With Diskoteket, Vital Spark provides a modern take on the classic sounds of genres like Italo Disco and Eurodance - big synths, liberal use of arpeggiators and just the right amount of
nostalgia.

Tracklist:

Diskoteket
Leijonat
Stone Of Destiny
Pace Yourself

Diskoteket

Stone Of Destiny

PREMIERE: Vital Spark - Stone Of Destiny [Curriculum Vital]

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PREMIERE : Letung - Rhythm Of The Night (Reebok Or Nike Mix)

Local scene youngster and future doctor Matas @mimbrasas also has a passion for DJing and producing. Have a listen to one more of his early debuts in the scene in our mixtape series.

LH series 54 / Imbrasasm

With You (Guided Version)

A smooth wave of doo whoops, piano, layers of goodness, wrapped in LOVE.

GOD is GREAT

5533  inspiring happy background, corporate, uplifting (6) pond5

Dj Booking & Inquiries : lesyeuxorange@gmail.com

Next ==> 13/09@ La  Rotonde Stalingrad, Paris
               26/09@ Burger Disco Club, Athens 
               27/09@ Rokfor, Patras
               18/10@ Boom Boom Villette
               31/10@ La Rotonde Stalingrad
               13/12@ La Rotonde Stalingrad


Past Gigs : 
Paris => Cabaret Sauvage, Trabendo, Rex Club, Badaboum, La Java, Mazette, La Machine du Moulin Rouge, La Prairie Du Canal, Petit Bain, Nexus, La Madrague Festival, Palais de Tokyo, La Rotonde Stalingrad, Silencio, ZigZag, La Clairiere, Wanderlust, Nuits Fauves, Double Vie, Pamela, Virage,  Le Monseigneur etc...

France => Calvi On The Rocks, Cabourg Mon Amour, We Love Green, Sarcus Festival, Tres cool Festival-Deauville, Highfive Festival-Annecy, Briques Rouges Festival-Lille, Bains Numeriques Festival-Enghien, Macadam Nantes x2, Lieu Unique Nantes, Le Sucre Lyon x3, Le Terminal Lyon, Le Petit Salon Lyon, Iboat Bordeaux x3, Chapiteau Marseille, 1988 Live Club Rennes, Gare Saint Sauveur Lille x2, Ostra Nancy, Grenoble Campus, La Bobine Grenoble, Angers, Nuit Blanche Saint Denis etcetc...

Europe => London x4 , Manchester x3, Leeds x2, Edinburgh, Berlin x3, Hamburg, Freiburg, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Stockholm x2, Copenhagen, Geneve x4, Lausanne, Neuchatel, Zurich x4, Bern, Lucern, Madrid x2, Ronda, Barcelona x3, Porto, Prague, Skopje, Milan, Rome, Liege, Istanbul, Budapest, Sofia, Bucharest x2, Vilnius x2, Palanga, Belgrade, Zagreb, Warsaw, Saint Petersburg, Moscow etc...
RoTW ==> Mexico City x2, Guadalajara, Leon, Merida, San Miguel De Allende, Queretaro etc...

PREMIERE : Simon Peter - You Don't Send Slow Waves Anymore (Shu Suzuki Remix)

Les Yeux Orange