Laurent Garnier has handpicked six fresh tracks for COD3 QR's first release of 2025: [QR]D.024.HDZ.25.

Dukwa kicks things off with “Waves.” A seasoned Italian DJ and producer, Dukwa has been honing his craft for over a decade. From his early solo work on Bosconi to releases on Don’t Be Afraid, Numbers, Shall Not Fade, and his own Dukwa Music, his sound has evolved into something raw, punchy, and always meticulously crafted with hardware, sampling, and editing.

Next up is Victor Santana with “Jilter All Day.” A Madrid-based DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Victor has always been dedicated to uniting the crowd through music. Having released on labels like Subsist, EPM Music, and Motech, he’s also the founder of Chaval Records, an imprint set to make waves soon.

Hard To Tell (Roy & Roi) bring the energy with “Feeling Alright.” Known for their hypnotic grooves, they fuse Detroit techno, house, new wave, and breakbeat dynamics into magnetic club bangers. Their tracks have been supported by Dixon and Âme, with recent releases on Secret Weapons, Sums Over Histories, and Siamese.

French artist Squal G brings a driving techno track with “Face.” Passionate about electronic music since the ‘90s, Squal G has dabbled in various styles while staying true to his roots in techno. As the producer and manager of Slates Records, his sound is versatile and ever-evolving.

Danny Daze follows with a gritty electro anthem, showcasing his risk-taking approach to music. A Miami native deeply influenced by the underground Dutch electro and Detroit techno scenes, Daze has expanded his reach beyond techno, working on runway soundtracks for top brands and producing for his label, Omnidisc.

The collaboration between Djoy De Cuba and Joyvan Guevara (aka Djoy De Cuba) brings the atmospheric techno drone of “Vertigo.” Born in Havana and based in Tampa, Florida, Djoy De Cuba is a pioneer of Cuban electronic music and founder of the ROTILLA festival.

Finally, French producer Marcelus (under his alias Rosegreen) closes the EP with the ethereal electronica of “Lotus.” A discreet yet respected figure in the techno world, Marcelus has built a strong reputation with releases on Deeply Rooted House, Tresor, and his own Singular Records, as well as a residency at Berlin's Tresor club.

This diverse EP represents the breadth and depth of COD3 QR’s ongoing sonic exploration, bringing together some of the most exciting names in electronic music today.

05- Danny Daze & Djoy De Cuba - Vertigo _PREVIEW

Good Skills radioshow on Radio Vilnius by @shurmin_it_is

Shurmin Nikita / Radio Vilnius - January 17th 2025

Not Yet, a Sarajevo-based DJ and producer is a resident at Silver&Smoke and the founder of Fullhouse, an underground brand from Sarajevo which hosted many regional and international artists.

From Sarajevo residencies, to international clubs and festivals such as Exit’s Unity84 Festival, Garden of Dreams, Footworks, Sarajevo Matinee… he shared the booth with international artists such as Paco Osuna, Nic Fanciulli, Traumer, Nick Curly, Cristina Lazic and many others.

Combining deep-tech, minimal and tech-house, he creates a unique sound, carefully blending all pieces together, creating a groovy and rhythmical adventure with every track delicately selected throughout the journey.

Reveries 008 | Not Yet

https://soundcloud.com/borokovborokov
https://soundcloud.com/magma-collective
🛒 https://magmarecordsbxl.bandcamp.com/album/world-war
🔊 https://youtu.be/cGMU7zqgB8A

Belgian analogue duo Borokov Borokov present their new EP on Magma Records. Inspired by a surreal, feverish dream by one of its members, World War captures the raw energy of the band’s live performances. 

Incorporating live musicians, including the voices of Lara Chedraoui (Intergalactic Lovers) and Frankie Traandruppel, and co-produced with Youniss Ahamad, the EP showcases Borokov Borokov’s distinctive blend of chaos and artistry while venturing into new dimensions of their sound. Departing from their signature DIY approach, the band enlisted Youniss Ahamad as a co-producer to bring out a visceral, live feel. Drums, bass guitars, and brass instruments layer over their electronic foundation, with guest vocalists adding depth to each track’s unique intensity.

World War is a molten blend of sounds and emotions—a dance between chaos and order, built to radiate heat that pulls listeners into its burning core. Balancing raw analog sequences, mesmerizing chants, distorted effects and hypnotic synth loops, their new output embodies the sounds of a post-apocalyptic dream, influenced by DFA-inspired Electro Funk, echoes of the Italo Disco era, angular post-punk, and trippy Acid House. 

Designed for the eccentrics of the dancefloor, the EP is slated for release on February 28 on vinyl and all digital platforms via Magma Records.

The first track, "Alles," creaks and groans, dragging the EP into motion. Featuring the imposing German chants of Lara Chedraoui ‘Alles’ is both visceral and haunting, raw yet ethereal—an all- encompassing sonic punch to the face, while luring you into the post-apocalyptic unknown. Fueled by a raging dichotomy—like fire and water—the single thrives within a dreamlike setting. Powered by Tim Caramin’s (Youniss) fierce drums, pounding like industrial machinery in full swing, all elements of this track converge in a relentless rhythm.

With its steady bassline and murmured vocals, "Wrong π" lures listeners into Frankie Traandruppel’s meandering musings on pastries—a hypnotic spiral where each word dissolves into a sugary haze. The track’s punchy rhythm and groove evoke the energy of an old DFA record, as if recorded live at an abandoned warehouse in New York, with the groove gradually melting reality like caramel flan and embodying a chaotic discipline. In a world teetering on the edge of order and chaos, Frankie surrenders to entropy, devouring the entire pie: "DON’T BUY MY PIE!"

'If This Is The Title Of This Track You'd Better Listen To A Bob Dylan Song' delivers a layered, rebellious soundscape that boldly declares itself a protest song. Belgian musician Benjamin Hermans’ brass runs against the grain with shifting time signatures, defying conformity while evoking the melting surreality of a dreamscape. Over this, drummer Simon Pas adds a dub drum beat that wavers like a mirage in the scorching sun, his vision blurring until everything fuses into a single black spot—a “dubsturbance” born of heat and dissonance.

In "Uomo," the EP’s final track, Lara Chedraoui’s voice resonates with the line “Ruins bathing in light,” setting a haunting tone over an electro-funk beat in D minor, the saddest of keys. Here, human oblivion shifts to manmade extinction. Switching at times into Italian, the lyrics reveal a striking vision: the driver of the Anthropocene isn’t just “human”—it’s “uomo”, a figure both powerful and tragic. With a nod to Italo disco, "Uomo" flips melancholy on its head, trading lightness for sadness in a dance at the edge of oblivion, like boogieing backwards on an escalator to hell.

Tracklist: 

Alles (ft. Lara Chedraoui)
Wrong π (ft Frankie Traandruppel)
If this is the Title of this Track You Better Listen To A Bob Dylan Song
Uomo (ft. Lara Chedraoui)

PREMIERE: Borokov Borokov - Wrong π ft. Frankie Traandruppel [Magma Records]

Pouvoir Magique - Cycles LP
BUY LINK: https://pouvoirmagique.bandcamp.com/album/cycles
Label: Jarring Effects (https://soundcloud.com/jarring-effects)
https://www.instagram.com/jarringeffects
> Pouvoir Magique (https://soundcloud.com/pouvoirmagique)
https://www.instagram.com/pouvoir_magique
> Ismaël Murat El Hakim (https://soundcloud.com/antar-antar-antar)
https://www.instagram.com/ismaelhakim

Pouvoir Magique's first album, a perfect blend of magical, electronic, instrumental music and traditional songs.
Enter a fantastic universe !


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PREMIERE : Pouvoir Magique - Dūspärdĭchərma (feat Ismaël Murat El Hakim)

Stan Garac - Summer Xtasy (Original Mix)

Cardi B’s iconic anthem gets a dancefloor-ready rework by Barz & Sequin Tiger. 

This remix flips “WAP” into a high-energy, bass-driven house heater, infused with percussive grooves, bold synth lines, and just the right amount of dirty attitude. 

Built for late nights and loud systems, this version brings the sweat, bounce, and unapologetic vibe to the club.

Enjoy the FREE-DOWNLOAD 

Free Download

WAP - BARZ & SEQUIN TIGER (WET REMIX)

Adam Port - Someone To Love (Free Download)

Photo Credit - Paul Marshall

This week is a special one for us, and we are totally honoured to welcome Hardway Bros to our series. Probably best known in the modern day as one half of the enigmatic DJ duo ALFOS, Sean Johnston has long been one of our favourite selectors and with very good reason. 

Today he guides us on a two hour tour of the known universe, main points of interest include, but are not limited to; sidewinding psychedelia, low slung instrumentation, bubbling acid bass, and arps galore. 

All we can say is frothzoid. 

Enjoy.

@hardwaybros

Hardway Bros | 042

Returned to WooliesX to do their Mardi Gras party again this year! Lots of fun. Mainly house and disco and fun stuff.

Forever - Chinaski & Curses
Tribute To Sonia - Bustin' Loose
Feverish (The Revenge remix) - CRAZY P
Disco Theme - DMX Krew
Everyman (Joey Negro's Salsoul Strut) - Double Exposure
Seein You - ESCOBAR, Eli
Midnight Man (K.I.M Remix) - Flash & The Pan
How Do U Feel (Darshan Jesrani Morning Remix) - Galaxians
The Accord - Harry Wolfman
Thug Life - HIS DIRTY SECRETS
Remain Silent (12'' Version) - Phenomenal Handclap Band
Do It For My Brother - Sunner Soul
Get It Up For Love - Tata Vega
Be Mine Tonight (Dr Packer Rework) - The Jammers
Ooh I Love It (Love Break) (Late Nite Tuff Guy Muscle Edit) - The Salsoul Orchestra
Don't Hesitate (feat. 'EM) - Tiger & Woods
Kylie Minogue - Slow (Vlad Bretan Edit) - Vlad Bretan
Problemes D'Amour (Ah Ou Ah Version) - Alexander Robotnick
Don't Leave Me This Way (Voyeur Edit) final - Thelma Houston
At Night (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix) - Shakedown
Let No Man Put Asunder (Dr Packer Rework) - First Choice
Let's Make Mistakes (club mix) - STORM QUEEN
Get Lucky - Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams
Let's Go To Bed (Alkalino rework) - The Cure
Midnight Man (Plastic Plates Remix) - Flash & The Pan
Sing It Back (Mousse T.'s Feel Love Mix) - Moloko
Work It (Soulwax Remix) - Marie Davidson
Pump Up The Jam (Avalon Emerson's Marshmallow Test reHEAT) - Technotronic
Walk the Night (Retrospaction mix) - Skatt Bros
Oh Yeah (Alkalino rework) - Yello
Take Your Time (Do It Right) - The S.O.S Band
Hot Stuff (Single Version) - Donna Summer
Midnight Mouse (Revised) - Mighty Mouse
Don't Start Me Now (Tony Mathe Remode) - Dua Lipa
Blue Monday (Alkalino remix) - New Order
Huggin' & A Luvin' (Mike Dunn Luvz Huggin' U ReMixX) - Gershon Jackson
Deputy - Cratebug
Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (Dr Packer Remix) - Seamus Haji
Do You Wanna Funk? (feat. Sylvester) - Patrick Cowley
This Time Baby (Special 12 Version) - Jackie Moore
Better Together (Woolies Mardi Gras edit) - Hayden James
Hung Up - MADONNA
I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
Lost in Music - Sister Sledge
I Was Born This Way - Carl Bean
You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - Sylvester

Mardi Gras 2020

Goldie - The Journey Man - The Remixes Part 1

Goldie - Redemption (Mathew Jonson Remix)

DJing and producing since 1994.

Email me at: dave@davebolton.net

Mardi Gras 2020

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