Buy / Stream: https://moc.fanlink.to/nightdrive

Artist: Alek S
Title: Nightdrive EP (Incl. Alex Bau Repaint)
Catalog Number: MOC023
Label: made of CONCRETE
Release Date: 23.07.2021

RELEASE INFO:
'made of Concrete' family member Alek S rings in the 5th EP entitled 'Nightdrive', a four-track offering including a remix by Alex Bau. 

Title track 'Nightdrive' carries Alek S’s usual style, a dub-infused slice of catchy, scintillating techno. Alex Bau transforms it into a dark and daring number, filled with cavernous pads and menacing reverbs. 'Fastbreak' makes for a swift intro - steadfast bassline, acid-tinged leads and rave-reminiscing elements all intertwine into a dynamic title. Closing track 'Sunrise' rounds off the release in a composed and easygoing manner.

Alek S - Nightdrive - MOCD023

Amsterdam-based DJ and producer Perdu aka Alain van der Born returns to Live At Robert Johnson for his second release: On his Illusion Of Choice EP, Perdu drives his sound one notch harder, yet retains his trademark 1980s tinged vibe. Perdu has already secured releases on DGTL Records, Heist and Let’s Play House amongst others, and surely is a keen producer to keep your eyes and ears on.

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When it comes to high-quality Brazilian Deep House, Curitiba-based Henrique Oliveira aka HNQO is definitely amid the most influential producers of his generation. With solid originals and remixes released on local and international vital imprints of the genre such as Warung, Get Physical Music, Defected, Hot Creations, Off Spin, NastyFunk, Clepsydra, and his very own Playperview, HNQO is now back to the still small but rising German label Hazy Days with the single “Until I’m Done”. 

Something extremely interesting about HD, by the way, is that the platform just releases singles: one artist, one track. A forgotten format nowadays, but still greatly valuable inasmuch as the team can focus exclusively on the promotion of a sole tune. Smart, in our humble opinion.

Right now, 100% of their attention is on HNQO’s “Until I’m Done”, a cosmic-infused cut with a groovy breakbeat, a fat bassline, lush pads, a nervous synth layer, and a notable acid lead. Elements that, together, result in a melodic and upbeat theme devoted to creating a laidback, yet energizing atmosphere. A must-have for the Deep House lovers out there – in our humble opinion.

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Beatport page of the label: https://www.beatport.com/label/hazy-days/63702

Follow @hnqo & @hazydaysforever, peeps!

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Buy/stream: https://kompakt.fm/releases/treets

The long-running Kompakt imprint will release an EP by German DJ and producer Sascha Funke in September. Sharing five tracks that traverse quirky house and techno, Treets marks Funke’s monumental return to Kompakt since his Zug um Zug two-tracker in 2014.

Speaking about Treets, Funke says he is "very happy to be back on the mothership Kompakt" after an eight-year break. As one would expect with Funke, the EP fits the cosmic world of Kompakt to a tee. The title track conveys a weird, tripped-out atmosphere as an alien-like vocal burbles between an acid bassline and squeaky percussion. It's a tantalising glimpse of Funke's freaky underworld. E_Plus follows a similar wonked-out vein, only this time, the vibe is ominous. Funke pairs an orchestral vocal with bleepy pads and signature acid-drenched melody — a solid offering oddball of energy. On Alles Paletti, a 2-step drum pattern and string of bright claps create a sunny soundscape, complemented by a robust bassline and ethereal synth notes. It's fairytale house music, the kind only Funke can produce. The penultimate track Haus More is subdued, as chugging drums slither between a wobbly melody. The Other Version feels futuristic, as Funke goes full-force electro. Extra-terrestrial vocals return, but the pace is cranked up by strident sound FX and thudding drums. An eccentric end to an eccentric EP.

Sascha Funke is a Berlin-based producer and DJ with two decades' worth of releases building his back catalogue. BPitch Control, Turbo Recordings, Endless Flight, Running Back, and several more esteemed imprints have released his work. Today, he continues to create sleek sounds that weave various genres from house, techno, disco, Krautrock, wave, electro and unclassified anomalies. As a DJ, Funke is just as free-wheeling as his productions. He's played E1 in London, Caos in São Paulo and Renate in Berlin, amongst others, displaying his sweeping sound to a worldwide audience. Having been exposed to euro-dance pop as a youngster, you can hear flashes from the genre stitched throughout his work but blended in a way that's quintessential to Funke. Never one to change his sound according to the latest trend, Funke stays true to his creative vision — one of the most significant challenges for producers today.

Treets

Sascha Funke - Alles Paletti

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As the name states Live at Robert Johnson is the associated label of the respected venue in Offenbach and incorporates what the club stands for. The imprint has been establishing a solid ground for the new Frankfurt sound since 2009. By featuring internationally acclaimed artists LARJ has been providing DJs and audiences with essential tunes in an extensive range of high-quality house music. Laid-back dance-floor awareness with a sense for particularity in sound is what might describe best most of the releases and artists.