After 2 outings on recent SHOUTS compilations, Asa Tate lands on Rhythm Section Intl proper with a timeless EP - “ Replica”.

Asa Tate, fka Tech Support has been on a bit of a tear recently and this record feels like a real step up: a statement of intention aimed directly at the peak time dance floor.

A student of the Weatherall school of DJing, Asa Tate has showcased an astonishingly mature approach to production over the years that belies his age. You’d be forgiven for thinking these 4 tracks had been discovered from a dusty DAT tape, locked away in the vaults of a northern Italian club and rediscovered after 30 years….Listen more closely and you’ll notice the contemporary production flair and more recent influences that make this EP a perfect reinterpretation of the mid 90s house sound: sitting somewhere between dream house and Morales finest work under the red zone moniker.

The EP wastes no time in setting it’s intentions with the A1 Title Track, “Replica” - after a brief and floaty progressive house intro the refrain “ E-e-e-e-e-e-e-ECSTASY” echoes loudly over sampled vocals, euphorias piano chords, throbbing lead synths and a bouncy tech house bass line. It straddles so many sub genres of house without feeling derivative of any of them. Cliche’s and classic samples are embraced playfully and serve to contextualise and elevate the influences. This is not just really great house music or excellent storytelling, it’s art history.

“89” is a sultry deep house cut featuring rising Spanish star, Dariam Coco on Vocals. It floats like a butterfly, but stings like a bee, as the soft chords are interrupted with huge drum fills deftly transforming an after party jam to a peak time moment.

We continue to “ Unknowns” - a masterclass in building tension and holding it - this track simmers with restrained intensity for almost 6 minutes. It’s trademark Asa Tate production at its most understated and classy.

We round of the EP with the fittingly titled “Last Dance”, a wistful composition that brings us back down to earth slowly, safely and gently; always grooving but never pushing - this one is the soundtrack to the end of a long summer day and reaffirms Asa Tate’s claim to be a modern master of Deep House.

We’re super excited to give Ned the platform he deserves and look forward to hearing this one soundtrack many a dance as this long, beautiful summer draws to a close

RHYTHM SECTION:
https://wearerhythmsection.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.beatport.com/label/rhythm-section-international/42152?a_aid=6897003d0f687&a_cid=0be88686

PREMIERE: ASA TATE - REPLICA [RHYTHM SECTION]

Next Evidence - No 2morrow ('On And On' Dub)

Long-lost mixes from the vault—dusted off at the flight desk and tuned for 2025. Two deep rerubs that subtly bend the original remixes for the discerning fan.

PREMIERE: Ode To 97 - First Day In Time (Tigerskin's Alternative Mix)

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SUBB-AN - LOVE TEMPO - RADIO EDIT

Marc Brauner joins Flipsight with a four-track journey combining soulful depth and club-ready energy in equal measure. Under Marc's motto, "Stay Radiant", the A-side opens with a deep head-nodder that glows with a smooth and rolling groove from start to finish. "It's Alright" immediately raises the pulse with tight percussion, lush pads, and feel good momentum.

Flip it over for the B-side, "Show Me How" rides a big kick-snare combo and subtle spacy accents. Closing things out, "Floaty" does exactly what the title suggests: a bass-driven buzzer that lifts the floor and seals the deal.

BUY:
https://marcbrauner.bandcamp.com/album/radiant-ep
https://www.deejay.de/Marc_Brauner_Radiant_EP_FLIPS008_Vinyl__1192966

PREMIERE: Marc Brauner - Floaty

Fresca Recs is here to bring the juice and bubbles

Close pals Hazr (Magic Carpet) and Velvet Velour (Silky Beats) have joined forces to bring a fresh new vinyl series, delivering unreleased music from their favourite producers.

To kick things off they’ve invited one of the smoothest cats to ever do it- Seafoam. West Coast goodness in its finest form. If you’ve been digging for deep house then you’ll have certainly had your ears graced by the airy, brain soothing frequencies of Brian Cavender at some point or another.

As prolific as they come, it was no surprise he had buckets of gems to dig through and choose from. Some old, some new… Four of which have been selected for FRESC01.

Enjoy!

BUY:
https://www.decks.de/track/seafoam-ear_candy_ep/cpb-3t
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/seafoam-ear-candy-ep-vinyl/1113883-01/
https://yoyaku.io/release/seafoam-ear-candy-ep-fresc001/?srsltid=AfmBOoqXsEYIffM3N9kKgG7YX3_txLOPOuvcAGxHxzi29iCBxrVT89vg

PREMIERE: Seafoam - Ear Candy [FRESC001]

Scottish force of nature La La lands on Rhythm Section INTL with her first EP for the London imprint: “council”.
Having cut her teeth as a resident of iconic Scottish institutions FLY Edinburgh and Sub Club Glasgow for years, La La - real name Lauren Andrew - emerged onto the international scene at the tail end of the 2010’s. Forged by the fire of the unbeatable Scottish scene that gave rise to Jackmaster, Ewan McVicar, Optimo and Dennis Sulta, La La used the downtime afforded in the pandemic to hone her craft as a producer, dialling in her songwriting and honing her production techniques to find her own sound.
The time burrowed away in the studio paid off, crystallising in this razor-sharp EP, sitting in the sweet spot between Hard Groove & Peak Time Techno.
Over 4 tracks we are treated to a masterclass in driving, percussive club music: from the playful tension in“ against them” to the relentless drive of “nod to letting go” the tracks are peppered with playful breakdowns reminiscent of Ricardo Villalobos at his most groovy. Title track “council” takes a solid house groove, a thunderous 909 kick and goes to town. It’s utilitarian, confident and powerful in its execution: it’s grade A 100% pure dance floor weaponry.
The Final track, touch me is a real mix of contemporary club sounds: a layered 1 bar loop that wouldn’t feel out of place on the latest Leod release is paired with pitched down vocals evocative of post dubstep. Just when we think we’ve figured it out, deep house synth stabs, piano chords and sexy vocals join the melee in a way that could sound cacophonous but instead sits together at perfect counterpoint. La La has proven to have an almighty knack for balancing disparate elements and influences into a harmonious whole and it’s clear to anyone who listens that she’s found her voice and is having fun with it.  

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La La - Council [EP Preview]

The rediscovery continues. After the acclaimed reissue "Happiness Therapy Crucial Traxx Vol.1" (featuring the infamous "Tell Me"), Happiness Therapy proudly unveils the second chapter in the series. A deeper dive into the lost catalog of Belgian house pioneer Marius Acke.

BUY:
https://mariusacke.bandcamp.com/album/happiness-therapy-crucial-traxx-02-htct02

PREMIERE: Marius Acke - Realuv [Happiness Therapy Crucial Traxx 02]

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PHJ - VOGUE DUB (FREE D/L)

Soulful House from Last Forever Records

BUY:
https://www.traxsource.com/title/2627071/body-and-soul

PREMIERE: Turbojazz feat. Robert Owens - Body & Soul

Insomniac Oasis EP

Insomniac Oasis

Capetonian DJ and Producer Matt Prehn's musical journey started in the mid-90s when vinyl ruled the Rave and social media didn't exist. Inspired by the sounds emanating from SA's underground clubs and after-hour parties Matt began producing his own music and later founded Oh So Coy and Rogue Decibels, the labels amassing over 200 digital and 10 vinyl releases to date. 

He's been recognized as one of the "Traxsource Top 100 Deep House Artists" and has released music on acclaimed labels such as Large Music, i! Records, King Street and Tango. With a career spanning 20+ years Matt has performed locally at Truth, Era, We House Sundays, Mzolis and gigged internationally in England, France, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic and Amsterdam.

Insomniac Oasis

Matt Prehn

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