INCOMING : CLOSE PROXIMITY - Acid Is My DNA #MINITEL

Release date : 04/07/2025
Buy : https://go.protonradio.com/r/rlugoXQfqgdbk

After an unforgettable 2024 with the launch of our label, we're excited to kick off this new year for two great reasons :

First, MINITEL Media is celebrating its 5th anniversary, and we treated ourselves to a state-of-the-art Polaroid to capture memories from our upcoming label nights.Second, we're thrilled to welcome UK duo CLOSE PROXIMITY and the talented Frankfurt-based producer MARUWA to the label for our fourth EP release.

CLOSE PROXIMITY was formed in late 2024 by Frank Brady and Demack. Their mission ? Crafting distinctive progressive music blending Proto House, techno, and trance influences.
The two tracks we present here perfectly capture their unique sound.

"Pure Ascendance" is a tribute to the airy, contemplative, Balearic progressive vibes of the '90s. With a groovy bassline, delicate yet precise synths, mesmerizing vocals, and uplifting piano chords, it's the perfect ticket for takeoff.

"Acid is My DNA" keeps the journey going with a slightly trancier feel. Expect stunning harmonies elevated by a soaring synth arpeggio in the final section .Guaranteed to transport you to a beachfront festival at sunrise.

On remix duties, rising star MARUWA, known for her stellar EPs and remixes blending nostalgic elements from the '90s and early 2000s with a modern twist, delivers a hypnotic reinterpretation of Pure Ascendance.
Her version features a devastating groove, relentless percussion, and dub techno-inspired arrangements. It's an epic journey into old-school tribal progressive trance that will set any dancefloor ablaze. Drums Don't Stop !

COME CLOSER !

СПАСИБО Maria
Thanx Frank & Demack

Artwork by Francois Boulo
Masters by Preference Mastering

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INCOMING : CLOSE PROXIMITY - Acid Is My DNA #MINITEL

Feinstoff rings the bell for its 16th release with a sun-drenched piano house anthem from Italo icon Maltitz. Little White Chapel is a juicy slice of high summer euphoria, all shimmering light, emotional peaks, and a big splash of 90s, capturing the heat and heart of the season in five and a half minutes.

Between altar calls and after-hours, this one delivers all the drama you didn’t know you needed. Gated choirs praise, snares hit with holy punch, and the piano goes straight for your serotonin. Church is in session, and like communion cues, Maltitz is dropping pure summer joy.

https://feinstoff.bandcamp.com/album/a-little-white-chapel-ep

Maltitz - A little White Chapel [Feinstoff]

CLOSE PROXIMITY - Eclipse

Mexican label Duro Label is preparing for a new sonic journey with the return of one of its most cherished figures, Madrid's Álvaro Cabana. His new EP, "Indian Prototype", is an exploration of rhythms rooted in the wisdom of groove and the most influential sounds of the nineties and two thousands, without yielding an ounce to nostalgia.

Álvaro Cabana, an active figure in the Madrid electronic scene since the late '90s and owner of the Rotten City label (home to artists like Red Axes, Curses, Eden Burns, and DC Salas), delivers an EP that stands as a testament to his fidelity to his roots and his constant evolution.

The journey kicks off with "Proto", a track imbued with an early progressive essence. Deep basslines intertwine with expansive melodies and solid rhythms, creating psychedelic atmospheres that invite you into an introspective, mysterious, and energetic dance.

Following this is "Tipo", a subtle nod to Underworld. Here, acidic and resonant synthesizers take over the dancefloor, propelled by drums and rhythms designed to unleash euphoria. Lysergic vocals add a hypnotic layer, further immersing you in its danceable energy.

Finally, the EP culminates with "India In Us (UK Mix)", a powerful collaboration with his Argentine compadre residing in Bogotá, Julian Sanza (half of legendary projects like Silver City and 2020 Vision Soundsystem). This track is an ode to more "UK" and "two-thousands" sonorities, featuring booming basslines and frenetic melodies that invite total surrender on the dancefloor.

"Indian Prototype" is a statement of intent from Álvaro Cabana, a release crafted for DJs, diggers, and lovers of the rave sound.

Indian Prototype

Tipo

INCOMING :  Laion - Hand Hand Paw #Feinstoff
Release date : 15/08/2025
BUY : https://feinstoff.bandcamp.com/album/laion-hand-hand-paw-ep

Laion touches down on Feinstoff with a sublime four-tracker that channels the sleek allure of Italo, the sun-drenched moods of early ’90s house, and a sprinkle of rave.
Opening with Hand Hand Paw, an irresistibly hooky bassline slides in early and takes hold, driving high-octane momentum with a glint of trance in its DNA, where rave energy fuses with crisp, Neo-Italo vibes. Built with the floor in mind, it pushes towards an acid-laced finale that seals the deal.
Doctr steps up for the remix, zeroing in on the original’s addictive bassline and letting it dominate the space. A commanding, stomping groove takes hold, stripped back to pure power, with precision layers and sharp dynamics showing Doctr in top form.
JYF shifts the mood into brighter territory, a dominating bassline carrying a French disco shimmer. Major and seventh notes add warmth and lift, while snare rolls build the tension toward a drop that slides in smooth and keeps the floor locked.
Closing with Spinelli Spielloni, the EP returns to darker terrain. An off-beat bass drives shadowy Neo-Italo vibes, stabbing chords slice through the mix, and harmonizing gated synths wrap the groove in a hypnotic grip.

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https://soundcloud.com/doctrmusic
https://soundcloud.com/fnstff

INCOMING :  Laion - Hand Hand Paw #Feinstoff

Tayir keeps the momentum high with “Feel the Love”, the second single from their upcoming debut EP on Midnight Operators. Bursting with sunny piano riffs, soulful vocals, and an irresistible groove, it’s a feel-good anthem tailor-made for carefree summer days.

Tayir - Feel The Love

INCOMING : Osccurate - 1998 (Boudi Remix) #Volition
Release date : 27/08/2025
BUY : https://volitionmusiclondon.bandcamp.com/album/vltn010-visual-entropy-ep

We’re excited to welcome Osccurate to the label with his debut 3–track EP. A release that captures his sound in full, each track leans into a distinct trance-infused NRG while keeping a subtle, refined edge. We have been big fans of Osccurate’s work for a while now, so we are very happy to put this out to the world. 

The originals are joined by three remixes from CLOSE PROXIMITY, Oliver Scala, and Boudi. Each one reshapes the material in their own way, adding new perspectives to round out the EP.

Mastering: Keymon

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https://soundcloud.com/volition_london
https://soundcloud.com/osccurate
https://soundcloud.com/boudimusic

INCOMING : Osccurate - 1998 (Boudi Remix) #Volition

INCOMING : CLOSE PROXIMITY - Be Free #CONTR4ST
Release date : 05/09/2025
BUY : https://www.beatport.com/fr/release/be-free/5244524

CLOSE PROXIMITY is a London-based electronic duo formed by producers Frank Brady and Demack, uniting under one alias to create a focused and immersive club sound. The project emerged from their long-standing collaboration within London's underground scene, particularly through Volition - the record label and event series founded by Brady and developed in close creative partnership with Demack. CLOSE PROXIMITY represents a distilled evolution of their individual solo work: emotive, progressive, and built with the dancefloor in mind. 

Blending elements of progressive house, proto-house, trance, and techno, the pair draw inspiration from iconic acts like Underworld, while infusing their productions with a modern, high-fidelity edge. Their music is driven by thick basslines, soaring pads, and a dynamic sensibility that captures both tension and release. From late-night warehouse sets to headphone journeys, CLOSE PROXIMITY's sound thrives on motion and emotional resonance. 

Their next single, 'Be Free,' drops September 5 via CONTR4ST, offering a bold, melodic slice of peak-time energy that captures the duo's wide-ranging influences and refined production aesthetic. 

☎️ Connect ☎️
https://soundcloud.com/closeproximitysc
https://soundcloud.com/contr4st

INCOMING : CLOSE PROXIMITY - Be Free #CONTR4ST

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