The magnificent Bawrut returns to Ransom Note Records with an incredible new collection of interpretations of his music from the past couple of years, Remix Pack EP. Featuring a cast of the finest producers the underground currently has to offer, this four track whirlwind of club pounders exhibits everything that is great about electronic music in 2024.

First up on remix duties is the magnificent Marc Romboy, taking Que Quiere Usted by the scruff of the neck and straightening it out into an absolute dance floor stomper! Originally a hand clap laden, frenetically jolly, five minute romp, Marc has taken the original concept and upped the techers chug factor by 200%!

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PREMIERE: Bawrut - Que Quiere Usted (Marc Romboy Remix) [Ransom Note Records]

One of the compilations of 2023 Curses' Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX saw the Berlin-based Musician and DJ explore the darker side of club music. Bringing together 49 tracks that joined the dots between early industrial pioneers, EBM legends and post-punk bands with some of the most exciting artists around today this was a celebration of the kind of raw electronic music best performed live in smoke filled clubs.

One might suspect that between this and the first equally acclaimed, and substantial, Next Wave Acid Punx album clubland's gothic vaults might be eerily empty. But, just as every good live act knows, you should hold something special back for an encore, and so Curses is back with Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX - Secret Cuts, 11 bonus tracks that all deserve their own moment in the strobe light.

"Curating Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX was a big puzzle," explains Curses. "Figuring out how to fit all these tracks across 6 different 12"s required a lot of calculations and, to be quite frank, I was never that great at maths. Unfortunately this meant we had to cut some real heaters off of DEUX. But Eskimo and I decided that we couldn't let these gems go to dust. I've been DJing them loads in my sets, so it was only fair to share them with y’all to DJ and rage to yourselves. So, here it is... the final blast of bonus tracks for Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX: Secret Cuts."

Featuring the likes of Ghost Cop, Paresse, Nuovo Testamento, You Man, plus a new Curses track and Redux version, Secret Cuts is a worthy companion piece, packed full of the kind of jagged synths, jackhammer kickdrums, heavily gated snares and punk attitude that saw Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX named a BBC 6 Music compilation of the week, score a perfect 10 from Faze Mag and go straight in the record bag of every DJ that appreciates the darker things in life.

Nuovo Testamento - In My Dreams (Powerhouse Mix)

Pre-order: https://eskimorecordings.bandcamp.com/album/nandakke

‘Nandakke?’ is the anticipated debut album from Japanese-Belgian duo @ailimakesmusic on @eskimorecordings, featuring 10 tracks of surreal electro-pop, joyful electronica, house music and more. 

Lead track ‘Nandakke?’ is sung in the unique version of Japanese that singer Aili Maruyama and her father created to stay connected when she left Tokyo for Europe aged seven. The song goes out to all people with families living in different countries who are finding a way to stay in touch even when language is a barrier. 

“‘Nandakke?’ Is a Japanese word that roughly translates to "Well, what was it?”, often used when you are looking for a specific word," says Aili. "The song is about the language I speak with my dad, a mix of French and Japanese."

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Senza Parole... Sans Mots... meaning without words… or as ol’ Frank might’ve put it, “do-be-do-be-do-”.

Having made records under various aliases in the early 90s, Alistair Gibbs made his first release under the Nebraska name in 2000. Since then, he has built a solid reputation with releases on respected labels like Heist, Delusions of Grandeur, Razor-N-Tape, Rush Hour, Mister Saturday Night, and on his own Friends & Relations imprint.

Losing none of that on-the-one-heavy disco funk he is known for, Nebraska's latest suggests nothing short of the Art Of Noise sharing a booth with Depeche Mode in a long-forgotten Italian disco!  Drawing inspiration from those sampled vocal melodies on 80s cuts like ‘I Can’t Wait’ by Nu Shooz and ‘Oh Yeah’ by Yellow, Nebraska gives us three versions of this highly infectious, head shaking, foot tapping earworm. In addition to the full-length the ‘Edit’ cuts straight to the wordless melodic hook, while the ‘Dub Coda’ leaves more space and heads off into more cosmic depths.

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PREMIERE : Nebraska - Senza Parole

New Islands is a new reissue arm from LA's excellent Pleasure of Love label, and it launches with first ever 12" vinyl and digital versions of Kim Yaffa’s long-lost gem of a single, 'Once Bitten.' Next to the original track, fresh remixes from Michael David and Nick the Record & Dan Tyler complete a standout inaugural package.

Released in 1989, 'Once Bitten' is the lone single from Kim Yaffa, an LA singer once signed to the Hollywood indie label Macola Record Co. Not long after recording this single, Yaffa shelved her music career and moved on to other aspects of the business, but she has become a cult figure amongst those who knew her work. 'Once Bitten' has only ever been available on 7" before now and is an effortlessly classy pop tune with hints of 80s blue-eyed soul and Sade-inspired sounds that lend it a timeless Balearic feel. Copies of the original 7” have been changing hands for as much as $2,000 online in recent years. Hence, this is a genuine bit of musical treasure.

Says Kim about the release, "In the Late 80s Los Angeles had so much going on musically. After singing on a couple of records on Macola Records and backgrounds for other artists, I was searching for my sound, trying to find my footing as a songwriter and performer. I connected with a producer who seemed to get what I was going for and we hired Richard Elliot from Tower of Power at the time for that sexy horn sound, and we recorded Once Bitten and Lights of LA at Larrabee Sound. I think I was really into what Sade and Taylor Dayne were doing at the time, that jazzy vibe! We pressed the songs to a 45 and soon after were kind of forgotten about."

Remixer Michael David is a member of the influential Los Angeles-based group Classixx, has released music on Cascine Records and worked with Holy Ghost!, Meyer Hawthorne, and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. His version adds oodles of echo and reverb, slows things down and makes it a more trippy affair with languid lead guitars that bring a seductive and sleazy feel. London-based production duo and Record Mission label founders Nick the Record and Dan Tyler have vast DJ experience between them. Nick runs the Tangent party with John Gomez, and Dan Tyler is one-half of the legendary Idjut Boys. Their remix is perfectly sunny, primed and ready for open-air dancing with its exquisite flutes. The soulful original vocal is left to roll and will ensure this one becomes a real Balearic anthem.
'Lights of LA' is a second original from Yaffa that oozes low-key 80s charm. It has steamy sax and vocals and lush acoustic guitars, all irresistibly tingling the senses.

New Islands will focus on the forgotten cross-genre and cross-cultural music of the 80s, 90s, and 00s, connecting them with the future. This first project is a superb one to get it underway. Pre-order HERE.

Once Bitten EP

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PREMIERE: Kim Yaffa - Once Bitten (Nick the Record & Dan Tyler Edit)

Eli Escobar - Fixed Our Love Feat. Queenie

Here at Bordello, the hot season has already arrived. Championing this warmth is Italy’s very own Hey Cabrera! The Turin based dynamo melds elements of electro disco, italo and house to create a uniquely aromatic blend of dancefloor joy. Clean drum patterns, claps and hi-hats are at the foundation of “Italo Void”. From these percussion points, a bold and ensnaring melody takes flight; glimmering synthlines shining from beginning to end. Fellow Bordello mainstay, Lauer arrives to bring his own analogue sound to the title piece. Accentuating that irrepressible tune, piano keys give extra ballast with a touch of late evening romance as we wait for the sun to come up. The flip transports us to Scandinavia for some unrequited love. Although “Forelskelse” may mean unexplored passions, this track is brimming with emotions. Burning with a smouldering energy, ingredients from disco to house combine to produce a wonderfully uplifting work. David Bay, of Zissou Records fame, closes with his interpretation of “Forelskelse”. A measured introduction gives way to those addictive notes of the original, Bay stripping back the samples to allow the instruments to sing. A soundtrack to see us into a magical summer.

PREMIERE: Hey Cabrera! - Italo Void (Lauer Remix) [BORDELLO A PARIGI]

The beach was crowded, the good folks from out of town had decided that today was the day to descend upon the pearly shores and celebrate as if the sun was taking its final breath. This wasn't the city that he knew though. He knew of another side of town...

San Diego was the name given to the front facing extravaganza which was beach parlours and candy floss. San Diago were the streets which sat behind the glimmering facade, where the real people lived and had fun once the darkness had fallen.

They lived on street corners, laughed and hung out as the stars flickered up above. Really it all belonged to them.

Faith / San Diago EP

PREMIERE: Arnau Obiols & KAYYAK - San Diago (Rahaan Remix) [Compost Records]

Mike Nasty - Black Planet
BUY LINK: https://mikenasty.bandcamp.com/album/black-planet
Label: Nasty Tracks (https://soundcloud.com/mikenastynyc)
https://www.instagram.com/djmikenasty/

"Embark on a sonic journey that transcends borders and defies categorization with Mike Nasty's electrifying new album, "Black Planet." Immerse yourself in a pulsating fusion of Dance Music, skillfully interwoven with the rich tapestry of sounds from the diverse corners of the African diaspora.

Drawing inspiration from the rhythmic heartbeat of Jazz, the infectious energy of House, the emotion of Blues, the spirit of Gospel and the soul-stirring melodies of R&B, "Black Planet" is a testament to Mike Nasty's ability to seamlessly blend genres and create a sound that is uniquely his own.

Each track is a sonic landscape, inviting listeners to explore the intersections of culture and rhythm. From the hypnotic beats that pay homage to the roots of African American music to the soulful vocals that echo the narratives of the diaspora, the album is a celebration of diversity and a reminder of the interconnectedness of musical traditions.

Mike Nasty's production prowess shines through in every beat, creating a unique experience that is both exhilarating and thought-provoking. The album's title, "Black Planet," serves as a metaphor for a world where music knows no boundaries, where the global diaspora converges on a dancefloor united by a common language – the language of rhythm and melody.

As you traverse the tracks of "Black Planet," you'll find yourself caught in the rhythmic currents of jazz-infused anthems, navigating the dynamic landscapes of electronic soundscapes, and surrendering to the irresistible grooves that beckon you to move. This album is more than music; it's a celebration of heritage, a testament to the power of inclusivity, and a journey through the sounds that connect us all.

Dive into the kaleidoscope of "Black Planet," where tradition meets innovation, and the heartbeat of the diaspora becomes the driving force of the dancefloor. Mike Nasty invites you to join him on this musical odyssey, where the boundaries between genres dissolve, and the rhythm takes center stage. Welcome to a world where the beats are boundless, and the dance never ends."

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PREMIERE : Mike Nasty - Satin Starlight

Excerpt from https://soundcloud.com/divorcefromnewyork 'Brick Lane' LP
Out April 26th on Tokonoma Records
Pre-order: https://tokonomarecords.bandcamp.com/album/brick-lane

PREMIERE: Divorce From New York - What´s Jazz [Tokonoma Records]

112 KBPS FILES - DON'T BE A DUNCE!

Stream & Buy - https://razor-n-tape.lnk.to/79.5Remixes

RNT are revisiting a few of the standout cuts from last year’s massive LP drop by Brooklyn band 79.5 with a varied dancefloor-ready remix package.

NYC based bass enthusiast Jubilee gets peak-time freaky with the anthemic “B.D.F.Q”, talented upstart producer Malik Hendricks delivers a sublimely deep take on “Feel Like Dancing,” label boss JKriv turns in a bouncey house version of “Our Hearts Didn’t Go That Way,” local funkster FSQ gets groovy for a very different reading of “B.D.FQ,” and Damien Harris takes the sultry “Feel Like Dancin” into slow-rolling new disco territory. 


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