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FAW001: Carré - Soft Fascination EP w/ Priori + James Bangura Mixes

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Dear Fam, 

We're stoked to announce that the sequel of Jazzbois Goes Blunt is finally out now! Goes Blunt II features some of the finest jazz materials that these guys can offer. Join us for the ride and bump through these unique compositions by the Bois.

All platforms: https://bluntshelter.fanlink.to/jazzboisgoesbluntII

Limited edition vinyl details are soon to be announced!

Much love to ya'll!

Shelter crew

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BUY / STREAM HERE: https://orcd.co/wttlv2

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Benjamin Di Bora - Attracted to Me

Bandcamp: https://fastatwork.bandcamp.com/album/soft-fascination

Deep within the freeway buzz of dystopian Los Angeles, there exists an unstoppable sonic gathering of minds, who call themselves “Fast At Work” and abide by a belief in the deeper potential of higher tempos. However, lately there has been some debate about the true existence of the Fast At Work mantra. Just as the debate was reaching its climax, seemingly out of nowhere, a helicopter emerged containing a musical capsule from the future (or possibly aliens). The group accepted this music as scripture, and coined it “Soft Fascination,” – naming group member Carré as their chosen matriarch. Through the title hymn “Soft Fascination,” Carré preached a proto vision of a classic dubstep bassline and tender pads. With “Cute Mad,” Carré magically induced a sense of positivity and bubbly bass. And with the third offering, “Glowing,” she pushed her audience closer to understanding simplicity and space. Finally, in an effort to expand their gospel to the furthest realms of their musical world, she recruited Priori and James Bangura to create their own missions, rooted in the original offerings of the alien helicopter’s capsule disc. While Priori expertly rearranged “Soft Fascination” into a shiny mind-melter, James Bangura expanded on the lightness of “Glowing,” creating his own lucid dreamscape of deep melancholia.

@carreo
@priori-ties
@jamesbangura

Written and Produced by Carré
Recorded in Los Angeles
Additional mixing by Danny Goliger
Mastered by Nikolaj Jakobsen
Vinyl production R.A.N.D. Muzik
Artwork & CD by Studio Balcony
Distributed by One Eye Witness

FAW001: Carré - Soft Fascination EP w/ Priori + James Bangura Remixes

@CARREO
@priori-ties
@fastatwork

https://fastatwork.bandcamp.com/album/soft-fascination

Deep within the humdrum of the freeway buzz and eternal traffic of dystopian Los Angeles, there exists an unstoppable sonic gathering of minds, determined to spread a gospel believing that higher BPMs are not necessarily synonymous with harsh escapist mentalities and homogenous vibes. Lately however, as the belief system and community members have musically evolved, there has been some debate about the viability and true existence of this mantra. Is “Fast Not Hard” a sustainable ethos, guiding us towards the ultimate truth?

Just as the issue began to climax, seemingly out of nowhere, a helicopter emerged, containing a capsule from the future (or possibly aliens). Within this capsule was physical, musical, fundamental proof of the durability of their belief system – a bible of sorts, with all the thoughts and debates and beliefs and ideals of the group members mechanically infused into a shiny black disc of three original musical offerings. Upon digesting the capsule’s creed, the group accepted the music as scripture, and coined it “Soft Fascination,” – an emotional reflection of their fast-not-hard form of fundamentalism – and named group member Carré as their first chosen matriarch.

pi pi pi premiere: Carré - Soft Fascination (Priori Mechanical Dub) [Fast At Work]

Pre-order: https://fastatwork.bandcamp.com/album/soft-fascination

LA party crew @fastatwork launches its label with a new EP from resident @CARREO.

Deep within the freeway buzz of dystopian Los Angeles, there exists an unstoppable sonic gathering of minds, who call themselves “Fast At Work” and abide by a belief in the deeper potential of higher tempos. However, lately there has been some debate about the true existence of the Fast At Work mantra. Just as the debate was reaching its climax, seemingly out of nowhere, a helicopter emerged containing a musical capsule from the future (or possibly aliens). The group accepted this music as scripture, and coined it “Soft Fascination,” – naming group member Carré as their chosen matriarch. Through the title hymn “Soft Fascination,” Carré preached a proto vision of a classic dubstep bassline and tender pads. With “Cute Mad,” Carré magically induced a sense of positivity and bubbly bass. And with the third offering, “Glowing,” she pushed her audience closer to understanding simplicity and space. Finally, in an effort to expand their gospel to the furthest realms of their musical world, she recruited Priori and James Bangura to create their own missions, rooted in the original offerings of the alien helicopter’s capsule disc. While Priori expertly rearranged “Soft Fascination” into a shiny mind-melter, James Bangura expanded on the lightness of “Glowing,” creating his own lucid dreamscape of deep melancholia.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Carré 'Soft Fascination'

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."

Premiere: Aili 'Nandakke?'

Pre-order: https://www.junodownload.com/products/nesa-azadikhah-out-of-sight-out-of-mind/6477343-02/

@nesaazadikhah drops her latest double-tracker, 'Out Of Sight / Out Of Mind' on Iranian label @coolkidzrecord.

Both tracks explore the themes of memory, loss, and longing, telling a story of someone that has faded from view, but not from the heart. Whether it's a former lover, a distant friend, or a forgotten dream.

Premiere: Nesa Azadikhah 'Out Of Mind'

Pre-order: https://foundationfmrecords.bandcamp.com/album/bodies

foundation.fm launches its first compilation, ‘BODIES’, symbolising the growth and ever-changing shape of the music industry while bringing together "the artists and producers who we have been watching and admiring".

‘BODIES’ serves as a celebration of all bodies, with a dedicated focus on showcasing women, queer, and non-binary talent.

Premiere: DJ Lycox 'Dia 14'

Pre-order: https://ditto.fm/airstrike

@ilabrugal unveils her first venture into production with her debut EP on Amygdala, a freshly unveiled imprint from the DJ and producer. 

Brugal delves into uncharted territory on 'TEN', translating her musical explorations into a pair of powerfully compelling tracks. Both tracks embody her response to the impact of recent global conflicts, delivering a potent blend of emotion and innovation.

Premiere: Ila Brugal 'Airstrike'

@fastatwork co-founder and resident @CARREO swerves across an eclectic and hypnotic spectrum of high-BPM sounds on the label’s inaugural release, ‘Soft Fascination’

The EP is out in digital and vinyl forms on 1st March, featuring remixes from @priori-ties and @jamesbangura

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-carre-cute-mad

Premiere: Carré ‘Cute Mad’

Pre-order: https://skiptrace.bandcamp.com/album/skiptrace-directory-vol-1

@portway-portway-portway lands on @skiptracemcr's latest seven-track compilation spanning audial odysseys that encompass the current climate of dance music.

'Fell 35' is certified wheel-up material. A wobbly, club-ready number awash with rattling percs and tripped-out vocals.

Premiere: Portway 'Fell 35'

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Faded Form

Carré debuts on Woozy with Meltdown, the label’s third installment on wax. An exciting new iteration for the dubstep blueprint, three weighty and heady half steppers in the proudest one-forty tradition with a modern dub-club twist. Comes with two striking remixes from legends dBridge and NVST.

On Meltdown, Carré  ( @carreo ) mines closer to the dub core of her sound than ever before. The title track signals the intent, a memorable hook cascading into melodic view before the lurched momentum locks in to its sweeping bassline for pure dancefloor symbiosis. Crawler goes wider, a giddy stepper that’s dynamic swing twirls excitedly on a 2 step pivot until dissolving into a plummeting stomp for ignition. Season Seven sharpens up with a seductive pout-lip, moving loose and free across the stretchy wobbles, peppered vocals and sunrise-addled serenity. On remix duties, a pioneer and modern hero apply their inimitable touch. Exit Records hero dBridge ( @dbridge_exitrecords )restrings Meltdown as a chromatic DnB roller, gliding taut within the original’s hook to the finest looping hoods-up, heads-down conclusion. NVST’s ( @ghettonast ) OLDSCHOOL VERSION of Season Seven unlocks its journey potential, the psychedelic tremors galloping deep across the wriggling path, digging into her unrivalled excavation of techno deconstruction.

WZY005 breathes vitality into defined sounds and styles, a stunning EP from Carré of singular intent and unique voice.

Pre-Order: https://woozydublin.bandcamp.com/album/meltdown
Announce/Preorder: June 5th
Release date: June 27th

Tracklist:
A1. Meltdown
A2. Meltdown (dBridge Remix)
B1. Crawler
B2. Season Seven
B3. Season Seven (NVST OLDSCHOOL VERSION
Remix)

Meltdown WZY005 (Previews)

@carreo drinks deep from the dubstep source before leaping toward its future on her debut for EMA’s @woozydublin label

More info:  https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-carre-meltdown

Premiere: Carré ‘Meltdown’

http://soulection.bandcamp.com/album/sunwalk-ep

https://youtu.be/ciiodtemqw8

https://music.apple.com/us/album/ruths-chris-freestyle-feat-drakeo-the-ruler-single/1546789235

Premiere: Carré 'Soft Fascination'

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