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After having invited, a few months ago, eight of the best producers France currently has to offer, La Forge now temporarily steps away from the ‘Crysta Ampullaris’ series for a more radiant and solar output. ‘Crysta Ensolaris’ is fueled by the optimism inspired by the perspective of soon getting back on the dancefloor, after more than a year of privation : this sheer need to reunite and come together, be it day or night, during these sweet moments of daydream that we’ve all been missing so much.
Back to an EP formula, our core main producers (Nigm, Slowglide, Lebird, Shonen Bat & Ayuji) gratify us with five tracks full of U.V. vibes. Soothing introduction ‘Ephemeral’, by Nigm, is an introspective downtempo nugget, not unlike a mystical journey under a zenith sun, with its load of sonic mirages and illusion. Then Slowglide turns the acid up, layering breakbeats into the incantatory ‘Solstice’, a big-beat-infused psychedelic track perfectly designed to launch a neo-pagan rave.
Suddenly, here comes the eclipse. Lebird’s ‘Adonia’, a high-energy electro banger, takes us to one of those sweltering nights when bodies undulate and collide, breathless as the kick drum hits. Then, wild kid Shonen Bat propels us towards a gigantic solarpunk rave in zero gravity with ‘Planet Serotonia’, a hybrid, alien-sounding track somewhere between breakbeat house & high-protein UK hardcore. Finally, Ayuji puts a finishing touch to this fantastic trip with ‘Heliopolis’, a swift, solar house gem mingling Detroit techno influences with some trance elements. Like an ultimate rush of dopamine at sunrise, just before the party draws to a close.
Digital release on June 23, 2021 (Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music,...).

PREMIERE : Slowglide - Solstice (Stonehenge Mix)

The river weaved its way through the forest, navigating neighbourings villages and grazing animals that had made themselves at home on the banks. If it had eyes, it would have many secrets and stories to tell; much had taken place along this stretch of water over the years. Though these stories would continue to fade into history and in memory, the river would always keep flowing. 

On his debut album 'Terre Promise', Brittany based producer and DJ Blutch explores the groovier side of his tastes, drawing influence from the UK's rich electronic music history, from breakbeat to UKG and electronica. On the second single from the LP 'River' Blutch reaches euphoric heights marrying elements of leftfield breakbeat and emotive house, backed by remixes from Ellum and Astropolis Records affiliate Madben and Global Warming Records boss Malcolm.

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PREMIERE: Blutch - River (Malcolm ’Tsunami’ Remix) [Astropolis Records]

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Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Boutil/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/_Ecw1TkUuMA

It was about time we offered a free download! Marseille's Bouti is giving away a playful and chucklesome tune, and he's telling us exactly what he wants - our dancing feet on his platter. As it progresses, the song starts taking different micro directions, leaving us in a packed toy store.

What I Want

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FREE DOWNLOAD: Bouti - What I Want [whypeopledance]

Like a nocturnal animal he slept during the hours of daylight, only coming out of hibernation as the moon replaced the setting sun. Operating during the twilight hours served him well, he preferred to be away from prying eyes and unwanted attention; keeping himself to himself and any interactions to a bare minimum. There was more interesting activities taking place under the cloak of darkness; his night watch uncovered secrets and lies — he knew more than he'd ever let on.

Seoul-based imprint Honey Badger Records come correct with their annual HBRTRX compilation; the fourth in their series that highlights artists operating in the East and South East Asian underground. Showcasing dance floor-focused cuts swirling around house, breaks, techno and trance, the 10 tracks match regular label mates like Closet Yi, Sojeso, Mignon and head honcho JNS with first time contributors including Seo John, Radiofear and Natsumi Hirota.

PREMIERE: JNS - Night Watcher [Honey Badger Records]

@99-letters aka Takahiro Kinoshita, a Japanese artist who has been an active member of the local Japanese underground scene and has a knack to create deep and atmospheric soundscapes. Early on he was producing chip-tunes using a Nintendo Gameboy, these experiments gravitated him towards a more raw and esoteric house and techno soundscapes. Takahiro Kinoshita says BYAKUYA/MIDNIGHT SUN’ EP was composed by using various noise components and Tape-like sounds to take the listener on a fascinating and atmospheric voyage. Will be out on 29th October!!

Bandcamp: https://moterecords.bandcamp.com/album/byakuya-ep
Snippets: https://soundcloud.com/mote-records/motedgtl12-99letters-byakuya-ep
Tracks:
1. Byakuya / 白夜
2. Hakai / 破壊
3. Inpei / 隠蔽
Mastered by: Mete-Benli, UK (www.mete-benli.com)
Cover Art by: Tony Hopkins
@mote-records

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99LETTERS — Byakuya 白夜 (MOTE)

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Two of London's most exciting new forces link up as @objectblue releases her four-track 'REX' EP on @lgsrec.

Originally intended to be the London-based producer's debut release, 'REX' has been a labour-intensive effort from object blue, involving a total scrapping of original demos back in December. Inspired in part by King Lear, it unfolds with a Shakespearean sense of narrative energy, channelling wild emotions into finely crafted cuts that simmer. 

'(time to) WORK' is the first techno track she ever wrote, showing a characteristically unique spin of the genre, weaving an Aaliyah sample soaked in metallic reverb and palpitating percussive lines into the mix.

Out July 13, pre-order here: http://lgsrec.com/album/lgs008-object-blue-rex

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Premiere: object blue '(time to) WORK'

Having issued a solid number of equally solid releases on the likes of Berceuse Heroique, Versatile, Wisdom Teeth, Peur Bleue and his own finely curated imprint, Banlieue Records, Benoit B steps up for the latest Unthank 10" instalment!

A world populated by eerie synth-pop textures, hypno-industrial oddities, electroid dynamics and hip-hop breaks gone astray. 100% retro-futuristic Bauhausian blends for the DJs and dancers out on a limb.

10" Clear vinyl with 75mm, metallic labels. Two colour screen printed sleeves with artwork by House Of Traps.

Available end of November 2019.
Distributed via Rubadub Worldwide.

Pre-order here:
https://firecrackerrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/unthank013-caution-96-high

UNTHANK013 Benoit B - Caution 9'6" High

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There is an undeniable swing to @jackchrysalis 'Feels Like' that manages to hark best to the best output from Hemlock and Hotflush in the mid-2000s, like contemporaries Joe or Bruce, it sounds distinctly fresh.

Premiere: object blue '(time to) WORK'

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