@mani_festo debuts on @havenakl with four cuts of classic hardcore-inspired techno and a remix from Peder Mannerfelt

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-mani-festo-machine

Premiere: Mani Festo ‘Machine’

The cave was pitch black, inside there was little sound but for the occasional drip of water which would send a ripple through the pond below. Looking down from up above, they wondered what lay in the murky depths of the quarry. What surprises might be but round the corner? What creatures? What comforts? What tricks? What treats?

That’s when there was a deep rumble from the ground below. It bellowed up through the cave like some loud drum before enveloping their eardrums with a might thud.

Then they flew forth, bats and bats and bats and bats.

Will Hofbauer steps forth for an EP on Will Saul’s longstanding record label Aus. This is a record built of playful bouncey house grooves, oddball sounds and fun. It’s destined to work a treat in the clubs with a silly sense of purpose and a tongue n’ cheek approach to the dance.

PREMIERE: Will Hofbauer - Ah! Bats! [Aus]

2023 has been a great year for Bradley Hutchings aka Guava. Alongside many successful dance singles and remixes, his self-released debut album ‘Out Of Nowhere’ is a gorgeous blend of indie electronica that steps away from his typical club focussed productions. 2024, however, sees Guava move back towards the dancefloor with his latest EP Afterglow, which drops on Faux Poly on March 8th. Since rooting himself in Berlin, Guava has drawn inspiration from across the different facets of the city, something that is strongly reflected in this release.

‘140 Drums’ is an essential DJ club tool, a chopped stuttering break and hoover bass roll through a restrained but surprisingly heavy hitting finale to the EP.


Words from Guava:
"Putting together this EP has been a joy for me. All of the tracks are little bookmarks for the past year. I live in Berlin, and it has had an immersive effect on my music. From the grey and cold winters, trudging down a windy street in Warschauer Straße, to the hot summer in Neukolln, where the air is thick and warm, and dance music echoes off the city buildings.

Artist: @guavanoise
Label: @fauxpoly
Buy: https://guavanoise.bandcamp.com/album/afterglow

Afterglow [FP008]

PREMIERE: Guava - 140 Drums [Faux Poly]

Pre-order: https://bit.ly/4a8ujfK

@dyslecta steps up with ‘Woldsman001', marking the first instalment of a new self-released series exploring leftfield dancefloor sounds, lively bass tweaks and percussive club tools.

"Lynchpinn’ offers groove-laden 4x4 rhythms somewhere between classic Detroit and new-school techno," says the Yorkshire-born producer. "Its pulsating bass weaves throughout the track, offset by Jeff Mills-esque synth stabs to create an undulating dancefloor weapon."

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Premiere: Dyslecta 'Lynchpinn'

Pre-order: https://ditto.fm/duality-blumitsu

‘THE FORMULA’ is the debut release from @blumitsu, the combined forces of UK club heavyweights @bluetooof and @jossymitsu, exploring their shared love of electro and techno.

Opener ‘DUALITY’ encompasses the approach perfectly with its sinister arpeggiated bassline and dystopian voice sampling laying out the conceptual framework of the project: “The state of having two opposing parts combining as one.”

Premiere: BLUMITSU 'DUALITY'

Buy: https://fanlink.tv/QRTRwithoutyou

'Without You', born from a collaboration between @qrtr and @villagersound, explores the intricate relationship between an artist and the music industry.

QRTR delves into the complexities of creative passion and the challenges of sustaining a career in music - a reflection of her journey, embracing vulnerability, and the transformative power of collaboration, setting a new direction in her artistic voyage.

Premiere: QRTR 'Without You' (ft. Villager)

Liebus had his first release on the Holding Hands Submerged label a couple of years ago now with four killer eyes down cuts and now he’s stepping up on the main label with some serious peak time action.

Every track hits you straight in the chest and should send any hardened dancefloor warrior into fits of gun fingers and stank faces. Believe me, I’ve seen the evidence myself on many occasions when I’ve been testing these out in clubs over the last few years.

Stand back and take notice because Liebus has arrived and he’s taking no prisoners.

Buy: https://holdinghandsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/noise-protocol-ep

Artist: @liebusmusic
Label: @holdinghandsrecords

PREMIERE: Liebus - Noise Protocol [Holding Hands]

Pre-order: https://ffm.bio/rajirags

‘Congratulations’ is the debut EP from @rajirags on his OTIH Records label. A culmination of his influences merged together, the EP spans breakneck percussive rhythms across five tracks.

‘Bullet Train’ featuring @soniacalico is full of sharp corners and hi-hats that hiss, a breakdown that distorts bowed double bass beyond recognition, and stuttering note echos from Koto synths before returning back to the driving and shuffling Taiko and Darbuka drums.

Premiere: Raji Rags 'Bullet Train' (ft. Sonia Calico)

Wisdom Teeth co-founder @k-lone93 lands on @ausmusic with the colourful first instalment of his ‘Catching Wild’ EP series

Hear the first single ‘Give It Up’ ahead of the release of ‘Catching Wild EP Pt.1’ on 17th May.

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-k-lone-give-it

Catching Wild PT. 1

Give It Up

Premiere: K-Lone ‘Give It Up’

Big Dope P presents his distinctive Ghetto Disco House vibe with 'Do Your Thing.' This vibrant and funky 145bpm club anthem pays homage to the iconic debut Moveltraxx release of 2007, where this signature sound originated. 'Do Your Thing' serves as the final single from Doppie's sophomore album, slated for release on May 10th.

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PREMIERE : BIG DOPE P - Do Your Thing

Improving precision. Aspiring to thread the needle, as a shinobi would. Time, and practice-while playing different tracks. Enjoy!

Premiere: Raji Rags 'Bullet Train' (ft. Sonia Calico)

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