Ste Roberts - Eliza EP

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@seven-hills-records is pleased to announce the next outing from Rob James & @burnskipower's new project, North Phase.

Comprising four brilliant, groove-laden tracks, the 'Cyclone' EP is one of their favourites so far. The title-track, 'Cyclone', bumps and rolls atop a sneaky bassline, and keeps you locked in with a unique, shifted synth hook. The similarly pumping 'Time Zone Unknown' keeps the groove straighter, with added gnarliness from a crisp synth line designed to cut its way to the centre of the dancefloor.

On the flip, the dark and super-heavy 'Room 1' spirals and builds before hitting hard with a chestplate bassline. The more lilting 'Groove Merchant' sits on the B2, slightly sci-fi and rounding things off in style.

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Premiere: North Phase 'Room 1'

Change was a natural part of life; he'd long given up trying to resist it and instead embraced it with open arms. Whether that was friendship circles, relocations or career switches, it made his years all the more richer. The life tapestry he was painting welcomed fresh colours and threads, new people added their own strokes, some subtle, others unmistakable; it was constantly evolving into a masterpiece that grew more beautiful day by day. 

DJ and producer Ste Roberts is embarking on a new label venture. Having already proved his curatorial abilities through his co-run Hypercolour imprint and his own Ste label, he now introduces Private Parts which kicks off in style with a sought after reissue from 1995. Made up of two tracks from the only release put out by Helmet, the duo of Max Brennan and Aubrey, Purple Edge is hypnotic, timeless driving techno at its best, with the title track made famous by its inclusion in the Craig Richard's seminal Fabric 01 mix compilation.

PRIVATEPARTS01

PREMIERE: Helmet - Purple Edge [Private Parts]

Corbi returns to Kouncil Cuts after two years, with the four track ‘Solar’ EP. Solar packs the perfect balance of warmth and energy, against mid-tempo breaks, electro and acid flavours, like a big cosy rave duvet. Maximum dance floor comfort.

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PREMIERE: Corbi - Sparkles (Kouncil Cuts)

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Operating at the intersection of deeper techno, electronica, house and electro, Ste Roberts intricate and beguiling sounds have been fascinating dancers for over two decades now.


A Rinse FM resident for over a decade, he first cut his teeth in the fertile grounds of Leeds in a period when it was experiencing somewhat of a clubbing renaissance. Working behind the counter in Tribe Records, his job allowed him upfront access to the cutting edge of house and techno and he soon made a name for himself as a selector. With a growing reputation as a “DJ’s DJ”, he made teamed up with Jamie Russell and Alex Jones to set up the influential Hypercolour and Glass Table imprints before making his first moves into the production world and releasing his acclaimed debut on the formidable Fear Of Flying imprint, before


Moving to London in 2015, he continued his explorations in the electronic underground, quickly gaining a foothold for himself in the capital. His deep, hypnotic, rhythmic sound won him fans far and wide, with gigs ranging from fabric to Studio 338, The Lion & The Lamb and Dimensions Festival in the years that followed. He set up his own labels  STE and STEDIT labels to give himself no-compromise homes for his production output, gaining the support of many an influential DJ in the process, along with his releases on 20:20 Vision, Holding Hands and Hypercolour. 

“I don't generally have any set start point when it comes to making music” he says. “Whether I’m making an electro track or more of a techno roller, that just kinda develops as I'm tinkering around with hardware. The reality is, I've been music collector for over 20 years now with endless amounts of inspirations throughout the electronic music and dance scene, and without trying to replicate this experience I've had it just comes to me naturally. In my DJ sets I always prefer to take you on a journey, with ups and downs, twists and turns but ultimately educating and exciting my listeners with old and new records. I still play records I picked up when I started out 20 years ago—which even then were already a decade old—along with up and coming cuts, and current rare picks.”


The future looks very busy for Ste as he enters a new purple patch in his career, with releases coming on One Eye Witness, Kassian’s burgeoning Faux Poly label, more on STE & STEDIT and a collaboration with Adam Curtain on their new Adam & Steve imprint. What’s more, he’s launched another new label, Private Parts, to further extrapolate his sounds and to support other like-minded artists, with label showcases in the works at some of the world’s finer nightspots.

Eliza

PREMIERE: Ste Roberts - Eliza

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For their second release, @linalerecords digs out two tracks from late '90s Australian production outfit @andyrantzen & Paul McDermott (better known as Itch-E and Scratch-E) alongside Anthony Maher (Sheriff Lindo). 

Teaming up as Boo Boo, Mace & Nutcase, the trio previously only released solely on separate CDs in 1997, now remastered and made available for the first time on vinyl. 'Hejaz' sits on the B-side of 'Digital Rubber', a three-track EP from the Australian trio featuring a brand new rework of the record's title track from fellow Aussie @rudolf-c.

Premiere: Boo Boo & Mace 'Hejaz'

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Faux Poly kick off 2023 with Eliza, a beautifully detailed and rugged EP by Ste Roberts. Those who know Ste’s productions will be familiar with his signature style of deep, sometimes haunting rhythmic productions that effortlessly maintain a huge presence in any club. This record takes Ste’s music into a new and more intimate personal space whilst staying true to his instantly recognisable sound, blending elements of dark Techno and Electro with a beautifully delicate touch.

“This EP was written and produced at a really unique time of my life as I moved my home studio into a new space due to the birth of our daughter, Eliza. The real life hustle kicked in as my freedom to have a jam when I felt creative had gone. Getting used to a new space and making time count was the new way, and here is the first EP from that time. The EP is called Eliza, because what else could it have been!” - STE Roberts

Tracklist: 

A1. Eliza
A2. Dirty Politician
B1. Enjoy More Freedom
B2. Diego's Mad Hour

PREMIERE: Ste Roberts - Enjoy More Freedom [Faux Poly]

Pre-order: https://fauxpoly.bandcamp.com/album/eliza

@fauxpoly kicks off 2023 with 'Eliza', a beautifully detailed and rugged EP by @ste_roberts. Ste's signature style of deep, sometimes haunting rhythmic productions shine through on the four-tracker.

“This EP was written and produced at a really unique time of my life as I moved my home studio into a new space due to the birth of our daughter, Eliza," he says. |The real-life hustle kicked in as my freedom to have a jam when I felt creative had gone. Getting used to a new space and making time count was the new way, and here is the first EP from that time."

Diego's Mad Hour

Premiere: Ste Roberts 'Diego's Mad Hour'

Like a huddle of stony-faced penguins, the slew of suited men and women made their way into the room, settling into their seats as the indistinct chatter slowly fell to silence. What came out of this meeting would decide the fate of many people; people that these largely heatless bunch knew little about, or cared little for. It was a tale as old as time, one that everybody knew like the back of their hand - they were all waiting for a new chapter to be written...

For their first outing of the year, London duo Kassian welcome Hypercolour co-founder and STEDITS boss Ste Roberts to the Faux Poly family. Known for his deep, rhythmic productions on his plethora of labels, and more recently as Adam & Steve alongside pal and Trouble Maker main man Adam Curtain, Ste now takes a more introspective direction on this new outing, in part down to the circumstances it was created in. Made in his brand new studio after his daughter Eliza was born - which is also the name of this new EP - the intricate techno and electro tracks mark a period where he was making each moment count when it came to his creative workflow.

Eliza [FP004]

PREMIERE: Ste Roberts - Dirty Politician [Faux Poly]

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In his debut EP, Montreal producer Somatic (@ddanieldixon) presents four contemplative grooves that shift between chillout, breakbeat, and house.  

The self-titled EP is an exploration of rhythm and atmosphere, starting at a cool 110 BPM with the chillout reflections of “Deep Sauce” and making its way toward the more frenetic jungle of “Solar.” 

The EP’s second track “Unconscious Incompetence” provides a sonic middle ground. While most tracks on the EP are based around busy breakbeats and warm pads, “Unconscious Incompetence” takes a more bare-bones approach. Anchored by a chunky kick and sub bass pattern, it guides listeners along with rolling percussion, vocal samples, and a distant, crackling chord.

Although this is Somatic’s first official release, music has kept him busy for the past decade, working with audio software companies to produce educational material and sample packs while honing his own craft, demonstrated through the occasional Soundcloud offering and live performance.

PREMIERE: Somatic - Unconscious Incompetence

V/A - Faux Poly: Remixed 001
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Faux Poly celebrates its first year, launches new remix series
Spring ‘23 sees Faux Poly release the first in a series of remix compilations, 8 tracks from different artists
across multiple genres.

‘Faux Poly: Remixed 001’ marks the start of the label’s new regular quarterly remix series, where a wide variety of producers are invited to pick anything from the label catalogue and reimagine it, making the core sounds of the label transcend their original setting and permeate through different club scenes around the world.

Highlights for FPR001 include Skudge’s unmistakable sound with Kassian’s flagship track ‘Off World Vehicles’, which has already garnered ongoing support from the likes of Ben UFO and Dixon, New Zealander newcomer Emanuel’s incredibly rowdy flip of Jay Carder’s A1 single ‘Eva’s Stoned’, and a club focussed change of tone from Demi Riquísimo, taking a left turn from his regular house influenced style with a choppy breakbeat remix of Jay Carder’s ‘So Carelessly’.

Faux Poly launched in early 2022 as means for label bosses Kassian to focus on a more specific heavier club sound. One year on, the label has put out 5 EP’s (Kassian, Jay Carder, Ste Roberts) and now boasts a monthly release schedule for the whole of 2023, with forthcoming EP’s from Sister Zo, Adam Curtain, and Guava to name a few.

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PREMIERE : Kassian - Off World Vehicles (Skudge Remix)

Lost Connection Remixes - Signs of Space
SOS005, April 27 2023
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Lost Connection Remixes: Long Island Sound’s debut album gets fresh treatment from some of the most exciting producers in electronic music. Cromby, Mor Elian, James Shinra and Benjamin Damage feature on Long Island Sound’s Signs of Space imprint.

The tracks on Lost Connection Remixes are stunning reinterpretations of three tracks from Lost Connection, the debut LP from Irish duo Long Island Sound. In 2022 the Dublin-based pair released their first full-length, Lost Connection, which received a stellar review from Resident Advisor, describing it as ‘Glorious, heart-tugging sunset techno’.

For Lost Connection Remixes, the duo have called upon a heavy roster to reimagine their cross-pollination of house, techno and trance-influenced sounds. The EP epitomizes the label’s diverse and expansive sound, reimagining the Dublin duo’s 2022 album in a whole new light.

Fellow Irishman Cromby opens the EP with his rolling and uplifting remix of Power. The track utilizes intricate percussion work and a chunky bassline on top of the original’s celestial pads and vocals, driving the track in a fresh direction.

Power also sees a remix from James Shinra. In his signature and inimitable style, Shinra reinterprets the track as a vast and multi-layered soundscape, creating an immersive and otherworldly atmosphere. He combines intermittent breakbeats, lush pads and complex riffs to create a euphoric, electro-leaning remix.

Mor Elian ups the pace and intensity of the EP with her remix of Dusk. Combining enormous low-end rumbles and syncopated percussion patterns with blissful pads and celestial choirs, Mor’s remix perfectly toes the line between tough and tender.

Benjamin Damage closes the EP with two propulsive techno interpretations of the 2022 album opener, Ataria. Gated vocals, rhythmic pads and flanging high-end percussion are used to build tension, culminating in moments of high-energy dance floor rapture. Damage’s Dub remix ditches the pads and vocals, placing the percussive elements center-stage, providing a stripped-back techno tool.

Lost Connection Remixes is due for full release on April 27th.

Dublin-born and bred Long Island Sound are known for their euphoric-yet-introspective take on electronic music, toeing the line between big emotion and big-room energy. Their music has been featured on Mixmag, DJ Mag and Resident Advisor, as well as Bicep’s mix series and Spotify playlist. Following the success of their debut LP and a sold-out launch party in Dublin’s Tengu, in 2022 the pair embarked on their Summer Irish festival tour, culminating in a standout set at All Together Now.

For more information, visit Long Island Sound’s Bandcamp, Instagram or email longislandsoundmusic@hotmail.com

TRACKLIST:
Long Island Sound - Power (Cromby Remix)
Long Island Sound - Power (James Shinra Remix)
Long Island Sound - Dusk (Mor Elian Remix)
Long Island Sound - Ataria (Benjamin Damage Remix)
Long Island Sound - Ataria (Benjamin Damage Dub)

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Premiere: Ste Roberts 'Diego's Mad Hour'

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