The first instalment of Dan Newman and Mason James' radio show on Aaja Music Radio. Airing every third Friday of each month 1am-3am.

“The witching hour is a term that became popular in 1835 to define the time late at night when the powers of darkness are believed to be the strongest. According to the lore, it is during the witching hour that powers and supernatural beings are the most active. While Hamlet’s designated “witching time of night” was midnight; psychological literature records that the hours between midnight and 4:00 AM are the peak hours for reports of supernatural activity, with the hour between 3:00 and 4:00 being the strongest.”

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The Witching Hour w/ Dan Newman & Mason James - 29/08/21

A label that has pathed careers for the likes of Nightwave, Hodge, Special Request/Paul Woolford and many more, DEXT Recordings announce 'Blizzard'; a fresh 12" from the enigmatic Russian techno-head, Dawn Razor.

Following releases on A R T S, Scuffed and Holding Hands to name but a few, he is best known for both his live performances and DJ sets of broken beat techno, electro, mutated bass, post-trance and everything in between.

Title track 'Blizzard' launches the listener into oblivion with murky, travelling sub-low that whirls around a breakbeat and razor-sharp snares that attack like mosquitos.

'Vacant Crew' follows with an intense and rolling pulse of claustrophobic builds that clasp you in an electrifying position.

On remix duties enters Desert Sound Colony (Holding Hands/Dr Banana), portraying his own inimitable two-step spin on 'Blizzard'. Utilising the pads to create a unique air that sits around a playful and warm bassline, the choice of remixer truly sits perfectly with the overall palate of the record.

'Synchro' is a syncopated stepper with broken-beat Techno qualities and a shocking drop that draws you in and pushes you back out.

Closing out the EP is 'Dub Lead'; a digi-bonus track with garage-tinged breaks and mammoth bass modulations, sitting among atmospheric pads that float you further out to space.

https://dextrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/dawn-razor-blizzard-ep

https://soundcloud.com/dext-recordings
https://soundcloud.com/awnazor
https://soundcloud.com/desertsoundcolony

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PREMIERE: Dawn Razor - Synchro [DEXT Recordings]

Dolphin Flips Records w. suki & Ekzander - 15 October 2021

Big one this week, coming courtesy of Winnie the Wu. You can catch him spinning tracks at our debut event Ascension Feb 18th. 

Link to Ascension here: https://linktr.ee/euphonymusic_

“I’ve always loved exploring the mind-altering effects of electronic music, especially when presented in a thematic and progressive way of the mix. This one features a few of my absolute favourite wig-craft artists - Objekt, Reptant, DJ Stingray, Skee Mask & many more - and plays around with drawn out layers and rhythmic progressions of bleepy and acidy tech, dub and electro to create a psychedelic and hypnotic journey.”  “Recently I’ve been super excited in forming a duo with another Extended Family DJ, AR Lloyd, and we’ve been working on events showcasing unique and untested sounds - very keen to return to the scene after the covid hiatus.”

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The second of a triplet on Fine Grains for the Surrey-based producer, Herman. Four ruminating low-end constructions with the heads down crew always in mind. With clubs starting to re-open, the 'Narcissus EP' lands at the perfect moment. 'Sol' takes on a heady mix of tribal drums, haunting distorted vocal snippets and teasing breakbeats. 

And this is the essence of the 'Narcissus EP', as we go further down the rabbit hole into Herman's world of deep myoclonus percussion.
Herman's tale is furthered with remixes by two exciting emergent production talents - Holloway from the UK and Zohar in the Netherlands. The emphasis remains on drums, slipping into some classic d'n'b flavour with Holloway and a powerful modern breakbeat re-shake from Zohar (her first ever remix). 

'Narcissus' is a call to arms for a return to those dark and sweaty nights we once shared with strangers on dance floors and dingy basements across the globe. Let's get back to it.

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PREMIERE: Herman - T. Diluent (Holloway Remix)

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In light of the horrors that we are all witnessing in Ukraine, we wanted to help in at least some small way.

The next track on this Ukraine appeal comes from Hunter Starkings and it's a real ripper. It is is available as a 99p + 'pay more if you want to' download with all the proceeds immediately going to donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal

If you like the banger and can spare the money then you know it will be going to a good cause.

Here’s hoping for as swift a resolution as possible over in Ukraine.

xx

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Hunter Starkings - Bump [clip] HHANDSUHA5 (Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal Fundraiser)

Awlies & Véronique Samsung - Spot The Difference EP (SNG024)
Label: Sengiley Recordings (https://soundcloud.com/sengileywax)
BUY LINK: https://sengiley.bandcamp.com/album/awlies-v-ronique-samsung-spot-the-difference-ep-sng024
https://soundcloud.com/awlies https://soundcloud.com/veronique_samsung

Our 24th label release has been in preparation and languishing for a long time, like aged dry wine in a French castle cellar, a French bouquet of young talents from Awlies & Véronique Samsung on their original Spot The Difference EP!

Awlies, hidden in his Parisian studio in the middle of his tower of analog instruments, between a mpc and a cassette recorder, wants to produce a music without rules.
A bit nostalgic, he naively seeks to find the electronic music of yesteryear based on contemporary melodic structures.
His part on the EP remains a plan without a projected artistic direction, like a bottle in the sea. Here, Awlies wanted to try deep-house, he tried.

This experimental release is a dynamic and hypnotic journey where the languid and experimental sound of Awlies replaces the expressive and driving versions of the duo Véronique Samsung.
Individually, Véronique Samsung is a living duo,
born after a decade of collaboration between Clement Cosse and Tom Nomine, in 2019 in Nantes (France). The project has recently been marked by several great experimental releases and their virtuoso live show with drum machines, synthesizers and guitar, which showed their professionalism, seriousness of intentions and noticeable recognition.

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PREMIERE : Awlies - Kry$tal Kleer (Véronique Samsung Experience)

Golden Things

The third chapter in discjockeymatt’s saga, vol.3 is a seismic leap forward—both in ambition and execution. Building on the raw energy of the previous volumes, this release dives deeper into elemental techno, where sound becomes substance and rhythm becomes ritual.

Compared to its predecessors, vol.3 is a masterclass in techno evolution. The mix is tighter, the transitions sharper, and the sound design more immersive. It’s not just another installment—it’s a statement. Discjockeymatt has leveled up, and the results are undeniable.

Whether you're deep in the underground or just discovering the pulse of techno, vol.3 is a journey worth taking—raw, refined, and relentlessly forward-moving.

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PREMIERE: Dawn Razor - Synchro [DEXT Recordings]

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