Zopelar returns to Tartelet with Ritmo Freak, an electric eight-track album from the beating heart of the Brazilian underground, out May 10.

In a flurry of madcap sampling pitched towards the heat of the night, Pedro Zopelar builds on the premise of his 2022 electro-funk love letter Charme, shifting his approach towards a particular 90s flair and a method with a specific end result.

Ritmo Freak took root in studio experiments for a momentous — and rare — live set at São Paulo festival Não Existe in 2023, where Zopelar was caught up in one of those right-place, right-time moments we carry with us through life. As he explains himself:

“This album is dedicated to freaky club culture. While I was playing at the festival there was a crazy tropical storm outside and the room was packed with the freakiest crowd. I've tried hard to immortalize that feeling on this record."
With the intended energy in mind, Zopelar focused on a particular mode of production centred around 12-bit sampling from his ample record collection.

Considering his background as a trained pianist, here his musical instincts are forced to work within the limitations of short, snappy cuts from dusty 12”s. The lo-fi sound sources and the resourceful ways Zopelar works them gives the record an unmistakable old-skool flavour which he applies to forthright house, techno and electro funk rhythms, always taking care to draw out the soul of the music.

The stylistic touchstones flow past thick and fast on Ritmo Freak. From the amped up fierceness of the title track with its gaudy, cut n’ paste, vintage techno flavour to the effervescent electro funk of ‘Gabriellinha’s Boogie’ on to the surreal Balearic inversion of ‘Distraction’, this is a high-velocity, endlessly charming record bursting with the musicality Zopelar has made his name on.

As the driving force behind many warehouse parties in São Paulo, Zopelar has been immersed in club culture for a long time, and his distinctive catalogue of jazz, funk, acid and techno has graced highly respected labels like Apron, Selva Discos and Mother Tongue. Throughout, he’s displayed an affinity for the tangled roots of the groove with an open-eared, big-hearted sound. That’s what comes through on Ritmo Freak — a record as infectious as it is well- informed.

https://pzopelar.bandcamp.com/album/ritmo-freak

https://soundcloud.com/pzopelar
https://soundcloud.com/tartelet-records

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PREMIERE: Zopelar - Beat Me [Tartelet Records]

Intangible Records presents The Seven Grand Housing Authority aka Terrence Parker - The Question incl. Underground Resistance & Octave One remixes!!!
This release came originally our on Simply Soul in 1993. 
Don't miss this classic. Highy recommended!

Teaser: https://dbh-music.com/shop/release_view/15863

Artist: The Seven Grand Housing Authority 
Title: The Question (Made In Detroit Mixes)
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Garage House
Year: 1993
Cat: INT-7004
Format: 12"
Rel. date: 17th of June 2024
Tracklisting:
A1. The Question (Octave One Club Mix)	
A2. The Question (Original T.P. Mix)	
B1. The Question (Underground Resistance "Make My Day" Mix)	
B2. The Question (Octave One Dub Mix)

Worldwide exclusive manufactured and distributed by www.dbh-music.com

INT-7004 - The Seventh Grand Housing Authority - The Question (Made In Detroit Mixes)

As he lay in the long grass he watched as the clouds passed by slowly against a backdrop of deep, radiant blue. The occasional gull weaved and flew overhead before disappearing out of sight once again.

He felt the grass blowing all around him in the warm glow of the day as he began to ponder his own existence. Here he was, lost in a daydream again.

This was to be his reverie, his release, his remission.

It was everything.

Innate are set to release a belter of a four track EP showcasing some of the best Deep House and Electro - the proper kind. It's a beautiful collection of tracks, a hot tip if we say so ourselves.

PREMIERE: Curved Space - Reverie [Innate]

Ko Yang - ​Wonder BCN EP (Incl. Max In The World Remix) [NC4K0035​]
BUY LINK: https://nocollar4kicks.bandcamp.com/album/nc4k0035-wonder-bcn-ep-incl-max-in-the-world-remix
Label: NC4K (https://soundcloud.com/nc4k)
https://www.instagram.com/nc4k_jp/
> Ko Yang (https://soundcloud.com/koichisue)
https://www.instagram.com/koyangcbl/

Kyoto-based producer Ko Yang presents a captivating new EP on dance music label NC4K, offering four tracks brimming with emotive sequencing patterns.
Part of the vibrant City Boy Lounge party in Kansai for over a decade, Ko Yang has already made waves with his acclaimed EP "Pony" released on New York's Bliss Point label in 2022. Now, he joins forces with Kyoto-based NC4K for another remarkable release.

Each track on this EP is a testament to Ko Yang's masterful touch, with intricate and emotive sequences that intertwine seamlessly with the driving basslines, creating an invitation to dance.
Adding to the excitement, Max in the world, the boss of Bliss Point, contributes a euphoric house remix of the title track, infusing it with an extra dose of energy and uplifting vibes.

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Ko Yang - Wonder BCN (Original Mix)

Dawn Razor and Archetech, two friends and two-thirds of the once-active trio Sonnen Blumen Kerne, have collaborated to deliver an album of tracks previously released exclusively on vinyl through Dawn Razor’s NARA Records. When Lobster Theremin ceased operations, the stock of these releases was lost, leaving only brief preview snippets online.

Adam approached HOMAGE with the story and shared the tunes with us. Moved by the situation, we decided to release all of the tracks as a retrospective album. Thus, 'Half Life' was born—a collection of 10 tracks that blur the boundaries between slammin' electro, breakbeat, and mutated bass, all with a minimalist edge.

'Half Life' will be available to stream and download from May 17th, 2024.

@homagenewyork

PREMIERE: Dawnrazor & Archetech - Wonder Land [HOMAGE]

bandcamp

Springy

https://soundcloud.com/frankydrama
https://soundcloud.com/criminal_crisis
🛒 https://frankydrama.bandcamp.com/track/denial
🔊 https://youtu.be/jk2yd8LODnA

Fran Zaragoza has been in the music game for over a decade. Operating under the frankydrama alias, this Spanish producer delves into the electronic vibes from across the pond, navigating through Breakbeat, UK Garage & Bass, and even House – always with the mission to make the dance floor quake.

In 2023, frankydrama drops the Criminal Crisis label (where he unleashes his EPs "Criminal Damage", "Polka Dot Patterns" or “Denial”) as the lair of the quirkiest Bass sounds on the national scene. And he's not only a force in the studio – Fran Zaragoza stands out in the Madrid scene, contributing to successful projects like the Tortilla or Fluido parties.

Tracklist: 

1. Denial
2. The East & the West
3. It's OK

PREMIERE: frankydrama - Denial [Criminal Crisis]

The Man EP

The Man (Extended Mix)

Artist: SamOne
Title: Breakz N Harmony Pt. 2
Track Title: Bringit Back
Label: Shake Well
Cat #: SW002
Release date: 14.06.2024
Format: vinyl, digital

@shakewell-music
@therealsamone

SamOne seamlessly picks up where his first EP left off and starts another chapter filled with broken and cheeky sounds! “Breakz N Harmony Pt. 2” is a 4 track heavy record carefully pressed, handmade packed and sprayed. Just like the first one, the sample-oriented intuitive style prevails,
spanning across Breaks and Electro. Bold and rough drums, harmonized with organic basslines and iconic vocals, dominate both sides A and B.

Tune in, Shake Well!

grab your 12"

Premiere | SamOne - Bringit Back (SW002)

Fifth release on the French label Hydropathes Records! This time it’s the Parisian duo C.O.N.T.E.N.T who deliver their very first EP. Four soft and groovy tracks, with a house feel, but infused with trance and dub.

A moving journey through foggy and tangy breakbeats, sirens of distant and peaceful countries, dramatic and poetic stories. Luminous anthems, combining mind and body, a breath of fresh air on the Parisian electro scene.

@onestcontent
@hydropathesrec

PREMIERE: C O N T E N T - 6ft Tall Koala [Hydropathes Records]

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The sea breeze caressed the sails as vessels set their course toward the mystical shores of Valinor. Guided by the whispers of the ocean and the wings of swift seagulls, the ships departed from the harbour. Enamoured by the vibrant palette of colours and sounds, the sailors found themselves surrounded by flocks of swift seagulls. The birds' feathers glistened in the rays of the setting sun, foreshadowing a clear and calm night of sailing to faraway lands.

Moving Pictures label resurges with its fifth various artists compilation, once again connecting artists from around the globe and entangling listeners in another sound odyssey. Artists from diverse musical backgrounds and cultures join forces, each contributing unique tracks to this diverse collection.

Sailing to Valinor

PREMIERE: Goodbye Mirage - Always A Different Way

How to submit music: http://bit.ly/How2SubmitMusic

My name is Moskalus and i run a YouTube channel and upload music regularly.
Booking/Contact/Promo/Submissions
moskalusxoxo@gmail.com

PREMIERE: Zopelar - Beat Me [Tartelet Records]

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