Synth Pop Master Class

Jet Hammer - Last Night

"Desireless" - "Voyage Voyage" (12" Inch)

Composed, mixed by Lueur Verte.
Synth solo composed and performed by Miami Nights 1984.
Mastering by Dynatron.

Cover artwork and logo by Lueur Verte.

Tempesta (feat. Miami Nights 1984)

Erasure - Sometimes

Twenty Year Weekend (Two Decades of Darkroom Dubs) is the twenty-anniversary label compilation compiled and curated by Glasgow's Silicone Soul. Rather than take the retrospective route, they mark twenty years since they launched one of the UK's most revered underground house music labels with a new collection of music from a fresh global roll call who like it deep, dark and a little twisted.

Also marking a quarter century since Craig Morrison and Graeme Reedie released their first Silicone Soul 12-inch on Slam's esteemed Soma imprint, the compilation gets underway with the duo's own Fahrenheit 625 featuring Bitch Traxx originator Franklin Fuentes on a scene-setting killer groove declaring presciently, "I’ll take you there."

Thirteen further early-hours throbbers ignite with Italian future disco duo Phunkadelica unleashing malevolent chugger Phunkarama lashed with robotic vocals, metallic swells and early 90s bleeps and hoover tones. Mexican DJ/ producer Theus Mago, co-founder of the Duro label in 2015 with Moisees, then uncannily plugs into the metaphysical Darkroom Dubs current with Intensify, garnishing its groin-thwacking turbo groove with cascading melodic synth interplay.

Lucky Luciano uncorks another top-notch percussive workout from Glaswegian Darkroom Dubs favourite Am$trad Billionaire, its dense, percussive groove mosaic slashed with ghostly sample shards. Hot on its heels are Berlin-based, Greek-German tour-de-force Brax Moody and Vamparela – aka Local Suicide - who duet with Wiener Planquadrat for some sexy rogue electro on Flashdance, splattered with lacerating Moroder-esque sequencer savagery.

Next is the Factory City head-honcho Undo, fresh from his recent sublime house missiles on Darkroom Dubs, like Acid Summer and Aliens Go Home, who unleashes his ominous bass-driven acid monster, Vencejos. Before Nayan Soukie - aka Amount - rides the shimmering skyline surfer Figure Skating, packing the Darkroom Dubs trademark subterranean bass to the hilt. Then, the mysterious Subcisco conjures the ultimate funk party behemoth with Boiling Point evoking blaxploitation soundtracks in its aquatic stew of mangled strings and brass spectres hot-wired by contagious elastic bass.

Parisian DJ/ producer Id!r, whose Darkroom Dubs missives include 2016's bass bin shredding Two Days In Hell, pulls off a typically dark, simmering groove beast on Haowie, topped with a gargling robo-vocal hook. Madrid-based Rotten City Records owner Alvaro Cabana then detonates 90s-style peak mayhem with Arde, casting its wailing power rhythm with crashing snare action. “Born in the 80s, raised by the 90s, lost in the 00s”, exclaims maverick techno-punk Pvlomo, immediately standing out with the sci-fi robot-gargling and Godzilla-like bass on My Little Vampire, his strength lying in lethally audacious twists and turns executed as the track powers mercilessly on into the darkness.

Oslo-based duo Of Norway are the only act to feature on both anniversary compilations (bridged by 2015’s towering Black Desert Disco Cult 12-inch). Mixing glacial electro with spaced-out strings and eastern-tinged melodies, Always Almost is suitably auspicious. Istanbul’s Gunce Aci follows with Fallen Leaves, built on a juddering mutant electro lurch lathered with devilish voices, climaxing in the snarling acid disco thunder of Lead Boys, cultivated in Bogota’s Kaputt Club by enigmatic duo Nuclear Digital Transistor. Dense and pulsing with disembodied goth-like vocals, the track makes a suitably idiosyncratic finale for a compilation tangibly driven to breathe new life into Silicone Soul's manifesto to celebrate, nurture and push the music they love to play, make and support.

Proper underground house music has always been about fearless electronic innovation with a human soul. An ethos crystallised in this spellbinding collection. - Kris Needs

https://darkroomdubs.bandcamp.com/album/twenty-year-weekend-two-decades-of-darkroom-dubs

Twenty Year Weekend - Two Decades of Darkroom Dubs

PREMIERE: Amount - Figure Skating [Darkroom Dubs]

Buy on Bandcamp: https://t.ly/QuCzL

Follow on SoundCloud:

https://soundcloud.com/daddysquad
https://soundcloud.com/renato-cohen

Follow Suprematic Sounds:

✖ Bandcamp ▸ https://bit.ly/3vU2JPJ
✖ Membership ▸ https://bit.ly/2E9IKCH
✖ SoundCloud ▸ https://bit.ly/2I1OW0g
✖ YouTube ▸ https://bit.ly/3nqP2DS
✖ Spotify ▸ https://bit.ly/suprematic
✖ Facebook ▸ https://bit.ly/2Th3BNY
✖ Instagram ▸ https://bit.ly/2MqfZc7

Buy on Bandcamp

PREMIERE: Daddy Squad — When You Think About It (Renato Cohen Remix) [AAA Battery]

Available as pay what u want on bandcamp:
ripperton.bandcamp.com/album/desinhuma

Desinhuma - RH - Nude (Ripperton 9$ Remix)

Mwedy

Leaving The Dream (Bawrut Remix)

ILHA - Leaving The Dream (Bawrut Remix)

Dale Middleton selects three cuts from his Reincarnation's 002 album giving you a little taste of what to expect from this fantastic and euphoric artist / comp / album featuring fresh tracks by Dale himself amongst artists alike with a mutual love for a musical journey to melt into.

‘Copper Top’ leads us down an enticing path of melodic rumbles blended with high pitched frequencies, all pushed forward by a haunting female vocal snippet which continues to progress this uplifting yet gritty release from Dale Middleton. Omid 16B’s “On & Off” is a space within the universe where all distractions melt away, as layer upon layer of melodic musical experimentation are fused onto a hypnotic minimalistic groove that defies mere simplistic generic classification.

‘Vertex’ is effortlessly catchy from the off, grabbing our attention with layers of building staccato synths, followed by a euphoric groove undertone moving towards the drop.

Buy on Beatport

Omid 16B -  On & Off

Beyond the Veil - PsyTrance Instrumental DJ Creative Commons FreeToUse

Universal Rhythm - PsyTrance Instrumental DJ Creative Commons FreeToUse

Yisraelee's version of the famous and classic Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark hit Enola Gay.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFQuj-agAME



Yisraelee Feat. OMD - Enola Gay (Retro Remix)

Just in time for summer, Pampa issued Aimlessness, the long-awaited new album from Dntel AKA Los Angeles producer Jimmy Tamborello. His latest electronic suite brought forth stronger leanings toward house grooves, building upon the pop and IDM approaches he explored earlier in his career as half of the Postal Service and a member of Figurine – with a healthy dose of Pampa otherworldliness on top. 

Now, Robag Wruhme steps in and recontextualizes two Aimlessness cuts for a remix EP. Wruhme is already a beloved member of DJ Koze’s extended family, having released the full-length Thora Vukk about one year ago, which was deemed “another success for both him and Pampa” in Resident Advisor’s four-star review.

First up is Robag’s “Kloff Mottüré” mix of “Bright Night”, a starry-eyed transformation of Dntel’s work that twinkles like fireflies in the clear midnight sky. With symphonic splashes, playful pitter-patters and a tranquil breakdown, it sounds a bit like teenage toads skinny-dipping amongst the lilypads.

Next up, Robag finds inspiration in Dntel’s “Jitters”, not once but twice:  The “Marf Labo” mix takes the title quite literally, offering a jittery breakbeat interpretation with a metallic angel chorus swirling over the haphazard beats. Finally, on the flip side, the “Emmens Worsch” mix brings things more closely aligned with the grooving, heartfelt house thump that Pampa has engendered. It’s the EP’s most DJ-friendly cut, while at the same time showing off Robag’s gentle production touches and letting Tamborello’s sweet, subdued voice shine through.

Dntel - Jitters (Robags Emmens Worsch Mix)

Death on the Balcony - "Reasons" EP
coming 17th Sept on Lo Rise 


Death on the Balcony - Night Moves On (192 clip) - Lo:Rise OUT NOW

OMD - Electricity - dance remix

Samples from Snick Snack Music - Ost & Kjex - What did you do? EP
Artwork by Øyvin Horvei
Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3097xE7vnACYqYxXAY4v5z?si=e91NxEhDRrWoQaT1TNrB6A

What Did You Do? EP - Sampler

One of the most acclaimed DJ’s and producers from Spain, Nacho Marco’s rich musical history is evident in all of his productions. As comfortable creating a peak time acid number as he is rolling the depths of house, Nacho is clearly influenced by the early sounds of Chicago and acid house and always delivers a modern twist on what is a timeless sound. It’s one thing to take influence from the past, but its quite another to ensure that you keep on pushing forward. He played Sonar more than 10 times, clubs like Fabric, The End, Egg (London), Sub Club (Glasgow), Redlight, Cafe de L´Arc, Wanderlust (Paris), Cocoon (Frankfurt), Prinzip (Munich), Propaganda (Moscow), Jakkata (St Petersburg), Ku De Ta (Bali), Adjara (Georgia), Colosseum (Macedonia),  Row, The Loft, Moog (Barcelona), Deep, Goya Social Club, Danzoo, Goa (Madrid), Pacha, Space (Ibiza) and many more.
Nacho releases can be found on labels like Pacha Recordings, Kerri Chandler´s Madhouse, Josh Wink´s Ovum, Deep Dish´s Yoshitoshi, Classic, Freerange, Om Records, We Play House, Nite Grooves, Plastic City and on his own label Loudeast Records which he directs since 11 years ago. Remixer of Shakira, Fangoria, Groove Armada, Derrick Carter (Rednail Kidz), Marc Almond, Paul Hardcastle, Tony Lionni, Wally Lopez, Pezzner, etc. and he´s the producer of dream pop band Lost Tapes on renown Spanish indie label Mushroom Pillow.
At present he combines his work as Dj and producer with that of teacher at the prestigious Berklee College of Music - Valencia Campus, guest teacher in Berklee Boston, Roland Planet Milano, Amsterdam Dance Event and IMS Ibiza and Malta editions. He´s also official artist, tester and demonstrator of Roland.
He´s just released in 2018 “Feed My Soul” on his label Loudeast Records supported by top underground DJs Karizma, Jimpster, Luke Solomon, Mateo & Matos and featured on Traxsource´s Deep House, Hype and Essentials charts.

Career highlights
-DJ since 1992, playing the best clubs and festivals worldwide, including Fabric in London, Pacha in Ibiza, Redlight in Paris, 360º in Dubai and Propaganda in Moscow, among others 
-DJ at the Sonar Festival (Barcelona, Spain) between 2000 and 2013, sharing the stage with artists including Grace Jones and Laurent Garnier, among others
-DJ of the Aston Martin European tour in 2011
-Current or former artist on the following labels: Odori (Sheffield), Shinichi/Yoshitoshi (Washington, D.C.), Freerange (London), Pacha Recordings (Ibiza), OM Records (San Francisco), Plastic City (Frankfurt), Apt. International (Tokyo), We Play House (Gent), Muak Music (London), Ovum Recordings (Philadelphia), and Classic Music Company (Chicago)
-Remixer of Shakira, Marc Almond, Groove Armada, and Paul Hardcastle
-Director and A&R for the label Loudeast Records since 2006
-Director of the radio show and podcast Loudeast FM between 2008 and 2013, broadcasted on Ibiza Sonica and Pioneer DJ Radio
-Professor at Berklee College Of Music - Valencia Campus since 2014
-Official artist, tester and demonstrator of Roland since 2014

Related links
-https://valencia.berklee.edu/nacho-marco-conquering-the-dance-floor/
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lno5OLCRQvM
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfz8TaCz4ns
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ2fZ2fUGjs
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjLhUiN_5MA

www.djnachomarco.com

BEFORE EDM THERE WAS EBM 😉

I am breathing electronic music since late 70s and that's over 45 years now. From Kraftwerk, Jean Michel Jarre, Mike Oldfield, Depeche Mode, Erasure, Yazoo, Alphaville, Men without Hats, Nitzer Ebb, Die Krupps, Front 242, Anne Clark, Camouflage, Gary Numan, OMD, Apopytygma Berzerk and even the Commodore 64 demo & break dance scene to more contemporary Electronic music artists, I witnessed the evolution of Electronic music, which basically means I am an old fart and consider myself an authority in this music genre 😵 Currently I listen DnB almost exclusively. But I do not like to restrict myself at all, enjoying flavors like Electronica, Trance, Psytrance, Tech House, Dubstep, Deep House, Future Pop, Trap, Techno, UK Bass and of course EBM/Industrial as well.

What you will find in my likes and playlists is the top of the crop in Electronic Music, I will  absolutely not list any bullshit. A track I have not listed might be just that: Bullshit, just mediocre or an artistic gem which I haven't discovered yet.

Jet Hammer - Last Night

Nacho Marco

Recent comments

MadMel

youssef boudaya

Related tracks