Folks, grab a seat because mother is back! Well, technically Violet’s just released a whole album on naivety - go check it out btw - but this will be her first naive solo EP since “Togetherness” exploded and became the ubiquitous dancefloor track we all know and love. 

On “Espírito” she leaves behind any trace of contemplative jungle and house hybridification to concoct a commanding blend of leftfield Detroit techno sonics and dramatic NYC tribal house. The A-side is a perfect example of this fiery marriage of Sound Factory hard-house beats and glass-like pointillisms that evoke Terrence Dixon and other Midwest experimentalists. 

On the flip side, “Psyche” is a more abstract and somewhat intimate juxtaposition of nervous energy, off-kilter breakbeats and wide-eyed futuristic optimism; a bit as if The Black Dog released their first demos on Cómeme in 2015. 

On the remix we have none other than the Motherbeat founder, High Priestess of the decks and naive royalty Eris Drew, who takes the celestial clouds of spiritual Love from the original and layers them over slick but super-satisfyingly complex beats and textures, exploding into moments of pure lightness and sisterly dancefloor expansion.

artwork by Shcuro

PRE-ORDER

B2 Violet - Psyche (Eris Drew Remix)

Boredom had set in, she'd been on the end of the line for what felt like eternity. Her fingers felt course from drumming on the table for so long; willing the time away so she could begin her life again. The music chirped loudly in her ear, the same snippet played on loop over and over and over again. Would she lose her mind waiting for an answer?

Set up to highlight the sounds coming out of their home of Los Angeles, Let's Play House's Nik Mercer and a fellow LA native have launched Zen 2000, an imprint that will platform friends and family who bear a deep connection to the Californian city. First up is a two tracker from House Of Ho, that sits somewhere between Hong Kong and the City of Angels, both sonically and in its origin, having been written, recorded and produced between the two locations.

PREMIERE: House of Ho - Please Hold [Zen 2000]

A club-ready turn sees SUED co-founder SW. marry gauzy atmospherics, viscous churn and impeccable drum programming.

'myDEFINITION' is out August 11th on Kalahari Oyster Cult.

Pre-order: bit.ly/3f0Z4sE

@kalaharioystercult

Premiere: SW. - moonNEWsoon [Kalahari Oyster Cult]

After turning heads with this debut EP for our own naivety sublabel, Hassan Abou Alam is back and more than ready to cement his rep as Cairo’s foremost breakbeat master. This Egyptian lover of all things choppy and rave-y cooks up another epic sonic assault on the ears and subwoofers, designing a crafty and detailed 5-tracker that will not only rattle but stun.

A focused but playful energy runs throughout the entirety of the record, initiating things with the fat beats and the bleep-y bassline of “It Spills”, building towards the X-files atmosphere of ‘Unkindled’ and carrying the vibe on to the B-side for three more cuts of subby, tranced-out alien funk. B-side tracks “Breathe” and “Khamassen” bring on a deeper blend of complex funk patterns, elastic bass and mysterious samples while still moving the dance in the most superlative of ways. Finally, bringing things to sweet culmination, the more rugged and raw beats of final track  “All Used Up” ride along expansive, wide-eyed melodies, resonant acid and a pinch of late 90s surfer-traveller optimism.

Khamaseen

B2 Hassan Abou Alam - Khamaseen

It Spills

A1 Hassan Abou Alam - It Spills

'Mind Dance unveils ‘Mystic Minds, Volume 1’ - a five track compilation warmly welcoming label associates old and new. The first in an ongoing series of VA outputs, Mystic Minds was established to provide a new space to foster the collaborative nature of the electronic underground. Whilst only scratching the surface of the cross-continental contemporary dance landscape, the first edition of Mystic Minds effortlessly showcases the breadth and depth of talent in Australia and afar.'

Mystic Minds Vol 1

Rings Around Saturn - 8-Bit Flex

DJ Swagger (@djswagger) is a modern day luminary that keeps inspiring the environment around him through unmatched creativity, output and work ethic. A multifaceted artist that utilizes a variety of mediums to fully express himself artistically, DJ Swagger exhibits an unparalleled matiruty in his work and sound that not easy to come by. 

Through his own label Goddess Music, Swagger has created an additional avenue for stellar and exciting artists to shine - head over and take a look at their upcoming 12" with one of the most intriguing artists to come out of Berlin lately: @p.vanillaboy! 

We're happy to host some warm and comfy sounds tonight - best to be enjoyed on a Sunday evening with emotions running loose to let yourself unwind <3 

Cover by Kinsey Harvey (@cerebralfruit)
Picture by Sophie George (@sommage)

Tapes X 020 - DJ Swagger

Need U

https://carpetandsnaresrecords.bandcamp.com/album/silky-beats-gaza-fundraiser-compilation

@mttyyum
@silky-beats-label

Premiere : Mtty - The Whale  (Silky Beats : Gaza Fundraiser Compilation)

Another track, by DANNERZ its been sometime, ive been working on a few tracks, but we cant rush greatness. ill be working on an EP soon! Track mastered by Landr 
hope you enjoy :)

Diamond ring's (extended mix)

From 'MMXX Leap' compilation 

ceadcead.bandcamp.com/album/mmxx-leap

NWO - Elliptical Axiz

i want to die an optimist.

record label from Lisbon. founded by @Violet, distributed by Clone Records