since weekend i replayed this set x times, and damn its such on point megablaster which makes me wanna club even more...

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We recently caught up with Darren for the first ever written interview on New Wave. 

Q)Starting back at your roots, could you tell us a little bit about some of your earliest musical memories? Are you from Essex originally?  

A) Yes I was born in Barking then moved to Basildon in Essex when I was very young, i was an 80s kid and Hip Hop and Electro was the new big thing, I got into breakdancing and graffiti, the Street Sounds Electro series was basically the sound track for those early years. Breakdancing for me was short lived but the music and graffiti stayed with me. I suppose the first real musical experience would be when I started to go to raves my first was a big outdoor rave in Essex called Raindance(Jenkins Lane) back in 1991 I was only 16 at the time so it was quite an eye opener.

Q)Were there any people or parties you were attending in particular that helped you delve into DJing and producing?

A)Not really no, I started collecting records in 1988 and got my first set of decks when I was 14 back in 1989. This was about 2 years before I had even been to a rave or club I was always into the music more than the party scene itself, saying that though I did go to a few raves back then and they were 
amazing but I was not a big raver. I was originally influenced by the Hip Hop DJs as a young teenager, I just thought it was the coolest.

Q)You have self-released a lot of old school/hardcore sets from the 90s. Can you discuss what the sound means to you? Did you release those for purely nostalgic purposes or do you still play those kind of tracks in your sets today?

A) Nostalgia is a small part of it but the main reason is that I still love that music as much as I did back then. Basically I do those mixes for myself to listen to but I like to share them on Soundcloud for anyone that wants to have a listen. I have created two playlists 1988-1991 and 1992-1993 and I will 
keep recording more and adding to the lists. I've been collecting rave music more or less from the start of it and I have a large collection of old school records and I'm still buying to this day filling in the gaps. All the podcasts and radio appearances I have done over the last few years have been all 
new music mixes, a lot of the new stuff I play does sound like its from back in the day there’s quite a few producers out there making some great old school sounding Electro, Techno, breakbeat and Jungle I love it and I am always keeping an eye on the new releases on a daily basis to grab them as they come out, as I noticed a lot of the old school sounding stuff can sell out really quick if you sleep on it you can miss out and end up at the mercy of the scalpers on Discogs.

Q) Could you discuss how you got into production and when did you fully settle into the electro sound as a producer? How do you try be creative and make your music stand out?

A)  I started producing about ten years ago before that I had no real interest in making music really I was happy just Djing, playing and collecting records. I suppose what started it for me was when I started recording my mixes to my computer rather than tape. I started playing about with the editing tools on Goldwave and Audacity which lead to making little re edits just for fun. I later got a Mac which had Garageband built in, I had a play around with that and then I was hooked I then upgraded to Logic Pro things really took off after that. I don’t think that I try to make my music stand out, its more that I try to make the kind of music that I would want to find in a record shop, my music 
is very self indulgent I love mixing Techno and Electro with Breakbeats. I think what I make is a mixture of Techno, Electro, Acid House, Breakbeat, Hardcore with a little bit Hip Hop woven in to it and maybe Jungle at a push, I suppose its basically Freestyle.

New Wave Podcast 035: DAWL

Secret organization Sunrise Inc. appears once again from the shadows revealing their mysterious new architects, Thru Zero...not much is known about this enigmatic force, yet they have left behind 5 Traxx designed to take listeners 2 vast psychedelic space dimensions. Along the journey, chapters in Doomsday Ambience, B-Boy Battle Funk, New Beat, and Subterranean Electrobass are formulated with Sunrise Inc's quality trademark for pure underground taste. Bleep.

https://childhoodintelligence.bandcamp.com/

Sunrise Inc. - The Childhood intelligence alternate Sub-division Corporation. 
Traxx by Hitekjaz & Benjamin Milz aka. Thru Zero

Sunrise Inc. Two - Thru Zero - Thru Zero

Following a fallow 2020, Marginal Returns is proud to present the solo debut of  Enrica Falqui (already known as half of Cabaret's ERIS, and half of Yhdessa alongside Grand River). 'Plexus' splits the difference between Falqui's ambient and dance floor modes with music for present days and future nights.

Find her here: @enricafalqui
Distributed by: @otg-distribution

Release date: May 2021

Enrica Falqui - Plexus (MR-04)

AR003: Miles Mercer - Molecular Acid EP
A1. Third Planet Mystery
A2. Time Ahead
B. Molecular Acid

Pre-order from KMA60 and most vinyl retailers.

Artwork - Aaron Vinton
Distribution - KMA60

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AR003: Miles Mercer - Molecular Acid EP

Artist: Atico Corp.
Title: Sueño Cyberdélico (Incl. DJ Normal 4 Remix)
Label: UFC
Cat No: UFC04
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 

A1. AT64
A2. AT64 (DJ Normal 4's Acid Bath Mixx)
A3. AT61
B1. AT55
B2. AT55 (R.I.P. Bestia Remix)

Un Futuro Creíble is proud to present their fourth release. Three original tracks and two remixes that offers another diverse breaks collection that range from euphoric emotions to deep and dark atmospheres. In A side we have AT64, a Nu Skool Breakz influenced track and a remix of the same track by the great DJ Normal 4, where you can expected breakbeat and trance vibes. To close this side we have AT61, an electrobreak with trance sounds track. In the other side AT55 opens the record with an euphoric breakbeat track and another remix of the same track by R.I.P. Bestia where as usual you can expected true 90s cyberdelic dreams.

Ático Corp. - Sueño Cyberdélico (Incl. DJ Normal 4 Remix) (UFC04)

Artist: Cityboy
Title: Chillin Witda T
Label: We're Going Back
Cat No: WGB001
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 

A1 Chillin Witda T
A2 Klax
B1 Motor
B2 Dorkin

Back in the mid to late 90’s, Dallas’s Troy Anderson aka Waverider, DFD, Cityboy) released a couple of twelves in small quantities on 1200 Music. We’re now bringing the in-demand Cityboy release back to life with a re-release via We’re Going Back records.

Four tracks of deep and jacking techno for your head and most importantly, for the dancefloor.

Vinyl only distribution by Subwax.

Cityboy - Chillin Witda T (Reissue) (WGB001)

Artist: James Shinra
Title: WGD 12005
Label: We're Going Deep
Cat No: WGD12005
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 

A1. Jaunt
A2. Venture
B1. Wasp
B2. Flexion

Placid aka Paul Wise is the chief in command at ‘We’re Going Deep’ – an online community and record label, born out of a lifelong affair with the many shades of electronic rhythm and obsession for collecting records since 1988.

Known to many in underground House and Techno circles, he’s spent the last 3 decades moving heads and feet at select venues, parties and fields across the UK and beyond. On a mission to share and release new music via his imprint: you’ll find only the best in Acid, Electro, IDM, Techno and Deep House for the dance floor, front room or even just your headphones. 

For the latest solo series edition, Paul reaches out to the talents of UK based songwriter and producer James Shinra, for a heavyweight 4 track EP of 303 fuelled excursions.  Hitting the floor head on with the muscular tones of “Jaunt” on A1 – punchy 808 percussion builds with jarring rave-etched synthesis, before rushing into the roar of a 303 grabs you by the scruff of the neck and unleashes a rolling groove that jacks hard until the twisted end. Do not be fooled by the calmer overtures of A2 “Venture”, Shinra unleashes another rolling 4 to the 4 floor workout. Balancing airy leads and shifting pads to precision programmed beats, the TB saws its way through to maximum frequency exposure over the course to brazen effect.

On the B-Side, B1 “WASP” takes control via deeper bass tones, squelching tweaks and A-A-Acid vocal chants, all paced at a solid mid-tempo groove that really brings things to the boil: just when you need it. Signing off with the stunning IDM inflected melodies of “Flexion” on B2 – Shinra shows his mastery of space and warmth with this beautifully balanced slice of Electronica that really is the icing on the cake.

James Shinra - WGD 12005 (WGD12005)

Artist: Various
Title: Volume 9
Label: We’re Going Deep
Cat No: WGD009
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist:

A1. Remote_ - Ionic Shuffle 
A2. Steven Simpson - Acid 13 
B1. JS Zeiter – Entropy
B2. Suddi Raval - Flight to Mars


Placid aka Paul Wise is chief in command at ‘We’re Going Deep’ – an online community and record label, born out of a lifelong affair with the many shades of electronic rhythm and obsession for collecting records since 1988. He’s spent the last 3 decades moving heads and feet at select venues, parties and fields across the UK and beyond.

On a mission to share and release new music via his label, you’ll only find the best selections in Acid, Electro, IDM, Techno and Deep House for the dance floor, front room or your headphones making the cut. For the next (and penultimate) edition of his various artist series, he turns to the talents of 4 superlative UK based producers. All of whom make equally excellent contributions to this latest missive.

Synonymous with the legendary Smallfish imprint, Bristol based artist Remote_ opens with ‘Ionic Shuffle’ - a fresh slice of 4/4 machine-funk swing. Invoking the motorcity spirit through a tightly programmed mix of Roland drum machines and crisp evolving lead, a hefty 303 bassline burrows it’s way to lead us to the outer limits. Following on with the graceful ‘Acid 13’, a delicate space aged cut from relative newcomer Steven Simpson. Airy stabs and star-shot sonics interweave to perfection as sawtooth waves find their place amongst the dubbed out ether.

Mancunian maestro J.S.Zeiter returns on the flips with the foreboding ‘Entropy’, a dense acidic chugger that revels in cyclical note action and a simple kick. Fusing minimal elements for maximal output, you can only marvel at the outcome. Rounding off with the eerie electroid infusion of ‘Flight to Mars’ from Suddi Raval, off-kilter synths hang in the air and deep bass shakes the foundations.

Various - Volume 9 (WGD009)

@daybydayvinyl @mpegmusic @sashanevolin @methejohn @nvsnvsnvs

day by day 010 (part 1) • celebrate the days • va

As we hit the 10th release on the day by day series, we have a special two part vinyl with our first one featuring four special tracks to spice up your record bag.

Starting off the release is MPEG's 'Datetime', a playful and uplifting tune that's sure to perk up any dance floor!

A2 gets a bit deeper and darker with Sasha Nevolin’s ‘Tears at Rave’. With acidic arpeggios breathing through your sound system, this is a perfect track to transition into your trancier moments!

On the B side, Seo John's 'Circuit of Light' takes listeners on a mid-tempo progressive journey that beautifully blends the elements of acid, techno, and trance. Be sure to fasten your seatbelts for this one!

To close out the release, Nvsession delivers an atmospheric journey filled with moody breaks and arpeggios! Perfect for your after-hours or home listening!
 
Release Date: June 29th 2023

Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/release/24965695-Various-Celebrate-the-Days

Bandcamp: https://wexrecords.bandcamp.com/album/celebrate-the-days

Artist: various 
EP Name: celebrate the days
CAT: day by day 010 (part 1)
Label: day by day
Genres: Breakbeat, Breaks, Tech House, Trance

• Track List •
A1: MPEG • Datetime
A2: Sasha Nevolin • Tear at Rave
B1: Seo John • Circuit of Light
B2: Nvsession • Endure Love

celebrate the days • va • day by day 010 (part 1)

Recorded 01/07/2020 in one take using two turntables and a mixer in my studio.

Mixtape Vol. 4 (2020)

Miles Mercer (@milesmercer) with the inaugural release for Accessory Records. Three groovy and spaced out tracks made for the dance floor.

AR001 - Miles Mercer - Astralogic EP
A1. Andouille Kiss
A2. Hypnostate
B. Astralogic

Available from KMA60 and most vinyl retailers.
Order: https://kma60.com/product/miles-mercer-astralogic

Artwork - Aaron Vinton
Distribution - KMA60

Astralogic EP

AR001: Miles Mercer - Astralogic EP

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