part 48

* FULL INTERVIEW:  https://boltingbits.com/mixed-by-silktits/

Our next local MIXED BY/ comes from @Silktits – a DJ, radio-host, and community-organizer who’s been persistently blessing our ville de Montreal, known for her ever-eclectic digs and ability to work any dancefloor.

We had a chat with Silktits prior to her Piknic Electronik show on Sunday June 10th, where she’ll be playing alongside Roberto and Seb Wildblood for the Bolting Bits stage! Listen to her mix and have a read inside.

MIXED BY/ Silktits

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One would be mistaken when telling the history of house music without mentioning Undaground Therapy Muzik. Launched in 1996 by Roy Davis Jr. & Odell Braziel, Undaground Therapy Muzik played a pivotal role in exposing the world to House & Disco music through the work of legendary producers like Paul Johnson, Eddie Fowlkes, and the label bosses themselves. Their work would go on to shape artists such as Seth Troxler and Daft Punk, laying the groundwork for this kind of music to be taken into the mainstream.

Although it has been almost 20 years since UTM has released a record, Roy Davis Jr. has partnered with the likes of AD Music Group in London to relaunch the label this year. The ethos of the label is much the same as it always has been - supporting new and emerging talent within House, Disco & Techno and an unapologetic focus on the quality of sound production.

With such a philosophy guiding their principals, it's no surprise that West London native Al Zanders would be the first to come out with a record on the new UTM. Responsible for some of the most hotly tipped underground records of 2017, including releases on Phonica Records and WOLF Music, Mr. Zanders shows off his versatility in his latest EP - featuring 4 tracks ranging across all spectrums of House. For the song titled Television, the young producer puts together a filtered-house gem that unabashedly uses looped melodies to create a feeling that is as spellbinding as it is euphoric. As the track plays, you will notice that it offers up a chance for a closed-eyes boogie in the middle of a set or even on your sofa at home. If you couldn't tell, we're definitely doing the latter as we speak!

PREMIERE : Al Zanders - Television

* Read More: https://boltingbits.com/adryiano-got-u-lovin-shall-not-fade
* Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC1PtS_mZs0
* Buy: https://shallnotfade.bandcamp.com/album/dreams-with-ep

Since its inception in 2015, British label Shall Not Fade has come to be synonymous with superbly produced underground anthems. With a reputation like this, it goes without saying that the imprint’s latest EP, has us very, very hyped.

The man behind the mischief is a Shall Not Fade OG, Adryiano, who returns to the label to deliver a stomping four-tracker of classic, sample-based house cuts. The "Dreams With" EP has an infectious warmth to it, rendering it a summer essential for any house aficionado’s collection. Not long ago when we caught up with the German producer to talk tunes, he cited the “rough attitude that Chicago…had back in the days” as a key influence on his sound. It comes as no surprise then, that the vibes of this EP are unashamedly old-school and unpretentious. The result: feel-good house at its finest.

Our premiere, Got U Lovin, kicks off the EP by transporting us front-left with its charismatic groove. Opening with muffled beats that usher in a hard-hitting 4/4 kick, the track progresses to showcase the understated power of a killer sample hook, a simple chord sequence, and just the right amount of filtering. Adryiano’s enthusiasm is contagious, providing a jacking energy fit to satisfy all our dance cravings. This is the type of jam just begging to be be played on a big system. With open-air season just around the corner, we are pleased to say it won’t have to beg much longer.

PREMIERE : Adryiano - Got U Lovin

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* Watch on Youtube : https://youtu.be/9p1f1AknEbQ
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Do you consider yourself a house head? If so, you know that not a day goes by where you don’t hope for new tunes from Dream 2 Science. New to this world? If so, Dream 2 Science is NYC based legend Cozmo D. Real name Ben Cenac, Cozmo is highly regarded for his role in pioneering electro group Newcleus, and he later enjoyed international success with his jazzy, garage-inclined Sha-lor project. His work as Dream 2 Science was little known outside of a hardcore circle of deep house enthusiasts until Rush Hour reissued his classic self-titled LP. Since then, Ben has been responsible for a few critically acclaimed remixes, but we’ve yet to see a new EP of tunes under the Dream 2 Science alias.

Now that the history lesson is over, let’s get to the nitty gritty. Dropping via Carry On Records on June 8th is an EP titled “True Places” by little known producer, Black Zodiac. Not much information is available about he/she/them online, but we’re glad the two tracker landed in our inbox. Both tracks prove to be excellent little slices of golden-era deep house, fitting for the warm up or come down. The a-side is a bit more shimmery, while the Dream 2 Science remix on the b-side is expectedly deep, and sexy as hell. Cozmo puts heavy focus on the main synth melody, letting it ring out over deep pads and subdued percussive elements, before stripping it away in favor of extended solos. There’s a gorgeous warmth to this track that’s completely arresting. Put simply, a track that helps to clear your mind. It certainly won’t be clearing any dancefloors.

PREMIERE : Black Zodiac - True Places (Dream 2 Science Remix)

* Read more: https://boltingbits.com/closed-paradise-set-it-out-the-silver-rider-remix-whiskey-disco
* Watch on YouTube : https://youtu.be/hC1vo9R5Vb8
* Pre-order : https://bit.ly/2J8k6rk

In terms of consistency, they don’t come much higher than Whiskey Disco. The Orlando outlet specialise in classic disco & edits, all on timeless vinyl. Never will a Whisky Disco record fail to get any dancefloor rocking. They’ve been delivering top quality music since starting out in 2009, and with artists such as “Disco Au Courant” Pontchartrain & Sleazy McQueen in their arsenal is it any wonder why they’re top of the disco food chain. One of Whiskey Disco’s spinoff sublabels ‘Lovedancing’ are another to watch out for, great credit to Sleazy McQueen for producing two very successful labels.

Upcoming on Lovedancing is the Something Else EP by Closed Paradise, the man with a deadly discography with previous releases on Whiskey Disco, Diggin’ Disco Deep & Better Listen. The French producer focuses on deep house via disco sounds with some special remixes from WD regular Pontchartrain and The Silver Rider also featuring on the 6th issue of the Lovedancing series. Track 2 on B side is a Bolting Bits exclusive, The Silver Rider remix of Set It Out, a spinning bass-heavy take on a great track The Silver Rider drives the track even deeper giving it a more raw club-ready feel while still keeping the core integrity of the tune still there. The track seems to take elements from a wide variety of different genres disco, ambient and a touch of jazz while keeping it deep with some euphoric sounds twisting around them signature vocals. Lovedancing, Closed Paradise and remixer The Silver Rider are definitely ones to watch this year so make sure to purchase this great EP.

PREMIERE : Closed Paradise - Set It Out (The Silver Rider Remix)

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Toronto native @just_roberto has recently been quietly making a name for himself. As a veteran DJ in his local scene for the last two decades, he's managed to host and play a multitude of parties, both headlining and supporting some of the world's top talent in the process. Over the last couple of years he's also started to gain traction internationally, specifically on the production front. As one half of Conga Radio with Jex Opolis and also under his solo moniker, he's now released EPs and singles on a selection of labels such as Good Timin', Superior Elevation, No Bad Days and Red Motorbike. His sound can't really be categorized but his output can be both tough and fairly whimsical, but, more often than not it is a combination of the two.

This is someone you should definitely be keeping an eye on, as we have been, and this is why we've invited him to play at our Piknic Electronik stage. Ahead of the event, we've asked him to put an assortment of tunes together for us while also letting us dig a little into his background. Find out more about Roberto and his influences in the interview below.

You can catch Roberto alongside Silktits and Seb Wildblood at our Piknic Electronik stage on June 10th.

INTERVIEW

MIXED BY/ Roberto

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* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uTwu6Ir5rGs
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The long-standing label Tartelet Records out of Copenhagen, Denmark are once again introducing us to some fine talent, something they've been known to do quite often over the past 10 years (do the names Max Graef and Wayne Snow ring a bell?). In this case, the producer is not exactly a newcomer but rather a new alias for an established artist. Nelson of the East, or N.O.T.E. for short, is an already acknowledged beat maker coming out under a new light. This mysterious character enjoys jazz piano, fine wine and silk linens, and could be of either Swiss or Italian origin, depending on who's asking. Perhaps that rings a bell for some of our readers?

The four track EP entitled "Night Frames" is a polished and diverse work, with jazzy influences aplenty and plenty of percussive grooves to boot. Perfectly soundtracking the forthcoming summer, the warm sounding release has a little bit of something for everyone. From boogie and funk inspired jams to tropical instruments and rhythms, N.O.T.E. has got you covered. Our premiere today, Obaleyako, leans towards the latter with a kalimba forming the backbone of the rhythm and a jazzy picked bass solidifying the groove. Airy pads and a squelchy synth solo come together with some rhodes chords to add a jazzy flavour that works impeccably well in tandem with the afro-latin inspired percussion. Obaleyako is a standout for us and should be soundtracking plenty a summer jam.

The rest of the EP is just as tasty and should be picked up ASAP if you're a collector, as it's strictly limited to 250 copies and out June 7th. Don't worry, a digital download is also available and includes a Glenn Astro remix.

Night Frames

PREMIERE : Nelson of the East  - Obaleyako

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* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KlAQkJzsnSc

For those that missed the first instalment, our unsigned series looks to build a bridge between some under the radar talent and the various industry influencers that keep up with our content. Our goal is to help budding producers, who we handpick, to be able to find exposure and possibly a home for their yet unreleased productions. Instead of us writing about the producers, we've decided to get them to introduce themselves, so without further ado here's the second in our unsigned series. Find out more about Nala inside.

UNSIGNED 002: Nala - Lamuka

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* Watch on Youtube : https://youtu.be/sU99Zid6tao
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After the stomper that was the ‘Guardian of Forever’ EP, Detroit legend Rick Wade returns to bastion of lofi house ‘Shall Not Fade’ with another four sweet and soulful deep house cuts on his new ‘Passion Play’ Ep.

B1’s Inner Most, brings the darkness of 6am club workouts straight to your ears. Trippy 909s and swelling string pads evolve into beautiful rhodes chords layered over a smooth baseline. Wade comes in with a lovely bit of piano and string work that lifts the track into the realms of the deepest ecstasy. The track is dripping with moody atmosphere and that signature Detroit sound.

The rest of the EP also captures that classic Detroit sound with A1’s title track ‘Passion Play’ bringing an uplifting chord run across some bumping drums and deft vocal work. A2 feels like the darker side of the title track, with ‘Oh Yeah’ using similar vocal, drum and harmonic elements to craft a more introspective and melancholic atmosphere.

B2’s Zero Ningen is the EP biggest departure, bringing disco congas and a chopped Japanese vocal to create a psychedelic house number, with a gentle lo-fi piano melody holding the track down. If J Dilla made house instead of Hip Hop, lived in Japan, and enjoyed the recreational use of assorted hallucinogens, maybe he’d make something that sounds a little like this.

Another great EP from the masterful Rick Wade, proving once again why Shall Not Fade is one of the strongest labels in circulation. The Passion Play EP is out digitally and on Wax July 6th.

PREMIERE : Rick Wade - Inner Most

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* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m4411jHV5tA
* Buy: https://suol.lnk.to/HalloMontag2018-Pt2

Since launching our premieres section on Bolting Bits, we have done our best to relentlessly share with you some of the best underground dance music from around the world. It has required a lot of blood, sweat, and sleepless nights, but we would not change it one bit. For those that have been with us since the beginning, you might remember that our first premiere ever was of UK producer Franc Spangler, better known as Jimpster.

Now, several premieres later, things have come full circle. Once again, Jimpster will mark another huge milestone for us, giving us his latest original, Lightshine, to put us at 300 premieres that we've shared with you to date. Coming out on Suol on June 8th, this track will be accompanied by tunes from Till Von Sein, Quarion, Zepherin Saint, and Chopstick & Johnjon - rounding out Part. 2 of the Hallo Montag compilation series. The compilations are extensions of the weekly Monday open air parties (Hello Monday!) hosted by Suol where a multitude of guest DJs play their sunniest tunes in the fresh air.

Lightshine, the standout for us from this compilation has that signature bouncing bass from Jimpster which particularly reminds us of his standout tune English Rose. Lush pads fill the air while some congas flutter about until a sampled "Hey!" and dissonant jazzy rhodes signal that it's time to transition into the meat and potatoes. The groove on this is straight out of Jimpster's recipe book, meaning dancefloor-ready heat. As always, he manages to incorporate some fantastic melodic pads and even a flute-like solo that really carry the composition and give it a sense of a continuous development, more like a short journey than just another track. Serious summer heat perfect for those open air parties, certified.

PREMIERE : Jimpster - Lightshine

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* Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/DIRxIulqAwk
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Hailing from Amsterdam, Bordello A Parigi has been instrumental in showcasing the new wave of Italo Disco artists, having released the likes of Skatebård, Zombies in Miami and Curses among many other flag bearers of the genre. To be fair, calling the imprint a label is an understatement, as it has grown to be much more than that, with a clothing line and a record store being two major components of Bordello A Parigi. A name, which stands for ‘Brothel in Paris’ is undeniably among the most respected outfits of the Italo scene, which has been going through a sort of revival in the last couple of years.
Bordello did not have to look far for their latest release, which is a superb 4-track EP from Pin Up Club - a producers duo, based in Amsterdam as well. The pair of Josef Van Galen and Jelle Imbos are no strangers in the Brothel, as it has already housed their Friends Of The Vortex EP last year.

PREMIERE : Pin Up Club - Valis

* Read more: https://boltingbits.com/clifford-brown-jean-bassa-ft-ella-mae-sueref-que-sena
* Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/eMHdPhW2tSs
* Pre-order : http://found.ee/Samba-Del-Sol

According to Wikipedia, a banoffee pie is an English dessert pie made from bananas, toffee, cream and biscuits. This pie, consisting of fruits and condensed milk, is a portmanteau of toffee and banana. A delicious, fruity dessert, best served chilled. The boys recently embarked on a tour of Australia and to their amusement find people often have no idea what a banoffee pie even is. In a world of serious labels and serious music the the label wanted something playful and fun. Ell and Sandy, label owners have given numerous definitions and anecdotes as to why they named their label after a dessert. But truth be known, it is not that deep.

Banoffee Pies has forged a delicious back catalogue of treats, ranging from Romanian minimal on their Black Label series to hip hop on their Beats tapes series. The recipe for their continuing success is ‘collaboration’ and the duo often work with friends, bringing a number of producer pals together on their limited series and bridging artists on projects such as Clifford Brown and Jeen Bassa’s forthcoming LP with Ella Mae, a collaborator on the beat tape who was brought on board for this project to reignite a previously instrumental only piece to a full album with vocals. Recorded on karaoke microphones and arranged on Garageband, the record has shades of Erykah Badu in Brazil fusing R’n’B, Latin, and Soul grooves.

PREMIERE : Clifford Brown & Jean Bassa Ft. Ella Mae Sueref - Que Sena

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Sydney-based Londoner Norm de Plume has long plied his trade as a connoisseur of deep and dubby disco-inspired house. His own Plumage imprint has served as the regular home for his productions, though he's had contributions and remixes on labels like Kolour LTD and Delusions of Grandeur as well. After serving as the host for Delusions podcast series for some time, Norm arrives with his first full EP on the deep house mainstay.

The title track on his new Castlecrag EP leads the way with an irresistibly groovy percussion section (cowbell included). Pulsing, filtered synths and a fat, rolling bassline serve as the main intrigue. It's a solid pumper that sits nicely in the sonic landscape of Delusion's catalogue and Norm's dubby style. Meanwhile, the B-side hosts the midtempo chugger "Whole In One" and Lyon loverboy Folamour's uptempo remix of the same track.

PREMIERE : Norm de Plume - Castlecrag

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* Watch on Youtube : https://youtu.be/ImyTTuXCcXs
* Pre-order : http://burnin.fr/

Upbeat, high-energy house tracks don’t usually go for ten minutes. And, depending on your tastes, you might think they’d get a repetitive and draining if they were to. It’s hard to keep many styles of music fresh and engaging for that long, but London’s Michael Iwatsu has took on that challenge with impressive results.Set for a June 15 release on Burnin Music – a label native to his hometown – we’re tempted to spruik this release just for its audacity: two tracks of weird but wonderful house. The original, Fracture, is our premiere. Obviously, we recommend giving it a listen, but the Soulphiction remix on the flip-side is pretty special, too.

The original is close to what you’d expect from a quintessential dance-floor journey: long and delicate in its balance of continuity and change. No element in the track feels out of place, yet there’s a big contrast between the major melodic elements of the first and second halves, while the somewhat off-kilter percussion splashes on throughout most of the ten minutes.

PREMIERE : Michael Iwatsu - Fracture

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* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cFBIckStd9c
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Ahead of their 2018 tour, Melbourne natives 30/70 Collective have released their follow up remix EP entitled "Elevations", showcasing their magnificent musical artistry. The EP itself is a well-constructed buzzing compilation of reimagined songs by the gifted quintet known for their jazz infused funk sound. The record is released on no other than Bradley Zero's mighty Rhythm Section and it was only a matter of time until the label and blossoming man of the moment, Neue Grafik, joined forces once more. The MPC master, Neue Grafik, executes a crisp, garage- fused, break-beat sound, full of soul with a classic French house dance music flavour, with his remix of the bands 2017 track 'Slangin'.

Filling dance floors across continents, close friends Bradley Zero and Fred (Neue Grafik) have consistently devised and dispatched real electronic party music with a healthy serving of soul. Following his latest EP, "Innervision", Neue Grafik takes this opportunity to showcase his effortless ability to make a track his very own, introducing a silky sultry Parisian chic vibe to the song. Grafik captivates us within the first few seconds of this track, with the smooth, enchanting, gradual build up of lo-fi sound mixed with hazy mysterious chattering vocals - you can't help but lean in and listen, like a sexy stranger with a deep voice.

Slangin is an original blend of Hip-Hop, Broken Beat, Garage and French house, the atmosphere that comes with the track is pure nostalgia. The use of mesmerizing chords played off a Fender Rhodes and catchy two-step beat takes us back to the good old Garage days whilst pushing us into a totally new plain of music that really wraps itself around you. Always bringing something new to our ears, Neue Grafik is unmistakably one to watch as we look forward to his next contribution!

Elevations

PREMIERE : 30/70 - Slangin' (Neue Grafik Rework)

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* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7UxTP8mKDqA
* Pre-order : https://bit.ly/2MtngUA

Wonder Stories leads us into the summer heat with the irresistible new Cloud Nine EP from Joe Morris. The house veteran from Leeds delivers a dreamy downtempo gem in “Cloud Nine” with Balearic House titans Max Essa and Coyote adding stunning remixes before Wonder Stories boss Aimes rounds it out on the B2. Prime for any set from sunset to sunrise, “Cloud Nine” floats along with dripping chords surrounded by buzzing arpeggios and melodic pads. The 303 bassline trots along, extending itself in all the right places as the space grows and grows around it. African percussion slides in as the beat drives forward with additional drum elements added throughout. As it breaks down the track finds itself somewhat in between Todd Terje and Mood II Swing while occupying its own realm in space with the soaring synth lines and thick reverb.

Wonder Stories boss Aimes reworks “Cloud Nine” with a remix that sits well in line with the sound the Brooklyn label has built through over 25 releases since 2011. While “Cloud Nine” finds itself within the bounds of the left-field house, disco and techno prevalent on Wonder Stories so far, Aimes’ remix finds itself exploring new territory in the summertime sunshine. Maintaining the same ethereal textures of the original, Aimes instead chooses to thrust the bassline ahead, introducing chords later as the 303 does the floating instead. The percussion elements find themselves cloaked in a dreamy reverb, while extended synth lines produce an uplifting atmosphere from some unknown future city. While there is still a sense of fogginess, the melodies and chords wrap the listener in a poolside summer warmth. You can already pre-order your copy, out on june, 25th.

PREMIERE : Joe Morris - Cloud Nine (Aimes Remix)

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* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cPO_FO4EvAc

While we’re less sure about who/what Momios is and why they/it should be fought, the acid and jazz parts of our premiere are self-evident. Fighting Momios With Acid And Jazz is the B1 cut from the upcoming second release of Leicester label, Flat White. Bogota’s Felipe Gordon is the artist behind the record that encompasses a lot of what we like at Bolting Bits: flavours of house, disco, techno and interesting blends of samples and original instrumentation.

The "Deep Fried Banana" EP is a five-tracker featuring a remix from The Last Trip To Gandahar, whose work we’ve premiered before. There isn’t a track we wouldn’t buy on this record, but our premiere is the stand out for us. While the percussive elements cut in and out, dusty-sounding jazz piano samples and a looped acid synth-line staple this track almost all the way through. It’s one of those pieces of music that feel like every part is completely intentional – even the rough bits are supposed to be rough. Felipe Gordon has built an impressive resume for himself recently, with releases on London’s Quintessentials and Berlin’s Toy Tonics, and we’re happy we can play a part in getting the word out on this guy, because his future looks bright. Also on the record, check out: Groove 37 (if funky basslines and dissonant keys are your thing) and The Last Trip To Gandahar’s driving, dance-focused remix of the EP’s title track, Deep Fried Banana.

PREMIERE : Felipe Gordon - Fighting Momios With Acid And Jazz

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* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rfGvuOTC_kU
* Pre-order: https://bit.ly/2MGFJgo

Clinical. A word best used to describe the latest 'Shapes & Spaces' EP from Tommy Tickle AKA Meles Meles. Separating his time between both London & Manchester, the young man's been on a writing roll of late, churning out some svelte recordings. When asked about this next slice, Tommy is quick to tell us the release encapsulates feelings of healing, catharsis and escapism. This one's a strange beast with a ream of flavours. You can hear nods to the likes of St Germain, UKG and early Leon Vynehall. 

As one quarter of jazz troupe A Broken Camarilla, Tommy uses his side project to explore his love of all things house, disco, garage and funk. And boy are we happy he does so! It is with great pleasure that we premiere 'Gold Rush', the third track off his latest escapade thanks to Ad Hoc Records.

'Gold Rush' screams carnival, streamers and colour. Imagine being a part of a dancing street procession with this blaring from the speakers. Elated horns and one very neat kick are the spectacle here. Throw in some jubilant vocal cries and it really does start to feel like we've legitimately struck Gold! 

'Shapes & Spaces' is Tommy's debut release via Ad Hoc, a label who push any Manchester sounds they vibe. A quote unquote "post anything mentality". Ad Hoc spread their arms far and wide in search of tunes that carry their imprint. No prejudices on language, ethnicity or socio-economic background. What an amazing ethos it is! There's enough division in our world as it stands, let dance bring us all closer together.

PREMIERE : Tommy Tickle - Goldrush

* Read More: https://boltingbits.com/pitto-late-night-studio-moves-heist-recordings
* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JxyyxoPg8i4
* Pre-order: https://store.detroitswindle.com/vinyl/heist032

As you might know, Heist Recordings was created by the lads of Detroit Swindle as a means to take control of their own releases. However, in the 5 years that they have been in existence, Heist has also become a launching pad for many producers from their homeland the Netherlands. Artists like Nachtbraker to Frist Wentik and Fouk, all have featured their music on the label and have helped Heist become the Dutch, funk powerhouse that it is today. In keeping up with the tradition of showcasing the best deep house and disco the Dutch have to offer, Heist has decided to add another friend into the mix - the exquisite producer Pitto!

Set to come out tomorrow, Pitto's debut EP on the label Late Night Studio Moves will feature 3 new original tracks from him along with a delightful remix from Colin de la Plante, better known as the Mole. As you can hear in the lead track, Pitto's inspiration for the record seems to be heavily influenced by African melodies. Throughout the song's epic 9:26 entirety, one can hear playful vocals and percussion from the continent accompanied by a soulful array of piano keys and titillating synths. Each of these electronic and live elements are then tastefully brought in and out as the track takes the listener on a journey that will leave them in a state of dancefloor euphoria. We're sure that Late Night Studio Moves will be a crowd favorite wherever it is played this summer!

Late Night Studio Moves EP

PREMIERE : Pitto - Late Night Studio Moves

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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UjvH1IZRews

Our premiere from The Last Trip To Gandahar's latest effort on City Fly comes courtesy of the A2, Escape Through Time. 

A percussive and chant-laden intro build into the song, as a jazzy chords and strings slowly simmer into play. It's a chilled affair through and through, employing the jazz-funk aesthetics that were just alluded to. The whole thing sits nicely into the vibe the producer has cultivated for himself -- laidback and loose feeling disco endeavors that nod to the effortless cool of paradisaical 70's influences from across the globe.

part 48

nicholas christophilopoulos