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Demi Riquísimo and his Semi Delicious imprint return for their 15th edition with another versatile, club ready collection of cuts from old & new members of the label family set for a release on the 7th July.

The EP features contributions from regulars Lulah Francs, Jive Talk & label owner Demi alongside debuts from NairLess, Last Magpie, Corbi and Michelle Manetti. 

The A-side kicks off with ‘All I Need’, a collaborative track from Demi & Michelle Manetti. A bouncing, progressive house number with some old school Italian flavour that sets the tone nicely for the EP. Corbi’s ‘Kraken’ is up next providing some driving, analog acid squelch to SEMID015. ‘Don't Make Me Wait’ by Lulah Francs & Nebari wraps up the Ice Cream side. Proto house style drum programming and bass are juxtaposed nicely to the psychedelic synth work and impeccable vocals from Lulah creating a unique and versatile track to close out the A-side. 
The B-side opens with NairLess’ ‘Swell’, a tripped out slice of balearic trance. The EP takes a slightly more heads down turn on ‘Release It’ by Last Magpie. A menacing track driven by a sharp synth line that you’re sure to hear over festival season. Jive Talk’s ‘Wizard’s Slippers’ wraps up the EP in their imitable style. Off kilter drums, unique bass and minimalism with the perfect amount of elements to pique the listener’s interest bringing SEMID015 to a close in style. 

Tracklist:

A1. Demi Riquísimo & Michelle Manetti - All I Need
A2. Corbi - Kraken
A3. Lulah Francs & Nebari - Don't Make Me Wait
B1. NairLess - Swell
B2. Last Magpie - Release It
B3. Jive Talk - Wizards Slippers

Pre order: https://semidelicious.bandcamp.com/album/semid015

PREMIERE: Corbi - Kraken [Semi Delicious]

Introducing Cesare vs Disorder’s highly anticipated debut album, “Antidote”, released via his label Serialism Records. After more than 20 years of relentless studio efforts and shows around the world, Cesare Marchese, the Italian-Polish mastermind behind the project, finally brings a unique blend of musical influences to the dance music scene with his first-ever album.

Born with a passion for classical music and honed through years of training, Cesare’s electronic music journey began in the late 90s when he started DJing, getting exposed to various genres of music, from Hip Hop to Indie Rock, Reggae to Drum’n’Bass. However, his love for Modern Jazz, Brazilian Bossanova, Dub, and Electronica left a significant bearing on his later musical taste. And that’s exactly this rich tapestry of mixed influences that gave life to “Antidote,” which showcases Cesare’s innovative approach to club music, promising to be a musical journey where the sounds of yesterday meet the future of electronic music.

The vinyl-only version unfolds between eight tracks, featuring collaborations with Romanian maestro Cristi cons, Amsterdam’s eclectic San Proper, Rockey Washington – a legendary Los Angeles based MC, and Serialism A&R and longtime Cesare’s friend, Weg.

The journey continues with 5 more tunes added in the digital version including featuring collaborations with visionary Boston Hip Hop Jazz guru, Mike Ladd, London-based DJ producer and captivating voice, Joe Le Groove and American vocalist Aminah Raysor with her moniker MC Dreaminah, and will be exclusively released on streaming platforms, transcending the traditional avenues of web sales channels.

Playful evolving throughout its duration, “Antidote” reflects Cesare’s diverse musical background, drawing inspiration from his early fascination with jungle and breakbeats to his deep appreciation for Trip Hop, Acid Jazz and Eletronica. The result is a captivating blend of old-school emotions and contemporary textures that will leave listeners feeling inspired and transported to another time. With its mixture of nostalgia and modernity, “Antidote” promises to be an unforgettable musical experience.

Antidote

Premiere: Cesare vs Disorder & Weg - Seven feat. San Proper

The wax is hot. The tunes are massive. Oath’s sub-label, Last Year at Marienbad, dispenses a foursome of punchy house tracks for its fifth release, lovingly crafted by some of the genre’s finest producers.

‘The Way We Flow’ by Sam Paradise pairs detuned, lo-fi samples with thumping kicks, and muffled drums. Just when those innocent lo-fi elements simmer, the drums slam back into your periphery harder than ever, making for an absolute dancefloor smasher.

‘De Nuit (3 A.M)’ by Nu-Cleo descends deeper. Swinging drums and chocolatey, indulgent keys lay the basis for a hypnotic acid bassline. Real tension builder.

Flipping over to the B-Side – careful, it’s hot – is ‘She Wrote’ by Gloved Hands. Seemingly just a ride through a well-made bouncing synth and house groove combo at first, this track soon shows off Gloved Hands’ knack for leftfield flavours. There’s an unexpected trap-esque vocal that gets re-contextualised for the club alongside piercing synths and a bulging broken beat.

‘Hard Deep’ by Rick Wade is an obvious one. The stalwart of the house scene serves up another of his zesty, masterful grooves. Shimmering, effortless keys steer a tight drum groove while a subtle bassline nestles between the kick’s low end.

Four cuts from four house experts. Is there much more a dancefloor could ask for?

Web / Social Media Links:

https://soundcloud.com/oathy
https://www.instagram.com/oath/
https://www.facebook.com/oathcreations

Premiere: Rick Wade - Hard Deep (LYAM)

Joe Cleen is back with another slab of Disco Heaters! The Berlin native has had a handful of classic releases on Slothboogie that never leave DJs' record bags and we're treated to yet another collection that'll be just as essential. As ever with Joe this knockout selection of tracks blurs the lines between edits and full reworks. A globetrotting affair with tracks from Korea, US & Canada... Mr Cleen is not holding back on the D.I.S.C.O factor with this vital 12”.

Web / Social Media Links:

SlothBoogie
https://www.instagram.com/slothboogie/
https://slothboogie.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/@Slothboogie
https://www.facebook.com/SlothBoogie

Joe Cleen
https://soundcloud.com/joecleen
https://www.facebook.com/JoeCleen

Premiere: Joe Cleen - Shine Your Light [Slothboogie]

Volkan Akin is a Berlin based live artist with has played at some of the most influential clubs on the scene, most commonly Club de Visionaere. A regular on the  Unreleased Ltd imprint,  we recently caught up with Volkan to find out what first drew him to minimal, and to talk us through his live set up. In the meantime, check out our premiere of his latest track, Infinity, which you can check here!

Premiere: Volkan Akin - Infinity [Unreleased]

Premiere: Marcelo Cura & Gabri - Eres Tú

Accented Measures is Kofi Agyeman, an Afro-German producer from Berlin now based in the UK. He started his own self titled label back in 2021 and now its third release - second on vinyl - drops with a real splash. His particular brand of club music is fulsome minimal, with fleshy basslines and smeared cosmic synths on 'Tension' making for a warm opener. The Harry Wills Ataraxia mix is much more direct and punchy, with freaky stabs and acid prickles in a busy arrangement. 'Upfront' (Like U 2 mix) is a bouncy one with feel-good and funky bass and 'PPDB' has a rotator feel with a turbocharged bassline. Serious tackle.

Premiere - Accented Measures - PPDB [AMSV002]

New Zealand disco-boogie outfit Flamingo Pier plant some Brooklyn roots with their fresh new ‘Beneath the Neon EP’ on Razor-N-Tape. Known for parties in East London and their massive hometown festival, as well as previous releases on Soundway, the Kiwi collective deliver a trio of new songs that solidify and expand their signature danceable blue-eyed indie-soul sound. 

Lead off single How 2 Feel shows a clubbier side of the band, with a pulsating house rhythm track and layers of angular synth stabs, vibey horn lines, and vocal chants. Beneath the Neon and Remedy are more familiar Flamingo Pier territory, upbeat indie disco anthems that boast incendiary vocal hooks, funky guitar work, and crisp production by Luke Walker.

Rounding out the EP are remixes by Chicago house legend Glenn Underground, and RNT co-head JKriv, whose mix features a guest appearance by Afro-boogie royalty Steve Monite. 

Out on Sept 1st, and oozing with hazy sun, Beneath the Neon is the perfect soundtrack to soak up the dog days of summer. Have a listen to our premiere of 'Remedy' here.

Buy the release here: https://flamingopier.fanlink.to/BeneathTheNeon

Beneath The Neon

Premiere: Flamingo Pier - Remedy [Razor-n-tape]

Announcing Portable’s new album, out October 13th. Now that the smoke has settled after his My Sentient Shadow LP in 2022, the Paris based South African producer comes back in fine form with a new full-length LP, Augmented Dreams and drops a fresh first single tilted 'The Color of Static' (premiered here) which will be available on all platforms from tomorrow September 15th. Alan Abrahams let his instinctual side fly again with a surprising broken beat feels track. Portable once again moved our senses with his deep vibes and hypnotic grooves across seven slowly-building minutes.

Premiere: Portable - The Color of Static [Circus Company]

For their second music release, following Fireberg's "Call of the Phoenix EP," Mishbaka presents the "Myami Rain EP." This EP is a collaborative effort between producer Fireberg and vocalist J Hoard. It includes an original track and a collection of five remixes featuring the talents of glitch pioneer Prefuse 73, Detroit house veteran Rick Wade, and contemporary deep house artist J Gabriel.The original track showcases J Hoard's impressive vocal range and technical skills, blending gospel and R&B elements with Fireberg's liquid drum & bass-inspired synth and sample work. The song conveys a message of embracing and appreciating one's life, including the achievements, setbacks, and the present moment.Prefuse 73 reimagines the original vocal over a more elegant, half-time R&B backdrop, infusing it with his signature glitch and stutter sound designs. J Gabriel and Rick Wade each deliver dancefloor-ready remixes, incorporating elements from the original but with their unique styles. Rick Wade adds a touch of 90s nostalgia, while J Gabriel's mix (premiered here) brings a contemporary, percussion-driven deep house vibe. 

To complete the package, Fireberg offers an alternative remix under his pseudonym Inbeatitude, introducing reharmonization and electro-acoustic instruments such as bass and wurlitzer piano. Additionally, an instrumental version of the Prefuse 73 remix and an acapella of J Hoard's vocal are included.The "Myami Rain EP" offers a diverse and stylish musical experience with top-tier production from all contributors. Whether you're enjoying a mellow evening in a lounge or dancing up a storm at the club, these tracks have you covered. Just be sure to have your umbrella ready for this musical journey.

Premiere: Fireberg - Myami Rain (J Gabriel Remix)

Detroit Rising is an artist collective created by 10 groove masters including the current and original members of Parliament-Funkadelic, Prince, Public Enemy and Mary J Blige. In 2018, the collective took a break from their relentless touring schedules and stepped out in a whole new direction, creating a hybrid sound of funk-jazz with injections of soul and hip hop resulting in an album entitled “A Cosmic Jazz Funk Adventure”. It was recorded live at the Motown affiliated United Sound Studios in Detroit and various other studios across America. 

For this remix EP, a handpicked selection of some of the top DJ producers in the UK have been brought together to create a soulful house and nu-jazz hybrid album: Jimpster, Kaidi Tatham, Sean McCabe with Z records (Dave Lee) and EVM128 – with mastering by UK wizard Atjazz.

First up, Jimpster remixes the Detroit Rising space opera, ‘Rocket Love’ – showcasing two funk-fused house tracks with guitar licks from Duminie Deporres (Public Enemy) and bass lines courtesy of Kern Brantley (Mary J Blige, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin). The vocal remix is expertly laced with parts of the original P-funk instrumental and hip-hop vocals, with the dreamy Dub version letting that infectious hook and melody hit hard. 

Next up, Sean McCabe was brought in by Dave Lee of Z records to remix the original Detroit hit ‘Little Bit of Love’ into a fast-paced dance heater.

King of the keys Kaidi Tatham is then welcomed to remix two different Detroit Rising tracks, creating a double dose of signature, broken beat infused cuts. ‘Our world’ stars P-funk vocalist and keyboard wizard Danny Bedrosian, alongside granddaughter of George Clinton, Tonysha Nelson.

The emotive, soulful broken brilliance of ‘Peace & Harmony’ also gets the Kaidi treatment starring Sue Ann Carwell and Steve Boyd, vocalists for Prince and Kool & The Gang respectively.
 
EVM128 of Coop rounds off the package presenting a fast futuristic Bruk beat from the romantic Detroit Rising song called ‘Gorgeous’.

Premiere - Detroit Rising - Little Bit (Sean McCabe remix)

https://orcd.co/lowkey_lowpressure

Session Victim’s 5th studio album ‘LOW KEY, LOW PRESSURE’ feels like an anathema to today’s fast paced, industry driven musical landscape – and for all the right reasons.
Having released two intense, dancefloor-focused 12“s on Rhythm Section and Delusions Of Grandeur over the past year, their return to NIGHT TIME STORIES brings out their trippy, headsy side once again.
And despite the pandemic downtime being over, Hauke and Matthias remain holed up in the studio, jamming, head nodding to drum breaks and churning out records like the one in front of you.
Spanning 10 tunes – 12 if you count the limited bonus 7“ that comes with the first pressing – the LP is undiluted Session Vic- tim, with their occasional trio partner Carsten “Erobique“ Meyer as the sole musical guest on the library-esque SOFT LANDING, a tune reminiscent of something the boys would try to hunt down on one of their compulsive record store rummages to feed it to their Akais.
You’ll also find the sequel to one of their cornerstone tracks from their 2020 album NEEDLEDROP, Jazzbeat 07. (It’s JAZZ- BEAT 08, in case you were wondering.) And it's premiered here!

Buy/listen to the full release at: https://orcd.co/lowkey_lowpressure

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Downtime Premiere: Session Victim - Jazzbeat 08 [Night Time Stories]

PERCEBES MÚSICA furthers the long discussion on the relationships between medium and message, truth and illusion, worth and validity.

“Conversor” is a various artist compilation that feels like a single artist album. The cover does not explicitly state individual authors (only track titles, lengths and BPM are provided), as if to dilute the importance of self and ego. Information pressed to matter through a Digital-to-Analog conversion process; tracks from the label’s recent catalogue are cleverly edited and placed together onto a record. The result is an introspective - yet physical - electronic soul LP with canonical undertones.

The offerings range from classic sounding deeper house (Daino, Larry Quest, Poko and label head Ka§par) to a wider reaching selection of african riddims (Hélder Russo, Moreno Ácido and Terra Chã), UK Garage (Cyclonix) and even golden age drum’n’bass (Al:X). Mood, cohesion and variety in a timeless approach.

The purchase of the physical record allows the owner to download not only the integral digital version of the vinyl LP, but also every full EP release from where 6 of the 8 tracks have been extracted by reaching out to the label on their social media platforms. Timed to retain valuable dynamic range and definition on either side of the record while still creating a timely impact on the dance floor, every track is a strong narrational item of use in a DJ bag for a deep electronic minded soul slinger.

CONVERSOR

Premiere: Kaspar - Head Down

Pre-order: www.deejay.de/Various_Liquid_Mem…002_Vinyl__1033818

Liquid Memory Records return from their power packed debut release with another VA affair featuring a familiar core of artists. Elroi, Ori Raz and Serenity Now all feature here again alongside newcomer WhereIsFenix joining the gang. As with the first release, expect dancefloor rhythms coupled with some deepness and dub thrown into the mix.

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PREMIERE: Ori Raz & Whereisfenix - oOh [LM002]

Angis Music presents a mesmerizing 5-track EP crafted by Igaxx, an exceptionally talented Japanese artist hailing from Tokyo. Igaxx's analog productions, while exuding an understated minimalism, possess an extraordinary depth, captivated by the hypnotic and lush atmospheres that define his signature style.

Buy here: https://angismusic.bandcamp.com/album/igaxx-echoes-angis-777

Echoes

PREMIERE: Igaxx - Echo Vibe [ANGIS777]

https://razor-n-tape.fanlink.to/CodyCurrieEP

Razor-N-Tape welcomes Cody Currie back to the catalog with an extended EP of soulful and jazzy original sounds. A project that’s been in the works since his label debut back in 2017, the “Cody Currie EP” is a refined statement of the rising star producer’s UK-jazz and club roots, both danceable and introspective. Enlisting a talented roster of collaborators, such as vocalists Stee Downes, RNT mainstay Cor.ece, and newcomer Marlena Dae as well as instrumentalists Mikeal and Ally McMahon, each track is like a little world of its own in the universe of Cody’s vast musical aesthetic. To round out the EP we have a stellar remix from European deep house royalty Vincenzo, who shows that his production tools are still sharp as ever.

Cody Currie EP

Premiere - Cody Currie - Holding On (feat. Marlena Dae) [Razor-N-Tape]

Fish Go Deep - What I Mean By Beautiful
Go Deep Recordings
Release date: November 24th 2023 Vinyl & Digital

https://fishgodeep.bandcamp.com/album/what-i-mean-by-beautiful

Two years on from their widely acclaimed third album, This Bit of Earth, Greg Dowling and Shane Johnson are back on the Go Deep label with their latest long player.
What I Mean By Beautiful touches on the previous collection’s themes of upheaval and dislocation, digging through the lost and found of modern life and always looking for light in dark places.
The album marks something of a return to the duo’s house music roots, with a four-to-the-floor foundation underpinning many of the eleven tracks. It exudes a warm, natural sound, where samples sit with modular synths, programmed drums with live loops, and quirky plugins with obscure outboard gear.
Opening track, “I Float in the Clouds”, sets a dramatic tone with intricately interwoven guitar and keyboard lines, fragmented, spectral vocals and deep, melodic bass. Tempos range widely throughout the record, from the loose, low-slung grooves of “So They Were Changed” and “High Wire”, to the infectious, mid-paced title track, to the intense house workouts of “You Came Into My Life” and “All In Everything”. Greg and Shane’s long established dub leanings are also in evidence, especially on the slow motion churn of “Low Tide Dub” and spacious atmospherics of “South Gate Step”. The album closes on an open and optimistic note with the soothing pads and deep electronic pulse of “Be Brave”, the result of a collaborative project with author Lisa McInerney and actor, Hillary Rose.

What I Mean By Beautiful

Premiere: Fish Go Deep - Love the Other

Midnight to Midtown is an EP written during a year of almost constant travel , coming out as a 3 track collection of funk, disco and jazz mixed with house grooves for the dancefloor.

With the disco house track Freak Control featuring Sydney singer CINTA emerging as the single, and Midnight to Midtown and Balustrade both serving as jazz house numbers, Midnight to Midtown is a house EP that will keep you moving.

https://www.instagram.com/heritagelisted/

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Premiere: Heritage Listed - Midnight to Midtown

Debuting on brand new Berlin based house music label Ascension on Wax, Irish producer Glenn Davis is here with his 8th release, Space and Time EP, featuring 4 tracks. With subtle jazz references and motifs, skilful production layering, dreamy deep house chords and vocal sampling; this is one of Davis’s most accomplished releases to date.
The tracks Space And Time and Party With Me have stunning vocals and deep house keys which form the foundations of the tracks.They have a truly hypnotic effect as they progress and take the listener on a musical journey as the different layers of the songs reveal themselves.The former is perfect for playing earlier in the night and the latter, a dance floor ready number which will be sure to get the crowd going.
Following these, are Girl U Gotta and a remix of the same track by the talented jazz musician, sound engineer and producer Mark Hand. Girl U Gotta samples Aretha Franklin and the song has strong elements of the iconic 90’s sound house heads know and love so well.The remix is arguably the heaviest track on the release with accomplished jazz keys throughout and a fat bassline which will knock dancers off their feet.

Ascension on Wax is also releasing a limited pressing special edition of Space and Time EP in a gatefold format in collaboration with the legendary late artist Dan Graham. It is exclusively available via the labels bandcamp page on a first come first serve basis.

Premiere: Glenn Davis - Girl You Gotta (Mark Hand Remix)

Artist: Ten Fingerz
Title: Jeux de Mains EP
Label: Frappé
Cat: FRPP023
Format: Digital / Streaming
Genre: House / Disco House / French House
Release Date: 26 January 2024
Buy / Pre Order: https://frapperecords.bandcamp.com/

Ten Fingerz is paying tribute to the roots of House Music and French House with his new 3-traker EP « Jeux de Mains » to be released on Frappé January 26th.

« Loopy B » opens the record on a very French Touch note : the parisian producer has chopped up a soulful brass and vocal sample, adding drums and compression to make it a dancefloor hit reminiscent of the late 90s french productions.
The second track called « Dizco Ztringz » explores the relation between the disco and house music sounds. 909-style drums are thumping over a disco infused string loop and a funky bassline, while the voice sample does the disco-era storytelling. Taking us somehwere between the Studio 54 and the Warehouse.
Finally « Our DNA » is built around an interview about house music production, adding layers to the track as the voice explains that the DNA of electronic music comes from the drums and the melody. A funky rhodes loop driving the track to its climax. Dancefloor-blasting material.

Web / Social Media Links:

Ten Fingerz: https://www.instagram.com/ten.fingerz/?hl=en
Frappé: https://www.instagram.com/frappe.label/

Premiere: Ten Fingerz - Loopy B [Frappé]

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