Secretsundaze’s 9FINITY imprint make it a hat trick of releases with label favourite DJ Life’s ‘Forbidden Space’ EP. 

Pre-Order: https://9finity.bandcamp.com/album/9finity003-dj-life-forbidden-space-ep

The four track release from the Naarm/Melbourne native is a techy excursion that subtly meshes elements of minimal with modern UK bass dynamics, informed by the Australian’s psychedelic production style.

‘Utility’ sparks the ignition with a bass-driven peak time beast that morphs through syncopated grooves and punchy drops, the A2 ‘Electrolyte’ takes a hedonistic turn where resonant tones spiral across a rolling 4x4 drum groove. 

‘Breathe’ steers us onto the B-side with dubbed out subs and percussive layers fusing up across this impeccable roller. ‘Stay Playful’ takes on a early-tech house feel with tribal drums and hypnotic echoes that venture on throughout the night. Digital bonus track ‘Love Sensation’ draws UK-Garage influences combined with lush pads and quirky vocal snippets drifting amid the tops.

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9FINITY003 DJ Life - Forbidden Space EP

When DJ Life gives you lemons, press ‘em on vinyl. 4 zesty tech house nuggets bringing the swing and vitality in a big way. 

Keeping it widescreen throughout and the percussion pulls focus. At times slick and sultry, at others more ominous and ill-tempered, we’re dishing out high-velocity dynamics across four distinct trax. Constantly nudging towards the peak-time, but with plenty of breathy sensuality and dappled melody as he flexes a detailed, sound-sensitive approach.

Drums, drums and more drums. You know the deal by now: direct torque in full effect as we traverse the rugged, funked-out and percussive. Plenty of trippy flourish for good measure too, from humid fusions of rainforest FX and hallucinatory detail to light trail synths punching through inky abyss. 

It all recalls Terry Francis and his Housey Doingz project at the peak of their powers - big stabs, big forward momentum. Think the golden era of their Wiggle parties circa 1999.

Available 17/03/2025

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S.A.M. - Mastermind EP
It’s a properly transcendent Kalahari debut as S.A.M. makes nods to ’90s Eurodance and deeper, spiritual invocations.

At the helm of multiple labels, but this marks a Kalahari debut for the Danish artist. Sometimes anthemic, sometimes operating from a more meditative space, but always serving as an outlet for ecstatic release. Rapturous big room ascension into more contemplative territory.

Channelling some divine NRG in the vocal hooks, and like much of their work, an air of blissed intent cloaks the whole thing. A suite of tech and deep house striking balance between the introspective and direct, the metaphysical and corporeal.

Pitting sonic immersion against forward momentum has almost become a blueprint for any Kalahari release, and here, we bear witness to a prime example. Heady stuff.

S.A.M. - Mastermind | Kalahari Oyster Cult (OYSTER69)

'Structure' is the first single to be taken from Ketiov's' 'The Art of Structure EP.' The full EP drops 23rd May 2025 on Moxie's On Loop imprint.

Pre-order/Stream here: https://orcd.co/the-art-of-structure

Ketiov - 'The Art of Structure' (Full EP Preview)

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Premiere: B2 - Man/ipulate - Gateway [IS001]

Artist: Gearmaster
Title: Time To Slam
Label: Slipdisc Recordings
Cat No: SLIP001
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 

A1. No Lights
A2. Skyhand
B1. Amnesia
B2. 6 Angle Dub

Gearmaster (formerly Abdul Raeva) launch their brand new label, Slipdisc Recordings, with four signature tech-to-prog cuts on the aptly titled 'Time To Slam' EP.

Gearmaster - Time To Slam (SLIP001)

Buckle up tight for a kayo showdown as @jaygadian, @maikeemusic, @datitalyy and @baumb unleash four clubby slabs of acid-bleep and garage-tech on the final Terrazzo instalment.

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Various - Giddyup Buttercup (TERRAZZOO6)

https://spunoff.bandcamp.com/album/el-ritmo-del-alba-splove006

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