your supersonic makes my lair; don't you stop, don't you stop. HOLD UP ??

The words were hard to come by, she'd sat in silence for what felt like hours trying to articulate herself but it was impossible: words continued to fail her. She stared at a fixed point on the wall, unable to pull her gaze away, hoping this focus would bring with it a sudden brainwave. His eyes burned into the back of her head, his patience wearing thin now. She knew talking was the only logical solution, but it was easier said than done.

Oddball Fantasies is a new label springing up from Brussels way. For their inaugural release they've called on the talents of Invisible Inc and Chambre Noir producer Puma & The Dolphin who delivers an eponymous four-tracker of organic, rhythmic delights. Described as "a ritual dance to take you to other worlds", the collection of psychedelic slow burners and enchanting grooves pull from dub and leftfield, and are just as suited for home listening as soundtracking hazy late nights on the dance floors.

PREMIERE: Puma & The Dolphin - Talking And Listening [Oddball Fantasies]

A1 Younger Than Me - The Early Sound Of Nothing
A2 Younger Than Me - The Early Sound Of Nothing (Maruwa Remix)
B1 Younger Than Me - Counter Future
B2 Younger Than Me - Counter Future (Sophie du Palais Remix)

The Younger Than Me debut on Warning hits hard with two powerful original cuts and sharp remixes. The Early Sound Of Nothing is a deep Rave belter driven by the 90s reminiscences that YTM is known and loved for. Maruwa gently coats his production in a slick mix of uplifting House and funky Trance, perfect for an energetic morning workout. On the flip Counter Future turns it up creating a meltdown of choral Speedtrance before the EP gets finished with another rework by Sophie du Palais who takes the track into a deep bath for a round of sinister Ketamine sex.

Mastering by Carsten Dämbkes
Artwork by Guillaume de Ubéda

WAR1206

👉 BANDCAMP

PREVIEW: Younger Than Me - WAR1206 (Incl. Maruwa & Sophie du Palais Remixes)

Friday 3 February 2023 sees Newcastle polymath, Man Power release his first EP of the year, Wallsend’s Finest, on burgeoning Belfast imprint, Nocturne, following up recent successes on the label from the likes of Zillas on Acid, Tech Support, Perdu & Alex Virgo.

On the first Man Power outing on Nocturne he delivers a gnarly acid workout on ‘Overbite’. Driven drums, 303 squelch and tense synths are order of the day making a perfect combination for the late night, heads down crew.

On ‘Full Body Gurn’, he turns in a percussive 4/4 beast with a refreshing nod to a classic that will sit comfortably between both the house and bass dance floors.

Fiercely independent, Man Power is the curator of the Me Me Me label and parties, which this year has seen DJ Harvey, Jeff Mills, Daniel Avery, Gerd Janson, Jennifer Cardini and many more travel to join him in Newcastle while he continues to support, mentor and champion new talent from across the world.
Having taken some downtime to adapt, re-focus and re-align himself with a renewed focus as a producer and DJ, 2023 is on track to be a year of creative energy, as the Man Power project enters its second decade as a force to be reckoned in club culture.

Man Power - Full Body Gurn

OT 015 - Severed Heads - Big Saints Reward (1988 - 1990 Dubs) EP

A1) Greater Reward (Piano Power Edit) - 7.03
A2) Greater Reward (Dub) - 7.13

AA1) Big Car (Crash Dub) - 7.45
AA2) All Saints Day (Saints Day Dub) - 7.10

Soundcloud sampler features A1, AA1 and AA2.

Written and produced by Tom Ellard

For some it might be Kraftwerk, but for me, my favourite electronic pioneers are probably Australia's Severed Heads. They were so far ahead of the game that they had to invent a lot of the technology they used. Inspired, playful, never boring and always sonically brilliant they pushed at the frontiers of electronic music more than most. By the late 80s they were pursuing a slightly more polished course and made a series of records that had the potential to reach a much larger audience. Possibly because of their name they never quite managed that, but they had several big club hits; the dub versions of which crossed over into the nascent house scene. I am honoured that I am able to make the dubs of those three 12"s from 1988 - 1990 available again. 

On side A is “Greater Reward (Dub)” which has possibly thee most beautiful piano in the history of dance music. Often sampled but never equalled, it still brings joy to dancefloors 27 years after it was released. Severed Heads original production and mastering was so ahead of the game that it needed only the slightest re-master.  The original, while perfect in every way was always tricky to dj with as THAT piano was right at the start so if it was mixed in, it wouldn't get heard until much later in the track. I've slightly rearranged it for dj use but haven't added anything whatsoever. Side A also includes the majestic original.

On the AA side. “Big Car (Crash Dub)” is a masterclass in how to make a track that chugs that is tedium free. At the time it had possibly the heaviest kick drum I'd ever heard and was akin to a mutant cousin of one of David Morales legendary Red Zone house dubs. “All Saints Day (Saints Day Dub)” rounds off the EP with future looking sound design, hypno bass and trademark Severed Heads edit magic. 

JD Twitch

Optimo Trax OT 015 is released on 12" and digital, May 18th. Distribution by Kompakt and Rub A Dub.

Optimo Trax 015 - Severed Heads - Big Saints Reward (1988 - 90 dubs) 12" EP (sampler)

Label: Flipsight 
Artist: Marc Brauner 
Title: Radiant EP 
Track: Show Me How (Original Mix)
Format: 12" & digital 
Cat. nr: FLIPS008 
Release date: 07/11/2025

Marc Brauner joins Flipsight with a four-track journey combining soulful depth and club-ready energy in equal measure.
Under Marc's motto, "Stay Radiant", the A-side opens with a deep head-nodder that glows with a smooth and rolling groove from start to finish. "It's Alright" immediately raises the pulse with tight percussion, lush pads, and feel good momentum.
Flip it over for the B-side, "Show Me How" rides a big kick-snare combo and subtle spacy accents. Closing things out, "Floaty" does exactly what the title suggests: a bass-driven buzzer that lifts the floor and seals the deal.

https://marcbrauner.bandcamp.com/album/radiant-ep

Listen to the EP: https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/3aVuI4T8os8tPF8BoOPO4i?si=5bb5fffd51f248e7

Marc Brauner:
https://soundcloud.com/marcbrauner
https://www.instagram.com/marc_brauner/?hl=en
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6HX3fbKCin6OPe6ZFZ8qsf

Flipsight:
https://www.flipsight.be 
https://flipsight.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/flipsight_/?hl=en
https://soundcloud.com/flipsight

PREMIERE: Marc Brauner - Show Me How [Flipsight]

The Juan Maclean - Here I Am (Octo Octa Remix)

Given for free download on La.Ga.Sta.'s "Late Summer" Compilation Vol.5 - available there as free download.

http://www.lagasta.com
http://store.dfarecords.com



Here I Am (Remixes)

The Juan Maclean - Here I Am (Octo Octa Remix)

Dollkraut's grainy, fuzzy sound turned heads last year with the release of his first LP, 'Schimanski's Black Lullabiesi. Last year also saw him inaugurate the Dutch label Charlois with his 'Blackbox' EP, which he's following up with the release of 'Hornet Green' on 1st October. POW! To celebrate the upcoming release, we're bringing you the first TWO tracks from the EP right here and we thought it would only be fair to have a chat with Dollkraut as well to give us an insight into his world...

INTERVIEW

PREMIERE: Dollkraut - Mastermaster

Nothing gets you clean like a @the-juan-maclean clean and it looks as though your ears could do with a good old fashioned cleansing - have you even washed them since that time you went to that party and that girl (at least you think she was a girl) put her finger covered in mustard in there? Those things look filthy and they could really do with all that dirt being flushed out.

Fortunately there's a brand new product on the market from The Juan Maclean that's been made in conjunction with the ever-reliable Tuff City Kids (on @dfa-records) that'll have your ears feeling like they were cleaned by clouds themselves. We all know just how much you need this so, please, for all our sakes, pop this in your ears and do the right thing...


PREMIERE: The Juan Maclean -  Here I Am (Tuff City Kids Remix Instrumental) - DFA

Boom

Party

* Read the full piece: http://boltingbits.com/the-cyclist-the-city-hangover/
* Support the cause: https://100percentsilk.bandcamp.com/album/silk-to-dry-the-tears
* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/opYF4-iQ4w8

100% Silk are releasing Silk to Dry the Tears, a 31 track compilation commemorating those lost in the tragic Ghost Ship fire in Oakland just over a year ago. Half of the profits are being donated to an organization called Safer DIY Spaces that emerged in the wake of the disaster. They “offer confidential guidance, financial assistance, and labor to the frequently vulnerable members of the Bay Area’s communities who live and/or work in non-traditional «DIY» spaces.”

Bolting Bits is more than happy to help support the cause by promoting the compilation and premiering the first track on it from Birmingham-based The Cyclist entitled The City Hangover. 

An emotional piece at its core, it starts off on a bittersweet note with warm yet brooding pads and a synth melody that opens up as it progresses until it climaxes and mutes to a lighthearted arpeggiated pattern. Meanwhile, atmospheric noise brings up the tension as the various percussion instruments build the rhythm to a second, more rhythmical apex. The song fits as an appropriate metaphor to the tragedy at hand, melancholic after the loss yet building positivity as time goes on through the community efforts made to help those affected and others who may find themselves in tough situations.

Silk To Dry The Tears

PREMIERE : The Cyclist - The City Hangover

A true lowlands collaboration on the Clone jack For Daze Series. Betonkust and Innershades team up for the Benelux Connection EP. Harking back to the days of when New Beat and early Chicago House ruled the Dutch and Belgian dance floors and ravers cruised the Benelux in search of that perfect beat.

Order vinyl: https://clone.nl/item57667.html

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Benelux Connection

Benelux Connenction

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Betonkust & Innershades - Benelux Connection - CJFD033

Pre-Order: https://fabric.lnk.to/fabric20

The 2nd premiere ahead of the '20 Years of fabric release' which celebrates 20 years of clubbing in EC1. Anniversary CD bundle, vinyl and digital formats will be available on release, 6th December. Preorders available now >

20 Years of fabric

BUY / STREAM

Call Super - Echothread

A bit of everything in this remix for the great @future-beat-alliance 🎶

Out now on @r-srecords
 
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Future Beat Alliance - Never Forever (Afriqua's Neverclear Mix)

buy there : https://goodcoperth.bandcamp.com/album/gcr013-rhizome-rhythms-ep

Basic Mind returns to Good Company Records for the first time since their stomping remix for Tourist Kid back in 2017 with an EP of 100% fully-organic, bio-dynamic, and naturally psychedelic dance music.

On the menu at Rhizome Rhythms?

Platter “A” promises two juicy Balearic breakbeat burgers with a side of deep-fried techno, served well done and dripping special sauce.

Option “B”: For the health conscious, your choice of two cold-pressed smoothies: “Body of Water”, lightly acidified for good digestion, or the deeper cleanse of “On Spectrum”, high in aural fibre… Or have both at no extra cost!

WARNING: Side effects may include feelings of peace, love, unity and respect.

Optimo Trax 015 - Severed Heads - Big Saints Reward (1988 - 90 dubs) 12" EP (sampler)

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