Continuing a strong spring season, Nikko.Z's Dopamine White welcomes Rockka back to the label for a new EP. Hailing from Sri Lanka Rockka aka Lakith Adikaram has been releasing his own unique style of progressive music for the better part of three years. Although younger than most of his contemporaries, the Nugegoda resident has already compiled an impressive resume, showcasing his music via Balkan Connection, Droid9, Freegrant Music and One Of A Kind, and in turn earning support from genre tastemaker Hernan Cattaneo. Having made his Dopamine White debut in 2021 with ‘Night Rockets', Rockka now makes a welcome return to the label with a three-track showcase entitled ‘Carnage'.

Beginning with the title selection ‘Carnage', Rockka displays that groovy progressive style for which he has become known. Led by a tough chunky groove, its dance floor sensibility is high from the outset, as rhythms ripple and percussion flickers across the first act. Phasing atmospheres and a swaying arp descend over the hypnagogic groove leading into the break, bringing with them tension filled refrains and a slow tactful build which is sure to win over even the most discerning aficionados.

Selection two ‘Mon Desir' finds Rockka continuing to operate at a creative peak as he crafts a midset percussive gem of a track. The Sri Lankan artist carries a mystical vibes through sweeping effects and haunting phasing, before a break of shimmering pads and misty melodies seals its emotive appeal.

The release concludes with the peak time vibes of ‘Olimpus'. Tempo rises a touch but Rockka's uncanny ability to balance groove and atmosphere remains, as chugging grooves, lively percussive arrangements and an array of precise effects unite for a great sense of depth and space. The main break serves to further the narrative through waves of hazy refrains and phasing textures, eventually leading to a flurry of drums and a finale that is equal parts driving and cosmic. It rounds out three powerful tracks from Rockka, an artist who continues to excite as he emerges from Sri Lanka's burgeoning progressive scene.

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Carnage

Carnage [Dopamine White]

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Talus

Progressive house industry veteran Ewan Rill has found a solid homebase in Manual Music's MNL imprint in recent years. Now he's back on the label with two fresh cuts designed to make you move and groove.

Lava Dance

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The most recent release on Future Avenue welcomes back IGCIØ from Argentina for a set of remixes of his previously released EP, "Cosmic Dust." The title track receives remix treatment from Neuralis in Spain and Checo Cotela from San Rafael, Argentina. Meanwhile, the track "Caelum" gets a fresh interpretation from the Sri Lankan duo of Black Kalz & JU:ST, as well as Keshana. Sri Lanka appears to be a country producing exceptional talents within the progressive house scene.

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Cosmic Dust (Remixes)

IGCIØ - Cosmic Dust (Checo Cotela Remix) [Future Avenue]

One Week In paradise

AlessandroIlove - Oasis in the Desert

Wrong Altitude

Wrong Altitude (Original Mix)

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[2024-05-24] [BALKAN0798] ''Ultraverse - Phoenix Rising''

T R A C K L I S T

01) Ultraverse - Phoenix Rising (Original Mix)
02) Ultraverse - Dream On (Original Mix)
03) Ultraverse - Ever-Young (Original Mix)

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Ultraverse - Ever-Young (Original Mix)

Un año después de haber iniciado este viaje como sello, regresamos con DISCOS SÓNICOS MEXICANOS, un compilado que honra nuestras raíces y expone lo más valioso que tenemos: el talento que corre en la sangre mexicana.

16 tracks que no solo celebran la independencia, sino también la diversidad de sonidos que nacen aquí, en nuestra propia casa. Porque lo más bonito y lo más folklórico no está afuera: está en nuestro propio ecosistema, en la creatividad que florece desde México hacia el mundo.

Este compilado es un recordatorio de que la música es identidad, comunidad y resistencia.
Disponible ya a través de Clandestina Records.

Wrong Altitude (Original Mix)

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