An elusive producer comes back with a new mantle: Ruff Cherry, last seen on the label in 2017, returns with an EP of shredded halftime drum & bass with jungle accents that etches out a dominating stance in the producer’s first foray outside the thresholds of techno. Hugely distant from a meager first stab at the genre, the Cork-based producer’s ‘Phantom Fortress’ EP proficiently demarcates a sparse battleground for conflicting and rhythmically harmonic drum flairs, enveloping bass, and taut sound design that is as compelling as it is exhilarating.  

Words by Freddie Hudson

A1. Pass Real
A2. Livingdoom
B1. Tricky Dice
B2. Ruff Experience
D1. Livingdoom (Ruff Edit)

Release Date : 15th June 2022 (Digital) - 15th November 2022 (vinyl)
Mastering by Neel at Enisslab Rome
Artwork by Sever.ja

Phantom Fortress

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The first appearance of Mike Jungerius aka Human Space Machine on the Swiss label re:st is an exciting one. As a core-member of the Dutch De Lichting collective where he released most of his well received works before, he now steps out of the beaten path and explores different vibes and tempo's for a first international affair on re:st.
Written and produced during the multiple lockdown months back in 2021, HSM created the Zone EP. It's an adventurous four track project balancing somewhere in the grey space between experimental drum & bass and half paced sluggy rhythms. Bringing high energy with tight drum patterns and razor sharp beats while it leaves enough space to zone out in its deep atmospheres and subaquatic grooves.

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@yutotakei lands on Maloca with a stunning 7-track EP featuring a special remix from @kondukukonduku

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Yuto Takei - Oriental Microscope (Konduku Remix)

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Very few electronic music artists can boast of spanning a wide musical spectrum as the UK producer Calum Lee aka Paleman / Fresnel Lens.Always emphasizing the percussive side (advantage of being a jazz drummer), and always with an innovative spirit, the releases of this authentic sound designer oscillate between the most abstract / experimental electronica and minimalist club focused techno, from atmospheric and introspective works to the sickest dubstep / bass music.

As at 30D we declare ourselves absolute fans of Calum’s music, we had a clear obligation to ask him to join our catalogue, specifically for the EyesHave It sub-label (we had especial interest in his interpretation of broken, dark and industrial techno). His answer was direct and unmistakable:”I’ve sent you a lot of pieces that fit with your label vision and the imagery that we love.. I’ve been studying existentialism a lot recently, so these tunes are a reflection of my headspace at the moment!”. A true declaration of intent!

And here it is, five perfect examples of obsessive tribal madness, overexciting synthetic broken beats and a lot of rawness. A pure musical gem.

Exalted EP

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MPU101 - MPU103

A1. nurMKS30
A2. DEPRO
A3. umtwtm
A4. 12bitTOWER

B1. au 612
B2. abendSun
B3. VMCPU810
B4. WTFJH
B5. f-instrum

Moody Waves Towards Essence on 180g heavyweight vinyl.

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Andrea - Due In Color

A1. Jaim
A2. Audieze
A3. Ress
B1. Remote Working
B2. Silent Now
B3. Sephr
C1. Lush In End (Drum Version)
C2. Dove Mai
C3. Chessbio
D1. Hazymo
D2. Am Der
D3. Return_Lei

Andrea’s second album “Due In Color“ was primarily created in 2020 and 2021. During these crazy and decelerated times he explored more hazy and experimental Jazz, which inspired him to use more acoustic sounds in his productions. Dark loud clubs are in a far away distance, while Andrea takes us to wonderful blooming fields.

Written & produced by Andrea
Piano in "Am Der" played & composed by Gabriele Braga
Mixed by Stefano Genta at Vari Studio Turin
Mastered by Tangible Air
Artwork photos by Anisa Dawas
Published by Ilian Tape

ITLP14 ANDREA - DUE IN COLOR

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Montreal-based producer https://soundcloud.com/priori-ties Priori has a new release on the horizon with Midgar's "Pareidolia." The title is inspired by the phenomenon of recognizing familiar patterns in random objects, which Priori artfully incorporates into his sound design. Imagine anthropomorphic water droplets ascending to a higher plane of existence. The release coincides with the label's 9th anniversary.

Written and produced by Francis Latreille
Mastering by Anne Taegert at D&M Berlin
Cover Artwork by Jacopo Severitano - Severja
Distributed by Ready Made Distribution Berlin

Pareidolia

Priori - Glass Shards

Four new deep, rhythmic works from Lyon producer Vardae inaugurate new London imprint OODA, co-curated by Forest Drive West and localhost.  The Kaipos EP drifts from ritualistic half tempo drums into deep warping techno and tripped out drones, illustrating Vardae’s unique genre-breaking approach to crafting powerful percussive entrancers for headphones and dancefloor.

A fitting prelude to the OODA project, conceived to explore polyrhythmic techno, bass and ambient experiments in all forms.

Observe-Orient-Decide-Act.

https://ooda.bandcamp.com/

Vardae - The Kaipos EP

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Mastering: Neel at Enisslab studio
Artwork: Kais Dhifi
Release date 19/2

D1. Amandra & Karim - Sqala 3 (Forest Drive West Remix)

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