Relaunching our podcast series with a killer mix from our friend Arnic. Enjoy.

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Artwork: Saish Kotecha

Handwerk Podcast 004 | Arnic

Artist: Dance Protocol
Title: Warm Up EP
Label: Dance Protocol
Cat No: DPRO-001
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 

A1. Under the Bridge
A2. Inbound
B1. Up North Down South 
B2. Full Fat 


Through deep rhythmical mediations, Midge Thompson's first EP emerges on his own imprint Dance Protocol, crafted with the intent to enthrall the dance floor. The A-side unveils a relentless intensity, with sub-bass lines echoing the lost era of raves, each beat a testament to a harsher reality.
Conversely, the B-side invites a party atmosphere, its bubbling bassline and dynamic drums offering an escape from the mundane. 
First you must open your mind then your body.

Dance Protocol - Warm Up EP (DPRO-001)

@soundsoflaluna

After a long radio silence I'm excited to finally share with you, La Luna 006!
This eight track VA is an epic sampler showcasing the sounds of La Luna. 
With tracks from, AD4, Anderson, Aspetuck, Dream Terrains, Exit 47, Gloved Hands, and DAS, aka JD Typo!
This will be a special record to get you through the coming winter featuring moody ambient, downtempo, IDM and modern classical sounds. 
Expected in the late fall / early winter of 2024. 

This pressing features beautifully crafted artwork from my sister Sonia Malpeso, which will include inner and outer pantone sleeves! 
(See the Wex bandcamp preorder page for the art mock)

This release will be pressed on black vinyl (100 copies), 50 copies on purple marbled vinyl and 50 copies on blue marbled vinyl.

Pre orders open now open the Wex Bandcamp.

Really hope you enjoy this one as much as I did putting it all together over the last 2 years!

Lots of love from the Wex team
<3

• Tracklist •
A1 • A1 The Flight - Exit 47 [@exit47]
A2 • Dream Terrains - Mind Relics 
A3 • Floating - AD4 [@ad4music]
A4 • Tomorrow Forever - Anderson [@andersonmusik]
B1 • Two Hearted - Aspetuck [@aspetuck]
B2 • Relief In P Major - Gloved Hands [@glovedhands]
B3 • Laanetugese - Galaktlan [@galaktlan]
B4 • 15 Days - DAS [@jdtypo]

Mastering • Marco Pellegrino at Analogcut Studios in Berlin.
Pressing • Deepgrooves
Artwork • Sonia Malpeso

La Luna 006 • Various • Finding Bliss in the Madness

OHBE - Matso & Killiān · 21.09.24

We're pleased to present the first edition of our digital VA releases under the PENDA banner. Featuring music from our residents, bookings & friends. A range of styles reflecting the eclectic but underground sounds likely heard at our PENDA parties. Available on Bandcamp and all other good platforms.

TRACKLIST:
Bunny CWC - Wildcard at 48 [ @bunny ]
Croft. - Fine Layer [ @arroncroft ] 
Elliott Boyd - Within Cells Interlinked [ @elliottboyd ] 
Cinders - Don't Press [ @arron-whall ]
Josh Guest - Kit Kat [ @joshgu3st ] 
RIOT Z - Pleasurable Acts [ @paoloriozzi ]

Mastered at Cold Water Cuts, Birmingham.

PENDA VA 001

Buy on Bandcamp

PENDA V.A. 001 [digital]

It was not intended to ever be public, but Jose convinced me to use it for his incredible Telepatia Podcast, so here we are. 

This mix is the first part of a series of 4 “movies mix” that I made since 2022. They are written, like a movie. Starting by the script, by the visualization of each phase of it : Climax, Problematic, Resolution, Conclusion… It's not a conventional linear mix, it's all about experience. Most of the tracks inside are in fact edits, or conjunction of tracks until sometimes 10 simultaneously to fit perfectly what I wanted to share at this specific moment. I write, then draw what i want, then i look for tracks to fit the energy i want.

This first opus, speak about a mind that during his dream go out of his body; Escaping the reality, behind the fabric of time, dip in the ocean to a cellar. During this dip, past events comes to the surface again. During this event, where past and present are together, a portal find a way to materialize himself, somewhere far more distant than the depths of the ocean.

It’s not for everyone, I know. But in my journey as a human being I realized that what touched me the most was the arts with personality. I can like, or not like, if it is unique and with personality, I love it.

Nicolaï lami ~ Telepatia Podcast 2

Paolo Vento, an Italian DJ based in London, is renowned for his dynamic performances and eclectic approach to electronic music. With a deep-rooted passion for diverse genres, he has spent years collecting records that span from electro to techno, shaping his unique sonic identity.

Last year, Paolo embarked on a new chapter in his musical journey, immersing himself in the search for rare and distinctive records to refine his sound for a special podcast project. This exploration led him to reconnect with his roots, rediscovering the tracks and influences that have shaped his artistic vision. The result was a carefully curated downtempo podcast, offering an intimate and immersive listening experience. Through this project, Paolo blends past inspirations with forward-thinking sounds, crafting a journey that reflects his evolution while introducing listeners to fresh, innovative atmospheres.

FuTuRe ToNes PoDcaSt 16

Release Date : May 2025

SAISEI founder Junki Inoue continues his vital archival work uncovering the riches of Japan’s distinctive electronic music scene and bringing them to new audiences around the world.
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HERO U.D.A. aka Hiroyoshi Udaka is not someone you can easily google, but he’s sure lived a life worth retelling. His story starts back in the late 80s when, inspired by the acid house emanating from the UK — during what was fondly christened the Second Summer of Love — he picked up DJing and made the move from Japan to London. Throughout the 90s he DJed at underground techno institutions like London’s The End, CLUB UK and Silver Fish, as well as at the infamous Tribal Gathering raves, periodically returning to Japan to support techno greats like Colin Dale, Mad Mike, Suburban Knight and D. Wynn on tour.
The tracks on this EP, previously unreleased except for one, were all recorded after Udaka moved back from London to Tokyo, between 2002 and 2005. Yet they sound strikingly modern, drawing on a rich range of sounds that have come back round again two decades later: broken beat, acid jazz, dub and breaks. Deceptively simple grooves are given depth by layers of textures and micro samples, for example the surface noise on ‘On The Way’ that glues together an otherwise sparse skeleton of dubby pads and body popping drums. ‘Mature Missile’, ‘So Good’ and ‘Night Driver’ employ raw broken beat templates with acid accents, whimsical melodies and vocal interjections for a playful mood. ‘Sin City’ takes a darker turn, off-key piano hits and plunging bass adding to the wonkiness. The EP closes with a wiggly vignette, ‘222AM’, reminiscent of early 00s contemporaries like Mouse On Mars. Now these hidden treasures from Udaka’s archive gain a new life on SAISEI.
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SAISEI is a Japanese word which translates to ‘reproduction’ and ‘to play’ (as in playing records). Japanese culture is widely known for its traditional nature just as much as it is for being forward into the future and this label’s concept does justice to exactly that. Having started digging for records as early as 16 years old, Junki Inoue delved into productions from 1990s Japan to uncover these native gems. SAISEI’s core concept is to recapture and reintroduce unique pieces of Japanese electronic music onto vinyl, to an audience it never reached before as most of this music was only released in Japan.

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Synge Soundsystem – TRIBAL / K-DUBZ (Out Now, Oct 2025)

Synge Soundsystem tuleb sügisel tagasi veel sügavamalt maa alt – TRIBAL / K-DUBZ ühendab techno, minimal’i ja bassi UKG ning dub vibega. Tumeda klubisaundi ja raskete groove’idega EP, kus kõlab nii warehouse kui ka Jamaica sound system. Heviii, tantsuline ja täiega Synge.

Synge Soundsystem – TRIBAL / K-DUBZ (Out Now, Oct 2025)

Synge Soundsystem returns from the underground with TRIBAL / K-DUBZ — a heavy fusion of techno, minimal and bass, laced with UKG and dub energy. Dark, rolling and hypnotic, this one hits like a late-night warehouse session deep in the smoke. Pure heaviness, pure Synge.

88 (Nitevision Remix)

Lowres return with a track that instantly showcases their signature sound - deep groove, subtle detail, and warm atmosphere. This time, the duo amplifies their familiar vibe with powerful layering of the bassline and chords, creating a dense yet airy texture charged with forward momentum. The track will be released on vinyl as part of an upcoming compilation from FROUFROUFROU - a must-have for any budding vinyl enthusiast. A perfect bridge between the intuitive physicality of deep house and meticulous production precision.

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