Out now on Juno - bit.ly/CRM-130

With a decade of presenting exciting new talent behind them, Crosstown Rebels press on, signing up Belgian duo Raw District for their impressive debut on the label after a storming sophomore release on Defected sub label DFTD put them firmly on the radar. The ‘Ragged Star EP’ featuring live vocalists Ellipsis and Giorgia Angiuli is two compelling original cuts combining hypnotic, swinging grooves in the languidly deep Detroit-laced ‘Ragged Star’ and contrasting textures and tempos and ethereal voice in ‘Turn Away’. Throw in stone cold killer tech ‘Rethink’ by house music demi-god Josh Wink and you have more than enough bangers for your buck.

Vernon Bara and Massimo DaCosta aka Raw District are Homecoming Music label owners and producers that between them have released music on labels such as OM Records, AMA Rec, Robsoul, Aroma, OFF Recordings, Icon and Doubledown, and delivered remixes for the likes of Brett Johnson, Fred Everything, Style of Eye, Miguel Migs and JT Donaldson. Earlier this year they launched the Raw District project with the mission statement that “Raw District tracks will feature fewer samples and more organic influences. However, the trademark soul, funk and disco influences will still be evident, mixed up with the fresh European sounds coming from Berlin.” With more vocal collaborations in the pipeline, expect to hear more infectiously deep and characterful club sounds in the not too distant future.

Josh Wink needs little or no introduction. As the owner of long-standing benchmark label Ovum Recordings and a DJ/producer since the dawn of the 90s, Wink has helped soundtracked the clubbing life of a generation. Forming Ovum in 1994 with partner King Britt and releasing anthem ‘High State of Consciousness’ in 1995, Wink *under many different monikers) has continued with countless game changing releases, touring the globe extensively and entering the house music hall of fame as one of Philadelphia’s most prolific exports.

CRM130 Raw District - Ragged Star (Wink Rethink Pt.1)

Respect For The Dj's (Yumaan )

Buy on Bandcamp

Benjamin Franklin & Simon Sim's Feat Mc Adrian - Respect For The Dj's (Yumaan )

Hypnotic

Simon Sim's - Hypnotic

This year Monika Kruse runs her label Terminal M for 15 Years. With an impressive roster, worldwide #1 clubhits and classic releases she constantly proved the right taste and is set to continue for another 15 years with big success. To celebrate this 15. birthday Monika invited new friends as well as longtime Terminal M artists to contribute an exclusive 'A-Side' for this set of three EPs.

Check:
https://www.facebook.com/TerminalMRecords
https://www.facebook.com/officialMr.Bizz

Mr. Bizz - Snapshot

Next our very own Dave Seaman returns a favour after Cristoph remixed Dave’s ’Naughty Forest’ release a little over a year ago and our head honcho does us proud on ‘Digging In’. Main room melodics with just a touch of wonk, it’s a belter and no mistake. 

Cristoph - Diggin' In (Dave Seaman Remix) SC EDIT

Shall Ocin - Sonic Hall (snippet)

2. Carlo Ruetz - Until The End Cut

Martin Landsky (@ martinlandsky) is no stranger to those with an ear for the finer sounds of electronic music. His discography is a journey through many styles and yet more influential labels - from Mobilee and Systematic, through groove-laden cuts for Upon You, and on to his long association with Poker Flat Recordings that goes back to 2001.

Even with that legacy, 'Being Me' is among his strongest for the label - a tough dancefloor work out loaded with mischievous intent and a swirling, narcotic urgency. 

The Dub Remix reconfigures the track elements into a more dubwise version - space and echo play an increased role, leaving ample room for each element. The third track, 'Norway' - revolves around a crisp and funky groove and sparking, icy synths that cut their way through the mix.

Tracklisting
01. Being Me (Main Mix) 
02. Being Me (Dub Remix) 
03. Norway

PFR193 
10 November 2017 
4250382435396 
Poker Flat Recordings

Shall Ocin - Sonic Hall (snippet)

Shall Ocin / Paneoh