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Flexi Cuts pres. Velvet Series n.2  ---*
---* release date around mid-June 

order your copy at
deejay.de https://bit.ly/32Q2yI2
hhv https://bit.ly/3aEr4A5
piccadilly https://bit.ly/32QKehI
juno uk https://bit.ly/3dRaX4d

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If you don't yet know, Flexi is a record store and music label based in Italy and run by Simone and Lorenzo.
Over the years, Flexi have gained both the respect and recognition of the music scene, earned by almost forty years of experience in the world of music and with the support of many DJs, artists and fans.
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Finally Flexi Cuts returns with a brand new release pressed on a “raw transparent" vinyl called “Velvet Series” no 2 – six quality tracks from six superb artists for an electronic journey that makes you fly over “velvet”.
Selection of the works wasn't easy; the tracks were chosen tryin' to maintain a high quality level, such as the oldest (v. series part 1) which have been so appreciated out there.
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Tracklist:
A1 Brine - Yr Body
A2 Daughters & Sons - Berenice (feat. Miss Daisy)
A3 Manuold - Acid Puff
B1 Tengrams - Rapid Eye Movement
B2 Calma - Dreaming Pad
B3 Gloved Hands Rice Cracker
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worldwide distributed by Rubadub - Glasgow
compiled by Simone Guerra aka Relative
mastered at Spectrum Studio (Bologna)
design by Nicolò Matteucci
Infos: flexicuts-music@gmx.com

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The A side opening is by Bologna-based Brine, with “YR Body” that provides a Juno-ish bassline with a catchy vocal and a jazzy mood.
Then we have “Benerice" from Daughters and Sons (aka the master Luca Fronza) who throws us into a beautiful Detroit-inspired analog jam.
This side ends with our very own Sicily man Manuold with fresh Italo-House vibes absolutely made for the dance floor.

On the B side, welcome back the veterans Tengrams (formerly the Piatto brothers from N.O.I.A Records) with the outstanding "Rapid Eye Movement"… travelling across retro-future influences and 808 patterns… under a dystopian-sci-fi movie theme.
B2 track is by the Calma duo who plays with a few elements to build a neverending techno climax...did you recognise the sample?
The last track is a sort of relaxing downtempo sunset closure complete with bells, from the California producer Gloved Hands, a name that speaks for itself.

Bandcamp

Velvet Series n.2 [flex007][snippets]--- out now!

@willhofbauer & @sangrevoss team up for ‘Steppe EP’ on Control Freak Recordings, featuring a remix from @discwoman’s @ciel_dj.

London-based Will Hofbauer and Sangre Voss, who’s individual work has seen them appear on labels such as Rhythm Section and Will’s own Third Place imprint, team up for the first time on Control Freak Recordings for the wonky ‘Steppe EP’, picking up early support from Ben UFO, Bradley Zero, and more.

Leading the release, ‘Pumice’ tumbles through rolling low end, crunchy percussion and an eerie breakdown for a high energy start to the A-side. ‘Flundra (Flundra Mix)’ follows with bubbling pads and speaker-rattling subs around a kick-less drop, leading into a shimmering breakdown.

On the flip, ‘June-O’ sees the duo craft a low tempo slugger, peppered with tablas, bells and eagle samples around warped, loopy synthesis. Ciel’s remix of ‘June-O’ takes the B2 spot, adding stuttering percussion, vocal chops, and additional wildlife samples to the mixture to round out the release.

Pre-Order

Will Hofbauer & Sangre Voss - Steppe EP (inc. Ciel Remix)

For the last few months time seemed to stand still. Routine shaped her life now; every day was the same, from the moment she opened her eyes to the moment she finally rested her head on her pillow. It had begun to feel normal, as if this were all that was expected of her existence on this planet. Perhaps she preferred this life; cocooned from the pressures of the outside world.

The brainchild of DJ and Headroom co-founder Jessica, Lapse Records enters the world with a split EP from DJ Gonzo & Dr. Yes and Sasha Zlykh. The former pairing, known for their solo outputs as Klein and Melcher, respectively, take care of the A-Side with a playful techy cut and a spooky, hypnotic groover, while on the flip Sasha Zlykh takes the reins with two tripped out collabs alongside pals Troy and Trippsy.

PREMIERE: DJ Gonzo & Dr Yes - Ekranoplan [Lapse]

Steve Summers-Who Knows
from the upcoming Generation Loss 2xlp
to be released June 2021

Generation Loss

Steve Summers-Who Knows (LIES-169)

The mix series and music platform Mantissa takes its first steps into the label space with Mantissa 001. Written and produced by a close friend to the Mantissa family, this unnamed and elusive artist has begun the label with a bang, three club focused, space inspired tracks designed to decimate a dancefloor or atone a night's shenanigans at an after's.
Space Cadet opens the extra-terrestrial affair, weaving from acoustic elements to electronic and eclectic synth lines. Frozen Bounce finalising the A side with a wobbly number, woven together with quick cuts and jerky elements. U10A, the most structured of a complex affair, is a warming club tool perfect for both beginning and finishing an evening. It's remix similarly suitable for any party specific scenario, produced by the infamously talented artist Ciel.

Written & Produced by undisclosed artist
Mastered by Larry McCarthy at Edgar Studios
Artwork by Josh Oliver

Mantissa 001 - Snippets

PREORDER:
https://blaqnumbers.bandcamp.com/album/george-john-oiaio-ep-incl-remixes-from-rhode-brown-donald-dust

We're ready for summer with this new five tracker loaded with Space glitch-house vibes from George John – a keyboard and synth aficionado making his EP debut on the label. While George works the Juno 60 to the limit, we’re sipping a Piña Colada at the poolside. Two remixes complete the package: Munich's finest Rhode & Brown have their eyes squarely set on peak time and Donald Dust’s version smells like Tom Selleck after his daily sunbathe. Coming soon on climate friendly Eco Vinyl.



ʻoiaʻiʻo (Hawaiian) – Truth

Iron is responsible for transporting oxygen in hemoglobin and only generated by type la supernovae. Every time we breath we inhale oxygen produced by natural vegetation and exhale carbon dioxide absorbed by it. The smallest molecules connect us to the biggest dimensions imaginable. And only imagination and the universe are limitless, so let’s breath, connect and create a life-worthy future together. Because One Is All Is One, OIAIO.

Recorded and produced by George John

Artwork by Sam Tomson
Mastering at Reel Mastering, London

Release: 
June, 11th 2021 (a week earlier on Bandcamp)

PRE-ORDER

George John - OIAIO EP (incl. Remixes from Rhode & Brown + Donald Dust) BLAQNUMBERS008)

always imitated never duplicated

buy > https://casavoyager.bandcamp.com/album/imitated-never-duplicated

TWR08 - DETROIT'S FILTHIEST - IMITATED NEVER DUPLICATED

He awoke in the dead of night, panting, sweat pouring profusely from his brow. He was shaken and unaware of his surroundings; he couldn't get a handle on what was reality. Shadows seemed to dance across the walls in strange shapes and the winds outside spoke to him in a whispered tones — were his nightmares making their way into physical existence?

Zurich-based producer Walid is one of the minds behind Les Points who, along with its sub-labels Infoline and Gentrified Undeground, have released a healthy catalogue of electro, wave and industrial-laced trips, coming from artists like Savage Grounds, Cygnus and Neu Verboten. In keeping with these musical flavours, Walid has been cooking up his own 80s-indebted sonics under the guise of Child Of The Waves, which are finding a home on Belgian imprint Basic Moves. Consisting of seven tracks, the release uses cinematic samples, rumbling bass lines, icy synths and haunting FX to craft a journey that could soundtrack an 80s thriller.

Child Of The Waves - Basic Moves 15 2x12''

PREMIERE: Child Of The Waves - Phantasmagoria [Basic Moves]

Out June 4, pre-order it here: https://ovidmusick.bandcamp.com/album/steel-push

Flood affiliate and Washington D.C.-based producer @ovidmusic marks the first official single for @looseemusic with 'Steel Push'. Known for his immaculate club workouts on labels such as Index Life and Egregore, Ovid continues to play to his strengths with renewed energy, conjuring intricate rhythms and militant percussion in anthemic fashion. @sosotharpa lowers the tempo ever so slightly and strips the track to its core, sharpening the sound design with melodic undertones to act as a perfect foil.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Ovid 'Steel Push' (Soso Tharpa Remix)

🛸 "Hope for a better future." 🛸

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We are honoured to present three incredible tracks from electro mastermind and very good friend of ours - @Zobol. 

Featuring rippling synth hooks, bulky basslines, and inquisitive melodies, 'Diminishing Returns' is an EP purging itself of emotions like a late-night spent soul-searching. Each track sits in a twilit world of ghostly melodies and immersive energy that cohabit with a dark restlessness at each other’s presence.

@reptant_the_lizard rounds off the EP with a remix like no other. His squelchy trademark sound shines through as he warps the original cut into an ethereal masterpiece, with booming footwork rupturing the rhythm into a storm of glitches, pops and perfectly sequenced percussion.

Distributed by Subwax.
Artwork by Finn Cleverly.
PR by Emily Rose Howard.
Mastering by Curved London.
Pressings by R.A.N.D.

Zobol - 'Diminishing Returns' (inc. Reptant Remix) [HAWS012]

Artist: Sasha Nevolin
Title: In The Future We Trust
Label: Physical Education
Cat No: PE007
Format: 12” Vinyl	

Tracklist: 
A1. Highlight
A2. Gas Station
B1. In The Future We Trust
B2. Someone

Brand new tracks by Sasha Nevolin on the next Physical Education release.

Following collaborations with Club Vision and Voiceless, the Belarusian producer joins the family with a serious four tracker containing some of his finest cuts. 

Expect an EP full of playful 90s infused breaks, rolling hypnotic basslines & dreamy electro soundscapes.

Sasha Nevolin - In The Future We Trust (PE007)

A2 - Come And See

Proud to present the debut EP of Mary Lake: Askim! The rising dj/producer from Amsterdam steps up with three brilliant uptempo techno rollers and a blissful ambient excursion as epilogue. Four tracks that perfectly reflect her infectious enthusiasm and energy. On top of that, there is much more to come from Mary this year, both on Nous'klaer and elsewhere. 

@marylakeworld
Artwork courtesy of Sammie Straub, @slimfit94

Pre-orders:
Clone.nl https://bit.ly/3otIcOy
Coldcuts/Hotwax https://bit.ly/3eYpVpp
Decks.de https://bit.ly/3yq4m8Y
Deejay.de https://bit.ly/3wk4vsU
HHV https://bit.ly/3wh8CFT
Phonica https://bit.ly/2S91yN2
Redeye https://bit.ly/2SYwm3j
Rush Hour https://bit.ly/3wad5KG

Mary Lake - Askim - Nous'klaer 023 (previews)

Everyone’s favourite bangin’ Brisbane duo X CLUB. ready up four typically in your face cuts of driving, textured techno on 1Ø PILLS MATE that have us dreaming of giant warehouses and sweaty hugs. Channeling big rave energy from grime, electro and breaks - and ultimately using this influence to texture their heavy sound - the pair take inspiration from the 90’s rave movement and contemporary experimental artists.

‘Turning A Blind Eye To This Nonsense’ delivers on the escapism it promises, staying true to the driven aesthetic that the duo have become known for; sirens blaring, deep atmospherics and uncompromising rave. Fellow Australian Mutant Joe is enlisted on ‘Silo’ - an acid dipped techno-electro workout spawned from the depths of hell.

The record's biggest moments arrive on ‘Beta Rays’, where both the artist's interest in sound design and sonic engineering across their respective solo projects really shines across 8 minutes of cinematic rave. Managing to capture the nostalgic rave feeling that Bicep’s ‘Glue’ channelled to roaring success, X CLUB. serve up an emotionally-driven journey that is destined to dominate sound systems around the globe.

Their UK influence is felt most heavily on ‘300mpbs’ (½ of the duo, Benedict Clarke, is actually from Bristol); a gnarly cut of snarling drum & bass influenced breaks that is sure to incite a gun-finger trigger rush in the club.

https://soundcloud.com/10-pills-mate
https://soundcloud.com/itsxclub

X CLUB. - 300mbps [1Ø PILLS MATE]

DJ Sotofett presents cuts and stories from his new braindance album Noɽ released by Sued records. Left-field dance selections throughout.

Sotofett presents... Noɽ - May 2021

The 10th project of Dance All Day features talented LA based DJ, producer, and live performer Michael P, known as Omega Forest aka Ole Mic Odd. He made appearance for DAD earlier on with a 90's dream house styled DJ mix. Now Michael is back showcasing five mystical tracks which embrace a new sound that would be safe to consider RPG influenced club music. These eclectic tracks are filled with club kicks and fast hats rolling behind layers of magical synth leads, dreamy grooved out bass lines, and nostalgic pads.

https://soundcloud.com/dancealldayrecords
https://soundcloud.com/olemicodd

Omega Forest - Larka Island Race [Dance All Day]

READ > https://inverted-audio.com/premiere-yelfris-valdes-ancestry-k15-remix

@k15 reinterpretation of ‘Ancestry’ delivers jittery drums providing a nice contrast to the track’s smooth vocals and @yelfris-valdes dextrous playing.  Out 4 June via @musicamacondo.

For The Ones (Remixed)

Yelfris Valdés - Ancestry (K15 Remix) [Música Macondo]

Twisting junglisms into irregular shapes since 2017, Manchester’s pride and joy Alex Lowther-Harris brings Thugwidow to Sneaker Social for a ruff yet refreshing ride through the rave. No doubt his skin in the game reaches back further than his first recorded output, but just trying to get a handle on his released catalogue is work enough. In 2019 alone he released no less than six albums and three EPs, laying down immense slabs of material on tapes as much as wax. As well as coursing through the dense undergrowth of the cassette scene, his 12”s have appeared on labels like Western Lore, Warehouse Rave and Astral Black, and he’s collaborated with Dead Man’s Chest and Bruised Skies.

Make no mistake, this is hardcore-rooted music, but it feels closer in spirit to that ill-defined period before scenes became delineated and tribal. All the ingredients are there, but Lowther-Harris teases them, fires them off at funny angles or flips them on their head. ‘Post Modern Assault Ethics’ maintains a sparse, restrained demeanour throughout even as the diva vocal slices ping endlessly through the mix and the bass wobbles away underneath. ‘Invisible Shell Of Energy’ juggles lesser-spotted breaks through a cloud of downcast pads, only to trip over and open the filter up on the loose and funky bassline at the final stretch. ‘The Sacrifice’ turns the break damage up, but keeps the moody vibe front and centre, and ‘The Voices Beneath The Earth’ wraps things up with a heavy-hearted belter that runs the risk of achieving anthemic status. 

For all the snappy programming, crisp edits and artful low end, it’s the pervading sense of emotional depth which makes Thugwidow such a powerful presence in the contemporary jungle scene. Pairing those all-consuming moods with his non-standard structures, you’ve got exactly the kind of renegade we love to carry here at Sneaker.

THUGWIDOW - The Voices Beneath The Earth

Artist: Mirror Touch
Title: Balancing EP (Incl. Dan Curtin Remix)
Label: Metamorphic Recordings
Cat No: MET038
Format: 12” vinyl

Tracklist: 
A1. Balancing
A2. Astral Mechanics
B1. Astral Mechanics (Dan Curtin's Transmutive Thought Remix)
B2. Prophet Motive

Metamorphic is happy to announce a new artist to the label family! MirrorTouch is a new project from London-based producer Tim Van Zandyke. The sound of Mirror Touch can best be described by a moment in time when mid 90's trax records from the US Midwest combined techno's brutalist grooves with layers of emotive harmonies harking back to Detroit's funk, soul and jazz legacy. Then techno sound hurtled forward, blazing new paths of experimentation, minimalism and hypnosis. MirrorTouch points back to that magic moment when Techno emerged from Detroit, with a series of hardware tracks that combine emotional rawness with the flow of 21st century techno.

Mirror Touch - Balancing EP (Incl. Dan Curtin Remix) (MET038)

https://sekhemrecords.bandcamp.com/album/skm-002-various-artists

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