Artist: https://soundcloud.com/elfenberg
Album: A Cow Called Belle
Remixes: https://soundcloud.com/the-juan-maclean, https://soundcloud.com/inigovontier
Label: Playground Records
Cover art: Melanie Minujen
Mastering: Submarea Estudio
Press & Communication: Avoiding The Issue
Catalogue: PGR043
Release date: 28/04/2022

After the great impact of the recent anniversary compilation, Playground Records continues its march at a steady pace with 'A Cow Called Belle', the new reference by the Swedish duo Elfenberg.
Viktor and Henrik propose an EP full of reminiscences of 90s house and acid rave, combining mysterious jungle elements, an intensive groove and lysergic arrangements.

On the remixes side, the album has the enchanting hand of the sorcerer from Guadalajara Iñigo Vontier who leads the original version of the track that gives the EP its name into a total trance. And the Brooklyn legend Juan MacLean, former DFA founding member and current Correspondant ambassador, who reinterprets 'Ravers Association' with just the right touch to break any main stage.

“A Cow Called Belle'' is, bluntly, a varied, balanced and forceful album. A true toolbox for the DJ's pocket.

A Cow Called Belle

Ravers Association (Original Mix)

PRE-ORDER

PREMIERE: Elfenberg - Ravers Association (Original Mix) [Playground Records]

One of the truly Italian masters of the dark synth scene is back with an explosive collection of new material via Cosmic Sumo Recordings. Tulioxi delivers 2 great tracks which sound huge and sophisticated. The artistic path of this musician is continuously updated with new steps of good taste, strength, and smart production.

The package sounds like a wall of new wave and post-punk visions mixed up with rolling rhythmics and cinematic percussions. Distorted guitars are present all along the development of the songs and themes come from his obsession with Sci-Fi cinema.

Tulioxi has always been recognized for his extensive use of modular synthesis in his music as we know well from his legendary live activity. The ability of this artist to use all this machinery in a very functional way It's really remarkable. Nothing is recorded by a chance. listening and dancing to these new works gives you the feeling that any aspect of the song is tied to the composition. Yes, with Tulioxi everything is where it must be.

The Elevator EP

The Elevator

Bandcamp

Tulioxi - The Elevator [Cosmic Sumo Recordings]

'Hands full of black color' 
on Get Physical Music Tracks vol.3 (2013)



Bryan Kessler - Hands Full Of Black Color (Get Physical Music )

Having had us samba-ing on his Love Boat in Vol. 1, the Latin vibes are back in full force, all be it with a little less swing, on ’Static Samba’. As its name suggests, a more staccato dance to be had here, but with strong beats and bongos the rhythm oscillates throughout to create another strong DJ tool from Hassler.

Adventures Vol.2

Static Samba

PREMIERE: Yotam Russo - Take Some Time [ Iptamenos Discos ]

Release Title:  Twilight Zone Disko
Artist: Yotam Russo
Label: Iptamenos Discos
Catalogue No.: IDI013
Release-Date: May 26th 2023

Buy Link: https://bfan.link/twilight-zone-disko

Promotext: 
Tel Aviv-based artist Yotam Russo (formerly known as Lott) signs to Local Suicide’s label Iptamenos Discos and announces his new ‘Twilight Zone Disko’ EP which will be out May 26th, 2023 on limited clear vinyl & digital. 

The 3-tracker is the Israelis most mature release to date and perfectly showcases his unique approach to modern electronic  dance music. Being known for his fusion of heavy drum machines with psychedelic guitars, acid melody-hooks and catchy  vocals he creates a rich spectrum of sound that takes listeners on a journey through a range of emotions and genres.Over time, he has cultivated a distinct style characterized by an optimistic and upbeat vibe that is both nostalgic and contemporary. In this EP he expands his creative expression by adding meaningful text that resonates with his audience, making his music a powerful vehicle for storytelling. Whether this be via performing live or in the studio, Russo innovatively blends genres from Indie Dance, Synthpop, Dark Disco to House & Acid often referring to bands like LCD Soundsystem, Soulwax or The Faint. 

The EP's title track & first single ‘Twilight Zone Disko' is a punk approach to disco, with distorted vocals, and hypnotic synths,  it aims to make the listener feel like they’re never alone on the dance floor. The track's gradual ascent is driven by a  combination of the drum machine's rhythmic beats and the alluring lyrics, resulting in a psychedelic sound. The ‘second single  ‘From The Speaker To The Right’ alludes to the desire of a young generation to dance and detach from the world outside of  the club. The track's progression is dictated by the drum machine, which interweaves, and is layered alongside, with evocative  synthetic sounds and jarring sound effects like sirens, creating a moody and captivating journey. The closer ‘Take Some Time'  is a homage to the desire to create, and the risks that come with following your passion. By incorporating prominent  psychedelic guitar riffs, the track exudes a punk rock energy that merges seamlessly with the funky beat. This blend of genres  results in a novel and dynamic sound that's both edgy and catchy. 

✘ Producer: Yotam Russo (Tel Aviv // Israel)
soundcloud.com/yotam-russo
facebook.com/YotamRussoMusic
instagram.com/russo.yotam/

✘ Label: Iptamenos Discos (Berlin  // Germany)
soundcloud.com/iptamenosdiscos
Facebook.com/iptamenosdiscos
Instagram.com/iptamenosdiscos

Twilight Zone Disko

PREMIERE: Yotam Russo - Take Some Time [ Iptamenos Discos ]

Twinkies

Twinkies (DC Salas Remix)

The bosses Endrik Schroeder and Back From The Wave join forces and mix their inspirations into this powerful, strong… raw release.
Straight out of the 90’s, the both original tracks seem to synthetize all that was best in the 90’s techno.

The track “Raw” develops an uncompromising techno, highly inspired by rave.
A deep vitalizing track, dark and rock, which will make the crowds screaming.

“Acid Control” is the very quintessence of acid techno.
A hypnotic and energic rise to power until a mental, cerebral break.
Then, the track flies away with an even more brutal dynamism.
Enjoyable!

After the success of their track “Amour Éphémère”, the Franco-Brazilian duet “Nouveau Futur” is back on the imprint.
The vocals and the colder atmosphere give to the original title “Raw” a more “body music” side which is so dear to them.

Fabrizio Mammarella gives to “Acid Control” a perfect breaky 90's touch !
Always keepin' the acid side at high level and adding a dirty instrumental look !

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PREMIERE : Back From The Wave & Hendrik Schroeder - Acid Control

Hailing from Brazil, Portto lands on our platform with an out-of-the-box edit of the 2005 MGMT’s classic “Indie Rokkers”. Using his signature move of combining his most psychedelic and deepest influences in order to deliver dance-floor-oriented cuts, he fails to disappoint when it comes to bringing to life insightful House Music & sub-genre cuts.

Follow @porttomusic, peeps!

You can download the entire FREEDL series in one sitting directly from our Bandcamp: https://sxdns.bandcamp.com/

FREEDL

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FREEDL057 // Portto - Indie Rokkers (Edit)

New York City–based producer Ford Scott makes his label debut with four club-ready weapons that fuse deep minimal grooves with high-energy drive. Drawing inspiration from 90s house while adding his own modern edge, Ford has caught the attention of some of the scene’s biggest names with his innovative basslines, meticulous sound design, and relentless dancefloor focus.

The A-side opens with Watch Out, a crafty, rolling bassline paired with sleek, layered synth work and captivating sound design. Next up, Work That Body delivers suspense-filled builds and explosive drops, pairing hypnotic vocal chops with a punchy bassline for a full-throttle dancefloor weapon.

On the B-side, The Message channels 90s hip-hop swagger into a groovy, bass-driven cut with intricate melodic textures and fluid, evolving atmospheres. Closing out the EP, Can’t Sit Down turns up the heat with futuristic synth stabs, a driving low end, and a tightly-wound arrangement that refuses to let the energy drop.

Watch Out

Thankyou for the support recently, happy with how this one turned out :)

Got To Say

Downtown EP

GRIND (Original Mix)

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