A series of unruffled and rapturous tracks capturing a mixture of moods from the Sydney based DJ & producer. Recorded during the creative harvest of 2020, cultivated in the midst of the haze where the dance seemed a distant memory. The debut 4-track EP ‘Lock Box’ available online and in stores now. @ben-fester

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“After featuring on compilations from Butter Sessions and Moonshoe Records, ‘Lock Box’ offers a warm welcome into the mind of one of our favourites.

‘Parachutes’ immediately sets the senses adrift, enticing us in with multiple layers of dreamlike melodic haze, sparse broken drums and deep dubwise lows made for full body hypnosis, while the wicked bass bin rumbler ‘103 Alarm’ deals in mysterious swirling rhythms, with alien-like synth stabs and immersive drones turning up the suspense before a wash of melancholy and a whispering voice calls from beyond.

The choppy groove of ‘Juts’ makes for a deep jungle inspired house melter, the soundtrack to a surprise encounter with a friendly being from a distant planet. The final offering ups the stakes with the tech savvy ‘Play-Doh’ whipping us into an acidic frenzy full of heavy bass wobble and moments of sublime dancefloor euphoria.”

Ben Fester - Lock Box EP [PCLTD06]

A1. Parachutes (5:11)
A2. 103 Alarm (6:19)
B1. Juts (5:53)
B2. Play-Doh (5:39)

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Lock Box

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Ben Fester - Lock Box EP [PCLTD06]

Cole Baby re-enters orbit with Dance Hoo Hah, an electro-tinged transmission featuring two original tracks and remixes from Bed of Roses style father Break Mode and United Color of Rhythm labelhead Fernanda Arrau. “Dance” is both the name of the first track and a won’t-take-no-for-an-answer command as we set off on our journey, armed with a percussive groove that emerges from the fog behind. The path ahead lights up with the titular “Hoo Hah,” disco drums and acid lines guiding the way until Break Mode reaches up from the netherworld with a remix of “Dance” that feels like a subterranean fever dream. Arrau provides the final push back into the stratosphere straight to the Bed of Roses star system with a high tempo “Hoo Hah” remix that rings triumphant and lights up the sky.

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Dance Hoo Hah

PREMIERE⚡️Cole Baby - Hoo Hah (Fernanda Arrau Remix) [Bed Of Roses]

https://soundcloud.com/maplejuice
https://soundcloud.com/tasterecmilano
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Giovanni Isgrò aka Maple Juice is a Dj, producer and sound engineer based in Milan.
His musical inspirations, in a nutshell, stat from artists like Prokofiev and Satie, pass through all the black culture of the Delta, dive deep into the sound of the 70’s (especially '74 - '77 dirty grooves, sometimes '78), and end up with the latest dances of Chicago and Detroit.
His djsets range from Soul, Undergound Disco and Boogie Funk to Hip Hop, Ghetto House and Footwork.
Lately he has been performing a bouncy live set with MPC and other gears. The production is a blend of sampled grooves, odd drum machines, and different styles of synths.

Tracklist:

A1 - Acerate
A2 - Evriba
B1 - Maple Mania
B2 - Antinolo Melody

Maple Mania

PREMIERE: Maple Juice - Maple Mania [Taste Rec.]

After crossing the country from mountain to sea, Pierre Prière dedicated his latest trips to India to a sluggish and studious quest to unearth the subcontinents’ holy Bollywood grails, rediscovering it through its musical heritage. 
Weeks spent roaming the streets and suburbs of Delhi, Mumbai, its Kandivali neighborhood. A patient exploration of hidden gems in their dusty caves and warehouses, sometimes sleeveless and roughly piled up, warped by heat and time, in mint condition; litres of chaï. 
A few synths, drum machine and scissor cuts later, Kandivali Edits takes shape and offers a selection of his fav tracks, properly edited to his own sauce. 
Like a Proust idli, Kandivali Edits unveils an intimate and personal trip to the heart of India’s melodic 80s/90s cherished by Pierre Prière, rocked by the compositions of legendary Bappi Lahiri, A.R. Rahman and Kalyanji Anandji brothers.

PREMIERE : Pierre Prière - Kalyanji Delight (Lazy Edit)

Pre-rave jitters had set in; her stomach was doing somersaults and her legs felt like jelly. These feelings were fuelled by excitement and anticipation, but she still had no idea what to expect of the evening, it was all completely new to her. Friends had told her about the wonders of these underground parties but she really had to see it for herself, at the moment it felt like an imaginary utopia, a place too perfect to actually exist...

Swedish producers Viktor and Henrik are the minds behind Elfenberg. Having released music on the likes of Bordello A Parigi, Wrong Era, Trampoliner and Rotten City Records, to name a few, the pair now take their creations to Barcelona's Playground Records for A Cow Called Belle. Harking back to the rave and acid house sounds of the early 90s, the three original cuts marry rolling grooves and squelchy, driving synth lines, which are pushed further into trance-inducing territory by Iñigo Vontier and Juan MacLean who take care of the remixes.

PREMIERE: Elfenberg - Ravers Association (Juan MacLean Remix) [Playground Records]

Niklas Wandt - I Wandt To Believe EP (Animals010)
BUY LINK: https://animalsdancing.bandcamp.com/album/i-wandt-to-believe
Label: Animals Dancing (https://soundcloud.com/animalsdancing)
https://soundcloud.com/niklaswandtmusik

Twisted percussion-forward kosmiche club brilliance from Düsseldorf’s Niklas Wandt. Stepping cosmic house, new beat hypnotism, tribal piano breakdown madness & wavey vocoded synth make up the four track EP for the Animals Dancing imprint’s first release of the year!!

PREMIERE : Niklas Wandt - I Wandt To Believe

Tre Turner - Counting

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The programming for our series of digital releases has been compiled and uploaded. Speaking through an earthly vessel, Advanced Civilizations taps into our collective consciousness to deliver the universal truth. Painting soundscapes of parallel timelines adjacent to our own. Distant whispers intent on elevating our existence. May you live long and...

[PREMIERE] Regener8 - Advanced Civilizations | Test Of Time [2024]

Straight outta the heart of Latin America, https://soundcloud.com/mijomijo & https://soundcloud.com/danyf are crash-landing into our 38th edition of Secret Potions with a wild and trippy track that's perfect for busting out your forbidden moves.

Secret Potions

Aciton (Original MIx)

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Secret Potions #037: Mijo & Dany F - Aciton (Original MIx) [Playground Records] FREE DOWNLOAD

exclusive | Two Opposites - 80s Fight | OWL

OPIA Records, known for their eclectic and forward-thinking music, has recently launched a new sub-label, OWL, dedicated to a white label series that promises to deliver fresh and innovative sounds. The inaugural release from this offshoot features the Napolitan duo Two Opposites with their "Electropobia EP," a collection that highlights their signature Italo style. Among the tracks on this EP, "80s Fight" stands out as a quintessential example of grooving, hypnotic Italo Electro House.

"80s Fight" immediately draws listeners in with its lush bassline, setting a solid foundation for the track's infectious rhythm. The bassline is both deep and driving, creating an undercurrent that propels the music forward with a relentless energy. This element alone would make the track noteworthy, but Two Opposites enhance it with a captivating synth line that feels both nostalgic and fresh, just like the track title suggests. 

The synths in "80s Fight" are reminiscent of classic 80s Italo disco, yet they are infused with a modern Electro House twist. The melodies are catchy and memorable, weaving through the track with an almost hypnotic quality. This balance of old and new is where Two Opposites truly excel, crafting a sound that is at once familiar and innovative. The track evokes the spirit of the 80s while maintaining a contemporary edge that will appeal to today's dance music enthusiasts.

As the track progresses, subtle layers and elements are introduced, keeping the listener engaged. The production is polished and precise, with each component of the track fitting together seamlessly. The hypnotic groove of "80s Fight" is further enhanced by well-timed breaks and builds, ensuring that the energy never wanes and the dance floor remains captivated.

"80s Fight" from Two Opposites' "Electropobia EP" is a standout track that perfectly captures the essence of Italo Electro House. The lush bassline and catchy synth-line make it a memorable and engaging listen, while the overall production quality showcases the duo's talent and attention to detail. With this release, OWL's white label series is off to a promising start, and OPIA Records continues to solidify its reputation for delivering cutting-edge music. For fans of Italo and Electro House, "80s Fight" is a must-listen track that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.

Buy the EP: https://liricadistribution.com/products/two-opposites-electrophobia-ep-pre-order

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Electrophobia EP

80s Dance

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Eclectic & lysergic since 2012

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