Hey gang! The old Plus Plus crew is back with Samuel Wallner popping his cherry and making his EP debut! Samuel’s “East Wilson” EP is fantastic sonic expression of Plus Plus musical philosophy with it’s collection of chunky drums, heavy basslines and subtle keys and pads that are eloquent as they are introspective. From the hypnotic keys in the EP’s namesake in “East Wilson”, to the soaring pads in “Atwood” and the thick, lofi inspired drums in Downtown Dub, we couldn’t be more excited to have Samuel as part of the Plus Plus fam and are looking forward to his future studio productions.

On the EP round we also have the enigmatic Kári with this somber interpretation of “East Wilson”, to the dance floor reimagining of “Atwood” by label staple Garden Party and finishing off with Josh Winiberg making his long awaited return with his cinematic remix of “Downtown Dub”. PLUS062 is as fresh sounding an EP as it is dynamic.

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Samuel Wallner - Downtown Dub

Plus Plus is here to keep the vibes going all summer long! After digging through out back catalog to produce some remixes for his previous release, Ared is back with with an outstanding EP that delivers sun soaked vibes for lazy afternoons. From the emotional and uplifting strings and keys on “Real Hope”, to the tight drum driven grooves and forward bassline on “Intro”, Ared’s once again shows off his distinct approach to melodies and harmonies while keeping the grooves grounded.

New comer Drymouth takes a focused approach on “Real Hope”, creating an electro influenced throw back vibe with it’s broken drums and sequenced synth lines that harken back to days gone by. The arrangement is a no frills affair that delivers the goods and doesn’t hold back.

LoveAmplified makes his much anticipated return to Plus Plus with his remix of “Real Hope” Stripping it down to to a few fundamental bits from the original, LoveAmplified builds it back up into deep and chugging house vibes. And as luck would have it, LoveAmplified was kind enough to include an instrumental as well for those late night vibes.

Wrapping up the EP we have Odøn tearing down “Intro” and creating a downtempo remix with shades of trip hop. Odøn’s slinky drums and hazy vibes are on full display. While the drums may be loose and lively, Odøn’s attention to detail is anything but. With a thoughtful arrangement and every synth complimenting it’s counter point, Odøn creates a remix where the whole is greater than the sums of it’s parts.

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Ared - Real Hope (LoveAmplified Remix)

Summer is close to wrapping up, but plus Plus isn’t slowing down! Rising star Francisco Aguado is back with an absolute sublime trio of of his signature interpretation of all things deep and dubby. With the blissed out vibes of “Clouds”, to the slinky low swung grooves of “Clear” and the frenetic drum work of “Summer”, Francisco once again shows off why he is quickly becoming a go to artist and remixer for labels across the globe.
Opening up the remixes we have Daniel Allen coming all the way from Texas. With a machine driven melodic sequence that bends and weaves, Daniel Allen takes “Clouds” and turns it into stripped down analog machine driven tour de force. Nephew provides a touch of soul and funk on “Clear”, taking the original keys and adding a soulful guitar to compliment the thick drums. The international man of mystery known as Garden Party provides his signature rough and rude grooves to the arpeggio synth  from “Summer Storm”, creating a driving dance floor beast that doesn’t relent until the last kick.

Francisco Aguado - Clouds (Daniel Allen's Anteater Ritual Remix)

Dakin Auret is here to kick off 2022 with a trio of originals in is signature style that harkens back to 80’s electro and a light hearted approach to writing. We have the Italian Stallion Queemose with his fresh take on house, and label stalwarts Garden Party and Kári bringing their tailored flavors to the EP.

Dakin opens with Time Out, a thick and heavy beat is accompanied with a rubbery bassline that doesn’t let up. Wish vocals swirl around to add a touch of Femme Fatale to dance floor destroyer. 

Contrary to its title, Sunshiner takes a bit more of an introspective turn with a darker bassline and a haunting synth line. The vocals ring out, providing a touch of atmosphere and space over the claustrophobic inducing crunch of the drums.

Way Back is vintage Dakin Auret, with a crisp machine driven groove and spacious bassline that plays off of the pads. With a pacing thats a bit more subdued, Way Out sets the pace for those opening sets that builds anticipation for the evening ahead.

The Italian Stallion is back with his inspiring approach Sunshiner. Taking the haunting synths from the original and looping the vocals from the original, he adds a fun and sunny synth line thats reminiscent of vintage house organs of years past. His analog drum groove keeps building whole the original lead is layered time and again to create a euphoric moment that will leave the dance floor smiling.

The Icelandic enigma is back with their focused approach on dub and ambients for their remix on Sunshiner. Doing a complete 180 turn when compared to Queemose, Kári takes the vocals and twists them into an instrument themselves. With a heavy percussion groove and a gnarly guitar feedback that’s fighting to break loose, Kári’s remix just oozes tension and restraint. 

The mythical beast that is Garden Party brings up the year, but still delivers a dance floor heater in the process! Taking a note from their earlier rocker days, GP’s remix of Way Back is filled to the brim with saturated guitar lines and distorted synths turned all the way up to 11. Taking the gentle synths from the original creates and juxtaposition that compliments each other from start to finish. 

With Dakin leading the way, 2022 is off to a great start for Plus Plus and friends!

Dakin Auret - Sunshiner (Queemose Remix)

Dakin Auret - Way Back

Dakin Auret - Sunshiner

Dakin Auret - Time Out

PLUS066 welcomes label newcomer Roam Freely to the Plus Plus with a trio of absolutely fantastic originals. With a deep understanding of the ethereal and while being an empathetic soul, Roam Freely is able to tease out so much sympathetic emotions from his studio you’d think his synths and drum machines were alive and full of a life their own. On remix duties we have long time fan favorite Chlorophyll along with PatriceVanDenBerg and Pheek, the engineering guru behind all our masters. 

“We Are Here” represent the first steps hesitant on a journey to awakening. A muted, rubbery synth line guides you as windy pad weaves in and out until a deep fuzzy bassline grabs your hand and gives confidence that you are heading in the right direction. A broken drum groove punctuates the arrangement with shakers proving a guiding light on your path. The momentum builds subtly as the crossroads appears over the horizon. The track strips back down to it’s essentials as you approach the crossroads, coming to a gentle conclusion as you debate your next route.

With the initial steps of the journey long behind us, our confidence in the path we’ve chosen starts to build. “Tournesol” starts strong with a tight kick and a bouncey, analog bassline to encourage us up the hill as our journey has recently turned a corner, proving to be a bit more dynamic than anticipated. Gentle synth notes dot the arrangement, adding a sense of intrigue while the thin organ adds a touch of contrast to the thick groove. The kick drops as we hit the summit, giving us a moment to taken in the view before and acknowledge	the distance we have come. The downward journey proves to be a bit more relaxing as the organ starts to fade, much like the sun setting beyond the peak we climbed. 

We’ve finally made it to the bottom of the hill and see the clearing in front of us. “When You Get Here (Griot Dub)” starts with a dubby synth melody that dances across the field, with full moon shining overhead. A stuttering bassline pushed us through the darkness, a filtered kick being our only guide. An airy pad washes over us much like the cool night breeze, a shiver running down our spine as the kick filters back out and we hesitantly continue onward. As we approach the end of the clearing, twinkling synths fade in over top as we see the beach in font of us, the eerie blackness with the lone reflection of the moon being the only indicator of the ocean in front of us. We sit on the sand as the ocean calms and the twinkling synths fade, our heart beat matching the stuttering bassline as the kick fades and our journey has come to it’s conclusion.

Chlorophyll is up first for the remix round, taking the ethereal synths “We Are Here” and pushing it to a vintage tech house monster. Dubby horns open the track as an acid inspired synth line follows the progression. A tight and vibrant drum beat takes hike, driving the track as the rubbery line from the original haunts the arrangement from the background. 

Pheek’s approach on “Tournesol” shows off his attention to detail, with meticulously sculpted percussions and tailored every tails. A slinky, low swung bassline sits just below the kick, while a filtered sequenced line grabs your ear and doesn’t let up. Swelling strings build up a sense of tension that compliments the stripped down groove as it’s moves through to it’s conclusion.

PatriceVanDenBergs interpretation of “When You Get Here (Griot Dub)” is vintage PVDB. Dubby chords and a drum groove with a subtle funk are front and center. Taking little bits and pieces of the original, Patrice uses them to accent the arrangement, ading a sense of the familiar while still being true to his vision as an artist and producer.

Roam Freely - When You Get Here (PatriceVanDenBerg's Remix of Griot's Dub)

Roam Freely - Tournesol (Pheek's Analog Remix)

Roam Freely - We Are Here (Chlorophyll Remix)

Roam Freely - When You Get Here (Griot Dub)

Roam Freely - Tournesol

Roam Freely - We Are Here

PLUS017 features the talented duo of Llieno & Steve Cox all the way from NYC. Together they have captured that New York sound of organic and tough beats and have combined it with modern production techniques to create the fun “The Real EP” that will keep you moving until the sun comes up.

Opening the EP is “Got Love (Need Money)”. With a tough and chunky groove off the bat, Llieno & Steve Cox know how to build anticipation with a simple groove and clever uses of atmospheric synths to get you primed for what’s to come. The baseline is big, round and bouncy and just hums throughout creating a nice bed to an established chunky groove. As the track moves along some smooth male vocals make their presence known, chanting along, locking you into the hypnotic groove the duo has created. From there they let the track and groove ride out with tastefully added clap accents to to compliment the energy and power “Got Love (Need Money)” has established.

Llieno & Steve Cox keep the theme going on "The Real EP" with the big, mean drums on “RAW DOGG”. Off the bat they have a deep, pumping sub bassline throbbing away. The duo isn’t pulling any punches on this one as they build it up subtly with a creative, but light touch of effects and atmospheric sounds to the main organ line, harkening back to those classic Chicago records of years gone by. As the vocals hook you in and and a snare groove that pushes you, “RAW DOGG” is unapologetic in its simple yet effective approach to pleasing the dance floor.

On Remix duties we have Raul Garcia & Martin Zambrano. Bring a touch of South American flair, their “Wrap It Up Remix” for “RAW DOGG” is a lesson in efficiency and creativity. Rebuilding the track in their own image, the stripped down groove establishes a sense of dread and uneasiness, a mood that is only intensified with their use of the vocals and original haunting synth lines that punctuates the track’s frightening mood that is perfect those dark after-hours we all relish in and look forward to.

Finishing off "The Real EP" is ++ very own man behind the scenes.  Almost as way to balance out Raul Garcia & Martin Zambrano’s remix, Jason Bay’s signature “Late Night Affair Remix” creates a melancholy atmosphere with moments of joy sprinkled in for his take on “Got Love (Need Money)”. Starting off with a straightforward organic groove, the track doesn’t really take shape until the emotional keys come in, with the pads only intensifying mood. The groove continues on with the keys and pads melding into one while the vocals chant underneath. Half way through the strings come in almost as a beacon of hope, showing that there is still hope out there for all of us, until the keys come in once again before the track drops down to just the vocals and minimal drums before returning to the main groove to finish out the journey.

03. Llieno & Steve Cox - RAW DOGG (Raul Garcia & Martin Zambrano's "Wrap It Up" Remix) [SC Preview]

02. Llieno & Steve Cox - RAW DOGG [SC Preview]

Here's a little promo mix that our very own man behind the scenes put together for us featuring all our artists who are being released on our Spring Compilation.

For this compilation we decided to go with a collection of tracks designed to be played AFTER the club, in a smaller, more intimate setting for those who want to watch the sun come up together and keep on dancing the afternoon away.

Enjoy the mix and make sure to check out the release this coming Friday, March 28th!

And make sure to check us out on facebook and twitter, never know what goodies might pop up over there!

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01. Llieno - Confined

02. Josh Winiberg - Lost In Time

03. Florinsz Janvier - The Compound 

04. Re-Drum - Symmetry

05. Alejandro Romero - Missing P

06. Jason Bay - Seaside View 

07. Colin Coakley - Premix

08. James High - Got It Like This

09. Jason Bay - Room 2414 (Smooth Mix)

10. Asher Diamonds - Don’t Hold Me Back

11. Echodroides - Star Walker 


Plus Plus Spring Sampler 2014 (Mixed by Jason Bay) - Release Date March 28th, 2014

"Good work! ... Quality stuff..." - Namito (Greenhorn)
"The tracks you just sent me are really top quality - really cool music."  - Owain K (Poker Flat / Desous)

Josh Winiberg graces Plus Plus Records with the breathtaking Awakening EP. A journey to the depths, where the ethereal meets the emotive, a delight for the senses and for the dancefloor. The original tracks Weeping Willow and Awakening demonstrate Josh’s razor sharp, understated production abilities, juxtaposed with his refined composer’s ear for melody. First to take Josh’s bittersweet productions to a different corner is Toulouse’s The Shining-inspired Re-Drum, with a slowed-down deep industrial disco rework. Next up, permanent fixture on the Dutch underground electronic scene Florisz Janvier gives Weeping Willow a leftfield house treatment, skittering percussion interplaying with shimmering synths. Plus Plus Records boss Jason Bay takes the controls with an epic tech-infused journey deep into the night, that builds and builds into a joyous electronic disco crescendo... And finishing off the package with aplomb, SAES takes us to left-of-centre, downbeat electronic house territory.

Josh’s skills as a dj and dance producer are informed by his roots as a prodigious classical pianist and composer. Josh released his first album at the age of just sixteen, and played at events such as Italy’s prestigious Ravello Festival. Whilst still a music student, a university exchange to Berlin exposed Josh to the German house and techno scene, and upon completion of his degree Josh moved there and immersed himself in electronic music. During his four years living in Berlin Josh honed his djing  and production skills, used to great effect on releases for Push Communications, Sublunary, and Plus Plus amongst others, finding support from the likes of Danny Tenaglia, Pig & Dan, Motorcitysoul, and many more.

More info:
http://www.beatport.com/artist/josh-winiberg/179863 
http://www.joshwiniberg.co.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/joshwinibergmusic
http://www.soundcloud.com/josh-winiberg
http://dj.beatport.com/joshwiniberg
http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/joshwiniberg
http://www.discogs.com/artist/josh+winiberg
http://www.twitter.com/joshwiniberg

06. Josh Winiberg - Awakening (SAES Remix)

Raul & Martin are back on Plus Plus for their own EP! Hot remixes from Tatsama, Jordan Bernardo, Jason Bay and Chlorophyll. 

Release date, July 11th, 2014.


05. Raul Garcia & Martin Zambrano - Panic System (Jordan Bernardo Remix)[SC Preview]

Plus Plus is back at it with a new release to kick off the new year! Petros Odin has graced us with the “Searching Eyes EP”, a more subdued and gentler side of the house music spectrum and we couldn’t be more proud to have him be part of the Plus Plus family. 

The EP opens up with a smooth, straight forward groove that doesn’t let up. “Crazy Eyes” features a warm, bouncy bassline off the bat that’s supported by sultry chords and a dubbed out brass section. Smooth track start to finish and one that’s perfectly tuned to warm up the dance floor.

The EP’s title track is up next, opening with atmospherics and a drone synth line before the beat makes it’s entrance. With a raw, upfront groove and deep bassline, “Searching Eyes” lulls you in with it’s hypnotic synths and a vocal line that oozes sex appeal. A perfectly tuned track for those late night warehouse parties that keeps the vibe thick and heavy without having to beat the crowd over the head.

The remix round kicks off with not one, but two tracks by the man known as Nathan Wool.  Both remixes focus on doing more with less while still presenting full on tracks that can lock a dance floor in to the groove. Nathan executes this to perfection on his “Deep” mix. He takes “Crazy Eyes” and strips it down to just the bare essentials and builds on the vocals and creates a space that moves and evolves start to finish. 

Nathan’s Piano mix focuses on creating an atmosphere off of nothing more than a stripped down groove and piano. Following in the same footsteps of his Deep mix of “Crazy Eyes”, he works the groove and keeps building on the introspective piano line until the breakdown crescendos back into the beat before closing out with spaced out keys.

Closing out the EP is the Low Tide duo who have had a slew releases to finish 2014 and don’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. Their approach on “Searching Eyes” is Low Tide at their finest. A deep and chunky groove sets the mood with it’s dark, nocturnal energy and dubbed out vocals. The lush synths pair well with the raw energy, creating a space that pulls you in while keep the vibe think and bouncy. We are excited to have all these guys onboard as part of the Plus Plus family and couldn’t be more excited with how this EP turned out. Cheers!


01. Petros Odin - Crazy Eyes (SC Preview)

02. Petros Odin - Searching Eyes (SC Preview)

04. Petros Odin - Crazy Eyes (Nathan Wool's Piano Mix) (SC Preview)

The prodigal son has returned! Dakin Auret is back once again, this time with a three track EP for Plus Plus. This time he brought along a few of his fellow country men to contribute on the remix end along with label mainstay llieno and Mike Terra.

Opening the EP we have the Wanna be. Dark and moody, it’s Dakin at his finest. A thick, heavy kick sets the foundation, with a deep moog-esque bassline punctuating the space between. The vocal is warm yet haunting all at once, creating this unique juxtaposition tha pulls you to the dance floor while keeping ear’s open, ever anticipating where the track is going to take you next.

Next up we have It’s Mine, a bit more light hearted with a nice skip and bounce to the beat. A thick, rhythmic bass pushes the track ever forward. Subtle  in it’s execution, but devastating in the hands of someone who knows how to work the dance floor. 

Dakin’s final contribution to the EP is a subtle dance floor killer. Going back to his dark disco roots on this one, the bassline front and center with unnerving stabs making their presence known with out warning. The vocals create a space and depth in the mix, while never really staying anything. Definitely one for those late night dark rooms!

Opening the remix round we have label staple llieno contributing his reinterpretation of Wanna Be. Going with a more garage inspired take, the pads are straight forward and powerful, while the bassline bounces along, giving it a playful feel that’s in contrast to slightly detuned keys and swelling synth line.

Dakins mates are up next, contributing a trio of bass heavy, dance floor focused tech house monsters. Rob Sloan’s remix is all about the punishing kick and the dubbed out synths that circle around the mix. It never lets up from the moment it has you locked in, only pushing further ahead until the very end.

Kyle Maclean’s remix is a bit more subtle than Rob Sloan’s, but still packs a punch. The kick is more punchier and tighter, while the bassline just hums underneath the track, creating space for the vocals to sit on top and be the star. 

Kanan K7 takes Wanna Be and gives it a full on synthed out makeover. Reminiscent of Steyoyoke’s sound, the groove is very 4 to the floor oriented, allowing the bassline to hum while providing the synths with space to breath and strut their stuff. 

Wrapping up the EP we have Mike Terra all the way from New York. His remix of It’s Mine is the very definition of a drum machine work out. Toms galore from the with get go, the kick just keeps pounding and pushing with the strings soaring on top, giving it a majestic quality while the drums pound away and cause havoc underneath.

03. Dakin Auret - Caught Out [SC Preview]

It’s that time of year again, our latest compilation is finally put together, the art work is immaculate and it’s ready for your listening pleasure. We had long time label contributor and friend Petros Odin source the tracks for this one and the results more than speak for themselves. With a grip of new artists showcasing their talents, Plus Plus is excited to show off our Summer 2017 Compilation.

Opening up we have Kiano & Below Bangkok with “He’ll Never Forget”. An emotional track on the more subtle side with a vocal snippet reminding us that “kids will never forget”. Gentle keys work their way into the background while a subdued synth line hums over top. A perfect segue from “He’ll Never Forget” is Juni Staub’s “Downtown Lullabies”. Juni’s track is dubbed out ear candy in is signature style with A thick bassline and spacious drums filling out the track to perfect effect. Following Juni Staub we have the man of the house himself Petros Odin with his track “The Ark” featuring Anthony Lazos. “The Ark” slithers and grinds it’s way start to finish, with a Moog-esque bassline and heavy, slow down drums to accentuate the bass. Garden Party’s “Bonus Bump” is a stark contrast to “The Ark” with a much brighter sound palette and cheeky vocal samples that bring the summer vibe to the forefront. Urban Flex & No Rabbitz thicken the groove and strip it down a bit more with “Aman Aman”, a hypnotic house track with a shaman chanting in the background while a drone run’s underneath to draw you in.

George V’s “Life Is” is a throwback look to that classic Greek house sound that put them on the map. Stripped down drums that gallop with whimsical synths over top while the bassline pushes the track. Mattik’s “7:00am” is a modern take on minimal house with a phat, heavy kick and shuffling shakers overtop while a rhythmic synth chord plays throughout out the track. Vynal K keeps the vibe going, but goes for a much more organic approach with plenty of hand percs creating a driving groove on “Jinkowawa”, while large, lush pads work their over top to keep the track chugging. Jason Bay’s “Wayfarer” is thick on vibe and hardly lacking in the groove department. With some late night vocal samples and brassy synths, “Wayfarer” is one to keep on the back burner those warehouse parties. Hunter Sanchez’s “Mindset” is a tech house monster with a heavy, galloping bassline and drug fueled vocals used to maximum effect.

Ms. Lefki continues the minimal approach but with a lighter touch with “Sophietown” that creates a bit more bounce with a rounder kick drum and synths looping over top that play off of each other throughout the track. Jason Bay's  “Land of the Free” has an almost psychedelic rock feel with the main drums being inspired by a traditional acoustic set while synths swirl over head and an electric guitar loops underneath. Siopis builds on “Land of the Free” with a rock inspired kick drum while sequenced synth line plays over top. “Borderline” creates a sense of tension and unease on the dance floor while driving the crowd to it’s limit. While still maintaing a dark vibe and heavy beat, Discoah’s “Kthulhu with a Kay” balances it gentle synth swells and a whispering female vocal. Wrapping up the mix on a high note we have Marcus Sur’s “Theme Park”. A running synth line builds it’s way into the groove while a sub bass creates a mesmerizing foundation for the drums to play with. Soft, gentle synths come and go, punctuating when vocal snippets as they introduce themselves. The drums end as the synths start to fade themselves out, concluding the track as well as the compilation itself proper.

08. Vynal K - Jinkowawa [SC Preview]

Plus Plus is back! This time around we have James Reid who spent this past season playing at Ibiza, road testing his latest tracks the whole time. “Night’s End EP” is a back to house basics with crisp drums, warm baselines and catchy melodies. Along for the ride we have label fan favorite Below Bangkok along with his occasional partner in crime Spring Reason on remix duties with label head Jason Bay lending his skills as well.

The opening track “Night End” is mellow groover, with a heavy focus on 4 to the floor beat. An analog bassline comes into warm up the track, but never once does it intrude on the building atmosphere, preferring to stay in the background. A lighter synth plays over the top of the bassline while buttery pads tease in and out throughout the track.

“Sensus” is where James turns up the tension with a more focused and driven track that focuses on rhythmic bassline that keeps on pushing the track with horn stabs punctuating the track. Noisey keys make there way into the arrangement with a subtle break before the bass kick come back in just as easily as they left. Perfect mid set tune to keep the energy pushing with out losing it’s sense of purpose.

“Phoenix” is a more introspective inducing track, with James tapping into the late night nocturnal energy that envelops Ibiza. With a rolling kick underneath and deep strings moving the track onward, the track keeps building and layering unto itself with little riffs accenting the track overtop. A triangle rhythm arrives at the peak to drive the track home before the beat comes back in to conclude the track itself. 

Quickly becoming a label mainstay and fan favourite, Below Bangkok opens up the remix round with his take on “Night End”. Below Bangkok doesn’t stray to far from the original, with softer highs and tighter snap while letting the kick blend more into the background with the bassline coming more forward. Below Bangkok does add a haunting vocal sample that brings the track together beautifully in that signature style he is quickly becoming known for. 

Below Bangkok teams up with his on again/off again studio partner Spring Reason to tackle “Sensus”.  Where the original was more upbeat, the lads take a more stripped down approach while still keeping it bouncy. With a sparse bassline and hanging strings underneath, Below Bangkok and Spring Reason’s remix stands out as it’s own track with subtle nods back to the original.

Jason Bay rounds up the EP with not one, but three different versions of “Phoenix”. They all start with the same dusty, fat drum groove. A phat kick lays underneath with tighter ones dancing around it, creating a hypnotic driving groove. A heavily distorted guitar fades in and out, accenting the track as needed. Jason Bay’s dub has a thick bassline that is a call back to the original while a slap bass punctuates the arrangement. A higher synth is layered over bassline while haunting vocals call back to the slap bass. 

Jason Bay’s “Ode to Gustavo Dub” is an ode Gustavo Santaolalla, a composer known for his minimalist approach to writing emotive music. Maintaining the same beat from the Dub but stripping it down to it’s essential parts, this version has powerful harps that sit on top of the groove to push it to a euphoric high while hanging on to that gritty groove. 

The final version we have is the DJ Tool. Simple enough, just the raw groove groove with the vocals and distorted guitars driving head long for almost 7 minutes. Perfect for layering in the mix or just creating the right opening atmosphere while still maintaining a phat groove.

05. James Reid - Sensus (Spring Reason & Below Bangkok Remix) [SC Preview]

Plus Plus is back with our final release of the year, with Juni Staub back at the helm. Juni’s “Shogun Dawn” EP is a collection of dubbed out grooves with a grip of remixes to balance out the release. From the more house sensible remixes from James Reid and Jason Bay to some more dance floor focused vibes provided by label new comer Mike Brankis and fan fav Raul Garcia teaming up with Nicolas Recalde.

Juni Staub’s Downtown Lullabies opens the EP and was featured earlier this year on our summer compilation. Smooth chords create a relaxed environment with spacious and crisp drums nestling in the background. A subby bass sits underneath to fill the space and give it some body while adding a little skip to groove.

Krafting is up next, with a heavy kick leading the track and some sharp, staccato perks driving the track forward. Loopy chords come in, swinging back and forth from side to side, filling the top space while a throbbing bassline creates the tension of the track. The tension keeps building with shakers pushing the energy forward but Krafting never gives into the expected release, just leaves you wanting more and more from the tracks to follow.

The EP’s namesake, Shogun Dawn opens with buttery pads that sit above the crisp drums that is quickly becoming Juni’s signature sound. A rolling bassline comes in, creating a solid foundation and bed that rumbles your chest but never knocks you over. Very reminiscent of that original West Coast house sound with the techy drums complimenting that warm chords and baselines.

Think Twice opens up with a broken kick and a thick bassline that us layered underneath to add some boom and girth. The drums keep building with percussion inspired by minimal techno ala short, sharp percs and a tight snare. The rhythmic synths counter balance the drums, to create a track that pushes and pulls you from start to finish.

Label head Jason Bay opens up the remix round with his interpretation of Downtown Lullabies. Holding onto the vocals and woodblocks from the original, Jason builds the remix off the back of the punchy bassline and the driving chords. Jason plays with the filter cutoff on the pad to build excitement during the breaks and beyond. 

Raul Garcia & Nicolas Recalde team tag on Krafting. Raul & Nicolas go for a less is more approach on this one, with a heavy driving kick pushing the track and subtle throbbing bass underneath to add a bit of funk to the low end groove. And LFO controlled synth comes in half way to add a touch of late night nocturnal energy to the track, only to vanish as soon as it arrived leaving the track to its own machinations.

Label new comer Mike Brankis shows off his stripped down, analog inspired signature sound with his remix of Shogun Dawn. A barebones drum groove opens with a tight kick and a low, mechanical off beat percussion march the track forward while sharp, punchy chords accent the groove. Long, filtered strings build half way through, the filter opening up while the strings get more cinematic and emotive before the drums and bass come back to finish off the track.

James Reid finished off the EP with his remix of Think Twice. James signature sound shines through once more on this one, with a laid back drum groove staining front and center. Chords from the original move punctuate the arrangement while sustained string hang underneath to build tension. The bassline adds a touch of subtle funk to the remix, lazily playing off the kick to accentuate the laid back groove of the drums.

And with that we have wrapped up the final EP of 2017! We have at Plus Plus have a number of EP’s already lined up for 2018 that we are excited to share you so make sure to stick around. 

Cheers!

01. Juni Staub - Downtown Lullabies [SC Preview]

Spring is in the air, and Plus Plus is back! Hunter Sanchez returns with their first proper EP on Plus Plus. Known for their thick, stripped down and driving productions, Hunter Sanchez has taken a much different approach while showcasing their range and depth as producers on their Fixed Gear EP.

Elektronica opens the EP, with a tight punchy kick and an analog inspired bass that gently lulls you in. As the track progresses the bassline develops along with panning synth motifs and swirling FX that create a sense of tension and depth. Elektronica shows Hunter Sanchez’s attention to detail while still maintaning a groove that never lets up. 

Fixed Gear follows, with it’s throbbing, off beat bassline setting the tone off the bat. A sequenced synth line works its way into the track that carries through, moving and evolving to add a touch of movement and drama to an understated drum groove that delivers maximum dance floor euphoria.

Drawing back to their first love of techno, Performer opens up with a tight kick along with a deep, rolling sub bassline. Their signature synth work is on full display with multiple layers building on each other while still complimenting the crunching, driving groove. A 303 inspired synth line starts to open up more and more as the track pushes forward but maintains a touch of grace and dignity by never opening up completely.

Label head Jason Bay is back on remix duty, taking a more dubby approach with Fixed Gear. A low swung groove opens the track, with spaced out percussions providing depth. Subtle pads fill out the mid range and evolves with the track. The original sequenced synth line bobs and weaves it’s way through, adding a hint of excitement and anticipation. The vocals hint at the moment everything changes in your life while the original synth line builds underneath before the groove kicks back thick and heavy. Jason was kind enough to provide with an instrumental as well for those of you out there who prefer smooth, rolling grooves.

Garden Party is back once again. providing a nice balance to Jason Bay’s dubbed out remix. Garden Party’s “Out On Safari” remix is thick and punishing. With a heavy kick that knocks you out and thick, overly saturated toms underneath, their take on Performer is an unapologetic assault on the dance floor. A thick bassline opens up during the break while the original 303 line comes in to build tension. As the groove backs back thick, the filter opens on the strings to create an overwhelming wall of sound that washes over and engulfs you in it’s sonic grip.

To finish off the EP Jason Bay has provided us with a little groove tool. Taking the parts from his remix and stripping them down to their bare essentials, this groove tool is perfect for opening sets while still maintaining a nice flow that grows underneath while dubbed out synths swirl unbounded.

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02. Hunter Sanchez - Fixed Gear [SC Preview]

01. Hunter Sanchez - Elektronica [SC Preview]

Plus Plus Spring Compilation has finally arrived! This time mixed and compiled by Discoah, who decided to bring a few friends along for the ride as well. Featuring artists from Minneapolis, Discoah has taken the opportunity to showcase what his city has been wiring over the long winter months. From the bouncy and bubbly baselines and synths of Able and Aaron Bliss, to the swinging upbeat grooves of Niles Shepard and Chuck Love showing off his skills on the keys in the opening of the compilation.

From there we have Discoah’s fellow Plus Plus label mate Jeff Swiff taking it down a notch with an MPC sampling affair that is reminiscent of early trip hop grooves to the dusty and smokey beats of Berndt. Aaron Brooks and Christian James give us some throw back old school house that is raw and flowing with character that will keep any dance floor moving. 

ACG breaks it down with a striped down house affair with an elastic, analog bassline and tasteful use of choice vocal samples. Jason Heinrichs shows off his funkier side with gnarly bassline and brass flares that keeps the listener engaged while Jake Encinas turns the heat up with sexy innuendos that don’t get lost in translation.

Discoah himself brings his own flavor of music to the table, with a subby bassline that brings while discoah inspired chords flow over top. Fourfeet brings the energy back up with a skipping drum beat that pushes start to finish while serenading about the end of the night. Label head Jason Bay makes his obligatory appearance with drug infused groove that laments about the current distaste that has become club life. Soundbed wraps up the compilation with an energetic groove that always feels like it’s a beat away from falling over the cliff but still manages to hold on by a thread, toeing that line between chaotic tension and driving nocturnal energy.

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06. Berndt - Flurries [SC Preview]

05. Jeff Swiff - Keep It Real [SC Preview]

Chicago’s very own Mike Brankis is back on Plus Plus, this time around with his own three track EP featuring his own brand of warm, stripped down house vibes. Along for the ride Mike has asked his mates Housework, Fruckie and Lois to do a remix along his longtime friend Mr. Wright. Garden Party also makes an appearance to finish off the EP, while contributing his studio prowess in the chunkier realm of tech house.

Mike opens the Ep with “Seek & Find”, an hypnotic house jaunt that’s built on a running chord that evolves and modulates throughout the track. A female vocal punctuates the track, providing a touch of soul and character. 

Builing on the opening track, “Strangers” opens with a large and boomy kick with a dubbed out snare on top. Trippy stabs are brought in to provide a foundation for everything to build on with a female adlibbing to produce a subtle sense of urgency and to excitement. 

“Tropican” is a tech house romper, upping the ante and going all in on dance floor hysteria. A thumbing drum machine groove set the stage while a sustained chord provides a bed for everything else to build upon. A pulsing bassline accents the drum machine groove while soft, swirling chords give the track focus and direction. Perfect for building anticipation for a set!

Housework, Fruckie & Lois have teamed up to remix “Seek & Find”. With hard swung hard and an analog inspired bassline, the trio have channeled their inner Chicago house roots. Dubbed out chords panning left to right fill the aural spectrum while the take the vocals from the original and process them in homage to those early Chicago house pioneers.

Hailing all the way from San Diego via D.C., Mr. Wright takes “Strangers” and turns it into a deep and techy affair. With a tight, punchy kick and a warm bassline running underneath, Mr. Wright had edited and chopped the vocals from the original and has deployed them in place of a percussion line to create a unique audio bed that still provides energy and drive.

Garden Party wraps up this EP with his remix of “Tropican”. Where the original was more stripped down and focused on punishing dance floors, Garden Party shows his softer side while still keeping it thick and bold. Garden Party takes the original sustained pad from the original and builds up a lush soundscape. With melancholy keys and chords on top of a reserved beat, Garden Party shows off his range after a slew of more energetic outings while still maintaining his signature style.

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04. Mike Brankis - Seek & Find (Housework, Fruckie & Lois Remix) [SC Preview]

We've finally hit double digits and we couldn't be more excited about who's on tap for this release.

Even though they only have a handfullof releases, Trav & Volta are no slouch in the studio. With the title track "Straight Talking" they were able to catch a fun, bouncey party groove with this one. The bassline just talks and bounces it's way through the track, with a bright synth line that just struts its stuff. And to top it off they have a lovely, soulful diva that just speaks to you and keeps those feet moving. 

On the flip side (can we even say that anymore?) we have the deep and blissed out "Perky Lady".  A deep, smooth bassline is the hallmark of this track and Trav & Voltas drum work is addicting as ever in this one.  The diva is back on this one as well talking about the perky lady that we all have in our lives.

Up first on remix duties is the talented Denis Yashin.  He took a stab at "Straight Talking" and delivered one of the more feel good songs of the season we think. Just a fun, funky bassline that drags a bit and some euphoric but restrained synths that we are sure will be putting a smile on your face. And the cherry on top is his clever and subtle use of the originall acapella to help accentuate the track. 

And to help us finish this release and bring everything to a close is the youn gun Correlate. Young in years he may be, but he definitely has an old soul, and that shows the most in his productions. Reminiscent of all those classic Chicago House records, Correlate channels the Windy City in this remix like few others can.  Fun organ stabs, jazzed out piano keys on top and a bassline that just screams to be danced to. This kid is going to be doing great things in the future, and we couldn't be any more excited to have him on board!

01. Trav & Volta - Straight Talking

03. Trav & Volta - Straight Talking (Denis Yashin remix)

Plus Plus very own Fall compilation for 2019 is here! With a mix of old and new, we really feel this compilation has a distinct character and vibe start to finish, with a consistent and logical flow start to finish. From the opening vibes of Chlorophyll’s beatless version of “Phazed” with it’s liberal use of delays and modulation to create a hazy atmosphere with the initial pads growing in size and impact that flows to the laid back and slinky drum work of Kiano Below Bangkok’s “Green Monster, our compilation sets an early tone for the rest of the release off the bat. 

We have new comer Lansdub with “Still”, a hypnotic grinder from his upcoming EP. With a groove that heaves and pulls with a subby bassline and chords over top that roll and move, it’s a perfect compliment to another newcomer on the label. Francisco Aguado’s “Spring Air” has gente horns that swirl around with a lo-fi drums groove that starts to align itself with a more 4 to the floor vibe. The mysterious Kári  follows up with here Francisco left off, with “Vestrahorn” providing a solid 4/4 groove to open and push the track. waves gently crash around the track while over saturated guitars swell with emotion. Label head Jason Bay’s “Ripcord” strips out the fluff and brings a tight drum groove with female vocals floating around dubbed out guitar riffs. Garden Party’s “The Royal Burgh of Banff” may seem a bit off brand for the man himself, but upon closer inspection you notice his rough, driving drums are present and a deep bassline that drives the track is front and center. 

After a bit of a hiatus, Hunter Sanchez makes his triumphant return, with Koala along for the ride as well. A back to basics approach, “Winter White” showcase the power of a well crafted and yet simple drum groove while oozing lush, organic chords. Nicolas Recalde & Daniela Alban start to bring the compilation to it’s logical finale with “Virtual Rootz”, a stripped down house vibe that represents the post-minimal movement with tight, organic drums and relentless driving groove that never pushes too far. LoveAmplified picks up with a strong african inspired groove on “Enchiladas Tonight”. With a guitar drone underneath and male vocals overtop to compliment swirling chords, this track will keep you moving start to finish.

Juni Staub is bringing us down the homestretch with his signature crips drums along side a tight bassline. “Sub Sunset Dreamers” synth line over top provides the final touch to a haunting track. St. Xose & Lorenzo Slider go all out with a vintage underground New York house track. This is the instrumental version of “Super Longevity” off their upcoming EP with us. Features rough drum track that sprints it’s way to the track with a sequenced synth line that builds tension through to the end. MYR brings our Journey to the end with the lush vibes of “Mr. Blinder”. Analog toms provide the back bone to the while lush chords hoover over top, bringing us to the natural conclusion to this journey. Plus Plus starred out strong in 2019, and we are finishing on a high note with this release while proving a sneak peal into a few of our upcoming 2020 releases. 

Cheers and hope to see to on the dance floor!

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10. LoveAmplified - Enchiladas Tonight [SC Preview]

Summer is in full swing, and Plus Plus is back with more summer tunes for dark rooms! We have Nicolas Recalde providing a trio of originals all the way from Ecuador. The Ep is a master class in post minimal music for a modern world. On remix duties we have fan favorite James Reid making a guest appearance along with new comers Scanner Darkly and Shervaan Bergsteedt rounding off the release.

Kicking off the EP we have Nicolas teaming up with Daniela Alban on Virtual Rootz. Originally featured on Fall compilation, we still think it sounds fresh today as it did when we first heard it. An infectious four to the floor groove opens the track, while tasteful atmospheric touches swirl around the track to give it depth and space. The track pushes and moves to the muted chord stabs to add a touch of push and emotion, delivering a post minimal house track with soul.

Next we have Nicolas on a solo outing with Her Words Upon Me. Nicolas demonstrates his talents for thick, bold grooves while still maintaining a gentle touch of soul. The machine drum driven groove is upfront and driving while a female vocals are sampled from years past. the arpeggio line ups the ante while washy sustained chords add a touch of drama to the whole affair.

Nicolas last outing is a stellar example of what we feel is the post minimal movement. Stripped down organic grooves open the track while a subtle, drone-esque synth grows underneath. The track continues with muted chords underneath filling out the space, with the filters opening and modulating until it gets to a full on cacophony of aural pleasure before stripping back to the main groove.

Kicking off the remix round, Jame Reid is back after a mini hiatus. James takes Her Words Upon Me and creates the quintessential deep house track for the modern era. An effective, rhythmic bassline is front and forward, while a subtle drum track vibes underneath. The chords from the original are far more pronounced this time around, giving a touch expanse to a audio field. 

The first of two new comers, Scanner Darkly shows off his vision of Her Words Upon Me. Boasting modern studio techniques, Scanner's signature style shines with his punchy, crisp drum programming and his impeccable taste for subtle riffs and motifs. A throbbing bassline plays off the kick to create a forceful drive while plucky synths dance around, teasing the listen in. Scanner show's off his intimate knowledge of the dance floor by maintaining the tension start to finish, never letting up but not over indulging as well. 

Finishing off the EP we have Shervaan Bergsteedt's Interpretation of When We Were There. A subtle, broken beat introduces the track with gentle pads hovering overhead. Dubbed out drums punctuate the track with a sub bassline adding weight to balance the track out. The hypnotic nature draws you in, looping and drawing you in. The vocals from the original make an appearance, haunting the listener before the highs drop out and it drifts off to it's final conclusion.

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Nicolas Recalde - Her Words Upon Me (James Reid Remix) [SC Preview]

Nicolas Recalde - When We Were There [SC Preview]

++ is back with our 12th release, featuring our very own Dynamic UK Duo, Chemical Play. This time around they're back with a heavier, darker sound that's primed for those dark, late night warehouse parties that are sure to be popping up over the summer.

First up we have the ever funky and driving "It Hertz". With a deep, grainy vocal and a gritty baseline accompanied by the pounding kick, this one is sure to get the dancefloor moving with a restrained, nocturnal energy that is hard to beat.

Following up on the open track is "Ur L1es" (cheeky little guys, aren't they?). With a bouncy, rubbery baseline and a smooth, haunting vocal this track is primed to build the anticipation and excitement on the floor while still maintaining it's composure. 

Next up we have a massive, gut rumbling affair from the D.U.D. on "Lost". With it's eerie, almost dubbed out synths and space out vocals with a "deep as fuck" baseline, this track will be a favourite amongst those who have had one too many party favours (we know who you are, and we love you all the same!).

Up first on remix duties is ++ fan favourite Dakin Auret. Bringing his signature "dark disco" sound on "It Hertz", Dakin has made an edgier and chunkier version with a punchy baseline and an interlude with synths reminiscent of Girgio Moroder before dropping back into the main groove. Yeah, we're excited to unleash this one on the dancefloors as well.

Our main man Chlorophyll has given "Ur Lies" a more organic but subdued techno makeover for his personal interpretation. With looped, chopped up vocal snippets and dubbed out chords that evolve and grow and a baseline that just accents the groove. This track is one for the chin strokers to contemplate and debate amongst themselves while maintaining enough drive to keep the dancefloor grooving and heaving.

And to finish up this release we once again turn to the man behind the scenes, Jason Bay.  Snatching up the vocals from "Lost", Jay Bay takes a more housey, almost pop oriented approach. With a dreamy arpeggiator that glides it's way through out the track and a buzzy baseline that we're sure will make you smile, Jason Bay's remix is one that the ladies will definitely appreciate (and hopefully shake their ass too!).

02. Chemical Play - Ur L1es (SC Preview)

Fan favorite and long time contributor Petros Odin is back with a new EP! This time around Petros has teamed up with Anastasia Nati to create a trio of tracks that are reminiscent of vintage deep house tracks from years past. From the infectious yet subtle grooves of “Around Life”, to the liberal use of keys and strings in “A Walk in Palace” and ending with the cinematic strings in “Street 86”, Petros & Anastasia have spent 2020 exploring and pushing the boundaries of what we have come to expect from house music to create a unique collection of tracks that they can claim as truly their own.

All the way from Italy we have Queemose kicking off the remix round. Queemose delivers a classic house experience with a relentless bassline and frantic machine driven drum grooves that straddles the line between throw back Chicago House records with a nod to New York with its low swung grooves that lock you in. 

BrewCity Allstars makes their Plus Plus debut with their take on “Around Life” as well. While taking the pads from the original, the duo build the drums from the ground up. Focusing on the foundations, BCA creates bold groove with the Bassline acting as the lead. With such a strong first outing, we can’t wait to hear more of their future productions.

And as an added bonus, Petros and Anastasia include an Ambient mix of “A Walk In Palace” that is begging to be played live and remixed on the spot.

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Petros Odin & Anastasia Nati - Around Life

And we're back! To help ++ kick off the summer proper we asked Denis Yashin to provide us with the sound track to what we are hoping will be many a sunrise mornings.

To get us started in the right direction we have the low slung, but oh so funky "Just Love". With Denis Yashin's signature vocals questioning why we need anything more than love, a heavy baseline that bounces around with a bit of bite and gentle pads to help glue everything together, "Just Love" is really a song for the dance floor lovers who want to escape to that special place only they know about.

Keeping on with the good vibes, Denis brings us the upbeat grooves of "No Words". Featuring some funky guitar work and a baseline that leaves an impression on you (and in your chest!), "No Words" is the perfect day time party track to signal the coming sunset and get you ready for the shenanigans only the night can bring.

Rounding off the batch of originals, Denis Yashin definitely takes it down a notch with a slow burner that just grooves along and bubbles with a subtle, but powerful tension. "Nothing Was Its Name" is the soundtrack to those lazy summer afternoons, relaxing under a tree with your lover while soaking up the few rays of sunlight that peak through the branches. Denis definitely takes more of a somber approach, cooing over the groove while reflecting on his past, all accompanied by soft, eerie and yet welcoming synths. Yeah, the track is that good.

Kicking of the remix round, we have invited STOP!WaitinG Records head honcho Rafael Cerato, and being true to form Rafael deliver's the goods. Taking Denis Yashin's vocals from "Just Love", Rafael delivers a funky sun soaked beach time track. Taking the baseline for a walk while coupled together with his classic approach to 80's synths, we can't wait to see the crowds embracing each other and losing themselves in the moment when this track takes over the dancefloor.

Carrying on from where Rafael left off, young gun Alejandro Romero's approach to "No Words" picks up where Rafael left off. Creating those signature spaces that only Alejandro can, with his use of warm pads, a sparse but funky bassline and simple yet infectious drum programming, this remix will be a memorable one to close the night down for many a summer parties to come.

And just when you thought it was over, Silkast brings the heat to help us round off this dynamic EP. Taking a more classic approach, with a chunky bassline and a groove reminiscent of those early Chicago deep house tracks Silkast definitely leaves his mark. Accompanying Denis Yashin's haunting vocals are some lovely pads, jazzy key flares and some old school strings, this will be the highlight of many day time parties to come this summer!

Denis Yashin - Just Love (Rafael Cerato's Love Me Some More Remix) (SC Preview)

After his initial outing on ++ with his remix of Denis Yashin's "No Words", Alejandro Romero is back with his own EP. Being the nice guy he his, he brought along two friends to join in the fun, Raul Garcia and Martin Zambrano.

Opening up this EP we spacious and hypnotic "Main Sequence". The Lads really know how to create a unique space with their tracks. Focusing on light and airy synths and pairing them with minimalistic yet funky grooves with a dashing of odd yet catchy riffs, "Main Sequence" is truly a track that will be tugging at your heart while keeping your feet moving. What better way to signal the start of an amazing evening just brimming opportunity and possibilities.

The Trio follow it up with the stripped down, funky slow burner "Stars". Creating space with their infectious drums and a baseline that just drags along, "Stars" is definitely the change of pace we all need to rejuvenate the party. Less is more is the motto for this track. Just clever writing with attention to detail and that few others achieve.

While the lads like to funk it out with their laid back grooves, Marco Tegui just comes in hot and heavy with his remix of "Main Sequence". Featuring a chunky bassline and groove that doesn't let go, this one is for those late night dancefloors who don't want to quit. Taking the spacious vocals and dubbing them out over his raw chunky grooves and some 80's-esque synths to bring it all together, the juxtaposition is a lovely marriage to keep you moving while giving you enough ear candy to keep you on edge and wanting more.

To round off this excellent EP we have the talented Asher Diamonds. Bringing a more Italo Disco flavour with analog synths and drum machines galore. With a simple yet infectious bassline and twinkling synths abound, this track is just relentless in it's pursuit to keep you dancing while still being cool and inviting, keeping you unaware of it's alluring nature. This one is definitely for those hot summer loft parties with the sweat just dripping down the walls and people just dancing away for hours on end to the feel good vibes.

03. Alejandro Romero, Raul Garcia & Martin Zambrano - Main Sequence (Marco Tegui's Non Sequential Bills Remix) (SC Preview)

After gaining underground and media critical acclaim alike for his Teggno Records establishment, Lance decided it was time create a new musical outlet. Where as Teggno Records is focused on the more forward thinking and cutting edge end of the techno spectrum, it was time to take a step back, drop the bpms a bit and enjoy the groovier, more subdued end of the dance spectrum.

Enter Plus Plus, Lance's new output for anything deep and dubby. The perfect balance to his already reputable Teggno outlet, Plus Plus is in the process of building a network of like minded individuals and really believes in building a "family first" mentality while helping it's young and raw roster develop and hone their skills.

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