In her opinion, her imagination was her greatest asset. Not that others were a party to that. No matter how mundane the task at hand, her mind could take her to places that reality could never dream of; it opened up new worlds and opportunities, it let her escape to other dimensions. It was the one thing she felt totally in control of, she was the master of her own fate, something that often felt out of reach in the real world.

Vief Records are using the power of music to raise money and awareness for great causes. The label launched in August last year with a split EP from Useful Council and Citizen which they coincided with an appeal to help support NHS nurses in their fight for fair pay. For their second outing, a sprawling 17-track compilation, they're fighting for another important cause: All proceeds from the release will be donated to Refugee Action, a charity that aims to build safe, happy and meaningful lives for refugees in the UK.

Not only is their mission an incredible one, so are the sounds that make up the record. Featuring music from Sentient, FAFF, Izzy Locke, Silverback and more, it touches on all corners of the club spectrum from breakbeat, jungle and UK bass to acid, electro and techno.

PREMIERE: Sentient - Imagine Yourself [Vief Records]

From the Sonic Pathways EP:

https://spacelab.bandcamp.com/album/sonic-pathways-ep

KAWAII SAN - Nuclear (SPCLAB 005)

Guardian

Goblins March

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Next Gen Records welcome French astronaut Sanpé aboard our spacecraft for the next mission, and fasten our seatbelts for the journey that lies ahead! Fast-paced rhythms, progressive storytelling and trance-infused nostalgia permeate our third release on Next Gen, Satutrigger EP. Enjoy!

After resting and replenishing on Kepler, our heroes once again set the course of the ship to Earth, eager to arrive home after months in space. Upon entering Earth's orbit they realize that our planet is overrun by plants of an enormous stature, and there are no buildings or people in sight, just rainforest as far as the eye can see. Could this be a result of the repair on the warp drive? could they possibly have traveled back in time to an age before humans? After further inspection, the team comes upon ruins of some sort, that appear both futuristic and ancient, and decide to explore. They shockingly discover that they have not traveled to the past, but to the distant future, where because of climate change and nuclear war, humanity has been extinguished, and as a result, mother nature has taken back what rightfully belonged to her, and in our place, dinosaurs once again rule the earth. As night falls and the bushes around them start to bustle with life, they come to the realization that at least here and now, humans are not at the top of the food chain...

PREMIERE: Sanpé - Satutrigger

Ático Corp. presents his third EP on his own label UFC-records, co-owned with also producer R.I.P Bestia. As usual on the label, Simulación Ep have four cuts mixing breaks, electro, trance and cyberdelic emotions, including @not-even-noticed's transcendent remix of AT68. 

Buy: 
https://ufcrecords.bandcamp.com/album/simulaci-n
https://subwax.es/product/ufc05/

PREMIERE: Ático Corp. - AT68 (not Even Noticed Remix) [UFC]

Troubleshoot Recordings returns with a deep space techno and house offering by Kalani. 

Closing out the release, ‘Slipstream’ conveys a sense of mystical wonder, exploring enchanted forests and deep subterranean caverns with more subtle breaks and interstellar synth-work.

Kalani ‘Rush’ EP releases on Troubleshoot Recordings 20th October 2023, with the title track dropping 22nd September, and ‘Goose’ landing 6th October.

Buy: https://troubleshootrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/rush

PREMIERE: Kalani - Slipstream [Troubleshoot]

The EP's cover artwork is a masterpiece crafted by renowned Argentinian plastic artist, Joaquin Longinotti. With his exceptional ability to translate music into visuals, Longinotti beautifully captures the very soul of the music through his compelling drawings. The artwork serves as a striking visual representation of the EP's theme and adds even more depth to the overall experience.

"De Retiro A Constitucion" is not just a collection of tracks; it is a powerful statement, a marriage of cultures, and a celebration of the resilient spirit of the working class. MalaNoche's mission to bring together Latin American and European techno scenes is firmly established through the exceptional talent showcased in this EP. Get ready to embark on a rhythmic journey that transcends borders and unites music enthusiasts across the globe.

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PREMIERE : Saigg & Pert - Independencia S

‘Free World' is a genealogy of queer liberation. I've always loved the sound of new beat and wanted to explore this with an abstract queer perspective. A free world is what we aspire to live in, let's stay united and push forward'. Says Josh on the release.

"Free World is one of the strongest EPs Cormac I've heard in some years" Cormac on having Josh Caffé release on their imprint;

Josh has been a friend for many years and watching his rise as a DJ & producer has been a true pleasure. We have been chatting about a Polari EP for a while and the resulting 4 tracks are already some of my favourite tracks of 2024. Excitedly the first Polari party at Panorama Bar will Also be the EP release party with a debut Berlin Josh Caffe live set.

The 4-track release comes out with a glittery bang on Polari, 29th of March.

 Josh Caffe is the latest guest on Cormac’s Queerly Beloved podcast - recorded live at ADE and dropping Tuesday 5th March at 4pm CET. Listen via your preferred platform https://linktr.ee/cormacsqueerlybeloved

Josh Caffe - Square Wave

EX-BOSS|Sonic Advance 3 {@MTR_Sonic2015 X @Z.R.7777}

Blissed-out house from @djdjcity, coming via @bornfreerecords on February 28

Pre-order: http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=102118

Teenage Sexdrive

More exclusive music

Premiere: DJ City 'Teenage Sexdrive'

Following noticeable releases on Tone Dropout, Overthink, Shadow Play and Art Of Dark, frenchman Daïf returns to his own imprint for LUMINAERE 002 Highways of Life. Distancing from the spacey atmosphere of the first one, this four tracker captures a personal side of Daïf’s musical identity, powerful and twisted.

On the A side, Downtown spiral sets the tone of the EP. Field with melodic pads and ear-piercing leads this 4/4 track bursts with energy. Then follows Burnout, perhaps the most complex of the four. UK garage like style, mesmerizing bass lines and pads, buckle up, you’re in for a 200 mph drive. 

On the B side, Terrible Lie is a hot banger with a ravy old school flavor. Warehouse synths, cheesy vocal samples, stabby leads and melodic pads, this one is guaranteed to do some damage. Finally, closing off is Exhaust-ed, hauntingly beautiful track with powerful breaks interleaved with acid bass lines going back and forth with melodic chords.

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Release date : early november 19

(LUMI002) Daïf - Highways Of Life EP

Record Label Curated by Cormac

Polari (from Italian parlare, meaning 'to talk') is a form of slang used by some actors, circus and fairground showmen, professional wrestlers, merchant navy sailors, criminals, prostitutes, and the gay subculture.

Josh Caffe - Square Wave

Polari Records