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LOST PALMS 005

@anthonyfade embark on the fifth expedition into the exotic lands of palm trees and blue skies with their club fuelled ‘What I Need’ EP. 

Expedition five features four jams packed full of catchy vocals, crunchy drum patterns and hazy synth lines.

PALMS005

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PALMS005 // Anthony Fade - What I Need EP

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http://www.deephouseamsterdam.com/premiere-hyenah-usuthu-butiza-mr-raoul-k-remix

"Usuthu" is available 29 September (vinyl) & 4 October (digital) on Freerange

PRE ORDER ->  http://www.freerangerecords.co.uk/shop/titles/info/318​

https://soundcloud.com/hyenahmusic
https://soundcloud.com/butiza
https://soundcloud.com/mr-raoul-k
https://soundcloud.com/freerangerecords

Usuthu

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Premiere: Hyenah - Usuthu Feat. B'utiza  (Mr Raoul K Remix)

Following a double dose of newfound Los Angeles talent, Apron Records founder, Steven Julien (aka Funkineven) returns home with the debut release from London-based enigma, Molinaro.

APRON 35 is classic Apron Records material; five slabs of soul-drenched techno anchored by groove and grit from a new name with plenty of experience. Molinaro — who has honed his production and DJing craft for over a decade — is one of the capital's best technicians behind the decks. A skill most recently recognised by NTS Radio, who rewarded him with a regular monthly slot on the airwaves. The first of which shot straight into the NTS Picks for the week.

Opener "GIO" cements the tone from the off, drifting in with warm, enveloping pads, quickly joined by beefy drums and percussion in a five-minute sprawl out. "JTL" is arguably the standout; a boogie-influenced roller aimed at prime time dancefloor. "TY" and "MOLOW" showcase the deeper, moodier face of Molinaro's sound palette before the beatless “SOFAR" rounds things out, paying homage to Ryuichi Sakamoto's synth brilliance.

Apron EP lands in November 13th 2017..

TRACKLISTING:
1. GIO
2. JTL
3. TY
4. MOLOW
5. SOFAR

CREDITS:
Produced by Molinaro
Mixed by Steven Julien @ Apron Studios
Photography by Alec Mcleish
Mastering Beau Thomas

Apron x Levels Party Oct 13th:
https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1012755

Apron EP

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Molinaro - Gio (APRON35)

A mid-noughties extended piano house slice from Pépe on his debut EP for Lobster Theremin.

Check out the artist >> @pepmanpepe

LT046 - Pépe - Lemon Fanta [Lobster Theremin]

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Pépe - Rainfall (Pts I & II)

London-based duo Silk 86 line up their first release on Shall Not Fade with 'The Other Side' EP, featuring a soaring house remix by Mall Grab.

Since emerging in 2013, Silk 86 have released a collection of quality 12", including a pair of highly sought after EPs through Manucci's Mistress and their own Emotive imprint. Now they look to further showcase their sound profile of groovy, disco infused jams with three more deep and soulful dancefloor bombs. 

Look for Silk 86's 'The Other Side' EP to be released November 17.

SNF019

Premiere: Silk 86 'The Other Side' (Mall Grab Remix)

Pépe - Mija ( Preview ) Vinyl

Piff Records continues to unravel its catalogue by calling on an artist slightly closer to home. Cardiff-based @harrisonbdp adds to his already prolific discography with an EP that spans from mellow dub techno vibrations, all the way up to wide-open, rave-driven acid riffs. 

Harrison’s A-side revels in a deep pool of soft bubbling synth chords, moulded to the backdrop of tight rolling drum work and occasionally teasing the wider, heavier energies to be found on the flip.

The B side ripples with ricocheting, delay-laden soundscapes, rock-solid drums lines, and nostalgic lead synth lines that make you glad that you’ve caught on to this talented producer early on in his promising career.

Pre orders placed on Bandcamp get an exclusive bonus track!

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PIFF003 // Harrison BDP - Confusion Of Sound EP **snippets**

Logtoad - Rat Full Of Coins EP Vol 1

Against Fascism Trax. 

Many small actions combined can have great power, and it is always better to try to do something than to do nothing.  I have long believed this.  It breaks my heart that AF Trax must exist, but sitting back and doing nothing is an option I simply cannot countenance.

Our current global political climate gives grave cause for concern, because when the world tips to the right, those within marginalised communities feel repressive outcomes directly & immediately.  It is easy to think “it surely isn’t so bad”?, but those people precarious in their life circumstances, marginalised in our communities and displaced across the borders of the world are already suffering the consequences - often violently - of this shift in ideology.

We live in an era where talking is endless, but where actions are harder to find.  If AF Trax reaches just one person to make them change their mind over being a supporter of the far right, motivates somebody to work against fascist thinking, informs someone or raises funds - then I will view it as having been a success.  Something solid will have been created, we will have done something.

Confusion seems to exist as to what being against fascism might look like. There are dedicated left-wing groups fighting under the Antifa banner, leading some to think that being against fascism is purely a left vs right ideological divide. But it is not. Surely the only people who aren’t against fascism… are fascists?  This is not left wing vs right wing posturing but a fight everybody, be they conservative, liberal, centrist, apolitical or any other point on the political spectrum should surely support fully.

The culture of dance music that we know and love was born out of the struggles of marginalised and vulnerable communities across the world  - and those who assert politics does not belong in dance music are shamefully ignorant of this essential history.  Dance music as a culture would not exist as we know it shorn from that history.  The dynamics of struggle and celebration has always (and will always) run deep in the DNA of Dance.

AF Trax hopes to harness a tiny fraction of this dynamic, to honour that history, to provoke dialogue that is fundamentally anti-racist, anti-sexist, non-homophobic, non transphobic, non-ageist, non ableist & to question and breakdown the class divide.  In these current political times we all need to stand up and be counted, strive to challenge and dismantle the logic of the status quo with all of our might.

The label’s message is very simple. The far right ultimately wish for the destruction of our way of life and indeed the lives of many of the people we love. The message is love. The message is solidarity. The message is No Pasaran - They shall not pass. It is a call to stand together, it is a call to stand up, it is a call to ACT.  Individually we may be powerless, but together we are strong.  

If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention!


** All label profits will be donated to Hope Not Hate  (https://www.hopenothate.org.uk) which campaigns to counter racism and fascism. 

Thanks to Lerato Khathi / Bring Down The Walls for permission to repurpose some of her text for the notes here. For Heather Heyer and Jo Cox.

Logtoad - Rat Full Of Coins EP Vol 1

A1)Ratchet Beat
A2)Screw Pump

B1)Drill Beat
B2)Hex Acid

Released on vinyl (and digital) on January 11th 2019. Distributed by Kompakt.

AF Trax 001 - Logtoad - Rat Full Of Coins vol 1 12" EP (sampler)

Order: https://goodblock.bandcamp.com/releases
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https://www.phonicarecords.com/product/good-block-4-corners-ep-pre-order-good-block/158788
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Also stocking at: Juno, Rush Hour, OYE Records, Sound Metaphors, Mr Bongo, Red Eye Records, Piccadilly Records, Amoeba, Lighthouse Records, Serendeepity and more.

Limited vinyl and digital release - Forthcoming 15th March 2019

A1) Jungle Fly
A2) Dub 4 Joy
B1) Ryu's Dream
B2) Cabo Trek

After a series of DJ friendly edits issued gratis, Good Block finally put out their first fully fledged EP of original material; a composite soup of influences and styles from around the Orb, trekking through slow jungle chug, cosmic Caribbean Juno jams, Japanese synth pop snares and New-Age meanderings. 

Receiving early support from the likes of Hunee, Antal, Jamie Tiller, CC Disco!, Esa, Bradley Zero, Nick The Record, SecretSundaze, Brian Not Brian, Ruf Dug, John Gomez, Apiento and DJ Nomad.

4 Corners E.P

4 Corners E.P - Sampler

Artist: Roberto S
Title: Glass Road EP
Cat.: PULP11
Label: pulp
Format: Vinyl 12’’ 
Release date: March 29th 
Style: Deep House

Robert Steenkamer is known as a purveyor of exquisite house music. Under his Roberto guise, the Torontonian has released several landmark records. Besides this, he is known as a valued selector in his native Canada. The collaborative releases with Jex Opolis under their ‘’Conga Radio’’ moniker have received worldwide praise throughout the house community.For his Pulp debut, Steenkamer has created a diverse body of music that touches different moods and genres. 

On the A side, the opening track ‘’Inner Rhythm’’ is a orchestrated piece of work that uses an uplifting vocal cut and ethereal flute sounds to create a calm and positive dancefloor experience. Also on the A-side ‘’Swizik’’ is a melody-heavy work where Steenkamer uses fun sequences, euphoric pads and well balanced drum patterns. The title track is placed on the A3 position and is a genre-transcending cut. The tempo is low and the beats are dragging along with the well-executed pads and synth riffs. 

On the B side, the title track is being remixed by fellow Canadian ‘’ Flørist’’. On this remix, Flørist turns the slow vibe of the original into a soul touching dancefloor creeper that will definitely gain a lot of support in melodic circles. ‘’Remember When’’ is a positive work with a snappy bassline and oozing synth sounds. Glass Road EP will be available from all specialized retailers on March 29th.

PULP11 - Roberto S - Glass Road EP (+ Flørist Remix)

After their fatter than a 'Deepfried stick of butter wrapped in bacon' Speckbass EP collaboration on Sex Tags Ufo a few years back DJ Fett Burger & DJ Speckgürtel team up once again! The full length 'Red Scorpions' album, showcasing their mastery in the studio, is the result. A cornucopia of all that's classy about house and techno rolled into one and spread over 4 sides. Not afraid to use the tried and true ingredients of House music to full effect on 'Red Scorpions' they incorporate all the best from US and Europe's club music into a fresh but familiar package.

Red Scorpions

Order @ Clone.nl

DJ Fettburger & DJ Speckguertel - Red Scorpions [Royal046LP]

Tala Drum Corps - Parade [Mini-LP]

Vinyl: https://clone.nl/item55835.html
Digital: https://bakk.bandcamp.com/album/parade

Originally hailing from the Dutch eastern border, Utrecht-based producer Tala Drum Corps (real name Tijmen Lohmeijer) provides BAKK six tracks where his love for futurism and nostalgia collides. Coming from an adolescence of modern dance, Lohmeijer continually seeks a sense of bodily movement in his work - an elementary scenic approach that stems from an urge to bring imagination into life. Ditching outer ends where club tracks are often approached too seriously or ironic, this mini-album takes on another route that feels mature while simultaneously oozing a child-like joy. 

On Parade, the listener strolls along a shimmering motley landscape.

Slowly slipping away in a crystal vortex via its vocal, ’Clear Fall’ shows the art of juxtaposition when its panning drums propel the track straight against its own gravity. Setting the tone for exploration, ’Refraction-S’ provide calm pace with its crisp gridlocked snares and melodic sonar pulses. Continuing a path of hypnotism, the album takes a deep plunge with ‘Lake Technium’ - whose rolling acid line hints to the essence of rave without obvious tendencies. On the flip side, ‘Frog Marches’ recalls emotions strongly akin to the LP opener, but walking a darker introvert thread. Spacious drum programming flutters around a haunting ambience on ’Sp00n’ - showcasing Lohmeijer’s ability to create intricate ear-worm structures. The producer offers an energetic closure with the break-inspired club tool ‘Modernity (Poisoned)’. 

All in all, Parade makes up a multifaceted play that appreciates sonic aesthetics of the recent past but re-appropriates those in a daring and dreamy context.

A1 — Clear Fall
A2 — Refraction-S
A3 — Lake Technium
B1 — Frog Marches
B2 — Sp00n
B3 — Modernity (Poisoned)

@taladrumcorps

Text: Luke Cohlen (@lukecohlen)

Parade

BAKK014 | Tala Drum Corps – Parade

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Dutch stalwart @justpitto sneaks in one of his best tracks in ages on the B2 of his new EP for @sohaso's new offshoot OOSSHA's debut release. Driven by squelchy synth funk and unusual textures, it's a sweet midpoint of house and new skool disco that should find favour with fans of Tiger & Woods. Dum dum dum du dum!

Panthers On The Roof

PREMIERE: Pitto - Dum Dum [OOSSHA]

Elossa Records proudly present it's third release, 
Yakovets - Temperaments. 
The first release from the Vladivostok born, 
self taught and talented musician, Yakovets. 

Temperaments is a five track EP, 
including a remix from the legendary Vincent Floyd. 

Blissful and melancolic dance melodies, for all four seasons. 

Yakovets - Temperaments / ELOSSA03 

A1 - I Can Feel East 
A2 - Nostalgia 
B1 - Turkish Chase 
B2 - Viuga
B3 - Viuga (Vincent Floyd Remix)

Digitals available from Bandcamp. 
Vinyls available from Bordello A Parigi.

Yakovets - Temperaments teaser / ELOSSA03

Oscillate Tracks present their first solo EP by Toma Kami. With 3 tracks of percussive body music, sharp rhythms and precise arrangements which build to hard-drum energies as well as a confidently layered and commanding remix from atmospheric techno icon Forest Drive West, this EP packs a patient yet satisfying punch. Out November 23rd

Oscillate Tracks 004 - Toma Kami

Buy / Stream: https://bit.ly/34NwwLU

First single from Fukoka, Japan producer Brisa who has been co-signed by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Lefto, Danny Krivit, Toshio Matsuura and many more. "Behind The Veil" is on first listen evocative of a grittier Floating Points but invokes Footwork vibes, jazz keys, strings and female R&B vocal snippits creating a world entirely his own. 

Brisa's new album "Th3rd" will be out worldwide on December 13.

Behind The Veil

BRISA - Behind The Veil

@pillow-queen
@d-tiffany 
@vani_t
@ex-terrestrial

For its second release, Radiant Love sticks to family values. Paying homage to the party and label’s co-director and resident Byron Yeates, Byron’s Theme comes from the likes of Vani-T (one half of Berlin’s forceful, femme party Climax) and D. Tiffany (who threw down a ruthless remix on the label’s first release by Fio Fa). Together, they take the name of Pillow Queen – a semi-pejorative term for the kind of sub who expects to receive pleasure like a well catches rainwater. No reciprocation, just a reign of sexual passivity.



Their tracks, however, give plenty. “Byron’s Theme” presents a rich palette in its 2-minute buildup: a dry trance hook, high-end synths buzzing and wavering, pitch-shifted voice samples and a pan-flute ran through with tremolo. Throbbing, the 303 bassline picks up after a breakdown at the 4-minute mark, and only then does one realise the song’s still building. There’s still room in the last 40 seconds for some percussion modeled on a breakbeat loop – which is to say, the track is incredibly cheeky and hard-hitting – all that I would hope for in any lover.



While the EP’s first track feels wide, rangy, “Estrel Nights” opens the EP’s B-side in a much closer, tighter space. The build is percussive: bongo taps, claps, cowbell; then a hi-hat snaps things into shape, and in lopes the kick drum. And rhythm remains the central player here. It’s not until 3 minutes in that the percussion finds a melodic backdrop – a dreamy, detuned pad, choral, like a moan.



Ex-Terrestrial’s remix of “Byron’s Theme” repositions some of the elements and ratchets up the tempo of the original, but maintains its respiration: the energy and erotics flow into a different structure, closer to traditional trance, with sharp hi-hats and loopy arpeggios that phase in and out of syncopation, measure to measure. Diagonal, we incline to a climax that dizzily plateaus at 6 minutes, de-escalates and breaks down over the next 2, glows until it’s just a kick drum, slower, slower still; we’re catching our breath.

PILLOW QUEEN
Title: BYRON'S THEME
Cat: RADIANTLOVE001
Format: 12”
Distributed: RUBADUB
Artwork: YENNY JRANT 
Text: NAT MARCUS
Release date: 16.03.20

PILLOW QUEEN - BYRON'S THEME

https://soundcloud.com/sleepd

Off the back of their debut LP, Sleep D continue to thrive and refine their production skills, this time with the 10th EP on Planet Euphorique, “Smoke Haze”. 2020 - the future is now, the 4 tracks each offer a glimpse into a distant yet looming world of dark, driving atmospherics; outer worldly electronics perfect for club use. Sticking true to their deep, cosmic constructions, the Australian duo feel to have fully come into their sound, ever progressive and evocative, whilst never forgetting the filth, jack and grit that drives us to move. 

A1 “Freezer”, wastes no time, diving in with militant metallic flair, elevated above ground through the syncopated stabs and swirling synthesis. Continuing to build throughout the track with delicate, imperative percussion and rolling delays, bubbling analog voices slipping in and out of consciousness to contrast the 4/4 steadiness. “Green Pond”, the A2 takes off from the opener, bringing a naughty tech-house energy, making it impossible to stand still as the sleazy bass locks in with the drums. Winding high-end technicality balances the playful lows, muffled vocal hooks and decaying leads evoking a sense of hedonism, snapped back to reality by the fierce snare programming. 

On the B side “King Tide” teases a slightly lighter mood, with energized melody and floating bounce. Utilizing familiar tones and percussion, whilst experimenting with filters and resonance to take you on a sonic exploration. A state of hypnosis, occasionally interrupted by subtle unexpected contrast, those special desired moments on a dance floor. “Bugger”, the final track on the record, presents a skin crawling anthem destined for the darkest of corners, murked shadows engaging in a heavy stomp. Bass focused, blurring genres, total sludge with a whiplash - commanding your attention.

Each track brings its own unique mastery and mature sound design, built upon a trusted foundation of rolling elation. As the Melbourne X Planet Euphorique partnership continues to develop, the pairing feels particularly ideal, linking in harmony to deliver an innovative, polished record primed to cause havoc.

Sleep D
Title: Smoke Haze
Cat: PE010
Format: 12”
Distributed by Rubadub
Artwork by Nick Amezdroz
Words: Katie Campbell
Preorder:  soon
Release date: ---

Sleep D "Smoke Haze"

Andrew Weatherall turns in two thudding, low slung tracks. Expect clattering effects, outer space bleeps, and hypnotic bass. Andy Bell returns to join Andrew in the studio, layering a haunting, tripped-out guitar line over the top. File under cosmic dub. 1000 vinyl only. Remixes on the digital edition from Andrew’s Two Lone Swordsmen partner Keith Tenniswood, and Lithuanian taste-maker Manfredas. Mastered by Noel Summerville. Artwork by G.S-L Studio.

https://byrdout.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-plunderer-end-times-sound

https://soundcloud.com/byrdout
https://soundcloud.com/manfredas
https://soundcloud.com/andrew-weatherall

PRÈMIÉRE: Andrew Weatherall - Unknown Plunderer (Manfredas Remix) [Byrd Out]

BANDCAMP - https://craigieknowes.bandcamp.com/album/descent-ep

A1 - Descent
A2 - Undertones
B1 - Cascade
B2 - Displaced

"Electro elegance from the masterful Carl Finlow on his third outing on Craigie Knowes - 4 deep and unique tracks. 'Descent' brings us below the waterline while 'Undertones' draws us down on a colourful journey to the uncertain deep. Turbulent currents roll through 'Cascade' before reaching the twilight zone for the fantastic 'Displaced'. Carl Finlow has built a reputation on taking listeners to the stars and the future, but this record beckons us to the icy deep and the distant past."

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Harrie Dejonghe