Techno #34

agosto 2020

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2020 Anjunabeats

Mi Mujer - Nicolas Jaar

After "Mastermind" (supported by Tiga, Erol Alkan, Fake Blood, Kissy Sell Out, Boris Dlugosh,...) 
and "Take Me Down" (supported by Bloody Beetroots, Lee Mortimer,...)
the guys are back to attack with the third single of their album "The Wander Of You".
"Wanderland", a beautiful song with even more beautiful vocals to take you on a trip trough the woods, the mountains and the summer.

Release on Pias (iTunes, Beatport, Juno,...)

Hermanos Inglesos feat. MeMe - Wanderland (Radio Edit)

Azari & III - Into The Night (Nicolas Jaar Remix) [Turbo]

Following his return to Anjunabeats last month with ‘Every Word’ (featuring the vocals of faved collaborator Kerry Leva), long-term label contributor Matt Lange brings a new three-tracker to the label, entitled ‘Isn’t It Lovely’.

Bookending the EP around ‘Every Word’ is the piano-led title-track ‘Isn’t It Lovely’ - first heard as the tranquil opener on Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats Volume 14 compilation released earlier this year. Completing the EP with new composition ‘Push’, a sophisticated dive from the Grammy-nominated producer into his typically dark & progressive palate.

Matt explains his creative process around the EP - “While ‘Isn’t It Lovely’ was of course inspired by my remix of Above & Beyond’s, ’Is It Love?, ‘Push’ and ‘Every Word’ were inspired by sitting down with a piano, Juno 106 and a Moog and simply playing what felt natural. I feel the melodic nature of this EP expresses this just as I intended”.

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Matt Lange - Isn't It Lovely

Vibes EP

Vibez (Original Mix)

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Acumen & Monastetiq - R.O.D. (inc. Hernan Cattaneo & Lonya remix)

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Release Date: 30-12-2019

► Dmitry Molosh ♫
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Tracklist:
01. Dmitry Molosh - Cascade (Original Mix)
02. Dmitry Molosh - Step by Step feat. Sasha Bartashevich (Original Dub Mix)

Release Info: 
Cid Inc’s Replug Records caps off a successful year by welcoming Dmitry Molosh back to the label for a new artist showcase. The Belarus native and progressive music favourite rounded out 2018 with his chart topping ‘Detektor’ EP for the Finnish imprint. 2019 has seen further successes, with EP’s for Guy J’s Armadillo Records and Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat Music sitting as the highlights. Now fresh off a contribution to Nick Warren’s Balance compilation, Dmitry lands back on Replug with ‘Cascade’.

Firmly sitting amongst progressive music's elite, Dmitry continues to deliver some of the genre's most beloved tracks with 'Cascade' being the latest in a long line of gems. Fuelled by rhythm and groove; it's chunky foundation, driving percussion and buoyant rhythmic core form the backbone of this exhilarating journey. Panning effects and emerging atmopheres smoothly segue into the main break, shifting the narrative further into melodic territory. Sitting comfortably in an ethereal yet emotive space, the lead motif rises, resonating on a warm and inviting frequency, gently evolving across a foggy atmospheric backdrop, before a gentle rush sparks a thrilling final act.

The companion piece ‘Step By Step’ follows suit with an equally impressive display of rhythm and groove. Spacious and energetic, it’s a creation built around rolling bass tones and vibrant chord stabs. Ethereal phrases and buzzing effects converge as the first act unfolds, while colourful vocal fragments shift energy into the break. Timely modulation adds drama and tension across the one minute interlude, ultimately reaching a swirling crescendo and perfectly setting up a powerful third act.

Dmitry’s long standing relationship with Replug has spawned several of progressive music’s finest moments over the last half decade. ‘Cascade’ once again follows suit and looks set to be one of the winter seasons most in demand releases.

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Dmitry Molosh - Cascade [Replug]

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A selection of reimagined Above & Beyond hits and catalogue classics, “Acoustic III” will be released on Anjunabeats this summer.

The band have once again enlisted musical director and producer Bob Bradley to arrange and co-produce “Acoustic III”. The album is a subtle departure from the first two albums in this well-loved series. Fans can expect more uptempo arrangements, bold brass instrumentation and just the right amount of funk. In Bradley’s words: “More Quincy Jones and a little less orchestral, with some really intimate moments.”

“Acoustic III” will feature completely new arrangements of some of the biggest hits from Above & Beyond’s #3 Billboard Hot 100 Album “Common Ground”, including Northern Soul, My Own Hymn and Happiness Amplified, plus reinterpretations of 2019 club singles ‘There’s Only You’ and ‘Waltz’.
The album is set for release in summer 2020 on Anjunabeats and will be supported by a tour of some of the most prestigious concert venues in the UK and North America, including London’s Royal Albert Hall and The Alexandra Palace Theatre, New York’s Radio City, The Kennedy Centre in Washington DC, plus the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and Berkeley. The tour culminates with a special performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on July 1, accompanied by the Colorado Symphony.

Tickets for Above & Beyond’s Acoustic III tour can be found https://aboveandbeyond.nu/acoustic

Flying By Candlelight (Acoustic)

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Above & Beyond feat. Marty Longstaff - Flying By Candlelight (Acoustic)

𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽 → https://artsrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/my-lurking-fears


Trudge ( @trudged) joins the ARTS X army with a highly-skilled record, Four tracks that represent the evolution of this brilliant artist that is able to express with a very unique touch something that can easily be played in any Rave in the world with no distinction.

Artwork: Handwriting font & Colors by Emmanuel

✕  | Trudge - Lipsync

One of Drumcode’s finest, Bart Skils returns for his first solo EP since 2018.

Bart Skils remains one of the label’s most consistent achievers going back to his debut in 2012. Eight original EPs, a stellar remix of Moby ‘Go’ and his now-classic collaboration with Adam Beyer ‘Your Mind’ have entrenched him as a DC treasure. All the while the Dutchman plays a nurturing role with the label’s nu-skool brigade, regularly playing B2B with Layton Giordani and teaming up with Weska for last summer’s ‘Polarize’ two-tracker.

His ninth Drumcode EP ‘Settle In The Sun’ delivers the first productions from his new studio after six months of preparation. The title track was inspired by an extended stay in LA over New Years, channelling the energy of Venice Beach’s vibrant skate culture to create an uplifting, big riff weapon. ‘Tropical Heat’ took influence from Bart’s experiences touring South America, as an evocative vocal sample and rave-kissed melody line run alongside a wicked rolling groove. ‘Shiva Says’ is a peak-time, brain-mangler in the best of ways, driven by a monster synth line that grows and contorts as the track progresses.

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Bart Skils — Settle In The Sun — Drumcode — DC226

⌬ Artist: @johnrayet & @cusp
⌬ Title: Words (Original Mix)
⌬ Release Date: 05/06/2020
⌬ Label: @polyptychmusic
⌬ Genre: Progressive House

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Words (Original Mix)

PREMIERE: John Rayet & Cusp - Words (Original Mix) [Polyptych]

Buy/Stream: https://anjunabeats.ffm.to/vol15.pbt
Release Date: 31st July 2020
ANJCD083D

Anjunabeats, the iconic record label founded in the year 2000 by Above & Beyond, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. As part of the celebrations, Jono, Tony and Paavo today unveil the 15th release in the celebrated ‘Volume’ series.

Crafted by Above & Beyond in their London studio during lockdown, Anjunabeats Volume 15 signals the direction this label is heading in. 

“The rug has been pulled from under us all as we battle this unprecedented global situation. From isolation comes motivation, however, and it’s time to revisit a trusted friend: the Anjunabeats Volume series.” - Above & Beyond

Names both fresh and familiar to Anjunabeats fans - over 30 artists in total - have been included in the mix. 

Volume debutants include Jordin Post, Le Youth, and gardenstate (a new project from Marcus Schössow and Matthew Felner) are joined by label stalwarts Andrew Bayer, Genix, Gabriel & Dresden, Oliver Smith, Mat Zo, Jason Ross, Tinlicker, Sunny Lax and, of course, Above & Beyond.

Disc one, a deeper, progressive mix, features a selection of exciting Anjunadeep talent on display: Marsh, Qrion, Durante & HANA, Frost and PROFF. The mix builds up to disc two, where Above & Beyond takes full flight.

Disc two has no less than six Above & Beyond contributions, including three new club instrumentals: “I Saw Good”, “Jam” and “Crash”. There are two Volume 15 exclusive remixes of Above & Beyond’s staples: “Oceanic”, remixed by Germany’s Jerome, and “Sun In Your Eyes”, remixed by Sunny Lax. 

Some formidable collaborations have been turned in from Andrew Bayer - who teams up on tracks with both Genix and Cosmic Gate - Grum and Genix and Spencer Brown and ALPHA 9. Trance music’s answer to the power trio, Elysian (ilan Bluestone, Maor Levi and Emma Hewitt) also make an appearance. 

We dedicate this mix to you, our Anjunafamily, and in particular to those who are facing hardship at the moment. Stay strong, we will dance together again soon. - Above & Beyond

Anjunabeats Volume 15 Mixed By Above & Beyond is available on July 31. A limited-edition run of physical CD copies and accompanying art print is available to pre-order from the Anjuna Music Store.

Anjunabeats Volume 15 Disc One (Continuous Mix)

Anjunabeats Volume 15 Disc Two (Continuous Mix)

The Argentinean continues to impress with ever more interesting and daring music. Clear are the improvements on every release he drops as solo artists or in collaboration with the Bristol titan Nick Warren. So much so that his influences such as Hernan Cattaneo, Danny Howells, Guy J and, of course, Warren himself, have now become peers and high profile fans.

'Satori' opens his account here, a deeply satisfying groover that showcases his prolific talents in the studio. Delicate pads waft into earshot nestling against the sparse percussive body of the track whispering of delights to come. On 'No Matter What' Rada ups the pressure with a nagging sawtoothed bass and eerie echoing vocal shots. Dubby and spacious, its cinematic feel belies its epicness.

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Release Date: 03 Aug 2020
Download : https://www.beatport.com/label/sudbeat-music/12968

Nicolas Rada - Satori

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PREMIERE: Nicolas Rada - Satori  (Original Mix) [Sudbeat]

The latest release from Nikko.Z's Dopamine White welcomes Da Luka to the label for his debut single. The Albanian artist has grown into his country's premiere progressive house talent, backed by the support of Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Guy J and Cid Inc, while releases on Balkan Connection, Dopamine Music and Soundteller Records highlight his discography. Now making his much anticipated Dopamine White debut Da Luka presents his new single 'Into The Stars' alongside remixes from Eric Lune and Kenan Savrun.

Beginning with the Original Mix, Da Luka moves into deep, progressive territory with a warm spacious groove, smooth rhythms and clusters of tantalizing effects. Alluring and mysterious, it's dramatic flair rises with layers of percussion and spacey sweeps leading to a section of emotive chord changes. Cosmic motifs continue to saturate your senses, perfectly setting up an interlude of astral meadorings before smoothly segueing into a groovy finale.

The first interpretation of 'Into The Stars' is provided by Eric Lune who makes his label debut. Having appeared on parent label Dopamine Music in January of last year the Aussie artist also calls Juicebox Music, Plattenbank, Sound Avenue and Timeless Moment home. Now following two well received collaborations with Juan Sapia, Eric makes his Dopamine White debut with a gorgeous rendition of 'Into The Stars'. Setting the piece in motion is a bed of tough beats and mountainous bass tones. Airy vocal fragments and smooth chord changes elevate mood as layers of percussion and colourful melodies flow through the framework. Poignant tones continue to bend the narrative across the main break, adding waves of emotion, before a tasteful crescendo cues a euphoric conclusion.

The release concludes with Kenan Savrun providing the second and final interpretation of 'Into The Stars'. Hailing from Ankara, the Turkish artist has a long history as a DJ dating back to 2003, having shared the booth with Alex Niggemann, Eli and Fur, Andy Bros, Victor Ruiz and Oliver Huntemann. Upon releasing his first productions in September of 2018, Kenan has since gone on to showcase his music on 3rd Avenue, Droid9, Eat My Hat and Movement Recordings. Now making his much-anticipated Dopamine White debut, Kenan provides a powerful rendition of 'Into The Stars'' to round the release out on a strong note. Anchored by a driving groove, the Turkish artist's rhythmic drum work and fluid electronics build a strong cadence. Shimmering arps add nicely to it's hypnotic storyboard, while swirling effects and luminous tones perfectly segue into the main break. Spanning over a minute in length, the interlude is tastefully tense, backed by a solemn air and laced with crisp designs and powerful bass swells, before effortlessly shifting energy into a pulsating finale. Another inspired remix from Kenan Savrun, which caps off an excellent offering from Nikko.Z's Dopamine White. Don't miss it.

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A&R by Christopher FaFa
Artwork by Dimitrios Papanikos
Mastered by Symmetric Audio

Into the Stars

Da Luka - Into the Stars (Kenan Savrun Remix) [Dopamine White]

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Release Date: 07-08-2020

► Paul Thomas ♫
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Tracklist:
01. Grum - Through the Night (Tinlicker Extended Mix)
02. Grum - Runaway (Paul Thomas Extended Mix)

Release Info: 
Homecomings are always a special thing, and with music it is just the same. After the successful launch of his own imprint Deep State earlier in the year - Grum is celebrating with some epic remixes of the music that started it all - his Heartbeats LP from back in 2010.

Providing the new heat for this 10 year special are Tinlicker and Paul Thomas. Both artists fit in perfectly with the Deep State family.

Remixing such well known music, and taking in a different direction is always a tricky thing. Tinlicker's high energy reworking of Through The Night is progressive genius, twisting the Nu Disco hammer into a finely tuned roller.

Paul Thomas's remix is just as clever, his remix of Runaway (one of the electro monsters on the original album) is devastatingly big. Heavy electronics and a supercharged bassline working in tandem.

Alongside Deep States unique new remixes we are also including music from the original LP in the package. Out this August on Deep State.

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This is a remix i did for Tim Engelhardt's beautiful First Contact.
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First Contact

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Tim Engelhardt - First Contact (Jochem Hamerling Exoplanet Remix)

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Release Date: 14th August 2020
ANJ647D

“Every day, once a day, give yourself a present.” 

The GRAMMY-nominated trio Above & Beyond and their live band have reunited with Zoë Johnston to record a cover of ‘Falling’ by Julee Cruise, the opening theme of cult 90s series Twin Peaks.

It’s a lockdown surprise for Above & Beyond fans who, sadly, weren’t able to see the band’s ‘Acoustic III’ tour this year.

Above & Beyond are avid fans of David Lynch’s mysterious drama and the band’s ‘Acoustic’ project - two whole albums of re-imagined songs with a third due this year - wears its Lynchian legacy with pride.

Tony McGuinness from Above & Beyond:

"During the early days of lockdown, I was posting Above & Beyond guitar tutorials online and someone suggested we do a Twin Peaks cover in the comments. I thought it was a great idea and spoke to Zoë that same afternoon. The music of David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti was an important reference for the sound of Acoustic - on the last Acoustic tour, we came on stage to ‘Audrey’s Dance’ from the original Twin Peaks soundtrack album.

Our cover starts as quite faithful to the Julee Cruise original, but using some other 1990s references, it wanders off into its own lovely space."

‘Falling’ was written by Angelo Badalamenti and David Lynch in 1989 and was first released on Julee Cruise’s debut album ‘Floating into the Night’.

Above & Beyond capture the haunting atmosphere of the original track and suggest you enjoy ‘Falling’ with a damn fine cup of coffee and a slice of cherry pie.

The band’s ‘Acoustic III’ album will be released this December on Anjunabeats, including reimagined versions of songs from their #3 Billboard Album ‘Common Ground’. You can pre-save and pre-order the album now via the Anjuna Music Store. 

Above & Beyond ‘Falling’ feat. Zoë Johnston is out now.

Above & Beyond feat Zoë Johnston - Falling

Terry Lee Brown Junior - From Dub Till Dawn (Remixes)
Plastic City 2001

Terry Lee Brown Junior - Level Vibes (Blu Mar Ten remix) (2001)

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