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The Police "Walking On The Moon" - Broken Open

artist: @thehumanexperience
label: Slow Down
release: 02/14/2017

"This is an age old story, of a man once a boy..."

On February 14th, David Block aka The Human Experience opened his heart to the world as he released his 6th full length album (collaborations and EPs excluded). The album, titled "Broken Open," examines the depths of the most difficult of human emotions, the "age old story," love. "Broken Open," like love, is complex and wrought with all that comes with falling in love, being in love, letting go of love, and (most importantly) loving oneself. The 13-song album immerses the listener in sadness, joy, compassion, bliss, peace, and all of the other beautiful feelings that come with experiencing what it is to love and to be loved.

The title track, "Broken Open," showcases Block's talent for blending electronic compositions with organic sounds featuring heartbreaking vocals and a piano that makes you feel like you're in a smoky jazz club which transition nicely into the scat-like snaps in "Traveling Blues," and a trombone (played by Mal Webb) that makes you feel at turns excited and lonely.

When asked about the album, Block said, "The songs explore the full spectrum of love; Birthing from innocence to heartbreak to love in the other to breaking free to finding love in oneself" - from highs that make you feel as though you're "Walking on the Moon," to heart wrenching lows as love "Slips Away."

True to form, Block showcases his talents while embracing the strengths in others. The album has many incredible collaborations, with tracks featuring The Grouch, Quixotic, Leah Song (Rising Appalachia) and more.

Block has built a diverse fan base from countries around the world and played events ranging from Burning Man, Boom, Coachella, Electric Forest, Wakarusa, Lightning in a Bottle, Sonic Bloom, Symbiosis, and Envision to name a few. David has shared the stage with artists such as Thievery Corporation, Bonobo, Tipper, Emancipator, and many more.

While Block's sultry beats and cohesive sound have always been seductive, "Broken Open" brings a brazen vulnerability that comes with maturity. More than just sharing emotion with the listener, Block provides something more - something new. "Broken Open" goes out on a stylistic limb which is both innovative and refreshing.

"It is different, and I'm embracing that it's great to be different sometimes," says Block.
 
The album serves as the debut album for the "Slow Down" label.

The Police - Walking On The Moon (The Human Experience cover, feat. Bee Born + The Grouch)

Available 23, December on https://soundcloud.com/hoomidaas featuring https://soundcloud.com/nohanmusic

Hoomidaas was once a glimmer in Armen Miran’s eye. He began to pursue the label long after moving to Los Angeles. “Road to You” continues what’s been a wild ride! In only his third release, Nohan appears alongside countrymen Nicolas Rada, Lisandro and Marian. The young Argentinian draws attention to female vox by placing them atop crisp percussive lines.

Road to You

Premiere: Nohan - Road to You [Hoomidaas]

Available 24, April on https://soundcloud.com/arcanecirclerecords featuring https://soundcloud.com/valerietavares & https://soundcloud.com/chaanlive remix by https://soundcloud.com/mustafaismaeelmusic

Arcane Circle truly makes the world a smaller place! Through “quality” music, it brings together a diverse community of artists. The label’s next release features a trio of local talent. Originally from Peru, Alberto Jossue now leads Toronto’s club scene. He debuts a second collab, “Souvenirs," alongside neighbor and friend Valerie Tavares. Also based in the city, Mustafa Ismaeel returns following a year of silence. He gets back in the production saddle by remixing the title track. Anchored by a punchy 4x4, its bright, winding arps brim with energy. 

Artwork: www.instagram.com/ham_hamh

https://www.facebook.com/chaanlive
https://www.instagram.com/valerie.tavares/
https://www.facebook.com/mustafaismaeelmusic

Souvenirs

Premiere: Alberto Jossue & Valerie Tavares (CA) - Souvenirs (Mustafa Ismaeel Remix) [Arcane Circle]

Sumatra (Deluxe Master)

Soulcial Distance Tribe #2. I made this mix as an inspiration from the ideas I came up with during my set for the virtual Twilight June Gathering. So if you missed that set, check this out because it is very similar. This one really reminds me of a night at soul tribe Sundays, hopefully we return. Track list below.
Track List
1. Walking Through the Grass (Kintar Remix) - Lee Fraser
2. Awakening - Erdi Irmak
3. Two in One - Antrim
4. Ethereal (Clarian Remix) - Beartrax
5. Meditation - NAHS
6. Sand (O.D. Math Remix) - Laurent Chanal
7. A Million Years Later - Mr. Tea
8. Vuela Vuela (Pippi Ciez Dub Remix)
9. Past - AudioStorm
10. Nothing I Can Do - Alessandro Mattei
11. No Me Creias - Hernan Bass
12. Asylum - Einzelkind, Christian Burkhardt
13. Medina Cat (KatrinKa Touch) - Bloem
14. Misunderstanding - Ana Antonova
15. Salu-Ki - Alleged Witches
16. Molly & Sally feat. Coro Coro (Mihai Popoviciu Remix) - Yulia Niko, Coro Coro
17. Texture - Alex Sounds
18. African Fire (Jean Aita Remix) - Sergio Pardo, Aharon Pey
19. Moab - Helios Fort

Soulcial Distance Tribe #2

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Vinyl Campaign

Healing

The 207th release on Madloch's 3rd Avenue imprint welcomes JFR & Juan Sapia back to the label with their "The Girl Who Stole The Stars EP" Featuring remixes from Albuquerque & Foletto + J.P. Velardi & Nahs. All these guys recently released an original EP as well!

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The Girl Who Stole the Stars

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JFR, Juan Sapia - The Girl Who Stole the Stars [3rd Avenue]

Available 21, September on https://soundcloud.com/or-two-strangers
featuring https://soundcloud.com/nicolasrada

Argentina has been one of the premier destinations for progressive house since 2000. In recent years, many labels surfaced to develop its new wave of artists. Or Two Strangers now proudly serves all of South America and beyond! Returning to Buenos Aires, it welcomes back another homegrown talent. Nicolas Rada continues to impress with his debut single, “Genesis.” Fluttering across the audio spectrum, it features equally deep ambiance and composition.

https://www.facebook.com/djnicolasrada
https://www.facebook.com/OrTwoStrangers

Genesis

Premiere: Nicolas Rada - Genesis [Or Two Strangers]

Available 2, October on https://soundcloud.com/colourandpitch featuring https://soundcloud.com/tibordragan remix by https://soundcloud.com/sumsuch & https://soundcloud.com/davidmarstonja

Colour and Pitch deals in the finest handcrafted electronic music. Presenting yet another opus, it now welcomes back Tibor Dragan. “Follow the Path,” once again, appeals to lovers of deep and melodic house. Brimming with "languid production touches,” it also piques the label boss' interest. Sumsuch joins a new collaborator, David Marston, in remixing the title track. Just before lockdown, they jammed out with guitar, keyboards and red wine. The result is a set opener of electrifying proportions! 

https://www.facebook.com/davidmarstonja
https://twitter.com/davidmarstonja
https://www.instagram.com/davidmarstonja/

Follow the Path

Premiere: Tibor Dragan - Follow the Path (David Marston & Sumsuch Remix) [Colour and Pitch]

Available 5, October on https://soundcloud.com/visile-records featuring https://soundcloud.com/elez

The sound of Visile Records lies somewhere between afro house and melodic techno. Above all, it strives to only feature quality music. The label, owned by &lez, now presents another dramatic release! Paradoxically titled, “Dull Things" follows support from Black Coffee at the digital version of Exit Festival. Its title track continues to dazzle listeners with shrill pads, rippling synths and expertly crafted percussion.

https://www.facebook.com/lezandlez/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qYXvmcOMvQOnCBcvh8erq
https://www.instagram.com/andlez/?hl=it.  
https://twitter.com/andlezandlez
https://www.beatport.com/artist/and-lez/325573.

Premiere: &lez - Dull Things [Visile Records]

Available 21, December on soundcloud.com/keyfound-kfr featuring soundcloud.com/mundos-sutis

Keyfound opens a musical treasure chest for the second time! Containing 10 new tracks, “V/A Unlockations, Vol. 2” features as many roster additions. The label now presents a gifted duo from Thailand. After debuting on Seven Villas Music, Mundos Sutis offers another "immersive, deep experience.” “What Do You Picture” continues to mold their sound with lush chords, heavenly vox and percussive beats.

facebook.com/keyfoundrecords
instagram.com/keyfound_records
facebook.com/mundos.sutis

V/A Unlockations, Vol. 2

Premiere: Mundos Sutis - What Do You Picture [Keyfound]

Available 21, December on https://soundcloud.com/therynth featuring https://soundcloud.com/samihe_official

RYNTH delivers its last original release of the year! Following 30+ new ones, the label finally touches down in Miami. Samihe is a DJ, producer and the co-founder of Minds Alike. Known for melancholic sounds, he debuts “three beautifully crafted songs" on “Now.” The final mix, “Legna,” features hollow instrumentation akin to its Italian namesake.

https://www.facebook.com/RYNTHmuzik/

Premiere: Samihe - Legna [RYNTH]

Available 28, December on https://soundcloud.com/souqrecords
featuring https://soundcloud.com/ziganaldi

With each new release, Souq Records bridges the gap between East and West. Its next one welcomes a truly cultured artist! Originally from Turkey, Zigan Aldi now resides in Berlin. His latest production, “Odin,” continues to blend "organic and electric" sounds. Driven by a heady groove, the title track bursts with Levantine flair.

Odin

Premiere: Zigan Aldi - Odin [Souq Records]

Available 25, December on https://soundcloud.com/stellar-fountain-records featuring https://soundcloud.com/gaeogeo

During a tumultuous year, Stellar Fountain stayed right on track. Its latest endeavor culminates with a new sublabel! Thus, Stellar Limited features offbeat sounds that don’t suit the main imprint. Its debut release comes from a similarly budding artist. Based in Copenhagen, GÆO is a graduate of The Royal Danish Academy of Music. Their first original production, “Touch, Grip, Release,” aptly samples a string quartet. Stoked by deep atmos and 4x4 beats, “Release” ends things on a somber note.

https://www.facebook.com/gaeogeo

Touch, Grip, Release

Premiere: GÆO - Release [Stellar Limited]

Available 25, December on https://soundcloud.com/magicianonduty featuring https://soundcloud.com/doubletouchofficial & https://soundcloud.com/hermanez

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https://www.instagram.com/hermanez/
https://twitter.com/Hermanez
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4JPGyWMMmaxIRcS4zItdHJ?si=4F2XP7LYTnSGXvlGqUwJ8Q
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/hermanez

Wide Eyed

Premiere: Double Touch feat. Reigan - Wide Eyed (Hermanez Closer Distance Mix) [Magician On Duty]

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