Mint Tea presents the next edition of its VA series Basic Contact, with artists hailing from the UK, Estonia and Georgia. This VA combines tracks from Abdul Raeva, Boulderhead, Zobol and Toke. 

Artists - @abdulraeva @boulderheaduk @zobol @toke3
Artwork by Boulderhead
Mastered by Norbert @ RAND - GETLIFTED AUDIO MASTERING
Distribution - InchByInch (@inchbyinchdistribution)
Medium - Digital + 12" 180g Eco vinyl

Deejay  - https://bit.ly/deejayMT005
RedEye - https://bit.ly/redeyeMT005
Decks    - https://bit.ly/decksMT005 
Clone    - http://bit.ly/cloneMT005
Juno     - http://bit.ly/junoMT005

Side A encapsulates the psychedelic groove ridden dance floor focused styles of Abdul Raeva and Boulderhead.

The B-side showcases the more uplifting ‘light and airy’ side of Zobol’s melody enriched productions intertwined with Toke’s fully charged open/close/sunrise/sunset masterpiece.

A ton of hardware, software, technical expertise and musical flare combined with hours of practice have been funneled into this next blend of which I thoroughly hope you enjoy. I hope it helps bring joy and love into the much needed dance floors of our post-pandemic society.

Thank you to all the artists involved.

Basic Contact

MT005 | Abdul Raeva, Boulderhead, Zobol, Toke - Basic Contact (23/04 12" 180g)

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* Listen on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Riwa11WYhc8
* Pre-order: https://manualsmiles.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-of-infinity-ep

Inspired by the way signals echo across the cosmos like light, radio waves, and sound reverberate through spaces, Azo’s ‘Echoes of Infinity’ EP transmits from the outer edges of emotion. Opener ‘Human Love Language’ lays down a hefty Electro beat with raw Reese bass and yearning pads, while ‘First Light’ breaks through the darkness with shining keys, glowing acid, and hopeful energy. ‘Orbit Breaker’ then pulls us through the void, propelling into new worlds via sub-heavy rhythm and playful, liquid synths perfect to work the dance floor into a frenzy.

The EP’s final stretch ventures into new territory for the label: ‘Where We Belong’ pairs expressive piano with a surprise switch-up into breakbeats, hoover bass, and Hardcore elements, while the title track ‘Echoes of Infinity’ goes full-throttle Drum & Bass, driven by a razor-sharp groove and feel-good piano riﬀs. Traversing genres and emotional states, this EP has already won support from the likes of Dave Harvey, Josh Caﬀe, and Massimiliano Pagliara, reaching inward and outward toward connection, understanding, and something greater.

Azo blends Acid, Techno, Trance, UK Hardcore, and Detroit-inspired sounds into a high-energy, emotionally resonant style. A staple in the European scene, she has appeared on labels such as Correspondant, SNC Crew, Astropolis, and Duality Trax, with past sets at institutions like Fuse, Tomorrowland, Nuits Sonores, Listen Festival, and Watergate. Her Queer Future Club events have toured across Europe, and her radio presence includes shows on The Lot, Rinse France, and Kiosk Radio, where she holds residency.

PREMIERE: Azo - Orbit Breaker

Pre-order: https://punctuality.bandcamp.com/album/web-glow-incl-roza-terenzi-remix

Swiss shapeshifter @elsa-9-9 surfaces on @punctualityrecords for the first time, marking the label’s seventh release with an EP that dives deep and swims sideways through an eclectic milieu of club influences.

@roza-terenzi steps up to remix 'Web Glow', reanimating the track as a skeletal early-morning stepper—the mood is giving sizzling dubbed-out vocal wisps, pulsing subs, and stripped-back drums.

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Premiere: Elsa 'Web Glow' (Roza Terenzi Remix)

Shaastriya Sangeet Vol. I (Translation: Classical Music) by DJazz & Unmesh Banerjee is an amalgamation of Indian Classical Music & Electronica. The four-track EP explores flavours of Jungle, Techno, Electro, and Instrumental.

The Tiger Swami: A five-minute jam between the Tabla and a four-on-the-floor techno groove. The idea is for the Tabla to constantly evolve while the steady 4/4 techno rhythm keeps it grounded. The groove blends elements of Tanpura (Indian Classical Drone), Tabla-infused SFX, 808s, drum breaks, and the iconic 303 acid bassline

DJazz: https://www.instagram.com/djazz_live
Unmesh Banerjee: https://www.instagram.com/unmesh_banerjee
All That DJazz: https://www.instagram.com/allthatdjazz/
Bandcamp: https://allthatdjazz.bandcamp.com/

PREMIERE: DJazz, Unmesh Banerjee - The Tiger Swami [All That DJazz]

Belfast DJ and producer Chris Flannigan delivers AVA Mix 022, a hypnotic journey through tribal, loop-driven techno that nods to the 90s and early 2000s while pushing toward a modern underground edge.

Chris has carved out a respected place within Belfast’s electronic scene with an extensive self-released catalogue and appearances on respected labels such as RAW [FR], Frenzy [NL] and Rinse [UK]. His tracks have gained global support from leading artists, with plays at iconic venues like Berlin’s Berghain and features on Boiler Room and BBC Radio 1.

With performances across London, New York, Germany, Portugal and Croatia, Chris continues to represent Belfast’s underground on the international stage. AVA Mix 022 arrives just ahead of our Halloween special with Clouds, setting the tone for the energy to come.

Tracklist + Q&A:
https://avafestival.com/ava-mix-022-chris-flannigan/

AVA MIX 022 - Chris Flannigan

Recording of our House/UKG Set with @viennaus from Move Mózg 10th anniversary at Jasna 1. 
Enjoy :)

Edvvin b2b Viennaus // 10 Years of Move Mózg @ Jasna 1

✨Rina Pavar – New Remix ✨
Our awesome RINA PAVAR returns with a powerful new reimagining - “Light Haze (Close Proximity Remix)”. The track marks the next release from her anticipated winter 2025 remix collection, bringing a fresh sonic dimension to her distinctive sound. 🖤
This remix comes from the cool CLOSE PROXIMITY, a London-based duo, formed by Frank Brady and Demack. Blending influences from progressive house, trance, and techno, Close Proximity infuse “Light Haze” with driving basslines, dreamlike pads, and a hypnotic rhythmic flow. Their remix builds with dynamic energy, capturing the euphoria of the dancefloor while preserving the ethereal emotion of Rina Pavar’s original. 🖤
The remix is a statement of forward-thinking collaboration - where Rina Pavar’s cinematic electronic artistry meets Close Proximity’s immersive, club-driven vision. 🔥
Find it now on Bandcamp and on your favourite streaming platforms!

#rinapavar #closeproximity #newremix #remix #lighthaze #coldwave #synthwave #darkelectro #techno #Trance #newmusic #newmusicfriday

RINA PAVAR - light haze (CLOSE PROXIMITY Remix)

Dream ( enzo mateo & Cyril G )

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Proxima returns with its third compilation — a panoramic journey through sound, spanning deep techno, progressive house, minimal and psychedelic realms. Each track reflects a distinct vision yet contributes to a shared continuum — a dialogue between textures, tempos and inner landscapes.

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Mastered by Joel Krozer at Six Bit Deep
Artwork by Robert Paul Duggan

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jelena - touch my velvet [Proxima]

Akimbo, my very first song that i produced and many more to come, Dark minimal vibes

Akimbo-DAV

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