Like two owls having a conversation about flying somewhere or not.

"The hive raccoon of the Procyonidae family is a example of a mammal that could survive the harsh environmental realities of unchecked hive city sprawl. The hive raccoon, or Procyon Alveare (a new species coined in 2050 in one of Japan's first hive cities), is unhindered by obstacles vertically and is found to be an exceptional problem solver. Many raccoon families live and nest in the air ducts and substations of superstructures. With maintenance crews stretched thin in the late night, hive raccoons wander the various levels of the megacity foraging for food. Eradication efforts have been futile, and most people have accepted the nocturnal mammals as a part of their sacrifice for living closer to the atmosphere in the upper levels. 

The slums below continued to be dwarfed by the surrounding concrete, steel, and super-strength polymer megaliths. They blocked out the sun in some instances, giving hive raccoons a reprieve to scurry around during the day, often running in packs of four or five around the darkened alleys and under-levels. They are usually shy and docile, preferring to stay away from humans. 
Their gentle and kind disposition and tendency to help other species (including us by picking the streets clean of loose electrical waste), have earned them a place in the hive cities and arcologies around the world. Most of the populace tolerates their existence, despite criticism from the North American Federated States Upper Council claiming that hive raccoons were compromising their super structures and proclaiming their perceived craftiness as a nuisance and a blight to upper-city living.

Animal behavioural scientists have commented that some of the hive raccoons are changing. Sometimes instead of individuals or groups foraging for food, a small band will form and set out together to gather bits and pieces of discarded technology: circuit boards, batteries, copper wires, smart-foam, cellphones, laptops, cameras, etc. Scientists have claimed that the 'super trash pandas' were in the process of adaptation (and a potential evolution), and that they should be not disturbed or removed from their nesting areas, unless there was a rabid one loose. 

The megacity councilors on the other hand prefers to see them as pests. Fearful of unchecked proliferation of these 'hive rats' in their superstructure and critical systems, clandestine control and eradication teams were formed to capture and secure these 'rats'. Some dwellers in the upper levels have complained of things being vandalized, such as speakers hubs and light fixtures torn out of certain tunnels.  Eradication teams will often patrol not only on the upper levels but venture towards the lower more polluted levels as well, causing conflict between the denizens of the two levels regarding jurisdiction violations. Stalking and trapping teams will often comb the inaccessible areas of their superstructures, hoping for a kill or capture, only to waste their time and resources on a dead end. On the rare occasion though, hive raccoons have been tracked, captured, and abused, much to the disdain of lower-level denizens, upper-level animal lovers, and most liberal scientists in the NAFS.

Hence, the hive raccoons, despite their resilience and craftiness, always have to be on guard. Their existence and propagation in hive cities around the world continues to surprise and baffle scientists despite their human/machine efforts to quell the population.

We will continue our program 'Wanderers of the Megacity' shortly after these mandatory messages from the North American Federated States. Please don your headsets to receive this broadcast in VR."

Wanderers of the Megacity: Introduction

Soul Wun provides a tantalisingly eclectic fusion of contemporary and electronic flavours to launch Palace's new mix series showcasing the talent of Australian producers and DJ's

Artist Bio - https://soundcloud.com/soulwun:
With his smooth, melodic and jazzy house, it’s no surprise that Soul Wun’s Spotify Wrapped tells us that his music was streamed 130+ thousand times in 90 different countries. With releases on 13th Hour, Houseum, Slothboogie and with support from Disclosure, Cinthie, Jesse Bru and so on… Soul Wun is a quietly rising producer worth watching. As a selector, expect a more club heavy texture, unless the sun is up.

Tracklist:
Zeitgeist Freedom Exchange - Marcus Garvey
Waak Waak Djungi - Mother I'm Going
Call Super - Korals
Tony Allen & Jeff Mills - The Seed
Ed Longo, The Applied Arts Ensemble - Love On The Line
Sleep D - Twin Turbo
Jad & The - Does My Arse Look Big In This (Yes)
Jack J - Atmosphere
Love Club - Das Rote Haar
Keytronics Ensemble - Calypso Of House (Paradise Mix)
Eddie C - Now More Than Ever
Soul Wun - Lily Flower (For Adele) [Unreleased]

PALMIX001 - Soul Wun

Coastal Cast ~ Urulu

Big up @brucetrail
Out 12th August at all questionable record stores

Beginning in the south, the Bruce Trail hugs the ancient shoreline of Lake Iroquoia as it follows the edge of the Niagara Escarpment. The Path, over its lengthy journey, winds its way through a landscape of natural beauty as it moves up to central Ontario. 
As the Trail leads further into the depths of the woodland and Ravine, sunlight falls through layers of evergreen branches stamping intricate patterns on the forest floor. Continuing north, the Trail passes an array of plants and wildlife native to the historic forest. Vivid colours saturate the forest canopy, complimented by the sounds of the cascading waterfall echoing through the Ravine. In the distance a carpet of gently waving fern cover the rolling hills dotted with slow-growing centuries-old coniferous trees that reach towards the sun.
At the home stretch of the escarpment you will be offered stunning views of the Peninsula, with the calm blue water of the western end of Lake Ontario reaching out to the lush greens of the temperate rainforest. This is the journey of the Bruce Trail.

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MAGICRS008 - Bruce Trail "Ravine Dream"

@scott-franka
Format : Vinyl 12” – 140gram – limited to 500 copies with artwork + Digital

Release info:

While unveiling the ‘Mutant Tournament’ Quartet last year, label boss Nachtbraker was quietly hunting for new music behind the scenes. Being the fine huntsman he is, he came out of the woods with sonic bits and bobs so delectable he had no choice but to spread them out over two brand new quartets. That’s right, eight records in total, to be released over the course of the next 18 months.
We’re delighted to introduce you to Scott Franka, who’s at the helm of the first missive. This creative head from Amsterdam has been making music since the tender age of 11, but it wasn’t until he adopted his Scott Franka moniker that he really found his groove. His music encompasses influences from dub and dark techno to classic drumpcomputer and synth-heavy house. Franka’s style takes cues from Detroit, Chicago and the UK, and yet is also very personal and forward thinking at the same time. ’The Gym’ might be his solo debut, but a smattering of releases from the man is on the horizon.
The best way to introduce you to Scott Franka’s musicality is “The Gym” on A1. Starting of with sweet, melancholic chords and 808 hats Scott turns your world upside down after the first break. Try to keep your head steady, and get that dirty look of your face.. doesn’t work right? It’s just too good. “Toenail” is up next, and its undeniable groove and incredible amalgamation of synths and strings make for an absolute early hours melter. Flip over for ‘Sorry’ to hear Franka knock it out of the ballpark with its heavy breakbeat and UK-style bass. Finally, there’s ‘Street’, a mesmerising groover, rounding things off nicely.
The release doesn’t only mark its first artist EP, it also marks a new look for the label. Building on the muscular, pheromone-rich theme of the first Quartet, Elsemarijn Bruys developed a fresh concept for both new Quartets with a little help from Scott Franka, who is involved in numerous art projects in Amsterdam. And in case you’re wondering: yes, that’s an actual picture of a bodybuilder, painted from head to toe. Don’t ask us how, just marvel.

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A1 - Scott Franka - The Gym

The sandy outback was not a place to be caught off guard and unaware. This was a perilous place packed rife with danger at every turn and a villainous omen might come a calling at any given time. The purple hills in the distance hung hazily in the blurry echoes of his vision as he continued to walk forwards into the dust storm. The noise of the wind echoed fiercely with a weighty tone between his ears. This was the last time he might see the sky, for it would be no more. 

Yard One returns with a new EP for Unclear Records. It is accompanied by an action packed rave remix from Simoncino, however, it was the original which caught our upmost attention.

Karman Line EP

PREMIERE: Yard One - Karman Line [Unclear Records]

Superb and lush sounding house remix with acid influences from Lauer(of Tuff City Kids fame) of the Yarni track "28 Years Of It", taken off the upcoming "Waterfalls EP" which will be released via Night Noise on March 27th.

Yarni - 28 Years Of It (Lauer remix)

More Info: https://www.xlr8r.com/news/2017/03/hear-a-deep-new-cut-from-freda-jackson/

@moonshoerecords

More Info

Premiere: Freda & Jackson - Sigh

Our final LPH show of 2018 at @thelotradio Times Square. A special two-hour Xmas boogie with @jacquesrenault for the holidays!

Let's Play House Holiday Special with Jacques Renault at the Lot Radio Times Square (Dec 21, 2018)

Coastal Cast ~ Blue Hawaii

NACHTBRAKER | MUTO STUDIO .20.

only bad transitions, only good vibes....??

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Set 100% vinyl ~~~

Track Title: Fall In Love
Premiere Artist: Kolja Gerstenberg
Release Title: VA - Space Invaders
Label: Blaq Numbers
 Cat #: BLAQTAPES009
Release date: 28.10.2020
 Format: Tape, Digital

@blaq-numbers
@kolja-gerstenberg

Blaq Numbers is back again with another gathering of old companions and new faces, representing their bandwidth from intergalactic funk, mellow hip hop, bone dry warehousestompers & all kinds of spaced out jams.

Space Invaders (Promo)

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Premiere | Kolja Gerstenberg - Fall In Love

Bside Incoming: Rhode & Brown 

First of all, happy New year from us at Bside! We have a lot up our sleeve for the year, first to note we have now moved to 2 shows a week - releasing on both a Sunday and now a Wednesday.  

We welcome 2021 with more German selectors to the Bside Incoming Podcast series which is attracting international artists of an ever higher calibre. Munich based Friedrich Trede and Stephan Braun are friends, avid record collectors, creative producers, record label owners (Slam City Jams) and impressive DJs. Their artistic lives collided in 2010 and the world has since been lucky enough to have: Rhode & Brown.

Renowned for house music, but infused with a multitude of influences ranging from soul music to downtempo electro. Their style is a warm and inviting energy that proves to be irresistible. No wonder then that their Bside selection is as impressive as everything else they’ve produced, be it DJ sets or an increasing range of amazing music.

They have released an array of music on Toy Tonics, Permanent Vacation, Shall Not Fade and their own Slam City Jams. Featuring also as part of the Toy Tonics Jams events across Europe alongside some of the usual suspects: Kapote, COEO and other artists from the label.

Many cherished records and bargain gems, a soothing intro followed by electro hip hop, scintillating vocals, lots of synthy beats and post punky rhythms.

Enjoy!

Check their soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/rhodeandbrown
And instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rhode_and_brown/

Have a browse of their releases - https://rhodeandbrown.bandcamp.com/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/
Follow the Bside instagram for updates/news/vinyl and general music chat - www.instagram.com/bsidepodcasts/

Bside Incoming: Rhode & Brown

We’re excited to present a recording of Joe Boy's opening set at regional NYE event Meningie Mirage III - a party held across New Years in the open fields of the Coorong.

The two-day mirage included DJ’s, live bands, workshops and many beaming faces from both South Australia and afar. The doof sought to celebrate not only the entry into a new year, but also the voices, stories, talents and ideas people brought to the table. The year 2020 proved especially difficult for participating in community and art-orientated spaces, and even just losing yourself in a dance. Under the guise of local and interstate musical offerings - burrowing out across the hot blue skies of the South Australian rural landscape - the mirage provided a necessary avail.

Meningie Mirage NYE: Joe Boy

Get in touch for label showcases: "info at quartetseries dot com" 
Quartet Series is a fresh imprint, run by @Nachtbraker. Distributed by Wordandsound.

Contrary to popular belief, good things don’t come in pairs. The A-Team, the Teenage Ninja Turtles, Grand Theft Auto IV? That’s right, foursomes are the real deal. Quartet Series, launched in 2016, will bring you the best of what comes in four. 

We are currently not accepting demos.

Just a nocturnal mammal who loves foraging for gems in the hive cities of the future. 

I repost a lot because everything is beautiful :)

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