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With much delight, here is my year long project with some familiar kickers, "BAD BAD HABITS".

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Back on his HIFI/LOFI home base, Franz Matthews continues his habit of turning up in
unexpected sonic spaces. Night Tales finds him delving into a more introspective, deep, and
melancholic palette, while preserving the organic warmth and groove-driven energy that define his
ever-evolving sound.

The EP’s opening tale, Again, takes us on a melancholic night ride through the ever-repeating ups
and downs of life, where darkness and light follow one another in an endless cycle - soundtracked
by an orchestra of lush synths, soft rhodes melodies, dreamy guitars, and Franz’s delicately
crafted vocals.

Howling at the Moon dives deeper into the night, driven by hypnotic percussion, dark synth
stabs, and haunting vocals that summon a sense of collective trance. The track builds toward a
wordless vocal chant that feels both human and otherworldly, unfolding into a swaying, almost
tango-esque groove where rhythms subtly intertwine.

Closing the EP, You & I stands apart — restored from a nine-year-old lost writing session, this
nostalgic yet hopeful electronic pop track felt right at home within the EP, where its warm house
textures and Lights Out’s delicate, heartfelt vocals wrap up these Night Tales with a timeless sense
of longing and connection.

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Night Tales EP

Howling At The Moon

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Guy J - Nirvana

Manual Music kicks off 2017 with something truly special. Nearly a decade after it's initial release on Deep Focus, 'Been Here Before' by Guy J gets a remix treatment by Namatjira. These are not just a couple of new remixes, but these were born out of the idea to create an ode to Jerry van Schie, co-label owner of Deep Records and Deep Focus, and driving force behind the Groovecollection brand who passed away in 2016 after losing his fight to cancer.

In the words of Namatjira: 'After the funeral of Jerry I was thinking I wanted to do something musical to honor Jerry with. It took me a few to know what I wanted. When I opened the old Deep (Jerry & Peter's label) catalogue there was immediately one track that caught my attention, 'Been Here Before' by Guy J. I contacted Peter to see if he was willing to share the parts with me and he agreed immediately with me. 

I started working on the track and made two versions. I told Guy the story and let him listen to the sketches I had made and together we made a final choice. Then I finished the instrumental and contacted Ben "Royal Sapien" Mautner if he wanted to give the vocal parts his touch to make it work with my instrumental. 

When we both were satisfied the first big bump I had to take was to talk to Jerry's brother and hoped he would feel the remix. He defenilty felt it and contacted Jerry's wife. Later that week I had her on the phone and she told me she cried during the complete song, I had goosebumps all over my body and a lump in my throat.'

All proceeds for this release will go to Jerry's wife to donate to whatever charity cause she feels appropriate.

Guy J - Been Here Before (Namatjira's Ode To Jerry Remix)

Darin Epsilon’s label Perspectives Digital returns for the fourth consecutive year with its massively popular ‘MMW & WMC Sampler’.  The 2017 edition continues the tradition of showcasing some of the finest talent in the industry.  This year features new music from (in alphabetical order): blaktone, Hasan Mogol & Be Morais, Kamilo Sanclemente, and Paul Kardos.

The first selection of the series is provided by DJ’s Roma Rone and Igor Ri9or.  blaktone is a brand new music project from Saint-Petersburg and their music is a symbiosis of progressive and techno sounds.  Ri9or is no stranger to the electronic music scene with releases on labels such as Balkan Connection, Bonzai Progressive, Visceral, and Pangea Recordings.  blaktone’s ‘Aurora’ teases the listener with threads of atmospheric sweeps but quickly launches into commanding force with its dark and gnarly bassline.

Teaming up for the second selection is Hasan Mogol and Be Morais.  Born in Germany but now residing in Turkey, Hasan has been creating an array of hypnotizing, crowd-pleasing sounds for over ten years.  Brazilian producer and co-owner of Not Another Music, Be Morais, is rapidly establishing himself as a respected artist with his steady stream of works on Stripped Recordings, Dear Deer, and Slideways.  Hasan and Be Morais’ collaboration on ‘Awkward Dance’ crafts an undeniably industrious and sinister vibe with its pounding kick, haunting bassline and grimy chords. 

Next up is Kamilo Sanclemente making his third appearance on the label. The Colombian producer maintains his masterful discography on imprints such as Einmusika, Baroque, and Mistique Music.  He’s a staple on the Progressive House charts and a constant presence in Hernan Cattaneo’s charts and ‘Resident’ radio show.  Kamilo’s offering titled ‘The White City’ pushes the listener into a spellbinding state with its vigorous layers of percussion and eerie vocal samples.

Completing the series is Hungarian producer Paul Kardos.  Paul’s impactful debut on Perspectives titled ‘The Other’ was instrumental to the success of the ‘2016 ADE Sampler’ last October.  Paul brings his signature blend of melodic techno and contemporary progressive house with his newest production. In ‘Ancient Astronaut’, the dominating groove and whimsical chords continuously build, creating for relentless tension that satisfies in the third act by a dramatic finish. 

https://soundcloud.com/perspectivesdigital 
www.facebook.com/perspectivesdigital
www.twitter.com/perspectives
www.beatport.com/label/perspectives-digital/16883

https://soundcloud.com/blaktone 
https://www.facebook.com/blaktoneofficial/ 

https://soundcloud.com/hasanmogol 
https://www.facebook.com/hasanmogolfans/ 
https://www.beatport.com/artist/hasan-mogol/70113 

https://soundcloud.com/bemoraismusic 
https://www.facebook.com/BeMorais 
https://www.beatport.com/artist/be-morais/531504 

https://soundcloud.com/kamilosanclemente 
https://www.facebook.com/Kamilo-Sanclemente
https://www.beatport.com/artist/kamilo-sanclemente/357724 

www.beatport.com/artist/paul-kardos/377452
www.facebook.com/paul.kardos.bonzaiprogressive

MMW & WMC 2017 Sampler

The White City

Kamilo Sanclemente - The White City (Original Mix) [Perspectives Digital]

Galestian - Tell Me (Ezequiel Arias Space Mix

With their first collaborative project Artfaq and Ezequiel Arias land on Cid Inc's Replug Records with 'Babel'. Hailing from Cordoba, Nacho Ferroni and Nacho Varela make up the Artfaq production team. The Argentinean duo have found favour amongst progressive music tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, while finding a home on Antrim's rapidly rising Or Two Strangers imprint. Similarly, upon making his debut in 2013, Cordoba resident Ezequiel Arias quickly became a favourite of the two storied DJs as well, eventually leading to releases on Guy Mantzur's Plattenbank Records, Sudbeat Music and Suara. Also a member of the Replug artist roster, Ezequiel made his label debut in November of 2017 with a contribution to the 'Defined 01' collection. Now making a welcome return to the Finnish imprint, Ezequiel pairs with label debutants Artfaq for a highly anticipated EP. 

Comprised of two tracks it's the title piece 'Babel' which leads the release off.  Putting your emotional centres on high, a bed of warm beats and hip swinging rhythms set the stage for a full, driving groove. Redolent effects add an astral charm as the first act unfolds, while fragmented melodies are gently teased as the main break commences. Coming to full realization yet tastefully indistinct, it's a musical narrative for the astute connoisseur, delivering a profound emotional message before smoothly transitioning into a groovy finale. 

Rounding out the EP is the equally stunning 'Polaroid'. In crafting a smooth rolling groove, the Argentinean trio have fashioned a strong foundation, complemented with hypnotic pulses and percussive drive. Charming in design and emotive in delivery, harmonic phrases slowly engulf the framework, carrying the piece into joyous second act. As the bassline melts down, melodic motifs converge, opening up for moments of exuberant warmth and hopeful reflection, before a pulsating final act unites rhythm and groove for devastating dance floor dynamics.  It caps off a hugely successful collaborative project from three of Argentina's most highly touted artists. A meeting of music minds where the end result further cements Replug's ethos of delivering unique and exciting projects.

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Tracklist:
01. Cid Inc. - Via Karelia (Original Mix)
02. Cid Inc. - Turning Pages (Original Mix)

Release Info: 
Presenting his first project of 2019, Cid Inc. returns to Replug Records with ‘Via Karelia’. 2018 saw the Finnish artist release two of progressive music’s most widely acclaimed and sought after EP’s in ‘Bird Cherry’ and ‘Abyss’. The two track offerings yielded play and support from his most revered contemporaries, namely Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren and Guy J. Resounding chart success followed, with the title selections respectively reaching #1 and #2 in the Beatport Progressive House Top 100 tracks. Now after months of road testing and refinement, Cid Inc. unveils his much anticipated ‘Via Karelia’ EP to kick off 2019.

With over a decade of production credits under his Cid Inc. moniker, Replug label boss Henri Hurtig has continued to flourish. Sitting in the upper echelon of progressive music’s elite, the Finnish producer continues his story with ‘Via Karelia’. Following a prelude of warm beats, hip swinging percussion and electric stabs, comes redolent rhythms and  juxtaposed motifs. Tastefully timeless and evolving with an energetic flair, it’s a melodic theme which shifts the narrative further into euphoric territory. Free flowing harmonics add depth and emotion, coming to full fruition during the main break and elegantly peaking for a spirited final act. 

Rounding out the release in fine fashion are the dreamy tech-vibes of 'Turning Pages’. Showcasing a similar rhythmic prowess to its predecessor, a tightly knit core and rugged stabs aim squarely for the dance floor, while an airy, atmospheric resonance delivers a subtle yet powerful emotional response. Irresistibly smooth and unquestionably evocative, it’s seductive cadence pushes forward into an exquisite break, blanketed with glowing pads and iridescent phrasing, before ultimately melting down into a chugging finale. 

In a year that has already provided progressive house fans with many memorable moments, Cid Inc. has once again stepped up and delivered what will certainly be one of 2019's most beloved releases in 'Via Karelia'.

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Cid Inc. - Forgotten [TRACK PREVIEW]

Stereo Underground has the excellence as his primary weapon and that’s what makes him a
perfect fit for Lost & Found, the groundbreaking label run by Guy J. This cutting-edge Tel
Aviv-based producer, composer and educator is one of the most in-demand artists on the
progressive house and melodic techno scene today. His forward thinking instrumentals speak
louder than words and his new richly expressed release is a magnificent three-part suite
running almost twenty-five minutes. Sweeping synthesizers alternate with synthetic
percussions, and multiple hypnotic lines weave in and out as dramatic shifts in ambiance and
frequencies unfold. The result is just short of perfection. This is how it should be done!

Zooz/ Space Fields/Turbulencia

Zooz (Preview)

Replug is an electronic music label owned and managed by Cid Inc. and Orsen.

Cid Inc. is renowned for his unique, genre pushing music as a producer and DJ across the globe, as well as his skills as an esteemed mastering engineer. With a feel for innovative, fresh, cutting edge productions, Replug Records has evolved into the perfect platform to bring all of these elements together under one roof, and is now synonymous with Cid Inc’s unique sound and ethos.

At Replug, we aim to entwine the most creative sounds of underground progressive house, with influences of techno, deeper edged house and electronica. Quality over quantity has always been the key label focus, while continuously searching for individuality in both up and coming and established artists and releases.

Since 2009 Replug has showcased music and remixes from an enviable roster of artists, including Cid Inc, Hernan Cattaneo, Khen, Nick Muir, Dmitry Molosh, Navar, Orsen, Andre Sabota, Darin Epsilon, Simos Tagias, Interaxxis, Mariano Mellino, Chicola, Ezequiel Arias, Barry Jamieson, Jamie Stevens, Marcelo Vasami, GMJ, Matter, Roger Martinez, Luka Sambe, Deepfunk, Kassey Voorn, Sonic Union, Luis Junior and several other respected producers and artists.

If you are interested in releasing music on Replug, please send demos (Soundcloud links only) to : demo@replugrecords.com

NOTE* As much as we would love to listen and give feedback to every single demo, sadly due to the amount we receive on a daily basis, we are unable get back to you all, but if we like what we hear, we will be in touch.

For General Enquiries, Replug Events and Licensing send an email to : info@replugrecords.com

Label Owner / Manager: Cid Inc.
A&R / Label Manager: Dan Orsen