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What NxT presents the next instalment of the labels growing roster with 4 tracks of exceptional dance floor power! We are also going digital for the first time, bringing the music to more of the faithful DJs who support the sound. Cuartero needs no introduction kicking off the EP with his distinctive rolling groove, bringing together the best elements from house and techno. Aaran D’s ‘Nature's Illusion’ shows us just how easy it can be to combine beauty with grit as  the floating vocal rests precisely over fat bass and cool arrangement. As is a tradition with What NxT the remainder of the EP is given over to one of our newcomers, Antss. Also hailing from the UK like Aaron D, his two tracks Roasted and Automatic have been staples of our head honcho Rich NxT’s DJ sets this year. In three words, power, groove and individuality is how we would best describe Antss work. Check out the whole EP, its a banger!

Various Artists - WHXD001 [What NxT]

A1 Cuartero - Rare Garden
A2 Aaran D - Nature’s Illusion
B1 Antss - Automatic
B2 Antss - Roasted

https://www.beatport.com/release/whxd001/2644039

Buy on Beatport

Various Artists - What NxT 001D [WHXD001]

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Since his massive ‘Works On Sunday EP’ from the middle of 2016 Archie’s star has risen considerably, peaking with his inclusion at no.70 on RA’s end of year DJ Poll. Here he steps up for EP duties once more on his spiritual home of Fuse London; ‘Driven to Distraction’ kicks things off with a bubbling acidic groover while ‘Telegram’ also harnesses the power of the 303 albeit in a more trippier form. ‘Channelled’ rounds things off with an elegantly floated groove, it’s melodic elements and aquatic kick heralding the shift in seasons beautifully.

Archie Hamilton - Driven To Distraction (FUSE026)

This is an edit we have been wanting to do for quite some time! Hope you all enjoy it :)

Hall & Oates - I Can't Go For That (Havana Dub Edit)

Moonlit Vision - Soul Love (Rich NxT Remix)

Rich’s last outing for the influential imprint was large by any standards, spreading far beyond the FUSE dancefloors finding support from many places. Led by EP track ‘Serious’, which was heralded as one of the tunes of 2018 by Mixmag in their mid-year review, it got love from Seth Troxler and the Martinez Brothers at Circoloco, alongside heavy rinsing of ‘Brigade’ and ‘Eight’ by all the FUSE residents.
 
The ‘Hard To Be’ EP comes as another on-point three-track work from Rich that channels the same versatile spirit. ‘Wah’ is an uplifting slice of original house, mirroring the accessibility and fun of ‘Serious’ with a catchy riff that runs throughout. The track created an enormous buzz on the IOM group with hundreds of comments and I.D requests pouring in throughout the year, and soundtracked parties everywhere from Fuse’s raves at Studio 338 terrace in London, Sonus Festival and The Martinez Brother’s Cuttin’ Headz at ADE. ‘Interrobang’ is head-nodding brilliance as twisted bass and sampled attitude characterise the seven-minute peak time banger. ‘On The Rocks’ rounds out the EP as punchy kicks and buttery smooth bass mark this work of grooving minimalism, echoing the spirit of Fuse029’s ‘Eight’.
 
And so closes the chapter of this impressive body of work. In the process it’s proved what we already knew all along; his knack for providing fail-safe dancefloor ammunition for the Fuse faithful and beyond, remains as strong as ever.

Rich NxT - Wah  (Fuse London) [FUSE034]

Out now on vinyl and digital - https://lnk.to/MOSCOW026

Moscow returns for its 26th release with two long-awaited originals courtesy of label boss and founder Archie Hamilton.

Lead track ‘Waisted’ is a vibrant and rolling dance floor ready weapon, a powerful slice of the signature Archie Hamilton sound and groove geared for peak-time energy. ‘Quicksand’ on the B-side is a blissed out and intricate cut, layered with deep acid spirals and glistening vocals.

Following on from a steady and successful string of releases on the imprint last year including Argy’s ‘Sing It’ EP and Archie’s collaborative ‘Swerve’ EP with cousin Benson Herbert, this year marks Moscow’s tenth year of pushing alternative sounds since 2009.

Archie Hamilton - Quicksand

Archie Hamilton - Waisted

PAWSA is back on RAW with his latest single Whippin'.

SGRAW016_PAWSA - Whippin'

DJ Houseplants - Never Be Sorry [HZRX]

Following on from the success of the most recent Moscow drop ‘Waisted’, Archie Hamilton’s next release is ‘Make the Difference’ with New York’s Sole Channel Music and Muzik 4 Tomorrow founder aka Mr V.

‘Make The Difference’ in its original form is a mesmerizing and slice of anthemic vocal house laced with the spine-tingling and sumptuous tones of Mr V.

A track tailor-made by Archie for those life-affirming dance floor moments, Mr V’s vocals home in on the core values of house music in its purest form, unity and sanctuary in the freedom of expression.

On the flip is two club tools, Mr V’s acapella and Archie’s VIP mix, a fast tempo techno-driven banger geared for peak time energy.

Archie Hamilton Feat Mr. V - Make The Difference

* Read more: https://boltingbits.com/hugo-mari-unalloyed-pleasure-freerange/
* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vbSrGX19BIg
* Pre-order: https://freerangerecords.bandcamp.com/album/unalloyed-pleasure-ep

Hugo Mari, formerly known as Books, has been receiving a lot of well-deserved love of late, and for good reason. Even though the London-based producer has been delivering respected dance-floor cuts and Edits on labels such as Omena, XVI and Sound Of Speed, his most recent release on Detroit Swindles’ Heist has really helped put him on the map. Having remixed Dele Sosimi and been remixed by Laurence Guy and Kai Alce, Hugo is moving in the right circles and it’s only a matter of time before he really gets the recognition he deserves.

His debut EP for Freerange is aptly titled Unalloyed Pleasure and consists of three originals that will give you and the dance floor just that. The lead track manages to meld slamming kicks, distorted bassline, deep,cinematic strings, disco hats and cut up spoken word into something fresh and unique.

Raise It Up sees Hugo go full on euphoric disco mode with an uplifting slice of sun-drenched soul just perfect for the summer months ahead. Lush Philly strings and vocal sample bring a classic vibe and catchy hook to the party.

Closing out this brilliant EP we have Just A Memory, a jazzier and more pensive slice of deep house music with upright bassline and familiar Rhodes sample taking centre-stage. Snippets of vocal float in and out of focus whilst the rolling, percussive groove brings an immersive energy that locks you in to it’s seductive mood.

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PREMIERE: Hugo Mari - Unalloyed Pleasure

Antss - Roasted (SNIPPET)

Antss - Automatic (SNIPPET) [WHXD001]

Aaran D - Nature's Illusion (SNIPPET) [WHXD001]

Cuartero - Rare Garden (SNIPPET) [WHXD001]

Booking: do@constellatetalent.com
Promos: promonxt@gmail.com
Remix: rich@fuselondon.net


Something special was developing in London's rave culture during the mid-2000's. A generation of like-minded artists and promoters with similar tastes in house and techno formed a genuine scene with a spirit and alchemy that has propelled its instigators far and wide. Rich NxT was enjoying being part of the movement, frequenting the many seminal East London venues we still talk about now.

Born in 2008, FUSE London carved its own unique position on the scene with its infamous Sunday free parties at 93 Feet East. As one of FUSE’s original residents, Rich played a major part in the brand’s evolution, helping take it from a free afterparty to one of the most respected event brands and labels on the planet. As a core FUSE artist, Rich has delivered 11 classy EPs on the FUSE London imprint. In October 2020, the debut album ‘Know the Score’ lands, his crowning career achievement. The 10-tracker spans the full breadth of the house genre and is the culmination of 20 years production work, taking influence from his varied involvement in music as a DJ, raver, drummer in bands and pirate radio devotee, devouring the sounds on Weekend Rush FM.

Elsewhere the DJ/producer draws on his strongly identifiable sound to run two vinyl imprints,NxT Records and What NxT. The tastemaker favourites draw influence from techno and minimal house, while never forgetting Rich’s raver roots taking influence from jungle and hardcore.

His DJ highlights include appearances at most of the scene’s major venues such as DC-10 (Paradise, Cuttin’ Headz) Watergate, Space, Amnesia, Robert Johnson, Warehouse Elemenstratt, Mint Warehouse, Tobacco Docks, Studio 338 and The Warehouse Project. At the same time, he is versatile enough to command the decks over long sets at intimate venues such as Hopetosse, Ibiza Underground, Bret and CDV. Festival appearances in 2019 included Cocoon in The Park, BPM and Mint Festival.

Releasing regularly, he’s gained the support of many other DJs including The Martinez Brothers, Tini, Marco Carola, Enzo Siragusa, Jamie Jones, WAFF,Steve Lawler, MEAT, Matthias Kaden, East End Dubs, Alan Fitzpatrick, Eats Everything and Darius Syrossian.

Prior to his ‘Know The Score’ album dropping, Rich enjoyed an industrious first half of 2020, including a huge EP on WYLD, collaborative work with Darius Syrossian (Moxy Muzik) and remixes for INFUSE, Moan and SASH.

Meanwhile he continues to demonstrate a very keen ear with What NxT delivering the goods for new and established artists alike. Rich also continues his radio residency on Rinse FM with Fuse London and launches a new weekly show on Ibiza Global Radio

Antss - Automatic (SNIPPET) [WHXD001]

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