The Roam Compilation Vol 3

The next project on Roam Recordings is a long distance overseas from the hands of his head honcho - Jason Peters aka JP Soul.
Roam Recordings is a label synonymous with quality. JP Soul returns to his own imprint with two new dance floor originals that form the Bacchanal EP. The title track Bacchanal is an Italo-Disco infused jam with an energetic synth groove backing a decadent vocal. The second original, Might as Well, is a low slung gritty chugger with a bit of funk and a lot of attitude.
The Bacchanal EP comes with a top notch cast of remixers. Up first is Hardway Bros aka Sean Johnston of A Love from Outer Space who adds a dark edge to Bacchanal with a grinding heavy energy perfect for a big system. 
EP is also supplemented by remixes from Italians In Flagranti and Argentinian Thomass Jackson.

https://soundcloud.com/jpsoul
https://www.facebook.com/jpsoulmusic/

https://soundcloud.com/hardwaybros

https://soundcloud.com/roam-recordings
https://www.facebook.com/roamrecordings/

Bacchanal

PREMIERE | JP Soul - Bacchanal (Hardway Bros Remix)[Roam Recordings] 2018

Shiny Objects returns to Roam Recordings with the brilliant Lights of Fire EP. After a successful year running his iconic San Francisco clubs Monarch and the Great Northern Shiny Objects aka Chris Smith rejoins Roam to follow up his previous Bad Acid and Purest Sound EPs with two new originals. The title track is a low slung slice of beautiful electronics that is at the same time meditative, blissful, comforting, and unique. The other original, Dirty Darlins, ups the tempo while adding a hint of dark disco.

The EP is supported with two excellent remixes. The first is from Man Power who remains faithful to the intent of the original Lights of Fire while turning it into a dance floor burner. Also joining the EP is Spanish DJ/Producer Undo who brings a dark big system electro flavor to Dirty Darlins.

The originals and remixes that make up the Lights of Fire EP continue to bring a variety of unique sounds and moods for which Roam Recordings has become known.

Lights of Fire

Lights of Fire (Man Power Remix) - Shiny Objects

A fishbone which is stuck in the throat causes sharp pain in that location, which radiates to the ear with each swallow. If pain goes away within a few hours, then the bone probably only made a scratch. But if the pain persists, urgent medical attention is needed. Fishbones have been known to work it’s way through the esophagus and eventually (after months to years), into a heart or lung."
Italian based Low Manuel turns in a solid track for JP Soul's Roam recordings. unleashed on the stems is Brooklyn born Berlin based Curses who turns the track into a dark pulsating slow (ish) mo burner with menacing Morricone style guitars, a psychoactive top end percussion and more than a sprinkle of dark disco magic. 
Jagged and unnerving, it seems like another week another cracking Curses remix.

Fishbone

PREMIERE | Low Manuel - Fishbone (Curses Remix) [Roam Recordings] 2018

Switzerland is famous for lots of reasons,Chocolate, skiing and Roger Federer, alongside that is the talent thatis John Parsley.
Zurich meets the sunshine and faultlines of San Franscisco when John Parsley releases Schlanke Socke on Roam Recordings. 

https://soundcloud.com/parsley-3
https://www.facebook.com/John-Parsley-371370766327300/?ref=br_rs

https://soundcloud.com/roam-recordings
https://www.facebook.com/roamrecordings/

buy here: http://classic.beatport.com/release/schlanke-socke/2243877

Schlanke Socke

PREMIERE | John Parsley - Schlanke Socke [Roam Recordings] 2018

The noise was overwhelming and dense. It was somewhat esoteric yet had a fanciful sense of playfulness which ran riot amidst the green dense forest. The trees shuddered under the heavy weight of the sludge of drones as the cult began to gather and observe the sacred ritual they had spent so long in preparation for. This was to be the highlight of the year, the turn of the century in their own magnificent calendar and by the end of the night they would be the special ones. 

Sunmantra is set to release a new EP on Roam Recordings, it is accompanied by some exquisite remixes by the likes of Fabrizio Mammarella and Timothy Clerkin... The latter of who i'm sure you are already aware of...

PREMIERE: Sunmantra - Esoteric (Timothy Clerkin Remix)[Roam Recordings]

RELEASE DATE 2018-04-27
LABEL Roam Recordings
CATALOG ROM057
Indonesian psych rock, post techno, electronic fusion band Sunmantra brings two stunning original dance floor rockers to Roam Recordings. The Jakarta based trio comprised of Jonathan Pardede, Bernardus Fritz, and Andreas Barlenando combine guitars, tripped out soundscapes, and electronic rhythms into the Esoteric EP. The title track brings the psychedelic energy with a warped vocal weaved through off kilter synth work while When You Bite My Lips has a slight surfer punk vibe that pulses through a heavy driving beat.

The EP is backed up by two outstanding remixes from two heavy hitting Roam alumni artists. English artist Timothy Clerkin takes on the title track and brings down the tempo while at the same time adding heavy analog vibes with a hint of 90s rave. Italian wizard Fabrizio Mammarella flips the guitar melody of the original When You Bite My Lips giving it a sweet dreamy feel reinforced by a melodic acid line.

Psychedelic, woozy, driving, punk, guitar, acid jams, and a hell of an addition to Roam Recordings.

Art by Daniel Roozendaal

Esoteric

When You Bite My Lips (Original Mix)

Mexico City based production duo Ali X x Ximena  (@alixxximena) along with cohort Palomo (@palomovst) bring two new original dark disco techno stylings for the latest offering on @Roam-Recordings. 

The EP is backed by two excellent remixes from Roam Alumni Cabaret Nocturne and @Rodion_gomma . The latter imprinting his signature style on 'Fuel Your Passion' taking the disco meets techno track further into left field territory.

All four tracks weave together an EP full of evocative left field, Italo, techno, disco perfect for the dance floor.

Art by Daniel Roozendaall

Release: 01/06/2018

Pastillitas

PREMIERE - Ali X x Ximena x Palomo - Fuel Your Passion (Rodion Remix) (Roam)

Alphonse Lanza the third is hitting the productions HARD at the moment alongside his beau Ximena, with EPs and remixes on Nein, Roam and Turbo.  
Their current sound is a million miles from his Azari & III moniker which absolutely dominated the mid Noughties seeing a Boiler Room set alongside Richie Hawtin as well as the infamous Grimes set.
For this EP on Roam, Jason Peters has seen fit to hand stem duties over to Raphael de Sauvage, the Belgium citizen responsible for Cabaret Nocturne. With Cab Nocturne recently attracting the attention of club giants like Dixon, this is bound to get some serious airplay. This is pure dancefloor carnage!

https://soundcloud.com/cabaretnocturne
https://soundcloud.com/roam-recordings

PREMIERE | Ali X & Ximena vs Palomo - Pastillitas (Cabaret Nocturne Remix) [Roam Recordings] 2018

Mexico City based production duo Ali X x Ximena along with cohort Palomo bring two new original dark disco techno stylings for the latest offering on Roam Recordings. The title track Pastillitas has elements of Italo Disco with its fun and wonky sound while Fuel Your Passion pushes the energy into slightly darker territory adding more techno elements and general mayhem.

The EP is backed by two excellent remixes from Roam Recordings Alumnae Cabaret Nocturne and Rodion. Cabaret Nocturne remixes Pastillitas into a fantastic driving floor filler while Rodion takes Your Passion further into vibey left field territory. 

All four tracks weave together an EP full of evocative left field, Italo, techno, disco perfect for discerning dance floors.

Art by Daniel Roozendaall

Release Date: June 8th, 2018

Pastillitas (Original Mix)

Roam is named after the idea that Jason JP Peters musical taste simply roams around like a Roaman Soldier in the Roaman Colosseum in the ancient city state of Roam. Although none of that is true, it's a nice story and I suspect that some of you believe it.  For this release he calls first upon Aimes, a recent recruit to Ralph Lawson's 20/20 Vision as well as label boss in his own right of the US based Wonder Stories. 
In turn, Drum & Bass Enthusiast Steve Cook has been called in to remix, and although it doesn't reach the dizzying heights of 178 BPM, there is definitely a hint of the old skool in this one, a smidge of breakbeat and what might be a sample of Rob Base and EZ Rock ducking beneath a techy groove waiting to jump out at the more haggard clubber at 4am.  Roam has gained attention from DJs ranging from the Hacker to Massimiliano Pagliara, which isn't the main reason this track is definitely due some airtime, but I suspect it will help.

https://soundcloud.com/aimes
https://soundcloud.com/steve-cook-clouded-vision
https://soundcloud.com/roam-recordings

Devious Maneuvers

PREMIERE | Aimes - Devious Maneuvers (Steve Cook Remix) [Roam Recordings] 2018

Wonder Stories label boss AIMES returns to Roam Recordings with two new originals that form the Devious Maneuvers EP. AIMES has been delivering outstanding releases that span psychedelic, new-wave, italo, and cosmic disco across several imprints including 20:20 Vision, Spa in Disco, and Nang. For this release AIMES delivers two exceptional synth driven works. The title track, Devious Maneuvers, is a driving pulsating tune with maintime energy. Machination in contrast flips the mood into deeper territory with dreamy elements and swooning electronics.

The EP is backed by two excellent remixes. English producer Steve Cook takes on Devious Maneuvers with a rugged version for when the mood calls for something tough. Rounding out the EP is Lauer - Roam Alumni and half of Tuff City Kids and Black Spuma - who weaves classic trance elements into Machination while still keeping the sophisticated vibe of the original.

All four tracks work together to form a well rounded EP perfect for a variety of discerning dance floors.

Machination (Original Mix)

Mexican Dj & producer Mijo and Berlin duo Local Suicide collide in a wonderfully fresh and inventive collaboration on their latest EP ‘Edo Kai Tora/Ganz Falsch’. Local Suicide, comprised of couple Brax Moody (Munich) and Vamparela (Thessaloniki), weaves in their signature blend of Post-Disco, New Wave, Jacking Acid, and Slow Dark Techno while Mijo injects his own stylings of the Latin Techno that he helped to define and create. 
The result is a spacious, energetic, and stunning product from start to finish.  As the latest installment from San Francisco-based label Roam Recordings, which specializes in Dark Disco, Post Techno, EBM, and Acid, ‘Edo Kai Tora/Ganz Falsch’ is an impressive sonic feat that will leave you dancing all night.  
The EP opens with the original ‘Edo Kai Tora’, an infectious uptempo track with hypnotic, oscillating synths and an undeniable groove. Greek Vamparela of Local Suicide brings her voice to the track. The result is a sultry, spoken vocal that repeats the resounding phrase ‘Edo Kai Tora’, which in Greek translates into ‘Here And Now’. The words themselves couldn’t be more fitting to the overall feel of the project, which has an extremely 'in the moment' sensibility to it. In ‘Ganz Falsch’, Mijo and Local Suicide revitalize the electronic boogie, keeping things light and fun with a warbling bass hook juxtaposed with a playful, spitting rhythmic vocal. 
Supporting the EP, Berlin-based DJ/Producer Sascha Funke along with Moscow Duo Simple Symmetry lend their talents to create standout reinterpretations of both title tracks. Where Sascha Funke fleshes out the darker, cosmic undertones of ‘Edo Kai Tora’, Simple Symmetry mix in an extra kick of pop and funk sensibilities to the project by layering rhythmic, post-punk garage style guitars into ‘Ganz Falsch’, bringing to mind the underground indie rock scene of Southern California. The project comes to a delightful close with two additional digital bonus tracks: a slightly elongated, ethereal interpretation of ‘Edo Kai Tora’ (re-envisioned by Sascha Funke) and an energetic dance version of ‘Ganz Falsch’. 
As a whole, the EP is an electric, collaborative accomplishment of unique sonic character, versatile and exemplifying the best of each producers creative talents. ‘Edo Kai Tora/Ganz Falsch’ is set for release on vinyl and digital formats this July 20th under Roam Recordings

Edo Kai Tora/Ganz Falsch

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PREMIERE : Mijo & Local Suicide - Edo Kai Tora (Sascha Funke Remix)

Roam's latest EP from the up and coming Ton Globiter, also known as Dominique who came to prominence after getting attention from the Lithuanian blog site Whypeopledance... is simply fire.
Equilibrium gets the remix treatment from Pierre Vue, AKA Connor. Connor is one of the hottest exports from Belgium, sweeter than chocolate, more intoxicating than the range of trappist beers that Belgium is famous for and more skillful than Kevin De Bruyne doing kick ups on the edge of a World War One trench.
For his remix, Connor strips back the urgency and replaces it with a deeper groove, cowbells and wonky delays but allows the creepiness of the original to stay. JP has paired up two talented producers who have managed to both highlight and compliment each other. The press release describes the EP as 'slightly left field dance music from artists on the rise', which makes it sound like there is much more to come from both these guys. 
If that's the case and they are going to be releasing tracks of this quality... bring it on.

https://soundcloud.com/tonglobiter
https://soundcloud.com/roam-recordings

Equilibrium

PREMIERE | Ton Globiter - Equilibrium (Connor Remix) [Roam Recordings] 2018

Running Back regular Lauer steps up with a sparkling, ‘80s synth-wave remix of Jac The Disco’s ‘Inversions’ – Forthcoming on Roam Recordings...

Premiere: Jac The Disco ‘Inversions (Lauer Remix)’

Acelero, a First-person singular (yo) present indicative form of acelerar. Which just means to accelerate or to speed up, which is something  Roam have been doing in style this year! Jason JP's label continues to belt stompers out of the park with Roliva's "Acelero" EP, also getting a rewiring from Tblisi's other dynamo machine Pino, who present his version of track called "Neumático".  Both Roliva and Pino have taken a break from 'the Damn' and headed over to sunny San Fran to hit up the wonderful Roam Recordings who are on a fine run of form of late.  
Robo vocals, a big room breakbeat and a lot of funk make this prime time dancefloor fare and I challenge anyone not to swagger those hips when confronted with this coming from a sound system at 3am. This is a perfect combination of tough beats, robotic chants and more than brings back memories of the Plump DJs back at their Naughties best. Get your breaks on!

https://soundcloud.com/ricardooliva
https://soundcloud.com/pinomusic2
https://soundcloud.com/roam-recordings

Acelero

PREMIERE | Roliva - Neumático (Pino Remix) [Roam Recordings] 2018

After a slew of excellent releases on Nein and Night Noise, Lithuanian rising star @Zakmina joins @Roam-Recordings with his 'Digital Burn' EP. Featuring remixes from Berlin based producer and ½ of Pardon Moi @Freudenthal and John Parsley.

The title track is a smooth, driving peak time track full of swirls, electric guitars and vocal chants. Freundenthal is on remix duties  and takes it to another level by bringing his trademark otherworldly feel and creating a track which is bound to get plenty of air time in clubs around the world.

Release Date: 26/10/18

Sinchi Blog - https://www.sinchi-collective.com/premiere-zakmina-digital-burn-freudenthal/

Youtube - https://youtu.be/g8hi0gZ0pRY

Digital Burn

PREMIERE - Zakmina -Digital Burn (Freudenthal Remix) (Roam)

His vision had been working perfectly but was starting to display dark edges, what he saw was no longer crisp and clean but ghosting or odd visual echoes where edges should have been. This phenomenon had been documented on LCD TV screens but never in someoene's actual eyesight. Having realised his dream of becoming a true medical oddity, he could go about his day, knowing that he was the first analogue case of digital burn.
With bells which are enough to bring about the meat sweats and a bassline which muscles in beneath the hardest hitting snares this side of the Gulf War, Zakmina lands his next knock out blow, this time courtesy of Roam Recordings. Zakmina has been on a roll this year making a name for himself with EPs on Nein and Night Noise as well as establishing himself in Lithuania's dance music scene. 
Digital Burn is a corker of a track which is yet another feather in the cap of Jason JP's label which has had an explosive year. Ladies and gentlemen, shield your eyes. This is digital burn.

https://soundcloud.com/zakmina
https://soundcloud.com/roam-recordings

PREMIERE | Zakmina - Digital Burn [Roam Recordings] 2018

After a slew of excellent releases on Nein and Night Noise Lithuanian up and comer Zakmina joins Roam Recordings to bring forth his Digital Burn EP. The title track is a show stopper with its smooth and driving peak time energy full of swirls, electric guitars, and gorgeous vocal chants. The second original Don't Laugh brings a more twisted dark flavor building on the theme of driving main time energy. 

The EP is backed by two superb remixes. The first is from Berlin based producer and 1/2 of Pardon Moi Freudenthal who brings a sublime otherworldly feel to the title track which could fit the mood to any a fine seance. Rounding out the EP is John Parsley who, after his Schlanke Socke EP turned heads earlier this year, returns to Roam with an fantastic psychedelic electronic version of Don't Laugh.

All four tracks come together into a well crafted and cohesive slice of electronic music to fit a variety of discerning dance floors.

Artwork by Daniel Roosendal

Don't Laugh (Original Mix)

RoM067 - Limited Promo Download Package

Iñigo Vontier, Roman & Castro - Ciudad Maldita


Something really great is happening South of the US Border and some of that magic is presented in this release by Roam Recordings alumi Iñigo Vontier as he partners with Roman & Castro to present the Ciudad Maldita EP. Mexico meets Chile in this excellent collaboration to bring three sophisticated floor bangers together into one EP. Sau Sau starts the release out with a wicked groove, vocal stabs, and elegant percussion. Smog moves a bit further into techno territory with its driving bass stabs underpinning a dizzying spattering of electronics woven to accentuate the hypnotic rhythm. Callejón offers a bit more left feild vibes with its electro beat under synth infused soundscapes.

Rounding out the EP is an excellent dark and pretty remix from the master Timothy J Fairplay who brings old school vibes with a lofi acid motif. 

The Ciudad Maldita EP fits the Roam Recordings moto quite nicely with these four accomplished artists pushing things into left field while keeping true to discerning dance floor.

Artwork by Daniel Roozendaal.

Release Date: November 16th, 2018

Ciudad Maldita

Callejón (Original Mix)

Smog (Original Mix)

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