Cosmic rollers

A short while ago, @freedomofgroovement sat down for conversation with Vish and Mazen from @dardisku. The aim was to understand the musical roots of this duo experiencing a meteoric rise. The result? A decade, continent and genre-spanning playlist: hip hop, bollywood, rock n roll, indie, raï, dubstep and disco. Definitively demonstrating that our influences are always all around us, and when you live the globe-trotting life these two have, there’s no borders on any dancefloor.

Tracklist  
SALLY - Zawgy Al Azeez
Dire Straits - Money for Nothing 
Nirvana - School 
Sonny Benton & The Typhoons - Brothers on the Slide 
Unknown - Ya Mahmud (Dar Disku Edit) 
Sapna - Pyar Do Pyar Lo 
SALLY - Yom Fil Kahera (Dar Disku Edit) 
Ghalib Ghallab - Love Desire 
J Dilla - Dillatronic 01 
N.O.R.E. - Nothin' 
Benga - Z 
Late Of The Pier - Random Firl 
Planet Perfecto - Not Over Yet '99 (feat. Grace) (Radio Edit) 
Khaled - Didi (Live A Bercy 1,2,3 Soleils) 
Cheba Yamina - Sidi Mansour (Moving Still Edit)

Where In The World Is: Dar Disku w/ Freedom of Groovement

French DJ & digger @timeodj providing us with some warm and soothing house sounds for the next edition of our mix series. With roots in Rennes but music from around the world. Enjoy x

FANDANGO MIX 023 - Timéo

Merchant Records' August show sees them bring two of Europe's most exciting talents to the station - Nofraje and RIGO in the mix for 120.

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Merchant w/ Nofraje & RIGO - August 2022

Give It up / The Way They Do

Give It Up (Benedek Remix)

Rinse France Podcast 

Nofraje - 20 Septembre 2022

https://chuwanaga.bandcamp.com/album/venom
Release date: November 7th 2022

If you're into the classic sound of the best releases from the seventies and eighties era Jazz-Funk or Fusion with a slightly modern and exciting touch, you don’t want to miss out on Fusion Affair’s first album: Venom! Proudly presented by Parisian label Chuwanaga, Venom is filled with sharp synths, electrifying basslines, serious guitar licks, amazing themes, in-the-pocket drums grooves and true excitement all over the six tracks of the album.Fender Rhodes, Prophet-5, Minimoog Model D, Arp Odissey, Matrix 6: Mathieu Guillot
Guitars: Théo Michel
Bass: Sofian El Mabrouk
Drums: Tao Ehrlich
Percussion: Erwan Loeffel
Additional Synthesizers (Prophet-6): LeMatoux
Synth Programming: LeMatoux, Mathieu Guillot & Greita

Recorded and mixed by David Cukier at Studio Delta, Paris, France.
Assistant: Bertrand Härdi
Mastered by Benjamin Joubert at Biduloscope Mastering, Paris, France.

Fusion Affair - Venom (Snippets) - CHUWANAGA011

After its debut on our airwaves, Nofraje returns this time with a selection between disco, boogie, soul, & funk. Expect some classics, some favorites and new discoveries...

Rinse France Podcast

Nofraje - 31 Octobre 2022

A Story of Italo Disco, Indie Dance, Slow Motion, New Wave, Breakbeat ...is now starting.

INCOMING : Elfenberg - Sphere Of Missing Out #BordelloAParigi

Release date : 2023-01-09

Buy : https://bordelloaparigi.com/shop/vinyl/elfenberg-forever-alone-ep

One of Stockholm’s finest exports, Elfenberg arrive at Bordello with four slices of synthesizer goodness. The duo open with “Forever Alone”. A cruising arpeggiator steers its way through glistening snares, rolling kicks and classic italo vocals. Night falls in the jungle “Conga Coronation”. The treetops bristle with birdsong, thickets of bongos, toms and rain sticks lead a path to dawning melodies. A wonderfully textured percussive piece, the track is intricately carved and demonstrates the diversity and depth of Elfenberg. The disco dipped futurism of “Sphere Of Missing Out” follows. Echoes of “Conga Coronation” rhythms are countered by beaming synth bars and vocoder lyrics with the Swedish pair pushing for the floor. “Cosmic Tribune” is the curtain close. Astral chords, spiralling key shifts and incising drums coalesce in this space inspired finale. A truly stunning debut from this talented partnership.

☎ Connect ☎
https://soundcloud.com/elfenberg
https://soundcloud.com/bordelloaparigi

INCOMING : Elfenberg - Sphere Of Missing Out #BordelloAParigi

His previous release on Mélopée with the single « Arena » was the occasion to announce Brandski’s debut album. It was also a preview of the musical themes he will develop.

The owl is really proud by the trust established with the artist.
We hope to give Brandski the visibility he deserves !

The challenges Brandski sets, was to merge his broad influences from Disco, EBM and Electro in a united work. He perfectly matches theses vintage fields to more contemporary and future territories. Like an orchestra conductor, he develops melodics rises, supported by chords on top on cutted bass line.

The whole package is made to drive the listener on his journey, from calm and mental songs to brute and dancefloor patterns. To use the words of the artist : “the purpose of the album is to carry the listener, from a point to another, from introspection to self-surrender.”

We are also happy to have Austher on board, another incredible french artist ! He joins Brandski on the track « Disco Dance » and give it a melodic touch !

Austher will come back soon with some good tunes.

https://melopeerecords.bandcamp.com/album/moonrider-lp

⬇ FOLLOW THE ARTISTS ⬇
@mat_brandski
@austehr

⬇ FOLLOW THE OWL ⬇
@melopeerecords
www.facebook.com/melopeerec
www.instagram.com/melopeerecords

PREMIERE: Brandski - Choris Corpis [Mélopée Records]

One of Stockholm’s finest exports, Elfenberg, arrive at Bordello with four slices of synthesizer goodness. The duo open with “Forever Alone”. A cruising arpeggiator steers its way through glistening snares, rolling kicks and classic italo vocals. Night falls in the jungle “Conga Coronation”. The treetops bristle with birdsong, thickets of bongos, toms and rain sticks lead a path to dawning melodies. A wonderfully textured percussive piece, the track is intricately carved and demonstrates the diversity and depth of Elfenberg. The disco dipped futurism of “Sphere Of Missing Out” follows. Echoes of “Conga Coronation” rhythms are countered by beaming synth bars and vocoder lyrics with the Swedish pair pushing for the floor. “Cosmic Tribune” is the curtain close. Astral chords, spiralling key shifts and incising drums coalesce in this space inspired finale. A truly stunning debut from this talented partnership.

PREMIERE: Elfenberg - Cosmic Tribune [BORDELLO A PARIGI]

We invited the fantastic The Square Sun for a guest mix on our show. He delivered one hell of an eclectic package of obscure and unknown tunes!

First hour by @rhodeandbrown - second hour by @thesquaresun :)

Slam City FM 28 | w/ The Square Sun + Rhode & Brown | via Radio 80000

Un groove mid-tempo, entre French Touch et Nu-Disco, porté par une guitare funky, un kick rond et chaleureux, et une voix pleine de charme rétro.
Une ambiance à la fois solaire et nocturne, idéale pour danser, cruiser en ville ou simplement se laisser emporter par le rythme.

I NEED YOU AGAIN TONIGHT

Iggy E-Vinyl Saints [Mutant Rebels]

Cruisin

Quiet Force - For Love And Emotions (Apiento & Tepper Mix)

5 Years of Love On The Rocks
4 x 12" compilation, 15 November 2019

Paramida made her name as an integral part of the new Berlin school of DJs embracing a more expansive sound, a charismatic and eclectic idealism beyond the steady, straight-forward pulse of house and techno. Following five years at the city’s diverse OYE Records store, and alongside an international schedule of DJing, she has spent the previous five crafting her Love On The Rocks label in that same generous spirit.

Now, with half a decade passed, she has called upon many of the label’s previous associates, alongside some new faces, to curate a four-disc compilation produced upon the adventurous and personal principles upon which the label was founded. The title of the collection is ‘Supergau’, which Paramida explains to mean "A disaster beyond all expectations". It’s a typically pithy title for a label that’s found a unique groove between dancefloor fulfillment and surprising turns, keeping it’s dedicated buyers and open-minded DJs on their toes, just as Paramida likes it. Still, it hasn’t always been easy.

“Those 5 years didn't fly by,'' admits Paramida. “I had moments of doubts and thoughts about stopping the label. But something inside didn't let it happen. So whatever I'm doing with the label is something that is so deeply rooted in me that I'm not ready to stop yet. This compilation represents five years of ups and downs, tears and joy, growing, losing and finding itself again. I've never really questioned or reflected it much. The label has been pretty much a mirror of my personal life, my taste at a certain point and the artist or person that was involved in my life at that particular stage of my life. As such, I want to give this first chapter of Love On The Rocks a nice closure.”

Some artists on the compilation return to the fold, such including Fantastic Man, Massimiliano Pagliara, Violet, ELLES, Etbonz, Dirk Leyers and Alex Kassian. Others are featured for the first time such as Francis Inferno Orchestra, Bartellow and Eric Duncan. And others again are a complete surprise, including Kornél Kovács, Daniela La Luz and Hermann Kristoffersen. ‘5 Years of Love On The Rocks’ presents an opportunity for artists to explore the charismatic boundaries between house, disco, new wave and acid, with the shared goal of sheer dancefloor bliss.

“Every record I put out felt like a message I'm sending out into the universe”, explains Paramida. “And everyone featured on this compilation is someone I deeply connect with, even though it's a pretty unexpected mix of artists. Here’s to the next five years.”

SUPERGAU PT. 1 
A1 Alex Kassian - Chopstick Romance
A2 Daniela La Luz - Warszawa
B1 Etbonz - Something To Dream About
B2 Fantastic Man - I Love You Baby

SUPERGAU PT. 2 
C1 Warehouse Preservation Society - Loving Touch	
C2 Francis Inferno Orchestra - Drongo Bongo	
D1 P&D (Paramida & Dirk Leyers) - Deal

SUPERGAU PT. 3 
E1 ELLES - Squirtelle	
E2 Bartellow feat Jonas Friedlich - Dogz Out	
E3 Kornél Kovács - Mindegy	
F1 Violet - Run Free	
F2 Eric Duncan - Quick Confused (Marcelas Edit)

SUPERGAU PT. 4 
G1 Ivan Berko - Joule Thief	
G2 Massimiliano Pagliara - Cuddle Me Away	
H1 Das Komplex - Fala	
H2 Herrmann Kristoffersen - Idolon

• www.juno.co.uk/labels/Love+On+The+Rocks/
• www.decks.de/decks/workfloor/se…wassuch=atl&where=

Released by:
Love On The Rocks
Release date:
15 November 2019

5 Years of Love On The Rocks - SUPERGAU PT. 4

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🗓️ 2025:
7 June: HiT bar, Haus Im Tal (6-10pm, Munich)

🗓️ 2024:
14 September: HiT bar, Haus Im Tal (7-10pm, Munich)
18 August: Bricks, Brixton (London)
21 June: Orbit Beers Brewery & Taproom (London)
6-10 June: Westival (Pembrokeshire)
6 May: Fox & Firkin, The Big Market (London)
10 April: Mezcaleria, El Pastor Soho (London)
3 March: Fox & Firkin, The Big Market (London)

🗓️ 2023:
10 November: Alena Arpels, Rotation Policy @ Grow, Hackney, London
13 October: Dust Down Records with friends @ Servant Jazz Quarters, Dalston, London

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