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GG Promises Volumes 1 - 15  
Producer, Benjamin Hill, coproducer IBen Morton, written by Benjamin Hill and Benjamin Morton

Night's Eclectic Flow

A Blues (Dolphin Cruise Edit)

Frankfurt based producer dj/producer Martin Heimann presents his debut single “Salto” on Carry On. Remaining faithful to its name, the small label puts out another piece of limited wax every once in a long while. Enrooted  in  the  soundscapes  of  80's  proto-house,  the original  version  of  Salto  is  a thriving  piece  of  octave  liberation.  Consistent  changes  between  harmonics  break  up  the repetitive structure, while FM pads and the 303 are performing a little duet.
The release is ennobled by two proper remixes from LYO favorites Moon B and Jex Opolis ! Jex remix here featured comes with some embellishment to the cords, change in the bassline and a nice 808 snap. On top Mr Opolis adds some mysterious and cheesy vocals samples that match perfect with the moody 80's orchestral stabs, dope ! Expected for end march

PREMIERE : Martin Heimann - Salto (Jex Opolis Remix)

Let’s face it, summer in New York City is sweltering. Even with all the windows open and fans on high, it is hard to find refuge in Alliance Upholstery’s Chinatown offices. Today’s sweat though, is due to the “Dancer on the Shore” EP, the latest release by the Brooklyn based band, Lemonade (Cascine/True Panther Sounds). “Dancer” is a subdued summertime collage of steel drums, buoyant electronic pads and windswept vocals. Joined by Dee Dee from Dum Dum Girls, it is a celebration of the space where humans and nature exist in harmony. Originally released digitally as a single on Cascine in 2015, the band created a DJ friendly extended mix for this release. If you have been to the “Air A Dancer” party over the last few seasons, you have likely already heard it (sometimes twice in one night!). If that wasn’t enough to pique your interest, the remixes put this one over the top. First, the Jex Opolis (Good Timin’/Running Back) Dub picks it up in his Cutlass Supreme (look at his Kingdom, look at his car) with a full day of activities planned. Top down, wind in your hair, cooler full of ice, spf a million; this is Eddie Grant approved dub at beach. Think California Style in Long Island. After sundown, the Whatever/Whatever (Justin Strauss and Bryan Mette) mix builds a bonfire in the dunes. Hard hitting drums and soaring synths make this mix perfect for dancing all night and howling at the moon. As the night gives way to morning, Jex’s vocal remix wipes the sand off your feet, finds your lost t-shirt, and gets you ready for new day.

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PREMIERE : Lemonade - Dancer On The Shore (Jex Opolis Remix)

My first outing on Smalltown Supersound - vinyl available below.

https://matt-karmil.bandcamp.com/track/cant-find-it-the-house-sound

Morals (Bjørn Torske's Disco Mix)

PRE ORDER: https://safe-trip.org/products/max-abysmal-sutekhs-mirage-donna-dont-stop-single

WHILE ATTEMPTING – AND FAILING – TO APPREHEND THE SHADOWY FIGURE KNOWN AS “MAX ABYSMAL” DURING A FRENZIED CHASE THROUGH THE UNDERGROUND AMSTERDAM ARTS ESTABLISHMENT “HET SKATECAFÉ”, WE RECOVERED A BOXED REEL OF QUARTER-INCH TAPE. INTELLIGENT ASSETS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THIS CONTAINS MUSICAL RECORDINGS OF THE TYPE USED TO PASS ON CODED MESSAGES TO THE SAFE TRIP ORGANISATION.

THE FIRST RECORDING WE HAVE TITLED “DONNA, DON’T STOP”. WE INCLUDE IT WITH THIS MESSAGE SO YOU CAN PERFORM YOUR OWN ANAYLSIS. NOTE THE USE OF A RISING AND FALLING ELECTRONIC MOTIF CAPABLE OF INDUCING A TRANCE-LIKE STATE IN THOSE UNTRAINED IN LISTENING TO ELECTRONIC MUSIC THIS POTENT AND EMOTIVE.

“SUTEKH’S MIRAGE”, THE SECOND CODED COMPOSITION, IS BOLDER AND WARMER IN TONE, MAKING USE OF DAZZLINGLY COLOURFUL MELODIC PATTERNS AND PASSAGES OF PERCUSSION THAT REFERENCE POLYRHYTHMS. DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THE SURFACE BEAUTY OF THIS RECORDING: IT IS CAPABLE OF INDUCING HALLUCINATIONS AND IRREGULAR HEARTBEATS, AND THEREFORE COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS IN THE WRONG HANDS.

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DC Promo Tracks #255: "La Naturaleza" by @chris-coco is part of the new release "Various Vibrations EP" on Clandestino @clandestinomusic

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DC Promo Tracks #255: Chris Coco "La Naturaleza"

Having shared edit duties on Universal Cave’s 10th release, Philadelphia duo Superprince take the reins solo for UC011 with four slices of Philly rework heat.
From the soulful Caribbean funk of ‘Mama’ to the syupy, slo-mo boogie of ‘Rose’, the A side is a sublime double header of slow jams to kick off the EP.
On the B side, Superprince picks up the pace with delicious, private press disco for the dancefloor in the form of ‘Come To Me’, before the dubbed-out balearic bliss of ‘Buy You A Dream’ closes out the affair with a chuggier and cheekier high note. 

Superprince:
https://soundcloud.com/superprince1

Universal Cave:
https://soundcloud.com/universalcave

UC011 [Universal Cave Records]

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PREMIERE: Universal Cave - Buy You A Dream (Superprince Edit) [Universal Cave Records]

Dear friends and family - The crew at the house of KM Editions / Pleasure Wave are pleased to present to you, their brand new release, catalogue number PW04. Amsterdam based Chris Taylor, the mind behind Aan Zee may not be a familiar name to some, but his unique sound, we hope, will become something you will return to time and time again. 

Channelling the choicest ingredients from the galaxies of left-field Disco, library nuggets, lo-fi Afrobeat jams and beyond 'Persona / Funny berber' & 'Vacation' are strange beasts. Aimed squarely at the dance-floor but not obvious, blatant or cheap these deep sound excursions will tweak the more esoterically minded into action. The fact that Taylor is a multi-instrumentalist is evident, the sheer sonic tapestry that spreads across both cuts will engulf the ear-drums of the adventurous and stimulate the most intrepid of feet. These cuts are not easy to pin down or pigeon-hole, they are long-form exercises in interstellar dance music that is truly on the cosmic threshold. Following on from previous outings courtesy of Skatebård, Kito Jempere, Miskotom, Les Crocodiles & more, Pleasure Wave is the perfect home for the free-spirited and adventurous Aan Zee project, kindred spirits you might say. Discerning DJ's and selectors - Take note!

A2 Aan Zee- Vacation

Recorded Live at Solarium, Berlin (DE) on May 6th, 2018.

Guitar & Synths - Sebastian Lee Philipp
Drums - Ran Levari

Audio Recording - Tamir Chen
Audio Mix - Sebastian Lee Philipp

Photo: Still from visuals created by Caroline Barrueco and Thomas Haferlach.

www.diewildejagd.com

Die Wilde Jagd - Drachenfels (Live At Solarium Berlin, 2018)

Towering Brazil nut trees shrouded the dusty dirt track, only slivers of blue sky could be soon through the leaves overhead. The air was humid and thick beads of moisture clung to the green plants that bordered the path. In the distance the sound of drums could be heard, while a chorus of insects and birds buzzed and chirped in chaotic harmony, each vying for attention. The drum beat grew louder and louder as the dirt track opened up into an expansive clearing. A huddle of men slapped thick wooden drums with almighty force, sending messages out into the atmosphere and creating a soundtrack to the rainforest they call home. 

After an almighty string of releases it's been a hot minute since Swiss duo In Flagranti released their 30-track album Sprezzatura on their own Codek label. Now they return with Super Success, a four-track EP taking in all manner of influences from slow dance to heavy percussion and jacking house.

PREMIERE: In Flagranti - Expensive Wardrobe [Codek Records]

For Breathing Room’s sophomore release, the Toronto based label look to Swiss multi-instrumentalist Bixi to supply the goods. The German producer exudes warm and tropical vibes across the five track vinyl release entitled ‘Aquarius’. Rich in deft live instrumentation and clever sample work, an organic feel flutters through each track with bubbling water, forest-inspired atmosphere, ethnic percussion and gentle handclaps the order of the day. Once again the release is presented with beautiful artwork by 3D and visual artist Maks Pihs. Definitely a label to keep an eye on.
 
Words: Joe Morris
 
https://www.facebook.com/breathingroomrecords
https://www.facebook.com/lokkethebass/
https://soundcloud.com/breathingroomrecords
https://soundcloud.com/lokke

PREMIERE: Bixi - Bicho De Pé [Breathing Room Records]

Ruf Dug - eCZtasy
Label: Ruf Kutz (https://soundcloud.com/rufdug)
Release Date: 14 February 2020
PRE-ORDER LINK: https://smarturl.it/eCZtasy
Format: Vinyl & Digital

The product of an intense love affair with the Casio CZ-5000 synthesiser, the eCZtasy EP sees the cult producer, DJ, remixer, NTS resident and label head Ruf Dug release on his own label for the first time in 4 years. 2019 was the year that Manchester’s Simon Hindle released EPs on Futureboogie and Rhythm Section, tackled FACT’s Against The Clock and embarked on a tour that took in Pikes, Gottwood, Love International, Berlin, Tel Aviv, Moscow and more. He kicks off 2020 with the first release on a reinvigorated Ruf Kutz label.

Ruf Dug says “After hearing the Satoshi & Makoto album and checking their youtubes I just HAD to own a CZ-5000… it wasn’t long till I managed to snare one and got lost in its tones… this record contains some of the highlights of that whirlwind romance.”

The A side sees Ruffy in full-on peaking rave mode as opener INWARD CONVERSION PROCESS shows off the classy, glassy tones of the CZ-5000 from the outset as 11th chords stack up on one another to create a euphoric future anthem that takes in the best bits of prog, trance, dream house - with the occasional zouky drum pattern to remind you that the tropical cyberpunk is at the console.

There’s no time to rest up as we cascade immediately into WET PLAY BANGER - surely Ruf Dug’s trackiest release ever, almost a DJ tool more than a tune. The CZ’s sequencer comes into play here as pattern after pattern collide, co-mingle and then disperse with the effect of boosting dopamine & serotonin levels in all who experience. Named for the infamous Manchester club night which Ruffy & pals started, this one has been stress-tested on the universe’s finest dance floor and emerged, wide-eyed and mindless, to be captured here on wax for you…

The B side welcomes a change of pace. Opener SHOPPIN has the CZ-5000 re-purposed as Balearic conspirator, adding an ibicenco skank & sandy pans to a rugged DMX beat that suggests Laid Back making a lost dub for Saada Bonaire. The B2, FRUITY DANCE, sprays a cubensis mist over the Casio and dials the exotica setting up to infinity as woozy bells and live drum samples get all tapey and loose to close out a very welcome return to Ruf Kutz for its proprietor.

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PREMIERE : Ruf Dug - Inward Conversion Process

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