A2 Ukrainian whizz kid V. Stuparenko delivers a unique composition of tribal elements perfectly setup for the afters.

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A2. Vlad Stuparenko - Untitled 03

Artist: @zobol
Track: Optimistic Octopus 2.0
Title: Basic Contact 
Label: @mint-tea-records

The latest VA release from Bristol label Mint Tea collects tracks from the UK, Estonia and Georgia, and puts them on eco-friendly wax made from recycled vinyl waste at R.A.N.D. pressing plant. Our pick is Zobol’s whimsical (and whimsically-named) ‘Optimistic Octopus 2.0’, whose sprightly Datassette-esque electro sounds just like its titular image: a happy cephalopod gliding its way across the reef. We also like Boulderhead’s ‘Néana’, another watery track but this time with a more progressive, heads-down feel. Bristol’s scene is bubbling at the moment and Mint Tea are an excellent example of the DIY creativity emerging from the city.

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Selection | Zobol - Optimistic Octopus 2.0 [Mint Tea]

A2 - Acid Dreams

JOOICE 004

Produced & Mixed by THE BOYS FROM CHARISS
Mastered by Gabriele Carasco at Decode Studio Berlin 
Artwork by The Global Innovation
Distributed by KMA60 Berlin

B2 - Deshi

“snapout”, a Tokyo-based party crew of DJs and Producers, will launch a record label in early 2022.

“snapout” members include veteran DJ yama', who has been DJing since 1998, Takashi Himeoka, who has been making tracks since 2014 and has released on “Phreak” and “Cabaret Recordings” labels, Hisashi, who has played at several regular parties in Tokyo and contributed a track to “How High” label at the end of 2021, and Riku Sugimoto.

For the first single, Riku Sugimoto has created three tracks based on the atmosphere of “snapout”, adopt the essence of Detroit/Dutch techno and Chicago/UK house from the early 90s and early 00s.

B1. Knox Blocks (snippet)

Groove selecta from @vouiz
eclectic minimal electro style with a subtil touch of house !

VOUIZ - BMKast 37

Artist: Carl Finlow
Title: 430.790 (Incl. Syrte Remix)
Label: Science Cult
Cat No: SCAS6
Format: 12” Vinyl, Purple Colour

Tracklist: 
A1. ADDA
A2. ADDA (Syrte Reaction)
B1. Vorlon
B2. Undiluted
B3. Internalized

It's the penultimate release of the eight-part Astra Spectra series featuring Electro legend Carl Finlow and including a remix by label co-founder Syrte.

Pressed on a limited run of purple vinyl, the colour and name of the EP correspond to Iron on the Fraunhofer Absorption Spectrum of our sun.

Stefan Weise aka Syrte envisioned the “Astra Spectra” series as a celebration of mankind’s vision for space exploration, past and future, while also expressing a love for space science, science fiction and the spirit of discovery. Each release in the series is representative of a color frequency in our sun’s absorption spectrum and the element which is represented by that, hence the name, which means “Solar Spectrum”.

Carl Finlow - 430.790 (Incl. Syrte Remix) (SCAS6)

Heyyaa, it's time for the next part of the series. This time we have the pleasure to welcome Parisian label head and selector deluxe - Tom Joyce! 

Tom has graced the French capital with his carefully selected sounds since the early 2000s, a time during which held a residency at the la Java, hosting and playing alongside the likes of LoSoul, Audio Werner, Dario Zenker, Lowtec, XDB and more.

Wind the clock forward 20-ish years and Tom Joyce is still the name to know. Having amassed an impressive portfolio of club gigs across the continent, including Rex Club, Concrete, Tresor and Griessmuehle, Tom has become a household act in the scene.

He is now the label owner of @sounds-benefit-records where he’s developing his own vision of music, spanning the territories of house, techno and electro. S-Max, Alex Picone, Phil Evans, XDB, Kosh and Seuil are a selection of the heavyweights who have helped the label achieve international acclaim.

As a producer, Tom has put out several EPs and featured on a bunch of V/As, focusing on refining his sound and style, bit by bit, note ny note. Playlisted by Craig Richards and Seth Troxler, his productions are dominated by electro-tinged Detroit house and techno, just like his much-appreciated DJ sets.

That's quite the CV if you ask us. Anyway, we're delighted to share an hour of pure Tom Joyce goodness with you. So, sit back, relax and crack a cold one. And don't forget to check out Tom's upcoming EP: https://soundcloud.com/sounds-benefit-records/tom-joyce-le-club-ep-snd009-12

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OUFFFCAST 2.17 → Tom Joyce (Sounds Benefit / Paris, FR)

It's not your breaksness

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Selection | Zobol - Optimistic Octopus 2.0 [Mint Tea]

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