FOLA - UMUTHE

A condition in which abstraction becomes detached from representation and exists as a self-sustaining system. Perception interacts with forms that require no external references, revealing coherence solely through internal consistency. Each moment unfolds as an autonomous structure, inviting consciousness to encounter abstraction as a complete reality in itself.

Autonomy

Linear Drift (Foundational Mix)

@Hidden Spheres brings this years run of @Fruitmerchant releases to a close with the SPOK EP
Pre order here ~ bit.ly/2D0SSPV

Thank you to everyone who has supported the label, listened to the NTS show, brought a T-shirt or come to a show! it would not be possible without your support! You are keeping the underground alive!

x

Hidden Spheres ~ Spok EP // FM004

* Read more : boltingbits.com/last-nubian-reunion-feat-dexter-dougan-2xm-remix-blaq-numbers
* Youtube : youtu.be/Os90HvtLr14
* Pre-order: bit.ly/2rJW0rD

The German-based imprint Blaq Numbers, who have played a pivotal role in exposing the world to the sounds of producers such as Jesse Bru, Explorer of the Humankind, and DJ Psychiatre, are gearing up to release music from yet another talented musician. This time, it is London artist Last Nubian, who has only been on soundcloud for about a year now. Having grown up being inspired by the likes of Flying Lotus, Mndsgn, Theo Parrish, Last Nubian is making a name for himself by crafting rhythms and beats that often feel nostalgically familiar but manage to take the best from the worlds of hip-hop and house. A crate digger through and through, Last Nubian showcases his diverse musical background on his forthcoming EP Reunion by delivering catchy dance floor melodies that will appease the crowd while satisfying the palettes of heads alike.

In total, this record will feature 7 brand-new originals from Last Nubian as well as 2 remixes. The edit that we are premiering for you today comes from our favorite brotherly duo 2XM and is of the record's lead track "Reunion." Compared to the original, this remix sets out to make it easier for club room consumption; upping the tempo ever so slightly and adding in an assortment of synth and percussive elements that give the tune a little bit more punch while staying true to its spacey, afro-futurist vibe.

To get your hands on this EP, as well as a remix from Paso, make sure to pre-order your copy! Reunion is set to come out on January 8th of next year!

PREMIERE: Last Nubian - Reunion Feat. Dexter Dougan (2XM Remix)

Part Three of our 10 Years Of Phonica Sampler series. Released in 2014. 

As a long-time supporter of Phonica, Mr. G was a natural choice for the compilation and his contribution is yet another stone-cold Colin classic, named after his preferred day for record shopping no less! Ol of Faces Records is up next with the exceptional house/garage hybrid 'AMC Edit'.

On the other side, Lady Blacktronika starts things off with the deep and wonderful 'Gods And Planets', one of her strongest productions to date. Finally, DJ Kaos teams up with Loudtone for their 'Buffalo Dub', an old-school inspired house gem aimed at the dancefloors of today.

Ten Years Of Phonica

Mr.G - My Thursdayz

Church as an outlet have always ensured they are pushing the boundaries of dance and electronic music, while retaining their melodic and jazz-infused sound at their core. This has historically come in the form of fantastically crafted sampled pieces incorporating various live elements; this time though, they offer up @AuraSafari, a fully fledged band with a full sumptuous LP for your listening pleasure.

Aura consists of, Alessandro Deledda, Andrea Moretti, Lorenzo Lavoratori, Daniele Melloni and Nicholas Iammatteo. The band started with the meeting of a musician and a group of dj's and producers coming from different musical backgrounds and generations. Aura Safari is the union of various musical eras and influences such as jazz fusion, 80's boogie, world music, Italo house, balearic beats and jazz funk. 

We're lucky enough to feature 'Island Life', the most dance-floor friendly track on the LP. Pure island feels emanate from the tracks soul, with soft yet vibrant tones riding on the back of the swung and dusty stonk which anchors this cut to the shore.

Artist: @AuraSafari
Label: @ChurchUK
Buy: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/aura-safari/730697-01/

Aura Safari LP

PREMIERE: Aura Safari - Island Life [Church]

"Fantastic record. When will it be available in the shops? Looking forward, indeed!!" zip (Perlon)

The mysterious Urban Inc producer that gave chills to many with its first release “pleasure planets” is back 4 years later with a HUGE LP ! (the first one on WAX CLASSIC). And honestly we are proud to say that this one of the best release we've ever done. 
ESSENTIAL ! SKYLAX RECORDS 4 EVER

URBAN INC "URBAN AGE"
A1.EMOTIONS
A2.STATE OF MIND
A3.SPACE WALK JAM(VOCAL MIX)
B1.URBAN AGE
B2.VISIONS OF YOU
B3.DEEP PASSION
C1.THE FUTURE IS NOW
C2.DOWNTOWN
C3.GLAZE OVER(VOX)
D1.NEVER(EVER MIX)
D2.LOOSEFINGERS
D3.I'LL BE THERE (DEEPINIT)
WAX CLASSIC 22 / WXC22

BUY VINYL

WAX CLASSIC 22 - A2.URBAN INC. "STATE OF MIND"

* Read more:  https://boltingbits.com/nicholas-rainforest-shall-not-fade/
* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bR9j2YG73cQ
* Pre-order: https://shallnotfade.co.uk/album/a-message-from-the-east

Nicholas returns to Shall Not Fade with the luscious ‘A Message from The East’ EP. ‘A Message from The East’ marks the return of Italian producer // DJ Nicholas to the Shall Not Fade imprint. The EP takes the listener on a journey

PREMIERE: Nicholas - Rainforest

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Hidden Spheres is the alter ego of Manchester’s Tom Harris, who first made his mark on the underground circuit with his release 'The Bloos' on Moods & Grooves, before following it up with the much in demand ‘Waiting’ on Lobster Theremin offshoot Distant Hawaii.  

Here, Tom joins the Scissor & Thread family, the Brooklyn label founded by Francis Harris, and home to music that traverses a number of boundaries. Hidden Spheres fits right in - the five track 1985 EP blends house, broken beat, ambient, jazz and other elements into a heady brew. 

'King Tut' starts proceedings, a laid back jazzy groove, rich in textures and soulful flourishes.  

'My Names' touches on the UK broken beat legacy of 4 Hero and Bugz in the Attic - an off kilter groove layered with sweet jazz and house inflected licks.  

'Karl' is a much more direct dancefloor track, albeit with the deepness that we expect from Hidden Spheres.The penultimate track '1985' steps into the unconventional house vibes of Detroit's third wave.

'Soon We’ll' finishes up the EP - a supremely jazzy piece built around the sax, piano and washes of strings and ambient elements - a superb closer for a deep and heartfelt release.

Hidden Spheres - Karl

Scissor and Thread