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Mind Against return to Afterlife with new EP ‘Changes’
It marks the follow-up to acclaimed 2020 EP ‘Walking Away’
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Changes EP

Changes

A1 Mind Against - Changes

Let's go Dancing ( Solomun Remix )

Emerging as their first release on Manual Music, But U marks a striking introduction to the label's timeless electronic music legacy. Featuring Rana Iravani's smooth, sensual vocals over a warm, mystique-scented sonic landscape, the track channels the spirit of classic deep house with modern flair.

Born in San Francisco and raised in Dubai, Rana's global upbringing and training in drama at NYU infused her artistry with storytelling and emotional depth. As a DJ, producer, singer, and songwriter based in New York, she brings cinematic nuance and musical sophistication to every project.

Little is publicly known yet about Janne Johannes, making this debut all the more intriguing. Together, Janne and Rana deliver a collaboration steeped in mystery, a synergy of subtle vocal phrasing and atmospheric arrangement.

Musically, But U unfurls with catchy piano motifs and string‑shot chords that evoke both vintage emotion and dancefloor energy. It's a track equally suited to deep late‑night club sets as it is to immersive listening at home or on the road. With its lush textures, rhythmic drive, and evocative mood, it stands as a modern house gem that intrigues and captivates.

Listen to But U, the bold debut from Rana Iravani & Janne Johannes on Manual Music, blending soulful vocals, elegant melodies, and timeless deep house allure. A track poised to resonate across dancefloors and headphones alike.

But U

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It’s time, once again, to get into the MOOD. Our driver for the label’s latest shady soiree is the boss herself: Nicole Moudaber.

Currently cruising on the trip of her life (literally – she’s just passed her race driver test), Nicole is wrapping up 2015 at unfathomable speeds right now. Fresh from her legendary ‘Breed’ collaborations with Skin and remixing Pan Pot, Scuba and recently Black Asteroid all within the last three months, Nicole unleashes her first solo triple-tracker in a long time…

‘Silent Sigh’ commences the adventure with an unhurried build as each bar sees a new space age texture wrapping around her stoic kicks. Gradually the elements disappear until all you can see, feel and hear is black. Stark designs twist through the ether from left to right then boom: an even darker, sub-laden kick pressure ignites from nowhere. Trust us, this will do more than make your dancefloor sigh…

We proceed with intimacy as Nicole persuades us to ‘Move A Little Closer’. The beats underpin her whispers and do well to magnetise, but it’s the gradual ice blast pads that really allure. Building and building with ageless progression, the big pay-off comes with one of the most delicious, almost cosmic, breakdowns Nicole has ever crafted.

MOOD now fully established, ‘Own’ has the honour of closing the show. Relentless kicks and a scratchy snare paint the backdrop for bold splashes of colour as eastern vocals ghost through the spectrum weaving mystically around Nicole’s signature insistent percussive dynamics, escalating into shamanic oblivion. 
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A MOODy way to say goodbye to 2015… And tease us for an even bigger 2016, Nicole is currently unstoppable.

Nicole Moudaber - More Ways Than One (Original Mix) [MOOD]

Adriatique have revealed the very first release to come out on their brand new label, Siamese. The three-track EP from the duo, entitled ‘Patterns of Eternity’, will be released on the 14th October, with presales already live.

The title track, running at 11 minutes long, is a hypnotic journey driven by layers of synth lines, with a powerful low end. Meanwhile, ‘Womb’ on the B-side is a darker, more uncompromising affair. Built for the dancefloor, the track has already been a success on the club circuit.

Final track ‘Quadrivia’ channels the minimal influences that the duo cite as an inspiration, yet features the classic characteristics of Adriatique’s production style; a detail-orientated focus on the layering and dropping away of percussion and a bassline built for the best club sound systems.

This debut EP on the new label is just the start of a new chapter for Adriatique; the Siamese project is a shared dream for them both. Although it is first and foremost a music label, the duo envision Siamese opening up to a broad variety of arts, providing a home for boundary-pushing creatives of various genres.

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SIAMESE001 - Adriatique - A1 Patterns Of Eternity (Original Mix)

Adriatique transform 'Monument' into a scintillating, eerie piece completely their own. 

Pre-order: http://bit.ly/2iIUlB1

Premiere: Tale Of Us & Vaal - Monument (Adriatique Remix)

Following on from his debut EP on Drumcode earlier this year, Ilario Alicante returns with a generous 6-tracker.

Ilario Alicante - The Acid Runner - Drumcode - DC183

We're really happy to have the Bulgarian duo Balthazar & JackRock back on Filth on Acid for a debut EP of 3 originals. When the demo's of these pretty boys hit the FOA office for the first time, an instant party-mode was created. That these tracks will smash dancefloors is for sure, but will you be able to handle it? This is..... Filth on Acid.

Balthazar & JackRock - Burning Down (Original Mix)

Matt Sassari's first EP for Stereo Productions titled La Queen EP. Matt's has a unique way to produce blunt and elegant Techno. With a clean and well-structured composition where percussion and basslines are sturdy and compact, always filled with the right elements in the right place creating an intense atmosphere, his style is unmistakable. 
La Queen opens the EP with a thundering kick drum and dark percussion, balanced with the organic and processed vocal in the way to insulate the track, peak time bomb. Second is the frantic and growing tension of "Roi Perc" that packs in rubbery textures and hypnotic FX. Building with perc rolls, unnerving vocal bursts, and synth notes, each bass drop grows with impact and the dancefloor intensity increases.
Matt is a very well respected producer, and his music can be found on best Techno label including SCI+TEC, Tronic, Bitten, 1605, Intec, Kraftek among many others. And let's not forget that he is young, we're faced with the future French Techno reference.

Bienvenue Chez!

Matt Sassari - La Queen

Get it here: http://smarturl.it/AL017

Afterlife Recordings continues its focus on emerging talent with the first solo EP of Ae:ther (@aethernalmusic), following his collaboration with Mind Against on ‘Solaris’ and a track on the Realm Of Consciousness compilation.

 From the textured atmospherics, harmonies and innovative sound design, it’s clear Aether has found his voice already. Balanced between the powerful, emotive techno Afterlife is known for and more introspective experimentation, the three tracks share a tonal richness and patient headspace, lending themselves to the dreamy hours on the dancefloor.

Aether - Spectre EP (AL017)


A1 Endeavour
A2 Spectre
B Raven

Available on 12” vinyl and digital from July 27, 2018.

Ae:ther - Raven

Following last year’s album 'Heart Of Sky', Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons presents remixes of 'All I Need To Get High' by BUTCH and Ae:ther.

Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons - All I Need To Get High (Ae:ther Dreaming Dub Remix)

Get it here: https://smarturl.it/VAIV027XX

With the fourth Realm Of Consciousness compilation, Tale Of Us shine a light on the artists whose work has shaped their sets in recent times.
There are contributions from Afterlife’s longtime regulars like Recondite, Adriatique, Mind Against, Woo York and Vaal. 
From those who have come through the label in more recent times: Ae:ther, Mathame, Agents Of Time, Innellea, Fideles and Kevin De Vries. And, as always with the compilation, there are new faces: Colyn, Blausch, ANNA, ARTBAT, Coeus, Lyke, Murat Uncuoglu, Lehar & Aldebaran and ENØS.
The sound encompasses everything Afterlife represents: introspective electronica, euphoric peak-time cuts and more subtle rollers. Twenty inspired interpretations of the sound Tale Of Us have developed.

Various - Realm Of Consciousness Pt.IV (AL027)
A1 Recondite - Savaaq
A2 Adriatique - Hound
B1 Adamant - Last Promises
B2 Mind Against & Blausch - Trust My Eyes feat. Running Pine
C1 Colyn - Amor
C2 Woo York - Discovery
D1 Ae:ther - Arteon
D2 ANNA - Spectral
E1 ARTBAT - Element
E2 Mathame - Farewell
F1 Agents Of Time - Superia
F2 Vaal - Weakness Pays
G1 Innellea - Lost In Fades feat. Ameli
G2 Fideles - The Last Glow
H1 Kevin de Vries - Phoenix
H2 Coeus - Eden
Digital Only: Lyke - Lem
Digital Only: Murat Uncuoglu - Abetone
Digital Only: Lehar & Aldebaran - Da Levante
Digital Only: ENØS - Neptune

Mind Against & Blausch - Trust My Eyes feat. Running Pine

Bad Guy - Tale Of Us (Erly Tepshi & EarthLife edit)     unreleased  @Junction2

Adriatique - Mystery (Tale Of Us & Mathame Remix)

Buy here https://smarturl.it/037unity

Out of darkness can only come light. ‘Unity’ is a 31-track opus, a symbol of togetherness curated by Tale Of Us, including artists already on Afterlife and some new names to the label. Accompanied by a continuous journey through this new music, mixed by Tale Of Us, we hope this compilation brings some escape at a challenging time.

It is more important than ever that we stand together and do what we can to help our loved ones, our communities and humanity as a whole. All profits from ‘Unity’ will be donated to the Coronavirus medical relief fund (https://bit.ly/2WJ8roB) of the most heavily-affected region so far, Lombardy in Italy. It is a cause particularly close to the hearts of us all at Afterlife. 

Tale Of Us cover the full spectrum of Afterlife sounds, from stirring, sunrise epics and eyes-down techno to more inward-looking moments, individually expressing a collective vision. Crystalline melodies and emotive oscillations connect each work and form the strands which Tale Of Us weave into a momentous Voyage. From the opening tones of the label founders’ own track ‘Alone’, every turn flows further into the Realm Of Consciousness, an unbounded dimension which ends in light.

Bad Guy - Tale Of Us (Erly Tepshi & EarthLife edit) unreleased @Junction2

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