"Circulation" ep - out 12th March on Shall Not Fade

The street was alive with hustle and bustle as people shouted from apartment windows down to friends below and music played loud from boomboxes on the corners. It was a hot day in the city, the type that might make you sweat. The rumble of the trains could be heard all day long, people being taken from place to place, wherever that might be. He sat there taking all this in, perched upon his park bench, smoking a cigarette, watching as the world went wearily by. This was his city, his funk. 

Black Loops appear on a new compilation for Hudd Traxx, a celebration of the fifteen years that the label has been in existence. It's an impressive feat, especially considering the consistency and dependability of the imprint which has released music by the likes of Dj Sneak, Iron Curtis, Nightmares On Wax, Chez Damier, Rick Wade and many more. 

This track is an ode to house in the deepest, truest of senses.

PREMIERE: Black Loops - Forster Funk [Hudd Traxx]

Inland Bites

Hot Soup

French outfit Happiness Therapy continues its release schedule this September with a brand new EP from Glasgow-based Spanish artist Dan Be. The four-tracker, aptly named Makes Me Happy, also features a collaboration with Portuguese talent Bernardo Mota.
Buy:
https://sq.lnk.to/HT13_

Happiness Therapy 13 : Makes Me Happy

PREMIERE: Dan Be & Bernardo Mota - Makes Me Happy [Happiness Therapy]

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Cele - After the Storm Ep - 01 After the Storm_Cele_(Original_Mix)

“You Say It” is a soulful Melodic Deep House track blending warm female vocals, dreamy arps, and deep basslines with a driving rhythm.
A journey through emotion and groove — floating between longing and energy, designed to move both heart and dancefloor.
Perfect for late-night sessions, deep playlists, or moments of pure escape.

„You Say It“ ist ein gefühlvoller Melodic Deep House Track, der sanfte Female Vocals mit hypnotischen Arpeggios, warmen Pads und einem treibenden Groove verbindet.
Die melodischen Elemente verschmelzen mit tiefen Bässen und erzeugen eine emotionale Atmosphäre zwischen Sehnsucht, Freiheit und Bewegung.
Perfekt für nächtliche Fahrten, Club-Momente oder einfach, um dich in den Sound fallen zu lassen.

You say it

http://www.mixmag.net/read/dj-steaw-premieres

'Lock Out' by DJ Steaw features slamming percussion, a toe-tappingly smooth groove and chords that float beautifully in-and-out of focus. 

It's hard to reach house perfection but we reckon this track gets pretty close. Get involved and get to know.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Dj Steaw 'Lock Out'

Start Local Records return with their second VA packed full of gems from all over the world. Flipping the script a little and adopting a slightly deeper sound, the release has got a little something for everyone. 

Next up on SLRVA002 comes suki, a Producer/DJ from Melbourne, providing a super smooth and grinding track that bends and evolves over 6mins of fun for everyone involved.

Buy:
https://startlocalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/slrva002

@sukistyle
@startlocal

PREMIERE: suki - Problematic [Start Local Records]

Vincent G - Sub Experience

SUPPORT: tinyurl.com/VIRALVOL4

Our fourth compilation sees us returning to basics. Bold and fierce raw, dubby house and audacious, rhythmic voyages featuring a few well established artists and some new heads to the scene.

As always, all profits directly fund the artists involved, or donated to a chosen charity.

Diolch,
Haŵs

Retromigration - Klaus Dexter

Circulation

BUY RELEASE

Mike The Dog

Banana 20

Danse sur l'Hardcore

Limited edition vinyl: 
shallnotfade.co.uk/album/circulation-ep

After a wafting deep house collab with fellow Italian Berlin resident Ruff Stuff, Black Loops (Ricardo Paffetti) brings Shall Not Fade a third EP of rolling, danceable house of the highest calibre. Paffetti has built a reputation as a creative, high-class producer and does not disappoint on Circulation EP - the Shall Not Fade regular makes tribute to classic Italian house while adding a futuristic, unique spin. 

The 5-tracker opens with Mike The Dog. It’s a crazy electro-garage hybrid that foregrounds frenetic drum loops, while soft lofi chords give way to a disco-like bassline, starting the record off lightheartedly. Title track Circulation hits with a syncopated kick and dubbed out vocals that swirl in your head, contrasting a smooth, darker sound design made for sunset dancing. Paffetti perfects a meticulous sound palette across the B-side. From Banana 20, a pacey track lead by its squelching bassling, to Dream2gether - gliding lead synth, trading spotlights with the echoed vocal - these are love songs for the dancefloor. The EP closes out to Danse sur L’Hardcore, a pumping beast of a house track studded with sparkling chord stabs and g-funk synth trills. 

Circulation EP drops March 12th via Shall Not Fade.

CIRCULATION EP

SNF053 // Black Loops - Circulation EP

Simplexia goes vinyl-only!
At last @bernardomotapt makes his solo debut on vinyl and this is not one to be missed! Having made a smashing compilation of his latest, grooviest jams, Simple Times 1 hits the shelves hard with deep, bouncy vibes that capture Bernardo's essence at his finest. This work is stamped with a timeless feel good attitude that Bernardo has gotten the reputation for and we have made to sure to press all those vibrations on wax. Includes a tasty dub dub Remix by Italian maestro, Ezzy @ant-len!

A1. Feel It (Extended Mix)
A2. Bayside
A3. Clear Your Mind

B1. Not The Same Decision
B2. Last Spot (Bass Playah Raw Mix)
B3. Clear Your Mind (Ezzy Remix)

Bernardo Mota - Last Spot (Bass Playah Raw Mix)

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INFOS & REMIXES: blackloops@gmail.com 

Riccardo, known as Black Loops, has steadily earned a reputation as a dedicated and innovative force in house music. Drawing inspiration from funk, soul, disco, 90s Italo house, and New York deep house, his music strikes a balance between classic grooves and contemporary sensibilities.

Over the years, Black Loops has released music on respected labels such as Freerange, Aterral, Classic, Shall Not Fade, and Quality Vibe, establishing a discography that reflects both versatility and a deep love for the craft. His work has been supported by a global audience and continues to resonate with DJs and listeners alike.

A passionate vinyl collector and selector, Black Loops places great value on the art of playing and digging records, an ethos that translates into his DJ sets. Whether in the studio or behind the decks, his approach is rooted in authenticity and a genuine connection to the music.

With his debut album ready and set for release in the first half of 2025, Black Loops is entering an exciting new chapter in his career. Touring regularly across Europe, America, Australia, and beyond, he remains committed to sharing music that speaks to the dancefloor and beyond.

Danse sur l'Hardcore

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