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The LowDown Top Tracks - January 2024

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Brad King - Shut Up [GR001]

Reissues 008

Dirty Girl

Returning to XtraTrax following a guest mix back in 2022, Joel Cantone produces a piece of wizardry here with his track, Wired. 

Joel will be making an appearance again for XtraTrax, a little closer to home in the next few months. Keep an eye on our social channels for further information which will be dropping in the next few weeks.

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Joel Cantone - Wired (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Two new two steppers out today (Bandcamp me xo)

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Robbie Doherty - 1v1 EP

Firebreak

Firebreak (Chloé Caillet Remix)

After a two-year hiatus, Hart & Neenan make a triumphant return to their own label imprint with a sonic evolution that marks a new chapter. 'Your Best Ain't Good Enough' EP isn't just a comeback; it's a bold step forward, offering a fusion of 90's inspired House elevated by stand-out Detroit-style hip-hop vocals that add a unique edge to the timeless beats. Garnering heavyweight support across Europe, the EP has captured the attention of industry tastemakers such as Archie Hamilton, Prunk, and Kellie Allen. This summer, it has become the soundtrack to unforgettable nights and sunrise moments. Featuring three original tracks meticulously crafted to transcend sound, the EP is tailor-made for peak-time club moments.

Artist: @hartandneenan

Hart & Neenan - Your Best Ain't Good Enough (Original Mix) (Preview)

New Year's Compilation

SHL011 Detlef - Dope (Original Mix)

Beatport

Marlon Hoffstadt - It's That Time (Kolter Remix)

SHL015 Rendher, Ssero - Doorwey (Original Mix)

One Foot In EP

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Joe Vanditti, White Off - One Foot In (Original Mix)

Downfall EP

Downfall

Ilario Alicante’s label presents a ten-track compilation with familiar names and debutants.

Since its launch in 2024, Ilario Alicante’s Sound D’Elite has fast earned recognition as a hub for both established and rising voices in the underground scene. As part of Sound D’Elite’s mission to celebrate global dance music culture, the label now unveils its first Various Artists compilation, ‘Elite Gathering Vol.1 (Sonar 2025 Edition)’ — the inaugural chapter of a brand-new VA series, timed to coincide with Sonar 2025 festival.
Bringing together a selection of trusted contributors and fresh arrivals, the ten-track compilation captures the essence of Sound D’Elite’s forward-thinking approach, with London’s Antss kicks things oﬀ with ‘Can’t Right Now’, delivering a relentless groove packed with energy and bounce. Spanish duo The BeatBoy’s take a darker turn on ‘Closer’, blending moody atmospheres and rolling percussion. Italy’s White Oﬀ brings a rumbling low-end pressure on ‘All Ma Ladies’,
primed for late-night floors.
Making his debut appearance on Sound D’Elite, Justin Rabin experiments with glitchy textures and playful vocal chops in ‘Handle This’, while returning favourites BizZa, GruuvElement’s, and Artslaves, deliver their trademark punch and precision. Vanny Granata, and Piero Acinapura, bring their own distinct flavours, ranging from crisp, techy rhythms to stripped-back funk. Closing out the compilation, Antonello Camboni and Stefano Crabuzza join forces on ‘About Music’, merging their individual styles into a deeply grooving dancefloor tool.
With ‘Elite Gathering Vol.1 (Sonar 2025 Edition)’, the label sets the tone for what promises to be a forward-thinking series—one that captures the energy of the scene’s landmark events while continuing to champion innovative artists from across the globe

The BeatBoy's - Closer

Fading Out

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Hurukan & D'Jamency & Oliver X - Kuiper Belt (Red Richards)

Unearthed from the depths.

Music forgotten returns.

Playful times of fun.

Bandcamp

Lost 2 Time EP

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SHL011 Detlef - Dope (Original Mix)

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