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STEP02 - Step Ball Chain 
Tapestry Of Sound
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A1 Maypole Theme (Surrealist Piano Roll Mix) [6:58]
A2 Maypole Theme (Looming Giant Mix) [4:59]

B1 Wasp Of A Woman [5:50]
B2 Inhale, Exhale [5:32]

Visual Art and Music have historically shared an important, entwined relationship; often posing questions of which provoked which in a project? What about when the imagery is a medieval surrealist, hyper coloured XTC wonderland? Genre-blurred and stirred, daring and dynamic dance music for the twistedly imaginative minds and bodies! The Tapestry of Sound is an audio tribute to the liquid lockdown Tapestry of 2020, a wall-size mixed media art piece originally intended for a live-stream backdrop; despite not being completed in time, it became the epicentre of communal creative junction & release - no limits or logical sense. The result, a sonic terrarium cultivated by longtime partners in crime D. Tiffany and Roza Terenzi; with the help of friends, weaving their sapphic magic into something wicked and new for STEP02, Tapestry of Sound.

A maypole is a tall wooden pole often erected as part of late 19th century European Midsummer folk festivals, around which a dance often takes place; coinciding with Summer Solstice, or in Corona-era... Scrollstice. The A-side presents two contrasting offerings of the Maypole Theme, opening with the Surrealist Piano Roll Mix; an effortless euphoria gliding and twirling amidst a rolling 2-step garage routine, playfully anticipating melodic ecstasy via black and white keys. A complementary contrast offered by the Looming Giant Mix; sleek and deep. A hot-femme fiasco, driving and deviating between 4/4 and a freaky broken plot-twist; evoking imagery of the night, skipping fiercely round the pole; which was often considered a symbol of the union between masculine and feminine energy.

Wasp Of A Woman initiates the B side blowout, stripped back and sensual, but don’t be fooled; this is a straight-up b0mb. Low end throbbing underneath ferociously swung drums, topped by microphone assassin Kaylin with the fire lyrical content, a true upcycle of genres to set the mood for a flammable dancefloor. Cooling off, only slightly for a cigarette break, is Inhale, Exhale the final track from the EP. The tempo finally settling down but bumping up the groove with thumping toms guiding a playful party-starter, rhythmic and melodically inspired; infectiously cheeky with subliminal naughty memos teasing their way in through the backdoor.

Let your mind run wild with this effortless collaboration, two minds sharing the same obscurely forward-thinking visionary, the Tapestry Of Sound; a Meta Musical Time Capsule.

Mixing by Tapestry & Marco Pellegrino
Mastering & Cut by Marco Pellegrino @ Analog Cut
Distributed by One Eye Witness
Artwork by Sophia & Kathy

Tapestry Of Sound (STEP02)

As the years go by, Nthr1’s tracks become even more beloved by both the local audience and the worldwide - his composing style has been emphasized takin lifelong metamorphosis and now we hear the signature-like sound, which allows the listeners to recognize his tracks from the first note.
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credits:
Written & Produced by: Nthr1
Mastering by: Hopdop
Artwork by: thanakí

LEZVANI DANCEFORCES II

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Nthr1 - Flash of Reminiscence

+++ HEAR/FIRST - @m_orphena - Quanta +++

Berlin’s Open Music Lab is back with their second release: Quanta, out on 26-FEB-2022. We're excited to premiere one of the forthcoming contributions by morphena. 

morphena is an Argentinian-born emerging DJ and producer and has been a long-time student of OML and recently started becoming a mentor herself for new students. morphena describes the track as her first production where she can “imprint a hybrid between a club track and a song”, while keeping the lyrics as the main focus and center of the track - listen & support <3  

Open Music Lab: 
The OML label was born out of a supportive community of creatives from various backgrounds and abilities. It offers an opportunity for people to engage with unique blends of musical sounds that are enriched by different cultures and lived experiences. Quanta showcases the music and work of some of OML’s most committed students and mentors. This unique release shows the range of talent at OML and the musical bond and creative collaboration that comes out of the community. Each track on the release is produced by an OML student and is accompanied by a remixed version from their mentors.

Design by Sophie Douala / @sophiedouala
Photos by Bethania Medina / @bethamaxph
Mastered by Chad Matheny / @emperorx

SUPPORT

HEAR/FIRST: morphena - Surviving My Gaze [OML002]

"The track comes from a VA encompassing tracks by 7 artists released by BLVSH, a Berlin-based collective committed to contributing to a much needed increase in the visibility of women, trans and non-binary folks and their blossoming in a still male-dominated clubbing scene.

Half of the tracks are from our crew members, while the other half are from guests dear to us. Active members of the FLINTGA* scenes and communities in Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands.

[FINTGA* stands for: Female, Lesbian, Inter, Non-binary, Trans, Genderqueer and Agender people]

All the benefits from the VA sales will be donated to NARUD (https://narud.org/)
NARUD e.V. stands for "Network African Rural and Urban Development" and is a migrant-diasporic organization active since 2005.

The main goals of the association in Germany, especially Berlin, are the promotion and self-empowerment of people in the African-migrant communities, the communication of cultural values ​​of African societies, the processing of the colonial past and colonial continuities, as well as the opening for an intercultural dialog.

Produced by Agata 
SC: @agata_k
IG: @agat.a.music

Mixed by Bradley Hutchings
Mastered by Joe Farr

Visuals by Claudia Teng
IG: acid__angel"

HEAR/FIRST: Agata - Coming Up For Air [BLVSHVA001]

+++HEAR/FIRST+++ @adrian-ash3r +++ @bass_water_freak_out +++

adrian asher is a merman & producer/vocalist from Scotland Island, Australia. He curates the label BASS WATER FREAK OUT providing a platform for dark & playful G-Tek & G-Trance. Asher's ep HOUSE OF DOORS (HOD) is equal parts calm and psycho, just like the ocean which inspires him. HOD was recorded in the actual HOD, a small shack built of second hand doors in which asher grew up and now periodically takes to haunting. Since the HOUSE of DOORS was built by asher’s family, one thousand years have passed. The Ocean has risen and Swallowed the Land. Moray & Electric eels are the main residents of HOD now & asher’s ghost plays to them XxXx

HEAR/FIRST: Adrian Asher - ICE BATH IN HEAVEN [BWFO 006]

+++@warningberlin +++ @arelizramos +++

Areliz Ramos, also formerly known as ‘Milkshlk’ (Female Pressure, Napp), is a producer from Peru who's musical storytelling skills are reflected in her carefully crafted mixes as well as in her versatile productions. 
 Her track ‘Rush’ for the first Warming Compilation is a beautiful piece to warm your heart during cold and grey days."

Warming, the introspective division of Warning, was launched by resident Mars Leder as an “off the (Rave) track” mix series in 2019. Since then the aim has been to provide warm vibes in a cold world to help us unwind in hectic times. We’re now expanding the
sub-project and present to you WARM01, the first Ambient music release on Warning. With seven mindfully selected tracks from Areliz Ramos, Yhdessa, Caldera, Premis, Lewi Boome, Vertical67, and Warning resident Philipp Otterbach with his new project KYN, a collaboration with Sebastian Eubel. The compilation aims to reflect the versatility of the genre, from mellow textures and floating voices to fractal patterns and rapturous basslines. Don’t expect any ordinary elevator music or beach cafe vibes - this one will be chill, but it’s still a Warning.

WARM01 comes as a digital compilation accompanied by a C90 cassette tape, including a DJ mix by Mars Leder featuring all tracks from the compilation plus an extract from Sam’s closing set of our 5Y Warning party in August 2022.

HEAR/FIRST: Areliz Ramos - Rush [WARM01]

+++ @realmo1 +++ @openmusiclab +++

Born in Tehran, Real Mo started rapping when he was 14 years old. Now producing electronic music and especially techno, RealMo draws from his heritage by using Middle Eastern instruments in his tracks, and tries to convey feelings through sounds, without using words.

OML label was born out of Berlin's Open Music Lab inclusive community of creatives from various backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. It offers an opportunity for listeners to engage with unique blends of musical sounds that are enriched by different cultures and lived experiences outside of the mainstream.

HEAR/FIRST:  RealMo - HOPE [OMLCOMP]

+++@allerendeanfang +++ @kolbrunklara +++

Aller Ende Anfang releases their first Various Artists EP, encompassing 5 energetic tracks opening up a spectrum from breaky to straight, from powerful to dreamy. Side A pushes forward with flickering breakbeat electro by Icelandic Jadzia.

The Rejkjavik based DJ & Producer already made herself a name through releases f. e. on International Chrome, /none, Crazed Behaviour & Raiders, just to name a few. Be prepared for a razor sharp and contagiously energetic track that showcases stomping 808s and algific acid.

HEAR/FIRST: Jadzia - Hyperdrive [AEA004]

@anyoneknowsuki

Buy link: https://dolphinflipsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/flps005-trackside-ep

Mastering by Rob Small
Art by Gabriella Brown / Soft Edges

Trackside EP

PREMIERE: Sniper1 - Trackside (FLPS005)

READ > https://inverted-audio.com/premiere-bashkka-c-quence-of-calamities

@bashkka 'Maktub' EP is packed with peak time dance floor weapons, slathering listeners in high octane bass, weighted drums, potent grooves and shapeshifting sonics - provoking all manners of bodily contortions.

Maktub

BASHKKA - C-quence Of Calamities [UMAY]

"ISSUES REMIXES" EP offers a different take on DJ MELL G's critically acclaimed solo LP. The remix edition breathes new sounds and textures into "ISSUES", led by some of the most innovative and exciting talents in today's electronic music scene. By writing and producing music about her own experiences with BPD and featuring Manuka Honey, Sally C, Cyan85, Ben Pest and Peachlyfe along the way, DJ MELL G continues to raise awareness about the condition, challenge stigmatised views, and empower others to create meaningful dialogue around mental health.

Belfast-born, Berlin-based producer, DJ and label boss Sally C closes the remix EP on a jackin' vibe while retaining the gnarly, dark-tinted synthline of "BORDERLINE." She lightens the mood by blending a bouncy bassline with playful, bell-like percussion, resulting in a head-nodding, peak-time tune in true Sally C-style. It rounds off the release on a distinctly groovy and uplifting note.

ISSUES REMIXES

BORDERLINE (SALLY C  REMIX)

BORDERLINE (SALLY C REMIX)

MARICAS comes back with their second compilation,
the most club ready and queer sounding yet. The FLINT*
collective, based in Barcelona, put together the best boat
crew that will take you sailing along the mything lust, sweaty
and affectionate sound that has been gestating in their
party over the last 6 years. Between the capitans of the
ship we can find: Amaliah, Chico Blanco, FAFF, Roza Terenzi,
Regularfantasy’s Rendezvous (Regularfantasy + Kristian North),
Jennifer Loveless, Maara, Introspekt and ISAbella.

MARICAS Compilation Vol 2.

3. Roza Terenzi - Fine Gay

GhÖsty - Music in My Veins

Examine similarities in concepts with Tor Us.

Incredible Truth

Party Side Quest -HadroniK-

D1 Sol

Interdisciplinary, international label & collective founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Operating out of:
Berlin, DE
Leipzig, DE
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Atlanta, GA, USA
New York, NY, USA

HEAR/FIRST: morphena - Surviving My Gaze [OML002]

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