The inaugural release of p.istol is introduced by Biodive, who sets the tone with his four track “Limpet Minds’ EP, written in the depths of lockdown from the producer's location in Cape Town.

NAFF label head Priori contributes a hard-hitting remix of the title track, apt for the early hours and timed to perfection as the world slowly escapes the monotony of pandemic life.

The b-side plays host to two versions of the thought-provoking 'Infinite Lifetimes', a blissful journey through electronic euphoria.

Buy: p-istol.bandcamp.com/releases

Limpet Minds

Biodive - Limpet Minds

Here's the latest piece of our resident and co-founder DJ Normal. Bio Aggregation is a full force Trance belter driven by organic percussions as phat acid lines. Also pay some attention to the rest of this VA release on EYA Records as the tracks by Sohrab and Fasme are really fresh as well and as if it wouldn't be enough the labels rounds it up with a re-issue of a throbbing slow-burner from mid-90s Danish duo UFO.

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NEW HIT: DJ N4 - Bio Aggregation [EYA Records]

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Eversines - Nymber - Nous'klaer 028

Exclusively available at Junction Seoul and Small Black Dots Barcelona~ first release on Deep Water Coconuts

https://www.discogs.com/release/28189627-Dj-Jacuzziy-Tracks-From-The-Swimming-Pool

Dj Jacuzziy - Tracks From The Swimming Pool EP [COCONUT1]

Pre-order Vinyl & Digital: https://onrotation.bandcamp.com/album/overgrown-echos

Australian live hardware-based duo Hybrid Man join On Rotation for a 4 track EP - ‘Overgrown Echos’ exploring their signature dreamy acid-tinged sound. 

Fusing dub-style mixing and effects with technical finesse, their complex blend of sonic ingredients draw from ambient soundscapes, IDM, 90s trance, dubbed-out house, techno and more. Sprinkled amoungst the immersive grooves, left-field sonic artifacts, environmental recordings and live improvised melodies provide filigree sonic detail, with each subsequent listen revealing new layers.

Hybrid Man are a special live act to witness and have already released some incredible records on Butter Sessions, Paper-Cuts & Wax'o Paradiso. 

On Rotation is a Leeds based label, event & mix series run by Chris I’Anson, Lisene & Adam Pits. Artwork illustrated and designed by Patch D Keyes.

Release Date: 08.12.23

Artist links 
https://www.instagram.com/hybrid__man/
https://www.soundcloud.com/hybridmn

Label Links
https://onrotationmusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/onrotationmusic
https://www.instagram.com/on.rotation.music
https://soundcloud.com/on-rotation-music

12" Vinyl & Digital

Hybrid Man - Overgrown Echos [ONRO05] - CLIPS

PRE-ORDER: https://smilingphases.bandcamp.com/album/smiling-comp-vol-1

While summer is already in full swing, we have compiled the perfect soundtrack for your sunset or sunrise parties. Here is Smiling Comp Vol.1, featuring 8 tracks that reflect our influences, ranging from Balearic and progressive to electro and trance vibes, created by local and international artists we've encountered on our travels.

The compilation opens with a progressive piano track by @breezysmusic, evoking a nostalgic vibe from years before we were even born. "Insomnia 92" is followed by "Some Magnetic Way" by @geo-taguchi, capturing the perfect Balearic summer mood. Next is @doubluremusic with "Looping Loop," a close friend who once again proves he’s a top-notch electro producer.

Some of our co-founders are also featured in the compilation, each showcasing their unique talents: "Call It a Day" by @arvemusic highlights his electro and rock inspirations, while @nairless-music makes a striking return with "Celestial Infinity," ideal for an afternoon in Tisno for those in the know.

We then enter peak dancefloor euphoria with the progressive "Spellbound," the debut release from @eclectic_elektra! @aidenfrancis needs no introduction; his energetic "Pomona Beach" definitely sets the tone for an endless summer. Finally, our dear friend @shader_dj perfectly closes this compilation with "Nighcrawler," leading us into a trancey and nostalgic atmosphere until the end of the night.

Mastering: Analogcut Mastering
Artwork: Maelshake

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DOUBLE VINYL + DIGITAL:
https://echocentricrecords.bandcamp.com/album/to-the-places-i-call-ed-home

Fourth R.A.N.D. Muzik x Echocentric Records collaboration release is an album by DC Salas. 

A1. - Regreso
DIGI ONLY: Joli rêve
A2. - Homesick
B1. - El Juego
B2. - DC Salas & Zaatar - Laminar Flow
C1. - Sol
C2. - A Precious Loss
C3. - DC Salas & Curses - Gallery's Endless Dreams
D1. - Movimientos
D2. - Au Revoir

DC Salas' second album, To The Places I Call(ed) Home, is a deeply personal exploration of memories, grief, and the concept of home, blending house, progressive, new beat, acid, goa, and trance.

Crafted over two years in his Brussels studio and on the road, the album served as a healing process following personal losses and reconnects Salas with his father's Peruvian roots. It features collaborations with Curses and Moroccan artist Zaatar, and each track reflects moments that shape his life while honoring fragments of his past.

Despite its themes of loss, the album radiates positivity with bright dancefloor moments and new beginnings

Written and Produced by Diego Cortez Salas
Mastered by Nik Kozub
Distributed by Inch by Inch
Pressed at R.A.N.D. Muzik
Designed by Marie Quataert

To The Places I Call(ed) Home

DC Salas - To The Places I Call(ed) Home album - RMECR004

The 4th release on Diskount Service sees UK producer @sketchydom, one half of Invisible Menders with Jane Fitz, finesse his way through 6 bits of ethereal house, techno and electro.

Buy: https://bit.ly/3Cai5HA

Dom - Soul Meridian (DISK04)

So happy to share the next vinyl release on Neptune Discs; this time with four heaters that take the sound even further. After the huge response to last summer’s debut vinyl, we return the va series with more prog 90s/00s flavours from rising talents around planet earth: Jeku, Tifra, DJ Life, B From E. 🧚‍♂️👽

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Jeku’s opener sets the tone with its downtempo allure, featuring alien vocal chops and twisting acid lines that feel like transmissions from another world. A slow descent into the unknown, where rich textures and drifting melodies blur past and future. Following his standout release on Harmony Rec, Jeku continues to push boundaries with his unique, hypnotic sound.

Tifra’s track on B2 catapults us into a high-energy, club-driven reality. The relentless bassline powers forward, while otherworldly synths inject a sense of urgency that sharply contrasts with the opener’s reflective mood. Quickly becoming one of the staple names of the progressive scene, Tifra’s sound continues to evolve with undeniable force.

DJ Life kicks off the B-side with his signature blend of playful, club-ready cuts that effortlessly command the dance floor. Trance elements weave through the mix like echoes from another dimension. With releases on respected labels like Craigie Knowes, Dansu Discs, and Gestalt Records, DJ Life brings a fresh energy that’s both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

B From E closes the EP with a progressive acid track that feels like the culmination of everything before it. The 303s twist and spiral, while the bassline pushes forward with intensity, pulling us toward an unknown destination. Known for his versatility, B From E brings a unique energy to every track, his second outing on Neptune Discs.

Release date: Feb 28
Masters by @robsmallmasteringltd
Art by @theajm

Various Artists - Neptune Discs Vol.10

https://www.discogs.com/master/3736311-Add-2-Basket-Out-Of-Stock-EP

Add2Basket - Coast 2 Coast (Original Mix)

ISLA 22 - 'Outside Of Time' is a collaboration between Interactive Test's Riccardo Falsini and Vancouverite AVR, under Falsini's long-standing 'I Believe' moniker.

Cover art by Elisabetta Brizzi

Pre-order available through Juno:
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/i-believe-outside-time-ep/743066-01/

In the early nineties, directly influenced by the Summer of Love of 1988, Florentine Riccardo Falsini began his project I Believe–a miscellaneous collection of records, compilations, and collaborations–released through his label Interactive Test (co-run with brother Franco Falsini). 

These sounds would eventually reach Vancouver-based producer AVR (Avery La Rochelle) in the summer of 2018. Compelled by Riccardo’s legacy as a producer and a deejay, Avery reached out to the Italian producer. 

A friendship formed that would see them collaborate on various dance events in Vancouver, as well as their Outside Of Time EP, a reverie of hallucinatory trance music. Over the past year, the duo recorded these tracks with the free spirit of early rave culture in mind.

Outside Of Time is certified dance floor therapy that inspires the listener to believe in the power of love and music.

I Believe - Outside Of Time EP

Passion, creativity, electronic music and smiles.

Any enquiries: smilingphasesrecords@gmail.com

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