Mieka Du Franx & Mark Ambrose - Wake Me Up EP (SCR001)

Neil E & Big City Bill - Fantastic Thoughts EP

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Spincycle records presents the first imprint on their label - a two track EP from Mieka Du Franx and Mark Ambrose on 180g heavyweight vinyl.

After meeting at a gig in LA, Mieka and Mark hit the studio together and recorded these tracks in 2016. The result - two club ready house tracks with deep, spun out vocal takes. Side A, Wake Me Up (Dreaming Dub) leads the way with floating pads, warm echoing vocals and a dubbed out, pulsating bassline. Big after hours tip if you’re feeling a little playful. Side B, Wake Me Up comes in heavy with wonky deep house chords and Mark's signature syncopation, a treat for the later hours. 

We are honoured to present these works between two veterans of the electronic music scene. This record embodies both of the artists unwavering passion for underground music and fuses both their unique sonic aesthetics. 

In loving memory of Mieka Du Franx.

Side A: Mieka Du Franx & Mark Ambrose - Wake Me Up (Dreaming Dub)
Side B: Mieka Du Franx & Mark Ambrose - Wake Me Up
Available now for pre-order via Bandcamp and One Eye Witness (EU) + web stores in the coming days.
Releases 22nd Feb 2024
https://spincyclerecords.bandcamp.com/album/mieka-du-franx-and-mark-ambrose-wake-me-up-ep

Mieka Du Franx & Mark Ambrose - Wake Me Up EP (snippets)

Melding house and tech flavours across Naarm’s clubscape is Spincycle, the infamous party run by Bex & Terri. Their inaugural release, ‘Wake Me Up’ joins forces of Crayon pioneer Mark Ambrose & Mieka du Franx.

Built on Ambrose’s bouncy piano-organ stabs and shuffling drums, the programming is attuned by a restrained yet precise character. Chunky percussion, elevates the levels of deep house excellence, rocking like a hefty cradle imbuing an infectious groove. Mieka’s voice slices through, “wake me up” reminding us not to get too hypnotized. Listeners embracing each of these levels will have body and soul rewarded. Be careful as darting dancers will be bouncing off the wall with cheeky smiles when those chords hit speakers.

A deep dive into the collaboration reveals the pair met at a gig in 2016. They connected over their passion of underground music before jumping in the studio. It makes one wonder, as it all gels so smoothly, if Mieka’s scintillating vocals or Ambrose’s playing came first. Either way, it gives reason to the alluring soothing effect of ‘Wake Me Up’.  On the flipside is the Dreaming Dub which turns the original into a floating version with pulsating bassline.

‘Wake Me Up’ is out on February 22.

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PREMIERE: Mieka du Franx & Mark Ambrose - Wake Me Up [Spincycle Records]

Label: Spincyle Records
Artists: Mieka Du Franx & Mark Ambrose
Title: Wake Me Up EP
Cat. Number: SCR001
Release Date: 22nd February 2024

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Premiere: A1. Mieka Du Franx & Mark Ambrose - Wake Me Up (Dreaming Dub) [SCR001]

When Leah from 2bscene hit us up to come play at sugar in Adelaide, the last thing we would have ever thought is that it would be the last set ever in the club. We found out the night before that sugar would be shutting its doors for good after the weekend - what an honour to shut down such an institution and give that condesa one last workout for the good people of South Australia. This set was recorded between the hours of 1-5am. Thanks to Leah for having us down <3 RIP sugs 2002-2025

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Pre Order: 26/3/25
Released: 28/4/25

Side A: Big City Bill - Dry Rub
Side B: Neil E - The BBV

Spincycle records presents the second imprint on their label - a two track split EP from Neil E & Big City Bill on 180g heavyweight vinyl.

Bill and Neil met deep in the mountains 20 years ago.
With work drying up in the mountains, they tobogganed into the city to find their calling.

For years in dim garages, they studied with diligence strange hieroglyphs projected on the wall by the reflection of fluorescent lamps through emptied vessels.

At first, none of it made sense. All they knew was that it was important.
They began posting their findings online, and after a time of thinking they may have gone crazy, they began to receive anonymous messages: “Click here to join a [guild] of amazing artists: [link redacted].”; "Follow me, and I'll follow you back. Let's grow together!”; “Do you want 10k+ follows? We can help!"

This was the encouragement they had been waiting so eagerly for. And so on they went. They joined a few guilds and continued to hone their practice, mining their depths, searching for that ineffable thing, whatever it was, wherever it was locked away.

After years of deep contemplation, the breaking of sacred tools, fiddling around, and the collection of various bevelled talismans, a revelation struck.

Two fantastic thoughts struck them both simultaneously.

These are those thoughts.

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Neil E & Big City Bill - Fantastic Thoughts EP (snippets)

Long time friends Big City Bill and Neil E meet for a split EP of groovy driving house dubs on Naarm’s Spincycle Records. The BBV is laid out with kicking drums and lightly tapping percussions. A washed out pad drifts in and out sprinkling magic over listeners while an organ like bassline propels. It’s a slightly cheeky groove that makes you want to kick off your shoes and watch the sun go down with your friends. The programming is catchy and yet still kind of sneaks up, unfolding as the snappy hats and clap are revealed. Neil E’s contribution to Spincycle fits well next to their first release, but it wouldn’t surprise me if it was also found in the record bags of discerning tech or progressive selectors.

On the flipside is Big City Bill’s, ‘Dry Rub’ a wiggly fun number that is bound to keep summer dancefloors bounding.
‘Fantastic Thoughts EP’ is out on April 28th. Pre-Order is Available Now.

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PREMIERE: Neil E - The BBV [Spincycle Records]

Big City Bill comes in on the A side with a funked out tech house weapon guaranteed to light up any dancefloor (tried and tested, trust us). Suitable for any time of day or night, Dry Rub hits the sweet spot perfectly between bumping outdoorsy techno and house anthem. A bouncy, driving bassline and smooth keys do the talking here, with listeners sure to get stuck in a hypnotic swing, with 9 minutes and 8 seconds of play time. 

Big City Bill (aka Billus) is one of the masterminds behind the long running party series Lifeworld, a collective dedicated to all things deep, underground and psychedelic. A talented producer and DJ in his own right, an unassuming, under the radar, hidden gem.


Releases 28/4/25 - pre order via bandcamp now https://spincyclerecords.bandcamp.com/album/neil-e-big-city-bill-fantastic-thoughts-ep

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