Maroki launches the Spitskool Records imprint with 3 cuts of absolutely devastating club orientated sounds. 

Spitskool is a platform for Maroki and Coralie AKA ‘MXC’ and friends to release their music that perhaps wouldn’t fit elsewhere. Although it seems there is now a home at last.

The opening track; No - turned heads and shredded ears when first played at Haai & Daniel Avery’s renowned Junction 2 set back during Covid club closures - sparking a frantic online ID search. It has laid dormant since but cropped up in a handful of mixes and clubs around the world played by such selectors as GigiFM, Mad Miran and MSJY. It has since been re-mixed and mastered and is now coming out as the opening title of this EP. ‘No’ is a no-bullshit, straight up minimal broken techno affair. An arpeggiated bass rips through the track with surgical percussion lending support when needed. A crispy amen break keeps the piece rattling along with reese basses searing throughout.

‘AC4XT’ is a sleeping giant, again using the powerful rips and an earth shattering break and a sub that is oh so reminiscent of the old DMZ days but wholly different. The synth lines are tactile - loud, almost overpowering at times but once they disperse the space that is left is wide and compelling.

Finally Tremor - the clattering foray into Maroki’s chaotic mind. Techno in its simplest form but not. Sonically comparable to scaffolders losing their minds and dropping the structure in time to a 4 to the floor beat. Injections of pure noise and reprocessed breaks bring this track to fruition as a peak time destructive force.

On remix duties we have Coralie - known for his incredible release ‘Barney’s Maze’ on Quoth, which was subsequently picked up by editors at both Phonica Records & NinjaTune last year as being one of the most slept on releases of the year. We also have Tectonic regular & early mentor to Maroki ‘Elmono’ who has awoken from a slumber while mastering the dark arts of modular sound design in Lisbon for the last 5 years. Both throwing their hats into the ring for this series.

Coralie’s flip is as powerful as the original & showcases his textural and stylistic approach to forward thinking bass music. Elmono sticks true to his form and serves a cut that is beyond perfect. Walking the tight line between minimal and powerful simultaneously while sticking to his signature sound.

We also have Maroki & Coralie pitching in as MXC for not one but two remixes of Tremor - both evolved versions of the original that are standalone tracks in their own right. The minimal edit is an ode to their collaborative work together thus far. Racking bass and percussion into scorching sonic slop. The 2nd edit takes the original somewhere else entirely. Broken beats, confused sounds and hypnotic experimental grooves lead this down a very different path. An insight into what’s to come from the illusive duo later this year.

Keep you eyes and ears peeled for the physical release as there will only be a run of 30 limited edition pressings with limited edition artwork from the fabled dutch illustrator ’Sjondebaron’

SK001 - NO - MAROKI

After an astonishing SK001 remix that left us craving for more, we simply had to bring Elmono back for a grand expedition on Spitskool. Hailing from Cardiff but finding solace in Lisbon, this maestro has graced revered labels like Cold and Tectonic Records. And now, after a six-year hiatus, a new full body of work emerges, surpassing all expectations. Brace yourself for a collection of intricate, analog jams, tailor-made for every nocturnal moment.

First on the voyage is 'Release,' where organic samples mingle with resounding percussion. A smooth acid baseline carries this delicately emotive composition, never straying too far from the established path, yet perpetually meandering within the structured groove, propelling us forward.

Following suit is 'Fields of Shells,' an awe-inspiring MPC workout. Immaculately crafted drums, a formidable break, and an 808 jam unite to create a stunning piece of club artillery. The acid and stabs transport the mind to two distinct otherworldly realms, converging within the unorthodox groove forged by the low-end percussion.

Enter 'RhythmTing,' a subaqueous grime hybrid that wanders through captivating sonic landscapes. Refusing to pause and fixate, the essence lies in the absence of focus. Percussive elements weave in and out amidst arresting 16-bit sound design and intricate soundscapes, ultimately carving defined sonic spaces that dominate the soundscape.

Prepare for an education in impeccable rhythm and looping with 'You Knows.' Elmono's hip-hop and jungle prowess take center stage. Flangers and phasers dance in harmony with a break that flawlessly complements a contemplative synthesis and sub-bass combination. This is the epitome of slow, moody, and sleek jungle at its zenith.

Lastly, we have 'Way Cool,' a minimal roller tailor-made for those ethereal moments illuminated by 4 AM smoke machines. A tense and unsettling acid line harmonizes with the percussion, seamlessly intertwining with the vast expanse and atmosphere. Elmono has birthed an unequivocal and unmistakable sound, unapologetically his own.

For the remixes in this chapter, we have the label heads Maroki and Coralie, each offering their distinct reimaginations. Coralie's reinterpretation of 'Way Cool' echoes uncomfortable sound design reminiscent of Aphex Twin, challenging the very fabric of club-oriented music. Infused with his trademark bass-heavy kicks and subterranean work, accompanied by clicking percussion, it's the acid's metamorphosis that elevates this piece to the realm of peak-time, left-field delight.

Finally, we encounter Maroki's remix of 'Fields of Shells' - an unyielding and ferocious endeavour. A relentless 4x4 kick, overpowering acid, rolling percussion, and earth-shaking sub-bass levels test even the most robust foundations of any given club. Brace yourself for an unapologetic and unrelenting journey into the depths.

SK002 - FIELDS OF SHELLS - ELMONO

SK003 - PENDANT GLUE - CORALIE [OUT NOW]

Tee Mango - ID
Whitesquare - Jasmine 
Nicolini - Sopratutto
Elmono - Way Cool
Minder - Like Tarrant ft. Korron
Perc - Wax Apple (Lucy Remix)
La Dame - Non Ducor, Duco
Hizatron - ID 
Hizatron - ID 
Maroki - ID
Viagra Boys - ADD
Henry Greenleaf - ID 
MXC - Dutty Pups
Coralie - Dinkum Flicker (Henry Greenleaf Cutting Cardboard Remix) 
Maroki - ID
Frost - ID 
Maroki - Bigman Icecream (this is a song about vulnerability) 
MXC - ID

BBC6 Guest Mix - The Ravers Hour w/Maroki - 04.10.24

24 Hour Guy

SK004 - 24 HOUR GUY - MAROKI

MXC - GREAT TUMBLER STEVEN (Banoffee Pies Records) BPBL08 [CM]

MXC - FRAFTER (Banoffee Pies Records) BPBL08 [CM]

MXC - PARRABOP (Banoffee Pies Records) BPBL08 [CM]

Sound driven, sonically curious.

@letsgomaroki & @coraliescoob aka MXC

spitskoolrecords@gmail.com

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