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Our second Podcast of the label series comes in the form of New York Hybrid duo Pattern Drama. 

A duo comprised of Verboten NY’s resident DJ of and co-founder of Bespoke Musik Mr. Rami Abousabe in conjunction with well established Producer and DJ-Corey Baker, from the UK trio Wildkats. This Podcast encompasses the essence of what is Pattern Drama a reinvented sound on behalf of both individual artists coming together as one.

The mix is a trip of sorts through the mind of these two talented producers who in this occasion take you on a journey of sophisticated melodies and mind bending basslines, all blended seamlessly and tastefully. The mix also is an introduction to the duo's debut EP on Touch Of Class Records called "Sweet Romance" ..We are very excited to have the boys on board with us, and through this podcast you should see why. So without further ado, We present to you, Pattern Drama.

EP Preview here: https://soundcloud.com/touch-of-class-records/sets/tocr-003-pattern-drama-sweet

Please feel free to download and share. We hope you enjoy the music and will follow Touch of Class Records and Pattern Drama into 2014.

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TOC Podcast Episode 002 - Pattern Drama

Touch Of Class Records is proud to bring you Episode 003. Mixed and arranged by our very own Aquarius Heaven.

Aquarius Heaven might be new to the electronic music world, but he is no newcomer to the music scene as such: Aquarius Heaven, born Brian Brewster, is an ex reggae dance-hall and hip hop singer. It was pure chance that Brian became involved with the electronic music scene after he moved to Paris in 2005, where he meet the Parisian electronic music trio dOP. After spending hours in the studio with the three musicians, Brian's musical sound was profoundly changed. Yet, we can still hear the colors of the Caribbean in his vocals, and since he is new to the genre, his music is unbound by the old rehashed sounds and limitations of the electronic music scene. All of this creates for a very interesting musical ride.

It was during the Summer of 2010 when Aquarius Heaven was truly born: while recording the track "Universe," Brian realized that he and Clement (of dOP) had the same birthday in February, so Brian created the name "Aquarius Heaven" under which to make electronic music. This new chapter of his life was made official with the release of his track "Before U Go" on the Watergate 06 album, mixed by dOP. With the release of his first EP, titled "7 Days" (on Circus Company), Aquarius Heaven started generating buzz in the music world. Aquarius Heaven just recently released his "Can't Buy Love" EP (on Wolf + Lamb), the single of which - paired with a dark-and-sexy music video - catapulted him into the world of music-blog buzz, before the EP was even officially released. Aquarius Heaven has only begun the journey that continues to accelerate day by day.

"Like dance-hall, the electronic world has no boundaries. That's one of the factors that I love about it, you can actually mix almost everything into it... a lot of people don't, but I like breaking rules!" – Aquarius Heaven

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TOC Podcast Episode 003 - Aquarius Heaven

Los Angeles based DJ and production duo Low Tide are making waves, showcasing their talent through a depth and emotion that resonates with a variety of musical souls. Respected and passionate artists Michael Sandler, aka SAND, and Joshua Finley share a creative vision and are continuous in their efforts to utilize technical skill and refined taste to bring a unique sound to the forefront of the scene. The encouragement of friends and colleagues joined with collective experience have acted as significant factors fueling a relentless pursuit in the studio to create a vibration of their own, already catching the attention of hotly tipped labels such as Touch of Class and Motek.

Low Tide are not just producers, they are DJs, and their sets have gained them notoriety due to their understanding on how to create and feed the vibe in any given setting. Their fluid and melodic sets have taken them from the coasts of the US to Mexico. In recent months they have played alongside prominent acts such as Tone of Arc, Till Von Sein, Francesca Lombardo, Climbers, Signal Flow, Balcazar & Sordo, Silky, and Pattern Drama.

With humble heads and open hearts, Low Tide are ready for what the future holds and plan on working with determination to uphold the sophisticated and alluring sound they aspire to symbolise.

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SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/low-tide-music


TOC Podcast Episode 004 - Low Tide

Returning to the podcast series for the fifth installment is Signal Flow. The mix features several upcoming TOCR releases, personal favorites, and eclectic rhythms executed with style and poise.The label founders have been keeping busy settling in their new studio space in Brooklyn and working on numerous forthcoming releases. Their next EP will come this Spring via Matt Tolfrey’s Leftroom Records; also a new Signal Flow & disCerN collaborative single “Coarse Language” forthcoming on My Favorite Robot Records’ “Crossing Wires” CD mix compilation; followed along by forthcoming remixes on Touch of Class and a special remix due to be out April 7th on Culprit.. As for their daily brainchild, TOCR, the label has a full 2014 release schedule of pure magic. The imprint will see its fourth release in April from Navid Izadi. It’s safe to say, 2014 will be a year to watch for the fast rising DJ’s, Producers, label owners.

Please feel free to download and share. We hope you enjoy the music and will follow Touch of Class Records and Signal Flow into 2014.

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SoundCloud: @signal-flow-sf 
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TOC Podcast Episode 005 - Signal Flow

With the great success of his latest release on Touch Of Class, 'Once Upon A Time', Navid Izadi blesses the next installment of the TOC Podcast series. This is a great opportunity to see his diverse DJ side. Not only is Navid one of the best live shows in the industry but he's also been rocking dancefloors and afterparties with his eclectic taste of Classic House, Disco, Downtempo and Worldly vibes. He translates this masterfully in this genuine mix. 

Check him out in all his sheikyness at Sonar Barcelona on June 12th performing Live at the Touch Of Class Showcase happening at the Catwalk Club along side Aquarius Heaven, No Regular Play, Thugfucker, Jay Haze Discern, Signal Flow, Alex Niggemann, and Jozif. Hosted by Bonobo Concept events this Thursday from 5pm to 5am in 2 rooms with a beautiful roof top terrace and function one sound. 
Pre-Sale tickets available at: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?600721

FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/434238943379915/

RA Event: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?600721

You can also check out him and our good friends on Friday at Crew Love. Guaranteed to be one of the highlights of the festival. 

(Limited) Pre-Sale tickets still at: http://tickets.proyectual.tv/event/crew-love/

**Find us online:
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TOC Podcast Episode 006 - Navid Izadi

After a wonderful summer of constant parties and fun in the sun we welcome the new season and we embrace the winter to come, with a new season on the horizon we vow to keep things fresh by bringing you a new installment in our podcast series, this time by way of our own Jonny Cruz. 

This mix showcases another side to Jonny’s “Discern” project as he eloquently & smoothly blends through a proper selection. 

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TOC Podcast Episode 007 - disCerN

In light of the new year, we'd like to introduce one of our dear friends and resident dj. Here's a taste of the BPM vibes that can be expected at our TOC label showcase on Jan. 16th at Fusion Beach Club. Enjoy the ride x

TOC @ BPM Festival Event Page:www.facebook.com/events/433904676763544/

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TOC Podcast Episode 008 - dAvi A.

In lieu of Finley's upcoming release on TOC via our Indian Summer compilation Volume 2, please enjoy this funky disco house set by our boy inspired by summer rooftop vibes and early mornings with friends. x

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TOC Podcast Episode 009 - Finley

vibes for a more calming listening experience x

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TOC Podcast Episode 010 - Ray Zuniga - After Thoughts

Our next vibe installment comes from our gem out of Mexico City, Guada FK.   

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TOC Podcast Episode 011 - Guada Fk

With the winter having come to an end we embrace the summer and present you with a new podcast from label main stay Jonny Cruz. In this mix he starts off with a few deep house tunes and transitions into Rock edged vibes introducing Paul Mccartney’s 1985 remix by Timo Maas & James Teej, going into african soundscapes from the likes of Fela Kuti amongst others, then bringing it all back into house induced flavors and ending the mix withThiever y Corporation’s "Is It Over”. The mix is wide spread on different styles and it is refreshing to say the least. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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TOC Podcast Episode 012 - Jonny Cruz

Summer is upon us and we’re all pretty excited about everything happening with TOC Headquarters at the moment.  From a new EP by KMLN due out at the end of summer, several summer label showcases planned, to our annual Indian Summer Vol. 3 compilation, we welcome on our series of podcasts the distinguished gentleman Mr. Cameo Culture. The boy got vibes, get into it ;) 

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TOC Podcast Episode 013 - Cameo Culture

Touch Of Class Records is happy to share with you our fourteenth podcast brought to you by, Chris Smith a.k.a. Shiny Objects. This mix showcases the deeper slowed down house vibes that make for a perfect podcast. Whether you're watching a sunrise or winding down a after party his mix is sure to satisfy all your sonic dreams. It also includes his latest release, Je Veux Te Montrer Le Paradis that features the sultry french vocals of Aya. Out now on our Indian Summer volume three compilation worldwide. 

https://soundcloud.com/shinyobjects111
https://www.facebook.com/shinyobjectsmusic/
https://www.beatport.com/release/indian-summer-vol-3/1875827

Tracklist:
1)   Die Wilde Jagd  - Drachenfels
2)   Kitano – Republic (Original Mix)
3)   Shiny Objects feat Aya  - Je Veux Te Montrer Le Paradis
4)   Los Suruba feat. Louisahhh!!! – Matis (Hot Since 82 Dub)
5)   Did Virgo – Come to My Galaxy (feat Johanna) (Javi Redondo Remix)
6)   Shiny Objects  - Outerlimits (demo mix)
7)   Red Axes – Sequencia Astronomical 
8)   Sebastian Bouchet – Jamba De Bois
9)   Shiny Objects – The Velvet Slide
10) Bambook feat Jennie A – Dance With Me
11) Shiny Objects – Astral Boogie
12) Init – Prelog Strain
13) Tigrer Skin & Grambow – Octocat
14)  Monoplay – I Was
15) Corsican Brothers - Buena Vista (Rafael Cancian Remix)
16)  Rampa Trust
17) Felix Leifur – Berg Toppur
18) 4th Sign – Deep Dip
19)  Suzanne Kraft – DJ Safety Track
20) Call Super – Nervous Sex Traffic
21) Lord of the Isles – Hot Blob
22) Purple – Sacred
23) Aera – Running Hot
24) Akalina – Much Love
25) Andy MacDougall – Shaman (Dennis Cruz Remix)
26) Martin Eyerer – The Rolls (Funk D’Void Remix)
27) Leon Vynehall – Butterflies
28) Von Spar – Breaking Formation (Axel Boman Remix)
29) Tell – In the Sky
30) Chymera – The Divided Self (Original Mix)
31) Agoria & Michael Myer – Blackbird Has Spoken

Enjoy,

Touch Of Class Family

TOC Podcast Episode 014 - Shiny Objects - Imaginary Friends Mix

Touch of Class Records would like to introduce you to and welcome Canadian based producer, Dunmore Park to the TOC Family. His first release with the label, Rocka Me Home was the opening track to our last Indian Summer Volume 3 compilation and set a beautiful tone for his bright future with much more to come. Dunmore Park is scheduled for an original EP on TOC for 2017 so stay tuned. 

Here is his eclectic podcast that gracefully shows his diverse musical tastes and styles while keeping you moving and dancing to his balearic house beats. 

We hope you enjoy the 15th instalment of the Touch Of Class Podcast. 

Tracklist:
Dunmore Park - Prairie Heart [White]
Viken Arman - Drop of Raki feat. Jo.Ke, Iannis Ritter (Nutia Remix) [Denature Records]
Satori (NL) - Days Without You feat. Miou Amadée (Crussen Remix) [Underyourskin Records]
Dunmore Park - Mali Shake [Touch of Class Recordings]
Christopher Schwarzwalder, Iannis Ritter - High [URSL]
Timboletti - Salty Mind [Sol Selectas]
Cassy, Yoruba Soul, Osunlade - Feel (Yoruba Soul Mix) [Aus Music]
Matthew Dekay - Fangtango [Maeve]
Kidnap Kid - Birds That Fly  [Cr2 Records]
Dunmore Park - Feels Right [Substation Records]
Frech & Koch - Affenzirkus [CopyCow Records]
Gab Rhome - Cashmere [Anjunadeep]
Minilogue - The Leopard (Extrawelt Remix) [Traum]
Dunmore Park - The Whistle (Feat. Piper Davis) [Supremus Records]
Moderat - Rusty Nails [Bpitch Control]

TOC Podcast Episode 015 - Dunmore Park

We would like to introduce you to a new imprint launched in 2013 called Touch of Class Records. Founder and PillowTalk member Michael Tello along with co-founder Ray Zuniga are paying homage to their fathers by continuing the family business name and artistic principle. Originally from Los Angeles, the label mates relocated and now call San Francisco their home. TOC Records puts a new West Coast label on the map that looks to showcase the distinctive deep house and raw techno textures that embody both hometowns.

Four years ago Michael Tello and Ray Zuniga started collaborating on music together and the innovative partnership, Signal Flow, was born. Their time is spent producing and DJing on the West Coast and all over Berlin and Europe, as well as collaborating with artists such as Aquarius Heaven, Jonny Cruz, Tone of Arc, Navid Izadi, Strangers in Heaven, Eric Volta, PillowTalk, dOP and many more. They have quickly made a name for their eclectic sound and energy.

The first Touch Of Class release, “Dirty Hands E.P.”, is by the labels very own, Signal Flow, along with Jonny Cruz due out May 2013. The lead single 'Dirty Hands', produced along with Jonny Cruz of My Favorite Robot, features Aquarius Heaven on vocal duty. The track has been getting serious buzz since the debut live performance on Studio R (radio stream), Berlin. The B-side, 'Drug Lips' features vocals from Navid Izadi, which has been getting heavy play from Damian Lazarus around the world.

EP Preview here: https://soundcloud.com/touch-of-class-records/sets/tocr-001-signal-flow-dirty

For this special occasion, TOC and Signal Flow invite you to listen and download their first Podcast for the new label. This special mix contains original forthcoming Signal Flow material along with upcoming Touch of Class releases. It also features music from some of our dearest friends, and personal favorites of the 2012 year. 

Please feel free to download and share. We hope you enjoy the music and will follow Touch of Class Records and Signal Flow into 2013.

Touch Of Class Podcast 001 - Signal Flow 

Track List:

1. Signal Flow feat. KMLN - Dananude - Touch of Class Records
2. Luca Bacchetti - El Maravilloso Mundo De Xilitla- Endless Worldwide
3. Radiohead - Little by Little (Caribou Remix) - Ticker Tape Ltd.
4. Tone of Arc - Soundsail - No. 19 Music
5. Guy Gerber - Steady feat. Jaw - Supplement Facts
6. Walker Barnard - Mothershipwreck - Serialism
7. Tale of Us, Clockwork, The/Das - Life and Death - Life and Death
8. Signal Flow, Jonny Cruz - Dirty Hands feat. Aquarius Heaven - Touch of Class Records
9. Ry, Frank Wiedemann - Howling (Ame Remix) - Innervisions
10. Z Boys, Alex Niggemann - You Feel Alright feat. Jonny Cruz - Soulfooled
11. Navid Izadi - Lost in the Fold - Double Standard
12. Andres Caballero, Lulo - Prompt - Touch of Class Records
13. Signal Flow - Summer Madness - Touch of Class Records
14. Alex Lucien Moaca - Time for Love - KMLN Records

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*Signal Flow Bookings: dragan@whynotbookingsquad.com

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