Never Thought

Darkness

Artist: Various Artists
Title: 10 Years Part One
Cat. Nr: HA120

Drinking to their tenth year in the game, Hive Audio enter 2022 with a celebratory compilation triptych featuring some of the finest names in the house and techno scenes. For this first salvo of incendiary wares bound to bring dance floors to a steady simmer, HA have gathered a stellar cast of big-guns and longtime affiliates including Seth Troxler, Anja Schneider, Steve Bug, Mathias Kaden, Gorge and Dario D'Attis. 

Anja Schneider's "Aperol Spritz" toasts first with a fuzzy mix of rolling 4x4 dynamics and sleek textured synth arpeggios. A paced-up number both lounge-ready yet lacking no oomph when a solid kickstart move is required, this one's better tasted on the rocks with a mini-umbrella in it. 

Old-school to the core, Dario D'Attis "Tanzstube" loops us in a turn-of-the-millennium filtered-house kind of headspace, replete with the soulful, sample-heavy hooks and end-to-end funky swagger bound to trigger some ravishing memories and create new ones amongst the dancers. 

A smashing, hard-shuffling workout hybridised with a Quadrant Dub type of distant lineage, Gorge's "Azami" goes for the epic-sized rather than the intimately acclimated. Primed for both hi-impact and long-distance use, this is gutsy stuff with enough stamina to withstand the most feverish of nights. 

Mathias Kaden's 303-boosted treat "Acid Trip" does exactly what's written on the tin, so expect a wild deluge of flickering new beat-informed rhythms, untamed drums and lysergic bass ellipses to keep you and your friends on the edge of mental sanity throughout.

Meanwhile, Seth Troxler's contribution "Crypto Slave" pulls out the sturdy bass leads and bouncy keyboard work for some fun roller-coaster action with something of a carefree, early 90s rave vibe to it. Ideal for gym-tonic sessions in your fav neon-coloured, form-hugging outfit. 

A most fitting manifesto of a tune, Steve Bug's overly suave "Let's Go" cuts a path of sense-awakening hedonism in the club with its battery of sizzling-hot bass, love-making-like churn and sensual pep talk oozing guilty pleasures ahead. 

Question is, are you ready?

Hive Audio 120 - Gorge - Azami

Out Now: https://lnk.to/CRM289

Matador makes his debut appearance on Crosstown Rebels with his absorbing new EP ‘My Yellow Coat’, accompanied a  remix from NYC house and techno favourite Levon Vincent.  

An outstandingly technical live artist, DJ and producer, Matador, real name Gavin Lynch, has a prolific discography with releases on  renowned labels such as Minus, Hot Creations, and Cocoon. A resident at Richie Hawtin’s iconic ENTER series in Ibiza, the past decade has  seen the Irish talent tour the globe consistently with performances at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals and clubs, including  Awakenings, TimeWarp, and Neopop, while featuring in Resident Advisor’s ‘Tip 20 Live Acts’ on three separate occasions. ‘My Yellow Coat’  marks his first appearance on Damian Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels, describing the debut as “a result all round” with the imprint featuring as a  personal favourite of his over the years. 

“I wrote the EP as one of the first projects in my new studio in Ibiza in 2021. I’d been listening to a lot of LCD Soundsystem and  more electronic rock-leaning sounds, really good riffs and wonky synths. I have a Roland VP330 here that was running slightly out  of tune at times, the oscillators in the string section, so I used that and played everything in for both tracks and recorded some  vocals processing them through various effects. Then I tied it all together with an 808. It was a limited set-up using old equipment  and utilising the imperfections, and that’s what it was all about – not correcting or quantising everything but letting the instruments  speak as they were. So that’s pretty much how the tracks came about, and I’m so happy that Damian connected with them and  that the EP is going out on Crosstown, one of my favourite labels” - Matador.  

The EP features two original tracks, ‘My Yellow Coat’ and ‘What You Say Is So’, showcasing a dynamic approach to electronic music with a  deep dive into rich beds of emotive and spellbinding tones. Title track ‘My Yellow Coat’ is a slow-blooming and delightfully suspenseful  production guided by the track’s charming vocals as soft synth melodies and refined percussion build gracefully across its eight-minute  duration. ‘What You Say Is So’ is again rooted amongst captivating tones and subtle background textures before the lead melody emerges  and places itself at the forefront of the mix. 

Novel Sound boss Levon Vincent’s dynamic interpretation of the title cut welcomes a new side to his expansive sound, building on his  distinctive sound palette and welcoming a shift towards faster realms. He explains, “I saw the remix as an opportunity to step out of my  comfort zone, musically speaking, and to make something at a faster tempo. I wanted to do this to at least recognise what has happened in  techno in recent years with faster BPMs. It just seems a little rude to live in Germany and not even comment once on these fascinating beats  happening in techno. I don’t play that fast, but for me, it was an opportunity to make something that shows I’ve not disregarded any dialogues  happening around me”. 

He adds, “It was exciting to work with these vocals from Matador and to mix ‘em up and get creative with them. I kept the same fundamental  frequency of the original tune and used it as a foundation to build my own tonal universe, a scale which consists of several just intervals and  some that reflect PHI, or 1x 1.618- and the square root of PHI, which is 1x1.2720”.

Tracklist  
1. My Yellow Coat 
2. What You Say Is So 
3. My Yellow Coat (Levon Vincent Remix)

My Yellow Coat

What You Say Is So

Matador - What You Say Is So

Boris Brejcha - Space X (Intox Remix)

>> Release support from Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Guy J, Guy Mantzur, Darin Epsilon, Cid Inc, Khen, Chicola, Marcelo Vasami, Lonya, Marc Poppcke and more.

Cid Inc’s Replug Records begins the new year with a fresh project from Mariano Mellino & Interaxxis.

Hailing from Argentina, Mariano is making his much anticipated debut on the label, while Interaxxis returns following a contribution to the critically acclaimed ‘Replugged, Vol. 2′ collection, released late last year. This is the first and highly anticipated collaboration from the Argentinean trio who collectively owns releases on Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat Music and Guy Mantzur’s Plattenbank Records. Now looking to make a mark on 2017 Mariano and Interaxxis present ‘A Rush Morning’ alongside a remix from Orsen.

Both artists have been noted for spearheading the nu-progressive movement, not only in their homeland of Argentina but on a global scale as well. Groovy, musical and imminently danceable, it’s a fresh take on the roots of the genre, with ‘A Rush Morning’ perhaps defining the blueprint. Built around a warm, rhythmic core the trio expertly constructs a mesmerising narrative. Sitting at the foundation, chunky bass stabs carve out a fluid groove as bands of effects and spacey sonics steal the air. The track’s centrepiece proves to be a highlight, played out over a very compelling storyboard, with its expressive charm, cascading tones and dramatic pull leading to a dynamic dance floor moment. Perhaps a defining production for both Mariano and Interaxxis, with Hernan Cattaneo being the first to chime with support, having featured the track in his live sets all through the fall season and also showcasing it on his hugely popular Resident podcast in December.

The lone interpretation of ‘A Rush Morning’ is provided by Orsen who returns to the label for his fourth appearance. As manager and co A/R of Replug, Dan Baseley aka Orsen enjoyed the best year of his career in 2016, highlighted by the Beatport #1 ‘Komorebi’ EP, released courtesy of Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat Music. The UK born, Austria based artist now begins 2017 in equally impressive fashion with an outstanding interpretation of ‘A Rush Morning’. A reshaped groove brings a driving energy as trailing delays and luminous textures meander throughout the framework. Highlighting the first act, an electric take on the lead theme carries nicely into the main break, where distinctive chords deliver their own melodic sparks. A smooth second act proves reflective, before one final break delivers the last piece of this of this dramatic sonic puzzle. A step up in intensity yet still quite true to the wondrous sensibility of the original. A heady remix from Orsen and a superb offering from Replug Records to kick off 2017. Highly Recommended.

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A Rush Morning

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Mariano Mellino & Interaxxis - A Rush Morning (Original Mix) [Replug]

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Sabb & Serge Devant - Waiting Feat. Forrest (CIRCUS)

Out now on vinyl & digital release - https://lnk.to/CRM197

Serge Devant returns to one of his favoured label’s with his White Groove EP , delivering a pair of deep, textured tracks that’ll vitalise any rigid dancefloor. Archie Hamilton makes his Crosstown Rebels debut and supplies a punchy, tripped-out revision of lead track, White Groove .

White Groove is an absorbing mix of rumbling sub bass, soft, textured percussion, and ethereal pads. Loose percussion and a tough kick carve out the initial vibe on C onnect To Server . A hypnotising, low-riding synth is the final layer and helps generate even more groove into this peak time roller.

“ Happy to be back again with my Crosstown family. I’ve been testing these tracks for a while on the dance floor, they always get people moving. Really happy with the remix from Archie too, the cherry on such a sweet cake.” Serge Devant

Archie Hamilton switches up White Groove, revising the bassline into a buzzing, forward pushing rhythm but retains the mystical feel of the original, bolstering the whirring pads and using intricate percussive sounds and FX.

Serge Devant hails from Brooklyn, New York and released his seminal track Fearing Love in 2015 on Emerald City. Since then he’s been championed by Damian Lazarus, a firm favourite on both Crosstown Rebels and Rebellion, whilst also receiving plaudits for his releases on Knee Deep In Sound and Circus Recordings. Moscow Records, Moss.Co and Arkityp owner Archie Hamilton is one of the UK’s most promising talents, consistently releasing high quality house and techno on the likes of Get Physical, Fuse London, 2020 Vision, Fear of Flying among others.

White Groove

Serge Devant - White Groove

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Steve Kelley has built up a loyal following through the course of his career, having played for some of the largest and most respected brands in dance music. 
Here Steve brings his touch for real deep house to this In My House EP - a firm statement of what you can expect from his much lauded DJ sets. The title track is a bumping yet slick piece of premium house, vibey and driving throughout. 
Bruneck - named after the northern Italian city Kelley holds a residency, is a touch harder - a more direct expression of late night abandon, with spine tingling moments thanks to judicious use of piano chords and sweeping effects.

Bruneck

Steve Kelley - Bruneck

RMS016 - OUT NOW >> https://lnk.to/RMS016

No Drama EP

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Hardy Heller & Alex Connors, already released this year on labels such as "Harthouse", "BluFin", "Plastic City" as well as so far one track on their own imprint "Ohral Recordings" as part of the compilation "a rock, a river, a tree". After they caused some serious chart action at beatport in 2020 with their productions also this release shows they both are knack for making captivating and affirmative music. "Colmar" builds with cool filter sound a laid-back vibe but also the track doesn't lack drive at all. After deep house hero Mihai Popoviciu listened to the original he was absolutely motivated to add his very personal, special deep house skillz to the release. a massive remix for sure which makes the track even more danceable and infectious. Without any doubt worth playing & listening these deep house release brought to you by real & passionate djs & producers ...

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Alex Connors & Hardy Heller - Paris (Original) - Ohral Recordings

Sublease is the sublabel of Poker Flat (@pokerflatrecordings) and indulges Steve Bug‘s (@SteveBug) love for more reduced, hypnotic, and raw sounds than the main label.

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