He walked atop the padded floor across the gym, taking in the uncomfortable stares and awkward glares from onlookers. The machines rattled, raced and echoed as people pushed their bodies to the limit, testing their endurance and strength. The room was hot, the heat reverberated between dense writhing figures and soon too he would feel just as phased by the dizzying warmth. Now as he approached his station he began to move and sway, for his workout, his routine was a dance. 

Escape Artist is a producer we've kept a close eye on over the years, having released a number of tracks which have caught our ears. The Australian producers latest appearance is on a compilation by Truth, a sprawling affair which features cutting edge electronics and material for the dance.

PREMIERE: Escape Artist - Workout [Truth]

Apartment 808 is a music collective practicing bi-monthly beat cyphers.

How it works: 
❶ Each session is curated with sample(s) from one of our tenants. 
❷ All tenants have one week to complete a song. 
❸ The song is minimum 90 seconds. Full tracks encouraged.

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Featuring: 
@iamphilco
@tendo-tracks 
@sasheenofficial
@atrisco 
@good-question1
@baachmusic




Sample Curated by Philco

Enya - Boadicea (Baach Edit)

Bigger Half (Snippet)

@spiritmirrormix pulls the Trance Europe Express for 2hrs with a blend of old and new musics. On the fly recorded live from the NTS booth on a cold rainy night.

Gabriola ~ Midnight Vapour Trail Ep.43

Bandcamp link: https://twelvecomets.bandcamp.com/album/reflections-on-a-daring-escape-2

Tony Neptune uses his first release to begin the tale of Yuri Gagarin, the cosmonaut lost to us all in 1961. He was the greatest explorer the world has ever known. Four pieces of original music have been composed to accompany the painting on the cover as part of a wider soundtrack to complement the narrative of this remarkable yet troubled man. An insert detailing the story will supplement the narrative of each issue.

A 1    R E F L E C T I O N S    O N    A    D A R I N G    E S C A P E
A 2   B R E A K I N G    O U T E R    O R B I T
B 1    T H E    L I G H T S    A T    T H E    E N D    O F    T H E    T U N N E L
B 2   A N D    T H E N     T H E R E     W E R E     S T A R S

On the 12th of April 1961, Yuri Gagarin was launched into orbit for the first and - so they tell us - the last time. Upon returning to Earth, Yuri became a global hero, travelling the world to tell of his adventure.
Secretly, he was plagued by strange hallucinations and a persistent glow around his vision; a cornucopia of colour in a constant corona. In 1964 - following a silent coup by Leonid Brezhnev - Yuri was banned from embarking on further manned missions into space. At first fearing madness, the cosmonaut came to see these apparitions as a signal, an invitation, a welcoming beacon from a distant lighthouse blinking across the cosmic void.

On the 27th of March 1968, aided by trusted friends within the space program, Yuri Gagarin swapped places with another cosmonaut on a secret test flight and was once more blasted into outer space. Knocked unconscious by the extreme velocity of his experimental craft, Yuri awoke a mere 15 minutes later in view not of the rapidly shrinking Earth, but an entirely alien vista; he was elsewhere...

Tony Neptune
Title: Reflections on a Daring Escape
Cat: TC001
Format: 12" with digital at a later point
Distributed by Rubadub
Artwork by Sam Jefferies
Release date: 11/09/2020
@tonyneptune68

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Tony Neptune - Reflections on a Daring Escape - Sound Clips

Luca Lozano spent the 2020 lockdown sharpening his tools, using the time off from traveling and DJing to re-center and re-vise. As the pace of life slowed, so did the BPMs and the Klasse Wrecks boss sought refuge in the distraction that the studio and the creative practice can offer. 'Lozano 2.0' may sound like the producer shifting down a gear, but probably only with the goal of preserving his energy until the world is ready to spin again.

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WRECKS032 - Luca Lozano - "Lozano 2.0: Music Man" EP

Artist: Sound Synthesis
Title: Memory Sequence
Label: Distorted Sensory Perception
Cat No: DSP003
Format: 12’’ Vinyl

Tracklist: 
A1.  Electric Flux
A2.  Melodija
B1.  A3B0L3
B2.  Melody Chords

DSP welcomes back the prolific one-man-machine from Malta… Keith Farrugia AKA Sound Synthesis for the first solo EP on the imprint. ‘Memory Sequence’ Depicts a cerebral journey into the depths of cognitive recall. 

The record opens with ‘Electric Flux’. Acidic Electro reminiscent of the cold futurism of early Detroit Electro with an informed shift in perspective that pushes things further forward. 

The A-side concludes with the mysterious, arp laced ‘Melodija’. A heartfelt example of Sound Synthesis’ depth and individualism when it comes to the deeper side of Electro. 

‘A3B0L3’ takes things in a more playful direction on the flip. Smooth chords, soulful drum programming and lysergic elements of Keith’s futuristic funk leave a vivid impression on the soul. 

The final statement on the record ‘Melody Chords’ Takes us on a ride of self-reflection, emotional depth and melodic distinction. Leaving the mind in a state of profound clarity upon it's resolve.

Sound Synthesis - Memory Sequence (DSP003)

Artist: Various Artists (Cignol, Armec...)
Title: Volume 2
Label: We're Going Deep
Cat No: WGD002
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 
A1. Cignol - Night Time Traverse
A2. Armec - Celestial Mechanics
B1. Jared Wilson - Leave Your World Behind (GOM Mix)
B2. Gilbert - Signs of Hope

‘We’re Going Deep’ is a new label run by an old head- Paul Wise, better known as Placid to many who inhabit the realms of underground House and Techno.

Born out of a lifelong affair with the many shades of deep electronic rhythms coupled with a thirst for collecting records since 1988, the label mission is all about releasing new music for the dance floor, front room or even just your headphones.

Rather than staying too hung up on the past, Paul’s reputation for digging deep into Acid, Electro, Techno, Deep House and even the odd slice of downtempo precedes him, as he readies the second instalment on his imprint. Picking up where WGD 001 left off, he’s both humbled and pleased to be able to invite 4 more exceptional artists to show off their finest waveforms.

Volume 2 starts the dance with a sterling contribution from Dublin’s very own machine maestro Cignol, “Night Time Traverse”. Proving once again why his flair for combining tight metronomic drums, wistful melody, blissed out strings with a twist of 303 is second to none: unmistakably tight, unmistakably good. Followed by some heavy head nodding action courtesy of new kid on the block, Armec, he’s already scored 2 fantastic releases under his belt. Fully repping the next generation of mancunian machine enthusiasts, he delves deep into the seedy underworld of deepest and darkest electro with ice cold aplomb on “Celestial Mechanics”.

Hit the flipside and you’ll find Acid aficionado Jared Wilson (who should be no stranger to most) leading the charge as he whips up a storm with a tweaked 303 takeover, led by a mesmerising chord that runs throughout – he works his magic once again in fine style. Last but not least, the dulcet tones of Bristol’s very own best kept secret Gilbert lands another sumptuously deep slab of techno with “Signs of Hope”. Leading with a pleasantly addictive bassline, this beautifully structured whistful symphony oozes warmth and tranquillity as he takes a trip to the light fantastic.

Various (Cignol, Armec...) - Volume 2 (WGD002)

Kicking off the brand new EMOTEC imprint is 'The Orbital Resonance EP' from MOY.
With previous releases on Batrachian, AC Records and Touched Electronix, MOY comes in hard with a perfect start for this new label.

Across 4 cuts of deep and emotional music the London producer weaves a rich tapestry which straddles deep house, electro and breakbeats with ease, all tied together with cosmic acid melodies for the mind and basslines for the waistlines... this EP has it all!

Pre-order available now from all you regular wax dealers:
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Moy 'Orbital Resonance E.P' (EMOTEC 001 Preview Clips)

Artist: Featherstone
Title: Tunnel Vision 
Label: Ernest’s Way
Cat No: ERN002
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 
A1. Tunnel Vision
A2. The Return
B1. Origins
B2. Moth

Australian label Ernest’s Way is back with their follow up to last year's debut.

Featherstone makes a return with his Tunnel Vision EP, a 4 track release that explores some of the early musical influences that shaped his sound.

Expect chopped up drum breaks, melodic acid lines, swelling JX pads and a few sneaky vocal cuts.

Featherstone - Tunnel Vision (ERN002)

A3K083 Escape Artist - January 15th, 2021

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