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Like every end of the year we present our new installment of the Rebirth Essentials collection, including our best releases of the last 12 months plus some unreleased material.

Coming from Rotterdam, Arp Frique’s music is original and made with live instruments. “Shangaan Time” is exotic with a touch of psychedelic weirdness. Raffaele ‘Whodamanny’ Arcella slows it building a cosmic disco groove on a funky bass line.
Taken from his debut album, “City” by ILO is a journey through his musical soundscapes: warm sounds vibrating beats, deep synth tones and old-school house mash-ups.  
“A Mente Delira” is a collaborative project between the italian producer Ayala and post punk Brazilian Vocalist Abrão, perfectly remixed by Musumeci. An hypnotic and psychedelic song that was big last summer, anticipating their debut album in 2024.
The ukranian producer Komilev debuts on Rebirth with the amazing vocal cut “Real Life”, while Kadosh, one of the best names to come out of the Tel Aviv scene, unleashes the strong track  “Love Triangle”.
Corrado Bucci’s homage to the “Yushan Hu” Lake is a track where the peaceful  atmosphere collides with a punchy sound.

The collection include also unreleased material from Shield & Robytek, Yotam Avni & Tuccillo, Marc Gonen, Mata Jones & Mikey V and Morris T.

Mata Jones & Mikey V - Funky

Damian Lazarus presents the sixth volume of his Crosstown Rebels SPIRITS compilation series, boasting an impressive lineup of Lauren Lane, Cristina Lazic, AJ Christou, TMPLE and more.

Since its debut in 2017, Damian Lazarus’ annual ‘SPIRITS’ series on Crosstown Rebels has been a beacon for breakthrough artists, setting the label’s agenda for the year ahead. The sixth instalment in February is another meticulously curated lineup with ‘SPIRITS VI’ featuring a blend of new and recognisable talents, including Lauren Lane, Cristina Lazic, Iñigo Vontier, AJ Christou and many more.

London-based talent Cameron Jack kicks off what looks set to be a breakout year with ‘The Vision’, a bubbly and tropical cut with cosmic synths and loose, jumbled rhythms. Chris Bowl then brings his emotional style to the deep, rolling beats and fresh melodies of ‘Silent Plain’, while NY-born, LA-based house tastemaker Lauren Lane layers in smoky pads and tender whispers to her sublime deep house cut, ‘Fair Game.’ Next, German talent and Degree Records head Marc Lenz brings darker vibes to his track ‘People Are People’, while Rebellion artist Cristina Lazic and previous Lazarus collaborator Leia Contois combine for the alluring vocal soul and gritty minimal drums of ‘So Deep’.

Mexican Iñigo Vontier is a pioneer in his homeland after crafting a global reputation, and his twisted synths, shiny textures and steely drums on ‘That Trippy Sound’ prove why as they work you into a trance. Next is influential Manchester-based DJ/producer AJ Christou, who has released on the likes of Hot Creations and Cuttin’ Headz. His track ‘Back & Forth’ brings an infectious groove with plenty of flair and catchy drum funk, before TMPLE shuts things down with the deft, airy grooves and floating bass of ‘The Girl In The Room’, complete with its tender male vocals.

At the forefront of electronic innovation, Crosstown Rebels stands as a pivotal platform and record label, reflecting the genre’s diversity and housing an impressive roster that includes renowned artists and household names like Art Department, Maceo Plex, and Jamie Jones. With sub-labels Rebellion and Secret Teachings in tow, the imprint consistently and continuously expands its musical canvas, creating an immersive landscape for leading and emerging talents to thrive.

https://soundcloud.com/ajchristou
https://soundcloud.com/crosstownrebels
https://soundcloud.com/damianlazarus

SPIRITS VI

PREMIERE: AJ Christou - Back & Forth [CROSSTOWN REBELS]

Ireland’s Andrew Azara offers up his ‘Right On Time’ EP via Cécille this May, comprised of four original compositions.

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PREMIERE: Andrew Azara - De Crezy [CECILLE RECORDS]

AJ Christou, Jesse Calosso - Small Talk (Original Mix)

AJ Christou & A-Trak link up with Robert Owens make their debut on Paradise Music with their EP 'Escape'.

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TRACKLIST
1. Escape ft. Robert Owens
2. Escape (Temple Dub) ft. Robert Owens

Rising star AJ Christou and Canadian dancefloor powerhouse and turntablist A-Trak’s deep, dreamy label debut on Jamie Jones’ Paradise Music features Chicago house legend Robert Owens on vocals and marks an impressive start to the label’s year.

After a busy 2024 that saw Christou make his Space Miami debut for Jones’ Paradise event and host his own label showcase at Hï Ibiza, he’s back in the studio with A-Trak, the New York-based luminary whose 25-year legacy includes Coachella performances, BBC Radio 1 Essential mixes, and global anthems as Duck Sauce alongside Arman Van Helden.

“Had a lot of fun working with the legends A-Trak & Robert Owens on this one! We started this record in New York at A-Trak's studio, it was the first track we had ever worked on together. Buzzing to see it coming out on Paradise in 2025!” - AJ Christou

Following their successful 2024 collaboration ‘Sway’ on A-Trak’s Fool’s Gold Records, the pair now deliver another killer track with ‘Escape’. The cut opens with a smooth and funky vibe, layering seductive house rhythms, weighty drums, and Robert Owen's alluring vocals to create a luscious wave of late-night wonkiness. The Temple Dub then takes over with Owens’ vocals at the forefront, set against a nimble bassline, snappy percussion, and sizzling synths.

AJ Christou & A-Trak ft. Robert Owens - Escape

Preview - Little bootleg we put together! Shout out to Bliss on the nice thriller edit 

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Artist(s): TriCade, Andre Salmon, Gettoblaster, Jordano Roosevelt, Marcjack
Release name: That Dirty Bassline EP
Label: Witty Tunes
Catalogue number: WT546
Release date: 6th October, 2025

When TriCade and Andre Salmon join forces, the result is nothing short of explosive. Their brand-new release ‘That Dirty Bassline’ packs the kind of low-end punch and slick groove that’s built to dominate dancefloors across the globe.

The Florida-born artist , TriCade is steadily carving his place in the international scene, with shows at Vanguard Orlando (Insomniac), Sundara Ibiza, Itaca Ibiza, 93 Feet East London, Miami Music Week, Celine Orlando, McQueens Orlando and more. His track ‘Mira’ climbed to #6 on the UK Dance Charts and has been championed by Richie Hawtin, Shiba San, CID, Green Velvet, Jamie Jones, Don Diablo and more.

Andre Salmon has become a staple in the underground circuit with releases on Hot Creations, Hottrax, Rawthentic, Leftroom, Snatch! and many other influential imprints, solidifying his position as one of Latin America’s most respected electronic exports.

To round it out, the package also includes ‘The Selector’, a powerful original cut from TriCade and Salmon that perfectly showcases their studio chemistry. While on the remix side we have heavyweight artists such as Gettoblaster, Jordano Roosevelt and last but definitely not least Marcjack

With early support expected from tastemakers across house and tech house circles, this release is primed for maximum club and festival impact.

Tracklist:
TriCade, Andre Salmon - That Dirty Bassline (Original Mix)
TriCade, Andre Salmon - That Dirty Bassline (Gettoblaster Remix)
TriCade, Andre Salmon - That Dirty Bassline (Jordano Roosevelt Remix)
TriCade, Andre Salmon - That Dirty Bassline (Marcjack, Andre Salmon Remix)
TriCade, Andre Salmon - The Selector (Original Mix)

TriCade, Andre Salmon - That Dirty Bassline (Gettoblaster Remix) SC Cut

T Y P E - Tech House DJ Tools SET (25)

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Includes tracks of Augusto Gagliardi, Del Fonda and more...

Link Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/track/music-on-original-mix/13661047

ZET MUSIC

INSTAGRAM: https://soundcloud.com/zet-producciones
SOUNDCLOUD: https://www.instagram.com/zet.music.label/

FRANCO SCHMIDT

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/francoschmidtok/
SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/franco-schmidt3

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Franco Schmidt - Music On

Booking : kal@underground-artists.com


System2 were born out of a desire to produce & perform music that meant something to its creators. Our love for vinyl has led us to a new chapter, and we aim to bring something just left of centre to the industry, with our very own label behind us from the start.

We are a duo from Manchester & up until now have kept our identities on the down-low after having previously worked our way up the industry ladder under a former alias. In the past, we’ve worked for labels such as Cécille Records, Get Physical Music, PIAS and Nervous amongst others, so we’re no strangers to the house scene.

Growing up in Manchester really cemented our love for house music at an early age, as it’s what we heard when we first started going out clubbing. Manchester is a place synonymous with house music from the Hacienda days, not to mention other places like The Hangar, Holy City Zoo, North, The Old Monk and of course Sankeys. 

We started running events around 2004, and within a few years we were residents at Sankeys. The city has always been a great base for our music, and a huge influence on our style.

We started producing back in 2002, doing courses at MIDI school and SSR to widen our knowledge of software and hardware alike. From setting up a basic home studio and hours of trial-and-error, over the course of the last 12 years we've been on a massive journey with our music. Experience means a lot, and nowadays you're getting some producers who are amazing but aren’t really cut out to play in clubs. There's a lot more to it than making good music then turning up at a gig and playing with your head down all night.

Everyone wants to be a DJ these days, and to those who are so inclined, you can simple get a laptop and Ableton, and proceed to sync your way through a set now. We learned on vinyl and still swear by it to this day when we play, although obviously we've moved-on with the times to an extent, using USB in the majority of our sets.

Our sound isn't pigeon-holed under any particular genre. Too many sub genres knocking around these days but we'd say house and techno! We love playing a lot of our own music in our sets, and it really does get some of the biggest reactions during our sets. It's amazing to be getting support on our new work from the likes of Steve Lawler, Dan Ghenacia, Shonky, Djebali, John Dimas, Richy Ahmed, Jamie Jones, Shaun Reeves & so many more!

Now we have signed up with VIVa MUSiC & their management, the future is looking bright for us as we look to cement our brand & name into the ever so competitive dj circuit!

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