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Premiere: A1 - B.AI - Take It Back [FRESH002]

After we highlighted the undoubted talents of rising star B.AI in our recent “one’s to watch” article we could not wait to have B.AI join our free download series. Her upfront and stripped back musical direction has struck a serious chord with all those that have witnessed her flow. For those in the know, her productions have littered the most in demand DJ sets for some time now and similarly en vogue labels Pleasure Club, Sequalog, Picnic Records, and Fresh Tunez have welcomed her to their family. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/free-download-b-ai-till-the-end-tfd075/]

Free Download: B.AI - Till The End [TFD075]

Welcome back to the Wax Museum an all vinyl homage to electronic music's past and present.

This is episode 6. I will be doing a 2023 year in review mix. Almost 2.5 months late but better late than never. I have included 30 records I found interesting and noteworthy that released in 2023. I will include a tracklist for this episode. Be sure to support the artists with purchasing the record and/or digital release if you like what you hear. Enjoy!

Mental Carnival - Drew The Line (Malonian)
Viceversa - Sea Waves (Rowle)
Bufobufo - Stellar Drift (Cabaret)
Tibi Dabo - Overture (Aline Umber 23% Eventide remix) (Crosstown Rebels)
Trent Voyage, Elena Moroder - Feel My Tides (Quirk)
Twin - Mapped (Positive Future)
Javiera Meyer - Acid Drops (Lemaia)
Accented Measures - Bad Sectors (Accented Measures Series)
Gzardin - AMBicious (R.A.N.D. Muzik)
Edward Norton - Bleeding (Superluminal)
B.ai - Nomad (Fresh Tunez)
Miles - Reclamation (Tancido)
Loif - Digiburra (Faciendo)
BEQA - Delta (Sweaty Bull)
O’foftyfour - Ambulancia (Tancido)
Existencia Passajera & Mati F - Paraiso Island (Pluto’s Plan)
Soultape - Extra Mode (Soultape)
Moray - Cachimba Acida (Focus On Egress)
Seekers - Zeal For Insight (Seekers)
Voodoos & Taboos - Warped Voodoo (CWPT) 
Post Play - Regulator (Novum)
Furz - Double Funk (Hoarder)
Hostom - Untitled AA (Hostom)
Voodoos & Taboos - XTC (CWPT)
Man/Ipulate - The Gain (Pluto’s Plan)
Eversines - Loophole (Undersound)
Sweater - My Love Inside (Pearled)
Liquid Earth - The Closer (Liquid Earth Physical)
Brian Kage - The Keyz (Craigie Knowes)
Sweater - My System (Secret Society)

Mike Hanlon - The Wax Museum Episode 6

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Premiere: A2 - B.AI - Satisfy [ALT006]

Since we last caught up with B.AI on her installment of our Free Download there have been many highlights. Her starring role in OFF The Record’s annual Barcelona roadblock ensured that her name would continue to be at the forefront of people's minds and ears. The timing could not have been better as she had recently dropped “The Best” EP on Innershade’s Altered Circuits imprint. This would mean her adding to an already impressive and rapidly growing list of labels that includes Picnic Records and Fresh Tunez.

For her InSession recording B.AI has doubled down on the tough electro sound that has seen her welcome countless plaudits, but this time it has been tempered with lush disco licks, vocoded vocals, and soaring fluted synths. While the electro genre is a serious sub-genre packed full of forward thinking creativity, the genre is based on vintage sounding hardware and the period of time that spawned it is rooted in the 80’s. There is a big nod to this point in our recent past in this mix, and like the mix as a whole it should be welcomed and celebrated. 

https://www.instagram.com/b.ai_motivation/
https://soundcloud.com/bai-cici

B.AI - Trommel InSession 131

exclusive | J6 - Per Landing | self-released

Jake Scott, also known as J6, hailing from Manchester, is a well-established name in the electronic music scene, having previously released tracks on respected labels such as Crossbreeds, You&me, and Kuusou. Now, he unveils his latest project, the first installment of music from the Archives," a compilation of "older" tracks that have already garnered significant acclaim from notable artists like Cristi Cons, Josh Baker, Voigtmann, Anthea, and B.Ai. These tracks, which have enjoyed substantial support over the years, are now officially released to the public.

The EP opens with "Perc Landing," where J6 revisits a production style that is refreshingly unpolished and spontaneous, capturing a sense of playful creativity that is unconcerned with achieving technical perfection. It is perhaps this very rawness and imperfection that have contributed to the track's widespread appeal. The pure, resonant lead-synth line in the breakdown, combined with a subtly minimal, groovy bassline, creates an infectious energy that is destined to drive dance floors into a frenzy. It is no surprise, then, that "Perc Landing" has already received such enthusiastic support from the community.

Buy the EP: https://j6-music.bandcamp.com/album/archives-001

Artist information
J6: @user-124086266-629813296 // https://www.instagram.com/j6_music

Archives 001

Perc Landing

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exclusives | J6 - Perc Landing | self-released

Masters

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Premiere: B1 - B.ai - Once  [Motivation 01]

art:cast °179 | J6

Stepping into the shadows of Torture the Artist’s art:cast series, J6 delivers a hauntingly immersive mix for its 179th installment. A well-established force in the electronic music scene, the Manchester-based artist—Jake Scott, J6's real name—crafts a sonic experience that is spooky, mysterious, and wonky, reflecting the unique essence of his sound.

Blending shades of 2000s Minimal Techno and Electro, J6 conjures an eerie yet groove-infused atmosphere, threading together hypnotic rhythms, ghostly textures, and glitchy sonics that keep listeners on edge. The mix features a handful of unreleased gems, giving a taste of his ever-evolving catalog.

With past releases on labels like Crossbreeds, You&me, and Kuusou, J6 has consistently delivered forward-thinking club cuts, gaining support from heavyweights like Cristi Cons, Josh Baker, Voigtmann, Anthea, and B.Ai. His newest release, "I Like It", finds a home on Jooice’s VA EP, standing alongside contributions from Aline Umber & Krol, Christian Sarde, and Otis.

With art:cast °179, J6 invites you into a shadowy labyrinth of sound—a mix that doesn’t just demand your attention, but lures you deeper into its cryptic musical world.

Artist information
J6: @user-124086266-629813296 // https://www.instagram.com/j6_music

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art:cast °179 | J6

The talented Chinese artist https://soundcloud.com/bai-cici lands on Cosa Vostra with her "Blue Or Red" EP! After following her work for some time, we’re excited to finally welcome her to the label. This EP brings together four tracks that mix electro and techno with subtle acid touches and a beautiful emphasis on melody. The release also features two collaborations with Diego Santana & David Agrella. Blue Or Red... Which path will you take ?

Pre-order: https://www.kma60.com/release/1742565470/b.ai-blue-or-red

Mastered by Justin Drake
Manufactured by KPM
Distributed by KMA60

B.AI - Blue Or Red (VOSTRA008)

Grab your vinyl: https://www.deejay.de/Various_Dreamstone_V_A_PHP003_Vinyl__1176973

Label: Phosphor
Artist: Various (B.AI)
Format: 12" Vinyl only
Cat. Number: PHP003
EP Title: Dreamstone V/A
Release Date: Early October 2025
Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8ljgknNbUN8

Phosphor
https://soundcloud.com/phosphor-records
https://www.instagram.com/phosphor_____

B.AI
https://soundcloud.com/bai-cici
https://www.instagram.com/b.ai_motivation

Dreamstone V/A

Embrace The Blues

PREMIERE: B.AI -  Embrace The Blues [Phosphor]

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In addition to publishing interviews, music reviews, DJ charts and track premieres, the webzine hosts out a  podcast series called 'art:casts'. This medium gives DJs and producers the artistic freedom to highlight their different musical styles while not being restricted by factors such as setting, and connecting them to a wider audience. 

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