Every day started and ended the same way – he would rise in the morning and sleep tightly in the evening. He would go to work, see the same people and do the same dance. He’d walk home the same way, catch the same train and sit by the same window.

He wondered how many times he might live upon repeat? One hundred and sixty times was it now? Who was counting anyway?

Tomorrow would be just like the one before, except he hoped it might be sunny. For if it were sunny then he might just smile once or twice, that was pretty good odds by his count.

Sputnik One’s N-Face is back with a new compilation showcasing music from a global assortment of up and coming producers keen to challenge the preconceptions and structures of electronic music. As a compilation this one runs wild featuring material from the likes of K Wata, LWS, Young Muscle and more.

However, it is Glimmerman’s track which we showcase today – a weighty affair destined to boom bap in loud systems and in discerning clubs.

PREMIERE: Glimmerman - One Hundred & Sixty Times [N-Face]

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B1. Glimmerman - Step Mode (Sputnik Ones 2 Step Mode Edit) OUT NOW

A1. Glimmerman - Step Mode (Alan's 40 Foot VIP) OUT NOW

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Don't Be Afraid with Ill Evans & Glimmerman - 09 October 2023

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FSL015 - Glimmerman - Temple Sublet (Clips) - OUT NOW

The rooms were empty, each one sprawled out one after the other as they wandered between the vast corridors casting glances down hallways and into chambers. This place was magical, a temple of paradise in which wild things had happened and great kings and princes had reigned.

Who knew what fabled lore had been spoken of between these walls. The parties, the dances and the moments shared.

Now it sat empty, a temple for sublet, empty and waiting for the highest bidder.

Yet they never bid.

Glimmerman returns to First Second Label with a belter of an EP. One for the bass heads and the basement movers and shakers.

PREMIERE: Glimmerman - Temple Sublet [First Second Label]

Off The Record returns with its semi-centennial mix from Dublin born, London residing guitarist, producer and DJ Glimmerman. 
Real name Ethan Begley Hughes, Glimmerman has found himself as a producer following two paths as of late. Firstly his three large sounding 2-step 12"s on Dublin's First Second Label as well being featured on EMA's powerhouse Woozy imprint compilations. Or secondly finding him taking centre stage as the lead guitarist in his most recent venture: post-rock band Better Living. Listening to his latest release "Temple Sublet" it definitely feels like these two crossroads meet somewhere in the middle (not to mention the excellent track featuring London wordsmith Old Brother). Aside from all of that Hughes has been known to be a solid pair of hands behind the ones and twos having this year alone taken to Berlin's Paloma as well as touching down in the usual London hotspots MOT, Avalon Cafe and Ormside projects. For this mix Glimmerman ventures into more techno inspired roots as well as letting rip with some guitar related influences while still showcasing his knowledge bassy and D&B sounds and of course all harmoniously mixed to perfection.

Off The Record Mix Series 50: Glimmerman

Time for the 16th episode of the variFocast guestmix series. Here’s a new late summer mix by Madera that explores the creative possibilities at around 100 BPM. One hour of deep bass music with head-nodding vibes, heavy grooves and sub pressure made for big soundsystems. Enjoy!

01 Adam Johnson – Changer Demain
02 Akkord – Smoke Circle
03 Yushh & Facta – Fairy Liquor
04 Keppel – Stanley Knife
05 Kouslin – The Beast Of Bolsover
06 Glimmerman – Step Mode
07 Nick Leon – Separation Anxiety
08 Big Ever – Apti
09 Ayesha – Swim
10 Kouslin – Sharper
11 Loop LF – IZ 200
12 DJ Plead – El Es
13 Atrice – Aracaea
14 Mosca - Thin That Blood Down
15 Plastikman – Ethnik

variFocast #16 - Madera

Artist: Small Crab
Title: Sonder
Label: First Second Label
Cat: FSL0016
Release date: 24th October

FSL returns with a 12" from German born, Dublin based artist Small Crab on her label debut.

Deemed "one to watch in 2025" by Mixmag, real name Anastasia Rigaud takes us on an education of Introspective and laid out steppers for the smoked out dark room.

To top it all off the release features a very driving main room cut mix from London based, Dublin's son Glimmerman.

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FSL016 - Small Crab - Sonder (Clips) - OUT OCT 24TH

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