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HOMAGE has been at the forefront of electronic music in Brooklyn since its inception in 2017. Originally starting as an event series, the party was a nod to their predecessors in New York, those who pioneered a thriving nightlife scene in dynamic and intimate locations. Jump six years and HOMAGE is on its own path, having released a diverse selection of records from Kettama to Aldonna. Now the label readies its twenty-first release with a relatively new name, Sydney-based producer Half Cut, who over the course of seven tracks explores euphoric house, coiling electro, and jacking acid; tied together by a remix from Panorama Bar regular & Potency Records boss Cromby.

Speaking on the EP, the labels co-founder Ryan Clover says:

Kain sent us a pack of demos before the pandemic and they were all fantastic. He’s one of a few artists that have sent us a cold email and gotten signed immediately. Kain is half Japanese/half Australian and is based in Sydney, and he’s started to cut his teeth in the local circuit. While he’s a relative newcomer to the scene, his tunes have already seen support from Craig Richards, Gene on Earth, Cromby, Youandewan, Perdu, ANOTR, and Who is Arcadia, and in 2022 he had his first song signed to a VA for Limousine Dream (Nug-Net), Gene on Earth’s highly regarded label.

Kain is influenced heavily by 90s house & techno, especially artists such as FSOM, Joey Beltram, Klubbheads, Tony De Vit etc, but he also draws a lot of inspiration from the new wave of artists such as Kettama & X-Coast, as well as pulling from more of the micro/tech house artists such as Gene on Earth, Youandewan & Klon Dump.

The EP starts with ‘Player’ an adventurous club tool that simultaneously feels both futuristic and old school - acidic leads meet with bubbling basslines in a kaleidoscope of colors, while the drums keep us moving through the dimly lit, smoke filled loft. Half Cut shows a different side on ‘Floor Five’ a certified dancefloor filler, that brings smiles, energy and the type of sweaty hugs only those who have fallen in love on a dancefloor will know. 

On tracks like ‘Free’ & ‘Energy’ the young producer demonstrates his love for classic acid sounds while packaging them both in unique ways. The latter toes the line between prog, house and electro while ‘Free’ uses an acid lead as more of an accompanist to its evolving drums and their magnetic energy. ‘Noise’ was the last track to be completed on the EP and feels like a celebration of all Half Cuts’ influences. Drums are placed with sharp purpose, while hints of melody reflect off a growling bassline and noise instructing vocal sample. Cromby’s remix feels like a match made in sonic heaven, bringing his crunchy, textured style to the fore before the record closes with ‘Generate’ a peak-time slammer that grabs your attention and refuses to let go.

Generate

PREMIERE: Half Cut - Generate (Original Mix)

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NY label HOMAGE is forever flipping the script, whether it's raucous techno and experimental sounds from their founder Ryan Clover, ambient soundscapes from Myles Avery, or acidic goodness from Aldonna, they live and die by the label's tagline that 'the limit does not exist.' Now it's Parisian DJ & producer Cheval's time to turn the tides once again, following up from his first EP on HOMAGE back in 2018; with his six-track exploration 'The House By The Sea'.

'EuroMadness' undocks and sets sail across the Mediterranean bridging uplifting and curious melodies coupled with peak-time euphoria and 90s nostalgia. 'Persiennes' brings with it a rush of emotions and transports us back to our youth, where the life-changing melodies of trance music's origins could be heard piercing through our speakers. 'Strummers' then brings forth images of rolling hills and pale blue skies as we move closer to shore, before 'Breeze' enters the fray with its Balearic-infused warmth. The EPs penultimate track 'Sunsets' energy is infectious, with chunky kick drums and ear-wiggling hooks pushing the energy levels higher as day turns to night. 'Astra' then finishes off the release with an expansive look outward as we gaze over the reflective blue surface of the ocean city.

'House By The Sea' will be available to purchase digitally on July 21st.
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Persiennes

PREMIERE: Chevals - Persiennes

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Dawn Razor and Archetech, two friends and two-thirds of the once-active trio Sonnen Blumen Kerne, have collaborated to deliver an album of tracks previously released exclusively on vinyl through Dawn Razor’s NARA Records. When Lobster Theremin ceased operations, the stock of these releases was lost, leaving only brief preview snippets online.

Adam approached HOMAGE with the story and shared the tunes with us. Moved by the situation, we decided to release all of the tracks as a retrospective album. Thus, 'Half Life' was born—a collection of 10 tracks that blur the boundaries between slammin' electro, breakbeat, and mutated bass, all with a minimalist edge.

'Half Life' will be available to stream and download from May 17th, 2024.

PREMIERE: Dawn Razor & ArcheTech - Elect Row (Original Mix)

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