After an amazing response to an open call for demos last year, Sounds of Lava Lava is proud to present the first edition of its various artists compilation; WAVES.  All five tracks span the vast Electronic genre, from deep and mesmerising grooves to rough and raw dance floor weapons.

Mirko Hecktor kicks off the compilation with Aquaborn; a slow burner laid out over almost 7 minutes where delicate arpeggiated synths bounce alongside soft drums, warm bass lines, wandering keys and chopped vocal samples to create a hypnotising and almost meditative track. Following up is a debut from Scottish producer Lobos.  Hailing from Fife and now a part of Glasgow's thriving music scene, his track 5am Sunrise has an energy and excitement which is reminiscent of early 90’s UK dance records.  Looped synth lines and melodies playfully develop and distort throughout while driving kicks and clean percussion lead through moments of euphoria.

Chris & Reece keep it low and slow with Red Right Hand.  Squelching acid-tinged bass lines weave between thumping drum patterns and gritty piano stabs while Reece’s echoing vocals create an almost tangible atmosphere.

Making a return to Sounds of Lava Lava is Glaswegian duo Pentland Park.  With Never Go Back they take the energy up a level with punchy drums and chest-shaking sub bass tones.  Delicate vocal samples contrast with the sharp percussion, adding a layer of beauty to this raw groove.  Finally Max Raskin closes out the compilation with California Honey.  A true hardware enthusiast, Max combines crunching synth lines, shuffling drum patterns, spiralling keys and reverberating vocal hooks to make a true dance floor heater.

Mirko Hecktor - Aquaborn
Lobos - 5am Sunrise
Chris & Reece - Red Right Hand (Acid)
Pentland Park - Never Go Back
Max Raskin - California Honey

WAVES Vol 1

PREMIERE: Mirko Hecktor - Aquaborn

Lava Lava Residents Mix 

A Man Called Adam - Estelle (Mystic Beats Instrumental) 
Joe Goddard - Summon (East Coast Love Affair Mix) 
Tour-Maubourg - No Purpose Groove
Zaq - Make A Wish
O B Ignett - Chocolate City
Mike Nasty - Love Supreme
Tiger Stripes - I Heard It Through The Bassline
Halal Sol - Without That
Kellie Allen - Take Some Time
Dam Swindle - Touch Me Again
Kate Simko - Royston's Walk
Arno x Dj Dope - Up 2 No Good
Christopher Rau - On The Dancefloor
DJ 1985 - Dolphins & Sirens
Konstantin Sibold - Madeleine 

Lava Lava Guest Mix 145: Mirko Hecktor

Subcity Radio - Listen Again

Episode 228 / Guest Mix 145: Mirko Hecktor

Record label & radio show celebrating House music and the wider Electronic genre.
Broadcasting every fortnight on Glasgow's iconic Subcity Radio since 2012.

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