Maxim Zhestkov aka Maryag, born in the Southern Urals, now living in Moscow, is a multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer. Last year turned out to be successful for him. Maryag has released releases on Rawax, System108, Inhale/Exhale, Dobro and others, and his tracks have been played by DJs in different parts of the world. He'll be a part of our next Aesthetics compilation.

@maryagme has prepared a mix of soulful music: soul and jazz motifs, Latin grooves are seasoned with house beat prepared with love and passion

Maryag ~ Amour Sans Fin

The Last Of You In Me (Original Mix) . . . Gaston Fiore [Gomboc Records]
The Sun Rising (Deep Mix) . . . Allen Craig feat. Justin Kayser [Moulton Music]
Judas Goat (Original Mix) . . . Robert Dietz [Nous_klær Audio]
Memories (Original Mix) . . . Frankey & Sandrino, Charlotte Riby [Innervisions]
Outta Phase (Original Mix) . . . Christian AB [Faith Beat]
Guy Salmon (Original Mix) . . . 1-800 GIRLS [all my thoughts]
Nevermind (Original Mix) . . . Maryag [Closer To Truth]
Come On (Fur Coat Remix) . . . Henri Bergmann, Wennink [Automatik]
Apocalypse (At The Acropolis) (Original Mix) . . . Jex Opolis [Good Timin']
Wedding (Digital Bonus) . . . Fireground [Tresor Records]
Prancing (Original Mix) . . . Petter B [BOND]
Rêve (Original Mix) . . . Esoteric Circle [Amaeoo]
Super Solar (Original Mix) . . . Christian AB [Faith Beat]
Never Ever Ever (Henrik Schwarz Extended Remix) . . . Girls of the Internet feat. shiv [Classic Music Company]
Touch (Original) . . . Matrefakt [Attitudes To Life]

MOJO ECLIPSE

100% Instrumental disco coming in hot!! Making waves out of Chelyabinsk, Russia, Maryag is an exciting producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist who jumps aboard TDE with his phenomenally funky EP 'Playing For Time'.

Weaving together elements of disco, funk, indie and house, lead track 'Poison For Us' oozes sweet breakdowns, groovin' bass lines, funky guitars, and scintillating strings.

On guest remix duty is long time friend of the label, Moodena. Having consistently graced the #1 spot on Nu-Disco Traxsource charts for a number of years now, The Tropical Disco Records boss sublimely reimagines 'Poison For Us' with a flawless, sun soaked remix.

Capturing the magic of funk legends Jamiroquai, albeit with a modern twist, Maryag's music is 70's inspired music made for 21st century dance floors.

Playing For Time EP

Poison For Us

Maryag - Poison For Us

100% Instrumental disco coming in hot!! Making waves out of Chelyabinsk, Russia, Maryag is an exciting producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist who jumps aboard TDE with his phenomenally funky EP 'Playing For Time'.
Weaving together elements of disco, funk, indie and house, lead track 'Poison For Us' oozes sweet breakdowns, groovin' bass lines, funky guitars, and scintillating strings.
On guest remix duty is long time friend of the label, Moodena. Having consistently graced the number 1 spot on Nu-Disco Traxsource charts for a number of years now, The Tropical Disco Records boss sublimely reimagines 'Poison For Us' with a flawless, sun soaked remix. Capturing the magic of funk legends Jamiroquai, albeit with a modern twist, Maryag's music is 70's inspired music made for 21st century dance floors.
Maryag’s passion for music began when he and his classmates formed a punk band. It was during this time he started experimenting with electronic music, expressing himself and his love for music through DJing. Across the years, Maryag's music has garnered support from reputable names such as: Delfonic, Peter Croce, Severino Panzetta, Âme, Lea Lisa, Hotmood, Bill Brewster, and others.

@maryagme
@thediscoexpress

www.instagram.com/eclectiqueboutiquemusique

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PREMIERE: Maryag - Lovesick [The Disco Express]

4 9 24

JuJu Muzik Show 
Point Blank Radio
1st Nov 2024
4-6pm

Thanks as always to the artists, labels and PR companies.

Thanks to the live listeners also, and those catching up here. Cheers
Enjoy

Track list:
1. Super Bario - Begin (Show Intro feat Ana Ducket) 	
2. Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride (1983 Disco Purrfection Version (Exclusive Edit)	
3. GRACE1 - Chicago Winds (Exclusive Edit)	
4. The Fatback Band - Wicky Wacky (Mood Glocal Edit)	
5. Teddy Douglas ft. BDI Thug - Star In The Ghetto (Radio Edit)	(Nervous Records)
6. Freddy Bastone feat. Ihsan - Black (Rude Boy Rupert Remix)	(JuJu Muzik)
7. Nina Simone - See Line Woman (Mood Glocal Edit)	
8. Blaze - Evalation (Exclusive edit & added production)	
9. Carlos Nilmmns - Just Another Day (COD3 QR)	
10. Toronto Hustle & Sean Roman - Not Now, Not Ever (Kai Alce NDATL Remix) (Wolf Music)	
11. Maryag - Poison For Us (Moodena Remix) (THE DISCO EXPRESS)	
12. Goshawk ft Greg Blackman - Ain't Gonna (LUMBERJACKS IN HELL) 	
13. Kai Alce - New Life Livin (Toy Tonics)	
14. Carlos Nilmmns - True People (COD3 QR)	
15. Goshawk ft LYMA _1 UP 1 DOWN (LYMA REMIX) (LUMBERJACKS IN HELL)	
16. Toronto Hustle & Sean Roman - Could This Be (An Abacus Edit) (Wolf Music)	
17. Mark E - Ultra Violet (MERC)	
18. Mark E - Deep Breath (MERC)	
19. Benklawk & Mabutana feat Tshepo King - Dance (DeepArtSounds)	
20. Carlos Nilmmns) - For Gwen (SKYLAX RECORDS)  	
21. Barce - Jazztroit (DISR)	
22. Infinity Plus One - Redemption (Fresh Tunez)	
23. Carlos Nilmmns - Parisian Nights (Club Mix)	(SKYLAX RECORDS)
24. Julian Garnett - A New Era (JuJu Muzik)

JuJu Muzik Show (Point Blank Radio) 1st Nov 2024

This week's Guest Mix comes from Maryag.

Maryag is a DJ and multi-instrumentalist musician hailing from the picturesque landscapes of the Southern Urals. His musical style combines disco, funk, indie music, and house elements to craft a distinctive and memorable sound. Maryag released the "Playing For Time" EP on The Disco Express this summer. This EP features 100% original disco tracks and an amazing remix by Moodena, which was included in The Disco Express's vinyl compilation "The Best of 2024." The "Playing For Time" EP received good reviews from listeners and industry colleagues worldwide.

Maryag recorded a special mix including as new as unreleased disco and house tracks from industry colleagues. This mix is perfect for both dancing and everyday listening.

DISC0076 - Maryag

Disco and Jazz-Funk producer Maryag jumps back aboard The Disco Express with his latest incarnation 'Joy Frequency'. Channeling the spirit of ‘70s disco and jazz-funk while maintaining the precision and drive of modern dance music, his latest project, 'Joy Frequency EP', takes that ethos further, offering four expertly crafted tracks designed for dance floors worldwide.
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Lead track 'I Will Dance' sets the tone for the EP with pulsating bass lines, shimmering keys, and tight, rolling percussion. A hypnotic groove underpins the track, while subtle brass stabs and synth flourishes add texture. The arrangement evolves organically, balancing deep funk sensibilities with forward-thinking production.

Following suit is FIFA World Cup inspired 'Mundial'. An anthemic fusion of global influences, Brazilian percussion, Afrobeat-inspired rhythms, and funk-driven basslines, its syncopated groove builds momentum, while layered horns and electric piano riffs push the track into peak-time territory. The result is a percussive, high-energy jam built for the Summer day time joy.

Sleek, driving, and packed with tension, 'Gimme Love' leans into Maryag’s poppier side. A rich, full-bodied bass line anchors the track between vocoded hooks, delayed guitars and warm pads.The track a oozes a late-night, neon-lit aesthetic, making it equally suited for club play and home listening.

Closing out the EP, '296' is a raw, groove-heavy instrumental driven by live musicianship. A locked-in rhythm section lays the foundation for expansive solos, with saxophone and trumpet leads trading off over deep, rolling bass. The track carries a distinct live energy, capturing the spontaneity and warmth of a jam session while remaining tightly structured for the dance floor.

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Following the success of his 2024 debut on The Disco Express with the Playing For Time EP, he has steadily built a reputation for blending vintage analog textures with contemporary club energy. His productions showcase a meticulous approach to live instrumentation, with a roster of synths, drum machines, and session musicians shaping his unmistakable sound.

Maryag’s hands-on approach to production shines throughout Joy Frequency EP. His arsenal includes classic gear like the Jet Telecaster, Greco Jazz Bass, Roland Juno-106, Moog Mother-32, and a Teac M-09 Analog Mixer. Live brass elements come courtesy of jazz musicians Azat Gaifullin (saxophone) and Ivan Akatov (trumpet), bringing depth and authenticity to the record.
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"This work would have been impossible without my family and my friends Alex Lay-Far and Max Wlasow, who made a significant contribution to the development of the album." - Maryag 

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Maryag impressed my on my first listen back in 2024 with his first outing on The Disco Express.

Moscow’s own Maryag moves with finesse through the deeper shades of house and disco—tracks that glide, pulse, and whisper late-night secrets. A DJ and producer with an ear for groove and a cinematic touch, he’s released on tastemakers like The Disco Express, Rawax, System108, and House Salad Music.

Gimme Love drips with vintage charm—lush, layered, and laced with disco gold. Maryag stacks textures like memories: warm pads, glittered hooks, and grooves that feel both classic and freshly spun.

There’s soul here—not just in sound, but in spirit. It’s not pastiche. It’s personal. A love letter to the dancefloor, written in his own unmistakable voice.

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PREMIERE: Maryag - Gimme Love [The Disco Express]

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PREMIERE: Maryag - Mundial [The Disco Express]

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JuJu Muzik

House music label based in Norwich (UK) launched in June 2022 by Julian Garnett aka JuJu

Debut release: Julian "JuJu" Garnett 'Press Reset' feat. Harry Dennis (The It, Jungle Wonz, Fingers Inc.) https://jujumuzik.bandcamp.com/album/press-reset

JuJu Muzik presents Harry Dennis 'Infinitely' 
https://jujumuzik.bandcamp.com/album/juju-muzik-presents-harry-dennis-infinitely

JuJu Muzik Live Radio Show 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays of the month 4-6pm (UK) ... DAB+ across London, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire (channel 10c)  

Listen worldwide on the app. & website at: 
www.pointblankradio.com 

Check out my YouTube channel:  
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHNiXi2imCQtLq-rZUonKaw

Nu Groove Records (Vinyl Tribute Mix):
https://youtu.be/Luu6vryH6xg?si=r-sCEYBI1GWLO8BR

JAZZVE is a wordplay with jazz. Jazz is concentrated dark matter and energy of the sound, which broke out, literally exploded in the beginning of XX century, giving birth to the whole universe of contemporary music.
Trying to understand and realize this entropical vibration and groove, surfing on the crest of this unrestrained expansion of sound waves - the main idea of the project.
Actually, no: we just share the good music produced by our mates


💿 East London Label & Event Series
💃 Founded by @bustinloosedjs
🎉 Nu-Disco & Soulful Dance
👇 Check out our upcoming events 🚂💨
https://ra.co/promoters/89871
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Regarded as one of London’s “leading disco labels”, The Disco Express first began as a monthly loft party in March 2017; hosting the globe’s biggest house & disco DJs at the former 1940's Shoreditch railway station.

Evolving into a full-fledged record label and event series in 2020, The Disco Express is now a revered platform for nu-disco and soulful dance music. Working with the scene’s most talented up-and-coming artists, DJs and remixers, the label has established a global fanbase, distributing vinyl, merch, and music to over 50 countries worldwide. 

Consistent high quality releases and edits have garnered support from the likes of Nightmares On Wax, Purple Disco Machine, The Blessed Madonna, Crazy P, TSHA, Folamour, Dan Shake, Groove Armada, Sarah Story (Radio 1) and Basement Jaxx. 

Holding down residencies in London, Berlin, Paris, Mexico City and NYC, The Disco Express also plays host to events further afield in Bristol, Milan, Rome, Copenhagen and more.. 

Celebrating their 50th release as a label in May 2023, The Disco Express endeavour to support new underground artists from across the globe as well as working with legends of the dance music scene Barbara Tucker, John Morales, Michael Gray, Michelle Weeks, Art of Tones and most recently Dave Lee. 

The Disco Express is building a strong catalogue of original disco for 21st century dance floors and this train ain't slowing down anytime soon...

PURE NRG, Hyper Motion, and Soothing Vibrationz.  Live The Fantasee.

Blog, label, radio show, podcast.

Contact: info@discoanon.com

www.discoanon.com for more info.

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