Random Musings, April 2020

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2020 Bears

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UK techno legend Mark Broom returns to Rekids in February to release four uplifting cuts in the form of his ‘Break 97’ EP.

Mark Broom’s musical career is certainly something to behold – with over 150 releases over the past 25 years, on top of regular gigs across the world’s most renowned institutions, there’s no doubting his work ethic and his influence upon the scene. A prolific artist and true pioneer in the techno world, having worked with revered labels such as Warp, R&S, Ifach and Soma, and in more recent times Blueprint, EPM Music, Red Sonja Records and his own Beard Man Records, his ‘Break 97’ EP kick-starts 2019 for Radio Slave’s Rekids as the imprint adds yet another outstanding name to its roster following the likes of DJ Deep, Sebo K, DJ Spider and more.

‘Break 97’ sets the tone of the EP with a fusion of techno and disco, delicately blending funk-infused chords and resonating kicks amongst groove-filled vocals, before ‘Heart’ delivers inspiriting disco samples, punchy low end and elevating strings to reveal an effervescent aesthetic throughout. ‘EFB’ takes things up a notch, offering a dancefloor focused cut balancing rattling highs, vibrant synth flutters and a muffled vocal line, until ‘G Theme’ rounds out proceedings armed with robust percussion, electrifying vocals and undulating, euphoric keys.

Break 97

Mark Broom - Break 97

For Respekt 166, we welcome Stiv Hey for his first full EP on the label. The release kicks off with 'Can't Stop'; a stone-cold dancefloor destroyer with it's seismic kickdrum, swirling vocal loops and percussive synth hook. Backing it up is 'Control', a slightly deeper take on Stiv's sound, powered by a huge offbeat bass and topped with cool, proggy chords.
As if these two monsters weren't enough, we have a double bill of debut remixers too. Brennen Grey cranks up the drones on his remix of 'Can't Stop', and Juliet Fox takes us on a trip deep into acid territory with her monster rework of 'Control'.

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Stiv Hey - Can't Stop (Original Mix)

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Fuenka kick off 2020 in style with a storming trademark prog / melodic house hybrid bomb. 

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Tracklist:
01. Feelmark - Orbital (Jiggler Remix)
02. Feelmark - Orbital (Kasper Koman Remix)
03. Feelmark - Orbital (Original Mix)

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Beatfreak welcome on board the talented Ukrainian newcomer Feelmark with his Orbital EP. On a remix duty we have 2 of the greatest artists nowadays - Jiggler (Stil Vor Talent) and Kasper Koman (Lost & Found).

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Feelmark - Orbital EP + Jiggler and Kasper Koman Remixes

PREMIERE: Feelmark - Orbital (Jiggler Remix) [Beatfreak]

RSPKT178 is the long-awaited debut EP from Brennen Grey on Respekt. After a killer remix on Stiv Hey's 'Can't Stop' a year ago, we're hyped to have him back on the label with 3 servings of his signature aural cuisine.
'Carpe Omne' kicks things off with soaring, off-kilter arpeggios and gated vocal fragments, before peaking with a massive, laser-reaching breakdown, then steaming back in with all out mayhem.
'Voice of the Void' continues the eerie theme with gothic choirs and demonic drones, whilst 'Les Dieux' serves as a less melody-driven counterpoint to it's sister tracks, relying on a seismic kickdrum and sparse synth stabs to round out the release.

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Brennen Grey - Voice of The Void

Brennen Grey - Les Dieux

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Release Date: Friday 10 April 2020

01. Paranormal
02. We Are The Futrur

UMEK’s label 1605 presents an EP from French duo Cosmic Boys, who recently featured on the imprint working in collaboration with UMEK himself, but this time they are back with two solo tracks.

Cosmic Boys previous works have been released via tracks and remixes on labels such as Popof’s FORM, Oscar Aguilera’s HE-ART and Richie Hawtin’s Minus.

Quickly rising through the ranks of the world’s techno elite, Cosmic Boys have achieved many top 10 selling tracks on Beatport, and currently their collaboration with UMEK is charted at No.2 in the techno section of the website.

The duo consists of Sebastien Bevil plus Gaby Meynadier, and they have also proven popular DJ’s with several festival bookings across Europe.

“Paranormal” opens the release with a hammering kick drum and tense pads that lay a foundation for the arpeggiating lead synth and sci-fi effects. Swelling with tension, its high-paced energy gives the track a frantic momentum that’s perfect for peak time plays.

Second of the cuts, “We Are The Futrur” is deeper and more stripped back with a building euphoria that engulfs the track. Underpinned by the relentless pounding of the tough percussion and sinister tones of the ominous vocal, this cut is a twisted blend of dark and light textures.

Premiere: Cosmic Boys - Paranormal

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Title: Aracadia EP
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Release Date: 2020-04-03

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Redux

1. Randall Jones - Lucky Groove - Halo Varga Remix
2. John Digweed & Nick Muir - Steady State - Mordisco Remix
3. John Digweed & Nick Muir - Bilder - Zoo Brazil Remix
4. Pindrop - Madhouse - Ruede Hagelstein Remix
5. Quivver - One Darker - Namito's One Deeper Remix
6. JD/NM/GJ - Trezzz - Raxon Remix
7. Tom Mangan - Chutney - Robert Babicz 303 Remix
8. Booka Shade -Rosebud - John Digweed & Nick Muir Remix
9. Science Dept. - Persuasion - Danny Howells XX Retouch
10. Gabriel Ananda, John Digweed & Nick Muir - Tachyon Dream - Quivver Remix
11. King Unique - 2000000 Suns - Monkey Safari Remix

John Digweed - Quattro - Redux Minimix

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Press Release: AA012
Artist: Alan Fitzpatrick
EP: I Still Remember
Label: We Are The Brave
Catalog Number: WATB050
Release Date: 24th April 2020

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Fitzpatrick has enlisted some of techno's finest over the years with a release catalogue which includes works from Avision, Skream, Huxley, Eli Brown, CamelPhat and Sasha. As the label approaches it's 50th release, Alan celebrates sell out showcases across the globe, including The Warehouse Project Manchester, Fabric London, SWG3 Glasgow, Shine Belfast and their annual residency in Watergate, Berlin. For their 50th release, We Are The Brave offer us a massive six tracker, with three originals from the boss and some heavy remixes from Brennen Grey, Mark Broom and SAMA. 
 
Opening with title track 'I Still Remember' Fitzpatrick reels us in with his dystopic drums and ominous spoken word sample. Alan incorporates acid stabs and dark pads, creating at emotive yet eerie atmosphere. Remixing this is German producer Brennen Grey, known for his high pace, high energy sets - he's lit up the US scene playing EDC Vegas and Movement. His version of the original takes it to a darker place, with skippy percussion and an original vox.

The name doesn't give anything away here as Alan's original 'Buttered Otter' keeps the EP on a similar vibe with its deep, relentless pulsating drum. Fitzpatrick recruit's techno legend Mark Broom for this remix, with a stripped back feel which mirrors the original perfectly.

Finally, 'Emergency' drops a tribal beat and stomps with us all night long, and its spacey UR pads and sonics give it dreamy qualities in the break. SAMA drives in some swirling pads and a solid low end increasing the intensity. He manages to create warmth and an analogue vibe throughout - perfectly done!

Alan Fitzpatrick - 'I Still Remember' 
1.	Alan Fitzpatrick - I Still Remember 
2.	Alan Fitzpatrick - Buttered Otter
3.	Alan Fitzpatrick - Emergency
4.	Alan Fitzpatrick - I Still Remember (Brennen Grey Remix)
5.	Alan Fitzpatrick - Buttered Otter (Mark Broom Remix)
6.	Alan Fitzpatrick - Emergency (SAMA Remix)

Premiere: Alan Fitzpatrick - I Still Remember (Brennen Grey Remix)

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