Pocket Candy’s debut EP Dreamin’ unfolds in a dreamlike landscape, translating the surreal nature of imagined fantasies into sound. Shimmering, ethereal synth lines guide the listener through dub-infused dimensions, while gritty percussion keeps things grounded with textured, dancefloor-ready drumwork. Conceptually, Dreamin’ is a sonic interpretation of hyperphantasia—a condition marked by exceptionally vivid mental imagery. Across five tracks, Pocket Candy brings both lucid and non-lucid dreams to life, crafting a tangible world of sound. The EP features three lush, synth-driven tech house originals, each capturing a distinct figment of the imagination, alongside two remixes by Braver and A.Dixen.

As the debut release from Pocket Candy (aka HAKEEM), Dreamin’ reflects his evolution as a producer shaped by his experience as a DJ. The EP blends melodic and textural depth with functional groove, drawing influence from dub, ‘80s synth pop, ‘90s tech-house, and the contemporary sonic territory explored by labels like Ilian Tape and Wisdom Teeth, or artists such as Silverlining, L.B. Dub Corp, Dario Zenker, K-Lone, and HLLW.

The EP’s single “Rain Dance” is reimagined through two remixes by long-standing staples of the Copenhagen scene:

Braver’s remix delivers a tight, groove-driven rework. Lush key stabs, dubby atmospheres, and intricate percussion fuel a steady momentum, blurring the lines between tech house and dub techno with contemporary flair sure to get any dancefloor going.

A.Dixen’s version takes a more introspective approach, conjuring a submerged, dub-soaked world. Synths drift like currents around vocal stabs and a weightless, rolling bassline—coming together in a track that feels like it could loop forever.

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Vinyl Hardwax https://hardwax.com/30651/florian-meindl/time-illusion/
Download https://www.traxsource.com/title/766720/Time-Illusion
Stream https://open.spotify.com/album/2x3XYu0mWOSt5uHmW6QTPP

Album of the month in Mixmag UK http://mixmag.net/feature/april-2017-22-techno-releases-you-need-to-hear-this-month

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1. Frame of Mind
2. Time Illusion
3. Colorful Cage
4. Wild Sequence 2
5. Isometric
6. Inner Secrets
7. Andromeda
8. Meltdown
9. Loader’s Number
10. Space Traveler
11. You Are Allowed To Dream

Florian Meindl surges ahead in 2017 as he returns once more to his home
base FLASH Recordings. He has been locked away in his studio and is now
ready to unleash his new album ‘Time Illusion’. With these album sessions
Florian has created a special collection of analogue focused tracks which will
be released on a double vinyl album and digitally in the Spring.

Amalgamating his array of impressive hardware, he has refined his sound and
crafted a selection of tracks that demonstrate intricate knowledge and mastery
of his analogue equipment. His aim was to find the right balance between
musical depth and sound design while interacting with the hardware.

In anticipation for the LP release in early April, Florian has prepared a unique
live set featuring a Modular System, the KORG Minilogue, effect boxes and a
909 drum machine which were used in the creation of the album and which he
will be touring throughout 2017.

Time Illusion

Florian Meindl - Andromeda [ FLASH Recordings ]

The french artist Blicz makes his awaited debut on Involve Records with a four-­‐.track EP embracing techno in its different forms. The young Parisian joins Involve for the 21st release. consolidating the steady search of the label for new talent to take over the techno scene. as it happened with Boston 168 or Fabrizio Rat. >New Doctrine< comes as a breath of fresh air. and a serious dancefloor banger collection.

B2. Blicz - Old School Calling

The phenomenal Italian duo, POLS, return to Advanced (White) with their sensational new single ''The Underworld'' including also two striking remixes by Tom Hades and Lutzenkirchen!

Buy it at:

Beatport: bit.ly/ADVW029-BEATPORT
iTunes: apple.co/ADVW029-ITUNES
Traxsource: bit.ly/ADVW029-TRAXSOURCE
Juno: bit.ly/ADVW029-JUNO

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