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Avalon Emerson - Honest Gangster

Secretsundaze 17th release comes from London based producer Endian. Releasing just 2 EP's in a few years on Non Plus and Electric Minds, Endian has nevertheless managed to to turn the heads of the likes of Steffi who used one of his tracks for her Panorama Bar compilation and Boddika who also licensed a track for a various artists EP. Sounding like a producer far more experienced than the two releases would indicate, it came as no surprise that this is far from the the output of a novice but the seasoned veteran George Levings aka Commix (Metalheadz). 

Endian has been a regular at secretsundaze events over the years and a friendship developed with Giles and James. The project is an outlet for him to release the more technoey and house sound that he is increasingly inspired by.
 
Lead and title track 'Finish Me' is a stone cold killer. Ballsy, raw and over driven in the mix, a tribal breakbeat groove builds before brassy stabs sneak in. The peak of the track sees dramatic pads cut through for a moment of serenity before the drums drop back in. Joy Orbison used 'Finish Me' in his Essential mix late last year and its also been a highlight of secretsundaze's sets over last 6 months. 'Techno To Finish' goes deeper with a layer of fuzzy warmth enveloping the track. Driving but definitely one for the later hours or early on with its hypnotising flow and subtle musical flourishes. Last up 'Sub Tropic' is a heads down, growling, low slung techno track with its deep sub bass. This is definitely a track you can imagine hearing in the bowels of Berghain well into Sunday daytime. 

'Finish Me' is arguably Endian's best work to date and it's another fine addition to the secretsundaze catalogue. 

secretsundaze017 // Endian - Finish Me

1993 & 2014 sounds responding to each other in a lazy mashup

Traumer "Hoodlum" + Rhythm Invention "P/Nutz" 125bpm lazy mashup

Carduss - The First Time (Radio Edit) [Extendend on Bandcamp]

“VAI” is a deep-house reinterpretation filled with nostalgia and emotion — a 2025 reimagining of Anda (2018), the track that carried me across continents every time I travelled back to my home country, Portugal.

This new version keeps the soul of the original while pushing it into a modern, atmospheric space: warm pads, subtle grooves, and a sense of introspection that grows with every minute.
The EP also features several remixes, including a powerful one by ROTI, marking his very first remix on Electro Culture Records.

“VAI” is both a return and a departure — a personal journey transformed into music.

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Mr. Jonk - Vai (Jo Lancien Remix)

Hands Up (Long Play)

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Ceeryl Chardonnay & Groove Stage - Hands Up (Long Play)

The crystal shone brightly under the spotlight of the glass chamber. It sad proudly at the end of the long hall, the museums prized piece. For decades they had waited to display such a delicate stone, one of such power, importance and might. Kings and queens throughout the ages had sought its presence amidst their collection of jewels but none had triumphed over its great defender, its ruler. It was bound to only one, and now in the place where he was born it sat perched in his corridor. The museum was open, the crystal was alive. 
Here is the latest release from the Honey Soundsystem camp in full. It features remixes from Mike Servito and Gunnar Haslam.

PREMIERE: Justin Cudmore - Crystal [Honey Soundsystem]

Function - Low Lights & Trick Mirrors

Den Haag electromeister Dj Overdose is back with 4 dutch west coast cuts for Uk label Craigie Knowes. Hyper sounds on "Regeneration", Sci-Fi flex on "Your Royal Weirdness", throwback dramatics on "Mindstorms" premiered here and the beauty of the cosmos on "Iron Idem".  It's Craigie Knowes all over, come get some ! 
Grab it here here : clone.nl/item46320.html

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PREMIERE : DJ Overdose - Mindstorms

MRTN. pushes the gears into overdrive with Smart Casual, his most recent cut taken from the first Of Paradise VA. Watch the warehouse flip out to this 5min workout packed with rave stabs and peak time energy.

MRTN.: https://soundcloud.com/mrtntrax

Of Paradise Vol. 1

MRTN. - Smart Casual

Low Tape debuts on X-Kalay with a massive 5 tracker of electro and acid >: )

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XK015 | Low Tape - Road Valley

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