Was it possible to feel both satisfied and unfulfilled at the same time? To be complete yet empty? Straddling two worlds that are seemingly contrasting but strangely they both make complete sense to you... People always say the grass is greener but there's no knowing if that's ever really true - usually the thing you need is already staring you right in the face. If it's not, then perhaps you're in the wrong lane altogether.

It's likely when you think of 80s Italo Disco, Alexander Robotnick's name will immediately come to mind. A veteran of the Italian electronic music scene, it's been 40 years since he helped to pioneer the now infamous sound, defined by its infectious arpeggios, analogue drums and robotic vocoders.

Still hard at work today and now in his 70s, Robotnick's latest venture takes him to Italy's Bosconi Records, a departure from releasing on his own Hot Elephant Music, which has been the home of most of his recent work. The Hidden Game is made up of three original cuts, previously unreleased, that blur the lines between Italo, electro and techno, bolstered by a remix from a new flag-bearer of the modern Italo sound, Tiger & Woods co-founder Marco Passarani.

The Hidden Game

PREMIERE: Alexander Robotnick - Green Past [Bosconi]

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In the second installment in a series of fresh releases dealing with detoxing masculinity, ASA 808 presents two pieces of sweeping UK-bass and ambient influenced dance music. Driven by their distinctive harmonic take on house music and impelling breakbeats, Healing and Fill your lungs with peace boldly merge these contrasting elements while upholding ASA 808’s recognisable boundary-pushing sound. They will be released on the TOYS Berlin imprint on Friday, July 29th 2022.

Healing is swirling with energetic hi-hats, rousing drum beats and dreamy harp and bell sounds piercing through the stirring surface of harmonically multi-layered synths and beautifully scattered vocal bits. Apparent opposites like the driving breaky kick drum clash with gentle but clear harp melodies, constantly being recontextualized by surprising harmonic shifts and rhodes basslines, evolving the track to an energizing yet refreshing and mind-bending piece of dance music.

Healing starts with listening. It continues with rest and attention. It will always happen if we let it. Healing the inflammations of hate, aggression, racism, sexism and greed requires education, accountability, reflection, mindfulness, self-reflectiveness, solidarity and non-violence, the recognition and rejection of privilege. It is not just the inner process of an individual, but often a collective act. There’s so much we need to heal: harm caused by unprocessed grief, inherited, collective and individual trauma, our relationship with nature, with ourselves and our bodies.

Fill your lungs with peace is a tribute to Thích Nhất Hạnh, the great Zen-Buddhist monk and teacher, who passed away earlier this year. It’s a reminder to get in touch with the here and now. An invitation to pause whatever you’re doing in order to experience the wonders of the present moment. It’s a real treasure to realize: We have a chance to start anew anytime, any second. It’s as easy as that, you can always start with your next inhale.

The harp and drum sounds create a bond between Healing and Fill your lungs with peace. Nonetheless the latter is a faster, yet calmer and more analogue take on breakbeat. Once you dive into it, you can almost feel how soothing and refreshing the immeasurable delays, guitar fades and floating synth arpeggios fill the air.

Healing comes from within, no one and nothing else can provide it. ASA 808’s new pieces remind us of exactly that – while honoring and spreading the message of one of the wisest beings that lived on this earth, who authentically explained a way to sustainable happiness.
“Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts.”

― Thích Nhất Hạnh: The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation. 

Tracklist: 

1. Healing
2. Fill Your Lungs With Peace

PREMIERE: ASA 808 – Healing [TOYS Berlin]

Bawrut - Biscotti [COR101]

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And here’s @bawrut triumphant return to Correspondant !

‘Biscotti’ is the latest tour de force by the Italian born, Madrid based producer & DJ.

Electrifying and striking synth line, rave sirens, acid mayhem, ecstatic drumroll, non-stop hands in the air energy.. this rollercoaster of a track has it all !

What a treat to experience Bawrut signature material once again, always pushing further and experimenting with a variety of sounds and emotions, crafting here a real tense and most captivating sonic trip.

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Bawrut - Biscotti

Taken from Marcello Giordani's Advanced Process LP on Slow Motion Records, out January 27.

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Premiere: Marcello Giordani - Advanced Process

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BAILES, which translates into English “Dances”, brings together more than 38
artists in the most extensive compilation released by U're Guay Records,
focused 100% on Latin America. Musically eclectic y plural, afro, house, disco,
techno, breakbeat, and more.

Include Tracks from: Adrianjosama, Aerobica, Alex Aguayo ft Pia Manrique,
Ambrosia & Ludviq, Bernardo Campos, Bruno Bar, Capetini, Corporal Moore ft
Nem, Cu Da Curuxa & Manu Barcelo, Emilio Mustafa, Érica & Linda Green & DJ
VERSAXXE, Fernanda Arrau, Flight Status, Fugaz, Giama, Imanol, InVertida,
Jessica Bellomo, Juan Zolbaran, Manuel Sahagun, Panko, Pedro Gariani, ROOi &
Jaguar Quimbaya, Spicy Danny, The Midnight Service, Tinnitus & Santiago
Seoane, Umvral.

PREMIERE: The Midnight Service - she/her [U´re Guay Records]

Who could ever get enough of the eclectic music and DJ sets of famed Kater Blau adept Sven Dohse? Exactly.
The URSL drugstore is now offering the next Dohse with the beautiful name Gork EP. ‘Gork’ means something like "brain dead" - but the title track and its remix (by Cascandy – OMG!) will definitely do the opposite in your brain. If you are feeling overwhelmed and a bit dizzy
afterwards, you can always reach for 'Mellow Fellow' with a groovy beat and chill vocals to calm you down. This chill pill comes with three extras: remixes by Acid Pauli, Ali Schwarz of Tiefschwarz and Sebo & Kuriose Naturale. Gorky.

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PREMIERE : Sven Dohse - Mellow Fellow

Boys' Shorts - With You (Amarcord's No Reflection Remix)

Once again Mr Creep and Shred Krueger join forces for a fresh, engaging song that grips you from start to finish.

MadTown

MadTown (feat. Shred Krueger)

New Logical Records Compilation will be released after a rather short break - the previous collection was published about 9 months ago.
A series of compilations supervised by Javier Busto and Ivan De La Rouch on the Madrid based label, brings together a large number of talented musicians from all over the world.
This release includes names as Alda, Cabaret Nocturne, K-Effect, Dirt Track, Cannibal Ink, Javier Busto, Ivan De la Rouch, Tkuz, Montcosmik, Telesketch, JP Soul and Pino. In total - 10 tracks, and they all sound like a potential DJ weapon of destructive power.
To anyone interested in fresh trends in world music - release is strongly recommended.
Today we present to your attention premiere of a track called "Serpiente", the work of Ivan De la Roach and the Mexican producer Tkuz - dark ebm piece with a ragged rhythm and massive bass line which for six and a half minutes will hypnotize you as a cobra hypnotizes his prey before an attack.

PREMIERE | Ivan De La Rouch & Tkuz - Serpiente [Logical Records] 2017

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Captain Mustache - Jean-Michel [Bordello A Parigi]

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Originally written and produced as the centrepiece to his 2014 FabricLive compilation, Erol Alkan’s ‘Sub Conscious' arrives on 12” vinyl and to streaming platforms for the first time, accompanied by two charismatic remixes from Manfredas.

Shimmering and undulating, the original cut of ‘Sub Conscious’ was designed with Fabric’s cavernous main room in mind, taking full advantage of any finely-tuned soundsystem with a patient, rhythmic trip. Remastered here, the track evolves out of hazy darkness towards halcyon euphoria in a uniquely Alkan style.

Resident at Opium Club in Vilnius, cult DJ and producer Manfredas provides two hugely creative and alternative takes on ‘Sub Conscious’. The first works hallucinatory magic with a supple bassline and much of Alkan’s original stretched and repurposed around vampish oscillations and a westward vocal sample.

On the contrary, the ‘Stream Of Consciousness' mix sees Manfredas pitch down and strum the bones of ‘Sub Conscious’, unexpectedly delivering a lovingly lethargic, bottom-heavy jam that’s pure dubside pleasure.

Sub Conscious

Sub Conscious (Manfredas Remix)

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With our core team immersed in all aspects of dance music, we publish news, articles, and interviews covering the greatest in innovative, underground culture from across the globe. We offer regular, exclusive music and mixtapes from our favourite artists, and publish features shining a light on everything from the freshest new artists to the untold tales from rave history.

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PREMIERE: Alexander Robotnick - Green Past [Bosconi]

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