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Track list:
A1 How’s This for a Vague Song Title
A2 Lullaby 2.0
A3 Upside Down Melted Chair
B1 Why Does That Chord Play When I Bounce 
B2 Sakura
B3 Your Face Melts

Release Info:
In our 20th celebration year we welcome back Loz Goddard! It’s been quite a while since we last saw him on our label. With his standout debut collab release with Harry Wolfman in 2016 he has developed a unique mix of electronica, deep soundscapes and lush organic Deep House on labels such as “Oath”, “Razor N Tape”, “Church”, “Outplay” and “Apparel Music”. Now he finally returns with a mini album that features beautiful crafted ambient and electronica cuts paired with three upbeat tracks that will for sure shake the dance floors in and outdoors this summer! Enjoy!

In his own words, here are some insights on the influences and production process of these six pieces:

The release is named after a night in the White Hotel in Salford watching Skee Mask. At the time I had a bunch of unfinished ambient ideas as a result of making “Balloon Tree Road” (out on Oath). There were a lot of ideas I still loved that didn’t get finished for that release, so I set about finishing them late 2022 & early 2023 with the view to releasing an EP or ‘mini album’ that was again angled a bit more towards home-listening.

The more upbeat tracks are newer jams that I created in 2023. I wanted to include a few club-ready tracks on the record as well, so the release appeals to DJ’s as well as home listeners. I approached the production much like my past two records on Oath, with lots of live drum elements, some sampling and a mixing approach which keeps everything sound warm and organic. It’s rough round the edges - as has been the case with my productions of late - and offers a nice contrast to my DJ sets and radio shows at the moment, in which I am playing mostly Deep/Progressive House, Breaks & Techno.

There’s some influence on the title track from the Deep & Lo-Fi House sound of artists like Baltra & Mall Grab, and I have taken influence from all the breaks I’ve been playing in DJ sets for ‘How’s This for a Vague Song Title’.

All tracks mastered by Salz Mastering in Cologne. 
Photography & Art by Break 3000.

Upside Down Melted Chair

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Loz Goddard | Upside Down Melted Chair (Preview Mix) | Dirt Crew Recordings

Limited edition coloured vinyl:
https://shallnotfade.bandcamp.com/album/jos-lp

Kid Simius returns with his third full length studio album, this time via Bristol label Shall Not Fade.

JOSÈ LP is 10 tracks of high-quality dance music, delving deep into all things jazz, house & disco, showing why Kid Simius is one of the most innovative producers around at the moment.

JOSÈ LP drops August 23rd via Shall Not Fade.

JOSÈ LP

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SNFLP016 // Kid Simius - JOSÈ LP

The water was not yet warm and the tourists were yet to arrive. As they sat watching from the shore, they took in the peace and quiet of the beach before the summer months sucked them in. Soon it would be too busy to move, there would be no room to swim and all that would be heard was the sound of whoops and screams as revellers delighted in the glow and warmth of an island which wasn’t really theirs.

She walked down the pier towards the water, hoping that the cold might shock her free from the guilt and dread of another long hot summer in another mans paradise.

She entered the ocean, only to become submerged by what lay below.

Gratts enlists contributions from Mr Beale on a new 7″ release which has us all seeking a warmer climate, Delicate leftfield house music at its very best, the sort which will sound great by the water or in the club.

PREMIERE: Gratts feat. Mr Beale - Submerge Me [Be Strong Be Free]

Following December’s amazing Helios EP (Optimo Music), Argentina’s finest, Lux & Hermetics return with the incredible four track Aurora EP, released 18th April on Otherness.

Lux (Lucas Chaumont) and Hermetics (Santiago Nino) have been friends for over a decade and almost inseparable for the last three. The duo share a deep fraternal love for philosophy, psychology, spirituality and the esoteric, which spills over in abundance into their music, offering a different flavor to most other electronic music collaborations. In fact, the pair are on a sonic quest to inject wonder, mystery, and a little sanctitude into your record collection.

Aurora was recorded in Buenos Aires in the midst of (Southern Hemisphere) Summer 2023. As you listen to the EP, feel your speakers bleed the atmosphere and ambience of those hazy South American early evenings on the beach, yellow parasols set against the red skies and the turquoise seas of the South Atlantic. If Helios is an EP for watching the sunset, then Aurora is for watching the stars come out as you and your friends prepare yourselves for an epic night ahead.

Buy: https://hermetics.bandcamp.com/album/aurora

PREMIERE: Lux & Hermetics - Aurora [Otherness]

Lavie Orange - Through the Fog EP
BUY LINK: https://lavieorange.bandcamp.com/album/through-the-fog-ep
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"Born in France and raised in the south of Portugal, Lavie is an Electronic Music Dj/Producer - with the most eclectic selection and a taste for the eccentric.
Manoeuvring between different genres like Funk, Jazz, Disco, Soul, UK Garage and Breaks, he’s taken by storm every dancefloor with his infectious and peculiar groove."
- Understanding the Roots of ClubCulture @ Talking Tacheles

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PREMIERE : Lavie Orange - Through The Fog

Buy - https://allmythoughts.bandcamp.com/
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PREMIERE: Boaksi - Keep Movin' [All My Thoughts]

Dancing through the clouds, it seemed as if they might never find their way back to earth. Up above the world below, they felt at home wandering amidst the deep blue, watching as the fluffy pillows floated on by beneath them casting shadows down upon a dense green planet. From time to time they’d catch a glimpse of where they had arisen from, only to become re-emerged in the density of the fluffy white orbs.

They wandered atop a rainbow road, in the search of something more, something far more than what was beneath. They danced amidst the stars upon a highway of technicolour dreams.

This was the vision of a new future.

Anna Schreit is a Berlin producer and DJ who has dedicated an EP to close friends. Forthcoming on Compost Records this one showcases elegant House music with a nod to Detroit and beyond.

Duck EP

PREMIERE: Anna Schreit - Enzio On Rainbow Road [Compost]

Anna Schreit - Duck EP
Label: Compost Records (https://soundcloud.com/compost)
https://www.instagram.com/compostrecords
> Anna Schreit (https://soundcloud.com/anna-maria-schreit)
https://www.instagram.com/anna_schreit

Anna was born and raised in Berlin, into a family of a musician who exposed her to a diverse range of music genres from a very young age. Her father's art rock band was one of her earliest influences, shaping her understanding of music and its various forms.

Despite living in the techno capital, it was actually during a trip to Munich that Anna was introduced to the world of electronic music. It was here that she discovered the exotic sounds of house music, which proved to be a turning point for her musical journey. She was captivated by the diverse sub-genres within house music, and it became a defining characteristic of her style - constantly diving and resurfacing through a multitude of sub-genres.

After falling in love with the endless possibilities of house music, Anna began DJing in 2012 to share the tracks she had collected and built up over the years. Her goal was to create immersive experiences and take her listeners on unique journeys through her sets. With a passion for music that runs deep, Anna continues to explore and experiment with new sounds, always striving to evolve and push the boundaries of what's possible within electronic music!

PREMIERE : Anna Schreit - Tobi For Morning Spliffs

The sun was setting on the boulevard as he prepared to line up for the last run of the day. He was tired and beaten, his feet were weary and he struggled to rally himself to the forefront to repeat the process. 

Most of the other skaters had headed home for the evening having succumbed to the dense warmth of the midsummer sun. 

He began to roll, moving slowly forwards before kicking up speed. 

This was it, as he weaved between the cracks and bumps in the direction of the slope. Then he kicked out, airwalk to fakie and land. 

The day was done. 

we.amps are set to release a new EP on Funnuvojere Records - a fun filled assortment of bass driven house music which will do damage in happy go lucky clubs and on the festival circuit this summer.

we.amps - Airwalk With Amelio

PREMIERE: we.amps - Airwalk To Fakie [Funnuvojere Records]

exclusive | Obsidian - Human Potential | Fresh Tunez

French collective Obsidian takes listeners on a captivating journey with their latest release, "Childhood Odyssey," a four-track exploration into dreamy panpipes, sneaky breaks, and mindful pads on System Error's sub label Fresh Tunez - the label where Obsidian already contributed a track to. Among these auditory delights lies "Human Potential," the B2 track from the "Childhood Odyssey" EP that plunges into the realms of deep and minimal techno.

From the first beat, "Human Potential" beckons the listener into its ethereal world. The dreamy sequences, interwoven with subtle bleeps, create an atmosphere that transcends the ordinary. As the track progresses, it becomes evident that Obsidian has crafted an aural experience designed to captivate both the mind and the body.

What sets "Human Potential" apart is its ability to transport the listener to a mental state where thoughts wander freely amidst the chords while the body surrenders to the hypnotic bassline. This dual effect creates a dynamic listening experience that is as immersive as it is entrancing.

The track's deepness is its defining feature, making it the perfect accompaniment for the transition from summer days to summer nights. Whether enjoyed alone with headphones or on a dancefloor surrounded by fellow revelers, "Human Potential" has the power to elevate any moment with its rich layers of sound and emotion.

In conclusion, Obsidian's "Human Potential" is a testament to the group's mastery of their craft. With its mesmerizing blend of dreamy melodies and pulsating rhythms, this track is a must-listen for anyone seeking to explore the boundless depths of electronic music.

Buy the EP: https://systemerrorworldwide.bandcamp.com/album/tunez005-obsidian-childhood-odyssey-ep-fresh-tunez

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Obsidian: @obsidianmusique // https://instagram.com/obsidiansback
System Error: @systemerrorworldwide // https://instagram.com/systemerrorworldwide

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Childhood Odyssey

Human Potential

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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: Anna Schreit - Enzio On Rainbow Road [Compost]

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