October Quirk

001: STUFF

BFTT - Mauldeth

May Digs

Monday Week 25 2019

Micachu - I Dare You (Demdike Stare Edit)

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Guy Andrews often found himself seeking some form of musical escapism prior to his DJ sets, leading him to one day return home and delete all of his old synth patches. “I’m starting this again with the aim to actually really enjoy what I’m doing” he thought, as he embarked on a musical reinvention of himself. So begun his writing for his debut album ‘Our Spaces’, over a period of two years. 

Ignoring previously used DJ-friendly structures, tempos, and mix downs, ‘Our Spaces’ breathes a new power and directness, as Guy has re-focused his approach and style. Breaking free from previous genre constraints, he was finally able to simply write and express what was in his head. This paradigm shift is immediately evident from the album’s opening bars, with its emphatic percussion and reeling distortions a perennial feature throughout the album. This sonic aggression, however, is paralleled with a sensitivity and zeal that really adds a level of depth that is often hard to communicate consistently in album format. 

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Guy Andrews - Without Names

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Hodge - Beneath Two Moons

Preorder: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/efdemin-naif/679208-01/

Berlin DJ and producer Efdemin aka Phillip Sollmann is gearing up to release a hybrid mix/album and 'Naïf' is nothing short of a techno masterpiece.

Featuring heaps of brand new original material from the man himself and exclusives from artists like Margaret Dygas, Steve Bicknell and Gunnar Haslam, the project will arrive via Curle on April 13.

Of the ten new tracks by Efdemin (all are amazing) we really liked 'Sirius' and here we present its premiere. 

An amazing project by an amazing artist, 'Naïf' is a hot tip for one the mixes of the year.

Naïf

More exclusive music

Premiere: Efdemin 'Sirius'

It's been four years since Efdemin last released a full-length, but the Berlin techno mainstay is set to return on April 13 with Naïf, a hybrid album/mix CD. The record features 29 tracks of previously unreleased music from both Efdemin and a bevy of collaborators (e.g. Marco Shuttle, Gunnar Haslam, Steve Bicknell), and ahead of the LP's arrival we debuted the hypnotic melodies of "Love" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.

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Efdemin "Love" [First Floor Premiere]

Debut Ep of Andrem, the new solo project of Andrés Gomez, better known for being 50% of Mexican duo FLXXX, who released two years ago what still is one of Playpal's favorite Ep's on the catalogue and has also released music under the alias 'Ands Mega'. The title track of the Ep, 'Ascensión', is a dancefloor banger, club tested throughout this year and as is often the case nowadays, it’s reminiscent of the 90’s but leaves you feeling it’s a ahead of it’s time. 'Side B' 'Vendetta' is a dub and dark mental track that will do some damage both in the early hours of the night and the morning. On remix duties we have Rigopolar, whose track 'Numbskin' on Play Pal's five year compilation was one of the most charted, and this time he has delivered an absolute killer remix of 'Ascensión', with endless synth mental sequences. Next up is french producer daWad, part of the well known La Dame Noir crew, who also released a very welcome Ep on Play Pal alongside his partner Mokic. He’s taken the track in a completely different direction but equally effective on the dancefloor, with a broken beat constantly pushing the track from beginning to end. Play Pal Music honcho, Teniente Castillo, turned 'Vendetta' into an orgy of guitars, both electric and acoustic, with a fat synth as the conductive element throughout the entire track, whilst retaining the 'suspense' film flavour of the original version. Then finally we're happy to welcome to the label Lithuanian duo Roe Deers, who took the darkness of 'Vendetta' a step further, adding a sick arpeggio when you least expect it, making it one of our favourite remixes.

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PREMIERE : Andrem - Vendetta (Teniente Castillo Remix)

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Get Fred Berthet's EP on Feines Tier here: 
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@fredberthet ist für die neueste Katalognummer des Labels @feinestier verantwortlich! Sein schwarze Vinyl-EP, „Chaleur Spectrale“, enthält vier Originale und zwei Remixe. Der Produzent aus Marseille, der auch als DJ Steef bekannt ist, setzt auf funky und hippe Melodien. Das Paket enthält vier Disco-Tracks – unter anderem mit Vocals von Jessica Baucher. (..)

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Fred Berthet feat. Jessica Baucher - Sève Et Adam

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"Mexicali" EP is available 31 October on Ekleroshock

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Premiere: Polo & Pan - Mexicali (Simple Symmetry Remix) [Ekleroshock]

Next up on All Centre is BFTT with the ‘Mauldeth’ EP. Hear the percussive, bass-fueled title track now...

Read more: https://dj-m.ag/2ZeZFx5

Premiere: BFTT ‘Mauldeth’

Out in the shed there was a dusty old toolbox, it had been used time and time again to dismantle and rebuild the old machinery which sat mysteriously at the foot of the garden. Inside - a dusty old wrench, an unpleasant looking hammer and enough bits and bobs to assemble a small factory. The machine was a piece of forgotten technology, a rusted pile of junk, yet one day he hoped it might have value or meaning for something more. A chance to offer an insight into a bygone world in which we weren't under the contol of a system, when machines were free and not a source of contention. 

BFTT is an up and coming producer with an abstract edge, previous releases have appeared on Cong Burn and Whities. His latest comes on All Centre, a bass inspired experimental two tracker. One for the intelligent heads and the weirder feet.

Mauldeth

PREMIERE: BFTT - Wrench [All Centre]

Remixed by @amnesia-scanner

Right Back (Club 404 Edits) available now. Stream/purchase at https://miquela.lnk.to/rightback404

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Miquela - Right Back (Amnesia Scanner Remix)

One Thing And Another EP

Never Meet Your Heroes

Fresh collab from Multi Culti’s Thomas Von Party and Calypso’s Iñigo Vontier — SALSA FINGERS debut on Pigmalião’s ‘I Lost My Poncho In Istanbul’ with two downtempo chuggers. 
Coco Fantasma takes its name from the forthcoming coconut and ghost pepper salsa that the Canadian-Mexican duo have cooked up. For real. Mouth harp, tribal drumming, and a haunted flute hook make for a low-key floor-filler for the slow-mo house DJs and global neo-shamanic cult builders alike.
Amor Modular takes the familiar Cumbia groove into new territory with a modular synth riff, tight Latina voices take the heat up to 11 and once again, the Salsito’s trademark flute hook brings a perfectly dosed hit of folklorica.

PREMIERE : Salsa Fingers - Amor Modular

The room was decorated with plush velvet furnishings and panelled with rich mahogany, every inch catching the light as if it had been polished that very morning. It was an intimidating space, unwelcoming almost. The heavy doors swung open and a crowd of well dressed men and women entered chatting loudly, some individuals shouting to be heard above the rest. Every one took their seats and swiftly silence swept the room. Across the room they glared at one another - a palpable tension cut through the air. Today they would make a decision that could change everything. 

Following releases from Fantastic Twins, Joe Goddard, Al Jerry and Logtoad, Optimo Music continue their Against Facism imprint with instalment number five from Night of the Jaguar founder Mr TC. The label acts as a platform to “provoke dialogue that is fundamentally anti-racist, anti-sexist, non-homophobic, non transphobic, non-ageist” and “non-ableist”, with all profits going to Hope Not Hate, a charity who campaig against “politics of hate.” Mr TC's contribution explores deep hypnotic dance floor cuts across the EP, which includes a collaboration with Rat Life Records head Credit 00 on vocals.

PREMIERE: MR TC - Salz [Against Facism Trax]

25 years COMPOST RECORDS label anniversary - 10x12" box set
PRE-ORDER LINK : https://CompostRecords.lnk.to/25CompostRecords
Release date : 24 May 2019

25 years https://soundcloud.com/compost Records. Wow! For many people, the record label is rated among the best German independent labels for club music, and it specifically belongs to the leading labels for house, future jazz and downbeat.

This box-set serves as proof of that achievement: Dozens of producers, DJs, label owners and companions sent us their thoughts, dedications and quotes.

In fact, Compost is known worldwide for being the pioneer of the future jazz genre. The very successful and highly acclaimed compilation-series like "Future Sounds Of Jazz", "Glücklich", "Elaste" or "Party Keller" are still timeless highlights.

For the 20 years anniversary we published a book - five years later, we put the music into focus even more again: The idea was to ask esteemed artists to reinterpret their favorite Compost tunes. So we are excited about getting both talented young artists and many of our all-time favorite producers involved in this project. Alongside the remixes and sold out vinyl label-classics, there are a few exclusive tracks in this strongly limited, hand numbered 10x12'' box. In addition, you can explore the impressive label history and background stories in the liner notes written by Michael Reinboth himself. On top of this, the anniversary box includes some Compost-gimmicks, a download code (for all vinyl tracks and some bonus ones) and a mixtape by each Michael Reinboth and Thomas Herb.

25 Compost Records - RECORD 6

PREMIERE : Marsmobil - Sometimes I Don't Regret (Die Orangen Remix)

"A Brand New City portrays an out of body experience, a sleepwalk through imaginary streets and utopian spaces. It was both inspired by Raymond Scott's lullabies for babies and Cosmo's frequent insomnias."

Berlin-based DJ, producer and label head of I'm A Cliche Cosmo Vitelli fuses elements of krautrock, pop and post-punk on the four track record and exhibits a maturity in his production, a reflection of his inventive studio work since moving to the German capital two years ago. The first single from the LP to be released is opener 'A Brand New City', his collaborative effort with Fantastic Twins.

Holiday in Panikstrasse Pt. 1

PREMIERE: Cosmo Vitelli Feat. Fantastic Twins - A Brand New City [Malka Tuti]

The day had been hot and sticky, the thick humidity making it very difficult to breath. This was always the case in the depths of the jungle, the inhabitants had become used to the sweltering heat. Should it become cooler, then they would have cause for alarm. Here, they existed harmoniously, ostracised from society but by their own choice. The jungles simple offerings were all they needed to thrive, they had learnt the ways of life and now nowhere had ever felt more like home.   

Italian label Ivreatronic celebrate their second birthday with an anniversary compilation including many artists central to their growth as a collective. The VA includes the likes of Fabio Fabio, Bitch Volley and Enea Pascal, who across ten tracks blend techno, afro and Balearic for a totally fresh sound. Alongside their DJ and production pursuits, they throw regular parties in their home of Ivrea: often illegal, always crazy.

IL SUONO DI IVREA vol. 2

PREMIERE: Sierra Moreno - Alarma [Ivreatronic]

Stream & Download 'Da Linha': 
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First teased with the release of bubbling lead single ‘Calores’ in January,   ‘Da Linha’ crowns a defining breakthrough three years for PEDRO that have seen him establish himself as one of Portugal’s most vibrant and exciting new-school producers. His debut EP ‘Damaia’ (2017) – named after the suburb of Lisbon he was born in – immediately signposted a bright, borderless and completely unique club sound, which has since been best emphasised by 2019 releases including the Buraka Som Sistema-sampling ‘Rapazes’ and a breathless collaboration with Nigerian MC, Magugu (‘Too Much’), both of which feature on the LP tracklist.

First inspired by his older brother, who would introduce PEDRO to the latest electronic music from all over Europe, PEDRO references DJ Rolando’s ‘Knights Of Jaguar’ as a memorable early touch point – a record he still credits with influencing the melodies he writes to this day. Living and growing up in Damaia, a neighbourhood of Amadora, the biggest and most diverse Lisbon suburb which counts almost 20% of migrant population, mostly from former Portuguese colonies such as Angola, Cape Verde or Brazil, exposing him to a whole patchwork of new sounds and genres like kuduro and kizomba from a very young age. 

In Portuguese, ‘Da Linha’ translates to mean ‘of the line’, an extended name-slash-title that’s been given to PEDRO over the years. ‘The line’ here refers to the Sintra line, a train line that connects Lisbon to Amadora and PEDRO’s neighbourhood of Damaia. The artwork builds on this idea by presenting a futuristic take on the aesthetics of public transportation signage, while also adopting the colours of the Amadora council flag — an open dedication to PEDRO’s hometown and all of its unique musical and cultural influences.

With such a rich and diverse musical upbringing, it is perhaps no wonder that ‘Da Linha’ is bursting with energy and colour across all 10 tracks, melding together the hyper-specific sounds, instruments and voices that have sound-tracked PEDRO’s life so far. From the marching, militant rhythm of ‘Stuck On You’ ft. standout Ghanaian MC, Bryte, to the silky, earworm melodies of closing track ‘'Para Ti’, you’d be hard pushed to find a debut record that captures the sound of a city so viscerally. 

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Too Much

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PEDRO & Magugu - Too Much

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Out now on @mixpak

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Na Fuga

Na Fuga feat. MC Bin Laden + MC Buzzz

The Veils - Vicious Traditions -Daniel Bortz.(edit)

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