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Nostalgia is defined as “a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period or place in the past, typically with happy personal associations”, this is exactly what Fen Doi's self-titled debut EP offers through its four themes: A generous portion of nostalgia triggered by the absurd amount of 80s’ Synthwave-and-Retrowave-inspired vibes spread all over the release.

Fen Doi is Neil Lauper, a Zurich-based producer and drummer devoted to exploring different shades of music. His approach to producing is shaped by his natural feel for rhythm and groove with a special fascination for somewhat pop-oriented melodies and the raw emotions they can trigger. In “Fen Doi” EP, you will have contact with all his music background and history translated into four interesting and well-crafted originals. 

“Your Universe”, the track we were solicited to premiere, is a catchy and emotional retro-as-hell heater with emotional lyrics – that starts with a very considerate verse: “I want to know how you feel” – followed by a beautiful and melodic arpeggiated synth layer. The trippy pads and leads are also highlights worth to be mentioned. Great independent release here, peeps!

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the artist: https://fendoi.bandcamp.com/music

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PREMIERE197 // Fen Doi - Your Universe

Martin Brodin's venerated MB Disco label is back with standout remixes of his 2005 classic 'Semitone Shuffle' by Lauer and the boss himself.

Swedish artist Martin Brodin has been deeply involved in the global house and disco scene fordecades. He initially founded this label in 2010 - and the MB Edits sub-label in 2013 - and has put outclassics by Chicken Lips, Ray Man and Psychemagik. His productions on labels like Nang, Southern Fried and Buzzin Fly have very much defined the modern scene, none more so than epic 2005 cut 'Semitone Shuffle.' Now, after something of a hiatus, big new remixes of the original mark the welcome
return of the MB Disco label.

The first is from legendary German artist Lauer. He is one half of Tuff City Kids and Black Spuma, and an esteemed house producer for labels like Clone, Running Back and Permanent Vacation. His version is a melodic epic, a real house workout with pixelated pads raining down on the taught, arpeggiated bass. When some old-school chords arrive at the midpoint, the club is sure to take off.

Brodin then steps up with his fantastic Hulabaluba Remix, which is a much more party starting and disco-fried version. The drums loop down low, the luxurious chords are warm and full of colour and the whole track exudes class.

These are two very different but equally effective new remixes from the revived MB Disco.

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Semitone Shuffle Reworks

Semitone Shuffle (Lauer Remix)

As I came to the studio one day, I set a goal to start a new track and finish it before midnight, just to see what happened. And so Lowrider was born!

The Lowrider also got a marvelous treatment from the Nowegian disko legend Prins Thomas! I cannot describe the honor and I wanted to set the bar properly for Storkenland and Prins delivers this 9 minute fjård journey through the gates of Storkenland. I love it.
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Lowrider

Lowrider (Prins Thomas Diskomiks)

The room was electric, wild cheers and exclaims reverberated in the grand hall as winners danced atop tables and celebrated their little victories. The lights flickered and flashed, bouncing and darting between the old framework of this old, magnificent building. This was ringo bingo, the highlight of the working week, a chance for old souls and beautiful gamblers to risk it all and live their best lives. There was nothing like the high of a winning ticket, for some that was all they had left. 

Budakid is remixed by two powerhouse producers on Exploited, Nebraska & Benjamin Fröhlich have each reimagined the material of the producer, weaving the original into club ready material destined for the dancefloor. We have opted to premiere the Nebraska version, a house inspired, groove driven affair set to blow the roof off sun kissed clubs and dancefloors.

Ringo Bingo Remixes

PREMIERE: Budakid - Ringo Bingo (Nebraska Remix) [Exploited]

Benjamin Fröhlich's four-track EP "Club Fantasy" was our first release this year - now it gets the full "remixed-by-four" treatment it deserves.

First one up is the currently New York based German DJ and musician Annegret Fiedler aka Perel with her take on "Escape". She adds a bit of a "bite" to the warm, emotional, and cinematic Italo soundscape of Benjamin's original version thus creating an even more hypnotic tune with a cutting edge.

Berlin based DJ and producer Alex Kassian puts his hands on the title track "Club Fantasy" by slightly increasing the tempo and adding some great percussion elements, yet reducing the typical 303 elements a tiny little bit - a total winner on every dancefloor. 

DJ City's remix of the same track is also faster than the original and much more on a stomping ground - he takes no prisoners - it's a straight into-your-face affair with a mighty mighty bass drum.

Last but not least Peter Invasion and Gregor Habicht sprinkle their magic dust on "Escape". Their version is even more dreamy than Benjamin's original version. It's sheer beauty and deserves to be played in the early morning hours of every club night - as long as we all get the chance to re-experience those sacred moments again of course … 

Finally we've got all the radio DJs and stations and streaming platforms covered with Perel's "Spotify" edit - say no more - 100% efficacy.

Now it's your turn to discover "The Remixed Sound Of Munich" - have fun exploring it!

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Exclusive: DC Salas - The Weight Of Uncertainty (I:Cube Remix)

With EPs on Correspondant, Live At Robert Johnson or his own label Biologic Records, DC Salas has built up quite an impressive back-catalogue over the past two years and the Brussel-based artist does not seem to slow down. His latest four tracker, The Weight Of Uncertainty, will be released on long-standing British label Futureboogie and keeps up the prosperous path. Provided with three original tracks the EP also comes with a remix from legendary French producer Nicolas Chaix better known under his artist moniker I:Cube or as part versatile producer duo Château Flight, for the title track. Legenary because I:Cube has been responsible for one of the electronic music scene's most important tracks, namly Disco Cubism, and remixed Daft Punk's Around the World. Furthermore, the Parisian has worked with iconic artists such as Joakim, Prins Thomas, Tornado Wallace, Vermont – just to name a few – over his more than two decades lasting career and to pinpoint it: I:Cube has dedicated himself and his passion to music, and the latter has found a source to trigger emotions through his work. For his rework of DC Salas' The Weight Of Uncertainty Nicolas kept the bleepy chords from the original version but puts them into a different sound-surrounding as the pads that accompany the original elements create a rather ambient vibe.. However, if one expected an ambient track is proven wrong because the I:Cube remix is still dancefloor-oriented as it unfolds its hypnotical-touch with a repetitive vocal that seems to echo in the foggy-pads and lure the dancers and listeners at the same time into the track's, into I:Cube's cosmos.

DC Salas' EP The Weight Of Uncertainty will be released on Futureboogie on August 20th, 2021.

Buy here: https://futureboogie-recordings.bandcamp.com/album/the-weight-of-uncertainty-ep

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The Weight Of Uncertainty EP

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EXCLUSIVE: DC Salas - The Weight Of Uncertainty (I:Cube Remix) [Futureboogie]

Intercept is set to release Ineffekt's 10-track debut album, tiled 'Kora'. Following his EP 'Solaris' (2020) on Intercept, the 19-year-old producer offers an extensive look into his diverse and vibrant set of sounds. Clocking in around 40 minutes in total, Ineffekt cleverly positions himself between the club world, and the pop hemisphere across 10 beautifully composed tracks. Hear standout track 'Cascades' in full below

Buy: https://intercept.bandcamp.com/album/kora

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Premiere: Ineffekt - Cascades [Intercept]

Lucefora - Āthman
BUY LINK: https://www.beatport.com/release/atman/3481767
Release:	24 September 2021
Label: Loot Recordings (https://soundcloud.com/lootrecordings)
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Based in Buenos Aires, Lucefora encompasses different genres and influences, exploring a continuous journey through rich textures and emotional states. His love for deep indie music is prevalent in his productions that is comprised of organic elements of percussion, guitar rhythms and pianos. His music has been featured on highly-respected labels such as All Day I Dream, Akbal and Kindisch to name a few, making his way to Loot Recordings for his debut album.

Ātman is a Sanskrit word that means inner-self, spirit, or soul. The true self of an individual beyond identification with phenomena, the essence of an individual. A fitting title for a debut album, the twelve track collection defines Lucefora’s current sound that is layered with electrifying melodies, vibrant percussion, emotive strings and dreamy chords.

Driven by his musical intuition, the collection of tracks represents his dynamic diversity and powerful sense for what works on the dance floor. An atmospheric journey of inspiration and exciting sounds, we invite you to go within and experience the beautiful music of Lucefora.

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PREMIERE : Lucefora - Anemone

Unus Emre - Vulom
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Unus Emre - Vulom

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Kazamayé - Letha (Long play)

“Dombre” is a 14-track album that balances minimalism with deliberate surprises. Many of the tracks deliberately hold back, allowing space and groove to take effect—until the bridges come in and open up new twists and turns.
Stylistically, the album moves between tech house, deep house, and melodic house, with a focus on details, textures, and tension rather than obvious drops. “Dombre” is not a loud statement, but an album that unfolds further with each listen.

Dombre

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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: Budakid - Ringo Bingo (Nebraska Remix) [Exploited]

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