As I walked through the forest, the colours around me seemed to intensify, as if the world was flooded with hues of greens, blues, and pinks. Suddenly, a strange creature appeared before me, its a body kaleidoscopic shifting shape of colour. "What about never?" it whispered in a voice that echoed through my mind. I was struck with a sudden realisation - what if I never left this place? But before I could ponder further, the creature disappeared and was replaced by a pulsing beat. I followed the sound to find a clearing, where a group of people were dancing wildly to the hypnotic rhythm of Capracara. It was then that I knew I had found my new home

Release the tension!

Capracara steps out with the deviant house music swing of ‘Flooded’.

Out March 13th on What About Never. 

Pre-Order Here: https://capracara.bandcamp.com/album/flooded

Premiere: Capracara - Flooded [What About Never]

Blurring the lines between House, Balearic and 90's Trance, REES self-releases Energia EP, a world of dreamy soundscapes and alien synthesis.

Bandcamp: rees.bandcamp.com
Instagram: instagram.com/rees.mp3

Release: 13/03/23

Buy!

PREMIERE: REES - Express [Energia EP]

@jack_roland
@lonelyplanetsrec
"Lonely Planets Rec re-welcomes stargazer Jack Roland for its 8th release. The Amsterdam-based producer blasts off with an irresistible fabric of futuristic Midwestern electronics. Each cut is programmed in a disc- scratched techno dreamscape, smearing elements of braindance and electro into a shoegazy gauze. Warping us through a totally fabricated time bending vision, destining us into a final recollection of irony and elegance. It felt like a kiss."

Vinyl

*PREMIERE* Jack Roland - 1994 Is Gone

Jakobin - Forever More
BUY LINK: https://fortunea.bandcamp.com/album/forever-more-fortunea029-preorder
Label: Fortunea Records (https://soundcloud.com/fortunea)
https://www.instagram.com/fortunearecords/

Growing up in the 90s in rural upper Austria, Jakobin spent his time with skateboarding and listening to lots of hip hop before witnessing the halcyon days of the Vienna downbeat era and later being introduced to Austria's club culture.
Pursuing his growing passion for collecting vinyl, he started spinning his first records in the region and later moved to the Austrian capitol. There he connected with likeminded people. Quickly getting immersed in the Viennese electronic music scene, he started producing and DJing with his long time friend Domino under the moniker Jakobin & Domino and became founding members of Luv Shack Records in 2011. After a number of successful releases he started his solo career and began working on his live setup. His growing collection of analog gear helped shaping his productions. An overview of his current sound is expressed on his new record ‚Forever More‘. Heavily influenced on 90s UK house productions this 3-track EP will activate your senses and move your body with its groovy basslines and drums, creating an irresistible rhythm.

‚Forever More‘ will come out in its digital form on September 8, 2023. And later this year on limited vinyl.

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Jakobin - Forever More

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/onguntutuncu
Track: Low Boy 
Label: https://soundcloud.com/loudunderground
Format: Digital LP
Release date: 01/09/23
YouTube: https://youtu.be/B4kkEbUdK9A

Introducing "Altered Perception," the captivating second album by Ongun Tütüncü , set for release on the esteemed Loud Underground label. Comprising 12 mesmerizing tracks, this album sets out to redefine the way listeners experience music, offering an intriguing alternative flow that transcends genres. Drawing inspiration from a multitude of influences, including Ambient Glitch, IDM, Electronica, Breaks, Electro, and House, Ongun Tütüncü  weaves together a truly eclectic narrative within each composition. As a special treat, the album also features a remarkable remix by Ongun Tütüncü 's DnB alter ego, Liquid Transfer, showcasing the enchanting tones of the Liquid DnB genre.

PREMIERE | Ongun Tütüncü - Low Boy [Loud Underground] 2023

Expect The Unexpected...

Italian legend Walter Del Vecchio aka Quiroga pays tribute to the acid house era on Hell Yeah with a new package that comes with two originals, an ambient mix and a remix from cult hero DMX Krew.

Quiroga released his last sublime album Passages on this label and it came as the latest entry into a discography filled with beauty and detail. He is a talented musician from Naples who has his own left-of-centre take on the Mediterranean sounds of the city, as he shows "once again" here with a house-leaning outing.

Quiroga has teamed up with cult musician Dario Bassolino and called upon Whodamanny's mixing skills for these new tracks.

First is 'Once Again', a punchy and chunky house cut with skewed bass spraying about the mix. Its rough analogue edges are lit up by searing acid lines that never quit and will turn any party into a cauldron of intensity.

The Ambient Version is a full-flavour downtempo workout that keeps the wild acid lines, adds in some FX, old-school piano chords and a yelping female vocal next to a blissful breakdown.

'Once Again' (DMX Krew Remix) is then a bumping acid-electro monster with fat drums and the manic 303 offset by serene chord work to make for a perfectly emotional dance floor delight.

'Freak The Funk' is a second original cut and not at rides of crisp snares and snapping drums breaks with a warm bassline and smeared cosmic chords up top. It's a classy peak-time house cut with magical pixelated synth melodies.

Alongside superb artwork from PlanetLuke, this is another essential package from Hell Yeah.

Acid Dropout

vinyl-download

Quiroga - Acid Dropout (Snippets)

Olivia returns to Dalmata Daniel with her debut album after her EPs on Pinkman and Dom Trojga and split vinyl with Tel Aviv-based Rapha on our label lately.

The unique-sounding Krakow-based producer with 'Sen' gives us a glimpse into her enigmatic and obscure world, where the boundaries between reality and the abyss blur. Embrace the darkness as pulsating beats collide with haunting melodies, propelling you through an enigmatic underworld.

This new full length album is another testament to Olivia's unrivaled artistry and her ability to traverse the boundaries, how she uses it, turn it upside down and mutated electro, techno, industrial and EBM genres in her own way.

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Links:
Olivia
SC: https://soundcloud.com/olivia-ungaro
FB: https://www.facebook.com/olivia.ungaro
IG: https://www.instagram.com/olivia.radar
DC: https://www.discogs.com/artist/6121515-Olivia-51

Dalmata Daniel
FB: https://www.facebook.com/DalmataDanielLabel
SC: https://soundcloud.com/dalmata-daniel
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dalmatadanielrecords
BC: https://dalmatadaniel.bandcamp.com/
DC: https://www.discogs.com/label/966881-Dalmata-Daniel

BUY on BANDCAMP

PREMIERE : Olivia - March

This release by Amsterdam-based artist Déandrah (@deandrahmusic) is a significant hybrid, combining elements of Industrial, Intelligent Dance Music, and a dark yet unexplored hyper-pop vibe. It features a world of mystic sounds, enchanting melodies, and captivating drum patterns. Heavy, distorted drums seamlessly merge with angelic yet uncanny, pulsating strings and pads. Déandrah's soundcraft is grounded in spontaneous jams and intricately honed sound design, effortlessly blending with the ever-evolving essence of a hopeful moment. Spookily elated.

PREMIERE : Déandrah - Red Grey

A mesmerizing, atmospheric deep house tune from F&L. Perfect for those cozy winter days

Fresh & Low - Skylark [2000]

Track #10 from our bi-weekly free downloard series - featuring @gra_dj

Free Download

Destiny

WIP NOV 4th

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