Bogotà born and raised DJ and producer Nicolas Duque has been lighting up the scene following a string of VA contributions and his perfect pop-tinged UKG debut EP on Breaks ‘N’ Pieces’. Since then Duque has gone on to release music that flirts with nostalgia and contemporary electronics on Dansu Discs, Magic Carpet and Limousine Dream sublabel Nug-Net, merging house with various UK flavours. Now he makes his debut on SITU Records with a futuristic four track EP demonstrating his fluidity between genres, this time opting for 4/4 kickdrums and pleasure-seeking bleeps. 

The sound of swinging hi-hats and classic bass notes churn as the record starts to spin, before distant electronics and crowd roaring grooves take hold in opening track ‘Ritmos Contundentes’. ‘The Unforbidden Track’ is the perfect follow up, this time introducing acidic leads and festival ready chords brimming with warmth and light. The Aptly titled ‘Ting-a-ling’ opens the B-side in a playful mood, with optimistic melodies racing at full steam ahead. The record comes to a close with ‘Midnight Library’ encompassing everything that makes this record great; the combination of mischievous, yet light-hearted grooves built perfectly around an interchanging melody.

>> @nicolasduque

Misdirection EP

SITU - 888 // Nicolas Duque - Misdirection EP

A1 Younger Than Me - The Early Sound Of Nothing
A2 Younger Than Me - The Early Sound Of Nothing (Maruwa Remix)
B1 Younger Than Me - Counter Future
B2 Younger Than Me - Counter Future (Sophie du Palais Remix)

The Younger Than Me debut on Warning hits hard with two powerful original cuts and sharp remixes. The Early Sound Of Nothing is a deep Rave belter driven by the 90s reminiscences that YTM is known and loved for. Maruwa gently coats his production in a slick mix of uplifting House and funky Trance, perfect for an energetic morning workout. On the flip Counter Future turns it up creating a meltdown of choral Speedtrance before the EP gets finished with another rework by Sophie du Palais who takes the track into a deep bath for a round of sinister Ketamine sex.

Mastering by Carsten Dämbkes
Artwork by Guillaume de Ubéda

WAR1206

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PREVIEW: Younger Than Me - WAR1206 (Incl. Maruwa & Sophie du Palais Remixes)

"Any moment can crash your emotional state of mind. You are looking for help. You can’t find it with-inside of you. A Diamond shines twice a day. The night can be day and vice versa.

"We love you, no doubt. Our friends love you too. Do you love yourself? A Zebra is not a unicorn but is still unique. Who are you to tell us We can’t do it?"

ava. label boss and Robert Johnson affiliate Damiano von Erckert is landing on the aforementioned club's in-house label, two years after his Space, Diversity, No Limits 12". This time he's sharing a full long player, Euphoric Spirits, which transports us straight onto the dance floor and, as its name suggests, it's full of eyes-closed euphoria. Taking cues from the roots of Chicago and Detroit he shares a batch of emotive house, rave and electro cuts that take you out of your head and into your body.

Damiano von Erckert - Euphoric Spirits

PREMIERE: Damiano von Erckert - Random Waves [Live at Robert Johnson]

@mark-ambrose-trax

Over the years veteran producer Mark Ambrose wrote some of the most unique, energetic house / techno tracks. Those found their place in sets of many leading underground djs, Ricardo Villalobos, Sonja Moonear and Marcel Dettmann to name a few. The Journey is an essential and timeless compilation that collect his most rare and hard to find classics. Must have!!

Acid - Mark Ambrose | Repeat [2023]

Has been a while since i've been able to finish an EP & have dabbling with a bit of new sounds and vibe, but still some of the same Anderson sprinkled in there :) Hope you enjoy x

Thank you for the support and always, one love <3

Anderson - Dorothy's Lagoon EP

For our latest Burek podcast we have a skilfully layered journey into various shades of house and techno from our man Information Ghetto.

With releases on fine labels like Get Physical, 3rd Wave Music, Broque, PRO-TEZ and Multi-Vitamins, and our very own Barba print, Denis is after two decades still very musically active. When not performing live as Clapan, he delves into various dubbed-out and industrialized soundscapes when producing as Information Ghetto. Working with both analogue and digital equipment using a live-jam ‘on the fly’ methodology, his emotional control and talent for audio manipulation stands out.

BUREK PODCAST_INFORMATIO GHETTO

Connecting The Dots (DJ Mix)

Pensum 2 [Mixed]

Paisley Dark Records latest release,
Ian Vale - Many Times

After Ian's successful debut with "Loft Music" in 2022, he returns to Paisley Dark Records with
his latest work, "Many Times." This time, Ian's music takes a new direction, guiding listeners
from the airy heights of the glass roof loft to the atmospheric depths of the basement, where
smoke and lasers create a mesmerizing ambiance. The tracks are characterized by relentless
four-to-the- oor kicks and shimmering arpeggios, aimed at inspiring movement in the hips.
Additionally, the release features outstanding remixes from Al Mackenzie, renowned for his
work with D:ream, along with newcomers to the label, Ben Hunt and Julius.
In essence, "Many Times" serves as a testament to Ian's versatility and skill as a producer. It
showcases his ability to captivate listeners with a dynamic range of sounds and atmospheres.
With this release, Ian continues to establish himself as an artist who is pushing boundaries and
leaving a lasting impression on the electronic music scene.

Available from 31st May on Paisley Dark Records at Bandcamp and all major digital retailers
including Beatport, Juno, iTunes and Amazon.

For Further Information contact
John.paynter@paisleydark.co.uk Lyndsey.brown@paisleydark.co.uk enquiries@paisleydark.co.uk

Ian Vale - Many Times  EP (Clips)

Twins Motion [FREE DOWNLOAD]

> @zalapa

Mixed and Mastered by Christopher Zalapa.

PREMIERE: Zalapa - userdata4 [EO002]

Beatport

Martin OCCO - Up All Night (Original Mix)

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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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