Turbo Ride

Tripped-out, leisurely house and breaks comprises the next drop on Haŵs, and for the established Welsh imprint, number 13 is far from unlucky – in fact, it’s coming in as ecstatic. Perth producer Guy Contact takes the reigns for ‘Euphoria Simulator’, a 6-track EP radiating with all the charm and optimism of a liberated future.

Opening the first of four house tracks, ‘Into The Blue’ makes light work of bass melodies and fresh kicks, bouncing skywards as though emerging from a thinning fog into a clear day. ‘Nice 2 B Free’ is imbued with touches of sentimentality, pouring outwards like the laissez-faire movements of a serene dancer entwined within a group of friends. The eccentric ‘Whip Crack Cowboy’ takes the camaraderie of country twang into a colourful new world, mediating psychedelic guitar strings into harmony with synths and a cathartic house beat.

On the B-side, the titular ‘Euphoria Simulator’ doubles down on the bass but keeps its overall ride light and airy, dipping between piano, synths and rhythms warm enough to breathe emotion into a cold room. The final two tracks untether from their house confines: ‘Amphibian Pool’ dubs down into a hypnotic, marine-level drift, elongating croaky basslines alongside punchy breaks and acid lines during its descent. Finally, ‘Subaquatic Jungle’ hits the ocean floor, discovering an enigmatic world alive with a fauna of percussion and distortions that slope through dense, bassy undercurrents.

For anyone looking to impart a kaleidoscope of blissful feelings onto dancefloors, ‘Euphoria Simulator’ sits patiently ready to heighten the senses.

𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐅𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 ➟ Guy Contact - Euphoria Simulator

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The first of a three-track EP, SHEE proves he once again has yet to miss with an impeccable return to Monki’s &Friends imprint. Beguiling and enticing, ‘Infinity’ floats through mind-boggling synths reminiscent of the best of 80s new wave and is as absorbing as it is rousing.

Infinity

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SHEE - Infinity

The release opens with the titular ‘Proto Call’. A thoroughly diverse track ‘Proto Call’ melds disco percussion with elements of vintage Italian house, squelching acid and progressive all whilst chugging along with propose, a key feature of many efforts in Life And Death’s back catalog.

Demi Riquísimo - Proto Call

He walked down the corridors and could feel the pounding feet from the amphitheatre above. Soon it would be his turn to enter the cauldron and face whatever wicked foe was put before him. He had been training long and hard for this day, preparing his body and conserving his energy so that he might rise to noble victory and seek knighthood.

This was all he had ever dreamed of and now as he prepared himself his breath was thin and shallow, his heart pacing quickly and his mind whirring with the potential and possibility that was to come.

Fearless is more, fearless was more. That was what he’d learnt whilst fighting in the pits of hell. It had all lead him to here…

DC Salas continues to enchant dancefloors with big room club bangers that rally dancers and bring enlightenment. This new EP on Semi Delicious is no different with this synth driven powerhouse of a track doing the damage already.

PREMIERE: DC Salas - Never Ending Story [A Lifetime On The Hips]

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Wallace - Willow EP
CWPT007, 03 November 2023

Having initially forecast his production energy into his own Tartan imprint, Wallace’s music quickly developed a cultish following among record collectors and influential DJs including Gilles Peterson, Optimo, Hunee and Ryan Elliott. Another supporter has been CWPT’s founder Palms Trax, who, following releases on Studio Barnhus and Rhythm Section, snatches four highly sought-after tracks for the seventh release on the label, each showcasing Wallace’s inimitable and enviable skills as an engineer and a willingness to stoke the sort of organic euphoria that DJs dream of igniting.

Amongst the curios, rarities and other finds that have peppered Palms Trax’s sets this past summer, it’s title track ‘Willow’ that has levitated entire club and festival dance floors like few others. Escalating from a disco percussion loop, ‘Willow’ soon brings on high-energy melodies and a captivating sense of something more ethereal, seemingly reinvigorating old tricks with exciting new flavours: if you only raise your hands to one climactic snare roll this year, we ask you to make it this one.

This refreshing intersection between flourish and function is felt even more heavily on ‘Breathe’, a contemporary electronic battle weapon whose breaks-and-bassline arrangement fluctuates between weightless wonder and heavy business. Frontloaded with the detail and atmosphere of a vintage Chems or Leftfield cut, 'Breathe' exhales then explodes all the skill and reverie of the most memorable 90s techno.

Wallace appears to dip into the chillout room for the swampy rhythm of ‘Masada’, before proving his slow-motion mettle, a Sergeant Peppering of psychedelia creating true hedonistic density and groove. In conclusion and on the contrary, ‘River Dancers’ maintains subtle hypnosis at a similar pace with much less, employing simple timbres and a stuttering, innocent vocal inflection to conjure wide-eyed whimsy far downstream from the EP’s earlier, maximal wonders.

Willow EP

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Wallace - Willow

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Wallace - Willow EP
CWPT007, 03 November 2023

Having initially forecast his production energy into his own Tartan imprint, Wallace’s music quickly developed a cultish following among record collectors and influential DJs including Gilles Peterson, Optimo, Hunee and Ryan Elliott. Another supporter has been CWPT’s founder Palms Trax, who, following releases on Studio Barnhus and Rhythm Section, snatches four highly sought-after tracks for the seventh release on the label, each showcasing Wallace’s inimitable and enviable skills as an engineer and a willingness to stoke the sort of organic euphoria that DJs dream of igniting.

Amongst the curios, rarities and other finds that have peppered Palms Trax’s sets this past summer, it’s title track ‘Willow’ that has levitated entire club and festival dance floors like few others. Escalating from a disco percussion loop, ‘Willow’ soon brings on high-energy melodies and a captivating sense of something more ethereal, seemingly reinvigorating old tricks with exciting new flavours: if you only raise your hands to one climactic snare roll this year, we ask you to make it this one.

This refreshing intersection between flourish and function is felt even more heavily on ‘Breathe’, a contemporary electronic battle weapon whose breaks-and-bassline arrangement fluctuates between weightless wonder and heavy business. Frontloaded with the detail and atmosphere of a vintage Chems or Leftfield cut, 'Breathe' exhales then explodes all the skill and reverie of the most memorable 90s techno.

Wallace appears to dip into the chillout room for the swampy rhythm of ‘Masada’, before proving his slow-motion mettle, a Sergeant Peppering of psychedelia creating true hedonistic density and groove. In conclusion and on the contrary, ‘River Dancers’ maintains subtle hypnosis at a similar pace with much less, employing simple timbres and a stuttering, innocent vocal inflection to conjure wide-eyed whimsy far downstream from the EP’s earlier, maximal wonders.

Released by:
CWPT
EP release date:
3 November 2023

Breathe

The Rhythm

The Rhythm (Factory Setup Remix)

Argentinian producer Juan Sapia @juansapia presents “Melodika”, his new EP on Univack, featuring four original tracks that explore the most emotional and energetic dimensions of Progressive and Organic House. With a deep melodic sensitivity and a meticulously crafted sonic architecture, this work consolidates his musical signature through a journey of evocative landscapes, timeless melodies, and dynamic grooves.

The title track, “Melodika”, opens with strength—an epic and memorable composition, full of energy, ideal for peak moments on the dancefloor. Next comes “Prelude To a Kiss”, an emotional and evocative piece driven by an enveloping harmonic progression that evokes connection and movement. “Illusion Of Time” offers a nostalgic and profound vision, with an elegant groove and a central melody that invites introspection. The closing track, “The Catcher”, delivers a warm and organic mood, animated by a joyful groove that radiates positive energy.

With Melodika, Juan Sapia presents a cohesive and emotionally rich release, perfect for melodic DJ sets and for audiences who appreciate both the dancefloor and inner sonic journeys. A firm new step in Univack’s catalog, a label that continues to champion innovation and sonic excellence in the melodic electronic realm.

Feedbacks & Support: Ezequiel Arias, Anthony Pappa, M.O.S, AFFKT, James Monro, Paul Thomas, Nicolas Viana, Simply City, Tali Muss, Fernando Ferreyra, Dowden, Analog Jungs, Integral Bread, Lonya, Antrim, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Hobin Rude, Ilias Kattelanos, Eichenbaum, Ziger, Cream, Newman (I Love), Gux Jimenez, Marcelo Vasami, N-TCHBL, Wierd Sounding Dude, Abity, 

Mastered by Pobla

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Juan Sapia - Melodika (Extended Mix) [Univack]

A subtle exploration of displacement and silent resilience, where light bends around invisible boundaries. Each sound unfolds like a hidden corridor, revealing tension and grace. Between shadowy edges and luminous gaps, presence is claimed not by the place, but by the force of one's own pulse.

Luminveil

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