The city was crowded and far too bright. They'd never be able to see the stars from here...

As the night drew close, they hopped into the car and began to drive. They were headed north, in the search of flickering stars which would dance in a euphoric ultraviolet haze and shine bright against the deep black backdrop which might one day swallow them hole.

They were all sat quietly as they waited for the darkness to fall, in the meantime they drove slowly on.

Mattias El Mansouri is set to release a new EP via the ever excellent Aniara - utilising perfectly emotive pads alongside deep rolling percussion to create atmospheric House come Techno.

PREMIERE: Mattias El Mansouri - Time Dilation In Ultraviolet [Aniara]

'T/ERROR | DATA SURFER' is the latest EP from New Interplanetary Melodies (NIM), a collaboration between Simona Faraone’s NIM label and the collective Kuro Jam, led by Gianluca Pernafelli. The EP features Rome producer T/ERROR creating a musical version of a new comic strip titled “DATA SURFER.” The narrative explores the consequences of a special mixer falling into the hands of an angry suburban hoodlum immersed in electronic music. The EP unfolds in a vivid picture of “pain, passion, and redemption across Rome and Berlin” with T/ERROR’s sound-narrative journey reflecting electro-acid tones, dark mechanical sounds, and liquid electro.

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PREMIERE: T/ERROR  - Last Brute In The Firmament [New Interplanetary Melodies]

Full stream of Benjamin Philippe Zulauf's "A Light That Never Goes Out" taken from In a Sea of Random Noise EP on Hummingbird, out April 12.

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Premiere: Benjamin Philippe Zulauf - A Light That Never Goes Out

V/A - No French Fries "AUS"
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Based in Lyon, the french label Dürüm Records is coming back with its compilation series geographically organized and dedicated to highlighting the artists who shape the underground scene in their home countries: No French Fries

Following their first release in this format dedicated to the UK scene, they're back with a new opus through which they share their particular love for Australian artists and their bewitching vibes.

12 mainly Naarm/Melbourne-based producers come together on this new 10-track v.a. A project of varied atmospheres, infused with psychedelic grooves, progressive trance, bassy minimal tech and bouncy breaks, it reflects the musical richness that the players on australian vibrant creative scene have to offer.

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PREMIERE : Primitive Needs - Etceteria

The machine was oppressive and loud, it watched from the skies above, like a great overseer from the beyond. The people down below knew not why or who was behind the bulking beast but they could remember the sunshine and the life that had existed before. That, they would never forget.

It was always there, watching their every move as they came and went. It was a deconstruction tool, designed to break apart the pieces of a society which was once rife with colour and care. Now it was all gone.

It knew everything, the de-constructor. It was everything.

That was all.

Valencia based record label Frigio are set to release a remix package which features alternate versions of tracks from CLOCK DVA. This one is a hard hitting electro focussed EP which is built for dark, sleazy rooms. The Atom ™ remix was the stand out cut for us with a riotous saw driven synth and dark moody, alluring vocals.

re-Konstructed (Atom TM & Scanner remixes) 320k

PREMIERE: CLOCK DVA - De-Konstructor (Atom™ Remix) [Frigio Records]

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Coqueto Records introduces the third edition of the Various Artists series.
This compilation is made up of Rambal Cochet, well known as Volta Cab; Acid Charlie, with an excerpt from his latest live set; Brian Topham, member of SIKU SERIES known as Papolius Jones; and Rufo, one of the heads of Coqueto Records and SIKU SERIES.

[PREMIERE] Catalyst Powder - Rambal Cochet | Coqueto Records [2024]

In the valleys of the land far and wide,
Where the moonbeams dance and the stars collide,
There lived a Headman, so spry and alive,
With a song in his heart, a jive to thrive.

He danced to the tune of “Live 120,”
A remix by Sen, oh so plenty!
With beats that fizzed and rhythms so fine,
He’d whirl and twirl like aged wine.


 
Through valleys of laughter, he’d skip and prance,
With each step, a wild, merry dance.
For in this realm of nonsense and glee,
Headman ruled with joy and gaiety.

SomeVersion/Live120RMX” is the final single from Headman’s “DeTurning” album. Robi has reversioned “SomeVersion” with late 80s inflections whilst Sen’s reworking of “Live120” melds retro futurism. Spot the break!

PREMIERE: Headman - Live120 (Richard Sen Remix) [Relish]

Unexplored Earths by nICo is the quest for a new habitable planet. An EP of four tracks that blends spacey and acid vibes, dub percussions, and shamanic rhythms. Between reflection and fervor, this introspective and eclectic sound mosaic becomes an odyssey, an ode to nature. nICo explores texures, deep atmospheres and solar melodies and invites us to new landscapes.

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PREMIERE : nICo - Saturation Dub

https://soundcloud.com/marcpinol & https://soundcloud.com/hugo-capablanca: This mix was recorded live at Zurich's long-lasting, true iconoclast event series, Spezialmaterial, currently being solely programmed by decades in the business, connoisseur curator Cio Assereto, and holding the longest residence known at iconic Swiss club Zukunft. Usually a slot reserved for nothing short of legendary figures like thee one and only Andrew Weatherall (their most regular guest) or Optimo (their second most?), an open-to-end set at Spezialmaterial is certainly not for everyone. A journey into the weirder dark corners of club music? An energetic yet hypnotic psychedelic trip? We'll let you be the judges of that. It is certainly 100% C.P.I. at its essence. Dive in with an open mind and ye shall be rewarded.

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C.P.I. is the collaborative effort from long-time Hivern Discs operative Marc Piñol, a staple in Barcelona’s underground electronic scene and one of its most revered DJs, and Berlin-based artist, DJ and self proclaimed dilettante, Hugo Capablanca who runs his somewhat iconic label(s) Discos/ Ediciones Capablanca.

Bound by a shared love of drone luminaries, ’80s electronica experimentalists, early acid house adopters, mutant techno and forward-thinking industrial sounds, the duo wrote their first Ep El Tunel/ Proceso in a whirlwind and, released on 2015 on John Talabot’s imprint, positioned themselves among the most talked club acts of the moment, earning both press and public acclaim with an innovative blend of their influences and modern production techniques that became easily distinguishable.

In 2018 their sophomore Ep Meine Hand is released. That same year C.P.I. receive the prestigious RTF Foundation composer’s grant and work for months in what consolidates in their debut album, Alianza.
Released on 2020 to wide critical acclaim, the LP featured Anna Homler, Veronica Vasicka and Spacemen 3 members, among others, and represented a pivotal shift in the duo’s creative output, leaving aside dancefloor concerns towards a fully immersive sound experience.

On May 2021 C.P.I. performed their first-ever live show in Barcelona deconstructing Alianza into a dark ambient maelstrom. Ambient Blackout, the live recording of the show, released end of 2023 on Ediciones Capablanca.

LAYER #380 | C.P.I. (Marc Piñol & Capablanca)

Studio Batsumi, Maxime Obadia - Cosmicomics
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DJ duo Studio Batsumi (aka Federico Bigonzetti & Marta Paccagnella) reveal details for the first release of their self-titled joint label venture with five-track EP Cosmicomics. The first musical outing from the pair’s new imprint, Studio Batsumi are set to release their original records via the label, as well as offering a platform for burgeoning artists to release their music. With a focus on analogue, for the first few months all releases will be vinyl only (exclusively via Bandcamp). Making the natural step up from selectors and musicians to bona fide label bosses, founding the label marks a new beginning for the pair.

Known for their genre-defying DJ sets, regularly appearing at London’s most reputable listening bars such as Spiritland, Brilliant Corners and Supermax, as well as club previous shows at The Ton of Brix, The Jago, Cafe 1001 and The Waiting Room, the Studio Batsumi imprint plans to follow suit, genre-fluid while sonically defined, much like the pair’s DJ offering.

With the launch EP Cosmicomics written and produced by Federico alongside Parisian guitarist, producer and sound engineer Maxime Obadia, the varying musical backgrounds of the two artists demonstrates this versatile aesthetic for the label expertly, with Fede rooted in electronic and Maxime’s rock background working in harmony on the EP. Combining live instruments with drum machines, synths and a host of genre influences. Artists such as such The Pilotwings, GHF, Kalbata, YuSu, and L’Éclair have been cited as influences on the first EP.

Featuring three original tracks, a remix from esteemed Turkish DJ and producer Jonny Rock and one of Federico’s own versions on B2, the tracks range from bassline-driven downtempo chuggers, dreamy guitar riffs, trippy arpeggios and distorted, wonky pads for a rich and eclectic sound palette to work on and off the dancefloor. Texturised layers of live instrumentation and analogue equipment further enhance the organic and unique quality of Studio Batsumi sound.

With an artist-first approach, Studio Batsumi releases will be on a limited 300-press run, sold exclusively via Bandcamp. To celebrate the launch of the label, on Saturday 13 April the duo will host an in store at Hidden Sounds in Dalston, with the party carrying on at Brilliant Corners where the pair will play a special all-night-long set.

PREMIERE : Studio Batsumi, Maxime Obadia - Moonbath

Skating around town he caught the eyes of passers by who looked him up and down as he whizzed on by. They knew little of his lifestyle or his joy. The wheels on his roller blades kept on spinning as he careered down the sidewalk and in amongst wandering traffic in the midst of rush hour. This was the grind and the day was only just beginning, soon he would travel all over the city, catching the eyes of thousands of lost souls. He was not lost however, he was found. 

Multiplex are set to release a rather special track by El Agua Es Profunda, a progressive odyssey which will delight dancers and listeners in equal measure. A feel good, positive track with uplifting pads and deep moving sensibilities. This is a special one for the twilight summers and late nights.

The Grind

PREMIERE: El Agua Es Profunda - The Grind [Multiplex]

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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: El Agua Es Profunda - The Grind [Multiplex]

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