Le personnel de Gare du Nord ayant voté la grève illimitée pour contester la réforme des retraites, nous ne pouvions cependant vous laisser sans voyage musical. Ainsi, quoi de plus logique que de confier les manettes de notre train à un de nos producteurs italiens favoris. Sachant aussi bien découper des dancefloors derrière les platines, que composer des edits enflammés ou même des tracks avec des fruits, Luksek fait le pont entre l’Italie et la France depuis plusieurs années. Embarquez avec lui pour une heure de musique fruitée, parsemée de touches colorées, authentique ode à l'italo-disco, à la synth-funk et à la house. Buon viaggio !

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Luksekmusic
Soundclound : @Luksek
Insta : https://www.instagram.com/iamluksek/
Bandcamp : https://luksek.bandcamp.com/
Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/4AAwam1wKModfaR2Fvl0bF?si=YhUUP6ryS--R-EbUrjpNgw&nd=1
Resident Advisor : https://ra.co/dj/luksek

Été infini #20 - Gare du Nord invite Luksek

The Magical Disco '83

Giordani DJ track#1

Out here in the streets was no place to make friends - you had to keep your wits about you otherwise there might be trouble on the corner and once those blue lights started flashing they weren't ever gonna' stop.

As the sun went down beneath the silhouette of the tower-blocks the whole mood began to change as shops shut up shop and people wandered on home to retreat to the safe haven of their apartments.

Not him though, he would stay. For his shift was only just beginning and there were opportunities lurking around every corner after dark. They called him shorty but that was not to say he wasn't big time...

Felix Laband is reimagined by the ever innovative DMX Krew who has recently focussed his attention toward the dancefloor with a string of releases and remixes which demonstrate his versatile prowess as a producer. This one might be our favourite yet, a deep, moody, sludgy groove packed with attitude on Compost Records. Do dance...

PREMIERE: Felix Laband - They Call Me Shorty (DMX Krew Remix)[Compost]

As electronic music reaches ever higher BPM, 6tizen takes another path: largo and refined.

Introducing Burden of choices, where a stompy bass/rhythm meets deranged synths much like Cliff Martinez’s The Knick OST. Plaintive portamento pads and chopped bleeps supplement the scoreboard. Indie-dance veteran Sascha Funke beefs the beat up, turning it into a proper dancefloor banger. Is it shallow or shallower? The question feels like a dumb artificially generated-one. A nasty bass layered with high saturation intertwines with a luminous 32-steps-melody. The refined breaks blend cheering-acid-lines with melancholic pads, forming harmony sparkles. Sam Goku pitches the track tempo up and uses complex rhythm patterns on which divine arpeggios dance languorously.

Four various cuts take the shape of an invitation to the voyage just like the soothing cover.

BUY on BANDCAMP

PREMIERE : 6tizen - Burden Of Choices

Non Solo - Sarang EP
BUY LINK : https://linktr.ee/nonsolomusic
Label: Masala Movement
Release Date: 09.06.2023 (Vinyl + Digital)
https://linktr.ee/pawas
https://soundcloud.com/pawas

A tale of two Indians recorded in Cologne, Stockholm & Berlin.

Anurag Choudhary & Pawas Gupta are Non Solo.

Friends from more than two decades, these gentlemen decided to bring together their knowledge of music at Anurag's apartment in Stockholm back in 2008. Anurag’s life journey took him to Stockholm, Sweden and Pawas’ culminated in Berlin, Germany; both cities a cultural and a musical powerhouse in their own right. Anurag, a professionally trained Flautist (bamboo Flute or “Bansuri”) in the traditional Hindustani Classical Music and Pawas, someone who has been exploring the realms of electronic music since 1997 as a DJ and releasing records under different monikers since 2007 decided to bring in their forces on a gloomy Stockholm afternoon.

You may ask, why Non Solo? Well, for obvious reasons!

In traditional Indian classical music you are trained as a soloist, mastering a single instrument and each instrumentalist has a deep understanding of the common syntax and rules of engagement that produce some brilliant duets. Both Anurag and Pawas have been pursuing their solo music careers and mastering their craft. However, ‘Non solo’ brought these two (soloists) together to collaborate on something that has not been done before in this way so two soloists coming together and forming NON SOLO.

A few months later Anurag visited Pawas' previous Studio in Cologne to record, where Sarang, Tandav and Bhoop were born. Even though the creation had happened, they felt it wasn't the right time to put it out there just yet. However, time flew by and after almost 14 years of waiting, the men came back to what they had created and decided it was now the time to release it.

The title track “Sarang” is inspired by raga Brindavani Sarang, where Anurag infuses the romantic and mystical flavour of this raga with his flute and Pawas brings his deep repertoire of electronic grooves and atmospheric sounds to create an intelligent track that touches the listeners.

Svara is inspired by raga Hansadhwani (translated ‘svan song’ or ‘sound of swan’) is an endearing melange of Indian classical and house music.

Tandav is a high energy track based on a variation of Sarang raga. With Pawas’ in-depth knowledge of both Indian classical percussion and electronic music….. This track combines multiple rhythmic layers manifesting in one exhilarating track that is filled with polyrhythmic cadence and interludes.

Bhoop is melancholy and nostalgia infused into one melodious offering inspired by raga Boopali laid over
a bed of organic drums and bass.

The Feel:

Svara is falling in love, the feeling you get when you are walking after that first wonderful date, smile on your face and so much anticipation and joy in the heart for all that excitement that is about to come.

Sarang is being in love, when you start to experience all those emotions you didn’t know even existed inside your heart. It is a complete journey.

Bhoop has a tinge of melancholy, longing and missing each other , while Taandav is coming back together after a long time away from each other. Re-discovering each other and re-experiencing all those emotions at an even deeper level and celebrating the togetherness, be it in friendship or relationship.

Non solo is first in its kind to bring the melodious/musical depth inspired by the raga traditions to the exhilarating rhythmic world of deep house and electronica.

Available now in your favourite digital store and on limited edition Vinyl with an exquisite typographic artwork by Shantanu Suman in collaboration with Masala Movement's Manoj Kurian

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Non Solo - Sarang

All Mutant Disco Radio Show premieres available on :

Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLypdVb_SuSmL_C21MgXo2Q
Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31NT4Oq48gcKdmttAFbx23
Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/170732496230
Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/MutantDiscoRadioShow
Twitter : https://twitter.com/LeriAhel
Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/mutant-disco

Taken from "Bufi & Kubebe - Sternana EP (Fauna Rêve)".  Out July 14th 2023. Buy here : https://faunareve.bandcamp.com/album/sternana

Bufi & Kubebe return to Fauna Reve with their second collaborative EP 'Sternana'. This production is composed of five original tracks that present a fusion of urban rhythms with sticky basslines, booming drums and resonant, psychedelic and melting sounds.
The release opens with 'El Jockey', a collaboration with the talented Portuguese singer Abrao. Together, they created a hypnotic and powerful track, full of glitches and sound caves. Abrao's voice takes you on a surreal journey and envelops you with a feeling of mysticism.
'Sternana' is the second track on the EP, a collaboration with the talented Livia. It's a mixture of urban electronics and street sounds that takes you through alleys full of punctured drums, resonant sounds, snare rolls and Latin rhythms.
The rhythm twists with 'Aguachile Dembow', a cut that fuses psychedelia with dembow rhythm. This track has a powerful energy that makes you feel like you're at a street party. Synths blend with deep basslines and psychedelic vocals to take you through an amazing sound experience.
'Llooccaa' is the next track on the EP. This cut features deep and rumbling basslines while pizzicato guitars, cut vocals, and synths push you down. Finally, the EP closes with 'Cicatriz', a mixture of oriental sounds with urban rhythms, melting and sweaty basslines.
'Sternana' by Bufi & Kubebe will be available from July 14, 2023, on all digital platforms.

Artist social media:

https://www.facebook.com/bufirolas
https://soundcloud.com/bufirolas
https://twitter.com/bufirolas
https://soundcloud.com/nicolakubebe
https://www.facebook.com/nikokubebe
https://www.instagram.com/nicola_kubebe
https://soundcloud.com/avilev
https://www.facebook.com/AbraoMusic
https://twitter.com/avilev

Label social media:

https://www.facebook.com/faunareve
https://www.instagram.com/faunareve
https://soundcloud.com/faunareve

Sternana EP

Aguachile Dembow (Original Mix)

PREMIERE : Bufi & Kubebe Feat. Abrão - Aguachile Dembow (Original Mix) (Fauna Rêve)

Factor City happily welcomes back on board Sistema in the year of their 20th anniversary. He’s been a regular presence in their catalogue since the very beginning and has delivered some of the best tunes they've ever released in these twenty years.

"This “Lost and found” EP is another proof of his talent and unique approach to electronic dance music.
Manel Ruiz has lost many tracks during all these years. He’s a prolific but also a chaotic producer. But we are lucky as some of them have been found, restored, mixed again and mastered by the man himself for our listening pleasure. Some of these songs where made in 2003. Sonic miniatures full of little and unexpected details and textures. Pure bliss.

We’re thrilled to have Venice Arms on remix duties. Luca Venezia aka Curses and Venice Arms is one of the producers of the moment as he shows in his ravish and epic take on the original Metro. Ready to destroy any dance floor."

Artwork by David Imbernon. Mastered by Manel Ruiz.

PREMIERE: Sistema - Metro (Venice Arms remix)

Peter Raou - Kidz Ep
BUY LINK: raoul88.bandcamp.com/
Label: Skagboys Tape Series
@ccolombini2
linktr.ee/peterraou  
www.instagram.com/peterraou_raoul/
www.facebook.com/alessio.boss.338

In this new series Peter still moves on the analog path
Four raw live direct-to-cassette recordings moving between Chicago House and UK Acid House.

PREMIERE : Peter Raou - Croydon House

Quatorze recordings is back with a stellar delicious compilation entitled "Mango Smoothy".

The perfect tracks for an endless summer breeze, salty textures, shiny & well tanned, hitting that sweet spot between uplifting, dreamy & euphoric grooves.

Title track "Mango smoothy" delivers a long consistent almost non evolving intro, until the surprise of funky melodic riffs & pads swell into Trumpets & Saxophones expressing an endless dance in pure simplicity & precise musicianship.

"Surf your eyes" eludes to dreamy pads & a Bass-line tied to those morning after-hours, when dancers are purely relying on the groove's persistence into the sunrise, in order to soak the sun & go directly surfing.

"Red Flip" The switch to wake up into full euphoria, but with a nostalgic romantic melancholy, driving lucid textures & a stunning melodic journey from the beginning to the end while emphasising the signature Low frequencies to uplift the dance.

"Back to it" The deepest track in the Ep, pure ear candy for deep house lovers, & a full satiating meal for the lovers of Sam's signature sound.

"Trip to Zanzibar" Closing B side, calmly wrapping up the album, through jazzy minimalistic pads, & the state of art simplicity of percussive elements.

The release is exclusively only available on Bandcamp & Soundcloud.



𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗭𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱Ⓟ 

Ooski - Surf your eyes

smol fry

50th birthday Mixed and Grouped

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