The first premiere of the year is a track from the mind-blowing compilation coming soon on the super cool Montevideo-based label U’re Guay Records. Made with love and mate, the VA brings together almost forty (!) rising South American/Latino artists who delivered well-constructed and creative cuts encompassing many different electronic music genres. Expect Afro, House, Disco, Indie Dance, Techno, Breakbeat, and whatnot, seasoned with exotic spices and secret ingredients. Amid the roster, just to name a few, Alex Aguayo (FREEDL038), Ludviq, Fugaz, Cu Da Curuxa, Manu Barcelo (SXDNS344), Fernanda Arrau (SXDNS158), Umvral (FREEDL018/046), Panko (FREEDL051), and Imanol, the label owner himself.

Premiered here, the frenzied and electrifying contribution of the Brazilian duo Fugaz formed by Fael Cogo and Rica Terlone. With a sonority that “evokes the fantasy of Latin American nightlife when it meets the European sunset”, the lads have been slowly carving their way to stardom with solid performances and now ingenious productions. “Trupique”, the noun form of the verb “trupicar” which means “stumble”, is a theme destined to be played exclusively on packed and sweaty dance floors, preferably at peak time, due to its contagious and upbeat attitude. Brazil is definitely well-represented in this true showcase of young South American/Latino talents.

We finish this review with a message to our Brazilian friends: SEM ANISTIA! ✊

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label: https://ureguay.bandcamp.com/

Follow @fugazdjs & @ureguay, peeps!

PREMIERE434 // Fugaz - Trupique

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]

Trulz & Robin - Out of Sync
Label: Snick Snack Music (https://soundcloud.com/user-874181388)
https://soundcloud.com/trulzandrobin https://soundcloud.com/robert-owens-official

Norway's Snick Snack Music welcomes Scandinavian electronic duo Trulz & Robin for an album of all-new analogue house jams.
This accomplished pair has already released four albums before this one and are masters of cooking up characterful club tracks. They combine classic sounds from house and techno into something funky, hypnotising and entirely their own. They call upon legendary house music vocalist Robert Owens, Kate Pendry, and their longtime collaborator Baseman for guest spots on this sublime LP.

Say the duo of this latest endeavour, “‘Out of Sync’ is for us an album re-connecting us to our roots. We wanted to create the music in the moment. With feeling and rawness. To embrace the imperfections that arose, and leave out the minds analysing and controlling nature.”

Kicking things off is ‘Inside Of Me' featuring Chicago great Robert Owens; it’s a timeless tune that could be a lost Fingers Inc cut. The drums are deep, and the vocal is among his best in years. 'U Get Some' has a similar early era house vibe with rough edge drums and low-slung bass, then Kate Pendry guests on 'This Is Love', a steamy deep acid cut with pounding drums and warped bass. 'Let Yourself Go' is taught but sensual, with bulbous bass offset by sharp, bright hi-hats that cut right through. 'The Wiggler' featuring Tolani & Baseman is one to get rumps moving with fat, wobbly bass and subtle acid twitches and 'Sync' with Baseman is full flavour deep house with a dark soul and muted chords that hook you in.

Robert Owen returns on 'Be There For U' with an ice-cold vocal that sits amongst lithe synths and stark hits; It's old school Chicago house with a contemporary twist. 'Unconscious' is defined by a rousing monologue from Muhammad Ali as turbulent bass sprays about beneath jacked-up drums and Chuc Frazier closes things out on the peak time acid smasher 'Divine Electricity'

‘Out of Sync’ is another irresistible analogue house masterclass from Trulz & Robin. The album drops on June 2nd, preceded by ‘Inside of Me’ on May 5th, ‘U Get Some’ on May 19th and ‘Divine Electricity’ on May 26th.

PREMIERE : Trulz & Robin Feat. Robert Owens - Inside Of Me (Club Edit)

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

The bubbles were hypnotic and mesmerising as they flew through the air towards the ocean. They drifted atop the breeze out to sea before popping and becoming one with the air around them. 

This place was some kind of magic, sun kissed and decadent. He strolled alongside the pool, gazing out at the mythical view which lay before him. It was hard to believe that this time last week he was at home, lost in the midst of the city. 

Out here there were better things. Love, sun, dub and an energy which would keep him fulfilled for a lifetime if only he could. 

As the sun began to set in the distance he took in a deep breath, bracing himself for the night to come...

Belgian producer, DJ and FCL member Red D has announced a new remix EP dubbed ‘Re-Fantasized & Realized’ featuring tracks from his 2022 album. He has invited a stellar cast of friends and producers to remix his work including the likes of Charles Webster, Kai Alice and Far Out Radio Systems. 

It is however the San Soda remix which we bring to you today, a wonderful deep cut set to cause mischief on the dancefloor.

PREMIERE: Red D - Luv & Dub (San Soda Bass Mix)[We Play House]

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 "VA - MM Discos Factory Edits (MM Discos)". Out July 04th 2023. Buy here : https://mmdiscos.bandcamp.com/album/mm-discos-factory-edits

"I have such vivid memories of the early 90s when everyone in our community couldn't stop talking about that incredible movement called "La Ruta del Bacalao" or simply "La Ruta." My brother was a regular on the Ruta, and I can still feel the excitement when he brought home those tapes after a wild "destroy" weekend. Those AC/TV, Spook Factory, and Spiral cassettes became my ultimate soundtrack back then, and they were probably my first taste of electronic music."
Words by Dj Katah aka Moon&Mann born and raised in Alicante.
Now, for our next release, we wanted to pay homage to the dance music of those magical early 90s, particularly that bustling and influential scene that inspired DJs all around the world.
We've got Jaisiel, Tech Support, Trepanado, and Clap Kent taking charge, delivering 4 amazing edits that will transport us right back to that golden era of electronic music in Spain "Lar Ruta del Bacalao". Get ready to dance and let the nostalgia wash over you!

Artist social media:

https://www.instagram.com/trepanado
https://twitter.com/_selvagem
https://ra.co/dj/trepanado
https://www.discogs.com/artist/6650812-Trepanado

Label social media :

https://www.instagram.com/mm.discos
https://mmdiscos.bandcamp.com
https://www.discogs.com/label/636173-MM-Discos
https://soundcloud.com/mmdiscos
https://www.facebook.com/moonandmann

MM Discos Factory Edits

Abrir Fogo

PREMIERE : Trepanado - Abrir Fogo (MM Discos)

https://soundcloud.com/cosmica-bandida
https://soundcloud.com/terra-magica-rec
🛒 https://terramagicarec.bandcamp.com/album/l-grimas-saladas
🔊 https://youtu.be/uvCFsALk7t0

Cosmica Bandida's debut studio album "Lagrimas Saladas" is an amalgam of sounds influenced by the diverse backgrounds of the members, who find themselves in Munich a city where the leftovers of cosmic music and 70s disco meet cumbia and tropical vampirism. Dark cumbia and psychedelic music collide with the moods of space disco in an album that engages the body. The first two songs that open the record, "5K Caballo" and "Lágrimas Saladas" explore the textures of synthesizers and the atmospheres of Colombian public pools in incandescent villages, while "Pájaro del Desierto" paints desert landscapes influenced by Turkish and Egyptian psychedelic music. Closing the A-side with "Salsa Bandida" the band pays tribute to the basic and classic salsa rhythm in a Lo-fi reinterpretation with the Bogota fashion of cold and mountainous tropical music making.

On the flip side, a group of eight remixers has united to deliver remixes for all the Club enthusiasts out there. Lipelis sets vinyl lovers on fire with his Dubby Disco Remix of "Salsa Bandida", while MaSpaventi, Volta Cab, Los Pulpitos, and Hektisch Sprengen DJs bring their soulful and dubby trip-hop torch songs to the release. Prepare yourself for Grischerr & Heap's glitchy and deconstructed industrial reggaeton remix of "Pájaro del desierto", along with a powerful deconstructed club beatdown by Kobermann. Jacques Satre's psychedelic stupdep remix adds the perfect finishing touch to the package.

In addition to the vinyl release, we offer a collection of
exclusively digital remixes of:
▨ Desierto (Volta Cab’s Dub Mix)
▨ 5k Caballlo (MaSpaventi Remix)
▨ Salsa Bandida (Kobermann REMIX)
▨ Salsa Bandida (Jacques Satre STUPDEP MIX)

The B-side and some of the digital remixes occasionally pays homage to the influential sounds from the 1990s era, think Rockers Hi-Fi, K&D, Nightmares On Wax, and Warp, but with a fresh and bold twist that brings a super fat sound to the entire release. Dropping this October 2023 for an endless summer 4eva exclusively on vinyl.

Tracklist: 

1. 5k Caballo
2. Lágrimas Saladas (Salty Tears) 
3. Pájaro Del Desierto 
4. Salsa Bandida 
5. Pájaro Del Desierto (Grischerr And Heap Remix) 
6. Lágrimas Saladas (Hektisch Sprengen DJs Estrich Dubbb)
7. Salsa Bandida (Lipelis Dub) 
8. 5k Caballo (Los Pulpitos Remix) 
9. Desierto (Volta Cab's Dub Mix) 
10. 5k Caballos (MaSpaventi Remix) 
10. Salsa Bandida (Kobermann REMIX) 
11. Salsa Bandida  (Jacques Satre STUPDEP)

PREMIERE:Cosmica Bandida - Lágrimas Saladas(Hektisch Sprengen DJs Estrich Dubbb)[Terra Magica Rec.]

SKIZ - Электрокристалл
Label - @faktura_ural

Release Date: 30/08/2023

♫ Info + Buy ♫ :https://www.sinchi-collective.com/premiere-skiz-electrocrystal-faktura-records/

All Sinchi premieres available on 
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sinchicollective 
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7sd3nFrzl9itGooHqItGFG

♫ Info + Buy ♫

PREMIERE – SKIZ – Электрокристалл (Faktura)

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Valentino Guerriero presents 'Sweet Soul', his second EP on Personal Belongings, after succesful months releasing wonderful music relentlessly. 

The title track is a elevating, emotional piano-driven track with gorgeous vocal samples that blends Progressive House influences with Lounge and Deep House shades.

'You Want Me To Stay' is the B-Side, a nice sunset-ready song in those moments where you are looking to evoke nostalgic feelings. A perfect journey based on a carefully selected chord progression and synth work.

Hope you like it!

Sweet Soul

Stream / Buy

Valentino Guerriero - Sweet Soul (Original Mix)

AZRO – Main Space I [JUNGLE]
A deep dive into hypnotic rhythms and spacious grooves. This track blends deep house, minimal textures, and a 128 BPM house pulse, creating an atmosphere that feels both primal and futuristic. Warm low-end movement, subtle percussive details, and jungle-inspired ambience guide the journey into a deep, immersive space.

Enjoy the trip. 🌿✨

#DeepHouse #MinimalHouse #HouseMusic #128BPM #JungleVibes #UndergroundHouse #DeepGroove #MinimalGroove #ElectronicMusic #AZRO #NewRelease

JUNGLE VIII - AZRO

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