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JVXTA is a DJ and producer based in London (UK). He also co-founded the label Hardmatter.
  
In March 2023 Scissor And Thread, the Brooklyn imprint headed by Francis Harris and Anthony Collins share JVXTA’s debut album - Euston Blues. 

"Water Temple", a dusty house track,  is the lead-single taken from the album.

Elements of free improvisation and experimentation pepper the album, while a strong thread of atmospheric cohesion winds its way through the eight tracks - making Euston Blues a truly rewarding and rich listening experience. 

"Euston Blues synthesises deep chords, classic house rhythms and jazz laden influences to chronicle an intimate journey of physical and psychological isolation." says Charles Field, the man behind the JVXTA project. 

"Scope is relative and this transposition is explored from the seclusion of a single room to the expanses of the Beyond".

Euston Blues is available as a four-track vinyl EP and full digital album from March, 24th on Scissor And Thread.

Water Temple

JVXTA - Water Temple

Underground (Instrumental)

Base distraction

Hazy analogue techno cut from Imre Kiss' Midnight Wave LP on Lobster Theremin.

BUY RELEASE

Imre Kiss - Gray's Legend

Sleep was but a dream for now. She lay upon the sheets wondering when her eyelids might fall hazily shut. It had been weeks since she had last been able to drift off in peace, her mind continued to race and play melodic tricks upon her every blink. The scenario had become repetitive and boring yet still it continued to plague her ever evening. She had always pondered the nature of life as an insomniac but had never imagined she might find herself in such a position. Whilst the world lay still, she was wide awake . 

Dirt Crew Recordings are set to release a new EP from Icelandic up and comer Felix Leifur. Based in Reykjavik he is an artist who continues to place emphasis upon the value in community and locality, there are a steady stream of musicians emerging from the area.

Buy Here: https://www.dirtcrew.net/collections/single-eps/products/felix-leifur-in-general-ep

PREMIERE: Felix Leifur - Eyelids [Dirt Crew]

A1 - Laroze - It's Been A Pleasure
A2 - Monomite - Riding
B1 - Mézigue - Tu Me Manques Mumu Change Pas Le Moteur (Kensous Mashup)
B2 - Sandro - Abdelkrim & Botanique

Out now on online shops and at your local record dealer !

Distribution by Syncrophone.
Mastering by MB Mastering.
Infos: collectif.dko@gmail.com

D.KO21 - Various - Beignet De Chaussette EP

* Read more:  https://boltingbits.com/sean-thomas-itxc-otis/
* Watch on YouTube : https://youtu.be/Fw6MWfxhPro
* Pre-order : https://www.juno.co.uk/products/sean-thomas-being/699951-01/

We’ve been showered with big names premiere lately at Bolting Bits, and while we appreciate all this heat sometimes a bit of fresh air is more than welcome.
Meet Sean Thomas, producer of the fourth release on the Australian label OTIS, back at it after having released Otis001. We’ll advise that you keep them all on your radars.

Hate it or love it summer is almost done, beach parties with a prosseco in your hand is always a great thing but we at BT think it’s time to bring the intensity, the urgency, of partying back up a notch. We miss the sweat dropping from the ceiling in the haze of it all. Let’s go deep.

The ep opens with Crew Cut, a steamy cut of deep house. Airy hi-hats and a high pitched string supplement a loopy bassline, timeless chord pattern and a pounding kick. With the occasional vocal one-shot the track feels instantly recognizable in its influences while retaining a strong identity.

Following is ITXC, the track we are proud of premiering today. Enter the dance softly thanks to looping and dubbed pads with a subby bassline smelling strong of early drum n bass, not unlike previous releases on the label. Surprisingly enough the track follows up with a straight kick movement although there are some trace of breaking drums lurking in the background. Is it a set opener or closer? Maybe it’s perfect for the rush hour at peak time? It seems to us that this track will make its impact whenever you play it and that’s possibly its biggest quality. Plus there’s a reference to « that » bird sample... Who doesn’t love a bit of meta-quoting?

B-side opens with Being, taking a similar approach to the aforementioned IXTC while going more to the leftfield part of the spectrum. A gorgeous track meant for special moments.

Enhancing this recipe, the closing track Actuall explores more techy and minimalist territories for a subtle introspective journey. It feels like floating on a cloud and should mark a strong impression with the right soundsystem.

PREMIERE: Sean Thomas - ITXC

** SPECIAL FREE DOWNLOAD** to celebrate the release of his "Hamburg 3011 EP... Enjoy the great rework of this classic!

https://soundcloud.com/felixleifur

Buy on Bandcamp : https://dirtcrew.bandcamp.com/album/hamburg-3011-ep

Felix Leifur | Hamburg 3011 EP | Dirt Crew Recordings
Cat No. : DIRT114
Rel Date : 29.10.2018

Track list: 
A1. Between Us
A2. Hamburg 3011
B1. Pinot Noir 1985
B2. Modern Soul Classics 
B3. Merlot 1988

Release Info:
Felix has been working his Studio hard this past summer and caned out a whole bunch of awesomeness! We are more than pleased to welcome him back on Dirt Crew this year after his excellent new EP on “Bobby Donny” and the “Buster” jam for our “Deep Love 2018” compilation.

The A-side starts off with “Between US”, a cool, pump-y and jazzy track with a hypnotic tribal bongo rhythm that winds up in that typical Leifur swirl. Followed by the super deep “Hamburg 3011” that flicks an off-beat mash up of soul, guitar samples and funk hi-hat vs snare groove that is just irresistible dance floor goodness, we can’t wait to drop this on a massive sound system.

Over to the musical world of that B-side! What can we say, Felix changed his style quite a lot here and delivers some bang on Electro with “Pinot Noir 1985” that just bounces in yer face with a dope ass beat keeping those typical Leifur flavors alive with a warped piano loop and delayed vocal snips. Second is the almost garage-y tune “Modern Soul Classics” with massive subs underlaying the “Rhodes” and drum cut ups, moody and deep in his signature style. The closing track is a real Icelandic Bossa Nova affair! Silky ‘n smooth again he works that piano loop towards eternity, we love this piece a lot! Reminding us of past 90s electronica by the likes of “Sabres of Paradise” or “Nightmares on Wax”. The best ending to this EP we could have hoped for!

Enjoy this varied ‘n eclectic EP by our Icelandic talent Felix Leifur and make your Autumn a hot one by dropping these jams on the floor!

Buy "Hamburg 3011 EP"

Felix Leifur | Chicago (Rework) | Free Download !!

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Pacific Coliseum - Beach Runner (Manuel Darquart Balearic Rerub)

Taken from Laurence Guy's upcoming 'The Sun Is Warm And Directly' EP, out February 21 on Shall Not Fade. 

Info: https://xlr8r.com/news/hear-a-luscious-new-track-from-laurence-guy/

@laurenceguymusic

Info

Premiere: Laurence Guy - 'The Sun Is Warm And Directly'

//Review - https://analogadvisory.com/jesse-bru-the-coast-lp-review/

//Youtube - https://youtu.be/xtb7dNwv0nc

Jesse Bru
@jesse-bru
https://www.facebook.com/jessebrumusic
https://www.instagram.com/jessebrumusic/

Happiness Therapy
@ht_france
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https://www.instagram.com/ht_france/

Returning to French label, Happiness Therapy, is Vancouver based producer, Jesse Bru, with his first LP to date. This is also a special release for Happiness Therapy because it is also their first LP and biggest project to date. Influenced by early 90’s hip-hop’s use of samples, Jesse Bru’s sample-heavy music production style is highlighted in this diverse 15 track release spanning from Anthemic Summery House to Jazzy Emotional Electro. 

This double vinyl album welcomes you with a dreamy opening track, leading into 3 heady raw houses tracks with jazzy keys, high paced breaks, and nostalgic trance chords. On the flip side, there are 3 breathtaking tracks ranging from soulful uplifting breaks to introspective emo electro demonstrating Jesse Bru’s extensive knowledge of a diversity of genres. 

On the second vinyl we get to hear the deeper side of the release with 4 deep after hours tracks that vary from minimal dub vibes, bumping chicago house to astral drum and bass. On the reverse side closing out the LP are 4 tracks with 2 powerful female vocal driven tracks with deep melancholic grooves and an uplifting anthemic house track to finish off the LP. The Coast LP is set for release on December 4, 2020 and will come as a double vinyl release with silver pantone cover and an exclusive holographic sticker.

Happiness Therapy LP01 : The Coast

Change

PREMIERE: Jesse Bru - Change (HTLP01)

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