We're premiering Moscoman's Dark Horse on I’m A Cliché

"DARK HORSE
A robust drum groove, a syncopated bass line, a galloping cowbell and treated drum fills mingle with hypnotic arpeggios and dramatic pads to create an ominous feeling. Opening the EP with melody and style, MOSCOMAN reminds us here of his dark horse quality: he might be a mysterious outsider but boy does he have the skills to get dancefloors moving."

So there you go. Get it in your ears. Full EP out digitally on Monday is equally ace too. 

Premiere: Moscoman - Dark Horse - I'm A Cliche

Aurora – Hypnotic Deep Trance Journey

Aurora ist ein tiefgehendes, atmosphärisches Trance-Album, das die Zuhörer:innen auf eine hypnotische Reise durch pulsierende Basslines, fließende Arpeggios und sphärische Soundlandschaften mitnimmt. Jeder Track baut behutsam Spannung auf, verschmilzt treibende Rhythmen mit melancholisch-melodischen Synth-Layern und entfaltet eine tranceartige Wirkung, die sowohl für nächtliche Clubsets als auch für introspektives Hören geschaffen ist. Inspiriert von den Farben und Bewegungen des Nordlichts, reflektiert Aurora den Zauber eines kosmischen Tanzes – emotional, treibend und zeitlos.

Chakra Bloom

Lahm – Solaris Drift (Original Mix)

Strength is developed with a quiet grace, rooted in quiet conviction rather than strength. Light runs through every surface, giving shape to weightless presence. It is the type of power that breathes, that protects, that simply is: constant, luminous and alive.

Radiant Ashes

Jack Pattern - Ponteloco

This amazing trio from Zurich will release soon the "Ponteloco EP" on Drumpoet. We start with the upload of the title track. Enjoy!

Jack Pattern - Ponteloco

The machine would take them to new heights, not in reality but in their imaginations. The drug would lead their minds astray and would guide them through a simulated world of merriment and ecstacy. The simulation would last for five hours, the effects would wear off soon after, however they would never want it to stop by the time they had reached the peak. The change in each of their mental states would surpass anything that they had ever known or dreamt possible. Simulation awaited. 

Flug 8 values house music, family and culture. His latest EP for Kerosene sees him experiment with the limits of the genre and comes not long off the back of his recent album "Trans Atlantik".

PREMIERE: Flug 8 - Simulator [Kerosene]

Jonathan - Kaspar - Rantou

(en) French soundsmith Sebastien Bouchet has a well-documented knack for deep, eccentric techno and house – as well as a reputation for keeping his solo releases few and far between. Seeing him return to Kompakt under new monicker SEBASTOPOL is a pretty special treat, then – his last contribution to the Kompakt label family dates back to the year 2014, when he dropped the much-acclaimed Speicher 77 (KOMPAKT EXTRA 77). Naturally, expectations are high, and his latest offering GAHALOWOOD does not disappoint, seamlessly merging Bouchet’s leftfield sensibilities and unlikely riffs with a strong dance floor drive. 

Opener and title track GAHALOWOOD gets things off the launch pad quickly, thanks to its stoic kickdrum and surging synths – but it’s those vocals that really pull you in, evolving from atmospheric swabs of texture to full-blown mumblecore imbued with all the deadpan romanticism of an early 80s New Wave act. B side follow-up FLASH POOL seems equally committed to the human voice, deploying its intimate groove whispering upfront, but takes an unexpected turn into psychedelic cowbell territory where feral bleeps roam the lands and hooklines grow in the weirdest of places. Closing cut HEAVEN presents a comparatively straightforward house arc - while still sniffing out some trippy goodness that’ll leave your thirst of sonic adventure wholly satisfied.

Kompakt 366

FLASH POOL

Chained to a ladder: There’s no way up. There’s no way down. You’re hung on a rung and there’s there no place to escape as Dino Lenny delves into your innermost psyche with this heavy slice of pedigree Italian electronica. A Darkroom Dubs debut from the original craftsman, ‘Chained To A Ladder’ is ominous in its mood and tone, dramatic in its new romantic vocal style and uncompromised with its devilish analogue aesthetic.

Remix-wise we’re unquestionably spoilt as label bosses Silicone Soul unleash their first production of the year with an immense 9+ minute cosmic bluesy stew, cooked slow and low with deep psychedelic flavours. A version that develops the original’s story in a stark way; this is what remixes were invented for.

Last but not least, Dino seals the deal with ‘The Right Place’. A broken drum mutant powered by technoid rocket fuel, its breakbeats drive a writhing groove that’s awash with touches of classic electro, new beat and hardcore with dark broadsword bass sweeps. Splashed with sudden blasts of synth colour, Dino’s signature sense of contrast is visceral, focused and direct. A true homage to every genre’s foundations and salute to the future; tremors can be felt from techno to drum & bass.

As the recently released ‘Darkroom Dubs Volume IV’ celebrated the last few years of releases, Dino sets the scene for another exciting chapter for the label. A chapter that will see the label continue to explore its signature atmospheric late-night sounds and celebrate its 15th anniversary this year. We’ll leave you hanging right here…

Mastered by Conor Dalton at Glowcast Audio.
Photo by Simona Capaldi. Model: Mariella Carola.

Played & supported by Maceo Plex, Andrew Weatherall, Dark Entries, Timo Maas, Steve Lawler, Tiefschwarz, Nick Warren, Leftfield, Sasha, John Digweed, DJ Mag UK, Groove, DJ Mag ES, Nemone BBC6 Radio, Ibiza Sonica & many more...

Chained To A Ladder

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