The wind beat heavily against her face, whipping her hair into a frenzy and urging her to squint against its sheer force. Edging closer to the precipice, and peering inquisitively over the cliff face she quickly gulped and shuffled backwards. She considered herself open-minded, up for an adventure, for trying things she'd never tried before, but she had to draw the line somewhere. And this was her line; her 'absolutely not'.

Lithuanian imprint Electric Shapes are no stranger to voyaging through strange, cosmic and alluring sonic terrain to mine for the very best unreleased gems. Their yearly Unreleased Territory compilation gathers artists who are part of their musical orbit, some who you'll see return year on year and others who are fresh faced and make their debuts for the first time. On the fourth instalment of the series, they've gathered a whopping 28 tracks from the likes of Etbonz and Gem Wallow to Dazion and Full Circle who each in turn venture into psychedelic sludge, trance-inducing waters and dark, mysterious lands.

Unreleased Territory vol. 4

PREMIERE: Full Circle - Absolutely Not [Electric Shapes]

@apollontelefax - Deus from drum machine
Label - @balearicensemble

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

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PREMIERE – Apollon Telefax – Deus From Drum Machine (Balearic Ensemble)

Last but not least, dessert time! slow and psychedelic version of “Belly Dance Services” boss NICK HANZO and Barcelona based Mexican, LUDVIQ capitan of Bonkers. With modified vocals, understanding the sense of the track and taking us to a percussive journey and captivating rhythm, using elements of the previous version and delivering an excellent dolce performance for the final of the dinner. Riquísimo!


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Release date August 15, 2024

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Quixotical Records 2024

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QX PREMIERE: Poulper, Tots, Cali Burton - Crocante (Ludviq & Nick Hanzo "Crunchy" Remix)

Rewind It is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of "A Kind of Disco", a dynamic mini-compilation that promises to be a sonic journey like no other. 

This vibrant collection showcases four captivating tracks, each crafted by a visionary artist who brings a fresh perspective to the timeless disco sound. Paying homage to the enduring legacy of disco, this compilation reinterprets the genre with a modern flair, blending nostalgia with innovation.

The debut volume features an impressive lineup: Bottin, Rotciv, Albion, and Agle, each contributing their distinctive style to create a truly eclectic mix.

Expertly mastered by Rec Division Studios, A Kind of Disco will be available on September 20th.

FEINSTOFF PREMIERE: Rotciv - I'm Gonna Live

15 Years Compilation Step 02

LR088 - Javier Busto - Arabic Nights (Original Mix)

Dan ChiCharron’s EP  “Tourist Trap” captures a quirky and playful electronic vibe, with each track offering its own distinct flavor while maintaining a sense of personality.

Tourist Trap kicks things off as a perfect road trip anthem, with its linear bassline guiding the way. The track carries an acid-influenced edge, delivering unexpected "jump scares" that keep you on your toes, making it both hypnotic and thrilling. It feels like a journey that builds anticipation with every turn.

"No One Care About Your Music" transports you into an oddball, spaghetti-western-esque scene, but without the iconic galloping horses. The distorted lead creates a raw, gritty atmosphere, and the tight, straightforward snare hits add to its punchy, stripped-back intensity. It feels like the intro to something rugged, rebellious, and unexpected.

"Tango Together" is a tongue-in-cheek take on sensuality, almost parodying its own sultriness. The repeating vocal hooks mix with a slinky, seductive bassline, evoking the feeling of a cheesy, low-budget scenario, but intentionally done with a wink and a smile.
The vibe is sexy yet silly.

"Bonne Conduite" plays with the idea of a driving lesson gone wild. The arpeggios create a hypnotic rhythm, while massive, ego-crushing breaks add a surprising weight to the track. It’s as if your driving instructor suddenly pulled off a wild drift mid-lesson, creating a heady, adrenaline-fueled trip filled with twists and turns.

To close the Ep for the first time in the label, hailing from Guatemala, founder of Club Azul Rosa and Club Solemne, also with huge releases on Hard Fist and Belly Dances Services, brings us a very catchy version of “Tango Together”, marking always his Latino sound and his own trippy vocals, perfect to close the Ep.

SPÆCIAL PREMIERE: Dan ChiCharron - No One Cares About Your Music [BONKERS]

out on nein
https://neinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/aleonam

LAGHI -  SOLO SAUCE

first Time Outside

Time is getting less

CONTROLA - 1991 -_- REMIX -_- MAKINA DE LA OLD SCHOOL

PREMIERE: Mijo & Local Suicide - Ganz Falsch (Mexico City Version) [Roam Recordings]
Release Title: EDO KAI TORA / GANZ FALSCH EP
Artist: MIJO & LOCAL SUICIDE
Label: Roam Recordings
Catalogue No.: ROM060
Release-Date: 20.07.2018
Pre-Order: https://www.beatport.com/release/edo-kai-tora-ganz-falsch/2327207


Mexican Dj & producer Mijo and Berlin duo Local Suicide collide in a wonderfully fresh and inventive collaboration on their latest EP ‚Edo Kai Tora/Ganz Falsch‘. Local Suicide, comprised of couple Brax Moody (Munich) and Vamparela (Thessaloniki), weaves in their signature blend of Post-Disco, New Wave, Jacking Acid, and Slow Dark Techno while Mijo injects his own stylings of the Latin Techno that he helped to define and create.

The result is a spacious, energetic, and stunning product from start to finish. As the latest installment from San Francisco-based label Roam Recordings, which specializes in Dark Disco, Post Techno, EBM, and Acid, ‚Edo Kai Tora/Ganz Falsch‘ is an impressive sonic feat that will leave you dancing all night.

The EP opens with the original ‚Edo Kai Tora‘, an infectious uptempo track with hypnotic, oscillating synths and an undeniable groove. Greek Vamparela of Local Suicide brings her voice to the track. The result is a sultry, spoken vocal that repeats the resounding phrase ‚Edo Kai Tora‘, which in Greek translates into ‚Here And Now‘. The words themselves couldn‘t be more fitting to the overall feel of the project, which has an extremely ‚in the moment‘ sensibility to it. In ‚Ganz Falsch‘, Mijo and Local Suicide revitalize the electronic boogie, keeping things light and fun with a warbling bass hook juxtaposed with a playful, spitting rhythmic vocal.

Supporting the EP, Berlin-based DJ/Producer Sascha Funke along with Moscow Duo Simple Symmetry lend their talents to create standout reinterpretations of both title tracks. Where Sascha Funke fleshes out the darker, cosmic undertones of ‚Edo Kai Tora‘, Simple Symmetry mix in an extra kick of pop and funk sensibilities to the project by layering rhythmic, post-punk garage style guitars into ‚Ganz Falsch‘, bringing to mind the underground indie rock scene of Southern California. The project comes to a delightful close with an additional digital bonus track - an energetic dance version of ‚Ganz Falsch‘.

As a whole, the EP is an electric, collaborative accomplishment of unique sonic character, versatile and exemplifying the best of each producers creative talents. ‚Edo Kai Tora/Ganz Falsch‘ is set for release this July 20th under Roam Recordings.


✘ Roam Recordings (San Francisco)
https://soundcloud.com/roam-recordings
https://www.facebook.com/roamrecordings/

✘ Mijo (Mexico)
@mijomijo
www.facebook.com/mijomx/

✘ Local Suicide (Berlin)
@localsuicide
www.facebook.com/localsuicide/

Edo Kai Tora / Ganz Falsch EP 

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PREMIERE: Mijo & Local Suicide - Ganz Falsch (Mexico City Version) [Roam Recordings]

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