Bytes are super excited to announce the reissue of the killer 1990s electro EPs by SEM (aka Damon Baxter, who would go on to record as Deadly Avenger). The original 12”s have been out of print since they were released on J Saul Kane’s Electron Industries imprint in 1995 (Phox EP) and 1996 (The Demon EP). They have never been available digitally. With the original masters M.I.A., the tracks have been lovingly remastered from vinyl by Keith Tenniswood, who as part of Two Lone Swordsmen (alongside the late Andrew Weatherall), knows a thing or two about producing top-notch electro music. The resulting eight tracks feel like they could have been recorded yesterday, but have also stayed true to the rawness of the source material. PREORDER NOW: bytes.lnk.to/PhoxTheDemon

PHOX/THE DEMON

SEM - Phox [BYTES26]

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Few artists have done as much as Heinrich Dressel to rekindle the genre of soundtracks. Even fewer are as capable as the Italian at writing such silver screen scores. Yet, Valerio Lombardozzi is much more than just one style. He has shown this time and time again, doing so once more with The Obscure Cities. Works of fiction, rather than film, are the fount of inspiration with tracks drawing on the likes of J.G. Ballard, Francois Schuiten, Benoit Peeters and Valerio Mattioli. The listener is transported to worlds of Dressel’s own making, landscapes of melody, textures of bass punctuated by drums. “Galatograd” opens. From understated beginnings, the track expands into a symphony of strings as columns of warmth descend. Tempos rise for “Eden Olympia”. A different tone is set. Juddering arpeggios and clean snares are elevated by bright and hopeful keys that sparkle with an enthusiasm and innocence. Deep unctuous bass gives way to gliding notes for “Remoria”. A piece where melodies and memories melt in the morning dawn. “Mylos” is the last visit of the EP. Delicate, almost fragile, notes are buttressed by drum patterns in this hazy dreamlike finale.

PREMIERE: Heinrich Dressel - Eden Olympia

June 22 - Astro Win EP
PRE-ORDER LINK: https://www.otg-records.com/release/29707603/June-22-Astro-Win-EP
Label: Moto Music 
> Alex Picone (https://soundcloud.com/alex-picone)
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Moto Music celebrates 30 years;the same philosophy remains to bring classic memories to the turntables & dance floors since 1994. A new collaborative endeavor from the remarkable talents of Alex Picone and Prince De Takicardie is fresh up on the Moto Music turismo for 2024, debuting the creation- June 22 ,,Astro Twin'' Ep; a reference to their shared birthday and zodiac sign, this 140 gram plate includes 4 distinct flavors of hardware bred, funky and psychedelic fusions for the energetic body and curious mind. Raw, underground & Futuristic, yet familiar to the arcade atmospheres and authentic old times with a charming palette of Acid House, Detroit Techno, Cosmic Breaks, and mystic Trance for colorful design; …the Astro Twin Ep courtesy of June 22 awaits you…proudly presented by Moto Music for our 20th release and 30th anniversary.

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PREMIERE : June 22 - Choices

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The great ArgenMexican Thomass Jackson returns to Playground with a tasty EP consisting of 3 original tracks and a remix by the talented Bristol boy Chez de Milo.
Fat basslines, lysergia and plenty of groove await you on this release destined to be savoured on the dancefloor.

In dawn's gentle hush, where time's whispers rush, birds in flight, a trance, nature's noise dance.
In this trance, we find our place, amidst the wonder, the boundless space, where whispers merge with nature's song, and in its depths, we truly belong. Each beat a rhythm, ancient, free, a dance of grace, for eyes to see. In the movement we find peace, in their soaring embrace, a moment, a sigh, beneath the open sky.

Tracklist: 

1 - Thomass Jackson - The Trance Of Bird Watching (Original Mix)
2 - Thomass Jackson - Atomo (Original Mix)
3 - Thomass Jackson - Amargaux Simil (Original Mix)
4 - Thomass Jackson - The Trance Of Bird Watching (Chez De Milo Remix)

PREMIERE: Thomass Jackson - The Trance Of Bird Watching [Playground Records]

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Tints of UFOria" is a celestial electronic journey produced by brussels-based dj and producer Umbra.

As well as being the co-founder of Magma Collective, Julien Gathy alias Umbra is known for distinctive soundscapes that interweave melancholic undertones. He brings palpable tension and heavy dance beats, achieved through a DIY vision of sampling and messing with drum machines. 

‘Tints of UFOria’ is a sonic exploration in all its forms, from profound, shadowy depths to heart-pounding excitement. Blending different styles and genres seamlessly, playing with opposite and nuance, the 5 track EP goes from one surprise to another, from one galactic leap to the next. Get on board for deep space travel.

PREMIERE: Umbra - Late Night Fairytales (Bárbara Boeing Remix)

Tech Support unveil the second of two remixes for George T's Love Letter release.  Thunderous rhythms and marching grooves reminiscent of early 2000s New York which is complemented by an expansive basswork, instilling the essence of George T's vocals into a cosmic juggernaut.

PREMIERE: George T - Love Letter (Tech Support Remix) [Paradise Palms]

One of the most consistent new labels around, Cyphon Recordings, marks double figures with another standout release that gleans from the past but faces the future. This time they look to the talents of Emotive Technology, a new alias from Chilean Massiande who provides a five-track EP of machine-wielding, soul-rousing techno from across the spectrum. Although this may be the first release under his new moniker, Massiande has spent the last decade putting out productions with labels such as Housewax, Phonica, Freerange and Groovin. 
 
Firing on all cylinders from the get-go, ‘Rise’ kicks off the Walk Into The Light EP. A hyperspace melding of new beat, Italo and arp-operating techno that opens out into a slice of peak-time revelry. The swirling textures of ‘It’s On’ follow, pushing you into the next dimension. A hypnotic, entrancing, and arresting heads-down powerhouse. Crunchy and considered it's the kind of strobe-stuttering basement jam that turns heads inside out. Two Detroit-leaning tracks ‘Your Zone’ and ‘Walk Into The Light’ are up next. The former is a heavyweight machine workout. Layered synth lines and crisp drum programming transfix, as that grooving low-end powers bodies into bedlam. The latter, a Motor-City-influenced tour de force. One that sees Massiande recode the circuitry to hit with a piano-laden stunner, balancing power and presence, with emotion and nuance.  Closing out ‘The Swing’ sucks you in deeper. A resonating world of synth stabs, pulsating bass lines and atmospheric electronics.
 
Walk Into The Light is machine music hardwired with a heavy sense of soul.

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PREMIERE : Emotive Technology - Your Zone

Matteo Mussoni and Nicola Zucchi were raised on the disco romance of the 1970s and early 80s. Channelling their shared love of music machines and mirrorballs, the duo founded Sparkling Attitude. Their debut EP draws on the magic of italo disco, the synthesizer soundtracks of the silverscreen and the open stretches of the Italian coastline. “Dov’eri Sabato Sera” recounts the tale of unrequited love; youth, possibility and dashed hopes play out to a crisp rhythm and wistful melodies. Those heart-strained notes then take the limelight for the instrumental version, analogue strings soaring to impassioned heights. The flames keep burning on the flip with “Melodico Romantico”. Disco infused, bold and brazen beats are made-up in dark rouges and effervescent greens as breathy vocals whisper. Mussoni and Zucchi dive deep into their machines for the curtain close. Inspired by Japanese culture, made in Italy, daring key stabs and astral echoes are draped in a late-night groove for this glittering finale. Joyous sounds from a Sparkling Attitude.

Melodico Romantico EP

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Sparkling Attitude - Galaxy Express

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GC's first reference, titled “Enter the Wild” is stuffed with elements brought together to create a mix of percussion, groove, and excitement, an after-midnight fiesta combining Anastasia Zems’s massive vocal talent with what the label’s creator, Mike Sacchetti had envisioned probably influenced by a tribal dance he saw in a movie and a long bike ride home.

Both stepped out a bit from their living room couch to deliver something fresh to the sound of Indie Dance. And as if it wasn’t confusing enough to your expectations, two special guests came to spend the evening at the remix department: the french based Moroccan rooted artist Zaatar widens the sound spectrum while spitting out cosmic dust with a slow builder re-interpretation piece of “The World’s a Dream”, ultimately to hand it over to Berlin’s established producer Radial Gaze to properly fuel the rocket with an acid energized version just tailored for the peak time enthusiasts.

Tracklist:

1. Anastasia Zems & Mike Sacchetti - The World's a Dream
2. Anastasia Zems & Mike Sacchetti - Enter the Wild
3. Anastasia Zems & Mike Sacchetti - The World's a Dream (Radial Gaze Remix)
4. Anastasia Zems & Mike Sacchetti - The World's a Dream (Zaatar Remix)

PREMIERE: Anastasia Zems & Mike Sacchetti - The World's a Dream [Ghosting Corporation]

Hey guys, we launched a serie of edits : the NameYourPrice Edits !

As the name says it all, those edits will be free DOWNLOAD // NAMEYOURPRICE in High Quality there ==>

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New edit by Tech Support ! British producer and DJ based in London. Combining lashings of house euphoria, obscure Italo and hypnotic dark disco, his tracks leave no one indifferent! He signed numerous releases in vinyl or digital on imprints such as Lobster Theremin, Nocturne, Permanent Vacation, Semi Delicious, Rhythm Section or our humble label "Les Yeux Orange".

Enjoy this early-90's secret Italian house belter revisited 
like it should be by Tech Support!

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NameYourPrice Edit 014 // Tech Support (FREE DOWNLOAD)

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With our core team immersed in all aspects of dance music, we publish news, articles, and interviews covering the greatest in innovative, underground culture from across the globe. We offer regular, exclusive music and mixtapes from our favourite artists, and publish features shining a light on everything from the freshest new artists to the untold tales from rave history.

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PREMIERE: George T - Love Letter (Tech Support Remix) [Paradise Palms]

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