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The wheels had slowly stopped turning; the whole world had shut down. What marked danger for humanity, wielded freedom for nature — now plant and wildlife could thrive in places that had once been impossible. Some travelled to the glistening waters of the canals, while others took to the sky in search of new climes to mate. It's amazing what can happen when the power's switched off for just a moment...

Two years ago Berlin-based producer and musician Guava took care of the second release for London's Control Freak Recordings, and now he's returning for his second EP, ‘The Dolphins are Back in Venice’, but this time he's bringing a few friends along with him for the ride. Fellow producers LUXE and Breaka join for two of the four tracks, all of which showcase Guava's dexterity at merging digital and analog practices. Coming via the label's hand-stamped white label series, the release matches syncopated rhythms and weighty low end with self-sampled guitar licks and playful melodies.

The Dolphins Are Back In Venice

PREMIERE: Guava & Breaka - The Dolphins Are Back In Venice [Control Freak]

30 Years Of R & S Records

Nancy's Pantry

Tessela - Nancy's Pantry

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Cameo Blush - True

Taken from the forthcoming EP, 'Zissou' - out 3rd December

https://k-lone.bandcamp.com/album/zissou

K-LONE - 'Deluxe' (WSDM020)

Free / Right There

Right There

Buy: airmilesrec.bandcamp.com/album/fig-ep-am007

Following on from the eponymous single release at the start of summer, Jeigo follows up with the full 'Fig' EP. Similar themes off basslines, melodic grooves and nostalgic melodies in this deep twisting EP.

Jeigo - 3-5 Working Days

In echo of its Winter 2025 edition, Astropolis once again celebrates the talents of the Grand Ouest with a new release! The label's 11th opus features Nouveau Monica, Batenko, Eklose, and ÆVEN in a 4-track EP spanning UK bass, trancey house, acid, and futuristic sounds. A vibrant dive into the creativity of the new electronic scene in the West France.

Le Mans-based Nouveau Monica opens the EP with "Watch Them Stutter", a track that thrusts us into cross-Channel vibes. Blending sharp breakbeats, UK bass, and agile 2-step, it delivers a punchy track tailored for the most demanding dance floors.

Catch Nouveau Monica (live), Batenko (live), Eklose, and ÆVEN (live) at Astropolis L’Hiver, February 5–9, 2025, alongside Octave One (live), JASSS, GiGi FM, Mézigue (live), Mama Snake, Sally C, and DJ Travella. Information and tickets at www.astropolis.org.

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♫♫ VA - Tribute to @jabarudnb: A Call For Your Mental Health (111 tracks at a symbolic price, profits goes to ✧✧ https://gira.org.pt ✧✧) ▷▷▷ https://drumad.bandcamp.com/album/tribute-to-jabaru-a-call-for-your-mental-health ♫♫

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*** Audio Info ***

Artist(s): Mogan
Track: Smooth Racer
Album: Energies Match
Record Label: Former City Records
Release Date: *** Available 27/07/2025 ***
Video: https://youtu.be/GFTQ4Xlzg2U
Buy Here: https://mogan-is-mogan.bandcamp.com/album/energies-match

*** Visit ***

@mogan_is_mogan:
https://instagram.com/mogan_is_mogan

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Drumad:
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https://twitter.com/drumadofficial
https://instagram.com/officialdrumad
https://drumad.bandcamp.com
https://mixcloud.com/Drumad

Mogan - Smooth Racer [Former City Records]

This track was written during the Arla sessions, but for whatever reason we couldn't find a place for it on any of the records. So here it is as a free download. 

Well aware we’ve missed the “thanks for a great 2017” boat but better late than never :)

Catapult

READ > http://inverted-audio.com/premiere-dima-disk-rolla

If you're familiar with high-end skate brands Palace and Bronze's choppy VHS-era revering videos, there's good chances you've come across @dimadisk's music without knowing it. Today we're glad to share the dust-clogged, dopey house melter 'Rolla' off their 'Fetty' EP on @rubadubdist - a Janus-faced slice of pulsating electronics melding rattling percs, heavy tape saturation and seesawing nostalgic pads.

Dima Disk - Rolla [Rubadub]

Title track from 'Laser Dome' EP released on @ritualpoison records on October 19th.

Taking their name from the neighbouring family of galaxies that contains the Milky Way, London duo Local Group may sound parochial but unleash cosmic scale energies on their debut 12”.

Inspired by their sets at UK festival Field Maneuvers, the 'dirty little rave' that the duo are residents at (playing alongside the likes of Mark Archer and Storm), title track 'Laser Dome' distills their unashamed love of hardcore's E fuelled rush into a haze of piano euphoria. Underground electro hero Dexorcist remixes it for the 140bpm crew, a rude bouncing bassline and hyper breakbeats keeping its continuum credentials in check.

On the flip 'Random Utterances' nods to the slower, darker, proggier breakbeat favoured by Tyrant at the start of the new millennium, bubbling acid bass, arpeggios, moody strings and '80s synth pop combining with interludes of lucid drug philosophising and distorted 808 bass. 'Rampage' signs off with a potent dose of pure jump up energy, a 150bpm Reese bassline tear out, complete with MC hype, drawing on the pair's love of jungle.

Local Group - 'Laser Dome'

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Full EP release 26.05.19

Disc Rhythm

my next record is out now on hessle audio, buy link above :) i'm too hype i can't even come up with a normal caption so i'm just gonna copy the blurb:

Anz makes her Hessle Audio debut with a club-ready three track EP, following releases on the label by Pearson Sound and Pangaea in July. Lead track 'Loos In Twos (NRG)' goes turbo, with a ruffneck bassline, clattering breakbeats and dramatic rave stab breakdowns all combining to memorable, killer effect. On the B side, 'Gary Mission' gets loose with disorientating flanged FX and a wriggling low end, with the minimal beat track 'Stepper' using sharp vocal snippets and chest-rattling sub to light up the dance. Anz is a DJ and Producer based in Manchester (via London, Liverpool and Madrid). Renowned for her genre-spanning productions and mixes, she unearths the links between Electro, UK Garage, Jungle and more, underpinning a versatile take on contemporary UK club music that is as bright as it is unpredictable....

HES038 - Loos in Twos (NRG)

Anz - Loos In Twos (NRG)

Based in Nottingham, the eclectic producer & DJ Dom Perignon (@domperignonuk) joins us on our Grooveyard adventures with "Glow Worm", a ruthless rave banger fuelled by acidic 303 bass lines, classic breakbeats & addictive vocal samples. An anthem for bedroom dancers & future raves...

Taken from our cassette compilation "The Grooveyard: Vol. 1" (DDTX001). OUT NOW (limited to 50 copies. + digital files) > https://deadtraxuk.bandcamp.com/

Label: Dead Trax
Catalogue Number: DDTX001
Title: The Grooveyard Volume 1
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: UK Garage / Breaks / Jungle / Rave
Release Date: November 6th 2020
Format: Limited Cassette Tape / Digital
Artwork: Nathan “Boris” Carr & BARE1

Tracklist:
A1. Earthnut - Even
A2. Hartta - Aku Dub (Ten Levels Remix)
A3. Grave Grooves - 66
A4. Hartta - If You
A5. Local Group - Fire
A6. D. Perignon - Glow Worm
A7. Agora - Reach 4 The Lasers
B1. Digital Diógenes & Hartta - Running Wild
B2. Margari’s Kid - Serotonin
B3. Grave Grooves - Fuel
B4. San - Everybody Out
B5. Lo Chi - After Effects
B6. Occitanie - Homecoming

DEAD TRAX:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/deadtraxuk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/deadtraxuk/
Bandcamp: https://deadtraxuk.bandcamp.com/
Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/deadtraxuk/

The Grooveyard: Volume 1

OUT NOW

D. Perignon - Glow Worm [DDTX001]

Out now: Wladimir M. - Evil / Planet E (Skee Mask Remix) - Delsin Records (dsr-eevo004)


Vinyl: https://www.delsinrecords.com/release/6825/wladimir-m/evil-planet-e-skee-mask-remix
Digital: https://wladimirm.bandcamp.com/album/evil-planet-e-skee-mask-remix

Evil / Planet E

Planet E (Skee Mask Remix)

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