Astral Funk

RAPHAEL TOP-SECRET & NELSON BISHOP - GET ENOUGH

The fourth and final track taken from "Decoded EP" by Casino Times.

You can order the release from these stores : 

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Casino Times - Man Machine Interface

Having established itself with EPs from Duke Slammer and DMX Krew, Dublin's Modern Magic welcomes Bari's Armonics for the label's third release.  A trained pianist and resident DJ/curator of the We Talk event series in his home city, Armonics draws influence from electronic music across the past 40 years: Chicago & acid house, italo- & electro-disco, new wave, synth-pop and vaporwave. 

His 'Italowave' style is a fusion of these retro-futuristic and cosmic styles, forged through Armonic's production processes which include cassette recordings, vintage synths & modern Korg/Roland gear.  The 'Look Alive' EP is the producer's second release, following a debut on Slow Motion in late 2016.

Accompanying the EP's three original tracks is an anthemic, piano-led remix of 'Red Eye' by International Feel act Black Spuma, aka Lauer (Tuff City KIds/Arto Mwambe) and Fabrizio Mammarella (Telespazio). 

Out Late September, Pre Order Directly Very Soon....

Armonics - Look Alive EP

The forest was crowded during the winter. The plants fought for the shadowy warmth of the deep marsh and it was a world in which the fern reigned supreme. The deep green treetops provided shelter and cover for the wet, damp forest floor which was alive and bubbling amidst the cold dew of the morning. In the distance the sound of a crow could be heard, coarse and loud upon the smooth ease of the morning air and the daylight glow. It was not somewhere you'd like to find yourself lost amidst the bitter cold...

Dawn Again & Rothman's are set to release a new EP on Roam Recordings, a flavoursome affair with fine style and finesse. Oh, and it comes with a gracious remix for the red room by Eddie C.

PREMIERE: Dawn Again & Rothmans - Fern World (Eddie C's Red Room Remix)[Roam Recordings]

NOO - Just Can’t Give It Up EP

https://optimomusic.bandcamp.com/album/just-cant-give-it-up-ep

1) Just Can’t Give It Up - 6.28
2) Just Can’t Give It Up (instrumental) - 6.22
3) Trip Child - 7.25
4) Mindless Wonder - 5.51
5) Just Can’t Give It Up  (Cosmic mix) - 6.17


All written and produced by Noo


Noo return to Optimo Music with the 2nd release on Digital Danceforce. 

Self describing this release, Noo call it Cosmic electro funk with a touch of acid. Channelling the Noosphere, years 81-84 this time, maybe up to 89.

Key Words -

Boogie disco
Breakdance
Earth Wind & Fire
Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack
Imagination in dub
French synthesiSer music
Early acid house and new beat


5 tracks of discord fire.

Available from all good digital outlets from October 19th.

Optimo Music Digital Danceforce 002 - Noo - Just Can't Give It Up EP

Towering Brazil nut trees shrouded the dusty dirt track, only slivers of blue sky could be soon through the leaves overhead. The air was humid and thick beads of moisture clung to the green plants that bordered the path. In the distance the sound of drums could be heard, while a chorus of insects and birds buzzed and chirped in chaotic harmony, each vying for attention. The drum beat grew louder and louder as the dirt track opened up into an expansive clearing. A huddle of men slapped thick wooden drums with almighty force, sending messages out into the atmosphere and creating a soundtrack to the rainforest they call home. 

After an almighty string of releases it's been a hot minute since Swiss duo In Flagranti released their 30-track album Sprezzatura on their own Codek label. Now they return with Super Success, a four-track EP taking in all manner of influences from slow dance to heavy percussion and jacking house.

PREMIERE: In Flagranti - Expensive Wardrobe [Codek Records]

Golden sand dunes stretched as far as the eye could see, each grain shimmering under the sun's gaze. The air was hot and sticky, it felt like no place for life to thrive, or even exist. In the distance something broke through the hot air, disturbing the desert's peaceful surroundings. A long procession of figures rode across the expanse on horse back, the muted pitter patter of hooves resounding in perfect unison. The figures were clad in beautiful white garments and sparkling jewels, each exuding a prodigious air of regality. They proudly watched over the land, it was their home and only they knew it's secrets. 

Parisian native D.K. returns to his regular home Antinote for the second in a trilogy of three releases over the next few months. Riding For A Fall shows off D.K.'s signature style, tropical bumping rhythms, this time directed at the dance floor.

PREMIERE: D.K. - Shoubuari (Battle Mix)[Antinote]

For their inaugural flight, Magic Bird coaxes left-of-centre master Golden Fleece into sacrificing a glittering, intergalactic original for the label's first outing. 'Schapelle's Boogie' bathes listeners in space-age sweeps and reverberating guitar struts, all tied together by a hypnotic bass arp and slick percussion combining in chuggy dancefloor salutations from Golden's parallel universe.

MagicBird001

PREMIERE: Golden Fleece - Schapelle's Boogie [Magic Bird]

"In the cool of the heat" is supposed to be a snapshot of the corner where bad pupils such as electronic beats annoy good pupils like funk and groove.
What is arising from this ? A mix between warm human feelings and rhythm given by the machines. This compilation gathers works of different artists from various music background who helped to keep mr Godot Rising.

LISTEN ON YOUTUBE

PREMIERE : Multivoq - Astro Trade

Download/Stream >> https://fanlink.to/charliesnewvision

Back with his third EP for Dave Harvey’s forward thinking Futureboogie label, Kiwi serves up three pulsating jams on ‘Charlie’s New Vision’, backed with a remix from Johnny Aux. 

Drawing upon his many influences across the house/disco/funk spectrum, South London based Kiwi has been illuminating the more discerning dancefloors of late with a strong of releases for Cin Cin, Needwant and his own new label venture, Crossbreed. 

A low-slung groove is explored on ‘Charlie’s New Vision’, incorporating tripped out film dialogue, bleeps and dubby tones, and a serpentine bass riff, all forging an off kilter yet infectious & hedonistic chugger. 
Johnny Aux follows up recent appearances on Man Power’s Me Me Me, Party Central, and Multi Culti with his own take on the lead track. Churning over a bleepy and epically transcendental remix of the highest order, this is the stuff of sunrises and enlightening moments! 

The sprightly ‘Ghiaccio’ draws together a kaleidoscopic array of opulent synth melodies with an compelling rhythm, whilst ‘Italian Heat’ doffs its cap heartily to the Italo disco choons of yore that always strikes a potent chord to this day.

Charlie's New Vision

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Italian Heat (FBR072) [clip]

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