Out now on Rekids: lnk.to/REKIDS175

Following standout appearances on Feel My Bicep, Unknown To The Unknown, and E-MISSIONS, Irish-born DJ/producer Cromby hits Rekids with a four-track EP of crisp techno cuts. Heavily utilising the sound of hardware across the release, ‘Twisted Future EP’ sees Cromby explore the depths of these classic sound palettes over robust techno frameworks. 

‘IXP-42’ brings crunching drums and wiggling synths together for over two minutes, building tension before eventually, the much-awaited bassline comes in thick and fast. ‘Follow The Bass’ brings a dose of the unusual to proceedings, with snaking FM leads modulating throughout a maze of sizzling percussion.

On the flip, Bleep meets Baltimore on ‘Relief’, with meaty acid lines, vocals and clattering drums sparring with each other across the track, while ‘Vortex’ rounds off the release, with bright shimmering stabs peppering the stomping drums and distinct squelch of the 303.

Cromby

Relief

Cromby - Relief

She'd noticed a change in his temperament, it wasn't just the puffed up eyes and wet cheeks that were a giveaway. His door remained closed and his conversations had been reduced to one or two word sentences. She knew she didn't have to say much, she just wanted to let him know she was there; an ear for anything he wanted to divulge, whenever that may be. She didn't have all the answers but she had all the time in the world to listen to him.

To mark mental health awareness month, South London-based cassette label Sticky Tapes have rounded up several producers for a six-track mini-comp titled ‘hey, do you need someone to talk to?’. Known for their charity-indebted tape mixes, which have featured contributions from Violet and ELLES, CC:DISCO! and Barbara Boeing and many others, this new comp comes as a digital only release this time round and brings together the likes of Tim Reaper, Ell Murphy & Picasso, PRAYER, IN2STELLAR, Theo Everyday and Kitsta.

As always all proceeds from the release will be donated to charity, and this time round they're focusing on three mental health helplines, The Samaritans, SANEline and Switchboard, who are all doing incredible work for those who need someone to talk to when they need it most.

To raise further awareness of the helplines, Sticky Tapes will be posting 500 posters all over London that feature rip tickets with the helpline numbers.

PREMIERE: IN2STELLAR - Countertransference [Sticky Tapes]

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* Pre-order: https://craigieknowes.com/album/retina-ep

The Naarm/Melbourne based artist DJ Life is welcomed to the Craigie Knowes family. DJ Life delivers 4 up-beat club tracks packed with spiralling synths, winding 303 patterns and relentlessly rhythmic basslines. Eyes shut and ascend.

Retina EP

PREMIERE: DJ Life - Limestone

AVAILABLE HERE:
Bandcamp - https://tinyurl.com/bdd96chv
One Eye Witness - https://tinyurl.com/564a6hz3
Juno - https://tinyurl.com/2fadkkza
Deejay - https://tinyurl.com/2jpt8c9r
Red Eye - https://tinyurl.com/4n42sbbx
Horizons - https://tinyurl.com/2ebu5mr8


Artist(s): Hannd (@hanndmusic), emkay (@emkaybymk), Cosmic G (@cosmicgmusic), Janthe (@janthejanthe)
Title: ToneShift 03
Label: Comma Traxx
Cat No.: CTTS03
Mastered by: Rob Small (@rob_small)
Distributed by: One Eye Witness (@oneyewitness)

Release Date: 15th May 2023

A1. Hannd - Ratio Extract (Original Mix)
A2. emkay - Rays Of The Sublime (Original Mix)
B1. Cosmic G - Life Pride (Original Mix)
B2. Janthe - Conversations (Original Mix)

ToneShift 03

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CTTS03 | Various Artists | ToneShift 03 (15/05/2023 - 12" Black 140g)

This Is Our Time warmly welcomes Tifra from Utrecht into the TIOT family and super pumped to have his five-track EP titled 'Coral Fractals' in its catalogue. "The EP gives a nice reflection imo of different sounds I like to produce" - wrote the artist for us, so let's see what kind tracks we got from this wide palette.

We start off with the lively 'Ahora', synth rays emerging from multi-layered drum patterns chased by restless acid serpents, a track that effortlessly shakes you up and gets your blood pumping. Next up is the EP's title track, 'Coral Fractals'. A dark and ominous tech-stomper rolling with the weight of the ocean with small chirps that rise from the depths like bubbles.

We find ourselves entangled in mycelium with the goa trance '4th Dimension' with its constantly coiling melodies and floating harmonies. Cueing up the last two tracks first we have 'Copal' where Tifra pulls influence from the early/mid-90s progressive house tracks sprinkling in some classic voice sample just to complete the warehouse rave feel. The EP closer is 'Gloomy Glitch' a sinister and menacing low-mid tempo ritual, leaving us with an eerie feeling at the end of this journey.

https://soundcloud.com/tifradj
https://soundcloud.com/this-is-our-time

PREMIERE⚡️Tifra - Ahora [This Is Our Time]

● After a year of hard work as a record label and the release of our first vinyl format album, we are excited to debut our Bandcamp page with a compilation of 10 tracks, celebrating 5 years of Strain!

This release marks the beginning of a series of compilations that will be released in the coming months. We hope you enjoy these 10 gems that reflect the passion and dedication of the artists who joined the project ♥️

Thanks to all who have been part of our journey so far, and to those who join us in this new stage.

● Artist: Phoro
https://soundcloud.com/phoro
https://www.instagram.com/phoro/
● Title: Breake The Floor
● Label: Strain Records
https://www.instagram.com/strain___/
https://soundcloud.com/strain1
● 2023/08/17

🛒 https://strainrecords1.bandcamp.com/track/phoro-breake-the-floor

📺 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLovNuJKkvPVu6G58cmi9RKH6Tdnvy2edD&si=SofyiSard_LPWXuU

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𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙚 : Phoro - Breake The Floor [Strain Records]

"Epicure Records is delighted to announce the second EP from Dj Paradiso on the label. If you hadn't already figured it out, this guy is oozing with talent. For fans of Acid house vibes, this EP is tailor-made for you!
The first track, "Feel so Good," will instantly put a smile on your face, just as the name suggests, and make you want to dance.

The second track, "Pino Bianco," is also the name of his dog. One can imagine him munching on his acid-filled kibbles and dancing as if he's in a 90s rave.

To top it all off, we've got two remixers straight from Tel Aviv here to turn up the heat even more.

Our guy Dj Split, who released a monstrous EP a few months back on the label, has taken on remixing the title track with a very smooth and sunny house version.

Roy Heyman is handling the second remix, adding even more acid vibes with his personal touch that we are totally fans of.

Epicureans from everywhere, let's take a ride together !"

https://djparadiso.bandcamp.com/album/feel-so-good

CREDITS :

Follow Dj Paradiso : 
https://soundcloud.com/paradiso-dj
https://www.instagram.com/_dj_paradiso_/

Follow Dj Split :
https://soundcloud.com/guybaron
https://www.instagram.com/djsplit___/

Follow EPICURE RECORDS : 
https://soundcloud.com/epicure-rec
https://www.instagram.com/epicurerecords/

Cover : www.instagram.com/kurtgoodeep
Buy Link : https://epicurerecords.bandcamp.com

PREMIERE: Dj Paradiso - Feel So Good (Dj Split Full Moon Mix) [Epicure Records]

Whyt - Limitless Height

Yosh - Danger EP
BUY LINK: https://criminalcrisis.bandcamp.com/album/danger
Label: Criminal Crisis (https://soundcloud.com/criminal_crisis)
https://www.instagram.com/criminalcrisis/
> Yosh (https://soundcloud.com/yosh_productions)
https://www.instagram.com/yosh_productions/

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Yosh - Slam Dunk

Running Day

Australian phenom Roza Terenzi has rapidly ascended the electronic music ranks over the past year or so, and the breakbeat-loving, Melbourne-based producer is set to potentially take another leap when her 'Let's Ride' EP arrives via Dekmantel on April 8. Ahead of that, we debuted the melody-rich sounds of EP cut "Open Me" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.

@roza-terenzi
@dkmntl
http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo
http://redbullmusicacademy.com

Roza Terenzi "Open Me" [First Floor Premiere]

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