Out now on Lobster Theremin White Label. 

Forever

BUY LINK: https://flankup.fanlink.to/flkr002
Label: Flankup Recordings (https://soundcloud.com/flankuprecordings)
https://www.instagram.com/flankuprecordings/
> Paolo Russi (https://soundcloud.com/disc0juice)
https://www.instagram.com/disc0juice
> Marco Lanfranchi 
https://www.instagram.com/indymark77
> Byron The Aquarius (https://soundcloud.com/officialbyrontheaquarius)
https://www.instagram.com/byrontheaquarius

“Once upon a time, along the coasts of this sea, passed the silk road, the route of salt and spices, oils and perfumes, amber and ornaments, tools and weapons, of wisdom and knowledge, art and science.
Here different people and races have continued to interweave, unite and dispute for centuries as perhaps in no other religion on this planet”.

These are the words that introduce - in Italian, on the back cover of the vinyl- the new album by Flankup Recordings ‘Sidi Bou Said’ (the second to date in the young catalogue of the Italian label), out in December 2023 on vinyl and in January 2024 in its streaming/download versions. It is the very first issue of the new homonym sonic pair, composed of Paolo Russi (one half of the two masterminds behind the imprint/aka Discojuice) and Marco Lanfranchi (aka Indy).

The Milanese duo, who originally joined forces over the creation of the score for a short documentary film, which aimed to tell the story of two brotherly cultures (the Sicilians and Tunisians from the northern coast) later, through the energy that their music generated, got the idea of making it a proper record.

‘Sidi Bou Said’ is, indeed, a stunning five-track composition, to be released on vinyl and digital versions where Paolo and Marco lay out such an inspiring array of Arabic influenced Disco, Afro-House and Balearic rhythms to give life to an acoustic, perceptible musical exploration through those Mediterranean lands and gathering, in the most sensitive and conscious way, the sounds that portray them.

The EP takes the listener on an auditive pilgrimage to the loudest and most vibrant Sicilian road markets with ‘Babbaluci’, then on to the unmistakable essences of the spices and the sounds belonging to the streets of the white and turquoise neighbourhood ‘Sidi Bou Said’, located north of Tunis. Then to the coastal town of ‘Hel Haouaria’ with its wind and shiny waters. This specific track sees the birth of an alliance with Byron The Aquarius, who gives his very personal interpretation with a ‘Late Night Dub’, before drumming back into the reprise of the ‘Sidi Bou Said Theme’.

‘Sidi Bou Said’ EP represents its creators’ sonic experience, with its estival sounds recalling a distant-near dimension, full of warm, intense and vivid feelings, to be relived anytime soon.

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PREMIERE : Sidi Bou Said - El Haouaria (Byron The Aquarius Late Night Dub)

The lights flickered and flashed upon rotation. They would be the driving force behind the city all night long as people came and went throughout the evening. They were the focal point for all else, the flashes that would keep the world moving, non stop.

As the sunlight rose, they would retreat back, folding inward unto themselves.

Those people who walked beneath the sun knew nothing of the world the lights kept safe after dark.

For that was a different time, a different place. One in which only the wanderers and dancers could be found.

Jakob M​ä​der is set to release a new EP via Hamburg label Zissou Records. Five tracks of club ready house music with elegant soundscapes and precision.

ZISSOU012 - Good Times EP

PREMIERE: Jakob M​ä​der - Non-Stop [Zissou Records]

In The House Club EP
Label - Shadow Pressings
Released - 4th October 2024
Format - Ltd Vinyl
BUY FROM - https://www.juno.co.uk/products/mike-agent-x-in-the-house-club-ep-vinyl/1042654-01/

Shadow Pressings hits its stride with release number three, featuring Detroit's own Mike Agent X Clark. A stalwart of the Beatdown movement, Mike's contributions to the scene are legendary, and this EP only adds to his already impressive catalogue. 'In the House Club' leads the charge, a minimal yet impactful track that showcases spoken word from fellow Detroit artist Dr. Tinglefingers. The raw, unpolished feel captures the essence of true Detroit house, with a stripped-back approach that leaves space for every element to shine. Jimpster steps in on remix duties, building on the original with a subtle, yet effective touch. His rework maintains the track's integrity while injecting a deeper groove, with added Rhodes stabs and warm textures that push the energy forward. On the flip side, 'Get Up' serves as a proper homage to the stripped-back, bass-driven sounds that Ron Hardy would have spun at the Muzic Box. Its simplicity is its strength, providing a hypnotic pulse that's impossible to resist. Wrapping up the release, 'Fresh Air' stays true to the underground, offering a deep, minimal cut that speaks directly to the heads. Mike Agent X Clark proves once again why he remains a revered figure in the scene, delivering a release that's primed for both the discerning selector and the dancefloor devotee.


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PREMIERE: Mike "Agent X" CLARK - Fresh Air [Shadow Pressings]

Johnny Blas - Picadillo (Carl Craig 12'' Mix)

Synge Soundsystem – TRIBAL / K-DUBZ (Out Now, Oct 2025)

Synge Soundsystem tuleb sügisel tagasi veel sügavamalt maa alt – TRIBAL / K-DUBZ ühendab techno, minimal’i ja bassi UKG ning dub vibega. Tumeda klubisaundi ja raskete groove’idega EP, kus kõlab nii warehouse kui ka Jamaica sound system. Heviii, tantsuline ja täiega Synge.

Synge Soundsystem – TRIBAL / K-DUBZ (Out Now, Oct 2025)

Synge Soundsystem returns from the underground with TRIBAL / K-DUBZ — a heavy fusion of techno, minimal and bass, laced with UKG and dub energy. Dark, rolling and hypnotic, this one hits like a late-night warehouse session deep in the smoke. Pure heaviness, pure Synge.

88 (Nitevision Remix)

A clip of Buried Notes latest release, a low slung deep house groove

Save Your Soul (Clip - OUT ON ALL PLATFORMS 17 OCTOBER 2025)

Ollie Henry - Stayin' Alive

DJ Deep's ​long-standing career and dedication to pushing a classy, danceable house and techno sound has made him one of the best selectors in the business. 

With a discography that puts most other artist's to shame, his latest release via Kerri Chandler's Kaoz Theory features four amazing house cuts that showcase different tempos and styles. To put it simply, the 'For The Love Of Kaoz' EP is some of his best work yet.

We've got the first play of 'Tuesday Record Shopping In Paris'​ and it's our favourite of the bunch. Check it out below.

For The Love Of Kaoz EP

More exclusive music

Premiere: DJ Deep 'Tuesday Record Shopping In Paris'

Groove Boys Project - Luv Is Ur Luv EP (GBP001) FR
Release : 30/03/2018

A1 - Let Me Tell You
A2 - Luv is ur luv
B1 - 4 Fingers
B2 - Tribute to MAW

Buy : https://kuronekomedia.lnk.to/LuvIsUrLuv

Merci à tous ceux qui ont soutenu ce premier disque et aux artistes, collectifs, labels, amis et familles qui nous ont encouragé. les Groove Boys

A1. Groove Boys Project - Let Me Tell You

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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.

Alongside this we offer musings on film, books, life, and art, generating some context and controversy as an antidote to the reheated PR that clogs up the internet. Our office is fuelled by Tunnock’s Bars, cat memes, hangovers and a ridiculous, never ending love for our culture.

We're always interested in getting new writers on board – feel free to get in touch if you’ve got a story to tell.

With love until the grave.

PREMIERE: Jakob M​ä​der - Non-Stop [Zissou Records]

Ransom Note

PREMIERE: Jakob Mäder - Non-Stop [Zissou Records]