[RED005] LWS - Aerosol EP

@Violet’s first solo EP on her own naive label in three years is a triumph of tough techno, off-kilter breaks and percussive New York-style house. Hear the propulsive rhythms of ‘After Forever’ now

More info: https://djmag.com/music/premiere-violet-after-forever

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Premiere: Violet ‘After Forever’

There was a flickering glow which dazzled and sparkled atop the water of the lake. The last of the summer sunlight was beaming down warm and hot on the open expanse as swimmers took deep breaths and swam in what would be the last of the season.

It was magical up here in the mountains, some called it a zen like paradise. He’d spent many months here, sat by the side of the lake, sketching and drawing the sights and things he saw before him.

Never had he imagined that it might all come to an end quite so quickly for soon he would be back home amongst the tall buildings and the concrete constabulary.
 
Ozel AB is a producer who has released an array of forward thinking electronic and club focussed EP’s on the likes of Workshop, Lobster Theremin and Third Ear.

Now he is launching his own record label, an opportunity for him to showcase recent material and explore new sounds. The first EP features four tracks, with this being the A1 taken from the record.

Ozel AB 001

PREMIERE: Ozel AB - Zeen

The fifth Redstone Press release comes from Glasgow based LWS, who is at the stepping off point of a soon-to-be prolific production career that has already drawn early support from the likes of Ben UFO, Elena Colombi and Surgeon. This is definitely a producer to keep two ears and eyes on.

The opener “Aerosol” showcases LWS’ flair for space, bass and catchy hooks with this stripped back percussive workout progressively morphing into a low end sound-system killer. The A2 “Spoker” is a far more chaotic and energetic affair, highlighting further LWS’ incredible detail for intricate, pulsating drum work, chopped vocal cuts and stretched out synths which draw you straight to the speaker. The B side contains two slower-paced and wonkier offerings. The groove-ridden and stumbling ‘“Chug Sequence”’ inexorably works its way into your mind via a mash of percussive hits, foreboding vocal whispers and rolling bass. Closing out the release is the slow burning “Rev Up”, LWS reverts to booming drums and stop/start beatwork that culminates in a rising, euphoric cacophony.

This one is a limited press of 100 records. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

https://redstonepress.bandcamp.com/album/aerosol-ep

https://soundcloud.com/lws_trax
https://soundcloud.com/redstone-press

Aerosol EP (RED005)

PREMIERE: LWS - Aerosol [Redstone Press]

https://soundcloud.com/4navr1n
https://soundcloud.com/erbium-records
🛒 https://4navr1n.bandcamp.com/album/laika
🔊 https://youtu.be/JWoDa5jrrgg

Introducing London-based producer An Avrin to the Erbium roster; a sludged down detour from his more familiar high-octane productions, packaged together in a mind melting 5-track EP.

Inspired by early explorations beyond Earth's atmosphere, the Laika EP deconstructs the downtempo regions of the electronic spectrum, utilising space, bass and cosmic FXs to create heavy yet transcendental energies.

Rounding off the release, Nova Cheq steps in with a remix to appease those looking for that speedy fix, a relentless and unfurling number reminiscent of techno's primordial era.

Tracklist: 

1. Vacuum
2. Waved Length
3. LIGO
4. ISRU
5. Waved Length (Nova Cheq Remix)

PREMIERE: An Avrin - LIGO [Erbium Records]

The 5th Redstone Press release comes from Glasgow based LWS, who is at the stepping off point of a soon-to-be prolific production career that has already drawn early support from the likes of Ben UFO, Elena Colombi and Surgeon. This is definitely a producer to keep two ears and eyes on.

The groove-ridden and stumbling ‘“Chug Sequence”’ inexorably works its way into your mind via a mash of percussive hits, foreboding vocal whispers and rolling bass.

LWS
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lws_trax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lwstrax
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lws_lewis/

Redstone Press
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/redstone-press
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redstonepressrecs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redstonepress_recs/

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PREMIERE: LWS - Chug Sequence (Redstone Press)

The 5th Redstone Press release comes from Glasgow based LWS, who is at the stepping off point of a soon-to-be prolific production career that has already drawn early support from the likes of Ben UFO, Elena Colombi and Surgeon. This is definitely a producer to keep two ears and eyes on.

The opener “Aerosol” showcases LWS’ flair for space, bass and catchy hooks with this stripped back percussive workout progressively morphing into a low end sound-system killer. The A2 “Spoker” is a far more chaotic and energetic affair, highlighting further LWS’ incredible detail for intricate, pulsating drum work, chopped vocal cuts and stretched out synths which draw you straight to the speaker. The B side contains two slower-paced and wonkier offerings. The groove-ridden and stumbling "Chug Sequence” inexorably works its way into your mind via a mash of percussive hits, foreboding vocal whispers and rolling bass. Closing out the release is the slow burning “Rev Up”, LWS reverts to booming drums and stop/start beatwork that culminates in a rising, euphoric cacophony.

This one is a limited press of 100 records. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

@lws_trax
@redstone-press

Buy:
https://redstonepress.bandcamp.com/album/aerosol-ep

PREMIERE: LWS - Spoker [Redstone Press]

Driving through the city at night he felt free. The roads were clear, the lights low and barely a sound could be heard: the streets belonged to him and no-one else. For hours he'd snake through the city, feeling the wind in his hair, before taking his journey on to the highways and putting pedal to the metal. It was his adult playground, it granted him an escape that little else could. When he fired up the engine, he awakened his inner child...

Glasgow's LWS has been catching the ear of tastemakers since he started making his percussive and drum-heavy bass cuts. The up-and-coming producer has already made pitstops at labels like Tdsr, Eyeangle Records and MELD, as well as launching his own Matrice Recordings which started life at the beginning of this year. Now he keeps it local again with a debut on Redstone Press, a label who have been making similar waves to the young producer. Hot on the heels of their fourth release with Henry Greenleaf, they draft in LWS for his Aerosol EP, a collection of leftfield bass tracks that range from high energy workouts to wonky chugging grooves. The release is available as a special limited run of 100 records, which are not to be slept on...

PREMIERE: LWS - Rev Up [Redstone Press]

Like meeting an old friend again, Dalmata Daniel welcomes DJ Overdose back to their catalog. Six years ago the infamous Dutchman’s ’05 Poly 800 Loop’ EP was released, which served as a powerful launch to Dalmata Daniel, opening the first chapter in their story. Later in 2019, a split release with Sematic4 was also a highlight in the life of the label; and now, 3 years later, DJ Overdose checks in with the ‘Powers of Ten EP’ with a J. Mono remix, available both in digital and vinyl format, the latter having 2 bonus tracks.

The distinct, crunchy sound of DJ Overdose, bearing aspects of old school hip-hop-infused sampling and contemporary analog vibes creates the perfect blend of both worlds. ‘Garden of Lust’ opens up the adventure with a combo of warm basslines and solid drum-programming. This initial track feeds us these cardinal elements as the bread and butter they are: subtle variations and fine spices do appear here and there as the track goes along, but the key, beating pulse in ‘Garden of Lust’ brings massive hits stable as a sledgehammer in the hands of a blacksmith.

‘Feed The Beats’ elevates the game to cinematic territories: its majestic string-like central melody makes me alert and ablaze, making me feel like I’m in a late 80s L.A. setting facing malevolent zombie-aliens in my Wayfarer shades. Blasting beats and Carpenterian coolness all over the place, while the spooky bassline just keeps sneaking up on me endlessly.

If you are wondering when’s the best time of the year to bring out your boombox at last, then this is your lucky day: with ’BOB’, the first bonus track on the vinyl, we can experience some roarin’ bassdrums, snappy snares, MCs with the speed of light and all that jazz. The low-bit sampling and vinyl scratching come and kick you right in the face so hard that it becomes pretty obvious you’ll can’t help but start some serious beatbox battles in your bathtub with your rubber duck.

A feverish groove in the prime time of a funky bash, in the haze of a sensual rave-up: that’s all one really wants when going for a Saturday night out. We definitely get this and much more from ‘Room 714’, another vinyl-only bonus track. A berserk voice and ethereal chords guide us through this mysterious track, but while we are busy trying to impress our crushes on the dance floor, things around us are slowly getting very, very freaky, maybe a bit way too freaky.

As wobbly and jolly as it gets, our Dutch friend ends his session with ‘Ðr ¡v€ M€ ¢r@z¥’, a vocoder-heavy disco banger, full of merry vocal FX and smart rhythmic glitches as he completes his flight. To close the EP, our local hero, J. Mono delivers an insane remix of ‘Ðr ¡v€ M€ ¢r@z¥’: one can clearly imagine how he grabs and turns the BPM knob all the way up, fires up some arpeggios on his mighty synths and casts a complete reimagination of the original track.

Powers Of Ten EP

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PREMIERE : DJ  Overdose - Ðr¡v€ M€ ¢r@z¥ (J. Mono Remix)

For their upcoming release, Virtual Forest Records is pleased to present a single by Hess Publica mastermind Selected Dream Memories supported by three remixes from the label crew. Ultra-pure fuel for inspiration, this release full of contemplative reveries will take you by the hand from cotton clouds to abyssal depths, showcasing the infinite potential and versatility of the source material ☁️

PREMIERE : Selected Dream Memories - Waving At Clouds (Original Mix)

The food market was filled with wonderful aromas that drifted out of small kitchens and from bustling shop fronts, forcing your mouth to salivate. All manner of tastes were catered for, it was impossible to choose from all the options, you had to just follow your nose. Owners beckoned you in, offering samples of their finest dishes; a snapshot of cuisines from Indonesia to Hawaii, from Senegal to Iran - though you were in one place, your tastebuds could take a trip around the world. 

Marie Montexier has established herself as formidable force in the DJ world. As a way of sharing some of the sounds that inspire her, a year ago she set about creating Paryìa, a newly minted record label that launched with a release from a.b.u.3.0.3. She builds on the success of that first release with EP number two, this time enlisting the skills of Dublin-based producer and founding member of Skin & Blister, Small Crab. Packed full of percussive textures and breaks, the EP gives a window into her different musical influences, and comes complete with a weighty remix from 3024 and Intercept producer Talik.

Flowing with Honey

PREMIERE: Small Crab - Bengal Spice [Paryìa]

We are thrilled to announce the 9th Angel in our ongoing 'Angel Series', Imamiah.

Joining the label to help raise awareness are ALONZO, Jauzas The Shining, CYRK, Isolated Material, and Rogue Filter.

All profit goes towards the worthy mental-health project, Art Angel, who continue to change the lives of people in the Dundee area. The charity is run by people with mental health issues by those who have been through similar experiences, and offers a safe place for people to discover and rediscover themselves through many different art-forms. You can find out more at:

www.artangeldundee.org.uk

PREMIERE : CYRK - Lost Memories

Artimus

Impulse. - Innovator

420Million — RedRose EmeraldzCity

A global bassline is broken. Each drop in this track echoes both the rhythm of sound and the rhythm of life we’ve strayed from.

If nutrition is survival, how can we realign the rhythm?
If nutrition is survival, how do we find our way back?
Our bassline got lost in translation… lost in importance.

Across the world, the foods we eat have changed. Additives, colorings, and preservatives meant to preserve food do not always preserve life. Over time, true nourishment has slipped from priority, and the cost has been great.

Yet there is hope. A movement is rising — one that calls us back to health, wellness, and the essentials of life. Voices everywhere are asking for better, seeking knowledge, and choosing compassion for themselves and for their families.

This track is my prayer and my offering of support for that shift.
Because more of us want this change than may be seen.
Because our survival depends on it.

420 million voices — how can we make the change?
Change. It’s time.
Sustain health — sustain existence.

“The condition affecting nearly 420 million people globally is diabetes (WHO, 2023)—a staggering rise from approximately 100 million in 1980. Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases related to blood sugar production and usage by the body. Commonly called Type 2 diabetes, this disease occurs when the body cannot properly use insulin or produce enough of it. Once referred to as ‘adult-onset,’ it now increasingly affects young people, pushing medical organizations to drop the label.”

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” — 3 John 1:2

420Million

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PREMIERE: LWS - Rev Up [Redstone Press]

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