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https://soundcloud.com/kalaharioystercult
🛒 https://kalaharioystercult.bandcamp.com/album/various-artists-elsewhere-xx-oyster35
🔊 https://youtu.be/hpPNaOvE6ww

Exploring hybrid music styles and outernational, borderless musical influences, DJ soFa’s Elsewhere compilation series continues with a sixth instalment, and the second to appear on Kalahari Oyster Cult.

Always ahead of the tide, the Kalahari Oyster is a fine specimen when it comes to the discipline of next-level sound-snooping. Meticulously curated by Belgian sonic globetrotter soFa, Elsewhere XX showcases a dozen outstanding tunes, each dwelling in their own personal space between the imaginary worlds of post-kraut, DIY synth-punk and odd-pop ballads.

Melting these genres with contemporary club music is the mission here. Doused in a thick fog of arcane machine talk, tribal rhythms and cosmic synths, Elsewhere XX is an invitation to escape the hall of LED-backlit mirrors that we’ve so mistakenly come to call our “reality”.

Gathering artists from all corners of the globe – including Radio Hito, Anatolian Weapons, Eylul Deniz, Dame Area and Electronic Body Girl – soFa’s curation lays the groundwork for a unique and thoroughly immersive listening and dancing experience. Through a carefully selected suite of like-minded, yet diverse joints, we run the gamut from distorted funk (“Anita”, “Confiture") and cross-pollinated electroid blueprints (“Walk Away”, “An Abhainn Mhor") to oddball synthpop (“Credo” & Twin Peaks cover "She Can't Die"), reverb-soaked audio safaris (“Fifty Fifty (Anatolian Weapons Dub)") and static-filled postpunk (“Umani”).

soFa's Elsewhere series started in 2017 and this is the sixth compilation to date. Shifting focus with every new instalment, the compilations have previously appeared on labels likes Music For Dreams, Emotional Response and Crevette Records. 

Tracklist:

1. Radio Hito - Credo 
2. Sam Media - Simple As Fuck 
3. Şeytan Tüyü - Anita 
4. Volga - Na Gorushke (Live at DOM 2002) 
5. Electronic Body Girl - Walk Away 
6. Dame Area - Dis-umani 
7. Cilin - An Abhainn Mhor 
8. δρ - Fifty Fifty (Anatolian Weapons Rework 
9. Romain FX - Guanmu Cong
10. Mytron & A von F - Confiture 
11. Tagliabue - Riso Amaro 
12. Eylul Deniz - She Can't Die (Twin Peaks Instrumental Cover) 
13. Digital Bonus: Eylul Deniz - She Can't Die (Twin Peaks Vocal Cover)

Elsewhere XX

Simple As Fuck

PREMIERE: Sam Media - Simple As Fuck [Kalahari Oyster Cult]

Dropping their second Corpus compilation, Ransom Note Records offshoot Insult To Injury showcases gems from the label, past and present. Focusing on remixes from early digital releases, augmented with a brand new mix of Timothy Clerkin, these four dance floor weapons see a release on their rightful format, 12” wax.

Opening proceedings with a meditative, shadowy remix of Timothy Clerkin’s Primary Function, Berlin’s Shokh takes us down into the depths, showcasing his masterful production skills with a lofi trip into the darkness.

Naïve records boss Violet immediately ups the tempo with her skippy, bass-laden take on Apollo View’s II, ratcheting up the original for maximum pumpiness!

Label friend Bawrut chimes in next with his dance floor destroying mix of False Flag from Dark Circles – phasers set firmly to Raze Everything To The Ground And Leave Nothing Standing, Bozza’s inimitable, weaponised Acid will stop the most ecstatic of clubbers in their tracks.

Rounding off, Italian Stallion Younger Than Me takes Shun’s I’ll Never Reach Your Level and turns up the Rave- O-meter to eleven, introducing some vigorous 303 and breakbeat action, pushing it to maximum gurn!

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PREMIERE: Shun - I'll Never Reach Your Level (Younger Than Me Remix) [Insult To Injury]

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/emilestrunz
Track: Casual Violence
Label: https://soundcloud.com/sulkmagic
Format: Digital VA
Release date: 29/04/22
YouTube: https://youtu.be/0tVulYOFPeY

One of our most favorite labels returns with their fourth various artists compilation, featuring a number of Sulk Magic's favourite artists, both established mainstays and young maestros.
Dig it.

PREMIERE | Emile Strunz - Casual Violence [Sulk Magic] 2022

New releases by label boss Imanol include two remixes by Mahkina AKA Alex Aguayo and Giama respectively.

These three original tracks are inspired by the global crises between pandemic, war and devastated markets bringing the old school break sound to our ears and the usual house we provide hand in hand with these three Latin American artists

Groovie bassline accompanied by classical synthesizers with a lot of arpeggiators and endless dance loops. "Hundidos" (sunken) has some original vocals by Imanol itself and the lyrics indicate the aforementioned concept. Break N°2 is a part two dub version of the first track produced with similar instruments. "Dr. Jekyll y el Mr. Hyde" samples a Cortázar reflection of loneliness which frames very well what the pandemic was for the artist.

Artist: Mahkina
Title: Hundidos remix
Label: U're Guay Records @UreGuay
Release: 13/6
Purchase: https://www.ureguay.com/

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𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙚 : Imanol - Hundidos (Mahkina Remix) [U're Guay Records]

Things became clearer under the veil of darkness; how ironic that in the stark light of day, nothing but confusion and uncertainty ruled her mind. Though the answers were staring her right in the face, she couldn't see them, there was too many distractions and external influences that obstructed her vision. But when night took hold, and the sweet sound of silence prevailed, the solutions were finally plain to see.. 

For the next release on Portland's Bed of Roses, they welcome MagicPink - a member of the label collective - for her debut EP, Night Visions. A powerful, stirring release in its entirety, the four original tracks journey through twinkling, icy synths, fuzzy, driving EBM and skittering blends of trance and industrial. On the flip a few other producers get their hands on the music; French post-punk band Blind Delon take on the title track, while label mate and boss, Cole Baby and Break Mode, respectively, also add their own personal touch to two of the other cuts.

Night Visions

PREMIERE: MagicPink - Night Visions [Bed of Roses]

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https://soundcloud.com/terra-magica-rec
🛒 https://terramagicarec.bandcamp.com/track/data-rush
🔊 https://youtu.be/eBcVFHBDTy0

Every track has its own spirit, in a kind of a 90s journey way.
The compilation is a fascinating mixture of weird cosmic and slow goa sequences to more emotional places with powerful bassdriven downtempo techno and slightly trance influenced anthems as well as distinctive tribal acid easiness with melancholic pads and epic melodies. Furthermore it involves faster loaded minimal hypnotic synth sounds and dark UK-House with a big-beat touch to it. Raw liquid floating sharp breaks melts into rave stompers which are inhabited by sensitive living microbes vibrating jungle atmospheres.

PREMIERE: Rambal Cochet - Data Rush [Terra Magica Rec.]

Buy: https://bordelloaparigi.com/shop/vinyl/daniel-monaco-acid-maria-12/

Following on from Tu Sei Pazza, Daniel Monaco returns to the Bordello with the bitter taste of the TB303 on his tongue. Acid Maria smoulders with the intensity of a Belgian new beat banger circa 1989. Smoky words whisper over rusted rhythms before the fog and strobe take hold. Cold strings haunt with snaking coils of 303 squawk growing ever bolder in this intense track. The flip is divided into two very different remixes. First up is Curses who approaches the piece in his own unique way. The fanfare and frigid lines of the original are expanded. Strings come care of guitars as a bright synth wave reimaging unfolds, a reimaging with one of the most daring breaks you are likely to ever hear. Younger Than Me close. This interpretation adds a fevered tone to the original. BPMs rise and pitches are pushed while chilly notes soon balloon into a frenzy to bring a full floor energy. Three tracks born to bring brimming basements into the beyond.

Daniel Monaco - Acid Maria (Younger Than Me Remix)

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Captain Mustache feat. The Advent - Computer Monkey EP (Clear Vinyl 12" + Digital)

Hot on the heels of his releases on Kompakt, Helena Hauff’s Return to Discorder imprint, John Digweed’s Bedrock Records or Science Cult, French Sailing Captain had to stop on parisian shores of Les Yeux Orange to refuel before extending his electronic journey. He teams up here with legendary producer The Advent, delivering « Computer Monkey », a concept EP coming with relentless lyrics about egocentrism on social networks. Two awesome remixes by electro cult artists Legowelt and DMX Krew round up the package made of crystal transparent copies with pixel art full color sleeves.

Written by Frederic De Carvalho (https://soundcloud.com/captainmustache)
Lyrics by The Advent (https://soundcloud.com/ciscoadvent)
Remix by DMX Krew (https://soundcloud.com/dmxkrew)
Mastered by Antoine Dautruche (https://soundcloud.com/leonxleon)
Artwork by Humangigz

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Captain Mustache Feat. The Advent - Computer Monkey (DMX Krew Remix) [LYO#008]

The “Ghetto Deal” EP is influenced by old 80’s and 90’s hip-hop fused with electronic music. Jokios Kultūros is trying to keep it simple but also adding some modern flavours to spice things up. You can feel ghetto vibes and old school spirit but there is something more, something special. Please check out the EP and stay fresh!

@jokioskulturos_official

Ghetto Deal EP

Jokios Kultūros - Real Deal

Human Endeavour Records, an offshoot of Ransom Note Records, has announced its third release, ‘Comfort Zone’, from Geneva-based producer Reda Saiarh.

Having appeared on the label’s inaugural Various Artists release, ‘Trains Of Thought’, Reda now steps up to the plate for his first solo EP on the imprint, which showcases his fresh, forward-thinking take on Belgian New Beat.

Originally born in Brussels, and now residing in Geneva where he co-runs music and cultural bar Canal 54, Reda's music draws influence from his Belgo-Moroccan heritage and formative moments spent digging through his father’s record collection, which was heavily saturated with the iconic 80s Belgian sound.

On ‘Comfort Zone’, he approaches the traditions of the genre with a completely new twist that weaves elements of progressive trance, jackin’ 90s house and Italo disco into the mix, alongside his trusty bank of signature New Beat samples.

Listen to the snippets: bit.ly/HE003Snippets

‘Keyboard Warriors’ gets things going. As Reda rightly reminds us, “they are terrible”, though this track is anything but. Exploring the impact social media can have on our relationships, a theme which rears its head several times across the EP, the opener throws all sorts of samples into the mix, from sports announcers to stuttering vocals and ghostly whispers, which ride an off-beat bass line, warm keys and a punchy kick.

Lead single ‘Ego Slaves’ follows, wasting no time charging out of the gate. Eerie vocals wash over fat, rumbling low end, gated drums and a twitching snare, accented by Reda’s trademark New Beat stabs.

At the halfway point Reda takes us down a more psychedelic path, but those stabs still stand their ground. Underpinned by a slap bass and soft, thudding drums, ‘Hunters’ is his soundtrack to your nocturnal quest, where you’re certain to meet howling wolves and unearthly figures along the way. ‘Tele Music’ continues on that same trance-inducing journey. It’s a deep subaquatic trip through amphibious sounds, haunting, whirring samples and plinking chords that suck you in and pull you under. 

‘I’m Not Your Friend’ rounds things off on a guttural note, literally. Reda cheekily samples a burp, which is used as a percussive guide alongside tinkling bells and tittering hats, while the track's title rings out over hopeful pads, a soaring metallic synth line and deep bass groove.

Reda Saiarh: “Comfort Zone is my space of creation, no words, only feelings and apprehensions. Each track explains a piece of my environment and experiences. I also focused on the impact of social media on today's relationship. I feel free to think, produce and share music. All combined, you get a part of myself which transmits deep interpretations. Welcome to my comfort zone, feel safe and enjoy!

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PREMIERE : Reda  Saiarh - Ego Slave

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PREMIERE: MagicPink - Night Visions [Bed of Roses]

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