EMA’s Woozy label continues apace with WZY2.5; a new compilation highlighting 8 artists from Ireland and afar that embody the imprint’s obsession with low-end futurism. Featuring 2 production debuts, this release acts as an exciting snapshot of the talented global community surrounding the label and its founder.

Dublin-based Ambit kicks us off with Act Of Goodness, her impressive debut that skanks on a ‘08 dread-step tip. Fellow Dub PLUS ONE drops/raises the tempo for TRIAL, a stripped back halftime sub workout. Mid Air’s Huna seesaws a techno dancehall/d’n’b lurch with wild exploratory sound design in Lang. More Cowbell’s Eich also debuts with the mid-tempo party bass swagger of INDUCTION. Vancouver’s Destrata applies throbbing wubs and dramatic breaks on a smart 2-step break in Amphibian Barrier. Amsterdam’s Jasmín takes things on a more sinister route, delivering the technoid punk chug of Grumpy Cat. New York’s Sobolik revs up the gears with the playful ‘n’ bouncy hardcore rush of Deadly. WDDS sees us out with Slow Burner, a tense d’n’b roller that itches with junglist rinse-out fervour for a proper finale.

Pre-Order: https://woozydublin.bandcamp.com/album/wzy25
Releases August 12, 2022

Mastering: White Peach
Artwork: Blixa Aguerreberry
Press Release: Nevan Jio PR: Troy Gunner

TRACK ORDER: WZY2.5
Ambit - Act of Goodness (@ambitdj)
Plus One - Trial (@plus-one1)
Huna - Lang (@h_u_n_a)
Eich - Induction (@eichldn)
Destrata- Amphibian Barrier (@destratavan)
Jasmín - Grumpy Cat (@jasminhoek)
Sobolik - Deadly (@tomsobolikmusic)
WDDS - Slow Burner(@wddsmusic)

WZY2.5 (Previews)

The restaurant was full, brimming with the creme de la creme of society - anyone who was anyone could be found lurking in this dimly lit establishment. Amongst the clusters of suited up business men and their trophy wives, she propped herself at the bar, waiting anxiously to meet the woman who could potentially change her life. If all went well, she'd be rubbing shoulders with this clientele regularly, dressed in the most designer of garments, sipping on the most expensive of champagnes. It's what she'd always wanted, a real in to the high society, but really she knew that, underneath the facade, she'd still always feel like an outsider. 

Amsterdam's Flippen Disks are launching a brand new offshoot, Flippen Bits. In contrast to the main label which highlights artists exploring borderless music that can be listened to at home or played on the dance floor, the sub-label will focus more on functional club music, starting with an EP from Welsh-born, Amsterdam-based producer Maroki. Best served late at night, the future-facing tracks that make up Coldred are full of bass weight and dense percussion, layered over frenetic breakbeats.

Coldred EP

PREMIERE: Maroki - Coldred [Flippen Bits]

Bwi Bwi is back on his own imprint with a ravy trapy track! 
Perfect to round off a hot and sunny set. The Marseille producer delivers an ode to the unclothed body. To discover and rediscover yourself. Smile with the rising sun!

https://soundcloud.com/bwi-bwi
https://bwibwi.bandcamp.com/track/trippy-trapy

Artwork : Leonor Violeta www.instagram.com/leonorvioleta
Mastering : Mangabey

BANDCAMP

NEW HIT: Bwi Bwi - Trippy Trapy [BBTOOLZ]

Following on from Sister Zo's 'Freak Shift' EP on 3024, the New York based artist makes her debut on London's All Centre label with four tension building club cuts. The lead single, 'The Hanged One', leaves you on the edge of your seat with its half-time rhythm and clicking rim shots.

'Arcana' EP by Sister Zo will be released on the 28th April via All Centre - pre-order here: https://sisterzo.bandcamp.com/album/arcana

@sisterzo
@all-centre-504822953

Arcana

Premiere: Sister Zo - The Hanged One (All Centre)

London rave label Goddezz & staple UK club series Kyso Sound fuse their DNA coils and reveal to you the Genesis Pool. A glimpse into a world beneath ours, an ekosystem of subterranean currents and nu-life flickering in the depths. Genesis Pool is a various artists compilation comprised of eleven droplets of underground dance futurism; shimmers of grime, trance, jungle, ghetto and uk bass present a bio-sample that captures every strand of the current UK underground.

The droplet that began the discovery of the Gen Pool; ZaaZaa (also one half of Kiara Scuro) delivers an ethereal and urth-shattering opening track that fuses a grime skeleton filled with guttural pulses and crashing claps with ZaaZaa's own angelic vocals.

ZaaZaa
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/zaazaa_kiarascuro
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadia.andersun/

Kyso Sound 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kysosound/ 

GODDEZZ
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/goddezztemple
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/templeofgoddezz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddezztemple/?hl=en

Goddezz & Kyso Sound present: Genesis Pool

PREMIERE: ZaaZaa - Jealous Sea (GODDEZZ & Kyso Sound)

Taken from Eclipse Tribez's OUIII compilation, out February 22.

Pre-order: https://eclipsetribez.bandcamp.com/album/ouiii
More: www.orbmag.com/music

@eclipse-tribez
@toupaz

OUIII

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Premiere: Toupaz - Winnowing

DJ Sprint | Radio Rudina

‘Eagugh’ is a flowy tripped out techno heater from Seattle based Fleksor. Properly reflecting the reputation his city has had for putting out proper tunes since the 90’s grunge days, this tune does not fail to impress with a true rave energy, beautifully designed donks, and gritty Detroit stabs.

@fleksor

[NB009] Fleksor - Eaugh

Pre-order: https://erosion-label.bandcamp.com/album/view-from-an-empty-lake

@erosion-22520612's first release is a four-track EP from London-based producer @sam-black747 (Slacker), featuring four original compositions - a mesmeric fusion of sub-heavy bass, distorted textures, and haunting melodies.

‘View from an Empty Lake’ navigates the depths of solitude, intricately threading together reflections and existential quests, drawing the listener into a fully immersive world.

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Premiere: Slacker 'Memory Shelter'

Benny Agosto's "Cristo Redentor - Brazil" is a spiritually uplifting track, capturing the awe and majesty of the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janiro.

#BennyAgosto #CristoRedentor #Brazil #GospelMusic #LatinGospel #ChristianMusic #NewMusic #WorshipMusic #InspiringMusic #RioDeJaneiro #Faith #Hope #Spirituality

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