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US midwestern gem Ilana Bryne is back on Naive and, once again, she's got you covered for grade "A" contemplative-but-propulsive groovers, perfectly timed for these trying days. Like her debut EP "Low Earth Orbit" from last year, "Strange Adventure" layers sharp rhythms and playful touches with ethereal atmospheres and open spatiality. But stagnating she is not; her pristine production turned even brighter on this one, reaching a level of sonic and compositional finesse that has to be heard to be believed. 

Profound musical influences come through in this premiere's 'Used To Love T H E M', through echoes of Chicagoans like Glenn Underground, Gemini, and Boo Williams, tempered to perfection with the floaty atmospherics and chopped breaks of LTJ Bukem and other masters of liquid DNB. Delicate synth sequences illustrate loving dialogues between bass bin-busting subs and suspended Rhodes chords or airy pads, traveling through dynamic arrangements, with the odd moment of suspense done fresh.

Artist: IIana Bryne
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PREMIERE: IIana Bryne - Used To Love T H E M [Naive]

[STRCTR008] MATTHIEU FAUBOURG - INFINITY
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Following up to his 2017 summer anthem ‘Please Stay’ which gleaned over 4M views on YouTube to this day, French producer @matthieufaubourg makes his long-awaited return on STRCTR with ‘Infinity’ - an enticingly lush four-tracker made up of two original jams and a pair of matching reworks courtesy of Amsterdam based vibist @fritswentink and Parisian producer @leo-pol.

Giving its title to the EP, the opening track ‘Infinity’ has us gliding in a stream of dreamy euphoria without further ado. Meshing a thoroughly pumping, piano-splattered Chicagoan shuffle with sturdy, knee-buckling bass work to lose your body and soul to, the track ushers all onto the dancefloor for what can be described as quite the hectic ride.

Sensuous and addictive to the full, ‘Infinity’ finds a more melodically introspective incarnation in Frits Wentink’s revamp. Synths blooming and expanding into lavish corollas of prismatic beauty, the groove unfolds seamlessly, resounding with the kind of kaleidoscopic oneirism that'll beam up after crowds into another dimension entirely.

Flip sides and here’s ‘Far’ lifting us off to upper spheres of hedonistic urges and cosmic luvin. As filtered synth envelopes, playful robotics and rousing percussive rhythms entangle in a symbiotic ballet of sleek machine talk and pure emotional wellness, Faubourg continually expands the scope from dancy sequences to pensive stasis.

Cranking up the temperature to sizzling levels, Leo Pol dishes out a plain banging reshape that will tear up any dancefloor with its perfect balance of impactful uptempo swing and nostalgia drenched mellifluousness.

Sure to whip up clubs and festivals into a seriously infectious frenzy, ‘Infinity’ cements Faubourg’s status as one of today’s house scene’s most inspired frontmen.

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[STRCTR008] MATTHIEU FAUBOURG - INFINITY

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Blaq Numbers welcomes Explorer Of The Humankind back to the stable with his latest work, "Where Did Y’all Go?". Combining lots of handmade drums & machines with hazy synths, he explored a new set of influences while writing and recording from 2018-2019. The four original compositions now find themselves on a brand new 12” backed by remixes from Detroit’s Byron The Aquarius and Larry Houl.

"Where Did Y’all Go?" expands on EOTH's previously established House sound and brings in elements of bedroom pop, with lyrical content exploring the modern conundrum of maintaining relationships in the age of social media. Not much is known about the Lyon native, but his music has built him a keen worldwide following since his debut productions surfaced in 2017.

The EP gets released August, 7th 2020 on digital and 12” format and a week before exclusive on Bandcamp

Mastered at Reel Mastering London
Artwork by Sam Tomson

Explorer Of The Humankind - Where Did Y'all Go? (+Remixes from Byron The Aquarius & Larry Houl)

The night had only just begun but already he was dreaming of the glistening stars and their pearly lights a million miles away. Like fireflies against the backdrop of black he was in his own world, his own infinity in which there was nobody else but him. It was an opportunity to escape and rejoice in the reckless freedom and carelessness of the great beyond. Some called him selfish as he danced by himself, oblivious to the shouts and conversations of others. What use were they here? What use were they to him? The great beyond called out with all he needed for the night and a lifetime to come. 

Matthieu Faubourg is set to release a house tinged EP on Strctr, an elegant, sophisticated, melodic affair which is tied up in a perfect package by Frits Wentink and Leo Pol. This one has been on regular rotation already and comes highly recommended.

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PREMIERE: Matthieu Faubourg - Infinity (Frits Wentink Remix)[Strctr]

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When your roots have a broad geographical diversity, it’s very likely this will resonate in the music you make. This is certainly the case with Alma Negra and their new release on Heist. It seems they have embraced all their cultural influences more than ever in their new ‘Dakar Disco EP’. The whole record oozes class and musicality and feels like a carefree collage of the rich musical lives they live. The three originals on this EP vary in tempo and energy, giving you something for each moment of the day or night. They are accompanied by a remix from none other than the Japanese master of cosmic funk: Kuniyuki.

The EP’s closing track ‘Back in town’, is perhaps the clubbiest track of the set. A friendly acid line squeaks over tribal drums & chants and you immediately get pulled in by a great balafon hook. You can really hear how the guys feel at ease combining these worldly elements with modern electronics and ‘Back in town’ is a great example on how to blend these sonic worlds.

PREMIERE: Alma Negra - Back In Town

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Underground duo Rein rise enigmatically out of the ether and announce themselves to the world with their first ever label release, having put out a whole host of self-released goodness in the past. The EP, titled SG002, marks the second release put out from mysterious underground label Stolen Groove.
The 4-track belter takes clear inspiration from both house and breakbeat to deliver a sound defined by original drum breaks and euphoria. Rein must be given huge credit for finding sonic originality with music that makes you just want to get back out there into the dance. Soon come. Keep your ears to the underground and you're sure to see Rein make their mark over the coming years.

On the label side of things, when Stolen Groove were pushed for more info about themselves, all that came back was the message, "There's a record thief on the loose, hide yo wax!". Despite the mystery surrounding this UK based label, their message is clear: keep your records safe and always back the underground...

PREMIERE: Rein - Speaking Through A Mirror

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