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Fides - Latest Premieres

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London based label Claptrap presents ‘KOKO NI KITE’ the debut EP from DJ, Producer & Multi-Instrumentalist DJ Goodboy featuring a remix from label head Vanity Project.

DJ Goodboy brings us three original wobbly house tracks and a remix by Vanity Project for fans of acid, cosmic and dreamy house music. All four tracks are primed and ready for the club, especially for those darker freakier dancefloors.

Tracklist:

Koko Ni Kite
Texas Queen
Boddinsee
Texas Queen (Vanity Project Remix)

PREMIERE: DJ GOODBOY - Texas Queen [Claptrap]

PLUTO ∞ (INFINITY) compilation out now on PLUTO Sound

The eleven-track compilation, titled PLUTO ∞ (INFINITY) focuses on club music (mostly house/indie dance/melodic techno). Our aim with the album is to make a snapshot of a small slice of the Hungarian electronic scene including brand-new acts. Better and better producers with unique sound popping on the radar these days and they have the power to create a scene if they are allied together.

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PREMIERE : Geopard Tourist - Purpose Of Shock

After “Refined”, their first release on Thisbe Recordings back in April 2021, Radial Gaze are back on the label with “Tetra Seeds”, their brand new EP.

The two St-Petersburg-based brothers , Andrey – electronic musician and producer, mixing and mastering engineer – along with Stas – sound designer, guitarist, and theatre director – stay true to their identity : In “Tetra Seeds”, they deliver an irresistible blend of slow techno, ethnic-infused electro, and percussive wonders.

The digital EP includes 4 original tracks and 4 remixes by Dominik Marz, Balam, Semodi and label owner Pyrame.

Printed on a yellow vinyl, and featuring 3 of the originals as well as 3 of the remixes, the 6 tracks 12″ is a limited edition with astonishing artwork by Maksim Cherny.

Tetra Seeds

PREMIERE : Radial Gaze - Tetra Seeds

PREMIERE : SMIFF - Hydraplain

Bad luck seemed to follow them around wherever they went, they just couldn't catch a break. A dark shadow that loomed over their every move, they wondered whose joke they were the butt of, it was almost laughable the amount of things that seemed to not work out in their favour. They often pondered what they would need to do for this luck to change or perhaps the universe was simply against them... Their fate was in somebody else's hands.

Fides, the Berlin-based label run by Tresor Resident Z.I.P.P.O, have been moving in the worlds of electro, techno and IDM-inspired electronics since 2015. For their 15th release they welcome Amsterdam producer and DJ Mayo for a five-track EP that comes with two remixes from Mary Lake and Danny Daze. Like her previous releases for United Identities, Marguerite and brokntoys, on Frenemies she delves into EBM-leaning sounds, fusing electro, techno and industrial influences with her distinctive use of ghostly synth lines, distorted vocals and meticulous sound design.

PREMIERE: Mayo - Not Your Shadow [Fides]

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Pachanga Boys, Hippie Dance, TOPAZdeluxe, M.N. Roy and Mayan Warrior are some of the projects Rebolledo is involved in as “Experience Designer” sharing his forward thinking vision. Foremost, he believes in music beyond boundaries, collecting material from all corners of the world and showing how you can tell a story with those apparently unconnected records. His sound is propelled forward by psychedelic beats and rippling synthetic basslines that induce trance like states. Whether it’s his solo or collaborative efforts, Rebolledo has always been a maverick presence in underground dance culture.

Beyond The Struttosphere return to Gouranga in full force, two years following the release of their lauded debut EP, New Frontier. The title track of Astral Riders imagines the two cosmonauts burning through the atmosphere to a soundtrack of chugging metallic guitar stabs, syncopated arpeggiators and celestial 808 hits, coupled with an extraterrestrial vocal sample from the 1969 cult biker film, Easy Rider. The track builds in momentum, before propelling into cloud nine with a fully tranced-out crescendo. Remix duties are provided by two maestros of the scene: Mexican dark wave legend Rigopolar applies his signature formula to the original, stripping it back to its core components, and bolstering it with cosmic synths, driving motorik percussion and a Donna Summer style bassline that ramps up the groove. Israeli house aficionado Juvë delivers a second remix that draws on elements of deep house and comes loaded with distorted FX, ethereal pads and reverberating low-end synths that culminate in a spectacular drop. 

The second offering, Canyon Grit, is as gnarly and raw as its name suggests: this is full throttle dancefloor banger, commanded by a dynamic resonant chug bassline, reinforced with cutting snares, driving hi-hats, reverbed guitar loops, and Hendrix-inspired psychedelic 303 sequences that will leave you gasping for air. The original is backed by a stellar remix from Tiempo De Maldad, another Mexican stalwart, whose take cruises through hyperspace in unfaltering abandon, with kinetic drum workouts and spacey synths that navigate the tune to its tripped-out conclusion. 

The final track, Set Lasers To Stun, comes laden with intoxicating solo guitar recorded live on a vintage Stratocaster, deployed with euphoric Rhodes piano, galactic laser zaps, twanging new wave guitar chords, and the BTS trademark chug bassline. The EP closes with a remix from Rebolledo, head honcho of Burning Man’s Mayan Warrior and one half of the legendary Pachanga Boys. His contribution remodels the track into a dark and hypnotic desert trip, with dusty FX and dreamlike melodic pads that will no doubt teleport dancefloors into the stratosphere. 

Strap in and enjoy the ride!

Beyond The Struttosphere - Set Lasers To Stun (Rebolledo Remix)

Dual Dimension EP marks a milestone for Fides Records releasing its 20th entry in the main catalog. This split EP features labelhead Z.I.P.P.O and eclectic duo Tapefeed, each contributing two tracks to create a unique blend of sounds that capture the essence of techno.

Side A opens with Tapefeed's Hellz Bellz, a percussive workout that delivers stripped-down, peak-time energy, perfect for driving dance floors into a frenzy.
Following 'Surge of Hope' takes listeners on an evolving journey, starting deep and gradually transforming into an energetic yet meditative composition.

On Side B, Z.I.P.P.O's 'Satara' stands out as a 909-based techno gem. Its mind-twisting sound design, rolling lead, and mental bleeps take you on a profound auditory voyage, rich with depth and complexity. The Side B concludes with 'The
Strange Door' a deep techno track that combines tribal rhythms with atmospheric depth.

Artist : Tapefeed, Z.I.P.P.O
Ep Title : Dual Dimension
Label : Fides
Cat. No. : FIDES020
Release Date : 30.08.2024
Format : 12” + Digital
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Tracklist :
A1. Tapefeed - Hellz Bellz
A2. Tapefeed - Surge Of Hope
B1. Z.I.P.P.O - Satara
B2. Z.I.P.P.O - The Strange Door

BCCO Premiere: Tapefeed - Hellz Bellz [FIDES020]

Footclan return to Fides Records with their Boom EP, dropping on November 22nd. This six-track powerhouse showcases the duo’s signature raw energy, blending Ghetto-Tech and Electro with an hip-hop flair to create forward-thinking oldschool beats
"Boom" kicks off the EP by blending electro vibes with urban rap, featuring a punchy groove and vocal loops. A deep sub-bass keeps the track moving forward, creating a gritty atmosphere. “Can’t Take It” follows, rolling in with a broken 808 beat, a smooth jazz-infused piano progression that creates an irresistible blend of laid-back and high-energy vibes. “Home Alone” closes the A-side with its jungle-influenced old-school hip hop groove, with rap loops, layering in a hypnotic synth sub that gives it that perfect night-time energy.
On Side B, “Cut Da F” ups the tempo with an electro-driven sounds, tight vocal loops, and euphoric siren-like synths that get you moving. “Loaded” drops into a deeper instrumental, with smoky beats, a sultry electric piano solo, and chopped rap vocals that bring a smooth, nocturnal vibe to the EP. “Like A Boss” rounds out the release with a funky house groove, sexy piano chords, and glitchy vocal loops, delivering a cheeky yet elegant beat

Artist : Footclan
Ep Title : Boom EP
Label : Fides Records
Cat. No. : FIDES022
Release Date : 22.11.2024
Format : 12” + Digital

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PREMIERE: Footclan - Cut Da F [Fides Records]

Posse Up!

Premiere - Footclan - Cant Fake It

Footclan return to Fides Records with their Boom EP. This six-track powerhouse showcases the duo’s signature raw energy, blending Ghetto-Tech and Electro with an hip-hop flair to create forward-thinking oldschool beats

Footclan
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Fides Records
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fides_records/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Z.I.P.P.OFides

PREMIERE: Footclan - Home Alone (Fides Records)

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Pre-Order/Purchase: https://found.ee/boom-footclan
Release Date: November 22nd, 2024
Info: Footclan return to Fides Records with their Boom EP. This six-track powerhouse showcases the duo’s signature raw energy, blending Ghetto-Tech and Electro with an hip-hop flair to create forward-thinking oldschool beats

"Boom" kicks off the EP by blending electro vibes with urban rap, featuring a punchy groove and vocal loops. A deep sub-bass keeps the track moving forward, creating a gritty atmosphere. “Can’t Take It” follows, rolling in with a broken 808 beat, a smooth jazz-infused piano progression that creates an irresistible blend of laid-back and high-energy vibes. “Home Alone” closes the A-side with its jungle-influenced old-school hip hop groove, with rap loops, layering in a hypnotic synth sub that gives it that perfect night-time energy.

On Side B, “Cut Da F” ups the tempo with an electro-driven sounds, tight vocal loops, and euphoric siren-like synths that get you moving. “Loaded” drops into a deeper instrumental, with smoky beats, a sultry electric piano solo, and chopped rap vocals that bring a smooth, nocturnal vibe to the EP. “Like A Boss” rounds out the release with a funky house groove, sexy piano chords, and glitchy vocal loops, delivering a cheeky yet elegant beat

*PREMIERE* Footclan - Loaded

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