Panthera Krause joins the Lobster Theremin stable with a mid-summer trip into the heart of the sun. Drawing on a plethora of classic house influences, Krause weaves these into a style which is a at once recognisable yet uniquely his own, production-wise drawing as much from the MPC-led West Coast beat scene as the European house approach. 

'Rules' kicks off the EP with a serious throwing of the gauntlet.. A slightly shuffled beat being quickly overtaken by a groove-hefty wandering bassline that bobs it's way around a melodic 8-bar refrain, suddenly smothered and smudged by the glowing warmth of sun-tinged pads. Pure summer analogue headiness distilled into 6 minutes of terrace-slaying bliss. 

On the flip, 'Rewo' takes a dusty shakin' drum pattern and filters a cut-throat sampled 'n' filtered piano stab into the mix. All seemingly harmless until the gargantuan sub bass comes rumbling into the fray. Solid lobster pool-party action on a 5* LA hotel rooftop. 

Closing out the EP, and moving things into edits-y territory, is 'Them Flutes'. Although debatable whether there are actually discernible flutes in the track, the final number is built around a looping proto-disco element that steadily evolves while shoving a cattle-prod to the hips when those periodic chords hit.

Buy Release

LT007 // Panthera Krause - Rules EP

nothing special...but still pretty neat I think
>>> headphones recommended <<<

SpinningWheels

James Booth - Soup

EP no.2 from @hollick_nobaddays comes from Toronto veteran @just_roberto, also one half of Conga Radio with Jex Opolis. Something for horizontal Sundays as much as a 6am sunrise dance.

Read more & buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2016/10/11/premiere-roberto-in-the-galleria/
Listen on Youtube: bit.ly/roberto-galleria

Listen on Youtube

Roberto - In the Galleria (STW Premiere)

Rumour had it that he was invincible. At least that was what he would like people to believe as he looked out from the Ivory Tower. When he had been appointed as the new leader people had thought him to have super powers, that was how the story was told throughout the land. Little did they know that he was as washed up and tired as they come. A weakened man battered by the elements of the day and a political dart board for all around. This was no noble position, it was simply an elevated chair. The story would gone on, but whether he would remain was another question entirely. 

Melchior Sultana goes deep, like really, really, really deep. His latest EP for Three Fingerz Musique is enchanting and elegant as he guides us through melancholic pads and lush percussion.

Healer

PREMIERE: Melchior Sultana - Story  [Three Fingerz Musique]

The climate within the glasshouse was murky and warm. The heat poured prominently through the long windows as the plants soared elegantly into the sunshine up above. On level ten, an environment was blossoming, one left untouched by man and machine. In this place nature would thrive and flourish for generations to come as the chimes echoed in the hollow space. 

Munro is set to release a new two track EP on XVI Records. Two truly wicked tracks packed with summer enthusiasm and vibes a plenty.

XVI017

PREMIERE: Munro - Environments Ten [XVI Records]

Track taken from the release by Thrilogy on Omena which also includes a Man Power remix. 

Vinyl & digital release. 
Distribution by All Ears
Label artwork by Ivo Kiusalaas

Thrilogy - Evanescence

Yarni’s ‘Entkommen’ was a well-received debut album on this label last year, and now comes the first of two remixes EPs. AWITW, ATDHE, Harmonious, Lauer, Tales of Voodoo and IPG V Yarni all serve up brilliant new versions ahead of part two in September.
Night Noise regular AWITW opens things up and channels his Balearic senses on ‘Agitator’ creating a CFCF like vibe. It’s awash with rippling synths and beach-y grooves to carry you away.
Next up, IPG follow on from their recent disco hit with Hot Toddy, joining forces here with Yarni for a remix of ‘Granny’s Garden’ that is blissed out and dreamy thanks to the heavenly chords and gentle percussion. Then it’s, ATDHE a newcomer from Yarni’s hometown of Sheffield who breathes new life, broken beats & shimmering melodies into ‘Waterfall’.
For his remix, Dutch producer ‘Harmonious’ takes us on a beautifully harmonic journey with rubbery kicks powering along the thoughtful groove. After that is another newcomer in the form of Tales Of Voodoo who take the delightful ‘Goin Live in Rabat’, strip it back and turn it into a percussion heavy, Sergio Mendes styled slice of Latin tinged dance floor action. Last of all is an alternative disco remix of ’28 Years of It’ from Tuff City Kid member Lauer who uses all his know how to cook up a euphoric remix with big retro chords and effortlessly summery vibes. 
All six of these remixes offering something different but equally essential for the dance floor and mark another superb release from Night Noise Music.

Entkommen The Remixes Vol.1

LISTEN ON YOUTUBE

PREMIERE : Yarni - 28 years Of It (Lauer Disco Mix)

Genius Of Time -  Rymd_01 (RB075)

Pre-order here: https://lobstertheremin.com/album/fantasy-blues-lp

US Born, Marseille based house producer and DJ, Grant returns to Lobster Theremin, with
a 9 track album brimming with warm, melodic, deep house cuts. Fantasy Blues drops
November 29th via Lobster Theremin.

Grant & Zarenzeit - Amaranthine Profundity [Lobster Theremin]

An absolute pearler of a track from our man @atdhe_music here, dreamy as you like and glistening with sorrowful electric piano motifs, tuned percussive riffage and sublime atmospheric touches. One of his best yet, we hope it gets the attention it deservers.

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Night Cruisers

PREMIERE: Atdhe - NSanity Beach [Citizens Of Vice]

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