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Red Richards - Love at First Sight

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Preview of the first track from the Omena LTD release "Rottie Bites EP" by Atsushi Yano.  

Release Date : September 2017. 
Label Artwork by Ivo Kiusalaas

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Atsushi Yano - Fat Tail (OMLTD005)

There was a fierce chatter in the chamber as the crowd began to gather to observe the verdict. A lot of talk for a small room and a lot of people with too much to say. This was the way of the world these days, politicians with dead weight opinions and a sense of righteousness enough to sink a ship. Perhaps this is all we were to them, a sinking ship, we the sailors floundering overboard whilst the great beast fell to the ocean floor beneath the waves. These were horrid times, there was too much talk. 

La Dune Records are set to release a split ep with an intriguing and exciting array of talent on display. Native Cruise is a relatively new name but has appeared in the right places as of light having released music on both No Bad Days and Fruit Merchant. He delivers a sunny, balearic, house cut as part of the package.

PREMIERE: Native Cruise - Talk [La Dune]

Italian house made in Italy
https://www.discogs.com/Deep88-Harmony-Te-Quiero/release/13601813

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Te Quiero (Rainbow Mix)

The Berlin-based Suol are now on their third summer compilation. Here's the contribution from the prolific Tuff City Kids - another fine production to add to their catalogue. Suitably summery but not kitsch!

The compilation is part of their Hallo Montag series that runs alongside their Monday party at IPSE Berlin, with a new track from the compilation released each week.

First Play: Tuff City Kids - Augustnuss (Acid Mix) [Suol]

Based in cultural capital of Russia label called Snippets Music starts its adventure with compilation «Perfect Trail». The adventure starts with tracks from Russian producers Marco Lazovic, Maruwa, Low Tape, Индивидуальный Предприниматель (Individualnyi Predprinimatel), Ksky, Greenwald and Mounty.

Bandcamp: https://snppts.bandcamp.com/album/perfect-trail 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1zwQIcYU4levF04VwABC40 
Apple Music:  https://music.apple.com/ru/album/perfect-trail/1484173653

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/snppts
Ksky: https://soundcloud.com/ksky

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PREMIERE : Ksky - PC Love

* Read more: https://boltingbits.com/andy-ash-hump-delusions-of-grandeur
* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y8gMhF6CgTE
* Pre-order: https://delusionsofgrandeurrec.bandcamp.com/album/bottleneck-ep-2

Andy Ash has been quietly sneaking out seriously good analogue-driven electronic music on some of the best underground labels for over a decade. The Liverpool-based producer, DJ and visual artist has graced the likes of Chicago’s Stilove4music, NYC’s On The Prowl, Sydney’s People Must Jam and has remixed Fantastic Man for Detroit label Kolour LTD amongst many others. The bottom line is that he’s definitely one of the UK’s unsung heroes when it comes to deep, raw, Chicago and Detroit-influenced house music and Delusions of Grandeur is proud to welcome him with an amazing three tracker entitled the Bottleneck EP.

The title track opens with snappy hats, flappy congas and sloppy baseline all sitting perfectly in the mix and with a looseness that is much harder to achieve that it may seem. A simple synth melody doubles up the bassline while an extra square wave lead adds that little extra hook without distracting us from the bouncing groove. With Bottleneck, less is definitely more.

Flipping over we have Hump, an altogether darker affair with a twisting acid line joining distorted 808 drums and tripped-out snippets of spoken word coming in and out of focus. The low-slung bumpy groove and spacey synth parts make this a compelling warehouse track which will draw everyone into it’s seductive confines.

Closing the release we have Actual Price, a shuffling, deep groover with rumbling low end and machine-like analogue synth part skipping around the crunchy beats. A cerebral yet punchy and dynamic closer to an excellent release!

PREMIERE: Andy Ash - Hump

This Is Our Time is thrilled to announce its first international artist, Perdu from Amsterdam.
On his EP called 'Finding Life on Planet Rash' he launches us up to the stars with 'Sun Of Nahar' starting this mission with italo-propulsion. This sends us to a stratosphere high trajectory and lands us on 'Equalizing The Truth', an elusive jam with a toned-down bassline and otherworldly soundscapes. The triumphant cosmic house called 'Changing Worlds' leads the way on the B-side with rolling chimes and tribal-y percussion and our dancefloor exploration ends with 'Wrong Perception' a subtle and delicate track which is the deepest of all so it gives the space and time to just reflect. 
We were on board the first time we listened to these tracks so buy a ticket for the ride! 

@musicofperdu

Finding Life on Planet Rash (TIOT-004)

Finding Life on Planet Rash

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Perdu - Finding Life on Planet Rash (TIOT-004)

* Download on Bolting Bits:  https://boltingbits.com/product/6-years-of-bolting-bits/
* Download on Bandcamp: https://boltingbits.bandcamp.com/releases

As the decade has rolled to a close, the ways in which fans discover music is more fractured and algorithmic than ever. Massive platforms use technology and playlists that many listeners have become reliant on to surface new and engaging tracks, and while there are still a handful of independent press outlets pushing releases from underserved artists, they are dwindling by the year. Yet in the face of a rapidly changing industry, there are still a number of even smaller collectives bucking the trend of computerized gatekeeping, thanks in no small part to the hard work and passion of like-minded individuals who care deeply and are driven to support and spread the music they love.

One such faction is the unrelenting and ever-evolving Bolting Bits, co-founded as a French language publication in 2014 by Florent Tarroux (who produces and DJs as Numea Daze) and his partner Sarah-Marie. Bringing Igor Bezuglov onboard in early 2016, together they helped Bolting Bits reach a more universal audience by transitioning their writing to the English language. Alongside a small team of rotating contributors, they've worked tirelessly to not only upload music from artists they admire, but also raise the profile of talented newcomers who are eager to share their efforts---many of whom have gone on to release on labels such as Shall Not Fade, Lobster Theremin, Feel My Bicep, and a myriad of high-profile outlets. With over 650 premieres under their belt, as well as over 100 original mixes and over 6 million plays on Soundcloud, Bolting Bits remains a beacon for the outer rims of traditional dance music, covering everything from jazz to acid to broken beat and beyond. They have thrown dozens upon dozens of parties in their local Montreal and have reached audiences across the globe (except Greenland…hurry up Greenland).

Now, Bolting Bits are extremely excited to announce their first official compilation, in partnership with renowned producers and artists who’ve been supporting and supported by the crew since the very beginning. With tracks from the likes of Jad & The, Aleksandir, Homage label owner Ryan Clover, and many others, this compilation stands as a testament to the amazing work and ethos of Bolting Bits. It will be available on both Bandcamp and the main Bolting Bits website, and will cost a minimum of 8 USD (though fans can pay-what-they-want to help further support the site)---the ultimate goal is to continue sharing amazing tunes from incredible artists to the people who care.

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Romain FX - Summer Swell

buy there : https://midnight-people.bandcamp.com/album/old-school-ways-ep

Colombian based DJs/producers Rush City release their debut EP as a duo, with four summer ready tracks, taking a heavy influence from the 80's synthwave sound, infused with a modern afro house feel. The EP is complete with a remix from UK based Jive Talk (Tropical Disco Records).

PREMIERE : Rush City - Old School Ways

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With our core team immersed in all aspects of dance music, we publish news, articles, and interviews covering the greatest in innovative, underground culture from across the globe. We offer regular, exclusive music and mixtapes from our favourite artists, and publish features shining a light on everything from the freshest new artists to the untold tales from rave history.

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