2017

"As the sun is at its apex, Procyon alveare are hidden from view in our hive cities. They are resting away until its eventual rise from slumber. In the afternoon, most hive raccoon gazes are sleeping, but some intrepid individuals prefer to brave the streets during this busy time of human activity. They are careful not interfere with us, but will take every opportunity to search through dumpsters, sewer drains, and junk piles, using the tunnels and ventilation systems of megacities as their conduits of travel. Some gazes, rather than searching for forage, will instead haul away discarded electrical waste such as subwoofers, amplifiers, circuit boards, tablets, microprocessors, and even VR headsets, much to the surprise of animal researchers. 

The hive raccoon's inconspicuousness and intelligence, combined with its ferocity when cornered, makes a hive raccoon one of the hardest creatures to catch. Eradication and sanitation teams for years have been trying to rid the "trash panda problem" in their hive cities to no avail; they seem to be able to bypass complex security and monitoring systems. Foot patrols are rarely successful, as the nocturnal mammals are quick on the feet and cunningly devilish, sticking to the cover under the shadows of mega structures and arcologies that dot the world. Even if a hive raccoon was caught and caged remotely, they somehow escape their confines. Pest patrols are often left bewildered once they arrive at the trapping site; bait that was left out would be gone, but there would be no other signs of disturbances and no trapped raccoons, much to the dismay and vehement displeasure of city councilors.

As scientists though on this program tonight, we would like to cast a different light on the raccoon. As a new species that has proliferated across the world, we believe that the adaptation and evolution of the hive raccoon warrants another look at animal intelligence. It is our utmost scientific duty to study them and in turn, learn important lessons from these crafty creatures. That is why tonight, we bring you our program, an immersive VR experience that will      take you on a journey as we witness a gaze of hive raccoons traverse the maze-like alleys and walkways of Angeles Basin Megacity. 

Please stay with us and don your headsets, as we will continue our program 'Wanderers of the Megacity: Afternoon Pleasures' after these compulsory messages from the North American Federated States."

Wanderers of the Megacity: Afternoon Pleasures

R$N Premieres: April 2017

Fresh Finds 4/6/2017

Music For Beings - April

[Weekly Mix] 2017.04 (2)

Flashback - 2am - Retza Remix

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Fouk, comprised of schoolmates Daniel Leseman and Hans Peeman (aka Junktion), first caught our attention in 2014 with their First Things First debut on Output. The Dutch duo then followed it up with releases on Room with a View and Detroit Swindle's Heist. They now deliver their fourth EP, Gruff, on London-based House of Disco Records, where Fouk now join a roster already boasting Francis Inferno Orchestra, Psychemagik, Late Nite Tuff Guy, Monitor 66 and more.

The title track and our favourite off the release, "Gruff" is an amalgamation of all funk music's greatness – a walking bassline underpin, groove-fuelled guitar licks, heady melodies on a wah-wah synth and dreamy vocal snippets. A healthy tribute to old-school funk in a modern-day format fit for any dancefloor.

Fouk's Gruff EP drops on vinyl on 18th January and digitally on 1st February 2016.

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For the fourth Outplay vinyl release we welcome Laurence Guy to the family and have Brame & Hamo on remix duties. It’s paired with two originals by Outplay's own Junktion and Daniël Leseman.
Laurence delivers a wonderful synth driven opener with “Strings Attached”. While Junktion brings his familiar grooves with the jazzy “Breakfast at Midnight”, Brame & Hamo flip it into a dubby stomper to heat up the floors. Daniël Leseman gets to round up the EP with his warm and melodic “On My Mind”.

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'Great Hair' is a true example of how Flamingosis flips samples with his own signature; switching from boom-bap, to disco, boogie, soul, funk and chill wave. UKNOWY is proud to release the first physical album by Flamingosis with a limited run of cassette-tapes, out 12th Feb 2016.

"The cover picture was taken in 1977 at The World Frisbee Championships in Pasadena, California. My father is on the left of the picture & my uncle is on the right and they both went on to win their 2nd World Frisbee Freestyle pair title. The name 'Flamingosis' comes from a freestyle frisbee move that my father invented." - Flamingosis

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Howdy folks, this a tribute to one of my favorite hip hop groups ever De La Soul. I tried to flip "Stakes Is High", but change the time signature from 4/4 to a 6/8. l wanted to keep the vibe of the original. 

So I flipped the Ahmad Jamal - Swahililand 
I hope you all dig 

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De La Soul - Stakes Is High (TBGPimped Out EDIT)59.550BPM

The round up part III is here: Our annual cocktail of Heisty re-imaginations. With our busiest release schedule so far, we've moved up from a 12 and 10 pack to a double 12 pack, with 7 artists re-rubbing each other's originals in their most personal way imaginable.
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We’d like to end the year with a bang and present to you the first volume of SUPREMATISM, a 10-track collection and our final offering for 2016. Suprematism was originally the name of an art movement created by Kazimir Malevich in 1915, where he and other artists exhibited their work in a similar style, mainly geometric forms and shapes (the main influence for our early release artwork). So when we decided to prepare a compilation of both label regulars and up-and-coming talent, we thought the term fitted perfectly.

One of our current favourite producers @Tale_Cooper (Blue Dye) kick things off with the beautifully produced and uplifting “Booba”, and is quickly followed by the sombre piano tones of “A Day After” by our recent signing @Paul2Paul. Next in line is “Native Flow”, a dark and haunting collab between @AlexeyEmelyanov (Highway Records) and DJ Skif. Now’s the time to bring the sexy funk touch of Athens-based @OlgaKouklaki (Get Physical) with her track “Charmer”, and then head straight to the dance floor with the return of @Giom with his percussion-heavy banger “Some Love”. By now, you’re ready to go on a balearic, dubby trip courtesy of Polish wizard @Pysh (TOS Records) and his track “Da Rosla” (feat. @poludnice-elektronice), a real beauty that works wonder on the floor. Heading for the main room, we welcome back our friend @david-pher (Gruuv) and let things get dark with “Burning Man”, a serious peak time techy monster. Bringing us back to funky town is our current Beatport best-seller, the man @PeteDafeet with the groovy as hell “Piano Looper”. And to finish things off, we calm down with the soothing sounds of our 2 favourite Belgians @DeeligentSoul and their own expertly produced “Rejected Motion” and close things off with the beautiful “Barophobia”, a future end-of-the-night classic produced by the man @Lessovsky (Tenampa Recordings).

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DRS has made a name for himself as one of the most articulate MCs in drum 'n' bass, rapping complex rhythms to the sounds of 170bpm with ease. Mixing honesty with hip hop sensibilities, the Manchester-native’s deep tone is as distinctive as the amen break.

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Artist: Ron Basejam
Title: The Sound Of A Feeling EP
Release Date: 17th March (Vinyl) / 24th March (Digital) Format: 12” Vinyl / Digital
Cat No: DOG57 / DOGD57

For our 57th release we’re stoked to be bringing you some heavy new biz from the one and only Ron Basejam. This man is responsible for some of the classiest disco-influenced House music dating back to ’05 when his anthemic For The People blew our minds and soundtracked many an after-party so perfectly. Recent EP’s on Eskimo, Wolf Music, Futureboogie and top notch remixes for the likes of People Must Jam, Brownswood and Classic have all delivered in spades.

Here on The Sound Of A Feeling EP we have three brilliant raw, stripped and chopped analogue jams plus the first ever remix from Tee Mango who comes hot off his stunning debut LP Imperfections on Millionhands.

Ron Basejam - We Walk To War [Delusions Of Grandeur] (96Kbps)

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In appreciation of all the love I’ve received for “A Lover’s Bounce,” I had to cook up somethin’ else for y’all to bounce to. Levanta a mão pro alto.

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CASSIUS SELECT -  'HERD'

The stream gently bubbled in the light of the morning sun. The water trickled softly down the mountain face towards the rock pool below, a love flowing upon a distant wave. As they gathered at the foot of the cliff they looked up to the sky above, enchanted and mesmerised by the glimmering reflection of the water's glow. White mist lay softly amidst the campsite, soon they would begin the next part of their glorious trek towards the head of the hill. 

Shadow City are set to kickstart their record label with a three track release purpose built for basements and festivals alike. With the EP having already been supported by the likes of Denis Sulta, Midland, Dan Shake and more this one is bound to be big.

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PREMIERE: Harry Parsons - Love Flow [Shadow City]

The sound echoed in the dusty chamber. A small crowd had gathered to observe him play in what was a beautifully orchestrated environment. The audio was crystal clear, it landed softly upon the ears of the delicate audience as they stared fiercely into the darkness. For he was not visible, at least not to the naked eye, the vamp was all that was important in this place, not his outward appearance, tattered clothes or distant gaze. The music was all that mattered. 

Arkajo makes up one half of the infamous Genius Of Time duo. His solo work sees him draw upon darker influences, more akin to the sound of murky back room club.

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PREMIERE: Arkajo - Vamp [BROR]

The cries echoed through the darkness on a hot, stormy night. The rain splattered upon the dusty floor and the tribe moved steadily forwards into the glow of the moonlight. They rejoiced in great glee at the falling sky, their cotton shirts soaked beneath the damp rain water. These were the voices of Africa which were missing from the traditional coverage in the 21st century. Too much time was spent buried in the past, in trials and tribulations of a proud and noble people. Tonight, the rain would cleanse such stereotypical despair. 

José Manuel's "Excursion Africanism" was arguably one of the highlights of last years musical calendar. Now the release has been remixed and who better to feature than Mehmet Aslan?

PREMIERE: José Manuel - Voices Of Africa (Mehmet Aslan Remix)[Music For Dreams]

The television set flickered and buzzed in the corner of his bedroom. As he ate his breakfast in solitude he pondered what the day might hold for him, productivity, despair or joy. These days his life was varied and distinct, far different to what he had perceived it might be as a small child. Ray, they called him, a man about town. Little did they know of his reluctant existence on the 12th floor flat. His anxious tendencies and his distaste for the world outside. 

Hammer is best known for his musical output on Feel My Bicep and Optimo. Now he steps up to release a new three track EP on LOFT Records.

Canna EP

PREMIERE: Hammer - Man Ray [LOFT Records]

Public Releases hits the lab for some aural alchemy and to turn out its first release of 2017. A four-tracker from Moscow’s Phil Gerus, 
The title’s a fitting one; every track feels like a vignette in a collection of short stories. Separately, they’re self-contained, but a rich narrative arch is added when they’re sewn together. If there is a theme here, it’s of viewing the future through the dusty lens of the past, and each of the songs explores this in its own fashion. 
The kick-off, “Ohashi Sky Garden,” starts as a hyped-up Italo space epic, pumped full of swirling synth licks and sharp, tight drums, but it mutates into something completely its own when vocal samples and warm keys enter. After the original’s brisk five minutes, we premiere here a remix by the legendary Richard Sen, breaks guy, house guy, disco guy, half-of-Padded-Cell guy, stepping in to give it a trancey tinge while doubling its runtime and adding a dancefloor-destroying Hi-NRG coloration.  Already out !

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PREMIERE : Phil Gerus - Ohashi Sky Garden (Richard Sen Remix)

She glanced towards him with a shimmering smile. Her lips shone a radiant red under the glow of the hazy lamp. She stood up and walked towards him along the corridor, she introduced herself with a whisper before wandering off into the night. In the background the echo of chamber music reverberated between the hollow walls, he felt dizzy and weak at her very presence. She did something far beyond words were capable of describing. Erotic and erotica in the purest form. 

Into The Light return with a spectacular assortment of music from Akis Daoutis, a Greek musician who has been recording for almost forty years. They reveal new material alongside reissued gold on a new compilation titled "Space, Time and Beyond".

PREMIERE: Akis - Erotica [Into The Light]

He found himself alone amidst the deserted cinema. The screening had begun to the uproar of nobody yet he was about to embark upon a beautiful voyage through space and time. The rumble of bass thundered through the auditorium as the red curtain rose to the reveal the screen. His face was illuminated by the glowing pixels which flashed and flared vigorously before his very eyes. He relaxed deep within the armchair and placed his feet upon the stall in front. Let it begin.

Shall Not Fade have been on prolific form as of late with a string of dynamic releases. Next to feature on the label is Pascal Viscardi who delivers a four track EP.

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PREMIERE: Pascal Viscardi - Auditorium Voyage [Shall Not Fade]

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Fyodor The DJ's soberly-titled 'Ambient' [@geography] offers a riveting mix of birdsongs, cooing and caws, tribal percussions and zenithal synth lifts to smoothly fly you above the canopy of an enchanted forest. Dreamy.

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Fyodor The DJ - Ambient [Geography Records]

With the Motorforce EP, Pépe (@pepmanpepe) joins the Renascence family in its fourth installment. 
A both tear-jerking and hot-blooded collection of music inspired by long highway drives in the Spanish summer, Pépe goes from lost-in-the-tarmac-jungle percussions to relentlessly emotional energy with mellow and nostalgic synths. 
Dan White brings you deeper than the Marianas trench through a light, spellbinding, dub rework under the Rings Around Saturn moniker to top off the emotional trip that this entails.

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Peckham duo FYI Chris return to Rhythm Section INTL for the second time with their ‘Snafubar’ EP, including the raw and dusty house track ‘Lonestar’.

Although the track can be said to possess a house structure, it’s clearly not easy to categorize, as the producers use an unconventional approach to delivering dancefloor focused material. With an overall gritty motif, FYI Chris present a stripped back cut highlighted by rough, warm and organic textures.

On the inspiration behind ‘Lonestar’, FYI Chris give a nod to a legendary hip-hop duo: "We’re big fans of a certain duo from DITC and this track is a little shout out to those guys".

Perhaps Rodney and Andre would be down to lay a verse on this one, but that’s a different story. 

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Premiere: FYI Chris 'Lonestar'

Full stream of DSC's cosmic, breaks-heavy cut "Far Reaching," the title track to his new EP on Holding Hands.

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Taken from the Seb Wildblood​ mini-album out on Omena. 

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Seb Wildblood - Deptford Synths

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From a 6 track EP, out soon!

Buttechno – Poleva

Sacamano - If You Wanted Me

Tief welcome Jon Sable back for his second release on the label, this time backed with a remix by his New Zealand buddies Chaos In The CBD !!

PREMIERE : Jon Sable - Gray Paper Moon (Chaos In The CBD Mix)

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@helena-hauff ‘btdr1123‘ [@darkentriesrecords] lets loose on scratchy acid lines, jacking hat pumps and dusty delayed claps, all grinded through a concert of outerspacey bleeps. Straying away from 4/4 restrictions and calibrated patterns, Hauff demonstrates she’s always been that truly daring producer, hooked on equally mesmeric and off-standard squelchy acid boosters. Firebomb.

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Helena Hauff - btdr1123 [Dark Entries]

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