The words were hard to come by, she'd sat in silence for what felt like hours trying to articulate herself but it was impossible: words continued to fail her. She stared at a fixed point on the wall, unable to pull her gaze away, hoping this focus would bring with it a sudden brainwave. His eyes burned into the back of her head, his patience wearing thin now. She knew talking was the only logical solution, but it was easier said than done.

Oddball Fantasies is a new label springing up from Brussels way. For their inaugural release they've called on the talents of Invisible Inc and Chambre Noir producer Puma & The Dolphin who delivers an eponymous four-tracker of organic, rhythmic delights. Described as "a ritual dance to take you to other worlds", the collection of psychedelic slow burners and enchanting grooves pull from dub and leftfield, and are just as suited for home listening as soundtracking hazy late nights on the dance floors.

PREMIERE: Puma & The Dolphin - Talking And Listening [Oddball Fantasies]

EXEM is one of the most famous electronic music bands on the Lithuanian scene, formed in 1992 by Mindaugas "Cross" Kazakevičius and Matas Petrikas.

In 1997, EXEM released their third album called Stereo. A track called Africa became historic when it reached the first place in the TOP40 of the national radio station M-1. It was the first time in history that a Lithuanian artist reached the NO 1 position.

Edit is made to remember the good old days and balaced for summer dance.

https://soundcloud.com/exem
https://soundcloud.com/jackmin

Download

PREMIERE⚡️EXEM - Afrika (Jackmin Edit)

https://soundcloud.com/drumtales
https://soundcloud.com/autarkic
https://soundcloud.com/goodskills
🛒 https://goodskills.bandcamp.com
🔊 https://youtu.be/BZCGhTf3XIc

Drum Tales is a new upcoming name in Lithuanian alternative scene. “Distorted Faces” is his debut on Good Skills - an EP coming out August 2023. Three very different original tracks and remixes from greats, who don’t require further introduction - Autarkic & Zillas on Acid.

Three originals show full spectrum of dance music and perfectly sum up sound of Vilnius nowadays. We’ve got oldtown vibe lyrics-driven indie track “Distorted Faces”, a big room banger “Inner Voices” influenced by Vilnius’s uptown scene and “Waiting for the Sun” which is somewhere in the middle.

So let us introduce you to Drum Tales. He’s here to stay. Apart from serving juicy bangers, which he produces on Fruity Loops, this dude can cut your hair or pour you a pint at the coolest bar in the heart of Vilnius. Definitely someone you want as a friend!

Tracklist: 

1. Sinn 
2. Macht 
3. Verachtung
4. Zustand
5. Kaspar Hauser - Sinn (Remix) 
6. Jennifer Touch - Macht (Remix)
7. Sheebaba - Verachtung (Remix) 
8. Versteinerte Pferde - Zustand (Rework)

PREMIERE: Drum Tales - Distorted Faces (Autarkic Remix) [Good Skills]

https://soundcloud.com/danielegasmaffei
https://soundcloud.com/notalkingrecords
🛒 https://www.beatport.com/it/label/notalking-records/107299/tracks
🔊 https://youtu.be/OC1E6r7JR6E

PREMIERE: Daniele Gas - Santificami [NOTALKINGRECORDS]

TERMINAL

Motor

Buy via Bandcamp

Alfonso Luna, jaijiu - Nocturno

Time

Dollkraut's grainy, fuzzy sound turned heads last year with the release of his first LP, 'Schimanski's Black Lullabiesi. Last year also saw him inaugurate the Dutch label Charlois with his 'Blackbox' EP, which he's following up with the release of 'Hornet Green' on 1st October. POW! To celebrate the upcoming release, we're bringing you the first TWO tracks from the EP right here and we thought it would only be fair to have a chat with Dollkraut as well to give us an insight into his world...

INTERVIEW

PREMIERE: Dollkraut - Mastermaster

Canny lad Jo Howard has drafted in an earthy bunch of reprobates for his debut EP on his own label Sulk Magic. The Bird Of Paradise features alongside other avarians, but the stand out slice is this weird, religious shuffler from mysterion Obb Globelyn. Like the finger snaps, it lures you in to it's mazey musica. Patted soft bass and synco riddims, cultish cants and flip rewinds make this beauty feel a little sordid. In a nice way, for your Sunday blues.

Out now: http://www.junodownload.com/products/roe-deers-stove-bird-of-sulk-magic/3333609-02/?=tcs

Sulk Magic 001

PREMIERE: Obb Globelyn - Quarry (Original Mix)[Sulk Magic Recordings]

The modular synthesis virtuoso, UK’s own Rex The Dog is about to release a new EP via Soft Computing on Friday Oct 4th. 
We are pleased to premiere ‘Experimental Housing’, a true modular house gem that is made for peak-time moments on the dance floor.

Rex The Dog on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/rexthedog1980
Rex The Dog on FB: https://www.facebook.com/RexTheDog/


http://www.itsdelayed.com

pre-order

PREMIERE: Rex The Dog - Experimental Housing [Soft Computing]

buy there : https://goodcoperth.bandcamp.com/album/gcr013-rhizome-rhythms-ep

Basic Mind returns to Good Company Records for the first time since their stomping remix for Tourist Kid back in 2017 with an EP of 100% fully-organic, bio-dynamic, and naturally psychedelic dance music.

On the menu at Rhizome Rhythms?

Platter “A” promises two juicy Balearic breakbeat burgers with a side of deep-fried techno, served well done and dripping special sauce.

Option “B”: For the health conscious, your choice of two cold-pressed smoothies: “Body of Water”, lightly acidified for good digestion, or the deeper cleanse of “On Spectrum”, high in aural fibre… Or have both at no extra cost!

WARNING: Side effects may include feelings of peace, love, unity and respect.

LISTEN ON YOUTUBE

PREMIERE : Basic Mind - Idle Chatters

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