2025-08-26

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Swedish producer Shielding lands on Facta and K-LONE’s Wisdom Teeth imprint with an extended collection of hazy dub techno, drone and downtempo.

https://wisdomteethuk.bandcamp.com/album/shielding-collecting-seaweed-ep

Collecting Seaweed EP

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Premiere: Shielding 'Reserv'

There was a flickering flame which burnt by the river as he watched the stream roll downwards beyond his line of sight. It was symbolic in a way, that this one burning fire might represent his deepest desires and his greatest hope. He looked up at the night sky and listened to the silence which buried and engulfed the countryside all around him. There was nobody else around for he was in the midst of nowhere. This was the outback, the middle of the abyss, yet still his deepest ambitions burnt bright.

Dukwa is a producer of whom we are fond. Releases via Bosconi Records and Numbers cemented his position which was then followed by two self released EPs. Now he appears on a newly launched label, TDSR, in what might just be his best yet.

Tears Like Stones 

PREMIERE: Dukwa - Hope [TDSR]

A knock sounded heavily on the door, stirring her quickly out of her seat. In one fell swoop she downed her drink and made for the door. On the other side of it friendly faces greeted her with open arms. Overwhelmed, her stomach squirmed uncontrollably, feelings of anxiety and excitement mingling into one. She couldn't believe they were all reunited, this had seemed like a far off dream not so long ago. She had to pinch herself to remind her that this was reality.

Following his first EP Twilight/Crato in December of last year, Manchester-based producer WDDS returns with his second EP Wilderness/Reunited. Produced during a period of physical and mental isolation during lockdown, the two tracker transmits feelings of reflection whilst looking to a brighter future, through warm pads, deep atmospherics and low slung grooves.

PREMIERE: WDDS - Wilderness (Original Mix)

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Darling and Tracey launch Ally Tropical's Plant Life with drifting melodies and hypnotic percussion.

Read more & buy: https://www.stampthewax.com/2020/07/12/premiere:-darcey-electronics---morgen/
Listen on Youtube: https://bit.ly/Darcey_Morgen

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Darcey Electronics - Morgen (STW Premiere)

Two sets of never-ending, towering concrete blocks faced off each other, alternating rhythmically to electric power transmission lines and large swathes of luxuriant green, that stretched out towards the sky and met to create domes of flora. Here, gigantic walking palms coexisted peacefully alongside barrigonas, huicungos and pallas, and many more trees, flowers and plants that offered shelter from the incessant, warm showers that graced the land and its terracotta paths on an almost daily basis. And beneath this humid undergrowth, a quiet but vibrant array of creatures lived amongst the ungurahuis and rubber trees; most of the fauna opted for a nocturnal lifestyle that dimmed their exotic colours and allowed them to showcase their diverse vocal abilities without being seen. 

Gottwax, the record label arm of Wales-own Gottwood Festival, returns after four years with a 30-track compilation that evokes the spirit of the music festival. Featuring electronic stalwarts such as Roman Flügel, DJ Tennis and Margaret Dygas, alongside fledgling emerging talents, we get a taste of the collection, compiled by the festival owners and new label manager Geoff Kirkwood AKA Me Me Me records boss Man Power. With Em & Stav's "Driver", the duo share a muted piece of Bristol-infused bass brimming with minimal sounds, glitching accents and unfettered beats.

Gottwax present: Nottwax – A Gottwood Compilation

PREMIERE: Em & Stav - Driver [Gottwax]

Eluize makes her debut on Shall Not Fade sub-label Lost Palms, serving up five dark and moody jams.  

Vinyl here: shallnotfade.co.uk/album/eolian-ep

OPULENCE EP

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PALMS031 // Eluize - Eolian EP

Hazy orange words buzzed on the screens around the airport, line after line read the same word: 'Delayed'. She sat on the floor amongst all the other disgruntled customers, pondering how long she'd be here before an update sounded across the tannoy. She had always hated travelling but she didn't mind waiting. It offered time for thought and contemplation, and that had become something of a rarity nowadays...

Glasgwegian native Andy Graham AKA Sei A returns to his regular home Aus Music for what marks his fourth studio album, Kinetic Action, and the first full length since 2016's Space In Your Mind. Known for his ability to weave subtle melodies throughout his productions, be it sparse dub or hypnotic techno, Sei A has crafted a distinct sound that shines across his lengthy discography. Alongside the album, Aus Music call on the remix duties of two UK techno mainstays, Surgeon and Hodge, who each bring their razor sharp touch to the originals.

PREMIERE: Sei A - Jets (Hodge Remix) [Aus Music]

Artist: Marli 
Title: No Service
Label: Yellow Island
Format: Digital
Release date: 21/08/20
Purchase: https://yellowislandrecords.bandcamp.com/album/astral-therapy-vol-1-various-artists

Yellow Island's new project "ASTRAL THERAPY" presents the Various Artists Vol. 1.
With 11 tracks, the compilation was made to bring some good vibration and peace to these times we're living in, representing the connection between people even in moments of loneliness."

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PREMIERE #1132 | Marli - No Service [Yellow Island] 2020

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PREMIERE: Sei A - Jets (Hodge Remix) [Aus Music]

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