It was just curiosity that brought her to the psychic — at least, that's what she'd been telling herself repeatedly all the way here. She'd never considered herself much of a superstitious type and, until recently, she'd have balked at the idea of reading a horoscope, so tarot readings were completely new and uncharted territory. She'd have laughed at herself a year ago, but back then she couldn't have fathomed the events that would soon play out.

Tasked with delivering the next release on Mugwump's Subfield imprint are cult Sheffield act HIEM, the duo made up of Venini band member Nick Eastwood and The All Seeing I's David Boswell aka Bozzwell. A new addition to their string of releases on Crosstown Rebels, Eskimo and Nang, 'Esoteric' brings a dose of ritualistic chants and dark psychedelic rhythms, backed up by remixes from Canadian disco-tech outfit Ami Moderne and Smala boss Manfredas.

PREMIERE: HIEM - Moonwitch And Tarot (Manfredas Remix) [Subfield]

Otherworldly sounds pulsed from different structures around the huge field, each housing their own unique sonics, decor and crowd. Throughout the night people journeyed around these spaces, hoping that whatever lay inside would reinvigorate or relax their mind and body. By dawn, the effects of the night had taken their toll, and bodies had become spirits floating in the air, far above solid ground...

2013 marked Moscow duo Simple Symmetry's first musical outing, and since they've notched up eight more EPs for labels like Disco Halal, Low Budget Family and XXX. Now, following three years of blood, sweat and tears, they're putting out their first long player 'Sorry! We Did Something Wrong' into the world.

Made up of 11 tracks, the album signals a different and more expansive sound than their previous efforts. Pulling from a host of different eras and influences—there's nods to early and mid 90s artists like Weatherall, Death In Vegas and St Etienne, while at other moments they dive into 60s and 70s grooves, licks and harmonies à la Beach Boys and The Monkees. Crafting their own singular sound world, full of colourful and psychedelic sonics bursting with flutes, cello, synths, sitar, guitars and percussion, the pair have made a wonderful record that is "a tonic for these uncertain times".

PREMIERE: Simple Symmetry - Out Of Body Experience [New Ears]

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There are not many things that can give you that warm and overexciting feeling as if you had to much black tea: a good song, a renewed friendship and well too much black tea. And here we have all three of them. 

An On Bast and Douglas Greed met over ten years ago on the other side of the world and always wanted to join forces. But upon till now they failed. Not in way that would suggest a big story filled with tragedy behind it. It was rather a string of missed chances and unexpectedly fast passing years.

But now we got two tracks that couldn’t be more different. "I'm right outside if you need me" is sweet as baclava and as sad as the Friday news at the same time. While "Night Time" is a nice little rolling monster, haunting you on the dance floor - if you let it.

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@shubostar - Space Racer
Remix - @panthera-krause
Label - @ujurecords

Release Date: 28/01/2022

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PREMIERE - Shubostar - Space Racer (Panthera Krause Remix) (uju Records)

The acclaimed Catalan DJ and producer Esprit Divers is back with "Sanasana," the name of his latest single, which comes accompanied by three impressive remixes, the first by Venice Arms and two versions made by the in - house artists Theus Mago and Moisees. 

Esprit Divers, also known as Coyu, has been very active in recent months, and his most recent collaboration with his remix of Sierra Madre's "Cumbres" has been a success. Now, he returns to Duro with "Sanasana," a techno cut that features chopped vocals, revealing pads, and synthesizers that drift you away, while the rhythm keeps you in a trance state.

The first remix, made by Venice Arms, the alternate project of Curses, is forceful, aggressive, and booming. With a retro - futuristic vibe, it's full of resonant synthesizers, alarms, and lasers that take you to another dimension. 

The final two remixes, made by Duro's founding artists Theus Mago and Moisees, are equally impressive. The first is a powerful, incandescent, and acid cut with techno and rave influences that make you feel like you're at a warehouse party. The "Fluffy Mix" * that closes the EP, also made by Theus Mago and Moisees, takes you on a dreamlike journey with its resonant arpeggios and sedative pads that transport you between clouds and colors.

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Esprit Divers - Sanasana (Theus Mago & Moisees Fluffy Mix) [Duro Label]

🔥PASSO DO NOITE

Brazilian Phonk with a chill & dark vibe. Deep beats, nocturnal atmosphere, and urban energy that connects with the global phonk movement. Perfect for chill phonk, dark vibes, and late night drive playlists.
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This album explores an innovative retro-futuristic fusion of house, pop, and rock, where past and future coexist in a single emotional and rhythmic language. House music forms the rhythmic backbone with steady four-on-the-floor beats, hypnotic grooves, and melodic basslines that drive movement with subtle energy rather than force.

Pop influences shape the emotional accessibility of the record through strong melodic hooks, clear song structures, and expressive vocals that feel intimate and human. Rock elements bring depth and contrast, expressed through atmospheric electric guitars, gentle distortion, dynamic builds, and live-feeling textures that add soul and character to the electronic foundation.

The retro-futuristic identity emerges from the use of analog-inspired synthesizers, warm pads, evolving arpeggios, and vintage tones reimagined with modern production techniques. Organic and natural sound elements—such as water, wind, bells, chimes, and global ambient textures—are carefully integrated, giving the music a sense of place, movement, and timelessness.

The overall vibe is nocturnal, romantic, and emotionally uplifting. Each track stands on its own with a distinct mood and progression, yet all are unified by a smooth, elegant energy that feels both nostalgic and forward-looking. This album is designed for late-night journeys, emotional connection, and immersive listening—an innovative soundscape where house pulse, pop emotion, and rock spirit meet a retro-futuristic vision.

Quantum

Not An Animal are known for their heated takes on the art of disco-sampling house music, and Ess O Ess is one of the key factors in defining that sound. This comes through in spades on Take You To A Secret Place, where the title track comes marching out atop a deadly bassline that will cut through any mix to get the people freaking out. The dub mix is equally deadly, flying a generous dose of cosmic sparkle into the mix without losing the punch in the original production. Kuniyuki Hard takes a daring approach that slows the track down to a creep and emphasises space and tension. The Angophora version is even more drastic, seemingly stripping all the recognisable elements of the track out and leaving behind a plaintive thread of ambient instrumentation.

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The compilation Ombra INTL 009, is the 9th release from Berlin based label Ombra International. The label looks to deliver post-punk/darker disco, and this is evident in this release. The collective is laden with talent in the field of cold and dark wave music with ORDER89, Local Suicide, Curses, Dog.ma and Amarcord all featuring. This accumulation of music will bring you to the depths of post-disco; where rock, synth and electro all live as one.

The piece kicks off with ‘Future’ by ORDER89. The Parisian trio is made up of Jordi (vocals/bass), FLVN (Machine/keyboard) and Elliot (guitar). Frequently performing their live set in Paris, which began back in 2017. They come off a busy 2018 in which they released ‘Edward’ and ‘Barbara’. Their sound shines in this track, as it delivers hints of EBM and a dark wave 80s vibe. The pounding, yet harmonious vocals are infused with lengthy guitar riffs and kick drums, which are nostalgic of teenage angst.

Local Suicide are well known on the Berlin scene, having played in every big club around the city when they are not touring the world. On the back of their release ‘Komm Ins Loch’ with Theus Mago, the duo are no strangers to collaborating and are chameleons when it comes to mixing their eclectic style. New York native Curses has been based in Berlin for years now. His long-awaited debut album, ‚Romantic Fiction’, was released in October last year via Dischi Autunno, Correspondant’s sublabel. They collaborated to produce ‘Who Cares’. Indeed, who does, setting a tone of eerie passivism with a heavy acidic bassline, the vocals enter to reaffirm this atmosphere. You’ll find yourself letting go of inhibition and swaying to this ominously melodic track, brandishing little remorse for what is going on around you.

Dog.ma was created in 2007 by Cisky Dj and Paolo Soncini. The Italian duo are coming on strong and have their own label now dedicated to the Dog.ma project, 'Dogmatraxxx'. They want continuous growth and are always looking to collaborate. Their track ‘Warrior’ enters in with a post-rock flair. Heavy guitar riffs are coupled on top of a steady bassline to transport you right back to the 1980s. This is only enhanced by the electro-post-pop synthesised keyboard and modulated drum. If you ever wanted to know what it felt like to drive the DeLorean, I imagine this is what it felt like.

Italian producer Amarcord produced the final track. A respected live performer, he is synonymous with immersive, new-wave, electro and psychedelic sounds. ‘Trees’ feels like trying to manoeuvre through the streets of New York at night. Hustle, bustle and trying to get somewhere. It is quite the finale to this compilation, with synthesised builds, guitar riffs, futuristic percussions and infused modulated sounds to give a darker Italo, electro, post-punk sounding track.

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PREMIERE : Local Suicide & Curses -  Who Cares

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