R$N Premieres: August 2018

2018.7

Following last year's 'Kiyadub' EP, Andrew Weatherall returns to Byrd Out later this month with a brand new 12". Having invited his mate Andy Bell (y'know, him out of Ride) round to his studio to buy a Les Paul, Andrew suggested that he test the guitar out over a track he was working on, which then became the b-side here 'Making Friends With The Invader'.

We're very happy to be premiering the title track 'Blue Bullet', a trippy, dubbed-out construction with a surprisingly affecting melody which tunnels under your skin and refuses to leave.

Blue Bullet

PREMIERE: Andrew Weatherall - Blue Bullet [Byrd Out]

"'Pluvia' is a thrilling trance-fuelled techno ride that pulls a celestial vocal, slimy acid squelches and a whole lot of hardcore attitude into its dizzy orbit."

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PREMIERE: Dual Shaman - Pluvia [Drastic Arts]

There was a strange taste in his mouth as he walked away from the table upon which he had eaten dinner. There was a bitter sense of harrowing gloom which hung fierce above his head and the taste of pili pala kisses were all that was left upon his tongue. Walking between the dense city streets he began to wonder why life had turned out this way. Was it his fault? Was it merely a game within which he had simply been part of a masterplan? These questions troubled him so...

Doppelate is a producer whom we have watched with a keen eye as of late, an up and coming talent from London with an interesting take on house music and more.

PREMIERE: Doppelate - Pili Pala Kisses [X-Kalay]

He braced his lapels sharply. Yes, this is it, he thought. Admiring his reflection, he saw a picture of health and success. The lights in hotel bathrooms had a dreadful tendency to cast a deathlike pallor across the face, and this one was no different; he momentarily broke character to remind himself he isn’t actually the colour of diluted mustard. One final splash of cold water, one final nod of encouragement, one last straightening of the tie, and he was ready. Through the gap in the door bled the din of the Santa Ana Swing, muffled and half-present, like a memory of a song from one’s childhood. To the elevator, then; the party had already begun.  

M.ono's searing 'Santa Ana Swing' is lifted from a new VA compilation, 'The Blaq Bunch Vol. 2', assembled by German label Blaq Numbers. Comprising 16 tracks, the release is available on cassette and digital from August 9th.

PREMIERE: M.ono - Santa Ana Swing [blaq numbers]

“Look, I’m not saying… I just mean…” the details were as blurry as the walls and the faces. It didn’t matter. Ironically, the fog which shrouded her most immediate memory was thin, and she could see its centre clearer than her present surroundings. Though it was getting light outside and, on this randomer’s shabby couch, she felt as though she’d become cement that was always never quite dry, she was compelled to head back out into what remained of the night. Just one last time. It was undeniably preferable against being trapped at the wrong afters with someone pretentious.

PAS, following A-Side AD, is the second of a new two-tracker by Peckham's FYI Chris. Entitled Snod Hill, it's set for release on August 7th.

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PREMIERE: FYI Chris - PAS [West Friends]

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"Badlands" is available 17 August on WAYU Records

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Premiere: Shunus - Lame Deer (Geist Remix) [WAYU Records]

'Alan Fitzpatrick has started something with his imprint We Are The Brave – the selection of artists who have released on the label in the last 2 years shows his dedication to giving a home to the best underground music around for his loyal and dedicated fans...'

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Premiere: Harvey McKay - Set Back [We Are The Brave]

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HSH_PREMIERE: Harvey McKay - Rush (Original Mix) [We Are The Brave]

The tall building looked out upon the ants which moved back and forth on the pavement down below. The ivory tower was taller than all else which sat within sight, there was no superior powerhouse in all the land. In the distance the river could be seen running parallel to the great fortress, it was a wild and perilous beast which had taken the life of many a sailor out on the water. This was a kingdom with risk and danger, trouble and edge but it was all goverened by the delicate beauty of the man looking down from above...

Skudge have unveiled the latest in their ever growing 12" series as they deliver two finely tuned techno cuts complete with glitches and bleeps in all the right places.

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PREMIERE: Skudge - Parallel [Skudge]

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Alan Fitzpatrick has started something with his imprint We Are The Brave – the selection of artists who have released on the label in the last 2 years shows his dedication to giving a home to the best underground music around for his loyal and dedicated fans. Club anthems come to mind, with tracks like Alan’s ‘We Do What We Want’, Gary Becks ‘Just One More’ and the recent smash hit ‘Poison’ from UK legend Skream. 

We’ve had some cracking new releases from brand new artists, showcasing some of the best of the emerging talent out there. But for now, we welcome one of Scotland finest producers, and one of Alan’s long-time mates – Harvey McKay.

“We both started out around the same time and I've always been drawn to his style of driving, soulful techno. I signed his three-track McGurk Effect EP to my 8 Sided Dice label back in 2011, so it was exciting to get sent some new music and I fell in love with all three tracks after just one weekend of testing them out." – says Alan

The title track ‘Set Back’ has that old Detroit sound, but modernized with a tough edge. Vocal samples stab through the jacking synth hook and its explosive kick drum ensure some serious fist pumping action required. 

“Balter somehow reminds me of that Love Parade vibe from the 90’s” – says Harvey. Its rolling low end and vocal manipulation sit alongside drum rolls which build a heady groove. “It’s not like it sounds like a 90s track, but it certainly has the spirit of those times” – adds Harvey.

“Hahaha Rush is just a track that's come from hanging out with Gary Beck all the time!”. Its stripped back with a driving percussion power, and maybe the moodiest of the EP with a lot of texture and attitude.

“Alan and I have known each other from the very start, he’s a sound geez and always got his ear on the pulse – it’s so nice to be working together on this release.” – Harvey.


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Harvey McKay - Balter

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