Anderson - Outta Kontrol EP

Bogotà born and raised DJ and producer Nicolas Duque has been lighting up the scene following a string of VA contributions and his perfect pop-tinged UKG debut EP on Breaks ‘N’ Pieces’. Since then Duque has gone on to release music that flirts with nostalgia and contemporary electronics on Dansu Discs, Magic Carpet and Limousine Dream sublabel Nug-Net, merging house with various UK flavours. Now he makes his debut on SITU Records with a futuristic four track EP demonstrating his fluidity between genres, this time opting for 4/4 kickdrums and pleasure-seeking bleeps. 

The sound of swinging hi-hats and classic bass notes churn as the record starts to spin, before distant electronics and crowd roaring grooves take hold in opening track ‘Ritmos Contundentes’. ‘The Unforbidden Track’ is the perfect follow up, this time introducing acidic leads and festival ready chords brimming with warmth and light. The Aptly titled ‘Ting-a-ling’ opens the B-side in a playful mood, with optimistic melodies racing at full steam ahead. The record comes to a close with ‘Midnight Library’ encompassing everything that makes this record great; the combination of mischievous, yet light-hearted grooves built perfectly around an interchanging melody.

>> @nicolasduque

Misdirection EP

SITU - 888 // Nicolas Duque - Misdirection EP

Up next on Pleasure Club we launch our new Members Only series. A place where we can present single tracks from friends old and new.

On Volume 1 we have killer contributions from Voigtmann, Henry Hyde, Mariiin and HearThug. Four artists who know how to work a dancefloor, both as DJs and also producers.

There is no guest list tonight.

Mastered by Analog Cut and distributed by Energy Flash Distribution (EFD).

Preorder: https://pleasureclubx.bandcamp.com/album/members-only-vol-1

PREORDER

A2. MARIIIN - SHAPE THE FUTURE (PCLUB014)

I had a great time working on this mix. I call this speedy wavy lol, I just really wanted to do a high energy mix. Something to make you bounce. I think the right prescription for the mix would be some natural wine beautiful company and a bag of weed. 

“The holy Trinity”

Full interview with legendface @wavyrager here: https://www.hueandsaturation.net/blog/2023/wavy-rager

Hue & Saturation Mix #051: Wavyrager

Klasse Wrecks is happy to welcome new Berlin-based producer Jotel California to the family. The emerging young artist provides a strong and varied EP that introduces his deft production skills and understanding of balanced sonics. 'Borrowed Time' traces the lines of traditional electro but stirs the pot with new flavours and the result is something that is both unique and powerful. Late 90s Techno is referenced on the title track, a dark and haunting driver that emerges into euphoria later on in the journey. While the A1 features the cut up vocals of Babyblade and takes the listener on a pulsing trip that thrashes back and forth before restlessly settling down

A1. Nabelmilch Feat. Babyblade

Has been a while since i've been able to finish an EP & have dabbling with a bit of new sounds and vibe, but still some of the same Anderson sprinkled in there :) Hope you enjoy x

Thank you for the support and always, one love <3

Anderson - Dorothy's Lagoon EP

Mpeg - Back To B

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New CD sub-label coming in hot and we're delighted to have Henrik Villard jumpstart proceedings with 6 bits of acid-tech, neatly designed to make the floor wiggle and groove. @henrikvillard @gestaltlabel
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PREMIERE: Henrik Villard - Kaleidoscope [Diskount Service]

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In a generous move, "Martian Levitation" will be available for free download on Bandcamp. This album is a showcase of Ale San's rule-free, genre-blending musical ethos, marking a significant point in his artistic trajectory. @alesanplays
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Martian Levitation

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PREMIERE: Ale San - Vanilla I Scream

Psilocybin

As the last sliver of the sun disappeared behind the mountains a bitter cold pierced the air sending shivers through the town. They didn't see much sun here; the days were short and the nights continued to be long, cold and dark. Despite this reality those who lived there remained full of hope. Every day they dreamed of a perfect place in which they could exist, somewhere far from the place they knew as home. A utopian paradise amidst the darkness of the real world.

The second release from freshly founded imprint Dom Trojga continues their mission to represent Eastern Europe's rich underground music scene. The V/A entitled Domownicy Różnoracy Cz. 1 brings together artists from Poland and Ukraine including designer and sound artist Poly Chain, a collaboration between Ukrainian synth wizard Bejenec and Jaxe who launched the imprint, rounded off with two tracks from Łódź producer SLG and label head Eltron, who together perform as Seltron 400. SLG's track is our pick, which he describes as his waking dream about Boards of Canada and Drexciya collaborating, as well as a reflection on the need for more utopian music in today's dystopian world.

PREMIERE: SLG - Hello Utopia [Dom Trojga]

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