This year marks 15 years since I started my service in the online underground. Time flies when you are having fun right?! I remember when I (as non dj) heard something on the radio back then, that was just it. Nobody put that on soundcloud or youtube for you to listen to again. I was telling myself there must be more people that want to listen to some tracks over and over again. That's how it all started. Ripping tracks from radio shows, uploading some cool tracks that were hot in that time period (remember post-dubstep & future garage?),there were even a few people sending me their music to upload! The moment I started doing the video edits was life changing. Not only for me but for all the people we (music youtubers) made hot in the era of lo-fi house. Happy to see some of them rockin big stages today!

Since then, this has been my everyday, 24/7/365! Paid my dues & made the sacrifices. Was it worth it? Damn right! Though I have to admit that I never intended to start djing myself. I was forced to by the community! I am happy I sold my bike so I can buy speakers and started.

Music took me around the world. With music I met a bunch of amazing people who did not hesitate to spend their money and time just to meet the guy they know from youtube. For this I will forever be grateful!

Like 5 years ago, also this time I have a mix for you! I just wanted to put together a mix full of my all time favorite jams. The result is an almost six hour journey through different genres & styles. I also wanted to include music made by people I have some history with. Baltra, Bambounou, Fjaak, Route 8 or Kettama, to name a few (and a whole lotta more!). Expect a lot of hits! Slow jams, House, Techno, UK sound and more.

Thanks for believing in me, it truly means everything!

Artwork by my very good man George Sirinidis
https://www.instagram.com/georgesirinidis/

THE MOSKALUS MIX SERIES EXTRA: Moskalus (15 YEARS OF MOSKALUS 5H SPECIAL)

Pre-order: https://aus.lnk.to/seamstresslw

UK duo @m0at and Hotflush boss @scubaofficial link up on @ausmusic with their latest track, 'Seamstress'.

The collab release sees the trio link up with Timbaland collaborator Soshy, using her original vocals across the track.

More exclusive music

Premiere: mOat & Scuba 'Seamstress' (feat. Soshy)

There was a strange atmosphere in the amphitheatre, onlookers were perplexed by what they'd seen, fascinated and intrigued. A rumble reverberated from the tall speakers in each corner, blasting noise down upon the gathering with a ferocious force. Soon they would all be under the hypnosis of the spell, the performance had begun.

There had been concerns that this would be too big, too grand and too ambitious to pull off but as the lights became dimmer and dimmer it was clear that the plan had worked.

Soon they would all be long gone.

Wolf Music are celebrating the work of Soul Purpose with a new EP made up of music recorded in the late nineties. Still sounding just as fresh and relevant today, these tracks have been given a well deserved lease of life.

PREMIERE: Soul Purpose - Too [Wolf Music]

Broken District is the label launched by the creative minds of Jus Jam, Momla & Antwan. Starting up in 2018, the roster has included acts like SofaTalk, Real, J., Sam Irl, Turbojazz, Marian Tone, System Olympia, Junktion, Leon Revol, Setwun, Duktus, Jeppe Wolmer, Interface Palm, Jus Jam & Momla themselves. Here Broken District present their next collaboration with Slowaxx, the solo project and live band created by Riccardo Chiarucci, producer, arranger, and composer from Tuscany. His debut long player ‘Shapes Interfusion’ is a blend of home studio production and live recorded sessions that incorporate lo-fi, hazy jazz, mind-warping electronica, with lashings of hip-hop swagger. It was recorded with a host of dedicated session musicians, and rapper Young A.M.A. 
Opener ‘Emoyeni’ - Zulu for wind, soul, and spirit - is a handful of thoughts fluttering about in the air, expressed via a Rhodes jam played by Luca Sguera, conversing with sharp electronic drums. ‘Y.B.A’ is an electronic jazz session featuring Young A.M.A, his provocative and ego-driven lyrics adding a complexity to the already atmospheric production. ‘Femmes’ is a tribute to women and a timely appeal against gender inequality. Featuring words from Emma Watson, against a backdrop of soulful rhythms & beats, and 90s sampled drums.
‘Pantere Rosee’ and ‘Stazione Funk’ complete both sides with their own unique aesthetic. The first offers up a pure Rhodes, bass & synth jam that is built on a foundation of some wildly acoustic drums. The latter moving in the opposite direction with deconstructed samples of more 90s drums pattens, acid lines and grooves. Closing out, Young A.M.A. returns on ‘No Secret, his easy flow openly expressing views on hip-hop, while the instrumental travels high up into a star filled galaxy with its multi layered keys floating above the incredibly heavy bassline played by Jury Maccianti.

Shapes Interfusion

BUY on BANDCAMP

PREMIERE : Slowaxx - Femmes

DC Promo Tracks #1312: "Ouzo" by Moonee is part of the release "Sandquest" on Oath @oathy  

Pre-Order: https://oathcreations.bandcamp.com/album/sandquest-2 
releases February 25, 2024


More Promo Tracks: https://www.dreamchimney.com/promo

DC Promo Tracks: Moonee "Ouzo"

For our first release of the year we welcome young & upcoming French producer Harrington who delivers three fun and dreamy house tracks. Remixes come in the form of Lone Saxon, Akasha System and Joe Morris

https://shadesofsoundmusic.bandcamp.com/album/too-late-to-dream

https://soundcloud.com/harrington_music
https://soundcloud.com/joemorris

PREMIERE: Harrington - Inner Story [Shades Of Sound]

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With all proceeds going to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and HEAL Palestine, Razor-N-Tape label head honcho Jason Kriveloff - better known as @JKriv - presents a six-track solo effort on the mystical imprint Leisure Group.

Within EP

Eversweet

JKriv - Eversweet [Leisure Group]

Joint4Nine - That Good Of Love EP (BDR12)
BUY LINK: https://backdoor.bandcamp.com/album/bdr12-that-good-of-love-ep
Label : Back Door Records (https://soundcloud.com/back_door_records)
> Joint4Nine (https://soundcloud.com/joint4nine)
https://www.instagram.com/joint4nine/

Joint4Nine presents his debut release for Back Door Records this March. Filled with deep cuts and old-school grooves, this is a floor filler with plenty of heft.

Straight outta Bogota, Colombia, he brings the heat with an EP dripping in funk, vocal snippets that resonate deep within, and a groove so raw, you'll feel it in your bones.

Joint4nine is Bogota's finest, a beat-making maestro who's all about groove. As a co-founder of Nomada Records, he's been setting Colombia's house music scene on fire, and "That Good Of Love" is just a taste. Dropping just in time for this spring, this three-track EP is not to be missed.

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Joint4Nine - Get Down On It Pt.II

June 22 - Astro Win EP
PRE-ORDER LINK: https://www.otg-records.com/release/29707603/June-22-Astro-Win-EP
Label: Moto Music 
> Alex Picone (https://soundcloud.com/alex-picone)
https://www.instagram.com/alex_picone_
> Prince De Takicardie (https://soundcloud.com/prince-de-takicardie)
https://www.instagram.com/princedetakicardie

Moto Music celebrates 30 years;the same philosophy remains to bring classic memories to the turntables & dance floors since 1994. A new collaborative endeavor from the remarkable talents of Alex Picone and Prince De Takicardie is fresh up on the Moto Music turismo for 2024, debuting the creation- June 22 ,,Astro Twin'' Ep; a reference to their shared birthday and zodiac sign, this 140 gram plate includes 4 distinct flavors of hardware bred, funky and psychedelic fusions for the energetic body and curious mind. Raw, underground & Futuristic, yet familiar to the arcade atmospheres and authentic old times with a charming palette of Acid House, Detroit Techno, Cosmic Breaks, and mystic Trance for colorful design; …the Astro Twin Ep courtesy of June 22 awaits you…proudly presented by Moto Music for our 20th release and 30th anniversary.

PRE-ORDER LINK

PREMIERE : June 22 - Choices

READ > inverted-audio.com/premiere-ekeyz-pure-science

Following notable releases from smooth operator Lucas Arruda, Voilaaa and Camarão Orkestra among others, Paris-based record label line up the eight-track 'Many Shades Of House' various artists compilation - curated by Lausanne-based DJ and producer Lea Lisa.

@lea-lisa
@favorite-recordings

Many Shades Of House

Ekeyz

Pure Science - Ekeyz [Favorite]

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With our core team immersed in all aspects of dance music, we publish news, articles, and interviews covering the greatest in innovative, underground culture from across the globe. We offer regular, exclusive music and mixtapes from our favourite artists, and publish features shining a light on everything from the freshest new artists to the untold tales from rave history.

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PREMIERE: Soul Purpose - Too [Wolf Music]

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