Belly Dance Services ft. Random Atlas

Scratch Massive is French duo Maud Geffray and Sebastien Chenut. For their landmark 2011 album, they were joined by vocal talents Jimmy Somerville, Daniel Agust, Koudlam and Chloe. A new wave and electro masterclass took the band to a whole new level after earlier albums ‘Enemy & Lovers’ and ‘Time’ laid solid foundations. Over the last decade, the pair have remained at the top of their game with four further LPs, including most recently ‘Live in Paris’ from earlier in 2021. They are proven masters of electro-tinged, slow-motion house who have also written original soundtracks. Their knack for crafting moody, cinematic sounds makes them perennial underground favourites. This new remix album adds plenty of fresh new perspectives to their still-classic original.

https://soundcloud.com/scratch-massive
https://soundcloud.com/bezier
https://soundcloud.com/user-628750708

Nuit de Reve - 10th Anniversary Edition

PREMIERE⚡️Scratch Massive - Golden Dreams (Bezier Remix) [bORDEL]

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/noahvert
Track: Trapped
Label: https://soundcloud.com/user-837961572
Format: Cassette Tape, Digital, EP
Release date: 26/11/21
Official Video: https://youtu.be/LKePmf4XGNY

Energy meets energy. Emotion arises - the kind that clings to life circumstances and situations, practically as a saving grace in the big, wide world of nonsense. Deeper, driving forces point the way from sensual adaptation to environmental influences - as does the soon-to-be-released split EP from Chemnitz and Berlin-based synth-punk band BAUMARKT and Mainz-based NOAH VERT. Will be available as a limited physical release on cassette tape, and also digitally, from RÖ13 RECORDS

PREMIERE | Noah Vert - Trapped [RÖ13] 2021

Showing up for the second time on our platform, Balearic Ensemble proudly presents, for its forthcoming release, Aditya Mehta aka Abstract Incognito, a multidisciplinary artist from India whose productions, inspired by his love for sunshine and warm coastal breezes, are more than a perfect fit for the Barcelona-based label. “My Reflection In You” is a Balearic Infused Deep House track written in 2018 in Adi’s studio in Cape Town and comes accompanied by a superb remix made with love by Max Manetti.

In the words of Mikey Sibson, who wrote the PR text for Balearic Ensemble, “Max Manetti’s ‘Pacific Ballroom’ mix with its synth toms cascading ear to ear, shoulder to shoulder with opiate bells, chimes and somnolent synths is a clever re-dub on a circuitous route to the place at the end of the shoreline, a lush and expansive reinterpretation of Abstract Incognito’s subtle Balearic sensations. 100% ear candy from Max's Pacific Ballroom!”

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label: https://balearicensemble.bandcamp.com/

Follow @aaddiitya, @max-manetti & @balearicensemble, peeps!

My Reflection In You Incl. Max Manetti Remix

PREMIERE277 // Abstract Incognito - My Reflection In You (Max Manetti Pacific Balroom Remix)

https://soundcloud.com/alf_champion
https://soundcloud.com/carpatosmusic
https://soundcloud.com/playgroundrecords
🛒 https://playgroundrecordsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/j-h-nasmyth-inc-javi-redondo-jacuzzi-general-remixes
🔊 https://youtu.be/pgNBPl0hRTo

Mexican geek ALF CHAMPION returns to Playground Records to deliver his first EP on the label: ‘J.H Nasmyth’. Named after the Scottish inventor.

For this new launch Rafa joins forces with a bunch of friends from the Mexican underground scene armed with powerful analog gear and lots of talent to create sophisticated and intelligent music. Organic breakbeat, playful jams, jazzy synth feelings and plenty of diverse sonic landscapes are some of the treasures you will find in this magic box.

The album takes the final shape with remixes from Paradise Palms Records' head-honcho the Scottish Jacuzzi General and the Andalusian producer, dear friend and brilliant member of Correspondant crew Javi Redondo.

ALF CHAMPION - J. H. Nasmyth

Consurge Sicut

PREMIERE: ALF CHAMPION & CÁRPATOS - Consurge Sicut [Playground]

The city was silent and sleeping, only restless beings roamed the streets during the twilight hours. Night time hid a multitude of sins, secrets remained so during darkness and activities of the devilish kind were never frowned upon. But in the cold light of day, the traces of debauchery remained and the fears began to seep in.

In September Atlanta-based producer and musician Stranded released his new album ‘Midnight Sun’, coinciding with the relaunch of his label Double Phantom Records. On one of the featured singles ‘Fallen’, which comes complete with a special video created by Richard Vergez, he moves away from the darker side of his productions and into dreamier realms. Blending elements of dream pop and trip hop, he channels some of his formative inspirations into the breakbeat-driven groove, from 90s Primal Scream to Spacemen 3, Spritualized and Andrew Weatherall.

The accompanying video is made up of found footage and collages that compliments the dreamy sounds, conjuring up a likeness to the imagery of Adam Curtis.

Midnight Sun

PREMIERE: Stranded - Fallen [Double Phantom Records]

Sélection éclectique et riche comme chaque mois qui navigue entre post-rock, electro et new beat.

L'étrange Noël de La Mverte

https://soundcloud.com/mosheabutbul
https://soundcloud.com/missrecords
🛒 https://missrecords.ampsuite.com/releases/links?id=2
🔊 https://youtu.be/MYIqxxJlQEU

During the first lockdown of 2020 between news and holidays Far too close Ep was produced. Far Too Close is a musical Journey of how much everything in life can be so close but yet so far. Featuring a light optimistic feel of dance floor club music.

This is the first release from MISS Records by Moshe Abutbul

Tracklist:

01 - Changing Screens
02 - Blinded by the Light
03 - Back on the Hours
04 - Far Too Close

Moshe Abutbul - Far Too Close

Back on the Hours

PREMIERE: Moshe Abutbul - Back on the Hours [Miss Records]

The debut album ZEN of LOVE APE was released on may 10th 2021.
The album consists out of 10 tracks with different styles in music, but all with a coherent mellow vibe to it.

The label stands for diversity within underground music. For our new release we have invited 10 producers (2 duo's) with different styles to do a remix for the album and we could not be more happy with the outcome ! Many thanks to all the contributing artists:

Nuage (RUS) // Project Mooncircle, 20/20 Vision, Anjunadeep

Hugh Mane (NOR) // Running Back, Growing Bin, Mercury Rising, Adult Contemporary, Ugly Music

Joe Morris (UK) // Clandestino, Shades of Sound, Higher Love Recordings

Mushrooms Project (IT) // Leng, Hell Yeah, Uber, Is it Balearic?, Electric Minds, Bear Funk and more

Adam Stromstedt (AUS) // KANN, Gestalt, Bossmusik, Banoffee Pies and more

Fran Seven (NL) // Rugged Society, Atomnation

Manik (NL) // INI Movement, Rugged Society, Umoja, Jo Bissa, Mawimbi, ZZK

Caim (NL) // Lonely Planets, Girada, Mixcult

https://soundcloud.com/loveape
https://soundcloud.com/mushrooms-project2
https://soundcloud.com/rugged-society

ZEN REMIXED

Premiere : Love Ape - Linndrum Hustle (Mushrooms Project Remix) [Rugged Society]

Vamos !

Vomit Covered Denim Jeans, by Elijah Kealy.

this album was created in only a few weeks, with each song being made in one day. I set out to record, produce and master each song in less than 24 hours, some only being a 2-3 hour long session. I wanted to make a project that was more creatively fulfilling for me and this definitely did that and helped me to not be as much of a perfectionist and to just have fun.

All tracks were written, recorded, produced, and mixed by Elijah Kealy.
All instruments and vocals by Elijah Kealy.

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