Sunday Week 19 2020

deep house amsterdam

ElectroLux vol.18

Buy: https://drumcode.ffm.to/dc214

Kölsch makes his highly-anticipated debut on Adam Beyer's Drumcode imprint by remixing the label boss' very one track titled 'What You Need’.

Since its release in 2015, 'What You Need’ has been a fan favorite for the Drumcode family. Now Kölsch transform's the original into a euphoric anthem, as he highlights melancholic chords that build in intensity before dramatic string sequences set in. The fusion of motifs from both Kölsch and Adam Beyer proves to be a solid match, revealing a ballad that fits nicely during the deepest portions of the night. 

Adam Beyer ‘What You Need’ (Kölsch Remix) is out 8 November on Drumcode.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Adam Beyer 'What You Need' (Kölsch Remix)

"Remembrance" is taken from "Invisible Island". Midori Hirano´s follow up album from 2015s "Minor Planet". Handmade LP and CD editions available from Sonic Pieces February 7th.

Midori Hirano - Remembrance

London label @scuffedrecs is kicking 2020 off with a three-tracker from  Brighton duo @heritage_ds, aka Movement and Tribalist.

The new EP,  'The Revelation', marks Heritage's Scuffed debut and arrives with the label's eye-catching (and now signature) artwork. It follows up a string of impressive releases from the likes of Croft, Farsight and Intern Hook-Up which released last year via Scuffed. 

In terms of the music, 'The Revelation' is a three-track snapshot of the woozy, mutated and tailor-made-4-the-rave trend popular among UK producers of late. Across the EP the pair utilise elements from electro, garage and breaks in a way that's sure to delight fans and newcomers to their music alike upon release.

'The Revelation' EP lands on January 31 via Scuffed Recordings. Pre-order below, and tune into the project's title track now.

Pre-order: https://scuffedrecs.bandcamp.com/album/the-revelation-ep

The Revelation EP

Premiere: Heritage 'The Revelation'

Pre-order: https://www.phonicarecords.com/product/nachtbraker-fatoe-morgana-pre-order-aus-music/165168

Aus Music's first release of 2020 is from Nachtbraker. 'Fatoe Morgana' has a sound that draws from obscure dutch techno and trance as well as vintage UK tech house with a maturity and class of an artist who understands how to move a dancefloor, the Night Hawk's latest release will prick up the ears of those that have come before him as well as let his previous listeners know where he's headed.

Premiere:  Nachtbraker 'Fatoe Morgana'

Exclusive Echonomist ft. Iokasti 'Modern Wonder'

As Hamburg based label TAU rings in the new decade, it's Echonomist who delivers the soundtrack for the label's first release of 2020. Altogether three original tracks plus a remix from Ditian can be found on the artist's homage to New Wave, simply called 'Modern Wonder'. After a successful 2019 Petros, Echnomist's real name, and releases on Innervisions, Blue Shadow or Watergate continues his run and demand of contributing meaningful and valuable music to the scene and its floors. Speaking of the latter, Echonomist, who enjoys his international artist career, supports local and aspiring musicians with his Sunday event 'Dreams', which seems to be a solid base to play yourself into the spotlight of the Greek scene. However, Petros talks the 411 on his upcoming release as well as giving us some insights into his 'coming' as an artist and how'll be the next big thing from Greece. 

Read the interview here:
https://torturetheartist.net/2020/01/19/interview-exclusive-echonomist-modern-wonder-tau

Echonomist's EP 'Modern Wonder' will be released on TAU on January 24th, 2020.

Buy the EP
Digital/ vinyl: bit.ly/echnomist-tau

Artist & label information
Echonomist: www.facebook.com/EchonomistMusic // @echonomist // www.instagram.com/echonomist_music
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Modern Wonder EP

Modern WOnder

Interview

EXCLUSIVE: Echonomist ft. Iokasti - Modern Wonder [TAU]

PREMIERE: Kalipo & Local Suicide - Dominator [Hold Your Ground]

Artists: Kalipo (@kalipo-1) & Local Suicide (@localsuicide)
Track Title: Dominator
Release Title: Dominator / Crocodile
Label: Hold Your Ground (@hldyrgrnd)
Catalogue No.: HYG0014
Release-Date: 05.02.2020

You run, your heart beats fast. You are breathing heavy, but steady. The surge of adrenaline makes you feel like you could do this forever. Awake, alert, excited or maybe a little scared of what’s going to happen. You can feel the sweat on your back and goosebumps on your forearms. It’s finally happening and it’s happening under your terms. You got it. “Dominator” by Kalipo & Local Suicide is an electro anthem full of physicality and furor, of determinedness and power. Vamparela’s vocals are like the voice inside your gut that you should listen to a little more often, while the driven bassline and 80s inspired analog synths will occupy your mind and focus your thoughts. “Crocodile”, the second track of the release, is the other side of the coin – not any less definite, however more haunted and introspected in contrast. It isn’t always easy, but let’s take control and dance it out before life eats us up!

The EP “Dominator / Crocodile” will be released on 5th February via Hold Your Ground, incl. remixes by Theus Mago a.k.a. Bufi from Mexico City and Radial Gaze from Saint Petersburg. In Berlin, sooner or later everyone meets. Let’s find out what more there is to be expected from this producer trio!

Order: https://www.beatport.com/label/hold-your-ground/65341

✘ Kalipo (Berlin // Germany)

soundcloud.com/kalipo-1
facebook.com/itskalipo

✘ Local Suicide (Berlin // Germany)

soundcloud.com/localsuicide
facebook.com/localsuicide

✘ Hold Your Ground (Berlin + Hamburg // Germany)

soundcloud.com/hldyrgrnd
facebook.com/hldyrgrnd
https://holdyourground.net

Dominator / Crocodile [HYG0014]

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PREMIERE: Kalipo & Local Suicide - Dominator [Hold Your Ground]

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Buy: https://www.beatport.com/label/monaberry/13197
Release Date: 03-04-2020

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Tracklist:
01.  Super Flu – Jetendra (Original Mix)
02.  Super Flu – Spaceship (Original Mix)

Release Info: 
Catalogue number 60 on Monaberry is served by the labelheads SUPER FLU. JETENDRA sensitively opens the door to a never before seen dimension, with spheres full of rhythmic energy, lightly dosed solar-wind essences and dancing synthesizer leads.  SPACEHIP melts the unique character sound of SUPER FLU with the inspiring feeling of an unexpected mescalinerush. A state that not only drives the body and mind to high performance, but also creates a spiritual experience at all levels.

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PREMIERE: Super Flu – Jetendra (Original Mix) [monaberry]

We’re back in the capital with the 8th installment of the “Stil vor Talent Berlin” compilation series, which brings forth a group of old and new faces, who exclusively contributed unreleased tracks, gathered under the umbrella of one of Berlin’s derelict treasures. Neukölln's Blub, short for "Berliner Luft- und Badeparadis", was a waterpark opened in 1985 in the Britz area. After its closure in 2002 the site fell into disrepair, waiting for housing redevelopment and revealing a fragile beauty in its decay as days go by. 

Like all of Berlin's remaining ruins, Blub serves as a reminder of long-gone times, while amplifying the current tensions between aggressive gentrification and useful repurposing.

As always, music is the common denominator and Oliver Koletzki delivers the perfect soundtrack with this new release, while Chrisse Kunst renders the visuals.

/ Homepage: www.stilvortalent.de
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Daniele Di Martino - Wega [Snippet]

Gilad Kahana - Africa Sheli (N.O.Y & Oded Gafni "Trippy" Remix)
Cornelius Doctor - Mama Gets High
Niv Ast & Rina - Staccato Sentimento
Kincaid - Sequoia Paranoia
Radial Gaze - Hiko Hiko
Omar Joesoef - Track's name not found 
Balam - Danza Hua Hua
Mytron & Ofofo - Comp Driver
Fabio Fabio - La Chimera
Fringe Society - I Have A Heart For Stray Dogs

Pre-order / Buy

Premiere: Gilad Kahana - Africa Sheli (N.O.Y & Oded Gafni "Trippy" Remix)

Iranian producer Arash Shadram joins forces with Sophijan to deliver one of the key tracks of the year “Troubled Sleep” that promises a night of insomnia and intensity! A dooming and gloomy hook pushed further by an uncompromising beat and frantic arpeggiators are a guaranteed banger for the dance floors. 
Dark already in the name “The Reprieve” shows little aspects of mercy but yet delivers a gloomy atmosphere with pushing beats and energetic breaks. The melody is powerful and memorable alike. 
The most melodic track of this release comes with “Transcendence”. Melodic Techno at it's finest with an epic hook, yearning synths and releasing breaks. 
„Troubled Sleep“ will be out on the 1st of May 

More info:

✨Arash Shadram
SC: https://soundcloud.com/arashshadram

✨Sophijan
SC: https://soundcloud.com/user-536679026

✨Ritter Butzke Studio
SC: @ritter-butzke

✨KataHaifisch
SC: @KataHaifisch

Troubled Sleep

Premiere: Arash Shadram & Sophijan - Transcendence [Ritter Butzke Studio]

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Release date: 2020-05-01

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With their rework of „Still On My Mind“ the duo that is Prismode & Solvane presents a new take on the original track built on a foundation of highly compressed, hard pumping bassdrums and obvious Tribal influences accompanied by cascading melodies and even more of an uplifting, harmonic and Melody inducing feel for maximum dancefloor impact.

PREMIERE: Vanita Feat. Eleonora - Still On My Mind (Prismode & Solvane Remix) [Hive Audio]

♫ Info & Buy ♫
www.deephouseamsterdam.com/london/ed-ed-sirens-of-walhalla-exploited-ghetto

Ed Ed
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Exploited
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Sirens of Walhalla

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Premiere: Ed Ed - Sirens Of Walhalla [Exploited Ghetto]

♫ Info + Tracklist ♫
www.deephouseamsterdam.com/dha-fm-mix-456-by-mlir

MLiR
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MLiR - DHA FM Mix #456

The clock struck midnight as she peered around her bedroom door to check if the rest of the house were sleeping. Quietly she tiptoed down the stairs, shuddering with every creaking floorboard underfoot. Opening her front door, there he was, ready to greet her. With a quick glance over her shoulder she closed the door behind her and made her way into the night with him. She'd always played by the rules, she was never that hardcore, but when she was with him it felt different. It felt right.

Following releases from the likes of Wolfstream, Alejandro Molinari and Roe Deers, Barcelona-based Playground Records call on the talents of Duro boss Theus Mago AKA Bufi. Marking the 26th release on the label, the EP titled Softcore In My Hardcore brings three original cuts to the table, backed up by two remixes from Fairmont and Kuunde & Javier Ferreira, all of which draw influence from the electro sounds of the beginning of the century, working together pulsing bass lines, acid lines and robotic vocal snippets.

PREMIERE: Theus Mago - Softcore In My Hardcore [Playground Records]

pre-order: https://atomnation.bandcamp.com/album/far-east-express
release date: 15 May 

Tokyo based producer and live-performer https://soundcloud.com/boys-be-kko returns to Atomnation with his third EP, titled Far East Express. It's another miraculous collection of works with outstanding drum programming, harmonies, vocal samples, and iconic cover art. From the more laid back, warm chilled track Tapisl - to the wild, uplifting track TYPE A - and the more dubby title track Far East Express: This EP is on spot from the first until the very last second. It's topped off with a remix from Tunnelvisions who have been a fan of the Japanese producer since day one. They stripped the original mix of Tapisl and delivered the perfect club filler.

boys be kko 
https://www.facebook.com/boys-be-kko-810532719291726/
https://www.instagram.com/boysbekko/
https://soundcloud.com/boys-be-kko

Atomnation
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https://www.instagram.com/atomnationrec/
https://soundcloud.com/atomnation

Premiere: boys be kko - TYPE A [Atomnation]

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