Bandcamp: https://worshiprecordings.bandcamp.com/album/natural-progression-ep
Website: https://worshiprecs.com/products/natural-progression
Other Stores: https://bfan.link/natural-progression

First released on 12" vinyl back in January 2002, 'Natural Progression' by Succulent (aka Nectar and Sean Kamano) comes complete with a Solomonic Sound re-blessing.

Original notes:
Succulent is the joint effort of LA area’s Nectar and DJ Sean Kamano. They have collectively released on Worship and Grayhound Recordings in the past year. Expect a lot more quality West Coast sounds from this duo in 2002.

Side A’s ‘Chin Up’ begins with a chugging big room drum loop that breaks into a dubbed out roller for the big room. Sprinkled with ragga influenced keys, this will please variety of ears with its big room stomp and dub-wise appeal. Next up is some massive dubbed out tribal business with a ‘Ital Progression’, a rumbling sub-bassline spaced out synth stabs and heavily delayed patois sample makes this a perfect late night selection.

The B-Side kicks off with ‘Freshly’ - stabby pads engulf this track laden with rolling percussion, monster dub bass work and a filtered and delayed rasta exclamation. Moving yet deep and headstrong.

Finally we have Solomonic Sound (Rob Paine and Zack Eberz) with a remix of ‘Freshly’. ‘Freshly Solomonic’ is a top-notch dubbed out tech house stormer built to burn up the dancefloor. A huge rolling bassline and intricate synth stabs fill the track with the signature Solomonic brand of reggae house fusion.

WOR.13 Natural Progression

Succulent - Freshly (Solomonic Sound Re-Blessing)

As Klasse Wrecks enters the second chapter of our century of releases, we're happy to welcome the sounds and skills of Nicola Cruz to the roster. 

The Ecuadorian producer masterfully turns in a perfectly tuned handful of tracks for his 'Data Passenger' EP, the overiding soundscape being one of Electro, Breaks and infiniteless cosmic exploration. 

Sonically the tracks are as much for the soles as they are the souls, a heady mix of intricate rhythms and vibrations await the listener and dancefloor. Plug in to the console let the soundwaves carry you across the spectrum.

A1. Data Passenger

R$N Records sub-label, Insult to Injury, has a delectable new offering of assorted bangers, in the form of various remixes from Timothy Clerkin’s Fading EP. Employing the inimitable talents of some of the underground’s finest producers, the diverse package has something for every occasion!

Mute Records very own Maps takes the Fading elements and spins them into something new: simultaneously beautifully histrionic yet understated. The analogue machines get a breathless workout here, as dramatic chords build, arpeggios dart and dive and we are left panting on the floor.

Listen / Buy

PREMIERE: Timothy Clerkin - Fading (Maps Remix) [Insult to Injury Records]

Looking back at what house music has been and still is, Playa Baghdad dives into the 909s and disco licks to bring a classic format dance joint. Erotic undertones, dirty bass licks and wide textures to light up any dancefloor with eager guests. 

Fiebre Corporal

Fango returns to Degustibus Music, distributed by Kompakt. The first vocal track from the renowned Italian artist. A killer track with reworked vocals layered on his signature pounding kicks, lo-fi sounds, and tension-gathering breakdown.

Degu038 Fango Assassin (Extended Mix)

Takuya Matsumoto - Taking Back EP
BUY LINK : https://inhaleexhalerecords.bandcamp.com/album/inhale-exhale-018-takuya-matsumoto-taking-back-ep
Label: Inhale Exhale (https://soundcloud.com/inhaleexhalerec)
https://www.instagram.com/inhale.ex/
Takuya Matsumoto > (https://soundcloud.com/takuyamatsumotoiero)

We are thrilled to announce that Takuya Matsumoto is joining the Inhale Exhale family with our upcoming release! The Japanese House veteran presents an extraordinary EP that showcases his remarkable versatility. From block party energy house anthems to Brazilian-inspired feel-good grooves and deep, dub-inflected club tracks, this record is a celebration of life and its most cherished moments. An exquisite homage to the joy of music and existence, this EP is not to be missed.

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PREMIERE : Takuya Matsumoto - 5AM

La Matrice - Lune Magique
BUY LINK: https://lamatrice.bandcamp.com/album/la-matrice-lune-magique
Label: Ɗ.รร👁️ς!8 ᴿᵉᶜᵒʳᵈᶳ (https://soundcloud.com/d-ssoci8)
https://www.instagram.com/d.ssoci8
> La Matrice (https://soundcloud.com/la_matrice_music)
https://www.instagram.com/la__matrice

PREMIERE : La Matrice - Lune Magique

never come back (Philip remix)

nes (instrumental)

Jonny Rock a familiar face on the London house and disco scenes is recognized by many for working behind the counter at Phonica Records & Blackmarket Records during the 00’s and as the dude for playing the guitar in ‘Freaks’ project. Rock skillfully joins the dots between the old school house, underground disco and boogie vibes in a party setting.

https://soundcloud.com/jonnyrock

www.thenothingspecial.com/vinyl/tns026

https://thenothingspecial.bandcamp.com/merch/jonny-rock-way-over-there



Jonny Rock - Class Act, Final Front

Psssh is the new label formed by Dauwd Al Hilali and Dave Redmond,
born from a collection of demos the pair felt deserved their own home. The inaugural release is the first in a trilogy from Dauwd himself, signalling a departure from the sound that first brought him notoriety.

The project is eclectic, pursuing less contrived grooves, from impactful dancefloor works to an ambient playfulness.

The EP kicks off with ‘Jean Rouch’, a techno jam littered with driving percussion, and the eventual emergence of a properly satisfying bassline. ‘Idris’ is equally intriguing, an ever-flowing and meticulously layered groove that doesn't quit. 'Really Good’ concludes the record, impressing further a spirited and melodic slice of deep house.

Dauwd’s work is new and fresh, but with references to old that hold their own.

To serve his sonorous ideas the ferocious, and retro tribal art direction of artist Mauro Ventura delivers the perfect cinematic vision of Dauwd’s EP.

B1 - Idris

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