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Two sets of never-ending, towering concrete blocks faced off each other, alternating rhythmically to electric power transmission lines and large swathes of luxuriant green, that stretched out towards the sky and met to create domes of flora. Here, gigantic walking palms coexisted peacefully alongside barrigonas, huicungos and pallas, and many more trees, flowers and plants that offered shelter from the incessant, warm showers that graced the land and its terracotta paths on an almost daily basis. And beneath this humid undergrowth, a quiet but vibrant array of creatures lived amongst the ungurahuis and rubber trees; most of the fauna opted for a nocturnal lifestyle that dimmed their exotic colours and allowed them to showcase their diverse vocal abilities without being seen. 

Gottwax, the record label arm of Wales-own Gottwood Festival, returns after four years with a 30-track compilation that evokes the spirit of the music festival. Featuring electronic stalwarts such as Roman Flügel, DJ Tennis and Margaret Dygas, alongside fledgling emerging talents, we get a taste of the collection, compiled by the festival owners and new label manager Geoff Kirkwood AKA Me Me Me records boss Man Power. With Em & Stav's "Driver", the duo share a muted piece of Bristol-infused bass brimming with minimal sounds, glitching accents and unfettered beats.

Gottwax present: Nottwax – A Gottwood Compilation

PREMIERE: Em & Stav - Driver [Gottwax]

the new power sisters of the cat are finally here!

every thursday they will release a bunch of new traxx, a weekly puff.

BANDCAMP ONLY <3

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PUFF001 : DJ Headshot / Tingz (snippets)

Artist: Marli 
Title: No Service
Label: Yellow Island
Format: Digital
Release date: 21/08/20
Purchase: https://yellowislandrecords.bandcamp.com/album/astral-therapy-vol-1-various-artists

Yellow Island's new project "ASTRAL THERAPY" presents the Various Artists Vol. 1.
With 11 tracks, the compilation was made to bring some good vibration and peace to these times we're living in, representing the connection between people even in moments of loneliness."

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PREMIERE #1132 | Marli - No Service [Yellow Island] 2020

On the 12th of April 1961, Yuri Gagarin was launched into orbit for the first and - so they tell us - the last time. Upon returning to Earth, Yuri became a global hero, travelling the world to tell of his adventure. Secretly, he was plagued by strange hallucinations and a persistent glow around his vision; a cornucopia of colour in a constant corona. At first fearing madness, the cosmonaut came to see these apparitions as a signal, an invitation, a welcoming beacon from a distant lighthouse blinking across the cosmic void. 

Taking inspiration from early Detroit techno culture, under the moniker Tony Neptune Leeds-based producer and artist Sam Jefferies is on a mission to tell a multi-sensory story through image, sound and text. A talented DJ and part of the Dimensions DJ Directory family, Sam has become synonymous with deep diving marathon sets both as Tony Neptune and as Yuri, solo or alongside fellow Leeds stalwart Mark 'Turbo' Turner.

After working hard on his production efforts over the last few years, his debut EP Reflections on a Daring Escape is finally seeing the light of day on Twelve Comets. Both sonically and aesthetically (Sam's visual work as a painter is at the core of the release), the 4-track release journeys deep into the cosmos, touching on the more celestial, emotive elements of electro and techno.

PREMIERE: Tony Neptune: And Then There Were Stars [Twelve Comets]

The mall was crowded with people, they weaved and wandered their way between storefronts enjoying mindless consumerism at its finest. All of a sudden there was a parting of the crowds as a young man sprinted down the corridor towards the exit. In the distance a security guard could be seen chasing helplessly as he shouted "ho!" in the mere hope of encouraging the thief to stop. Onlookers laughed, chuckled and cheered, this was to be there afternoon entertainment, as bleak as that was. 

Steve Marie is set to release a new EP for the newly launched record label Philoxenia, it's a club focussed affair which doesn't take itself too seriously. We dig it and reckon you might hear it in a club near you soon...

PREMIERE: Steve Marie - Ho! [Philoxenia]

Wandering through the city streets late at night he looked up at the towering buildings as the cars whizzed furiously by. He was walking towards Bang Sue Junction, a place he often visited alone to watch the world fly by. The people in their cars, those in illuminated offices miles up above, the moon as it hung heavily against a backdrop of black. There was a thick mist in the air, perhaps it was fog from the sea rolling in, that or the desolate smog of another city screwed by the smokey vehicles and reckless abandon of us. 

More Rice is a record label focussed on showcasing Asian musicians and artists, it is a label whom we have profiled previously. During lockdown they have compiled a release featuring over a dozen musicians, an eclectic, electronic affair well worth your time. This track is by Sarayu.

PREMIERE: Sarayu - Bang Sue Junction [More Rice]

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Bay Area Renaissance Man, Eugene Whang's label Public Release (@eug), offers its first release of the year that no one wanted with a little something that just about everyone wants. Moving across a wide-spectrum of house styles, the 6-track sampler is a stacked release with label alums and newcomers alike.

Various Artists - 415-PR22 [Public Release]

Metropolitan Soul Museum - Stoneman [Public Release]

Yooo👀 Fresh mix up today from Australian producer Jad & The (@jad-lee)🙏 With recent releases on some truly great labels like @banoffee-pies, @hawsmusic, Rhythm Section (@bradleyzero), @slothboogie and more, you should definitely keep an eye out👁 House house and house for one hour right here🏠🎹

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Butter Sessions tees up a flawless duo, Naarm (Melbourne) based artists Mousse(Simon Barry) and Trevor(James Vinciguerra) for a split 7" release with a screen-printed sleeve. Both artists add the release to their highly-regarded archives. On the A-Side, Mousse submits Northstar. This is his second contribution to Butter Sessions; a robust follow up to his funky explorations showcased on the Bungalow Classics12". On the flipside, Trevor follows up his 2019Becoming a Bed LP(Alter)with the astute Darron.


As one can expect, Mousse's Northstar is soaked in infectious house sequencing and sci-fi hypnobeat, while laced with dialogue extracted from the 1986 anime film Fist of the Northstar. The B-Side track Darron sees visual artist Trevor jumping from his contribution to the record sleeve into the record itself. The piece emits glitchy electro bound in coarse breaks but with just the right amount of room to breathe. As two punchy aligned compositions, this split release introduces a powerful pairing.

Mousse - Northstar (Preview)

Colombian artist ADI delivers her debut album via Belgium’s Basic Moves this November, comprised of eight original compositions. Hailing from Bogotá, Colombia, ADI has steadily developed a reputation as a driving force for raw, stripped-back electronic sounds on her home turf and across the globe. 

In 2018 ADI launched Automagically alongside partner Theories, a platform for music and art that has welcomed and collaborated with artists like Unai Trotti, Francesco Del Garda, Audio Werner and many more. Here we see ADI delivering her debut album via Belgium’s Basic Moves, a project that’s been two years in the making and was born out of a friendship between label boss Michiel Claus aka Walrus, the pair initially met while he was on tour in Colombia and again when ADI toured Europe, the pair have been developing this album ever since.

Across the eight track collection, which will come as a 2x12’’ and 7’’ vinyl release, ADI delivers the culmination of all of her musical experiences over the years. Opener ‘Output’ sets the tone with warbling synth line, bumpy off-kilter drums and hazy atmospherics.

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PREMIERE: ADI - Output [Basic Moves]

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