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Leftfield 4: The Girl Next Door

March 2022

Mushroom Dance

A message from Simplexia Records...

"Allowed To Dance is our compilation
more personal and charismatic with which we want
to call on the world to never stop dancing.

We wanted to make a compilation with the tracks that we liked the most from the artists of Barcelona as well as the rest of the planet who form and will be part of our label in the future.

In addition, we are especially excited to share it since as ALLOWED TO DANCE says, we want to state that there are no reasons that can prevent us from ever dancing.

Disconnect from a conscious thought with the reality that surrounds us, unite energies
and feel a unique connection through the music
altogether it is more and more necessary,
we cannot lose it.

I hope you enjoy it as much as us."

SC: https://soundcloud.com/simplexia-records
SC: @berkem-ata-berkem
IG: https://www.instagram.com/simplexiaworldrecords

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PREMIERE: Babsy - Aubergine [Simplexia Records]

A downtempo, psychedelic trip on @adampits debut LP for Leeds party-turned-label @on-rotation-music.

Read More & Buy: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/07/07/premiere-adam-pits-as-far-as-eye-can-see/
Listen on Youtube: https://bit.ly/AdamPitsOnRotation

Listen on Youtube

Adam Pits - As Far As Eye Can See (STW Premiere)

2h of heavy hitters by @byronyeates. Live at Tombolo Club on the 5th of January 2022.

Byron Yeates @ Tombolo Club

Slapping little K.G.B tool
For the mates, for the people <3
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Exclusive tracks and first dibs on vinyl:
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FREE DOWNLOAD

Yesca - Drum Machine Tourist (Risky Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Panorama Bar resident and Love On The Rocks label head Paramida joins us for the 92nd edition of the Phonica Mix Series. 

Since moving to Berlin in 2010, Paramida has since become a key figure in the cities ever-expanding electronic music scene. In 2014 she launched her Love On The Rocks label which has seen releases from Massimiliano Pagliara, Telephones, Fantastic Man, Elles, Violet, Alex Kassian and more.  

Having spent five years working at Oye Records, Paramida is certainly no stranger to digging. Each of her varied DJ sets brings a new beacon of pleasure and surprise. Blending proto-house to trance, percussive gems with high-energy techno, Italian dream house and irresistible new beat. Sounds that are very much reflected in this here recording. Check out the in-depth interview over on Off The Record. Enjoy!

Phonica Mix Series 92: Paramida

Lauer "Answers 2 Trouble Remixes" out now

Lauer - Make It Stay Feat. Dena - Prins Thomas Remix

https://soundcloud.com/roedeers
https://soundcloud.com/povilno
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🔊 https://youtu.be/3hEQu4XaEdE

Representatives of Kyiv’s downtempo wave, Kostya Kottov and Techija, have long been probing the ground for launching their own label. The starting point was their joint promoter POVILNO, under the banner of which they’ve been running events for the past few years. Staking on eclecticism and musical diversity, they’re ready to present the first compilation of the newly minted imprint – a collection of slow-burning tracks inspired by the power of organic elements and psychedelic experimentation from artists around the world, including duo Stevie R and Parisinos, Roe Deers, Dan Bay, Colossio, LEONOR and ID_UA.

The compilation opener “Information Society” sees the massive bass lines of UK label bosses Inside Out, Stevie R and Parisinos, their sense of drama and epicism meet the chilling vocals from 70s videos about information overload. The result is a slow but weighty track for early dancefloors and late night hangouts. “People Know” from label mate, Ukrainian producer ID_UA, is a psychedelic stroll under a palm-crossed sky. A tight groove with tantalising synths and a splash of trippy guitar parts. The mood is picked up by the Mexican Colossio with the exceptional diamond collection “Shofar”, a perfect dancefloor piece where guitar and brass sounds intertwine to leave a mark, a constant intrigue and a mysterious atmosphere that hypnotizes you and keeps you moving.

At the helm of the B-side is Lithuanian nightlife powerhouse Roe Deers with “Monotony Killed Dinosaurs”: soft breaks and a tight beat laden with shifting percussion immerse you in the nighttime jungle. “The Darkside of Orgánica” by Frankfurt-based musician Dan Bay is a fusion of the tranquility of nature and a sense of danceable energy; a track that hangs on to raw and dynamic beats and a winding lead, providing a pulsating, hypnotic immersion. Closing the rotation is Guadalajara-based producer Leonor’s ‘RWandaS Bells’, which blends influences of folk music and primal rhythm with a special dub flavour. Close your eyes and embark on a fascinating journey to complete this compilation.

Tracklist: 

A1 Stevie R _ Parisinos - Information Society 
А2 ID_UA-People Know 
A3 Colossio -Shofar
B1 Roe Deers-Monotony Killed Dinosaurs 
B2 Dan Bay - The Darkside of Orgánica 
B3 Leonor - RWandaS Bells

PVL01

Monotony Killed Dinosaurs

PREMIERE: Roe Deers - Monotony Killed Dinosaurs [Povilno Records]

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/cyberlife-music
Track: Galactic Stabs Brotherhood Dub
Label: https://soundcloud.com/syrinx_music
Format: 12" Vinyl, Digital, VA
Release date: 09/03/22
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Og2sCWvjpt4

A year and a half after its first release, Pilote, Syrinx Music is back with another V/A release, Ballast. Meanwhile, Syrinx set various events up in the Paris area, and took great care of this new EP. Just as the device it takes its name from, Ballast aims to find a balance in contrast, in line with Syrinx’s aesthetics: an open vision of electronic music, linking both club & experimental dimensions.
On Ballast, this contrast goes with the idea of duality. The A Side of the vinyl (pressed as a dubplate in a very limited edition) gathers three artists of the most adventurous side of the French bass scene. Cyberlife kicks things up with an atmospheric and aerial breakbeat track.

PREMIERE | Cyberlife - Galactic Stabs Brotherhood Dub [Syrinx] 2022

Next on Age of Self - 'The Utilities - Task One'
A collaboration between Gladys Laser & Autarkic.
Release date: 3/30/22
Pre order: https://ageofself.bandcamp.com/album/aos003-task-one

Task One

Pre Order

The Utilities - Task One (Age of Self)

Mogambo land on the ever-impressive Siamese Twins Records. Consisting of producer Sunju Hargun and multi-instrumentalist Jerom Doudet, the Mogambo duo bring a heady, hypnotic sound from the many enigmatic strands of Asia’s musical cultures: the deep traditional instrumentations of Siam and India, the high-tech edge of modern Bangkok, and the rich Goan bloodline of trance. Following their sought-after debut 12” Cobra (कोबरा) on their own Siamese Twins Records, they now return with "Urvi (उर्वी)" - a 4-track all original package featuring meditative sonic explorations to fearless entrancing rhythms and basslines, tangled together from the mysterious East.

Buy: siamesetwinsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/urvi-st

@sunjuhargun
@mogambokushhua
@siamesetwinsrecords

Premiere: Mogambo - Piya (पिया) [Siamese Twins]

Kyoto-born, Berlin-based DJ, producer and artist, Alex Kassian has become a firm favourite of ours over here at Phonica over the past couple of years. His sophisticated, lush and organic sounding productions have been picked up by labels such as Paramida’s Love On The Rocks and Alex Bradley’s Utopia Records in recent years. His most recent release, Leave Your Life, was released in 2021 via Pinchy & Friends, and we can safely say it was one of our most-played, and bestselling, records of the year.

Together with Hiroaki OBA, Alex is also one-half of Opal Sunn, who have been operating their own imprint Planet Sundae since 2017, through which they self-released a number of EPs, catching the attention of and support from dance music luminaries such as Andrew Weatherall and DJ Sprinkles.

Check out the full feature & interview over at offtherecord.net

Full Feature

Phonica Mix Series 93: Alex Kassian

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Huge thanks to Tim Reaper for recording this amazing all vinyl Hardcore and Jungle promo mix for Distant Planet !!

You can catch Tim Reaper playing at our next Distant Planet Party is Saturday 19th March at the Fox & Firkin, Lewisham, South London.

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Tim Reaper - Distant Planet @ Fox & Firkin Promo Mix

Bad Manners 9

Atomic Hunger

Time is a funny thing; some wish it away while others are desperate for more. When we’re young you want to fast forward your life so we can be adults and when we’re old we yearn for our youth. Being present in the moment and enjoying every minute is difficult but it’s the only way time will remain on our side - the only way we can make time work for us and not against us.

Seoul-based duo Two Tone Shape return to Honey Badger Records for their second EP, following 2020's Fantastic Machines. Made up of long-standing house producer Wooseok Choi and Minseop Lee, who's output revolves around UK Bass and French electronic music, when the pair come together they pair their shared love of Detroit House and UK electronics - influences that are ever-present on their sophomore release Every Minute. Choi is in charge of the synthesizers while Lee takes care of the drum machines, and the results are a batch of five hypnotic house tracks full of momentum and force.

Every Minute EP

PREMIERE: Two Tone Shape - Every Minute (Drive Mix) [Honey Badger Records]

Wamdue Kids - Echos And Instruments (Guidance Recordings)

Order the issue of Decibel with this PUBLICIST UK flexi here: https://store.decibelmagazine.com/collections/back-issues/products/march-2016-137

Publicist UK "Precious Things" (original by Tori Amos) (dB063)

Alicia Keys - Unthinkable (PHYSICAL THERAPY)

Granji Arpenteur Bananisé [UNRELEASED]

The Werewolf of Kings Cross. Deserves to go viral! From the Gotham City album recorded in Sydney (at Rhinoceros) and remixed at EMI. Written and produced by Rob Tillett, this track featured Rob Tillett (vox/guitar), Steve Reinthal (lead guitar),  Matthew Hughes (keyboards), Warren McLean (drums), Malcolm Wood (bass). One of my fav songs. And on our own label, Boulevard Records. Sound by Electric Nick.

04 Werewolf of Kings Cross

My Journey Into Eternity

from "Visions of the Country" by Robbie Basho - LP+Mp3/FLAC reissue - Gnome Life Records
http://www.gnomeliferecords.com/visions_index.html

Available for the 1st time on vinyl for 35 years, and for the 1st time ever in high quality digital!

Robbie Basho - Blue Crystal Fire

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