R$N Premieres: December 2018

Varum - Collected (AFIN28)

Leipzig based Breakbeat and Electro artist Varum presents his mini album "Collected" and the 'Clear Memory' member couldn't show his musical facettes better than this: synth-driven Electro, Ambient, rave-influenced Electronica and Breakbeats come together for your listening and dancing pleasure.

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Collected

PREMIERE: Varum - Insects (Breakapella Mix) [A Friend In Need]

The sky was alive with a roaring melody and an electric undercurrent. Travelling through the early morning they would soon arrive at their destination on the other side of the globe, a magic ride with a spectacular touchdown. The plane hummed and buzzed as the mechanics began to spring into life, the wings moved under the strain of the robotics and inside the cabin the pressure dropped. It was a beautiful moment and the crowd in the base below began to cheer. This was flying. 

North Lake is a producer whom we have always felt to be remarkably underrated, previous appearances have seen him release prominently on Permanent Vacation, Resista, Origami Sound and Ellum Audio. Now he delivers a new EP for Phonica Records on their in house label.

Hearing Voices

PREMIERE: North Lake - Magic Ride [Phonica Records]

The ship travelled through the deep, dark sky. The stars flickered and danced under the spectacular gaze of the night cruiser as it careered across the wild beyond. The warm air grew in temperature as they moved ever closer towards the burning sun, the metallic plates fizzed and buzzed under the strain of the heat and soon there would be risk of an explosion. It was up to the pilot to ensure that they moved with agility and at quickfire speed. Darting between meteors and moving objects they needed to find a way out... fast. 

Red Ember Records have returned with an exciting string of new releases, the label founded by Ewan Jansen remains a pivotal force within house music and the latest EP is a testament to his taste. Larry Houl will release three tracks on the 7th of December. We'll let the EP speak for itself.

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PREMIERE: Larry Houl - Night Cruiser [Red Ember Records]

Leipzig based Breakbeat and Electro artist Varum presents his Mini Album Collected and the 'Clear Memory' member couldn't show his musical facettes better than this: synth driven Electro, Ambient, Rave influenced Electronica and Breakbeats come together for your listening and dancing pleasure.

Out December 12 - 2018

Varum - Collected [afin28]

His brain whirred and buzzed with a hive of electronic activity, the pulses vibrated and moved with pace and vigour between interconnecting pathways and his life was alive. Some described him as being deep in thought, whilst others had quite simply believed him to have lost his mind. There was little way of knowing what was truly going on in there from the outside world for he was a bittersweet lost cause, a man caught in the middle of a delicate situation. His time would come, one day, deep minded would become more than it was. 

Varum is set to release a new EP on an up and coming label which caught our attention as of late. A Friend In Need seems focussed and well organised, an imprint with character and firm taste.

PREMIERE: Varum - Deep Minder [A Friend In Need]

The behaviour was closely monitored by closed circuit television. Each individual was under surveillance and would be for a long time to come, it had been their own choice, their own decision and the prize at the end of the experiment would act as their reward. In the meantime they were simply a human pattern, a pathological test by which science would hope to benefit in the long run. Inside the lab a group of observers watched on with promise and intrigue, who would fold first?

Compost Records are celebrating a spectacular 25 years in the business with the release of a 10 x 12” box set in 2019. They've drawn for the big guns who do not hold back on delivering the goods. Roman Flugels remix of Beanfield is a must.

PREMIERE: Beanfield - Human Patterns (Roman Flügel Remix)[Compost Records]

Leipzig based Breakbeat and Electro artist Varum presents his Mini Album Collected and the 'Clear Memory' member couldn't show his musical facettes better than this: synth driven Electro, Ambient, Rave influenced Electronica and Breakbeats come together for your listening and dancing pleasure.

LISTEN ON YOUTUBE

PREMIERE : Varum - Cygnolo

There was a dangerous group which danced delicately on the fringes of society, they had bad intentions and a wicked core. Some called them a rebel fract whilst others felt that they were far more organised than given credit for. Flares roared and beamed in the dead of night as they began to gather on the dark corners of the street. They were masked and vigilant, watchful for any threats which might come and go in the midst of the black night. Soon the city would burn beneath the glow of flames. 

Trinidadian Deep appears on a new EP for Australian based record label, Chubby. Then remixed with a powerful style and a distinct presence by the pioneering force that is Vincent Floyd.

PREMIERE: Trinidadian Deep - Rebel Fract (Vincent Floyd Remix)[Chubby]

Listen on YT - https://youtu.be/XHAylRt90fU

Leipzig based Breakbeat and Electro artist Varum presents his Mini Album Collected and the 'Clear Memory' member couldn't show his musical facettes better than this: synth driven Electro, Ambient, Rave influenced Electronica and Breakbeats come together for your listening and dancing pleasure.

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Premiere: Varum - Be 14 (92' Version) [A Friend In Need]

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