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Route 8 - Breaks For Better Days (Released December 21, 2023)
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Label: This Is Our Time

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Breaks For Better Days

The Beloved - The Sun Rising (Route 8's Gentle Breaks Mix)

This year marks 15 years since I started my service in the online underground. Time flies when you are having fun right?! I remember when I (as non dj) heard something on the radio back then, that was just it. Nobody put that on soundcloud or youtube for you to listen to again. I was telling myself there must be more people that want to listen to some tracks over and over again. That's how it all started. Ripping tracks from radio shows, uploading some cool tracks that were hot in that time period (remember post-dubstep & future garage?),there were even a few people sending me their music to upload! The moment I started doing the video edits was life changing. Not only for me but for all the people we (music youtubers) made hot in the era of lo-fi house. Happy to see some of them rockin big stages today!

Since then, this has been my everyday, 24/7/365! Paid my dues & made the sacrifices. Was it worth it? Damn right! Though I have to admit that I never intended to start djing myself. I was forced to by the community! I am happy I sold my bike so I can buy speakers and started.

Music took me around the world. With music I met a bunch of amazing people who did not hesitate to spend their money and time just to meet the guy they know from youtube. For this I will forever be grateful!

Like 5 years ago, also this time I have a mix for you! I just wanted to put together a mix full of my all time favorite jams. The result is an almost six hour journey through different genres & styles. I also wanted to include music made by people I have some history with. Baltra, Bambounou, Fjaak, Route 8 or Kettama, to name a few (and a whole lotta more!). Expect a lot of hits! Slow jams, House, Techno, UK sound and more.

Thanks for believing in me, it truly means everything!

Artwork by my very good man George Sirinidis
https://www.instagram.com/georgesirinidis/

THE MOSKALUS MIX SERIES EXTRA: Moskalus (15 YEARS OF MOSKALUS 5H SPECIAL)

READ > inverted-audio.com/premiere-rogue-d-the-vibe-feat-joe-le-groove-job-remix

Having delivered several dancefloor-focused releases last year from Elisa Bee and Pergola, Milan-based imprint @stolen-goods-records kick off the year with the collaborative 'B2B1' EP - courtesy of Italian producers Ruff Stuff and @rogue-d-1.

B2B1 (Incl. JOB Remix)

The Vibe (Feat. Joe Le Groove) (JOB Remix)

Rogue D - The Vibe (Feat. Joe Le Groove) (JOB Remix) [Stolen Goods]

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Batumi-based producer Four Walls is back after a seven-year hiatus. The first time around he made some standout cuts for the likes of Traxx Underground and Kolour LTD but this time around he finds himself on the new Ultraworld Records imprint from DJ Craft. 

This one kicks off with the lush prog house and silky synth arps of 'Mind Charger' which soon takes you to the stars. 'Metamorphosis' is a more raw-edged and acid-laced techno stomper for peak time action and 'Summer Nights' is a bubbling, elastic tapestry of new age overtones, thudding kicks, and trance-tinged pads. A remix by Toronto-based Pletnev adds another dimension to this club-ready EP.

Tracklist:

A1	Mind Charger
A2	Metamorphosis
B1	Summer Nights
B2	Mind Charger (Pletnev Remix)

PREMIERE: Four Walls - Mind Charger [Ultraworld]

V​/​A - LOCH INN at De School
BUY LINK: https://lochinn.bandcamp.com/album/v-a-loch-inn-at-de-school
Label: LOCH INN (https://soundcloud.com/lochinn)
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> CDF (https://soundcloud.com/cdfislove)
https://www.instagram.com/cdfislove/

“Coup de Foudre” is a French idiom referring to love at first sight. With 'Day Dream' they created a Detroit-inspired emotive house music hymn, depicting a dreamy feeling of "in-between realities".

CDF are the DJ/ producers Alex Coly and Chuck Black, an Amsterdam based French duo who share the same philosophy about music. Their style ranges from house and deep-house to electronic, African percussions and beats with a techno twist.

Alex Coly and Chuck Black individually started their musical journey in 2017 building up their act and technical skills following their encounter with the amazing, multi talented Amsterdam music scene. The two young men have since then kept on fanning their own flames throughout Europe and the United States all the while developing their joint brand, always aiming to give their audience a soulful and memorable moment.

V/A LOCH INN AT DE SCHOOL
A compilation that resonates with the spirit of its environment. Crafted as a snapshot of the LOCH INN series hosted at De School, V/A LOCH INN at De School encapsulates the diverse talent that contributed to the collective exchange during these events at Het Muzieklokaal.

At the core of LOCH INN is a dedication to the local music scene, providing a platform for artists to showcase their work and fostering an exchange of knowledge and inspiration between the artists and audience. This compilation not only captures the essence of the project but also stands as a tribute to the abundant local talent. This compilation unveils the tip of the iceberg, offering a glimpse into the vast pool of artistry within Amsterdam’s electronic music scene, and beyond.

Immerse yourself in a curated selection of tracks that represent the versatility of the music played during these listening sessions. Ranging from meticulously crafted techno by Elisa Batti and Carlotta Jacobi, CDF's dreamy house music, FIGI & LUUKA’s off-kilter electro, Teqmun’s stripped-down, direct bass music, to R&B singer Tico Mac, along with theater maker Keely Westwood, V/A LOCH INN at De School plays as a curious, genre-defying ride.

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : CDF - Day Dream

Signs of Space frontmen @longislandsoundeire are next in line to grace the ranks of Oath with their latest body of work, an immersive and dynamic exploration of genre-blending electronic dance nuances. The duo, championed by Boiler Room, AVA and HÖR Berlin, delves into a deluge of ethereal energy across four absorbing dancefloor-ready records that make up their ‘Fracture’ EP.

Due for single release on 9th Feb ahead of the EP's full launch, the opening track ‘Flare’ brings together shuffled two-step grooves, celestial vocal accents, and retro analogue synths to carve out an empyrean number with cosmic nuances throughout. ‘Your Love’ comes next, showcasing more of the duo’s innate ability to seamlessly weave intricate harmonic progressions with a gritty edge accompanied by cinematic-level soundscapes, poignant vocal injections, and a solid breakbeat foundation.

“Our new EP, Fracture, is an exploration of darker spaces and emotions. We spent a lot of time experimenting with vocals, synths, and reverbs, aiming to create intense and resonating moments for both big and small environments.”

Buy: https://oathcreations.bandcamp.com/album/fracture

PREMIERE: Long Island Sound - Your Love [Oath]

London-based duo @wearekiarascuro link up with Rhythm Section affiliate @tech-supportuk for an acid-soaked remix of Isaie’s ‘Psycho’

The ‘Psycho Remixed’ EP is out 29th February via @xxxthelabel, featuring contributions from @gerdjanson, @mrbutterflies, and @shmlss

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-isaie-psycho-kiara-scuro-tech-support-remix

Premiere: Isaie ‘Psycho (Kiara Scuro & Tech Support Remix)’

The room was spinning faster than before as the faces began to melt into one another as he danced. The noise was overwhelming and hypnotic, it were as if he was in some kind of strange trance which could not be unlocked. He knew that this was not normal, that he might or should feel scared, yet somehow he found comfort in the chaos which engulfed and bedazzled the senses.

What sort of magic was this? Where was he now?

The experience became stronger and louder, he let himself go. It must have been the….

‘d’Acid’ is a progressive, club ready cut which will do wonders on the dancefloor. Recent releases on CHOBU have seen support from the likes of Luke Una, Ben UFO, Kassian, Jerome Hill, Red Rackem, Norman Nodge and Jay Carder. We anticipate that this one will receive the same treatment.

CHOBU004

PREMIERE: Void Complet - d'ACID [CHOBU]

V/A - No French Fries "AUS"
BUY LINK: https://drmrecords.bandcamp.com/album/no-french-fries-aus
Label: (https://soundcloud.com/durum-records)
https://www.instagram.com/durum.records/
> Primitive Needs (@primitiveneeds)
https://www.instagram.com/primitive_needs/

Based in Lyon, the french label Dürüm Records is coming back with its compilation series geographically organized and dedicated to highlighting the artists who shape the underground scene in their home countries: No French Fries

Following their first release in this format dedicated to the UK scene, they're back with a new opus through which they share their particular love for Australian artists and their bewitching vibes.

12 mainly Naarm/Melbourne-based producers come together on this new 10-track v.a. A project of varied atmospheres, infused with psychedelic grooves, progressive trance, bassy minimal tech and bouncy breaks, it reflects the musical richness that the players on australian vibrant creative scene have to offer.

PREMIERE : Primitive Needs - Etceteria

Fuaim are proud to present our first digital V/A compilation featuring a range of talented friends and artists from around the globe.

Drifting through the sounds of progressive house and trance, FUA001 is a nod to what was once a booming scene in Dublin for the sound we have come so fond of today, bridging the sonic generational gap of trance, techno and psychedelic rhythms.

Proceeds from this release will be donated to the ELSC - an organization providing free legal support to protect and support advocates for Palestinian rights in Europe - more information available at elsc.support/about

Support: https://fuaimdublin.bandcamp.com/album/fuaim-v-a

Support

PREMIERE: Glen S - Hautbois [Fuaim]

Rafalski - Deep Magic

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With our core team immersed in all aspects of dance music, we publish news, articles, and interviews covering the greatest in innovative, underground culture from across the globe. We offer regular, exclusive music and mixtapes from our favourite artists, and publish features shining a light on everything from the freshest new artists to the untold tales from rave history.

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PREMIERE: Void Complet - d'ACID [CHOBU]

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