R$N Premieres: November 2018

Record Sounds Like: This EP pulses with the future of House while paying respect to its roots—featuring remixes from legends like Ron Carroll and more.

Bootleg Contraband surfaces with Dead In The Water (Section Eight Music, SEM059), a forward-driving EP set for release on August 15. Fusing the raw pulse of classic House with a future-minded edge, the project features standout remixes from Chicago legend Ron Carroll, Miguel Ante, and the electrifying Shaun J. Wright. Bootleg Contraband also deliver two of their own reworks—including a gritty, genre-bending breaks remix—pushing the sonic boundaries even further. Dead In The Water isn’t just a nod to the past; it’s a bold rewrite of what’s next.

Artist Quote - "“Having a true legend like Ron Carroll remix Dead In The Water is an incredible honor. Alongside talented artists Miguel Ante, Randall Dean, Shaun J. Wright, and the twisted remix from R34L, each version brings a fresh, exciting take on our track. We’re proud to share this project with people we admire and inspired by how they push the sound forward.” - Bootleg Contraband"

Artist Social Links:

https://www.instagram.com/bootlegcontraband

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PREMIERE : Bootleg Contraband - Dead In The Water (Ron Carroll's Up All Night Vibe)

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Bristol-based producer fka @boursin joins the fold at NYC-based imprint @scissorandthread with a forthcoming 12" single named 'Listless Intertext', accompanied with an exquisite dub flex from label bosses Frank & Tony.

The original is a 12-minute drift through hazy deep house textures, half-caught conversations, dreamy synths and shuffling percussion. Instead of clear vocals, we get indecipherable fragments that lend the track a woozy, dream-state quality - like trying to decipher a distant conversation while slipping out of consciousness. It’s deep and loose, a slow-burner that feels just as suited to headphones as it does a smoky backroom.

Frank & Tony’s Housebeat Dub flips that energy on its head. The duo keep the mood intact but drive it forward with a fat, rolling groove tailor-made for those blurry hours on the dancefloor. Where boursin pulls you inward, Frank & Tony push it outward - a hypnotic, floor-ready workout that still carries the ghostly essence of the original. Together, they make Listless Intertext a release that blurs the line between introspection and propulsion, subtle listening and functional club heat.

fka boursin - Listless Intertext (Frank & Tony's Housebeat Dub) [Scissor & Thread]

“The difference between a painter and a musician is one of time. A painter paints space, a musician composes time.” - Gertrude Stein

With a finely tuned ear for rave-ready energy and soul-soothing melodies, Manchester duo Cortese continue a run of fine form. Following standout releases on LNOE and Hotflush, they make their long-awaited debut on Constant Circles with the Parallels EP - an essential slice of forward thinking UKG.

Two original cuts lead the way, showcasing Cortese’s signature blend of nostalgic garage vibes and cutting-edge production. These are closely followed by two standout remixes: label boss Just Her delivers a deep and driving rework, while Jozef K, known for his immersive sonic textures, delivers a haunting atmospheric twist, each bringing a new flavour to appease any dance floor.

Completing the package is original street art from Brighton’s legendary graffiti artist Unknown, raw and unfiltered, drawing on the parallel between art and music. Unceasing. Limitless. A constant circle.

Buy link - https://fanlink.tv/cc040

https://soundcloud.com/constantcircles
https://soundcloud.com/cortescomusic
https://soundcloud.com/jozef-k

PREMIERE: Cortese - Terminal (Jozef K's Still Dreaming Remix) [Constant Circles]

High above the desert, where the sky spilled its secrets in stars, the brightest among them was Altair. To the villagers below, it was more than a star—it was a guardian.

Generations passed, but Altair never dimmed. Pilgrims crossed miles of sand to sit under its light and make wishes. Some claimed they saw a flicker.

On a clear night, if you stare long enough, you might see wings in the darkness. Illuminated against the dense black.

For in the sky, where time folds and dreams take flight, Altair burnt brighter than all else.

 Two Thou is the lead behind the Oraculu project – a hybrid jazz exploration with ambient undertones described as follows:

“This music was born in Berlin, matured with me through a winter in the rural Sardinia, and ended up on wax through Chicago and New York. With this record, that to me sounds in-between worlds, I want to recall that jazz and electronic music both emerged as inventions, and it seems to me they’re both suggesting us to keep inventing.”

PREMIERE: Oraculu - Altair [Division81]

COV return with release number 058 - the second in their Label Love mini-compilation series, designed to shine a light on the label's rich back catalogue.

Five originals from Bonnie & Klein, MAKS, Andy Buchan, Lanowa and Gus Paterson get the remix treatment.

Secret Soul Society brings a fresh Balearic twist to "Bourbon Street", while Mass Density Human channels his inner '90s rave spirit with a sunrise take on "North".

Gus Paterson transforms "Piano Hands" into an Italo-driven thumper, before Andy Buchan adds a disco twist to "Feels Like Love".

Rounding things off, Bal5000 - fresh from the success of his "The Lake" EP - turns up the heat on "Montalbano".

BUY on JUNO

PREMIERE : Maks - North (Mass Density Human Sunrise Mix)

Pablo Diarra - Griffe Sonam EP
BUY LINK: https://songe-anima-records.bandcamp.com/album/griffe-sonam-ep
Label: Songe anima Records (https://www.instagram.com/songe_anima/)
> Pablo Diarra (https://soundcloud.com/saiph_sound)
https://www.instagram.com/saiph_sound/
Artwork: william jones (https://www.instagram.com/oddl_liam)
Mastered by Neel at EnissLab Mastering Studio

After releasing several EP on Accents Records, ARTS, and Diffuse Reality. Pablo Diarra aka Saïph launches his own label Songe Anima records (Sonam rec) with this first release Griffe Sonam EP.

The EP's surprising influences include techno, contemporary trance and ambient, with acoustic recordings drums somewhere between, Afrobeat, jazz and Maracatu, and colder textured pads. This EP feels both grounded and ethereal.

The whole low-end spectrum stares us in a very dub-like direction, the snare, Rim, hats game is as swift as it is aerial, while the electro sound design elements take us, through experimental effect, into a vast, hushed soundscape.

The EP can't be summed up in a single musical style, and explores musical universes we've rarely heard together. The resulting unity is a mature, rhythmically complex sound, an insider's music that's easy to access because it's so danceable.

'After Trane'is an explicit tribute to John Coltrane. Here, the main lead evokes a sound somewhere between trumpet, flute and organ. Its polyrhythmic tangle with a second lead to the 5th can evoke a Balkan fanfare, a Celtic ritornello, West African chants, or even an Oriental dimension; there's something quite universal about this appearance; whose main characteristic is to produce a trance effect. The closing solo may evoke something of Joe Zawinul, and in some aspects takes the allure of a Coltranian pastiche in its articulation. You'll even recognize a brief citation of the Impressions theme, breaking through the mix and setting the track on fire at 5''33.

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PREMIERE : Pablo Diarra - After Trane

Signals Aligned is Lord Of The Isles’s fifth album and second contribution to his own Dusk Delay imprint.
Signals Aligned stands as a sonic testament to the intersection of science, spirituality, and the vast unknown. Inspired by pioneering theories on the nature of anomalous phenomena, viewing them not as extraterrestrial but as a complex, multidimensional enigma.
There’s a consistent theme of “discovery through distortion.” Truth is often obscured by layers of misinformation, disinformation, and misperception. The music plays with the concept of clarity and distortion, revealing hidden textures beneath shifting layers of sound.
The sound palette is vast and ethereal, incorporating elements of noise, shimmering synths, and organic textures. There’s a sense of both wonder and unease that mirrors theories on the strange and unexplainable.

🛒: https://lordoftheisles.bandcamp.com/album/signals-aligned
youtube: https://youtu.be/RNS4zK4cHls

https://soundcloud.com/lordoftheisles
https://soundcloud.com/dusk-delay

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youtube: www.youtube.com/@44100HzSocialClub
instagram: www.instagram.com/44100hz_social


PREMIERE | Lord Of The Isles - UAP

The A-side opens with the title track: spacious arpeggios and dreamy textures create a soundscape that invites you to get lost in the music, a tribute to the carefree spirit of the ’90s. "Techla" follows with a more minimal, introspective vibe. Its hypnotic bassline feels like a journey into the unknown.

The B-side starts with "Somo", a bright and catchy track full of sunny melodies and feel-good energy, evoking Italo disco moods. Finally, "Flusso Libero" closes the EP with elegance and depth. It features a unique vocal sample that stands out in Feel Fly’s style, tying everything together with a nod to ’90s nostalgia.

Distributed by: Ultrasuoni Distribution
https://www.ultrasuonirecords.com/

Social:
Taste Rec
https://www.instagram.com/tasterec_/
https://soundcloud.com/tasterecmilano

Feel Fly
https://www.instagram.com/feel_fly/
https://soundcloud.com/feel-fly

PREMIERE : Feel Fly - Flusso Libero

New Release Incoming on Riotvan! And it’s someone we already hold close to our hearts. After making serious noise on our last compilation, we’re beyond stoked to finally present a full EP by none other than @muftimx

This time, the Mexican producer dives into darker, more house-infused territory, an unexpected turn that hits just right. Think late-night haze meets early morning bliss: a heady mix of acid, house, dark wave, and a whisper of romantic melancholy, all wrapped in a sound that feels unmistakably now. We’ve been hooked from first listen, and trust us, you will be too. Mufti is in the house.

To top it off: Gallegos leaves his unmistakable signature on the record with a remix of “Lovers Everywhere”. What a remix. Seriously!

Lovers

Lovers Everywhere (Gallegos Remix)

Mufti - Lovers Everywhere (Gallegos Remix)

PREMIERE : Feel Fly - Thecla

The jungle was a place not to be taken lightly or with little regard, it was dangerous and had the potential to swallow you up within the misty green vines at any moment. Wild things lurked in the dense, thick bush - things which man had no place in pretending to understand or own. They were free beasts of a different environment. Khan's mantra had always focussed on live and let live, it was not the place to disturb whatever they might find but to simply observe with wonder. 

Tunnelvisions release a new LP on Atomnation, a superb voyage through electronic obscurity with some big room elements thrown in for good measure along the way. Very good.

PREMIERE: Tunnelvisions - Khan's Mantra [Atomnation]

The rays were shining through the towering window, It overlooked the old church and was the only hint of natural light to be found in this deep, dark gloomy place. There was the occasional flicker of gold to be seen hanging from the tall ceiling, candles danced softly by the corner of the room as people came and went with delicate purpose. They were here to pray and observe the beautiful surroundings, they knew little of what lurked beyond the far wall.

Not An Animal have long been friends of Ransom Note and that's why we are even more delighted when they choose to release a banger such as this. They've also drafted in Roman Flugel and Frank Butters for remixes but the original is the treat for us.

PREMIERE: MODXI - Amalgam [Not An Animal]

There was a quiet hush in the garden as the breeze blew softly between the golden, orange leaves. The dying embers of autumn would soon be replaced by the crystal clear cold of winter and the abyss of dark. It was a strange time of year, one which often led to pensive self reflection and nostalgic memories. Walking through the quiet space he looked towards the great wall in the distance at the foot of the garden and dreamt of climbing high up above. One day he would leave this place and never return. This was the sound of beyond...

wilma is set to release a new EP on the recently relaunched Multiplex record label, an imprint based in Copenhagen with a superb catalogue. This is a stunning piece of crafty house music on an EP which looks set to soar.

Bodycall EP

PREMIERE: wilma – S.o.b. [Multiplex]

The brain was a complicated organ, it has the capacity to love, forgive and forget. It also had a passion for hatred and jealousy depending which way the wind blew that day. Phase memory was a complicated burden and it had led him down many a dangerous path across the years. Whilst he was settled now he still feared that one day it might reappear to haunt his very being and dismay. Others watched on as he danced high and mighty upon the stage but little did they know of his inner turmoil. 

Gene Tellem is a producer and dj very much on the rise. Having previously released on Project Pablo's Sounds Of Beaubien Ouest she now takes aim with a new EP for London based imprint Wolf Music.

WOLFEP048

PREMIERE: Gene Tellem - Phase Memory [Wolf Music]

The noise in the jungle was radiant and full of life. It echoed through the ages and cast a spell outwards into the city which sat nestled on the outskirts of the deep green forest. Amidst the trees there was a deep flurry of beautiful life and magical creatures. Water ran gently through long running streams and wild animals gathered at the edge of the river bank to drink. Watching from a whizzing helicopter up high above it would seem like they were from another world. The insect swarmed around the tall trees with a hestitant gaze. 

Spinvis & Vinkenoog are remixed by Sapphire Slows on a new remix EP being released by yeyeh • ninih in the coming weeks. A vinyl only release with a profoundly original edge.

Ja! & Ritmebox Remixes 

PREMIERE: Spinvis & Vinkenoog - Mamamiamarihuana (Sapphire Slows Edit)[yeyeh • ninih]

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PREMIERE: wilma – S.o.b. [Multiplex]

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