Last Nubian  - Ghetto Child EP
Label: Flat White Records (https://soundcloud.com/flatwhiterecords)
Release date: 30 april 2021
BUY LINK: www.flatwhiterecords.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/lastnubian

If you don’t know already, Last Nubian is South London producer that has been making waves with his signature style of deep house for the last few years.  This 808 driven project showcases a slightly darker side to his talents, whilst hinting at inspirations from the London Jazz scene and his explorations into analogue backed production methods. This fast-paced four track EP hints at a different direction for Flat White Records, and this could well mean there’s more to come from Last Nubian in the future.

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PREMIERE : Last Nubian - Ghetto Child

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For Yellow Island third-year anniversary,  they've launched ‘Yellow Island Various Artists 2021’. The compilation brings new faces to the label and features artists from different countries around the world, allowing each artist to express their own essence.

This V/A showcases experimental sounds, with 20 tracks that flow through the genres of house, lo-fi, electro, IDM, breaks and jungle.

Gabriel Massan designed the cover artwork for the album.

PREMIERE: Ground16 - Frénésie

Presenting NS002, Indent: Transitory Memories; a four track EP, with a remix from Yushh. A collection of hypnotic sounds, the puncture of the sub - get lost in the clouds, it’s time to head back to the dance floor.

 Mastered by Beau Thomas at Ten Eight Seven Mastering. Artwork by Samuel Tomsky.

 London based producer and hard-hitting Bristol sub maestro, Indent, has been producing for 7 years and DJ'ing for even longer, rolling onto the commercial release scene with Holding Hands Records earlier in the year. Indent received deserved recognition when Desert Sound Colony picked him for a two-track digital release; Brad submitted his track 'Falling' to a live remix session on YouTube, and whilst originally not intending to release commercially, the concept ended up being too strong not to.'

Bandcamp: https://noirestate.bandcamp.com/album/indent-transitory-memories-ns002

Indent: https://www.instagram.com/indentsound/
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Noire State Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noirestatemcr/

PREMIERE: Indent - Cloud Port (Yushh's Cirrus Mix) [Noire State]

The opportunities were endless, a plethora of sprawling pathways were laid out before them and as they stood perched atop the hillside they questioned and queried which one they might take. Only one path would lead them all the way back down to the foot of the mountain, up amidst the clouds they were happy and peaceful looking down at the world below and all its wonder. It was time for them to take a second and make their choice. Who knew that to choose one might be so hard... 

Yosh is set to release a new EP on Distant Horizon, a fun filled garage and rave inspired affair destined to roar on big systems and blast in the speakers of small cars. This one is an ode to everything we love.

PREMIERE: Yosh - Choose One [Distant Horizon]

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Dj octopus presenting his new channel devoted to rough edged electronic music. Monthly releases both digital and cassette tape.

First issue by Matteo Stella aka Broken Audio sharing a complete journey through unexpected bass visions and underwater break scenarios.

Mastered by Lucretio with NeverEngineLabs' ZDF Filters for Symbolic Sound Kyma and a G SSL 4k compressor

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PREMIERE: Broken Audio - Heavy Saturation

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Bodhi are Luke Welsby and Olly Howells, two Cardiff locals who grew up with the underground music scene of the city and met in its clubs. The duo have a host of hit edits and releases under their belts, have run a club night in their home city, and are back with five killer tracks for their first full-length EP this year.

Rounds EP is a constantly moving sidewinder of a release, holding back nothing as it hits you with one punchy track after another. Opener ‘SQU’ is a meaty kickdrum heavy club roller that hardly gives room to breathe, making the more sparse title track feel delicate in comparison. The darker elements still shine through with a harsh beat and high-octane pads. ‘Drop One’ is a real heady number with an extreme drop certain to set a dancefloor wild. Bodhi’s production skills are gorgeously presented in the sound design of ‘Solaris’, all atmospheric chords, field recordings and frenetic breaks. The breakbeats are forefronted for closing track, ‘Junction 93’, which explores drum’n’bass sound palettes more deeply complete with an ominous sub bass which growls across the explosive rhythm.

Rounds EP drops 5th November via Shall Not Fade.

Rounds EP

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SNFDIGI004 // Bodhi - Rounds EP

The sun had barely risen as he clocked in at the front door of his office. Without fail, he was always the first one in and the last one out; in his mind there was something to prove. How could he possibly make it to the top of the food chain if he didn't put the hours in? But it wasn't just the time, he had to throw others under the bus to climb the ladder. He'd do whatever it took.

During the pandemic, DJ and Emergency Room boss Zaltsman had plenty of time on his hands to make new music. Refining what he terms as a 'bouncy UK style', his output touches on elements of house, UK funky and stripped back techno and has seen him contribute tracks and remixes on Dansu Discs and Distrokid. He self-releases his next cut, 'Nao Paro', which he cites as a homage to the funk scene in Brazil, sampling the lyrics of Diadema-based rapper MC Petter.

PREMIERE: Zaltsman - Nao Paro

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The second of a triplet on Fine Grains for the Surrey-based producer, Herman. Four ruminating low-end constructions with the heads down crew always in mind. With clubs starting to re-open, the 'Narcissus EP' lands at the perfect moment. 'Sol' takes on a heady mix of tribal drums, haunting distorted vocal snippets and teasing breakbeats. 

And this is the essence of the 'Narcissus EP', as we go further down the rabbit hole into Herman's world of deep myoclonus percussion.
Herman's tale is furthered with remixes by two exciting emergent production talents - Holloway from the UK and Zohar in the Netherlands. The emphasis remains on drums, slipping into some classic d'n'b flavour with Holloway and a powerful modern breakbeat re-shake from Zohar (her first ever remix). 

'Narcissus' is a call to arms for a return to those dark and sweaty nights we once shared with strangers on dance floors and dingy basements across the globe. Let's get back to it.

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PREMIERE: Herman - T. Diluent (Holloway Remix)

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