R$N Premieres: July 2016

Spin, spin, spin, spinning, spin. Rotation, rotation, rotation. Dance, dance, dance. The wheel was in motion, the movement had begun and there was no turning back. It was perilous by nature, fascinating by design. A beautiful link, stunning, sublime. The world kept on moving, the dance was on, where it would land, who knew. 
Turbo are arguably one of the most prolific record labels to have emerged since the millenium. The output is vast, varied and emphatic. Up next is Autarkic who recently released on Disco Halal. He is remixed by none other than Red Axes.

PREMIERE: Autarkic - Rotation! Rotation! (Red Axes Remix)[Turbo]

A silence fell throughout the great tent. The lights darkened and a strange fear ushered its way through those who had gathered to watch. This was a cult, a celebration, a plan for the future. However, that did not mean that it did not strike fear into their very core, for it was supposed to, it was supposed to be unnerving. Abnormal, abhorrent, it was a thing of beauty. A large cry echoed throughout the space, it beckoned and bellowed against the walls of the tent. This was for my people. 
Deeply Cultured is a record label originating from the streets of London. Moda, based in Sweden provides their second release.

PREMIERE: Moda - 4 My People [Deeply Cultured]

Positive or negative, only time would tell. Life and death depended on the outcome but at present he remained calm, cool and collected. He had little choice. That plus or minus would determine the very course of his future, his existence, his soul. The hour would come, and soon he would know all. However, for now, he was happy to sit and wait, watching the wall, before an outcome was revealed. 
Flau is a record label of which you might be unfamiliar with. Based in Tokyo, Japan they have been operating since 2006 and have remained low key and under the radar of many. Mid June saw the release of 'Open Close Open' : a four track EP from Robert Lippok. And whilst we aren't in the habit of premiering music which is already out in the open, this seemed like a perfect opportunity to showcase something from the unknown.

PREMIERE: Robert Lippok - + [Flau]

The number six remains ever present, ever dark, ever monotonous. It was here now. With them. 
Ossia has remixed the work of Silver Waves on Howling Owl/ Portals Editions. He describes the process as follows. 
"All sounds, apart from the main hand-drum pattern, have been coaxed out of Silver Waves original recording, and skewed via an old Trident mixing desk, re-sampled & played / pitched / reversed / filtered / distorted and shot back through the Space-Echo, an old Copicat Delay + a few other bits and pieces. The track was made in two full days of aggressive meditation, with little sleep in between."

PREMIERE: Silver Waves - VI (Ossia Remix) [Howling Owl/ Portals Editions]

The tower loomed ominously from above. Grey brick and damp wood shrouded what lay inside its cavernous walls, you might never know of the true beuaty which existed beyond its prison. A room for babette was waiting somewhere within. It was enchanting, peaceful and still, almost as if part of some distant world. Not the world inhabited outside the brick of the tower.
Up next on Cosmic Pint Glass steps Toby Tobias. He unveils two tracks for the label accompanied by a Ptaki remix. The release follows a busy spell for the relatively new label who have previously released music from the likes of Ruf Dug and Tony G.

PREMIERE: Toby Tobias - A Room For Babette (Ptaki Remix)[Cosmic Pint Glass]

Alphabetical Clandestinos Iain, Joe and Nick pay a wonderful and respectful homage to the mid 90s with this dark and moody acid house bubbler, taking it back to a sweaty warehouse somewhere in the Leeds/ Manchester/ Sheffield Triangle. Just like in those smokey low-key clubbing spaces, elements disappear and reappear with delightful surprise. Jarg narcs unnecessary this time.

Available here: http://www.junodownload.com/products/clandestino-omega-system/3093292-02/

PREMIERE: Clandestino - Pannal [Join Our Club]

The mystical God saw all. His eyes would watch down upon this tiny earth with a glimmering flicker from above. His gaze remained unchanged, unaltered, piercing and cold. This planet was capable of destroying itself, sink or swim the outcome was anyones guess but for now he was simply happy to sit back, relax and enjoy the show. He was Ampedusa Xaver and he saw all. 
Discos Capablanca return following recent releases from Scott Young, Keita Sano and Marc Piñol. Up next steps Rouge Mecanique who has most recognisably released on I'm A Cliche's Edit Service label. He deliversfour tracks of dark moody ambience.

PREMIERE: Rouge Mecanique -Ampedusa Xaver [Discos Capablanca]

In times of darkness and peril often it can be hard to find the guiding light at the far end of the tunnel. Motivation, hope and trust can be required but most importantly what is needed are some words of faith. Some words of courage and some words which will see you through to the other side of the black. Who will step up to deliver? Who will speak the words of reason and truth? Not I, not you, but maybe someone else is out there, waiting to voice a cry. 
Vox Low seem to be continuously pushing out music at present. Their output is vast and very, very good. There latest EP for Correspondant is titled 'The Hunt'. We bring you what has been the selectors favourite cut from the EP so far, 'Some Words of Faith'.

PREMIERE: Vox Low - Some Words Of Faith [Correspondant]

The light lit up the early morning sky. A cosmic ray of gold christened the opening of the day and the sky turned a radiant blue. Around the world people were waking, rising to the beginning of a new dawn. This was the start of something special, something new, something profound. That cosmic ray was an inspiration to them all and they would now gather themselves in forward motion.
Up next on the Pachanga Boys record label, Hippie Dance, steps Sebastien Bouchet. Titled 'Coyote Cry' the EP sees him weave a web of illustrious house and odd dancefloor textures. 

PREMIERE: Sebastien Bouchet - Cosmic Ray [Hippie Dance]

The ride was long through the mountains of the Kampala Boda Boda. The road was steep, treacherous and difficult. However, the car kept rolling and the wheels were alive. The heat beamed down from the heavens above, little lived up here apart from dirt and rock. No grass grew, no life outside. The mountains had evolved with time. They hoped to survive this. 
Aunti Flo features on the latest edition of the Mushroom House series. He delivers a track with true worldly sensibilities which reflect his recent output.

PREMIERE: Auntie Flo Feat. Samuel Nalangirla - Kampala Boda Boda Ride [Toy Tonics}

The strategic logistics of their movement through the forest would need to be plotted with delicate intricacy. These would be the tactics which would say their life as they encountered the wilderness and tropics amidst the unknown. Mango mathematics would be required to solve pine tree problems, who knew that there could be such trouble in paradise? Not him, her, or the creatures of the jungle floor. 
This month will see the release of a new release from Banlieue Records. A Berlin based record label which has previously released music from the likes of Dj Overdoes and Benoit B. Their latest release is a split EP titled 'Local Business' and features tracks from Tom Dicicco, Gohan and more. It is Tom Dicicco's track which we bring to you.

PREMIERE: Tom Dicicco - Mango Mathematics [Banlieue]

The monster from the depths of the burly mountain would come to life at night, only to cast his fowl presence upon those who witnessed him. He was a true creature of darkness, weighted down by mould, sludge, hatred and slime. Here come Greenslade, as he prepares for another evening of havoc, chaos and despair. He was the monster, deep from the lair. 

MM Discos have been very busy since their formation in 2015 having released music from Marvin & Guy, Akirahawks and Enzino. Now they have announced the release of a forthcoming EP from Sankt Göran, which also features an exciting remix from Barcelona based JMII.

PREMIERE: Sankt Göran - Here Comes Greenslade [MM Discos]

Following up on some prolific posting on his own Soundcloud, Man2.0 signals his "consumerist techno" manifesto with his debut release on Nein. Wrangling some distressed waveforms and filthily interfering with the machine driven rhythms, he constructs a dark and frankly dangerous techy slo- mo monster. A sinister announcement of future intentions. 

Released 10th August 2016, available to pre-order : https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/live-spine-ep/id1133696915

PREMIERE: Man2.0 - Are We Live? (Original Mix)[Nein]

The electricty radiated throughout the room as the lights began to flash euphorically. The walls shook, the ground clattering under the weight of a thousand marching feet. There was a synchronised energy in this place, a cosmic energy. The world was moving onwards and upwards, against the worrisome tide of oppression which had held them down for far longer than it should ever have. 

City Fly remain at the forefront of all things house as they continue to push forward UK club culture. Their latest release sees a collaboration from Lemy Leopard and Simbad who deliver three tracks for their 'Vibin' EP. 

PREMIERE: Lemy Leopard & Simbad - Cosmic Energie [City Fly]

Barcelona based Classicworks return with a new cassette compilation of psychedelic synthesis from collaborators around the world sharing their interest in tough, classically crafted cuts. Here Luis Garban AKA Cardopusher adds his take, with this techno body slammer. Machine driven drums and sequenced synth patterns that flit in and out of sync, adding to the overall chaotic sense which just about reigns in the aural madness. Just.

Pre-order here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/common-denominator/id1129126812



V.A. Common Denominator [CWS01

PREMIERE: Cardopusher - Fading Memory [Classicworks]

The court looked so peaceful beneath the gaze of the floodlights. All that could be heard was the the thud, thud, thud of a ball on concrete and the metallic rattle of the chain netting which hung above. He would spend hours there at night, lost beneath the stars and the orange glow, just him and the ball. This was what coach mike had instructed him to do, to practise, to train, to perservere, to play. He wouldn't rest until he perfected the routine, it was all in the detail. That was what coach mike had said...
Up next on Retrograde records is the label's own founder Marlon Hoffstadt. He is remixed by the ever inventive and melodically inspired Massimiliano Pagliara.

PREMIERE: Marlon Hoffstadt - Coach Mike (Massimiliano Pagliara Remix)[Retrograde]

The defining characteristics of a difference in detail can be ever so slim. Pentatonik variation would be the only giveaway found within the composition. It was all in the detail, he had constructed it to be so. Hours of neverending intricacy and practise had been spent slaving away upon this great project, a feat not many could have said to of accomplished. 
A Fine Tuning Creation is a moniker of Aryo Adhianto. His musical background is based upon jazz, pop, experimental elements and dance and this has  since been expressed through his talent on a keyboard. Double Deer records are set to release the record in the coming months. 

The Pentatones

PREMIERE: A Fine Tuning Creation - Pentatonik Variation 2 [Double Deer]

The silent being is one to be watched, one to be observed, one to be admired. There was little to note of relevance and importance in his day to day. He slipped under the radar one too many times and now they would be required to pay the ultimate sacrifice. His penalty would cost them dearly and their punishment would be fitting of their crime. Silence no more, a being of silence no more...
Sinchi Music receives the remix treatment from Heretic on the latest Night Noise Music release. Six minutes of rough and ready, pads, acid drifts and glitch.

PREMIERE: Sinchi Music - Being Of Silence (Heretic Remix)[Night Noise]

On the Bulgarian coastline sits a sun kissed destination of dream fueled imagination and tranquility. Varna, it was called, but they had never seen nor heard of anyone to return from such a place. This land was hypnotic, beautiful and enchanted by the tides of the black sea. Washed up upon the shores, lay the dreams of hopeful wanderers, hopeful victors, and friends. The would burn in the Bulgarian sunlight, Varna had them now. 
Keita Sano is arguably one of the most interesting producers making music at present. His diverse approach to club music sees him defy the limits of genre as he blends experimental concepts alongside bizarre hardware and club driven drums. He returns to Spring Theory for his latest release.

Miles EP

PREMIERE: Keita Sano - Varna [Spring Theory]

Time was of the essence to all who knew, the drought could be punishing for so many who lived in the plains. A crushing thirst was the point break of many a man. The trees blew in the breeze as he looked out upon the sprawling fields. They lay dry, empty and bare: a golden brown mist blowing between the straw. It had not rained in weeks. 
Ron Basejam returns to release on Futureboogie as he delivers two tracks as part of 'The Carrington Spirituals' EP. Dancefloor orientated, club driven tracks.

FBR045 

PREMIERE: Ron Basejam - Time [Futureboogie]

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