R$N Premieres: September 2016

It can be difficult to mend a broken soul. It can be a struggle to forget. The memories of winter days past still glimmered faintly in his mind, a flickering dream which he struggled to recall in perfect clarity. He longed to be able to remember her face as she stared back from the path up ahead. He remembered the beautiful glow in a smile, in a wink, in a kiss. Most of all he did not want to forget the time in which they spent. He did not want to forget about her, he did not want to forget about you.

Based amidst the sprawl of East London you might upon an evening stumble into a party run by Let's Go Swimming. In recent months they have hosted the likes of Sotofett, Big Miz, Bell Towers and more. However, the formation of their own record label has since seen their relevancy increase dramatically. Doppelate is the latest artist to release on the label and he brings with him an expertly crafted blend of padded house, dreamy percussion and playful melody.

PREMIERE: Doppelate - Forget About You [Let's Go Swimming]

The blackness melted into nothing but a pale grey as a pink light echoed peacefully across the forefront of the lagoon. His brain was finally becoming warm and quiet. His mind was still, no longer pensive and full of sadness. The outlook from the boat was far brighter as they moved above the gentle rolling waves. He looked forward, no longer back, the past was but a blur which lay somewhere beneath the depths of the murky blue lagoon. This was living. 

IXVLF returns with rough and ready tendencies as he delivers a five track ep of wobbling synths and a distorted aesthetic. 

Involuntary Movement

PREMIERE: IXVLF - Acropora [Unknown Precept]

A warm air swept through the open window, the white curtains blew softly in the breeze. The white walls of the villa on the hill glimmered in style beneath the evening rays of the dying sun. Within the house she moved. A woman, a dress, a dance. She was a reflection of perfect beauty, a gorgeous vision, a magnificent dream. He woke from his slumber and this was all that was left, a fitting flash amidst the depths of sleep in which a perfect life was there. 

Carreno Is LB takes an atmospheric approach on his new release for hafendisko, a new sub label of the better known hfn. Based in the Canary Islands he encaptures a melodic energy commonly associated with the heat and warmth of summer. 

Preface

PREMIERE: Carreno Is LB - Woman, Dress, Dance [hafendisko]

A mysterious man, a monstrous mogul, a mythical machine. Mr. MM was the most difficult customer of all. He had escaped the force of the law for decades, some loved his raucous nature, some believed him to be a danger on the streets. All we knew about him was that he was a living legend, and by damn there wasn't many of those left to walk this town no more. He had become our idol old Mr. MM, whoever he was, wherever he was, we loved him. 

Dimitri Veimar is taking step by step to notoriety with a recent string of interesting releases. His latest output appears on Renate Schallplaten, the record label run by the infamous Berlin nightlife hostpot known for debauchery and intrigue. 'Lazy Trance' offers a spectacular soundtrack to such antics. 

Lazy Trance

PREMIERE: Dimitri Veimar - MM [Renate Schallplaten]

The mysterious villain had been terrorising the town for decades. Al Shark was his name, and he was a bad ass bandit with a temper like a rocket ship. His crimes we perilous and terrible, his heart cold and hard as stone. However, this time he had gone too far, it was time for the town to fight back against his vile presence. Within the saloon they gathered, ready to drive him out of town. In the distance a hawk could be heard crying, it was time to run the road. The sands roared wild. 

Kalbata is the co founder behind Fortuna Records. He delivers a middle eastern inspired techno collage with mythical properties. Experimental music for body and soul.

Al Shark 

PREMIERE: Kalbata - Al Shark [Fortuna Records]

The waters were ready for entry. It was time to test the depths as the submarine sunk deep below the surface. Around them tropical fish flickered in the glow of the crafts headlights. The water faded from a pale blue to a murky black as they moved deeper and deeper downwards. Life was few and far between down here, the creatures weird, wonderful and frightening. Many men had sunk and lost their way amid such low reaches, they would be alright though, they were simply testin' the waters. 

Astropical Tapes return with a brand new ep from Boryn. This is the labels fourth release to date and is accompanied with a remix from Loz Goddard. 

PREMIERE: Boryn - Testin' [Astropical]

As she watched from the window she had never felt more at peace. Outside the rain bounced against the concrete down below, she looked upwards towards the sky. Around her the tall buildings loomed like metallic spacecrafts. This is what earth had now become, a planet stolen by cities, polluted by people, lost at sea. The rain offered a meditative backfrop for self reflection, self development and the expansion of knowledge. She would soon leave this place, her time was nearly up. The rain would bring her home. 

K15 appears on the latest release from CDR which sees the label team up with the Croatian based festival and pioneers, Dimensions. He is in good company amongst other tracks from FYI Chris, Lismore and Ben Houghton.

Pre Order the release Here: http://www.juno.co.uk/products/k15-lismore-cdr-x-dimensions-dimension-sounds/615683-01/

CDR X Dimensions: Dimension Sounds

PREMIERE: K15 - Rain's Meditation [CDR x Dimensions]

The wheel within the wheel kept spinning as the motor from within began to roar. The engine gasped and cried as he pelted full throttle across the bareback desert. Sand roared under the screeching tyres. The brakes shuddered under the strain. The wheels kept spinning, an infinite loop, a dada loop of the most hideous of proportions. The sport had long been associated with trouble but for one reason or another nobody had been able to bring themselves to call time on the event. This was it. 

Fly High Society come correct with a split ep from Contours & Dada Cantona. Here is the Contours track which blends elements of jazz and house in a soulful fashion.

FHS010 - Canal/The Dada Loop

PREMIERE: Contours - The Dada Loop [Fly High Society]

The liquid dripped from the ceiling tiles down upon the gatherers below. They looked up to the sky in a sense of beautiful disgust. Steam was rising in the dark and gloomy basement, it evolved from their radiant heat as they moved in time below. Their presence in this place was causing a chaotic effect. The dancers were really the ones that pushed the beat. This was a vapor dance, a vapordance a vapor move, a vapor groove. The fluid would continue to drop, drop, drop. 

Dj's Pareja have curated a new compilation on Estamos Felices. The release features music from Ana Helder, Carisma and Heal Youth. However, it is the magnificent 'Vapordance' which we choose to bring you from Tom Tom Clubber.

PREMIERE: Tom Tom Clubber - Vapordance [Estamos Felices]

With knowledge comes the key to success. However, the definition of success is a variable to each and every man. On which path you choose to walk is entirely up to you, seek the wisdom to know the difference and you will do just fine. The fields might be greener on the other side of the distant hill, the path you may tread may be worn and tired, keep the faith, follow your soul and move on forward. 

Alinka's record label Twirl has been on a run of form as of late, it corresponds directly with her own musical output as a producer and DJ. Her recent mix for Ransom Note proved testament to that. The next release on the label comes from Ena Lind who delivers a jacked up assortment of house built straight for the club. 

PREMIERE: Ena Lind - The Wisdom To Know The Difference [Twirl]

The tribe moved through the undergrowth with gracious ease. For years they had lived deep within the jungle, it had served them well but now it was under threat from new civilisation. The manticore had hoped never to have to move with the times, they had their ways, the rest of the world had another rule book. Now, on the ground, they had to dig deep, keep moving and join as one with the leaves and trees that surrounded them. They would escape from this mess, it would simply take time. 

Machete Savane releases on Not An Animal making up the labels fourth release. He is remixed by the talent that is Jonny Nash who is previously known for his music on Melody As Truth and the Japanese label Snaker.

NAAR004

PREMIERE: Machete Savane - Manticore (Jonny Nash Remix)[Not An Animal]

The days of the past had long gone yet the style still remained. Retro was that 'ish that was hot to the kids on the corner of the street. They didn't care for the fads of the century, they simply craved the items of the past. From sneakers to jackets, baseball caps to shoulderpads. They were not a gang to be missed with, they were super duper fly, the others were not. It was as simple as that. Retro was the heat which kept the ground warm and the people craving more.

Ray Kajioka has a forthcoming album set to be released in October later this year. However, prior to this he offers up a remix package on Kanzleramt which calls upon Rolando, The Persuader and label boss Heiko Laux. Here's the Rolando remix of 'Retro'.

Consistency Remixes

Buy here

PREMIERE: Ray Kajioka - Retro (Rolando Remix)[Kanzleramt]

Peckham-based vinyl label Ears Have Eyes are gearing up to drop their fourth release - an all-South East London affair featuring the talents of The Soft, FYI Chris and label bosses Murun B & Ivor E. We're premiering a cut from the elusive Nick Araguay, fresh from repping Peckham on his 'SE15' EP for Peur Bleue Records. 'Crary' is a smooth customer all right, especially with those silky synth pads taking the lead - let's just say if this track was found on the shelves at Debenhams the thread count would be off the charts. Wistful techno at its very best, with just a hint of funk.

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@ears-have-eyes-recordings

A Throng of Orbs Vol. 2

PREMIERE: Nick Araguay - Crary [Ears Have Eyes]

Having been closely involved with the Cómeme label since his debut in 2012, Colombian producer Sano now makes the jump over to Munich's Public Possession for a new EP of latin house/electro flavours entitled 'Latino Body Music Vol. 1'. We're delighted to premiere lead track 'Hasta Abajo' - which loosely translates as "drop it to the floor". Fittingly, there's a sleazy slowness at play, yet the track still seems precision engineered to move bodies from the bar to the dancefloor. The star here is that sinuous little synth line which snakes and flows like a river meander approaching the ocean. Stick it on and strut your stuff.

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@publicpossession

Latino Body Music Vol. 1

PREMIERE: Sano - Hasta Abajo [Public Possession]

Late September marks the arrival of the second edition of Unclear Records' A Tribute To Klang Club, a v/a package featuring choice cuts from the likes of Move D, Fred P and Christopher Rau.

We've got the exclusive premiere of 'I Don't Know', the contribution from label heads Easy To Remember. It starts off as a wonky, juddering house track until that confident bassline struts into view and the taut drums wrap things up a bit. Subtle synth melodies permeate the mid-section, getting increasingly jazzy as the percussion continues to rattle on in the background. A wonderful end to a top notch 12".

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A Tribute To Klang Club Vol.2

PREMIERE: Easy To Remember - I Don't Know [Unclear Records]

Rotten City Records have delivered a further collection of acid askew and indie increíble. Label head Alvaro has collared our favourite metaphysical collaborator Sutja for this transcendental maraca and cabasa enlightenment. Layers of live and long guitars and bass join the celebrations in this joyous and hallucinatory presentation. Do not drop out.

Available to buy here: http://www.junodownload.com/products/rotten-citizens-vol-2/3211058-02/

PREMIERE: Sutja Gutierrez -Ubi Sunt [Rotten City Files]

Mexican Andres Aguirre opener on his new EP for Forbidden Colours is awash with 909 percussion and repeated motifs, subtle circular riffs and some gentle keys before a simple bass and strings break it into a summery house cut. Vintage and reminiscent, spacey, electronic and sublime.

Pre-order here: http://www.juno.co.uk/products/andres-aguirre-last-call/626610-01/


Last Call

PREMIERE: Andres Aguirre - Rejuvenation [Forbidden Colours]

He loved her more than the camay his mum gave her on her deathbed. she was more than his soulmate, she was him and more It was about the small things and the big picture, she was the whole picture and her portrait hung above the chimney in Le Grand Salon so that he could see it from his favourite armchair when sipping his Armagnac.

Gryphon Rue is the latest upstart to be adopted by Joakim's Tigersushi family. Having worked on tracks with Joakim previously he now steps up to release on the label. 

PREMIERE: Gryphon Rue - Google Portrait [Tigersushi]

The island had been his home for decades. However, the trees had grown so tall since he had last visited and he wondered if this place might be able to recall his presence from many years ago. He was travelling back to Elba, he hoped the would remember his face and his footprints in the sand but only time would tell. As he stepped onto the island from his great boat, he wondered why he had ever left, the beauty of the tropical paradise was radiant, a haunting reminder of days past. 

A Vision Of Panorama returns with a brand new LP for French label Mellophonia. The release follows a succession of balearic inspired ep's on Music For Dreams, Aficionado and Mellophonia.

Aquafusion

PREMIERE: A Vision Of Panorama - Back To Elba [Mellophonia]

What are you waiting for? Go on, jump in. The water is warm and a liquid paradise awaits. The poolside was a place of elegant sophistication, ladies watched hazily from loungers as gentlemen swam beaneath the lush blue ripples. Over by the bar the music could be heard pouring from small monitors, it echoed blissfully through the open air and travelled beyond the walls of the palace. All is well for what lies within but over the wall, a perilous plague had began to unfold. They remained happily ignorant inside the palace whilst the world fell to turmoil. 

Red Axes have developed a notoriety unlike few others. In recent years they have powered through the ranks releasing music on the likes of Permanent Vacation, Crosstown Rebels and more. They have amassed quite the reputation. Now they are joined by friends from far and wide on a remix EP for Thomas Von Party's Multi Culti label. He collaborates with them and creates an alternate version of 'Waiting For A Surprise'.

Buy the release Here: https://multiculti.bandcamp.com/album/waiting-for-a-remix

@vonparty @multiculti @redaxes

PREMIERE: Red Axes - Waiting For A Surprise (Von Party vs Red Axes Remix) [Multi Culti]

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