You know us, we're a bit slow on the uptake sometimes in this world of mass information but we generally get there. Really we should've paid attention when Correspondant unleashed Squarewave's Disco Inferno in the Autumn of last year but... Well I don't think there is any excuse really. Sometimes you just miss things. It was when the ViAAL family dropped the Through My Mind EP through our virtual letterbox that we started to take notice...

From the dark brooding menace of the lead track through to blissed out arpeggios and tracks that exposed black starkness of the "space in- between the music", we needed to find out more. 

http://www.theransomnote.co.uk/music/mixes/shine-a-light-on-squarewave-mix/

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Squarewave - Shine A Light On... Ransom Note Mix

To kick off the autumn season, Duro Label presents a masterful collaboration from St. Petersburg’s Radial Gaze and Munich’s Dominik Marz. Together, they present the "We Can Feel It" EP, a three-track odyssey that merges mesmerizing global influences with a propulsive, dancefloor-ready spirit.

Known for his genre-bending and geographically diverse sound, Radial Gaze brings his unique vision to the EP. He’s previously left his mark on esteemed labels like TAU, Feines Tier, and Hard Fist. Meanwhile, Dominik Marz, returns to Duro after a string of highly-praised releases on Innervisions, Exit Strategy, and Belters. Together, they create a sonic fusion that is both an injection of fresh energy and a testament to their combined artistry. 

The journey begins with the title track, "We Can Feel It", a secret weapon for the dancefloor. It’s an energetic cut driven by a solid drum foundation, where a schizophrenic melodic line dances wildly over a comforting piano, creating an exhilarating push-and-pull of pure euphoria. 

Next, "Simple As You" takes the EP into more trancer territories. A booming bassline and mantric synthesizers create a sense of vast space, as chopped-up vocals and acidic synths shimmer in the distance. 

The release concludes with "Moonface", a beautiful, melancholic, and energetic track. Melted melodies and ghostly synthesizers float over a solid beat that constantly pushes you forward. It’s a hypnotic and evocative cut that perfectly balances emotional depth with a relentless forward momentum. 

We Can Feel It

Simple As You

Radial Gaze & Dominik Marz - Simple As You

"Musique Pour Enfiler Des Perles" is the third EP by Poison Gauchiste, aka Eric Labbé, following "Musique Pour Faire Différentes Choses" and "Musique Pour Monter En Haut". It is the result of a slow maturation process, shaped by summer idleness and long winter evenings over the past two years. The EP features five compositions that, as always, blend quirky influences with distinctly personal oddities.

Caution: several of these tracks contain rhythms that might inspire dancing — though it’s unclear whether listeners will actually follow through, given the spells of languor and melancholy that occasionally drift onto the dancefloor...

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PREMIERE : Poison Gauchiste - Sept petits pas vers nulle part

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 Mufti.

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!

Follow :
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https://soundcloud.com/muftimx

Mufti - Shuttt [Riotvan]

Moody McIvor is a Darkwave/Synthwave act fronted by Christopher McIvor from the Gold Coast, Australia, with production support from Felipe Bortoloti (Nørus), originally from Brazil and now based in Portugal.

Formed in 2021, the project blends ethereal soundscapes with pulsating rhythms, weaving together electronic textures and organic depth for a sound that is both intimate and expansive.

The debut release on McIvor’s new sublabel Ronnie’s Records, Shadow Frequencies, is a deeply personal body of work developed over four years and dedicated to the memory of close friend Benaiah Fiu. Each track channels love, loss, and memory through haunting melodies, evocative vocals, and emotionally rich atmospheres.


Label: @nerangrecordings
Bandcamp: https://nerangrecordings4211.bandcamp.com/album/nrngrr001-moody-mcivor-shadow-frequencies
Pre-order vinyl now: inchbyinch.eu/release/46736028
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PREMIERE: Moody Mcivor - Shadow Frequencies [Nerang Recordings]

After a 12-year gap since the release of two albums and two Eps, Linda Mirada presents her new album ‘Qué largo es el verano’. Featuring a collaboration with North Satellite, production and mixing by Metro Area’s Darshan Jesrani, contributions from Bart Davenport and Daniel Collás of the Phenomenal Handclap Band.
Linda Mirada’s new album got off to an unforeseen start a few years ago when she proclaimed - “I’m going to record a record in Italian”.  To this day that idea has still not been carried out, but her first record in twelve years has since materialized. It doesn’t feature a single song in Italian, but it breathes the spirit of the early 80s pop in southern Europe with flashes of Italo disco.
The idea of recording an LP was born from a conversation with Daniel Collás that opened an unexpected door. What began as an exchange about musical affinities activated the need to reignite old ideas that had been put aside. The vertigo of composing and recording music gave way to the pleasure of working on songs. Time in the studio, collaborations and stories that grew as they came into contact with melodies were all guided by intuition, fertile disorder and the complicity of those who crossed paths in the process, plus a few coincidences. The result is a sensational collection of songs that moves between intimate hedonism and gentle melancholy. There are echoes of the most sophisticated sounds of the 80s, the candor of early electropop, influences of Mediterranean pop and splashes of disco. All with a fresh look, without indulging in nostalgia or clichés.
‘Qué largo es el verano’ is an album made with joy and care. It channels Mirada’s influences into songs that shine with their own light. These seven tracks – plus a PHB Dub - crystallize a very personal way of understanding music as an everyday space, where the production is not the main focus, but with an intention in each note and in each chosen sound. This album brings Linda Mirada back to the forefront of a little-trodden but necessary territory; that of Balearic pop made with sensitivity and elegance. And the single in Italian is sure to come one of these days.

🛒: https://lindamirada.bandcamp.com/album/qu-largo-es-el-verano
youtube: https://youtu.be/xv8pAoT5Lcc

https://soundcloud.com/lindamirada

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

PREMIERE | Linda Mirada - Obstaculo

@clubmayz - Tonight I have to hide 
Label - @melopeerecords

All Sinchi premieres available on 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SinchiMusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7sd3nFrzl9itGooHqItGFG
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinchicollective
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sinchicollective/sets/sinchi-exclusives

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PREMIERE – Club Mayz – Tonight I Have To Hide (Second Mix) (Mélopée Records)

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

@ludviq & @poulper - Crystal Cactus
Remixer - @thomasjackson
Label - @thisberecordings

All Sinchi premieres available on 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SinchiMusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7sd3nFrzl9itGooHqItGFG
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinchicollective
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sinchicollective/sets/sinchi-exclusives

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PREMIERE - Ludviq & Poulper - Crystal Cactus (Thomass Jackson Remix) (Thisbe Recordings)

@psychederekmusic - Hopes and Dreams 
Label - @sprechenmusic

All Sinchi premieres available on 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SinchiMusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7sd3nFrzl9itGooHqItGFG
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinchicollective

PREMIERE – Psychederek – Hopes & Dreams (Sprechen Music)

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)

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