@alexanderivmusic(aka Feiertag) tastefully blends polished grooves with sophistication - a quality that's front & center in his latest release, Vanguard Groove. Music that reflects his distinct flair and genre-blurring approach to dance music.

This jazz-infused single radiates nostalgic charm while delivering a vibrant and feel-good energy. He shares, "I absolutely loved making this record. I had the pleasure to work with my friend Bart Wirtz on the saxophone and Samir Saif on trumpet to give these tracks a real jazz feel. All the drums are played on my jazz kit. For these tracks I was really inspired by the legend of jazz house music, St. Germain."


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A forgotten classic from 1997, rediscovered by the new generation of house leaders.

Originally released in the late ’90s, Marius Acke’s Crucial Traxx EP series is one of those rare gems — deep, funky, soulful, and full of the raw, analog groove that defines the golden age of house. Missed by many at the time, the records are now enjoying a well-deserved revival, championed by today’s leading selectors like Dam Swindle, ANOTR, Chris Stussy, Jamie Jones, Disclosure, Barry Can't Swim, Salute, Chloé Caillet, Known Artist, Sidney Charles, Shonky, Danny Howard and more.

Already a respected figure in the Antwerp scene back then, Marius Acke had co-produced numerous records for Mixz Productions and the iconic ARS label, including remixes for acts like Technotronic. His sound blended US-influenced house with early hip-hop sensibilities and deep, synth-laced textures, earning him a cult following among vinyl diggers and local DJs alike.

Happiness Therapy is proud to give new life to this essential piece of Belgian house history with a reissue of the Crucial Traxx EP series. All tracks have been carefully remastered and will be available on both vinyl and digital formats, including a special limited edition of 100 translucent red vinyl copies. HTCT01 marks the beginning of a reissue series dedicated to the lost gems of Marius Acke’s discography.

More than just a nostalgic reissue, this EP reminds us how visionary Acke’s sound truly was. Rooted in the 90s, but crafted with a timeless sense of balance and soul.

Essential then. Essential now. Marius Acke’s Crucial Traxx EP series proves that real house music never fades, it just waits for the right moment to shine again.

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Marius Acke - Everyday Life [Happiness Therapy Crucial Traxx 01]

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Feel-good house music from Moscow, where a burgeoning house and disco scene increasingly delivers the goods. @xio delivers the second release on his new Wax Ninja imprint, and the title track is a melodic, pumping house jam with a spring in its step and lots of summery niceness going on.

Can't Stop Now EP

PREMIERE: Artem Xio - Can't Stop Now [Wax Ninja]

* Read more: https://boltingbits.com/a-vision-of-panorama-wildpath-omena-records
* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ww5M1XWvDuI
* Pre-order:  https://omena.bandcamp.com/album/follow-the-melody-ep

Hailed as the king of the modern balearic sound Mikhail Khvasko aka A Vision of Panorama makes his debut on Omena with another must have EP.  

Imagine if Nu Guinea would organize a jam session with Metro Area and set up the following rules - combine doses of slow paced disco, hints of boogie, a dash of jazz and deep layers of house.  Mikhail’s music has always been warm and dreamy combined with a impeccably tight drum programming. It is no wonder why his music his music is played & charted by Lexx, Detroit Swindle, Kenneth Bager, Session Victim and many more.

PREMIERE - A Vision Of Panorama - Wildpath

quintessentials 72: v.a. - saine, andy ash, jank, decent rides - enjoy your cuppa vol. 2
out vinyl/digital early/late september.

Compilations are part of the concept at Quintessentials. We love putting together bits and pieces from all over the world and give new and established artists a plattform. „Enjoy our cuppa“ Vol. 2 is a delicious blend for sure - two new artists, two Quintessentials buddies, four great tracks! Starting off with our man from Helsinki, Saine, and his „love music“ - the title says it all! A track that can be played anywhere anytime. Moving on to another good old friend, Andy Ash. Andy has been around for many years, releasing on labels like Delusions of Grandeur and Stilove4music. „Bread“ has a rough yet smooth bleepy edge and a nice old school flair. The flipside presents two new faces, Jank and Decent Rides. Japanese artist Jank is like one of these hidden gems! He alredy released on City Fly, Boogie Cafe and Mysterious Works and we are delighted to present that suuuuuuper deeeeep track „All be free“! Lost but by no means least are Decent Rides, 2 young lads from Bavaria mixing up different styles in „Low grav“ perfectly. We’re sure you will enjoy your cuppa!

quintessentials 72: decent rides - low grav

* INTERVIEW: https://boltingbits.com/art-of-tones-secousse-fred-everything-remix-lazy-days-recordings
* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QA8_6s3bzso
* Pre-order: https://artoftones.bandcamp.com/album/thunder-secousse

[thun-der] a loud, explosive, resonating noise produced by the explosive expansion of air heating by a lightning discharge. Our good friend Ludovic Llorca aka Art Of Tones is back on Lazy Days with a bang. A double header featuring Thunder and Secousse.Thunder comes in two versions, showcasing a more electronic side of his production while retaining its unmistakable groove.Secousse goes back to his love for 90s House and comes with a remix from Fred Everything keeping things bouncy during this lockdown summer.

"Ludovic Llorca aka Art Of Tones has been one of my favourite producers for over 20 years now. I’m very lucky to be able to call him my good friend as well as being able to release his music on Lazy Days. His newest offering, Thunder/Secousse, comes out Friday. While it’s a slight departure from his Disco & Funk influence he’s gotten us used to lately, It’s as strong as you can expect from this prolific and versatile artist. Here’s a little q&a to find out a bit more about the man behind the music, in the time of covid." Fred Everything.

ART OF TONES - Thunder/Secousse incl. Fred Everything Remix

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PREMIERE: Art Of Tones - Secousse (Fred Everything Remix)

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We are pleased to present you our first release of the "Perfect Duality Series". Both sides of the record sound different and at the same time complement each other. We love a good summer deep house with flute inclusions, jazzy, soul and disco motives, but we also love a deeper sound. Enjoy!

PREMIERE : SofaTalk - Love In Slow Mo

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Moment Cinetique - 22 Novembre 2020

Event series and label bringing together the best up and coming live, and electronic music, from Bristol and beyond. 

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