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The third entry into our Crux singles series comes from @circular_square, currently one of Brussel’s secret gems, but clearly on the verge of blowing up. Circular Square’s seemingly natural skill at crafting exciting interzones of bass-heavy club acrobatics and melodic realms, prime his productions both for adventurous dancefloors and deeper home immersion.

As the central piece, 3​-​HT​-​(​xon) finds an equilibrium between its surgical drum stitches, swaths of glassy chimes and rapturous flutes. That balance tips a bit as lush, almost pastoral elements come to the fore half-way through, before the drums regain their ground.

Swiveling hi-hats surround a mighty, prowling bass on GBS_02x, an expertly crafted minimalist and stealthy pouncer, that successfully wrings every last drop of momentum out of its carefully selected components. As an addition, @l-eese's snakey flip reconstructs its stagger into a rolling parade of tribal percussion, intermittent vocal stabs and cavernous drop-outs, mastering the fine art of remixing that is true to the original, while still bearing the unmistakable handwriting of the remixer.

CXA008 | released March 24, 2023
https://cruxaxul.bandcamp.com/album/crux-iii-3-ht-xon

Produced by Circular Square
Mastered by Alberto Bertelli
Artwork by Ferenc Petöcz

Circular Square - Crux III: 3​-​HT​-​(​xon)

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Surusinghe returns with her highly anticipated new track ‘Likshot’. ‘Likshot’ features all the unmistakable characteristics of Surusinghe’s sound and sets the tone for an EP that is set to be her most personal, and audacious project to date ❄️🌨

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Surusinghe - Likshot

For the first release of the year, Manchester-based imprint Club Romantico is set to team up with Manuka Honey for her label debut. The two-track release ‘Machete/777’ is set to release on the 3rd of March and includes collaborations with label founder Florentino and La Favi. 

Born out of a breakup, the release captures the feeling of revenge and the rage of women as Manuka Honey reclaims the tropes of Latina women being sexualised and vilified as aggressive. "It’s a reflection on revenge and protection. The ways they go hand in hand, and how catharsis can manifest sonically. Rage is the haunting yet clear emotion that ties these tracks together,” says Manuka Honey. ‘Machete’, in collaboration with Florentino, sees Manuka Honey use her voice for the first time. On the flip, ‘777’ is a dramatic team up with Latin Grammy award winner La Favi. 

‘Machete/777’ is the beginning of a busy year for Manuka Honey who will be embarking on a Machete tour from the 23rd February, traveling across Asia, before a string of summer festival dates including REWIRE, Sonar and Melt Festival. 

Artwork - Joseph Melhuish

Track 1 - Machete 

Production by Manuka Honey & Florentino 
Vocals written & performed by Manuka Honey

Manuka Honey x Florentino - Machete

The third entry into our Crux singles series comes from Circular Square, currently one of Brussel’s secret gems, but clearly on the verge of blowing up. Circular Square’s seemingly natural skill at crafting exciting interzones of bass-heavy club acrobatics and melodic realms, prime his productions for both adventurous dancefloors and deeper home immersion.

As the central piece, 3-HT-(xon) finds an equilibrium between its surgical drum stitches, swaths of glassy chimes and rapturous flutes. That balance tips a bit as lush, almost pastoral elements come to the fore half-way through, before the drums regain their ground.

Swiveling hi-hats surround a mighty, prowling bass on GBS_02x, an expertly crafted minimalist and stealthy pouncer, that successfully wrings every last drop of momentum out of its carefully selected components. As an addition, Leese’s snakey flip reconstructs its stagger into a rolling parade of tribal percussion, intermittent vocal stabs and cavernous drop-outs, mastering the fine art of remixing that is true to the original, while still bearing the unmistakable handwriting of the remixer.

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Circular Square - Crux III: 3-HT-(xon
CXA008 - 24.03.2023 | Digital & Streaming

01. 3-HT-(xon)
02. GBS_02x
03. GBS_02x (Leese Remix)

Produced by Circular Square
Mastered by Alberto Bertelli
Artwork by Ferenc Petöcz

https://soundcloud.com/cruxaxul
https://soundcloud.com/circular_square

Crux III: 3-HT-(xon)

Premiere: Circular Square - 3-HT-(xon)[Crux Axul]

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@earlyreflex founder @alecpace invites Sobolik, Klahrk and @stennyyy to remix his dizzying ‘Future Now?’ EP 

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-alec-pace-future-now-stenny-remix

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The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere "Circular Square - GBS_02x (Leese Remix)". Circular Square’s seemingly natural skill at crafting exciting interzones of bass-heavy club acrobatics and melodic realms, prime his productions both for adventurous dancefloors and deeper home immersion. The Brussel's artist delivers the groundbreaking EP 'Crux III: 3-HT-(xon)", finding an equilibrium between surgical drum stitches, lush, almost pastoral elements and prowling basslines.

Out March 24th on Bandcamp. Pre-order: https://cruxaxul.bandcamp.com/album/crux-iii-3-ht-xon

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@circular_square

PREMIERE: Circular Square - GBS_02x (Leese Remix) [Crux Axul]

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