Following up from 2017’s “Tribute To Eddie EP”, a tribute to the late great Eddie Kendricks of The Temptations, Lorca returns with the “Tribute To Larry” EP on a similar tip.

Larry Levan was known for his decade long stint as resident at the legendary Paradise Garage in New York during the 80s. He has since become known as the prototype for modern dance music DJs. His sets were well known for ushering in an electronic, post-disco sound that presaged the ascendance of house music.

It is this sound and era that influences the music of this EP. Taking inspiration from tracks Larry would regularly play in his sets, Lorca brings them in to the now, bringing new life to 2 classic disco/motown cuts that would regularly send the dance floor into a frenzy.

“Larry’s Bomb” takes chops from Dee Dee Bridgewater’s fervent “Bad For Me” taking key elements from an epic 8 minute builder and making them work in a classic four to the floor format. “Look What You Do” follows in a similar fashion but this time loops the belting vocal intro of a Barber Holloway classic under rolling kicks, claps, live guitar and cowbells.

A /// Lorca - Larry’s Bomb B /// Lorca - Look What You Do

Lorca - Look What You Do // Larry's Bomb

Red stained lips, narrowed eyes framed by thick black lashes, and a confidence that could cut through any situation. Wherever she went people quivered at her presence; her authority penetrated every room she entered. She'd always had that effect, especially on men; who could ever resist a dominating force like her?

Ahead of the Berlin-based duo parting ways after five years, and Francesco continuing to steer the ship solo, Younger Than Me are coming correct with the fourth release on their 90's Wax imprint, a sub-label of UK-based imprint Tusk Wax. Like their last instalment with Skatebård, this one is another collaborative EP, which sees our R$N family member and ITI boss Timothy Clerkin joining them, alongside a pioneer of the Italian progressive house era, Francesco Farfa. The two tracks with the latter, 'Slave Master' and 'Glory Hole', channel their love of 90s rave and progressive house, made to be played in a dark, sweaty basements.

PREMIERE: Younger Than Me & Francesco Farfa - Slave Master  [90's Wax]

Authenticity was hard to come by; the way they dressed, the way they talked, their opinions on everything — it was always the same. They mirrored one another, stealing the most interesting parts of culture, news and the arts and packaging it as their own opinions and thoughts. They'd never strived for originality; they barely knew themselves...

It's almost a year on since Lisbon imprint Magic Carpet took their first steps into the label world. Since their inaugural outing from Berlin-based producer Phyzikal Flex, they've added a second from Baby Rollén and now their on to lucky number three courtesy of Bristol's Ramu. Marking his debut EP, it's comprised of three tracks that call out to the dancefloor, working together elements of breakbeat, electro and jungle all wrapped up in dreamy atmospheres.

PREMIERE: Ramu - Mirrored Me [Magic Carpet]

Heady nights spent gyrating under flashing lights to pulsing rhythms, writhing freely as the sweat forced your hair to stick firmly to your forehead. These were all but memories now; the distant dream of clubland was a blur, a nostalgic trip that circled the mind but couldn't touch down in reality. But their imaginations kept them going until that first dance back because it would be one to remember for years to come.

After a brief intermission from releasing records to share Ece Özel's 'Expansion of Change' mix cassette into the world, Berlin's Warning are heating things up again with a new VA bringing together established and mysterious producers, forming the "North Rhine-Westphalia Trance Alliance". That probably gives you a clue to the rave-imbued sonics you can expect across the release, with trance, tribal, breakbeat and electro cuts from Phaser Boys, Chaos Milieu, DJ-Ungel and Zonza Grind — heed the label's warning (pun intended): they are "not responsible for any fire damage in your ear canals".

PREMIERE: Phaser Boys - Bialetti Break [Warning]

Not much could phase him; he'd grown a thick skin after all the obstacles life had thrown his way. His calm demeanour rattled a lot of people; they believed his placid reactions were shrouding the fact he was screaming on the inside. Perhaps it were true, but what did it matter. Even if he were shouting at the top of his lungs, nobody would ever hear him...

After over a decade in the game, Paris-based label Zone have cemented their reputation as a purveyor of the finest dark electronics, spanning from electro to heavy techno and punk-driven machine music. To recognise the sounds that have helped shape and evolve the label, they've enlisted the help of label friends, old and new, for a 16-track compilation, 'Interzone'. It builds on their ethos of pairing pioneering producers with fresh talent, featuring exclusive music from veterans like DJ Hell, Kittin, Gesaffelstein and label co-founder The Hacker, as well as newer names including Jensen Interceptor, The Populists, Cardopusher and Commuter.

Interzone

PREMIERE: Commuter – Flash Burst [Zone]

The week had gone from bad to worse; he felt like a magnet for catastrophe. He hoped it would be confined to either work or life but the setbacks and mistakes managed to seep into both areas; worsening day-by-day. But it was yesterday's blunder that cemented the impending crash. When the email arrived from his boss, he knew it was marching orders.

Next month marks the release of 'Life Of Mammals', Museum Of Love's long-awaited follow up to 2014's self-titled LP. The project of LCD Soundsystem drummer Pat Mahoney and DFA affiliate Dennis McNan AKA Jee Day, the pair have been teasing tracks from the forthcoming release on Skint Records, including the recently shared 'Marching Orders' which comes complete with two remixes courtesy of Tel Aviv-based producers Red Axes who gear the track towards the dance floor with a vocal version and a dub mix.

PREMIERE: Museum of Love - Marching Orders (Red Axes Remix) [Skint Records]

The ocean was vast, watching from atop the lighthouse he looked out at the endless expanse of blue before him. The horizon in the distance was barely recognisable, the meeting of two azure forces almost invisible to the naked eye. He watched as the waves crashed into shore and rolled softly back out again - the air was warm and thick in the midst of the summer heat. Sighing, he took one final look before proceeding to walk down the spiral staircase of his lighthouse, soon this would all be gone. 

Volta Cab is set to release a new sun kissed EP on MM Discos, a balearic affair with real prominence and might. The record is nicely rounded up with remixes by Pletnev and Anatolian Weapons. It is the Anatolian Weapons remix that we bring to you today.

Balearic Balsam Ep

PREMIERE: Volta Cab - Shujumi (Anatolian Weapons Remix)[MM Discos]

"Unethical behavior within organizations is not rare. Peev & Realitycheck investigate experimentally the role of status-seeking behavior in sabotage and cheating activities aiming at improving one's performance ranking in a flat-wage environment. They find that average effort is higher when individuals are informed about their relative performance. However, ranking feedback also favors disreputable behavior. Some individuals do not hesitate to incur a cost to improve their rank by sabotaging others' work or by increasing artificially their own performance. Introducing sabotage opportunities has a strong detrimental effect on performance. Therefore, ranking incentives should be used with care. Inducing group identity discourages sabotage among peers but increases in-group rivalry."

Beginning life in February of this year, French label Music For Commercials' mission is focused on environmental preservation, recycling old materials like floppy discs and VHS cassette tapes to house the music. After a compilation featuring around 14 artists, they're returning with their sophomore release, an EP from Realitycheck and Peev, which will be available on VHS. The two French producers—the former known for his releases on Unknown To The Unknown and Renascence and the latter for his ambient productions and Rinse FM residency–come together for three original tracks that match their tastes for mysterious atmospheres and tight drum work.

PREMIERE: Realitycheck & Peev - Demand Generation [Music For Commercials]

There were some landscapes that simply took your breath away; the kind that made you feel like a tiny speck on this thing we call planet earth. The canyon below was a sight to behold, its huge stone surfaces coated in tones of copper and green. If you squinted hard enough you could trace clusters of tiny humans exploring the winding paths, tunnels and bridges that littered the expanse. It felt somewhat magical or metaphysical; a natural wonder of the world...

It's been almost a decade since Italian producers Rodion and Fabrizio Mammarella teamed up for a collaborative EP on the latter's Slow Motion imprint. Like their first outing, Apennini, back in 2012 this new release proves yet again why these two are a perfect production pairing, fusing their shared love of synthesized melodies and machine-driven funk and disco. The duo continue this across their Sierra Madre EP, which was recorded in Mexico City with a guest appearance from Roam Records and Duro alumni Mijo, and backed by a rework from Italo-Belgian duo Front De Cadeaux.

Sierra Madre

PREMIERE: Rodion & Mammarella - Barranca Del Cobre [Slow Motion]

The clouds began to roll in from out in the bay, the city darkened as their deep, dense grey shrouded the tall buildings and skyscrapers in a thick fog. This was the rainy season and it was time to return indoors. Long gone were the days of radiant blue sunshine and glorious heat. Some had said that this winter might be particularly cruel, it was time to retreat back to the house. 

Post Sonics is a newly formed record label to emerge from Helsinki, it has been formed by the crew behind the acclaimed club Post Bar. Like many other venues the club has struggled in the wake of the pandemic and so the label was born with the desire to inspire creativity and keep things focussed during the ongoing crisis. This is now the first record which they have put out on vinyl - a pacey affair destined to delight in the club.

Now We're Fucking Doing It

PREMIERE: emkay - Housche (Sansibar Tekkimix)[Post Sonics]

Frank & Tony - Olympia (with Eliana Glass)
Frits Wentink & Malin Genie - Teardrop Renaissance
Warehouse Preservation Society - Loving Touch
Man/ipulate - It's Not A Mindtrip
Ladymonix - Put It Up
P&D - Deal
Frits Wentink & Malin Genie - Engage
DJ Debauchery - Track 2
Remotif - The Golden Shiny Wire of Hope
Mr. Ho - OOO Baby (Om Unit Remix)
Fire Island feat. Loleatta Holloway - Shout To the Top (HiFi Sean Mix)
S.A.M. - What Defines You As Human
Paramida - Dream Ritual (Eris Drew & Octo Octa's Alchemical Sisters Dub)
Kim Ann Foxman - Connection (Luca Lozano Remix)
Kolya X - Miss Honey Prancin' In the Twilite
Avalon Emerson - Dystopian Daddy
Dawl - Drop It
Erol Alkan - A Hold On Love (Trip-mix)
Nathalie Capello - So Deep
Oh Mama - Midpunkt

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