A very special project comes to Colorize - this is 'X' from Matt Fax, a celebration of 10 years of Matt Fax releases!

It has been a decade since the world was graced with the first release from progressive maestro Matt Fax. The Frenchman quickly ascended the ranks of global producer / DJs, establishing himself over the course of ten years as a mainstay in the world of progressive dance music, garnering a worldwide following in the process. In that time he has released two artist albums, a host of impressive singles and remixes, taken the reins on Colorize's 'Colorscapes' compilation and toured the world from Los Angeles to Amsterdam to Tokyo.

'X' is an exceptional project marking a marvellous ten years for Matt Fax that features twenty of his favourite originals and remixes. We see classic releases on labels like Colorize, Anjunabeats, Armada and more, and remixes for renowned acts like Ferry Corsten and Lane 8. It comes to you in the format of two exemplary retrospective DJ mixes that highlight a musician who has indubitably come into his own. Also included are ten of the most sought-after unreleased IDs from Matt Fax's sets over the past decade, all of which were diligently finalized by Matt Fax over the past few months to make this release a spectacular celebration of his work.

It's been a sensational decade for Matt Fax and we can't wait to see what the next one has in store.

Compass

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Release Date: 26th August 2022

Anjunabeats is pleased to release the self-titled debut album from JODA, aka Jono Grant and Darren Tate.

JODA are a fresh musical pairing with shared DNA. Both together and apart, Jono Grant and Darren Tate have been there, done that, and bought the vintage synth gear to celebrate.

Grant is one-third of Above & Beyond who, over the course of a two-decade career, have established themselves as one of the biggest electronic groups in the world. Eight studio albums (including one as vocal trance group OceanLab and two acoustic reworks), 17 compilation albums, a film score, and nearing 100 singles speak to output as varied as it is prodigious. Their label Anjunabeats is home to a bustling community of artists with over twenty years of catalog.

As a classically trained musician, songwriter, producer, and hitmaker, Tate is an OG Top of the Pops-botherer. In the early noughties, at the outset of his career, he appeared on the show three times, once with Angelic, his collaboration with Judge Jules and the latter’s wife, performing classic trance banger It’s My Turn, then twice under the name Jurgen Vries. The following years saw more musical adventures, more Top 40 UK hits (12 in total), and more pseudonyms, including the trance-facing DT8 Project.

In 2003, the pair managed to sync their schedules to work on a couple of tracks, 'Let The Light Shine In' and 'Nocturnal Creatures'. Clearly, there was chemistry here. But as the pair’s respective careers subsequently took them off around the world in opposite directions, reconnecting other than fleetingly was never easy. Then in 2019 Tate returned to his trance roots and signed to Anjunabeats for his DT8 Project releases. Around the same time, Above & Beyond received an offer to score an environmental documentary, 'The Last Glaciers'.

“I'm musical, but I've never done a score before, which would be quite an undertaking. And I knew Darren was massively experienced at doing that, and I've always admired what he does in his film work. So my first thought was: why don't we do it with Darren?”

Jono and Darren got stuck into composing together, and it became a dream project all around – not least because it sparked further ideas. So, JODA was born. Working in Tate’s studio in suburban north London, and A&B’s south London HQ, the pair were in a creative bubble during the early days of the pandemic. And the partnership proved fruitful.

For now, Jono Grant and Darren Tate are simply happy that a project that began almost when neither of them was looking, in the midst of lockdowns, has turned out exactly and as fully as they imagined. Unforced, unhurried, and only done for love: this is a passion project of the best kind.

“It's one of the great things about doing this job: that we get to do this job!” concludes Darren Tate, beaming. “Jono and I love making music, we get on really well together, so we have fun doing it. We naturally have perfectionist instincts, but the vibe is the most important thing. So this is also rough around the edges in all the right ways."

“It absolutely is a passion project,” affirms Jono Grant. “The other thing was, of course, we've done this over the pandemic. So it was cathartic. We were lucky enough to be able to work. And this was therapy of the best kind.”

JODA’s self-titled debut album is out now on Anjunabeats. Vinyl copies of ‘JODA’, plus logo tee bundles are available to pre-order via the Anjuna Music Store. 


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JODA - Spark

Kozua unveils new EP 'Darkness / Venice Beach'!

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French producer Kozua continues to harness a unique brand of prog house which he showcases with an assured confidence on this new two-tracker. 'Darkness' is constructed around an immaculate groove that incorporates elements of breaks under dazzling synth melodies, while 'Venice Beach' is based around luscious idiophones and a delicate, ethereal synth-laden atmosphere. 

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Darkness / Venice Beach

Kozua - Darkness

Tagavaka is back with a new EP on new label Light Loses Symmetry.   

'U Know Me' EP is a fusion of experimental beats, ambient textures, and driving rhythms - featuring two tracks that showcase the artist's unique blend of intricate rhythms and atmospheric soundscapes.

U Know Me EP is a departure from Tagavaka's previous work, exploring new territory in terms of style and production techniques. The EP represents a deeper, more introspective side of the artist's creative vision, while still retaining the infectious energy that has earned Tagavaka a dedicated following.

The lead single from the EP, U Know Me, is a hypnotic, pulsating track that builds to a powerful crescendo of soaring synths and driving percussion. The accompanying visuals, created by macro artist Daniel Shinaman, perfectly captures the intensity and beauty of the track.

U Know Me

Stutter

Teaming up for their debut collaborative project, Dosem, Paige and Nihil Young deliver their two-track ‘Amethyst’ EP on Purified Records. Entering a progressive soundscape, the producers combine driving bass with alluring synths, resulting in a club-ready creation that will keep energy levels high throughout. Flowing into ‘Hydra’, the track moves across an undulating sonic pathway that fuses light and deep elements in a captivating slice of dance music.

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Dosem, Paige, Nihil Young - Hydra

Tagavaka debuts on This Never Happened by remixing Archaellum's single Go Nowhere, which combines piano melodies with Annastacia Boudwin's delicate vocals. 

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Archaellum - Go Nowhere feat. Annastacia Boudwin (Tagavaka Remix) [Extended Mix]

Solar Embrace

Midnight Pulse

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Hayyoo - Waiting (RYAN (CU) & Seycel Remix)

Brvnov - Into Nothing (Blue Haze Tribute)

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Release Date: 1st May 2020

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A legend of Bristol’s dance music scene, Jody Wisternoff releases his brand new twelve-track LP ‘Nightwhisper’ today. His first solo album in eight years, ‘Nightwhisper’ follows Wisternoff’s 2012 debut LP ‘Trails We Blaze’ and esteemed catalogue as Way Out West. 

A formative figure in the UK rave scene, Wisternoff first made his name in the early ’90s before cementing his position as one of the UK’s finest talent-spotters and DJs as part of the Anjunadeep label family, where he co-curates the chart-topping annual compilation series. 

Written primarily in 2019, ‘Nightwhisper’ is a deeply personal album born out of a time of introspection for the Bristol producer following the death of his father:

“It was a time of conflicting emotions for me… I suddenly found myself appreciating the simpler things in life in a way that I had never done before, but on an equal note also questioning mortality on a level that is only possible after the passing of a family member.” 

Amidst the hefty demands of fatherhood and touring, Jody came to embrace his newfound awareness of impermanence and loss in his songwriting. The intimacy of the album is quickly conveyed in the opening track ‘Morning U’, which features spoken home recordings of Jody’s father above a touching melody. Exploring the full spectrum of emotion, the lively progressions and lyrics of ‘Lately’ and ‘Reverie’ provide an optimistic contrast to more melancholic numbers ‘For Those We Knew’ and ‘Nightwhisper’. 


Sonically, the album is heavily influenced by Wisternoff’s eclectic tenure in the UK music scene. Launching his career in 1986 at the age of 13 as a finalist at the DMC World DJ Championship, Wisternoff honed his craft at the forefront of UK rave culture, playing warehouses for seminal promoters Fantazia and Universe, and hosting a residency at the iconic Lakota club in Bristol. After a chance encounter in a record store, Wisternoff joined forces with Nick Warren to form Way Out West. The luminary duo rose to fame in the 1990s with several UK-charting singles and a UK dance number one in ‘Mindcircus’, quickly followed by a 1997 album ‘Way Out West’, which saw critical and commercial success. 


A statement LP with a pertinent message during this grounded time, ‘Nightwhisper’ is a culmination of Wisternoff’s decorated career and progression as an artist, husband, and father: 

“‘Nightwhisper’ is an attempt at finding balance and inner peace during the ever-changing life journey… In some ways, it’s a personal lullaby, a call back to simpler times which of course is impossible, but comforting none the less.”

‘Nightwhisper’ is out now.

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‘Nightwhisper’ Tracklist

Jody Wisternoff - Morning U
Jody Wisternoff & James Grant - Nightwhisper
Jody Wisternoff - Here To Stay
Jody Wisternoff - Emochine
Jody Wisternoff feat. Rondo Mo - Lately
Jody Wisternoff - Story Of Light
Jody Wisternoff & James Grant feat. Jinadu - Blue Space
Jody Wisternoff feat. Mimi Page - For Those We Knew
Jody Wisternoff feat. Jinadu - Something Real
Jody Wisternoff - Andromeda
Jody Wisternoff feat. Christian Burns - The Spark
Jody Wisternoff - Reverie

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The Spark

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Jody Wisternoff feat. Christian Burns - The Spark

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