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The long awaited second instalment of our 4 part VA series.

Opening track ‘Dub Free pt.3 (Rose line mix)’ is a masterfully produced and mixed dub techno groove by Hiss Is Bliss. With skills at this level, there’s clearly more to come from this French artist.

On the flip, USA born Bukkha, digs into the deep dub techno trenches with Dub Envelope. Situated at 115bpm, a tempo with much possibility, Bukkha hits the nail on the head with ease and exposes a different side to his usual output.

Closing out this carefully curated 3 track 12” - Bristol talent Somah signs off with a dreamy dub garage track titled Knot Up.

Mastered @ Ten Eight Seven. Distributed by Unearthed Sounds.
Modern Hypnosis 2022.

MHVA2

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B2. Somah - Knot Up (Out Now)

Tribe

FKOF Premiere!

The acclaimed Bristol-based duo @mysticstate has teamed up with the renowned @chord-marauders imprint to release the enchanting Yozakura EP. The title, meaning "viewing cherry blossoms at night," hints at the delicate beauty and depth fans can expect from this collaboration.

We are excited to feature "XOYO," a track that showcases the mesmerizing voice of Elias, enriched with deep low-end frequencies and a soothing trumpet melody. The track's intricate composition and structure perfectly complement the esteemed Chord Marauders' repertoire. Along with the rest of the EP, this production offers a vibe that is perfect for turning up the volume.

'CM020' will be available world-wide from 15/08/2024 onwards, so click on the buy-link below the track to support label and artist.

1. Mystic State & Elias - XOYO

https://soundcloud.com/fatkidonfire/sets/fkof-premiere

https://soundcloud.com/mysticstate
https://soundcloud.com/chord-marauders
http://fatkidonfire.com
https://chordmarauders.bandcamp.com

Yozakura EP

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Mystic State & Elias - XOYO (CM020) [FKOF Premiere]

This song is an ode to quiet moments. It explores the kind of silence that doesn’t feel empty, but full. It’s about stepping back from the noise to hear the voice of God in stillness. A sanctuary of the soul, where less is more, and silence becomes language.

Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
I slip away, I close my eyes
Leave behind the rush, the lies
No agenda, no reply
Just the stillness where You dwell

(Chorus)
Where silence speaks
And my soul breathes
In the quiet, I can hear
What was always near
You’re in the hush, the in-between
Where I’ve never really been
Until now
(until now…)

(Verse 2)
The world keeps spinning, but I’m still
Here in the pause, I start to feel
Not chasing, not chased
Just being, held by grace

(Chorus)
Where silence speaks
And my soul breathes
In the quiet, I can hear
What was always near
You’re in the hush, the in-between
Where I’ve never really been
Until now
(now…)

(Verse 3)
No thunder, no sign
Just a whisper in time
I hear You best
When I stop the rest

Whispers in the Light

Where Silence Speaks

Lost Control - Lynnic, ItsArius, PAN (ThreeDots zoukable remix)

bro there isn't 5 seconds of silence soundcloud. stop playin with me

i hate myself and i don't care

MKT - Woman Genesis

weirdungerer

Elixir

Josin – the project from German composer and producer Arabella Rauch – releases a new remix of ‘Company’ from Kiasmos, the electronic duo made up of BAFTA-winning Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds, and the Faroe Islands’ Janus Rasmussen, known as the mastermind of the electro-pop outfit Bloodgroup.

Kiasmos’ take on ‘Company’ maintains the raw beauty of the original vocal and combines it perfectly with a distinctly Kiasmos style, creating affecting and emotional soundscapes from a minimal electronic approach. “It feels a bit unreal to be honest to have a Kiasmos remix of one of my songs” explains Josin. “I love their work and their approach to electronical music. While waiting to hear a first mix I was excited about how the two worlds would sound combined: From the first notes I heard, it made complete sense. Very Kiasmos, very Josin. They used the right essentials from the original and added their deepness and emotional colour in an amazing way. The way they kept the vocal part completely unfiltered and raw is exactly how I see the vocals in that track. For me, the remix raises the song to a new level and inspires me back for my own work.”

The original track was written last summer during a campervan trip in Norway on a ridiculously small, battery-powered keyboard. “It was fun because I was able to work on the melodies basically everywhere: On a kayak in the middle of the ocean, while hiking, while waiting for ferries” explains Josin. “Sometimes writing on the go and with less gear makes one focus on the essentials more. Company is about trying to become one with something but not succeeding. It´s a solitary, careful declaration of love.” 

Last year Josin released her debut acclaimed EP ‘Epilogue’ via Swedish independent label Dumont Dumont (RY X, Charlie Cunningham).  The EP sees a dynamic blend of electronic jolts, enhanced by keyboards and haunting poetic vocals that draw on a variety of traditions, from classical to electronic. As a self-taught producer, Josin is always experimenting, incorporating the electronical world into her writing as well as composing string arrangements.

Josin will be performing at this year’s Canadian Music Week in Toronto 
May 11 , 10 PM, Keychange showcase
May 12, 7.15 PM, Drake One Fifty Sessions (this is a small stripped down showcase)

More info: https://cmw.net/music/artists/josin/

and then the Great Escape Festival in Brighton
May 18th at 8.30pm at the Unitarian Church. 

More info: http://greatescapefestival.com/artists/josin/

Label: www.dumontdumont.com

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Josin - Company (Kiasmos Remix)

Out to all the supporters and fans, this ones to celebrate 10,000 Facebook likes, can't thank you guys enough!

The vocals on this are by Lisa Gerrard, the same vocalist on the 'Now We Are Free' track I remixed from the film Gladiator.

Also out to Dead Can Dance on some truly amazing music!

Dead Can Dance - The Host Of Seraphim (ENiGMA Dubz Mix) [10k FB Likes FREE DOWNLOAD]

I am DJ for Brazilian Zouk and Kizomba/UrbanKiz dances, previously also known as DJ Skon.

In 2017, I attended my first Kizomba class and got immediately hooked on social dancing. My Zouk journey started three years later, around the pandemic times, and it was also during this period that I began organizing my own Zouk and Kizomba parties outdoors. Little did I know at the time, this initiative would start my DJ journey. I progressed from using simple playlists to automix, then to my first controller, and later to my second controller, until today, when I am fully equipped with both hardware and software.

The core of my sets lies in balancing genres and energies. With one eye on the dance floor and the other in my music library, I often improvise my sets to provide the best experience possible for the given time and crowd. While I have my favourite songs and styles to play, I am not afraid to try something different and experiment ;)