Tom Trago - You Deserve Better - Jong Nederland - JNL02

https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/you-deserve-better

a1. From Above
a2. Young Janet
b1. You Deserve Better
b2. Passenger Seat

Early 2020 Tom Trago established the DIY label Jong Nederlands as a vehicle for the improvised, straight-to-tape tracks he records every day at his home studio in Bergen, a sleepy town on the Netherlands’ North West coast. His intention was to surprise and inspire in equal measure, delivering emotive musical material crafted with a small selection of electronic instruments, drumcomputers and effects units.

Thanks to this ethos, no two label releases are the same – as listeners will discover when they tune in to this speedy sequel to JNL001, which hit stores early in the year. Opener “From Above” is poignant and melancholic, with bittersweet synth-strings, spacey motifs and bubbly lead lines riding a lo-fi drum machine groove, while the track that follows, “Young Janet”, offers warmth in morning-fresh musical sunshine via rich Rhodes motifs, chunky drums and sparkling synthesizer riffs.

Darkness, and late-night intensity is provided by title-track “You Deserve Better”, a mind-mangling, acid-fired excursion where trippy, razor-sharp TB-303 lines rise above tough but dusty drums and a suitably weighty bassline. Trago’s basement-bothering intent can also be heard loud and clear on the EP’s final excursion, “Passenger Seat”. Here he readies an imaginary starship for take-off, reaching for flighty, Italo-disco style lead lines, increasingly forthright motifs and the kind of crunchy electronic drums that have long been a feature of futuristic and far-sighted machine music.

You Deserve Better (JNL 02)

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As a proud project of DGTL Records, the ‘Various Artists’ series originated with the idea of merging local talents with friends of the DGTL family. Continuing along these lines, the latest EP is a stellar extension of its 2020 predecessor. ‘Various Artists - Volume Two Remixes’ features 4 unique remixes by electronic music heavyweights. Expect a contemporary reimagining of familiar tracks by frontrunners Sandunes, Lauer, Fort Romeau and Tom Trago. Both Lauer and Fort Romeau have featured on previous releases, marking their return to the label.

Staying true to her skillful play on emotive soundscapes, Mumbai-based Sandunes (@sandunes) sets the tone. After making her DGTL debut at DGTL Bengaluru 2020, her spin on Lovshai’s (@lovshai) ‘Solo’ re-invents the cosmic-heavy house tune into one with progressive electronic elements and synth-heavy harmonies. Bringing us his remix of Vermelho Wonder's (@vermelhowonder) ‘Espetáculos Extraordinários’ is German DJ/Producer Lauer (@lauerofficial). Interweaving deep house grooves with an 80's-inspired disco sound, it’s an exciting play on the edgy counterpart.

Following suit, UK-based DJ/producer Fort Romeau (@fortromeau), takes his seat at the table. Recognised for his eclectic mix of house and techno, his remix of Pin Up Club’s (@pin-up-club) ‘Sanguine’ is an ambient re-telling of the original - with a touch of melodic influences. Widely recognised as one of the leading lights of the Dutch electronic music landscape, Tom Trago (@tomtrago) brings his frictionless sound and underground ear to FM Live’s ‘Tal Como Soy’. It’s a different spin to the dance heavy original, falling in line with the Dutchman’s groovy MPC- heavy sound.

Artwork is delivered by Tasso Okinawa, as part of the ongoing series he curates for DGTL Records.

Volume Two Remixes

Pin Up Club - Sanguine (Fort Romeau's Translucent Mix)

Lovshai - Solo (Sandunes Remix)

Work It Out (Deluxe)

Like an Arrow

Cinco Decadas Una Historia

Ay Que Ventanas Tan Altas

[CHROM013] Fernando Lagreca & LawFish - Virus 771 (Original Mix) SNIPPET

Gideon Conn - Eccentric

Many Fish To Fry

I Saw Something

General info
DGTL Records
DGTL010: Various Artists - Volume Two
Pre-order/pre-save: dgtl.lnk.to/VariousArtistsVolumeTwo
Release date: 17/04/2020

DGTL Records proudly serves up Volume Two of its Various Artists compilation series this spring. 

The music is all coming from local artists of all the cities they have DGTL in, and they wanted to showcase this exciting talent and give them an extra podium with this VA. To that end, Perdu, Colyn, Magit Cacoon, FM Live, Yotam Avni and more all appear on this superb 12 track collection. 

Lovshai kicks off with the boogie bass and cosmic, future facing deep techno of Solo before FM serves up some smooth, seductive Detroit house that ripples with lush late-night energy. Dutchman Perdu offers The Light Within, which is an 80s tinged house track with old school chords and future-retro keys, Sanguine from Pin Up Club is a sleazier synth house affair with angular riffs, and Jenia Tarsol & Fortis's Baolam is a sweet cosmic prog adventure.

Brazil's Vermelho Wonder then offers the edgy astral techno journey that is Espetáculos Extraordinários and Colyn gets masterfully melodic on a series of skyward arps that lift you to the heavens. Elsewhere there is edgy grooves from Magic Cacoon, deep disco house from Sjamsoedin and floating techno from Yotam Avni that gets you in a trance. Davis's slick sci-fi electro track Vestido De Espaço and the tunnelling and hypotonic techno of PØLI & Lorenzo Raganzini's Velo closes things down in real style. 

Once again this is a fine window into the unique musical world of this essential Dutch crew.

BUY HERE: https://www.beatport.com/track/espetaculos-extraordinarios-original-mix/13376357

Volume Two

DGTL010: Vermelho Wonder - Espetáculos Extraordinários

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Fearne - Dote on you

You Deserve Better

Passenger Seat

Young Janet

From Above

https://soundcloud.com/jepejustjohn makes his debut on the Mexican imprint Tenampa with a timeless EP titled ‘Retreat’. 

Berlin based Portugal born producer Jepe is better known for his credentials on Moodmusic, Aeon & Stripped Down Records. 

Kicking things off is ‘Edge,’ a melodically driven piece that will keep you hooked throughout its electro 80’s like synth lines and rhythmic patterns. 

Next is ‘Endless Summer,’ Jepe offering his characteristically sci-fi electro output, shuffling along with great smoothness keeping you locked in. 

‘Lola 2000’ is a shuffling swinger with plenty of energy; sparse, yet sounding complete with a cool arp lead, perfect to set the mood. 

Closing the package is ‘Left behind,’ again Jepe displaying his signature sound with rich melodic synth lines and a textured atmosphere, aimed for a more laidback after hours vibe.

Art-work: Xavi Fajardo.
Mastered by: Sasse.

03- Jepe -  Lola 2000

Owner of impeccable production skills, Javier Busto (SXDNS076, FREEDL009, and FREEDL022), a seasoned and renowned producer of the Madrid electronic music scene, lands again on acclaimed Spanish label Espacio Cielo with a solid track that masterfully brings together his Post-Punk, Techno, and Disco influences. “My Own Way” comes accompanied by powerful remixes made with love by Aurum Miles, GUYD (FREEDL011), and Parissior (SXDNS206). An exquisite single full of dark grooves and obscure influences that showcases the richness and the importance of the so-called Dark Disco/Indie Dance sonority.

Label boss Parissior is the mastermind behind the remix we opted to review. His interpretation brings a stark punchiness to an already strong release. He kept the intensity of the original and added some more clout to it. Easy job? To someone skilled and competent as Parissior (Aurum Miles and GUYD), yes, definitely. Javier’s works are not so simple to deal with, they are complex, well-crafted, and deep. Reinterpret them is a tough task, an assignment the virtuoso trio of remixers must have embraced as a challenge – and succeeded in delivering outstanding versions.

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label: https://espaciocielo.bandcamp.com/

Follow @javier_busto, @parissior & @espaciocielo, peeps!

PREMIERE172 // Javier Busto - My Own Way (Parissior Remix)

Second Serve

Second Serve (Moscoman & Komilev's Unforced Error Mix)

A Story of Italo Disco, Indie Dance, Slow Motion, New Wave, Breakbeat ...is now starting.

INCOMING : Adwer - Music In Everything (Fabrizio Mammarella Remix)  #ClashLion

Release date : 2021-05-03
Buy : https://www.beatport.com/release/brain-computer-interface/3284544

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Tom Trago – one of the leading lights of the Dutch electronic music underground, who defined the house and electronica sound of Amsterdam like few others. He is a globe-trotting DJ, producer, live performer and label owner who enjoys nothing more than championing both overlooked gems and fresh sounds from his own country. Tom Trago held residencies at renowned Amsterdam institutions Trouw and De School and name any prestigious festival or clubs worldwide – pretty sure he’s played there.

He once claimed that he felt a physical need to make music every day, and it’s hard to think of anyone whose immersion in music is quite as complete. Tom Trago is known for his versatility across electronic music genres, deep beats and grooves, and remixes for giants such as Depeche Mode. His genre-blurring sound and unique style have made him an influential figure in the world of electronic music.

Passenger Seat

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