All over this one, cool sounds and patient vibe.

AWK003 - Various Artists

Born of record collection deep dives and a longstanding friendship, the newest release on Periodica Records is ‘Electro Romantica,’ which finds Raffaele “Whodamanny” Arcella and Luca “Bop” Affatato joining together as Somachrome. The duo posit an alternative reality where the autobahn connects Detroit to New York to Napoli, and where heady electro, Hi-NRG, and post-punk grooves merge with narcotic new wave, interstellar funk, and psychedelic rock. The result is an epic adventure equally suited for dancefloor mania as it is for coastal highway cruising, with shades on and a leather jacket closed against the mysterious forces of the night. (Words by Braden Balentine - The Sun Lounge)

PRD1021 • Somachrome - "Electro Romantica"

Apparently putting out records is just as addictive as putting on parties. Naturally, we are itching for more and it’s about time that we announce our next release. It’s one that we’re particularly looking forward to as for the first time we have the pleasure of curating a various artists EP - and we believe it turns out to be one that we have plenty of reasons to be excited about!   

From J.Wiltshire’s cinematic ambience to Yushh’s floating wobbles, from Pugilist’s sinister stepper to Lårry’s ghostly glitches, every artist on this EP brings their distinct style and adds to the general vibe and overall great harmony of this record.   

AWK003 is set for release on October 15th 2021. Much love to the artists contributing to this EP as well as to anyone supporting our continued record label endeavours!


Artwork by VOJD

Mastering by Andreas [LUPO] Lubich

Distribution by WAS/ Wordandsound


DJ support by: LCY, Clouds, DJ Fart In The Club, Cabasa, Dead Man’s Chest, Emerald, ZULI, Ronan, Silvia Kastel, ETCH, YAK, TASH LC, Rhyw, Mor Elian, Kouslin, Adam Pits, Ciel, Smokey, Sybil, Debonair, Red Rack’em, Katiusha, Formally Unknown,  Andrea (Ilian Tape), Madam X, Nikki Nair, Em Williams, Eich, Briain, DJ Mo City, Hooverian Blur, Ian DPM, Spektralsound, Second Storey, Kikelomo, Giant Swan, Jamiu, Re:ni, Danielle, Anthony Shake Shakir, Mixtress, Om Unit, Addison Groove and more to follow! =)

AWK003

AWK003 - Various Artists // Snippets

There was a chill in the air, the kind that preceded a sinister or unfortunate event. Now darkness arrived much earlier, the streets emptied leaving only the nightcrawlers to roam at their leisure. Under the veil of night, societal rules went out of the window. There was no longer any law enforcement patrolling these parts, they'd given up on that a long time ago, there was only so much that could be done to keep these creatures at bay.

Following releases from Lårry and Aroent, Berlin-based imprint Awkwardly Social are gearing up for their first ever VA, bringing together some of their favourite artists and label mates. A release that's given the label 'plenty to be excited about', the four tracks feature music from previous affiliate Lårry, Pugilist, J.Wiltshire and Yushh, all of whom bring different flavours with their originals: from ambient to glitch, electro and leftfield.

AWK003 

PREMIERE: Yushh - Periwink [Awkwardly Social]

@pugilistmusic's sinister Techno stepper 'Emanate'. Taken from @awkscl's first various artists release.

More: https://ins-rt.net/audio/pugilist-emanate

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Premiere: Pugilist - Emanate

Apparently putting out records is just as addictive as putting on parties. Naturally, we are itching for more and it’s about time that we announce our next release. It’s one that we’re particularly looking forward to as for the first time we have the pleasure of curating a various artists EP - and we believe it turns out to be one that we have plenty of reasons to be excited about!

From J.Wiltshire’s cinematic ambience to Yushh’s floating wobbles, from Pugilist’s sinister stepper to Lårry’s ghostly glitches, every artist on this EP brings their distinct style and adds to the general vibe and overall great harmony of this record.

@awkscl

Buy:
https://awkwardlysocial.bandcamp.com/album/awk003

PREMIERE: Lårry - Latz End [Orf] [Awkwardly Social]

Exclusive: J.Wiltshire - Living In The IDE

Berlin's not so socially awkward label Awkwardly Social drums up label affiliates for the third installment to deliver four artistically rich and diverse takes. Besides Lårry, who was responsible for the label's second release, the EP also features tracks from Yushh, Pugilist and Jacob Wiltshire. The UK-producer, who entered the scene with a release on Hypercolour, now (co-) runs not only his own label Super Hexagon, but can already look back at a release on MUSAR among others. With Living In The IDE Wiltshire musically remains true to himself as he comes up with a rather spheric almost cinematic ambient take whose power becomes evident if you let yourself in for this experience of sounds interacting with each other under the umbrella of a contemporary piece of musical art. Wiltshire perfectly and almost mosaic-like puzzles the sounds together to create the track title suggested IDE or rather makes the inner workings of it visible or hearable for an audience.

Awkwardly Social's V/A EP will be released on October 15th, 2021.

Buy the EP: https://awkwardlysocial.bandcamp.com/album/awk003

Artist & label information
J. Wiltshire: https://facebook.com/jwiltshireuk // @jacobwiltshire // https://instagram.com/jaowiltshire
Awkwardly Social: https://facebook.com/awkscl // @awkscl // https://instagram.com/awkwardlysocialberlin

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Living In The IDE

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EXCLUSIVE: J.Wiltshire - Living In The IDE [Awkwardly Social]

Each night, she climbed out of the top floor window onto the roof - it had become her favourite place to be with her thoughts. From up here she could see the entire town, the houses lit up like a handful of tiny diamonds scattered across the horizon. It felt peaceful beneath the stars; away from the rat race of waking hours, away from the worries of daily life…

West Coast producer Dave Aju introduces us to his latest musical venture with the launch of his new artist imprint Elbow Grease Records. Taking care of the inaugural release himself, on ‘X17’ Dave pays reference to the hypothetical particle and potential Fifth Force discovery, delivering a deep and soulful cosmic trip that teeters between warm and cold textures. The lead single is joined by two versions: an ambient ‘Viiibe’ mix and a stripped back ‘Rhythm Dub’, which suit different spaces and times.

PREMIERE: Dave Aju - X17 (Rhythm Dub) [Elbow Grease Records]

Artist: Marcela Dias Sindaco
Title: Á Flor Da Pele
Label: Fixed Rhythms
Cat: FRS014
Genre: Electro / Techno
Release Date: 11/02/2022
Buy Link: https://marceladiassindaco.bandcamp.com/album/rio-de-janeiro-3025-ep

Hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Marcela Dias Sindaco is formerly a classical piano and cello player. With early musical influences drawing from experimental German groups like Popol Vuh, Tangerine Dream, and Cluster, her electro productions encapsulate more than one sound palette. In 2021, she released her first EP on DEEPTRAX, and here we have her second gift of huge, thoughtful, vocalized electro ready to be received by heady listeners across the world.

Each track brings together unique pieces that fit into her cohesive vision of electro. There are big bass drums, panned hi-hats, and crunchy bass lines. Stabby pads, punchy piano licks, tantalizing but direct Portuguese vocals, loopy Rhodes progressions, and a touch of acid...bonafide DJ rewind material right here!

SoundCloud:
@fixedrhythms

Curator: 
Letícia Magalhães

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Rio de Janeiro 3025 EP

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PREMIERE: Marcela Dias Sindaco - Á Flor Da Pele [Fixed Rhythms]

Azemad - Afriki
BUY LINK: https://awkwardlysocial.bandcamp.com/album/afriki
Label: Awkwardly Social (https://soundcloud.com/awkscl)
https://soundcloud.com/azemad https://soundcloud.com/jacobwiltshire

Our label is back and it’s back with a bang! For the first time ever featuring 6 tracks on one release, we’re delighted to present Azemad’s “Afriki“ EP.

Showcasing his broad range of influences and massive talent for melodic arrangements, the Berlin-based Egyptian producer and vocalist offers a record that is as wide ranging in style as it is evocative and emotionally intelligent.

Festive tribal drums meet moody rap verses, fat bouncy bass lines and dubbed out chords on this wonderful musical melting pot on wax.

Whether you’re in a Mahragan or Mawal spirit, Azemad caters for all needs and occasions, last but not least with the friendly help and assistance of J.Wiltshire’s beautiful, aquatic bubbler of a remix on the flip.

AWK004 intends to surface in autumn 2022, so keep your eyes and ears peeled. Thanks and much luv for the support as always!

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PREMIERE : Azemad - Mahragan (J Wiltshire Mawal Mix)

Get it at 

https://ivnaji.bandcamp.com/album/running-on-instinct 
or stream from all major streaming services.

New self release done for fun while staying at my friends place in the Netherlands and jamming with Roland Alpha Juno and Korg ER-1. 

Mastering by Zarkoff at Sensorium studio 

www.sensoriumstudio.com

released October 27, 2023

Ivna Ji w. Fokko - Arpovski

Doublethink

Broken Transistors

In the absence of careless vibey nights, the memories of dancing together are fading. Meeting friends feels like an expedition to a neighboring galaxy. In a time of the limits and isolation, music now more than ever is taking us places, carving a refuge, or spicing up our days.
Today we are happily premiering a dose of futuristic nostalgia presenting as a melodic, shimmering electro. Stitched together by electro-funk beats and deeply emotional soundscapes, A-side track “Density Wave” is a perfect energy boost launching the mind into the hoverboard riding reality.
Three-track EP is the first release on the new label Plant43 Recordings coming from a renowned UK producer, graphic designer, illustrator, and co-founder of London’s Bleep43 crew Emile Facey. Through over 20 years of production, Plant43 developed a uniquely recognizable style with a string of releases on respected scene favorites such as Central Processing Unit, Frustrated Funk, Semantica, Shipwrec, and Cultivated Electronics, among others.
Plant43 “Density Wave” is out on July 6th via Plant43 Recordings.

write up by Elena Lisovin: https://soundcloud.com/elena-lisovin

Plant43 on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/plant43
Plant43 on FB: https://www.facebook.com/plant43electro/

https://www.itsdelayed.com

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PREMIERE: Plant43 - Density Wave [Plant43 Recordings]

Keleh (River Yarra's Situationist Rework)

Gnome Broth

Available now digitally at https://illegalafterstracks.bandcamp.com

vinyl on 3/26/2021 via Bandcamp and Lobster Records
https://illegalafterstracks.bandcamp.com/album/illegal-afters-02
https://lobsterrecords.co.uk/products/xminus-illegal-afters-02

`illegal afters tracks` returns with a transmission from Seattle's @xminus1. 

These tracks anticipate that first party we’re all looking forward to. After an anxious arrival, a playful rhythm invites you to hang your armor on the coat rack. You’re seduced by a groove that marries your body to the dancefloor but pulls your mind to an acid beach party on the shores of a distant planet. Is that a filter sweep or the waves crashing? The bouncing floorboards bring you back to your body. You laugh and exchange stories with your friends as the DJ puts on the last tune of the night…

illegal afters 02 - Xminus1 (Previews)

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In addition to publishing interviews, music reviews, DJ charts and track premieres, the webzine hosts out a  podcast series called 'art:casts'. This medium gives DJs and producers the artistic freedom to highlight their different musical styles while not being restricted by factors such as setting, and connecting them to a wider audience. 

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