@art-alfie, the eminent Swedish mastermind of unconditionally funky house blesses us with the privilege of two of his somewhat “out-there” house tracks. Two functional tools with maximum wonky-ness that will completely obliterate dance floors. The EP is released by Bigges District — a label run by Stockholm producers Ari Bald, Gudding and CJ Scott. Art Alfie’s enrollment on the label’s digital imprint DIGGES is a follow up on the series “Klubbdubbar”.

The EP takes off with ”Diana” — a house gadget made in collaboration with Måns Glaeser. “Diana”s ringing and chronometric synthesizer sounds and latin infused bass line stipulates a hefty and arid groove filled with color. On the flip “Libido Rising” enters. The tracks crooked and precarious character tosses the listener into a chaotic and tumultuous disposition. A brusque and wandering bassline accompanied by sprightly and agile jazz infused percussion culminates into this vigorous number.

Date of release: 25/3–2021
Digital and BandCamp only.
Album cover by Eliot Axelsson
Mastering by Emil Sunesson [@emilsunesson]

XOXO
— Bigges DJ's & Art Aflie.
https://soundcloud.com/bigges-district
https://biggesdistrict.bandcamp.com/album/klubbdubbar-vol-2-digges002

PREMIERE: Art Alfie Feat Måns Glaeser - Diana [Bigges District]

Small Great Tunes Vol. 2 is another strong compilation of original tracks (three on each side) by artists of the Small Great Things. label. The record starts with “Something Hot”, a collaboration of Marc Brauner & Luca Olivotto, a truly hot dancefloor shaker based on groovy basslines and chord stabs, spiced up with vocals and saxophone chops. A2, “Malf Hoon” by UC Beatz, is a warm sounding, smooth house track with a rave-like bass sound and long, progressive percussion buildups. The A-side culminates with “Down Mode” by Lis Sarroca, an 80s-inspired bassy house track, which is slightly darker and suited for heavier sets. The B side starts with “House Nation” by Marcus Raute, a straight-forward house banger in the tradition of the genre. You get groovy piano chords, a strong house bassline, vocal “yeahs” etc. A simply great tune with a lot of power. “Dorado” by Kid Simius is a dreamy and slightly eclectic tune with moody Juno sounds, subtle guitar solos and a beautiful storytelling voice in the breaks. “From Back In The Day” by Habibi Grooves, the last track on the B-side is a deep tune with techy percussions and moody synthesizer loops. The heavy sounding rhythm section in this one makes sure it’s distinctive in any house music set. “Small Great Tunes Vol. 2”, the fourth vinyl record by the Small Great Things. label featuring 6 original tracks is surely a must-have for DJs and lovers of house music. Delivering a unique variety of bangers and tooly tracks it will prove to be very useful in sets and boutique record collections alike.

https://www.deejay.de/Various_Small_Great_Tunes_Vol_2_SGT004_Vinyl__1001396

Link to the artist:
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Label
https://soundcloud.com/smallgreatthings

PREMIERE: Lis Sarroca - Down Mode [Small Great Things]

Rough Culture EP
Label - Feelings Worldwide
Released - 28th October 2022
BUY FROM - https://feelingsldn.bandcamp.com/album/rough-culture-ep-featuring-ruf-dug-remix

Proto-house flavours straight to your ears by way of Sheffield for the newest offering on Feelings Worldwide.

Part of soundsystem collective Apricot Ballroom - DJ, producer and dab hand on the keys - Nonna Fab steps up for the eighth release on the London based imprint.

Taking you on a cosmic trip reminiscent of heady Paradise Garage-era NYC with four original tracks brimming with piano stabs and epic groove.

Fellow Northern dance music devotee and top producer Ruf Dug completes the release with a remix of title track Rough Culture.

This release is pure fire!

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PREMIERE: Nonna Fab - Rough Culture [Feelings Worldwide]

Demi Riquísimo - "Reconfigured II" SEMID014

A1 Mirage Over (Manami Remix)
A2 Point One (Gallegos Remix)
B1 Sanitise (Gina Breeze Remix)
B2 Anxious Elephants (Asa Tate Remix)

Early Support from: Haai, Ollie Rant, Red Axes, Barry Can't Swim, Abdul Raeva & More

PREMIERE: Demi Riquisimo - Point One [Gallegos Remix]

Sound Support, made up of Lars Dales & Lorenz Rhode, released their first two EPs on Prins Thomas’ Internasjonal, then appearing on House of Disco, Let’s Play House and Permanent Vacation. Now arriving
on Will Saul’s Aus Music imprint, the duo deliver three tracks spanning House, Italo, Electro and beyond, showcasing their unique ability to craft fun and well-considered dance music.
Leading the EP is ‘The Beauty and the Beat’, which combines a crunchy 4/4 pattern with lush chord stabs and a playful synth lead for an inviting start to the EP. ‘(But I still have) Fantasies’ follows, bringing broken,
Electro-tinged drums complete with fluttering arps, wriggling FX, and sweeping pads. ‘Eve’, a piano-led house jam of the highest order, closes proceedings with memorable hooks and funky, swinging percussion.

The Beauty and The Beat

Sound Support - (But I Still Have) Fantasies

Listen to it on Youtube : https://youtu.be/JFSvXeYBjU4

Label: Be Strong Be Free
Artist: Gratts
Format: Vinyl + Digital
Cat. Number: BSBF1201
EP Title: Sun Circles (For Leo & Ziggy) EP
Release Date: 20th February 2023
Support it: https://bit.ly/3YBvKh2

Belgian DJ and producer Gratts returns in superb Balearic fashion here with a new song he penned for his two young sons, Leo and Ziggy. 'Sun Circles' also makes the first release from new South Australia-based label Be Strong Be Free. It is dreamy house with gently breaking synth waves and majestic twinkling chords as well as some brilliantly sultry sax lines and vocals. The tune was recorded over the last year and a half in various studios with musicians such as New Zealand-born Nathan Haines, London's Mr Beale, Belgians Jasper Hautekiet, Levi Wynants and Frederik Kuhn. Berlin-based Alex Kassian remixes on the flip.

Gratts :
https://soundcloud.com/gratts
https://instagr.am/gratts.dj/
https://fb.me/gratts.dj

Alex Kassian : 
https://soundcloud.com/alexkassian
https://instagr.am/alex__kassian
https://fb.me/alkassian

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https://instagr.am/housesix_
https://spoti.fi/3pHAj7J
housesixyt@gmail.com

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PREMIERE: Gratts - Sun Circles (Alex Kassian Mix)

Exclusive: Matthieu Faubourg - Liquid

Globetrotter Matthieu Faubourg returns with his second studio, Same But Not Really, to the scene delivering his audience an eight tracker that is not necessarily designed for the dance floors of the world, but definitely makes sure it hits people right where they need to be met - in their souls. Maybe it’s the various influences from all the countries and different cultures Matthieu has got to know, maybe it’s diverse personality, maybe it’s a mixture of everything that makes the artist always come up with music, which is so appealing and attractive. However, shortly before the release of Same But Not Really, Matthieu greets us from Prague, giving us the reasons for his permanent moves, speaking of how the album came about and freedoms he enjoys while working on music as well as he explains the difference between the album and his EP on Shall Not Fade. 

Read the interview: https://torturetheartist.net/2023/03/21/interview-exclusive-matthieu-faubourg-liquid

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Matthieu Faubourg: https://facebook.com/matthieufaubourgconcept // @matthieufaubourg // https://instagram.com/matthieufaubourg

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Heist welcomes Belgian house maestro UC Beatz to the label with a 5 track EP featuring Marina Trench and Tour-Maubourg. @heistrecordings @ucbeatz @tour-maubourg
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Orchid's wish EP

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PREMIERE: UC Beatz - Free feat. Tour-Maubourg [Heist Recordings]

Artist: Jeff The Fool & Wilt
Title:  Vol 334
Track Title: Vol 334
Label: The Chaud Records
Cat #: TCR008
Release date: 16.06.2023
Format: vinyl,digital

@thechaudmusic
@jeff-the-fool
@wilt_tcr

Jeff The Fool and Wilt are back! A four track EP full of groove, slightly infused, straight to the point, always focus to the dancefloor. DJ Deep delivers a remix as we could expect from the master.

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Premiere | Jeff The Fool & Wilt - Vol 334 (TCR008

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London based Undaground Therapy Muzik affiliate Al Zanders makes a welcome return to Roy Davis Jr.’s imprint this summer with Stars of IG. After a brief hiatus the A-Z Records founder and Balamii mainstay has created a playful, Chicago house and Nu-disco inspired three tracker.

“In a similar vein to the Guidance EP, this is a nod to the classic sounds of Chicago house and Nu-disco, done in Zander's own style. Roy, alongside producers such as Quincy Jones, Boo Williams and Soichi Terada all influenced the deep and melodic sound of this release. B2 'With Racionzer' features the very talented Ben Racionzer on the trumpet”. Al Zanders

Title track Stars of IG demonstrates how Zanders is a master of blending unique samples and grooves to create a cohesive sound. Highlighting the artist’s skill at using percussion to its full potential, the track builds into a mischievous yet serene soundscape. Continuing the theme of jazz laced house, Spring Boo is a sophisticated number, with glitchy samples layered over a shimmering baseline. Renowned for his soulful sampling and use of live instrumentation the slick Racionzer is last up, with the track name referencing Zander’s collaboration with musician Benjamin Racionzer on trumpet.

Originally from Sheffield, Zanders first released on UTM in 2018 with his Guidance EP, breaking the label’s sixteen year hiatus in not releasing any music. Regularly supported by his peers, Zander’s music has featured in Midland’s Dekmantel Boiler Room, Gilles Peterson’s 6 Music show, Leon Vynehall’s BBC Essential Mix, Denis Sulta’s Mixmag Cover mix and more. Zander’s track Long Gone on Blind Jacks Journey recently surpassed 3 million streams on Spotify.

Tapping into the sounds of deep, soulful house and disco originating from around the world, Zanders' sets have seen him touring globally. Whether it’s a small basement club in Tokyo, XOYO in London or festivals including Lost Village and Gotwood. Started in 2016, Zander’s A-Z Records is still based in Sheffield and thanks to its diverse and bold output tastemakers including Mixmag, Resident Advisor, Boiler Room and DJ Mag have all supported the label.

Al Zanders - Stars of IG (Undaground Therapy Muzik)

PREMIERE: Al Zanders - Spring Boo

Solid Sense Of Truth

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Torture the Artist is a webzine, or a magazine made for the internet, geared towards those with a passion for contemporary electronic music, with subgenres including Techno, Tech House, Deep House and Eletronica, as well as a small amount of Indie and Alternative. Founded in 2014 by Holger Breuer, a German native and lover of the arts, Torture the Artist now consists of five team members from all around the world.

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. 

Being in its ninth year, Torture the Artist has gained a strong and active online support group, including music enthusiasts to label managers and artists themselves, creating a cohesive community with music as their bond.

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