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Our second Podcast of the label series comes in the form of New York Hybrid duo Pattern Drama. 

A duo comprised of Verboten NY’s resident DJ of and co-founder of Bespoke Musik Mr. Rami Abousabe in conjunction with well established Producer and DJ-Corey Baker, from the UK trio Wildkats. This Podcast encompasses the essence of what is Pattern Drama a reinvented sound on behalf of both individual artists coming together as one.

The mix is a trip of sorts through the mind of these two talented producers who in this occasion take you on a journey of sophisticated melodies and mind bending basslines, all blended seamlessly and tastefully. The mix also is an introduction to the duo's debut EP on Touch Of Class Records called "Sweet Romance" ..We are very excited to have the boys on board with us, and through this podcast you should see why. So without further ado, We present to you, Pattern Drama.

EP Preview here: https://soundcloud.com/touch-of-class-records/sets/tocr-003-pattern-drama-sweet

Please feel free to download and share. We hope you enjoy the music and will follow Touch of Class Records and Pattern Drama into 2014.

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TOC Podcast Episode 002 - Pattern Drama

Pretty Girls taken from the new album Nabuma Rubberband - out now.
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Little Dragon - Pretty Girls (Lil Silva Remix)

Touch of Class Record’s fifth release “Retox Detox” comes from the musical pair, Tone of Arc, comprised of SF-based musician/producer/vocalist/songwriter, Derrick Boyd and his counterpoint, Zoe Presnick. The forthcoming EP features three original tracks: “Retox,” “Untouched,” & “Run, Rabbit Run,” with a collaborative “Retox” remix from label mates Signal Flow & Pattern Drama. Each track exhibits live instruments played by Boyd, as well as personal and enigmatic lyrics delivered in his pitch-perfect voice, often backed by the dreamy vocals of Presnick. Tone of Arc’s music emits influences from old school legends such as Iggy Pop, The Clash, and Bowie-- though their music does not sit comfortably in any one categorized genre, one could describe their unique style as indie-house fused with synth-pop.

The EP’s first track, “Retox” is laid down with a swooning electric-guitar led melody reminiscent of a 1960’s Ricky Nelson track met with a warm and sleek bass line laced with nostalgic lyrics sung by Boyd. The heralding hook brings the song into a spiritual and cosmic realm exhibiting words of deep thought as to ‘how we have lived up to the last days alive.’ Following the metaphysical "who, what, and where's" of a last song to be played for that last dance celebrating the magic of life lived. With elegance and grace, Boyd and Presnick vocally emit chills through your very core, causing one to think about the joys and hardships of life and question ‘who will be present during its transformation into the afterlife.’

The remix of “Retox” is done by artists of the imprint Signal Flow and Pattern Drama. The labelmates Detox Mix replaces the electric guitar foundation of the original track with punchy and open kick-drum percussion coupled with high snares and a bubbly and funky synth, creating a groovy and rhythmic bass line. Warm keys and the melodic, seismic vocals of the duo transcend the listener into space, though the tight percussion and funky synth makes this remix suitable for any dancefloor, sunset, or sunrise.

“Untouched” was recorded with a skipping, eccentric, funky bass line, pan-wavering shakers and soul-popping percussion, layered with buoyant keys that intricately remind the listener that it's time to set your groove as the church of dance bells beckon love to remain untouched, nameless and free.

The EP’s final track “Run, Rabbit Run” is a song that brings life to color with sounds full of imagination. Calm, warm and pulsing bass, feathering claps, and ear-tickling, bright synths, perfectly come together to making space for Derrick's multi-layered vocals, making one man sound like a choir of spirits that tell a rabbit to run for his life as a storm brews in the distance-- this storm representing the coming of bad things crawling in the dark winds, and a call for all to run toward the light in dark times. Boyd's inspiration was his imagination of old school cartoon woodland creatures running from "The Nothing" with the sunset framed by dark clouds as a foundation for this beautiful song.

The very personal lyrics found in each track gives a vulnerability rarely found in the electronic music category, lending this collection of music the ability to be received by a wide range of listeners, regardless of genre affiliations.

Retox Detox exudes the musical depth of these artists through three beautifully crafted tracks that winsomely glide into one another producing a refined auditory narrative with the intent of taking the listener into subconscious harmony through melody, timbre, rhythm, and movement-- values TOCR stays true to.

Artist: Tone of Arc
EP Title: Retox Detox
Label: Touch of Class Records
Catalog Number: TOCR005
Format: Vinyl & Digital

Tracklisting:
A1. Retox 
A2. Retox (SIgnal Flow & Pattern Drama Detox Mix)
B1. Untouched
B2. Run, Rabbit Run

Beatport Exclusive

B1. Tone of Arc - Untouched (Preview Clip)

As if being at the helm of Hot Creations wasn't enough for Jamie Jones and Lee Foss, the two are launching a brand new label, Emerald City. 

They announced it at the beginning of last month and the first release is coming from Serge Devant (regular Ultra Records artist) & Damiano, with New Jersey/New York vocalist Camille Safiya involved with some oozing harmonies. 

Providing a home for 'Fearing Love (Club Mix)' clearly wasn't enough for Jones and Foss, though, as they've teamed up for a remix.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Serge Devant & Damiano 'Fearing Love' feat Camille Safiya (Jamie Jones and Lee Foss remix)

Lola Palmer - Direct Flight Vol.4

For podcast 15 we have Derek playing tracks he is vibing off at the moment. x

SHIFTED FLOW PODCAST 15 DEREK

Things that have to happen happen

Just returned back from Burning Man, where we happened to meet these two really nice fellas who turned out to be the fathers of this little cloud. Thanks guys!
Even if we only stayed a few days, Nico Stojan and me had an amazing time with all ups and downs and of course plenty of dust everywhere.
Being in Black Rock City was a perfect reset and somehow seems to become more and more of a new general birthday, meaning that after Burning Man you start into a new year.
This is exactly how I feel. One year has come to an end and a new one is taking over. Also it coincides with the end of the summer up here in the northern hemi.
Now I am very looking forward to go back to the studio and meditate with my machines and cables. I urgently need this time to become a bit more quiet, not yet hibernating, but still creative. This is the reason why there won’t be many shows in the next months. But yet there are some more Acid Sundays to come and of course you always are invited to tune in, turn on and drop out, be it here or on mixcloud or simply on acid. 

Now let’s jump a little back to the beginning of this summer. After a Fusion pause last year it was about time to return and I have to say it was more than a pleasure to play at Seebühne that early Sunday morning, right after Be Svendsen’s amazing set. For some moments even the sun joined for a little dance. And there were so many happy faces to see.
The last 20 minutes are a reminiscence to my set at Splore festival, New Zealand, earlier this year.  I had brought some of my favorite Kiwi music, but ended up in a rush towards the end as they were cutting my set-time. I wanted to to this one more time, properly, without rush. Fusion was the perfect place and moment for it.
You probably might find some tracks that you already know from my others sets, but frankly, I think rather a bit of repetition than not sharing this one at all.
There is one track in particular that I have been playing over and over for the past nine months and I still can not get bored of it. It manifested the day Nana went on to her journey. 
With all my heart, I believe that I was only channelling at the studio that day, because if it really was a track that I had made consciously I would surely have gotten bored after playing it that often ;-)
A lot of people have been asking wether it will be released and when. I am happy to announce: Yes it will be released, almost soon. Even more happy that it will be released on one of my favorite labels, I never dared to ask.
But see, things that have to happen happen.

Thank you Capero (for the foto), thank you Scarlet (for the Mantra), thank you Nana, thank the Universe and thank you.

Acid Pauli



Colors Below The Ear

Laraaji Boiler Room London - Deep Listening Session

vibes for a more calming listening experience x

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TOC Podcast Episode 010 - Ray Zuniga - After Thoughts

Our next vibe installment comes from our gem out of Mexico City, Guada FK.   

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TOC Podcast Episode 011 - Guada Fk

With the winter having come to an end we embrace the summer and present you with a new podcast from label main stay Jonny Cruz. In this mix he starts off with a few deep house tunes and transitions into Rock edged vibes introducing Paul Mccartney’s 1985 remix by Timo Maas & James Teej, going into african soundscapes from the likes of Fela Kuti amongst others, then bringing it all back into house induced flavors and ending the mix withThiever y Corporation’s "Is It Over”. The mix is wide spread on different styles and it is refreshing to say the least. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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TOC Podcast Episode 012 - Jonny Cruz

Summer is upon us and we’re all pretty excited about everything happening with TOC Headquarters at the moment.  From a new EP by KMLN due out at the end of summer, several summer label showcases planned, to our annual Indian Summer Vol. 3 compilation, we welcome on our series of podcasts the distinguished gentleman Mr. Cameo Culture. The boy got vibes, get into it ;) 

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TOC Podcast Episode 013 - Cameo Culture

Touch Of Class Records is happy to share with you our fourteenth podcast brought to you by, Chris Smith a.k.a. Shiny Objects. This mix showcases the deeper slowed down house vibes that make for a perfect podcast. Whether you're watching a sunrise or winding down a after party his mix is sure to satisfy all your sonic dreams. It also includes his latest release, Je Veux Te Montrer Le Paradis that features the sultry french vocals of Aya. Out now on our Indian Summer volume three compilation worldwide. 

https://soundcloud.com/shinyobjects111
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https://www.beatport.com/release/indian-summer-vol-3/1875827

Tracklist:
1)   Die Wilde Jagd  - Drachenfels
2)   Kitano – Republic (Original Mix)
3)   Shiny Objects feat Aya  - Je Veux Te Montrer Le Paradis
4)   Los Suruba feat. Louisahhh!!! – Matis (Hot Since 82 Dub)
5)   Did Virgo – Come to My Galaxy (feat Johanna) (Javi Redondo Remix)
6)   Shiny Objects  - Outerlimits (demo mix)
7)   Red Axes – Sequencia Astronomical 
8)   Sebastian Bouchet – Jamba De Bois
9)   Shiny Objects – The Velvet Slide
10) Bambook feat Jennie A – Dance With Me
11) Shiny Objects – Astral Boogie
12) Init – Prelog Strain
13) Tigrer Skin & Grambow – Octocat
14)  Monoplay – I Was
15) Corsican Brothers - Buena Vista (Rafael Cancian Remix)
16)  Rampa Trust
17) Felix Leifur – Berg Toppur
18) 4th Sign – Deep Dip
19)  Suzanne Kraft – DJ Safety Track
20) Call Super – Nervous Sex Traffic
21) Lord of the Isles – Hot Blob
22) Purple – Sacred
23) Aera – Running Hot
24) Akalina – Much Love
25) Andy MacDougall – Shaman (Dennis Cruz Remix)
26) Martin Eyerer – The Rolls (Funk D’Void Remix)
27) Leon Vynehall – Butterflies
28) Von Spar – Breaking Formation (Axel Boman Remix)
29) Tell – In the Sky
30) Chymera – The Divided Self (Original Mix)
31) Agoria & Michael Myer – Blackbird Has Spoken

Enjoy,

Touch Of Class Family

TOC Podcast Episode 014 - Shiny Objects - Imaginary Friends Mix

With a career spanning more than a decade together as a producer/DJ duo, Brooklyn’s Wolf + Lamb serve up the next mix in The BPM Festival Podcast series. Leading a record label and artist collective of the same name and longtime members of the Crew Love familia, Wolf + Lamb have created unique energies through their music that have made them regulars at Brooklyn hotspot Output and taken them to international destinations and nightclubs like Sao Paulo's D-Edge, Berlin's Watergate, and London's fabric. Listen now before they hit the beach at the Crew Love party at #BPM2017 on Sunday, January 8 at Canibal Royal with Soul Clap(live), No Regular Play(live) and Nick Monaco.

Crew Love @ The BPM Festival 2017
Sunday, January 8, 2017
12pm-9pm
@ Canibal Royal
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Tickets: bit.ly/BPM2017Tix

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The BPM Festival Podcast 051 - Wolf + Lamb

Touch of Class Records would like to introduce you to and welcome Canadian based producer, Dunmore Park to the TOC Family. His first release with the label, Rocka Me Home was the opening track to our last Indian Summer Volume 3 compilation and set a beautiful tone for his bright future with much more to come. Dunmore Park is scheduled for an original EP on TOC for 2017 so stay tuned. 

Here is his eclectic podcast that gracefully shows his diverse musical tastes and styles while keeping you moving and dancing to his balearic house beats. 

We hope you enjoy the 15th instalment of the Touch Of Class Podcast. 

Tracklist:
Dunmore Park - Prairie Heart [White]
Viken Arman - Drop of Raki feat. Jo.Ke, Iannis Ritter (Nutia Remix) [Denature Records]
Satori (NL) - Days Without You feat. Miou Amadée (Crussen Remix) [Underyourskin Records]
Dunmore Park - Mali Shake [Touch of Class Recordings]
Christopher Schwarzwalder, Iannis Ritter - High [URSL]
Timboletti - Salty Mind [Sol Selectas]
Cassy, Yoruba Soul, Osunlade - Feel (Yoruba Soul Mix) [Aus Music]
Matthew Dekay - Fangtango [Maeve]
Kidnap Kid - Birds That Fly  [Cr2 Records]
Dunmore Park - Feels Right [Substation Records]
Frech & Koch - Affenzirkus [CopyCow Records]
Gab Rhome - Cashmere [Anjunadeep]
Minilogue - The Leopard (Extrawelt Remix) [Traum]
Dunmore Park - The Whistle (Feat. Piper Davis) [Supremus Records]
Moderat - Rusty Nails [Bpitch Control]

TOC Podcast Episode 015 - Dunmore Park

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