Sonickraft and Victor Flash join forces for the Echo EP on Octopus Recordings, a two-track love letter to the crossover sweet spot of techno and indie dance. A sonic whirlwind, blending driving, rubber synth basslines with metallic hi-hats and luminous synth arpeggios that evoke the strobe-flashed euphoria of hot festival nights. Both tracks pulse with a modern edge yet ooze nostalgic warmth, marrying techno’s relentless drive with fathomless bassline swagger.

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Following up Cid Inc's Beatport #1 'Abyss' single, Replug Records returns with a brand new EP from Jamie Stevens. The Australian producer has achieved an amazing level of critical and commercial success over the course of his career. As one of his country's most talented and sought after artists he has proven his skill in professional sound design, music scores for film and contemporary electronic music. As the founding member of Infusion, the much-loved Australian live act, he's left his mark around the globe, headlining some of the biggest and most respected clubs including; Fabric (London), Pacha (Buenos Aires), Womb (Tokyo) and festivals such as Glastonbury, Coachella, Roskilde and Creamfields in Moscow, Brazil, UK and Argentina. More recently Jamie's discography has been highlighted by releases on Guy J's Lost & Found and Armadillo imprints, which have lead him back to Replug for his first artist EP entitled 'The Forgotten Dive'.

Spread across three tracks it's the title and showcase piece which gets the journey underway. Commanding kicks and steel drums set the piece in motion, as astral designs and afro rhythms slowly surround the framework. The second act shifts energy further into the subconscious, as the cosmic narrative evolves amidst a haze of wispy atmospherics, percussive clusters and sonic artefacts; ultimately leading to an understated yet charming finale. In the words of the man himself, "Forever obsessed with tribal rhythms, this was a project that went through many incarnations before arriving at this point that traverses the atmosphere of a lost soundtrack and the momentum of an old Tenaglia 12". I spent time on throwing a few curveballs whilst being mindful of not losing focus plus creating a peak that wasn't overbearing."

The EP's second selection 'Creature of Comfort' is more of an esoteric creation. Unique and unpredictable, it showcases a quirkier side of Jamie's studio repertoire as he describes "Stemming from an experimental session one morning in the studio many years ago, this piece, is all about the storytelling of the free-styling lead synth. This is quite different from other pieces I've made in that respect and was a great deal of fun finding all the elements that would support that main character, this serpent-like creature winding its way through the track."

Drawing on a variety of fresh designs and harmonic concepts, the EP is rounded out with ‘Waterlight'. On a backbone of punchy beats comes perfectly contoured bass and a vibrant percussive cadence. Subtle yet poignant, a soft atmospheric glow encases the framework as free-flowing harmonics coruscate elegantly before timely chord changes transfer energy into a dramatic finale, as Jamie describes, "A personal exploration of raw, cyclical elements grounding a somewhat parallax field of sonic layers. I wanted to play with a solid, percussive base behind which I could smear a melancholic backdrop. This piece is all about drama and movement."

With forthcoming music on All Day I Dream, 2018 looks to be an incredible year for Jamie Stevens. ‘The Forgotten Dive' is an interstellar journey that further cements his place as one of the underground's most creative talents.

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The Forgotten Dive

Jamie Stevens - The Forgotten Dive [Replug]

Out on Dec 6 as part of the Synchronicity compilation compiled and mixed by Gustin on onedotsixtwo......  

‘Synchronicity’ is a bold and dynamic compilation of exclusive and previously unreleased tracks from friends of Tripswitch’s flourishing onedotsixtwo label. Featuring exciting new and upcoming talent alongside some well established names, the album has been compiled and mixed by Gustin – a vital member of the onedotsixtwo A&R and management team, and a highly-respected veteran DJ and selector with over 25 years experience playing across the globe.

Following on from Tripswitch’s 2017 label launching mix compilation ‘In At The Deep End’ (ODST0001), the time is now perfect for a second V/A release. With so much amazing talent to work with, Gustin has utilised his immense experience to source an exceptional collection of tracks from around the world, including uniquely creative production talent from Argentina, India, Belarus, Estonia, USA and UK.

Having spent the past year curating exclusive tracks for ‘Synchronicity’, Gustin finally settled down in the studio to create his stunning DJ mix, a creative process exhibiting perfect selection and timing to build a musical experience that embodies depth, colour and texture, wrapped with contemplation, hypnotic beauty, energy and euphoria.  

From Brandon Lee’s opening ‘Free Minds’, a beautifully subdued groover of a track with an enticing snake-charming flute melody, Bangalore-based Weird Sounding Dude’s ‘Hugel’ eases gently into the mix with it’s soaring vocal interludes and euphoric keys. The Argentine duo, Oliver & Tom, have been in high demand recently with releases on some key labels, and its not hard to understand why as ‘True Level’ picks up the pace perfectly with its sparkling production, sublime melodies and infectious groove. 

Fellow Argentine producer, Gabriel Amato, further stokes the fire and moves the mix direction towards peak time progressive territory with ‘Starship’, its rolling bassline, hypnotic soaring lead and expertly crafted FX building to an epic breakdown par excellence. Continuing to build the energy levels, the high-flying percussive beauty of ‘Gaspra’, courtesy of the collaborative pairing of New York’s Dysco with Argentina’s Juan Ibanez, meets Michael A’s tantalizing ‘See Yourself’, and the Belarusian electronic artist’s masterful, distinctive melodic atmospherics are always a joy to behold.

The spiky, scene setting, contemplative flow of ‘Cloud Atlas’ from Estonian born and
Texas based producer Kaspar Tasane is perfectly placed to introduce Rodrigo Deem’s pumped-up ‘Panorama’, before another super-talented Argentine producer, the inimitable Partenaire, makes a welcome return to onedotsixtwo with his latest exquisite masterpiece, ‘The Warmth’. 

We stay in that creative hotbed country as Berni Turletti & Agustin Lupidi combine to create ‘Suyai’, a soaring symphony of synth magnificence that builds towards the album’s peak. The ascent is dramatically furthered courtesy of VINU, a multi-cultural, classically trained violinist and multi-instrumentalist residing in West Palm Beach, Florida, whose penultimate, breath-taking ‘Melodic Sunrise’ masterpiece cruises into the album’s spine-tingling finale, ‘Alive’, a heart-wrenchingly beautiful creation courtesy of Martin Gardoqui, Matias Larrosa and Mario Puccio.

Various Artists
Synchronicity – compiled and mixed by Gustin
01. Brandon Lee – Free Minds
02. Weird Sounding Dude – Hugel
03. Oliver & Tom – True Level 
04. Gabriel Amato – Starship 
05. Dysco, Juan Ibanez – Gaspra 
06. Michael A – See Yourself 
07. Kaspar Tasane – Cloud Atlas 
08. Rodrigo Deem – Panorama
09. Partenaire – The Warmth 
10. Berni Turletti, Agustin Lupidi – Suyai
11. VINU – Melodic Sunrise 
12. Martin Gardoqui, Matias Larrosa, Mario Puccio – Alive 

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Synchronicity

Brandon Lee - Free Minds

03. Quibus - Sedate Me (Francesco Pico Remix)

Available 16, December on https://soundcloud.com/MusicBySidra featuring https://soundcloud.com/ali-nahleh

Sidra descended from the heavens nearly two months ago. Like the celestial tree it's named after, the label symbolizes solidarity and determination. Ampish, Milos Miladinovic and others now welcome their first roster artist! ARTN is a Lebanese electronic music producer with hands firmly on the wheel. His debut release, “Passenger,” promises bright roads ahead.

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The 206th release on Sound Avenue's sublabel is the fifth edition of "Three Of A Kind". Including new music from producers all around the world: Truong Tham from Vietnam, Nick Silvestri from the United States and Covsky from Australia.

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New release from Secret Reality by Tvardovsky. Two melodic tracks. Enjoy!

Tvardovsky - Surrealism (Original Mix)

Tvardovsky - Introvert (Original Mix)

ICONYC is delighted to welcome back Rafa'EL to the label with his brand-new 'Diopside EP'. The talented Polish producer has been a well-known entity within the scene and have graced some of the world's finest electronic music labels with his unique and timeless productions. 

On his return Rafa'EL leads with the outstanding 'Diopside'; a stunning driving melodic progressive house affair. The track utilizes a deep groove as foundation, underpinned by a profound bass and smooth synth chords that gradually ease their way to the summit. Unified by a relentless kick drum and dusky atmospheric emotion, the composition climaxes by adding recurrent percussive elements and soft soaked melodies that come together to create a structured sphere of sonic satisfaction. Clever synth phrases complete the picture and create an ingeniously worked piece of art.

The electronica downtempo soundscapes of the accompanying title track 'A Matter of Time' round off this spectacular release. Rafa'EL's influences are immediately evident as subtle freeform concepts drift through percussive inspired instrumentations. Rippling melodies trip along a smooth groove that anchors an auricular montage to create a special sonic infused moment, accompanied by a subtle chord line that is going to leave a mark on your aural perception. Classy stuff!

Rafa'EL has developed a unique style which endeared him to us; having established credentials as masters of his craft. With his return to CONYC, he takes his talents a step further to round off this brilliant underground 2 track crowd pleaser. 'Diopside' is certain to find its way into the playlists of the big-boys brigade. Another essential ICONYC release from the heart, for the dance loving soul. Not to be missed!

Catalog Number: #NYC164
Release Date: November 2nd, 2020

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Diopside

Rafa'EL - Diopside (Original Mix) | ICONYC NYC164

Since 2010, there are few artists that have risen to the upper echelons of the underground EDM community as rapidly as Sviatoslav Tvardovsky. Originating from the Eastern Europe hotbed of talent and a decade spent in classical music training, Tvardovsky has quickly established himself as a prolific and gifted music producer in a constantly evolving music industry. 
From his Kyiv home studio, Tvardovsky has weaved aural tapestries of intricate patterns that have earned him the respect and support of the world's most important DJs, from Hernan Cattaneo and Barry Jamieson to Chris Lake and Ad Brown. Furthermore, an accomplished performer in front of the decks has seen Tvardovsky play alongside John Digweed, Guy J, Henry Saiz and Luis Junior, as well as using a monthly show "Stereo Paradise" on FRISKY Radio to showcase his own production talents. 

In a production career that has earned him global recognition from the music-listening cognoscenti, a total of 200 Beatport production credits – including 100 in 2012 alone – grace the Tvardovsky name for labels such as Armada Music B.V., Hed Kandi, Black Hole Recordings, Global Underground, Parquet Recordings and Proton Music, illustrating a growing mastery of his craft that continues to develop at exponential rate. 

The continued success of his Stereo Paradise label and a new Dear Deer Records tech-infused imprint, Tvardovsky's future is set to shine in incandescent colour throughout 2013 and beyond. 

From a best-selling number one compilation album, support of the global DJ glitterati from John Digweed to Chris Lake and 200 tracks signed to the likes of Armada Music B.V. and Proton Music, Sviatoslav Tvardovsky's assault on the world of electronic dance music since the turn of the decade has been nothing short of omnipresent. Running his own successful labels under the "Stereo Paradise" and "Dear Deer Records" names has further leant a growing air of expectation in both production and A&R as Tvardovsky's expertise in an ever-changing music industry continues at exponential pace.

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