Romance in the Age of Adaptive Feedback

Irish producer and DJ Casper Hastings returns to the label in full force with a 6-track EP titled “Recreational Murder”, including a bonus track on the digital format. Unleashing a lethal mutation of electro, techno and jungle, the release showcases Casper’s versatility as an artist who garners clear-cut expertise in his field. 

Nodding to its foreboding title, “Tangerine Meme” follows suit with an increased pace, woven together by squelchy synth work, wobbly bass and a gnawed up vocal scattered throughout.

“Reaper” lands with a pitched-up vocal riff opening the track; the word LSD later echoing through the ghostlike atmosphere laid out by a snappy pattern of snares and smoggy distortion. Peder Mannerfelt’s remix of the track comes as a curveball and flips the B-Side of the record, upending the previously understated but ominous tone with thundering drums, whiplike percussion and in-your-face high velocity. 

“Ruthless Romance” continues on the rapid tip, this time highlighting Caspers long-running love for jungle. With a spirited UKG-tinged sample layered over clattering drums and  hardcore bass lines with the celebrated genre, this is the track that brings a chunk of quick escapism. The deconstructed “Good Medicine” closes the record with the return of stabbing bleeps, intense kicks and swirling psychedelics accompanied by a grunt-heavy sample to reflect the EP's theme a sense of dread lurking behind every corner. Looping full circle to that initial cinematic feel, the final track / digital bonus “Akashita” marks his solo instalment on the label with palpable effect for an incredibly rounded piece of work.

Pre-orders: Friday 4th June // Release Date: Friday 30th July
Buy here: https://yinyanglabel.bandcamp.com/album/recreational-murder-ep

Production by Casper Hastings
Remix by Peder Mannerfelt
Artwork by Neale Johnson 
Mastered by Ten Eight Seven
Pressed at MPO
Distribution by Lobster Distribution

BUY RELEASE.

YNYG001: Casper Hastings - Recreational Murder EP (Previews)

Between 1 April 2022 and 30 September 2022, food banks in the Trussell Trust’s UK-wide network distributed 1.3 million food parcels to people facing hardship – this is an increase of 52% compared to the same period in 2019. Half a million of these parcels were distributed to children. The charity says that for the first time, need for emergency food is outstripping donations as the cost of living emergency is leading to a drastic increase in the number of people turning to food banks for support. 

With this situation being more urgent than ever, Vief are delighted to announce their 2nd charity compilation will be raising funds for the Trussell Trust. Not only providing incredibly vital, immediate support to people facing hardship, the charity also works tirelessly towards the goal of ending the need for food bank in the UK. 

Spanning genres and tempos, reticulation stands as the label’s most ambitious project to date, and owes its thanks to the immense talent and generosity of the 20 producers involved. 

@mutablemercury
@viefrecords

Buy:
https://viefrecords.bandcamp.com/album/reticulation-a-trussell-trust-fundraiser

PREMIERE: Mutable Mercury - Termites Talk [Vief Records]

Following up his recent record on NAFF, Cousin (@secondcousins) returns to the Moonshoe home front for his latest offering. 

Introspective and unbound sounds etched into the latest mini disc - delicately staunch cuts that may both pluck at your heart strings and rattle your bones. Recommended connection to the call as it phones home.

*7 inch features shorter edits of each track to maximize premium sound quality for the format.

BC: https://secondcousin.bandcamp.com/album/rosie-on2

Rosie // On2

pi pi pi premiere: Cousin - Rosie (Moonshoe Recordings)

Quickly acquiring a large response all around, the series continues with the fourth chapter. Two tracks and again a mixture of different sonorities and old school imaginaries that intertwine, all wrapped up in an even more sunset housey feeling. Samples & cuts sifted through here and there are talking each other and floating about up and down. The common ground remains the same. The a the c the i the d

BUY:
https://art-aud.bandcamp.com/album/common-ground-protein-303

PREMIERE: K Lost Acid Dub - Common Ground [KLAD04]

Concerta [YUKU]

Nixon/Volcker (Mezzanine Level)

Mathematics Parc

Yield Compressor

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CALSKE @ TWOMINDS FESTIVAL 14.03.25 THE LODGE POWERED BY 103 SOUNDSYSTEM

Reflex Blue - Distant Future
Gallegos - This is a Brand New Day
Adam Pits - Fungus Hunter
AS1 - Reflective Reflection
Masarima - Freak with U (Egyptian Lover Remix) 
Roza Terenzi - Numerical Deviant
Gosub - Miami to Brooklyn
Ulo S. - It's Phizzy In Here 
Gaspero - Pho 777
Cignol - Basic Information
Scheme - Love Linch Close
Papa Nugs - Knobbly Knees
Reptant - Lizard Eyes 
Mokotron - Initiate Sequence
Jensen Interceptor - Altered State (Feat. Assembler Code)
Go Nuclear - Time2Party
Jensen Interceptor - Turnin' Headz (Feat. Assembler Code)
Komarken Electronics - Early Mornings
Detroit In Effect - Shake a Lil Faster
MOKOTRON - Embrace The Bass
Rockell - In A Dream (Freestyle Mix)
Entrapt - Fluid in the Signal

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Dutch producer Stiffm steps up for his debut on Dobar House Gruv with a three-track EP that captures the essence of the Dutch underground. Continuous Motion EP delivers a sleek blend of modern minimal house grooves infused with the spirit of ’90s house melodies. Known for weaving classic influences into contemporary frameworks, Stiffm brings his signature fusion of melodies, grooves, and timeless house aesthetics — a refined invitation straight to the dancefloor.

Stiffm - Threshold

Buy on bandcamp

Rise n Hope

Label: Banoffee Pies Records
Catalogue Number: BPLS008
Title: Limited Series 08
Various Artists: Jad & The / Lucky Charmz / Sid Quirk / Filip Szostak
Genre: BreakBeat / D&B / 2 Step

Tracklist: 
A1 - Jad & The - X-Treme Drum
A2 - Lucky Charmz - Test Tubes
B1 - Sid Quirk - B_F L_R
B2 - Filip Szostak - Heis & Kalt

OK. Back to the Limited Series for the 8th edition. Disclaimer: Do not dance in high heels. Banoffee Pies Records welcome another collection of talent with this 4 track drum exploration on BPLS008.

Jad & The joins the label on the A1 with a slow mo meditation full of warm pads and a string of broken beats on “X-Treme Drum”. The A2 comes from Lehults head chef, Lucky Charmz, with a 150bpm drum and bass inspired electro cut. Rolling low subs with a UK feel. Something different.

The B side invites Sid Quirk, who recently featured on BP009 under other alias Keppel, this time with his 88bpm haunting original vocals, packed between dark percussions and twisted soundscapes on “B_F L_R”, on the Hessle feel. Closing up the release, the B2 welcomes back Filip Szostak to the fold, this time bringing a drum heavy breakbeat DJ Tool that closes proceedings with energy and a suited transition for shifting moods on the dance floor. Music and Love. BP x

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