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Justin Cudmore and Hiroko Yamamura come together for a new EP entitled ‘Midwest Panic’ on HE.SHE.THEY. that perfectly encapsulates their shared queer scene experiences and formative years growing up in Chicago HE.SHE.THEY return with 2021 pick me up courtesy of  H.S.T. family favourites Justin Cudmore and Hiroko Yamamura. Following killer releases on The Bunker NY, Honey Soundsystem, and Phonica Records, Justin Cudmore teams up with Chicago legend Hiroko Yamamura for an acid-tinged and jacking ode to the Midwest rave. Long-time friend Hiroko is known for her slick releases on Planet E, Impact Mechanics, and Afro Acid. Together, Justin and Hiroko have played B2B sets in Brooklyn and Chicago and hope to bring new energy to the dancefloor as parties and events open this Summer 2021. Heartthrob, aka Jesse Siminski, also from the Midwest, provides a powerful and deep remix to round out the release. A Midwest-born and raised DJ, Justin has played at queer parties such as Wrecked, Queen!, The Carry Nation, Horse Meat Disco, Honcho and Club Toilet has gained a following worldwide with appearances at clubs like Smartbar, Panorama Bar, Razzmatazz, DC10 and Lux Fragil. Heralded by XLR8R as one of Chicago’s top 10 DJs, Hiroko has toured the globe spreading the sounds of Chicago, including gigs at the famed Detroit Movement Festival and being in regular rotation across Europe, including Berlin France and Ibiza enjoying time behind the decks recently at venues such as Amnesia, Database, Diez Warehouse and Radion as an example. Currently the main resident at Chicago’s legends Spybar, as well as participating in the city’s revitalized underground resurgence. She actively contributes jacking Chicago techno with an edge all its own, along with her like-minded colleagues and collaborators, including Black Asteroid, Seth Troxler, Hyperactive, Angel Alanis, Dani Ramos and Submerge.  EP Opener 'Midwest Panic' is a textbook warehouse track. It's raw, dirty and rugged, with acid lines, prickly drums and jacked up percussion all working you into a sweat. The fantastic 'I'm Not A Trip, I'm A Journey' is another visceral, full-body workout with more manic acid, angular drums and freaky synths that grow increasingly wild and impactful. Long time techno mainstay Heartthrob then remixes 'Midwest Panic' into a stripped back and spooky roller, with haunting synth designs and occult effects making for an unsettling piece of atmospheric techno. Last of all is 'Midwest Panic' (Please No Acid Dub) which has elastic drums and lithe metallic synths contorting and twisting for six arresting minutes.

Midwest Panic

Justin Cudmore & Hiroko Yamamura - Midwest Panic <Gouranga Premiere>

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Cotton

@radiantlove co-founder @Byronyeates channels the Berlin rave and label's trademark euphoria on his debut solo EP

More info:

Premiere: Byron Yeates ‘Sweat Ur Prayers’

Microturner

1997 EP

Last Train

HARMONY013 is a result of the cooperation between Alfred Czital and Ayu, capturing the spontaneity and energy of the duo's musical synergy from their recently performed live sets.

The EP envelops listeners in a trancy and deep sonic journey, weaving a dynamic tapestry of progressive sound that carries a sense of innovation.

Artist: Alfred Czital & Ayū
Release name: Midnight Picnic [HARMONY013] 
On label: Harmony Rec.  
Release date (digital, Vinyl): 15.3.2024

Produced by: Alfred Czital & Milan Rottinger 
Mastered by: Analogcut
Artwork by: Tomas Bim

A1: Alfred Czital & Ayū – The Robbery
A2: Ayū – In The End

B1: Alfred Czital & Ayū – Body High
B2: Alfred Czital – Midnight Picnic

Distributed by: One Eye Witness

@fred-czital @ayuuuuuuuuuuuu

BUY VINYL/DIGITAL: https://harmonyrec.bandcamp.com/album/midnight-picnic

Alfred Czital & Ayū - Midnight Picnic [HARMONY013]

Pre-order: https://17steps.bandcamp.com/album/floor-to-floor-10-years-of-17-steps

@duskymusic celebrates a decade of their label @17-steps with a special edition of 'Floor To Floor', out on April 5.

The 17-track compilation features tracks from AIDA, Ikonika, Stones Taro, and more, as well as a collaborative track between @aldonna and Dusky, 'Camellia'.

Floor To Floor: 10 Years of 17 Steps

More exclusive music

Premiere: Aldonna x Dusky 'Camellia' (Extended Mix)

Life And Death founder DJ Tennis is back on his home ground for the first time in 8 years, bringing Melbourne's finest new gen producer Luke Alessi to the party. For their first studio collaboration, they deliver an ecstatic floor-driven bomb with winks at early 90s house, all within a contemporary sound palette. 

With its pumping groove, rapturous stabs, and hallucinatory acid notes, the record is poignantly tied together via heavy tribal drums and euphoric vocal samples. “Dale Dale” is a late-night to early-morning anthem that should keep the neighbors awake all summer. 

Already part of the Life and Death family since his 2023 breakthrough release “Bey Beh,” Luke Alessi’s music sits in its own lane, refusing to be pigeonholed into any conventional genre. A frequent collaborator of Chloe Caillet, Carlita, Rüfus Du Sol, and many more established talents, 2024 has been a huge year for Alessi, with noticeable DJ debuts from Mexico to Asia via Europe and North America.

Even with a nonstop touring schedule this summer - with appearances at Glastonbury, Circoloco, Kappa Futur Festival, Sonar, and his own Life and Death parties in Berlin and Los Angeles - DJ Tennis has continued to prioritize his time in the studio. With this new collaborative single, he confirms once again his love for championing fresh, groundbreaking talent and bringing together a strong family around Life And Death.

Dale Dale [LAD081]

Dale Dale

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DJ Tennis & Luke Alessi - Dale Dale

N64 / Affogato

Affogato

written & produced by harvey sutherland
mixed by thomas mcalister / big ever
mastered by ruy mariné at dubplates & mastering, berlin
design: primary works
a Clarity Recordings release

Hummingbird

After Five

Pearson Sound - Thaw Cycle (Original Mix)

Released Oct 3rd. Vinyl Only 12".
Cos-Ber-Zam "Ne Noya" appears courtesy of Analog Africa (www.analogafrica.com)

02 Daphni - Yes, I Know

Our second release and the debut single from Melbourne four piece, Mildlife is finally here! 

Narrowing down the group's style into a genre is almost impossible, as they bond over the desire to push musical boundaries. No strangers to the Melbourne band scene, the four old friends have been drawing crowds through an epic journey at intimate venues and festivals for the best part of the past 4 years. Developing a tight live show bolstered by wild improvisation, the group have left punters itching for their first full length studio album that mines jazz, psych and disco for its irresistible groove.

"The Magnificent Moon" a 9 minute psychedelic disco journey is the opening track taken from Mildlife’s debut LP "Phase" due for release early 2018. Capturing the spirit of the band, this kaleidoscope jam is the interplanetary path between jazz, funk and disco with the perfect amalgamation of cosmic electronics and soulful acoustic instrumentation. 

Tom Shanahan explains its entrancing grip, “The Magnificent Moon feels like the veteran journeyman to the rest of the album. I’m not sure if that’s because it was written first or because it seems to know what it wants and has a more considered direction. It never really second guesses itself except for maybe just before the outro when he realises he may have journeyed too far and his space suit has a hole in it. But then he just jams some gum in the hole and gets on with it anyway.”

Single available here: https://mildlife.bandcamp.com/track/the-magnificent-moon

Mildlife - The Magnificent Moon

HEAVEN

Mildlife Remixed

The Gloves Don't Bite (Mount Liberation Unlimited's Re-edit for The Dancefloor)

Pre-order here: sobomtl.bandcamp.com/album/agua-congas-digi

Hailing from Santiago, Chile and currently residing in Milan, Italy, Paula Tape drops her debut release on vibes-specialists Sounds Of Beaubien Ouest.

Run by Project Pablo, who delivers this gorgeous downbeat remix of lead track 'Agua Congas', the label has been a strong part of the Canadian wave of hazy house and blissed-out production. Paula Tape's EP is another solid addition to the family.

Premiere: Paula Tape 'Agua Congas' (Project Pablo Remix)

Son Of Mongo

 Taken from Gilles Peterson 6 Music show. 

Nominated for Best Track of 2012 - World Wide Awards.

http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/worldwide-awards-2013-new-acts-announced-public-vote/


Produced & Arranged by Theo Parrish and Andrew Ashong
Drums - Andrew Ashong
Percussion - Andrew Ashong
Acoustic Guitar - Andrew Ashong
Fender Rhodes - Andrew Ashong
Arp Synth Bass - Theo Parrish
Slap Bass - Andrew Ashong

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Kai