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Something different from Michael's time in Isolation. 
Close your eyes & escape to 'Paradise'

Michael Bibi Ft. Kitty Got Claws - PARADISE (Original Mix)

Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano have come together to serve up a very personal remix of the hugely influential self-titled classic by Age Of Love. It lands on the original Belgian label Diki Records on August 13th.

Age Of Love wrote and released their most iconic track in 1990. It went on to become a stone-cold dance classic that inspired a whole trance movement that has endured throughout the years. 

The idea to remix 'Age Of Love' started taking shape when KNTXT boss Charlotte was in lockdown with esteemed Italian techno artist Enrico at the end of February last year. As soon as the track was finished, it was played in several live streams and the online community quickly fell in love. The remix bears all the hallmarks of both producers, who between them have a number of Beatport hits and have crafted everything from the darkest drums to the most emotional synths to great effect.

Say Charlotte and Enrico, "It's a very meaningful track for both of us, for various reasons, and it brings back many joyful memories. Remixing such a legendary track was a super fun thing to do, but we noticed how easily and spontaneously we could work together in the studio. We are beyond excited to finally unleash our remix to the world. And this at a time where the world finally seems to be going back to normal. There is no better time for a New Age Of Love. We're ready."

'Age Of Love' (Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano Remix) is a big, driving techno roller. It has heavyweight drums and stripped back percussion which leaves plenty of room for the ionic synth lead and spine-tingling vocals to ring out and really work the crowd into a trance. 

This fantastic remix brings a new perspective to one of dance music's most celebrated and influential tracks.

Age Of Love - The Age Of Love (Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano Remix)

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Solid Grooves Records co-founder PAWSA readies his second full release on the label with a remix from Denmark’s Anek.

2016 has been pivotal for Solid Grooves as not only has the event series concluded a highly successful debut season in Ibiza but the imprint has quickly cemented itself as an essential platform for house and techno, fast becoming a favourite for names like Adam Beyer, Huxley, James Zabiela, Nicole Moudaber and Groove Armada whilst dominating the upper end of Beatport’s charts. Alongside Michael Bibi, PAWSA is at the helm of Solid Grooves - a producer known for appearances on Gruuv, MOOD, Relief Records, Do Not Sleep and Lost Records.

From the off ‘Twiple Fwet’ demonstrates PAWSA’s inimitable percussive style before introducing a rumbling bassline and looped vocal sample that’s destined to keep crowds moving. ‘Angel Dust’ then meanders forward using crunchy drums as sporadic beeps and echoing effects add to the heightening tension. Concluding the package, Anek’s remix of ‘Twiple Fwet’ incorporates syncopated percussion, menacing throbs and spacelike effects.

PAWSA - Twiple Fwet (Original Mix) SGR011

David Pher makes his debut on PAWSA and Michael Bibi’s flourishing Solid Grooves Records this December, with Music On favourite Leon stepping up on remix duties.

Concluding a notable 2016, which included an impressive debut Ibiza season alongside releases from top talent including Dennis Cruz, ONNO and Wade, Solid Grooves now welcome Berlin based DJ and producer David Pher to make his debut on the imprint. Since making his production debut in 2008, the German has gone on to release on the likes of VIVa MUSiC, Tsuba, Gruuv and Material, whilst gaining support from industry heavyweights including Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice and Marco Carola. Here we see him deliver two fresh productions with Music On regular and Chelsea Hotel Records owner Leon providing a stellar remix to ‘Over’.

Pher’s original of title cut ‘Over’ opens up the EP in fine fashion, unveiling a series of hypnotic vocals, moody low-ends and haunting keys guided assuredly by rugged kicks, before ‘S.T.L.Z’ showcases a selection of finely worked percussion patterns, twisting effects and sweeping sonics. Shaping up the EP, Leon turns in a trademark groove-led remix of ‘Over’, laying the focus on a bumping lead line and crisp hats whilst re-working the originals eerie vocals.

David Pher ‘Over EP’ is out on Solid Grooves on 23rd December 2017.

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David Pher - Over (Original Mix) SGR012

Reelow returns to Solid Grooves Records with a pair of high-octane house numbers.

Since its launch at the tail end of 2015 Solid Grooves Records has risen from strength to strength. Spanning names such as Wade, Kuo Climax, Dennis Cruz, Andrew Beat and David Pher, not to mention label founders PAWSA and Michael Bibi, the imprint’s discography is in high demand – a fact further enforced by achieving a Beatport no.1 within six months of its birth.

When not gigging all across Europe throughout last year the Hungarian-born, Barcelona-based DJ- producer was dropping a string of rhythmic releases on labels such as Deeperfect Records, Snatch!, Cuartero’s Sanity and Roush. One of the key names associated with Solid Grooves, Reelow first appeared on the imprint in a collaborative release alongside Onno a year ago and has been a staple in their Ibiza season line-ups.

Demonstrating Reelow’s signature trippy aesthetic from the off, ‘Youngsters’ amalgamates a rumbling bassline with a cacophony of percussive elements. It’s moody, mesmerizing and certain to send shockwaves through dancefloors. Punchy drums and murky vocal samples then form ‘Youngsters’ – a roaring house cut complete with strings, stabs and a cavernous drop.

Reelow ‘Thinking Of You EP’ is out on Solid Grooves on 27th January 2017.

Reelow - Thinking Of You (Original Mix) SGR013

Solid Grooves Records returns with two percussive cuts from Italian producer Franz Costa with label founder Michael Bibi providing a remix.

Having released on Deeperfect, ElRow, Antural Records and Natural Rhythm, Franz Costa’s upwards trajectory is indisputable. The Italian’s productions have been regularly championed by the likes of Marco Carola, whilst his abilities in the DJ booth has seen him become a resident for Ibiza Talents, not to mention numerous appearances at Pacha Ibiza, Egg London, Bora Bora Ibiza, Classic Club Italy and more. He now joins the Solid Grooves Records roster, spanning PAWSA, Wade, Dennis Cruz, Reelow and David Pher, with a pair of club focused tracks this February.

‘Two Step’ features a heady bassline as a medley of raw sounding drum hits and glitchy vocal snippets operate throughout. ‘Moving Balance’ then ventures into more rhythmic territories with its intricate percussion, stuttering synths and catchy hook before Michael Bibi’s weighty reinterpretation of ‘Two Step’ implements metallic nuances and a rumbling low end.

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Franz Costa - Moving Balance (Original Mix) SGR014

Releasing music for nearly a decade, recent months have seen Gould make waves with releases on labels such as Lost Records, Lapsus and Snatch! whilst picking up support from the likes of Jamie Jones, Riva Starr and Supernova. The rising British talent now joins the Solid Grooves roster, appearing next to producers such as Wade, Dennis Cruz, David Pher, not to mention label founders PAWSA and Michael Bibi.

‘I’m Feelin’ Good Right Now’ is percussive and intricate from the off, meandering forward using infectious drums before introducing a spoken word sample and a cacophony of rhythmic elements. ‘All About Good Times’ then brings in a rumbling bassline and suspenseful soaring synths whilst piercing vocal cries erupt sporadically throughout the mix.

Brett Gould - All About Good Times (Original Mix) SGR015

Solid Grooves has built a strong following of loyal fans over the years. Starting out as an event series, the London based brand has since achieved global success including a prevalent Ibiza residency last year. Launching as a label in 2015, it wasn’t long before Solid Grooves Records topped Beatport’s overall charts with Wade’s remix of Dennis Cruz ‘See Line’ and cemented its reputation as an infallible imprint, releasing music from names such as Kuo Climax, ONNO, David Pher and Brett Gould.

Dennis Cruz leads the way with ‘Fake’, a vocal focused track with throbbing bass, chopped up samples and infectious percussive components before Franz Costa’s ‘Kate’ blends a medley of intricate rhythmic elements for a trippy low-slung production.

The label co-founders are up next, with Michael Bibi unleashing a roaring low-end in ‘Devil’s Candy’ whilst a spoken word sample operates through, making way for PAWSA’s ‘Taking Over’ – an atmospheric house track geared for powerful subs featuring dub inspired stabs and sharp hats. Reelow then concludes the package, demonstrating his signature style with a cacophony of percussion and mesmerizing effects.

Michael Bibi - Devil's Candy (Original Mix) SGR016

Solid Grooves Records invites exciting newcomer Charles Pierre to release a pair of low-slung cuts with ‘Directions’ EP.

Having debuted on 2tone Records, Charles Pierre may be a relatively new name but his productions have been championed by the Solid Grooves Records co-founders Michael Bibi and PAWSA for quite some time. With consistent road-testing and undeniably strong crowd reactions the label now provides a platform for Pierre’s next anticipated outing.

A rumbling bassline takes centre stage in ‘Directions’ whilst a recognizable sample, thudding kicks and various effects come into play. ‘Right Beat’ is more mesmerizing by comparison, featuring sharp percussion, hypnotic looped vox and a sultry low-end.

Charles Pierre - Right Beat (Original Mix) SGR019

Charles Pierre - Directions (Original Mix) SGR019

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Dresdener Jonas Woehl kicks off the fall season by bringing his driven and melancholic style to Simina Grigoriu’s Kuukou imprint for the first time, in the shape of two original tracks and two remixes.

The release opens up with a slow paced, gradually unfolding melody. Lasting is a poised, laid back piece whose dance-inducing groove is fit for the mellower times of a set, ready to wind up the crowd.

Times dives in with a bit more panache, in the same progressively unraveling manner. Using metallic synths and zig-zagging riffs, the artist channels a dark ambient in a highly dynamic composition.

Julian Wassermann swoops in on the remix, turning it into a winding slice of late night Techno that raises pulses and spirits altogether.

Taking on Times, Munich-based Future Proof showcases his remixing chops, having previously released on labels such as Moonboutique, Whatiplay and Bouq. The result is a morphed, jarring rendition of the original, with an emphasis on a bouncy and impetuous bassline.

Lasting [KKU016 - Kuukou Records]

Lasting

KKU016 - Jonas Woehl - Lasting (Julian Wassermann Remix)

Charlotte de Witte continues to establish herself as a driving force on the contemporary techno scene with The Healer, her second EP on seminal British imprint Novamute. 

The four tracker comes after the Belgian has fully broken through with a dark, dense and driving sound that is proudly unrelenting. Her meteoric rise has come off the back of a series of huge productions, plus standout sets at key festivals and clubs all around the world. 

Charlotte’s fresh and innovative sound is immediately laid bare on opener ‘The Healer’, with eight minutes of spine-tingling, hypnotic techno. The sleek drums and icy hi-hats soon cast their spell, as well-crafted synths unfold up top to bring real emotion. ‘Silence’ is another slice of tunnel vision techno with perfectly designed drums rolling on and synths peeling off the groove. It’s trance inducing and otherworldly, with eerie voices adding to the all-consuming atmosphere. 

Then comes ‘Kuda’, a track built on monstrous kicks that hit hard and drive forward with real force. Filtered vocals bring character, and sharp edged percussion grows ever louder to take the track, and the club, to the next level. Last of all, ‘Song Of The Wood Nymphs’ shows another side to the producer with three minutes of suspensory synths and expansive ambient sounds that are filled with drama and tension.

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Charlotte de Witte - Kuda (Original Mix)

Charlotte de Witte - Silence (Original Mix)

Charlotte de Witte - The Healer (Original Mix)

Michael Bibi, a name that resonates with many for quality, fresh flavours & a different take on todays modern electronic music.
The UK based newcomer, stamped his mark with a string of musical successes.  
Writing his own tracks & laying down his own vocals, Bibi carved out a sound unique to his own that is now recognised globally.

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