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They say the best things come to those who wait. It’s been a year since Matador delivered the incredible Zoles EP but fever pitch anticipation from the techno community is rewarded not once but twice as Ireland’s global powerhouse delivers a slew of new productions that spills over into two packed EPs for Minus! The first wrapping up a stellar 2014 for the label and the second coming out as Spring starts to shine in March 2015.

It’s impossible to pick just one highlight from this 11 track odyssey of trademark Matador mind music. Just like a Matador live set, get locked into the first beat and follow the path right to the end. Enjoy the peaks and swirls and get lost within the beats. Road tested worldwide by the man himself and by Minus godfather Richie Hawtin, this package leaves nothing to chance on the dancefloor. As if this double EP couldn’t be better news for patient techno fans, word has it that there may well be more to follow from the Irish underground hero. Watch this space!

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MINUSmin33 : Matador - Sunsets

MINUSmin33 : Matador - The Doghouse

He returns to Dennis Ferrer's Objektivity imprint for 'Battery Park' and we've got a premiere of the title track. If you're EP is getting supported by the likes of Dixon, Âme, Dennis Ferrer, Tensnake, Adriatique and Hot Since 82 then you're doing something right.

The track is every DJ's dream. It features a killer groove, sharp yet melodic synths and builds that are going to have any crowd salivating for the drop. It's a wicked track and one you should check immediately.

Premiere: André Hommen 'Battery Park'

MARC HOULE UNVEILS ‘RESTORED’ REMIX ALBUM 	

Marc Houle is set to release a full remix package from his debut LP, Restore, featuring remix contributions from an all-star line-up of techno luminaries including Danny Daze, Harvard Bass, Julian Jeweil, Joris Voorn, M.A.N.D.Y., Popof and Marc Houle himself.

Originally released on Richie Hawtin’s Minus label a decade ago, Restore stands alone as Houle’s very first long-player and helped to establish his penchant for the quirkier side of techno and his superlative production skills. Spread across 11 tracks it encapsulated the dark, minimal, groove-driven sound purveyed by Hawtin and the rest of the Minus crew, while retaining a strong sense of Houle’s unique character and identity. Now it’s the perfect time to breath new life into an album that has stood the test of time, still utterly infectious and absorbing – a collection of music that captures an era of stripped back, yet captivating sounds. 

10 years since its release, the album is getting the remix treatment and Marc has called in some of the very best in techno talent to give Restore a fresh makeover. The selection of artists who’ve contributed to the ‘Restored’ project includes heavyweights such as Joris Voorn, M.A.N.D.Y. and Popof together with additional reworks from stars of the new generation such as Danny Daze, Julian Jeweil and Harvard Bass, all giving his tracks a new lease of life. In addition, Houle himself has also stepped up to offer a new contemporary take on his own music, collaborating with vocalist Genevieve Marentette on ‘Demor’.

"Restore was the beginning of it all for me.  It was influenced by the sounds of Detroit and the endless parties I went to there in the 90s.  It was my first album and to me it had the perfect balance of darkness, groove and electronic sounds. 10 years later, I am excited to present Restored with some modern interpretations on old tracks by some friends and colleagues who have kept the party going throughout the world."- Marc Houle

Tracklist:

1.	Marc Houle  - Business (M.A.N.D.Y. Remix)
2.	Marc Houle and Genevieve Marentette - Demor (Edit)
3.	Marc Houle  - Girl One (Cosmic Boys Remix)
4.	Marc Houle  - Pepper (Monkey Safari Remix)
5.	Marc Houle  - Borrowed Gear (Joris Voorn Remix)
6.	Marc Houle  - Talk To Me Baby (Danny Daze Doom Dub) 
7.	Marc Houle  - Clock Width  (Havard Bass Remix)	
8.	Marc Houle  - Late For Work (Popof Remix)
9.	Marc Houle  - Coar (Julian Jeweil Remix) 
10.	Marc Houle  - Has To Do (Justin James' 519 Flip)
11.	Marc Houle  - Sheep (Monoloc Remix)

MINUSmin35 : Marc Houle - Borrowed Gear (Joris Voorn Remix)

MINUSmin35 : Marc Houle - Clock Width (Harvard Bass Remix)

‘Straight off the back of a fine new EP released just before Xmas and incredible run of shows over Christmas and New Year, Irish techno hero Matador is riding high and is ready to unleash a second EP of weapons on this new release. All the cuts on it have been road-tested to destruction at Timewarp, Lovelands, Awakenings, Verboten, Fabric and many other shows around the world.

Matador’s year started off with a very special ALL LIVE Loveland party celebrating the Amsterdam dance institution’s 20th anniversary and has already clocked up appearances at Fabric in London and Sankeys in Manchester so far this year.

‘BSunday’ kicks the EP off in moody style, with raw analogue lines unfolding over lively drums. Big percussive circles and tripped melodies also flesh out this killer groove. ‘DaHustle’ is then a more groovy thing with nimble bass notes, charming sense of atmosphere and colourful synth patterns running through the arrangement. The arpeggiated bass, when it lands, has sent floors into overdrive at all Matador’s sets of late. 

‘I Gotcha’ takes cues from classic house with its pining cow bells, and the mid tempo drums rock back and forth as dark voices and spraying synths all work to get you shaking your backside. ‘Song 2’ then goes all deep and stripped back, with wooden hits, curious synth patterns and oodles of groaning bass before closer ‘Vagenda’ marries elastic beats and bass with sci-fi melodies, lots of thick texture and warm atmospheres.

Every track here is sure to do a fine job on the dance floor, and each one proves that Matador has many different but equally essential tricks up his sleeve.   

This Collection of EP 1 and EP 2 tracks PLUS an iTunes Exclusive track PLUS an exclusive live mix of them all by Matador hit itunes on 16th March.’


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MINUSmin34Set : Matador - Red Lights (Bonus Track)

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With Technasia responsible for those oh-so-funky guitar sections and Green Velvet on vocal duty, this one really gets going once that deep low-end bass comes rumbling in. It's perfect for the terraces and we're stoked we've got the premiere.

Get your sun cream ready, this one's sizzling.

'Suga' is released on July 13 via Toolroom

More exclusive music

Premiere: Technasia & Green Velvet 'Suga'

For the BIRD EP, Julian Jeweil chose to use heavy sounds: mechanical yet melodic at the same time, while maintaining in parallel this pumping, very rhythm-oriented vibe for each of the five tracks. These are mainly the specific elements, reworked in various manners, that you will find in BIRD, AND WE, 153 ESSEX STREET, WAX and CONCEPT.

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MINUSMAX37 : Julian Jeweil - Wax (Original Mix)

Geddes is back on Truesoul with his follow up EP combining all the intricacies within his rhythms to create a flowing and creative selection of tracks that will keep the dancefloor swaying. With the help of Elli, the title track ‘On the Streets’ is a late night groover that has also been reworked by Richy Ahmed to take it down another twisted avenue. The rest of the EP still focuses on the late night vibe and does it with perfection keeping the subliminal guessing with every beat.

Geddes Feat Elli - On The Streets - Truesoul - TRUE1265

We are celebrating 5 years of Gruuv with a special series of releases over the summer. Here is part 6 of 6 - the final EP of the series. Featuring Philip Bader, ThermalBear, Emanuel Satie and Danton Eeprom. 

Out Now: Emanuel Satie - Black Milk [Gruuv]

PREMIERE: Whitesquare 'Can't Change'

Various Artists - Collection E
Release Date: 4th September 2015

Saved Records return to their various artists’ samplers with Collection E. This twelve track stack of original music features the likes of Noir, Okain, Chicco Secci, James Organ and Javi Row in what is the series’ most distinctive and underground collection yet.

Its diverse but energetic soundscape across the twelve tracks provides a succinct snapshot of the label’s ethos in 2015. Combining a consummate blend of young, emerging talent and already established names, Collection E engages with markedly different tempos, tones and textures from track to track. From the dark, driving attitude of Julien Sandre’s “Beside Me” to the crunchy, rhythmic energy of “It’s Just A Groove” by Sean Miller, the deep, rolling party vibes of Sergio Fernandez’s “Kuery,” the dubby, drum machine-heavy stylings of Daniel Dubb & m.O.N.R.O.E.’s “Colors”, the old school house flavours of “Wax Trax” by Romano Alfieri & Alli Borem and the jazz influenced techno of Javi Row’s wonderfully idiosyncratic “Fifty Seven,” Collection E boasts a deliciously varied and quality-filled palette.

A true marker of an imprint bang in form and also completely in tune with its open-minded, dancefloor-focused ideology, Collection E bears all the confidence and attitude that enables Saved Records to continue to stand out.

Collection E

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Carl Bee - 'Sup (Edit)

Kuery

Sergio Fernandez - Kuery (Edit)

Bodyback

Noir - Bodyback (Edit)

Nick Curly is firing on all cylinders with this impressive two track single on Truesoul. Featuring on Adam Beyer’s Drumcode Radio Live show a number of times to great applause, both tracks are laced with a sprinkle of Nick Curly’s famous punchy drums. ‘Sleeping Dogs’ incorporates percussion and a funky bassline to great effect, whilst ‘Deep In My Soul’ is a hypnotic, rolling tech house smasher that will leave people wanting more.

Nick Curly - Sleeping Dogs - Truesoul - TRUE1266

Next Level - Marco Faraone (Santé Remix) [Moon Harbour]

Out Now on Knee Deep In Sound!
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Cristoph - Transmittance (Oxia Remix)

:: Feedback Highlights ::

Laurent Garnier - 'nice organic techno EP’
Nicole Moudaber - ‘diggin'
Doc Martin - 'Nice Chugging toon!!!’
Cari Lekebusch - 'Thank you!’
Reset Robot - 'Nice! Like all 3. Thanks'
Lauhaus - 'released sounds really nice.. great work by per!’
DJ T. - 'thank you for the music!'
Danny Tenaglia - 'Thanks!!!’
Marcus Schössow - 'dark and phatt! Released dubb is my favorite.'
Dubspeeka (Drumcode) - 'All v good and playable for me. thx :)’
Agoria - 'Thank u very much for the music, I m downloading for seb’
Ki.Mi. - 'Amazing sounds! all tracks for me! thanks!’
Edwin Oosterwal - 'Great release! Released Dubb is my favourite. Nice dubby vibe'
Laura Jones - 'Nice package. Thanks for sending'
Marko Nastik (AMA) - 'nice one, like original mix..support!’
Severino - 'yes great vibe'
Markus Homm - 'Very nice EP’
ONNO - 'Doooope stufffff mannnnn! digging it. ace remix too btw.'
Nathan Coles - ‘support’
Mr. G - 'Yes solid well produced ep ……………feelin this.'
Paco Osuna - 'Will try thanks ;)'
Moodymanc - 'lovely stuff!'
James What - 'strong tunes. thanks!'
Junior Gee - 'Released Dubb (Mihai Popoviciu Remix) = Dope!'
Karotte - 'nice deep tracks from per. like it.'
Wally Lopez - 'Mihai remix is dope!!’
Maximiljan - 'Great EP! Released Dubb Original is my fav here, but like all of these! thx'
Evil Eddie Richards - 'trying all the mixes’
Carlo Lio - 'cool tracks will test'
Sidney Charles - 'nice, dubby stuff...'


:: Additional Feedback ::

Matt Hardinge (Motek) - 'Super cool release guys! Very hard to pick a favourite’
Demi (Deeper Substance) - 'loved released and IFFY’
Bec - 'Some great tracks here, Iffy would be my sunrise one for sure!'
Carlo Gambino - 'Its all about Mihai Popoviciu and his awesome remix - still one of my favourite producers still to date and this doesnt dissapoint. Another one clearly in the bag for all invloved. Full support'
Ceri - nice release. all are good here x'
Haiku 575 - Nice music try this w.e. tnx C_(Haiku575)'
Pawas - 'nice deep dubby sub heavy tooly tunes... great remix from Mihai !!'
PAWSA (Solid Grooves, MOOD Records) - 'Released Dubb is sick!'
Per Hammar (Dirty Hands) - "Super happy to on board on the brother's imprint whit this. Let's do it! :^)'
Pornbugs (Bondage Music) - 'Mihai remix for us, thanks for the promo.'
Robbie Akbal - 'MihaiÂ´s remix for me!!! really dope stuff'
Si Heslin - 'Very solid EP loving released dubb!'
Timo Garcia - ‘Deeeeeeeeep!'
Silky - 'Released original and Mihai Popoviciu's remix are amazing'
Julien Sandre (Morris Audio) - 'mihai remix is great.'
Clinton Houlker - 'Feeling - Per Hammar - Released (Mihai Popoviciu Remix) - Danse Club'
Scott Lewis (Circus, Liverpool) - 'Good release. Released is cool. Also like the Mihai Popoviciu remix for early doors. Nice vibe.'
Nikko Gibler (Leftroom / Culprit) - 'Mihai Popoviciu's Remix is a slow burner. I like it... will try it early in a set. thanks'
Simone Giudici (Dirty Channels, Ovum, Hot Natured, Rebirth) - 'nice stuff as usual'
David Durango (Poker Flat, Suara, Galaktika) - 'Sublime Ep, two originals tracks are stunning'
Billy Disciple (Undulate Recordings) - 'Solid deep tech vibes on all 3 tracks. Mihai remix doing it for me...'
Copy Paste Soul - 'Iffy is right up my strasse at the mo, technoy deep goodness'
Kris Davis (Young Alaska) - 'Greta deep work.. liking the hubby vibe of Iffy'
Chris Fortier (Thoughtless / Sullivan Room / Balance) - 'another great release from per.'
Slok - 'Mihai Popoviciu Remix, love it! thanks, SLOK www.slok.it'
Paul Loraine (Rhythm Cult) - 'Original of Released and Mihai Popoviciu remix are dope! Proper House Music'
Kirby (Lost My Dog, Loco Records, Nordic Trax) - 'Released original and Mihai remix. Mihai remix is nicely grooooovy ! Thanks.'
Matias Zeque (Akbal Music/InfraDigrecords, I Rec, Loco Rec.)) - 'All three are favourites! Thnx a lot'
Dzeta & Basile - 'Big release! Loving Iffy the most'
Farid Boudinar (F.E.X / Robotronic) - 'nice rmx'

Released EP

Released Dubb (Mihai Popoviciu Remix)

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Drumcode live this week is an hour from Nick Curly’s set at B My Lake Festival, Hungary. Expect to hear tracks from Skiver, Dema and Nick Curly himself.

01. Nick Curly - Reverie - 8Bit Records
02. Nick Curly - Deep In My Soul - Truesoul
03. Re You - Very Very Dry [Butch Remix] - Moon Harbour
04. Jaymo & Andy George x Sidney Charles - Caution Your Blast - Moda Black
05. Pele & Shawnecy - Guru - Snatch
06. Blagov, Shosho - Abyss - Deeperfect
07. Luca Donzelli - Take The Message - Amazing Lab
08. Nick Curly - Track 1 - Mindshake Records
09. Nick Curly - White
10. Dema - Mucho Gusto (Metodi Hristov Remix) . 
11. Mathias Kaden - Get Funky [Nick Curly Remix] - Freude am Tanzen
12. Skiver - Playing Games - Drumcode
13. Nick Curly - All People - 8Bit Records
14. Ki Creighton - Thunder - 8Bit Records

DCR267 - Drumcode Radio Live - Nick Curly live from B My Lake Festival, Hungary

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