Visionquest is back with the second part in their VQ X series that celebrates 10 + years of the infamous dance label. 

The record kicks off in sublime fashion with one of the most important underground producers of the last 20 years...Mathew Jonson.  "These Tears" delivers a driving 808 with arpeggiated synths weaving through mystic key tones and perfectly crafted percussion that he so well respected for all these years. It's as if you're flying through space at hyperspeed while also in your calmest state.  An absolute transition gem to take you higher or bring you down with ease.

Cesar Merveille continues to keep the bar high with "Decennium". The music somehow perfectly straddles the line between the future and the past with beats that hint at that 90's digital vibe, while also keeping the ultra modern modular analog sound.  Pro tip: Also check his CSR moniker on his own Roche Madame imprint for more!

On the flip, the B side starts with Gianluca Pegoiani's "Wonder Wheel", a big bumpin' jam with sub tones that slowly rise and fall in pitch. Aleatoric punctuations bounce around with a bell synth pattern and a syncopated repeating key tone that keeps the track moving expertly forward.

Rounding out the EP is Dirty Pathways from VINYL SPEED ADJUST. A dope, low slung groove, it pops with elements of live drums and a driving bass ties it together. Slowly synths and pads build under the surface to reveal a very cool mood to finish the EP.

This record will no doubt be a standout moment for the already immense and highly creative catalog of Visionquest and a solid addition to the VQ X series.

VQX EP II

https://rominimalcollective.bandcamp.com/album/romep003-osman-z-flow-ep

Osman Öz - Flow [ROMEP003]

https://marrecusdance.bandcamp.com/album/aquamarina-ep

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@marrecus-dance-traxx

Premiere : Wizard Of Soul. - Aquamarina (MDIGI-X002)

The first release from Microtonal Records, Residents of Aotearoa: Microtonal Showcase (ROAMS) EP, presents producers currently living in New Zealand and their interpretation of a warm, atmospheric and dark sound with a groove that provokes movement and thought.

Track A1: Astral Aura by Seb Selknam
A pure analog production from Seb Selknam - Astral Aura provides an instant groove from a warm bassline that sits in pure harmony with the kick to give structure to the melodic and atmospheric landscape you are led into. Minimal crisp percussion and echoing vocals add a familiar and human element to the journey as you slowly float through vista's unknown and aura's unseen. This is 08:22 of pure bliss.

Track A2: Bosun by HRZNTL
The last beat drops, the party ends, the taxi awaits. Bosun by HRZNTL is a reflective piece, the transition from pure adrenaline and the buzz of the rave into a lasting memory of a night spent with family and friends dancing at a castle in the hills of Barcelona. The track itself is built around a detuned dubby key which represents the emotions of ending an epic night, it is surrounded by dark and haunting stabs to add to the atmosphere and a bubbling synth which brings an optimistic reality that it's only day one at Sonar.

Track B1: Admiral Frick by Harvo x Patella
The first ever demo sent to Microtonal HQ, Admiral Frick by Harvo and Patella is pure energy. Taking elements of tribal percussion and combining it with acidic stabs, it is balanced perfectly with a wandering atmospheric pad. There are subtle shifts between four four and breakbeat, as it builds with syncopated snares and a beautiful unrecognisable monotonous vocal calling you deeper into mysteries of the jungle at night. Calmness descends to create space for a powerful sweeping drone like bass that drops you back into a hypnotic state of being. Your relationship with this track will be like an addiction, constantly seeking a hit.

Track B2: Introspection by Felipe Martinez
The epitome of a Microtonal Records track; warm, atmospheric, dark and with a groove. Introspection by Felipe Martinez is a microbreaks track that draws you in with a wide pulsating low end and irregular percussive stabs that float from left to right at the high end. A soft acid synth builds and explodes like a solar flare creating an outer planetary experience. The beautifully crafted breakdown gives you time to pause, observe and contemplate, creating space to process your mental state and explore your emotions from the past, present and future. Introspection; 10 minutes of self healing.

Various Artists - ROAMS EP // MCRTNL001

https://wordandsound.net/release/144845-BOTA001-Iori-Wakasa-BOTANICA-EP

@ioriwakasa

Premiere : Iori Wakasa - Lunar Down (BOTA001)

VQ086 B2. VINYL SPEED ADJUST - Dirty Pathways

VQ086 B1. Gianluca Pegoiani Wonder Wheel

VQ086 A2. Cesar Merveille - Decennium

VQ086 A1. Mathew Jonson - These Tears

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> @worstdaterecords

Harmony for Hope : In the face of adversity, music has the power to heal, unite, and uplift spirits. "Harmony for Hope" is a heartfelt and compassionate fundraising music compilation dedicated to providing essential relief to the resilient people of Morocco who have been impacted by a devastating earthquake. This compilation showcases the incredible talent of both Moroccan and international artists who have come together to make a positive difference in the lives of those affected.

Harmony for Hope is not just a music compilation; it's a testament to the human spirit's resilience and the ability of music to bring comfort and hope in times of crisis. Through the universal language of music, we can come together to support the people of Morocco as they rebuild their lives and their communities. Purchase the compilation from our Bandcamp, share its message, and stand in solidarity with Morocco as we work together to make a meaningful difference during this challenging time.

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PREMIERE: Amxire - Sleeping Waves

Volume 2
With Lisbon wonder boy Guy From 1990 plus old head Luhk on remix duties

1 Guy From 1990 - 88 Madness
2 Guy From 1990 - Acid Calypso
3 Guy From 1990 - Uk Jamz
4 Guy From 1990 - 95 Clapham Love
5 Guy From 1990 - Acid Calypso (Luhk Remix)

Artwork by Bartolomeu
Mastered by Enrico Mantini at DDA Italy
Distributed by DigDis Italy 2023

POWDER TRAXX Vol. 2 Guy From 1990 (Luhk Remix) Snippets OUT NOV. 3rd

DC DUBZ - UNDERGROUND SOUNDS - 23.10.23

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9:00 – 10:00pm
Monthly on the second Tuesday

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DC DUBZ - UNDERGROUND SOUNDS - 23.10.23

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The ‘Spheres’ EP captures the blend of organic instruments and analog synthesizers, fused together by grooving breakbeats.

The project takes inspiration from the old-school minimal house and breakbeat soundscape.

Mastered by Ghironte.

PREMIERE: Quantifiq - No Elipses Part1

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> @organicedgerecordings

"Violet Soul" and "Crimson Soul" are a journey into dreamy chilled deep house, peaceful and calming, let these tracks massage your mind and soul.

PREMIERE: Atosi - Violet Soul [OER 2]

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Tarek JR - Wild Flowers (Original Mix)

vi•sion quest (noun): a search for personal communication with the spirit world. 

Every mystical journey eventually comes to a fork in the road. The seeker of life’s destiny has two options: remain satisfied with whatever level of consciousness he has already attained, or push forward into ever-new domains of promise and possibility. 2014 sees dance music’s best-known spiritual pilgrims, the Visionquest trio of Ryan Crosson, Lee Curtiss, and Shaun Reeves, bravely embarking upon that wondrous journey. Each member of this celebrated DJing and production team contributes a distinct yet interlocking vision that together forms a seamless, organic whole. Just think of Crosson’s enthusiastic shuffle, Lee’s soulful stare, Shaun’s soft touch. Everything they craft has the same unmistakable flair: slow-burning, shape-shifting, expansive techno and house marked by compositional elegance and unabashed pop hooks.

Although long-time partner and co-conspirator Seth Troxler has stepped aside to pursue other projects, 2013 was the biggest year ever for the four. Inspired by the passing of the Mayan calendar, the group embarked upon Visionquest 13, 13 dates where the boys not only played together the whole night, but curated a true multimedia experience. From London to Buenos Aires, from the American hinterland to the Chilean wilderness, Visionquest 13 was a Freudian trip into the deepest recesses of the Detroit rave unconscious, what Ibiza Voice described as a “collective expedition into the depths of your soul”—but with a sophisticated, modern twist.

Their accomplishments are well-known and too many to list. For starters: a critically acclaimed 2011 Fabric mix; year-defining hit remixes for artists as diverse as Kiki, Wareika, Tracey Thorn, and David Lynch; showcases and dates in the biggest clubs and festivals around the world; and the creation of a now iconic-label that’s played host to dancefloor weaponry from the likes of Benoit & Sergio, Life & Death, Dinky, and Laura Jones—all this while each member maintained significant individual production and DJ careers. But, by definition, no journey dwells in the past. So in 2014 they launched Visionquest Special Editions, a limited-release, vinyl only label. Evoking the experimental sounds of the European techno avant-garde that first inspired the boys back in Detroit, the debut release, remixes of Montreal songwriter Quilla, features a stunning collaboration between Shaun and long-time hero Ricardo Villalobos. With Visionquest Special Editions we see the group at home at a breezy, gentle afterparty, not just igniting the club. As Visionquest winds around the corner into their bright future, they remain open and excited for what lies ahead.

VQ086 B2. VINYL SPEED ADJUST - Dirty Pathways

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