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We welcome brand new artist https://soundcloud.com/itsbacavi  to the Fly Boy label roster with two impeccable debuts in the form of 'Closer' and 'The Bell Jar'.

Bacavi was introduced to electronic music as a student in South London's underground club scene. But it wasn't until his post-uni days, on trips to North America, Scotland, and the Lake District that Bacavi's visceral approach to making music began to take shape. Fusing dance rhythms with sweeping textures and colourful melody, Bacavi's productions express the natural world as well as the urban and underground scenes which are so commonly associated with dance music. Now based in the musical melting-pot that is Bristol, the producer is busy writing and lining up plenty more music for the remainder of the year.

Bacavi - The Bell Jar

Bacavi - Closer

We welcome Bristol-based producer https://soundcloud.com/itsbacavi back to Fly Boy Records with the follow up to his lauded debut release ‘Closer/The Bell Jar’ which caught plenty of attention at Club and Radio, garnering spins across Kiss FM, BBC, Triple J alongside a wealth of DJ support.
 
Bacavi’s second outing on the label sees him deliver three standout pieces as part of his three-track ‘Never Do’ EP.
 
The lead track ‘Never Do’ is an undeniable, four-to-the-floor club weapon. Heady Juno-106 synth stabs and catchy vocal melodies are expertly balanced over hefty club drums, with the track switching between melodic, tension building sections to full on fist pumping moments.

Never Do

FLYBOY032: Bacavi - Never Do

Rounding his 'Never Do' EP off is ‘Ellos’. Here, the producer gives us more melodic goodness with a pedalled synth line developing throughout the record, punctuated with delicate vocal lines and warm bass hits. The track culminates into a glorious peak, tying the EP together proficiently - something we should clearly come to expect from Bacavi.

FLYBOY034: Bacavi - Ellos

Aberdeen's finest, Ronnie Pacitti delivers two high energy club cuts on Fly Boy Records.

‘All I Wanna’ is a full on close your eyes and put your hands in the air kind of record. A euphoric journey which delivers a sweet payoff after an electric breakdown section in the middle of the tune. Tasty breakbeat drums, enchanting vocal hooks and old skool rave style synths ensure every box is ticked for this already classic sounding club tune.  

On the flip, ‘Trance Fantasy’ is equally energetic. There’s no messing about with the large, 4 to the floor drum pattern in this one. Sycopated bass hits, ethereal pads and a glorious piano line knit together seamlessly to create another solid club weapon.

All I Wanna / Trance Fantasy

Ronnie Pacitti - All I Wanna

London duo ‘My Friend’ and Bristol Producer ‘Dark Arts Club’ come together to perfectly capture the feel good, nostalgic vibes of 90s rave culture with their new release ‘Any Raves’ ft. Keirah Kirton.

Old school rave style breakbeats, big piano riffs and a weighty renegade bass create the perfect backdrop for Keirah’s incredible, soulful vocals. ‘Any Raves’ is an uplifting club record, exuding hope for a memory making summer ahead. 

My Friend say: “We actually wrote this record probably an hour after finding out that we had covid! It’s pretty ironic as the lyric that we got from Kiera goes “In this moment we are free”… In that moment we definitely were not! haha. We had this amazing break sketch from Dark Arts Club that was screaming out for a big 90s piano vibe over the top of it. The record definitely feels positive and hopeful to us, which seems very fitting with regards to what we’ve all been through over the last 2 years. Very much a feel good track, this one.

Any Raves

FLYBOY037: My Friend x Dark Arts Club Ft. Keirah Kirton - Any Raves

After being known from the more melodic side of electronic music, Scottish producer https://soundcloud.com/obviouslydan delves into fast-paced, grin inducing melodic techno with his ‘Pearls EP’.

The lead track ‘Pearls’ is led by an infectious, gritty flute motif that grabs your ears and almost forces you to smile with how happy and bouncy it feels. Underpinned with a thumping drum track and a big, bold bass line, this peak time record is a club anthem in the making. 

‘Byson’, on the flip-side is just as club ready as ‘Pearls’ but with a few more of the melodic elements that we’re used to, from an obviouslydan record. Reverbed vocal snippets dance over classic sounding piano stabs, supported by yet another big old bass line. 

Hats off to this young producer - these two are belters!

Pearls EP

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obviouslydan - Pearls

LEV returns to Fly Boy with his latest cut “Do For You” - one of his slickest productions to date.  Sizzling euphoric chord progressions, a large bass line and grooving drums provide the perfect backdrop to the emotive, crisp vocals. This is one you’ll want to stick on repeat!

Do For You

FLYBOY039: LEV - Do For You

Tom Liar - Many Faces

minds&machines have been gaining recognition over the last few years with releases on respected labels such as Astralwerks, Anjunadeep and Diynamic. The duo now make their debut on Icarus’s Fly Boy Records, drawing on influences from garage, lo-fi house, electronica and melodic breakbeat to bring us their 2 track EP: Anybody / Over.  

‘Anybody’ gives us an evolving story from start to finish, with tight breakbeats that sit under emotive piano and synth chords. As it develops we get a delightful yet eery synth line, which seems to dance over the music beneath.  

Although hailing from Germany, ‘Over’ breathes clear UK Garage influences but with a lo-fi twist. Soft, melodic piano lines meld with deep bass and cleverly placed, pitched vocal lines to create a real ‘head nodder’ of a record.

minds&machines - Anybody

One of the most exciting new talents in the Australian garage scene, https://soundcloud.com/charlie-shell-aus makes his label debut with energetic club single 'Fallin' In Love'.

Fallin' In Love

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Bacavi - Ones

Shapes

I made this one to capture moments that feel like another lifetime now — when I’d waste my last bit of phone credit texting my mates, making ringtones on my Nokia 5110, and lose whole nights to the sound of crackling vinyl, wicked MCs commanding the room, and DJs moving bodies in the dance.

Those times were some of the best of my life and it’s a time I remember my late brother, Ian, in his element before life got harder. 

This tune has Ian woven into every beat. I can hear his voice now telling me “Loz, this is fucking sick.”

I know he’d love it. I hope you guys too x

Wicked & Crisp

Need Somebody

Need Somebody (feat. Georgie O'Brien)

Freedom

Freedom (Back To '96 Mix)

Mark Mackenzie follows up his club smash 'Tell Me What' with two absolute gems on Fly Boy Records.

'Swell’ kicks things off with an infectious arp line, shiny percussion and grooving vocal chops before breaking down into the soulful tones of London vocalist Lauren L'aimant, sounding like a 90s sample lifted from a classic house record. The tune reaches a satisfying payoff with a deep low end and bright, hooky top lines - all the essential ingredients for the pinnacle of any DJ set. 

'Back Where We Started' brings the tempo down slightly but keeps the energy levels high. Searing leads, fat kick drums and a rolling Moog bass line make this tune a real pleasure for the ears.

This release sees Mark explore a more progressive side to his productions and shows a true maturing of his sound. It's easy to see why this young producer is fast becoming an established name in his native Scotland and beyond.

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Mark Mackenzie - Back Where We Started

Following on from the success of their 'Home' remix for label owners Icarus, Humans & Machines return with two stunning underground cuts for Fly Boy Records.

The lead track 'Push' is a slick, brooding piece with punchy chord stabs breaking the enveloping atmospheres. Punctuated with a solid house drum groove, precise percussion and a glorious low end, this is true peak time bliss!

Nothing Else Matters is a little more sinister, to say the least. A classic techno weapon at it's finest. This one just works!

Humans & Machines - Push

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We welcome Ruido (Roo-wee-doh) to the Fly Boy imprint with this superb debut. The adept balance of ethereal pads, warm low end and dusty drums make 'Innervision' at home on headphones or a club sound system.

Follow Ruido: https://soundcloud.com/officialruido

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Ruido - Innervision

Mark gives us the stunning 'Millennial Groove' showing his ability to paint soft, developing atmospheres over organic drums. Arp lines weave in and out whilst airy vocal chops create hooks over the gratifying sound palette. This one deserves to be listened to from start to finish for full appreciation.

Mark Mackenzie - Millennial Groove

Born as a true passion project, www.soundcloud.com/myfrienduk hurtled onto the scene when their unsigned, unreleased tracks debuted on Danny Howard's 'Future Fire' as ones to watch in 2018. Drawing inspiration from the juxtaposition of euphoric melodies and a driving depth, their authentic sound blurs the lines of house, techno and progressive.

'My Heart Burns There Too' sets the tone for the alias. A brooding, shimmering intro opens up into a glorious, rumbling low end with delicate arp lines and etherial vocal stabs throughout, lulling the listener into an rapturous state of mind. This is perfect peak time club material!

'Solace' shows a more delicate side to the artist's production. Light atmospheres and clever use of intertwined melodies weave over a warm bass line and snappy drums. This one is as much for your wind down playlist as it is for your club sets.

My Friend - Solace

We welcome newcomer Jemu (pronounced Jem-You) to the Fly Boy Records family with his masterful ‘Rayban Funk’ EP. A 3 track collection of Soulful House cuts, introducing us to the new producer with a snapshot of what he has to offer.

The EP takes us through a satisfying journey of bold low end, grooving, dusty drum tracks and emotive chord patterns. Through the music we get hints of Jemu’s inspiration taken from a broad range of styles and artists like LTJ Bukem, DJ Premier and Jazzanova.

'For me, the real fun in writing music is coming up with chord progressions and melodies; the tempo doesn’t matter as long as the musical elements create the feeling that I’m trying to achieve through the music. I have a real love for Hip Hop, R&B and Soul, so with this EP I’ve been experimenting with sound pallets and chord progressions reminiscent of those styles, but in a slightly different context.'

From the gritty drums of 'Rayban Funk', the laid back R&B vocal chops of 'Trip To You' to the left field lead lines of 'Unfold', this debut EP from Jemu is a perfect slice of lo-fi, soulful goodness. Tuck in!

Rayban Funk EP

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Jemu - Unfold

Jemu - Trip To You

Jemu - Rayban Funk

My Friend return with two records that showcase an exciting evolution in the duo's sound. After the success of their debut EP at the beginning of the year, with Radio 1's Danny Howard making them 'Ones To Watch' for 2018, the boys have gone on to garner support from some of the scene's heavyweight DJs and producers. Playing at a number of festivals over the summer, James and Arch are showing no signs of slowing down as they bring us their 3rd offering of the year so far with 'Pascalet' & 'Saturn'. Two pieces which show very different sides to their productions.

The lead track 'Pascalet' shows My Friend experimenting with the use of vocals for the first time. The tune instantly emotes feelings of summer, with atmospheric backing vocals washing over a feel good chord progression. The music effortlessly expands throughout, subtly bringing in more elements of harmony until we reach a blissful summit. 

Saturn is a different beast altogether. A mean, arp infused club weapon at its finest. The track meanders through progressive synth lines, punctuated with neat percussion and a moody bassline before it breaks out into a huge pay off half way through the tune. This one is destined for peak time club sets!

My Friend - Pascalet

Newcomers http://soundcloud.com/kingandearly make a big impression with their debut release 'Moving Forward'. A tune that instantly caught the ears of label owners Icarus and led to the track becoming a staple in their club sets. 

A beautiful collection of soundscapes and subtle piano notes gently ease in for an emotive intro, leading into an eery vocal sample which draws you in before opening up into an infectious, floaty arp line that meanders throughout the track. This is a truly well crafted, euphoric piece of club music that had already been mesmerising crowds across the world.

Moving Forward

King & Early - Moving Forward

www.soundcloud.com/apressounds has proved himself to be a household name in the club world, releasing on a selection of respected imprints and garnering support from many industry heavyweights over the last few years. Now, the producer offers up his latest cut on Fly Boy Records.

Taking a deeper route than past releases, Après gives us lead track 'Wait'. A delicately progressive club record which takes the listener on a journey through hooky arp lines, well placed percussion and ethereal soundscapes. 

On the flip we have 'Are You Ready'. A warm, emotive track centred around those very lyrics. Here, Après treats us to smooth piano chords, punctuated with drum machine samples and vocal chops. Again showing his flare for a well crafted piece of music, the producer elegantly weaves energetic highs into immersive breakdowns throughout the track.

Wait / Are You Ready

Après - Are You Ready

www.soundcloud.com/kingandearly follow up their hugely successful 'Moving Forward' with their latest EP on Fly Boy Records . 

Lead track - 'Take You There' shows the pair building on their progressive, melodic sound with hooky vocals, weaving synth lines and of course - epic strings! 

'Runaway' is a more relaxed affair, with subtle piano chords transitioning into a warm bass-line under sweeping orchestral parts and an emotive vocal. This piece is a real journey from an understated intro to it's euphoric peak.

These two records show why King & Early are fast becoming a very exciting artist in the world of melodic house & techno.

King & Early - Runaway

King & Early - Take You There

Goom Gum is likely a name you’ve heard a lot over the last few months. They’ve rapidly picked up support from some of the scene’s most respected names with their early tracks gaining heavy rotation from the likes of Solomon and HOSH, as well as their tune ‘Karma’ being signed to Erick Morillo’s legendary Subliminal imprint.

But it’s their recent smash ‘It’s A Lot’ which has rocketed the pair into the limelight. Being given the go-ahead from Depeche Mode to sample the classic ‘Master and Servant’, the record has been on repeat in clubs and on radio stations worldwide, scoring such accolades as an ‘Essential New Tune’ from Pete Tong and Annie Mac's ‘Hottest Record’. This also led to the duo being asked to curate an exclusive ‘Hot Mix’ on Pete Tong's BBC Radio 1 show.

Now, Goom Gum follow up with two superb club cuts on Fly Boy Records, showcasing the producers’ intricate understanding of building effective club records.

‘Hollow’ blends an infectious synth hook with emotive vocals that move towards a euphoric peak which is destined to create plenty of special festival ‘moments’ this summer and beyond.

‘Innocence’ is the darker, more sinister of the two, bringing together tight drums, interesting vocal melodies and a rolling bass-line that drives the track from intro to finish. This one is sure to find it’s way into early morning club sets.

It’s fair to say that Goom Gum is a name we'll be seeing a lot more of this year!

Goom Gum - Hollow / Innocence

Goom Gum - Innocence

Goom Gum - Hollow

Fly Boy Records favourites @myfrienduk are back with their ‘In & Out’ EP. 3 stand out tracks that flaunt the duo’s ever expanding ability to push the boundaries of dance music production.

We open with the gutsy title track ‘In & Out’ - a rolling melodic techno beast, donning sharp synth lines & crispy percussion underpinned by an earth shaking kick drum. A surefire weapon for lockdown DJ sets.

We move through the EP into ‘Everyday’ - chunky drums and a driving bass line push this club ready track forward, sprinkled tastefully with vocal snippets and countering synth lines to keep ravers and headphone listeners equally satisfied.

We finish up with the weird and wavy ‘Chicken Lizard’ - A real ‘journey’ track, with a pulsing, melodic synth progression taking centre stage. Reverbed FX, synth lines and vocals fill the sound spectrum, bringing us to a large pay off towards the end of the tune and rounding off this EP nicely.

In & Out

My Friend - Chicken Lizard

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