Ehua - Black

'Simplemental' is a brand new single by Pancho Piedra (@panchopiedra), one of the key figures and most experienced players on the Ecuadorian electronic music scene with years of DJing (incl. performing at Ecuador's first Boiler Room event), producing music (2018's collaborative track with Nicola Cruz among other things) and working as a promoter (founding the Tripy Tripy Fest which has been bringing international acts to Ecuador for the past 15+ years) to his name.

Fresh off the release of his song in one of the Multi Culti's compilations at the end of 2021, this time Pancho comes up with 'Simplemental' - a somewhat twisted and industrial take on reggaeton that is then reinterpreted by two of his compatriots which makes the whole thing a purely Ecuadorian affair (hence the references to Ecuadorian flag in the artwork). The remixes couldn't have been more different though. While Quixosis' (@quixosis) rework brings a dreamy dancehall vibe, Mala Fama's (@malafamaec) long intro bursts out with a thumping bass that is later accompanied by cumbia elements.

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Artwork: Ala Lesiala (www.instagram.com/lesiala/ www.instagram.com/precel.studio/ )
Mastering: Mentalcut (www.instagram.com/mentalcut/)

Pancho Piedra - Simplemental

https://soundcloud.com/budalagi
🛒 https://budalagi.bandcamp.com/track/kiboko
🔊 https://youtu.be/oPl6mA4fpRw

Budalagi is a Nairobi underground DJ/Producer with a no holds barred electronic sound spanning Singeli all through to various strains of House and Techno, ideal for the dancefloor. 

His tracks have gotten airplay on BBC Radio 1, Rinse France, HOR Berlin and venues such as the Warehouse Project Manchester.

PREMIER: Budalagi - KIBOKO [Lunatic-X-Press]

@algolalgolalgol chega com sua segunda coletânea, ALGOL VOL. 2, focando cada vez mais em artistas latinoamericanes. Temos o prazer de fazer a Premiere da faixa “Speed Pagodão” da @shigara

ALGOL VOL. 2

PREMIERE // Shigara - Speed Pagodão [ALGOL]

DJ Raff - Estado Líquido EP
BUY LINK: https://ffm.to/sun_002
Label: Scene Unseen 
https://soundcloud.com/djraff

Scene Unseen return with their second release, following the debut release from Jinjé and this time we see a release from a pioneer in the Chilean electronic music and Hip-Hop scenes, DJ Raff.

Having released more recently on the label Big in Japan (the previous label from the Scene Unseen camp), with his beautiful Resistancia EP, the label were keen to welcome him back onboard for the new project.

Raff’s routes were originally in the Hip-Hop scene back in his native, Chile. His influence of this scene cannot be understated, as his name appeared in the credits of over 50 Hip-Hop releases coming out of the country. Most notably with Anna Tijoux and Makiza, as well as seeing his own track ‘Latino & Proud’ used in the EA Sports game, FIFA 2012 and then later as the theme music for the Comedy Central show, Broad City.

As time moved on, so did Raff’s sound and he started to move into more of an instrumental focus, moving away from any vocals and the Hip-Hop rhythms. Since then he has released on Mutante Discos, Nacional Records, Wonderwheel Recordings and his own Pirotecnia label, among others. As well as remixing for the mighty Dengue Dengue Dengue, Landikhan and more.

DJ Raff has played events like Sonar Barcelona, Mutek.ES, Lollapalooza (US, Argentina, Chile), RBMA Mexico and Red Bull also invited him to mentor at the 2015 RBMA Bass Camp academy in Chile. His last album 'Movimiento' was released in 2017 on Nacional records and earnt him a nomination for best electronic music artist at the Pulsar awards in Chile.

Raff’s new EP for Scene Unseen, Estado Líquido, is an EP of true beauty once again, showcasing four tracks that combine his signature Latin American vibes with his hip-hop influences.

The title track opens the EP with the calm samples and inspiration from the sound of the ocean, an emotive nod to the people attempting to travel from Africa to Europe over the years and the struggles they have faced.

“Basta” translates to “Enough” in Spanish, this track is inspired by the large-scale protests in Chile back in 2019 and lasting until March 2020. An electronic hip-hop beat alongside a constant synth arpeggio that was something more common to his early productions. Casualidad is a reference to a more personal stage of Raff’s life, with soft, bright, and uplifting melodies flowing between more fine percussive works.

Final track, Ceremonia, combines percussive African rhythms with melancholic Synth leads and pads, alongside a deep solid bass line and repetitive chants. The repetitive chants and percussions hold together the opposite worlds of happy festive rhythms and nostalgic melodies, taking the song to a place where both feelings combine in harmony.

Artwork is made by DMNC (Francisco Meneses) a designer, art director and VJ from Santiago de Chile. Previous work is linked to 3D animation and he actively collaborates with various electronic music projects across Latin America.

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : DJ Raff - Estado Líquido

WIP - UK Garage

More pure badness from the one and only Mosca – as he returns with two Cedar Wood State mixes that have taken nearly eight months of editing, tweaking and road-testing. The Vector Mix has already been aired in the likes of Leon Vynehall's Essential Mix. Now comes the Volt Mix – a squelchy, loopy, choppy number which spins Battery Brain through a thousand outboard filters, delays and effects. In Mosca's own words, it embodies "melting Miami, Rio, a field just outside the M25 and The Bronx into modern-day London."

Both Vector and Volt "Cedar Wood State" drop on 23rd May (vinyl) and 10th June (digi) via Not So Much.

Mosca "Cedar Wood State (Volt Mix)" - Boiler Room Debuts

Logic1000 by Logic1000 is the fourth release on SUMAC, and the first by the reclusive Sydney born, Melbourne based producer Samantha Poulter. In her unique music making process, Logic1000 conjures concepts, genres, samples, rhythms and tempos that coalesce into a tough, stark sound that will appeal to working DJs and listeners alike. Her sound is a combination of UK-centric dance rhythms, vocal samples, hyper-accurate digital synths and disembodied textures. On this EP Logic1000 has worked extensively with long-time SUMAC affiliate COP ENVY, who has added his signature mix sheen, and SUMAC founder DJ Plead who appears on Na with his signature sounds.

On this ep Logic1000 presents a series of tools, sketches and experiments that run the gamut from UK funky and deep house, to abstract percussion jams and ambient experiments. Derrière is the record’s toughest moment; a snare heavy dance track featuring the coldest of one note bass lines and distorted leads. On Precision, Logic1000 channels her Indo-Indian heritage into an extremely playable, yet minimal drum work out, while The River is Tight sees Logic1000 working in more experimental territory. Baddie Part 2 is a heavy UK funky inspired tool with an emotive, super clean portamento lead. On Na Logic1000 and DJ Plead combine their signature sounds, creating a drum heavy jam that channels dancehall snares, Darbuka grooves and icey pads. In possibly the record’s most iconic moment, Logic1000 Please Forgive Me reworks RNB icon Deborah Cox into a slice of vocal house heaven featuring a perfectly disjunctive FM bass line.

DJ Logic

Precision

@esquivelmusica - Pollera Azul Tool (from 'DJ TOOLS Vol. 1', out on the 28th of August via @bocabocamx)

'DJ TOOLS Vol. 1' is a very first release curated by Mexican collective BOCA BOCA and it presents five dancefloor-ready reinterpretations of classic songs starting with 'Pollera Azul' which has been turned into DJ's absolute must-have by Don Esquivel, experienced house music specialist from Michoacán.

[PREMIERE] Don Esquivel - Pollera Azul Tool (BOCA BOCA)

Grito Socorro

Psychedelic polyrhythms taken off Casablanca-based producer Guedra Guedra's debut LP for On The Corner.

Read More & Buy: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/01/26/premiere-guedra-guedra-archetype/
Listen on Youtube: http://bit.ly/GuedraGuedraArchetype

Listen On Youtube

Guedra Guedra - Archetype (STW Premiere)

WhyPeopleWar Fundraiser for Ukraine: https://whypeopledance.bandcamp.com/

The Why people dance question was asked for the first time in Lithuania back in 2013 but it gained a worldwide echo in its 8 years of existence. Run by @pauliuskamblevicius with the help of @experimentsserial and a network of collaborators, the online electronic music platform and label keeps its heart open for new friends and treasure finds but its filter tight and deep underground. Tune into WPD channels on Soundcloud, YouTube and Bandcamp.

PREMIER: Budalagi - KIBOKO [Lunatic-X-Press]

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