A long walk was at the apex of most days; sometimes the route was the same, sometimes they took a punt. That was the beauty of living in the countryside, there was a never-ending supply of nature to explore. Of course, the woodland walks and far-reaching cornfields had become familiar after all these years of living here, but every now and then they'd stumble upon a hidden paradise.

Hot on the heels of Daniel Monaco & Sauvage World's EP earlier this month, San Francisco's Roam Recordings welcome Australian-born, New York-based producer Kate Stein. Marking her debut release, 'Scenic Byway' offers two original cuts that display Kate's knack for crafting hypnotic melodies and low rumbling bass lines, backed up by two remixes on the flip from Perel and Zillas On Acid.

Scenic Byway

PREMIERE: Kate Stein - Scenic Byway (Zillas on Acid Remix) [Roam Recordings]

https://soundcloud.com/auftogo
https://soundcloud.com/sounds-17
🛒https://auftogo.bandcamp.com/track/a-little-bit-deeper
🔊https://youtu.be/5YwbkZHPl3g

Auf Togo is the long-time collaboration between Sasa Crnobrnja and Clement Cachot-Coulom, who merge their sounds and experiences for their album, ‘Movements’ out 24th September via SaS Recordings. Inspired by the Cosmic disco sounds of the late 70’s/early 80’s, the 8-track LP skirts along the borders of electronic music, rock, funk and beyond. Through understanding and integration, the pair have come together on ‘Movements’ to present a body of work that is truly representative of their artistry.

Sasa and Clem, come from opposite worlds but share a deep respect for one another’s art. Sasa Crnobrnja originating from the deep, disco-laced house duo of In Flagranti (Kitsune, Phantasy, Gomma & more) and also Mytron & Ofofo (Les Yeux Orange) combines with, Clement Cachot-Coulom from bands The Fabulous Penetrators and Big Girls. Meeting in London around 2009, the pair have since developed a strong friendship and musical togetherness. In Sasa, Clem found someone who allowed him to explore a variation of styles and genres, breaking free of the creative shackles of songwriting for a band. 

“There was no masterplan for ‘Movements’, we just went about making music together in the way we would normally. We wanted to make people dance together in a club and bring together our shared musical interests, it was important to us with the album that it had a strong positive vibe underpinning the whole thing. We could envisage the tracks as Clem was playing the riffs and the album came together in the most natural way” – Auf Togo (Sasa Crnobrnja and Clement Cachot-Coulom)

As Auf Togo, they present a sound that echoes the richness and flavour of vintage recording equipment and instruments whilst holding the edge and sharpness of modern studio techniques. With this comes a loose, almost improvised sound that operates well within the rigid confines of house music, blurring the lines at every opportunity. With 4 successful releases already to their name, plus two well-received collaborations with duo Becker & Mukai, they now turn their attentions to the LP format to express their full eclecticism. 

From the louche Hawaiian jazz opening of ‘Along The Dotted Line’ to the psych-funk of ‘Pan Con Tomate’, and from the electronic wanderings of ‘Mexico’ to the cinematic intensity of closing ballad ‘Radical Departures’, the scope of ‘Movements’ is wide. Providing a captivating glimpse into the minds of Sasa and Clem, as it slides in tempo and pace, embracing an ever-expanding volume of styles and genres on its way. 

Unconventional in its production, stems and samples are extracted from Clement’s riffs and jams on guitar, bass and keys, all of which are then ultimately sown together by Sasa’s expert production skills. The result is ‘Movements’, representing elements of both artists. With tracks that fit both strongly within the club setting tied down by their raw, hypnotic grooves and absorbing songs that are suited to home-entertaining, the album is reinforced with a consistent positive energy. 

Offering a new proposition from the pair, ‘Movements’ is an invitation from Sasa & Clem to join them on their eclectic journey as Auf Togo. From 70’s psych-rock to Balearic Beats, from Space Disco to Afro Beat, this is an LP unashamed to wear its influences on its sleeve. 

Auf Togo – ‘Movements’ – Track List: 

A1 – Cut Along The Dotted Line
A2 – Spatially Unaware
A3 – Mexico
A4 – You Got To See The Sun

B1 – Pan Con Tomate
B2 – Seagull
B3 – A Little Bit Deeper
B4 – Radical Departure

Movements

A Little Bit Deeper

PREMIERE: Auf Togo - A Little Bit Deeper [SaS Recordings]

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/zeamx
Track: Ough
Label: https://soundcloud.com/faunareve
Format: Digital, EP
Release date: 12/11/21
YouTube: https://youtu.be/xLqOUb-trrk

Straight from Mexico City's pandemic and desolate streets comes to Fauna Reve 3-tracker 'Tiempo Local' EP by Mexican producer Zea. Pseudo-urban rhythms, street sounds, Latin percussions and social rupture merge to create three original cuts, timeless soundscapes dangling in space. Our choise here is "Ough", energetic cut with fused and penetrating textures, frenetic and distorted synths dissolve in your brain reminding you that everything is relative, an illusion that we like to call History.

PREMIERE | Zea - Ough [Fauna Rêve] 2021

https://soundcloud.com/zillasonacid
https://soundcloud.com/playgroundrecords
🛒 https://playgroundrecordsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/sticker-shock-inc-tolouse-low-trax-martin-noise-della-remixes
🔊 https://youtu.be/Q4HO0LOLmoA

While we were finishing the last details of this release, we read with astonishment in the news that a group of scientists was able to take the first photograph of the black hole that exists in the heart of the milky way. This has raised many questions that we usually find in science fiction. What are they? Are they the portal to another dimension? Are there other dimensions beyond known space-time? The truth is, we don't know shit about this. But the first thing that came to mind, as we laughed through thick clouds of smoke and listened to the final mastering of 'Sticker Shock', was: where did these guys come from? This sound has to come from another dimension. There is no other explanation.

We are more than psyched to introduce you to our reference number 044 “Sticker Shock” produced by Zillas On Acid.
Thomas Roland and James Weissinger were born and raised in Philadelphia (or so they say) and in recent years have built a solid catalog with different appearances in Optimo, Les Disques de la Mort, Multi Cult and Dischi Autunno, among others.

This EP has unique assembled layers and planes. The songs are at the same time fun, psychedelic and deep, mixing slow-motion death disco, dubbed-out drum machine music, and of course ACID to get party people on all planets pumped.

On the remix side, the great German Tolouse Low Trax offers us a robotic, kraut and freaky-funk reinterpretation of the song that gives the album its name. And last but not least, label boss Martin Noise join forces with talented young producer DELLA to create a groovy and percussive madness version of ‘Paper Party’

Tracklist: 

1 - Zillas On Acid - Sticker Shock (Original Mix)
2 - Zillas On Acid - Cracked Fish Tank (Original Mix)
3 - Zillas On Acid - Paper Party (Original Mix)
4 - Zillas On Acid - Wake In Fright (Original Mix)
5 - Zillas On Acid - Sticker Shock (Tolouse Low Trax Remix)
6 - Zillas On Acid - Paper Party (Martin Noise & DELLA Remix)

PREMIERE: Zillas On Acid - Cracked Fish Tank [Playground Records]

The 16th release of Belly Dance Services marks the 4th edition of Various Worldwide, where artists from across the globe join forces for a mini album with 8 tracks.
From Italy with love for a certain musical weirdness: 'Bubble Gum'. Mesmerizing teamwork between A-Tweed and Kakofonico. After starting off steady and percussive, the beats per minute shift up with Cosman from the Lithuanian coast when he delivers his vibrant version of 'Space Disco'. The third track 'No Man Around' is a magnetizing joint venture between AckerMan from Israel and Funboys trio from Australia.
The ritualistic cowbell ceremony is followed by 'Blew my Mind', a cheerful downtempo anthem from Vienna-based producer Klaus Benedek. The voyage continues via Turkey and Mexico, where Fat&Bald and Ludviq celebrate their 'Age of Trippiness' with us. The 6th track is a new alliance between Belly Dance Services head Nick Hanzo and German-Greek vocalist Geraldine. Together as 'das molekuel' their emotional 'Chasing Game' will swirl up your serotonin level.
The molecules continue exploding while listening to 'Unity', a very hip collab between Lithuanian sound doctor Bojarchück and Madrid-based Chilenian wizard Persona RS. After travelling between various continents the journey finally arrives in the capital of Austria. 'Cato' by Peter Zack will complete your summer with dreamy elements and dubby vibes.

Released by Belly Dance Services on July 15th, 2022 

Mastered at the wall by Sam Berdah

Various Worldwide IV

PREMIERE: PersonaRS & Bojarchük - Unity (Belly Dance Services)

new remix out on feb 2nd on Nein Records
from the amazing duo Club Bizarre from France 

DUNCAN GRAY - I CAN'T STAND LORRAINE - Club Bizarre Remix

5069 funky

That's the real Funkside, Schnuf! Check it out! 

Dance with you

Upside Down

London electronic label Days Of Being Wild celebrates 10 years of existence with a compilation of commissioned tracks from an international cast of producers.

This compilation celebrating their 10 years anniversary reflects that variety in the label’s taste.
It mainly sticks to their psyched up indie dance ethos but sometimes takes unexpected turns. We go from the New Order tinted Suicide Pact by Kiwi to the cinematic landscapes of Jimi After via the electro pop of Offset or the Israeli cold wave of Middle Sky Boom.
Along the way Justin Robertson, French artists daWad, Nhar and Club Bizarre, Berlin based Franz Matthews, legendary Richard Norris and Days Of Being Wild themselves take us on trip that goes from tribal psychedelia, EBM beats, skewed samba and motorik techno.

Days of Being Wild 10 Years VA

PRÈMIÉRE: Middle Sky Boom - Koi Pond Pattern [Days Of Being Wild]

The Kolago Kult: 'We found the track years ago on Via Afrika's 1983 self titled LP and is for us the stand out track on the album. It's a lovely trip mixing psychedelic synths with oddball percussion and wicked vocals. The original has all the ingredients but, topping it off with some heavier drums and some acid treatment, we felt we could give it a new lease of life for the club...'

https://soundcloud.com/kolagokult

Free Download

Via Afrika - Afrika The Tiger (Kolago Kult Edit)#17 - Free download

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.