For an understanding of the past, you have to look to the future – or was it the other way round? No matter how you want to put it, some things are an aesthetic choice, and the meaning of style does not necessarily go hand in hand with the latest fashion fad or an incurable retromania. Chinaski’s debut (album under that name) on Running Back seems predestined to resume these discussions. Drenched in sepia colors and faded VHS tapes memories, fed by a science-fiction that never became a fact, essentially made with the ultramodern instruments of yesteryear (see back cover for further reference) that became redundant through their own relatives and a need to ensure efficiency (time, space, money), it’s either concept art, an ode to Disco Piu, a post card from the early days of Frankfurt’s Dorian Gray or the search and itch for a time machine.

All of the debate above is rendered useless by the title though: No Pop, No Fun! And those are the main musical reference points here: instrumental pop that you can dance to, pastel melodies that stick with you and fun frequencies. Downtempo ballads for video game characters in love meet cabriolet anthems and scooter songs. Perfectly composed and carefully made.

If John Hughes would have ever aspired to make a high school movie set in a post-apocalyptic Italy: this is what the score would probably sound like. 

No Bomba
No Fun House
No Don’t Look Now
No Being Boring
No Island Magic
No Fix Me Up
No Air Condition
No Fly High Again

		No Pop
		No Fun

A2 Chinaski - Fun House

https://soundcloud.com/roystonsummers
🛒 https://roystonsummers.bandcamp.com/album/endless-forever-dreaming
🔊 https://youtu.be/hPdhGnJcjDg

Royston Summers kicks off 2022 with his new two-tracker ‘Endless / Forever Dreaming’ this March.

After successfully launching the Royston Summers project with a run of singles in 2021 which steadily gained recognition from a widespread variety of DJ’s and tastemaker platforms in the world of contemporary Nu-Disco, the UK artist continues to develop his catalogue with some fresh, dance floor focused material here.

‘Endless’ leads the release and lays down an amalgamation of intertwining, modulating arpeggio lines atop crunchy drums, hazy lead synths lines and squelchy acid-tinged licks.

‘Forever Dreaming’ then shifts focus over to dreamy, resonant pad lines, plucked synth tones and an eighties leaning bass hook alongside dynamically developing percussion.

Track List:

1. Endless
2. Forever Dreaming

PREMIERE: Royston Summers - Forever Dreaming

Magari, the new alias from PBR Streetgang’s Bonar Bradberry, joins Midnight People with The Rivazzurra EP. A selection of three stunning originals, filled with shimmering synths, Italo grooves and subtle vocals, taking us on a feel good journey through disco into house. Semi-delicious boss Demi Riquísimo serves up a tasty remix, as he sprinkles his signature sound to create a peak time hitter to move any dance floor.

PREMIERE : Magari - RISO

Limited 12" LP 180g records, single press, individually numbered, no repress, no digital.

A1 - Turn - La Mano Feat Andrew Maxwell Morris
A2 - Turn - La Mano Feat Andrew Maxwell Morris (Vyvyan Remix)
B1 - Be My Fire - La Mano Feat Andrew Maxwell Morris
B2 - Be My Fire - La Mano Feat Andrew Maxwell Morris (Local Suicide and Wiener Planquadrat Remix)

Tusk Wax Thirty Five

Hissarlik - Fragments
BUY LINK : https://deathdecaymagic.bandcamp.com/album/fragments
Label:  Death Decay Magic (https://soundcloud.com/deathdecaymagic)
https://soundcloud.com/hissarlikmusic https://soundcloud.com/black-light-smoke


Hissarlik returns to Death Decay Magic for his first solo EP on the label with ‘Fragments’, accompanied by remixes from Black Light Smoke, Man 2.0 and Tronik Youth.

Born in Lille, Georges Lofferdo, aka Hissarlik, has released killer material across the darker realms of electronic music for over a decade. Fusing shady electro and hypnotic techno, his productions can be found across labels such as Elektrodos Recordings and Urban Connections. Returning to Death Decay Magic following his appearance on ‘Dead Beats 1’ last year, April brings the release of ‘Fragments’ - a project inspired by the chaos and challenges of the past year - with remixes from label founder Black Light Smoke, London’s Man 2.0 and Nein boss Tronik Youth.

Opening via the twisting sonics of ‘Alkane’ before journeying into the tense, electro-tinged ‘Daily Life’, the EP showcases the Frenchman’s penchant for the dark and eerie shades of electronic music. ‘Intruder’ ups the energy, fusing harsh metallic tones with sweeping, haunting atmospherics as the elements of the production ebb and flow amongst the mix. Next, Black Light Smoke’s edit of ‘Dancing On Your Grave’ brings the acid as shimmering hats guide 303-fuelled basslines, while Man 2.0’s take on ‘Alkane’ stiffens the track and surges into the peak time via soaring leads and zipping lasers. To close, Tronik Youth’s remix of ‘Daily Life’ delivers a menacing crescendo as zipping electronics and trippy vocals serve up a chuggy final effort.

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Hissarlik - Dancing On Your Grave (Black Light Smoke Edit)

V/A - LMRHS04
BUY LINK: https://lamenacerecords.bandcamp.com/album/lmrhs04
Label: La Menace Records (https://soundcloud.com/lamenacerecords)
https://soundcloud.com/doctorgasm

Heading to the south of Paris, this release is about Malakoff city in the 92nd district. We're happy to welcome the local regulars, namely Soufflé Caramel, L-e-o, Max Cohle, and Doctor Gasm, as well as the newcomers Olivier Romero and Ginko. This release is clever mix between different styles, oscillating between House and its derivatives.

PREMIERE : Doctor Gasm - Maladisko

After releasing on Paradiso Records and Midnight People, Remi Wanless drops his new EP on Love Attack. As an 80s enthusiast, Remi is influenced by bands such as Depeche Mode & Talking Heads and you can hear it in the neat synthwork and driving percussion in his productions. Playing an eclectic range of italo, disco and electro, he grew a passion for cosmic and otherworldly bleeps and arps that have all come together to formulate a production style that truly reflects his taste in music.

4. Remi Wanless - Cosmic Paradise (Tech Support Remix) MST

https://soundcloud.com/don-alex-albert
https://soundcloud.com/zombiesinmiami
https://soundcloud.com/dreocrds-mx
🛒 http://drecords.mx
🔊 https://youtu.be/ef7ZnmT2wr4

RECENTLY OBTAINED AN ACID MACHINE , THE TD-03 I INSTANTLY STARTED TO DISCOVER A WHOLE RANGE OF DIFFERENT BASS LINES AND POSSIBILITIES ON TWEAKING THE SOUND THAT I KNEW I HAD TO START PLACING THIS INTO MY TRACKS, MAKING INSTANTLY FALLING INVOLVE WITH THIS MACHINE :D AFTER FINISHING THE TRACK I THOUGHT ; “ I HAVE TO FIND SOME OF THE PEOPLE I MUST LOOKUP TO IN THE MEXICAN RAVE SCENE AND SEE IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO INPUT THEIR FEELING AND VIBE IN ORDER TO MAKE THIS NOT JUST A SINGLE RELEASE BUT AN AWESOME LITTLE REMIX ALBUM” ...

Tracklist:

1. Level Down (Original Mix) - Don Alex Albert 
2. Level Down (Dj Fucci Remix) - Don Alex Albert 
3. Level Down (Paurro Remix) - Don Alex Albert 
4. Level Down (Zombies in Miami Remix) - Don Alex Albert 
5. Level Down (Dj Bauhaus Remix) - Don Alex Albert

PREMIERE: Don Alex Albert - Level Down (Zombies In Miami Remix) [Drecords]

Inner Sanctum

Velvet Depths

Butterflies (Radio)

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.