Justin Drake and Clive Henry, recognised as the legendary Peace Division, stood out as one of the UK's most successful tribal/tech house production duos from the late 90s to the mid-00s. Their contributions extended to renowned British labels such as NRK and Junior London, as well as releases with Hooj, Crosstown Rebels, and major label remixes.  Lesser known but equally intriguing was their venture into a different musical realm under the alias, Soul Purpose. Shifting towards a deeper shade of house music, Soul Purpose featured tracks characterised by lush chords and rolling basslines, placing a strong emphasis on the soulful elements.
Originally released on Low Pressing Limited, an offshoot label of Clive Henry and Rocky (X-Press 2) iconic Low Pressing, the four Soul Purpose titles emerged between 1997 and 1998. Despite being somewhat under the radar, these tracks gained recognition among DJs in the know. Now, the ‘Selected Works’ release, compiled from the original DAT tapes and fully remastered, reunites the entire Soul Purpose catalogue for the first time in 27 years since their initial release.

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Artist: Richer aka DJ Sismo
Title: The Globalization EP
Label: Physical Education
Cat No: PE016
Format: 12” Vinyl	

Tracklist: 

A1. Tropicana
A2. Catch The Rhythm
B1. Bring That Bass
B2. The Global House

Argentinian artist and Calypso’s Dreams label head Richer guides a tour of integration and transformation with his new release The Globalization. The four tracker enticed summer early with the opener Tropicana and makes her stay with Catch the Rhythm’s playful yet spacious grooves.

Side B continues the tour from bass to house, stopping for catchy layered classic house drums in Bring That Bass and closing with modern electro synths in The Global House.

Richer aka DJ Sismo - The Globalization EP (PE016)

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Natebytheway delivers his new EP ‘Witless Q&A’s via the Filippo MSM helmed Kulture Galerie this February, comprising five original cuts.

Natebytheway is a rising Berlin based producer and DJ dropping dynamic dancefloor bumpers as self-releases via his own bandcamp while just over the horizon is a return to Kulture Galerie following his contribution to the labels NFTS 999 compilation and a single on Gene On Earth’s nug-net imprint.

Opening the EP is ‘varoom’, a twisting and turning jaunt through an amalgamation of twitchy acid squelches, resonant licks, crisp drums and low-pitched vocals. ‘pleaseordermefries’ follows, embracing a more classic deep house aesthetic with shimmering chords, ethereal pad textures, hypnotic vocal chants and heavily swung drums before ‘kennywho’ wanders down the unique path of hip house with warped strings, pulsating subs, hip hop vocal lines and snappy percussion throughout.

‘cloudaddict’ then diverges back into dreamy realms with pillowy soft, cloudy atmospherics and breathy voices floating atop modulating rhythms and snaking bass notes. ‘didyouwant’ finally rounds out the package, flipping the switch entirely to bright vintage keys, a bumpy bass groove, robotic synth licks and saturated disco drums.

Tracklist: 

Tracklist:

1. varoom
2. pleaseordermesomefries
3. kennywho
4. cloudaddict
5. didyouwant

PREMIERE: natebytheway - kennywho [Kulture Galerie]

Fuaim V/A [FUA001]
Buy - https://fuaimdublin.bandcamp.com/album/fuaim-v-a

PREMIERE: Glen S - Hautbois

https://manuelguzman.bandcamp.com/track/manuel-guzman-quality-original-mix

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A1. Rhythm Control (XTC Mix)
A2. Zeta Wave
B1. Revenge
B2. Psyche

Dance music traditionalist Tom Carruthers joins Craigie Knowes. Tom’s commitment to the ruff n’ ready sound of dance music’s formative years is unshaken on the De-Facto EP. Bundled with the same synths, drum machines, samplers and FX used in the by-gone golden era of acid, breaks, bleep and hardcore scenes. Soul is found in disorder, not in a world that places false hope on perfectionism. Releases June 3, 2024

All trax written and produced by Tom Carruthers. Mastered by Marco @ Analogcut, Berlin. Distributed by One Eye Witness, Amsterdam. (P) & (C) 2024 Craigie Knowes, Perth (Scotland). CKNOWEP61.

CKNOWEP61 | Tom Carruthers - De-Facto EP

The sun was setting on the boulevard as he prepared to line up for the last run of the day. He was tired and beaten, his feet were weary and he struggled to rally himself to the forefront to repeat the process. 

Most of the other skaters had headed home for the evening having succumbed to the dense warmth of the midsummer sun. 

He began to roll, moving slowly forwards before kicking up speed. 

This was it, as he weaved between the cracks and bumps in the direction of the slope. Then he kicked out, airwalk to fakie and land. 

The day was done. 

we.amps are set to release a new EP on Funnuvojere Records - a fun filled assortment of bass driven house music which will do damage in happy go lucky clubs and on the festival circuit this summer.

we.amps - Airwalk With Amelio

PREMIERE: we.amps - Airwalk To Fakie [Funnuvojere Records]

Solenoid returns to House Music with a fantastic release from an emerging DJ and producer of great talent: Ahni. The three tracks of the EP "Charli" are characterised by a distinct 90s progressive house vibe while always keeping an eye towards the contemporary, maintaining a high BPM and strong energy throughout. An EP designed for the dance floor with tribal and hypnotic hints, as seen in the opening track "Solenoid Samba," but also featuring more "Pop" elements as in the case of the title track "Charli” and “This Land Is Still My Home”. We can't wait to hear Ahni's debut album lighting up the dance floors.

Links:

the artist:
Ahni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ahni.io/
Ahni on SC: https://soundcloud.com/user-538774012

the label:
Soundcloud on IG: https://www.instagram.com/solenoid_records/
Soundcloud on SC: https://soundcloud.com/solenoid_records

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PREMIERE : Ahni - Solenoid Samba

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Join one of India’s electronic music leading lights Rafiki as he takes you on a sonic tour of his Mumbai home, Anand Mahal (Happy Palace), released 31st May on Permanent Vacation.

Nestled in the heart of Bandra’s vibrant chaos, Anand Mahal stands as Rafiki’s serene haven—an oasis of calm. This cherished space is where his latest EP was born, a testament to unforgettable musical connections. The echoes of jams, after-hours sessions, and the laughter of friends fill its rooms, creating a mosaic of memories with both global and local artists. These are friends and fellow creatives, drawn to Mumbai by the events organised by Rafiki’s decade and a half-old agency, Krunk, and its offshoot label, Krunk Kulture.

Smoke & Mirrors, the fourth track, transports you into Rafiki’s musical den which is surrounded by a haze of smoke and mirrors. Relax on a cushion or the couch while playful & trippy melodies encircle you. This sound sanctuary fosters an atmosphere of creativity and collaboration, where each note is fuelled by the dance of melodies amidst shimmering reflections. Rafiki shares, “My Music Den is filled with beautiful music & memories, sparking endless creativity and profound self-reflection.”

PREMIERE: Rafiki - Smoke & Mirrors

Cosmic radio signal issued from the area 39. Looking for any form of trancelife across the univers and the progysphere

CO.KO initiate the signal with his debut EP on 39 Records. Seeking aliens solutions to humanoid progressive problems, he has requested the help of the most volatile form of life to achieve his project, Glen S.

As much unpredictable as a 3 body gravitational attraction problem, Glen has then completed the Arecibo Message with unstable galactic groovy elements giving it enough energy to be send to the most distant nebula of the galaxy.

Buy: 39rec.bandcamp.com/album/arecibo-message

PREMIERE: CO.KO - 196hz [39 Records]

Luke Ashcroft's Afters Respin Of Pump Up The Jam

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Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam (Luke Ashcroft Afters Edit)

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.

PREMIERE: natebytheway - kennywho [Kulture Galerie]

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