Alejandro Mosso - Archipelago [XYZ055]
Release Date - 08.26.2022
Stream - xyzlabel.lnk.to/Archipelago

Alejandro Mosso pushes onwards on the exploration of deep groove, consistently showcasing a distinct brand of uniquely musical club production. Each new project effortlessly balanced the innovative and timeless, and it's a journey we've seen first hand at XYZ. The Argentine maestro has developed into a pillar of the imprint in recent years through his several EPs and remix projects.

As the dial turns on the dog days of summer, Mosso returns to the XYZ fold for one of his deepest offerings yet - the Archipelago EP. The A-side is a crisp cut built upon Alejandro’s sensational knack for percussive rhythms & linear arrangements. Soaring synthetics keep the mind wandering, while a sub-laden bassline takes care of the feet. A blissful groover from Mosso.

Meandro continues to provide sturdy rhythmic mastery, whipping us into two-step as rising melodics propel ethereal energy. Playfully revolving hooks ebb & flow throughout this unpredictable and punchy B-side, offering a tool for the finest global selectors spinning smooth-sailing sounds.

On the flip, Pantano dives deep into the lush depths of timeless euro-minimal house. Swirling synths capture the ear right from the get-go, as restrained drums allow the melodic magic plenty of space to soar. Rich reverb creates a gushing build as we hit the EP’s energetic peak, before seamlessly flowing right back into the groove.

Closing out the project is Delta, drifting us into psychedelia with deviously delightful percussive patterns and synthetic soundscapes. Mosso threads the line between foreign & familiar as only he can, allowing dancers a chance to test new sinews of sound throughout this heady house cut. 

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Alejandro Mosso - Archipelago EP [XYZ055]

XYZ : Quatre Ans
Release Date - 11.30.22
Stream - xyzlabel.lnk.to/QuatreAns

XYZ celebrates the conclusion of our fourth year by revisiting the tracks that have defined the journey thus far!

As the world regained its groove over the last 12 months, we released some of our favorite music to date. We send immense gratitude to all of the artists and producers that have joined the When We Dip family.

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XYZ : Quatre Ans

Enamour - Forget Your Name [XYZ041]
Release Date - 08.06.21
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/ForgetYourName

Enamour masterfully steps into the XYZ fold as we enter the pristine heat of summer’s climax. The Washington D.C. based producer has established a sought-after sound through releases with Anjunadeep, Desert Hearts, Kindisch , and Rose Avenue. He’s a producer at the forefront of sensational soundscapes with no boundary of range: his productions infuse dreamy melodies of deep house, the potent power of progressive house, and the smoldering momentum of dark techno. We’re thrilled to capture this elusive sound with his first EP on the imprint - Forget Your Name.

Compelled propels club-laden character to new levels, utilizing punchy drum programming to maximum effect. An unrelenting bassline bursting with dubby acidic flavor never loses its flow, forming the backbone for this instant classic. The spoken word prose describes life’s greatest temptations in trippy fashion, providing essential heads-down, eyes-closed listening material on the B-side.

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Enamour - Compelled [Snippet]

Powel - The Naked Astronaut [XYZ044]
Release Date - 10.29.21
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/TheNakedAstronaut

Ring the alarm - Powel is back! The All Day I Dream and Anjunadeep regular has crafted a space of his own, utilizing an amazing breadth of production class and eclectic influence. His heady grooves remain immensely dance friendly, as the melodies and percussion connect in stunning and unpredictable fashion. He’s already thoroughly beloved by XYZ aficionados, following his incredible reworks of Hosini and Esteble, and we’re thrilled to have him back for his first full length EP - The Naked Astronaut.

Peacocks & Sheep harnesses a bit of breaks and a bodacious underbelly fit for a king. Ominous tones float in and out, while keeping soulful sounds at the fore of this tune for the heads. As emotive as you need, a malleable production ready for consumption.

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XYZ044

The Naked Astronaut

Powel - Peacocks & Sheep [Snippet]

Oppo II [XYZ048]
Release Date - 1.07.22
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/OppoII

Producers are the backbone of any label; developing supportive and genuine relationships with our artists is the core principle of XYZ's development. Our Oppo series is an ode to the figures that we feel are at the foundation of the label's journey thus far.

Emotional Tourist has cemented himself as a pillar of XYZ’s artistic direction over the last two years. The Romanian first caught the ear via an rhythmically groovy remix of DSF, and last year’s The Day The World Meets You showcased the Emotional Tourist sound in its finest forms.

Oppo gives full creative control to the producer, who essentially functions as the label head on the project. Curating sounds from artists around the world who've influenced his journey thus far, as well as a pristine production of his own, Emotional Tourist presents a project that fully represents his tastes as an artist.

Emotional Tourist sets the standard on the A1 with Alchimie De L’Univers. A warm & housey bassline meets swirling percussions in the early stages, as a breakbeat carries the groove into undeniably heady territory and Ondin’s wistful vocal work brings a franco-edge to the break.

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Oppo II

Emotional Tourist Feat. Ondin - Alchimie De L'Univers [Snippet]

Helsloot - Petal Dance [XYZ051]
Release Date - 2.25.22
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/PetalDance

XYZ is thrilled to welcome a Dutch aficionado to the label family as 2022 kicks into high gear. Helsloot has made tremendous waves in the last decade working behind the scene with some of dance music’s titans, and his individual projects harness influences from progressive, deep house, disco, and techno. With remixes for the likes of Bob Moses, Flux Pavilion, and Tinlicker coming alongside original productions on Astralwerks, Poesie, and This Never Happened, Helsloot has captured the attention of global tastemakers & dancers alike. As life returns to long silenced dancefloors, Helsloot provides a punchy pairing on his debut for XYZ - the Petal Dance EP.

The A-side Petal Dance scintillates the senses, capturing an electro-laden hook teeming with timelessness. A round sub brings warmth to the track’s core, while the everpresent groove swells and soothes throughout an elongated arrangement, offering ecstatic moments a-plenty. 

Remind Me welcomes playful percussion into the fold, while the basslines kicks us into motion on this low-slung heater. Energy elevates throughout the bridge, lifting the room to a higher plane. Drenched in progressive tones, the B-side completes a 1-2 punch built for the arsenal of our finest selectors.

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Helsloot - Petal Dance [Snippet]

Motip White - Long Shadow [XYZ053]
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/LongShadow

Motip White continues to chart his own course as we welcome him back to XYZ. The Cologne-based producer has never settled for the predictable norm, working his way through projects from all corners of the musical landscape on his eclectic journey. With releases on the likes of Innervisions & Correspondant, Motip's productions drip in analog tones & bespoke indie-punk influence. We're thrilled to mark his return to XYZ with the Long Shadow EP.

Long Shadow whisks into revolving percussive rhythms, as a signature rising synth elevates energy from the get-go. Motip's vocals cut deep into the track's backbone, as the instrumentals thin to allow space to let the prose to wander. Simply put - this is the sound of Motip White at his very best.

On the flip, sights narrow directly on the dancefloor. Tiny House harnesses a bellowing bassline that shakes the foundation, as ominous melodies & metallic synth-work mobilize momentum. A peak-time affair that showcases Motip's knack for refreshing the ear of seasoned of club heads. 

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Motip White - Tiny House

Alejandro Mosso - Meandro [Snippet]

Alejandro Mosso - Delta [Snippet]

Alejandro Mosso - Archipelago [Snippet]

Alejandro Mosso - Pantano [Snippet]

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Alejandro Mosso - Meandro [Snippet]

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