Erdi Irmak - Driftwood[XYZ050]
Release Date - 1.28.22
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/Driftwood

Erdi Irmak is simply one of the most eclectic producers in the modern deep & melodic scene. The Turk has carved his own path, releasing sensational cross-cultural sounds on the likes of Tale & Tone, Amulanga, and Hoomidas. The XYZ faithful will have grown fond of Erdi’s work on the imprint thus far, appearing on each of our Oppo projects and presenting a delightful remix of a label classic - Same Light. The Istanbul-bred producer now arrives in full, crafting his first full-fledged EP on XYZ in the form of Driftwood.

In many ways, Amega is the voice of XYZ. She collaborates with Erdi on the project’s A-side, offering her instantly recognizable vocals on I Can Find. A rich percussive groove sets the vibe, as Amega’s performance summons hopeful prose lush with light; a valiant tone to start the year. Melodic mastery by both artists, who come together for the first time in pristine fashion. 

Driftwood lifts the pace, shifting into dancefloor mode with a warm bassline and synthetic cuts entering the fore. Energy ebbs & flows on this heady hitter from Erdi, showcasing his immense range as a producer. Eastern instrumentals maintain an organic opulence, while the house kicks pause only momentarily to create a powerful rise. An essential tool for the selectors.

Closing out the project is Rainflow, a boastfully balanced groover for both mind & body. The underbelly is built upon an ominous low-end, maintaining a driven arrangement for the dancers. Immaculate instrumentalism rises to a higher plane, and a soft vocal cut exalts exhalation. A special cut from one of the best.

Connect with XYZ - https://linktr.ee/wwd.xyz
Stream releases in full via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2uDd07z

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Erdi Irmak - Driftwood EP [XYZ050]

Stream & Buy : https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/Ete2

As we enter the bountiful bliss of summertime, When We Dip brings together some of our favorite material from across the label families to create a mix brimming with sun-kissed energy.

Été harnesses deep and melodic tones, venturing through groovy deep house numbers drenched in emotive character. From Powel to DSF to Enamour, with plenty of starlets in between, we curated Été to soundtrack this summer's flow.

When We Dip presents : Été II is also available as a DJ mix on streaming platforms, mixed by Montreal's Horla: https://soundcloud.com/horla_music

TRACKLIST

1. Emotional Tourist - Alchimie De L’Univers feat. Ondin
2. Powel - Peacocks & Sheep
3. LEGATO - I'm Waiting for You
4. Koelle, Into The Ether - Fall in Time (DSF Extended Remix) feat. MARGRET
5. Steve Kelley, Lucefora - Silk
6. SDK - What They Want (Nacho Varela & Cruz Vittor Remix)
7. HOKI - Memories of Love (DSF Remix)
8. Steve Kelley, Lucefora - Edna
9. Alejandro Mosso - Parlante (TÂCHES Remix)
10. Erdi Irmak - Rainflow
11. Alejandro Mosso - Drifters
12. Enamour - Behind the Mirage (Extended Mix)
13. Rashid Ajami - Chasing Ghosts
14. Death on the Balcony - Up Side Down (Madraas Remix)

Connect with XYZ - https://linktr.ee/wwd.xyz
Stream releases in full via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2uDd07z

When We Dip Presents : Été II

Tales of Romance III [TOR014]
Release Date - 05.07.2021
Stream & Buy - xyzlabel.lnk.to/TalesOfRomanceIII

TOR and the When We Dip team proudly continue the label’s signature release series with the third edition of the Tales of Romance VA. As we continue to set the foundations of TOR’s sound and creative direction, this series showcases the pillars of the imprint in the years to come, and provides an explorative platform for our family of producers.

Lucefora, hailing from Argentina, partners with the UK’s Steve Kelley on Silk. With All Day I Dream and Souksonic under their respective belts, Lucefora and Mr. Kelley continue to impress with their first project on TOR. Melodies collide with a sturdy groove, as percussion and strings bring immense musicality to a rhythmic number. An elongated bridge christens magical dancefloor moments, a summer tune at its core.

Connect with XYZ - linktr.ee/wwd.xyz
Stream releases in full via Spotify: spoti.fi/2uDd07z

Follow @luceforadj
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lucefora.music/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lucefora

Follow @djstevekelley
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/djstevekelley

Lucefora & Steve Kelley - Silk [Snippet]

Tales of Romance IV [TOR025]
Release Date - 09.24.21
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/TalesofRomanceIV

TOR and the When We Dip team proudly continue the label’s signature release series with the fourth edition of the Tales of Romance VA. As we continue to set the foundations of TOR’s sound and creative direction, this series showcases the pillars of the imprint in the years to come, and provides an explorative platform for our family of producers.

LEGATO enters the TOR fold in pristine fashion, setting us on our way with I'm Waiting For You. The Eton Messy regular harnesses percussive rhythms and meandering melodics in the early stages. The breaks welcome vocals filled with longing, as the groove revamps to create sensational dancefloor moments; a truly revitalizing start to our story with LEGATO at the helm.

Connect with XYZ - https://linktr.ee/wwd.xyz
Stream releases in full via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2uDd07z

Follow LEGATO
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/legato_uk
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legato_uk/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legatouk

Tales of Romance IV

LEGATO - I'm Waiting For You [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.

Connect with XYZ - https://linktr.ee/wwd.xyz
Stream releases in full via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2uDd07z

Connect with Powel
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/powel
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Powel.Music
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/powel_music/

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.

Connect with XYZ - https://linktr.ee/wwd.xyz
Stream releases in full via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2uDd07z

Connect with Emotional Tourist
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/emotional-tourist
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/viaemotionaltourist
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emotionaltourist/

Oppo II

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

Koelle - Fall In Time (The Remixes) [XYZ049]
Release Date - 01.14.22
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/FallInTimeRemixes

Germany’s Koelle made his XYZ debut last year in alluring fashion. The classically trained musician out of Ingolstadt collected a stellar team on the Fall In Time EP, with vocalist Margret and producer Into The Ether each deeply involved throughout the release. After a raucous applause for the original material, we are thrilled to revisit the project with a riveting roster of remixers. As we dive into the new year. we happily present Fall In Time (The Remixes).

Greece’s DSF is at the forefront of a surging wave of modern deep house producers, blending sounds from across the international electronic spectrum. His funk-laden Fraoula EP showcased his knack for the unexpected, and we welcome him back on remix duty as he takes on the A-side. Fall In Time harnesses the original trio’s incredible brand of vocal melodic house, as Margret’s soaring chops meet DSF’s dreamy take on the melodics on this sublime cut.

Connect with XYZ - https://linktr.ee/wwd.xyz
Stream releases in full via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2uDd07z

Connect with DSF
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/DSF-Greece
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dsfofficialpage/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dsf_music_greece/

Connect with Koelle
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/koellectronic
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KOELLECTRONIC/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/koelle.chris/

Connect with Into The Ether
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/intotheetherdj
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IntoTheEtherDJ/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intotheetherdj/

Connect with Margret
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margretmusic/

Fall In Time (The Remixes)

Koelle & Into The Ether - Fall In Time Feat. Margret (DSF Remix) [Snippet]

Erdi Irmak - Driftwood[XYZ050]
Release Date - 1.28.22
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/Driftwood

Erdi Irmak is simply one of the most eclectic producers in the modern deep & melodic scene. The Turk has carved his own path, releasing sensational cross-cultural sounds on the likes of Tale & Tone, Amulanga, and Hoomidas. The XYZ faithful will have grown fond of Erdi’s work on the imprint thus far, appearing on each of our Oppo projects and presenting a delightful remix of a label classic - Same Light. The Istanbul-bred producer now arrives in full, crafting his first full-fledged EP on XYZ in the form of Driftwood.

In many ways, Amega is the voice of XYZ. She collaborates with Erdi on the project’s A-side, offering her instantly recognizable vocals on I Can Find. A rich percussive groove sets the vibe, as Amega’s performance summons hopeful prose lush with light; a valiant tone to start the year. Melodic mastery by both artists, who come together for the first time in pristine fashion. 

Driftwood lifts the pace, shifting into dancefloor mode with a warm bassline and synthetic cuts entering the fore. Energy ebbs & flows on this heady hitter from Erdi, showcasing his immense range as a producer. Eastern instrumentals maintain an organic opulence, while the house kicks pause only momentarily to create a powerful rise. An essential tool for the selectors.

Closing out the project is Rainflow, a boastfully balanced groover for both mind & body. The underbelly is built upon an ominous low-end, maintaining a driven arrangement for the dancers. Immaculate instrumentalism rises to a higher plane, and a soft vocal cut exalts exhalation. A special cut from one of the best.

Connect with XYZ - https://linktr.ee/wwd.xyz
Stream releases in full via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2uDd07z

Follow Erdi Irmak
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/erdi-irmak
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erdirmakmusic
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erdirmak/

Connect with Amega
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/amegamusic
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Amega.space/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amega_music/

Driftwood EP [XYZ050]

Erdi Irmak Feat. Amega - I Can Find [Snippet]

Erdi Irmak Feat. Amega - I Can Find (Instrumental Mix) [Snippet]

Erdi Irmak - Rainflow [Snippet]

Erdi Irmak - Driftwood [Snippet]

Label by @When-We-Dip. 

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Demos: demos@whenwedip.com

Erdi Irmak - Rainflow [Snippet]

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