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LEGATO - And Still, I Rise [TOR030]
Release Date - 02.18.2022
Stream & Buy - xyzlabel.lnk.to/AndStillIRise

As we set forth into the heart of winter, we’re thrilled to welcome LEGATO back to TOR. The Eton Messy regular is waking waves in the international scene with recent offerings on All Day I Dream and Nightcolours, showcasing his distinct indie-leaning sound. The Londoner entered the TOR fold last year in pristine fashion, summoning the sensational I'm Waiting For You on our last Tales of Romance project. Next on the docket is his first full outing on the imprint - the And Still, I Rise EP.

Commanding the A1 role is Lost Without You, which perfectly summarizes the LEGATO sound we’ve come to love. Chopped and trippy vocals ebb and flow, as sharp percussion keeps the groove alive. A touch of acid enters the fold to melt the mind and ignite dancefloors, while a foundational melancholic melody cuts deep for the home listeners.

The project’s namesake - And Still, I Rise - turns the dial and kicks things into high gear. A punchy drumline greets ominous bass tones to form the underbelly, while fluttering synthetics take care of the high end. A constant riser, the B-side is built for moments of exaltation, and will no doubt catch the ear of global selectors.

Closing out LEGATO’s tantalizing trio is The Dawn Aurora. Lush lo-fi tones bring an easy-flowing groove, while a signature hook sets on rotation to get the feet moving. An emotive ambience is omnipresent, crafting a tune brimming with after-hour potential.

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

Follow LEGATO
Soundcloud - @legato_uk
Instagram - www.instagram.com/legato_uk/
Facebook - www.facebook.com/legatouk

LEGATO - The Dawn Aurora [Snippet]

Westseven & Ross Farren - Compass (The Remixes) [XYZ039]
Release Date - 7.09.21
Stream - xyzlabel.lnk.to/CompassRemixes

Westseven will forever maintain a unique role at the XYZ imprint, as he played a key role in the label’s very first release in collaboration with Budakid. The Anjunadeep regular and Soul De Amina head is no stranger to the scene, crafting a stellar reputation throughout the years via productions teeming with quality.

We were delighted to welcome him back to XYZ earlier this year with his melodic masterpiece - Compass. He teamed up with Ross Farren, harnessing blissful vocals with bountiful drums for an uplifting aura. Originally crafted in the depths of the longest winter, we now revisit Compass with renewed energy and inspiration during this time of global rejuvenation. We’ve harnessed a roster of remixers brimming with talent and inspiration, presenting a set of remixes and edits built for soaring summer nights.

Wassu & djimboh are back, continuing their collaborative connection with yet another boisterous offering. They thoroughly impressed with From Afar on the last Tales of Romance edition, continuing to build on the partnership that began with an EP on TRYBESof earlier this year. For their first joint remix, they utilize heady percussion and lush builds for a barnstorming groover; deadly dancefloor moments in store for this one!

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

Follow @westseven
Facebook - www.facebook.com/westseven.w7/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/westseven_/

Connect with @wassumusic
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Instagram - www.instagram.com/wassumusic/

Follow @djimboh
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Instagram - www.instagram.com/djimboh/

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Westseven & Ross Farren - Compass (Wassu & djimboh Remix) [Snippet]

Welcome Enamour on Einmusika. The first two tracks, "Epiphany Engineering" and "Anima", came about in quick succession during Covid lockdowns, after a few months of shifting his leisure listening away from dance music to modern classical, jazz, and film scores. These two are an exploration into concerto arrangement, harmony, classical composition, and its modification for a club setting. He created an emotional journey and humanized his modular synthesizer in a classical-inspired way while still keeping the music relevant for the dance floor.

Though with Anima, he did find it necessary to provide a version with solely the melodic theme, without the limitations posed by a dance arrangement. The final track "Reticent" is another that he felt tapped into a similar energy and belonged on the record alongside the others.

Anima

Enamour - Anima [Snippet]

Rediit - Milvus (RDT005)

Buy release (stores & streams):  https://bit.ly/3dcaKaA

Genre : Organic House , Melodic House

Written & Produced by Rediit
Mastering by Kirill Guk (Lincor)

For licensing: rediitmusic@gmail.com

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2H71Ka1
Apple: https://apple.co/3HF9vi8
https://soundcloud.com/rediitmusic
https://www.facebook.com/RediitMusic
https://www.instagram.com/rediitmusic
https://www.youtube.com/c/RediitMusic

Milvus

Rediit - Milvus (Original Mix)

It has been a busy year for Luka Sambe, starting with the release of his album, ‘The Fundamental Transcience of Everything’ in January and a series of high performing releases on All Day I Dream, Souksonic, Vapour and more. With a rich history in the scene, Luka is fast becoming (if not already) the leading Australian progressive artist of his generation whose talent is fully stated in this new EP on Sudbeat!

Opening with ‘Combina’ warm, spacey sonics sit on top the beat patiently waiting the rush. Picking up pace, layers of melodics and icy pad sweeps create a tensive energy which peaks at the main drop. ‘Pari’ starts deep and sparse, more thoughtful than it’s partner. Melancholic leads and wistful pads combine for an early floors grower that’ll enchant. Rounding out the trinity, ‘Vertiginous’ is a punchy cut with spiky sonics and playful energy. Bouncy bass and insistent percussion keeps things moving along at pace while gelatinous stabs ricochet around the room.

Combina

Pari

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SB209 | Luka Sambe 'Pari'

LEGATO - And Still, I Rise [TOR030]
Release Date - 02.18.2022
Stream & Buy - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/AndStillIRise

As we set forth into the heart of winter, we’re thrilled to welcome LEGATO back to TOR. The Eton Messy regular is waking waves in the international scene with recent offerings on All Day I Dream and Nightcolours, showcasing his distinct indie-leaning sound. The Londoner entered the TOR fold last year in pristine fashion, summoning the sensational I'm Waiting For You on our last Tales of Romance project. Next on the docket is his first full outing on the imprint - the And Still, I Rise EP. 

Commanding the A1 role is Lost Without You, which perfectly summarizes the LEGATO sound we’ve come to love. Chopped and trippy vocals ebb and flow, as sharp percussion keeps the groove alive. A touch of acid enters the fold to melt the mind and ignite dancefloors, while a foundational melancholic melody cuts deep for the home listeners.

The project’s namesake - And Still, I Rise - turns the dial and kicks things into high gear. A punchy drumline greets ominous bass tones to form the underbelly, while fluttering synthetics take care of the high end. A constant riser, the B-side is built for moments of exaltation, and will no doubt catch the ear of global selectors.

Closing out LEGATO’s tantalizing trio is The Dawn Aurora. Lush lo-fi tones bring an easy-flowing groove, while a signature hook sets on rotation to get the feet moving. An emotive ambience is omnipresent, crafting a tune brimming with after-hour potential.

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

And Still, I Rise [TOR030]

Youth Is Wasted on the Young

Youth Is Wasted on the Young (Martin Roth Extended Remix)

Opening 2022's third quarter, Clubsonica Records welcomes Analog Jungs back to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Argentina and comprised of Claudio Cornejo and Gustavo Ruarte, Analog Jungs first emerged in 2015 and quickly earned the praise of progressive music tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren. The duo's colourful, club friendly sound has found a home on some of the genre's trendsetting imprints, such as Mango Alley, Or Two Strangers and The Soundgarden. Now, on the strength of an EP for GMJ and Matter's Meanwhile, the Cordoba duo return to Clubsonica with 'Arun | Tadasana', alongside remixes from Sean and Dee and Ejaz Ahamed.

Beginning with the panoramic synth textures and powerful drive of 'Arun', Analog Jungs flex their free-thinking muscles with a creation equally at home on a peak time dance floor or floating above a festival skyline. An unexpected shade is revealed through horn-like stabs, as celestial sonics forge a path into the main break. Wavy arps rise and shapeshift across the interlude, bringing a tasteful balance of tension and emotion as the groove drops for a thrilling conclusion. Meanwhile, the companion piece 'Tadasana' is an apt barometer of where Analog Jung's headspace is at, as the duo lets poignant melodies blanket buoyant beats and a forest of striking percussion. The duo's instinctive ability to tip a dance floor over the edge is reaffirmed with emotive chord changes and balmy atmospherics carrying into the main break. Looking to bring even greater emotional depth, the centerpiece delights with its cinematic sense of space, eventually giving way to percolating melodies and a suitably charged finale.

Providing the first interpretation of 'Tadasana' are Sean and Dee who return to the label for their second appearance. As one of progressive music's most talented acts, the Italian duo have impressed since forming their partnership in 2017, with standout releases coming courtesy of Beatfreak, ICONYC, Movement, Siona and UV. Having made their Clubsonica debut in 2021 with a remix of 'Masana' by Juan Sapia and Hasith, Sean and Dee now return to the label with an equally inspired take on 'Tadasana'. Dark rebounding rhythms and pulsating basslines set the course for snatches of colourful arps and devilish effects. A striking contrast and one which is explored further across a heartfelt break, as a bed of warm chord changes eventually melts away into a tension filled build and thunderous, otherworldly drop.

Making his label debut and providing the second and final interpretation of 'Tadasana' is Ejaz Ahamed. The Indian born, Dubai based DJ and producer has been a fixture of Dubai's nightlife for many years. Residences at Trilogy and Pacha have seen Ejaz perform alongside the world's best electronic music talents like Adam Beyer, Dixon, Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed, Maceo Plex, Paul Van Dyk, Sasha and more. Equally accomplished as a producer, Ejaz has found a comfortable home on Proton Music and Particles, where the majority of his progressive minded creations have been released. Now adding Clubsonica to his resume, Ejaz debuts on the label with a groovy rendition of 'Tadasana'. Smooth and rhythmic throughout, the Dubai resident goes deep and driving for what results in an uplifting eight-minute journey. Electric synth lines, emerging melodies and icy atmospheres unite across the first act, perfectly setting up an effects-laden break. Meandering motifs cast a colourful soundscape as the centrepiece evolves, adding a celestial flair as the narrative builds onwards to a thumping drop and energetic finale. A gorgeous interpretation from Ejaz which rounds out an excellent two-track showcase from Analog Jungs, an artist duo who make their Clubsonica return a most memorable one.

Written by Mitch Alexander
Mastered by Cid Inc
Artwork designed by Dave Caro

Arun | Tadasana

Tadasana (Original Mix)

Analog Jungs - Tadasana (Original Mix) [Clubsonica Records]

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Godheals The House - If Only Here (Short Play)

Playing with new genres to give you more toons to enyo.No words -just music and a break for a few minutes.

The Sun

KARPOVICH - Don't Go (Extended Mix)

Label by @When-We-Dip. 

Stream releases in full via Spotify - https://spti.fi/WdLXh1U

Demos: demos@whenwedip.com

LEGATO - The Dawn Aurora [Snippet]

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