Rashid Ajami & Madraas - Love Is Animal [XYZ058]
Release Date - 11.11.2022
Stream - xyzlabel.lnk.to/LoveIsAnimal

Following Rashid Ajami's sensational debut on TOR with the Never Knew EP last year, we're thrilled to welcome him to XYZ alongside the always-delightful Italian duo Madraas, who've graced the likes of Tale & Tone and Futurescope in recent months. Through work with the likes of Maya Jane Coles, Booka Shade, and Atjazz, Ajami has built a sterling reputation with releases on Get Physical, Einmusika, Anjunadeep, and Tale & Tone.

For their first original collaboration, Rashid & Madraas come together on the sensational 'Love Is Animal' EP. The A-side ignites the groove, as a sub-laden bassline rises & falls under crisp drum rhythms. The melodic piano hook comes alive alongside a blissful vocal performance, with a lush build creating magical dancefloor moments.

On the flip, 'The New Word' harnesses classical flavors and somber tones, stirring us into a melancholic flow in the early stages. Vocal chops remain distant and hazy as strings and pianos balance each other, allowing synthetic stabs to swirl. A blissful B-side from the UK x Italy connection.

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Follow Rashid Ajami
Soundcloud - @rashid-ajami
Instagram - www.instagram.com/rashidajami/
Facebook - www.facebook.com/rashidajamiofficial

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Soundcloud - @madraas
Instagram - www.instagram.com/madraasmusic/

Rashid Ajami, Madraas - Love Is Animal

When We Dip Presents: Été III
Stream - xyzlabel.lnk.to/EteIII

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. We curated Été to soundtrack this summer's flow.

When We Dip presents : Été III is also available as a DJ mix on streaming platforms, mixed by Montreal's @horla_music.

Tracklist :

1. Erdi Irmak - I Can Find (Laure Remix - Extended Mix) feat. Amega
2. Bross (RO), VICTHOR - Piece, Peace (Extended Mix)
3. Eduardo McGregor - Tal Vez Soñar (Hole Box & VITE Remix)
4. Mona Vale - Not for Me
5. Motip White - Tiny House (Dexter Crowe Remix)
6. Tyler Mesa - Serene Dream (Extended Mix)
7. Rashid Ajami, Madraas - The New World
8. HOKI - Noah & Luca (Emotional Tourist Extended Remix)
9. Maty Owl - White Room
10. Hyunji-A - Ticking Clock
11. Sinca - Dede (Extended Mix)
12. Double Touch, Flowers On Monday - Lasting
13. Warung - En El Amor (Extended Mix)
14. HOKI - Growing Young (David Orin Extended Remix)
15. Alejandro Mosso - Meandro
16. Conté (DE) - Tendo (HOVR's Double Time Remix)
17. Hosini - Red Silver
18. HOKI - Three (Death on the Balcony Extended Remix)
19. Lost BOUL - Moment in Time

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When We Dip Presents: Été III

Mona Vale - Something I Can Change [TOR034]
Release Date - 08.12.2022
Stream & Buy - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/MonaVale

Mona Vale arrives on TOR with a soaring sound built upon live electronics & indie dance tones. The UK-based duo has caught the ear of worldwide heads with their releases on Anjunadeep, Eton Messy, and Cherry House. We're thrilled to welcome them to the Dip label family with their debut EP on the imprint - Something I Can Change.

The A-side Something I Can Change opens with chopped vocals rising into a crisp groove, allowing sensational melodics to float alongside an easy-flowing house kick.

On the flip, Not For Me welcomes galavanting guitar riffs over a dreamy soundscape. Just as you drift into the clouds, a punchy & round bassline snaps right back into the groove, ensuring dancefloor delight.

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Connect with Mona Vale
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/monavalemusic
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/monavaleuk/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/monavale_music/

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Mona Vale - Not For Me [Snippet]

Eduardo McGregor -Tal Vez Soñar (The Remixes) [TOR035]
Release Date - 09.30.2022
Stream & Buy - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/TalVezSonarRemixes

As the summer drifts in the vibrant months of autumn, we’re thrilled to revisit Eduardo McGregor’s second EP on the imprint - Tal Vez Soñar. The Mexican maestro has showcased a distinct knack for global grooves, percussive rhythms, and rich melodies. He’s a unique talent within dance music - a multi instrumentalist, composer, and educator. McGregor’s true musicianship brings distinct quality to his productions, and we continue explorations into original organic territories with a set of sensational remixes.

Hole Box & Vite follow up a terrific EP on Tale & Tone with their remix on the project’s namesake - Tal Vez Soñar. Driven percussion and rotating rhythms provide a deep ambiance, shifting effortlessly through melodic moods. The groove is ever-present, ensuring listeners are entrenched in the foundation of dance as Tal Vez Soñar’s signature vocal performance arrives in full.

Anjunadeep’s JFR makes his debut on TOR, also taking the reins on Eduardo’s Tal Vez Soñar. He decompresses the arrangement with a blissed-out tone and sets the spotlight on elongated vocal touches. A smooth and dreamy roller from the Argentinian!

Massio & Josta take on Nothing In The Dark, harnessing psychedelic tones and swirling soundscapes, playing with the mind while providing crisp percussion to please the senses. They touch upon global influences with dips and dives into diverse crevices of organic house flavor.

Closing us out is Ilias Katelanos & Plecta, who provide an immensely vibey remix of the B-side. Rich synthetics ebb & flow over a groove-laden bassline, as a break in energy offers devious dancefloor moments. An ominously opulent production from the pair, and one sure to find the bag of global selectors for late summer shows.

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Connect with Eduardo McGregor
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/eduardomcgregor
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EduardoMcgregorMusic
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eduardomcgregormusic/

Tal Vez Soñar (The Remixes)

Eduardo McGregor - Tal Vez Soñar (Hole Box & VITE Remix)

Erdi Irmak - Driftwood (The Remixes) [XYZ057]
Release Date - 10.14.22
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/DriftwoodRemixes

Erdi Irmak is simply one of the most eclectic producers in the modern deep & melodic scene. 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 EP earlier this year called Driftwood. As another soaring summer comes to a close, we breathe new life into the Driftwood project with a set of riveting remixes.

Leading the line is Brazilian multi-instrumentalist & producer Maty Owl, who has caught the attention of global dancers through sensational projects with Saisons & Timeless Moments. He takes the reins on I Can Find, crafting a deep groove through swirling synthetics and a revolving bassline. He twists Amega’s vocal chops seamlessly, utilizing them as harmonious elements while the instrumental arrangement takes aim straight at the dancefloor.

Niki Sadeki makes her long-awaited debut on XYZ with her rendition of Rainflow. The Canadian producer & DJ has built deep roots in the scene as a radio host and event organizer, and it’s a pleasure to have our compatriot on the imprint for the first time. She brings an afterhours flavor to her remix, as a signature hook ebbs too & fro while crisp drums blissfully balance the space.

Closing the project is Montreal’s Laure, who remixes I Can Find. She allows Amega’s vocal performance to shine over an easy-flowing groove. They bring incredible instrumentalism and a chilled-out ambiance that feels perfectly at home with Erdi’s original work.

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

Erdi Irmak feat. Amega - I Can Find (Laure Remix) [Snippet]

Rashid Ajami & Madraas - Love Is Animal [XYZ058]
Release Date - 11.11.2022
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/LoveIsAnimal

Following Rashid Ajami's sensational debut on TOR with the Never Knew EP last year, we're thrilled to welcome him to XYZ alongside the always-delightful Italian duo Madraas, who've graced the likes of Tale & Tone and Futurescope in recent months. Through work with the likes of Maya Jane Coles, Booka Shade, and Atjazz, Ajami has built a sterling reputation with releases on Get Physical, Einmusika, Anjunadeep, and Tale & Tone.

For their first original collaboration, Rashid & Madraas come together on the sensational 'Love Is Animal' EP. The A-side ignites the groove, as a sub-laden bassline rises & falls under crisp drum rhythms. The melodic piano hook comes alive alongside a blissful vocal performance, with a lush build creating magical dancefloor moments.

On the flip, 'The New Word' harnesses classical flavors and somber tones, stirring us into a melancholic flow in the early stages. Vocal chops remain distant and hazy as strings and pianos balance each other, allowing synthetic stabs to swirl. A blissful B-side from the UK x Italy connection.

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

Follow Rashid Ajami
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/rashid-ajami
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rashidajami/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rashidajamiofficial

Follow Madraas
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/madraas
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madraasmusic/

Rashid Ajami & Madraas - The New World [Snippet]

Rashid Ajami & Madraas - Love Is Animal [Snippet]

Motip White - Long Shadow (The Remixes) [XYZ060]
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/LongShadowRemixes

Motip White continued to chart his own course on his return to XYZ with the Long Shadow EP earlier this year. 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.

Continuing the journey of Long Shadow, we welcome two riveting remixers to take the reins on Motip's original material.

Super Flu need no introduction, as this pair of melodic maestro's is one of the most influential acts in our modern scene. Whether as founders of the illustrious Monaberry, or through their releases with the likes of Stil Vor Talent & Disco Halal, its an honor to welcome Super Flu for their XYZ debut. They twist the title track Long Shadow into a low slung bomb, retaining Motip's jaw dropping vocal chops and the main heaving hook. Super Flu add a linear edge, shifting deep into club territory with defiant dance floor moments on offer.

On the flip, we welcome back a dear friend of the label - Montreal's Dexter Crowe. As a founding member of XYZ, we're beyond thrilled to have Crowe in the driver's seat for Motip's instant classic - Tiny House. The Halaken-head soothes a steaming bassline into a sultry and crisp burner. The Aussie punctuates the original's ominous melodies, while mobilizing momentum via metallic synth-work during an emphatic. With the OG mix already a constant tool for the likes of Dixon and  me, Dexter's remix continues to raise the bar for Tiny House.

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

Connect with Motip White
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/motipwhite
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/motipwhitemusic
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/motipwhite/

Connect with Dexter Crowe
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/dextercrowe
Facebook - www.facebook.com/dextercrowemusic/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/dextercrowe/

Motip White - Tiny House (Dexter Crowe Remix) [Snippet]

Blanche III [XYZ061]
Stream - https://xyzlabel.lnk.to/BlancheIII

XYZ's signature collection returns in the form of Blanche - an annual series focused on collaborating with many of the artists who will carry the torch in 2023, and shining a refreshed light on their art in the early days of the new year.

From groovy to melodic, percussive to ethereal, Blanche represents the beginning of our explorations 2023's musical landscape. With newcomers and label favorites alike, the six track release continues to harvest XYZ's creative direction as an artist-first label, purveying talented and innovative producers with an insightful story to tell.

Leading the line is a Romanian-bred collaborative project between Bross and VICTHOR. Rich drum rhythms greet a delightful piano melody, as Piece, Peace sets us on our way with a truly beautiful offering.

The Turkish maestro Gadi Mitrani debuts on XYZ with Robot With a Heart. Synthetic tones enter the fold over a hearty hook, igniting the groove on this pearl of a production.

We revisit Erdi Irmak’s instant classic, I Can Find, with a freshly squeezed remix from Montreal’s own Oiseau de nuit & Laure. With a lifelong bond rooted in a shared love of music, this brother-sister pairing brings an after-hour tilt, opening space for rich melancholy.

As a new dawn arrives, we’re thrilled to welcome back Quebec’s Monarke to XYZ. There’s Still Time fosters a progressive sizzler, with swirling soundscapes pushing us deep into the solar system.

Canada’s Tyler Mesa returns to the imprint with a heady heater, showcasing his range and innovation in the studio. Serene Dream is all about the synthetic hook, which ebbs & flows perfectly over a masterful melody. A soon-to-be club classic from Mesa to kick off the year.

Closing out our third edition of Blanche is our beloved Brazileiro - Maty Owl - who provides an instrumental version of his recent remix for Erdi Irmak. Keep ears tuned, as we have lots more Maty Owl material coming in the near future!

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Bross, VICTHOR - Piece, Peace [Snippet]

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Rashid Ajami & Madraas - The New World [Snippet]

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