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B1 From No Moon's E Then Q EP, out now! 

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Bandcamp: bit.ly/3h13QYH
Clone: bit.ly/3nKVg1D
Juno: bit.ly/3ti1KGo
Decks: bit.ly/3eT3h0p
Deejay: bit.ly/33aIC2L

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No Moon - Guiding Sun Ray

Extended family functions were torturous. People you hadn't seen in years asking you the ins and outs of your not-so-successful love life and your work trajectory for the next 10 years. The only saving grace was that they didn't come around that often; it was nigh on impossible to get everybody to commit to one place and one time. There were a few ways of weathering these events and she'd perfected them all: smile through gritted teeth before excusing oneself; make up some fabricated stories; or simply ignore them and walk away — these were necessary hostilities.

Brought together by a shared love of groove-driven 90s house music, Melbourne duo Primitive Needs knuckled down in the studio during isolation; the fruits of which led to their debut EP at the beginning of the year for Dance All Day. They follow that up with their first 12" release, this time journeying across the pond to Leipzig's R.A.N.D Muzik. In typical R.A.N.D fashion the four tracks deliver a refined selection of electro, breaks and house with eyes fixed on the dance floor.

PREMIERE: Primitive Needs - Necessary Hostility [R.A.N.D. Muzik]

@tifradj
@dualitytrax

‘Plastic Replicant’ is a vocal-laced electro-house roller that takes inspiration from the golden-era of 90s electronic music and fuses it with the organic, multi-genre blends of the current gen. The ravey continuum is laced with high-frequency vocal stabs and deep basslines designed for a heads-down approach on the dancefloor.

Release date: June 17th, 2022
Buylink: https://inchbyinch.eu/release/19625957

pi pi pi premiere: Tifra - Plastic Replicant

Bristol mainstay Remotif debuts on X-Kalay and heralds the label's 30th release, complete with a bonus digital-only remix from Youandewan.

Pre-order: tinyurl.com/2b5mmj93

Available 31st July 2023

@remotif
@youandewan

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XK030 | Remotif - In the Blink of a Cosmic Eye (incl. Youandewan Digital-Only Bonus Remix)

Qnete’s back in the building for a third X-Kalay release and it’s an anticipated return for the Leipzig native - four diverse but coherently related tracks with pit stops in prog, deep house and midwest electro 🪐

Pre-order: tinyurl.com/2p89rxrc

Available 29/09/2023

@qnete

XK032 | Qnete - Still Play This EP

Rising UK talent Kepler strikes a balance between dancefloor utility and introspection on his X-Kalay debut, “Lowlife”. Huge tech house incursions straight out of Leeds!

Pre-order: bit.ly/46KsSlO

Available 30/11/2023

@keplerleeds

XK033 | Kepler - Lowlife

In dialogue with both past and future, Slapfunk protégé Julian Anthony drops his debut solo EP and touches down with a 4-track invocation of classic 90s house 🌪️

Pre-order: tinyurl.com/c6n8xt3w

Available 12/02/2024

@juliananthonydj

XK034 | Julian Anthony - Full Moon Fever

Rapid-fire with the releases like it’s effortless, minimal donny Velvet Velour steps up with his latest 4-tracker. Strong tech house currents in a similar vein to Kepler’s recent ‘Lowlife’ EP, but with extra zonk - it’s a head turning label debut.

The growing catalogue of releases belies a relatively short time spent producing. That said, he’s already a key proponent of the sound’s contemporary vanguard and XK035 might be the most vital effort to date.

Playful moves from the off. All forward momentum but streamlined and precision-tooled for optimum velocity, both sides of the record kick it on a buoyant flex. Puckered, piquant groove in full effect as the Bristol native keeps things nice n’ direct.

From the lithe, zesty A-side to the sci-fi tendencies and intricate drum programming on display for the second half, this has all the hallmarks of a bullet proof 12”. Next level gear destined to light up dancefloors far and wide.

Available 11/06/2024

Pre-order: tinyurl.com/vvnd7mmf

@velvet_velour

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XK035 | Velvet Velour - Clickin' EP

We are excited to announce the upcoming release on the exclusive catalogue of Yoyaku and AZE Digital: Degio from Argentina, returning to Rockets Audio with a powerful new EP. This dynamic release features four massive tracks that showcase Degio's unique talents and innovative approach to minimal and techno house.

Degio, with his visionary style, brings a fresh perspective to Rockets Audio. Known for his ability to craft intricate and captivating soundscapes, Degio's latest EP promises to be a standout in the electronic music scene. His impressive portfolio includes releases on prestigious labels, highlighting his deep understanding of rhythm and melody.

With a legacy of groundbreaking music, Degio's influence in the electronic music community is well-documented. His roots in Argentina's vibrant music culture blend seamlessly with Rockets Audio's cutting-edge style, resulting in a release that is both timeless and contemporary.

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Degio - 4002 (Original Mix)

Furious Frank returns to Butter Sessions with 'Ahora Sí'. The fully fledged house anthem is the result of a cross-continental collaboration with Barcelona based vocalist and producer Ivy Barkakati.

We're treated to four versions of 'Ahora Sí', all tested and ready for the dance floor and those special moments! Kicking it off, Frank delivers his "Original Acid Mix". A deep, squelchy lurker with nods to late 80's and 90's house music, peaking with thick piano chords and Barkakati's deep Spanish vocals. On the 'Sunrise' mix, the piano and chords become the focus and set the mood for an uplifting journey, bolstered by the raw thump and jack of the drum machines.

The flip side see's Barcelona based "IVAN" emerge with their version. The duo made up of Ivy Barkakati and Phran of Klasse Wrecks fame slow things down a touch, mangle the chords and inject the rhythm with flattering top-drawer percussion. Vancouver native D. Tiffany rounds the EP off with sub-heavy bass drops, hi-tek rhythms, euphoric vocal slithers and more stingin' acidic vibes.

Pure and infectious house music for real people!

B2. Ahora Sí (D. Tiffany Mix)

The B1 of PHZ003. 

All music by DJ Life.
Graphic Design by Balcony. 
https://www.studiobalcony.com/

Bandcamp - https://potatoheadz.bandcamp.com/album/phz003-biophilia
Juno - https://bit.ly/2AayQml
Redeye - https://bit.ly/30owWct
OYE - https://bit.ly/3dQGAIy
Decks - https://bit.ly/3fcwS3M
Deejay - https://bit.ly/3cIBTzi
Coldcutshotwax - https://bit.ly/2AkQTGn
Groovedis - https://bit.ly/2MMFvpq

Biophilia

PHZ003

DJ Life - Lightning Ridge

Undeniably the biggest banger on the release. A deep, rolling tune by two very special brothers. Animalia is pleased to present Sam & Jack Brickel.

Out now.
Vinyl available via Clone, Redeye, Bordello a Parigi, Decks, Deejay, Juno and more.

Digital via: animalialabel.bandcamp.com/album/animalia-one

Sam & Jack Brickel - Resurgence

I made this track for my good friends over at Planet Euphorique for their BLM-supporting compilation 'Tiny Planet vol. 2' a few months ago, decided to upload as it wasn't on SC :)

Make sure to check out the compilation if you haven't already - loads of incredible tracks and all for a good cause! 

@planeteuphorique

https://planeteuphorique.bandcamp.com/album/tiny-planet-vol-2

Lots of love, stay safe x

Resonance Advisor [Planet Euphorique]

Adam Pits lands on X-Kalay with three cuts of hard hitting, wigged out club music. Includes Bliss Inc. remix on the flip!

Pre order: https://bit.ly/31FG6Ro

Available 27th November 2020

XK023 | Adam Pits - Piston Pump

Preorder Vinyl & Digital via Bandcamp: https://kalaharioystercult.bandcamp.com/album/furious-frank-trip-2-fantasy-w-ludwig-a-f-remix

https://one-eye-witness.com/release/16200797/Furious-Frank-Trip-2-Fantasy

Discogs: www.discogs.com/release/16200797

@furiousfrank

Furious Frank - Artificial Simulation

Preorder Vinyl & Digital via Bandcamp:
bit.ly/2LoVdd3

One Eye Witness:
bit.ly/39SAV5B

Discogs: www.discogs.com/release/16398999

Kicking off 2021 in KOC’s teeming keepnet comes courtesy of Roza Terenzi & Fantastic Man under the guise of production unit B’Zircon.

Merging the pair’s brill touch of trance-suffused elevation and ankle-twisting dynamics, ‘Lazulination’ EP finds the two producers unleashing a steadfast triad of genre-unbound, organic-grown jams out the deepest blue.

Pulling out a savvy mix of muscular breaks and hi-NRG shuffle, the ‘90s atmospheric techno-laced roller ‘Azure’ revs up towards upper, euphoria-inducing layers of the ravey continuum.

Breath-hold diving into lush cerulean ocean floors via white sand beachscapes, ‘Ultramarine’ has us speeding up the Gold Coast’s underwater canyons at full throttle.

Topping off the release is Perko’s crossover of both tunes as one, taking us on a rivetingly soothing, bass-enhanced downtempo ride that shall please both ambient heads and laid-back dubs revellers in unison.

@roza-terenzi
@fantastic-man

B'Zircon - Ultramarine (OYSTER26 - Premiere)

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Demos -> demos@xkalay.com
Direct Line -> hello@xkalay.com

XK023 | Adam Pits - Piston Pump

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