Dekmantel Selectors 2022

Bárbara Boeing at Dekmantel Selectors 2022

The thick metal door slammed with an ominous thud; the sound of the key twisting in the lock made his insides do the same. A realisation washed over him; he wasn't going to escape his mistakes this time, his sentence was in the email - signed, sealed and delivered. Years and years of swerving the law, of flying under the radar and not taking responsibility for his actions, but this time it wouldn't go unpunished. He'd made his bed and he'd have to lie in it, at least until the hangman came knocking at his door. 

For the last five years Lyon-based DJs and producers Tushen Rai and Cornelius Doctor have been trawling the outer reaches of the universe mining for musical gold. Through their label Hard Fist they've not just built a strong sonic identity, they've also grown an extensive family of like-minded producers, many of whom are helping them to celebrate and commemorate this five year milestone. Self-dubbed a "Unidentified Noisy Object (U.N.O)", to mark the occasion they've enlisted label mates and peers who've been part of their journey to collaborate as part of a mammoth compilation titled Dust of Life.

The double LP, which was lovingly supported by their devoted following via a crowdfunding campaign, features link ups from the likes of Bawrut & Phil Louzolo, Sascha Funke & Fantastic Twins and Errortica & Curses, who explore threads of post-punk, new wave, acid, trance and electronica.

Various - Dust of Life (5 years double compilation)

PREMIERE: Errortica & Curses - Hangman [Hard Fist]

Bamboo Shows 074 - Merlin calling w/ DJ Gregoryan
Infos, Links & Podcast Series: www.bambooshows.com/dj-gregoryan-bs074

@djgregoryan

Mysterious digger, high priest DJ and member of the Maybe Tonight brotherhood, DJ Gregoryan explores enchanting realms made of medieval melodies, ecclesiastic chants and electronic waves. After several quests for LYL Radio, Continuous Movement or Carpaccio Cathedrale, he takes us on a new sonic adventure strewn with magical discoveries and divine encounters. A journey under the green vaults of the enchanted forest, between Celtic ambient, fantasy breaks and angelic trance.

BS074 - DJ Gregoryan

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nothingburger

Nervous Tribe aka Plughead, is a selector originating from Greece with an appetite for intriguing sounds across genres. His relocation to Northern Europe marked a transition from all-nighters behind decks to carefully crafted radio bursts and occasional sets for sweaty dancers.

Nervous Tribe @ Kiosk Radio 08.03.2024

2024 gets underway, Oath are thrilled to share the imprint’s latest long play, which comes courtesy of rising star Moonee - and you better believe its a solid gold stunner…

Francois Lefevre, the producer behind the Moonee name - alongside his group projects Twice Movement and Simple Request (with French House royalty Tour-Maubourg) - really optimizes all that is bold and beautiful about the House genre. The release of ‘Wabi Sabi’ on Groovence in 2022, then ‘Primal Groove’ on Slothboogie last year, has already helped Lefevre craft a significant space for himself under the Moonee name. His sound is one of tremendous melodic feel, with a plethora of rhythmic patterns and atmospheres being utilised to help create a bountiful sonic universe. His attention to how the groove unravels and how progression can be used softly but subtly really comes over strong, immersing the listener in a very warm place indeed. As beginnings to discographies go, this start is immensely strong, and one which provides a rock solid basis for all sorts of excellence to come forth.

‘Sandquest’ provides the next step in the journey for Moonee, and as LPs go it contains the same kind of depth as his first two EPs, but on display is a kind of magic that producers really harness on long plays. The record is encapsulated in the fundamentals of house, but to say that it sticks to a singular formula would be to do it a massive disservice - Moonee leaves nothing unturned when it comes to serving up the goods. Broken Beat and skippin’ rhythms play a big part in breaking up the uptempo numbers, as as a balancing act its handled very well indeed. The melodic usage is expertly handled on all tracks, and when breaking down the record you can feel that the journey from track to track has been considered superbly - be it in the club or at home.

Two EPs down, and now this fantastic long play. Moonee really flexed his style and craft on this record, one which constantly delighted at every turn, providing an enriching spectrum of sounds that stick true to his production technique and to his craft. Not for one second do you stand still, but merely carried along on a wave of melodic euphoria, simply pleased to be along for the ride. The dips from heavy hitting though to softly spoken at handled so well, and as a result we are left with a pretty damn good way to enter in 2024. Winter has arrived, but warm your heart with this stunner.

BUY on BANDCAMP

PREMIERE : Moonee - Black Roses

On the City Shore

Take Me Far Away

OLE mixtape series serves as a gentle reminder of the upcoming summer season.

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What's the creative process and the message behind this mixtape?

This is the sound of beach sand in your swimming trunks.

march

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