Bucharest-based DJ and producer Sorin Ionita aka Metafore is one of the artists from Zebra Rec agency and the founder of the Louderground Musique label.

During the summer season for the last 8 years, until two years ago, he was resident at Molotov Vama Veche, where he invited various artists to perform and delight the people through his and their music.

Aside from these adventures by the sea, he performed in many local and abroad venues alongside artists like Sepp, Charlie, Lizz, Macarie, Crihan, Radu Mirica, Primarie, Los Bastoneros, Core, Vern, Mihai Pol and many others. Trained in piano and visual arts, Metafore sure delivers the vibes wherever he performs.

When it comes to production, he takes his time in the studio, crafting his own sounds with great care and attention to detail since 2016. Aside from the independent releases, some of his works have been published by labels like Zebra rec, Podvodo, Stamp, Vivus, Dinsubsol, Tzinah and Ensis Black.

Metafore delivers a new sound in his repertoir with this three-track EP, taking us on a groovy sound journey, based on house and minimal elements. The acid complementary layers and carefully sculpted synth work, creates engaging punchy sounds, makeing it an ideal tool for peak time moments in any set.

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PRESAVE  18.04.2025

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In an era where immediacy often overshadows intention, Yama Music stands out by slowing things down. Co-founded by longtime friends and collaborators Paul and Lee, the label has carved out a space in the ever-shifting terrain of minimal and micro house—one where detail matters, patience pays off, and vinyl is still revered as sacred. What started as a humble series of monthly Bandcamp drops has since grown into a respected, globally recognised imprint, with Yama now distributed through the esteemed Paris-based Yoyaku, and championed by artists they once admired from afar.

But beyond the records themselves, it’s the label’s ethos that resonates most—an unwavering dedication to craft, a preference for quality over quantity, and a visual identity that speaks in quiet, confident tones. Whether through its understated mountain imagery, carefully curated release schedule or ongoing collaborations with like-minded creatives, Yama Music is about more than just music; it’s about building something lasting.

From its roots in deep friendship to its expanding global community, Yama represents a label that not only understands the power of subtlety but leans into it. Theirs is a world where less really does mean more. Listen to the mix that Paul has done for us here, and head over to the site to read the full interview...


Yama Music, Nightclubber Podcast 217

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This mix was recorded on an Intaresu Night at Golden Gate on 16.10.2025 🔥

Isaac Elejalde @ Golden Gate (Berlin 🇩🇪) - Intaresu 16.10.2025

With the Soul Groove EP, Drinho delivers his latest deep house statement on VARE_CORDS — a soulful tribute to groove, atmosphere, and elegant club aesthetics. The four-track release offers a refined blend of warm textures, driving rhythms, and emotional depth, crafted for both the dancefloor and discerning listeners. At the heart of the EP is the title track Soul Groove — a lush and rolling deep house cut featuring expressive chords, subtle vocal layers, and a steady, immersive bassline. The track receives an outstanding remix treatment by none other than Pornbugs, who reshape the original into a hypnotic, groove-heavy journey while retaining its soulful core. The second original, Literal Class, dives even deeper, showcasing Drinho’s signature touch with crisp percussion, mellow pads, and a classy arrangement. The remix comes courtesy of Felidae, who inject their distinct flavor into the track with tight drums and playful synth details, adding a fresh perspective without losing the original’s essence. Soul Groove is deep house at its finest – soulful, subtle, and highly playable. Whether in a late-night DJ set or a relaxed home-listening session, this EP proves Drinhos versatility and underscores the forward-thinking spirit of VARE_CORDS.

Soul Groove

Soul Groove (Pornbugs Remix)

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🎧 Artist: Oleg Makovskiy
📅 Release Date: 2025.11.21
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PREMIERE: Oleg Makovskiy - Vegan [WABD001]

Rolling in with crisp November air, Luís Bravo steps in for the next Perception podcast.

Hailing from Azores (Portugal), his sets blend precision and fluidity - fusing subtle tension, deep grooves and late-night drive. Expect a carefully built selection that flows with intent, where every track breathes and evolves.

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Perception from Luis Bravo

Lost in Details, a Budapest-based DJ focusing on the minimal/micro-influenced house genre. A longtime record collector and audiophile enthusiast. Co-founder of Hiatus event series.

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After Rave Podcast #022 - Lost In Details

Release number forty-three is the fourth original release on Manjumasi from label co-founder Mark Slee. Whirligig leans hard into the quirky side of the label sound, with bouncy percussion and unhinged melodies slipping and sliding all over the groove. It’s a minimal bohemian affair that lands somewhere between the circus tent and the spaceport.

On remix duty we have the legendary producer Daniel Gardner, aka Frivolous, a veritable master of wonky melodic dance music in his own right. It is fair to say that Frivolous has been a serious influence on the sonic sensibility of Manjumasi over more than a decade of both atish and Slee following and absorbing his output. On this release he pushes Whirligig further in a classic house direction, with tasty electric piano chord hits, a funky walking bassline and artfully chopped vocal cuts. Perfectly playful and weird Frivolous vibes throughout.

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PREMIERE: Mark Slee - Whirligig [Manjumasi]

Selected Vibes delivers a carefully curated DJ set that highlights the versatile sonic identity of Va_Re_Cords. With a keen sense for atmosphere, DJ Astro weaves together a wide spectrum of electronic music: driving House and Deep House, organic Downtempo grooves, floating Ambient layers, and experimental Left-Field textures.
Each selection forms part of a musical journey that resonates both on the dancefloor and in a relaxed listening environment. Astro is known for his eclectic live and online performances and previously shaped his unique sound signature through his long-running, Los Angeles–based radio show.
Selected Vibes brings all these influences together into a set that celebrates the richness of electronic music and invites listeners to fully immerse themselves in the world of Va_Re_Cords.

VA_RE_CAST003 Selected Vibes by ASTRO

Next up on the Shameless Audiocast, we’ve got a special B2B from Cy Hanson and KJ3, recorded live at Memorial Day Hijinks 2025 at Monkey Loft.Together, this back-to-back captures their shared language amongst the beats! Press play and settle in as Cy Hanson and KJ3 take you on a seamless back-to-back journey straight from the dance floor.


KJ3 is a Seattle-based artistic concept by Ken Johnson III, focusing on the moodier side of minimal dance. With releases on Rominimal Collective, Lemon Herb, Rhizome, and Capodopere, his sounds are permeating beyond just the Pacific Northwest, gaining the support of Chad Andrew, Herck, and more. As a founding member of Between the Lines and debut event series BARCODE, this is a most definitely project to tune into.

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http://www.instagram.com/kenjohnsoniii
Soundcloud
http://www.soundcloud.com/prodkj3
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https://open.spotify.com/artist/7C3ennaQvjuoyjqurOUwwR?si=_ZaH0_r3S_CWKBhdwZoYXw
Linktree
http://www.linktr.ee/kj3beats
Resident Advisor
https://ra.co/dj/kj3-us



Cy Hanson is a minimal house producer and DJ from Seattle based in LA and co-founder of Between the Lines. His productions are focused on dubby pads, dark textures, and intricate percussion, notably with his releases on Capodopere, Podvodo, Rhizome, and Lemon Herb. With several releases set to come in the next few months, his tracks have been supported by Mihai Pol, Barac, Silat Beksi, Direkt, and more. 

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https://open.spotify.com/artist/1D0kqKC0EA1tOvVDL7NP3e?si=iDf_afM_Sda6EyQPFtB3ug
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https://cyhanson.bandcamp.com/
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https://on.soundcloud.com/lgGLqrvebKOvj67EnS
Resident Advisor
https://ra.co/dj/cyhanson
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https://www.instagram.com/cyhanson3?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Shameless Audiocast  024 - Cy Hanson b2b KJ3

✅ We are proud and overly excited to announce the release of “Synapses” podcast on Zebra Records’s Soundcloud.We aim to bring artists from Zebra’s roster as well as fresh talents and old friends.If you feel like you have something to say to the world you can send your mix to synapses@zebramusic.net. Our team will listen carefully and we’ll let you know if it was successful.Priority applies to own productions mixes which could be potentially uploaded to our Youtube as well.

✅Please send only Soundcloud private links with bio, social media links and a photo with you.We do not take in consideration mixes without a bio, photo and relevant links.


✅ This selection comes courtesy of Zebra Records, the label who evolved in the recent years from the cultural foundations laid by the eponymous famous club in Bacau-Romania, where the roots of the rominimal sound first appeared in early 2000s. This playlist of never before published tracks is offering what we consider to be representative for the scene today and keeping up with the new trends. Enjoy the music! Keep the vibe

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