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The debut EP svjat (out July 25) features the single “ktnip”, a soulful and understated club track with Lou Asril on vocals. It marks the beginning of a slow-burning release series, blending dancefloor instincts with a refined, intimate feel.

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ktnip ft. Lou Asril

Lion (Jamie xx remix)

Finnish producer Jori Hulkkonen needs little introduction, having been at the heart of the electronic music scene for the best part of two decades, recording for legendary labels such as F Communication & Turbo. 2012 saw the highly respected Mr Hulkkonen team up with one of the hottest labels around, Toronto’s My Favorite Robot Records for the release of his latest long player ‘Negative Time’. Now Jori and the label’s A&R team have compiled a stunning selection of remixes created from some of the highlights of the album.

The package kicks off with ‘Step Aside feat Harri Falck(Phonogenic remix)’, a track that sees fellow Finnish producer Tuomas Salmela AKA Phonogenic take the reins and create a pulsing, acidic version that is simply stunning. Next up MFRR stable mate Fairmont gets to grips with ‘Liquid Hologram feat JiiHoo’, turning in mix which steps further into the acid area with a full blooded 303 workout. The Scandinavian connection is picked up once again as Denmark’s Kasper Bjorke gives his interpretation of ‘Vile Talk feat JiiHoo’ offering up an excellent disco tech fusion that does justice to the original song.

Entering the second half of the package we have Of Norway taking apart ‘Do It feat Olga Kouklaki’ and reimagining it as a stripped and spacious slice of techy house with real electronic soul. The penultimate cut sees up and coming artist Sync Mode remix ‘Technowater’ into a taught, bass driven groove that draws on twisted vocal parts and some sterling drum programming. Finally we get a dub version of the opening mix from Phonogenic bringing a Larry Heard-esque vibe to bear in a very good way.
A superb package of mixes that truly do justice to Jori Hulkkonen’s brilliant originals, enjoy!

Some early feedback: 

DJ Three – “Excellent remix package. Will find plenty of moments for these”
Laurent Garnier – “Stunning track Step Aside – will hammer this everywhere”
Andrew Grant – “Step Aside Phonogenic Remix is HUGE”
Kenny Glasgow – “hello gents, great rmx package but the ones for me are the two phonogenic mix's cant wait to play”
Jody Wisternoff – “Such a strong bunch of remixes ! Really feeling all, especially Of Norway! Jori is such a class act, the remixes do him justice !”
Maya Jane Coles – “Wow, really liking the whole package here”
Matt Walsh – “Great acid mix from fairmont and dope grooves from kasper bjorke! Another fine MFR release!”
Tim Paris – “Nice package, special shout to the Phonogenic remix !”
Dubfire – “Bomb remixes, thanks”

MFR065 - Jori Hulkkonen as Third Culture - Do it feat. Olga Kouklaki (Of Norway Remix)

(1) Egyptology - 2789
(2) Christian Prommer - Sandstorms
(3) Andre Lodemann - Riven Reminescences
(4) George Fitzgerald - Every Inch
(5) Michel Cleis - Amaranthus
(6) Raymond Hayes - Back In Your Arms (Dekker Rmx)
(7) Dense & Pika - Bad Ink
(8) Rachel Row - Follow The Step (Kink Beat Mix)
(9) Ian Pooley - CompuRythm (Dixon 4/4 Treatment)
(10) Komaton - Eastern Western
(11) Daphni - Cos Ber Zam Ne Noya
(12) Aphex Twin - Alberto Balsam

sebastian lehner - en l'air

SPECKBROT FOR FREE

a remix for the viennese duo "Julian & der Fux"

Julian & der Fux - Speckbrot (Tomá Ivanov Remix)

practicing the art of repetition

ZLATO is the latest solo alias of Tomá Ivanov, known for his techno live‑act KOMATON, whose track “In Between” ended up on Cocoon Records’ Compilation J—a fast‑rise moment into the inner circles of Sven Väth’s label. After a creative hiatus and exploring various electronic and live projects under different guises, Tomá has found his way back to the dancefloor.

Under the ZLATO moniker, he channels that experience into grounded, groove‑driven House/Techno—combining tight percussion, dusty low‑end warmth, and textural synths for a forward‑thinking yet soulful sound. His debut single “ktnip” teams up with Austria’s breakout vocal virtuoso Lou Asril. Lou—classically trained, Joe Zawinul Award winner at 17, former #1-charting soul artist, and recent forays into electronic soul, layers emotive vocals over a club‑ready beat that nods to the likes of Kaytranada and Kerri Chandler. It marks the first release off a 2‑track EP and kicks off a larger series of tracks planned over the next months.

ktnip ft. Lou Asril

ZLÁTO