Tech house dj and producer Davide T debuts on Loco Dice’s Desolat, an artist who’s going to set another important career milestone, while his brand new three tracker ‘6.00 AM’ closes the label’s 2024 catalog. Taken as it whole, the release encapsulates a catchy take on contemporary and fresh sounds. with a gorgeous dancefloor design and attitude: contaminations followed by a set of nowadays rising talents.
Based in Amsterdam, PHYC is a dynamic Portuguese DJ and producer who is well versed in the evolving Dutch techno scene. Launching his career in London with sets at the iconic venue Ministry of Sound, he has since brought his high-energy sound to audiences worldwide, including Turkey, Italy, and Vietnam.
In Amsterdam, PHYC has performed at OT301, 8sixA, and others, solidifying his presence. As the founder of the UNNOTED podcast series, he spotlights emerging local and international talent while his productions have found homes on respected labels like [R]3volution, Diffuse Reality, Krad Collective, and Elberec.
The opening track “Alice’s Lift Off” dives straight into a sci-fi realm of a bubbling bassline, rising sonic pads and stunning, bleeping atmospherics.
“Percocet” has a sweeping intro that descends into rubbery bass notes and skittering percussion, while spacious synth stabs add a dramatic edge.
Third of five tracks, “Iroquois” has a more driving feel where the kick leads the way amidst tubular effects creating a raw, analogue groove with a dash of weirdness.
“Dharma” draws you in with a metallic texture drone before dropping a stuttering kick pattern that throbs with menace to begin an engaging and psychedelic groove.
Ending with “Flauzino” and an onslaught of techno purism, the relentless, hypnotic rhythm has an interesting broken beat that grows in intensity with additional sounds and abstract character.
DBFB is a dj/producer duo from Croatia, who’s set to get released again on Planet Rhythm with ’91 EP’. They propose a unique dub techno infused style, bringing some freshness and mentalism through a less is more approach to the sounds. It’s a four track project that deserves to be listened and played: a true testament to neverending and timeless techno.
Artist: Shamoun Title: Meso Haus Label: Sol Selectas Cat. #: SOL118 Format: Digital Release Date: 29.11.2024 Tracklist: Meso Haus Meso Haus (Valeron Remix) Meso Haus (Anatollian Sessions Remix)
Sabo’s record label Sol Selectas drops a Middle-Eastern organic house release by Shamoun, which also features an up-tempo remix by Anatolian Sessions, and an Afro house rework by Valeron.
Shamoun is an American music producer and multi-instrumentalist currently based in Los Angeles, and his style blends intricate musicianship with electronic sounds. He recently made his debut release via Sol Selectas when he featured as part of a three-way collaboration with Sabo and Namito on their track, “Spicy Sumac,” but this time Shamoun showcases his solo talents. He has a passion for Middle-Eastern instruments and a love of techno percussion linking to his birth place in Detroit.
On remix duty, Valeron is a Greek artist who finds rhythms and instruments from different world cultures, and mixes them with synths and drum machines. He is also inspired by the music of Greek folk law, and regularly collaborates with local musicians. His tracks are often released via his own record labels Bercana Music and Valeron, but he has also featured his tracks and remixes on other respected outlets such as DAYS like NIGHTS, Stil vor Talent, Magician On Duty, Cosmic Awakenings, and MoBlack Records.
The second remix comes from Anatolian Sessions, who’s a Turkish artist with roots in Istanbul. He has an up-tempo take on organic house, which combines powerful synth lines with organic instruments and invigorating percussion. He heads up the highly influential record label Harabe, but has also contributed tracks and remixes to other imprints such as, Pipe & Pochet, Katermukke, and Lump Records.
Artist: Felix E, Michael Ritter feat. Sister Sol Title: Tagträume Label: Kamai Music Cat. #: KAMAI041 Format: Digital Release Date: 2024 Tracklist: 01. Tagträume (feat. Sister Sol) 02. Eklat
Jacob Groening’s record label Kamai Music drops a collaborative melodic house EP by Felix E and Michael Ritter, which combines soothing melodies and thought-provoking vocals with flowing percussion.
Felix E and Michael Ritter are a pair of Berlin-based producers who have worked together regularly, and their combined efforts can be found on record labels such as Discotexas, Minds Alike, Reconsider Music and Kiosk ID. They previously teamed up to do a remix for Kamai Music, but this time they are back with two original tracks.
They are also both solo artists, Felix E has worked with the likes of Lump Records and Cafe De Anatolia, while Michael Ritter has contributed music to imprints including Obenmusik, Mango Alley and Daydreaming.
Michael Ritter’s solo style leans towards progressive house, but Felix E is more organic and Afro influenced. Together their music is a dynamic fusion that combines seamlessly to deliver innovative tracks that have immersive atmosphere and dance floor orientated energy.
The title track, “Tagträume” has a stripped-down aesthetic, crafting a clean, uncluttered sound enriched by meandering synths and a beautifully layered spoken word vocal arrangement composed by Sister Sol.
“Eklat” is the second track, and it unfolds with a gradual progression that creates an atmosphere which is introspective yet danceable. Its percussion has subtle Afro influence, and a poignant melody adds to its deep groove, which is minimalistic yet driving.
Both tracks have a spellbinding tension that’s released in a way which resonates beautifully in both club settings and home listening environment.
Artist: Maur vs Dave Spoon Title: At Night Label: Toolroom Cat. #: TOOL130401Z Format: Digital Release Date: 15.11.2024 Tracklist: At Night
Dave Spoon’s “At Night” was a remarkable track part of the “Outside EP” released on Toolroom Trax in mid July 2006. It became one of the most relevant productions of those years, mostly remembered by people as the golden era of electro house and tech house. Its catchy and infectious sound theme made it to be played all around the world, conquering the hearts of many people and deejays. The theme has recently been revisited by Maur, who pays homage to the original parts adding some contemporary elements over them, giving to the entire theme a refreshed and reinforced instrumental.
Rene Wise is set to release the second EP on his label Moving Pressure, it features (like the first one) a bundle of four productions. All them show hypnotic and gritty mentalism, layering intense and underground sounds, which draw inspiration from techno being played on big soundsystems. It’s right to say that these songs are also slick and suited for a club setting, defintely kinetic and flawless dancefloor weapons.
This brand new release signed by Antic Soul literally shows the contemporary techno style researched by Planet Rhythm. ‘Serenity EP’ is filled with four productions which fall into an organic mix of warehouse and dub techno, all the sonorities are very dancefloor oriented. ‘Borderlands’ and ‘Fallout’ (respectively the A2 and B1 pressed on vinyl) feature a unique catchiness, developed by instrumentals deeply connected to our inner self.
Artist: RLK18 Title: INSTINKTLAB020 Label: Instinkt Lab Cat. #: INSTINKTLAB020 Format: Digital Release Date: 22.11.2024 Tracklist: 1. Modern Cycles 2. Whispered Word 3. Minerals 4. Circulation
Ruben Lennart Kia a.k.a. RLK18 is set to debut on Instinkt Lab with a four tracker, featuring an intriguing and explorative vision of techno. ‘Modern Cycles’ and ‘Minerals’ best represent the whole EP, on each track, rolling basslines add fluidity and movement to the instrumentals, morphing repetitive rushes into mesmerizing soundscapes. ‘Circulation’ closes the release with its mysterious pad and loopy synth, on the playback the song theme resonates deeply inside the listeners’ mind.
Artist: Nareg & SHRI Title: What Love Is Label: Kiksuya Records Cat. #: KSR057 Format: Digital Release Date: 22.11.2024 Tracklist: What Love Is
Kiksuya is a niche label that delivers juicy and mesmerizing music. The next song to be released on November 22nd is made by two underground producers, Nareg and Shri, who found in Organic House a way of expression and freedom. ‘What Is Love’ encapsulates a pure identity and a warm sound, its reverbed vocals add to the entire theme freshness and pleasant vibrations.
