Biri (1/2 of the legendary Deep’a & Biri duo) and Yogg meet for the creation of ‘Always Silver, Never Gold’ which will be released soon on NON Series. The whole composition brings techno into new and higher levels, rejecting monotony while moving into unexplored soundscapes. Thanks to these brand new songs both the artists dig deeper towards instrumental combinations, adding variance and catchiness to each production.
Artist: IV-IN Title: So Many Nights Label: Leveldva Cat. #: ld067 Format: Digital Release Date: 23.03.2023 Tracklist: 1. The Moon Is Rising 2. Crawling On My Knees 3. Run To The River 4. Save Us 5. Insane
Leveldva is an organic house record label run by George Topuridze and Geju who also head up the international events series of the same name. Its roster features music by people ranging from Acid Pauli to Just Emma and the label’s new release is an EP by IV-IN.
IV-IN is a talented producer and vocalist who blends haunting, melancholic lyrics with organic percussion and enchanted melodies to create tracks that are both soothing and psychedelic.
This is IV-IN’s debut release on Leveldva, but he has previously featured on other scene-leading record labels such as Cafe De Anatolia, Underyourskin Records, Magician On Duty and The Gardens of Babylon. He is also a talented DJ who is well-known within his local club scene in Romania.
This five-track release has storytelling qualities that give it the feel of a mini album.
“The Moon is Rising” is a low-slung track with looped guitar chords and mesmerising vocals that create a laidback vibe underpinned by stripped back percussion.
“Crawling on My Knees” has a pulsating bassline and poignant piano chords that lay a foundation for love sick vocals layered with the muffled sound of shuffling percussion.
“Run to the River” is another minimalistic cut with trippy vocals and the distorted sound of sleazy guitar chords that add to the track’s dark and moody atmosphere.
“Save Us” has an ominous bassline and acid synth line that sets the tone for the eerie vocals and grungy guitar chords that flow over the thump of the kick drum.
“Insane” is an atmospheric track that layers sparse percussion with lo-fi trumpets and a delicate guitar to create a spooky soundscape on which the ghostly vocals are nestled.
Sol Selectas returns with the 4th edition of its Global Entry 4 compilation, which features 11 organic house tracks by Amour Propre, Alar, Rex & Lyda, Memo Rex, Brett Leve, GEØVHÄN, Hamza Rahimtula, HOVR, N1NJA and Touzani, plus a collaborative cut by Nicoleo and Ariaty.
This spectacular selection has been hand-picked and curated by label owner Sabo and has an uplifting mood that focuses on the concept of new beginnings to mark 2023’s approach of Spring and winter soon coming to an end. Although each of the tracks focuses on organic house, it also takes influence from other genres such as Afro house, deep tech and indie dance.
‘Global Entry 4’ is the fourth in the label’s annual series of winter releases which help warm our hearts and minds as we wait for the summer months and festival season.
The artists who feature on the release are a mix of label favourites such as Amour Propre and Memo Rex, but all of the other artists are making their Sol Selectas debut, including the likes of Brett Leve and N1NJA whose tracks on the compilation are their first ever release.
Embracing different cultures from around the world, this multicultural release features music with roots in Indonesia, Argentina, France, UK, Colombia, India, Morocco, Spain, Germany and America.
Collectively, the artists who feature on this release has individually featured on other influential record labels such as Cafe De Anatolia, Bar 25 Music, Get Physical, Stil Vor Talent, Kindisch and Harabe.
Helia’s artwork displays the Global Entry portal in a lush green jungle with otherworldly audio visitors bursting through the doors of perception.
Artist: JVXTA Title: Euston Blues Label: Scissor And Thread Cat. #: SAT055D Format: Digital, vinyl Release Date: 24.03.2023 Tracklist (vinyl): A1. Hold On A2. The Stolen Child B1. Water Temple B2. Lost In Place Tracklist (digital): 01. No One Needs To Know 02. Hold On 03. Water Temple 04. Voyager 05. Lost In Place 06. Beyond 07. The Stolen Child 08. Euston Blues
JVXTA debuts on Scissor And Thread with the album ‘Euston Blues’: thanks to a smooth and lo-fi sound setup the artist expresses a contemplative and introspective state of mind, laying on a style which reflects deep house influences. The songs ‘Hold On’ and ‘Water Temple’ resume as its best the whole record sound, catching the listener’s attention since the first playback seconds. Even if the title track isn’t featured in the vinyl it symbolically closes the album, evoking a mood which interpose between the “high and lows” thoughts aroused during the listening.
Artist: Flymeon Title: Blood On The Dancefloor Label: Rave Alert Cat. #: RAVE332 Format: Digital Release Date: 02.03.2023 Tracklist: 1. Original Mix 2. Dica Remix
Flymeon presents the second single out of his upcoming EP ‘Paris Under Control’.
The French DJ and music producer Flymeon is ready to unveil the second release out of his highly-anticipated 4-track EP. The track ‘Blood on the Dancefloor’ is also being released by the label Rave Alert.
Following the greatly acclaimed first track ‘Paris Under Control’, Flymeon unleashes this new Techno banger that shapes up to be his new hard-hitting chart-topper, displaying his fully-fledged signature and powerful sound and unbeatable style once again.
With an impressive production quality and undisputable talent, Flymeon rises once more to share his jaw-dropping music with the world. Merging elements from Techno and Metal, his signature sound displays an immensely creative and driven artist set to place his name at the top of the list of trailblazing acts in today’s Electronic music world.
This second release titled ‘Blood on the Dancefloor’, starts off with a highly-energetic shuffled beat, distorted crunchy guitar lines and growling/vocoder-processed vocals that build the sonic landscape of this powerful track. The intensity turns the level even higher with the staggering and drilling synths, its signature guitar lines and the Acid Techno beat that drops, bringing new layers to the soundscape. This track surely drives and motivates its listeners to hit the dancefloor. This song, as the first track of the EP also did, is followed by a mighty remix by Acid music producer and DJ, DICA.
‘Blood on the Dancefloor’ certainly keeps cementing Flymeon’s name and talent as ones to follow, as his remarkable live shows also prove why his music shouldn’t go unnoticed; his signature mask and electrifying guitar riffs are more than ready to take the world by storm, putting Flymeon’s name even higher with each striking release.
‘Blood on the Dancefloor’ is out now via Rave Alert and available in all major online stores and streaming platforms.
Artist: Jean Jacques Title: Clutter EP Label: Polychrome Audio Cat. #: pa002 Format: Digital, vinyl Release Date: 03.02.2023 Tracklist: A1 Dubhypno A2 Ode to the Floor B1 Thalys B2 Clutter
Jean Jacques’s debut release ‘Clutter EP’ (on Polychrome Audio) is an explorative and deeply engaging sound opera. Its four productions range in the A side into catchy grooves and rave inspired motifs, keeping a high quality and clearity of the whole sound. On the flip the mood goes profound, the rhythms are broken and the pressure drops. The EP is already available on both vinyl and digital formats.
HDDNSYMBLS drops a three-track dark and dystopian techno release made in collaboration by Orly Gal and Sleepy Cat.
Orly Gal is an American artist from Los Angeles who has built a reputation for having a driving style of hypnotic techno with industrial undertones. Already well-known within her home city’s techno scene, she has been reaching a global audience with her productions on record labels ranging from Kaiserdisco’s KD RAW to Ushuaia Music.
Sleepy Cat is another Los Angeles based DJ and producer who is well-known within the city’s underground club scene. He has an eclectic style ranging from soulful house to raw and hypnotic techno. This release showcases the dark and driving side of his sound.
All three tracks have fast-paced percussion layered with atmospheric pads and analogue synth lines.
“Money Breaks” opens the release with the distorted sound of an ominous synth line that spirals with rippling modulation, while the rhythms of the high-velocity percussion propel the track forwards.
“Sahara” has a thumping kick drum and eerie pads fused with rattling hi-hats. It unfolds with building intensity as the dramatic synth swells burst forth from the percussive framework.
“Confusion” closes out the release with its swirling and juddering percussion layered with fizzing hi-hats and rumbling sub-bass. It’s a raw and distorted track with brutal energy.
Talking about the release, Orly Gal said: “Sleepy and I are passionate advocates of a real-time approach to music production, we wanted to capture the energy and essence of these moments in a live recording.”
Ken aka Sleepy Cat adds: “Bringing this project to life in real-time was a crucial objective. It was vital for us to experience the interplay of elements and their interaction with the environment in order to effectively communicate our message.”
Dsnt Matter makes an essential but captivating and envolving production: that’s the case of his ‘How You Feel’ single to be out soon on the enterprising Future House Music label. The strength points of this track are the simple but effective vocal, the rolling bassline, the synth arpeggios and finally the crescendo structured in the main drop.
Lyrics: I don’t wanna love ya Just say how you feel
Experienced dj and producer Nausica debuts on Toolroom Records with the single ‘Tomalo’, a juicy and memorable production which calls back her dancefloor inspired composition collection. This production starts quietly but just after the intro it lets loose a catchy instrumental, which features an infectious vocal and a tribal inspired percussion pattern. During the main breakdown all the sounds aim carefully, so them can hit properly.
Straight from the Netherland the underground label TH±Tar Hallow presents its brand new release signed by the Arkvs duo, who deliver an outstanding four tracker. The listening experience is overhelming and full of bass: ‘Rise And Fall’ and ‘A-110 X 303’ represent the best tracks of the whole EP, thanks to unique warehouse and rave inspired instrumentals. Sometimes it feels like these Arkvs production are neverending and stucked into a loop, this thing suggests a potential usage of these creations also as tools for intricate dj sets.
