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Carla Durisch ‘I Just Wanna Dance EP’

Artist: Carla Durisch
Title: I Just Wanna Dance EP
Remixer: Seth Troxler
Label: Crosstown Rebels
Cat. #: CRM293
Format: Digital / Vinyl
Release Date: 23rd June 2023
Tracklist:
1. I Just Wanna Dance feat. Nanghiti
2. Be The Thing
3. I just Wanna Dance feat. Nanghiti (Seth Troxler Remix)
4. 4AM

Carla Durisch unveils her debut EP ‘I Just Wanna Dance’ on Crosstown Rebels, with long-standing label favourite and close friend Seth Troxler on remix duties.

An exciting name who looks set for a breakout year in 2023, DJ/producer Carla Durisch is an artist whose passion and deep-rooted understanding of electronic music led to her being marked as a talent to keep an eye on. An integral part of the Swiss electronic and club landscape through residencies at the likes of Nordstern (Basel), plus both Hive and Zukunft (Zurich), her recent explorations within the studio have seen her deep and groove-led style translate into her own productions. These explorations are on display for the very first time as she debuts on Damian Lazarus’ renowned Crosstown Rebels imprint, following appearances at Get Lost in Miami and Watergate Berlin, plus forthcoming Ibiza sets alongside the label boss this summer at Hï.

“After almost a decade of DJing, the pandemic’s slow pace compelled me to continue to explore production. It wasn’t long until I was hooked, and experimenting with sound became a part of my daily practice. My debut EP features a selection of my first completed tracks, capturing a period when I yearned for escapism, joy and a more lively existence.

Accompanied by a remix by Seth Troxler, a dear friend and mentor who has guided me throughout, and vocals by Nanghiti, an equally influential figure in the development of my career, ‘I Just Wanna Dance’ evokes a sense of lightheartedness and playfulness. I hope this EP reminds us that to preserve our inner peace, no matter how heavy life becomes, we shouldn’t take ourselves or this journey too seriously.” – Carla Durisch.

Led by the captivating words of Nanghiti and Carla’s own vocals ‘I Just Wanna Dance’ is a warping and colourful ride through rich synths, refined drums and bright stabs as it builds and descends across an engrossing near-seven-minute journey. Next, ‘Be The Thing is a stripped-back, hypnotic house effort as snaking percussion merges with sharp lead melodies and further vocal interjections.

Needing little introduction, Seth Troxler’s remix of the title cut is an example of the American at his best, fusing bubbling acid-dipped bass patterns with skittering percussion and surging synth lines for a trippy, late-night take. To close, ‘4AM’ picks up those early hours sonics as crisp claps, echoed vox snippets and dubby grooves take a hold.

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Booka Shade ‘In White Rooms (8Kays Remix)’

Artist: Booka Shade
Title: In White Rooms (8Kays Remix)
Label: Blaufield Music
Cat. #: BFMB123
Format: Digital
Release Date: 23rd June 2023

Booka Shade reveal the second instalment of their ‘Booka Shade Reworked’ package to mark their 20th Anniversary, with Blaufield Music signee 8Kays returning to remix their iconic track ‘In White Rooms’.

A project celebrating both a significant milestone that very few instrumental artists ever get to experience while still performing worldwide with a sold-out tour diary, but also one set to showcase, spotlight and highlight the up-and-coming names to know from the next generation, Booka Shade’s stacked and loaded ‘Reworked’ package is a project that sees the world-renowned duo celebrate the past while looking towards the future. Inviting a host of exciting and emerging talent to remix signature records from their illustrious career, the second instalment in the series sees the Blaufield Musicbosses welcome back Ukraine’s 8Kays to the label.

Building on their already established history and friendship, with 8Kays’ track ‘Rainbow’ proving to be one of the label’s biggest tracks of 2019 to 2020, her remix of their renowned single ‘In White Rooms’ is now finally released, having featured as a highlight of her sets across the globe during the past nine months. Bringing that iconic melody into the heart of a warping and twisting ride through metallic kicks, distorting synths, and surging builds for a driving and dynamic take built for maximum dancefloor impact.

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Mason Talbot ‘Baby’

Artist: Mason Talbot
Title: Baby
Label: North Of Neptune
Cat. #: NON013
Format: Digital
Release Date: 23rd June 2023

Mason Talbot lands on Lee Foss’s North of Neptune label with ‘Baby’.

Leeds-based DJ/producer Mason Talbot has quickly risen through the ranks with standout sets at some of the country’s foremost parties, from Mint Warehouse in Leeds to Egg in London. His inescapable track ‘Cocaina’ on South Of Saturnreceived high-profile support from DJs like MK and Richy Ahmed, picking up over a million streams. He shows his class again here with this latest cut for Lee Foss’ North Of Neptune.

The infectious ‘Baby’ is a low-slung, late-night groover with molten melodies and booming bass. Seductive vocals add an extra layer of heat as Mason Talbot cooks up another unique and alluring track.

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Metamorfosi Returns To Amnesia

Joseph Capriati is returning to Amnesia for a second residency that will raise the bar once again this summer. The Italian techno titan’s Metamorfosi party kicks off on Friday July 21st with Joseph joined by Sven Väth and Frank Storm, plus breakout star Indira Paganotto who curate the Club Room for 3 events with Andres Campo and Sara Landry as well as Skizzo. The party runs each Friday to August 18th with guests including the likes of Paul Kalkbrenner, Charlotte de Witte, Jamie Jones, Dubfire, Dax J, Enrico Sangiuliano, Seth Troxler, Vintage Culture, Reinier Zonneveld, Agents of time, Carlita, Dennis Cruz, Ellen Allien, Dubfire, Luigi Madonna, and tens more including plenty of special guests. Tickets are available via amnesia.es/en/promotor/joseph-capriati-presents-metamorfosi-at-amnesia

 Joseph Capriati has gone to all new levels in recent times. The Italian talent had a spell as a resident on the legendary BBC1 Radio at the end of 2022 and proved the breadth and depth of his sound across several shows which explored a wide range of house, techno, electronic personal influences and much more. He then took his Metamorfosi party to London for an epic debut Here at Outernet and of course last summer made his mark on the White Isle with immersive showcases of his skills, as well as appearances playing for Circoloco, Paradise and Solid Grooves.

 His unique parties now return to Ibiza in summer 2023 with real attention to detail on cutting edge technology, light and sound that immerses you into an all new and carefully curated world. His own DJ sets will be the start of each night with special guests all handpicked by the man himself, and the world renowned Amnesia is the perfect place for him to offer this most epic run of shows. 

 For the first three weeks of the residency, the Club Room will be hosted by Spanish talent Indira Paganotto who has released her epic sounds on the likes of Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT label and has made herself one of the hottest properties in the scene. 

 After the opening party on July 21st, July 28th on the Terrace is Vintage Culture, Ben Sterling and Mason Maynard , with the Club Room hosting Indira plus Charlotte de Witte,  Agents of Time and Flavio Folco b2b Gianni Callipari. August 4th is when Paul Kalkbrenner plays Live with Carlita, Jaden Thompson and Murphy’s Law, and the Club Room sees Indira joined by Dax J, Markantonio b2b Luigi Madonna and Richey V & Simone Zino. 

 August 11th on the Terrace is Joseph b2b Jamie Jones, Dennis Cruz and Kidoo, with Dubfire, Ellen Allien and Joseph also playing a special warm up set in the Club Room. The Closing Party  is a three-way b2b between Joseph, Seth Troxler and ANOTR and Francesco Squillante also plays, while the Club Room has a live show from Reinier Zonneveld, plus Enrico Sangiuliano, Sasha Carassi and Ivan Masa.    

The countdown is now on to Joseph Capriati’s much anticipated Metamorfosi at Amnesia. 

 

Friday 21st July:

 Terrace:

Joseph Capriati
Sven Vath
Frank Storm

 

Main Room:
Indira Paganotto
Andres Campo
Sara Landry
Skizzo

 

Friday 28th July:

 

Terrace:
Joseph Capriati
Vintage Culture
Ben Sterling
Mason Maynard

 

Main Room:
Charlotte De Witte
Indira Paganotto
Agents Of Time
Flavio Folco b2b Gianni Callipari

 

Friday August 4th:

 

Terrace:
Joseph Capriati
Paul Kalkbrenner (LIVE)
Carlita
Jaden Thomspon
Murphys Law

 

Main Room:
Indira Paganotto
Dax J
Luigi Madonna b2b Markantonio Richey V & Simone Zino

 

Friday August 11th:

 

Terrace:
Joseph Capriati b2b Jamie Jones
Denis Cruz
Kiddo

 

Main Room:
Joseph Capriati (warm up)
Dubfire
Ellen Allien

 

Friday 18th August:

 

Terrace:
Joseph Capriati b3b Seth Troxler & Anotr
Francesco Squillante

 

Main Room:
Reiner Zonneveld (LIVE)
Enrico Sangiuliano
Sasha Carassi
Ivan Masa

Joyhauser ‘In Memoro’

Artist: Joyhauser
Title: In Memoro
Label: Terminal M
Cat. #: TERM224
Release Date: 23.07.2023
Tracklist:
1. Joyhauser – Leben
2. Joyhauser – LXR02
3. Joyhauser – Bassdrone
4. Joyhauser – Liberty
5. Joyhauser – Anamorphic
6. Joyhauser – Hemera
7. Joyhauser – Pulsar
8. Joyhauser – Astral soundscape
9. Joyhauser – Roam Zwei
10. Joyhauser – Wasted
11. Joyhauser – Lightbringers
12. Joyhauser – A Beautiful End of The World

One of techno’s most exciting contemporary acts, Joyhauser, unveil their highly-anticipated debut album In Memoro. Chartered via their staple home Terminal M, the twelve-track LP was teased in recent months with the release of its lead singles Wasted, Liberty and Bassdrone. The full-length studio album is now available to stream across all digital platforms, with its subsequent vinyl release.

Encroaching on the pinnacle of success, the release of In Memoro marks a seminal point in the duo’s career. Having delivered a consistent stream of hit records for the underground community, the pair’s inaugural album showcases their production efforts on the global stage, expanding on their flourishing discography in conceptual style. Representing some of their most daring and progressive opuses to date, In Memoro’s collection of tracks give us a more realised impression of the duo’s unrelenting creativity and ability to not only create peak-time worthy records, but to produce with ‘the journey’ in mind. Clocking countless studio hours over the past three years, Joyhauser’s debut 12” is a record that has been eagerly awaited by the modern audience for some time, and it doesn’t fail to deliver.

The previously released Wasted, Liberty and Bassdrone welcomed huge support across the club and festival circuits, entering the touring playlists of almost every major DJ in the scape. Fuelled by unrelenting drum patterns, hearty kicks and rapturous melodies, the cuts proved to be the anthemic gems of 2022/2023 and resumed their top charting placements respectively.

To the excitement of long-standing fans, In Memoro features a whole host of domineering techno hits that champion the stylistic leanings we’ve come to know and love from the pair. LXR02 is one of these offerings. Upping the tempo, Joyhauser shine a spotlight on their signature sound, delivering high-impact cosmic synth work and a meaty kick drum; attributes that have labelled them masters of their craft. The feisty Hemera sets an authoritative tone from the off, presenting a powerful synth lead and rave stabs that celebrate the sweet spot between techno’s foundational records and its modern sensibilities. These same dynamic characteristics can be found within Roam Zwei, Pulsar, Lightbringers and A Beautiful End Of The World, making them the heroes of festival season and serving as essential additions to the duo’s impeccable back catalogue.

Woven between the album’s peak-time worthy hits are a series of ambient and crossbreed offerings that present an entirely new perspective to Joyhauser’s sound palate. The opening cut Leben welcomes the album in cinematic style, providing listeners with a deeply emotive introduction to this compelling body of work. Hints of vocal chops and an impressive synth riff enter the space, bending between old school rave and acid influences before erupting into a climactic breakbeat moment. Expanding on this alternative musical direction and showing their immense versatility in the studio, the duo treat us to another breakbeat number in Anamorphic. Cross-pollinating these percussive influences with techno-leaning synth work, world-music vocal injections and dreamy soundscapes, Joyhauser deliver a refined hybrid production that’s littered with grand apex moments. The stunning Astral Projection, gives us a moment of reflection between the bellowing techno cuts. As its name suggests, the pair provide us with serene soundscapes and high twinkling synths, introducing a warmly familiar breakbeat foundation that will leave audiences wanting more from this sound profile.

Flawlessy executed from start to finish, Joyhauser’s debut album is the result of years of hard work and dedication to the scene, as well as an innate artistry that has the scope to ensure longevity within their career. Presenting as one of the fastest rising acts on the international electronic music circuit, the Belgian outfit are leading the resurgence of timeless European techno, cementing the cardinal foundations of the genre’s storied history within their forwarded-thinking productions. A rich tapestry of opuses set within a stunning full-length record, In Memoro’s impact will be felt for years to come and will no doubt open the door to the upper echelons of dance music for one of techno’s favourite duos.

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Oliver Ho ‘v-series: Colours for the Blind’

Artist: Oliver Ho
Title: V-Series: Colours for the Blind
Label: V-Series / EPMmusic
Cat. #: EPMVS02
Format: Digital
Released Date: 7 July 2023
Tracklist:
1. Silver (Original Mix)
2. Silver (Damon Wild’s Subtractive Mix)
3. Green
4. Gold
5. Red (Digital Exclusive)
6. Silver (Alt. Version)

Death & Leisure boss and long-time Blueprint artist, Oliver Ho has been at the forefront of the UK’s avant garde techno and electronic scene since the mid 90s. He now joins EPM’s V-Series for its second release, the ‘Colours for the Blind EP’.

Originally released in 2000 on the Sequential label the EP has never been officially available on digital until now. Remastered for today’s dancefloors the EP comes backed by the original Damon Wild Subtractive Mix as well as two unreleased digital exclusives in the shape of ‘Red’ and ‘Silver (Alt. Version)’, both made at the same time but previously unreleased.

V-Series is EPM’s subsidiary label, where the V stands for Vintage: a golden era of Techno in the 90s and early 2000s before the digital era took over. As we dig in the vaults for over-looked gems and hidden classics, we remaster releases from this time that have previously only been available on vinyl, bringing them into the digital age.

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Cinthie ‘Musique for Discotheques EP’

Artist: Cinthie
Title: Musique for Discotheques EP
Remixer: St David
Label: Heist Recordings
Cat. #: HEIST072
Format: Vinyl/Digital
Release Date: 16th June 2023
Tracklist:
01 Won’t u take me
02 Piano heaven
03 Masterplan
04 Piano heaven (St. David Remix)

Cinthie joins Dam Swindle’s Heist Recordings with a lush House EP, including a remix from St. David.

Cinthie has compiled a lush DJ Kicks compilation, released numerous EPs on labels such as Aus Music, runs one of Berlin’s finest record stores, Elevate Records, and tours the world fiercely, both as a DJ and with her all-new live show. Her EP for Heisthas been in the works for a long time, and ‘Music for Discotheques’ EP is a no-holds-barred, all-killer, no-filler record exploring various sides of House music.

Starting with the vocal cut, ‘Won’t u take me’, lush pads, shuffling snares and a dreamy female vocal work together to bring a warm and classy house track with a clear nod to 90’s US house with its feet firmly rooted in the present. ‘Piano heaven’ takes you on an Italo-meets-deep house excursion with a driving 909 groove, a deceptively simple bass, and keys and strings that bring this track to its full peak-time potential, already becoming one of the biggest tracks in Cinthie’s live show.

On the flip, Cinthie picks up the pace with the footwork-inspired jam ‘Masterplan’, bringing classic 808s, loopy synths and a cheeky spoken word piece together. The final track of the EP is the expertly crafted remix by Italian house maestro St. David. He’s made a dazzling rework of ‘Piano Heaven’, twisting the track into a deep and driving version that’s layered in sweeps, FX and bleeps for an altogether mesmerizing effect.

“We’re thrilled that we can share Cinthie’s music on the label and have her join the family after having played so many shows together and having spoken about doing something together for such a long time. As always, play it loud and dance, dance, dance!” – Dam Swindle

 

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Hybrasil ‘Greystone EP’

Artist: Hybrasil
Title: Greystone EP
Label: Rekids Special Projects
Cat. #: RSPX54
Format: Digital
Release Date: 16th June 2023
Tracklist:
01 Greystone
02 Cernunnos
03 Konkrete
04 Eriu

Hybrasil returns to Rekids Special Projects with ‘Greystone EP’ this June.

Following a host of heavy-hitting EPs across both Rekids and Rekids Special Projects since 2018, Irish-born, Berlin-based Hybrasil returns to Radio Slave’s techno-focused label with ‘Greystone EP’, a fresh four tracker of hard-hitting Techno cuts, all impressively recorded live.

Leading the release is the title track ‘Greystone’, which combines grooving drums with hypnotic, flowing synth work for a sharp opening cut before ‘Cernunnos’ brings bouncy stabs and sizzling hats together to follow. ‘Konkrete’ sees trippy leads and stomping kicks blend together to form a heavy jam, leading into the closing cut ‘Eriu’, which combines spacey atmospheres and warehouse sensibilities to round out another killer set of tracks from Hybrasil.

“Greystone EP is a live concept release. All tracks were recorded live, produced and mixed at HBL Studios. Sonically it’s very much part of a feedback loop between my live shows and studio work.” – Hybrasil.

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Mustafa Ismaeel ‘Groove You EP’

Artist: Mustafa Ismaeel
Title: Groove You EP (feat. Dilby & Enamour)
Label: Rebellion
Cat. #: RBL095
Format: Digital
Release Date: 16th June 2023
Tracklist
1. Mustafa Ismaeel – Groove You
2. Mustafa Ismaeel & Dilby – Twisted Mind feat. Shar
3. Mustafa Ismaeel & Enamour – Nothingness

Crosstown Rebels sub-label Rebellion welcomes back Toronto-based DJ/producer Mustafa Ismaeel for his ‘Groove You’ EP, featuring collaborations with Dilby and Enamour.

Iraqi-born Canadian artist Mustafa Ismaeel has been a vital part of the Toronto underground scene and is now sharing his music and energy across the globe. Releasing on contemporary labels such as The Soundgarden, Steyoyoke and Manual, as well as Damian Lazarus’ Rebellion, his musical output aims to constantly redefine his musical boundaries, with groove and emotion as the key to his material. Returning to the label following his recent appearance at Get Lost during MMW, he serves up a trio of considered and cultured house records across his ‘Groove You’ EP, featuring a pair of classy first-time collaborations.

“With this release I tried to focus on the groove while conveying emotions in a subtle manner. I followed a more intuitive and practical approach with tracks that simply work on the dancefloor. Collaborating with Enamour, Dilby and the vocalist Shar has been a real treat as we had an effortless understanding of each other’s vision.” – Mustafa Ismaeel.

The EP opens with solo production and title cut ‘Groove You’, a seven-minute roller with gritty claps and percussion over rich bass designs. Add warm, swirling pads and a hypnotic lead synth next to the steamy vocals, and you have an emotionally intense cut.

Next comes the first collaboration with Dilby, a tastemaker with releases on labels like 8Bit, Saved and Bondage Music. Together they cook up ‘Twisted Mind’ featuring Shar, a deep house sound with supple drums and bass underneath emotive vocals that bring the soul to this heads-down groove. Closing the EP is ‘Nothingness’ alongside LA-based talent Enamour, whose dynamic and powerful sound has taken him to labels such as Last Night On Earth, Get Physical Music and Factory 93. Their collaboration is a brilliantly chunky mid-tempo house groove with sensuous sax motifs, lush chords and muttered vocals, bringing a sense of late-night intimacy.

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X-Press 2 ‘Muse’

Artist: X-Press 2
Title: Muse
Label: Acid Jazz
Cat. #: AJXD758
Format: Digital
Release Date: 16th June 2023

Following Acid Jazz’s acquisition of X-Press 2’s catalogue and their early works being added to streaming sites, the pivotal UK house duo return with a second new single from this latest chapter in their storied career.

House music would sound very different without the work of this legendary pair. For the last three decades, they have been serving up a broad spectrum of music that ranges from catchy and anthemic to more dark and moody via the charismatic sounds of their last single ‘You Know (Everybody)’. They won an Ivor Novello Award for ‘Lazy ft David Byrne’ and have even had their tunes synced by fashion house Givenchy, but never have they stopped evolving, as four fantastic studio albums have shown.

They are in fine form again here with ‘Muse’, which finds the pair sinking into deep, introverted house grooves. The dusty, scruffy drums drag like a heavy heart beneath wistful vocal sounds up top that convey real emotional pain. Subtle melodies rise up through the mix to bring a sense of hope to this most moving of tracks.

The unstoppable force that is X-Press 2 rolls on once more with this tender new single.