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Samantha Loveridge, Treetalk ‘Losing My Religion’

Artist: Samantha Loveridge, Treetalk
Title: Losing My Religion
Label: Get Physical Music
Cat. #: GPM706
Format: Digital
Release Date: 28th April 2022
Tracklist:
01 Samantha Loveridge, Treetalk – Losing My Religion
02 Samantha Loveridge, Treetalk – Losing My Religion (Extended Mix)

Samantha Loveridge & Treetalk join forces for a cover of the R.E.M. classic, ‘Losing My Religion’.

Samantha Loveridge is a woman of many talents with a deep passion for all things music. She has a tasteful sound that draws on deep, afro and melodic influences and has played at iconic venues such as Space Ibiza and Sankeys Manchester. Residing in Sydney, her productions earn her a regular place in the Beatport Charts and receive playtime from the likes of Black Coffee, Jimi Jules and Rüfüs Du Sol. Here she works with Black Hole Recordings associate Treetalk on a characterful new single.

The superb ‘Losing My Religion’ is a deep and steamy house cut with well-defined drum grooves and melancholic pads that bring a new perspective to this classic song. The vocal is an iconic one that takes on a different feel as it unfolds over the rueful grooves.

This marks a fine label debut for this collaborative pair.

 

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The Trip ‘Perfect Moderation EP’

Artist: The Trip
Title: Perfect Moderation EP
Label: Tessellate
Cat. #: TESS016
Release Date: Friday, June 9 2023
Tracklist:
1 The Trip – A Bit Spooky
2 The Trip – For The Record
3 The Trip – Fantazia
4 The Trip – Boom Operator

The Trip’s “Perfect Moderation” EP on Tessellate is a release that blends elements of 90s house, UK prog, and to great effect. The Trip’s unique sound and style will appeal to the dancefloor heads. Perfect Modulation features four tracks that showcase their lush warm production.

“A Bit Spooky,” sets the tone with its 909 groove and cut vocal work. “For The Record” follows with its driving beat and classic melodic lines, while “Fantazia” channels a slightly dreamy vibe that pulls you into a different headpsace. Closing the EP “Boom Operator,” a track with industrial grade dancability.

The Trip’s “Perfect Moderation” EP has already caught the attention of Paramida, who has played two of the tracks on Radio 1. This is a testament to the EP’s fresh sound and approach to music. Releasing this June 9th.

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Bäcksvart ‘Ice Breakers (LP)’

Artist: Bäcksvart
Title: Ice Breakers (LP)
Label: Seaweed Records
Cat. #: Seaw020
Format: Digital
Release Date: 28th April 2023
Tracklist
1. Bäcksvart & Mathias Hinds – Ayu
2. Bäcksvart & Simon Kiisk – Olga
3. Bäcksvart – Lee Hooker Tribute
4. Bäcksvart – Spaceship Hop
5. Bäcksvart & Simon Kiisk – Cineematic Transitions
6. Bäcksvart – Drowning
7. Bäcksvart – Passing On
8. Bäcksvart – At Sea
9. Bäcksvart & Tinjo – Bye Bye By The Bay

Seaweed Records founder Bäcksvart unveils his latest album ‘Ice Breakers’ on the Swedish label, with the nine- track long-player combining solo and collaborative cuts alongside Simon Kiisk, Mathias Hinds and Tinjo.

Born in Sweden’s electronically rich capital of Stockholm, DJ/producer and label founder Fredrik Bäck, aka Bäckvart, has been demonstrating and showcasing his versatility and wide-reaching range within the studio and behind the decks for the past decade. A resident at NEU, with regular appearances at the likes of Copenhagen’s iconic Culture Box and Berlin’s Sisyphos, his growth as a key figure within his hometown has come via a wealth of aliases and projects across multiple genres, from minimal under zlene to old school house and techno under Patagonia – with support from names such as Mihai Popoviciu, Andre Galluzzi, Per Hammar, Dana Ruh, and Silat Beski to name just a few.

Merging and blurring the lines between traditional genres, with his sound drawing from inspiration spanning his city life to the baltic shores, his influences stemming from nature and music are explored even further as he readies one of his most significant projects to date. A collection of productions created across the past five years, with a number produced in unique locations, including at sea on a sailing boat crossing the Atlantic through to amongst wilderness alongside a lake and forest in the Swedish summer, late April welcomes the release of his latest album ‘Ice Breakers’. A collection of both solo and collaborative material, with tracks alongside label regulars Mathias Hinds and Simon Kiisk, and also his wife under the alias Tinjo, the nine-track package on Seaweed Records delivers a wide-reaching range of productions for the club and the afterparty, alongside through to easy listening and beyond.

Included in the LP Sampler, the five tracks on the package highlight a wealth of differing soundscapes and subtle nuances to satisfy fans across the house spectrum. Opener ‘Ayu’ alongside Mathias Hinds is a slick dive into rich organic percussion arrangements and rolling grooves, while ‘Olga’ with Simon Kiisk brings classy dubby textures guided by tougher yet clean kicks. Next, ‘Lee Hooker Tribute’ is a funk-fuelled dedication to one of blues and soul’s finest talents, before ‘Spaceship Hop’ combines jazzy keys and further paired-back percussion shots for more classy minimal-leaning material. Closing the sampler, ‘Drowning’ is a hazy and hypnotic trip amongst swirling leads and snaking low-ends, offering an impressive glimpse into the remainder of the nine-track package.

A project displaying his musical range to its fullest, ‘Ice Breakers’ is a rich and impressive collection of tracks that symbolise both Bäcksvart as a talent of note and the Seaweed Records family as a collective at the heart of the Stockholm electronic scene.

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Markantonio, Drumsauw ‘Fusion EP’

Artist: Markantonio, Drumsauw
Title: Fusion EP
Label: AnalyticTrail
Release Date: 2nd June 2023 (EP)
Cat. #.: ANT155
Format: Digital
Tracklist
1) Emotions (Streaming: 5th May 2023)
2) Slave (Streaming: 19th May 2023)
3) Machine
4) Fusion
5) Chromatic

Markantonio reunites with Drumsauw as the pair unveil their five-track ‘Fusion’ EP on AnalyticTrail.

A longstanding name at the heart of the Neapolitan scene before his impressive emergence and career on the international circuit, Italian favourite Markantonio has been an artist leading the forefront of the techno scene for over two decades now. And yet, whether as an artist, a DJ or a label boss, he continues to impress as an artist evolving and shaping the sound of the genre’s future. After recently linking up with one another on Carlo Lio and Kareem Cali’s label On Edge Society in late 2022, he reunites with up-and-coming British techno figure Drumsauw for five more dynamic and impactful techno efforts as they return to Markantonio’s renowned AnalyticTrailimprint for their ‘Fusion’ EP.

Opening the package with authority, lead track ‘Emotions’ is a punchy and warping lead effort built for big moments, while ‘Slave’ keeps the energy high with snarling acid-flecked leads, eerie stabs and shimmering metallic hats throughout. Next, ‘Machine’ is an agile and lively effort which bounces between arpeggiated bass patterns and wonky synth melodies, before title track ‘Fusion’ is another heavy-hitting effort built for peak hours and resounding kicks go to work beneath trippy vocal snippets and sharp percussion licks. To close, the pair don’t hold back with final effort ‘Chromatic’ – a bouncy and poignant techno effort with a soulful flair made for all hours of the night.

 

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Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza celebrate record-breaking attendance at opening party

Ibiza nightclubs Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza welcomed a record number of guests to their 2023 season opening party The Signal on Saturday 29th April. More than 13,000 music fans filled the dancefoors across both venues at their annual day-into-night doubleheader, with the biggest artists in electronic music providing the soundtrack, including Adam Beyer, Black Coffee, Eric Prydz, Honey Dijon, Maceo Plex, Paul Kalkbrenner (live), The Martinez Brothers and more. This summer over 1.5m people are expected to pass through the doors of the award-winning venues, with a world-class roster of more than 1.000 artists performing throughout the season.

Ushuaïa Ibiza’s iconic poolside stage is set play host to the biggest artists in the world, with residencies including ANTS, Armin van Buuren, Calvin Harris, David Guetta’s F*** Me I’m Famous!, Kygo, Martin Garrix, Tiësto, and Tomorrowland presents Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. The open-air club is known the world over as one of the most exceptional clubs on the planet, for its awe-inspiring production, unrivalled atmosphere and immersive soundtrack.

Hï Ibiza, the world’s  #1 Club, continues to redefine the clubbing experience this summer too, with residencies including Black Coffee, David Guetta presents Future Rave, Eric Prydz presents HOLO ïbiza, FISHER, Glitterbox, Tale Of Us present Afterlife, The Martinez Brothers, and more. As always, each residency will feature its own individual immersive dance experience, soundtracked by the biggest international DJs at the most technologically advanced club on the planet.

The celebrations continue this Saturday 6th May, when ANTS, one of Ibiza’s most acclaimed underground parties, kick-starts its 10th season on the island with 3 weekends of epic day-and-night extravagANTS’er at both Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza.

The stage is set for an incredible summer of music at Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza. Head to theushuaiaexperience.com and hiibiza.com to find out more, book tickets and discover exclusive content from Ibiza’s premier clubs.

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Casual Treatment ‘Inner Urge EP’

Artist: Casual Treatment
Title: Inner Urge EP
Label: Hardgroove
Cat. #: HARDGROOVEDIGI020
Format: Digital
Release Date: 28th April 2023
Tracklist:
01 Soul Station
02 Midnight Train
03 Inner Urge
04 Somethin’ Else
05 The Next Step
06 Sunrise

Axis, Hayes and Children of Tomorrow artist Casual Treatment makes his Hardgroove debut with the ‘Inner Urge’ EP.

Melvyn Ortega, aka Casual Treatment, delivers six tracks to make up his first EP for Ben Sims’ storied Hardgroove imprint this Spring.

Kicking off with ‘Soul Station’ a funk-licked and consuming riff on jazz-infused techno, a theme echoed in the title track, the ‘Inner Urge’ EP is rich and varied from the off. The thundering swagger and peak time clout of ‘Midnight Train’ contrasts the dubby late-night vibe of ‘Somethin Else’ while the orchestral intensity of ‘The Next Step’ takes things in a completely different direction. Closing out with the warm, deep techno of ‘Sunrise’, it’s clear that Casual Treatment is an artist keen on exploring the breadth of modern techno sounds.

 

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Various ‘Heist Classics Vol. 01’

Artist: Various
Tracks by: Dam Swindle, Scan 7, Fouk, Demuir, Adryiano
Title: Heist Classics Vol. 01
Label: Heist Recordings
Cat. #: Heist070
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release Date: 21st April 2023
Tracklist:
A1 – Dam Swindle – The break up
A2 – Scan 7 – The best is yet to come
B1 – Fouk – Kill frenzy
B2 – Demuir – Werq. Feel. Gruv. Vogue.
B3 – Adryiano – Me and you and her

Dam Swindle announces ‘Heist Classics Vol. 01’, the first of four special edition releases celebrating 10 years of Heist Recordings

Founded in 2013, Heist Recordings has quickly become a go-to House label, giving rise to a vibrant scene of groove aficionados. Now in the label’s 10th year, Dam Swindle reflect on the great tracks that have come out over the years with four limited edition compilations.

On this first compilation, the duo starts with the track that helped the label burst onto the scene: their instant classic ‘The break up’. With its vintage vocals, Rhodes chops and instantly recognisable bell loop, it’s easy to understand why so many people are still in love with this track. Following is Scan 7’s 2020 track ‘The Best is yet to come’ from Heist’s 50th release, an amazing EP full of Midwest electronic funk.

On the flip, we’ve got Dutch duo Fouk with their first hit on the label ‘Kill Frenzy’ before the release ends with two catchy tracks by Demuir and Adryiano. Demuir’s vocal cut ‘Werq. Feel. Gruv. Vogue’. is one of the highlights in his catalogue and a showcase of the producer’s knack for sampling and writing a house groove. Adryiano’s ‘Me and you and her’ is a perfect ending to the compilation, showing that great house music can be as simple as repeating something over and over and over until that groove is all you hear.

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GruuvElement’s & Manolaco ‘The Way You Love Me EP’

Artist: GruuvElement’s & Manolaco
Title: The Way You Love Me EP
Label: Rebellion
Cat. #: RBL094
Format: Digital
Release Date: 21st April 2023
Tracklist
1. The Way You Love Me
2. Disclose
3. Melancholy

GruuvElement’s links with Manolaco to deliver their collaborative ‘The Way You Love Me’ EP on Rebellion.

Romanian-born, London-based DJ/producer GruuvElement’s has steadily been dropping stripped-back, crisp productions on labels such as Crosstown Rebels, Solid Grooves Raw, Deeperfect, MÜSE, VIVa and more while crafting his ever-evolving take on percussive-driven house music. Up next, he joins forces with Clarisse Records and Roush talent Manolaco once more for a trio of slick collaborations on their ‘The Way You Love Me’ EP via Damian Lazarus’ impressive Rebellion imprint.

Title track ‘The Way You Love’ Me is a track ‘created for quality dancefloors and real house lovers’ as resonant vocals, delicate Balearic drums, and a killer bassline instantly catch the attention and allow the tracks infectious groove to wormhole into the minds of the listener. Next, heads deeper into the night as chunky low-ends are guided by playful guitar riffs, spiralling electronics and further hooky vocals, before the vibrant ‘Melancholy’ shapes up the package as Latin-influenced percussion arrangements meet jazzy interludes and a commanding lead Romanian flute for a captivating and moving final production.

 

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Little Fritter ‘My People’

Artist: Little Fritter
Title: My People
Label: Hot Creations
Cat. #: HOTC208
Format: Digital / Vinyl
Release Date: 14th April 2023
Tracklist:
1. My People
2. FLY HI

Little Fritter returns to Hot Creations, delivering an energetic pair of house cuts across ‘My People’.

Australian DJ/producer Little Fritter is on a roll of late, with the boisterous talent and Need2Freak boss serving up high-octane originals and remixes via Club Bad, elrow, Sola, &Friends and Thick As Thieves across a highly productive 2022. A previous signee to the label in August of 2020, April sees the Gold Coast artist return to Jamie Jones and Lee Foss’ iconic Hot Creations imprint with his two-track EP, ‘My People’.

“I wrote ‘My People’ in the weeks leading up to playing before Jamie in Sydney last year. Once I got the call up about the show, I instantly felt inspired to write something specifically to play in my set that would represent a true Jamie style of sound and get the crowd locked in and on the level. After the show, I sent the track to Jamie, and he signed it. I’m really excited to share this one because of the way it all came together, it just feels wholesome, and I think this release reflects on the O.G sound of Hot Creations, which massively influenced me in my early days of making tunes :)” – Little Fritter.

Guided by a resonant vocal at the heart of the production, ‘My People’ is a vibrant and warm ride through funky bass licks, swirling synths and bright stabs, while ‘FLY HI’ harnesses disco-influenced loops and further vocal interludes above rolling percussion and sweeping melodies across almost seven-minutes of joy.

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Pale Blue Together ‘Alone’

Artist: Pale Blue
Title: Together Alone
Remixer: Kölsch
Label: Crosstown Rebels
Cat. #: CRM290
Format: Digital / Vinyl
Release Date: 14th April 2023
Tracklist
1. Together Alone
2. Together Alone (Kölsch ‘I Have You’ Remix)

Pale Blue unveil the penultimate single from their forthcoming album on Crosstown Rebels with ‘Together Alone’, accompanied by a driving and hypnotic remix from Kölsch.

Artists with renowned solo careers alongside their ever-evolving journey as the critically acclaimed duo Pale Blue, Mike Simonetti and Elizabeth Wight continue to showcase why their collaborative material is much-loved from all corners of the electronic realm and beyond. Arriving on the heels of the release of the playful and charming ‘No Words’, the pair return to Damian Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels with the third and penultimate single ahead of their forthcoming album release as they switch up the mood and veer into wistful territories across the absorbing ‘Together Alone’ – backed by a remix from Kompakt mainstay and electronic heavyweight, Kölsch.

“Together Alone is the longest song on the record. It is meant to represent the three phases of a relationship: the beginning, middle, and end. It is also the penultimate song on Maria, the song before the realisation, the slow dance” says Simonetti, uncovering the story behind the touching and moving record. Wight adds, “‘Together Alone’ is pretty self-explanatory. It is about that period in a relationship when you are going through the motions, when you know it’s over, but you go on anyway”.

A carefully created journey across almost eight minutes, ‘Together Alone’ is an exemplary showcase of balance and restrain as delicate melodies and hazy tones float amongst subtle nimble percussion arrangements, blooming synths and Wight’s captivating vocals for a deep dive into dreamy spheres. Bringing his own take to the record, Danish electronic pioneer Kölsch heads to Crosstown Rebels with his excellent crafted ‘I Have You’ remix, as he builds on the original with a powerful and emphatic introduction of anthemic leads, crisp kicks and a warping bassline rooted at the track’s core to transport the production firmly into the heart of the dancefloor.