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Rob Malone ‘Bravery’

Artist: Rob Malone
Title: Bravery
Remixer:Thomas Barnett, Orlando Voorn
Label: BTRAX Records
Cat. #: BTX018
Format: Digital
Release Date: 26th March 2021
Tracklist:
1. Rob Malone – Bravery
2. Rob Malone – Bravery (Thomas Barnett Remix)
3. Rob Malone – Exit D
4. Rob Malone – Exit D (Orlando Voorn High Tech Soul Remix)

BTRAX label boss Rob Malone returns to the imprint this March for the release of ‘Bravery’, backed by remixes from Thomas Barnett and Orlando Voorn.

DJ, producer and BTRAX Records co-founder Rob Malone is a long-standing player within the electronic music scene. This Parisian native has hosted label parties at the famous Rex Club since 2001, welcoming fellow French and international artists to the stage including Extrawelt, Etapp Kyle, Steve Rachmad and Gregor Tresher, whilst holding a residency at Nouveau Casino for nearly seven years.

His latest offering includes two remixes, one from Visillusion Records head honcho Thomas Barnett, the other from highly respected producer Orlando Voorn. Thomas helped establish the legendary sound of Detroit Techno with his productions dating back to the 1980s. His music has appeared in commercials, movies and on top labels including Nova Mute. Orlando Voorn has also contributed between Detroit and Amsterdam’s techno scene. He has released material via Kevin Saunderson’s KMS and has collaborated with Juan Atkins and Blake Baxter.

The record opens with ‘Bravery’, fusing hard-hitting drums, atmospheric pads and sinister sonics to deliver an extremely captivating production. Thomas Barnett’s interpretation combines dubby chords with menacing expressions and the original’s weighty low frequencies, whilst ‘Exit D’ lays down dynamic synths, echoing soundscapes and atmospheric builds that transport listeners to another dimension. Orlando Voorn’s remix rounds out proceedings with blissful strings, distorted elements and light acidic tones on his ‘High Tech Soul’ remix, contributing to the package’s capricious vibe.

 

 

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Various ‘Stomping Grounds: Late Night Jackin’

Artist: Various
Title : Stomping Grounds: Late Night Jackin
Tracks by: Boys Don’t Disco, Jesusdapnk, Miguel Rios & more
Label: Music Is 4 Lovers
Cat. #: MI4LCOMP009
Format: Digital
Release Date: 26th March 2021
Tracklist:
01 Boys Don’t Disco – One Night
02 Jesusdapnk – Noche feat. Ivonne Calvillo
03 Miguel Rios & Pete T – Intelligent Warrior
04 Paul Najera & Jr. Quijada – People
05 Ray-D – You Can’t Stop

Music is 4 Lovers set to release the second installment of their STOMPING GROUNDS compilation series featuring fellow San Diego crew, Late Night Jackin.

Music is 4 Lovers’ second instalment of their STOMPING GROUNDS compilation series comes from fellow San Diego crew, Late Night Jackin. It’s straight house music from start to finish! This EP includes tracks from Boys Don’t Disco, Jesusdapnk, Miguel Rios & Pete T, Paul Najera & Jr. Quijada and Ray-D.

 

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Juan Hansen ‘Telling Me Something EP’

Artist: Juan Hansen
Title : Telling Me Something EP
Label: Human By Default
Cat. #: HBD008
Format: Digital
Release Date: 26th March
Tracklist:
01 Juan Hansen – Telling Me Something
02 Juan Hansen – Kulú
03 Juan Hansen – Cuatro Bajos
04 Juan Hansen feat. Martin Rizzola – Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires’ Juan Hansen lands on Bedouin’s Human By Default this March with his ‘Telling Me Something’ EP.

Opening with a dose of organic percussion and a plodding bassline, title track ‘Telling Me Something’ whirs through a series of delectable analogue tweaks, followed by the irrepressible ‘Kulú’ which brings pounding kick drums and zany effects around warped vocals and chugging low end for energetic crowds.

On ‘Cuatro Bajos’ Hansen delivers delicate, memorable melodies over crisp drum patterns which unfurl across the track’s duration, while ‘Buenos Aires’ sees Hansen team up with percussionist Martin Rizzola, with the duo’s styles gelling effortlessly as Rizzola’s bouncing, lively percussion aligns flawlessly across the crystal clear production.

Previously appearing on John Digweed’s Bedrock and Frankey & Sandrino’s Sum Over Histories labels, Argentina’s Juan Hansen is a composer and recording artist who’s renowned live sets have taken him to Burning Man, Boiler Room and beyond.

 

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Drumcode Festival Malta

Drumcode Festival Malta confirms new line-up additions and increased capacity
16—19 September, 2021

With the six-month countdown on till Drumcode Festival Malta, the team is excited to announce 11 DJ additions to the line-up, two new stages and more hotel capacity, as we look forward to welcoming more fans and friends to the sun-drenched Mediterranean island from 16—19 September, 2021.

Kölsch makes his Drumcode event debut, having minted a label debut in late 2019 with a sublime remix of the Adam Beyer classic ‘What You Need’. Likewise, we’re excited to welcome Berghain resident Marcel Dettmann to play his inaugural Drumcode party, having long shared line-ups with Beyer. Joris Voorn is a superlative DJ and returns to the fold after a terrific set at the 2019 festival in Amsterdam. Championing a kinetic brand of techno and electro, Anastasia Kristensen has emerged as one of the scene’s most thrilling DJs in recent years and we’re buzzed she’ll make her DC event debut this summer. Long-time label associates Dense & Pika bring their industrial-charged energy to the island. Emerging talents Sandra Mosh — a recent debutant on DCLTD — and the hotly tipped Clara Cuvé also join, bringing a heady brand of techno to Malta. Part of the new crop of artists contributing quality music to the label, Oscar L, Timmo and Jay Lumen make richly deserved additions. Rounding out the phase two line-up announcement is Drumcode treasure and all-round techno luminary Cari Lekebusch who’s been dishing out techno masterclasses for 25+ years.

These DJs make up the 50+ artists from the Drumcode family and beyond who will play the four-day event headlined by Adam Beyer, who’s invited the cream of the world’s techno crop to join him. This includes Richie Hawtin, Kevin Saunderson’s legendary E-Dancer project, Ben Klock, Maceo Plex, ANNA, Monika Kruse, Chris Liebing, Bart Skills, Layton Giordani, Wehbba Live Station and many more over eight stages.

Outside the regular festival programming, we’ll be taking over the island with boat and hotel parties scheduled throughout the four days, culminating in the most comprehensive and unique Drumcode event to date. Deposits start at 10€ and total price for the festival starts from 249€ including accommodation. It goes without saying; this event will sell out.

Drumcode Festival Malta 2021

DATES:  16th — 19th September 2021

LOCATION:  Malta

BLURP:  2021 will see the Drumcode Festival series expanding as we take the party to Malta with 4 days dedicated to techno.

PHASE TWO LINE-UP: Adam Beyer, Alan Fitzpatrick, Anastasia Kristensen, Anfisa Letyago ANNA, Bart Skils, Ben Klock, Cari Lekebusch, Chris Liebing, Christian Smith, Clara Cuvé, Dense & Pika DJ Rush, E-Dancer Live, Heiko Laux, Ida Engberg, Ilario Alicante, Jay Lumen, Joel Mull, Joris Voorn, Julian Jeweil, Juliet Fox, Keith Carnal, Kölsch, La Fleur, Layton Giordani, Lilly Palmer, Luigi Madonna, Maceo Plex Marcel Dettmann, Mark Reeve, Monika Kruse, Oscar L, Patrick Siech, Pig&Dan, Ramon Tapia, Raxon Rebūke, Reset Robot, Richie Hawtin, Roberto Capuano, Sam Paganini, SAMA, Sandra Mosh, Sterac aka Steve Rachmad, Thomas Hoffknecht, Thomas Schumacher, Tiger Stripes, Timmo, Veerus, Victor Ruiz, Wehbba Live Station, Will Clarke

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Teakup ‘Sips Tea’

Artist: Teakup
Title:  Sips Tea
Label: HOMAGE
Cat. #: HOMAGE012
Format: Digital
Release Date: 12th March 2021
Tracklist:
01 Buckwheat (The Body Knows)
02 Evaporate
03 Ice Cream Spork
04 What
05 This Version
06 Diphthong

HOMAGE recruit Ohio’s Teakup for ‘Sips Tea’, a six track EP packed to the brim with off-kilter house tracks.

Previously appearing on Titonton Duvante’s Residual Recordings and Tony Fairchild’s is / was, the Midwest DJ/producer Teakup turns his sights to HOMAGE, turning in a set of exceptional wonky, Perlon-esque house for his debut appearance on the Brooklyn-based imprint.

Across the six tracks, Teakup’s knack for crafting irresistibly weird house music is on full display, covering a variety of moods and styles throughout. Lead track ‘Buckwheat (The Body Knows)’ sees restrained chords drawn out across a skippy, textured beat peppered with plucky synths before moving into ‘Evaporate’, in which fluttering percussion and bouncing bass takes the forefront.

Delving into headsier territory, ‘Ice Cream Spork’ makes a beeline for the after hours, as glitched out synthesis and visceral low end carry the track deep into the night. The monstrous ‘What’ follows suit with bubbling FX and twisted bass shuffling through a restrained and considered arrangement. Drawing on dub sensibilities and vocal samples, ‘This Version’ follows, and ‘Diphthong’ round out the release in fine style with another dose of stripped-back, glitchy gold.

Since 2017, HOMAGE have remained a go-to imprint for upfront party sounds. Run by House Of Yes residents Ryan Clover & Fabi Jugo, the label has released music from the likes of Cinthie, Kettama, Ben Gomori, and JVXTA. Showing no signs of slowing down in 2021, the label adds another string to their bow with Teakup’s striking EP.

 

 

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Josh Butler ‘Switch It EP’

Artist: Josh Butler
Title: Switch It EP
Label: MÜSE
Cat. #: MUSE021
Format: Digital
Release Date: 5th March 2021
Tracklist

  1. Switch It
  2. Addis

 


Josh Butler heads to MÜSE this March as he reveals his latest two-tracker, ‘Switch It’.

One of modern house music’s leading names, ORIGINS RCRDS boss Josh Butler continues to push and evolve his trademark take on the genre with the past twelve months welcoming more melodic tinges and atmospheric shades to his sound palette. Currently based in New Zealand, a place where he spent a significant part of his childhood, Josh started the New Year featuring as one of the world’s only internationally touring artists, playing a string of club shows and festivals across the country. This unique situation, coupled with an impressive work ethic in the studio during lockdown, has led to an exciting start to 2021 for the multifaceted DJ, producer, and label boss – with early-March welcoming his debut appearance on Dennis Cruz & Eddy M’s MÜSE imprint as he reveals his two-track ‘Switch It’ EP.

A slinking production guided by crisp, organic percussion licks, tripped out vocals, and aquatic stabs, title cut ‘Switch It’ perfectly demonstrates this evolution in sound as Butler reveals yet another infectious peak-time production to add to his rich catalogue. On the flip, ‘Addis’ takes things down a meandering, warping path as rich synths and sweeping leads meet further signature drum work to wrap things up in style.

 

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Nu Future presents The Stadium Series

Nu Future Announces Huge Series of Socially Distanced Events in a Football Stadium
Dave Morales & Dave Lee, Purple Disco Machine, Low Steppa, Richy Ahmed, Dennis Cruz, Hybrid Minds, Kings Of The Rollers, Sonny Fodera and more all play in May and June 2021 
Nu Future is a brand new, covid secure event series that kicks off this much anticipated summer of love with plenty of sunshine, smiles and superb sounds at Stevenage’s Lamex Football Stadium throughout May and June 2021. Subject to Local Authority and Safety Advisory Group approval, each week the likes of Sonny Fodera, Groove Odyssey with Dave Morales & Dave Lee, Lovejuice with Purple Disco Machine and Low Steppa, La Fiesta with Richy Ahmed and Dennis Cruz, Breakin Science with Hybrid Minds, Kings Of The Rollers and Hazard, Back To 95 with The House and Garage Orchestra, Centreforce883 with Alex P and Jeremy Healy, plus Let The Music Play, Dance on Arrival, Bongo’s Bingo, and a selection of the best tribute bands are all set to bring music and positivity back to the local community.
Tickets are on sale now so sign up now and don’t miss out https://mailchi.mp/8121e1fbeee1/stadiumseries.

Nu Future have worked hard since August to plan this series of socially distanced seated music and entertainment events in association with Stevenage Football Club. The expert team has worked hard to assemble a super strong squad of events across the industry with a common goal to bring some much needed excitement back into everyone’s lives. Expect world class sound, mesmeric production and fun loving crowds who will make these truly historic events.

Josh Hodges, 26, Partner, says, “We are delighted to launch our socially distanced Stadium Series with our fantastic partners at Stevenage Football Club. The series will be fully covid compliant with a range of different shows for the local community to enjoy throughout May and June. We can’t wait to welcome you to Nu Future!”

The world famous Bongo’s Bingo is in town on Friday May 14th to kick things off with some retro fun and games. The day after, on Saturday May 15th, renowned underground house event La Fiesta brings some crazy Ibiza party vibes with Paradise man Richy Ahmed and Solid Grooves regular Dennis Cruz. On Sunday May 16th, it’s house and disco fun with Lovejuice and the chart topping icons that are Purple Disco Machine, Low Steppa, Jess Bays and more.

Friday May 21st is Let The Music Play with Georgie B, Kenny Thomas and Phil Fearon, then things get cosmic and funky with the one and only Groove Odyssey and Dave Lee (aka Joey Negro) bringing the knowledge on May 22nd. On Sunday May 23rd Buena Vida returns with special guests.

Friday May 28th kicks off with drum & bass legends Breakin Science and Hybrid Minds, Kings Of The Rollers and Hazard taking over. Saturday May 29th is all about a special show with Australian and Defected house king Sonny Fodera and Ferreck Dawn. Huge line-ups will come for the Bank Holiday Weekend May 30th and 31st. Bank Holiday Monday is hosted by Dance on Arrival.

Into the final weekend, Thursday June 3rd features tributes to Oasis by Oasish, Queen by Supreme Queen and The Stereophonics. Back To 95 with The House and Garage Orchestra playing all the genre’s biggest hits with a rich array of PAs all singing live on Friday June 4th, and finally old school night Centreforce883 brings legends Alex P, Andy Manston, Jeremy Healy, Keith Mac and more on Sunday 5th June.

This is a much anticipated series that is sure to have a magical atmosphere at each and every event as finally people come together and dance away the woes of the difficult last year.
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Bomat ‘Doing All Right’

Artist: Bomat
Title: Doing All Right
Label: Nervous Records
Cat. #: NER25234
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release Date: 19th March 2021

Following his ‘Classy Talk’ release on Nervous Records in 2020, German artist Bomat returns to the NYC imprint with a soulful cut entitled ‘Doing All Right’.

Moritz Bommert aka Bomat is a German composer, producer and DJ based originally from Cologne but based in Berlin. Moritz’s passion for house music started at a young age when he moved to Berlin to study and deep dive into the city’s vibrant musical landscape where he worked for several years as a music producer and DJ releasing music under various monikers until 2015. After a creative break, Moritz returned to the studio in 2018 to discover his very own sound and start his Bomat alias before teaming up with the legendary NYC label Nervous Records for his ‘Classy Talk’ that came out in 2020.

‘Doing All Right’ is an irresistible deep house cut that smoothly blends alluring keys and shuffling drums with luscious leads and stirring vocals.

 

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Confidential Recipe ‘What You Think EP’

Artist: Confidential Recipe
Title : What You Think EP
Label: Rekids Special Projects
Cat. #: RSPX26
Format: Digital
Release Date: 19 th March 2021
Tracklist:
01 What You Think
02 Drill
03 Grain
04 See You
05 Body (Detroit Feelings Mix)

Confidential Recipe debuts on Radio Slave’s Rekids Special Projects with the deep, tracky techno of the ‘What You Think EP’.

Heading straight to the club is the titular ‘What You Think’, with 909 kits pulsating alongside a variety of considered samples and visceral effects, followed by ‘Drill’, a pummeling yet subdued onslaught of FM tones and crisp hi-hats.

‘Grain’ drives delayed vocal chops to the centre of the brain, as modulating synths flicker around relentless drum patterns. Hypnotic textures and smooth, fluttery pads take charge on ‘See You’ before ‘Body (Detroit Feeling Mix)’ adds a quirky flair to the release with its Dance Mania inspired samples, melody, and stabs.

Matt Edwards aka Radio Slave displays his knack for A&R by recruiting the Venezuela born, Colombia based Confidential Recipe, who has delivered a dose of high quality, heads-down techno artillery for the hard-hitting sister label to Rekids.

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UNUM Festival Albania finalises headliners for 2021

Sven Vath and Ben Klock join Other New Additions Such as Mathew Jonson, Dana Ruh, Tobi Neumann, Manu Gonzalez, Jamie Roy, Andy Luff and Colin Chiddle 
June 3rd – 7th 2021
Shengjin, Albania

Europe’s most exciting new underground event just got even better as UNUM Festival 2021 adds a pair of standout headliners in Sven Väth and Ben Klock, plus Mathew Jonson, Dana Ruh, Tobi Neumann and more global greats. On top of this come 15 talented and local stars who are quickly on the rise, and forward-thinking partnerships with iconic brands like Sunwaves, Modernity, Club Der Visionaere, Nordsten, and sCs, plus a guarantee from the Albanian Ministries of Tourism, Environment, and Health that the event will go ahead this year from June 3rd – 7th.
UNUM has already cemented itself amongst the European elite for a number of reasons – the close-knit first edition was a memorable gathering of real music lovers in an upcoming region of the world. The festival really shined a spotlight on Rana e Hedhun, the last untapped corner of Europe in the town of Shengjin, on the idyllic Albanian coastline. It is a rare natural, organic and uncommercialised setting that allows for non stop music night and day, plus sunrise and sunset parties, beach parties, water sports, plenty of local culture, food and drink offerings as well as isolated bays and gold sand beaches to explore.
This year the bar will be raised again with the news that world class clubs and promotions will line up as partners. Each of these collectives will bring their own special know how and sense of underground style to UNUM and include cult Romanian techno festival Sunwaves, the unique party in the Alps that is Modernity, Berlin’s underground haven Club Der Visionaere plus the River Rhine’s floating nightclub Nordsten and more.
Now also playing across the five days of enchanting and escapist hedonism will be techno pioneers like Cocoon’s Sven Vath and Berghain’s own Ben Klock, plus the always essential master of his machines that is Mathew Jonson plus deep house’s finest Dana Ruh, Cocoon’s long time tastemaker Tobi Neumann as well as Manu Gonzalez, Jamie Roy, Andy Luff, Colin Chiddle and over 15 local artist who bring their own distinctive house and techno flavours and perspectives. Already announced are the likes of Ricardo Villalobos, Priku, Praslea, tINI, Sonja Moonear, Shaun Reeves, Raresh, Cesar Merveille, Dyed Soundorom, Leon and more.