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Elyas ‘The Get Down EP’

Artist: Elyas
Title: The Get Down EP
Label: Motech Records
Cat. #: MT142
Format: Digital Download / Streaming
Release Date: 26 March 2021
Tracklist:
1. Good Old Days
2. The Get Down
3. Logistic

Motech Records’ commitment to providing a platform for the best up and coming techno artists continues with this, ‘The Get Down EP’ [MT 142]. The release sees French DJ and Producer Elyas drop his first EP on the renowned label, following his impressive debut on the Motech compilation ‘Consortium Vol.2’ in 2020. Elyas notes techno, house and 90’s acid house as influences in his craft, and has releases on labels such as Modularz.

‘The Get Down EP’ is a three track affair inspired by those Detroit Techno masterpieces we all love, and whilst Elyas prefers to let his music do the talking, he references the production values of Detroit techno don, Robert Hood, as well as ‘90s acid sounds as key influences on this slick EP. Elyas says, “For tracks with vocals, I really like Funk, Soul and Disco. I mix all this with the Techno beats, always inspired by the productions of Robert Hood, Mark Broom and Ben Sims.”

Listen to the EP opener, ‘Good Old Days’ for uplifting Techno with a driving rhythm, and delicate reference to a certain Disco classic, that will have you humming the original. Track two, ‘Get Down’ features twisted Techno chords, with slick loops and sexy vocal hooks that beg to be experienced at 4am on a dance floor. We miss those moments even more after hearing this track; it’s a big one. The final track, ‘Logistic’ further exemplifies Elyas’ Disco and ‘90s house influences, with groovy percussion and loops that lock you into the beat. This is Techno that is accessible and guaranteed to have you stomping and smiling in equal measure.

Rich NxT ft. Shyam P ‘Other Side Remixed’

Artist: Rich NxT ft. Shyam P
Title: Other Side Remixed
Remixer: Guti & Rossi
Label: FUSE
Release Date: 5th March 2021
Cat. #: FUSE044
Format: Digital + Vinyl (tba)
Tracklist

Other Side (Guti Remix)
Other Side (Rossi. Remix)

FUSE build upon Rich NxT’s debut album as they welcome Guti and Rossi. to deliver the first set of LP remixes, with both producers turning in fresh versions of ‘Other Side’ featuring Shyam P.

A project soundtracking over a decade of influences, evolution and growth as an artist, and a body of work marking a significant milestone in his career to date, Rich NxT’s debut album ‘Know The Score’ on home imprint FUSE showcased one of the label’s core residents at his musical best last year, offering up a wide-reaching selection of productions spanning the corners of the house spectrum. Having released the ten-track project to close the label’s rich 2020 schedule, March welcomes the first of two special remix packages set to drop this year, with the iconic London imprint welcoming two close friends in Argentinian favourite Guti and rising-UK talent Rossi. to offer up fresh interpretations of NxT’s track ‘Other Side’ featuring Shyam P this March.

Up first, the always excellent Guti offers up his slick and classy remix, welcoming a signature blend of rolling organic percussion beneath snaking top lines, Shyam P’s infectious and hazy vocals, and groove-fuelled guitar riffs and bass licks played live by close friend and Argentinian musician Leah Martinez, whilst Rossi.’s no-nonsense remix sees the UK hotshot draw for rumbling sub-bass, icy hats and sharp drum licks throughout his driving take on the production.

Pig&Dan & Gregor Tresher ‘Challenger’

Artist: Pig&Dan & Gregor Tresher
Title: Challenger
Label: True Soul
Cat. #: TRUE12137
Release date: 1 March, 2021
Tracklist:
1. Challenger
2. Granular

A pair of techno stalwarts unite for their debut collaboration.

An auspicious release for label and artists alike, Pig&Dan and Gregor Tresher have both been delivering quality techno productions for almost two decades. Tresher is a prolific and deeply respected member of the German techno scene responsible for iconic tracks such as a ‘A Thousand Nights’ and ‘Goliath’. His debut on Truesoul was certainly fated. Pig&Dan need no introduction, as one of the label’s most consistent and valued contributors, coming off a lush two-tracker ‘Telegraphy’ released in January.

The artists’ connection goes back almost as far as their discographies. Birthed during lockdown, ‘Challenger’ is their inaugural production link up. The title track is a progressive-tinged bubbler that builds to a celestial crescendo. ‘Granular’ is an immersive trip, as a drone-like wall of sound meshes with glistening synths, conjuring up an evocative atmosphere akin to a futuristic film soundtrack

Patrick Topping ft. Hayley Topping ‘Disco Hits’

Artist: Patrick Topping ft. Hayley Topping
Title : Disco Hits
Remixer: Gerd Janson
Label: Trick
Cat # :TRICK024
Format: Digital / Vinyl
Release Date: 5th March
Tracklist:
01 Disco Hits
02 Disco Hits (Gerd Janson Remix)

Patrick and Hayley Topping return to Trick this March with ‘Disco Hits’ featuring a remix from Running Back honcho Gerd Janson.

The second collaboration from the pair, completed in the same session as 2020’s ‘New Reality’, sees the duo continuing their musical experiments together, bringing Hayley’s ethereal vocals over an emotive yet pounding, synth-led instrumental.

“Working with Hayley has opened up a whole new branch to my music and it’s something we are both having so much fun exploring” Patrick Topping.

Gerd Janson supplies an effortlessly classy version of ‘Disco Hits’ by adding his signature discoid flair, taking the track into an even more leftfield direction, whilst still built for those memorable dancefloor moments.

Catapulting to stardom off the back of hits like ‘Be Sharp Say Nowt’ and ‘Forget’, Patrick Topping and his Trick label are a tour de force, pushing thrilling, club-ready modern house music with a focus on fresh talent to widespread acclaim.

Hollen ‘Interspace EP’

Artist: Hollen
Title: Interspace EP
Label: Terminal M
Cat. #: TERM195
Release Date: 22.03.2021
Tracklist:
A1: Hollen – Interspace
A2: Hollen – Out Of The Tunnel
B1: Hollen – Off The World
B2: Hollen – Anonymous

It has been too long since the last Hollen release! Now he is coming up with a great 4 track ep with flying melodies, funky grooves and a big soulful touch.

‘What You’ve Been Told / Ego Rap’

Artist: Dateless
Title: What You’ve Been Told / Ego Rap
Remixer: Rich NxT
Label: VIVa MUSiC
Cat. #: VIVa173
Format: Digital
Release Date: 26th February 2021
Tracklist

What You’ve Been Told
What You’ve Been Told (Rich NxT Remix)
Ego Rap

Dateless returns to VIVa MUSiC as he delivers his latest two-tracker ‘What You’ve Been Told / Ego Rap’, accompanied by a remix from Rich NxT.

An emerging name within the US electronic music scene and beyond, West Coast DJ and producer Dateless continues to grow his reputation as a rising talent to watch, dropping music via leading imprints including Hot Creations, Hottrax, Solid Grooves and Snatch! to name just a few. Having last touched down on the label in July to deliver his ‘Lady Make Me See / Instajam’ EP, the LA-based talent now returns to VIVa MUSiC as he delivers two fresh cuts in the form of ‘What You’ve Been Told / Ego Rap’, with FUSE favourite Rich NxT also on board to remix the lead production.

Opening cut ‘What You’ve Been Told’ welcomes a playful, groove-heavy production as hazy vocals work alongside bouncy melodies, rumbling basslines and punchy kicks, whilst Rich NxT’s interpretation welcomes a trademark combination of squelching bass patterns and menacing low ends contrasted against resonant stabs and light, hooky vocals. Final track ‘Ego Rap’ ups the tempo to close as slinking percussion, infectious vox samples and skipping hats come together to reveal a peak-time track bustling with energy and drive.

Berllioz ‘Aphetidae EP’

Artist: Berllioz
Title: Aphetidae EP
Label: Heion Records
Cat. #: HEION001
Release Date: – Monday, March 1 2021
Tracklist:
Berllioz – Mo Orea
Berllioz – A2 Faka Urea
Berllioz – B1 Aphetidae

Three widescreen trips from the studio of Berllioz, one of foremost exponents of modular synthesis. Each track uses space and depth to conjure a refined and enveloping atmosphere. The jazzy percussion and drizzly chords of ‘Mo Orea’ bring to mind a clandestine bar in a film noir. The chatter and hubbub on ‘Faka Urea’ is brighter, matching the steppy groove. Finally, ‘Aphetidae’ is an epic, taking in a massive walking bassline, orchestral swells and an extended ambient.

Danny Tenaglia 60th Birthday

Danny Tenaglia Announces 60th Birthday Fundraiser for UNICEF in Collaboration with Beatport, Gray Area and Jukebox

Carl Cox, David Guetta and Seth Troxler among Dozens of DJs Appearing

Electronic music titan Danny Tenaglia is to celebrate his upcoming 60th birthday in the only way he knows how – with an epic live stream for UNICEF. It runs on March 6th and 7th in association with Beatport, Gray Area and Jukebox and features a mouthwatering line-up of guests like Carl Cox, David Guetta, Chris Liebing, Dubfire, Nicole Moudaber, Seth Troxler, Sharam, Steve Lawler, Victor Calderone and many more. This free stream will see all donated proceeds going to UNICEF. Register for the event at http://birthday.dannytenaglia.com/ to be entered to win prizes such as signed albums, t-shirts and 5 spots on Danny’s guest list.

Famous Brooklynite and multi award winner Danny Tenaglia has been one of the most recognisable and pioneering faces in dance music for decades. Known for his marathon 24 hour plus sets, he has held residencies at the most vital clubs in the world and has a unique knack for laying down musical journeys that spans sounds, scenes, styles and ages. He is a real rite-of-passage DJ that has shied our scene and will be joined by many of his celebrated peers for this unique celebration.

Says Danny, “”My dear friends near and far, I am beyond excited to announce my “30+30=dTeN – TWO Day Birthday Celebration” LIVE STREAM on Sat. March 6th (and my actual bday) Sun. March 7th with an amazing Line-Up of Global DJ’s that still has me Over The Moon with great Joy! All of the DJ’s participating have influenced me in so many ways and I am honored to consider each and every one of them dear friends. Naturally, there are 100s of others I can think of, but my great friend and manager Gui Ramos, Gray Area & Beatport team, put this together and we had to keep it at 30 sets. I do plan to start hosting a show from my new BASSMENT, and plan to have many, many guest DJ’s, artists, friends, play music, have chats and interact with the people. Stay Tuned for that. Lastly, I am so sorry that we still can’t physically BE together, but we can still Dance@Home!”

The full line up includes Behrouz, Benny Soto, Blond:ish, Boris, Carl Cox, Chris Liebing, DJ Chus, DJ Vibe, Danny Tenaglia, David Guetta, Demi, Dubfire, Guy Gerber, Harry Romero, Hernan Cattaneo, Ilario Alicante, KinK, Lauren Lane, Markus Schulz, Mendo, Mike Nervous, Misstress Barbara, Nicole Moudaber, Pablo Ceballos, Paco Osuna, Sasha Carassi, Seth Troxler, Sharam, Steve Lawler and Victor Calderone.

Various ‘Affinity 2’

Artist: Various
Title : Affinity 2
Label: PLOINK
Cat. #: PL028NK
Release Date: 12th March 2021
Format: Vinyl / Digital

Norweigan techno label PLOINK announces its second Affinity compilation with ‘Affinity 2’, featuring a host of the country’s electronic music talent.

Including appearances from Nordenstam, Angermund, Vakum, and Minus Magnus, the techno-focused nine-track 2xLP features key players and rising stars of the Norwegian scene, shining a light on a deeply fertile dance music landscape.

Wania & Sex Tags affiliate Nordenstam opens with ‘Jokkemokken’, a blissful production expertly blended with dub techno aesthetics, leading into Thomas Urv’s ‘Ssskummel Skog’, an elastic chugger peppered with subtle, mangled vocals to round off the A-side. On the flip, Angermund turns in a delightfully bright and airy track in ‘Rastløst Rævhål’, while Vakum heads straight to the club with the visceral and bubbling ‘Annoyingly Lengthy Title Tune’.

Kicking off the second disc is ComdaPort with the hypnotic ‘Cryster’, moving into the deep, tumbling ‘Phases’ by Pettø, followed by Mhost Likely honcho Minus Magnus’ ‘No System Trick’, picking up the pace with squelchy percussion and pounding drums. The last side of vinyl sees Rudi Valdersnes’ ‘Rommet’ moulded into a thumping and textured track by Delikatessen, before the final track ‘Morkel’ by Skolopender sees out the compilation with a dose of off the wall explorations into the depths of textured techno.

Founded seven years ago by Thomas Urv & Miss Mostly as a natural extension to their wildly popular events and festivals, PLOINK has released music from the likes of Mental Overdrive, Prins Thomas, +plattfrom, Joaquin Ruiz, Christian Tilt, and more.

Tracklist:
01 Nordenstam – Jokkemokken
02 Thomas Urv – Ssskummel Skog
03 Angermund – Rastløst Rævhål
04 Vakum – Annoyingly Lengthy Title tune
05 ComdaPort – Cryster
06 Pettø – Phases
07 Minus Magnus – No System Trick
08 Rudi Valdersnes – Rommet (Delikatessen’s Locked Groove Remix)
09 Skolopender – Morkel

Louie Fresco ‘Still Drippin’ feat. Hector Moralez’

Artist: Louie Fresco
Title : Still Drippin’ feat. Hector Moralez
Remixer: Hanfry Martinez, Miguel Puente
Label: Music Is 4 Lovers
Cat. #: MI4L018
Format: Digital
Release Date: 26th February 2021
Tracklist:
01) Still Drippin’ feat. Hector Moralez
02) This Must Be Deep
03) Still Drippin’ feat. Hector Moralez (Hanfry Martinez Remix)
04) Still Drippin’ feat. Hector Moralez (Miguel Puente Remix)

Mexico City-based producer, Louie Fresco, delivers a bumpin’ sophomore EP on Music is 4 Lovers.

The title track, Still Drippin’, comes in hot from the get-go, with a driving bassline and catchy vocals from Hector Moralez. Followed by b-side tune, This Must Be Deep, a deep, flowing groove, perfect for any dark dance floor. The EP rounds out with two up-beat, minimal house remixes of Still Drippin’, one from Spanish hotshot, Hanfry Martinez, and the second by fellow Mexican and longtime friend of MI4L, Miguel Puente.