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MADVILLA ‘Lipid EP’

Artist: MADVILLA
Title: Lipid EP
Remixer: Mihai Popoviciu
Label: No Art
Cat. #: NOART0
Release Date: 19th February 2020
Tracklist

Lipid
Sucka
Ion Care
Lipid (Mihai Popovicu Remix)

No Art welcome MADVILLA to the label to deliver his ‘Lipid’ EP, backed by a remix from Romanian favourite Mihai Popoviciu.

An exciting name set for a big 2021, California-born, London-based talent MADVILLA has emerged as a surging name since his arrival onto the UK and global house scene early last year. Following a busy twelve months which included fresh music on his own Hot Wings imprint alongside material on Seb Zito’s Seven Dials Records, Desert Hearts Records and CUFF, February welcomes the arrival of a new label to the catalogue as he debuts on ANOTR’s No Art imprint with his ‘Lipid’ EP, with Cyclic Records boss Mihai Popoviciu stepping up on remix duties.

Lead cut ‘Lipid’ showcases a classy blend of classic house tones amongst more modern influences as shuffling percussion meets wandering synths and warped vocal samples. Next, ‘Sucka’ welcomes a lively combination of snaking hats, resonant bass licks and swirling pads to offer up an infectious peak-time offering, whilst the shimmering ‘Ion Care’ welcomes further energy as two-step drum patterns go to work beneath sharp lasers and deeper melodies. To close, the always excellent Popoviciu reveals his take on the lead cut, stripping things back and layering dubby arrangements and rolling grooves to shape up proceedings in fine fashion.

Jansons ‘Heartbreaker’

Artist: Jansons
Title: Heartbreaker
Label: Revival New York
Cat. # RVL001
Format: Vinyl / Digital
Release Date: 12th February 2021
Tracklist
Heartbreaker
Heartbreaker (Alternative Mix) [Vinyl Only] Heartbreaker (Radio Edit)

2021 welcomes the arrival of New York-based imprint Revival, with the debut EP coming courtesy of hotly-tipped talent Jansons as he delivers ‘Heartbreaker’.

A new name for 2021 straight from the heart of New York City, Revival New York look set to become one to watch across the year ahead and beyond as they aim to inject the soul and foundations of dance music back into today’s modern landscape. With an ethos of unearthing hidden gems and rising stars, whilst creating a transatlantic bridge between the soulful and iconic sounds of New York and the rich grooves of London, February sees the collective build on notable events with the likes of Loco Dice and Cuttin’ Headz pairing Jesse Calosso and Jean Pierre, plus their forthcoming 10+ artist Revival NY Opening Ceremony live stream via Desert Hearts featuring the likes of Latmun, Joseph Edmond, Sam Holland and more, as they welcome the first release on their new label from UK hotshot, Jansons. A rising star delivering stand-out material via labels including Hot Since 82’s Knee Deep In Sound, Yousef’s Circus Recordings, and Richy Ahmed’s Four Thirty Two, alongside his and Richy’s own distinguished LoveHrtz project, he now opens his 2021 account as he launches the LDN via NYC project with ‘Heartbreaker’.

A groove-heavy cut drawing on soulful vocals, infectious bass guitar licks and disco-fuelled melodies, ‘Heartbreaker’ welcomes a bustling sun-soaked production typical of the ever-impressing talent, whilst the vinyl-only ‘Alternative Mix’ welcomes the introduction of warming synths and slick, snaking basslines – shaping up yet another classy offering from Jansons and welcoming an exciting label to the US and worldwide electronic scene in the process.

Jay Hill & Harry Collier ‘Hope Springs Volume 1’

Artist: Jay Hill & Harry Collier
Title: Hope Springs Volume 1
Label: People of the Light
Cat. #: POTL006
Release Date: Tuesday, March 16 2021
Track list:
Jay Hill & Harry Collier – Hope Springs (Orig. Mix)
Jay Hill & Harry Collier – Hope Springs (Radio Edit)
Jay Hill & Harry Collier – Hope Springs (jozif Remix)
Jay Hill & Harry Collier – Hope Springs (mikaelantony’s Cyclone Remix)
Jay Hill & Harry Collier – Hope Springs (Sahpe’s KHDT Remix)

Record Sounds Like: This release is a bit of a melange between Hot Creations & Ovum – with disco house, splashes of acid & deep tech

Jay Hill & Harry Collier’s join forces for their 3rd release together on the killer ‘Hope Springs’, following on from releases together on Superfreq & POTL’s first ever release
Inconsolable Soldier. ‘Hope Springs’ is a 2 part volume release – Volume 1 is more deep-tech-acid-tech, whilst the forth coming Vol 2 is more chillout, balearic, electronica

Whilst Jay hill maybe a familiar favourite for most, her production partner on this Harry Collier is known for appearing on few Faithless tune called – “Bombs” & he has appeared on stage with them several times including Glastonbury, not only that they brought in Craig Tucky from Portsmouth (UK) to lay down live drums & percussions on the original & radio mixes.

Along with the original this release is backed up with an array of amazing remixers in the form of jozif & mikaelantony (who turns in 2 remixes under different guises ‘Sahpe’ & mikaelantony ). Remixer jozif has past releases on Crosstown Rebels, Culprit, Bedrock, Selador, Anjunadeep & Desert Hearts.

Detroit’s Filthiest ‘All White Buffs’

Artist: Detroit’s Filthiest
Title: All White Buffs
Label: MCEC
Cat. #: MCEC056
Format: Digital
Release Date: 05 March 2021
Tracklist:
1. All White Buffs (Original Mix)
2. All White Buffs (Will Simpson Remix)
3. All White Buffs (Oliver Way Remix)

The multi-genre magician, Detroit’s Filthiest (Julian Shamou) flexes his Techno muscles on his latest release ‘All White Buffs’.

With recent releases on Bass Agenda, Casa Voyager and Philthtrax that saw this underground Detroit legend deliver Ghettotech, Electro, and D&B, it’s time for something a bit different. What fans won’t be surprised about is his ability to turn his hand to another genre with such great skill and flair.

As well as DF’s original version, there’s remixes from fellow Motor City warrior, Will Simpson who recently launched his own Native Drum label with the highly infectious ‘Ghosts of Old Detroit Vol 1’ EP and will soon be delivering a solo release for MCEC; as well as EPM founder, Oliver Way who’s also known for his work as Mr. O (alongside Paris The Black FU) in Detroit Grand PuBahs.

Subradeon ‘We Are Resilient’

Artist: Subradeon
Title: We Are Resilient
Remixer: DJ Rolando
Label: Subradeon Records
Cat. #: SBRDN003
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release Date: 22nd February 2021 (Vinyl) / 8th March 2021 (Digital)

Berlin-based, Italian duo Subradeon return to their own eponymous imprint with four more of their signature, elevating techno tracks which includes a remix from Detroit’s DJ Rolando.

Producers and DJ’s first and foremost, Subradeon find soul at the heart of their work, be it via their productions on labels like Rekids, Motech and Hardgroove – or in their consistently engaging DJ sets, where the duo’s strong bond and years of collaboration make for an enigmatic mix of layered techno, house, acapellas and samples. In 2018 the duo launched their self-titled imprint as a home for their own productions with the first two releases picking up an array of support from names such as Ben Sims, DJ Bone, Truncate, Spencer Parker and many more. Moving into 2020, Subradeon spent the early part of the year in the studio, mustering up their ‘We Are Resilient’ EP which addresses the theme of resilience and pays homage to the story of the Native Americans fighting for their rights and in support of them, the duo have decided to donate part of the profits to a Native American charity.

‘We Are Resilient’ begins with bumping grooves balanced with powerful political messages highlighting resistance and uplifting synths reminiscent of Detroit’s soulful techno style before ‘Don’t Fake The Funk’ lays down euphoric keys, delightfully resounding kicks and vibrant atmospheres alleviating you to another plane.

On the flip, ‘Wisdom’ continues with the inspiriting atmospheres as the sweeping lead synths bounce delicately off the fluid percussion and spiraling modulations in this energetic number. Detroit artist, former Underground Resistance member and R3 Records label boss, DJ Rolando who has a number of outstanding releases to his name on labels such as Delsin, Ostgut Ton, UR and his very own label, rounds off the EP with a pulsating remix of ‘Wisdom’ featuring shimmering bass rolls smeared over the beautifully panned drums and sparse yet solemn strings.

Bryan Chapman ‘Ròta EP’

Artist: Bryan Chapman
Title: Ròta EP
Label: EPMmusic
Cat. #: EPM88
Format: Digital Download / Streaming
Release Date: 26 February 2021
Tracklist:
1. Your Face is Welcome Round Ear
2. Kofan
3. The Warrior Child
4. King of Thogarma

For our first release of 2021, we welcome the return of Bryan Chapman with the follow up to his ‘Danu EP’ (EPM78) released in 2019.

‘Danu’ may have been Bryan Chapman’s debut release for EPMmusic but this Southern England based music producer, DJ, abstract artist and photographer had already been sharpening his production skills across a variety of EP releases and a highly-approved album on his own Monotony label (which he launched in 2017), as well as previous appearances on 8 Sided Dice, Enemy, H-Productions, Affin and Bouq.

His new ‘Ròta EP’ features four tracks of deep, vibrating techno that are typical of Bryan’s stripped-back approach. There’s the powerful rumblings of opener ‘Your Face is Welcome Round Ear’, or the more meditative ‘Kofan’. It’s followed by the atmospherics of ‘The Warrior Child’, before the pulsating ‘King of Thogarma’ closes the EP.

As Bryan explains, “Ròta was one of the Valkyries from Norse mythology, known as “a goddess who sends storm and rain.” I tried to tap into that, so there’s a constant rolling, driving feel in each of the tunes, like the feeling that a storm brings when it passes over you. It also feels like a just description of where the world is right now.”

ScruScru ‘South Wind, Clear Sky (Parts 1 & 2 EP’

Artist: ScruScru
Title: South Wind, Clear Sky (Parts 1 & 2 EP)
Label : Omena
Release Date: – Friday, March 5 2021 (Part 1)
Tracklist:
1 – Rain In A Bamboo Grove
2 – Maneki-Neko
3 – Who Has The Jazz?
4 – Midsommar (Feat. Nazin)
5 – Looking Like A Fool (Feat. Nazin)
6 – South Wind, Clear Sky

Record Sounds Like: The perfect mixture between a jazzfunk band going all in and a one person dub disco orchestra, Squarepusher meets Nu Guinea

There’s no denying the hype surrounding Anton “ScruScru” Bogomolov is fuelled by a string of celebrated singles, demonstrating an extraordinary prolific prowess all throughout the last couple of years which has culminated during 2020.

His ability to blend jazz-funk classics with the sweet sounds of disco-powered house grooves is always on point. It’s music that blur the boundaries between the serious yet playfull and takes the listener on a truly unique-sounding ride

ScruScru appearance on Omena is one of his finest so far. These six tracks makes a fine release called ”South Wind, Clear Sky” on vinyl and two digital EPs.

There’s jazz, disco, big warm rhodes chords and sparkling synth sounds of course, the bustling grooves takes you as far as outer space and back. It’s a wild ride and you should not be afraid to take it twice.

Jasper Street Co. ‘You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration Remixes’

Artist: Jasper Street Co.
Title: You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration Remixes
Remixers: Tensnake, Dr Packer, Teddy Douglas, Micfreak & DJ Spen
Label: Nervous Records
Cat. #: NER25055
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release Date: 5th February 2021 (Vinyl) / 19th February 2021 (Digital)

Jasper Street Co.’s ‘You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration’ single from their ‘Rejoicing’ album on Nervous Records receives remixes from Tensnake, Dr Packer, and Micfreak, in addition to individual interpretations from the group’s producers Teddy Douglas, & DJ Spen.

In 2018, the long-serving gospel-house group Jasper Street Co. returned to action with their critically acclaimed ‘Rejoicing’ album, their first together in 16 years. Consisting of vocalists Randy Roberts, Vonita White and Richard Burton, as well as producers Teddy Douglas and DJ Spen, Jasper Street Co. have been bringing light to the more soulful, spiritual and rousing side of the house genre for over 25 years now and received a Grammy nomination for Best Remixed Recordings for Louie Vega’s remix of ‘Praying For You’ in 2020. The group’s releases have found a home on Teddy Douglas’ The Basement Boys label for the most part until more recently linking up with the famous New York imprint Nervous Records.

German artist Tensnake who is renowned for various releases on Armada Music, Defected and True Romance Records adds his signature, playful aesthetic to the remix of ‘You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration’ featuring bouncy bass plucks, euphoric grooves and irresistible vocals accompanied by an instrumental version. Next up, Glitterbox and M2MR artist, Dr Packer offers up an enticing remix with organic percussion, uplifting strings that sit wonderfully underneath the graceful chords and inspiriting moods.

Esteemed artist Teddy Douglas has produced for the likes of Michael Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Crystal Waters and is an important figure in the development of the Baltimore “House” Sound. He delivers a remix which touches on elements of soul, funk, disco and house as the pulsing drums bounce elegantly off the celestial synths and enchanting atmospheres. To round things off the legendary house producer and Code Red label boss, DJ Spen collaborates with Baltimore-based multi-instrumentalist, Mic Freak – championing their spiritual house sound on their version of ‘You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration’ as the nostalgic moods shine through while the raw kicks and highs fuse deftly with rolling snares and gratifying harmonics.

Tracklist

You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Tensnake Remix)
You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Tensnake Instrumental Remix)
You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Dr Packer Extended Remix)
You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Dr Packer Dub Mix)
You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Teddy Douglas Bass Intro Mix)
You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Teddy Douglas Bass Intro Instrumental)
You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Micfreak & DJ Spen Higher Love Vocal Remix)
You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Micfreak & DJ Spen Higher Love Instrumental Remix

zlene & Mathias Hinds ‘Djup Trolling’

Artist: zlene & Mathias Hinds
Title: Djup Trolling
Remixer: Rowlanz, Per Hammar
Label: Seaweed Rhythm
Cat. #: SEAWEED001
Format: Digital
Release Date: 18th February 2021
Tracklist

Djup Trolling (Original Mix)
Djup Trolling (Rowlanz Remix)
Djup Trolling (Per Hammar Remix)

Swedish imprint Seaweed Records launch their new sub-label, Seaweed Rhythms with a warm, minimal house single from zlene & Mathias Hinds which includes remixes from Rowlanz and Per Hammar.

zlene aka Bäcksvart combines with the artist, friend and Stockholm local Mathias Hinds to inaugurate the new sub-label with their ‘Djup Trolling’ single which is about exploring the unknown with consistency and precision. Seaweed is inspired by Sweden’s nature and marine life as the label’s studio is located right by the Baltic shore, as they show their appreciation for the ocean with organic samples and recordings from both above and below the waters which have become a continual feature and theme within their work.

‘Djup Trolling’ kicks off the release with soothing pads and stabbing synths fused with smooth low-frequencies and organic percussion which develops wonderfully throughout the duration of the track before British producer and RLZ label boss, Rowlanz provides an effervescent remix as the minimal aesthetics bounce delightfully off the glistening synths and intricate, subtle melodies. Rounding off the release with an inviting remix of ‘Djup Trolling’ is Berlin-based, Dirty Hands founder Per Hammar as he lays focus on hypnotic atmospheres and pulsating bass stabs which together provide a cacophony of calming sonics and sensations.

Seaweed Rhythm has seen first-hand how much of the ocean’s wildlife has now disappeared and wants to give back to the animals and waters sampled in their work, therefore they’ve decided to donate 50% of all digital sales to various water wildlife foundations and projects.

DuBeats ‘Mesmerized Remixes’

Artist: DuBeats
Title: Mesmerized Remixes
Remixer: JT Donaldson, Nhan Solo, Soul of Hex, Michael Oberling
Label: Music Is 4 Lovers
Cat. #: MI4L017
Format: Digital
Release Date: 12th February
Tracklist:
01 Mesmerized (JT Donaldson Remix)
02 Lonely Man (Nhan Solo Remix)
03 If Ever (Soul of Hex Remix)
04 Do What You Wanna Do (Michael Oberling Remix)

Music Is 4 Lovers revisit DuBeats ‘Mezmerized’ EP this February as they invite JT Donaldson, Nhan Solo, Soul of Hex and Michael Oberling to remix key tracks.

Following DuBeats Mesmerized EP debut, Music is 4 Lovers enlists a stellar line-up for the remix package: JT Donaldson, Nhan Solo, Soul of Hex, & Michael Oberling.