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Artist: BEICO
Title: No Human Sky
Label: Terminal M
Cat. #: TERM186
Release Date: 07.09.2020
Tracklist:
A: Beico – No Human Sky
B1: Beico – Wake Up
B2: Beico – Shining
Terminal M welcomes back the Argentinian artist Beico ! He delivers a wonderful 3 track ep with some melodic bangers. Hard to choose which is thefavourite… Please enjoy!
Artist: Mladen Tomic
Title: Ghost Town EP
Label: Trapez
Cat. #: Trapez 228
Release date:18. Septemeber 2020
Tracklist:
1. Order Of Chaos
2. Ghost Town
3. Beton
3. Turn Left
Mladen Tomic has the reputation of being one of the best DJs of Bosnia and with more than 40 releases ranging back to the year 2009 he has been influential too many of his fellow DJs making it into the international DJ circuit.
He managed to reach number 1 on the Beatport Techno charts with the remix of “Front Pocket” by Nicole Moudaber and number 3 with the original mix. Mladen Tomic has been supported by Dubfire, Richie Hawtin, John Acquaviva, Monika Kruse, Umek, Popof, Adam Beyer, Stefano Noferini and others. He is described as a person with an open mind and heart and a vision. Someone who blends techno and tech house with hypnotic tribal rhythms. This quality also applies to his new EP for Trapez in which he shows his skill to create a powerful groove that sets free so much energy you cannot resist moving you feet to the beat… from the beginning to the last drop.
“Order Of Chaos“ by Mladen Tomic
The EP opens up with “Order Of Chaos” a track with a bucket full of funk and energy. One could say: more of a flow is hardly possible! Machine funk at its finest, relentless but also uplifting.
“Ghost Town“ by Mladen Tomic
“Ghost Town” has the ‘brooding dark’ implanted in its DNA. No tears from the creatures of the night, when the kick drops in after the break you will forget to cry.
“Beton” by Mladen Tomic
“Beton” is as massive as a concrete staircase and the last track of the EP “Turn Left” could be the favorite track for those who like it edgy, futuristic and heavy. There is a lot of skill here how things are put in place, how things work rhythmically and the nature of the sounds is inspirational to say the least. This track is more than massive and it can wake up the „dead“. Just great!
“Turn Left” by Mladen Tomic
“Beton” is as massive as a concrete staircase and the last track of the EP “Turn Left” could be the favorite track for those who like it edgy, futuristic and heavy. There is a lot of skill here how things are put in place, how things work rhythmically and the nature of the sounds is inspirational to say the least. This track is more than massive and it can wake up the „dead“. Just great!
Artist: DJOKO
Title: Overflow EP
Label: Rawsome Deep Recordings
Cat. #: RAWDEEP012
Release Date: 08.07.2020
Tracklist:
1. DJOKO – Overflow (Original Mix) – 5:16
2. DJOKO – Earth (Original Mix) – 6:57
Johannes “DJOKO” Kolter is one of the fastest rising talents from the ever innovative German music scene. He has been steadily on the rise with his fresh take on house music through labels such as PIV, Berg Audio and many others. Archie Hamilton has had a remarkable rise up through the ranks of the underground house and techno scene to being one of the most respected artists in his genre.
DJOKO is currently one of the bestselling artists in his genre and is laying the groundwork for its future with his forward-thinking music. He started out 2020 with gigs planned throughout the UK, Europe and South America following his latest EP on PIV that made it to no. 1 on Beatport.
DJOKO’s sound is influenced by funk and soul, garage and deep house and everything in between that is both underground and raw. His DJ-sets vary from breakbeat to house & electro maintaining the typical raw 90’s textures that keep the body moving.
Working across many of the facets of electronic music, Archie Hamilton’spenchant for rugged basslines and ethereal atmospherics form his signature sound. A dynamic selector, an accomplished producer and an influential label owner who has spent 10 years managing A&R for his two imprints Moscow Records and Moss Co. on top of Arkityp imprint alongside fellow selector and contemporary Rossko. Archie’s productions have garnered him consistent spins this on BBC Radio 1 with his standout club hit ‘Waisted’ being a go-to for Annie Mac, Pete Tong and Danny Howard.
DJOKO’s latest EP entitled, ‘Overflow’ starts off with a nice and groovy bassline with a slow and gradual build-up of deep and melodic sounds we have all grown to love. The synth starts to kick in next before the bassline tapers off and the mesmerizing beat takes hold, forcing you to get up out of your seat and dance. Archie Hamilton takes over remixing duties – in this 2 track EP – with a more atmospheric and sultry undertone. The bassline gradually picks up a bit later in the track before Archie decides to speed things up a bit more causing ‘Overflow’ to sound a little bit more funky as might be expected coming from Archie Hamilton.
‘Overflow’ follows up on DJOKO’s track ‘Since Ever’ recently released on Throne Room along with Oliver Cartoni. Archie Hamilton most recently did an extended remix of Danny Howard’s ‘Pumpin’ released on Danny’s label, Nothing Else Matters as well as an original track, ‘Xica’ which came out on David Duriez’s imprint, Brique Rogue nearing the end of June.
‘Overflow’ will be out on Rawsome Deep Recordings Worldwide on August 7th and has already received praise from the likes of Sidney Charles, Fisher, wAFF, and Danny Howard.
Lockdown Warsaw is a insightful piece of Electronic Music, clever synthwork and melodics culminate in a rolling groover. A track which represents the current state of frozen existence as much as it does anticipation of what is to come.
Artist: Coeus
Title: Beyond Dreaming EP
Label: Afterlife Recordings
Cat. #: AL041
The singular sounds of Coeus’ ‘Beyond Dreaming’ make an indelible mark on Afterlife Recordings.
Coeus appeared on Realm Of Consciousness Pt.IV with ‘Eden’ and now displays the full range of his talents in four distinctive and captivating compositions. This is melodic techno with flair, where each track is brimming with ideas and adventurous execution. Imagine the title track ringing out at sunset or ‘Lucent’ taking you deeper into the journey of a night. Coeus evokes strong feelings with all his music, nowhere more so than on this new EP.
Out on 12″ vinyl and digital from August 7th, 2020.
Artist: Hoj
Title: You Are A Wonder EP
Label: Tale + Tone
Cat. #: TnT024
Release Date: 14th August 2020
Tracklist:
1. Sweet Verse
2. You Are a Wonder
3. Feel That
4. Awake My Soul
5. You Are A Wonder (Newman (I Love) remix)
Hoj drops the ‘You Are A Wonder’ EP on his and Lee Burridge’s Tale + Tone imprint this August.
The EP, which takes in 5 tracks of groove driven, melodic house from the Iranian-born, California-based DJ is Hoj’s full EP debut for the imprint. He started Tale + Tone with Burridge in 2017, after forging a friendship through his residency for the British DJ’s All Day I Dream parties. This release is essentially a love letter to the dance music community, to all the friends, dancefloor family and supporters that have made things so special for Hoj over the years, and are now so sorely missed in the current times. Across the EP live drum samples and smooth basslines create a warm, cosseting bedrock for Hoj’s clear love of spaced out, ethereal atmospherics and leads that drift from organic to synthetic and back seamlessly.
Whether it’s the spaced out funk of opener ’Sweet Verse’, the fluttering, heady vibes of the title track or ‘Feel that’, or the subtle ebb and flow of ‘Awake My Soul’, ‘You Are A Wonder’ sees Hoj striking the perfect balance between dancefloor heft and engaging musicality. Closing out the EP, fellow All Day I Dream artist Newman turns in an undulating, epic interpretation of ‘You Are Wonder’.
Artist: Brillstein
Title: Brassy Shadowz
Remixer: BOT
Label: Refuge Recordings
Cat. #: RFG043
Format: Digital
Release Date: 13th August 2020
Tracklist
Brillstein returns to Refuge with a single that touches on those early jazz notes, wrapped with hot drums and an undeniable groove which includes a remix from BOT.
Mike Brillstein, known to many as Thee Mike B, has been a kingpin in the LA club scene since the late 90s, and over a decade later his respect for the underground and others’ respect for him has not dwindled. Having worked with names like Jesse Rose, Switch, Diplo, and Oliver Dollar, it’s no surprise that Mike has a deep understanding of house and the underground. The early success of his work with Jesse Rose on “Shuffle The Paper” and “Good Wife” solidified Mike’s place in the underground house world, and with that, Brillstein was born. Now finding his feet with releases across Robsoul and HotBoi, he now returns to Australian label Refuge Recordings following releases from Oliver Dollar, Demuir, Junior Sanchez, Christian Nielsen, Filta Freqz, Sondrio, Jason Hodges, Scan 7, Crackazat, Loz Goddard, Jerk Boy and more.
‘Brassy Shadowz’ is a low slung, jazz infused track that lays focus on a luscious sax, stabbing melodies and revolving drums that keep the energy flowing. Formerly one half of Crookers, BOT known for releases on Dirtybird and Food Music delivers an uplifting house gem featuring soulful grooves, vibrant percussion and shimmering bass rolls that pulsate throughout.
Artist: Cessy
Title: Take A Ride EP
Remixer: Sidney Charles
Label: No Art
Cat. #: NOART031
Format: Digital
Release Date: 27th July 2020
Tracklist
Emerging Australian talent Cessy debuts on ANOTR’s No Art imprint with his ‘Take A Ride’ EP, accompanied by Heavy House Society boss Sidney Charles on remix duties.
Based in Sydney, and featuring across the city’s nightlife scene including at internationally renowned events series S.A.S.H., DJ and producer Cessy is an artist on the rise. With productions supported by the likes of Prunk, Rich NxT, Toman and Rossi to name just a few, late July welcomes a debut appearance on Amsterdam’s No Art as label heads ANOTR welcome him to deliver three original in the form of his ‘Take A Ride’ EP, whilst German favourite Sidney Charles also makes his label debut as he remixes the title cut.
‘Take A Ride’ opens proceedings in style as the Australian combines soaring leads and hypnotic vocals atop of rumbling low-ends, whilst ‘Move Your Body’ welcomes dubby, atmospheric pads alongside slick drum licks and a bubbling bassline at the track’s core. Next, the groove-driven ‘Tunga’ pairs shuffling percussion alongside infectious background whispers and murmurs, before Sidney Charles punctuates the package with his classy interpretation of the lead cut, welcoming dreamy, resonant melodies and punchy kicks to the equation.
Artist: Erol Alkan
Title : Sub Conscious
Remixer: Manfredas
Label: Phantasy Sound
Cat. #: PH44RMX
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release Date: 24th July 2020
Tracklist:
A1 Sub Conscious
B1 Sub Conscious (Manfredas Remix)
B2 Sub Conscious (Manfredas Stream Of Consciousness)
Originally written and produced as the centrepiece to his 2014 FabricLive compilation, Erol Alkan’s ‘Sub Conscious’ arrives on 12” vinyl and to streaming platforms for the first time, accompanied by two charismatic remixes from Manfredas.
Shimmering and undulating, the original cut of ‘Sub Conscious’ was designed with Fabric’s cavernous main room in mind, taking full advantage of any finely-tuned soundsystem with a patient, rhythmic trip. Remastered here, the track evolves out of hazy darkness towards halcyon euphoria in a uniquely Alkan style.
Resident at Opium Club in Vilnius, cult DJ and producer Manfredas provides two hugely creative and alternative takes on ‘Sub Conscious’. The first works hallucinatory magic with a supple bassline and much of Alkan’s original stretched and repurposed around vampish oscillations and a westward vocal sample.
On the contrary, the ‘Stream Of Consciousness’ mix sees Manfredas pitch down and strum the bones of ‘Sub Conscious’, unexpectedly delivering a lovingly lethargic, bottom-heavy jam that’s pure dubside pleasure.
Artist: Yant
Title: Hydro EP
Cat. #.: BAXN005
Label: Blackaxon
Release date: 31 July, 2020
Format: Digital / Vinyl
Rising talent Yant delivers a quintuplet of aces for his second outing on Jay Clarke’s Blackaxon imprint.
We got the first taste of Yant aka Andrew Tomlinson’s production prowess with the transcendent ‘Cosmic Borders’ EP in late 2018. Clarke had originally planned to keep Blackaxon purely as an outlet for his studio creations, but the quality of Yant’s work convinced him otherwise.
The Hydro EP is an iridescent expression of Yant’s musical sensibilities. ‘Hydro 1’ provides driving rhythms from the off, before a heady concoction of synths and a lead siren drive the production home. ‘Hydro 2’ is a dark pumper, reminiscent of earlier Blackaxon releases. It builds gradually, heavy on mood, before a propulsion of drums raises the energy to another level. A highlight of Clarke’s set going back months, ‘Hydro 3’ is a delicious synapse-searer, marked by swirling synths and Yant’s trademark groove. ‘Hydro 4’ is a textured, low-slung chugger, imbued with thrashing dancefloor attitude and a glint of euphoria.
“I’m really happy to have Yant back on the label for his second release. He is such an amazing, fresh, and exciting producer and always delivers quality tracks! With this EP I can hear his inspiration from the likes of DVS1, Luke Slater, and ø[Phase] in his productions, all while having his own spin. Hydro #3 has been my secret weapon for some time now, it’s a proper killer track and I’m pleased that we can now share this with the techno community.” – Jay Clarke