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Richy Ahmed & Jamie Jones ‘More Energy / I Need It’

Artist: Richy Ahmed & Jamie Jones
Title: More Energy / I Need It
Label: Four Thirty Two
Cat. #: 432R017
Format: Digital
Release Date: 23rd April 2021
Tracklist:
1. More Energy
2. I Need It
3. I Need It (Butch Remix)
4. I Need It (Ray Mono Remix)

Richy Ahmed’s Four Thirty Two label fires back into action this Spring, with a mouthwatering collaboration between the label head honcho and Jamie Jones, who needs no introduction The release comes backed with remixes from house music stalwarts Butch and Ray Mono.

With a friendship and professional relationship that goes back years, Richy Ahmed and Jamie Jones have often paired up and sparred with each other, via ping pong-ing releases on the Hot Creations label, B2B DJ sets in Ibiza and beyond, to studio collaborations. Incredibly, these brace of tracks are the first officially released ‘fruits of their labour’ when it comes to their joint productions, and it’s most definitely worth the wait.

Entering stage left, ‘More Energy’ comes at a time when we’ve never needed it more, providing a brilliantly rattling and spirited house groove. Built around a playful organ riff that lays the foundations for this dynamic track, spoken refrains (from Richy Ahmed no less) then come as a call to arms sealing off this bright, good times club cut. Likewise, energy levels are maintained on ‘I Need It’; banging house piano chops over a diligent 909 drum pattern, laced with rousing strings and female vox, it’s the sort of track that two seasoned pros like Ahmed & Jones are so good at carving out.

Two remixes of ‘I Need It’ are offered up here. Firstly, Butch (Running Back/Hot Creations) serves up a seductive and breezy percussive version, featuring the kind of floating deepness that perfectly soundtracks sunsets and sunrises. To complete proceedings, rising UK talent Ray Mono provides a groovy and swinging minimal remix that echoes the sweet sounds he’s been delivering for labels like Ben Rau’s META imprint and Deeperfect Records.

An all-star cast tastefully assembled then for another stellar release on Four Thirty Two.

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Andre Winter ‘Sismique’

Artist: Andre Winter
Title: Sismique
Label: Jaw Dropping Records
Remixers: Sinisa Tamamovic, BOHO & Rachel Raw
Cat: DROP032
Format: Digital, vinyl
Release Date: Pre-order from April 9th, all shops from May 3rd 2021
Tracklist:
Sismique
Sismique (Sinisa Tamamovic Remix)
Brunswick (BOHO & Rachel Raw Remix)
Brunswick

Pre order link: https://lnkfi.re/AndreWinterSismique

Jaw Dropping (the sublabel of Jannowitz Records)  is challenging these hard times with a big investment, that’s happening with a vinyl publication signed by Andre Winter. ‘Sismique’ is the title given to this EP, that’s totally dancefloor oriented and features solid tracks. The title track is techno stomper, with a solid drum loop and a great electro bassline. The other production put in the release is ‘Brunswick’, a song focused on a old fashioned minimal style. As taught by the vinyl tradition, there are also available two remixes: the first one is made by Sinisa Mamamovic, a long time well-estamblished producer who’s also one of the co-founders of Night Light records; he takes care of ‘Sismique’ providing a slowed down approach to the main theme, concentranting the track energy more to the synths than to the bassline. Boho and Rahel Raw (The Jannowitz and Jaw Dropping’s label heads) close the release with their collaborative remix of ‘Brunswick’, providing an alternative vision of that minimal techno vibe.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/andrewinter
https://soundcloud.com/djsinisatamamovic
https://soundcloud.com/bohojaw
https://soundcloud.com/rachelraw
https://soundcloud.com/jawdroppingrec

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Truncate & Ruskin ‘Sketch’

Artists: Truncate & Ruskin
Title: Sketch
Label: Blueprint
Cat. #: BP059
Format: Digital / Vinyl
Release Date: (d) 30 April / (v) TBC 2021
Tracklist:
A1. Sketch 1
A2. Sketch 2
B. Sketch 3

James Ruskin continues Blueprint’s 25th Anniversary with a new EP collaboration alongside Truncate, which follows Ruskin’s solo outing, ‘Shortcut’ released in March.

L.A.’s Truncate (David Flores) has made previous significant appearances on Blueprint with his ‘Terminal 5 EP’ (BP049) in 2017 and ‘The Bell EP’ (BP055) in 2019, but this will be the first time he’s joined production forces with its label head.

Truncate and Ruskin’s EP features three sketches, but don’t be fooled by the EP’s title – these are fully rounded slices of techno finery delivered by two mainstays of the scene and an essential release for your BP collection.

Look out for further Blueprint celebrations including a new Ruskin and Broom EP and special anniversary compilation later this year.

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Super Flu ‘Pancham EP’

Artist: Super Flu
Title: Pancham EP
Remixer: The Journey
Label: Thick As Thieves
Cat. #: TAT001
Format: Digital
Release Date: 9th April 2021(Beatport Exclusive & Streaming)
Tracklist:

  1. Pancham
  2. Nicotine
  3. Nicotine (The Journey Remix)

Leading Australian touring brand Thick As Thieves launch new in-house label as they welcome German duo Super Flu to deliver their ‘Pancham’ EP, accompanied by a remix from rising Australian pairing The Journey.

An influential name down under for the last decade, Melbourne-based event favourites Thick As Thieves continue to lead the way when it comes to the curation of international and local talent within the Australian house and techno scene. Featuring as the country’s premier touring company, bringing names such as Patrick Topping, Claptone, Andhim, ANNA, Rebüke, and Mathew Jonson to name just a few to Australian soil over the past few years, April sees a new string added to the brand’s bow as they launch their new self-titled in-house imprint, continuing their ethos of ‘Raising The Vibration’.

“There’s such creative talent out there pushing the boundaries of sound, and some are bound to get my attention. There needed to be an outlet to introduce those sounds and warm up a few ears prior to taking on these artists at tour level. It’s always a bonus when the dancefloor erupts, and an artist is playing their own track or remix. Sometimes it’s the difference between an average gig and a gig that’s etched into the memory. Here’s a chance for the Thick As Thieves crew to give these artists our best shot at raising the vibration all round.” – Mike Toner, Thick As Thieves

Developed naturally across the past ten years, the label will bring tracks discovered on the dancefloor to a global audience and serve as a home for fresh music from leading international names including Monkey Safari alongside exciting, rising Australian talent such as Not Just Me. Kicking things off, 9th April welcomes the label’s debut release courtesy of leading German duo Super Flu, who step up to deliver their entrancing ‘Pancham’ EP following music via the likes of Dynamic, Crosstown Rebels, and Moon Harbour, backed by a remix from emerging Melbourne-based duo, The Journey.

Title cut ‘Pancham’ showcases the German pairing at their best, combining crisp organic percussion with wavering synths, eerie eastern-influenced melodies and rolling grooves, whilst ‘Nicotine’ weaves off-kilter leads atop of wandering stabs, sharp drum licks and snaking low-ends to showcase two original cuts packed full of quality. Rounding out proceedings, rising Melbourne pairing Jacob Malmo and Tom Evans, aka The Journey, up the energy and introduce pulsating bass patterns, vocal chants and hair-raising builds throughout their interpretation of ‘Nicotine’ – shaping up a slick label debut from one of Australia’s most important players within the house and techno landscape.

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Intr0beatz ‘Subconscious’

Artist: Intr0beatz
Title: Subconscious
Label: Cosmic Angles
Cat: CA003
Format: Digital
Release Date: April 30th 2021
Tracklist:
1. You Know 106
2. Low Temperature
3. A Part Of Me

Reykjavik (Iceland) takeover: Intr0beatz makes the third release on Cosmic Angles label, his three song EP titled ‘Subconscious’ reveals another way to interpret freshly and energetically the stylish house music. A solid combo kick+bass is put inside each song, which interact coherently with the drums and the other synth instruments.
We’ll look forward to listen new inspirational and experimental deep house interpetatons from this artist.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/intr0beatz
https://soundcloud.com/cosmicangles
https://cosmicangles.bandcamp.com/

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Ka§par ‘Gestures Of Release’

Artist: Ka§par
Title: Gestures Of Release
Label: Percebes Musica
Cat: PRCBS010LP
Format: Vinyl, digital
Release Date: 14th May 2021
Tracklist:
01. Miles Away
02. Gestures of Release
03. Rectify
04. Suave (ft. Helder Russo)
05. Head Down
06. Feelin’ Something
07. Membrana
08. Clone Forge
09. Time Apart (With AL:X, ft. Thunder & Co.)
10. Maritime Myriad (ft. Change Request)

Pre order link: https://percebesmusica.bandcamp.com/album/gestures-of-release

Ka§par is a long time dj and producer living Portugal, who’s ready to span over the Percebes Musica catalogue with his album titled ‘Gestures Of Release’.
The various tracks preserve a solid house and deep house identity, involving many typical influences from Chicago and Detroit music. Basically all the songs except ‘Time Apart’ are set to ‘four to the floor’ structures, embracing both dark and sunny sonorities. It’s not evident the artist or label’s choice to avoid the introduction of more experimentations and sonoric hazards. Apart this stylistic choice, the overall album is well produced and fits for dancefloor alike environments.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/kaspar
https://soundcloud.com/percebesmusica
https://percebesmusica.bandcamp.com/

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Pepe Mateos ‘4Ever’

Artist: Pepe Mateos
Title: 4Ever
Label: Self-released
Cat. #: S004
Release Date: 15th April 2021

Pepe Mateos continues on his self-released mission of releasing one track a month throughout 2021 with another compelling cut, ‘4Ever.’

After 10 years in the underground scene, Mateos has earned himself a fine reputation for his ever evolving sound. His high impact house and techno workouts have come on the likes of Toolroom, Circus Recordings and Time Has Changed always make an indelible mark. His own Flow Musique labels with friend Davirus is just as vital, and as a DJ he has been a resident at Sankeys Ibiza as well as playing all round Europe.

Mateos has already turned heads with this new project just a few weeks into 2021. The first three singles picked up big support from DJs like Anthony Pappa, Stacey Pullen and Terry Francis, and press coverage from Mixmag, DMC World and Faze. The story continues with a fourth new tune, which shows off yet another side to this producer’s sound as he explores some warm microhouse vibes.

The excellent ‘4Ever’ is a song that has percussive touches typical of Pepe Mateos, with melodies that seem to come out of a psychedelic fable. Built on a slick and lively rhythm and bass combination, it’s always bristling and bubbling with energy that makes you want to shake every bone in your body. The tripped out melodic daubs, muffled vocals and twisted sense of groove never let up and find Mateos drawing out the tune to perfection.

Full of colour and soul, this is another gem from Mateos with plenty more to come each and every month.

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Paolo Rocco feat. Robert Owens ‘Ever So’

Artist: Paolo Rocco feat. Robert Owens
Title: Ever So
Remixer: S.A.M.
Label: FUSE
Cat. #: FUSE045
Format: Vinyl / Digital
Release Date: 9th April 2021
Tracklist

  1. Ever So (Original Mix)
  2. Ever So (S.A.M. Remix)
  3. Ever So (S.A.M. Hypnotic Remix)

FUSE reveal the first single from Paolo Rocco’s forthcoming album ‘Ever So’ alongside house icon Robert Owens, backed by two slick remixes from S.A.M.

Ahead of the release of his ten-track album on the label in late-April, FUSE unveil the first single from Montreal- based talent Paolo Rocco’s ‘Life In Pieces’ LP as he combines with legendary singer-songwriter, DJ, producer, and one of the most iconic voices in house music, Robert Owens, to deliver the soulful and slick ‘Ever So’ – accompanied by two warping remixes from Mandar member and Delaphine boss S.A.M.

“There are times in this crazy music career where you have to stop and take in what’s going on. The first vinyl I ever picked up to buy as a ‘DJ’ over 15 years ago was a Robert Owens record. To be given the opportunity to create something in collaboration with him is surreal. I remember sending Robert a sample of an instrumental I was working on. When he sent back his recording, I realized he gave me a gift and the beat I had for him originally wasn’t going to do it justice so I literally got in the studio and built the track from scratch around his vocals. I even changed some of the timing on how it was sung. To say I was nervous sending back that completely different demo for approval is an understatement, but luckily for me he understood exactly where I was going with it all. With this in mind I have to give an unconditional thank you to Robert and the FUSE family for catching all the curve balls I threw their way. These people are in music for the right reasons, and I consider myself very fortunate to be in the mix with them for this project.” – Paolo Rocco

A warming and rich production from the off, ‘Ever So’ welcomes a melting pot of classic and modern influences as Rocco’s bright keys and resonant chords meet Owens’ infectious and inimitable vocals to reveal a smooth, classy slice of house music. On the flip, S.A.M’s first interpretation of the production sees the introduction of trademark swirling, spacey synths and vibrant stabs, whilst his ‘Hypnotic’ take on the production flows and journeys into deeper moments guided by arpeggiated melodies, acid-tinged basslines and sweeping atmospherics.

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Werner Niedermeier ‘Time & Again’

Artist: Werner Niedermeier
Title: Time & Again
Label: Bulletdodge Records
Cat. #: BDREC007
Format: Digital
Release Date: 12th April 2021

Bulletdodge Records release a new album from label stalwart, Werner Niedermeier entitled ‘Time & Again’.

German artist Werner Niedermeier has been mastering his craft for more than 25 years, nurturing his audio production, engineering and mastering skills to a professional studio standard. He has released an array of music on labels such as on Supplement Facts, Rue De Plaisance, Phonica, Biotop, Bedrock, Get Physical, Audiomatique and Scottish label Bulletdodge Records that have provided him with a platform to express his artistic flair. In keeping with Bulletdodge’s new musical direction, Werner has constructed an album that demonstrates an eclectic approach to composition and arrangement.

‘Soyo Kaze’ begins proceedings in meditative fashion as the dreamy undertones harmonise with the organic drums and sparse textures before ‘Global G’ combines sparkling tones, sweeping pads and stabbing synths. The intricate sound design continues in ‘Electrum’ – electro-tinged rhythms and humming low frequencies balance together wonderfully whilst ‘Odd Yssey’ reveals deep, broken-beat grooves and trippy melodies with dubby echoes underneath. Up next, funk-fuelled synth links and floating arpeggios take the focus in ‘All Alone’ before leading into the glitched-out, psychedelic cut ‘Kuchisabishii’.

‘Get 2 Get R’ permeates with revolving fx, cosmic energy and calming chords whilst ‘Thursday’ is a low-slung track with sluggish sonics, laid-back cadence and soothing ambience with everlasting tranquillity. ‘Lightbulb Moments’ moves smoothly with murmuring waves, shamanic humming and meditative soundscapes in this ethereal spectacle of sound. ‘Level Unknown’ then deploys slow-burning sequences, sludgy frequencies and heavenly builds transporting you down the wormhole until ‘Clouded Thoughts’ provides a cinematic feel with emphatic synth work. To finish, ‘Täknology’ provides entrancing swells of ambience, poignant modulations and oceanic bliss rounding off this exquisite album beautifully.

This album is an ethereal yet explorative body of work journeying through various sonic realms with effortless grace and mastery from Werner Niedermeier.

Tracklist

  1. Soyo Kaze
  2. Global G
  3. Electrum
  4. Odd Yssey
  5. All Alone
  6. Kuchisabishii
  7. Get 2 Get R
  8. Thursday
  9. Lightbulb Moments
  10. Level Unknown
  11. Clouded Thoughts
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Cortexmaltex ‘Metamorphose’

Artist: Cortexmaltex
Title: Metamorphose
Label: Traum
Cat. #: Traum V252
Release Date: 07. May 2021
Tracklist:
1. Metamorphose
2. Back To The South
3. Custom Trails
4. Dark Side Of Saturn
5. Back To The South || Deep In Calm Remix
6. Back To The South || Zoi (CA) & Dustin Nantais Remix
7. Metamorphose || Mentat Remix

Cortexmaltex’s debut!

The month May sees the appearance of another artists who has been successfully releasing on our Tour de Traum imprint now releasing his debut solo EP on Traum called “Metamorphose”.

The French artist Cortexmaltex originally started with jazz music but decided to switch over to recording electronic music. Although he has been recording for a longer period now he has released very little music up to date.

His tracks “Gestaltunsbedingung” and “Locking Down” already showed his great skill to compose music beyond the DJ hemisphere, introducing a well thought out arrangement with sublime mood changes, always keeping the track alive.

We can proudly say his “Metamorphose EP” has taken up that approach and taken it to the next level, combining the repetition and abstract quality that one finds in techno with the new generation of melodic baroque techno.

“Metamorphose“ by Cortexmaltex

The EP kicks off with “Metamorphose”, a melodic masterpiece of interacting melodies and different categories. He manages to have the tender and calming presence of his melodies rise to an emotional level that can keep bodies move in synchronization on the dance-floor. Cortexmaltex gives that balance a new quality.

“Back To The South“ by Cortexmaltex

“Back To The South” has that vibrating echoing sound you might associate with wetlands, swamp, marshes in Louisiana with Spanish Moss hanging in the trees picturesque, spooky and just beautiful.If you know the novels by James Lee Burke you know what to expect here.

“Custom Trails“ by Cortexmaltex

“Custom Trails” evokes images of trails high in the mountains near the clouds all foggy and mysterious. Humming voices and lingering sounds build a matrix of exotic sounds. All of that forms a comfort zone and is perfect for late summer nights outside!

“Dark Side Of Saturn“ by Cortexmaltex

The music suits the title “Dark Side Of Saturn” well. The circulating sound, the encoded messages of sound, the urgency and interstellar performance of these all add up to an intense polyrhythmic cluster that you can just walk into with your ears and enjoy. To speak in Saturns scientific terms… this track has a “magnetic moment” which is breathtaking. Noticeable sounds are those “great white spots” jabbed into the busy complexity of it that leave an open wound in our memory.

“Back To The South“ Deep In Calm Remix

Remixes come from Deep In Calm who had with “Nowhere City” a huge track on Tour de Traum XV with more the 600 000 plays. He remixed “Back To The South” in the fashion of an uptempo house track with a stunning 2 minute intro and from there taking it towards a very glamorous deep epic house track where he shows why he is such a writer/producer in demand.

“Back To The South“ Zoi (CA) & Dustin Nantais Remix

The next remix comes from Traum artist Zoi who has teamed up with Canadian writer Dustin Nantais. Together they have churned out an exceptional moody piece of deep house.

“Metamorphose“ Mentat Remix

Mentat who has created a reputation for himself also through his Tour De Traum contributions, has remixed “Metamorphose” with a very minimalist and hypnotic approach that adds something special to the original.

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