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Various ‘Teamwork Vol. I’

Artist: Various
Title: Teamwork Vol. I
Tracks by: Firmin, Karaba, Aiden Francis, Les Ondes
Label: Tessellate
Cat. #: TESS009
Format: Vinyl
Release Date: 20th November 2020
Tracklist:

  1. Firmin – But On Second Thoughts, Perhaps I Will
  2. Karaba – Vice Versa
  3. Aiden Francis – Cloud Generator
  4. Les Ondes – Phase One

London label Tessellate drops a VA release which includes four club-ready cuts from Firmin, Karaba, Aiden Francis and Les Ondes.

‘Teamwork’ is the first in Tessellate’s series of VAs which will aim to have a musical thread running through each release with this inaugural one focusing on the proggy side of breaky electro. This release comes off the back of four Tessellate outings in 2020 from T. Jacques, Kylin Tyce, Armless Kid and label bosses The Trip, which picked up support from the likes of Peach, Barely Legal, Cinthie and many more.

Firmin is a Berlin-based artist with two EPs out on Tessellate and kicks off the pack with ‘But On Second Thoughts, Perhaps I Will’ which lays focus on skippy rhythms, sunshine soaked pads and pulsing bass rolls before French producer Karaba who has previously released on T. Jacques’ Nuances de Nuit label follows with ‘Vice Versa’ offering up syncopated breaks-tinged percussion, otherworldly cosmic melodies and elastic acid squelches holding your focus throughout.

On the flip, Manchester’s Aiden Francis delivers the vibrant house track ‘Cloud Generator’ featuring skippy, energetic drums, resolute fx which develops wonderfully above the uplifting, spiralling synths while Paris-based producer Les Ondes rounds off the EP with ‘Phase One’ as the celestial atmospheres come to full force on this spiralling electro cut.

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Various ‘Stomping Grounds (Music Is 4 Lovers Remixes)’

Artist: Various
Title: Stomping Grounds (Music Is 4 Lovers Remixes)
Tracks by: DuBeats, Juany Bravo, Mitch Dodge, PALOMA, SAAND, The Silver Rider
Label: Music is 4 Lovers
Cat. #: MI4LCOMP008
Format: Digital
Release Date: 20th November 2020

Music is 4 Lovers follows up the launch of their STOMPING GROUNDS V/A series with the remixes compilation, featuring remixes from each of the artists reimagining each other’s tracks.

STOMPING GROUNDS: Music is 4 Lovers Remixes is scheduled to hit digital platforms on Friday, November 20, 2020. Be on the lookout for the next STOMPING GROUNDS compilation in 2021 from another San Diego-based crew: Late Night Jackin.

Tracklist:

  1. DuBeats – Mesmerized (The Silver Rider Remix)
  2. Juany Bravo – Real High (DuBeats Remix)
  3. Mitch Dodge – Freaks Like To Eat ft. JENNY VOSS (Juany Bravo Remix)
  4. PALOMA – Canto De Media Noche (SAAND Remix)
  5. SAAND – Work (Mitch Dodge Remix)
  6. The Silver Rider – Cirrus Love Song (PALOMA Remix)
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Mark Michael ‘Mirage’

Artist: Mark Michael
Title: Mirage
Label: Terminal M
Cat. #: TERM190
Release Date: 02.12.2020
Tracklist:
A: Mark Michael – Mirage
B1: Mark Michael – Horizon
B2: Mark Michael – Aurora

Terminal M welcomes the new family member Mark Michael.
“On his EP ‘Mirage’ he presents 3 strong tracks with deep melodies and pumping grooves which caught me from the first time I listened to them.” (Monika Kruse)

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Mark Flash ‘Hors D’oeuvres Vol. 1’

Artist: Mark Flash
Title: Hors D’oeuvres Vol. 1
Label: [DTFA] Detroit Techno Funk Association
Cat. #: DTFA-001
Format: Digital Download / Streaming
Release Date: 20 November 2020
Tracklist:
1. Precious
2. Spirit Messenger
3. Heat Signature

DTFA (Detroit Techno Funk Association) is not just a label; it’s a movement. A movement designed as an extension of Detroit’s Black Techno Futurism brought to you by the descendants of Underground Resistance for the next generation of Black Dance Music [BDM].

Cultured with deep roots in the tree of Detroit Soul, they are proud to represent a new branch of sound in this new era of Dance Music.

‘Hors D’oeuvres’ is a digital series of snack tracks they like to call “DJ food”, something quick and delicious for the crowd to devour. The DJs serve them up on a platter and leave them hungry for more.

Not designed to feed the mind…. The goal is to feed the soul.

Volume 1 is by Mark Flash.

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Morgen Wurde & Tis ‘Zeitigt’

Artist: Morgen Wurde & Tis
Title: Zeitigt
Label: Broque
Remixer: Synthese
Cat: brq134
Format: Digital
Release Date: November 15th 2020
Tracklist:
01. Sinkt (feat. Maria Estrella)
02. Birgt (feat. Maria Estrella)
03. Weiß (feat. Georges Emmanuel Schneider)
04. Weist (feat. Georges Emmanuel Schneider)
05. Weiß (Synthese Remix)

Broque’s forthcoming release is signed by Morgen Wurde and Tis, the output from their collaboration is ‘Zeitigt’, a mental and abstract release that shows a dark and calm approach to the sounds, which melts some contemporary faces of tech house and deep house. The mood aroused by the various tracks has nothing to do with the dancefloor oriented styles or happy vibes, in fact it offers an instrument and sound setup that is welcomed gently into our personal thoughts and wishes.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/morgenwurde
https://soundcloud.com/tistunes
https://soundcloud.com/ge-schneider
https://soundcloud.com/broque

Ruskin and Broom ‘Basement Jams’

Artists: Ruskin and Broom
Title: Basement Jams
Label: Blueprint
Cat. #: BP057
Format: Vinyl / Digital Download / Streaming
Release Date: 27 November 2020
Tracklist:
A1. PR1
A2. OCS
B1. TKN
B2. SN7

Blueprint returns with its final release for 2020, which sees label head, James Ruskin once again join forces with long-term collaborator, Mark Broom. It’s been almost 2 years since the last Ruskin and Broom EP (‘Domwen’ – BP053), and in that time these two UK icons have continued to dominate with astounding solo work as well as their more experimental project, The Fear Ratio, releasing their third stunning album back in March for Skam.

Returning to their Techno bunker, Ruskin and Broom now deliver four new tracks of ‘Basement Jams’ to close the year.

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Mathias Kaden ‘Control Your Mind’

Artist: Mathias Kaden
Title: Control Your Mind
Remixer: Marcel Dettmann
Label: Rekids
Cat. #: REKIDS167
Format: Digital / Vinyl
Release Date: 6th November 2020
Tracklist:
01 Control Your Mind
02 Conviction
03 Control Your Mind (Marcel Dettmann Remix)
04 Substance
05 Anticipation (Digital Only)

Mathias Kaden returns to Rekids with four-track EP ‘Control Your Mind’, featuring a remix from Marcel Dettmann.

Previously appearing on Rekids in 2019 with his ‘Liberate Drums’ EP, Mathias Kaden makes his second appearance on Radio Slave aka Matt Edwards’ label with four original tracks of razor sharp material, as well as a remix from Berghain resident Dettmann.

‘Control Your Mind’ opens with the impeccably produced title track, an electro flecked roller. Featuring hypnotic synth work and subtle automated inflections, the cut effortlessly glides, peppered with the occasional titular vocal refrain from Sven Väth puncturing the groove. Shifting into 4/4 territory is ‘Conviction’, a restrained but stunningly effective track that makes full use of memorable off-beat synth stabs and shimmering 909 percussion to constantly drive the track forward.

On the flip, Berghain resident Marcel Dettmann turns up the heat with his remix of ‘Control Your Mind’. Filtering the vocals, the MDR and BAD MANNERS boss also delivers a resonant bassline that works in tandem with knocking percussion, as creeping pads morph and evolve over the duration of the track, creating a trippy and propulsive banger.

Classic dub techno aesthetics are front and centre in ‘Substance’, a track destined for the golden hours between late at night and early in the morning, while finishing the package in fine style, the digital only ‘Anticipation’ showcases Kaden’s skill in crafting a killer peak time track, adding a welcome bonus of yet another weapon for USBs worldwide.

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Nu Azeite ‘Me Deixa Louca feat. Bia Barros’

Artist: Nu Azeite
Title: Me Deixa Louca feat. Bia Barros
Label: Cocada Music
Cat. #: CM007
Release Date: 6th November 2020

Get Physical’s excellent sister imprint, Cocada Music has showcased some of the finest electronic producers in Latin America with a pair of well received compilations and various EPs. Now, the carefully curated off-shoot turns its focus to multi-talented Brazilian disco-funk duo Nu Azeite, who are to put out two new singles this year, followed by a stunning self-titled debut album in January 2021.

Nu Azeite is made up of two creative minds from Rio de Janeiro: Fabio Santanna and Bernardo Campos. Fabio is a prolific musician who played keys with iconic MPB stars like Marcos Valle and João Bosco, while Bernardo is one of the best house and disco DJs in the city, and resident of the famous RARA party and Pato com Laranja bar. With all their years of playing, recording and collecting, the duo offer up a cultured collision of MPB and house, funk and 80s disco with oodles of tropical percussion and jazzy riffs. All of this feeds into this new single, as well as the full length self-titled album which brims with Brazilian references, comes imbued with a knowledge of disco rarities and a love of contemporary electronic sounds.

Immediately infectious and feel good lead single ‘Me Deixa Louca’ swoons its way into your affections right from the off with its neat, knotted and funky bass riff. The whole track brims with life and vitality from trilling guitar riffs, sci-fi effects and cosmic leads. The colourful track is lit up further by Bia Barros’s vocal work which brings the soul up top.

Second single ‘Vem Com Noix’ will arrive in December and, along with this dazzling first offering, gives a wonderful insight into the unique musical fusions of Nu Azeite.

Ray Mono ‘Blowback EP’

Artist: Ray Mono
Title: Blowback EP
Label: LOCUS
Cat. #: LCS005
Format: Vinyl / Digital
Release Date: 30th October 2020
Tracklist

  1. Blowback
  2. By Night
  3. Changes
  4. Copacetic

LOCUS welcome rising UK talent Ray Mono as he debuts on the label with his four-track ‘Blowback’ EP.

A blossoming talent within the minimal house and deep tech sphere, Ray Mono is a producer and DJ with a serious amount of momentum behind him as we enter into the closing months of 2020. A favourite within Leeds’ underground house scene, the bubbling talent has emerged as a name of note within recent years releasing material via the likes of PIV Limited, META, Pleasure Zone and Do Not Sleep across the past 12 months alone whilst being tipped by Mixmag and Beatport amongst others. Next up, late October welcomes a new label to his growing catalogue as he makes his debut appearance on Enzo Siragusa and FUSE’s latest label project, LOCUS – delivering four dynamic cuts as he unveils his ‘Blowback’ EP.

Title track ‘Blowback’ showcases a deep and immersive journey as deep, rolling grooves effortlessly meet snaking acid lines, hazy synths and skipping hats, whilst ‘By Night’ welcomes driving basslines, punchy kicks and sweeping atmospherics. On the flip, the warping sonics and swinging drums of ‘Changes’ introduce a thick slice of energy to proceedings, before closing the show via the squelching sub-bass patterns, wandering electronics and laser-sharp drum licks of final cut ‘Copacetic’.

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ANOTR ‘Paint A Picture EP’

Artist: ANOTR
Title: Paint A Picture EP
Label: No Art
Cat. #: NOART034
Format: Digital
Release Date: 30th October 2020
Tracklist

  1. Paint A Picture
  2. Live For Another
  3. Troublemaker
  4. Dancing In Secret

ANOTR return to their blossoming No Art imprint as they deliver their highly anticipated ‘Paint A Picture’ EP.

Two of the most exciting talents to emerge within the global house music scene in recent years, Dutch duo Jesse van der Heijden and Oguzhan Guney, aka ANOTR, have continued their impressive ascent despite an unorthodox and unconventional 2020 – with the parallel emergence of their burgeoning label and events series No Art solidifying their position not only as highly-talented producers and DJs, but also as A&R’s and label owners of note. Having opened the year on home-turf with their stand out ‘Don’t Mind Ya Weight’ EP back in February, the pairing now make their return to their No Art imprint to close October as they reveal their latest four-track offering, the long- awaited ‘Paint A Picture’ EP , featuring some of their most heavily requested tracks from across the year and beyond.

Title cut ‘Paint A Picture’ opens proceedings in style as the duo work playful lead melodies amongst slick, driving grooves and infectious vocal interjections, whilst ‘Live For Another’ ups the energy as rolling drums merge with bubbling basslines and further vocal work typical of the pairing. Next up, ‘Troublemaker’ welcomes a shift in sound as funk-fuelled guitar licks and resonant stabs go to work alongside soulful female vocals to unveil a bustling house number, before closing production ‘Dancing In Secret’ guides listeners on a warm and warping journey through rich house textures, sweeping atmospherics and yet further trademark bass grooves.