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Melon Bomb ‘Sweetness’

Artist: Melon Bomb
Title: Sweetness
Label: True Romance
Cat: TREP027D
Format: Digital
Release Date: July 17th 2020
Tracklist:
1. Sweetness (Original Mix)
2. Didn’t I (Original Mix)

Tensnake welcomes on his label the dj and producer Melon Bomb, who created two cool house / nu disco songs. The title track ‘Sweetness’ features a distinctive 90s flavor, the piano melody, the strings and the bass pattern contribute to create a fascinating and effective vibe. On the other side, ‘Didn’t I’ is more contemporary sounding, the production shares a nostalgic and late night feeling, its linear track structure and the instrumental loop are functional to this kind of production.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/melon-bomb-music
https://soundcloud.com/trueromancerec

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Les Dunes presents aftermovie

STAR WARS THEMED TUNISIAN FESTIVAL, LES DUNES ELECTRONIQUES, RELEASES AFTERMOVIE
FESTIVAL FEATURING APOLLONIA, ARCHIE HAMILTON + AUDIOFLY RELEASES EPIC THREE MINUTE VIDEO
The time has come to take a trip back to the Tatooine Planet, where last year’s unforgettable Dunes Electroniques unfolded in mystical and magical fashion.
The aftermovie is now complete and comes with a soothing soundtrack as well as stunning visual that places you in the heart the Ong Jmal desert in Tunisia. Drones fly over the village and show up the two different stages, with thematic production amongst the palm trees, dunes and craggy rocks, ancient architecture and wandering camels. You’re given glimpses of the day time and night time dancing, snippets of sets from 30 Tunisian and international DJs who take turns to play across the 40 hours of non stop partying.
The force was throughout across two days and two nights with thousands of smiles exchanged, a human adventure beyond borders. The team would like to say a huge thank you to all who came from the four corners of the world, and thank the artists for their energy and the special partners who made it all possible.
Dunes Electroniques will be back once again, but for now, get lost in the aftermovie below:

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Monegros Desert Festival Live Streaming

Monegros Desert Festival Live Streaming powered by 8.6

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6 Hours Live Streaming

6 DJs From The Desert 

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Line-up A-Z:

Andres Campo

Anna

Ilario Alicante

Paco Osuna 

Sama

Regal 

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1st August 2020 

2pm CET

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Plus 50 Artists For The 2021 Edition 

Will Be Announced 

Monegros Festival, which had been due to return at the end of this month after a 5 year hiatus, will still reach their fans this year bringing the majestics of the desert directly to them. Connecting from a virtual dimension, Monegros 2020 will come to life on the 1st August and deliver a full 6 hour live stream from 6 DJs beamed live from the desert.

Paco Osuna, Ilario Alicante, Sama, Andres Campo, Anna and Regal will head deep into Spain’s arid Fraga region to make the first moves for the return of Monegros. Also happening alongside the stream, 50 artists confirmed for next year’s event will be announced ever 8.6 minutes. This year’s event had initially been set to be a tribute to the legendary 1994 first free rave put on by the Arnau family after they had reclaimed the land in a game of poker. The stream will re-set the scene for the return of Monegros, which has now been postponed until 31st July 2021.

Like so many events and gatherings around the world, Monegros 2020 was postponed earlier this year due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. It was a necessary but painful decision, but a crucial one to keep all the Monegros family safe during this crisis.

Over the last six years there has been so much hard work, effort and detail gone into making this year’s event something truly special. However the stream will give a true taster of what’s to come as we look forward to a brighter 2021.

Monegros Festival and August’s live stream is powered by 8.6 Beer, which aptly share the values and ethos of Monegros. Monegros and 8.6 Beer is for those who follow their instinct and are open to the unexpected and for people who stay true to themselve and true to their passions.

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Pippi Ciez feat. Idd Aziz ‘Wewe EP’

Artists: Pippi Ciez feat. Idd Aziz
Title: Wewe EP
Label: Inward Records
Remixers: Sparrow & Barbossa
Cat: IWR020
Format: Digital
Release Date: June 18th, 2020
Tracklist:
1. Wewe
2. Wewe (Sparrow & Barbossa Remix)
3. Wewe (Instrumental Mix)

In this small release Pippi Ciez and Idd Aziz follow the musical trend of warm house and tribal, a peculiar blend of styles that aims to set an intimate legacy with the listener, instead of sharing raw and energic vibes.
The original mix of ‘Wewe’ features also a vocal that’s all about the track, it clearly shares the essence of the songs. Sparrow & Barbarossa appear as remixers, providing to the label a very good interpretation of the main theme, elevating the potential of some hidden elements and integrating them with another ones, like the brilliant piano melody that starts in the middle drop.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/pippiciez
https://soundcloud.com/sparrowandbarbossa
https://soundcloud.com/inwardrecords

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Michel de Hey ‘It Doesn’t Get Echter’

Artist: Michel de Hey
Title: It Doesn’t Get Echter
Remixer: Locklead
Label: Madhouse Records
Release Date: 17th July 2020
Cat. #: KCTDL1198
Format: Digital
Tracklist

  1. Echter
  2. Echter (Lock’s Intergalactic Remix)
  3. Marsssss

Dutch house legend Michel de Hey delivers his ‘It Doesn’t Get Echter’ EP on Madhouse, backed by a remix from fellow countryman Locklead.

A mainstay at the heart of the Dutch house scene for over thirty years, Rotterdam’s Michel de Hey continues to solidify his position as one of the Netherland’s finest electronic music exports. A DJ, producer, label boss and promoter, the multi-faceted talent has released a plethora of stand-out releases throughout his career via labels such as Rejected, Poker Flat, Ovum, Relief and his latest imprint, In The Future, whilst featuring across a long list of internationally renowned venues and festivals to date. Next up, July welcomes a debut appearance on Kerri Chandler’s Madhouse Records as he delivers his ‘It Doesn’t Get Echter’ EP on the label, whilst Slapfunk regular Locklead steps up on remix duties.

Opening cut ‘Echter’ showcases a wealth of classy house sonics, from rich key leads through to refined drum licks and sweeping synths, so offer up a stylish house gem, before Locklead’s ‘Intergalactic Remix’ takes the production down a warping journey of hypnotic, dubby pads, tripped out vocals and punchy kicks. To close, ‘Marsssss’ meets the two previous productions somewhere in the middle as de Hey introduces skipping percussion loops alongside icy hats and further resonant organ work to shape up proceedings in impressive fashion.

 

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Boston 168 ‘Vax Of Love’

Artist: Boston 168
Title: Vax Of Love
Label: BPitch Berlin
Cat. #: BPX007
Format: 12“ / Digital
Release Date: July 3, 2020
Distribution: Rough Trade / The Orchard

BPitch Control welcomes Italian acid duo Boston 168 back to the fold as the label’s 2020 campaign continues. The pair produced the ‘909 Therapy’ EP back in 2018, so it’s a pleasure to have them return with ‘Vax Of Love’, a three-track continuation of their experiments with industrial sounds and the timeless appeal of the beloved Roland TR-303 and its squelchy secretions. What we have here is the product of one of Italy’s ‘Motor Cities’, the ghosts of abandoned factories present in every beat, bassline and acid-tinged motif.

First up is ‘Kiss My Accent’, a dense playful cut with a potent analogue hoover effect keeping the energy levels high. Pounding beats propel the track forward, while the analogue riff warps and twists, modulating into various guises throughout. It’s dramatic and tense, moving the listener physically and mentally.

This is followed by ‘Mononucleacid’, which has a morose feeling from the start. The drums stomp down sending shockwaves through the ground as the rhythm grabs you and refuses to let go. We’re taken back with a nineties influence, though the production levels are crisp and contemporary. As the cut progresses Boston 168 cultivate a stirring atmosphere designed to ignite the dance floor and cause uproar.

Finally, ‘Vax Of Love’ takes us into breakbeat territory as the duo put their own spin on a familiar drum pattern. It’s strange and unique, with rousing organ-esque effects working in tandem with cosmic squelch effects and a wistful spoken word sample. The beats switch up, taking on a 4×4 rhythm at one point, Boston 168 showcasing their creative flair with this one. The intensity increases after a short breakdown, leading us to the interstellar ending.

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Secondcity ‘In My Mind’

Artist: Secondcity
Title: In My Mind
Label: ORIGINS RCRDS
Cat. #: ORIGINS027
Format: Digital
Release Date: 3rd July 2020

Secondcity debuts on Josh Butler’s ORIGINS RCRDS imprint this July with his latest single, In My Mind’.

A DJ and producer with a host notable highlights to date, yet one that is very much still on the rise and in continual evolution, Rowan Harrington, aka Secondcity, has grown to become a globally recognised name since his huge breakthrough year in 2014. From platinum selling UK number one singles through to material via the likes of DFTD, Sola and Saved, and remixes of Carl Cox, Santé and Sonny Fodera, the UK born, Chicago raised producer has gone on to feature regularly for the likes of ANTS at Ushuaïa and ABODE across their international events, and he now makes his debut on Josh Butler’s ORIGINS RCRDS this summer as he reveals his latest single, ‘In My Mind’.

A lively and vibrant cut from the off, ‘In My Mind’ offers up a slick balance of rich, resonant chords amongst dubbed out background atmospherics, whilst infectious lead vocals and driving low ends fuel a smooth yet driving production, marking an impressive label debut for the pan-Atlantic talent.

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Various  ‘Break The Silence’

Artist: Various
Title: Break The Silence
Label: United World Music
Cat. #: UWM001
Format: Digital Download / Streaming
Release Date: 04 July 2020

‘Break The Silence’ stands in solidarity with Campaign Zero and the Black Lives Matter movement and all marginalized communities that have for too long faced injustice and inequity.  Featuring 14 unreleased tracks kindly donated by some of the finest voices in contemporary electronic music, this collection’s purpose is to raise as much money for and awareness of Campaign Zero’s mission to end police violence in America. 

In the days and weeks since the tragic killings of Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Elijah McClain and countless others before them, Campaign Zero’s vision is a world where the police don’t kill people by limiting police interventions, improving community interactions, ensuring accountability and developing model legislation and advocacy.

The compilation heads out with the politically charged ‘State of Emergency’ from Chicago’s K’ Alexi Shelby & Tony Loveless, a track that wears its heart on it’s sleeve.  As K. Alexi says, “I was more than happy to be part of this project and feel that it was long overdue and beyond necessary for those who know me, know that I’ve never been shy about speaking my opinion about the white washing of, well, hell everything.  Hopefully this will set things back on the right path and give those who have laid down the groundwork for this thing of ours a chance to be heard.”

Detroit’s Eddie Fowlkes similarly injects political overtones into his Tech-Soul drenched ‘Pandemic One’ whilst a skip across the pond has drum n bass pioneers 4hero team up with D&B legend Goldie and crank up the pressure in dance floor unity with the deep and jazzy ‘Universal Love (Dubstars)’ – Internal Affairs remix.  Staying in the UK, London based techno don Ben Sims tears things up as only he knows how with the aptly titled ‘Break It Down’, compatriot Mark Broom brings it home with the dark and driving ‘Gunna’ and Luke Slater takes us on an electronic detour as Planetary Assault Systems with ‘Huddler’s Source of Wonder’.

Handing the baton back to the States, we find Robert Hood in imperious minimal mood as ‘The Redeemer’ marries new production techniques to his classic sound whilst LA’s Adrian Sandoval, a.k.a. Developer makes his voice heard with the powerful punch of ‘Cultural Conditioning.’  Not forgetting that there is still very a much a message in the music, UR’s Mark Flash delivers the ‘Voice of Detroit’ featuring speech on Black Lives Matter by Coleman Young Jr. – son of the late, great Detroit Mayor, Coleman A. Young.  “It explains what it means, and why it’s important to see the value of the lives of black people and their contributions to society.”

Berlin based, UK artist Rebekah adds her industrial clout to the project with the ferocious ‘Stealing Fire and Radioslave man Matt Edwards and Patrick Mason join forces with their club-thumping SRVD project and the equally teutonic ‘In The Dark’.

Back to the ‘D’ we find UR’s Jon Dixon with the more delicately balanced techno of ‘Counterpoint’ before we descend back into the deep rumbling bass lines of Sinistarr x K-Dan’s ‘Apollo’.  Last but by no means least we find the man whose drive and dedication rallied the troops for this project into action as EPM’s Oliver Way hooks up with Belgian techno producer Dany Rodriguez for the anthemic ‘First Act.’

The world of dance music is united in its cry for change.  Turn it up and break the silence!

Tracklist:

01. K’ Alexi Shelby & Tony Loveless ‘State of Emergency’
02. Eddie Fowlkes ‘Pandemic One’
03. Jon Dixon ‘Counterpoint’
04. 4hero ‘Universal Love (Dubstars) – Internal Affairs remix
05. Ben Sims ‘Break It Down’
06. Developer ‘Cultural Conditioning’
07. Robert Hood ‘The Redeemer’
08. Planetary Assault Systems ‘Huddler’s Source of Wonder’
09. Mark Broom ‘Gunna’
10. Mark Flash ‘Voice of Detroit’
11. SRVD ‘In The Dark’
12. Rebekah ‘Stealing Fire’
13. Sinistarr x K-Dan ‘Apollo’

14. Oliver Way & Dany Rodriguez ‘First Act’

Beatport, Junodownload, Boomkat & Traxsource have all kindly agreed to waive their fees for this release.  Supporting and buying on these platforms will help to raise even more money for Campaign Zero

Massive thanks to all the artists who have donated their tracks free to this project in order to raise as much money for Campaign Zero and the fight for justice and equality, alongside artwork graphic designer Patrick Vogt and the mastering services of Dan D’Ascenzo / LeftRight

https://www.joincampaignzero.org/

https://www.patrickvogt.nl/en/
https://www.leftrightaudio.com/

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Booka Shade feat. Joplyn ‘Polar Lights’

Artist: Booka Shade, Joplyn
Title: Polar Lights
Remixer: John Monkman, Chi Thanh, Inta
Label: Blaufield Music
Cat. #: BFMB071
Format: Digital
Release Date: 3rd July 2020
Tracklist

  1. Polar Lights (Album Mix)
  2. Polar Lights (John Monkman Extended Remix)
  3. Polar Lights (Chi Thanh Remix)
  4. Polar Lights (Inta Remix)
  5. Polar Lights (John Monkman Remix)

John Monkman, Chi Thanh and Inta remix Booka Shade & Joplyn’s ‘Polar Lights’ on Blaufield Music this July.

A production crafted by one of Germany’s leading electronic acts Booka Shade, and featuring the excellent vocals of fellow Berlin-based producer and vocalist Joplyn, ‘Polar Lights’ showcases yet another side to the vast and expansive Booka Shade sound palette. Originally featured on the duo’s latest album ‘Dear Future Self’, the emotive production now sees new life via three fresh reworks as the Blaufield Music bosses welcome London-based DJ and producer John Monkman, label regular Chi Thanh and rising pairing Inta.

Of the three new versions, Monkman’s interpretation kicks things off in hypnotic fashion as the UK talent merges warping electronics and soaring synths alongside pulsating arpeggios and metallic percussion, whilst Chi Thanh employs chunky, resonant analogue bass stabs alongside sweeping vocal snippets. The final remix comes via Scottish and South African duo Inta, who make their label debut in style utilising suspenseful builds and breaks comprised of snaking lead melodies, cavernous drum shots and rich vocal hooks to offer up a peak-time rework to shape up the package.

 

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Jazzuelle ‘Rogue’

Artist: Jazzuelle
Title: Rogue
Label: Stay True Sounds
Format: Digital
Release Date: June 26th 2020
Tracklist:
1. Jazzuelle – Chaos Theory (Compositions Of Now)
2. Jazzuelle – Catching Fire
3. Jazzuelle – Convergence
4. Jazuelle ft. KVRVBO – Talking Walls
5. Jazzuelle ft. Simeon – The Last Dance
6. Jazzuelle ft. Chronical Deep – Delusions Of Grandeur
7. Jazzuelle ft. Tebza De Soul – Sapphire
8. Jazzuelle ft. Dwson – Dyson Sphere
9. Jazzuelle ft. Simeon – Syzygy
10. Jazzuelle ft. Jas Artchild – Genius Frequency
11. Jazzuelle ft. Zito Mowa – Bees Are Left Handed
12. Jazzuelle ft. Sand Isles – X Files

Pre order link: https://staytruesounds.bandcamp.com/album/rogue

The South African label Stay True Sounds makes another successful publication, this time that’s Jazzuelle who gets released with a nice album titled ‘Rogue’. This composition is in line with the label’s stylistic set, proposing a fascinating blend of house, deep house and tribal sonorities.
Aside the solo compositions, there are also many features and collaborations from third party artists, who contributed to enhance the potential of each song, gifting a little part of their way to interpret house music.
‘Rogue’ is available now in digital format in all the major e-shops.

More info:
https://africori.to/rogue
https://soundcloud.com/jazzuelle
www.staytruesounds.com