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Stephan Jolk ‘Analogy EP’

Artist: Stephan Jolk
Title: Analogy EP
Label: Afterlife Recordings
Cat. #: AL039
Format: 12″ vinyl and digital
Release Date: May 29th, 2020

Stephan Jolk distils his musical universe into the transcendent sounds of ‘Analogy’.

Following Stephan’s highly-anticipated track ‘Doubts’, released by Afterlife on the recent ‘Unity’ compilation, comes an eight-track story like no other. The title track ‘Analogy’ is another long-awaited gem which has shone in the sets of Tale Of Us. It begins the ascent through a musical journey where distinct elements collide and emotive reactions fill the spaces behind. Each chapter shows Stephan to be a master of melody and cinematic sound design, whether in peak time mode (‘Esplora’) or with more subdued atmospheres (‘Enlighted’). ‘Analogy’ stands out as a bold statement of Stephan Jolk’s vision and what is to come.

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Various ‘Poesie 100’

Artists: Various
Title: Poesie 100
Label: Poesie Musik
Cat: POM100
Format: Digital
Release Date: May 15th 2020
Tracklist:
Made in Paris – Point of Departure (Original Mix)
Moritz Hofbauer – Taipan (Original Mix)
Koelle – Longing (Original Mix)
Rezident – High Spirits (Original Mix)
Nils Hoffmann & Khåen – Nearer Still Nearer (Original Mix)
Solstice (FR) – Abyss (Original Mix)
Oscar Ozz – Regio Gaga (Original Mix)
Stil & Bense – Mon Coeur (Original Mix)

Pre order link: https://www.beatport.com/release/poesie100/2936834

Poesie Musik gets a high score, celebrating the publication of its 100th release: ‘Poesie 100’ is a compilation that features a bunch of artist who appeared in the label, contributing to the development of its unique sounds and style. Notable to mention the productions made by Made in Paris, Koelle, Solstice (FR) and Stil & Bense, who more than the others have been capable to elevate and rediscover the true essence of the label.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/poesiemusik

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Giorgia Angiuli to launch her own label UNITED with first release for Covid-19 Charity

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Pre-order – https://www.beatport.com/release/united/2968813

Italian live performer and producer Giorgia Angiuli has announced plans that she is to start her own record label, UNITED.

The first project on the label will be a Charity single she has made with various artists to raise money for the Italian Red Cross for Covid-19. The Italian multi-instrumentalist was joined by her friend Cioz and invited producers and musicians over the last 8 weeks who have currently been facing isolation to join her in piecing together a song.

Known for her quirky approach to live performance and her uncanny ability to weave rich sounds together both in the studio and on the dancefloor, Giorgia Angiuli invited producers of all character, style, and experience to partake in her new audio project, UNITED. She outlined instructions for participation via her social media profiles and then took the top submissions to create a unified piece of music that will be released first exclusively on Beatport on May 29th 2020.

Giorgia said “ The new project United has given me a lot of energy. I was very happy to share ideas with producers around the world. Music connects us, music is life, music is freedom. That’s why I don’t have any specific musical direction or boundaries. I like everything that is made with passion, from classical to techno. In our daily life we need different soundtrack for different moments and music is a little miracle that embraces our different mood.”

She has also invited producers to make remixes and she will release 3 remixes of the United original track.

Next on her label, will be an EP of her own music including a collaboration with a producer that she met thanks to United project, Norse Kode.

“United we stand, divided we fall; Union is strength”

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inner city digital, June 5th – 7th 2020

Leeds based electronic music festival and conference ‘inner city electronic’ announces a 3 day marathon of live streams, raising money for The NHS fund for Covid, Leeds Foodbanks & MAP Charity. The digital festival is set to feature DJ sets from a selection of Leeds based artists including; Special Request, Ralph Lawson and Freakenstein, alongside highlights from their 2020 conference programme which was filmed back in March.

The 3 day streaming series will be recorded live via state of the art streaming facilities at Leeds venue Sheaf St and in true inner city style will be presented in partnership with a selection of the cities venues, including Sheaf St, Wire, Hifi, Distrikt & Freedom Mills.

LINE UP:

Special Request
Ralph Lawson
Freakenstein
Dave Beer
Laura Jones
James Welsh (Live)
Passport to Paradise
Bonar Bradberry (PBR Streetgang)
James Holroyd
Sara Garvey
Mike BC (Cosmic Slop)
Pleasure Connection
Sayang
Kessie
Elliot Holt (Truelove)
Josh Bayat
Zoe Pea
Matt Long
Black Market Stereo

https://www.innercityelectronic.com
https://www.facebook.com/innercityelectronic.uk/
https://twitter.com/innercityelect
https://www.instagram.com/innercityelectronic/

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Dancefair launches the biggest free virtual music conference

Is there still any unexplored territory in the vast landscape of electronic music conferences? Globally renowned music conference Dancefair thinks so as they announce the biggest online music conference the world has ever seen with over 200 program parts, all available for free at the click of a button. In unprecedented times where most events around the world have closed their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, Dancefair has taken it to the next level by announcing this first ever virtual online edition will take place on 5th and 6th of September 2020.

And the good thing is attendees are admitted free of charge during the whole 48 hour, non-stop conference. There will be 16 virtual rooms packed with masterclasses, workshops, panels and a virtual expo floor will be accessible. Next to all of this there will be virtual demodrops, 1-on-1 sessions, countless chat rooms for like minded music makers in their own genres and loads more is to be expected.

Over the last 9 years the event has grown to become the go-to gathering for 7000 music makers and music professionals from all around the globe. 500 artists like Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Pan-Pot, DJ Sneak, Armin van Buuren, Wildstylez, Kevin Saunderson and Joris Voorn shared their musical knowledge at previous editions at their Dutch conference venue have have given insights on music production, and their road to success as artists.

Also a variety of industry professionals like bookers, promoters and labels have been sharing their ideas on the industry and how to stay physically connected. And now, the same will happen online for everyone to attend from anywhere in the world. The organisation opens its virtual doors for an expected 10.000 attendees. Dancefair virtual is free of charge. A registration is all there is to it.

Dancefair founder Norman Soares: “We found a way to keep everyone safe and to still deliver the connection and celebration that have brought so many of you to the event each year. We have decided to hold Dancefair virtually and we’ll release details about what that will look like over the next month.”

What can you expect:
• Music production masterclasses by some of the biggest artists in electronic music
• Virtual expo floor featuring renowned gear brands
• Mixing and mastering workshops by leading audio engineers
• Live Q&A’s with some of the hottest artists
• Music publishing panels
• Music label panels
• Music business keynotes
• Event industry talks
• Virtual Demodrops
Want to participate in this historic event? Make sure you sign up at www.dancefair.nl. The offline conference is planned for 31st October to November 1st 2020 in Utrecht in the Netherlands.
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G Flame ‘Broken EP’

Artist: G Flame
Title: Broken EP
Label: No.19 Music
Cat. #: No19094
Release Date: 19th June 2020
Tracklist:
1. Broken
2. Broken (DJ Sneak Banger Dub)
3. Broken (Mella Dee Shape Up Mix)

London based artist G Flame steps up on No.19 Music for a stellar new single backed with remixes from DJ Sneak and Mella Dee.

G Flame aka Cisco Ferreira, who was one half of The Advent with Mr G, is something of an unheralded legend. He has a rich musical history dating back to London’s House & Techno scene of the nineties which saw him play a key part in the development of the genre, not only as a DJ and producer, but also as a sound engineer working for Larry Heard, Derrick May and Adonis.

Very much a clubber and dancer at heart, Ferreira was tied to Jack Tracks Records and also released on the likes of Tresor while remixing artists such as New Order. His understanding of how house and techno should sound and feel is second to none, and that shines through here with the revived G Flame project, which first started in 1997 and sounds just as essential today.

‘Broken’ is a previously undiscovered gem dug out from G Flame’s vital vault, produced in the mid-nineties, at a time when tech house was just in its infancy and G Flame was pioneering the sound. He calls his style house-techno on account of house being his main vibe, but the tempos tending more towards techno, which makes his tracks perfect weapons for DJs.

The buzzing low frequencies of ‘Broken’ burrow deep into your brain while techno drums and tight, twisted percussion and synths drive home the groove, it’s powerful and original stuff and truly timeless. The first of the two remixes comes from original house gangster and production heavyweight DJ Sneak, who takes things into deeper, hypnotic territory with his superb ‘Banger Dub’. Finally, UK talent and Warehouse Music boss Mella Dee joins the fray with a masterful slice of dubbed out and understated house music in the form of his ‘Shape Up’ mix.

This is a bold, characterful release from G Flame, marking the beginning of his relationship with No.19 and giving a taster of his artist album which is scheduled for release in summer 2020.

 

 

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Butane & Riko Forinson ‘Sorry For Everything EP’

Artist: Butane & Riko Forinson
Title: Sorry For Everything EP
Label: Extrasketch
Cat. #: EX18
Format: Digital
Release Date: 15th June 2020
Tracklist

  1. Sorry
  2. Everything

Butane welcomes frequent collaborator Riko Forinson back to Extrasketch as the pair return with ‘Sorry For Everything’.

Two artists with an innate ability in the studio, San Francisco-based DJ, producer and label owner Andrew Rasse, aka Butane, and Italian talent Riko Forinson have remained ever-present fixtures within the worlds of house and techno over the past few years. Increasingly, a regular feature of the duos output now lies in their excellent collaborations together. Following a string of releases together via a host of top-tier international imprints, the pair now makes a welcome return to Rasse’s burgeoning Extrasketch imprint in mid-June. Maybe their most polished work to date, here the pair unleashes two new fresh cuts showcasing a new side to their ever-developing sound.

With pristine drum programming and synth work to go with enchanting female vocals, both cuts deliver a slow- burning deep house sound for the summer. Opening cut ‘Sorry’ pairs a steady, classic, driving groove with floating atmospherics, while ‘Everything’ puts out a more soulful, sleazy, modern vibe. Fully realized, sonic, and mature, these vocal-led cuts are sure to get plays from peak-time, after-hours, and bedroom DJs alike. Another notch in the belt for one of the most consistent duos in underground dance music.

 

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Maxi Meraki ‘Sight / Eastern Visions’

Artist: Maxi Meraki
Title: Sight / Eastern Visions
Label: 72 Pixels
Cat: 72P005
Format: Digital
Release Date: 25th May 2020
Tracklist:
1. Eastern Visions
2. Sight

Buy link: https://www.beatport.com/release/sight-eastern-visions/2931594

Maxi Meraki is a Belgian house artist with plenty of versatility in his arsenal. Now he lands on the 72 Pixels label with two more of his magical tunes.
‘Sight’ opens proceedings with a deep and thoughtful vibe. The synths freewheel up top, the drums are deep, the keys keep things colourful. Icy vocals add plenty of extra mood and ensure this one makes a real impact. Then comes ‘Eastern Visions’, a track that has deep drums that make a big impact. The vocals up top float, the vibe is hypnotic and the whole thing is full of flavour and feeling. A wicked release to set up the Summer for this rising artist.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/maximeraki
https://soundcloud.com/72pixels

Words by James Douglas

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Eddie Fowlkes ‘Knuckle Head Series Vol. 3’

Artist: Eddie Fowlkes
Title: Knuckle Head Series Vol. 3
Label: City Boy Music
Cat. #: CBMD-003
Format: Digital Download / Streaming
Release Date: 26 June 2020
Tracklist:
1. X-Groove
2. You Know!

Detroit luminary, Eddie Fowlkes continues his Knuckle Head series with Volume 3 at the end of June.

With ‘X-Groove’, Eddie says “welcome to Detroit.” Because this track claims not just the space of Detroit but the sound of Detroit, reminding us of what we already know. It’s another classic Detroit Technosoul groove by the innovator and godfather.

The spectrum of Eddie Fowlkes’ musical spirit sometimes brings out a taste of “What up doe, how you doing, freak it out!” ‘You Know!’ is a Detroit House track with an urban street sound. Basically – get on the floor, freak it out, sweat your ass off, because… you know!

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Phonique ‘Moon Moods’

Artist: Phonique
Title: Moon Moods
Label: Bar 25 Music
Remixers: Raw Main, Essence of Time
Cat.: BAR25-121
Format: Digital
Release date: May 29th 2020
Tracklist:
1. Phonique & Belkina – Moon Moods (Original Mix)
2. Phonique, Fairplay – Alua (Original Mix)
3. Phonique, Fairplay – Alua (Raw Main Remix)
4. Phonique, Fairplay – Alua (Essence Of Time Remix)

Deep house master Phonique gets released on the notorious Bar 25 Music, proposing two interesting original mixes. The title track ‘Moon Moods’ (made with Belkina), which was already featured on the label’s compilation ‘Zeitgeist’, reveals a typical mood aroused by German producers, which has been enhanced by a sax melody that plays all over the song duration. The other one is titled ‘Alua’ (composed with Fairplay), it goes wild and really dancefloor oriented: the vibe is set on fire thanks also to a chant and some surrounding tribal percussions.
The EP is completed by two remixes of ‘Alua’ made by Raw Main and Essence Of Time, they both interpreted the theme with another tribal swing, but Essence Of Time secluded the vibe of the original into a heavly techno affected drum loop.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/phonique
https://soundcloud.com/nastyabelkina
https://soundcloud.com/fairplayofc
https://soundcloud.com/rawmain
https://soundcloud.com/bar25