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KOKO ‘Love Me ASAP EP’

Artist: KOKO
Title: Love Me ASAP EP
Label: LOCUS
Cat. #: LCS001
Format: Vinyl / Digital
Release Date: 19th June 2020
Tracklist

  1. KOKO feat. Quelle Rox – Chantal
  2. KOKO – Your Ass, My Camel Blue
  3. KOKO – Love in Plexiglass
  4. KOKO – Amor Ante Hominem Nascitur

Enzo Siragusa and FUSE launch new label LOCUS, with the debut EP coming via hotly-tipped talent KOKO.

Having recently unveiled a new-look aesthetic for his long-standing and highly influential FUSE imprint, Enzo Siragusa and the FUSE team will now turn their attention to a fresh project and brand new label – LOCUS – with the ambition to create a new and refreshing home for exclusive underground electronic music, just as FUSE has done so over the past 12 years. The ethos behind LOCUS is simple – to explore all shades of house music with the dance floor at the forefront of its thinking. Set to home the very best in four-to-the-floor club music from both established talents and rising stars alike, the first EP on the label arrives this summer courtesy of INFUSE regular and ever-impressive Italian DJ and producer, KOKO.

“I’m excited to launch our new label LOCUS – which will focus on a more upfront house sound coming from our growing global community. We’re going to be working with some new artists as well as some familiar faces, whilst exploring a new musical direction” – Enzo Siragusa

Opening with the infectious ‘Chantal’ alongside Brooklyn-based vocalist Quelle Rox, the Italian’s penchant for rich and dynamic soundscapes from across the house sphere quickly becomes apparent as he fuses resonant synths and refined drum licks beneath infectious vocals for a sun-kissed opener. Next, ‘Your Ass, My Camel Blue’ welcomes fluid electric piano lines and icy hats atop of a snaking bassline, before journeying into the luscious chords, sultry rhythms and resonant sax-riffs of ‘Love in Plexiglass’. Last up, final cut ‘Amor Ante Hominem Nascitur’ closes things out via a medley of hypnotic leads, dubby chords and shuffling percussion – shaping up a notable debut offering for LOCUS and a stellar first look into an imprint that looks set to become a new favourite for many in the months ahead.

 

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Kerri Chandler & Troy Denari ‘The Way It Goes (Track 1)’

Artist: Kerri Chandler, Troy Denari
Title: The Way It Goes (Track 1)
Remixer: Chris Stussy
Label: Madhouse
Cat. #: KCTDL1199
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release Date: 19.06.2020
Tracklist

  1. The Way It Goes (Track 1) (Chris Stussy Remix)
  2. The Way It Goes (Track 1) (Chris Stussy Dub)

Kerri Chandler and Troy Denari’s ‘The Way It Goes (Track 1)’ is remixed by PIV co-owner Chris Stussy on Madhouse Records this June.

Kerri Chandler’s iconic ‘Track 1’ stands to date as one of Madhouse Records’ most notable releases in the label’s rich back-catalogue. Originally released in 1993 as part of the Atmosphere EP Vol 1, ‘Track 1’ quickly became a core reference for the foundation and formation of the New Jersey house sound, with the track later re-released in 2016 titled as ‘The Way It Goes’ with Denari joining Chandler on vocals. However, this summer sees the legendary imprint unveil a new fresh take on the production courtesy of PIV records co-owner and fast-rising house favourite Chris Stussy, with the bubbling Amsterdam-based artist offering up two fresh reworks this June as he returns to Madhouse following recent material via the likes of Eastenderz, Robsoul, Berg Audio and Moscow Records.

Harnessing the originals iconic bassline offering his own interpretation on its arrangement, the Dutchman introduces a combination of resonant leads and classy sun-soaked melodies alongside Denari’s infectious vocals throughout to offer up a slick slice of house music, whilst the Dub introduces rolling percussion alongside trademark low-slung rhythms, electric piano lines and dubbed-out chords to offer an after-hours rework of the classic production.

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Kousto ‘Guadapipi EP’

Artist: Kousto
Title: Guadapipi EP
Label: Little Foot Records
Cat: LFR003
Format: Digital
Release Date: June 26th 2020
Tracklist:
1. Guadapipi
2. Stanley On The Bass
3. Mermaid Kiss
4. Barracuda Quartet

Kousto will self release on his own imprint Little Foot Records ‘Guadapipi’, an EP focused into deep house. The four songs featured aren’t too conceptual or abstract, but go straight to the point with semplicity and because of the effectiveness of the synths, their laid back mood and their 80s fashinating nature determine also a stylistic coherence between all the EP’s tracks. The only one which mostly detaches from the others is the title track, its loopy vocal parts and the disco influences make it happier and better fitting for dancefloor situations.

More info:
http://hyperurl.co/j2w8e8
https://soundcloud.com/koustomusic
https://www.facebook.com/littlefootrecords

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Alexny and Southside Son ‘I Just Can’t Get’

Artist: Alexny and Southside Son
Title: I Just Can’t Get
Label: Dream Soda Music

Argentina’s very own Alexny returns to Dream Soda, and this time teams up with Southside Son.

“I Just Can’t Get”; a nice and easy disco groove, punctuated by the catchy hook line. Most definitely something for those summer nights.

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Hanzo & Yaman ‘Apinya Colada’

Artist: Hanzo & Yaman
Title: Apinya Colada
Remixer: Marc Piñol, Cornelius Doctor
Label: Playground Records
Cat. #: PGR027
Release date: 23/06/2020

A new release from Playground Records is here. This time, a compact Ep packed with organic sounds and mystical vibes from the Austrian duo Hanzo & Yaman, delivering 3 originals accompanied by 2 classy remixes by Marc Piñol and Cornelius Doctor.

‘Apinya Colada’ is the track which gives its name to this reference and is which opens it. Mysterious pads alongside groovy percussions introduce us to a deep bassline. Some voices come from far away. The mantra begins. Weird sounds plays togethers and gives to the track a sensation of fresh air. A sad guitar say goodbye in the middle of the trance. Now we’re in peace.

‘Francisco’ is the rebel cousin of this family. A naughty guy who needs to take your attention all the time. He never comes even though you call him all the time. He loves the rough percussions. The brazen Francisco invites us to the dance. You can never say him no.

The original package ends with ‘The Path’. A magic end for this fantastic journey. Whispers and laughs are crossed by an incisive guitar. They’re fighting each others trying to convince us, some claims us to stay there and other ones beg us to stay away. The confusion becomes diffuse when you give yourself to dance.

Cornelius Doctor makes his appearance to join to ‘Francisco’s ranks and turn him to the dark side. A strong bassline guides us to an acid drop. The snare beats hard. The shadows are arrived. They ready to kill the dancefloor.

The great Marc Piñol closes this release bringing peace and flow with his remix of ‘The Path’. Whistling melodies that melt into flying pads. The groove goes on, clapping and pumping strange sounds. An elegantly minimalist healing trance.

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Various ‘Spaghetti Club 001’

Artist: Pierre Codarin, T. Jacques, Jack Michael, Phil Evans
Title : Spaghetti Club 001
Label: Spaghetti Club
Cat. #: SPG001
Format: Vinyl only
Release Date: 3rd July 2020
Tracklist:
A1. Pierre Codarin – Millenial
A2. T. Jacques – Terry’s Jambon
B1. Jack Michael – Zero
B2. Phil Evans – Tilted

Spaghetti Club launches with four tracks from Pierre Codarin, T. Jacques, Jack Michael, and Phil Evans.

Opening up the release, British producer Pierre Codarin’s ‘Millenial’ is a stuttering cut with a bouncy bassline, metallic hats and crystalline synths that continually evolve throughout. Following a recent appearance on Tessellate, T. Jacques is next with ‘Terry’s Jambon’ which drives forward with its mesmerising rhythm built on 909 kicks and intricate percussion as lively 303 squelches join cascading arps.

On the flip, Orbital London boss Jack Michael takes things into trippier territories with soaring pads, syncopated drums and otherworldly atmospherics in ‘Zero’. Tying it all together, Pager Records co-owner Phil Evans dons his Electro hat for an ominous and scintillating number entitled ‘Tilted’.

 

 

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junk-E-cat ‘Music Talks To Me’

Artist: junk-E-cat
Title: Music Talks To Me
Label: Mutterkomplex
Cat: MKX018
Format: Digital
Release Date: June 19th, 2020
Tracklist:
1. Music Talks To Me

The electronic music producer junk-E-cat has been able to break the monotony of the lockdown with the creation of an interesting track titled ‘Music Talks To Me’. This simple and sexy song melts electronic music and acoustic: we can find drum machine sounds and a brilliant saxophone melody. Besides that, the introduction of a female vocal let the whole production to enhance this – softly – sad but inspiring atmosphere.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/junk-e-cat
https://www.junk-e-cat.com/

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Earth Boys ‘Earth Tones LP’

Artist: Earth Boys
Title: Earth Tones LP
Label: Shall Not Fade
Cat. #: SNFLP004
Release Date: July 10th 2020
Tracklist
A1. Sonoma
A2. I Just Love It
B1. Mushroom Cloud
B2. Amazon Prime (Jungle)
C1. Earth Tones
C2. Battery Boys
D1. On a Limb
D2. Los Angeles
Only digital:
1. Earth Tones (Down Beat)
2. Got It To Work

Pre order link: https://shallnotfade.co.uk/album/earth-tones-lp

The two guys from the Earth Boys team draw back the attention of the electronic music audience with an interesting album to be out on Shall Not Fade.
‘Earth Tones LP’ is a mixture of house sonorities heavly influenced by oldschool motifs and typical U.S.A. stylistic canons, it’s a recognizable thing if you pay attetion to the drums patterns or by the various chords or melodies.
Besides, the kind of synths and the machine drums adopted show the artists’ desire to propose a solid style, it arouses a melancholic but inspiring mood, avoiding unecessary blends with the contemporary trends. A few tracks are really dancefloor oriented, like ‘Battery Boys’ and ‘I Just Love It’, but there’s also space for introspective stuff, in this case there are the two titles ‘Amazon Prime (Jungle)’ and ”Earth Tones (Down Beat)’.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/earthboys
https://soundcloud.com/shallnotfade

DJ Matpat - Club On Hold

DJ Matpat ‘Club On Hold LP’

Artist: DJ Matpat
Title: Club On Hold LP
Label: Clubby Boy
Cat: CBY04
Formats: Digital, vinyl
Release Date: July 1st 2020
Tracklist:
1. Longing For
2. Something More
3. I Get Up
4. Searchin’ (Dub)
5. Perfect Jewel
6. Hardihood
7. Trinket
8. Sundown
9. Longing For (Alternate Cut)

The Philadelpia (U.S.A.) born and raised DJ Matpat will celebrate a nice achievement with the pubblication of his album ‘Club On Hold’, to be hosted on his own label Clubby Boy.
As stated in the official press release, these tracks span the last 10 years of the artist’s music production, revealing some different influences and visions of house music. In the overall the productions concentrate genuinely a club oriented sound, which isn’t banging and harsh, the intent of DJ Matpat to make it smooth and pleasant is noticeable; fortunately also this album is a glimpse of true interest in making music, that goes far away from most of the contemporary no-sense and high-speed techno.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/Matpat
https://clubbyboy.bandcamp.com/releases

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GEM Festival to go ahead this summer 

GEM Festival 2020 brings 3 Days and 3 Nights of nonstop music and entertainment, across 4 Stages. With the recent announcement that Greece will be opening up to travel and tourism in June, we are delighted to announce this year’s edition of the festival will be going ahead as planned.
Created in 2015 the Festival took place on the beautiful beach of Black Sea pearl, Anaklia. This year it returns, breaking from mainland Europe to rise again from the 7th to 9th of August in InIonian Sea, on the Greek island of Zakynthos.
GEM Festival brings together Artists, DJ’s and ravers in a breathtaking location. Drawing on acts from the full spectrum of electronic sounds this year’s edition can reveal the first wave of acts. Blending mainstage headliners like ATB, Paul Van Dyk and Swanky Tunes with the next generation of headliners Romeo Blanco, CJ JEFF, The YellowHeads. Alongside underground leaning acts such as Lamine, dOP (Live), Onur Ozer as well as respected local talent K.Atou, George Seragos and Mr. Roussos. With only 50% of the line up announced so far there’s plenty more to come, and with previous editions line ups anything to go by you can expect Big Room, Techno, House and Minimal artists to follow ensuring all tastes are covered.
Now in its 5th edition Gem Festival brings its considerable experience to the fore having previously hosted the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Luciano, Solomun, Paul Kalkbrenner, Axwell & Ingrosso, Fedde Le Grand, Steve Aoki, Boris Brejcha, Stephan Bodzin, Anja Snijder, David August, Mano Le Tough, Tales of Us, Dubfire + alongside many others, so you know there is a more still to be revealed…

With picturesque white sandy beaches, clear blue seas, you can get lost in your own adventure when taking a break from the festival. immerse yourself in the Mediterranean lifestyle indulging in fine food, wine. A short journey across the water takes you to the mystical island of Marathonisi, where Turtles hatch. The National Marine park allows you to explore enchanting protected wildlife. Inland you can hike in Askos Stone Park, a stunning expanse of nature and local wildlife. Or discover the local history in the surrounding towns and villages.
For accommodation options we offer our tent city which we call “harmony village” , besides that Zakynthos has plenty of options of accomodation, from hostel dorms to luxury villas and even luxury yachts floating next to the festival. During the three days and nights we provide free buses to the venue. Starting from the airport, ports and the different resorts along the coast line, ensuring you can travel safely to and from GEM. With regular international flights, 7 daily ferries from Athens and Greece open to travelers from the 15th of June, Zakynthos is easily accessible.
 For those returning to us, the new festival location will retain the spirit and unique sense of togetherness that can only be found at GEM. And for  those joining us for the first time this edition of our festival is the most inspiring and exciting in memory, one which can never be forgotten.
Save the dates! Get ready to touch the GEM!
Line up in so far in A-Z order
Andrea Ferlin
Andrianos Papadeas
Anna Maria Harokopou
Anushka
ATB
Chevy
Cobert (Live)
CJ Jeff
Dasha Zet
Demi Case
dOP (Live)
Efim Kerbut
E Forever E Xpanding : Heartshap The Artist + Siena Star + Qado
Francesco Assenza
Freespirit
Gabrielo
George Seragos
George Guren
G Pal
Hubble
K.Atou
Lamine
Liva K
Marikhi
Mohammadrreza Safari
MS Leuki
Onur Ozer
Paul Van Dyke
Rompasso
Romeo Blanco
Roussos
Sunset Derek
Swankey Tunes
Thodoris Triantafillou
Tolis Q
Whoann
Zoya
For more information and tickets visit our website: www.gemfestival.eu
Or join the movement at GEM Festivals socials https://www.facebook.com/gemfestival/