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Dorian Gray, Potomac, Hypallage Project ‘Medusa EP’

Artist: Dorian Gray, Potomac, Hypallage Project
Title: Medusa EP
Label: Avant-Propos Records
Cat. # : AVPR02
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release Date: 10th February 2020
Tracklist:
Dorian Gray – The Ninth Gate
Dorian Gray – Magic Spell
Dorian Gray – The Medusa Nebula
Potomac – Industrial Junk in Muddy Waters
Hypallage Project – Cruise

Italy’s Dorian Gray joins up with Potomac and Hypallage Project to release five mesmeric techno cuts on their Avant-Propos Records imprint.

Following on from the inaugural release on Avant-Propos that picked up support from the likes of Laurent Garnier, Oceanic, Steve Bicknell, Jonas Kopp and many more, label bosses Hypallage Project and Potomac continue their journey where they delve into the atmospheric and hypnotizing realms of techno with undulating deepness. ‘Medusa’ EP sees the label bosses invite three tracks from Italian DJ and producer, Dorian Gray who’s music is influenced by astronomy, symbolism and ancient cultures offering an introspective journey that can be heard on labels such as Ascetic Limited, Illegal Alien Records, Informa Records, Edit Select Records, The Gods Planet and No Way Records to name a few.

Dorian Gray’s ‘The Ninth Gate’ kicks off the EP with angelic leads journeying underneath the deep, revolving percussion and gentle, fluttering synths before ‘Magic Spell’ keeps you enticed through stirring elements, dramatic choral pads and trippy soundscapes creating a mesmerising atmosphere throughout. Undulating euphoria, blissfully progressive modulations and entrancing moods keep the absorbing ambience flowing gracefully in ‘The Medusa Nebula’.

‘Industrial Junk in Muddy Waters’ from Potomac offers up chugging modulations, tripped-out grooves and otherworldly aesthetics floating above before Hypallage Project’s ‘Cruise’ rounds off the release by fusing cosmic brilliance, ethereal tones and hazy yet hypnotic feelings.

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Squire ‘Rebel Wisdom’

Artist: Squire
Title: Rebel Wisdom
Label: Get Physical Music
Cat. #: GPM564
Release Date: 7th February 2020
Tracklist:
01 Squire – Inner World
02 Squire – Indicus

Get Physical turn to Spanish artist Squire for a pair of tracks that show the fast-rising star could be one of the breakouts of 2020.

Squire was brought up on jazz before getting into house sounds, and always keeps his grooves deep and emotive. With one eye on history but one foot heading forwards he has released on this label as well as Kindisch, Behrouz’s Do Not Sit On The Furniture and My Favorite Robot Records amongst many more. This has taken him to clubs around Europe and even Burning Man, Space Ibiza and BPM Festival.

Tasteful house opener ‘Inner World’ is a sublime seven-minute opus with cinematic drama in the synths and effects that light up the drums. They are firmly rooted to the floor and get you in the zone and keep you there for the duration as a storytelling lead plots its own adventurous path with a hint of Middle Eastern melancholy.

The excellent ‘Indicus’ is a spine-tingling deep house track with more majestic synths and chords up top. They are brightly coloured and laden with a rollercoaster of emotions that makes this a hugely accomplished production that is again finished with some subtle Middle Eastern sounding vocal chanting.

This is assured and atmospheric house music as ever from Squire.

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Arm In Arm ‘Warrior Spirit’

Artist: Arm In Arm
Title: Warrior Spirit
Remixer: Ryan Murgatroyd
Label: Blaufield Music
Cat. #: BFMB063
Format: Digital
Release Date: 31st January 2020
Tracklist:
Warrior Spirit (Original Mix)
Warrior Spirit (Ryan Murgatroyd Remix)
Warrior Spirit (Club Mix)
Warrior Spirit (Radio Mix)

Australian duo Arm In Arm return to Blaufield Music with another capturing and eclectic EP, accompanied by a remix from Ryan Murgatroyd.

Melbourne-based duo Arm In Arm, aka Eliza Jacobs and Luke Moore-Martin, emerged on the dance music scene last year after being discovered by Blaufield Music label bosses Booka Shade, reaching number five in the Top 100 release’s chart on Beatport and number three in the Melodic House and Techno chart with their ‘Nightfly’ EP, not to mention their single ‘Hunger For Your Vibe’ which came backed by a huge remix from Italian duo Moonwalk. Following up, they now return with another powerful EP entitled ‘Warrior Spirit’, including a remix from Get Physical Music favourite Ryan Murgatroyd.

‘Warrior Spirit Original Mix’ opens the EP with melancholy and gracefulness with delicate vocal hooks alongside progressive buildups of bass with emotive tones throughout, before Ryan Murgatroyd’s remix introduces cracking snares, effervescent claps and atmospheric sweeps. Finally, the ‘Club Mix’ is surrounded by captivating tones and distinctive buildups of uplifting loops, tying the package together and offering a combination of high energy and dancefloor focused electricity.

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Body Language Vol. 22 by Pezzner

Artist: Various
Title: Body Language Vol. 22 by Pezzner
Label: Get Physical Music
Cat. #: GPMCD221
Release Date: 31st January 2020

After teasing it with a series of superb singles, Get Physical will finally unleash Pezzner’s much-anticipated Body Language mix in January 2020.

A longtime label associate, Pezzner writes, composes and teaches electronic music to a consistently high standard and releases it on Visionquest and Freerange amongst others. He has been right at the heart of Get Physical for a couple of years now, and in October and November 2019 the first singles from this mix were released to a great reception. Pezzner now joins a roll call of previous Body Language inductees who include M.A.N.D.Y., Modeselektor, DJ T., Francesco Tristano, Dixon, DJ Hell and Junior Boys.

Here the studio wizard serves up a few special Body Language remixes of Arnold From Mumbai and A.Treasure, as well as his own fresh new originals which are typically absorbing house grooves. Next to that he draws on Get Physical’s main man Roland Leesker and frequent label artists Jazzuelle & Lazarusman, all to help him paint a contemporary house picture that offers a wealth of emotion.

There are plenty of highlights here such as the tenderness of Andromo & Chris Fortier’s ‘Pocket Full Of Wonder’ whilst Chick Iverson’s ‘Alright’ does a fine job of picking up the pace in the midsection. Pezzner is always in control of the mix, balancing the tech drums with the sort of emotional synths needed to keep you locked, and a pair of back to back tracks from Fritz Carlton – firstly with Ghostea, then with Player Dave – brings some wonkiness to the mix.

Pezzner then pops up again with the cavernous house depths of his collaboration with Jon Lee, and it is Thomas Gandey & Radio Slave who then lift you from that and into a melodic trance with their standout remix of Francesco Tristano before some fantastically funky disco house riffs from Tomasz Guiddo & Piro feat. Arnold Kasar keep the party moving.

This is a terrific mix of forward-looking house music that reaffirms both Pezzner and Get Physical’s status.

Tracklist:

01 Arnold From Mumbai – Roots (Pezzner ́s Body Language Mix) 02 Andromo & Chris Fortier – Pocket Full Of Wonder
03 Pezzner – Square Tools
04 Roland Leesker – Believe (In Dub)
05 Pezzner – Saint Andre
06 Chick Iverson – Alright
07 James Curd – Getting Into It
08 Homero Espinosa, Cris Herrera, & Tokita – Spanish Joint
09 Pezzner – Apollo
10 Max Ulis – Sing
11 A.Treasure feat. Dawn Pemberton – Running (Pezzner’s Body Language Remix)
12 Fritz Carlton & Ghostea – Just
13 Fritz Carlton & Player Dave – W.I.A.
14 Pezzner – The Break Up
15 Pezzner & Jon Lee – Bongo Relâmpago
16 Francesco Tristano – Place on Lafayette (Thomas Gandey & Radio Slave Last Communication Rmx)
17 Pezzner – I Am You
18 Tomasz Guiddo & Piro feat. Arnold Kasar -When The Night Comes
19 Jazzuelle & Lazarusman – Forget Me (Dark Mix)

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Jeremy Sylvester ‘Que Sexy’

Artist: Jeremy Sylvester
Title: Que Sexy
Label: Madhouse Records
Cat. #: KCTDL1192
Format: Digital
Release Date: 31st January 2020
Tracklist:
1. Que Sexy
2. Welcome To The Club

UK house and garage icon Jeremy Sylvester debuts on Madhouse Records to open 2020 as he delivers the two-track ‘Que Sexy’.

A fundamental part of the UK scene since the early 90’s, with over 4 million record sales and three UK top 20 singles to his name, London’s Jeremy Sylvester needs little introduction when it comes to the world’s of both house and garage. From releases on labels including Nice ‘N’ Ripe and his own Urban Dubz, to remixes for the likes of Farley ‘Jackmaster’ Funk and El-B, Sylvester’s rich catalogue has seen the influential DJ and producer release material via a plethora of aliases and projects over the years, however, 2020 signals a new journey into previously unchartered waters as he makes his debut on Kerri Chandler’s Madhouse imprint with his two-track EP ‘Que Sexy’.

Title cut ‘Que Sexy’ introduces a smooth journey into classic house territories as jacking drums meet slick chord melodies and rich organ stabs, guided by a wandering vocal throughout, whilst ‘Welcome To The Club’ ups the energy with skipping hats, further infectious vocal work and bright, lively lead melodies to shape up the package in impressive fashion.

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Francisco Allendes ‘Pais Tropical / Together’

Artist: Francisco Allendes
Title: Pais Tropical / Together
Label: Armada Subjekt
Cat. #.: ARSBJKT121
Format: Digital
Release Date: 31st January 2020
Tracklist:
Pais Tropical
Together

Francisco Allendes returns to Armada Subjekt as he opens 2020 with ‘Pais Tropical / Together’.

Arriving fresh from a year in which the Chilean talent picked up ‘Best Ibiza DJ’ at the DJ Awards, whilst appearing at the likes of ADE, Printworks and fabric (London), Avant Garner (New York), and of course his Ibiza home of Ushuaïa with ANTS, late-January welcomes his first material of the new decade as he returns to Armada Subjekt to deliver two new productions.

“With his new two-sided release on Armada Subjekt, Francisco Allendes gets the scene buzzing once more. Setting the vibe with gritty House beats and driving percussion loops, both ‘Pais Tropical’ and ‘Together’ are peak-time club night material capable of instant impact.” – Armada Subjekt.

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Zoi (CA) ‘Fusion’

Artist: Zoi (CA)
Title: Fusion
Label: Traum
Cat. #: Traum V239
Release Date: 06. March 2020
Tracklist:
1. Fusion
2. Fusion (Vanity In Mind Remix)
3. Fusion (Deeplomat & Dublatov Remix)
4. Fade
5. Fade (Floyd Hoogendijk Remix)
6. Fade (CtlZ Remix)
7. Fade (Florian Gallet Remix)
8. Awake
9. Ajeeb
10. Somewhere

“Zoi’s EP on TRAUM!

Zoi (CA) is one part of the duo Talal & Zoi. Born in Pakistan Zoi is based in Toronto now a city which has shaped his music into what it is today. Zoi started out his music career with T&Z (Talal & Zoi), they had chart-topping releases and was featured on labels such as Dirtybird, Kindisch, Moodfamily, Rawthentic and For the People. The duo is also known to have delivered performances at Kater Blau (Berlin, DE), Keizer Park open air (Ghent, BE), Bushwick’s Bogart House (Brooklyn, NY), and Electric Island (Toronto, CA). 

Zoi’s solo career started two years ago since then he has released fantastic outstanding deep music on two of our Tour De Traum releases. This put him on our list of people we were keen to release with. The remixers on the release have also been striking with their single tracks on our label and contribute different interpretation of Zoi’s music. 

“Fusion” by Zoi (CA)

The EP kicks off with the track “Fusion” and it is in fact a glorious fusion. This track draws on the sensitive mind lurking within and will get you in the mood for a voyage. The track has an atmospheric starting point and then travels far beyond it as it flawlessly navigates you way through retro-futurist landscapes, using restraint to explore the melodic and abstract. Once you have engaged yourself in this travel you will be rewarded with a sound uniquely expressive, yet subtly arranged variant of deep left field house music-music that takes you by the hand and never puts a sonic means before its aesthetic goal. 

“Fusion” Vanity In Mind Remix

The alchemy of the remix of “Fusion” by Vanity In Mind instantly ties his ideas to the movement of beat and crosses all sorts of terrain without ever loosing the plot. Vanity In Mind uses the pristine sound of the original but releases the magic in a different way. This in an aural pleasure. 

“Fusion” Deeplomat & Dublatov Remix

Deeplomat & Dublatov’s remix of “Fusion” tears apart the original featuring an unexpected juxtaposition of sounds and textures relying on a jam session esthetic where you never know what to expect next. Listen to this coruscating live performance! 

“Fade” by Zoi (CA)

“Fade” in the original mix kicks off with wailing pads and vintage funky drum patterns against the backdrop of quirky fast moving tones and might have gotten its inspiration from Brazilian music in the way it moves. This track at its peak is nimble but it never feels too busy. It is simply driving and sensual. Only Zoi could pull off this palette so gracefully. 

“Fade” Floyd Hoogendijk Remix

“Fade” in the Floyd Hoogendijk remix has a less encompassing feel to it as in the original but develops into a sensual soundtrack of a superlative that could have been featured in some of the greatest French movies of the 70ies. Showing exceptional treats of melancholia as we understand them in Europe. This can send a chill up your spine. 

“Fade” CtlZ’s Remix

CtlZ’s remix of “Fade” gives the track an epic edge the original did not aim at. The remix is filled with unexpected details like breaks and speedy sounds… you’d never expect them to fit but they do like a glove. 

“Fade” Florian Gallet Remix

Florian Gallet has in the past written one of the most exceptional ambient tracks on Tour De Traum and we have asked to remix “Fade”. Florian’s poetic approach is unparalleled. His simplicity also makes this remix a masterpiece. 

“Awake” by Zoi (CA)

The third original is “Awake” and connects perfectly to the other tracks as it is uniquely expressive and atmospheric capturing the listenerʼs attention in. 

“Ajeep” by Zoi (CA)

“Ajeep” is maybe the most classic house track on this EP with its vintage chords but the break down half time is exceptionally beautiful and reveals Zoi’s full talent from then on, till the end of the track. 

“Somewhere” by Zoi (CA)

On Traum it is a tradition to ask the artist for an abstract bonus track so here it is with “Somewhere”. The track is beautiful in the way the melodies are played, the perfect timing each note is exercised with. It is off-kilter as all tracks on this EP and very special. 

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inner city electronic 2020

inner city electronic announce Orbital, Peggy Gou, Craig Richards and more as first wave of acts for 2020 edition.

Tickets from £20 on sale Wednesday December 11th 9AM
2020 Conference Programme to be announced. 


Leeds’ multi-venue electronic music festival and conference inner city electronic moves to March 7th with its most ambitious line-up to date.
inner city electronic returns to Leeds for another citywide celebration of electronic music and culture on Saturday March 7th 2020. Taking place across a selection of Leeds-based venues and unique locations, the 24hour event will continue to play host to some of electronic music’s biggest talents alongside a diverse programme of emerging artists and local residents. 
The first names announced for the multi-venue event include Peggy Gou, Orbital, Andrew Weatherall & Sean Johnston’s (A Love From Outer Space), Craig Richards, Nicolas Lutz, HAAi, Mr Scruff and many more. 
The 2020 edition will see inner city electronic move into the fabric of the city with the addition of iconic venues at Leeds University, Leeds College of Music and The Corn Exchange. Leeds University Refectory has an immense musical history previously playing host to the likes of The Clash, The Rolling Stones and Bob Marley, while the Corn Exchange has only hosted one event since it’s legendary events in the 1990s. Of course independent venues will still heavily feature with focus on the very best spaces the city has to offer including; Wire, Hifi, Distrikt, Sheaf St. and The Warehouse. The festival offers a unique experience to explore the city across a range of events, from intimate locations to big room performances and everything in between. 
The festival will also feature a comprehensive daytime programme of conference activity, focused on musical development, music industry, culture and technology, which is yet to be announced. Previous conference guests have included the likes of  KiNK, Kelly Lee Owens, Octave One, Craig Richards, Paul Woolford and Midland, alongside a wide range of industry panellists and technology showcases. 

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Orbital 
A Love From Outer Space (Andrew Weatherall & Sean Johnston)A-Future / Blasha & Allatt / Craig Richards b2b Nicolas Lutz / Danielle Freakenstein / Felix Dickinson b2b Dave Harvey / HAAi / Identified Patient Karima F / Kosh (live) / Manami / Mr Scruff / Or:la / Ralph Lawson / Surgeon  Young Marco
Aalice / Baba & Ganoush / Cosmic Slop / Clandestino / Elliot Holt / James HolroydJosh Bayat / Kerouac / Lawson / Mezla & Rowland / Nikol & Cosm / Passport to Paradise Zoe Pea / Zoya 
Events Hosted By: 
Resident Advisor / Love International / 20/20 Vision / Flux Meat Free / Mass / Small Talk / True Love / Love Dose / Limit

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This Is Toolroom 2020 – Mixed by Martin Ikin

Artist: Various
Title: This Is Toolroom 2020
Mixed by: Martin Ikin
Label: Toolroom Records
Cat. #: TOOL870-01Z
Release Date: 31.01.2020

Toolroom presents ‘This Is Toolroom 2020 – Mixed by Martin Ikin’ featuring Mark Knight, Amine Edge & DANCE, GW Harrison and many more this January.

“Our most highly anticipated album of the year: ‘This is Toolroom’ is back for 2020 with another selection of exclusive new tracks from the finest talent in dance music.

Each year ‘This Is Toolroom’ sets the tone for the label’s musical plans. You’ll find essential cuts from established acts in the Toolroom Family, alongside a glimpse into some of the new signings for 2020 and beyond. Mark Knight, Friend Within, Martin Ikin, Gene Farris and Maxinne all showcase brand new material, as do some fresh news faces, from the likes of GW Harrison, GAWP, Fibi and Clyde P.

With over 20 tracks covering the musical spectrum that Toolroom dubs its own, this is the essential album to kick off the decade. Jump into the mix with Beatport No.1 artist Martin Ikin, who has expertly mixed the album. This is Toolroom 2020!” – Toolroom

Tracklist:

  1. Mark Knight – Mona Lisa
  2. Martin Ikin feat. Malika – I’ll Be
  3. Gene Farris – Back In The Day
  4. Friend Within – Lorla
  5. Amine Edge & DANCE – Rave
  6. GW Harrison – Okay
  7. Siege – Don’t Stop
  8. Maxinne, Frederick & Kusse, Niki Darling – To The Music
  9. Ben Remember – We Work So Good
  10. Mason feat. MC Chickaboo – Slide Around
  11. Sllash & Doppe – Back To The House
  12. Sharam Jey & Jean Bacarreza – Keep It Real
  13. Raumakustik – And Get You
  14. Tuff London – Dance With Me
  15. Fibi – Down
  16. Mendo – Give It To Me
  17. Siwell – Paragon
  18. Kinnerman – Deep Layer
  19. Clyde P – Something For Your Mind
  20. David Tort – This Is My House
  21. GAWP – Gergles
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Alejandro Fernandez ‘Bank / System Error’

Artist: Alejandro Fernandez
Title: Bank / System Error
Remixer: Raized
Label: As Usual Music
Cat. #: as usual.music 026
Release Date: Beatport excl.: 14. February 2020 / All Shops: 28. February2020

We keep it rollin’ with another significant release by new label member ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ from Spain including a strong remix by Raized from our Colombian groove embassy in Medellin. Both are experienced warriors behind the decks and relentless in producing quality stuff. Not surprising that Alejandro got into the circle of the infamous Vatos Locos label which is one of the leading labels in the underground vinyl scene. Moreover he pushed a stamp on labels like Sanity, Oblack or Monday Morning Records. Two original tracks follow the signature sound of as ‚as usual.music’ for release No. 026!

„Bank“ is the sweet stomper, that attracted us and will wrap the floors in fascination. Stripped-down shaky rhythmics swing on the boosted low-end, which is filled with a proper unit of punch and an irresistibly rasping bass sound. Dirt conditions accomplished! Sugar gets involved afterwards by a steadily flourishing and evolving sphere, tenderly verbed with a female voice. Controversal elements perfectly smoothed to get ‚banked’ in harmony.

Let’s get mad with the ‚System Error’ that releases the inner freak. A slightly wilder ride during the system’s off which ends up in some dancefloor anarchy. That’s what we need. The formula therefor is made by rumbling subs, slick hats and wondering synth notches. Works excellently.

RAIZED is back on spot, this time for the remix of ‚System Error’. The label owner of Otgen released meanwhile on Roush Label and Innocent, and returns with a wicked interpretation. With groove in his blood, he treats it like predestined for making people move. Tuning some reduced Techhouse drums and well-placed synth-usages with a great sound, is showing that he feels and lives the club culture deeply. Let’s rave!