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Chontane ‘Dream Speech’

Artist: Chontane
Title: Dream Speech
Label: Emerald
Cat. #: EMERALD020
Format: Digital, vinyl
Release Date: 03.11.2023
Tracklist:
A1. Calade
A2. Laurel
A3. Izombe
B1. Alerce
B2. Gamma Whateela
B3. Janto

Pre order link: https://emerald.bandcamp.com/album/dream-speech

Chontane keeps sharing pleasant and driving techno motifs through his ambitious and modern productions, released on important labels such as ARTS, Mutual Rytm, Monnom Black and many more. His style allowed him to be thrown under the spotlight so many times, this time – for sure – will be no less. ‘Dream Speech’ is a large EP which features six songs, clutching the listener into an emotional listening experience, also arousing late night vibes and wild party sensations. It seems like the artist keeps a strong relationship with dancefloor environments and he’s capable of translating them very well into his art. On both the flips the side openers “Calade” and “Alerce” are very catchy, however the inner-pressed tracks are none than less and deserve some serious attention.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/chontane
https://soundcloud.com/emeraldlabel

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Gleb Filipchenkow ‘Kawi EP’

Artist: Gleb Filipchenkow
Title: Kawi EP
Label: connected
Cat. #: connected134
Format: Digital
Release Date: 27th October 2023
Tracklist:
01 Kawi Ft. Mwongeli
02 Kucheza Ft. Mwongeli

Russian artist Gleb Filipchenkow returns to connected with an exquisitely sleek Afro-house two-tracker.

With a number of releases already under his belt, the mysterious Gleb Filipchenkow continues to carve out his own unique space in the electronic landscape. Releases via VOD KM, Kindisch and the Basement Discos have seen him explore genres ranging from acid to downtempo, while his previous release on connected ventured into more melodic territory. As Gleb Filipchenkow returns to connected, his versatility as an artist continues to be showcased with the new EP ‘Kawi’.

Opener ‘Kawi’ kicks off with a restrained groove, ear-tickling percussion and luscious chords. These coalesce into a dreamy atmosphere into which singer Mwongeli’s alluringly hypnotic vocal takes centre stage, rhythmically bobbing with the beat. A warm, buzzy bass ties the track together, providing enough low end to shake any dancefloor.

The paired-back ‘Kucheza’ conjures an even more tranquil mood with twinkling bells and a less urgent, softer vocal from Mwongeli. Just as the tune settles into this ambience, the plucked bassline and percussion drop into place; the groove becomes irresistible, with noodling guitar licks and shuffling shakers completing the effect, conjuring images of dusky nights and orange-lit dancefloors.

This is another pair of accomplished Afro house tracks from Gleb Filipchenkow, as enjoyable at home as on the floor.

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X CLUB. ‘Sitting Ducks’

Artist: X CLUB.
Title: Sitting Ducks
Label: CROWD
Cat. #: CROWD003
Format: Digital, vinyl
Release Date: 3.11.2023
Tracklist:
A1 Hold On (Chop’D n Screw’D Mix)
B1 Sitting Ducks
B2 No One

X CLUB.’s ‘Sitting Ducks’ distinguishes itself as music release because its style is genuinely contemporaneous, anyway at the same time it’s respectful to the past and elevates the importance of oldschool styles, such as hardgroove and tribal techno. Since the beginning of the playback the first theme “Hold On (Chop’D n Screw’D Mix)” shows an overwhelming attitude, which is also kept in the other two productions, representing the scenery of an unstoppable and alienating daily life. The EP will be hosted soon on Fjaak’s label CROWD on both digital and vinyl formats.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/itsxclub
https://soundcloud.com/spandau20

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Booka Shade ‘Wild Life / So Dope’

Artist: Booka Shade
Title: Wild Life / So Dope
Label: Blaufield Music
Cat. #: BFMB129
Format: Digital
Release Date: 27th October 2023
Tracklist
1) Wild Life
2) So Dope

Blaufield Music bosses Booka Shade return to the label for two fresh productions on ‘Wild Life/So Dope’.

Continuing to craft new storylines within their renowned and illustrious career, having recently marked the project’s 20th Anniversary, iconic German duo Booka Shade and their stream of fresh productions continue to flow. Arriving on the back of another stellar America’s tour run, and with the return to clubs for the winter season already in full flow, the Blaufield Music bosses are back on the label with another pair of productions that have been road-tested to huge reactions across recent months with their latest two-tracker ‘Wild Life/So Dope’, once again showcasing fresh sides to their expansive sound.

A brooding and darker production to their usual output, the warping and slightly eerie ‘Wild Life’ is a production expertly showcasing the duo’s ability to craft iconic lead melodies and set them amongst impactful, contrasting elements for a late-night anthem. In contrast, ‘So Dope’ builds from crisp, slinking percussion and hooky vocal samples before launching into spiralling synths for another track made for big club moments.

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Not so k ‘A World Without’

Artist: Not so k
Title: A World Without
Label: Traum
Cat. #: Traum V289
Release Date: 17. November 2023
Tracklist:
1. Like Velvet
2. A World Without
3. 63 Voices

Not for k’s debut release on TRAUM!

Here we are releasing the very first EP of British musician Not so k. He debuted on Traum with his single track “Beyond” on Tour De Traum 25 in July. The artist is fortunate to live a creative life working as a music producer + mixing / mastering engineer at a studio in London while on the weekends he develops his own music. Since he works on diverse genres of music at work this has become an inspiration also for his own project. After writing harder electronic genres such as dubstep & drum and bass in the past, he feels that he has now arrived at a point where his emotions are expressed in the most honest way.

The EP kicks off with “Like Velvet” which shows a very strong introspective feeling on a very high emotional and intense level. Its is a track that because of its limited number of well selected sounds creates a strong mood which gets under your skin. Partly gloomy with glimpses of optimism we think this track will touch peoples hearts.

“A World Without” delivers twisted mesmerizing emotional melodic landscapes which unwind like the DNA of the artist. These fractured and progressing melodies connect to the listener in a magic way. This track at one stage enters a dreamlike state which is sad and optimistic at the same time before dropping back into the clash of mood swinging sounds. A shout out to all our fans that like the works of Nick Dow on Traum… you will find the music of Not so k equally breathtaking!

The last track “63 Voices” is the most ambient track with organ sounds filling up the air. It offers in the course its progression also parts to dance to. The track is without doubt very lively and feels as if it runs through decades of memories at the speed of light. Sometimes self examining but always in a very colorful and cheerful way.

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Wlderz ‘Space Machine EP’

Artist:Wlderz
Title: Space Machine EP
Label: Skryptom
Cat. #: Skryptom81
Format: Digital
Release Date: 27.10.2023
Tracklist:
1. Space Machine
2. Fuck Siren
3. Disconnected
4. Hungry Mama
5. A.C.1

Wlderz duo return on Skryptom with a full release under the title ‘Space Machine EP’. A profound edonism is spread by the whole sound, which shapes the music with flexibility and pleasure, representing another step forward to the evolution of techno. While being faithful to their style, the artists introduced new contaminations, taping into unexplored lands and soundscapes. “Disconnected” and “A.C.1” emerge from the tracklist, sharing genuine and contemporary styles, so much oriented to the dancefloor and to warehouse ambiances.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/wlderz
https://soundcloud.com/skryptom-records
https://skryptom.bandcamp.com/album/space-machine-ep

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Dam Swindle ‘Minor Fools EP’

Artist: Dam Swindle
Title: Minor Fools EP
Label: Heist Recordings
Cat. #: HEIST077
Format: Digital / Vinyl
Release Date: 20th October 2023
Tracklist:
1. That’s Right
2. Minor Fools
3. Soul’s Lament

Iconic duo Dam Swindle return to Heist with their three-track ‘Minor Fools’ EP.

Last year, Heist Recordings label heads Dam Swindle marked ten years in the game with their much loved ‘Keep On Swindling’ series. It was yet another vital project from this ever-evolving pair, which showed they can do leftfield electronics as well as floor-filling house grooves. Now, they head back to the club with three expansive and colourful new cuts.

Opener ‘That’s Right’ has Dam Swindle in full live mode and recalling their classic ‘Call of the Wild’ feat. Jungle by Night with its live keys, bass, and percussion, plus horns from trumpet guru Bo Floor. It’s a heartwarming piece of music that takes you on an electrifying, feel-good trip through Dam Swindle‘s unique sonic universe. The superb ‘Minor Fools’ then finds the pair in old-school US house territories with shuffling hats, a bouncy bass, and male vocal chops laying the foundation for some crunchy jazz chords. The haunting organ melodies, smart modulation in the keys and building tension make for another effective yet sophisticated house sound.

‘Minor Fools EP’ ends with a different look – the dreamy and contemplative ‘Soul’s Lament,’ a slow burner that builds on a relentless rhythm of bells and skipping hi-hats. Gradually, a massive string section takes control, after which an acid line takes over that gives the track its driving electronic touch.

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Elisa Bee ‘Devotion EP’

Artist: Elisa Bee
Title: Devotion EP
Label: Hardgroove
Cat. #: HardgrooveDigi024
Format: Digital
Release Date: 20th October 2023
Tracklist:
01 Elisa Bee – Devotion
02 Elisa Bee – Jam Thing
03 Elisa Bee – Boiling Point
04 Elisa Bee – Dawn Time
05 Elisa Bee & His Majesty Andre – The Answer

Elisa Bee returns to Ben Sims’ Hardgroove with the ‘Devotion’ EP.

Following Elisa Bee’s 2022 ‘Send Me a Vision’ EP, the Italian DJ/Producer returns to Ben Sims’ prized Hardgroove imprint with the five-track ‘Devotion’ EP this October.

A true master of rhythm, Elisa Bee takes no prisoners in ‘Devotion’, always riding the groove effortlessly and lacing her techno with classic-sounding yet refreshing funk. Machine-like modular bleeps run rampant in ‘Jam Thing’ with the pacey and uncompromising ‘Boiling Point’ hot on its heels. Next up, the dubbed-out sequences of ‘Dawn Time’ reflect off subtle percussion hits before she teams up with His Majesty Andre to deliver ‘The Answer’, a retro techno offering made to get the dancefloor bouncing.

 

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Gruuve ‘Without You’

Artist: Gruuve
Title: Without You
Label: Paradise Music
Cat. #: PDS005
Format: Digital
Release Date: 20th October 2023
Tracklist:
1. Without You
2. Sher Der Der

Paradise invites Gruuve for his first appearance on the label with his new ‘Without You’ EP

Hot on the heels of another impressive Ibiza residency across the summer, Jamie Jones’ iconic Paradise invites Argentinian-born, Barcelona-based Gruuve to join its growing label roster. The rising DJ/producer hasn’t looked back since his breakthrough ‘Wrong File’ EP on Deeperfect in 2014, catching the attention of some of the industry’s biggest names, including Marco Carola, Michael Bibi and De La Swing. Now boasting an extensive catalogue of releases on Glasgow Underground, Lapsus, MUSE and his own imprint MUUV, he steps up for his most significant release to date and joins the Paradise family with his ‘Without You’ EP, perfectly timed to coincide with their annual ADE event.

“I think this EP says a lot about my career path, and I’m so proud that it will be released on Paradise. I say this because I always produce music from scratch without track references or templates and try to be as authentic as possible.

I produced ‘Without You’ around 2021, just when I started playing with 303 basslines. My main goal was to create an underground beat with groovy percussive elements and a catchy vocal to give it more personality. The synth arp on the breaks adds the perfect dark touch! ‘Sher Der Der’ was made thinking of Paradise. My objective was to create a more energetic track, so I put a lot of congas in there and again used a 303 bassline. I also spent some time trying to find a vocal hook to fit this beat, and I think it was a good choice.” – Gruuve.

‘Without You’ is a slinking house cut loaded with big synth stabs and warping chimes over rhythmic drums for a wonky, tripped-out track. ‘Sher Der Der’ then strips things back to a thumping house groove with deep male chants and ethereal chords, switching up the atmosphere to create the perfect dancefloor weapon.

 

 

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Cyazon – October 2023 Mix

Welcome to a new and exclusive guest mix! Today, we have a treat for you as we dive into the world of cutting-edge Electronic music with a guest mix from the talented Cyazon. In this exclusive mix, Cyazon has curated a selection of his own powerful productions, along with tracks from Electronic music heavyweights like Nero, Xilent, and Grum. Plus, the Producer shares his latest release, a stunning collaboration with Au5 and Tyler Graves titled ‘Before You Leave’. Get ready to embark on a sonic journey like no other, where futuristic sounds and innovative beats collide to create an electrifying experience. Stay tuned for an unforgettable musical ride!

Tracklist:
Cyazon – Unreleased Remix Bootleg
Sub Focus & Dimension – Desire (Cyazon Remix Bootleg)
RL Grime & Nero – Renegade (Cyazon Remix Bootleg)
Cyazon – Digital Fractals
Cyazon – Angels
Cyazon & Essenger – Neo Soul
Cyazon – Shadowrunner
Cyazon – Netrunner Feat. Becko
Cyazon – Artificial Tears Feat. Becko
Cyazon – Virtual Spirit
Cyazon – Awaken
Cyazon – Escape Feat. Megan McDuffee
Cyazon – Hardwire Feat. Megan McDuffee
Cyazon – Synthetic Awakening
Cyazon – ARC
Xilent – Hysteria
Grum – Don’t Look Down feat. Natalie Shay (Extended Mix)
Nero – Circles
Au5, Cyazon, & Tyler Graves – Before You Leave

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