Artist: Various Title: Sink Or Swim Presents: Castaways part 1 Label: Sink Or Swim Format: Digital Release Date: 04.08.2023 Tracklist: 1. Nautik (US) – Love Myself 2. Incognet, Haipa – Get The Funk 3. ESSED – Bump 4. Rimbano – Hold It!
Sink Or Swim delivers a new compilation series titled ‘Castaways’, featuring fresh and hot artists. The first episode features Nautik, Incognet & Haipa, ESSED and Rimbano, who provide interesting productions focused on contemporary blends of electro, tech house and future house. One of the most catchy makings of the whole EP is ‘Bump’ by ESSED: the song shows from the beginning an underground attitude, seeking to gain recognizable clout into the wideness of electronic music scene.
M.F.S: Observatory continues his heat streak deep into summer with another dynamite EP forthcoming on the eponymous Observatory Music label. The Italian techno aficionado explores innovative and industrial territory with this three tracker, experimenting with his machines to create various strains of sound for the peak hours of the night, full of character and energy. This is the “Y” EP.
EP opener “Y1” has a hazy mood from the get go, an enormous kick drives, vocal samples flash in and out, opening up the six minute trip into trippy territory. “Y2” packs a serious punch, but still keeps some playfulness at its heart. Ready to ignite the floors of concrete jungles around the world. Rounding off this raw and rugged package, Mattia serves up “Y3”, a thumping encounter, teasing you down a path of curiosity, deep into the night. Three tracks you can get lost too.
The London based artist never tires from developing his sound, always looking to strain the boundaries of his distinctive sound, creating unique atmospheres amongst various realms of techno.
Next up on BPitch is a four-track package of unfiltered techno and impeccable sound design by Turin-based duo Boston 168. Expanding on the sonic palette they’ve explored across three previous EPs on BPitch, as well as a 2019 appearance on the hotly tipped sub label UFO Inc, the duo head for cavernous industrial spaces and vivid psychedelic trips with Gigantia.
Having begun their musical explorations independently, old friends Sergio Pace and Vincenzo Ferramosca began making music together in 2014, birthing what would then become their highly acclaimed moniker of Boston 168 (a nod to the address of their first ever studio). Building a name for themselves from an expansive strain of techno with vast spatialities, the duo’s organic approach to production has guided their musical output ever since. With a penchant for improvisation and a beloved collection of well-used hardware, their sound has carried them through an illustrious career to date, including the running of their own imprint.
Gigantia sees the duo drawing upon the industrial roots of their hometown, merging a range of influences with a distinctly melodic take on acid techno. With a strong affinity for carving sonic spaces, the four-track package is a masterclass in production, with each track exercising careful restraint in its acoustic arrangement. The result is a precisely orchestrated dose of unrelenting dancefloor power, and an authentic nod to the underground spirit that inspired it.
EP opener ‘Hit by the Star’ heads straight to the main floor with a peak time burner of cavernous kick drums, tripped out acid swirls and haunting melodic leads. Following closely behind is ‘Sirio03’, a double dose of psychedelic sonics. In a more melancholic turn, ‘Before Us’ blends emotive melodies with traces of breakbeat to arrive at a moment of dancefloor catharsis. Rounding out the EP is title track ‘Gigantia’, an expansive cut of raw techno for the main room.
Artist: Emesh Title: 10 ON Label: Sendero Records Release Date: 1-9-2023
With these premises in the definition of the name of the label Sendero Records was born now 10 years ago. Celebrating the occasion comes this selection of tracks of Electronica Downtempo navigating between magnetic percussions, hypnotic melodies, enveloping atmospheres and suggestive bass seasoned with a psychedelic touch. At the moment this particular path is taking me: time of gathering, with love for all.
Organic Pieces boss Classmatic links up with Brisotti as the pair combine to remix Richenel’s ‘Autumn’.
After breaking through with material on labels such as Hot Creations, Solid Grooves Raw and Revival New York, Brazilian DJ/producer Classmatic has made serious moves as an artist to know within the global house realm. Recent music on The Martinez Brothers’ Cuttin Headz and two huge remixes of Green Velvet’s iconic ‘Bigger Than Prince’ as part of its 10th Anniversary has seen his stock soar even further, while his burgeoning Organic Pieces imprint is quickly becoming a favourite for many looking for crisp, percussive-heavy and quality productions from both emerging and established names. Linking with fellow Brazilian Brisotti, who also arrives on the up following releases on Hellbent Records, Solid Grooves and Nervous, the pair switch things up as they serve up a bustling remix of Dutch pop sensation Richenel’s 1982 single ‘Autumn’ to close out July – delivering a flip destined for heartfelt dancefloor moments.
Harnessing the original track’s sugary chords and soulful vocals, the pair go to work by layering a slick, precise weave of rolling organic percussion grooves at the base of the production before turning their attention to funky bass licks, groovy melodies and skippy hats for a warm interpretation set to ignite senses of euphoria and pure delight.
Cecille Records just announced its last 12″ release made by Timmy P, who returns on the label one year after the publication of ‘Words Fail, Music Speaks EP’. This brand new ‘Mylo’s Groove EP’ shows a finest and classy vision of house music, adaptating oldschool themes with contemporary sounds. The whole release empaths the listener’s mood, in the attempt to emphasize happy vibes or to avoid dull or sad ones.
Artist: Mark Williams Title: Bring You Love EP Remixer: Ben Sims Label: Hardgroove Cat. #: HardgrooveDigi023 Format: Digital Release Date: 28th July 2023 Tracklist: 01 Bring You Love 02 Bring You Love (Ben Sims Edit) 03 One Night! 04 Rolling Deep 05 We Work It
Legendary UK producer Mark Williams debuts on Ben Sims’ Hardgroove with his first new music in eight years.
The artist, who has previously worked with Sims’ imprints via releases on the now-defunct Ingoma and Theory labels, returns to the fold with the imposing five-track ‘Bring You Love EP” via Hardgroove in late July.
Kicking off with the soul-driven rave energy of ‘Bring You Love’, a track that Ben Sims has funked up and ironed out Hardgroove style with his edit, the ‘Bring You Love EP’ is Williams at his best. ‘One Night!’, a deep but ecstatic electroid pounder, sits in the middle of the release before ‘Rolling Deep’ and ‘We Work It’, two percussive and characterful rollers, close out the EP.
Recently name-checked by Sims as one of the Hardgroove pioneers, William’s Hardgroove EP is a rare release that warrants the ‘highly anticipated’ tag.
Artist: Madrid De Los Austrias Title: Remixes Label: Stripped Down Cat. #: STRD028 Format: Digital Release Date: 22nd July 2023 Tracklist: 1.No Me (Ken Hayakawa Remix) 2. Elele (Jepe Remix) 3. Elele (Jepe ReDub Remix) 4. 25 (Enochson & Grieder Remix)
Stripped Down has curated a superb selection of remixes of the upcoming album by Madrid De Los Austrias. They will come over the course of the year and the first EP features Ken Hayakawa, Jepe and Enochson & Grieder.
Madrid De Los Austrias is an Austrian group that draws inspiration from the historic old town of Madrid. It is made up of Heinz Tronigger and Michael Kreiner, who have been serving up downtempo mixes of Latin, flamenco, dub and future jazz on EPs and albums since 2000 and are back soon with another new long player that blends traditional sounds with contemporary electronics.
Classically trained pianist and label regular Ken Hayakawa is back to follow up his Mute Air/Unity release from April with a classy remix of ‘No Me.’ He draws on his knowledge of melody and minimalism to lock listeners into a trance with soft, ever-shifting synth patterns, jazzy trumpet motifs and deep rolling house drums.
Berlin-based Portuguese talent Jepe serves up two remixes of ‘Elele’, following on from standout tracks on labels like Sinchi Music and Diynamic. The first is a fantastic house cut with thudding drums and twitchy electronics as a Spanish vocal brings some fire and flair up top. The second is a ReDub that chops away the vocal and layers in starry-eyed melodies before molten acid creeps into the mix.
Last of all come Swedish techno talent Marcus Enochson and Stephan Grieder, veterans of the scene who are still pushing forward here as Enochson & Grieder. Their remix of ’25’ is a slow-burning one with scuffed drum loops and synth modulations that speak of alien life forms while steamy vocal whispers further captivate the mind as the grooves roll on.
This package subtly reworks the original material into deep, forward-thinking dance floor sounds.
4Artist: Eliza Rose & The Martinez Brothers Title: Pleasure Peak Label: Rosebud Recordings / One House Release Date: 4-8-23
Platinum-selling B.O.T.A sensation Eliza Rose takes centre stage once again, as she teams up with kings of Ibiza, The Martinez Brothers. Their sizzling new single ‘Pleasure Peak’ delivers exactly what its title suggests.
Rose’s unmistakable vocal glides over rock-solid drums, twisting synth pads and classic balearic keys, glued by flawless production from The Martinez Brothers. This is an addictive anthem-in-waiting, out via One House this Friday!
Artist: Gorgon City Title: Salvation Label: EMI Cat. #: EMIV2096, EMICD2096 Format: Digital, vinyl Release Date: 21.07.2023 Tracklist: 1. Wreckage (feat. Julia Church) 2. Voodoo 3. Heartless (feat. RAHH) 4. Pose (feat. NEZ) 5. Lost & Found (feat. DRAMA) 6. A Lot Like Heaven (feat. Julia Church) 7. City Of Angels (feat. Jelani Blackman) 8. Remember The Days (feat. Selah Sol) 9. Gasoline (feat. Santino Le Saint) 10. Should’ve Known
Gorgon City present their fourth ever released album, showing off true musical gems. This project run by Matt Robson-Scott and Kye Jules Gibbon seems unstoppable and ready to drop anytime exclusive tunes. ‘Salvation’ features a modern approach to electronic music, focusing on both dancefloor and emotive sides, going further stylistic boundaries; in fact the interweave of influences is wide and covers many derivates of house music. In eight of ten productions we can notice interesting vocalist names, highlighting the familiarity of Gorgon City to introduce vocals in their songs: thanks to these components the whole music moves near the people’s heart, gifting warmth and love. Gorgon City are living their best life and this album is a photography which catches as its best this moment.
