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GAIA ‘Tuvan (AVIRA Remix)’

Artist: GAIA
Title: Tuvan (AVIRA Remix)
Label: Armind [Armada] Cat. #: ARMD1702
Format: Digital
Release Date: January 16th 2023
Tracklist:
Tuvan (AVIRA Remix)

AVIRA returns on Armada remixing the legendary trance production ‘GAIA – Tuvan’ published in far 2009 by Armin van Buuren and Benno De Goeij (a.k.a. Rank 1). This contemporary interpretation slows down the bpm and introduces a solid instrumental which adds a waggish and enthusiastic sensation.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/wearegaia
https://soundcloud.com/aviraaudio
https://soundcloud.com/armadamusic
https://www.armadamusic.com/music/tuvan-avira-remix

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Wehbba ‘Premonition’

Artist: Wehbba
Title: Premonition
Label: Drumcode
Cat. #: DC274
Format: Digital, vinyl
Release Date: January 13th 2023
Tracklist:
1. Premonition
2. The Message
3. Inertia

Buy link: https://drumcode.ffm.to/dc274

Wehbba kicks off the Drumcode’s 2023 catalogue with the spicy three tracker ‘Premonition’, bringing back him signature sounds to the label. The title track opens firmly the EP with a rolling bassline and a smoot kind of drums, creating many high tension peaks close to the drops with the help of a catchy vocal and metallic sounding synths. Follows ‘The Message’ with a reinforced and booming instrumental which recalls to the typical warehouse techno style followed by Drumcode and its artist based family, finally ‘Inertia’ closes the tracklist combining both elements of the other two songs: the result is great and it spreads energy all over while keeping an underground vibe.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/wehbba
https://soundcloud.com/drumcode

PACKSHOT Various Artists (incl. Bakayan, Idd Aziz, Wild Dark, Hauy) - Horus - Sounds Of Khemit

Various ‘Horus’

Artist: Various
Title: Horus
Label: Sounds Of Khemit
Cat. #: SOK014
Format: Digital
Release Date: 27th January 2023
Tracklist:
01 Bákayan, Idd Aziz – Mezdeke
02 Wild Dark – Angels
03 Hauy – Mycelium

Sounds Of Khemit’s first release of 2023 is another sublime house excursion featuring tracks from Bákayan & Idd Aziz, Wild Dark and Hauy. The EP will be preceded with the release of the three individual singles, one week apart, starting on January 13th.

The backstory for this EP is drawn from Horus, one of the most important Masters of Ancient Khemit. His rule over Khemit influenced the culture for millennia and he was seen as the master of light, truth and knowledge of everything he touches. He had magical healing abilities inherited from his mother Wulsa and some authors believed Horus and his mother Isis could have shaped the image of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.

First up is Bákayan who released on the label at the start of 2022. Here he works with Idd Aziz, who was already touring the world aged 15 and is one of Kenya’s most accomplished vocalists and percussionists. Together they cook up the brilliantly engaging ‘Mezdeke’, a track built on alluring vocal chants, organic percussion and silky grooves full of spiritualism.

Wild Dark is a New York duo with over two decades of experience behind them and releases on this label as well as the likes of Do Not Sit On The Furniture Recordings. Their brilliant ‘Angels’ is a candle lit late night deep house tune with muted melodies and enchanting pads. Subtle vocals drift in and out as the rolling groove lures you in ever further.

Brazilian-born, Montreal-based All Day I Dream and Get Physical Music associate Hauy closes the EP with ‘Mycelium’. It’s a track that takes you on a colourful trip as the loose chords ride the scales and smart filters build the tension. Add in the cosmic melodies and you have some sublime dance floor escapism.

This is another storied and cultured house EP from Sounds Of Khemit.

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Höhn ‘Egypt Lake’

Artist: Höhn
Title: Egypt Lake
Label: STNS
Cat. #: STNS012
Format: Digital
Release Date: 27th January 2023

Höhn builds towards the release of his new album with ‘Egypt Lake,’ a superb first single.

Eric Haynes is Höhn, an accomplished pianist, composer and live musician who founded the neo-soul band Busty and the Bass. As well as writing music for shows like Kitz on Netflix, he has toured across Europe and North America, supported BADBADNOTGOOD and Wyclef Jean, played high-profile events like SXSW and collaborated with greats like Macy Gray and George Clinton.

It was time in techno capital Berlin that saw him falling for the direct emotions of that genre. In turn, that inspired him to head out into nature to capture field recordings and fuse their real-world energy with the synthesis of techno and jazz’s harmonic concepts. It makes for a sound that finds Höhn exploring how geography and nostalgia influence music with captivating songs made from sounds recorded in the wilds of Canada.

This first single from the album showcases that in sublime fashion. It is made from sounds from around Egypt Lake in Banff National Park and is partly inspired by the idea of “music to pump water to”, along with the vibe of an “underwater lake party”. The deeply atmospheric and evocative tune uses a lot of water-based samples, like the sounds of throwing rocks into water or wind on the lake which takes you to a sunset rave beside a favourite body of water. It’s slow and serene electronica that embraces the same melody throughout, while harmonic and arrangement choices bring intrigue and take listeners on a real musical journey.

This is a tantalising glimpse of the artful and evocative new album to come.

PACKSHOT Tayllor & G. Zamora - Una Vez Mas - connected

Tayllor & G. Zamora ‘Una Vez Más’

Artist: Tayllor & G. Zamora
Title: Una Vez Más
Label: connected
Cat. #: connected115
Format: Digital
Release Date: 27th January 2023

Tayllor and G.Zamora join forces once again for some more of their Afro-house magic on connected.

Tayllor is a Greek-born artist who fuses traditional instruments with vibrant house sounds. He is a hotly tipped talent set to break through in 2023 after top Beatport hits and support from the likes of Black Coffee and Bedouin. Songwriter, percussionist and vocalist G. Zamora is an Afro house mainstay and label regular who has a rich musical background that always shines through in his work.

This time the pair create a serious, energetic and deep track with engaging melodies and powerful, organic percussion. G.Zamora’s voice tells a story of love and does so with real emotion. It speaks of a trapped soul begging for a second chance and makes for a moving moment on the dance floor.

This is a fresh and characterful tune from this ever-innovative pair.

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Redge ‘Narcotic EP’

Artist: Redge
Title: Narcotic EP
Label: Music4Group
Release Date: Monday, January 16 2023
Tracklist:
1. Narcotic
2. Are You Telling Me No
Extra Tracks
1. Orbit
2. Me Robaste El Sueño
3. Attachment
4. Somewhere, Sometime

The Narcotic EP lands somewhere closer to the Peak Time part of this spectrum. Featuring dark atmospheres and growing arpeggios, which progress to huge lead elements later in the tracks, the creeping tension and build up is worth the wait.

The Narcotic EP releases this January 16th on Music4Group, This 2 Track EP combined with 4 bonus tracks is a showcase of Redge’s talents

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Markus Homm, Brad Brunner & AG Swifty ‘The Big Con’

Artist: Markus Homm, Brad Brunner & AG Swifty
Title: The Big Con
Label: Sublease Music
Cat. #: slm023
Format: Digital
Release Date: January 13th 2022
Tracklist:
1. The Big Con
2. Sleeping Dogs

Pre order link: https://subleasemusic.lnk.to/TheBigCon

Keep your eyes peeled for the next release on Sublease Music: the label begins the new year with a nice two track EP created by the hands of Markus Homm, Brad Brunner and AG Swifty. ‘The Big Con’ rejuvenate the Sublease sound concept going deeper and glibly, arousing an early but later raising enthusiasm. In the overall both the tracks share also a sensual and pleasing sensation, which contribute to make the whole EP really delicious.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/markushomm
https://soundcloud.com/brad-brunner
https://soundcloud.com/agswiftymusic
https://soundcloud.com/sublease

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Tojami Sessions ‘Falling’

Artist: Tojami Sessions
Title: Falling
Label: Deep Site Vinylized
Remixers: Manuel Sahagun, Christos Kessidis, Deep Spelle, Funtom
Cat. #: DSV007
Format: Digital, vinyl
Release Date: January 13th 2023
Tracklist:
A1. Falling (Original Mix)
A2. Falling (Manuel Remix)
A3. Falling (Kessidis Remix)
B1. What Is Love (Original Mix)
B2. What Is Love (Deep Spelle Remix)
B3. What Is Love (Funtom Remix)

Pre-order link: https://pics.deejay.de/Tojami_Sessions_Falling_EP_DSV007_Vinyl__1008757

Deep Site Vinylized will publish this week an enjoyable release for the lovers of classic deep house vibes, Tojami Sessions trio (Tom Bucher, Jacek Darnowski and Michel Niepenberg) curates the production of ‘Falling’ EP featuring two originals and nothing less than four interpretation of the central themes. The release opens with the title track which ensembles jazzy vibes and bulky drums, elements that make the entire production sounding large and embracing. Manuel Sahagun and Christos Kessidis arrange two interpretations of ‘Falling’, tailoring the main parts to sensuous and underground variants.
On the flip ‘What Is Love’ goes a little bit oldschool while keeping high the overall quality of the whole EP. Deep Spelle is a known name for his interesting style and without any doubt he gives a unique touch to ‘What Is Love’, readjusting the original in a genteel, enveloping and heated way, finally Funtom (the label’s founder and owner) closes the release with an outlandish and weird version of the B1 track.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/user-468008606
https://www.soundcloud.com/deep-site

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Pig&Dan, Siavash ‘Get Down’

Artist: Pig&Dan, Siavash
Title: Get Down
Label: Get Physical
Cat. #: GPM697
Format: Digital
Release Date: January 20th 2023
Tracklist:
1. Get Down
2. Try Again

Get Physical welcomes the collaboration between Pig&Dan and Siavash, who are set to release the two tracker ‘Get Down’. The label kicks off the new year with the sonorities proposed by these artists, which range into a mild and handsome tech house; the title track knuckle down into a party inspired theme while ‘Try Again’ diversifies its personality cutting to the chase with a warm instrumental, one of the main elements of the song which allowed the artists to compose over it a silky but mysterious mood.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/pig-and-dan
https://soundcloud.com/djsiavash
https://soundcloud.com/get-physical-music

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Raumakustik ‘Backyard Swing EP’

Artist: Raumakustik
Title: Backyard Swing EP
Label: SNOE
Cat. #: SNOE076
Format: Digital
Release Date: January 13th 2023
Tracklist:
Original Mix
Raw Cut

Pre order link: https://www.traxsource.com/title/1921787/backyard-swing

Raumakustik duo makes a great appearance on SNOE with the pounding ‘Backyard Swing EP’, featuring the original mix and a ‘Raw Cut’ version. The defiant productions show a sturdy and ablaze drum rhythm which accompany some tight and fresh synths; these productions can be easly profiled under the rejuvenate dancefloor themes.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/raumakustik
https://soundcloud.com/snoemusic