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Clif Jack ‘Perfect Collusion’

Artist: Clif Jack
Title: Perfect Collusion
Label: Kuukou
Cat. #: KKU105
Format: Digital
Release Date: 28.06.2024
Tracklist:
01. Perfect Collusion
02. Body Odyssey

Buy link: https://kuukou.fanlink.tv/perfectcollusion

Simina Grigoriu’s record label, Kuukou welcomes a two-track peak time techno EP by Clif Jack.

Clif Jack is an Italian artist from Padova who is known for his exhilarating style that blends intoxicating synth lines with piledriving percussion. This is his third time featuring on Kuukou, and his music can also be found on other respected record labels such as Reinier Zonneveld’s Filth on Acid, Juliet Fox’s TREGAMBE, Deborah De Luca’s Solamente, and his own MJA the Vision.

Not only is he a successful producer, but Clif Jack is also an accomplished DJ who has performed headline sets at underground techno events across Europe and further afield. In recent months he has played everywhere from Amsterdam (Holland) to Düsseldorf (Germany).

The EP’s title track, “Perfect Collusion” opens the release with a slamming kick drum and electric arpeggio synth, which forms a foundation for the murky vocals and rattling percussion.

“Body Odyssey” is built around an old-school breakbeat and a resonating acid line that swells with intensity, while dramatic stabs add to the track’s unrelenting energy.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/kuukourecords

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Phooka ‘The Merge’

Artist: Phooka
Title: The Merge
Label: Concrete Records
Cat. #: CLTD019
Format: Digital, vinyl
Release Date: 20.06.2024
Tracklist:
A1.False Flag (Anthony Linell Remix)
A2.False Flag (Original Mix)
B1.The Rug Pull (Plants Army Revolver Remix)
B2.The Rug Pull (Original Mix)

Buy link: https://concreterecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-merge

Concrete Records is an Italian label based in Rome and has seen contributions from Voices From the Lake, Minilogue, Svreca, Tensal, Echologist aka Brendon Moeller and Cassegrain, and many more, with many releases gaining multiple represses.

Phooka also known as Francesco Maddalena, is the co-founder of Concrete with Maurizio Cascella and is a respected producer who has released on his own label as well as listing appearances on Diffuse Reality, Warok Music and Blackwater

Remix duty welcomes Sweden’s Anthony Linell, the renowned Northern Electronics label boss that features most of his original music, but he can also be found collaborating with Adiel on Danza Tribale, or remixing Tensal to Amotik for example. Under the significant Abdulla Rashim moniker, his tracks have also been released on top projects such as Prologue to Svreca’s Semantica.

The second remixer included in the release is Plants Army Revolver, a notable duo from Italy who have released on Shifted’s Avian, Mental Modern, Sense Code and HomeMadeZucchero.

The first track is Anthony Linell’s remix of “False Flag” that uses a stuttering kick drum to create an abstract vibe and is met haunting tones and metallic percussion.

The “False Flag” original has a patient yet regimented rhythm from a thundering kick and warm, pulsing sub bass to showcase an interesting dystopian aesthetic.

Remixing “The Rug Pull,” Plants Army Revolver harness a throwback, looping, tribal sound with dub techno influences and mesmerising hypnotic elements.

Track four sees “The Rug Pull” and its original abstract idea. Using sparse beats with congas and shakers amidst harmonic drones and other shimmering effects, it creates a unique sound tapestry experience.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/concreterecords

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Dale Howard ‘Freak Mode’

Artist: Dale Howard
Title: Freak Mode
Label: North Of Neptune
Cat. #: NON035
Format: Digital
Release Date: 28.06.2024
Tracklist:
Freak Mode

Buy link: https://orcd.co/non035

North Of Neptune (part of the Repopulate Mars label group) presents an organic and deep track by Dale Howard, which has melodic grooves, a warm atmosphere and finally a flowing instrumental. This release showcases Dale Howard’s ability to blend deep beats with touching vocals, creating an engaging and emotional listening experience.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/dalehoward
https://soundcloud.com/north-of-neptune

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Mark Knight, James Hurr ‘You Take Me Higher’

Artist: Mark Knight, James Hurr
Title: You Take Me Higher
Label: Toolroom
Cat. #: TOOL1279
Format: Digital
Release Date: 05.07.2024
Tracklist:
You Take Me Higher

Mark Knight and James Hurr collaborated a few times for the creation of ‘The Greatest Thing Alive’, ‘Lady (Hear Me Tonight)’, ‘Turn Me Deeper’ and ‘I Got All This Love’, ranging from elegant motifs to tech house bangers. July is upon us and the duo share a new song titled ‘You Take Me Higher’, highlighting again their passion for classic disco tunes; over the instrumental they put a vocal sampled from Sandy Mercer’s ‘You Are My Love’ (H & L Records, 1978). As overall the result is great and the playback shares a cozy and friendly sound.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/toolroomrecords

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Kaysin & LOVRA feat. Tristan Henry ‘Sweetest Lines’

Artist: Kaysin & LOVRA feat. Tristan Henry
Title: Sweetest Lines
Label: Repopulate Mars
Cat. #: RPM217
Format: Digital
Release Date: 28.06.2024
Tracklist:
1. Sweetest Lines

Pre-order link: https://orcd.co/rpm217

Kaysin, LOVRA and Tristan Henry makes a release on Repopulate Mars with the single titled ‘Sweetest Lines’. This song shows an exceptional dancefloor approach, exploring the boundaries of future house style. It also features a meticulous attention to detail and subtle variations, paired with captivating rhythms.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/kaysin
https://soundcloud.com/lovra-music
https://soundcloud.com/repopulatemars

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Mene ‘Get Enough’

Artist: Mene
Title: Get Enough
Label: Rebellion
Cat. #: RBL106
Format: Digital
Release Date: 21.06.2024
Tracklist:
1. Get Enough
2. Alca Alca
3. Do Your Thing
4. La Ou

Mene makes a cool apparison on Rebellion (Crosstown Rebels’ sister label) with ‘Get Enough’, a nice four tracker that features interesting and juicy sonorities. Taken as overall the EP melts fluently minimal and tech house, revealing a captivating style which makes all the tracks irresistible and impressive.

“I have a passion for exploring genres and melding different sounds; this usually takes me on a different journey, one of artistic discovery. The same journey has birthed something truly different for me, my latest EP, “Get Enough”. By blending House, Minimal and Afro rhythms, “Get Enough” sounds like the fusion of genres which also defines my musical curiosity.“ – Mene.

More info:
https://orcd.co/rbl106

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The Bloody Beetroots feat. Steve Aoki ‘Warp 1.9 (Westend & Cherry Tooth Remix)’

Artist: The Bloody Beetroots feat. Steve Aoki
Title: Warp 1.9 (Westend & Cherry Tooth Remix)
Label: Dim Mak
Cat. #: DM1628
Format: Digital
Release Date: 14.06.2024
Tracklist:
Warp 1.9 (Westend & Cherry Tooth Remix)

‘Warp 1.9’ was released in far 2009 during the gold era of electro (and its sub-styles), when artists such as SebastiAn, Justice, Crookers and many more were under the spotlight. The Bloody Beetroots and Steve Aoki made this production, which became an instant classic and definitely set their artist names in the electronic music scene. After 15 years this legendary theme gets a remix treatment by Westend and Cherry Tooth: without loosing the vibe of the original the artists introduce contemporary sound elements, making the whole song engaging and tempting.

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Clif Jack ‘Silenzio Follia’

Artist: Clif Jack
Title: Silenzio Follia
Label: MJA the Vision
Cat. #: MJATV007
Format: Digital
Release Date: 14.06.2024
Tracklist:
01. Silenzio Follia
02. The Radar

Buy link: https://www.beatport.com/it/release/silenzio-follia/4545121

Clif Jack is back on his record label MJA The Vision with a pounding two-track techno EP.

One of the breakthrough techno artists of 2023, Clif Jack is an Italian DJ and producer who last year made his debut on Reinier Zonneveld’s Filth On Acid and Juliet Fox’s TREGAMBE, alongside releases on other prestigious labels such as Simina Grigoriu’s Kuukou.

MJA The Vision is a record label and event series that Clif Jack has launched to be the next chapter of his evolution, and alongside his own music the imprint has also signed music by the likes of Luca Morris, Vikthor and AM.I.

After launching MJA The Vision at the end of 2023, this is Clif Jack’s second release on his imprint, and talking about this new EP, he said: “Silenzio Follia’ came to be after a moment of inspiration during a studio session when I was lost inside my own thoughts. I had the idea to create a track that would represent a stark contrast between absolute silence and an explosion of madness. It was during such a moment that I had an unexpected conversation with a friend where I told him my idea. After me and my friend talked, I realised I had accidentally recorded the conversation with him, and the discussion had generated some audio that I thought was perfect to sample. The word “Follia” meaning “Madness” in English became a commanding vocal that I used as the focal point of the track. There are other words such as Silenzio (Silence), Calma (Calm), Suono (Sound), Rumore (Noise) and Spazio (Space) that I also cut from the conversation, plus some phrases that in the context of the track sounded really poignant. I was a little nervous my friend might be upset that I had used words in my track from a private conversation, but he loved the idea, and was blown away when he heard what I had made. So, I have to thank him for being a part of this inspiration.”

The EP opens with the title track “Silenzio Follia,” which has a pounding kick drum and rumbling bassline as the foundation for the intense lead synth. The track contrasts between the swelling madness of the lead synth, and the drops that cut to a moment of silence before the menacing lead synth regains control.

Track two, “The Radar” is more subdued compared to its predecessor, but it still packs a punch with tough percussion overlayered by thrashing hi-hats. The fluttering melodies of the lead synth add an uplifting euphoria and sense of tranquillity that’s underpinned by the dark atmosphere created by sweeping pads.

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Joeski ‘A Piece Of Me (Rebirth)’

Artist: Joeski
Title: A Piece Of Me (Rebirth)
Label: Maya Records
Format: Digital
Release Date: 07.06.2024
Tracklist:
A Piece Of Me (Rebirth)

Joeski’s ‘A Piace Of Me (Rebirth)’ is the last track released on his Maya Recordings, a production that features a stylish and spirited confidence. In the instrumental it’s introduced a trumpet melody, which adds a carefree sensation, making the whole theme classy and fulfilling.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/djjoeski
https://soundcloud.com/mayarecordings

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Frank & Tony ‘Ethos Remixes’

Artist: Frank & Tony
Title: Ethos Remixes
Label: Scissor & Thread
Cat. #: satltd006
Format: Digital, vinyl
Release Date: 14.06.2024
Tracklist:
A1. Cecile (feat. Eliana Glass) (Charles Webster Remix)
A2. By The End They Will (C.K Remix)
B1. Olympia (feat. Eliana Glass) (Timmy Regisford Instrumental Remix)
B2. By The End They Will (Octo Octa’s Dazed These Days Dub)
Digital bonus: 05. Olympia (feat. Eliana Glass) (Timmy Regisford Vocal Remix)

Buy link: https://scissorandthread.lnk.to/EthosRemixes

As follow up of their ‘Ethos’ album, Frank & Tony proudly present a brand new EP, sharing a set of exclusive interpretations of the original themes. Charles Webster opens the tracklist with his remix of ‘Cecile’, he opts for a laid back and stripped back sound, while at the same time he recalls the finest Freak N Chic label releases: the overall mood is very deep and the instrumental reveals to be dark but dancefloor inspired. C.K remixes ‘By The End They Will’ and makes both the A side tracks the winning ones, his revisitation adds energy and strength to the main motif. Another intriguing and enigmatic production which gets a remix treatment is ‘Olympia’, Timmy Regisford introduces solid drums to arouse positive and stronger vibes. ‘Ethos Remixes’ is available on both digital and vinyl formats.

More info:
https://frankandtony.bandcamp.com/album/ethos-remixes