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Touch Sensitive ‘Cold Cuts’

Artist: Touch Sensitive
Title: Cold Cuts
Label: Future Classic
Cat. #: FCL469
Format: Digital
Release Date: December 9th 2022

Shades of house and disco: Touch Sensitive comes back with his sound signature delivering a juicy 4 pack release titled ‘Cold Cuts’, an EP forthcoming on the notorious Future Classic. As stated in the official press release that’s a dedicated release in memory of his uncle Mario (featured in the artwork) and at the same time an hommage to his Italian heritage. Effectively the whole music reflects a typical infectious vibe coming from most of the 80s Italian music productions, a span of time that heavly impacted the country’s culture and mindset.

More info:
https://touchsensitive.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/touch-sensitive
https://soundcloud.com/futureclassic

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JAMIIE ‘Unfold Voices EP’

Artist: JAMIIE
Titel: Unfold Voices EP
Label: Watergate Records
Cat. #: WGVinyl096
Format: Digital, vinyl
Release date: December 9th 2022
Tracklist:
01. Voices
02. Unfold Me
03. Voices (DJEFF Remix)
04. Voices (Malandra Jr. Remix)
05. Unfold Me (Annett Gapstream Remix)

Pre order link: https://lnk.to/UNFOLDVOICES_EP

Watergate is still celebrating its 20 years anniversary with a dedicated release but seems to don’t waste its precious time, the release schedule is already filled with another EP signed by JAMIIE. Her ‘Unfold Voices EP’ is catching and spreading, featuring two great originals and three interesting remixes. The opener ‘Voices’ features that typical underground and cozy Watergate vibe, enhanced with a meody that recalls to a popular Levon Vincent anthem. Follows ‘Unfold Me’ that keeps the same line as the previous track but adds some intensity in the middle drop, where a consecutive sequence of piano, electric horn and string cherish the entire mood. DJEFF and Malandra Jr remix ‘Voices’, glueing the various original parts into two versions linear but introspective, finally Annett Gapstream offers a rebranded mix of ‘Unfold Voices’, extracting from the main theme a personal and idiosyncratic sound vision.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/jamiie_jamiie
https://soundcloud.com/watergaterecords

PACKSHOT Christopher Ledger - Anticipation EP - Adam’s Bite

Christopher Ledger ‘Anticipation EP’

Artist: Christopher Ledger
Title: Anticipation EP
Label: Adam’s Bite
Cat. #: ADAM007
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release Date: 2nd December 2022
Tracklist
A1  Interchange
A2  Swap Function
B1  Anticipation
B2  Without Warnin
DX Interchange (Stripped Version) [Digital Exclusive]

Adam’s Bite taps up Italian DJ and producer Christopher Ledger for their seventh release as he delivers his ‘Anticipation’ EP.

With an encyclopaedic music knowledge of dance music’s hidden corners, Italian-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer Christopher Ledger has steadily risen over the past five years. From his slick, reduced style favoured by intimate dancefloors across Europe to some of his more muscular and impactful material of late, Ledger’s material can be found on labels such as Sushitech, Meander, Amphia, Dial and Broquade, to name just a few. Drawing on that wealth of knowledge and studio talent, he now heads to Adam’s Bite for the very first time to uncover a selection of expertly crafted productions across his ‘Anticipation’ EP.

Carrying his Italian heritage on his sleeve, the EP showcase touches from Italy’s rich music scene and beyond, with opening track ‘Interchange’ fusing punchy drum work with trance-tinged synths drawing on influences from the glory days of the mid-nineties house scene. ‘Swap Function’ showcases Ledger’s modern approach to sound design and floor awareness as he builds a warping and cosmic journey balancing suspense and release, while title track ‘Anticipation’ delves into moody and murky territories as snaking grooves guide floating synths and glitchy vocal snippets. To close, B2 ‘Without Warning’ contrasts serene dubby textures with twisting bass patterns and tough kicks to head deep into the after-hours.

The digital package comes with a bonus offering as lead track ‘Interchange’ is stripped back to reveal a heady and impactful take guided by a killer bassline for those looking for a raw and driving take on proceedings.

Christopher Ledger ‘Anticipation’ EP drops via Adam’s Bite on 2nd December 2022.

PACKSHOT Alexander Robotnick - Simple Music - Hot Elephant Music

Alexander Robotnick ‘Simple Music’

Artist: Alexander Robotnick
Title: Simple Music
Label: Hot Elephant
Cat. #: HEM2203
Format: Digital
Release Date: 2nd December 2022
Tracklist
1. Babel
2. It Is So Easy
3. Why
4. Underpass
5. Virtual Empathy
6. I Want To Know
7. Intro Robo
8. Simple Music

Long-time Italian electronic music pioneer Alexander Robotnick returns with a new album, ‘Simple Music’, this winter. Across eight tracks, he distils a lifetime of influences into fresh, forward-thinking disco cuts that bring a whole new vitality to the scene.

The legendary Robotnick (a nickname Maurizio Dami assumed in the 80s) is a towering name in Florentine music and someone who very much defined the early disco scene thanks to a superb run of enduring club cuts, not least his seminal ‘Problèmes D’amour’. Although he is now in his 70s, he is still kicking out essential jams. His music features plenty of the arpeggios that have always given his music its character, coming on labels like Permanent Vacation, Clone, Bordello a Parigi and Bosconi Records. Few artists understand analogue machines and dance floor mechanics like this man, as he proves once more with this, his eighth studio album.

The concept of ‘Simple Music’ is to craft tunes for any setting. It is about combining traditional music parts, chords, melodies and songs to make music that is varied and vibrant and constantly evolving. Says Alexander, “Riffs and grooves are not endless, and when you are my age, you may have heard them already. I am having more and more trouble finding interesting tracks for myself, so I felt the need to produce “simple” music that generates genuine feelings in a music scene that can be averse to risk.”

Seductive disco-house opener ‘Babel’ is about the difficulties of understanding each other, even if we speak the same language and culture. The vocoder vocals take centre stage next to lush chords, then ‘It Is So Easy’ has a smug character in the vocal refrain and a sneering attitude in the verses that is playful and characterful next to the rugged and punchy drum grooves. The brilliant ‘Why’ is built on elastic electro-disco and muses on a lover’s inconsistency, while the space disco of ‘Underpass’ is a dark vision of a late-night walk that channels the original Robotnick sound of the early 80s.

The heartbroken robot lullaby ‘Virtual Empathy’ is about “the empathic feelings induced by mainstream TV to manipulate mass consensus“, whilst ‘I Want To Know’ finds Robotnick describing his dreams and wondering about their meaning over funky bass twangs and serene disco sounds. Then comes the only instrumental ‘Intro-Robo’ with its multi-layered arpeggios and the magnificent title track, which captures the whole essence of the album with taught retro bass, icy hi-hats and stiff rhythms that will jerk any floor into action.

Simple Music is a masterclass once more from the studio wizard that is Alexander Robotnick.

PACKSHOT Zamal - Vague (incl. Raphael Schon, Peter Invasion & Gregor Habicht Remixes) - Freeride Millenium

Zamal ‘Vague’

Artist: Zamal
Title: Vague
Label: Freeride Millenium
Cat. #: FM031
Format: Digital
Release Date: 1st December 2022
Tracklist:
1. Zamal – Vague
2. Zamal – Moan
3. Zamal – Moving Air
4. Zamal – Vague (Raphael Schön Remix)
5. Zamal – Moving Air (Peter Invasion & Gregor Habicht Remix)

Zamal steps up with a debut EP for Freeride Millenium that marks the label’s most techno-leaning sounds to date. Remixes come from Raphael Schön and Peter Invasion & Gregor Habicht with artwork, as always, from Daniel Rajcsanyi.

Zamal calls himself a “military brat”, half US-American citizen born to a mother that served in the US Air Force branch of the military, he was finally stationed in Stuttgart’s barracks after many years of constant moving. His non conventional upbringing and love of underground electronic sounds has helped develop his own particular take on techno. To date, he has mostly self-released his raw and rugged DIY live sounds but has also contributed tracks to the Queer Base and Impact compilations on this label. He now makes a fine step up with his first full EP.

Opener ‘Vague’ is a quickened techno groove with drums that insist you get dancing. Clattering percussive sounds and icy hi hats bring the texture as warm chords add a real sense of dance floor rush. ‘Moan’ picks up the pace yet further with clipped, funky but fast drums laying down a tough groove that is softened by gorgeous ambient pads and meaningful chords. It’s soulful techno of the highest order. The superb ‘Moving Air’ is a more freaky and intense workout with dense melodic sequences looping over and over, their pixelated texture firing at your synapses whilst driving techno drums keep things on the move.

First to remix is Raphael Schön who also offered up a fresh cut for the IMPACT compilation. His version of ‘Vague’ goes deep and dubby with tunneling drums and sleek cosmic synths wrapping themselves around the wooden hits. Next up, RIOTVAN owner Peter Invasion joins forces once again with Gregor Habicht after previous outings on the likes of Correspondant and Live At Robert Johnson. Their remix of ‘Moving Air’ is another muscular one with chunky drums and slapping hits. It’s intense and loopy and sure to bring real rapture to the club.

Zamal’s Vauge EP explores fresh new techno sounds for Freeride Millenium.

PACKSHOT Eddy M - Acid Thoughts - EMrec

Eddy M ‘Acid Thoughts’

Artist: Eddy M
Title: Acid Thoughts
Label: EMrec
Cat. #: EMR013
Format: Digital
Release Date: 25th November 2022 (Beatport)
Tracklist
1. Acid Thoughts
2. Self Control

EMrec boss Eddy M drops the label’s final release of 2022 as he unveils two new tracks on ‘Acid Thoughts’.

Continuing his stream of self-released productions on his bubbling EMrec imprint ticking, Eddy M’s studio output across summer and into winter has seen the Italian-born DJ and producer continue to deliver a long list of requested tracks within his sets across the globe. Closing the year in style, he serves up one final offering on the label as he closes 2022 with two new tracks on ‘Acid Thoughts’.

Slick trademark drum grooves, snaking bass and hooky vocal samples fill title track ‘Acid Thoughts’ to welcome a signature production built for terraces and main rooms, while ‘Self Control’ brings dubby stabs, further skippy percussion and spiralling synths for a deeper, late night excursion.

 

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Arkady Antsyrev ‘Know That’

Artist: Arkady Antsyrev
Title: Know That
Label: Sublease Music
Cat. #: slm022
Format: Digital
Release Date: December 9th 2022
Tracklist:
01. Know That
02. Rollstoys
03. Perfectly

Pre order link: https://subleasemusic.lnk.to/slm022

Sublease Music is administering marvelously its publication schedule, choosing the right artists to develop a researched and fine sound. The EP number 22 is signed by Arkady Antsyrev who proposes three intriguing and inviting pieces into the ‘Know That’ container. The less is more approach and the quiet crescendo allow the instruments to breath, creating an intimate connection with the listener, and even better with the party crowd.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/antsyrev
https://soundcloud.com/sublease

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murademura ‘Nights On Lake Serene’

Artist: murademura
Title: Nights On Lake Serene
Label: Elevator Program
Cat. #: EP004
Format: Digital
Release Date: December 9th, 2022
Tracklist:
Aspire
Ultraviolet
Nights on Lake Serene

We don’t know much about murademura and the label Elevator Program but ‘Nights On Lake Serene’ EP catch our attention, because these three tracks share a particular sense of freedom and virtuosism between techno and electronica. ‘Ultraviolet’ seems the best song of the release, it spreads firmness through the kickdrum/bassline and a pleasant empathy thanks to the short synth chord and the pad sound.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/murademura
https://elevatorprogram.com/
https://www.beatport.com/release/nights-on-lake-serene/3932949
https://www.instagram.com/murademura/

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Chris McNeill ‘State Of Mind’

Artist: Chris McNeill
Title: State Of Mind
Label: Sprout
Cat. #: SPT123
Format: Digital
Release Date: December 16th 2022
Tracklist:
State Of Mind (Original mix)
State Of Mind (D-Nox & Michael Hooker remix)
State Of Mind (Riascode Remix)

For the lovers of progressive house here we go with something cool: Chris McNeill opts for an emotional and pragmatic kind of sound with the EP ‘State Of Mind’ forthcoming on Sprout. The release is filled with two oustanding interpretations made by D-Nox & Michael Hooker and Riascode, who interpret the main theme in a passionate way, after all these remixes add warmth and elegance to the whole music.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/chris-mcneill
https://soundcloud.com/sprout-music

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Kala Festival 2023

With a schedule of boat excursions, wellness workshops, and enjoyable holiday activities, Kala will once again provide plenty of action away from the dancefloor to complement the pleasantly unhurried musical offering.

Juan Lopez, Marketing Manager of Kala says “In a fast-changing festival landscape, Kala offers a new way of experiencing a summer festival, pairing a beach holiday at an exciting offbeat destination, an intimate and friendly festival atmosphere, and a curation that sets it apart from its peers with a healthy amount of live music, extended 5h sets by the headline DJs, and an eclectic yet coherent selection of talent across decades and genres.”

Emphasizing quality over quantity, the top DJs on the bill are invited to play extended sets, with Hunee & Antal and Moxie & Leon Vynehall filling two out of the five all-night slots. Other top-rated sectors booked to play at Kala’s beachside stages include Marcellus Pittman, CC:DISCO!, Prins Thomas, Paula Tape, Yu Su, Secretsundaze, and Maurice Fulton who will bring their signature eclectic selections, while the likes of Lena Willikens, Vladimir Ivkovic and Ciel will cover harder sounds. Rounding off the bill, Brian Not Brian, Jan Schulte, Jamie Tiller, John Gómez, Lauren Hansom, and Nick The Record will soundtrack the iconic Gjipe stage, situated at the end of an impressive canyon only accessible by boat.

Wellness plays a big role at Kala with yoga sessions, meditation, gong baths, and beach massages available to calm the mind and ease sore muscles from dancing. For those who would rather enjoy the festival site’s crystal-clear waters, kayaking, pedal boats, paddle boarding, and snorkelling will also be an option.

A wide selection of onsite restaurants and bars will be keeping festival goers fuelled throughout the week, offering a range of delicious Mediterranean food, including plenty of mouthwatering locally sourced vegetables and fresh seafood.

All tickets include accommodation and a festival wristband. There is a wide range of options available, from exotic beach huts to fancy 5* hotels, and most are within walking distance from the festival site. Having a comfy bed to rest in is one of the aspects that makes Kala different from other festival experiences.

 

Address:
Dhërmi, Albania

Dates:
31st May – 7th June

Announced Artists:

Live:
Nu Genea
Ela Minus
System Olympia
Session Victim

5hr sets:
Hunee & Antal
Moxie & Leon Vynehall

DJ sets:
Marcellus Pittman
Shanti Celeste
CC:DISCO!
Prins Thomas
Paula Tape
Yu Su
Maurice Fulton
Willikens & Ivkovic [all night] Roza Terenzi
Ciel
Mafalda
Luke Una
Jaye Ward
Soho
Tomi GJ
Andi Q
Besa M
Yll Megi
AKA Juan

Gjipe residents:
Brian Not Brian
Jan Schulte
Jamie Tiller
John Gómez
Lauren Hansom
Nick The Record

Partners:
Secretsundaze
Phonica
Toy Tonics