Artist: Eddie Merced Title: Spiritual Protection EP Label: R4808n Recordings Cat. #: R48N003 Format: Digital Release Date: December 9th, 2022 Tracklist: Spiritual Protection Santero Palero Afro-Rican Soul
Eddie Merced has something new to say with the publication of ‘Spiritual Protection EP’. The three songs of this release slightly detach from his typical Detroit inspired style, introducing a sonorous collage with tribal and progressive house elements. The whole sound is inspired from the past but aspires to new levels of wisdom and freedom.
That’s a big year for the notorious club and record label called Watergate, because it celebrates the 20 years anniversary with a dedicated compilation and a set of dedicated events. The Watergate project is still placed where it was born, namely in the riverside of Sprea (Berlin, Kreuzberg district), which still offers an amazing clubbing experience and a nice musical heritage of mix series and split releases. ‘Watergate Twenty Years’ compilation will be available on three vinyls and also in digital format, hosting some exclusive tracks not available in the wax edition. The artists who offered their productions have been nicely chosen, and their productions are definitely in line with the particular style followed by the club/label imprint. The listening experience is intense and fulfilling, showing off enthusiastically the past, the present and the future of Watergate.
Tracklist (vinyl): A1 Henrik Schwarz – You Need Attitude A2 Ede & Max Joni – Weine nicht Kind A3 DJEFF – Cloud 7 B1 Adana Twins – Nacht B2 Kollektiv Turmstrasse – Raw B3 JOPLYN – Lima C1 Sasha – Wolf Cider C2 Mia Mendi – Astromech C3 Stephan Jolk – Better Together D1 Gorje Hewek & Joseph Ashworth – Noa D2 Jos & Eli – Place 2 High D3 Kid Simius – Fabrica de Baile E1 Extrawelt – Rover E2 Anja Schneider – Can’t You See Me No More? E3 Kristin Velvet – Wanted Competition F1 Matthias Meyer & Ryan Davis – Genki F2 Hyenah – Going in Circles F3 Biesmans – Basic Bro
Tracklist (digital): 1. Henrik Schwarz – You Need Attitude 2. Ede & Max Joni – Weine nicht Kind 3. JOPLYN – Lima 4. Biesmans – Basic Bro 5. Stephan Jolk – Better Together 6. Jos & Eli – Place 2 High 7. Mia Mendi – Astromech 8. Can’t You See Me No More? 9. Kid Simius – Fabrica de Baile 10. Extrawelt – Rover 11. Sasha – Wolf Cider 12. Kristin Velvet – Wanted Competition 13. Adana Twins – Nacht 14. Kollektiv Turmstrasse – Raw 15. Gorje Hewek & Joseph Ashworth – Noa 16. Matthias Meyer & Ryan Davis – Genki 17. DJEFF – Cloud 7 18. Hyenah – Going in Circles 19. JAMIIE – Echoes 20. Marco Resmann & Lee Jones – Tone Trails
Artist: Jack Swift Title: Elevate EP Remixer: James Dexter and Jeremy Sylvester Label: SPIL RECORDS Cat. #: SPILREC001 Format: Digital Release Date: 18th November 2022 Tracklist 1. Elevate 2. That’s It Mate 3. That’s It Mate (James Dexter Remix) 4. That’s It Mate (Jeremy Sylvester Vintage Rub)
SPIL RECORDS launches with label founder Jack Swift’s ‘Elevate’ EP, with the Londoner backed by remixes from Inermu boss James Dexter and garage legend Jeremy Sylvester. Early support incl. Jamie Jones, Enzo Siragusa, Richy Ahmed, Archie Hamilton, Chris Stussy, Josh Butler, Franky Rizardo…
One of the scene’s most talented and technical individuals behind the decks and an artist building his reputation as an established producer, London-based talent Jack Swift is getting ready to level things up further following an impressive twelve months. Having released material via AVTR, Politics Of Dancing, Inermu, and Make You Move Records, his next release welcomes the launch of a new project in the form of his own label, SPILRECORDS. Showcasing the sounds of his hometown and its influences within house and beyond, the first release welcomes an impressive array of talent with the label boss delivering two fresh originals backed by remixes from Inermu head-honcho and close friend James Dexter, and highly influential house and garage icon, Jeremy Sylvester.
‘I’ve always wanted to create a platform which would give me complete freedom as an artist as well as the opportunity to build a community of like-minded producers and close friends. The ethos is simple; high-quality house music (with a healthy dose of garage) mirroring my formative years listening to the pirates of London in the mid-‘90s and beyond!’ – Jack Swift
The title track ‘Elevate’ showcases Swift’s growing sound, fusing traditional House with UK and US Garage influences, combining hazy pads and sweeping leads with skippy drums and an infectious core groove. Next, ‘That’s It Mate’ builds on things as dubby chords guide tough kicks, heavy low-end sonics, and further swirling cosmic melodies. James Dexter’s take on ‘That’s It Mate’ sees the UK favourite draw for two-step percussion arrangements and a murky and menacing bassline, before Jeremy Sylvester closes the show in style with his ‘Vintage Rub’ – harnessing resonant organs and soulful vocal interjections to journey into classic UK Garage territories. Tip!
Artist: Orly Gal Title: Just Ise Label: HDDNSYMBLS Cat. #: HSR001 Format: Digital Release Date: November 18th 2022 Tracklist: 01. Just Ise 02. Just Ise (Insider’s Ponderous Cut)
HDDNSYMBLS is a new peak time techno record label from Orly Gal who has previously worked with labels such as Kaiserdisco’s KD RAW.
Based in the American city of Los Angeles, Orly Gal has built up a reputation for having a dark and driving style of hypnotic techno that has got industrial undertones.
Already an established DJ in her local club scene, she has been building a global fanbase with the help of her releases on record labels such as Ushuaia Music and BLOK.
The release features an explosive original track alongside a remix by veteran artist Insider, who has been releasing music since the ’90s on labels ranging from Bonzai Classics to the iconic Belgian imprint Music Man Records.
Opening the release is the original mix of “Just Ise” which blends fast-flowing percussion with the frantic intensity of the mesmerising lead synth. Augmented with industrial bursts, it has got a dark and sinister atmosphere while also packing one hell of a punch.
Insider’s remix makes more prominent use of the original’s melody synth and beefs up the percussion with thrashing hi-hats and the addition of a stabbing melody. This timeless remix draws reference from the classic sound of ’90s techno.
TH ± Tar Hallow takeover: Curious Kees a.k.a. TAFKAMP adds his signature into the label’s catalogue with a brand new vinyl, coming soon this week. The four songs simply show the beauty of warehouse oriented techno, filled with repetitive patterns and drum jams that create during the playback an insidious but pleasant sensation. The overall idea behind the creation of this EP is very nice and keeps alive this underground musical trend.
Artist: Confidential Recipe Title: FANK EP Label: Rekids Special Projects Cat. #: RSPX49 Format: Digital Release Date: 18th November 2022 Tracklist: 01 Confidential Recipe – Fank Groove 02 Confidential Recipe & DJ Haus – Melody 89 03 Confidential Recipe – Right Now 04 Confidential Recipe – In Da Club 05 Confidential Recipe – Sharp
Confidential Recipe returns to Radio Slave’s Rekids Special Projects with ‘FANK EP’, featuring a collaboration with DJ Haus.
Following a slew of heavy releases on Rekids Special Projects, Venezuela’s Confidential Recipe returns to the label with another set of his no-nonsense club-ready productions. Turning in four original tracks alongside a collaboration with Unknown To The Unknown boss DJ Haus, the release is a true techno masterclass all the way through, from the opening punch of the kick drum to the final dub-techno-infused chord.
“It’s a record focused on the smooth funky side of jacking Techno that unites elements from House music and many styles I like. Also, I’m very honoured to share a track on this EP with DJ Haus as he is one of my all-time favourite producers, and it was a perfect way to complete this release for me.” – Confidential Recipe
Artist: KISLO Title: Heirlooms Label: Future Classic Cat. #: FCL543 Format: Digital Release Date: November 18th 2022 Tracklist: 1. Heirloom 2. I Don’t Mind (feat. bailey) 3. Fear [Edit]
4. Echo 5. Nova 6. Who Are You I Don’t Mind (Instrumental)
UK producer KISLO delivers debut EP Heirlooms. KISLO says; “Heirlooms is inspired by my musical, creative and personal experiences. I want to provide a ’tasting session’ for listeners – each track is a memoir coloured by sound and visual art. I grew up travelling widely and listening to a range of electronic acts, from Faithless to BICEP, Moby to Rufus Du Sol, all which I’ve ended up absorbing influence from. Each of these ‘heirlooms’ are my own, but the focus for each song was the emotion I was feeling at the time, and what came out in that moment. I hope it resonates in a similar way for listeners.”
Artist: Oscar L Title: Alive Label: Arcane Cat. #: arc021 Format: Digital Release Date: November 18th 2022 Tracklist: 1) Let Me Take You 2) Alive 3) Isolate
Techno music heavyweight Oscar L gets released on Eli Brown’s Arcade with ‘Alive’, a dense sounding three track release. The deep and large kickdrums are dominant in each production as some monotoid drum patterns, loops that become functional thanks to the introduction of various synths or pads, instruments that add variance all over the song structure. Aside the title track ‘Isolate’ reveals to be the most intriguing creation of the EP: there a high tension is build in the main breakdown, a sensation which explodes just after the drop with the introduction of an electro bassline.
Artist: Vintage Culture Title: Agape Label: Tomorrowland Music Cat. #:TML064 Format: Digital Release Date: November 18th 2022 Tracklist: 1. Agape
Festival connaisseur Vintage Culture gets released again on Tomorrowland Music with the single ‘Agape’, unleashing a hot and catchy edm asset. The main synth, which rolls all over the playback, captures the appeal of minimal and club house sounds from more than ten years ago, adding a fascinating and crazy vibe.
Artist: Vidaloca Title: Una Rosa Label: COCO Cat. #: COCO018ST Format: Digital Release Date: November 18th 2022 Tracklist: 1. Una Rosa (Original Mix) 2. Gebrun (Original Mix)
Vidaloca gets released on COCO with the two track release ‘Una Rosa’, featuring a wild dancefloor oriented sound. The creation of both the songs doesn’t seem improvised but refers to any kind of rich interplay between the dj and the crowd.
