The 6th vinyl release on BTG sees a newcomer to the label and a relative newcomer to the scene taking the reins. In his short time on the electronic radar J-Shadow has already had releases on Nous Disques, Car Crash Set, PRIME, The Collection Artaud, eatmybeat, Dissident Sound and Dream Eater.
BTG006 sees a full showcase of his sonic array driven by rough bass, ghostly pads, acute percussion and influences from the entire electronic spectrum. Embers is a grimey monster that drives with purpose and energy from the very top, J-Shadows signature sounds instantly invade your ears as the track builds into a weapon capable of destroying any dance floor. The release then swoops down to a grizzly techno-esque stomper, with a slower build than title track “ Embers, The Awakening serves to show off this producers more subtle techniques that allow for an almost 7 minute journey into the belly of a Berlin beast. As if that wasn’t enough the final original on this EP “No Gravity”pays homage to the higher tempo sounds that BTG have been trail-blazing for some time now, a 160BPM pile-driver with murky bass, knifelike breaks and a wonky build that will keep the listener on their toes.
BTG006’s B-Side sticks to the remixing ethos of the label with two legends taking the helm. B1 is a Danny Scrilla flip of the title track Embers which needs no explanation, pure energy from the top and then Etch fly kicks The Awakening into a 123bpm air pumping foot stomping techno track designed to sub bass to destroy tower blocks.
The elusive Rogue Filter is back with some heavy Electro beats for your earholes. Side A finds him fighting with extraterrestrial Robots who are trying to take over our world and the Side B takes a look at our beautiful English language..
This is the first in a series of remixes of tracks from Dubkasm’s acclaimed 2018 LP, Rastrumentals. The 10” opens with Alter Echo and Zam Zam/Khaliphonic label co-head E3, who have an impressive list of previous collaborators including Lee Perry, Pinch and The Bug. The Portland, Oregon duo have taken the driving roots energy of ‘Lei Áurea’ and used pounding drums, flurries of aggressive foley and veering synth attacks to flip it into an apocalyptic dancehall banger.
Side B comes courtesy of recent Bristol arrival Om Unit, a truly unique producer and DJ, headlining shows around the world, and collaborating with artists as diverse as Goldie, Joker, and Machinedrum. Always impossible to classify, his remix of LP opener ‘Eco do Jongo’, , dives deep into dub territory, its ethereal, stripped-back nyabinghi drumming, crystallised synths, and a slipstream of horns bringing Ras B’s righteous message to the fore
This release has been expertly mastered via 1/2” tape by Lewis at StarDelta, and is backed and distributed by Unearthed.
a1. Dubkasm - Lei Áurea (Alter Echo & E3 Remix)
b1. Dubkasm - Eco Do Jongo feat. Ras B (Om Unit Remix)
Norwell returns to Mechatronica with a haunting set of electro driven sounds, fusing acid-soaked electro for the floor, atmospheric breaks and ethereal jungle styles into a versatile EP, further intensified by Solid Blake's relentless hi-octane remix on the flip.
The Barcelona based record store and label run by DJ Bruce Lee is very proud to release the first work from TR, a well known DJ in the Madrid underground scene.
TR was responsible for one of the remixes from the first release on the label. That remix was techno, but his tastes embrace many different styles as we can see now.
"Multi EP" is the second release on Rhythm Control Barcelona where TR, colaborates with Causmin Lizou on the keyboard for the B side tracks.
The A side contains 2 90's infuenced breaks and electro tracks titled "Bassaur" and "EAH (Part 1,2 & 3)".
The B side contains 2 Detroit influenced house tracks, "Fingers De Pollo" and "Gitroit Highlights".
A producer worth following without a doubt!
a1. TR - Bassaur
a2. TR - EAH (Part 1, 2 & 3)
b1. TR feat. Causmin Lizou - Fingers De Pollo (Short)
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Matthew Herbert and Goldsmiths University's in-house record label NX Records presents the latest in their series of experimental electronic vinyl 12"s.
NX14X showcases the work of two boundary pushing Goldsmiths students: first, UK born and South Africa raised composer Galina Juritz, whose chopped and spliced RnB doused in lush string arrangements enduces a fidgety unease and zero gravity lushness in equal measure.
And second, rising DJ and producer Harry Rodger, with two cuts of organic, summery techno that would sound perfectly at home pumping out of the NTS Radio speakers into a sun-baked Gillett Square.
Next Phase Records presents two tranquil yet powerful excursions into the leftfield world of 125-130 BPM electronica.
“Had Enough Rain” by Marenn Sukie fuses jazz and soul samples with a propulsive drum pattern. Reflective vocals and soft horns unite with techno stabs and spaced out chords to craft a captivating and hypnotic soundscape. Layers of FX build as the beat drives on with individual elements melting into one unstoppable energy.
“77 Astro Black” by Drummotive is a rich blend of old and new. An opulent synthesis of 1970s jazz fusion and modern-day unconventional house. Serene strings and delicate keys bind together creating an elegant beauty full of freedom, space and texture as the steady drum rhythm provides direction and structure.
Nudibranch Records present their next single and debut release from their new signing Gorzian. The two tracks contrast sonically in color and pace, inseparable but contradictory, Gorzian offers two options for shifting the mood between day and night.
Lanquidity is the dawn rising. The tonic to wake your soul up after a night of heavy dancing. Shimmering arps, hypnotic percussion, and subliminal whispers are the sounds featured on this melodic techno track, keeping you immersed every step of the way.
Pleiadas is a darker, sleazier affair. The night has come back round again, but you’re still going. Mid-tempo and deep with an elastic, acidic bassline and moody atmospherics which escalate into oblivion before simmering back down again.
Berlin via Gold Coast label Nerang Recordings makes an exciting return with a strong debut from Russian producer Low Tape. Spanning blistering Detroit-tinged electro through italo-indebted melodies, ‘Reality Zone' makes for a versatile 6 tracker that does damage on both sweaty dancefloors and early night build-ups.
Low Tape has already built a strong catalog of thoughfully moody electro and house on labels such as X-Kalay and Further Electronix but he raises the bar on his Nerang debut. Straight out of the gate, opener “Funky Detune" weaves metallic and acid sequences that bend at the seams while an electro backbone drives the heat. The EP is full of those kind of highlights and special bangers like “Dangerous Groove” and “East Dancer” show the clear force that is Low Tape's ability to summon smooth and slippery soundscapes that exude serious grit and personality.
After his last release got Aphex Twin’s seal of approval with tracks featured in his-majesty’s dj-sets last year, Holy Similaun debuts on the label with new EP Hegenrax.
Music dilates inside an intimate inner space to reach a more intensive zone—outside—beyond standard perceptual thresholds.
Limited Edition Vinyl of 200, artwork is printed on unique 160gr. opaline-tracing-paper housed in high-end PVC bag, mastered and cut by Lewis Hopkin.
After presenting Detroit Swindle’s sophomore album High Life in 2018, we felt it was the right time to serve you up a tasty selection of remixes from all over the world and all over the sound palette. We’ve got some dub and boogie from Australia and the Netherlands, classic deephouse from Detroit, dark and dreamy deephouse from the UK and some high energy house from Germany.
a1. Detroit Swindle ft. Tom Misch - Yes, no, maybe (Sterac Electronics remix)
a2. Detroit Swindle ft. Jungle by Night - Call of the Wild (Cinthie remix)
a3. Detroit Swindle ft. Lorenz Rhode - High Life (Jura Soundsystem remix)
b1. Detroit Swindle - Ketama Gold (Matt Karmil remix)
b2. Detroit Swindle - Ex Machina (Gari Romalis’ Detroit on the move remix)
The elusive Unslaved returns for his second release for Leicester-based imprint Grade 10. Bound by no genre, Screen Drain sits somewhere between UK 2-Step, Grime, Dancehall, Dub and Jungle. Mystical pads and saxophones float and evolve over shufflely, skittering hats, and thick wobbly basslines. Poe takes you through a dreamlike soundscape, in classic unslaved style.
House pioneer Mr G shakes things up is with another remix for the Grade 10 family. A hard, uptempo take on Unlsaved's Screen Drain thats been ran through the MPC spitting out a version thats been given that signature Mr G treatment.
3-track hand-stamped 12" in hand-screened printed sleeve.
01. Screen Drain
02. Poe
03. Screen Drain (Mr G's RetroGrade Dub (feat. Mr. G)
Strategy returns to Chris Farrell's Idle Hands label for the first time since his 'Seeds Of Paradise' LP, and his first record of the year following releases for Nite Owl's Diner and Zam Zam's sister label Khaliphonic in 2018.
Here he turns in a bassy house number by the name of 'Tropical Storm', one for those sloppy grins in the summer months. The most requested track ID on Shanti Celeste's Dekmantel mix, here it finally sees the light of day. On the flip is the more paired back 'Evolu'
West Coast mainstay Dave Aju continues with his own varied style and pace, coming correct once again on Circus Company with a truly special three-tracker of straight up dance floor bombs. This San Francisco DJ/producer is a master sampler, groove innovator and jazz influenced artist who has been with this label for ten years. In that time, he has turned out plenty of timeless LPs and EPs that have earned him a deserving reputation as a truly cultured craftsman.
Two high grade tracks by one of Grime’s greatest producers D.O.K. 06 is Grime at its purest; gliding synths, weird bleeps and a heavy bassline whilst the flip Look Uno continues on the Coolie Joyride path. Relentless beats, a heavy sub and catchy samples. Perfect. Out on the 19th of July on marbled purple vinyl.
This time Mr Raoul K is teaming up with fellow producer Mapiko Mweya. They shift Mr Raoul K's usually blend of real westafrican instruments and modern electronic clubsounds towards the electronic soundscape. With the vocals of B'Utiza, they take us on a rollercoaster ride into an urban concrete jungle very reminiscent of the nineteennineties.
Voluminous baselines, westafrican drums, irie layers of swirling sounds, long buildups, occasional breakdowns – delivered with a gritty touch. Mr Raoul K's mix keeps the atmosphere dense while Mapiko goes for a more airy approach - with either mix keeping its rolling groove up until the end. Dance through the darkness until the sunlight creeps through the cellar windows. Watch out for Mr Raoul K's Album 'African Paradigm' out on Compost Records this summer.
01. Talking About Woman (Mr Raoul K's Version) [feat. B'utiza]
02. Talking About Woman (Mapiko's Version) [feat. B'utiza]
Gone from his first ever set to international gigs & festivals, receiving support from the likes of Dixon & Tycho, and amassing millions of plays online over the space of little more than a year, Aleksandir has definitely had a good year. Following his acclaimed Yamaha EP and Contrails LP, the Artesian Sounds boss releases his first EP on the label.
Aleksandir turns towards a darker mood on ARS003, which contains some of his most club-friendly & high-bpm tunes to date. Having received a wide range of early support (Maxxi Soundsystem, Seb Wildblood, Nachtbraker, Matt Karmil, object blue, Kiasmos), BBC 6 airplay, and forthcoming promotional coverage on Mixmag, Houseum, Bolting Bits & Delicieuse Musique, ARS003 is off to a good start. Moving away from the naivety of his previous sounds and incorporating a range of newly found inspirations into his soundscape, ARS003 contains some of Aleksandir's most high-bpm, club-friendly tracks to date.
Aleksandir will be on tour leading up to and during the release of ARS003, confirmed dates include Berlin, Bucharest, Paris, Istanbul, MS Dockville Festival Hamburg, Toronto, Quebec City & Piknic Elektronik Montreal.
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