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Cover of Disco Power EP by Hotmood.

Hotmood

Disco Power EP

Blur

Mexican DJ and producer Hotmood indeed brings the heat on his new EP for the Blur Records gang. It is a fine fusion of disco and house music with rich instrumentals, nice organic sound and plenty of smart samples. Opener 'Disco Power' is a funky and upbeat cut with a powerful bassline and big vocal stabs. Things get more deep and laidback with 'Malandro' which has big sax energy and sunny chords then 'To The Beat Y'all' rounds out the EP with real disco energy. The drums hit hard, big guitar riffs brighten up the mix and subtle filters and FX also pump things to the next level.

TRACK LISTING

Disco Power
Malandro
To The Beat Y`all

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Cover of What A Feeling EP by Giuseppe Scarano.

Giuseppe Scarano

What A Feeling EP

Disco Disco

    Real deal disco-houz flavours from Giuseppe Scarano!

    500 limited copies, hand numbered, vinyl only, mastered by Acoustic Sound Studio, Made in Europe

    TRACK LISTING

    A1 Giuseppe Scarano - Feel Da Groove
    A2 Giuseppe Scarano - ACID Banger
    B1 Giuseppe Scarano - Living Da Life
    B2 Giuseppe Scarano - Jazzy Swing

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    Cover of Modern Ist EP by The London Dirthole Company.

    The London Dirthole Company

    Modern Ist EP

    Ouside Sound

      The giant avalanche that is THE LONDON DIRTHOLE COMPANY is back with another slab of prime-time partisan punk noise. With a Futurist disdain and Dadaist sense of sardonic humour, the MODERN IST EP celebrates the realities of the Family Of Noise as a truly interactive social experiment. The genuinely odd bunch of protagonists that make up the bands personnel stretch the boundaries of conventional group structure and methods. A truly outsider approach that reverberates with its nebulous intensity and spirit of joy. The result is a fractious cacophony created (on this record) by four drummers, 3 guitarists a bass player and 2 different vocalists. Live the band rotate up to a dozen singers if occasion and availability conspire. The music has elements and attitudes in common with The Monks, Velvet Underground, Pussy Galore and The Fall without any direct plagiarism or imitation. These bands are but ships in the night to the Battleship Dirthole and its crew of desperate fellows. PROFESSOR THE CONFESSOR is an intimate memoir of utterances from the dark recesses of The Professor’s mind. CRYING ONIONS is a sleazy ballad of all-consuming pleasure, timeless romance, sensual purgatory, erotic possession, empty tears, disrobing and eating an onion. TOMORROW, TODAY faces up to the bleak realities of a passion consumed and the vagaries of the staring up from the gutter as you watch your former partner dance the same dance you fell for with someone else. The strapping fit and healthy London Dirthole Company pedigree on this recording; The Nuns, Pulkas, Echobelly, Headbutt, Felix Moment Power Trio, Lot Lizards, Project Dark, Headcleaner.

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      Cover of Lagos Paris London EP by Yannis & The Yaw Feat. Tony Allen.

      Yannis & The Yaw Feat. Tony Allen

      Lagos Paris London EP

      Transgressive

        In 2016, Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis was offered the opportunity of a lifetime: a two-day session working with the great drummer Tony Allen, who he admired intensely for his influential, multi-genre work with the likes of Fela Kuti, Sébastien Tellier and Jeff Mills.

        Heading into a smoke-filled, ‘70s throwback studio in Paris, Yannis had expected them to make a nostalgic Afrobeat record. Yet something very different emerged. As the pair quickly established an intuitive telepathy, the music germinated from jams and loops, its varied touchpoints - rock, funk, jazz, dub and more - were complemented by a unique atmosphere of two cultures and creatives colliding, their expression liberated by making music in and for the moment itself.

        Joined by Tony’s regular collaborators Vincent Taeger (percussion, marimba), Vincent Taurelle (keys) and Ludovic Bruni (bass, guitar) that first meeting resulted in a handful of near complete songs, which were further developed during a couple of subsequent sessions. But between scheduling issues and Covid restrictions, the recordings were never completed before Tony passed away in April 2020 at the age of 79.

        Yannis felt a deep duty to complete the project, not only as a bittersweet way to honour and celebrate his friend, but also because Tony had been so eager to share these songs with the world. The result is the upcoming five-track EP, ‘Lagos Paris London’, under the Yannis & The Yaw umbrella - a project that he plans to return to in the future for further collaborations with inspiring musicians from across the globe.

        ‘Lagos Paris London’ EP is high-spirited, loose-grooved exuberance completed by the complex rhythms and unhurried style of the man who inspired it. It’s a communion with the past that provides an escape in the present day.

        TRACK LISTING

        1. Walk Through Fire
        2. Rain Can't Reach Us
        3. Night Green, Heavy Love
        4. Under The Strikes
        5. Clementine

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        Cover of Assorted Colors EP - Incl. Galcher Lustwerk Remix by Broken Keys.

        Broken Keys

        Assorted Colors EP - Incl. Galcher Lustwerk Remix

        Outer Spaceways

        Broken Keys, as you may know, is a multi-talented musician and producer based in Los Angeles. His cut 'Assorted Colors' has become a real underground house classic that now lands on wax for the first time as a special extended 12" remix that really locks you into the languid grooves. The legendary Galcher Lustwerk steps up to add his own distinctive take on the original and infuses it with a techy yet atmospheric groove. Then Broken Keys explores a different facet of his sound with three distinct cuts on the flip that range from blunted beats and sun-kissed Balearic to chilled-out future soul. They make for a diverse package that has something for many different situations.

        TRACK LISTING

        Assorted Colors (Extended 12" Mix)
        Assorted Colors (Galcher Lustwerk Remix)
        Say You Do
        Caught Out In The Rain
        500 Days

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        Cover of Sal Marina EP - Incl. Atjazz + Lay-Far Remixes by DFRA.

        DFRA

        Sal Marina EP - Incl. Atjazz + Lay-Far Remixes

        Deeppa

        Colombian artist DFRA links with some of Argentina's finest musicians for a high-class mix of 90s and 00s deep house and a wide array of proper jazz stylings to this new EP on Deeppa, a well-formed young label that will soon hit release number 10. 'Sal Marina' kicks off with shuffling beats and nu-jazz chords that make you want to move, while both 'Green Line' and 'Manits' showcase some superb melodies over more percussive, busy beats that have a great sense of movement. 'Brown Sugar' then gets a little deeper with its withering cosmic lines and heartfelt vocals and the main man Atjazz works it onto something even more potent before 'Sal Marina (Lay-Far Remix)' closes down with a timeless soulful house vibe.

        TRACK LISTING

        Sal Marina
        Green Line
        Manits
        Brown Sugar
        Brown Sugar (Atjazz Remix)
        Sal Marina (Lay-Far Remix)

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        Cover of Get Back EP by Gledd.

        Gledd

        Get Back EP

        Kaninchenbau

        Edoardo Barbi is an alias of Gledd, the label head at Saint Wax, co-owner of Radio Mundo Records and a prolific producer who hails from Italy but is based in Mexico City. For this new EP, he taps into his love of 70s church funk and classic gospel and serves up a quartet of emotionally intense cuts that each tell a unique story. They all have their own moods and subtly uplifting grooves and are defined by the famously meticulous production style of Gledd. When you want to make the dance floor move in a different way than usual, these four cuts should be your go-to.

        STAFF COMMENTS

        Mine says: Phwoaaar... Gledd brings the heat on new (ish) label Kaninchenbau and he means serious business. You can literally hear the sweat dripping from the ceiling on all four of these tracks...

        TRACK LISTING

        Get Back
        Be The Way
        Stars
        Love Is Feeling

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        Cover of On The Edge Of The Horizon EP by Jenifa Mayanja.

        Jenifa Mayanja

        On The Edge Of The Horizon EP

        Sole Aspect

        Jenifa Mayanja is a favourite amongst true deep house heads. Her work is smoky, jazzy, and emotive, and has come on labels like Underground Quality before now. Here she arrives on the sixth EP from fledgling but already cultured label Sole Aspect and shows off her sophisticated sound once more. 'Rise To The Top' is full of elegant harmonies and jazz melodies that dance on pulsing rhythms, 'Like A Dream' brings spiritual vocals to bold chords and dusty drums while 'Our World' has piano lines floating high over the languid drums and bass. 'Rose Colored Glasses' has fresh melodies and challenging synths that defy usual genre norms and bring all new ideas to deep house. This is music that elevates mind, body and soul.

        TRACK LISTING

        Rise To The Top
        Like A Dream
        Our World
        Rose Colored Glasses

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        Cover of Stir EP - Incl. Jon Dixon & Byron The Aquarius Remixes by Brisa.

        Brisa

        Stir EP - Incl. Jon Dixon & Byron The Aquarius Remixes

        Cosmocities

        Tetsu Shibuya, better known as simply Tetsu or Brisa is a Japanese producer and DJ known for works on the iconic Japanese Jazzy Sport imprint, King Street sub-label Nite Grooves and his own Brisa Music. Leading the EP is title-track 'Stir', in collaboration with Turbojazz Brisa delivers a classic slice of deep house built upon layers of bright stab sequences and loose organic percussion. Detroit's beloved Jon Dixon turns his hand to 'Stir' next, encapsulating the soul of his hometown in reshaping fragments of the original composition. The original of 'Reverie' opens the B-side, laying down a broken rhythm, low-pitched vocal hooks and elongated bass grooves for a more bruk tinged feel. Byron The Aquarius then extracts the core of 'Reverie' and spins it into bumpy, subtly nuanced house workout. Lastly the third original 'Flux' rounds out the release, shifting deeper in funkinfused realms with a playful plucked bass groove and heavily swung drums.

        TRACK LISTING

        Stir (feat Turbojazz)
        Stir (feat Turbojazz) (Jon Dixon Remix)
        Reverie
        Reverie (Byron The Aquarius Remix)
        Flux

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        Cover of Stereo:type EP 3 by Risk Assessment.

        Risk Assessment

        Stereo:type EP 3

        Stereo:type

        Stereo:type is keeping busy with a number of releases already lined up from the young and auspicious label. It is UK artist Risk Assessment that has been behind the first couple and is again back in action here with number three. This one kicks off with a slightly deeper disco cut that has a seductive vocal and rousing chords then 'Dreamz' is a nice blissed out roller with magical melodies bringing the richness. 'Someone Like You' is denied by the voice of the one and only Barry White - his buttery baritone riding over loop and funky drums and bass and 'Power' then brings a touch of house to close out.

        TRACK LISTING

        Jump
        Dreamz
        Someone Like You
        Power

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        Cover of Frames EP by Tuccillo.

        Tuccillo

        Frames EP

        Nu Groove Records

        Italian Ibiza favourite Tuccillo returns to legendary NYC label Nu Groove with another four-track EP, ‘Frames’, including a feature from Chicago native Ron Carroll. With previous Nu Groove releases like the ‘Sunshine City EP’ and ‘I Believe’ with TradeCraft earning the respect of esteemed selectors including Archie Hamilton, Chloe Caillet and Laurent Garnier, Tuccillo’s expertly crafted sound is revered for its analogue approach. Similarly, his passion and respect for vinyl has earned him respect from crate diggers and house music tastemakers globally ever since the 90s. Tuccillo’s ‘Frames EP’ opens with the eponymous lead, showcasing his malleable sound that comes alive in underground scenes for heads in the know. Chicago house authority Ron Carroll lends his vocals to ‘Don’t Walk Away’, supported by Tuccillo’s fresh club-defining production that also permeates ‘You Got Me’. ‘Everything’ closes out this collection of pure house excellence, with expressive yet softer synthwork creating a cooler feel perfect for the afterhours.

        TRACK LISTING

        A1. Frames
        A2. Tuccillo Featuring Ron Carroll ‘Don’t Walk Away’
        B1. You Got Me
        B2. Everything

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        Cover of Twilight Voyage EP by Scruscru.

        Scruscru

        Twilight Voyage EP

        Blur

        Blur Records brings some eclectic magic to its next release and it's one that gets the New Year underway in essential fashion. Venerated Russian DJ and producer Scruscru is behind the beats and goes deep into everything from disco to jazz, starting with 'Alright, Alright' which is a bust of disco goodness with lively bass. Things get slow and sensuous with 'Twilight Voyage' which comes with a touch of nostalgia then Dwaal features on 'Breezy Noon' and blends downtempo bossa and Afro rhythms. More slow disco delights come from 'Nostalji' with Jehan and then 'Kno 2morrow' gets jazzy with some classy melodies to close things down.

        TRACK LISTING

        Alright, Alright
        Twilight Voyage
        Breezy Noon (feat Dwaal)
        Nostalji (feat Jehan)
        Kno 2morrow

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        Cover of Beat Generation EP by DJ Sneak.

        DJ Sneak

        Beat Generation EP

        Frosted

        Frosted has pulled off a big one here as they snap up the one and only Chicago house gangster, long-time vinyl advocate and BBQ king, DJ Sneak. His debut on the label goes big, as the man often does, with 'Beat Generation' showcasing his mastery of drum loops and smart filters. It's unrelenting and funky in its own low-key way then a Horns mix brings some extra fun. 'Fair & Square' has an old school feel with sweet little guitar riffs stitched into the arrangement next to yelping vocal as the dusty drums roll on. 'Mother Of Funk' has a deeper feel and will lock you into its warming embrace.

        TRACK LISTING

        Beat Generation
        Beat Generation (Horns Mix)
        Fair & Square
        Mother Of Funk

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        Cover of This EP Is Not Called Memoirs Of A Crust Monster by DJ Absolutely Shit.

        DJ Absolutely Shit

        This EP Is Not Called Memoirs Of A Crust Monster

        Red Laser

        It's the one all the massive have been waiting for! Part 2 of the Salford sage - DJ Absolutely Shit's 'Memoirs Of A Crust Monster'. More hyped up tear outs, soundsystem ruffage, and bass 'n breaks love songs from our Hell's Angel-dodging beat freak.

        Kicking things off with glowing neons and super-charged subs is 'Higher', a modern jungle monster decorated with classic hip-hop samples and a well known diva vox squealing through the melee.
        A serious 'watch your bassbins' track - RL HQ have safety tested this on the most robust car stereo systems and so far have yet to avoid any cabinet damage - proceed with caution!

        'Lost In Space' rolls outta the speaker stacks with a b-boy swagger and loose breaks. A tribute to classic breakdance electro galvanized with Ab Shit's intricate trademark production chops. You'll want to crack out your finest red Puma classics and a slick tracksuit for this one.

        Onto 'Out On Love' and between you and me, someone needs to call the social service for samples - as it's unlikely you'll ever witness a more blatant case of sample molestation. Squeezing every last drop out of a catchy piano lick, TV snippet and drum break; the track really does highlight the unrivaled programming prowess of our Irlam renegade who's taken SP1000 trickery to its absolute zenith.

        'Money Talks' sees our cheeky ragamuffin dictate a life affirming sunrise over Pomona - pre-gentrification of course; a thousand smiles and memories of old Mancunia shimmering in the early morning industrial haze. And an abject slight at those who put profits above people - another poignant ode to our changing cityscape driven by the most addictive boogie-based groove and clattering Linn drums.

        Spine-tingles and fanny flutters guaranteed ALL DAY on this one cru!
        Look out for the full 16 track album due on C90 cassette and digi download coming very soon...

        RL x

        TRACK LISTING

        A. Higher
        A2. Lost In Space
        B. Out On Luvvv
        B2. Money Talks

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        Cover of Catching Chickens EP by Nourished By Time.

        Nourished By Time

        Catching Chickens EP

        XL Recordings

          2023 was a transformative year for the Baltimore singer-songwriter and producer, Nourished By Time. His critically-acclaimed debut album, Erotic Probiotic 2 picked up Pitchfork’s 'Best New Music' and featured on ‘Best Of 2024’ lists on Gorilla vs Bear (#1), Pitchfork (#5), The Guardian, The Fader, Paste and more. He collaborated with Yaeji on “Happy” from her debut album With A Hammer and remixed Dry Cleaning’s “Gary Ashby”, who he also supported on tour. Meanwhile, he embarked across Europe for his debut headline tour before returning to the US to open for Vagabon.

          Signing to XL Recordings, Nourished By Time returns to announce his new EP Catching Chickens will be released on 22 March digitally and on 12” vinyl. Written between 2022 - 2023 in his home studio in Baltimore, Catching Chickens takes inspiration from the iconic scene in Rocky II where his trainer makes him chase and catch chickens as a test of agility. With tracks like “Hell of a Ride,” in which Nourished By Time contemplates the fall of the American empire and late-stage capitalism loneliness, and “Had Ya Called”, which deals with the frustrations of growing distance in friendships, Nourished By Time chronicles his own test of agility as he weaves through the motions of his newfound notability.

          To celebrate the EP news, Nourished By Time releases “Hand On Me” single and music video. Shot by Josh Renaut, “Hand on Me,” explores paranoia that corrodes love and trust in a traumatic relationship. As he puts it, “the video is about being reminded that you’re an angel by other angels, featuring a surrealist commentary on celebrity culture”

          TRACK LISTING

          1. Hell Of A Ride
          2. Hand On Me
          3. Poison-Soaked
          4. Had Ya Called
          5. Romance In Me

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          Cover of Formal Sppeedwear EP by Formal Sppeedwear.

          Formal Sppeedwear

          Formal Sppeedwear EP

          Melodic Records

            From the furnaces of Stoke-On-Trent comes the super-limited debut EP from Formal Sppeedwear, a wonky new wave teacup ready to be sipped.

            Taking creative cues from Brian Eno’s Oblique Strategies and Conny Plank’s experimental recording techniques to flesh out synthpop-oriented melodies, the EP stomps along with Scary Monsters-era Bowie guitar lines, early 80s Numan basslines and surreal lyrics - “Ready, set on my mark: Tesco Extra, Marks and Sparks” cries Clewlow on 6 Lofty Ash. There’s a versatility to the tracks; with the jolting staccato of The Line counter punched by EP closer and highlight Dismount’s soaring synth slow burn.

            Defying the seas of young musicians moving to London and Manchester to find their path, Beck Clewlow (Bass, Vocals, Synthesisers) Charlie Ball (Guitar, synthesisers), and Connor Wells (Drums, Guitar, Synthesisers) stuck it out in Stoke, using the city as a blank canvas - devoting their spare time to writing and experimenting, building their own studio out of charity shop finds and cash-converter synths and recording equipment.

            Out in the creative wilderness of Staffordshire there’s a healthy DIY scene brewing with bands waiting to make their mark; fly posting their own shows, making one-off merch for each gig, sharing lineups with one another. “There is no sense of geographical confinement here, there’s a wealth of talent who act indifferently to their surroundings. It’s particularly nice that some of our friends from here are starting to receive attention from elsewhere” say the band. As fellow locals University and Christian Music start to garner attention from the rest of the UK, it’s time for Formal Sppeedwear to follow suit.

            Stoke-on-Trent might not be the first place you’d look to find your favourite new band - The Bootleg Beatles are one of its finest exports if you ask Google - but Formal Sppeedwear are here to show you the kilns are alright.


            TRACK LISTING

            1. Bunto
            2. 6 Lofty Ash
            3. The Line
            4. Dismount

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            Cover of Treasure EP 7 by F.R.

            F.R

            Treasure EP 7

            Treasure

            Continuing their quest, the Treasure team has unearthed another enchanting bunch of gems. Introducing a new compilation of revamped classic tracks from F.R, meticulously tailored to meet the refined preferences of today's dance connoisseurs.

            TRACK LISTING

            A1. Canny Hot (Vocal)
            A2. Canny Hot (Dub)
            B1. Delicated
            B2. Daddy’s Face

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            Cover of Dinky Bird EP - Incl. Bjorn Torske Remix by Robert's Diary.

            Robert's Diary

            Dinky Bird EP - Incl. Bjorn Torske Remix

            Is It Balearic

            French producer Jerome Barresi assumes his Robert's Diary Palais here for a new outing on Is It Balearic that offers something a little adjacent to the norm. Opener 'Dinky Bird' is a mix of tender keys and hand claps with a soulful vocal sample that reminds of early-era Moby. Norse mainstay Bjorn Torske appears then to remix and brings some scuttling percussive sounds and watery effects over four-four drums. 'Six O Six' is a yearning dub cut packed with wild FX and 'KXP' is a zoned-out and tinny retro-future nu-disco cut that is a perfect B-side.

            STAFF COMMENTS

            Mine says: If these snippets are anything to go by then this one's gonna be a winner in my book! And even though 'Dinky Bird' is the one that's getting the royalty remix treatment, I personally think the b-side is going to be the star of the show. Can already see myself playing KXP on repeat... ultra dreamy!

            TRACK LISTING

            Side A
            Dinky Bird
            Dinky Bird" (Bjorn Torske Remix)

            Side B
            Six O Six
            KXP

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            Cover of Stereo:type EP 2 by Risk Assessment.

            Risk Assessment

            Stereo:type EP 2

            Stereo:type

            The fledgling Stereo:type label is back with a sizzling second release and it is the UK's Risk Assessment at the buttons. Once again here his sophomore vinyl outing is all about soul drenched and peak time disco cuts with plenty of passion and character. 'Welcome' has all the funky loops and neat keys you need to get you going, 'I Hear Music' is a real stomper with freaky guitar riffs and '5 O'Clock In The Morning' brings some big diva vocals and plenty of lush strings. Last of all is the steamy hot disco funker 'Disco Night' with its slick filter work and rich bass. Another delicious EP, then.

            TRACK LISTING

            Welcome
            I Hear Music
            5 O’Clock In The Morning
            Disco Night

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            Cover of Fallin EP by FROM P60.

            FROM P60

            Fallin EP

            Midnight Fashion Chill

            From P60 is an alias of Zoltan Nagy who this year marks the significant milestone of a quarter of a century in the music game. He celebrates that by launching his new label Midnight Fashion Chill with his own first EP for it. Over the years, Nagy has done it all from deep house to Balearic to lounge and downtempo and here brings that touch of class to six superbly soothing sounds that fuse all that and more. The opener is pure horizontal bliss, 'The Times We Spent Together' is a slow-motion daydream, 'Fallin' (with Jaidene Veda) is pure soul-soothing magic and 'When' is a gently lilting ambient soundscape crafted to perfection.

            TRACK LISTING

            Surprise Me!
            The Times We Spent Together
            Alone In The Crowd
            Boomerang (with Virag Keszthelyi)
            Fallin (with Jaidene Veda)
            When

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            Cover of World EP.Fin : Will (RSD24 EDITION) by Ateez.

            Ateez

            World EP.Fin : Will (RSD24 EDITION)

            Record Store Day

              THIS IS A RECORD STORE DAY 2024 EXCLUSIVE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE INSTORE ON SATURDAY APRIL 20TH ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS, LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON.

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              Ateez US number one album on exclusive RSD coloured vinyl including a bonus 7" with new exclusive tracks unavailable anywhere else Random coloured LP & 7" + 8 random photocards. Exclusive gatefold artwork

              TRACK LISTING

              We Know / Emergency / Crazy Form / Arriba / Silver Light / Crescent Part.2 / Dreamy Day / Matz / It's You / Youth / Everything / Fin: Will / Bonus Track / Bonus Track

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              Cover of Have Mercy EP (RSD24 EDITION) by The Blessed Madonna.

              The Blessed Madonna

              Have Mercy EP (RSD24 EDITION)

              FFRR / Parlophone

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                After a jam packed 2023, from Glastonbury to Sonar to Boiler Room Bali, The Blessed Madonna has been filling the dance floor everywhere she goes and is now releasing her Record Store Day exclusive vinyl with her favourite four tracks she has released over the last 12 months

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                Cover of The High Life EP (RSD24 EDITION) by Bloc Party.

                Bloc Party

                The High Life EP (RSD24 EDITION)

                Infectious

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                  Record Store Day exclusive four blue splatter vinyl of The High Life EP, which has previously only been released for download and on streaming platforms.

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                  Cover of The Lost EP (RSD24 EDITION) by The Chills.

                  The Chills

                  The Lost EP (RSD24 EDITION)

                  Fire Records

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                    Cover of EP Live From London 2023 (RSD24 EDITION) by Gabriels.

                    Gabriels

                    EP Live From London 2023 (RSD24 EDITION)

                    Parlophone

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                      Gabriels will be releasing an exclusive Record Store Day LP - the 12" will include 5 live versions of tracks from recent Somerset House and Union Chapel gigs. 

                      TRACK LISTING

                      Side A
                      1. Private Dancer (Live From Somerset House)
                      2. Glory (Live From Somerset House)
                      3. Back To Life Feat. Jaila Simms-Garbutt (Live From Somerset House)
                      Side B
                      1. If You Only Knew (Live From Union Chapel)
                      2. Amazing Grace (Live From Union Chapel)

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                      Cover of As Long As (EP) (RSD24 EDITION) by Billie Marten.

                      Billie Marten

                      As Long As (EP) (RSD24 EDITION)

                      Music On Vinyl

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                        Cover of Tasty Fish Remix EP (RSD24 EDITION) by The Other Two.

                        The Other Two

                        Tasty Fish Remix EP (RSD24 EDITION)

                        Rhino

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                          Side project from Gillian & Stephen of New Order - Remixes TBC

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                          Cover of Crooked Boy EP (RSD24 EDITION) by Ringo Starr.

                          Ringo Starr

                          Crooked Boy EP (RSD24 EDITION)

                          UME

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                            Written and Produced by Songwriterís Hall Of Famer Linda Perry, ìCrooked Boyî features four brand-new tracks from Ringo Starr with his trademark vocals and legendary drumming. The EP also includes compelling guitar performances on every song from Nick Valensi of The Strokes. Available exclusively at participating Record Store Day retailers on black and white marble custom vinyl.

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                            Cover of On The Air EP by Random Factor.

                            Random Factor

                            On The Air EP

                            20/20 Vision

                            Random Factor's 'On The Air' EP is a hugely sought-after classic by those who know. It came on Ralph Lawson's ever-reliable 20/20 Vision and now, as it turns 25 years old, he has decided it is the right time to get it remastered and reissued. 'On The Air' is first up on this fine EP from Carl Finlow and it has serene synths that bring to mind Detroit techno soul over pulsing bass and slick drums. 'Lockdown' has a raw vocoder vocal over punchy drums and twitchy synth stabs and 'Undercurrent' is another weapon that has more than withstood the test of time as it bumps along on funky drums and is overlaid with more playful synth patterns. 'Disconnect' is a crunchy and 8-bit closer with pixelated synths and screwy acid lines. Superb.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            On The Air
                            Lockdown
                            Undercurrent
                            Disconnect

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                            Cover of Electric Slide EP by Kapote.

                            Kapote

                            Electric Slide EP

                            Toytonics

                            More exquisite house music from Toytonics label boss, Kapote. Imbuing the fun and party ethos of the label, the producer drops four tracks that traverse sample-based disco-house, old skool 90s flavours, tuff Nu Groove styled thumpers and on final track, "The Slide" more contemporary flavours a la GAMM and Local Talk.

                            It's a brilliantly dazzling and high gloss affair, with the veteran producer demonstrating no lack of skills behind the dials. But rather than get bogged down on EQ fidelity, the quest for the perfect kick drum, or synthesizing the latest cranium splitting sounds; he simply takes cues from the decades of party music that proceed it - disco and early house music, particularly from the US, and coalesces it into his own funky and friendly style. Don't let this irreverence fool you though - this is top drawer tackle for the club, disco, car, or after party; and well deserved of a place in your house section! Recommended. 


                            STAFF COMMENTS

                            Matt says: We get excited every time a new Toytonics drops. The label's quality control department do a sterling job of making sure there's absolutely no tripe across its catalogue. Kapote's on the dials for this latest joint and it's another sure fire winner for the house fraternity.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            A1) The Party (Extended Version)
                            A2) The See Me (Extended Version)
                            B1) The Come On (Extended Version)
                            B2) The Slide

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                            Parris

                            Passion Fruit EP

                            Can You Feel The Sun

                            London-born-and-raised DJ and producer Parris has announced his new EP Passionfruit, via his own co-founded label can you feel the sun. Following his stand-out 2021 album Soaked In Indigo Moonlight, described as a “masterful” take on the pop genre (Crack Magazine), Passionfruit continues Parris’ affinity for polyrhythms and bouncing synths, but diving deeper into his love for clubbing and UK soundsystems, the result is a heady house compilation.

                            Each track on the EP is in contention with the one before it, a counterpoint to a sonic argument; melodic bubbly pop against heavy drum and bass, morning rays of sunlight against dark and swampy rhythms. Where the title track “Passionfruit” was described by Parris as imagining the “early morning of a set with the sunrise coming through the shutters”, the very next track “Slipping, Falling, Crawling” is much like the title suggests: a sludgy, percussion-heavy track which has fun with creating melody from the beat itself, stripped back and raw intent.

                            “Why Can’t Rabbits Wear Cowboy Boots” and “Underwater Fantasy” are almost alternate universe club classics. “WCRWCB” takes a club-formed structure, and uses it to explore the limits polyrhythms, layering chaotically over eachother, and building through the first half of the track, until it peaks with the introduction of an explosive bassline. “Underwater Fantasy” on the surface is the straightest-sounding track to come from Parris, but the disco-style vocals fight with the beat, pushing and pulling at eachother.

                            Parris (aka Dwayne Parris-Robinson) has dedicated himself to club culture from an early age, never missing a week at FWD>> (the club night where a generation of bass and techno DJs made their names), and was constantly tuning into Rinse FM. Immersing himself into the distinct sound of London built the foundations of the productions we hear today, with grime and drum & bass bubbling alongside slick pop references.

                            STAFF COMMENTS

                            Matt says: Tricksy, playful tech-house vibes here from Parris who recalls a bit of Madteo, Sotofett and Julio Bashmore as he injects bucket loads of fun into the dancefloor.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            Why Cant Rabbits Wear Cowboy Boots
                            Underwater Fantasy
                            Passionfruit
                            Slipping Falling Crawling

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                            Franck Roger

                            Cosmic Tree EP

                            Nu Groove Records

                            Parisian producer Franck Roger lands on Nu Groove with Cosmic Tree EP, a four-track outing of deep house perfectly at home on the legendary NYC label. An established DJ, crate digger and label boss of Real Tone Records, Franck is known for his loop-based approach to sound, with his focus on beats earning the respect of house heads and underground selectors worldwide. This latest offering demonstrates his distinct style flawlessly; ‘Part Of My Soul’ features Detroit tastemaker and radio stalwart Rimarkable, showing two trusted authorities at their best as Rimarkable’s vocals, combined with Franck’s production, add a cool downtown feel to the future classic. Franck goes solo for the next three, with ‘The Music’ carrying deep club weight, while ‘Radik’Hall’ brings with it a certain percussive groove as only Franck can. ‘Cosmic Funk’ is a love letter to the genre with synthy basslines, vocoder rhythms and spacey trebles combining in hypnotic bliss, completing this collection of modern deep house excellence with flair.

                            STAFF COMMENTS

                            Matt says: I remember Franck Roger from his output on Carl Craig's Planet-E. This new quadruplet for Nu Groove sees him venture towards e-soaked house flavours in fine style.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            A1. Part Of My Soul
                            A2. The Music
                            B1. Radik’Hall
                            B2. Cosmic Funk

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                            Locklead

                            Kemickal Affairs EP

                            Fuse London

                            Once regarded as an up-and-comer to watch, it’s fair to say that the past eighteen months have seen Dutch DJ/producer and live artist Locklead establish himself as one of the most in-demand artists emerging onto the global house stage. From his collaborative ‘Across Boundaries’ with close friend Chris Stussy to music via Dungeon Meat, Pilot, and Up The Stuss, the Utrecht-based talent has set his stall and is showing no signs of slowing. Adding to a first outing on sister label LOCUS two years ago, April welcomes a big debut appearance on FUSE as head honcho Enzo Siragusa invites him to the label for the first time to release his latest EP, ‘Kemickal Affairs’.

                            Opening the record, A1 ‘Zero’s Delight’ is a funk-fulled and spacey ride armed with resonant chords and swirling leads, while ‘State of Peace’ is a blissful ride through rich yet driving house spheres and showcases the second of two heavily requested anthems that have been go-to records for the likes of Stussy and Siragusa over recent months. The flip sees title cut ‘Kemickal Affairs’ open the b-side with authority, as bumping kicks and slinking grooves go to work beneath swirling synth lines and hazy tones, before wrapping things up with more modulated goodness and off-kilter vocal snippets on the chunky and trippy ‘Morning Krew’ - expect this to come out to play in those weird and wonky early-hours afters!

                            STAFF COMMENTS

                            Matt says: He might be Dutch, but there's a distinctly UK flavour to Locklead's house manoeuvres that should find favour with fans of Ashley Beedle, Terry Farley and the original Back 2 Basics mob.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            A1. Zero’s Delight
                            A2. State Of Peace
                            B1. Kemickal Affairs
                            B2. Morning Krew

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                            Da Lukas

                            Satisfy Your Soul EP

                            Groove Culture

                            Salvo De Luca, a dedicated enthusiast of house and disco music who goes by the moniker DA LUKAS, has delivered a stellar 4-track EP of Funky-House/Disco-Boogie on Groove Culture. The EP's standout track, 'Satisfy Your Soul,' is currently making waves as one of the most played tunes in clubs globally, even finding its place in the latest set by French DJ Folamour for Boiler Room in Australia.

                            Additionally, the EP features a new project by Da Lukas named 'Supergood,' available exclusively on vinyl. This funk-infused cosmic delight promises to get you grooving to its unique and captivating vibes.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            A1. Satisfy Your Soul
                            A2. Let Your Body Be Free
                            B1. Supergood
                            B2. Music Turns Me On

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                            North End

                            Can't Put No Price On Love EP

                            Z Records

                            Originally recorded in the late 1970s and using many of the musicians employed by Diana Ross on her track 'The Boss', 'Can't Put No Price On Love' has long been regarded as North End's 'long lost' single - an inspired disco workout employing that pre-dates the Arthur Baker/Tony Carbone-helmed project's most famous song, Tee Scott/Larry Levan favourite 'Happy Days'. The original multitrack was unfortunately lost, but the track finally appears, 40-odd years after it was recorded. Whether what we're hearing was finished and mixed at the time is uncertain, but the 'Club Mix' is certainly authentic sounding - a genuinely energetic, joyous and effervescent New York disco number with full orchestration, addictive vocals (Jocelyn Brown & Dennis Collins on backing Vox) and a killer groove. Elsewhere across the EP, we get two versions of 'We Can't Live Like This Anymore' - the synth-laden, solo-heavy disco-boogie style original mix (B2) and a superb 'drum break' percussion tool (A2) - and a brilliantly low-slung instrumental dub-disco cover of The Temptations' 'Cloud 9'.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            Can't Put No Price On Love (Club Mix)
                            We Can't Live Like This Anymore (Drum Break)
                            Cloud 9
                            We Can't Live Like This Anymore

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                            Cover of Note To Self EP by Bella.

                            Bella

                            Note To Self EP

                            Big Saldo's Chunkers

                            Fast-rising Dutch DJ/producer BELLA becomes the first new artist signing to Sally C’s Big Saldo’s Chunkers imprint, with the inspiring ‘Note to Self’ EP – her debut production.

                            Relationships are key for Sally C. Since the inception of Big Saldo’s Chunkers in 2020, she’s released three carefully chosen EPs, all from her own studio. When she met BELLA while playing a festival in Amsterdam during summer 2022, the click was instantaneous, with the pair going on to play an impromptu b2b that day. Vibing both musically and energetically, they kept in touch, with BELLA sending Sally her maiden productions ‘Note To Self’ and ‘Orchestra Spring’. Sally connected so deeply with the tracks that they’d form the backbone of her debut artist EP on Big Saldo’s Chunkers.

                            One listen to the final EP and it’s not hard to see why Sally wanted to emboss them as Chunkers. Three fresh originals taking in influence from ‘90s house, acid, electro and prog, all with a unique hard-to-pin-down energy that makes them hit with a special swing.

                            The title track – also the first production made for the EP - sees BELLA lay down a sonic blueprint – both for her own sound and the full body of work. “This set the vibe and guided me through the creative process. I was really trying to make something that felt my own, that was also unique and not something I’ve heard before,” she shares. ‘Note to Self’ is heavy on attitude and bounce, driven by banging old skool drums, a rapid-fire grime-style vocal and a duo of synth lines – one uplifting, the other mining a slick ‘80s sheen, and the results are memorable. An absolute tune that Sally’s delighted to add to the Chunker catalogue.

                            ‘Orchestra Spring’ is the perky sequel, a wicked one-two punch of kaleidoscopic groovy house with lashings of attitude that loves to scribble outside the lines with lots of retro samples and trippy energy. ‘Odd Symphony’ completes the trio, a blazing late-night cut driven by a gurgling acid underbelly, gritty drums and warm chords, giving the EP a brilliant afterglow.

                            Olsvangèr – one of Sally’s favourite producers – steps up for remix duties of ‘Odd Symphony’, and delivers a dynamic re-rub that begins in upbeat house territory, before taking an interlude in perkier rave realms.

                            “I'm over the moon to be releasing this EP on Sally’s label. It’s really special to have someone who I look up to release my music. She has given me tremendous support and guidance over the last two years, always ready to chat or give me some advice. It was a big surprise and honour when she suggested releasing the tracks on her label. It feels like a perfect fit. It’s super sweet to share this journey with her.” – BELLA

                            "I’m so excited to welcome BELLA to the label for her debut EP. It was time to take this next step and open the Chunkers door to new artists. I couldn’t think of a better one than BELLA to debut her fresh Chunkers on the label. Three banging originals by an extremely talented artist which I’ve been playing ever since she sent me the tracks. Polished with an Olsvangèr remix, it’s a really strong four track EP." – SALLY C

                            STAFF COMMENTS

                            Matt says: Sally enlists some outside help for her Chunkers imprint, with Dutch producer Bella perfectly hitting the label's modus operandi.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            A1. Note To Self
                            A2. Orchestra Spring
                            B1. Odd Symphony
                            B2. Odd Symphony (Olsvangèr Remix)

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                            Cover of Lost & Found EP Vol.3 by Kerri Chandler.

                            Kerri Chandler

                            Lost & Found EP Vol.3

                            Kaoz Theory

                            Kerri Chandler returns to his own Kaoz Theory with Vol.3 of his archive focused ‘Lost & Found’ series.

                            Kerri Chandler and his Kaoz Theory imprint continues to move from strength to strength still after decades at the forefront of House music. In this ‘Lost & Found’ series, Chandler dives back into his vault to unearth forgotten gems and bring them into the limelight today. For this release, Kerri also revisits ‘Let It’ from his recent ‘Spaces and Places’ LP, reworking it with a new vocalist this time round, namely AbbieLee.

                            Kicking things off is new version of Let It (Give Me Back My Love), laid out across six minutes, employing shimmering Rhodes melodies, fluttering arpeggios, a bumpy bass groove and crisp drums intertwined with AbbieLee’s soulful vocal stylings. ‘Another Dawn (Vocal Mix)’ follows with jazzy, bruk-tinged drums, uplifting piano chords and pulsating subs running alongside enchanting vocal lines,On the flip-side, Kerri dives into more underground basement realms with the murky basstones, shuffled dusty drums and expansive reverberations of ‘The Bassline (Kerri’s DarkMix). ‘The Breeze’ then rounds out the EP with an electro tinged 808 jam, utilising the machines classic cowbell chimes, skippy snares, rumbling toms and thunderous kicks.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            A1. Let It (Give Me Back My Love) Ft. AbbieLee
                            A2. Another Dawn (Vocal Mix)
                            B1. The Bassline (Kerri’s Dark Mix)
                            B2. The Breeze (Original Mix)

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                            Various Artists

                            The Sandy Rivera EP (Moodymann Edit)

                            4 To The Floor

                            4 To The Floor is committed to delivering seminal house music to wax, making sought after heritage tracks readily available on vinyl for crate diggers to add to their collections. The fourth edition of the series pays homage to one of the most loved names in house music – Sandy Rivera. Known for his soulful dancefloor cuts he has produced timeless classics, with his long-lasting career and multitude of aliases captured by this 12” release. Opening the A-side is the Moodymann Edit of Kings of Tomorrow’s ‘Fall For You’, featuring the stunning vocals of long-time collaborator April Morgan, followed by Sandy’s grooving ‘Come Into My Room’ which features LT Brown. On the flip is Soul Vision’s ‘Don’t Stop’ with its atmospheric strings and gospel vocal. The release is closed with Kings Of Tomorrow featuring Elzi Hall ‘Show Me’, an atmospheric club cut that shows the versatility of this house legend.

                            STAFF COMMENTS

                            Matt says: Worth it from the KOT track alone, "Fall For You" would keep you warm through the coldest of winters. The rest of the EP is pure soul throughout. 4 To The Floor delivering must-have house music at a reasonable price!

                            TRACK LISTING

                            A1. Kings Of Tomorrow Featuring April - Fall For You (Sandy Rivera's Classic Mix - Moodymann Edit) 
                            A2. Sandy Rivera Featuring LT Brown - Come Into My Room (Take It Back Mix) 
                            B1. Soul Vision - Don't Stop (Remix) 
                            B2. Kings Of Tomorrow Featuring Elzi Hall - Show Me 

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                            Cover of Classics Volume 7 - The MK EP by MK.

                            MK

                            Classics Volume 7 - The MK EP

                            4 To The Floor

                            4 To The Floor continues to champion heritage tracks with Volume 7 of the Classics 12” series, ‘The MK EP’. As one of the most in demand producers of the halcyon period of house in the early 90s, this special delivery features three gems from MK’s early career. Opening the A-Side with vocal house masterpiece ‘Burning’, on the flip are two of MK’s most loved collaborations with Alana, first the deep and piano-lined ‘Always’ (Club Mix), before the soulful club anthem ‘Love Changes’. This release highlights the timeless quality of MK’s catalogue, with three cuts that truly stand the test of time.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            A. Burning (Vibe Mix)
                            B1. Always Feat. Alana (MK Club Mix)
                            B2. Love Changes Feat. Alana (MK Mix) 

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                            Dream 2 Science

                            Dream 2 Science EP

                            Rush Hour

                            Rush Hour bring us this official re-release of this 'lost' 6-track mini album by New Yorker Ben Cenac (of Newcleus fame). Originally recorded and released in 1990, it's an absolute gem of a record - very much in the vein of Larry Heard's best recordings. Now available again for the first time in 22 years, with remastered sound and full artwork.

                            'A truly, dreamy, beautiful classic deep-house mini-album from the golden-post-Larry Heard era. New-yorker Ben Cenac, who was also member of electro pioneers Newcleus (and part of Sha-lor, who had a cool jazzy garage-house hit in the late 80s), shows a great sensibility and delicacy here in following mr Heard's path. His approach is perhaps slightly more sci-fi in the synths and pad sounds, and perhaps a tad less crafted and mercurial in production than the master (IE; less timeless), but this adds in realness and charm.

                            So, past the classic deep-garage dream "My Love Turns To Liquid" (in the vein of these sultry garage productions from Peter and Vanessa Daou), the rest of the record shows constant quality, with song titles that could have been (or actually have been) used by Mr. Heard himself, and a content oscillating between warming deep-house, sweet acid, lush garage and relaxed space-jazz piano parts, the whole thing also evoking the Beloved's better 'rave' moments ("The Sun Rising" etc).


                            TRACK LISTING

                            Side 1
                            1. My Love Turns To Liquid (5:25)
                            2. Breathe Deep (5:36)
                            3. Mystery Of Love (5:20)
                            Side 2
                            1. How Do I Love Thee (7:44)
                            2. Liquid (4:46)
                            3. Dream To Science (4:42)

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                            Cover of Hidden Thoughts EP - Incl. Hitchhiker, Das Complex + Ken Fan Remixes by Florecer.

                            Florecer

                            Hidden Thoughts EP - Incl. Hitchhiker, Das Complex + Ken Fan Remixes

                            Is It Balearic

                            Florecer steps up to the cultured Is It Balearic label with the sort of soothing downtempo sounds that are perfect for sunset moments with a quality drink. There is plenty of mellow and dreamy West Coast lushness to 'Hidden Thoughts' with its shimmering synths and seductive vocal coos while the first remix from Hitchhiker steps up the energy with an arp-ed sound. Das Complex gets dark and chugging as is his usual want on the flipside, then Cafe Del Mar resident Ken Fan offers a trademark chillout sound to close out another most calming EP from this great label.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            Hidden Thoughts
                            Hidden Thoughts (Hitchhiker Remix)
                            Hidden Thoughts (Das Complex Remix)
                            Hidden Thoughts (Ken Fan Remix)

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                            Cover of Skypriority EP by TAFKAMP And David Vunk Present: Frequent Flyers.

                            TAFKAMP And David Vunk Present: Frequent Flyers

                            Skypriority EP

                            Moustache

                            Moustache, TAFKAMP and David Vunk present: Frequent Flyers' "Skypriority EP". A project that's indebted to both Chicago and Rotterdam - half Trax acid, half Ouwe Stijl fist-pumpers. But all sounding very unique, very tasty. It tough as old boots but like good vintage leather, suave and stylish all the way till the end. 

                            TRACK LISTING

                            1. The Jacker
                            2. Acid Party
                            3. Interzone

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                            Cover of Midnight Time EP by Makèz.

                            Makèz

                            Midnight Time EP

                            Heist

                            Makèz deliver the perfect follow up to their hit ‘Downstream’ with L.A. artist Life on Planets.

                            Dutch Duo Makèz had their big break when they released their first record on Heist in 2019, but it’s safe to say that ‘Downstream’ (on No Art records) has taken things to the next level for the talented Amsterdam duo. With support from pretty much the whole of Radio 1 (Pete Tong, Jaguar, Sarah Story, Danny Howard and more), and club DJ’s across the board ranging from ANOTR to Louie Vega, their 2023 release has really been a dream collab with vocalist and producer Life on Planets. It’s only fitting that the duo comes home to Heist with their follow up EP: ‘Midnight time’.

                            This new EP is a perfect blend of the intricate, soulful songs and punchy club tracks we’ve come to love from Makèz, On the A-side, we’ve got the jazz cut ‘Closer’ with AVA LAVÁ, who fans will remember from their 'Holy Sun EP' on Heist. ‘Closer’ is equally laidback, full of textures and rich musical elements and a perfect mood-setter for the EP.

                            Next is ‘Running From The Noise’ with Life on Planets on vocals. This is the follow up to 'Downstream' that simply had to happen. It’s just as breezy and effortless as the duo’s biggest hit to date, but goes even deeper and minimalistic, taking you on a vibe that resembles the sound of that classic 100% Galcher mixtape/album from 2013. There’s definitely something in the air when these artists get together in the studio; The music is warm, fuzzy, and inviting, but most importantly, just about as sexy as can be.

                            ‘Midnight time’ is another collaboration with AVA LAVÁ, and takes the EP into the club realm, while still keeping things jazzy. Lush Rhodes chords and a rolling live bass form the basis, while the young vocalist seems to freestyle her way through the track, much in a way an MC would do to get the crowd going. Everything about this track is infectious and you can just feel this go off in a club.

                            That club is exactly where we end up on the B-side, with ‘The Answer’ and ‘Gratitude’. Both have their own direction; ‘The Answer’ is a Chicago-inspired jam with acid licks, a powerful male vocal and clean 909 drums, where ‘Gratitude’ goes deeper with its haunting strings, clever vocal chops and loops and synths that somehow resemble static noise from an old radio. With their ‘Midnight Time’ EP, Makèz treat us to a gorgeous journey through their sonic world, a place we’re happy to hang out for a long, long time.

                            As always, enjoy the music and play it loud!

                            - Lars & Maarten

                            STAFF COMMENTS

                            Matt says: Heist on a rolL! Makèz dropping some truly deep house pressure here with five (count em!) tracks that sound velvety, rich and delicious.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            A1 Closer (feat. AVA LAVÁ)
                            A2 Running From The Noise (feat. Life On Planets)
                            A3 Midnight Time (feat. AVA LAVÁ & Joey Hotwax)
                            B1 The Answer
                            B2 Gratitude

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                            Christopher Ledger

                            Access Denied EP

                            Another Place / X-Kalay

                            Following in the sublime wake of releases from Ronan and Ocean Stirs, Christopher Ledger is the latest to make Another Place his home.

                            Splitting time between Berlin and Rome, ‘Access Denied’ is the latest addition to a back catalogue paying no mind to shifting trends. Timeless, ultra-refined deepness flush with wide-eyed wonder and positively utopian NRG. It's new school breaks but not as you know them! TIP! 

                            STAFF COMMENTS

                            Matt says: Techy breaks, neon lit and powered by nuclear isotopes, gliding around the future with a swagger and reckless abandon.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            A1. Access Denied
                            A2. Nala’s Groove
                            A3. From Above
                            B1. Enigma
                            B2. File Inspectors

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                            Project D & James Sempie

                            Movin Now EP

                            Salford City Records

                            Salford City Records continue to resurect the golden days of piano house through their tasteful reissues and, more recently, these new releases inna retro-tinged style!

                            Label stalwarts Project D and James Sempie certainly know how to rouse an e-soaked spirit or two on this new one - "Movin Now", featuring Pierre Feroldi captures the spirit of hardcore and piano house with all the catchy sampling, galloping bassline, gated vox and laser guided melodies you need for a night buzzing your tits off on the waltzers or at the industrial park. A real top drawer offering from the label which, if you wanna blag your mates, you could pass off as a lost piano relic from '92. 

                            The same formular is deployed on second track, "30 Mins" - with a proper eurodans bass and hip-house vocal sampling while a real Moving Shadow sqealing lead brings the hardcore feels. This one's got a proper vocal part too (uncannily sounding like Michael Jackson), and is produced in extra dizzy fashion for extended waltzer damage. 

                            Onto side B and "The Beat Is Working" utilizes the classic 'pumpin' jumpin' sample from Chris & James whilst adding dreamy piano chords and vamping sax. "The Only One" closes off the fun with hard sax blasts, glistening arps, and more whoops, wails and cries of ecstasy from need within the groove.

                            Really nice to see Salford City Records actually adding to the cannon of vocal piano house, as well as reissue the choice hits to our receptive lugholes. Nice work cru. Checkit massive! 




                            STAFF COMMENTS

                            Matt says: Waltzer-ready, arms aloft, breezy piano house that blows in off the Mersey / Irwell winds and straight to Bowlers industrial estate. Serious stuff for the old skool. Whistle cruu insiiide!

                            TRACK LISTING

                            A1. Movin Now
                            A2 30 Mins
                            AA1 The Beat Is Working
                            AA2. The Only One

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                            Physical Education

                            Sweet Talk EP

                            SoSure Music

                            Physical Education make their debut on SoSure Music with the ‘Sweet Talk EP'. Now based in Barcelona and Prague, Physical Education is the brainchild of Luke Scheybeler and David Philips. The duo’s production alias is synonymous with a soulful, jazzy, sample-heavy sound, meticulously crafted at their studio in the Pyrenees mountains. With a musical history than spans almost thirty years, Physical Education are producing music with a strong focus on musicianship and hardware-based production. Title track ’Sweet Talk’ is a smooth and superbly produced slice of jazz-influenced deep house while ‘Work On That Soon’, ‘Oscar’ and ‘Dreamsville’ (a vinyl only exclusive) are also included here and fully compliment this release to complete a standout debut EP.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            A1. Sweet Talk
                            A2. Work On That Soon
                            B1. Oscar
                            B2. Dreamsville

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                            Fossar

                            Make Me Feel EP

                            Fuck Reality

                            Smallville Record sub-label Fuck Reality returns with Fossar’s ‘Make Me Feel’ EP.

                            The Fuck Reality imprint founds it origins in 2015 as a sub label of the widely lauded Smallville label with a heavy focus on classic house music. The label kicked off with the reissue of Westbam and Nena’s iconic ‘Oldschool Baby’ with remixes from Smallpeople and Gerd Janson before going on to release music from Smallville staple Moomin, Frantzvaag - who also released the first album on the label last year - and more. Here the label welcomes Fossar, co-founder of the Feuilleton imprint, onto the imprint with his new EP.

                            ‘Good 2 Me’ opens with airy chords, robust toms, flickers of resonant synth stabs and soulful vocals running atop snappy drums before ‘Free’ embraces a classic 90’s New York aesthetic with heavily swung percussion a jazzy bass groove, emotive piano lines and warm vocal chants.

                            The B-side is kicked off with ‘Make Me Feel’, diving deep with shimmering, expansive leads, looped vocal, swirling string melodies and a classic bumpy bass and snare combination. ‘Aeriel (Windy City Version)’ then rounds things out, as the name would suggest nodding to the Chicagoan roots of house and employing all the classic tropes from slick flutes, intertwined keys, glistening piano melodies and shuffled 909 drums.

                            STAFF COMMENTS

                            Matt says: New house with vintage feels. Fossar tips his hat to Chicago, London and Ibiza with a four track EP that explores all corners of the golden era.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            A1. Good 2 Me
                            A2. Free
                            B1. Make Me Feel
                            B2. Aeriel (Windy City Version)

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                            Even As We Speak

                            Small Fish In A Big Machine EP

                            Optic Nerve

                              Originally released in 1986 on Australian label Voyeur Records.

                              This is the first time that the single has been released in the UK.

                              Even As We Speak is an indie band from Sydney, Australia. Formed in the mid 1980s, founding members Matthew Love (guitar, banjo, vocals) and Mary Wyer (vocals, guitar) were later joined by Rob Irwin (bass) Anita Rayner (drums, banjo, mandolin), Julian Knowles (guitar, keyboards, production), and Paul Clarke (guitar, vocals.)

                              After a series of vinyl releases on Australian independent labels including Phantom Records, and success on the Australian indie scene, they came to the attention of BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel who started to play the band’s ‘Goes So Slow’ Phantom Records release on his show. This brought them to the attention of UK audiences and began a relationship with UK indie label Sarah Records.

                              The band released several singles and an album on Sarah Records, three of which reached the Top 5 of the Melody Maker and New Musical Express UK independent music charts in 1992 and 1993.


                              TRACK LISTING

                              Side 1:
                              Looking Over Your Shoulder
                              By The Side Of The Road
                              Side 2:
                              I Can Do Without
                              Falling Down

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                              Varum

                              8008 EP

                              Clear Memory

                              Fresh produce from the man behind the synths. "8008 EP" is the sixth edition in Varum's discography. Showcasing his signature style of bouncy beats with just the right hint of breaks thrown in. True to its creator, this EP is not playing it shy when it comes to bold synth-lines and making the best of the drum machines at hand. A wild ride in various tempi and vibes

                              TRACK LISTING

                              1 8008 2
                              2 Get Funky
                              3 303 Test
                              4 Asty
                              5 8008
                              6 Esm

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                              Fundamentals & Quaad

                              The Stepping Back EP

                              Heavy Sounds

                              Heavy Sounds introduce the sounds of Fundamentals & Quaad across four tracks of serious ruffage! Flying together on side A, the pair deliver two high octane, hyperactive hybrids, taking in pitched breaks (of many varieties), jazzy keys, sci-fi sweeps, earth shaking bass; basically every DnB trope worth its wattage.

                              Onto side B and Quaad goes on a solo tip for two tricksy jungle excursions. "Gonk" utilizing a stripped back palette of cut-up vox, ADHD-riddled breaks and the odd sub bass blast. 

                              STAFF COMMENTS

                              Matt says: Hi-octane tear out breakage that has me thinking of vintage Bizzy B mixtapes and all night Wipeout sessions.

                              TRACK LISTING

                              A1. Quaad & Fundamentals - BDK
                              A2. Quaad & Fundamentals - 2 Steps [VIP Amiga Mix]
                              B1. Quaad - Gonk
                              B2. Quaad - 9000 Basslines

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                              Courtney Barnett

                              The Double EP: A Sea Of Split Peas - 10th Anniversary Edition

                              House Anxiety

                                10th anniversary of this double EP collection. Here’s what we said about it on it’s original release:

                                Lead single ‘Avant Gardener’ is a vivid display of Courtney Barnett’s magic. A hookladen fug of country roots and discordant psychedelia with a dreamlike narrative.

                                The collection is a record of two halves, and collates her story so far. It fittingly begins with six brand new songs and is then backed with six older tracks which were originally released in the form of her 2012 debut EP. Together, ‘The Double EP: A Sea Of Split Peas’ spans genres and stories, and is a unique introduction to an incomparable and exciting new talent.

                                As well as ‘Avant Gardener’, selected highlights include the gorgeous and woozy piano-strewn opener ‘Out Of The Woodwork’, which shows the darker side of her writing. ‘Anonymous Club’ sees Courtney at her romantic, melancholic best, while the infectious, Dylan-esque cavalcade that is ‘History Eraser’ was recently nominated alongside Tame Impala for the APRA Song Of The Year back in Australia.

                                TRACK LISTING

                                Out Of The Woodwork
                                Don’t Apply Compression Gently
                                Avant Gardener
                                History Eraser
                                David
                                Anonymous Club
                                Lance Jr.
                                Are You Looking After Yourself
                                Scotty Says
                                Canned Tomatoes (Whole)
                                Porcelain
                                Ode To Odetta

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                                Lavery & Bow Street Runner

                                Butterfly Bass EP

                                Sub Code Records

                                Seriously fresh jungle from the Sub Code camp who've enlisted front runners Lavery and Bow Street Runner to drop one of the hottest plates of the year so far.

                                "Dead Soundboy" couldn't be a more perfect example of ragga jungle if it tried. Screeching sirens, highly syncopated breaks, a variety of deep plump subs and wubbing reece's plus a dizzying array of soundboy vocal shots; with all the necessary time stretching and choppage to keep your local jungalist jumping with joy. The vibe continues as Bow Street Runner unloads another pack of rampant Mardi Gras breaks and a raggamuffin vocal line across velvet soft subs. A soulful half speed interlude breaks up the action nicely and when that skitty break is reintroduced it transforms into a truly irresistible number.

                                "My Yout" concludes with a full on break-out monster. Growling Reece bass, an assault of amens and peppered with both jazzy piano and flute instrumentals, gun shots and wailing air raid sirens - this is a serious beast that will not be tamed. You have been warned!

                                Limited copies - serious vibe - move quick! 


                                STAFF COMMENTS

                                Matt says: Top drawer ruffage as you'd expect from these two sub hunters. Nicely amped for soundsystem lickage.

                                TRACK LISTING

                                1.Lavery - Dead Soundboy 
                                2.Bow Street Runner - Butterfly Bass 
                                3.My Yout 

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                                Kilowatt

                                The Last EP

                                Mint Condition

                                MC065 presents a highly anticipated reissue of Kilowatt's 'The Last EP' – a coveted 4-track compilation featuring a blend of technoid electro-funk and Detroit-inspired house grooves. Originally unleashed on Rob Gretton's legendary Manchester label 'Rob's Records', this EP seamlessly meshes with contemporary sounds and promises an immersive experience on a powerful sound system. Catering to aficionados of the more intricate and funk-infused facets of electronic music, Kilowatt unleashed this underground gem in 1995, earning it a well-deserved cult status among dedicated music explorers and DJs alike. Secure your copy of this exceptionally rare piece of UK musical brilliance now, courtesy of your friends at MC.

                                All tracks have been lovingly remastered by London's Curve Pusher from the original sources especially for Mint Condition. 100% legit, licensed and released. Dug, remastered, repackaged and brought to you by the caring folks at your favourite reissue label - Mint Condition.

                                TRACK LISTING

                                A1. Automatik
                                A2. Loose End
                                B1. Rok Automatik
                                B2. The End 

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                                Skygaze

                                Astral Trip EP Remixes

                                Flumo Limited

                                Aural architect Skygaze follows his 2022 ‘Astral Trip EP’ for Flumo Recordings, offering an advanced fusion of house, broken boogie, and future jazz, with five brand new reinterpretations from the extended Flumo family.

                                Skygaze’s diverse sound, breaking down barriers between house and techno, broken beat, jazz, ambient, hip hop, jungle, and even esoteric IDM, has been showcased across a growing catalogue of releases across Guayaba records, Riverette, Flumo and Thirty Three Circular, and remixes for Ed is Dead and Contours & Yadava; earning the producer support from the likes of Mr. Scruff, Simbad, k15, Bandcamp’s Andrew Jervis, and Gilles Peterson.

                                Feted singer, musician and producer Alysha Joy, rising producer Divorce From New York, ones-to-watch, Footnote and Karmasound, and Skygaze himself under his Jailed Jamie guise, joined by Lorenzo Soria, put a new spin on ‘Astral Trip’, whilst staying true to the originals’ spirit.

                                The multi-talented Allysha Joy, of 30/70 Collective & LCSM fame, remixes ‘’Night Heat’’, enhancing the groove with broken beats and her undeniable first-rate vocals.

                                Jailed Jamie & Lorenzo Soria, reshape ‘’Gimme Five’’ with rough synths and jacking bassline driven “Think” beats.

                                Divorce From New York boosts the tempo and infuses ‘’Wagwan’’ with Latin rhythms, perfectly balanced by high-energy synth lines.

                                Italian producers, Footnote and SofaTalk, delve deeper into ‘’Minor Mood’’, adding softer, retro-infused sound structures in a broken boogie mould.

                                Barcelona’s Karmasound explores the ruminating nature of ‘’City Cathedratics’’ and its counterbalance between broken beat and house.

                                The diverse but complementary set of remixes is sure to move bodies on sophisticated dance-floors this year and shed further light not only Skygaze’s production but also his talent for melody and song-writing. A feather in his and Flumo’s bow.

                                TRACK LISTING

                                A1. Night Heat (Allysha Joy Rmx)
                                A2. Gimme Five (Jailed Jamie & Lorenzo Soria Rmx)
                                A3. Wagwan (Divorce From New York Rmx)
                                B1. Minor Mood (Sofatalk & Footnote Rmx)
                                B2. City Cathedratics (Karmasound Rmx)

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                                Giuseppe Scarano

                                Limitless EP

                                Disco Disco

                                Real deal disco-houz flavours from Giuseppe Scarano! Dusty samples, gritty drums, hard EQ'ing, soft filters; drinking from the same cup as Moodymann, Dan Shake, MCDE etc.

                                500 limited copies, hand numbered, vinyl only, mastered by Acoustic Sound Studio, Made in Europe.

                                Recommended! 

                                STAFF COMMENTS

                                Matt says: New to our shelves, the Disco Disco label looks to entice fans of Sound Signature, KDJ, Moods & Grooves and such like, with a deep house, sampledelic approach that also reminds of Trus'me and Pal Joey.

                                TRACK LISTING

                                Side 1
                                1. Kingdom Seeking (6:24)
                                2. Loving Around (5:42)
                                Side 2
                                1. Limitless (6:44)
                                2. No Matter (5:42)

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                                DJ Steaw

                                Seascape EP

                                Nu Groove Records

                                Underground hero and label boss DJ Steaw makes his Nu Groove debut with ‘Seascape EP’, a four-track odyssey of deep, soulful house. With over 12 years of experience, the revered DJ and producer is known for his arresting sets appearing on famed stages including Berlin's Tresor, London's fabric, Amsterdam's Shelter and all over his home nation of France. As an electronic tastemaker spanning multiple genres and influences, DJ Steaw has launched House Puff Records, Steaward and Rutilance Records, the latter of which he co-founded with crate digger Gunnter. Having already received support from tastemaker Chris Stussy, this four-track package is a perfect fit for the cult NYC label. Opening with the powerful stabs of ‘Take It There’, ‘Seascape EP’ explores the producer’s signature, bass-heavy sound as well as the myriad of influences from further afield. The title track ‘Seascape’ contrasts breathy pads with bright, dynamic percussion, as ‘Close To You’ and ‘Exotica’ further demonstrate a recognisable, nostalgic aesthetic that is both club-ready and dreamlike in quality.

                                TRACK LISTING

                                A1. Take It There
                                A2. Seascape
                                B1. Close To U
                                B2. Exotica

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                                Josh Ludlow

                                MindwayS EP

                                Nocturne Music

                                London polymath producer Josh Ludlow, co-founder of the already seminal MAD Records and one half of the dynamic Make a Dance Duo, explores new sonic territories with his inaugural solo EP release on Belfast imprint Nocturne.

                                Embracing his passion for eclectic disco, hypnotic chug, and music tailored for those transcendent nocturnal hours, Ludlow showcases his versatility and distinctive flair on his debut outing.

                                Leading the charge on Josh Ludlow's debut solo EP is the bass-led 80's influenced odyssey of 'MindwayS' A sonic journey through contemporary psychedelia, inviting audiences to lose themselves in the sweet spot where boundaries between reality and imagination blur. In 'Touch,' Ludlow ventures into seductive sonic territory, delving into a world of cowbell-laden, slo-mo erotic disco. Live guitar licks sit comfortably shoulder to shoulder with low slung hypnotic grooves and alluring vocals in "Little Love" - perfect for the more discerning European dancefloors.'Diska Tek!' delivers a fusion of playful cosmic energy, sitting comfortably between Cowley - esque hedonism and the contemporary Scandinavian greats.

                                The track pulsates with infectious rhythms evoking the carefree spirit of the dancefloor while showcasing Ludlow's ability to blend nostalgic influences with modern sensibilities. With its vibrant energy and irresistible grooves, 'Diska Tek' is a testament to Ludlow's prowess in bridging the gap between disco's golden age and contemporary dance music. Through MindwayS, Josh Ludlow not only introduces his solo endeavours but also marks the resurgence of Nocturne after a short hiatus.

                                This statement intent by the imprint positions it as a platform to continue to champion forward-thinking sounds.

                                TRACK LISTING

                                A1. MindwayS
                                A2. Touch (Extended 12 Mix)
                                B1. A Little Love
                                B2. Diska Tek!

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                                Cover of Lost On A Path To Nowhere EP - Incl. Jazxing Remix by Marius Circus.

                                Marius Circus

                                Lost On A Path To Nowhere EP - Incl. Jazxing Remix

                                Is It Balearic

                                Marius Circus is well known and loved for a signature analogue sound and once again that is laid out for us all to enjoy here on a new EP that comes with a remix from men of the moment Jazxing. First up is the deep, unhurried and dubbed out 'Lost On A Path To Nowhere,' a subtle late-night sound with wispy synths and a muted bassline that grows ever more prominent. The Jazxing Pathfinder remix is more tropical and steamy, and on the flip 'No Way Home' douses you in more blissed-out chords before the downbeat boogie of 'Space Crumbs Trail'. This is yet more essential summer goodness from Is It Balearic.

                                STAFF COMMENTS

                                Mine says: Treading a path between dubbed out spacey balearic and unhurried drug chug, Marius Circus' lush sounds should find many a fan in the shop. Avoid now, regret later!

                                TRACK LISTING

                                Lost On A Path To Nowhere
                                Lost On A Path To Nowhere (Jazxing Pathfinder Remix)
                                No Way Home
                                Space Crumbs Trail

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                                F.R

                                Treasure EP 6

                                Treasure

                                The Treasure team keep digging and uncovered another pair of gems. More reworked classic tracks from F.R. for today’s more select dancefloors.

                                Continuer à danser.

                                TRACK LISTING

                                A1. Georgie Porgy
                                B1. Paradise

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                                Hannah Holland Ft. Joy Joseph

                                Satisfy EP

                                Super Rhythm Trax

                                Super Rhythm Trax present Adonis’ resident DJ, Hannah Holland making her label debut.

                                These tracks leap out the speakers sounding super fresh and have been doing plenty of damage, already featuring heavily in her sets during the last few months.

                                3 larger than life HH productions take the scenic route around acid, house, techno and even some early jungle references for the eagle eared spotters amongst you, with live percussion from Joy Joseph on the track "She’s Giving Cray".

                                Jerome Hill also joins the party with an euphorically doom laden remix!

                                Only 100 copies - no represses! 

                                STAFF COMMENTS

                                Matt says: Super Rhythm Trax enlist the in-vogue polymath Hannah Holland for a chunky trip into rave anarchy. Masterfully harnessing the 303s and drum boxes for a suitably narcotic ride.

                                TRACK LISTING

                                A1. She’s Giving Cray (ft. Joy Joseph)
                                A2. She’s Giving Cray (Jerome Hill Remix)
                                B1. Satisfy
                                B2. Roller

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                                Ryan James Ford

                                403 EP

                                PLUR

                                Fast paced and hypnotic, this transcendental transportation device courtesy of Ryan James Ford utilizes techno's deep set repetition to create states of suspended liminal bless. Sits really nice to that recent record by Erin Hopes, and others on Altered Circuits. Really nice stuff indeed for the up all nite crowd. Tip!

                                TRACK LISTING

                                01 Xtra Tall Tee
                                02 Tricycle (proto Mix)
                                03 Sensitive Needs
                                04 Bodge (closing Mix)

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                                Dry Cleaning

                                Boundary Road Snacks And Drinks + Sweet Princess EP - 2024 Reissue

                                4AD

                                  After a prolific 18-month period releasing two critically acclaimed John Parish-produced studio albums, New Long Leg (2021) and Stumpwork (2022), as well as last year’s companion release the five-track Swampy EP, South London’s Dry Cleaning are taking a moment to reflect on their journey and pay homage to their roots.

                                  Dry Cleaning’s origin story is well known by now. Guitarist Tom Dowse, drummer Nick Buxton, and bassist Lewis Maynard had been friends and musical collaborators for years, and invited mutual friend Florence Shaw – a visual artist, picture researcher and drawing lecturer – to join the band in 2017. With clear musical influences from the Feelies, the Necessaries, the B52s and Pylon, and constrained by the small garage space they rehearsed in, Dry Cleaning were drawn to making simple music; direct and uncomplicated, anything superfluous was left behind.

                                  By March 2018 the group had recorded the six-track debut EP Sweet Princess with producer Kristian Craig Robinson at Total Refreshment Centre in a single day. Two months later, in May 2018, the band played their first live show in Dalston at the Shacklewell Arms, and released the EP in August. Sweet Princess was a thrilling debut, its dizzying and restless instrumentals with Shaw’s sardonic vocals delivering a satirical collage of witty observations and social commentary. A further 6 songs in the form of the Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks EP quickly followed two months after. It was named in tribute to the band’s rehearsal space in Maynard’s family’s south London (Sidcup) home, and to his mother Susan whose home-cooked meals sustained the four friends in between sessions. With singles like ‘Sit Down Meal’ and ‘Viking Hair’, Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks is a powerful companion to Sweet Princess. They share a similar pent-up energy, unsurprising given they came to life in the same environment those EPs were created in, an environment that had a huge influence on the band during those formative years.

                                  TRACK LISTING

                                  Boundary Road Snacks And Drinks:
                                  1. Dog Proposal
                                  2. Viking Hair
                                  3. Spoils
                                  4. Jam After School
                                  5. Sombre One
                                  6. Sit Down Meal

                                  Sweet Princess:
                                  1. Goodnight
                                  2. New Job
                                  3. Magic Of Meghan
                                  4. Traditional Fish
                                  5. Phone Scam
                                  6. Conversation

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                                  Apoena

                                  Mystic EP

                                  Hudd Traxx

                                  Brasilian Producer Apoena kicks off 2024 in style for Hudd Traxx following an impressive back catalogue of releases on labels like Jimpster's Freerange and Jus Ed's Underground Quality.

                                  "Pure Feeling" opens up proceedings in a deep and hypnotic style reminiscent of Ron Trent and Chez Damier's early releases on Prescription. "Rico Balanço" follows in a similar vain oozing with raw Berlin vibes, which is where Apoena currently resides.

                                  The B side features "In between The Beat" and the title track "Mystic" which are melodic & trippy groovers for early hour stretches. Top stuff as always from Hudd Trax. 

                                  STAFF COMMENTS

                                  Matt says: Eddie Leader's long running house label isn't slowing down yet - and Apoena might be one of his hottest signings to date. Tipping its hat to Prescription records, there's a poise, depth and sophistication at play here which sets it aside from this week's other house also-rans. TIP!

                                  TRACK LISTING

                                  A1. Pure Feeling 
                                  A2. Rico Balanço 
                                  B1. In Between The Beat 
                                  B2. Mystic 

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                                  Doltz

                                  Inception EP

                                  Bitta

                                  DJ Nobu welcomes Japanese sound artist Doltz to his Bitta imprint for a full pack of hypnotic techno. Doltz started his musical career in 1998 as a drummer in a hardcore punk band, and had a fateful encounter with DJ Nobu, who shares the same musical roots, when they were billed alongside each other at a party called Broad in Fukuoka-city in the winter of 2022. Impressed by Doltz's live performance, DJ Nobu immediately booked him for his residency party Reprise at Womb Tokyo. The two hit it off and began exchanging tracks, with DJ Nobu actively playing out Doltz's tracks while touring across the world and receiving a good response.

                                  This first EP on Bitta consists of four of such tracks that were tried and tested on the world techno circuit. Both restrained and hypnotic, but tectonic and powerful enough for aircraft hangers and main arenas, the four tracks have a nagging, cerebrum busting concentricity about them whilst utilizing basic elements such as sine tones and LFOs to create a dizzying spectacle of technoid abandon. Top drawer stuff for the freaks. 


                                  TRACK LISTING

                                  Subsumption
                                  Pressure Point
                                  Ambai
                                  Delphinium

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                                  DJ Rocca / Lex

                                  Solid Street EP

                                  B2

                                  DJ Rocca and Lex combine a trio of fresh house cuts that blend elements of disco, Latin and soul. Up first is the glorious 'Solid Street' which has loose and percussive disco-house grooves overlaid with big synth energy and steamy vocals. 'Solar System' is slower and deeper, with a more rugged bassline and low slung sense of funk that never lets up. 'Last of all, 'Rose Tree' is a ramshackle house arrangement with whistles, Rhodes keys, tin-pot percussion, florid flutes and plenty of sunny energy all making it a real standout. A timeless EP packed with musicality.

                                  TRACK LISTING

                                  Solid Street
                                  Solar System
                                  Rose Tree

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                                  Amy Winehouse

                                  Amy EP Vol 2

                                  Promo

                                  The UK queen returns with another hip hop collaboration and some sweet reggae vibes on the B-side, Ltd pressing.

                                  TRACK LISTING

                                  A1. Rehab (feat Pharoah Monch)
                                  B1. Cupid

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                                  Cover of Nebuer EP by Snips.

                                  Snips

                                  Nebuer EP

                                  Barbershop Records

                                  Snips returns on his own Barbershop Records for the release of his latest "Nebuer EP". The project is a mix of sample heavy House and Hip Hop that Snips has become synonymous with. The EP was inspired and dedicated to his newborn son, with each track being a reference to a specific step in his journey into fatherhood. While its an extremley personal body of work it still doesnt shy away from being club ready and an essential addition to any DJs collection

                                  TRACK LISTING

                                  1. The Conception
                                  2. Panic
                                  3. The Arrival
                                  4. Optimistic
                                  5. Foundation
                                  6. This Is US

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                                  Ceri

                                  Can't Pay My Bills EP

                                  Find Your Own Records

                                  From London to Ibiza via Berlin, inspired by Chigago and Detroit, Ceri finds her truth in proper house music. ‘Can’t Pay My Bills’ EP provides a message of hope during uncertain times. Acknowledged as a “rising selector” by Crack Magazine, producer, label boss and record digger Ceri steps into 2024 with a brand-new EP ‘Can’t Pay My Bills” via her imprint “Find Your Own Records”.

                                  “The title track is inspired by the current economic situation in the world, and also features a positive message that reflects the values and true origins of house music, reinforcing the belief that we can overcome our circumstances and improve our situation” - Ceri


                                  The new four track EP drips with Chicago, New York and Detroit jackin’ house with garage influence, and a sprinkle of ripping UK breakbeat for good measure. The people’s producer D'Julz steps up, on remix duties, contributing not one but two remixes to the label’s ongoing message of artist authenticity and collaboration. The remixes will be vinyl only, and the originals will see a digital release later in the year.

                                  “I have collected D'Julz music for many years, his label started around the same time I started DJing, and it was and still is, one of the few labels that I buy on sight. I know it will always be quality. Something I aspire to do with my label too.”– Ceri

                                  As an artist led label 'Find Your Own Records’ has become a home for genuine house legends Mr G, Fred P, Alex Arnout, and has rightly gained support from Mixmag, Resident Advisor, BBC Radio 1, BB6Music and BBC1Xtra.


                                  As a DJ Ceri has performed marathon sets at Fabric, Corsica Studios, Pikes Ibiza, Thisishaven, and recently made her debut at the legendary Panorama Bar/Berghain. Confidently sharing the booth with club favourites Ryan Elliot, Jeremy Underground, Paranoid London and Objekt it’s certain the next year of live shows will be ones to remember for the UK artist. Inspiring far beyond the dancefloor, Ceri also regularly steps up as a masterclass host / panelist on creativity, mental health, meditation and wellness with renowned platforms Beatport, ADE, RedBull, Point Blank and Native Instruments, earning her a distinctive reputation as a multifaceted artist and thought leader.

                                  TRACK LISTING

                                  A1. Ceri 'Can't Pay My Bills' - Original Mix
                                  A2. Ceri 'Ay Papi' - Original Mix
                                  B1. Ceri 'Can't Pay My Bills' - D'Julz Remix
                                  B2. Ceri 'Can't Pay My Bills' - D'Julz Dub

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                                  Cover of Kashkaval EP by DJ 3000.

                                  DJ 3000

                                  Kashkaval EP

                                  Motech

                                  This EP encapsulates DJ 3000's evolution, weaving a narrative from his Albanian heritage to pure Detroit techno.

                                  This intention is perfectly demonstrated on "Kashkaval" which, at first listen, sounds like classic-era Metroplex electro. However DJ 3000 also mixes is a spoken word narrative from his Albanian father (discussing cheese at length, which is the title of the track in Albanian).

                                  "Constant Sorrow" has breath taking sound design. With a full fat frequency spectrum that'll have sound systems throbbing but equally sounds almost transcendent on headphones. I gotta say, the vocal part might be a bit marmite for some people, so I'm hoping DJ 3000 does an instrumental of this seriously advanced electro tune.

                                  "From The Ashes" recalls vintage UR - squelchy machine funk with a dark, sinister edge. Those compressed 909s jumping out the mix while a rubber band lead bass has us gyrating left and right.

                                  "Crown Royal" concludes with a steady, 4x4 pulse decorated with colourful arps and driving chords - a bit Carl Craig if you ask me. And sounding very nice for it.


                                  STAFF COMMENTS

                                  Matt says: Fancy some Detroit electro with an Albanian twist? Look no further than DJ 3000. Displaying a strong proficiency in sound design, as well as honouring the blueprints laid down by Juan Atkins, Drexciya, Aux88 et al.

                                  TRACK LISTING

                                  A1. Kashkaval
                                  A2: Constant Sorrow Featuring Keith Caden
                                  B1: From The Ashes
                                  B2: Crown Royal

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                                  Cover of Camino EP by Wrekin Havoc.

                                  Wrekin Havoc

                                  Camino EP

                                  Is It Balearic

                                  The iconic Is It Balearic heads to the slightly less iconic - in Balearic terms - West Midlands to retrieve this great EP of electric dance effort gems from Wrekin Havoc. 'Camino' is a loose, melody-rich sound with silvery drums and real nostalgia, then 'Moon Dance' it's a more laidback and zoned out sonic daydream for lazy and sunny afternoons by the pool. There is an electro vibe to 'RLTW' which is a reworking of a Christopher Cross Yacht classic then a T Kurt Remix reworks it into a boogie banger. Another varied and vital EP of grown up dance sounds.

                                  STAFF COMMENTS

                                  Mine says: Ooooff, Wrekin Havoc can do now wrong. Here they join forces with Is It Balearic to serve up 4 ultra smooth yet moody house-y disco and boogie cuts. Insert fire emoji!

                                  TRACK LISTING

                                  Camino
                                  Moon Dance
                                  RLTW (feat Gemima Gallier)
                                  RLTW (T Kutt Version Warehouse)

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                                  June McDoom

                                  With Strings EP

                                  Temporary Residence Ltd.

                                    The second EP from rising New York singer-songwriter, June McDoom.

                                    Features covers of songs popularized by Judee Sill and Nina Simone.

                                    My first EP, June McDoom, was hugely inspired by the minimal sound of the 60s and 70s folk era. I wanted to reimagine a couple of those songs more stripped down as a follow up to that first EP. Judee Sill's songwriting and arrangements have impacted me deeply, and so I hoped to honor the music she made by recording a version of her song, “Emerald River Dance” – one of my favorite songs for many years and a song I still sing at most of my shows. The first time I heard “Black is the Color” was Tia Blake's version that she recorded in 1971, and then Nina Simone's performance inspired me to try and record a rendition of my own.

                                    While writing "On My Way" and "The City," I always imagined versions of those songs stripped down with three-part harmonies, which I was finally able to do here with dear friends, Cécile McLorin Salvant and Kate Davis, who have both been big inspirations to me throughout the years. One of my close friends, Sam Weissberg who I met while studying in jazz school when I first moved to New York City worked with me and arranged the harp and strings for each song. I produced the songs and tracked the remaining instruments and vocals with Evan Wright at our new studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn that we share with our friend, Nick Hakim (who also provided backing vocals on “On My Way”).

                                    TRACK LISTING

                                    1. Emerald River Dance (4:48)
                                    2. Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair (3:57)
                                    3. On My Way (With Strings) (3:54)
                                    4. The City (With Strings) (6:01)

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                                    Cover of It Just Happened EP by Steve Bug & Cle.

                                    Steve Bug & Cle

                                    It Just Happened EP

                                    Nu Groove Records

                                    Two longstanding electronic legends, Steve Bug reunites with frequent collaborator Cle for the three-track ‘It Just Happened EP’ on Nu Groove. The German tastemaker and Poker Flat label boss has helped define a plethora of electronic sub genres through his modern releases and expansive DJ sets. From early LPs ‘Volksworld’ and ‘Da Minimal Funk’, to later works ‘Traffic Signs’ and ‘Never Ending Winding Roads’, Bug’s futuristic vision is apparent throughout his experimental releases. Joined once again by Cle, a fellow veteran of the German rave scene, the pair return to the cult NYC label with three striking originals following previous release ‘Let It Go / Suitcase In A Box’. The EP’s lead, ‘It Just Happened’ features breathy synths and acidic loops that harken back to an era of underground house, immediately nostalgic yet forward thinking in its technique. ‘Crew Thing’ and ‘House Music Transcends’ follow suit, both teeming with energy as the two producers show off their unique creative process through sound.

                                    TRACK LISTING

                                    A1. It Just Happened
                                    A2. Crew Thing
                                    B1. House Music Transcends

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                                    Cover of Youth EP by Sunareht.

                                    Sunareht

                                    Youth EP

                                    LuckyMe

                                      Luckyme kick off 2024 with a debut EP from Parisian producer Sunareht.
                                      Forged from the scene around Teki Latex and his Sound Pellegrino label, Sunareht - alongside contemporaries Le Dom, To Van Kao, De Grandi and Birol - runs Paradoxe Club, a label championing forward thinking French dance music.

                                      ‘Youth EP’ is exactly that - six fizzing club cuts that take the familiar ‘French Touch’ sound, before dialling it up to eleven and flinging it into the far future. Samples are chopped into fluttering sequences and married with the glistening, bass heavy sound design of post-dubstep and hyper pop.

                                      Opening track, ‘Promises’, featuring regular collaborator and Aphex Twin favourite Le Dom, is a certified party starter, and a perfect introduction into the technicolour world of Sunareht. The rotating hook ducks and weaves through beautifully crafted drums in an unsettling bit crushed landscape - as if the track can’t handle its own bandwidth.

                                      Elsewhere, title track ‘Youth’ squeezes every dropout of a stuttering pop sample, rendering it unrecognisable; and ‘Break Bandits’ provides a bright euphoria, mixing Etienne de Crécy synths with Overmono-style vocals.


                                      TRACK LISTING

                                      1. Promises Feat Le Dom
                                      2. Cyber Suit Suna
                                      3. Break Bandits
                                      4. Tumblr Famous
                                      5. Youth
                                      6. Apollo Opera

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                                      Cover of Aqua Hotel EP by Cloudsteppers.

                                      Cloudsteppers

                                      Aqua Hotel EP

                                      Peach Discs

                                      The first Peach Discs release of 2024 comes from the Cloudsteppers dream team of Dan Only and returning label favourite Ciel. The increasingly prolific Toronto-based duo have blessed us with four tracks of floor-focused, 4x4 garage tunes drenched in their singular melodic sensibilities.

                                      In their own words: 'For our second record as Cloudsteppers, we went back into the studio with the intent of making functional garage tunes aimed at the dancefloor. Leaning into what created the distinct sound of our first record, we relied on Ciel’s Korg ESX-1 and Dan Only’s MPC 2000XL to lay down the foundations of each of these tunes. Skippy and bass-heavy, these 4 tracks are the result of our UK-leaning sonic experiments. Whether it’s the bubbling bass of Aqua Hotel, the tech-leaning grooves of Control ft. Eden Samara, the M1 organ in Duckstep, or the skippy drums of TDG, this is Cloudsteppers' twist on UKG.'

                                      Couldn’t have said it better ourselves – hope you like the record.

                                      STAFF COMMENTS

                                      Matt says: Squelchy in parts, pumping in others; mutant house and techy garage tackle here from Cloudsteppers. Certainly has that bright n breezy Toronto sound wrapped up nicely.

                                      TRACK LISTING

                                      Aqua Hotel
                                      Control Ft. Eden Samara
                                      Duckstep
                                      TDG

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                                      Cover of Sugar Snap EP by Demi Riquísimo & Manami.

                                      Demi Riquísimo & Manami

                                      Sugar Snap EP

                                      A Lifetime On The Hips

                                        Demi Riquísimo has collaborated with close friend and fellow producer Manami on his sub-label A Lifetime On The Hips. The release see’s Demi Riquísimo and Tokyo born Manami link up on two new originals, accompanied by stand-out remixes from Subwax owner Baldo and prolific Italian DJ and producer Matisa.

                                        The fourth release on the sub-label it opens up with the EP’s namesake 'Sugar Snap’ a dreamlike record that effortlessly blends ambient textures and celestial melodies, yet remains primed for the dance floor. Following suit, the A2, 'Interstellar,' aptly lives up to its name, enhanced by cosmic soundscapes that transcend traditional boundaries.

                                        Barcelona based DJ, producer and label owner Baldo takes the reins for a remix of the A1, delivering a spacey rework infused with breakbeat elements that breathes alternative life into the original. Meanwhile, Italian producer Matisa works her magic on 'Interstellar,' transforming it into a lively organ-driven roller with a more playful bounce to it.

                                        STAFF COMMENTS

                                        Matt says: Defo feeling the 90s influences on this uptempo monster. Prog, trance and hard house styles unfolded and expanded for the modern dancefloor connoisseur. Impossible not to crack a smile and a wiggle to!

                                        TRACK LISTING

                                        A1. Sugar Snap
                                        A2. Interstellar
                                        B1. Sugar Snap (Baldo Remix)
                                        B2. Interstellar (Matisa Remix)

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                                        Cover of The Grand Rapids EP by Rip Van Winkle.

                                        Rip Van Winkle

                                        The Grand Rapids EP

                                        Splendid Research

                                          Mysterious Robert Pollard project in limited edition of 1000/1000. IYKYK Besides Guided By Voices, Robert Pollard has released music under a stunning number of aliases and band names. Today he adds another one. As Brooklyn Vegan points out, Rip Van Winkle, Pollard’s latest alter ego, will release their debut EP, The Grand Rapids, next month. It’s unclear who’s playing with Pollard on this one, but lead single “Prose Kaiser” nicely laces Uncle Bob’s usual style with a glowing neon post-punk vibe.

                                          TRACK LISTING

                                          1. Prose Kaiser
                                          2. He Did The Clock
                                          3. -1
                                          4. Images From A Dead Planet
                                          5. Storage
                                          6. No Crowns For Valdez
                                          7. Circle Of One
                                          8. The Metal Clip That Goes Over

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                                          Cover of Sirena Deep EP by Chaos In The CBD.

                                          Chaos In The CBD

                                          Sirena Deep EP

                                          In Dust We Trust

                                          Chaos In The CBD return with two more tracks on their In Dust We Trust imprint. 

                                          Keeping with their tried-n-tested formula - inspired by Ron Trent and classic deep house - "Sirena Deep" has a warm and deep rolling bass line and beautifully layered keys. Washed over with a stunning flute accompaniment from long-term collaborator and legendary jazz musician Nathan Haines which adds the extra magic to this outstanding production.

                                          On the B-side the boys deliver a slightly darker, mischievous and moody roller with "Outdoor Limit" - an 8 minute journey through minimal grooves, in what feels like the perfect soundscape for getting lost in a dark room in the small hours.

                                          STAFF COMMENTS

                                          Matt says: London-via-New Zealand duo Chaos In The CBD return with more of their smooth, deep house stylings.

                                          TRACK LISTING

                                          A. Sirena Deep (Ft Nathan Haines)
                                          B. Outdoor Limit

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                                          Cover of Washoe Zephyr EP by Max Essa.

                                          Max Essa

                                          Washoe Zephyr EP

                                          Is It Balearic

                                          The by-now seminal Is It Balearic label welcomes long-time Balearic boss Max Essa for another superbly horizontal offering that will take you to the beach no matter where you are. He is a regular on this label who has been serving up top tunes and compiling superb collections like 2016's 10-Year Anniversary comp for ages, and the quality levels never dip. This fresh four-tracker traverses gently breaking synth waves, undulating dubby undercurrents and gloriously sun-kissed synth work all in a soothing and meditative style.

                                          STAFF COMMENTS

                                          Mine says: Paradise music from Max Essa on the evergreen Is It Balearic. Urging us out of a our winter hibernation and tantalizing us with brighter time ahead.

                                          TRACK LISTING

                                          1. Belgian Caravan
                                          2. Moonlight Contribution
                                          3. Dry Plains Parade
                                          4. Southern Edges

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                                          Cover of Flutes Of Gold EP by Felipe Gordon.

                                          Felipe Gordon

                                          Flutes Of Gold EP

                                          Razor-N-Tape Reserve

                                          Ever-prolific, ever-consistent Colombian producer Felipe Gordon returns to the RNT catalog for his 3rd EP. It’s a signature FG affair, from start to finish with deep jazz house chuggers like Homage to Bossa and Flutes of Gold, to the wistful and mysterious energy of Beside Me and the arpeggiated synth stomper Acid Party at Santa Barbara. An absolutely standout record with gorgeous jacket art to boot…buy on sight!

                                          TRACK LISTING

                                          A1. Flutes Of Gold
                                          A2. Right Beside Me
                                          B1. Homage To Bossa
                                          B2. Acid Party At Santa Barbara

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                                          Cover of Be What You Wanna Be EP by Those Guys From Athens.

                                          Those Guys From Athens

                                          Be What You Wanna Be EP

                                          B2 Recordings

                                          B2 Recordings keeps it deep once more with a new 12" of cuddly and cosy house grooves from Those Guys From Athens. 'Be What You Wanna Be' is a perfectly humid and balmy opener for a summer's evening dance under a fading sun, then 'That's What I've Got To Do' picks up the pace with some floored melodies and disco swing. There is a familiar lazy funk bassline to 'Wish You Were Here With Me' as well as a well-treated classic vocal sample from Bill Withers to make this one a real heart melter. 'Feelin' is a more hefty and heavy house sound that will enliven any warm-up.

                                          STAFF COMMENTS

                                          Matt says: Those Guys From Anthens take a leaf outta Jamal Moss' edit archive and have a go at Chantel Curtis' "Get Another Love" with pleasing, terrace-friendly results. Then the loopy disco-house fun continues with three other dizzyingly good cuts.

                                          TRACK LISTING

                                          Be What You Wanna Be
                                          That’s What I’ve Got To Do
                                          Wish You Were Here With Me
                                          Feelin'

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                                          Cover of Apericena EP by Mar De Novo.

                                          Mar De Novo

                                          Apericena EP

                                          Vinyl Only

                                          The Vinyl Only label rolls on towards its 20th release here with Mar De Novo serving up the irresistible Apericena EP. 'Quantity Check' is a low-slung funker with noodling baselines and nice loose percussive rhythms under some exotic vocals. 'Blue Eyes Clear' is a more lavish and downtempo number of chilling by the Med come sundown and then comes Ryu's Rub of 'Quantity Check' which is more funky and fat-bottomed. 'Nao Fazer Nado' rounds out an escapist EP with some dreamy melodic chill-out sounds that will have you gazing off to the stars.

                                          STAFF COMMENTS

                                          Matt says: Proper Piccadilly fare this. Two exercises in loop-sample-filter that should keep the Mark E and Cottam fans happy whilst "Quantity Check" is that punk-funk curio your next oddball barn dance needs - complete with sexy dub version - oooh yes!

                                          TRACK LISTING

                                          Quantity Check
                                          Blue Eyes Clear
                                          Quantity Check (Ryu's Rub)
                                          Nao Fazer Nado

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                                          Cover of Get Back To The Fonk EP by DJ Steaw.

                                          DJ Steaw

                                          Get Back To The Fonk EP

                                          Kaoz Theory

                                          Kerri Chandler’s Kaoz Theory welcomes the return of Dj Steaw in January 2024 with his ‘Get Back To The Fonk’ EP.

                                          Parisian House stalwart Dj Steaw has grown to become a widely respected figure in the field of raw, underground, classic House over the past decade, racking up releases on many leading imprints of the genre such as Hot Haus, Meta, Local Talk, Step and Phonogramme as well as his own Steaward, Rutilance and House Puff. Here though he returns to Kaoz Theory following the success of his ‘Colour Of Mind’ EP in 2022.

                                          Title-cut ‘Get Back To The Fonk’ opens and sees Dj Steaw lay down a jazzy keys and stab sequences, a bouncy bass line and heavily swung drums alongside an amalgamation of spoken word vocals and chants. ‘Don’t Stop’ follows next and shift focus into deeper realms with warm, fluttering chords, swaying subs and airy strings running atop of a robust rhythm. ‘In My Body’s House’ is up next to open the B-side, embracing a true House feel this time through the use of organic piano melodies, sax licks and organ lines intertwined with a bumpy bass hook and dubbed out vocal effects. ‘Grey Matter’ then concludes the original material, focusing on multilayered dreamy keys, resonant flutters and skippy percussion.

                                          STAFF COMMENTS

                                          Matt says: DJ Steaw knows what Kerri Chandler likes - swinging those elbows like a podium star with nods to the Church of House music. Perfectly epitomizes across these four tracks. It's definitely got that Kaoz spirit coursing through its grooves.

                                          TRACK LISTING

                                          A1. Get Back To The Fonk
                                          A2. Don’t Stop
                                          B1. In My Body’s House
                                          B2. Grey Matter

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                                          Cover of Party Going On EP by Jackmaster.

                                          Jackmaster

                                          Party Going On EP

                                          Slacker 85

                                          Following an appearance on the Slacker 85's inaugural various artists EP earlier in 2023, Jackmaster returns to Seth Troxler’s celebratory new label with a full EP, ‘Party Going On’. Showcasing a trio of tracks worthy of the Glaswegian DJ and club music expert’s instinctive, genre-spanning DJ sets and also including a new remix from Tom Trago, thoroughly tried-and-tested internationally.

                                          Playful, powerful and elasticated with the Chicago influences that bounce close to his heart, ‘Party Going On’ unfolds as a Jackmaster calling card, a pleasure-seeking anthem built around a rousing B-girl vocal from singer Yvonne, responsible for a series of cult singles on New York’s prolific and influential house label, Cutting Records. With the assistance of a supremely cheeky original synth line, one that wouldn’t fail to move a crowd in any discotheque from 1989 until now, ‘Party Going On’ sees Jack Revill bridge generations of dance floors with contemporary energy.

                                          On the sturdy, sensual 'Freaky Like That', Jack teams up with longtime collaborator & regular B2B partner Jasper James, to pay homage to the outsized deep house of MK, Cajmere or Todd Terry with a seductive arrangement that builds and explodes on command, simmering and swinging towards valleys of jack that anchor then shake ravers with a powerful kick-drum.

                                          Finally, old friend and trusted voyager Tom Trago takes ‘Let’s Go’ on a cosmic journey. Initially appearing as a rolling anthem on the initial Slacker sampler, the versatile Dutchman’s extended reinvention offers a no-less than fifteen-minute trip that masterfully touches on territories including cosmic disco, Jersey garage and acid house.

                                          Continuing a mission to showcase the oddball, esoteric and diverse sounds that inspire Troxler, Jackmaster’s first solo EP perfectly captures the bubbling energy of Slacker 85’s vision. No posing, no pretense, just party.

                                          STAFF COMMENTS

                                          Matt says: Scotland's power-house poster boy, Jackmaster, is back on Seth Troxler's iconic label. As you'd expect, it's full throttle housey rave chatter from the off. With a panache for fizzy sound design and unrelenting beats, this'll satisfy the most fervent January dancers.

                                          TRACK LISTING

                                          A1. Party Going On 
                                          A2. Freaky Like That W/ Jasper James 
                                          B. Let's Go (Tom Trago Remix) 

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                                          Cover of Submerge EP by Apta.

                                          Apta

                                          Submerge EP

                                          Castles In Space

                                            A special ‘Submerge” 12” EP featuring a bunch of reworks of this pivotal track from Apta's forthcoming ‘The Pool’ album on Castles in Space.

                                            Kicking things off, Apta's own rework of the original sees the shadowy textures and droning wall-of-sound backdrop turned into a static-strewn dreamland of a piece, underpinned by a flickering guitar riff, cracked snare drums and fuzzed-out Odyssey strokes before launching into the euphoric half-time vocal refrain. 

                                            The follow-up sees Clay Pipe boss, illustrator and musician step into her Hardy Tree guise for a beautifully hypnotic waft of wistful folk-tinged electronics and shimmering ambient textures. It's warmly nostalgic, and packed full of all the feel of a lovely Clay Pipe release. 

                                            Following on from that, modular wizard Polypores takes pieces of the original and stretches them into an organic swell of texture and movement, warping the low basses and flickering modular plinks (and / or plonks) into a beautiful, undulating wall. 

                                            Flip over and It's none other than the brilliant Pye Corner Audio, providing an organically blooming suite of saturated percussion and woozy drifting oscillators, in peak PCA fashion. There are few artists that can do as much as with little as Martin Jenkins can, and hearing his audio sunshine underpinning the vocal line is breathtaking.

                                            It's good to get the ears nice and soothed too before the aural assault and hypnotic spirit-cleansing heft of the legendary Gnod. Dubby throbbing bass and cavernous reverb tear the original into shards and piece it together as a churning, industrial powerhouse before shooting the rest into the endless reaches of space. 

                                            Closing things out on a space theme is the ideal way to do things too, with Field Lines Cartographer's remix taking things waaay into the outer reaches. Grounding bass churns and stellar synth sweeps float below the modulated vocal line, resulting in a perfectly crafted drone, rich in melody but untethered to the earth. 




                                            STAFF COMMENTS

                                            Mine says: The first taste of a new album from our very own Apta (the best egg) sees the lead single twisted and churned into a variety of sounds from Pye Corner Audio, Polypores and Gnod as well as a reworking of the title track from the man himself. Lovely stuff.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            A1. Apta - Submerge
                                            A2. Emerge (The Hardy Tree Remix) 
                                            A3. Emerge (Polypores Pink Oceans Remix)

                                            B1. Emerge (Pye Corner Audio Remix)
                                            B2. Emerge (Gnod Remix)
                                            B3. Emerge (Field Lines Cartographer Remix) 

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                                            Cover of Treasure EP 5 by F.R.

                                            F.R

                                            Treasure EP 5

                                            Treasure

                                            The French feel-good maestros over at Treasure, dig up another pair of gems from the vaults. This time F.R delivers two more killer reworks of certified classic cuts, that will have the dancefloor in the palm of your hands, anytime of year.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            A1. Pearls
                                            B1. Makes Me Wonder

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                                            Cover of Krafty Smith EP 01 by Krafty Kuts & DJ Robert Smith.

                                            Krafty Kuts & DJ Robert Smith

                                            Krafty Smith EP 01

                                            Oonops Drops

                                            Krafty Kuts and DJ Robert Smith have teamed up to highlight the skills they are best at. Krafty Kuts is known for his unique beats from Hip Hop to Ghetto Funk. DJ Robert Smith on the other hand is famous for his scratches and turntable work. After Krafty passed on a few beats to DJRS about 2 years ago, Smith quickly realized that he wanted to create an EP from these beats with the help of his worldwide connections. The first song to receive rap vocals was "Here I Come" ft. Wildelux, who delivered in no time. The vision was strengthened and more feature requests followed: Supastition, 1773, BambuDeAsiatic and Slimkid3 who took Moonbeam Kelly on board. Within a very short time a masterpiece of first-class artists was created. The "Krafty Smith EP"!

                                            Don´t Stop featuring 1773 & Katjuscha 1773 are Wisdm Uno & Jay Nagoma from Chicago. They have worked together with Ohmega Watts, Othello & Bombeardo and among others. Katjuscha is a friend of DJ Robert Smith circle of friends. She is an absolute singing talent with an incredibly insane ability to perform live on stage. What a voice!

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            1. Don't Stop (feat. Katjuscha Grischkowski & 1773)
                                            2. Hang On (feat. Supastition)

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                                            Cover of Krafty Smith EP 02 by Krafty Kuts & DJ Robert Smith.

                                            Krafty Kuts & DJ Robert Smith

                                            Krafty Smith EP 02

                                            Oonops Drops

                                            Krafty Kuts and DJ Robert Smith have teamed up to highlight the skills they are best at. Krafty Kuts is known for his unique beats from Hip Hop to Ghetto Funk. DJ Robert Smith on the other hand is famous for his scratches and turntable work. After Krafty passed on a few beats to DJRS about 2 years ago, Smith quickly realized that he wanted to create an EP from these beats with the help of his worldwide connections. The first song to receive rap vocals was "Here I Come" ft. Wildelux, who delivered in no time. The vision was strengthened and more feature requests followed: Supastition, 1773, BambuDeAsiatic and Slimkid3 who took Moonbeam Kelly on board. Within a very short time a masterpiece of first-class artists was created. The "Krafty Smith EP"!

                                            This Fear featuring Slimkid3 & Moonbeam Kelly:
                                            I think we don´t need to announce Slimkid3 of the legendary group The Pharcyde. He is the living legend and voice of 1,2 many Pharcyde songs we all can sing along. His songs in collaboration with DJ Nu-Mark, such as "I know, didn't I feat. Darondo" are world famous. "This Fear" wouldn't be a masterpiece without the incredible voice of Moonbeam Kelly, who was brought to this song via Slimkid. She is an outstanding singer with gangster and soul appeal. It's simply beautiful to listen to her voice.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            1. This Feat (feat. Slimkid3 & Moonbeam Kelly)
                                            2. Here I Come (feat. Wildeluxe)

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                                            Cover of Krafty Smith EP 03 by Krafty Kuts & DJ Robert Smith.

                                            Krafty Kuts & DJ Robert Smith

                                            Krafty Smith EP 03

                                            Oonops Drops

                                            Krafty Kuts and DJ Robert Smith have teamed up to highlight the skills they are best at. Krafty Kuts is known for his unique beats from Hip Hop to Ghetto Funk. DJ Robert Smith on the other hand is famous for his scratches and turntable work. After Krafty passed on a few beats to DJRS about 2 years ago, Smith quickly realized that he wanted to create an EP from these beats with the help of his worldwide connections. The first song to receive rap vocals was "Here I Come" ft. Wildelux, who delivered in no time. The vision was strengthened and more feature requests followed: Supastition, 1773, BambuDeAsiatic and Slimkid3 who took Moonbeam Kelly on board. Within a very short time a masterpiece of first-class artists was created. The "Krafty Smith EP"!

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            1. Pen To The Paper (feat. BambuDeAsiatic)
                                            2. Don't Stop (Instrumental)

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                                            Cover of Moment EP - Repress by Peggy Gou.

                                            Peggy Gou

                                            Moment EP - Repress

                                            Gudu

                                            International house sensation Peggy Gou launches her own Gudu Records with the "Moment" EP, a killer double header of dance floor majesty, informed by 30 years of club music and transformed into something all of her own.
                                            The A-side kicks off with "Starry Night" (surely the only Radio 1 daytime play in history with a Korean vocal?) a beautiful fusion of emotional SAE melodies and proto house elements. The pinging bassline and punchy piano could come straight from a Prelude classic, while the sweet synth strings are totally AZN, providing an infectious and energetic backdrop for Peggy's fierce vocal. Top. On the flip "Han Pan" hits us with glassy / metallic synth melodies, a stepping rhythm and hints of island life in the lead line, once again topped by a choice vocal from Peggy. Timeless, anthemic and totally irresistible, this is another essential release from the latest house superstar.



                                            STAFF COMMENTS

                                            Patrick says: How does she do it? Peggy Gou distils Prelude boogie, proto house and bubblegum style groove into a glorious two track 12" on her new Gudu Records. Featuring her bilingual vocals once again, along with a perfect combination of bump and melody. A true summer anthem!

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            A. Starry Night
                                            B. Han Pan

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                                            Cover of Fókus EP by Intr0beatz.

                                            Intr0beatz

                                            Fókus EP

                                            Slothboogie Recordings Ltd

                                            Reykjavík’s finest export Intr0beatz is back on the SB label with 5 expertly crafted tracks for the heads that like it deep & bouncy. He’s back slicing and dicing samples over his trademark swung out rhythms like never before.

                                            ‘Concentrate’ is a dusty & nostalgic Deep House jam, with its MPC’d piano chords, swinging hats and vintage hip hop style hooks. ‘Homage’ is a soothing slab of House with slow filtering chords, crisp hats, deep subby bass & ethereal pads. ‘Use What You Got’ is a lesson in doing just that, doing what he knows best, how he knows best. Raw, bumpin’ rhythms back up crystalline synths that sparkle over cavernous bass. ‘Don’t U Ever’ takes a deeper dive with it’s low-passed lead humming along over phasing hats, chunky kicks and chopped vocals calling back to the days of Max Graef and Money $ex. Finishing up the EP is the sexiest cut ‘Line’ with chopped soul vocals echoing over deeply filtered chords and bass synth accents.

                                            With the Fókus EP, Intr0beatz displays his deft touch and restraint as a producer to lock in a groove, craft a vibe and create an atmosphere that few can rival.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            A1. Concentrate
                                            A2. Homage
                                            B1. Use What U Got
                                            B2. Dont U Ever
                                            B3. Line

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                                            Cover of Treasure EP 4 by F.R.

                                            F.R

                                            Treasure EP 4

                                            Treasure

                                            The French feel good maestros over at Treasure, dig up another haul of glorious gold for ears to wrap around. F.R dusts off the goods on this find, delivering three functional and fearsome reworks of certifiable classic cuts, that will have the dancefloor in the palm of your hands.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            A1. Muddy
                                            B1. Stronger Than Pride
                                            B2. Nothin Can Come

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                                            Cover of The Del Sol EP by Manuel Darquart.

                                            Manuel Darquart

                                            The Del Sol EP

                                            Wolf Music

                                            The karaoke connoisseur, Luigi impersonator and all round good guy, Manuel Darquart has stepped up before and he’s stepping up again, this time with The Del Sol EP. Three down to business tracks with the perfect blend of Italo, Boogie and Deep House that will have you dreaming of a sunny coastline, Guayabera flapping in the breeze and an ice cold beer in your hand.

                                            Rounding off the package is Oakland CA native, Space Ghost who stamps his distinct style on the EP with a beautiful slice of Dream House.

                                            A welcome return to the label as WOLF hit their 71st release and enter fifteen years in the game.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            A1. Jerry’s Song
                                            A2. Del Sol
                                            B1. Del Sol (Space Ghost Remix)
                                            B2. The Vibe

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                                            Cover of Let The Whole World Know - 30th Anniversary EP Part 1 by Rhythm Foundation.

                                            Rhythm Foundation

                                            Let The Whole World Know - 30th Anniversary EP Part 1

                                            Salford City Records

                                            Rhythm Foundation was the duo of James Lightbown & Peter Oldroyd, responsible for just one firecracker of piano house power in 1991. "Let The Whole World Know" was released on the Eastern Bloc-related M.O.S Records and became a big spin for one world leading DJ at the time - Sasha. 
                                            Just w
                                            To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this monumental record, Salford City Records have released an EP package with four fresh remixes of the track. Opening with the Rhythm Foundation vocal mix which is as true to the original vibe as you're gonna get. That epic vocal line soaring over vamping piano lines and the occassional 'woooo' to devastating effect. 

                                            Rob Tissera & Steve Luigi contribute an electrified and highly kinetic offering which places it alongside the proto-proggy sounds that would begin to be hammered by the likes of Sasha and Digweed and soundtrack wild nights at Shelly's. 

                                            On side B, Andy Cain perfectly bridges the gap between the original piano house sound and what would later become trance, injecting 16-bar drum rolls, rising strings and hands-aloft energy into proceedings.  

                                            Stu Chapman drops a tastefully executed breakbeat refix, juxtaposing those happy piano chords and jubulent strings with odd blasts of rave stab tension and hardcore bass. 

                                             

                                            STAFF COMMENTS

                                            Matt says: Just when you thought you'd heard the last of Salford City Records they finish the year off with an exceptional set of (new?) remixes of the '91 piano house anthem "Let The Whole World Know".

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            1 RF Vocal Mix
                                            2 Rob Tissera & Steve Luigi Remix
                                            3 Andy Cain Remix
                                            4 Stu Chapman Remix

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                                            Cover of Gherkin Jerks EP by Gherkin Jerks.

                                            Gherkin Jerks

                                            Gherkin Jerks EP

                                            Alleviated

                                            Three tracks that were included as bonus tracks on the Gherkin Jerks compilation CD from a few years ago are now up for their release on vinyl. All originate from the same Gherkin sessions as Mr. Heard's two outstanding late 80's EP's but were never released as such. The moniker showed a different side to his sonic pallet, and would innovate the acid sound to great FX, influencing a great many of artists in the decades that followed. “Psychotic Fantasy” eventually made its way to the “Dance 2000 Pt. 2” album, while the original full take of “Ecstasy” and “Reznaytor” never saw the light of the day. Now for the first time on wax and still sounding as futuristic as ever!

                                            STAFF COMMENTS

                                            Matt says: House artists don't come much more revered than Larry Heard and his Gherkin Jerks alias, responsible for a very modest but highly coveted set of releases at the end of the 80s. To think "Reznayor" and "Ecstasy" have, essentially, remained on the studio floor for the last 30 years is astonishing. "Psychotic Fantasy" also sees a much needed vinyl repress.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            1. Psychotic Fantasy
                                            2. Reznaytor
                                            3. Ecstasy (original Full Take)

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                                            Cover of Stereo:type EP 1 by Risk Assessment.

                                            Risk Assessment

                                            Stereo:type EP 1

                                            Stereo:type

                                            Stereo:type presents its first vinyl release from UK producer Risk Assessment, already known for notable releases on Glitterbox, No Fuss, Midnight Riot and Tinted to name but a few. With four original tracks all ploughing the rich furrow of 80s nu disco vibe that he's been championing of late, with 'Baby Call Me' a glitzy, glitterballl-teasing vocal track with a slice of Cameo-style funk thrown in for good measure leading the charge. 'Can You Dig It?' is loopier and more 'track'-orientated, essential DJ material, while the B-side boasts the filtered, soul-inflected house of 'Want You Back' and the glorious Barry White-esque tones of disco monster 'Dancin' In My Eyes'. Huge on all counts.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            Baby Call Me
                                            Can You Dig It?
                                            Want You Back
                                            Dancin’ In My Eyes

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                                            Cover of A Boy And A Dream EP by Tashif Kente.

                                            Tashif Kente

                                            A Boy And A Dream EP

                                            Heels & Souls Recordings

                                            Reissue number seven for Heels & Souls Recordings sees them look back to the sounds of South Africa’s townships in 1991, cherry picking four of Tashif Kente’s finest cuts from his sought after album A Boy And A Dream, giving them space to breathe on a 12" pressing.

                                            Clearly influenced by the flavours bubbling over from the UK and US in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, from R&B through to boogie, proto house to new jack swing, Tashif’s productions are a melting pot of ideas and influences, laced with a distinctive South African flavour.

                                            Born in Soweto, Mzwandile ‘Tashif’ Kente, cut his teeth with Harari for a brief period, a group that birthed greats like Condry Ziqubu, Sipho Mabuse and Alec Khaoli, before going solo in 1984 and releasing just one album as Tashif Kente, 1991’s ‘A Boy And A Dream’. An album that speaks of love, lust and longing, produced by Kente and Selwyn Shandel with Marc Rantseli also joining the fold, it has that signature South African synth bass, drum machine and killer keyboard combo of the Bubblegum and Kwaito scenes, topped with Kente’s buttery vocals.

                                            Heels & Souls Recordings take four favourites from the LP and press them loud on either side of a 12”. On the A, the audacious new jack, dancefloor bubbler ‘Tell Him I Became Your Lover’ leads into the lovestruck, boogie-tinged grooves of ‘Somebody’s Got My Love’. Flip it over to find a jealousy jam of the highest order with the synthy soul number ‘Who’s That Boy’, before ‘I Like The Way You Love Me’, a lights down low, R&B flavoured lovesong rounds off the EP.

                                            Licensed from Gallo, who transferred the original ¼ inch tapes for their archives, Heels & Souls have enlisted the expertise of Justin Drake to remaster these South African beauties for a new generation of listeners.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            A1. Tell Him I Became Your Lover
                                            A2. Somebody's Got My Love
                                            B1. Who's That Boy
                                            B2. I Like The Way You Love Me

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                                            Cover of Love Hate EP by Hidden Spheres.

                                            Hidden Spheres

                                            Love Hate EP

                                            Fruit Merchant

                                            Hidden Spheres supplying the fruits once again. More tried and tested club material from the Fruit Merchant main man. Love Hate EP is a tale of two sides.

                                            On Side A Hidden Spheres proves there’s no messin’ with ‘Step to me’ & ‘Don’t Front. Flipping over to the B we see that he’s really just a lover at heart, not a hatter, with the swung out sounds of ‘LUVR MAN’ and the deep sleaze of ‘SO SXY’..


                                            STAFF COMMENTS

                                            Barry says: Shop favourite and all-round good egg 'Spheres presents another deep suite of jagged dancefloor melodies and rich, syncopated FM hits. Tom's instantly recognisable style and angular swagger shine through on these tracks, but with a step towards the more wonky side of house. Another classic and impeccable sonic fusion from Hidden Spheres.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            A1. Step To Me
                                            A2. Don’t Front
                                            B1. LUVR MAN
                                            B2. SO SXY

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                                            Cover of Crude Appraisal EP by Jerome Hill.

                                            Jerome Hill

                                            Crude Appraisal EP

                                            Super Rhythm Trax

                                            Jerome Hill returns with his 5th full EP on the label to warm you up for winter and it’s maybe stylistically, his widest offering yet.

                                            A joyous mash of influences collide and Hill spits them out of the blender with some typically unexpected curveballs.

                                            From the strikingly moody break beat acid of "The Warning", to the 8 minute long extended disco workout of "Harlseden Shuffle". Then on the flip side, a reliably gnarly wedge of technoey acid house in "Combustion Zone’ and the EP culminates with a tip of the hat to mid nineties House with the rumbling bass and catchy percussion of ‘House Thing’.

                                            Its obvious Jerome’s having fun with this EP and hopefully you will too ! 

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            A1. The Warning
                                            A2.Harlesden Shuffle (Extended 12” Disco Mix)
                                            B1. Combustion Zone
                                            B2. House Thing

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                                            Cover of Sweep Life EP by DJ Neli.

                                            DJ Neli

                                            Sweep Life EP

                                            Salford City Records

                                            Another retrotastic trip on the waltzers, raves and adult playgrounds of yesteryear as Salford City Records continue to mine that e-soaked period of hedonism from '92 - '97. 

                                            Though sounding familiar to that era, this new 12" from DJ Neli is actually a new release from a new producer addicted to the sugar rushed pianos and soaring strings of rave's halcyon times. 

                                            In original form "Sweet Life" is a high-nrg blast of fairground house. With nods to handbag in its feel-good vocal and eurodans bass. The Dream Frequency remix is littered with vamping piano lines, deep Juno b-line and strings that put a rocket up your arse. Seriously, if you've not a smile as wide as the warehouse after side A then I fear you may be beyond help.

                                            Onto side B and Stu Chapman ramps up the energy levels till we're almost verging on happy hardcore. Hyped up breaks, buzzsaw leads, pitched up vox - it's almost totally bOnKeRs! But defo still nodding to that classic Bowlers / Dreamscape / Maximes tape packs of the mid 90s.

                                            Finally, SCR regular DJ Welly concludes the set with an M1-guided, proggy refix that slows down proceedings to a Digweed / Sasha-esque chug, complicates the arrangement with some (dare-I-say-it) more sophisticated elements and smothers the vocal in sfx and reverb.

                                            Another winner from the crew! Limited copies...

                                            STAFF COMMENTS

                                            Martin says: Salford City Records sees out the end of 2023 with a brand new track from resident DJ Neli who, sticking to the remit of the label: revisits the waltzers, raves and adult playgrounds of yesteryear with another e-soaked offering of pianos, strings and overactive handclaps.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            A1. Sweet Life (Dream Frequency Remix)
                                            A2. Sweet Life (Original Mix)

                                            B1. Sweet Life (Stu Chapman Remix)
                                            B2. Sweet Life (Welly's Dark Matter Remix)

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