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KNOBS MAGAZINE TOP 10 ON DECEMBER

BROWN WELCOME TO SPACE // PROGRAM

DOC BROWN WELCOME TO SPACE // PROGRAM UNLEARN:RECORDS / DIGITAL / 30.11.20   Doc Brown unleashes the second third on his recently launched Unlearn:Records, two slick, hypnotic dance cuts that straddle the boundary between house and techno. Miami’s Doc Brown is known for incendiary performances at EDC and BPM Festival as well as holding a…

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Mathias Kaden Control Your Mind (Incl. Marcel Dettmann Remix)

Mathias Kaden returns to Rekids with four-track EP ‘Control Your Mind’, featuring a remix from Marcel Dettmann. Previously appearing on Rekids in 2019 with his ‘Liberate Drums’ EP, Mathias Kaden makes his second appearance on Radio Slave aka Matt Edwards’ label with four original tracks of razor sharp material, as well as a remix from…

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Roger That Penetrate EP (Incl. Tough Love & Kaysin remix)

Roger That makes his Repopulate Mars debut with the high-octane ‘Penetrate EP’ this December, including a remix from Tough Love & Kaysin. Following releases on the likes of South Of Saturn, Sola, and Cr2 Records, UK-based Roger That steps up for his first release on Lee Foss’ lauded Repopulate Mars imprint, bringing an EP packed…

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Dee Montero Meridian (incl. Patrice Baumel Remix)

Dee Montero is back once again raising his new label Futurescope to even greater heights with its third release entitled ‘Meridian’. Following the wide-ranging success of Dee Montero’s singles ‘Sapphire’ and ‘Aria’, the moody and magnificent ‘Meridian’ pushes the musical boundaries yet again and seals the forward-thinking labels identity as a quality stable of fine…

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Ken Ishii Bionic Jellyfish

Electropical Records welcomes a legend to the label for this forward looking new single from Ken Ishii which comes with remixes by Drunken Kong and Luca Morris & Mozzy Rekorder. Ken Ishii is a legendary artist who debuted on R&S in the nineties and has remained an ever present musical force. He can do seminal…

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STEVE BUG – NEVER ENDING WINDING ROADS

STEVE BUG – NEVER ENDING WINDING ROADSRELEASED: 13 NOVEMBER 2020FORMAT(S): DOUBLE VINYL / DOWNLOAD / STREAMING STREAM LEAD SINGLE ‘A CONSCIOUS MACHINE’ www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAwMTyVA12o The electronic musician and Poker Flat founder’s contemplative new studio album takes in minimal house music, moody techno and effervescent breaks across 11 unique tracks.Acclaimed producer, DJ, label owner and musical pioneer…

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Keith Carnal SEC004

Amsterdam’s techno talent Keith Carnal returns to his own Second Degree with a fresh four tracker.  Keith Carnal’s techno has a signature sound that draws on rich melodies and locked-in groove – it is made for dancing but comes with an ominous feeling of melancholy that makes a lasting impact.  He also layers in percussion…

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Chapter & Verse Step Into It

Chapter & Verse makes his debut on Repopulate Mars with mammoth two-tracker ‘Step Into It’. Graduating from respected labels South Of Saturn, Night Service Only, and Terms & Conditions, and having picked up support by DJs from Chris Lake to David Guetta, Chapter & Verse makes his debut on Lee Foss’ Repopulate Mars with an…

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Radio Slave Live My Life (Incl. Nic Fanciulli remix)

Radio Slave returns to his Rekids label with ‘Live My Life’, including a remix from Saved Records’ boss Nic Fanciulli. Responsible for some of the most recognisable vocal tracks in techno for the past 15 years, Radio Slave’s latest sees him turn in yet another tough, infectious cut that uses soulful vocal refrains as hooks….

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DEFECTED LAUNCH NEW THREE-PART VIRTUAL EVENT:

DEFECTED LAUNCH NEW THREE-PART VIRTUAL EVENT:WE DANCE AS ONE#AsOne Defected are bringing on board displaced or redundant professionals to work behind the scenesCarl Cox, CamelPhat, Mike Dunn, Sam Divine and more billed for first virtual event WE DANCE AS ONE 1.0CAMELPHAT / CARL COX / MIKE DUNNA-ZNATASHA DIGGS / SAM DIVINE+ MORE TBAWE DANCE AS…

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Dillon Nathaniel Vaccinate EP

Dillon Nathaniel returns to South Of Saturn with highly anticipated ‘Vaccinate EP’ this November. After the well-received ‘Poppin In Chicago EP’ earlier this year on South Of Saturn, as well as appearances on Repopulate Mars, Sola, and SOLOTOKO, Dillon Nathaniel makes a huge return to Lee Foss’ imprint with the hard-hitting ‘Vaccinate EP. Nathaniel’s knack…

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Ben Men Pequetita (incl DJ Mau Mau, Anderson Noise, Mumbaata remixes)

Ben Men returns to BTRAX Records for his fourth EP, this time with standout remixes from Anderson Noise, DJ Mau Mau and Mumbaata making it another essential package. Ben Men is a multifaceted artist, DJ, promoter and record dealer who has been shaping the French electronic scene since the early 90s. He has hosted parties…

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AJ MORENO FEAT. EFFIEREAL LOVE HUMBLE ANGEL DANCE

AJ MORENO FEAT. EFFIEREAL LOVE HUMBLE ANGEL DANCE / DIGITAL / OUT NOW London producer AJ Moreno follows up the success of his previous release Put ‘Em High with an instant classic: a house cover of the Mary J Blige classic Real Love with vocals from former NME emerging artist of the year Effie that looks…

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Ellen Degenerate Ghost

Boo! Ellen Degenerate makes a spooky debut on Lee Foss’ Repopulate Mars this October. Ellen Degenerate’s debut for the Los Angeles label is the result of a ghostly demo appearing in the Repopulate Mars inbox, from a mysterious artist with no information other than the words ‘Happy Halloween’. With the holiday just around the corner,…

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Various Artists (incl. Mallin, James View, Alex Dam & Zambiacki, Lavy & more) Pitch Records VA 002

Pitch Records reveal the second edition to their V/A series, welcoming a fresh selection of artists to the label this October. Launched in early-2020 as an outlet for rising production talent, the blossoming Pitch Records continues to go from strength to strength, welcoming upcoming artists on the label to work alongside established veterans, shaping the…

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Mark Knight, Rene Amesz All 4 Love feat. Tasty Lopez

OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igT_jwD9cEQ “Toolroom present a very special collaboration between Mark Knight and label regular Rene Amesz. The artists last collaborated with their big impactful single “Live Stream” alongside Green Velvet (2017) which has gone on to achieve more than 3 Million + global streams. Mark Knight comes hot off the back of the lockdown anthem…

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Jamie Jones’ ever impressive Hottrax brings Italian Francesco Parente on board for a set of killer, club optimised weapons.

Jamie Jones’ ever impressive Hottrax brings Italian Francesco Parente on board for a set of killer, club optimised weapons. With previous releases on Rawthentic, CUFF, and Riva Starr’s Brock Wild, as well as garnering previous support from heavy hitters such as Loco Dice, Marco Carola, and The Martinez Brothers, Francesco’s career shows no sign of…

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Following on from his compulsive ‘Babel’ EP, DJ Angelo is back with a brooding release featuring vocals from Jaidene Veda and a standout remix from Pablo Fierro.

Following on from his compulsive ‘Babel’ EP, DJ Angelo is back with a brooding release featuring vocals from Jaidene Veda and a standout remix from Pablo Fierro. Greece’s DJ Angelo has built an enviable career over the last decade, drawing on his long held passion for house music he has gone from local resident to…

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juSt b makes her debut on the always high concept Configurations of Self label with a stunning new EP alongside label boss Alexander Church.

juSt b makes her debut on the always high concept Configurations of Self label with a stunning new EP alongside label boss Alexander Church. Toronto-based artist juSt b has developed into a highly accomplished DJ, producer, industry ambassador, and multi-faceted curator of sound over the last seven years. She has an upcoming EP in the…

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Rone White & Rowen Clark team up with Kid Enigma for their killer new release on Repopulate Mars, titled ‘Synthenator EP’.

Rone White & Rowen Clark team up with Kid Enigma for their killer new release on Repopulate Mars, titled ‘Synthenator EP’. Following mammoth releases on labels such as Under No Illusion and Deeperfect, as well as seeing support from DJs such as Joris Voorn and Solardo, Rone White & Rowen Clark bring yet another set…

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The ever artful and innovative Configurations of Self label returns with a new EP from founder Alexander Church and frequent guest artist, Jody Barr.

The ever artful and innovative Configurations of Self label returns with a new EP from founder Alexander Church and frequent guest artist, Jody Barr. The last couple of decades have seen Church emerge as one of techno’s most interesting sound designers, groove makers and synth wizards. From melodic soundscapes to industrial techno under a range…

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Joe Metzenmacher, Borka & the Gang Get Red EP (inc. S.A.M. remix)

Joe Metzenmacher and Borka (and his gang, obviously) return to the Heideton fold with more evocative track titles. ‘Get Red’ could mean so many things. It’s the most powerful of all colours. Football teams wearing red are more successful than those who don’t (they’re 10% more likely to score than teams in other colours). Red…

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Prolific American artist Jon Hester returns to Rekids for the first instalment of his new album, ‘Converge’, this September.

Prolific American artist Jon Hester returns to Rekids for the first instalment of his new album, ‘Converge’, this September. Jon Hester grew up in the Midwest US, living in Chicago and Minneapolis while taking musical cues from Detroit. Initially he was a dancer, and later transitioned to the decks with a refined understanding of what…

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SEB ZITO DON’T LEAVE EP

SEB ZITO DON’T LEAVE EP SAVED RECORDS / DIGITAL / OUT NOW   The Fuse resident and Seven Dials boss delivers a phenomenal, rave-inspired, raw-as-hell two-track EP on Nic Fanciulli’s revered imprint.Ever since Seb Zito first discovered electronic music in 1994, he has continued to evolve through the many elements of the underground scene. His…

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Extrawelt Extra Welt Hits

To coincide with their 15-year anniversary, Extrawelt are quietly proud to release Extra Welt Hits. A best-of LP, it covers every album and period from their dominant yet enigmatic history as one of Germany’s most highly regarded electronic acts. Etched into the 4-piece vinyl box-set is a 15-track playlist which takes us back to the…

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Long time underground stalwart Magdalena continues to flourish with a superb new EP on Digweed’s legendary Bedrock label.

Long time underground stalwart Magdalena continues to flourish with a superb new EP on Digweed’s legendary Bedrock label. Magdalena has come up through the Hamburg scene and gone on to international acclaim. She opened and helped to run the city’s EGO club with Solomun and Adriano Trolio – who also started the Diynamic label –…

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Rich NxT New Album

ARTIST: Rich NxTLABEL: FUSE LondonCATALOGUE: FUSELP04FORMATS: Digital / VinylDATE: 16 October 2020PRE-ORDER: lnk.to/FUSELP04A producer for 20 years and with 11 EPs on FUSE London to his name, vital collective member Rich NxT presents ‘Know the Score’, his debut album.The 10-track work takes inspiration from every major period of the artist’s life, from his days listening to pirate radio absorbing the sounds…

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KNOBS MAGAZINE TOP 10 TRACKS ON SEPTEMBER

Human By Default founders Bedouin rework ‘Li Beirut’ by Fairouz with 100% of proceeds being donated to SEAL in support of the crisis in Beirut.

Buy via Bandcamp here:https://humanbydefault.bandcamp.com/track/fairouz-li-beirut-bedouin-2020-tribute-rework The explosion in Beirut on August 4th killed at least 200 people with thousands more injured during a time when Lebanon is facing its worst economic crisis, COVID-19 and unprecedented levels of poverty and hunger. Businesses, schools, and hospitals have been destroyed, whilst 300,000 have been left homeless. Legendary Lebanese singer…

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VIVa MUSiC revisit Francisco Allendes & Aldo Cadiz ‘Esa Nena Quiere’ this September, offering up a fresh interpretation from the pairing alongside a slick remix from Dennis Cruz.

Originally released on the label in early-2011, Francisco Allendes and Aldo Cadiz’s ‘Esa Nena Quiere’ stands today as one of the highlight tracks in the VIVa MUSiC back catalogue, quickly becoming a favourite amongst the industry’s finest and gaining support from the likes of Luciano, Ricardo Villalobos, Josh Wink and Tania Vulcano to name just…

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Carloh Latinos House Gang EP

After cutting his teeth with releases on first-class labels such as Desolat, Solid Grooves, as well as Hot Creations, Carloh joins Lee Foss’ South Of Saturn with three of his finest cuts to date, perfectly showcasing his Latin infused take on tech house. ‘Latinos House Gang’ makes full use of its addictive chopped up vocal…

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Dee Montero returns to his newly formed Futurescope label with an alleviating single entitled ‘Aria’ including a remix from Newman.

Dee Montero does not stop. After an intense year playing across the globe whilst fitting in super-productive studio sessions in Bali and Belfast he’s back with his brand new label, Futurescope, and following on from the wide-ranging success and support of debut single ‘Sapphire’, is now returning with an even bigger record for the second…

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Layton Giordani confirms second album on Drumcode, ‘New Generation’

ARTIST: Layton GiordaniLABEL: Drumcode RecordsCATALOGUE: DC231FORMATS: Digital / VinylDATE: 21 September 2020PRE-ORDER: drumcode.ffm.to/dc231Layton Giordani crafts his most accomplished work to date with ‘New Generation’, his second album on Drumcode.Since 2017’s critically acclaimed debut album ‘Where It Begins’, the New Yorker has entrenched himself as one of the label’s most vital artists and leader of techno’s new school brigade. At just 27,…

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Repopulate Mars drops four new cuts from ‘Remix The Stars’ competition winners Lorenzo de Blanck, B3ATS, Curt Lopez and Knober, who join the label having reimagined cuts by core producers Detlef and Latmun.

In partnership with Hello Demo, the competition began earlier in May and gave budding producers the opportunity to remix Latmun’s ‘High’ and Detlef’s ‘Music Please’: two of the biggest tracks released on Repopulate Mars over the last year which both chartered high on Beatport and garnered considerable support from the BBC. With its crunchy snare…

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Enigmatic producer RNDTXTR debuts on Rekids with a deep techno three tracker entitled ‘Random EP’ this September.

“Some tracks just stick with you. They never leave your box, or in this case USB, and I’ve been playing these tracks from RNDTXTR for well over two years. Everywhere from Tokyo to Berlin. These have a universal appeal, being hypnotic and just the right balance between pushy club sounds and spatial melodies” – Radio Slave…

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EXIT Festival started celebration of its 20th anniversary with performances by Carl Cox, Charlotte de Witte, Adam Beyer, Black Coffee, Nina Kraviz and many more!

EXIT Festival started celebrating its 20th anniversary with four-day long Life Stream Festival that took place last weekend in front of 2000 people at magnificent Petrovaradin fortress. This project, realized in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), brought to Novi Sad some of the biggest artists in electronic music history such as Carl…

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Brazilian producer Marcal joins Rekids Special Projects series with a rumbling five-track techno release this September.

Releasing on labels such as Sam Paganini’s JAM, Marcal has been turning heads for some years now with regular support from iconic names like Len Faki, Adam Beyer, Charlotte de Witte, and more. Adding Radio Slave to that list, Marcal now joins Rekids Special Projects with arguably his most exceptional release to date. ‘Ainozama’ opens…

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RUDOSA – Heavy Rotation EP

RUDOSA – Heavy Rotation EP TERM188 (Release 17.10.2020) A1. Rudosa – Heavy Rotation A2. Rudosa – Prima B1. Rudosa – Delusions B2. Rudosa – Adapted Manchester based Rudosa has been around for almost a decade, quietly building a nice catalog of releases signed to Intec, Suara and Second State. Not to forget collecting multiple Beatport top…

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GLITTERBOX RECORDINGS PRESENTS HORSE MEAT DISCO’S DEBUT ALBUM: LOVE & DANCING

– 14-track LP will be released Friday 2nd October– Available to pre-order on Friday 18th September along with Limited Deluxe Edition pink 12″ vinyl Label: Glitterbox RecordingsFormat(s): 2 x 12″ Vinyl / Download & StreamingRelease date: 2nd October 2020 Request Album Link for Review  here Horse Meat Disco grace Glitterbox Recordings with their first-ever full-length album Love & Dancing, a joyous, 14-track collection…

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HORATIO – SOMETHING FOR MLADEN

Ibiza based label Lucky Life Music delivers its latest offering from Romanian star, and Natural Rhythym head honcho, Horatio. With previous releases on stellar labels including Loco Dice’s Desolat, Yousef’s Circus Recordings, Roger Sanchez’s UNDR THE RADR, Ki Creightons’ Under No Illusion and many more, Horatio’s productions and edits have long featured in the sets…

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JOSEPH CAPRIATI’S NEW ARTIST ALBUM ‘METAMORFOSI’ IS OUT SEPTEMBER 4TH

JOSEPH CAPRIATI’S  NEW ARTIST ALBUM ‘METAMORFOSI’ IS OUT  SEPTEMBER 4TH GRAB A COPY HERE JOSEPH CAPRIATI METAMORFOSI Metamorfosi is the story of Joseph Capriati’s artistic evolution, the result of both personal and musical development, maturing influences, and meeting his heroes – an emotional message which needs to be felt.From the album’s opening moments, the slow-release, acid…

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UK producer Chapter & Verse joins South Of Saturn with a mammoth tech house three tracker called ‘Weaker’.

2020 has been a breakthrough year for Chapter & Verse, real name Barry Pearson, having dropped ‘Dreams’ on Mood Funk back in February: a single that skyrocketed into Beatport’s top 20. Since then the British producer has gone on to release on Big Beat / Atlantic, All Night Long Records, Freakin909 and Materialism. He now…

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UNCAGE label owner Marco Faraone is back on Rekids with three massive soulful cuts entitled ‘True Love EP’.

Hailing from Tuscany, Faraone has risen to become one of Italy’s leading house and techno artists over the last fifteen years. When not performing at the likes of Awakenings, Caprices, Tomorrowland and Kappa FuturFestival, the producer has released on leading labels like Ovum, Drumcode and Be As One. Since debuting on Rekids two years ago…

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French artist GVRL is up next on Diversion Music with three glistening house cuts entitled ‘Safer Places’ EP which includes a remix from m.O.N.R.O.E.

Pianist and music lover since her early ages, GVRL is an electronic music artist from France. Formerly known as, Elize, she launched her DJing career in 2006 before beginning music production a few years later releasing various EPs on labels such as Deep Tech Records, Defected Music, Unpleased Records and more, charted by renowned artists…

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To mark the release of their 18 track connectedbeats edition2, the Stereo MCs’ label offers up a fantastic six tracker sampler EP featuring some associates both old and new.

Continuing on from last year’s first edition, new faces gather, with some more familiar, but each one explores a wide range of atmospheres and emotions, many of which were captured over the last six months. Da Mike opens with the deep, zoned out vibes of ‘Introspection’ while LevyM serves up ‘Autrement’ which is an epic…

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Paul Sparkes returns to Ten One Records this October to deliver ‘Mc Carthy’, backed by remixes from label co-founders Air Jackson and ACI TONA.

Amsterdam-based talent Paul Sparkes is a well-established DJ and producer who has headlined at clubs across the globe including Ministry Of Sound and Pacha New York whilst playing sets at Amsterdam Dance Festival and SXSW. With a history dating back to over two decades, Sparkes previous releases have seen him land on Nervous Records, Baroque…

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Paper Recordings boss Ben Davis returns with a brand new album under his Stubb moniker, delving deep into a world of cosmic psychedelia and otherworldly musical charm.

Davis has been DJing and producing for over twenty-five years, most recently as the failed superhero Flash Atkins, whose music has rocked the boxes of Andrew Weatherall (RIP), Horse Meat Disco, Bill Brewster, Gilles Peterson, Bjørn Torske and countless others.As his musical tastes have widened with age and sonic wisdom, so have his productions, beating…

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Metamorfosi is the story of Joseph Capriati’s artistic evolution, the result of both personal and musical development, maturing influences and meeting his heroes – an emotional message which needs to be felt.

From the album’s opening moments, the slow-release, acid euphoria of ‘Improvvisazione’ and the stunning synth melodies of ‘Beautiful Morning’, Capriati’s cards are on the table. The three years since his last album have seen Joseph embark on a journey of self-reflection, broadening his creative spectrum and incorporating more genres and moods. “It is definitely not…

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Ecuadorian artist Cristhian Balcazar takes charge of the next Hottrax release in fine style with a sizzling three track offering filled with originality.

As far back as his high school days, Balcazar was playing across South America’s finest clubs. After proving himself at a young age, he moved to New York City and furthered his skills and his sounds, picking up fans like Jamie Jones, Marco Carola and Archie Hamilton, whilst dropping releases on labels like Sagmen, Roush…

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DJ AWARDS RETURN IN 2021!

While recent events with COVID-19 have rocked the music industry,DJ Awards has been waiting in the wings, hoping for a positive outcome, that would allow us to host the 23rd edition this year. DJ Awards is an event that relies upon the annual activity within the global electronic music scene, and as time goes on it is…

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Luciano – Reverance

Basaec is the label founded by Cadenza chief Luciano as an output for the music of its roots, coming from the Chilean prosperous archives or from brand new productions.The fourth episode of the series features two extended fleshy cuts of thick dance floor nourishment. “Nature Reverance” is a grandiloquent obscure hypnotic journey to the center…

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ESKUCHE THE ISH EP

HANNAH WANTS & ESKUCHE THE ISH EP ETIQUETTE / DIGITAL / OUT NOW   Label boss Hannah Wants is welcomed back to own imprint, Etiquette, this summer with a brand new collab EP joining forces with label favourite, Eskuche, to deliver ‘The ISH’ EP.With combined releases on highly respected labels including Hot Creations, Repopulate Mars,…

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JOSEPH CAPRIATI ANNOUNCES SECOND SINGLE FROM HIS FORTHCOMING ‘METAMORFOSI’ ALBUM ENTITLED ‘NEW HORIZONS’

‘NEW HORIZONS’ FEATURES LEGENDARY ITALIAN SAXOPHONIST & ARTIST JAMES SENESE ‘NEW HORIZONS’ IS RELEASED AUGUST 7 ON REDIMENSION PRE-ORDER HERE True to its title, the track explores directions we’ve never heard before in the music of this Southern Italian producer from Caserta. Escaping the bonds of techno’s cornerstone- the 4/4 kick, ‘New Horizons’ embodies the joy…

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Poker Flat promo: Alex Niggeman – Materium (Argy & Ernest & Frank Remix)

ALEX NIGGEMANMATERIUM (ARGY & ERNEST & FRANK REMIX)POKER FLAT / DIGITAL / 21.08.20 As a part of the celebrations around the 20th year of Poker Flat, the label has been revisiting some classics from the back catalogue and asking top flight producers to reinterpret some of the key moments. Here, one of Alex Niggemann’s biggest tracks,…

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HONEY DIJON IS ‘LA FEMME FANTASTIQUE’

Following the release of single ‘Not About You’ from the forthcoming album Black Girl Magic, Honey Dijon unveils a stunning animated video, premiered by Paper magazine, alongside single ‘La Femme Fantastique’, on Friday 7th August. The single featuring vocals from Josh Caffe is Honey at her unapologetic, hedonistic, and achingly cool finest. As Josh’s captivating vocal narrates, the…

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SUMSUCH FEAT. WILL BROCK – SHE WALKS ON WATER

SUMSUCH FEAT. WILL BROCK SHE WALKS ON WATER COLOUR & PITCH / DIGITAL / 17.07.20   Known to soul music fans by the alias Mega Jawns, Philly soul man Will Brock and UK producer Sumsuch reunite for haunting, melodic Deep House cut ‘She Walks On Water’.Produced remotely during the 2020 COVID19 outbreak, ‘She Walks One…

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Scuba – Forgive Me

Scuba – Forgive Me Cat no.: HF055 Label: Hotflush Release date: 17 July, 2020 Format: Digital Set for his third EP of original Scuba material this year, Paul Rose’s prolific output continues. Paul Rose nails brow-raising juxtapositions like few others. His last EP ‘This Is For You’ mixed up nostalgia-drenched euphoria and po-faced functionalism with…

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