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Needs returns in 2020 for it's 7th fundraising release. Keeping a focus on the environment, this time they are joined on their quest by Telephones, Ciel, Al Wootton and Eliphino.

In aid of climate change and deforestation.
All profits donated to Cool Earth UK.

'For our second vinyl release it's time to dive into the night! Tonarunur presents us with night swimming delights in a sea of boogie, moon watching and star counting under a bright ambient sky. He conjures up a sound reminiscent of early UK acid house ala The Beloved, 808 State, A Guy Called Gerald, as well as Eno's early ambient excursions.'

Riverette is celebrating its 5th anniversary with 4 EP'S of V/A compiled by the head honchos of the label Dos Attack

The second release from Detroit based house producer Vincent Halliburton. All tracks display Vincent's love for deep and melodic grooves with a soulful baseline and rhythmic melody.

Melodize builds on a fine first release with a new one from Beartrax that comes with big remixes from Clarian and Lauer. Having worked with labels such as Lost Diaries and Motek and seeing numerous releases appear in the Beatport charts, American artist Beartrax is a man in form right now.

Ethereal is a slick melodic house cut with far sighted chords and rolling drums. It's about getting lost in the majesty of the musical colour and allowing the emotions to wash over you. Clarian then remixes after many years making a name for his synth heavy sounds thanks to releases on the likes of Kompakt and Anjunadeep and here comes correct once more. His offering is deep and melodic, with a slick cosmic lead over shuffling, icy beats taking you away.

Lauer then closes out with a more edgy remix that has big synth chords riding up and down the scale and plenty of retro feels to the beats.

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Debut release from the Moroccan Record Label Astrofever Records.

For the first release from Astrofever Records, Moroccan Producer and label head Mohcine Zouitina known as Polyswitch delivers four cuts combining dreamy synth lines, ethereal sonics and solid jazz-infused grooves. Thriving on eclecticism this release is a hybrid of both new and old school, conceived for day and night it can be cleverly used in a club situation as well as for home listening.

MCLTD is pleased to present the second edits reference for this year 2020. Quattrophobia and Fiore della passione are tracks from the past based on timeless sounds and its dancefloor oriented energy .

Ideal for learned clubbing ears

The enigmatic DJ ICE TITS manifests yet again! The A1 cut is a dance floor monster with heaving, wet slabs of bass chopped with urgent vocals and sizzling percussion before moving into more emotional, melancholy, and sometimes strange territory. DJ ICE TITS is a reasonable person.

Bradley met Duke Hugh in Amsterdam, when he handed him a green USB stick after a show. He played the promos in the empty club and the first track immediately grabbed his attention - he knew it was something special. When he remembered the hook to Green Leaf the next morning he signed the release almost instantly.Each song has its own essence, there is absolutely no filler and the entire double pack sits together as a perfect whole. Flirting with aspects of broken beat, Jazz, hip hop and dreamy electronica - Duke Hugh winds together a most idiosyncratic release equally at home on the peak time dancefloor as it would be for a long road trip. Canvas is a big statement from an artist who's here to stay.

ELAX' BESCIO" EP auf Diynamic ist wie das Lieblings-Sommerfestival-Wochenende, das man sich herbeiwünscht. Der Titeltrack ist voller roher Synth-Energie, aufregenden Percussive-Solos, einer hypnotischer Bassline und Disco-Drums, die niemals enden sollen. Die Essenz von heißen Tagen und noch heißeren Nächten. Und dann kommt "With Lou": wir sehen die letzten Sonnenstrahlen am orangenen Horizont, der sich langsam violett färbt, packen unsere Sachen, entkräftet aber überglücklich, spüren mal warmen, mal kühlen Wind um unsere Haare und freuen uns auf das nächste Mal.

Friend and supporter of the Bass Cadet team, Jenifa Mayanja steps up for the new chapter of the Orbits series. She offers three very personal tracks, carefully crafted, evolving in their own space-time, showcasing a crossbound vision of deepness and soulfulness. Partner in life, DJ Jus-Ed is also here on the remix duty. This release definitely wraps up a family affair about good vibes !

You know Munk probably from the songs he did with James Murphy, Peaches, Asia Argento or one of many other indie disco tracks he released on his former label Gomma. Gomma now is sleeping and since Mathias Munk Modica started the Toy Tonics label with his friends Manu Kim & Mo Butschek he hasn’t released many things under that name. Instead has been playing keyboards, bass and drums on many tracks of other artists on the TT label. And of course has been building up the TT imprint from his new home in Berlin.
Now it’s summer and it felt right to put out a few balearic remixes reworks of Munk tracks. Beach party and daytime disco vibe. So here u get reworks of Munk’s friends Severino from Horse Meat Disco, Lauer, and Kai Alce from Detroit. Right for this summer.

New York collective Sheik 'N' Beik continue to expand an impressively developing catalogue adding to releases from Xamiga, Keita Saino and Jeffrey Scott with a fresh 12' from Voodoo Down Records owner and fellow Brooklynite N'conduit. Having utilised Voodoo Down as a platform for his own brand of rich, emotive House music N'conduit now dims the lights a tad in offering up 3 neatly reduced Techno tracks that meld dystopian drones with disquieting melodies and tough, swung drums.

'Echo Must Die' kicks things off with looming pads and glistening synth tones. A bold, punchy kick drives a purposeful march forwards whilst mangled computer FX pepper the high-end. Digital exclusive 'English Kills' then drives eerie vocal sweeps with tight drum shuffles and adroit sound design before 'Flaust In Paradise' renders a harsh landscape with metallic textures sitting atop a brutal, driving bass line.

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Another sampling of the 'Vancouver Sound', as it is not known. The recording debut of Slim Media Player, with two deep (but not too deep) club cuts, toeing the line between 'just about heady enough' and 'I'll play this one later when more people are here'. Electric Sound Broadcast kicks off the flip with a thoughtful tribute to his favourite recreational vehicle; and Khotin brings us ashore with a track referred to as the 'EP standout' by someone on the internet.

Der britische Produzent Ross From Friends ist mit seiner einzigen Veröffentlichung in diesem Jahr auf Brainfeeder zurück!

Während das Debütalbum von Ross From Friends (aka Felix Clary Weatherall), „Family Portrait“, teilweise seinen Eltern gewidmet war, ist die neue 12“, „Epiphany“, eine Hommage an und benannt nach Ross From Friend's Schwester. Die drei Tracks sind schlanker und härter als sein gefeiertes Debütalbum, aber die charakteristische Wärme und Persönlichkeit ist immer präsent. Das Artwork stammt von dem legendären Pro-Skateboarder, Unternehmer und Künstler Chad Muska.

„Family Portrait“, von Groove als „ergreifend vielschichtiger Richtungswechsel“ gelobt, der „Weatheralls Können in einem neuen Licht zeigt“ - wurde vom Musikexpress auf Platz 22 der besten Alben des letzten Jahres gewählt und von Spex als „das musikalische Äquivalent zur Eastpak-Bauchtasche“ beschrieben, außerdem hob ihn das neu gegründete Gosh Magazin gleich in seiner ersten Ausgabe aufs Cover. Ähnliches Lob kam von Resident Advisor, The Wire, Pitchfork, AV Club, Loud & Quiet, DJ Mag, Clash, PopMatters, FADER und vielen mehr.

Rhythm Section INTL continues its quest to unearth the rawest new talent with this stellar debut from Glaswegian duo 'String Theory'. Opening up with the majestic 'Dirty High' we're treated to a symphony of modular synthesis, swelling strings and the bounciest drums we've heard in a long time. Rarely has house music been so fun yet so musical. Live bass-tip toes over an ocean of synth stabs and piano chords to create an anthemnic track that's sure to be the soundtrack to long summer nights and early mornings.... We don't know where the RS crew keep finding these gems, but long may it continue. String Theory tick so many boxes we just can't wait to hear more...

Four names you never heard of step up with four tracks that will smack you right in the kisser.

chalo is a nascent interdisciplinary creative community and collaborative platform featuring the work of ethnically South Asian artists. With a long term aim to strengthen cross-cultural bonds by showcasing the vast breadth of talent within the community, the first volume features artists with heritage in Pakistan, India and Kashmir. Net proceeds from the compilation are going towards the Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) and Zindagi Trust.

The first volume of chalo comprises of Pakistani and Indian artists across classical composers and underground hip-hop, visual artists and videographers, journalists and illustrators. It is a multi-tiered release featuring a video, podcast, print series and, most importantly, a music compilation.

Featuring an all-star cast of artists like that range from the cerebral (V.S Narasimhan), to editations on immigrant culture (Riz Ahmed), to post-modern pop (Kavya), to Kashmiri hip-hop (Ahmer), floating left-field electronica (Nabihah Iqbal) to meditative jazz (Sarathy Korwar) to tunes that will leave you sweating on the dance floor (MadstarBase), chalo vol. 1 showcases the diversity and musical range of South Asian artists. It dispels the notion that an often overlooked culture can be painted by one brush, a single narrative.

The compilation will be accompanied by a video piece that gives insight to the plight of artists of colour whilst also highlighting the unique cultural melting pot of influences. This ethos will be extended to an eight-episode podcast where discussions between artists from various parts of India and Pakistan will meditate on discussions of caste, class, politics, race and, amongst it all, the meaning of art. This will be released after the compilation’s launch on November 6th, with the album artwork by Shweta Sharma.

The net proceeds from the chalo project will be split between the Human Rights Law Network and Zindagi Trust which will contribute to the ongoing initiatives they are working on, including Rights to Food, Dalit Rights, Educational Reform, Women’s Justice and Empowerment.

"chalo stems from recognising that there’s a gap in the media we consume. Despite global political, industrial and technological significance, culturally, South Asia’s status is hidden in the margins. With a long term to facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations while also elevating and showcasing peoples respective talents, چلو chalo aims to build, however we can, between people.”

To say Fredfades and Jawn Rice are House music producers would be sneering at their efforts across genres like Hip Hop, Soul, and Jazz. The Mutual Intentions collaborators have forged a sound together in classic House, siphoning a myriad of influences through their intricate constructions in the studio as solo acts since first meeting in 2007. Becoming fast friends over a shared love of the dusty beats of an SP1200, Jawn Rice and Fredfades started working together while the Mutual Intentions collective gestated around them. Individual works by Jawn and Fred dot the collective’s back catalogue like various nodes of evolution through the course of MI’s output.
“We’ve always been sharing sketches,” explains Jawn Rice, “but I feel that these past years have been more productive in getting some of these sketches out as songs with Fredrik. It’s just a continuation of our friendship.” Emboldened by this friendship and with their finely tuned skills in the studio,
honed to near-perfection, they eventually started making music together. Following two seminal solo LPs – Fredfades’ Warmth and Jawn Rice’s Highlights – the pair consolidated their music as a duo in 2019, striking out with their electrifying debut, Jacuzzi Boyz. In a fusion between Jawn’s electronic inclinations and Fred’s soulful eccentricities, Jacuzzi Boyz established the duo as a new force workingNew Release Information within the broad scope of House music, with a sound imbued in the origin story of House and the genre’s hip-hop allegiances.
In 2020 they continue to pursue music together in the sophomore LP, Luv Neva Fades. Following the release of the title track and lead single, Luv Neva Fades finds the producers cementing their artistic voice and re-enforcing their commitment to a singular sound. Lush Rhodes keys and bouncing percussion lay the foundations for the album, while buoyant bass-lines and sparkling synthesisers provide
the catalyst for a crooning vocal or ruminating melody. It’s a record that thrives in a sultry mood; an LP that basks in the warmth of its analogue origins and cools in the shade of languid chord progressions.
Like Jacuzzi Boys, this album is an extended collaborative affair, as Mutual Intentions’ reach stretches across the Atlantic with guest appearances from Byron the Aquarius, Javonntte, Arthur Kay, Bendik HK and the SP1200 that started it all. Shimmering melodies, hazy harmonies and boisterous beats draw Fredfades and Jawn Rice out of the jacuzzi and onto the dance floor, moving under shimmering stars, where the duo cement what they started with Luv Neva Fades.

As the dancefloor continues to be out of bounds you can rely on Freerange to bring you house music which runs that little bit deeper and more soulful, lifting spirits during these darker times. Following hot on the heels of Laroye’s Be The Change, the label offer another heartwarming release, this time from Brooklyn-based artist Greg Paulus. Perhaps better known as one half of No Regular Play, Greg has appeared on labels as diverse as Soul Clap, Let’s Play House, Ghostly International and Kompakt.

For the City Movements EP Greg has delivered three brilliant originals which showcase his talents as a trumpet player, vocalist and producer. Opener Breezy Point comes correct with Greg’s vocals coming to the fore backed by a crunchy house groove, a solid, analogue bassline and simmering Moog synths.

Flipping over we have Do You Love Me? co-produced with fellow Brooklyn artist Taylor Bense, and which takes a jazzier approach with Greg’s filtering trumpet arrangements adding a warm, organic depth to the track whilst the Prince-inspired house groove keeps the funk factor running high.

Closing out the release we have Mr. Lee’s Trophy Theme in which Greg and co-producer Teddy Stuart reimagine the scene as a certain film director arrives to receive his latest award. There’s plenty of attitude, a hint of sleaze and a dash of humour but above all else we have bags of soul emanating from within the layers of warm pads, Wurli chords, trumpet lines and hooky vocal.

Interchain's 'Plenum' remains as one of the most captivating HVNX releases. Composed of a series of sketches based on the duo's childhood memories of Perestroika in the USSR, the album epitomizes the idea behind the sub-label of releasing projects with a strong conceptual weight and a distinct aesthetic universe. In a way, it makes perfect sense that it occupies the central place of the catalog. Now comes its appendix in form of a remix package that brings together Kate NV, John Talabot, DJ Richard and Interstellar Funk. The four of them reinterpret 'Plenum' tracks from their personal angles while cultivating the same kind of heady energy that defines the album. Another psychedelic experience of industrial overtones that completes the Interchain vision and recaps many of the ideas HVNX has cultivated over the last four years. The 12 inch comes wrapped in a special sleeve designed by Arnau Pi.

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Welcome to - Industrie & Zärtlichkeit , the raw, quirky yet emotional debut album from Moon! Although the Berlin-based duo is revered for dancefloor bangers such as - Ze power', Johannes Albert and Johannes Paluka (better known as Iron Curtis) have put much effort into making this album a true listening experience without sacrificing their roots in House Music. - Industrie & Zärtlichkeit (which translates into - Industry & Tenderness ) effortlessly achieves what is claimed in its title, namely a fusion of seemingly disparate elements: the rough and the smooth, dirty beats and soothing harmonies, bizarre sounds and comforting chords. The title track is a fine example of this perfectly-dosed blend with its detuned strings that glide over a crisp electro beat and an infectious melody which would make Kraftwerk proud. Cafe Del Landwehrkanal' is a lighthearted and kinky gem while - Light Of Virtue combines warm synth pads (Detroit is not far) with dusty drums and an acid bassline. MFB Nights' and Machine Rhythm Tomorrow' are also illustrations of the duo's undeniable savoir-faire, with the former celebrating garage classics thanks to its cheeky vocal sample and gorgeous rhodes chords while the latter plays out as a dedication to the early 90's, a time when people didn't care about genres and just dived in the novelty of electronic dance music.
But as we all know, there is a dark and secret side of the Moon, an aspect which is best expressed via the freaky organ chords of - Proto and its detuned melody. Not to mention the excellent ambient pieces - Fjordig or - The Bitter End which showcase the duo's ability to venture into uncharted territory.
All in all, Industrie & Zärtlichkeit feels like drinking fresh orange juice gently sparkled with chilli... and it concludes flawlessly with two reworks that prolong the album's laidback yet assured vibe. First off is Black Spuma (Lauer of Tuff City Kids fame and Italian disco legend Fabrizio Mammarella) who rework the title track into a hands-in-the-air boogie monster that will definitely be a festival staple this summer. Finally, Lerosa emphasizes the deeper shade of the album's spectrum with an impressive new wave rework of - Appeal .

Hungarian-born, now UK based producer Pauli takes over the second release on Synkronized. Two meticulously crafted originals represent the dedication and attention to detail in his productions. We are also welcoming Vlad Arapasu to the label family with his own take on “Wonderdust“.

You know when you hear one of those vocals that just sticks with you. The kind of track you instantly find yourself singing along to even if you've never heard the track before. Well, welcome to that track. Oh, and welcome to (please insert the artist names here Philip). Lost Desert takes the original's energy down a notch and creates one of those grooves he so good at and we think you'll want to play both.

Love, Leee

DJs, producers and unrivaled selectors, Danny McLewin and Tom Coveney have shared the next taste of their debut album ‘I Feel How This Night Should Look’ via their stunning next track, ‘Ghost Particle’.
Recorded at Canterbury’s Cosmic Forest Studios, ‘Ghost Particle’ features English psychedelic-rock Syd Arthur frontman Liam Magill. A gorgeously emotive and glistening space prog infused moment track for the album, Ghost Particle glides along at cruising altitude.
Released last year on their own imprint Psychemagik Recordings. ‘I Feel How This Night Should Look’ is an album with a phenomenal backstory spanning back over a decade. ‘I Feel How This Night Should Look’ is testament to the duo’s deep understanding and love of their craft, an LP which hones a layered intelligence that only long-term dedication to the art and craft of the DJ can deliver.

Ivano Tetelepta's Siena imprint hits double figures with a stylish fifth installment of its Sampler EP series. The co-founder himself features next to Vivian, Toki Fuko and Tom Liem.

Tetelepta goes first with more of his cavernous and dubbed out grooves. They roll smoothly beneath a jumble of toms and vocal samples and sci-fi soul comes from the warm chords. Vivian then serves up something brilliantly trippy, with brain cleansing synth lines, alien life forms and a kinetic minimal drum line all making for a late night mood. Next is Tom Liem, the ESHU associate who excels here with the superbly spacious Freediver, a dubbed out ambient techno with a persuasive rhythm and exquisite sound design. Toki Fuko closes out with a more driving dub techno cut that has rippling chords and perfectly undulating drums. This is another forward thinking fusion of dub, minimal, ambient and techno.

Outban comes with the 2nd episode

The first cut on Nightflight Records comes from the artists, G-prod and Erell Ranson, both hailing from the land of wine, cheese and the gilets jaunes'. Both artists have a deep love for Detroit and they combine this soulful D-groove with their own subtle deep touch which results in some wicked Hi-Tech Funk. G-prod's Tell me' is a deep, funky techno track that builds up with warm sounds and brings you in a higher ecstatic state. Their dubby The Rites of Glamounja' will chill you to the bones with its deep and harmony full melodies. Erell Ranson provides two deep electrofunk tracks How Dare You' and We're Going Deep'and he knows how to mengle the depths of UK electronics with the soul of the US.

supported by Laurent Garnier, Titonton Duvanté, Fabrice Lig, ...

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One of the first visitors to Planet Euphorique, Melbourne-based producer Roza Terenzi makes her triumphant return with the first LP release on the label. A playful yet cohesive collection from post-electro and extra-terrestrial techno to dreamy prog-house and low slung zingers, bumping us into the new decade. Modern Bliss, the sound of Roza Terenzi fully realized.

Never shy to experiment with unconventional sounds or mingle influences, the album presents 9 offerings to suit every flavor of raver. Opener, "Jungle in the City," takes down-tempo to a new astral plane with blushing pads and tumbling pixels, perfectly poised for a spine-tingling after hours sunrise.The title track "Modern Bliss" featuring Barcelona based singer/producer Ivy Barkakati encapsulates the dancefloor euphoria we have come to expect from Terenzi; in essence the energy of this release, contemporary jubilation and contentment amongst a chaotic world. Flickering percussion prancing above deep rolling bottom end, allowing bubbling stabs and synth sequences to lift Barkakati's intoxicating vocals to dizzy heights. “Exactly where I need to be, my thoughts create reality” truer words…

Flipping it over to the B side things heat up, “Yo-Yo” chimes in immediately with a tough onslaught of metallic polyrhythms and a pulsating melodic bassline coaxing you down a path less travelled and preparing you for the sexy sub action that demands your attention, "That Track (Rewired Mix)", buckle up to sweat. Sweet relief comes with the C side “Exhale”, dipping in tempo; esoteric atmospheres to fill your ears, something fresh to absorb with each listen. To close off the record, something old and something new, “Eternal Lust” a delicate ode to the lovers and from the vaults “My Reality Cheque Bounced (Feat. DJ Zozi)” - a raucous party starter serving up that label defining sound, futuristic and bombastic, tipping its hat to the break.

With subconscious salutes to the astrological world of OG maven Fiorella Terenzi, “Modern Bliss” invites you into an encapsulating, electronically ethereal universe. A record to summarize the myriad of diverse and evolving sides to Roza Terenzi, the full length allowing her to capture a moment in time with possibilities to transcend dance music expectations. It’s the listeners' decision whether to take a personal introspective journey through the sounds - or share the bliss with friends, united strangers and all those who dance in harmony on the tiny Planet Euphorique...

Just weeks after releasing his new studio album Flourish, Damian Lazarus returns with two cinematic remixes of the lauded Jem Cooke collaboration ‘Into The Sun’. Damian carefully chose two of modern electronic music’s most celebrated producers to reimagine the original, welcoming unique takes from Mano Le Tough and Nathan Fake.

Lazarus remains a curator fixated on showcasing new sounds and emerging talent in everything he does. Much like his tenure breaking artists and pushing boundaries through the influence of Crosstown Rebels, he has brought an innate sense of purpose to Flourish’s remix selection.

The package leads with the distinctly delicate touch of Mano Le Tough, an Irishman who’s quest for deeper dancefloors has made him one of scene’s most in demand artists. Mano’s Crosstown debut adds to an already decorated discography across labels like Pampa, Permanent Vacation and his own Maeve. Adorned with his signature pitch bending and uniquely layered percussion, his remix retains the hopefulness embodied by the original while priming it for the return of rave.

Nathan Fake brings a different set of tools to the package, wielding a sense of grit and atmosphere that can be heard throughout his Blizzards album released this year on his own Cambria Instruments. His remix retains the broken beat energy and haunting mood of ‘Into The Sun’ while remapping its melody for both beauty and cadence. It is this elevated understanding of texture and suspense that has earned mainstay status from Ninja Tune and Border Community, while attracting remixes for Radiohead, Jon Hopkins and Tiefschwarz to name a few.

For the 20th release on P.O.D Records, the duo Politics Of Dancing dug out an underground french house classic from Dj Freddy, Emergency Delivery. This long awaited repress is issued with a remix from England's very own Archie Hamilton and label boys themselves Politics Of Dancing.
Already a favorite.

As we come upon Still Play Records 6th vinyl release, we welcome Amsterdam's Odette to the roster as she crafts February's narrative of love with her Love Story EP'.
Odette captures warm and emphatic synth arrangements and jazzy basslines tying them into crisp, club-ready kicks and percussion. 3 new age ballads ready for the dancefloor each with their own unique dreaminess that commands the listener into a trance and implores them to be a part of the love story. Add sentiment and passion to your repertoire of deep house and tech with Odette's Love Story' and allow the dancer to infatuate themselves with it.

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A 16B classic from the early nineties gets a repress and re release on 16B's own aLOLa records.

DJ Minx’s sound is tasteful, the kind that only a veteran producer can achieve. Drum/pulse heavy guttural beats, that somehow seem to latch onto your ribcage and shake it to death with every single pulse. Everything is interconnected in a rhythmical way and it has an almost ‘Tribal’ nuance to it. This music harks to the essence of what House music is, in its truest most primitive form. The music is predominantly created with the rave experience in mind. You can tell it was made by someone who has spent years playing in clubs - you can actually visualize the crowd responding to subtle changes that although distinctive, never distract your ears too much from the overall groove of the tracks.

Jehan steps in for Honey Butter's fourth release, having previously made appearances on the eminent
Star Creature.

Sucre Sale EP is a self-portrait that shows of Jehan's cordial take on house. This side hosts the sun-kissed title track along with thumping stabs on Pop Corn and one sweet interlude.

That side explores the classic cuisines of New Orleans and finishes off the EP in a joint effort with label head Sune in Miel Et Beurre.

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Rift Vision 001 is producer and stay-at-home-DJ Lauren Ritter’s latest record. It is the debut album from her own, newly-minted label, Rift Vision.
The album acts as vanguard of Rift Vision’s aesthetic: liminal, subconscious, and ultimately, synesthetic. At the outset, it’s apparent that Ritter has traded in the “cool” of her minimal dance music performances for deeply personal, dream-like compositions. Live instruments, spoken word (Tenesha the Wordsmith), and melodies written on Ritter’s modest collection of synthesizers are hallmarks of each bespokenly-titled track.
While it’s not hard to imagine hearing any of Rift Vision 001’s tracks on the dance floor, it is hard to imagine why Ritter waited so long to release music like this.

Two years ago I played at Studio 9 in Vilnius, Lithuania. The following day I missed my flight home and ended up spending an extra day, which gave me a chance to explore the city with my friend Linus, who took me to the Contemporary Art Centre. It was there I spotted a book named 'Rojus', that Linus told me translated as 'Paradise'. The word and striking cover of the book stuck in my mind. A few days after returning home, I turned on to a National Geographic documentary named 'Designed To Dance', explaining the courtship rituals of Birds Of Paradise. As I watched, i jokingly began drawing similarities between these birds' attempts to captivate and impress the opposite sex with dance, and the way strangers try to attract one another in clubs and interact on the dance floor. This gave me the idea of creating a record of functional club music, sequenced as if it were a club night, from doors to closing, using samples of these Birds Of Paradise and their habitat. Thus, Rojus. Leon Vynehall 2016

Originally released in 2009, this was the final 12" from the now disbanded Peace Division (aka Justin Drake and Clive Henry).

Its fair to say that Peace Division were the pivotal UK act when it came to groove lead underground house music, selling over 10,000 copies of their 'Junkyard Funk' debut album alone.

As a parting shot 'Eh Oh Um' is almost the definitive Peace Division track, centering around the mother of all rolling grooves topped off with a subtle but very hooky vocal lick. An essential 12" for your collection!
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