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Alma Vox is an eccentric Parisian combo, they gave us this little 7-inch without much explanation, and we were instantly drawn by its hazy poetical pop appeal.
The A side covers the famous French 80's song 'Toi mon toit', by Elli Medeiros, adding a sensual neurasthenic disco twist, yet danceable and fun.
'Theme II' on the B-side, has a mid-tempo reggae/funk mood combined with some ecstatic emotional chords. Perfect for a cliché-freeMediterranean sunset, this tune has already worked wonders on various discerning dance floors.
Both tracks have been mixed by I:Cube, who added his unique sound to great effect.

Dame-Music is opening 2016 with fresh cuts straight out of The Jaydes live performance pressed on wax for the pleasure of your ears.
While touring and performing their live show in some of the most renowned clubs and festivals in the world, Bloody Mary and Attan took the time to lock themselves in their Berlin lab to sharpen and create some new unreleased beats and loops to spice up and enhance the unexpected effect of their show.
Witnessing the enthusiasm and the positive response of the crowd while building these pieces into tracks on stage, the heartwarmed duo decided to go back in studio and record these sections one by one.
The result of these recordings is an uplifting four tracks EP floating between acid lines and stabbing synth chords that the two producer have the secret.
Combine to their energetic signature rhythmics you'll quickly find yourself taping on the beat as the tunes evolves into insane club anthems. Be ready for no rest.

James Barnsley's newly launched Vessel Records imprint's next release is from Germany's DJ Honesty featuring a hypnotic remix from Burnski.
Hailing from Cologne, Hans Schaaf first release as Honesty was in 1995 via Space Teddy Recordings.
Since then Schaaf moved to Berlin, performing as part of an improv-jazz band named Gelee Royale, as well as focusing on producing club music under various monikers.
Schaff's best-known pseudonyms, such as Honesty, Honeydrop and a duo named Slope alongside Cabinet founder Daniel Paul, have collectively released on the likes of Room With A View, Cabinet and Sonar Kollektiv.
Scenic samples inaugurate Schillerkie, making way for an infectious synth hook and rippling bassline as subtle nuances come and go. Off is a dubby and introspective production geared for the afterhours, whereas Lazer is a low-end heavy roller featuring intricate percussion and elements of acid. UK's Burnski, who's released on Mobilee, Constant Sound and Holic Trax this year, then provides a mesmerising remix of 'Schillerkiez' with a low-slung groove and added vocal.

After a blistering debut on Hot Creations with the irrepressible 'Games', released in November last year, Infinity Ink are back with 'Infinity' on Crosstown Rebels. A momentous slice of Cosmic Garage that is about to transform your summer forever!

Long-term friends and cohorts Ali Love and Luca C have succeeded with something quite extraordinary in their new production guise as Infinity Ink. Already amassing a legion of support and an escalating fan-base their unique cosmic take on garage has struck a chord with the dance-floor and beyond. 'Infinity' has been one of Crosstown Rebels most highly anticipated records of recent times. A smattering of DJ's, from Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler, Damian Lazarus, Lee Foss and Art Department have been championing its intoxicating qualities to nigh on sonic-hysteria over the past few months. Luca and Ali's anthemic 'Infinity' is set to reach epidemic proportions this summer!

'Infinity' is an incredibly hooky slice of left of centre underground house, which encompasses elements of garage, through a hallucinatory resonance that cleverly maintains its notion of pop-sensibility. Ali's evocative trademark vocal phrasing faultlessly compliments the monstrous disco bass line and intoxicating melody. A perfect unison that culminates in a piece of music that is pure hedonistic joy!

When remixing such a ground breaking piece of leftfield garage, who would be more suitable than Todd Edwards, and here he goes the extra mile to deliver arguably his best remix of recent years. The remix king of hypnotic staccato garage, Todd takes 'Infinity' to the next level and whisks you away to The Raleigh at WMC '96! On the flip, the guys jack the groove and deliver another killer in the guise of 'House of Infinity'. A superb compliment to 'Infinity', this is for more peak-time play, as disco fills, jacking hi-hats and Ali's hypnotic vocals mesmerize the listener into a spellbinding state of dance-floor bliss.

Ali Love's prolific career has witnessed him produce two artist albums; several hit singles, and provided the vocals on hits by The Chemical Brothers, Justice, M Craft and Hot Natured. Luca C, formally of Luca C & Brigante fame, has been producing music under various guises and in various band for years and has recently co-written and produced a track on Jamie Jones's latest album. Besides working together as Infinity Ink, Luca and Ali are working on a project with Jamie and Hot Creations - more news to be announced soon. So now, with Infinity Ink as the combination of their extraordinary talents, the future is looking very bright indeed for Luca and Ali.

Cafe Bohemian is the debut EP from Sydney-based producer, t.hanks - one of the minds behind label Post Pluto. This glorious four track EP features lush string sections and warm 707 sequences in a percussive, deep house groove.

"Cafe Bohemian", the EP's title track, takes you on a journey through warm rhodes keys, soaring string melodies and dubbed out vocals. Its "Golf Club Mix" follows, bringing you into the club, with 707 jams paving the way for a dancefloor stormer.

Thaddeus Nelson Jr is a bassist, vocalist and producer born and raised and based in New York City. After quitting his job at a bowling alley in Times Square, Thaddeus Nelson Jr composed new-day disco and midnight anthems for his cheekily-christened Dance Record. Each song encapsulates a different part of the party. The afternoon rays emanating from " Disco Junky ," the rowdy energy of "Wild Inn," and the brooding midnight machinations of "Mr Moon" serve as journal entries for a sleepless, summer weekend spent dancing in NYC.
Keep the peace, spread the love and dance with your fellow humans. Dance Record is available for soul brothers and sisters around the world via Styles Upon Styles.

Transmitting straight from the 10th floor of a beat-down Rotterdam skyscraper is Studio Barnhus debutant Mark Fader. When he's not analyzing the bird life outside his studio window or contemplating matters of love, death and office management, Fader enjoys churning out true school electro cuts with a modern edge and some extra fonk. We were lucky enough to catch four examples of this to put on record. Vinyl only release because it felt good this time. Studio Barnhus is forever!

For this first Audio Avantgarde release, we welcome on board Victor's Mob - that drops 2 tracks with sexy deep analog groove. On the other side, we welcome George Eve who along with Day Z bring their hypnotic finishing touches into this EP. 180 grams, 100 copies, VINYL ONLY

Happy to announce the first IaM:Pm release with 3 originals from P.M

After a geographically imposed hiatus (the travel links between Nottingham and Hong Kong are intermittent to say the least) Pressed For Time label bosses Rhythm Plate are back with a new project featuring Massive Attack/Presence vocalist Sarah Jay. The original mix of 'No More' is a moody house roller with some trademark Rhythm Plate chord progressions and speaker thumping bass frequencies. Using chopped up licks of Sarah Jay's vocal to introduce the groove it subtly segues into the main vocal and then builds to a euphoric climax complete with strings and synth flourishes. The Goshawk (50% Rhythm Plate DNA) Vocal Flight treads a more New Jersey deep garage vibe with swinging hats, lush warm chords, bumping bassline and chopped up sax. One for the late night, locked in crew. Homepark (Ornate/Third Strike) go for a more party vibe with tougher drums and a Mr Fingers style bassline. A proper dub mix if you will. Finally, Mad Maxx Traxx are baxxx on PFT with a speaker damaging Dance Mania style drum track. No messing. Rumour has it there may be some more of 'No More' watch this space.

Internationally-renowned NY duo The Martinez Brothers have teamed up with the influential Miss Kittinfor 'Stuff In The Trunk', the latest release to come out on the Brothers' own label, Cuttin' Headz. Due for release on the 13th May, this package includes the original track alongside an instrumental and a clean edit.
'Stuff In The Trunk' is certainly an eagerly-anticipated release, with The Martinez Brothers having already teased it at a select few shows - it's prompted big reactions at the likes of Caprices Festivaland Fabric in London, resulting in widespread excitement amongst peers and fans alike.
Miss Kittin's vocals are instantly recognisable, the teasing lyrics standing out against the bouncing bassline and skipping hi-hats. Fast-paced and catchy, it's evidently a hugely effective dancefloor-ready release.
Perfectly timed to come out just as the duo's busy festival and Ibiza season kicks off, 'Stuff In The Trunk' is an exciting addition to the Cuttin' Headz discography.

In accord with WotNot's knack for nurturing talent, our first Dancefloor Sweets featured an early appearance from Tartelet & Money $ex artist IMYRMIND, and the first ever K15 house track!
Volume 2 continues in this vein with a new pick 'n' mix bag of feel-good crowd-pleasers from EVM128, Body-san, Danvers and Galactic Ganesh, while Volume 1 also receives a long overdue (limited) press to vinyl, with a new added track from SexRulesEverything. Those familiar with EVM128 will place him firmly at the forefront of the new wave of broken beat artists. A highlight of his critically acclaimed 2015 LP Nova was Beyond, featuring soul legend Omar, and Warm 'n' Easy ft. Oliver Night stands in this vein but hits even harder, with smooth soulful vocals riding the strident rhythms flowing through the bass, drums and chords. Galactic Ganesh is a space elephant with serious junk in the trunk, evident in his outrageous grime and techno productions under another moniker (whose highlights include appearances on Black Acre and BBC Radio 1). Tell Me is a boogie-flavoured floor filler marrying the holy trinity of wah-ing synths, slapping drum machines and talkbox vocals.
Portland-based producer Body-san's much-lauded cassettes on 100% Silk and 1080p combine warm deep house grooves with 90s-flavoured digital synths and organic textures. Sensory Bin is no different, the spaced-out tape-warbled lead floating over delicious pads and a snappy beat.WotNot followers will have seen Danvers performing at various events, as well as hearing his brilliant Soccer96 remix alongside efforts from Danny Krivit and Glenn Astro last year. Hoxton 203 is sumptuously groovy; the moment those shuffling Rhodes cuts enter is a guaranteed level-upper on any dancefloor! Wherever the night's at, one of these will surely go down a treat, and it kicks off a string of new stuff from WotNot including releases from Danvers, K15, Charo and new artist William Florelle.

Having been on something of a hiatus following the birth of his kids, Milton Jackson is back and in best form ever on Songs Without Words.
His most recent releases have been on UK label Tsuba and is responsible for remixes for Recloose on Planet E, Al Kent, and M A N I K.
Kito Jempere debuted on Freerange in 2013 but quickly got soon after got snapped up for EP's on Dirt Crew, Let's Play House and most recently Room With A View. He also owns and manegs the Fata Morgana label from his base in Saint Petersburg.
Pittsburgh Track Authority are the genre bending trio releasing some of the finest house and techno from the East Coast of the US on their own label In The Machine Age as well as esteemed imprints such as Azuri, Argot and Finale Sessions.
Kuniyuki is something of a Japanese enigma, staying resolutely below the radar despite being heralded by many (including Derrick May) as a major inspiration.
The multi-instrumentalist has collaborated with Henrik Schwarz, Vakula, DJ Nature and Jimpster and has released on Mule and Sound Of Speed and remixed DJ Sprinkles, Joe Clausell and Ananda Project.

Mexican duo 4004 and Sebastian Vorhaus aka Soul Of Hex have had a great few years under their various monikers with releases
for Dirt Crew, Vicario Ltd and of course CVMR (label head Juan featured on Resident Advisor's recent Real Scenes:

Mexico where they return to here following their debut 'Lip Reading'. This inaugural release was accompanied by remixes from Larry Heard and put Soul Of Hex on the map for the duo, with support coming from the likes of DJ Sneak, Art Department, Sebo K, Breach, Shadow Child and Huxley to name but a few.

Opening up the package is 'Intro (II Aura En Trois Fils), a piano laden sample heavy number with weighty analogue rhythms and a
smoothly cosseting feel throughout. Following is 'Sleep Mistakes ft. Albert Vogt' which retains a similar organic aesthetic bringing
jazz infused bass licks, loose percussive lines and soulful vocal stylings into the mix alongside bright Rhodes chords and hypnotic
background atmospherics. Tartelet Records artist Glenn Astro delivers a typically raw take on 'Sleep Mistakes ft. Albert Vogt' next, taking snippets of the rhythmic and atmospheric elements in the original but reshaping things into his own intricately programmed and unconventional house style. Rounding off the package is a third and final original from Soul Of Hex entitled 'Ink', which brings a more direct dance floor feel to things with ever evolving drums swirling around chugging bass hits and soft stab sequences.

BELTERS is a new label brought to you by Huntleys + Palmers dedicated to the dancefloor.
Kicking things off with H+P favourite, WRONG STEPS and his toughest offering yet.

Docile #27 is a mesh of simple harmony, rational rhythm, and vocal non-sense. It is a smooth sound arrangement of analog and digital elements. Each release brings a deeper dimension to the concept of Docile. Docile relies on unconventional bass lines that move a stripped down funk through drunken tones. Vocal clips pop and yip inside the 4/4 time. Clean edits and effects bind and define the relevance of each ingredient. Docile's mission is to tease out a style of minimal that is neglected by a distracted world.

SEEINGSOUNDS DEBUTS WITH ALCI's FLOATING EP.

A new four track EP from Anthony Naples on Proibito Records!

Voyage returns with the discovery of an until now unknown artist. Unearthed from the hull of an abandoned discovery probe, the origins of Ausländer are undisclosed and unlikely to be uncovered. The three artefacts revolve around what is only understood as Ausländer's Theme, which is twice reinterpreted on the flip. No doubt made with machines, this wondrous exploration of thought, rhythm and undiscovered worlds is a welcomed addition to the Voyage catalogue.

Darren Roach is supreme master of his own unique electronic House fusion as he weaves his virtuosity into his forth-coming Ep vinyl only pressing 'Ionian', due to be proudly released by the end of October on Giant Records. This technically deluxe record presents an A-side original mix, written and produced by Darren, along with double remix B-sides from 'Echo Of Glory' and 'Funton' who both offer additional production to this sonically vibrant pressing. Darren's depth of creative flair and technical finesse is wildly evident within the tracks purposeful deep, elevated groove. The composition holds an intricate dynamic depth to its pulsating core root and draws upon a clean-cut stimulating atmospheric clarity within the concise use of synthesizer. Melodic bursts intertwine and flourish in a rich and vibrant way amongst an array of intricate atmospheric key parts and crowd stomping purposeful beats. A wholly elevating sonic vibration that will have you instantaneously elevated and unified on the dance floor under the one truly vibrant positive spell. 'Echo of Glory' B1 'Ionian' remix crafts a steadfast electronic delight from his luscious sonic perspective which will unequivocally have dance floors throbbing. The track extracts a vocal sample from the gorgeous Moloko song "The Time Is Now" keeping in synchronicity to the deep, full-tone groove which is woven in amongst fine, elevated electronic touches which take you on a energetic excursion for your dancing spirit. Clear casting's of magic amongst the prolific compositions seams. The second B2 'Ionian' remix by 'Funton' sweeps you along into a sphere of ambient/ Tech house which draws upon a dreamy atmospheric elevation in its synthesizer use and minimal vocal sample.

Latest recruit to the RK mob::: GARTH BE. A fellow manc who is a legend up here, got a 75th dan black belt in MPC usage. 5 raw cuts for the club, soulful/banging/future/deep/blunted. The sound of Manchester 2016.

New Zealand based crate digger Frank Booker invites good friend Julien Dyne to drop the second release on his new imprint Down In the Basement.
JD picks up where The Man Called Booker left off on Vol 1 and gets straight up to speed cutting up rare boogie, disco and Afro jams and employing his trademark raw cuts in an old school style, while lacing oodles of FX 'n stuff into the mix.
The overall sound is reminiscent of the early Idjut Boys material, which is so close to Mr Booker's heart.

Moscoman arrived at the ESP Institute last year with a fistful of killer tracks and an imitable recipe for hummous, since then we've seen his debut with the dancefloor bomb 'Akachi' and a collaborative follow-up release with long-time cohorts Red Axes. We're now excited to enter a new chapter with Moscoman's debut full-length album 'A Shot In The Light'. This creative outpouring spans years of musical trials and tribulations, finally coming full circle to tell the story of an artist leaving his home in Tel Aviv to pursue his passions in the electronic mecca of Berlin and beyond. Moscoman's unique approach evolves and devolves over the course of eight songs, enduring highs and lows yet never resting for too long in one place—thus illustrating his personal metamorphosis as well as his acute skill of giving many voices to one wild imagination. This music is deliberate, almost cheeky with a youthful sense of optimism running throughout, and even in its most aggressive moment there is always an element of hope.

Classic Masters At Work mixes repressed for 2016 (originally released 2010). Also contains both the original and instrumental 12" mixes from 1979. Never widely distributed this release get a full worldwide re issue on West End 2016.

Stamp Records delve into the past for their next release, giving a new lease of life to one of Swayzak's least characteristic and most sought-after tracks. Swayzak are true heroes of the UK underground, having clocked numerous seminal releases in the late 90's and early 00's straddling the grey area between House and Techno. 'Disco Dub Plate Volume 2' - originally out in 2000 - was an obvious anomaly in the duo's discography, that has managed to forge a path of its own amongst a completely different crowd to Swayzak's usual disciples.One cut from that EP, 'Stronger Love', is a carefully arranged marriage between a certain pair of quintessential AOR darlings and THE soul voice of the 80's. Can we be more specific No can do...It shouldn't really work, but somehow it does! It's been caned by many a Balearic DJ over the years, including Mark Seven who included it in his mythical 'Originals' compilation, where it holds its ground amongst other Balearic heavyweights. As an added bonus for this 2016 edition we're treated to two brand new mixes !
Frank Agrario teases in bits of the original making for his chunkier version that is aimed squarely at the dancefloor, while Brun (1/2 of Swayzak) delivers a bang up-to-date dub that keeps its elements to the bare minimum, building into a deep hypnotic house chugger.

Midwest groove master Titonton Duvante joins the god particle family with 'Licentious'
Duvante displays his master of musical yin and yang with title track Licentious. Mischievous synth tones dip between a steady line of kicks and claps and bounce above a deep sea-dwelling bass line. B1 Permittivity Permittivity is a bottom heavy party starter with hints of acid and subtle vocal samples. Warm synth keys wash over the last half of the track, perfect for sending out cosmic smoke signals. B2 Sans Compunction Closing track Sans Compunction takes us on a darker drive, exploring the outer nebula. Ominous synth lines dance along Duvante's signature flirtatious rhythms.

After an impressive debut in early 2015, the boys behind the Soviet veil have slow-cooked another frothy sampling of off-kilter edits from the motherland (or somewhere). Never mind the long pause between releases, the tenacious attention to detail shows on all four jams. This is one to pick up if you're a serious club DJ or not, really.

Hailing from Bucharest, Romania the Vinyl Speed Adjust duo have been rapidly on the rise as producers and DJ's over the past few years with a back catalogue boasting material on Pressure Traxx, Gilesku Records, Colours In Music and Visionquest where they return to here, as well accolade's from leading industry names such as Ricardo Villalobos, Raresh and Rhadoo.
Here we see the pair back on fine form for Visionquest following their 'Carpe Diem' EP on the label in 2015 and taking the lead is title track 'Retro' which sees things taken down a percussive led path via modulating pot drums, murky bass flutters and screeching atmospherics.
'Det Riot' follows and ups the energy levels with robust rhythms and stuttering vocal chops running with subtly unfolding arps, and further howling expansive swells hidden in the depths of the record before 'Stretch Souls' rounds things off, closing with tumbling organic percussion, soft pad sweeps and a rumbling low end drive.
Vinyl Speed Adjust's 'Retro' EP is out on Visionquest 21st October (Vinyl) and 4th November (Digital) 2016.

After the landmark twentieth instalment of our Watergate Mix Series we knew we had to secure an impressive successor to the throne. To preserve the standards set by our previous selectors, who have set the bar incredibly high, we've enlisted the genius of one of todays brightest stars to take the helm for Watergate Mix 21; the one and only, Culoe De Song. Hailing from the northern shores on South Africa's east coast, Culoe De Song has broken out internationally and paved an impressive path for himself over the last decade. From his first release on fellow South African export Black Coffee's 'Have Another One' compilation to his multiple anthems on the mighty Innervisions and renowned Japanese imprint Mule Musiq to his most recent long player 'Washa' on his own imprint De Song Music, Culoe has always celebrated his musical heritage and the sounds of home. By blending the fundamentals of modern House and Techno with the aesthetics of traditional African musicality, Culoe De Song has become one of a few pivotal figures in pushing the agenda for the 'Afro-House' movement to the international stage.

Young marco is a gentleman from amsterdam. This is his first offering for the ESP institute. It makes us smile and we are sure you will smile too. With his head in the clouds, marco blends soaring melodies that harmonize beautifully over loop-de-loops of bass lines and bleeps. His warm analogue aesthetic invites us to his daydream, a place of innocence where we can do no wrong, dancing eyes-closed as the sun rises somewhere outside. This is pure feel good dance music, no gimmicks, no pretense, just right.

Super deep Chicago business from the mysterious Doctor Mixxx on the tiny, obscure Trax offshoot Zig-Zag. Originally released in 1993, this 3 track EP still sounds fresh today, in fact one could argue that people still try to emulate this style of Chicago House music! Deep, raw and oozing soul the 3 cuts on Zig-Zag 2 will definitely find a place in any self respecting house heads DJ set. Remastered & re-issued for 2016's dancefloors in conjunction with trax records, another dope rarity culled from the vaults - Snoozing not advised!

"The Dawn's Sampler EP" Debut EP on Godot Lab Records. Released on 12" colored yellow vinyl. Limited to 200 copies ! Produced in the Godot Lab. Artwork Credits Solenn Hasselweiler - Zoé Le Gavrian.
Already support by Chaos in The CDB, Jus Ed, Thomas Zimmerman

Birmingham, Alabama producer Byron the Aquarius (we know him for his collaboration with french producer Onra as The Big Payback) drops this debut 12" for Sound Signature!
The A side is a warm key-driven cut with lush synths added. The flip comes in heavier and has live Drums by Dmitri Walker.

A veteran of the music industry, Dave Ellesmere is way past his hardcore drumming days. Harboring the accumulated skills with a multitude of instruments, his electronic productions are intricate and meticulous. His passion for Detroit and Chicago soundscapes is evident in his latest vinyl release for MixxRecords.

'Caught In A Moment' starts off the EP with a steady techno grip engulfing a serene melody interspersed with sharp and gritty accents.

The second track opens up with solemn piano progressions combined with high pitched synths, conjuring different spheres of the musical spectrum. Aptly entitled Universal Vibe', the track evokes a very diverse array of sounds layered on top of a dubby bassline.

The sub-bassy 'From Now On Only Good Things Will Happen' kicks off in a very introspective manner, developing into a dreamy yet dark journey filled with anxiety ridden chords and drum pads.

Label chief's Tony Rodriguez aka Brothers' Vibe is on duty for the 'Universal Vibe' remix. Percussion takes the main lead, giving the track a rolling pace. Stripping down a lot of the global elements but keeping some bell chords, Rodriguez's reinterpretation offers a tribal infused piece with a completely different mood that is just as contagious as the original.

According to numerology the number five is the most energetic and dynamic of all the single numbers. Allow this to be one of your
defining expectations when you start listening to '5', the debut album from Parisian maestro Djebali. The number not only marks the number of years that have passed since his label was conceived, but also represents the months it took to complete his very first long player. This is an important milestone in any artist's career, the first time they have the opportunity to create something timeless - a culmination of all of their experiences so far, and a statement about where they are, and where they're going.Djebali's entry into house music came via his early DJ forays with a college friend. The duo picked music that was a happy medium between his beloved hip hop and the 'super super hard' hardcore music Djebali's friend liked. From that point onwards he was hooked, eventually hitting the clubs and making all the right connections that led to his first release, with Jay Haze on Tuning Spork in 2008 Fast forward eight years and he's now head of his own label, ( djebali ), which he's using to self-release his debut LP. The album is a collection of dance floor-focused tracks, interspersed with a few experiments and unified by Djebali's love of deep,sultry grooves and classic house motifs, with a contemporary sheen of course. Djebali has been locked away in a purpose built studio for almost half of 2016, spending days on end crafting this collection of 12 tracks. The studio started out life as an empty shell, which Djebali filled out with his collection of vintage gear, patching all the equipment together from scratch and investing his money in new machines to really make the album extra special. His extensive list of gear includes the classic MPC3000, a Roland TR909, the Mozart AMEK 40 mixing desk, dynamic effects units, Moog voyager, Roland SH-101 and the Roland SH-09 to name a few. Everything track on the album was not only made using analogue gear, but was also worked upon in tandem with everything else.To keep the music c ohesive, he maintained a working process that involved working on all the projects on this album in the same session. So for each session he would work on all the tracks, injecting a unified vibe throughout and establishing a new method in his creative process. The result is 12 instant classics, from the Intro with its delicate chimes and cosmic squeaks, into 'Flamingo' a solid groover with that unmistakable Djebali feeling. From there it's non-stop grooving, with 'Nineties Playground' taking us on a deep trek into the playground in Djebali's mind, 'Mister Bastard' hypnotising us with its persistant allure and 'Heartgroover' delivering just the kind of sensual atmospherics we've come to expect from the Frenchman.It keeps coming with 'DB Cooper' giving out slightly eerie, warped vibes, before there's a break in proceedings with 'The Other Night',which features a spoken-word sample over a chilled, virtually beatless instrumental. 'God's Dream' demonstrates Djebali's ability to build layers of funk, incorporating distinct sounds to really stamp his identity on the music. 'Ideal Dawn' is an eyes-down number for the early
morning soldiers, followed by 'Passion' with more playful use of pads, bleeps, bass and minimal percussion. As we approach the end oF the long-player, the energy and positive atmosphere continues with 'Seven Blessings', a glorious roller that encompasses everything Djebali is about. The experimental clip 'Hidden Interlude' leads into the twelfth and final track, a collaboration with good friend John Dimas called 'Suzaku', a low-slung down tempo workout with a heavyweight b-line and lots of hip hop chatter buried way down in the low end. By the time the last note is played, '5' has taken you on an invigorating and enlightening journey into the world of Djebali, a young master who has injected all of his energy, dynamism and experience into a remarkable long-player.

Capturing the spirit of the season, when the electronic music community leaves its darkened rooms and heads back to nature, Feathered Sun are here with the perfect accompaniment. The six-strong collective have appeared once before when they delivered the first release on Platon Records, and
now they return with another three tracks that live and breathe with an organic band dynamic that can only be wrought by many hands working in unison.
The loose-fit Berlin-based crew is comprised of NU, jO.K.e, Raz Ohara, Chris Schwarzwaelder, Iannis Ritter and Acid Pauli, and individually you may have experienced their music in many other places. As well as being peers in the music scene they are all real life friends, and Feathered Sun is the
manifestation of their lives spent together jamming wherever the mood is right, not confined to rigid studio sessions and release deadlines.
This natural, easy-going atmosphere lingers all over the three tracks on the Saubohnen EP, as playful vocal intonations meet with live instrumentation over laid back grooves made without a need for hype or drama. It feels like the soundtrack to a perfect idle summers day spent amongst friends, while still
maintaining a necessary bite to keep toes tapping and the vibe lively. Legend would have it that the Feathered Sun sound is just as likely to have been crafted in a retreat in Peru as surrounded by the wives and kids, let alone in more conventional musical environments. It is that down-to-earth spirit that makes their sound so instantly familiar and easy to get along with, reflecting real life and love outside the self-less mass identity of the dancefloor.