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The long awaited second instalment of our 4 part VA series.

Opening track ‘Dub Free pt.3 (Rose line mix)’ is a masterfully produced and mixed dub techno groove by Hiss Is Bliss. With skills at this level, there’s clearly more to come from this French artist.

On the flip, USA born Bukkha, digs into the deep dub techno trenches with Dub Envelope. Situated at 115bpm, a tempo with much possibility, Bukkha hits the nail on the head with ease and exposes a different side to his usual output.

Closing out this carefully curated 3 track 12” - Bristol talent Somah signs off with a dreamy dub break titled Knot Up.

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Mysterious new label, let the music speak and let doves cry.

Lilas records returns after 2 top class offerings with its 3rd release from minimal heavy weight Swoy. The Three track EP consists of two originals, and a remix from French duo Miroloja. Lilas records continues to push new sounds and got early support from : sit, janeret, Sepp, nu zau and many more.

Twenty-six year old South African producer Mbulelo Mehlomakhulu grew up with a passion for house music. He began releasing music early at only 18, working with Blaque Core's Profound Nation and issuing a slew of records under the Xerophytic Soul moniker. Achieving local and global success with tracks like 'Ancient Cultures', he began to pioneer a more experimental sound - a cross between Durban's dark, propulsive gqom sound and vintage Detroit techno. This forward-thinking composite didn't go unnoticed, and Mehlomakhulu was tapped by Derrick May to release "The Robotics People" EP on Transmat in 2018. Now Mehlomakhulu returns with four stargazing hybrid compositions that again dance in the shared sonic space between Detroit and Durban. Gqom's slow, sensual pulse carries 'Play the Beat' with chants and echoing cowbell smacks swallowed into a wormhole of squashed analog bass and reverberating Underground Resistance stabs. Title track 'Kalibre' is less florid, but commands the dancefloor with clattering South African drums, ballroom slams and the ticking urgency of Chicago's DJ Sneak. 'Uranus' and 'God's Groove' lift the dancefloor to a higher plain, spiritually connecting with Carl Craig's historic early run and layering synthetic neon pads and cinematic shimmering effects. Mbulelo's sound is smart and poignant, and completely his own. By linking contemporary South African dance music to Detroit's pioneering 1980s techno vision, he makes a connection that's never felt more current.

London-based Bread And Butter Recordings is back to serving the goods, this time with a tasty number by the always-in-shape Silat Beksi. The entitled "Special Edition" EP is the first-ever solo EP on the label, and follows four successful VA compilations that have hosted Sublee,DoubtingThomas,Costin Rp, Herck, Miroloja, Macarie, and Direkt to name a few.

Opening the games, "Just Play It!" hits hard and clean with its crispy percussions, gnarly sounds, and hefty short pads that really give a floating touch. As soon as the track goes, some bongos and extra hi-hats appear, all together into a delightful ever-evolving groove.

A2 "Hero Suit" features fluffy chords that get reverberated throughout the track, flying over a sexy and engaging bassline and tight drum patterns. Fairytale synths and overprocessed vocals join the symphony, making this one a lovely dancefloor roller.

Closing the BR005, "Jungle Meditation" sticks to its name, with the Ukrainian artist relying on his signature groovy signature sound, which this time focuses on more hypnotic moods that interlock sharply in an unpredictable or volatile manner. Proper B-side, late-night affairs.

The next two courses - BR006 & BR007 - are on the way and they will not stop surprising you. A unique and delicious sound for refined palates.

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OGE White Series is back with this two tracker by Tommy Vicari Jnr & Dave Taylor aka Hollow Fraud.

The third release from r.organic is finally here, bringing to light a hidden gem of the Romanian scene. MFT is a young live act delivering a cosmic experience. We are privileged as a label to be the ones pressing this musical fairytale on wax. Expect three beautiful house tracks infused with breaks, electro and acid, and a very trippy outro. 300 copied available. Vinyl only. Artwork hand-crafted by Andrei Pqpa and Mario Francisco. No repress on this one.

Early support by Herodot, Mihai Pol, Vlad Arapasu and others.

TZU06 is here and ready to follow in the footsteps of its predecessors. The usual format applies, 4 club cuts, no names, no nonsense!

Next up on Seven Hills, we have an original release from the Holland-based Timo Faber and Jeffrey Baardolf AKA Young Adults!

Serving up 4 slices of tech’d out wiggle, melding: techno, minimal, electro, and a splash of noxious chemicals, the Anxiety Bar EP comprises a variety of heavyweight d-floor weapons.

Threat Level Midnight blends a combo of idiosyncratic drum samples with an infectious bubbling synth line, a prime example of peak-time tech-house tackle. While the title track Anxiety Bar takes a dark, moody, almost gothic turn, seriously phat bass for seriously phat systems.

On the B, Integrated Lizard People slithers and slinks about gurgling synth lines and features unsettling reptilian almost-vocal sounds. Serving as a high-class closer, Fermented Feelings reigns in the trip with satisfying electro-ish drums,

Kiria Records present the third release by Costin Rp “Feelings”. On A side we've got “Don’t know about you”, characterized on a dark line with a splendid groove thanks to the percussion, voice and melody. On side B we have “Feelings" that is a perfect track for the central part of the set, it makes crowds dance. The last track, "Sunset the toamna", thanks to its percussion, its groove and its melody, completes this amazing vinyl by detaching the listener from everything around him and by keeping him focused only on the line of the track.

u.dig makes a heavy return with Paradigms, the first edition of Various Artist series with some of the label mainstays such as Alexis Cabrera and Mariano Mateljan, as well as new additions to the label family; Masa, Jake Flory and Madezh.

Hyper minimal funk at its finest.

Three of the brightest underground Italian talents are in charge of the very first Mōtŭs vinyl release. The result goes under the name of "Horror Vacui Vol.1", a gradual rise towards the unspoken that moves from Topper's wilderness stripped-back grooves to Chiabotti's delicate and silky vibes till the futuristic outer-space routes by Viceversa.

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Lion & Lamb is of course the unlikely but cult pub in London that plays hosts to some of the underground's best DJs on a sporadic basis. After a few years of special events there it has recently branched out to come a label. After a fine various artists debut it follows suit with a second featuring electro don Radioactive Man whose 'Golden Mane' is deep and bleepy minimal electro classic. Fat Svelte offers a groggy late night number, Thoma Bulwer's 'Proper Wiggelr' is just that and Silverlining closes with a fresh tech house pumper.

Navidu Music readies up some real club sizzlers with Yaroslav Lenzyak ”Weekends Friends EP”. This outing from the Ukrainian heavy lifter is charged with rolling bass grooves, blissed-out synth programming and wonky, signature glitch detail, all sure to reign in your summer season. Act fast.

Co-founder of Lisière Collectif & Kosmogonik, Bogdan Ardeleanu marks his debut on Swiftness under his solo moniker @ardb with a 3-tracker so timeless we guarantee it will age like a bottle of posh wine (we don't refund if not tho').

The "Unusual suspect" EP is an exhibit of crafty club-oriented productions that emerged from ardb's versatile music persona.
The smooth nostalgic harmonies of the pads on "Every other day" hit as an instant classic. The name together with the repetitive sequence of the main lead both suggest the groundhog day-like phenomena we can all relate to in these pandemic times where every day feels exactly the same.

Punchy acoustic toms and jazzy ride patterns are the EP's recurrent themes and are blended very smoothly with breakbeats and robotic arps on "Reverdie".

The bassline on "Unusual suspect" is a serious tension builder that is being deconstructed into an unexpected explosive free jazz drum solo on the main breakdown making it a real weapon that you will want to carry in your bag.

Here comes the second release from Dubphone’s new vinyl imprint Seve17een. This time round we welcome August Artier to the family. The Indigo EP by August delivers two dance floor driven tracks in the company of two remixes by artists Giorgio Maulini and label head Dubphone. The 4 track EP brings a variety of sounds from more Deep house and acid to a deeper raw minimal vibe. There has been some attention lately in August with key releases on Get Physical, Kindish and his recent Kisetsu Series with 4 EP’s signed to the legendary RAWAX label. Plus his Artier Dubs series on Bandcamp focused on a more dubby side of electronic music. Currently interviewed by DJ Mag España to know a bit more about all future projects as the future is looking bright for our Australian born Ibizan based artist. His 10-year running Ibizaglobalradio show, residency at Ushuaia Tower and the legendary Hostal la Torre Ibiza all play a role to inspire this artist and his productions.


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Switch on your receiver and tune in to Far Out Radio Systems for another essential transmission. A lengthy one this time, since On Boolean Plains is the debut album of this Belgium production unit. Station master of Far Out Radio Systems is the Genk based producer Thomas Neyens, who keeps a cinemascope view on electronic music and has previously released on the SoHaSo- label as Kiani & His Legion.

On Boolean Plains takes you back to the IDM hey days of labels like Warp and Skam, back when the Artificial Intelligence-series got praise from electronic music lovers around the globe. Neyens manages to reshape that magic and make it his own, thanks to more than a handful of intricate melodies and the occasional distorted beat. Edgy electronic dance music about a world in distress. It will bring you both comfort and concern.

The title track is a melancholic Bola-esque affair, with beautiful gloomy strings, eerie breakbeats and enough space to hide yourself in. But you will also find beautiful ambient bliss (‘Beta Ceti’), bleepy techno with a firm nod to Plastikman (‘Queen of the Streets’) and soothing percussive house (‘Do We Have a Cosmic Connection’), a track that will lure you to that sweet spot on the dancefloor. While Neyens knows his classics, On Boolean Plains is not a retro album. Far from. It’s both a personal leap from what was to what will be AND an imprint of current affairs. Hence titles like ‘Theme For The Lockdown’ and ‘Tears in Code’.

Far Out Radio Systems truly lives up to it's name. Strong vibes in every direction.

DWAALs milestone fifth release is curated by Romanian duo LOy with three tracks destined for the dance floor. Whilst Giuliano Lomonte puts his stamp on Simple Cues to complete the release.

Two worlds become one,
East is East and West is West,
No longer apart.

Woven carefully,
East is West and West is East,
Timeless creations.

- TEFFEBU テフェブ