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SVET(Light in Russian) was established to release dubby-influenced music from a vast pool of artists, with whom MAYAK has connected during past four years. Our first release is a various artist compilation from unique musicians across the globe.

While the A-side(from veterans) is quite moody and not that straightforward, B-side (from newcomers) is ready to rock dancefloors without any concerns.

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Stephan Bodzin returns to Afterlife with a mesmerising release.
A master in his field, his productions tantalise your emotional centre and propel the listener into a fantasy world. A world where energy, rhythm and atmosphere combine to create feelings of wonder, euphoria and positivity. Innellea steps in with a rework, adding more drama, tension and a pervasive melancholy atmosphere.

The first two years of the history of Marc Romboy´s Systematic Recordings have been something very outstanding. A new music wave was about to start, electronic tracks became more groovy, more slow, more minimal and more 80s-influenced again.

This double 12“ is the first compilation where eight of the most influencial and on vinyl unavailable tracks of the beginning of the label have been put together and this even re-mastered.

Tracks are i.e. the best selling record on the label ever, Abysm´s „Future love“, Marc´s first and deep collaboration with house legend and Detroit´s Blake Baxter and of course several groundbreaking tunes by Stephan Bodzin, solo and in coop with Marc Romboy.

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After three standout EPs on Atomnation, Japanese producer and live artist Ryunosuke Hayashi a.k.a. boys be kko serves up his long-awaited debut album. Hensa is a serene nine-track electronic trip that oozes musical charm.

He makes his music in a studio with its own roof terrace and counts the likes of &ME and Bonobo as fans while Running Back boss Gerd Janson has remixed him in the past. This new album finds him expand on his always emotive, clean and futuristic fusion of house, disco and melodic techno in alluring new ways.

This is a brain-cleansing, soul-enriching work of melodic electronic perfection from boys be kko.

Kieran has been one of Ireland’s best producers for almost two decades, and when he spoke with Maeve about an album he’d been working on, he sounded a note of caution that, maybe, well, it wasn’t the sort of thing Maeve would like. If this was a shameless attempt at reverse psychology, it worked. Interest was piqued, the conversation continued, and the result was an enchanting, hypnotic album unlike anything heard from Phil, or anyone, before. That album was Life Cycling and it was quickly agreed that this would be the perfect record to serve as Maeve’s first full-length artist release.

Pure techno... With a deep A-side, bringing the typicall Goog evolutions... And a fantastic ballsine techno flip, calm and precious. A splendid EP !

'PULSE 01' is the first release in PITP's new series, which is an ongoing exploration of ambient tech, while offering a more structured display of beat-driven ambient music. Pulse 01 features brand new tracks by SYNE and Influx. SYNE is Dennis Huddleston from the UK, who is most recognized for his ambient work as 36. He returns to his SYNE alias for the first time in nearly 5 years, with only his second record since his 2017 self-titled debut LP. 'Dystalgia' is a 12 minute opus, spread over 3 movements. Soaring pads and razor sharp percussion combine for a dynamic, emotionally charged journey in sound. Showing love to the Detroit greats, but recognising the distinct UK influence which made him fall in love with Techno in the early 90's, it's a surprising pivot in Dennis' sound and one which all lovers of beautiful, melodic ambient techno should enjoy. Influx is James Bernard from the US, who is most recognized for his solo work in recent years. Influx was his trance/techno alias for much of the early to late 90's and released his work with well-respected UK and US labels.

Time to welcome the return of Echonomist to TAU, as the prolific Greek producer comes through with a four track selection from his audio lab.
Echonomist exudes versatility, with a discography that includes a wide range of styles, demonstrating his ability to explore different genres with confidence and flair. His last appearance on TAU was a collab with the label heads Adana Twins which hit No.1 in the Beatport Indie Dance
chart. He’s also recently been releasing with Innervisions, as well as Kompakt. Echonomist has honed his sound, striking a delicate balance between emotion and rhythm, injecting authentic feeling into unadulterated dance floor moments…
The EP kicks off with the title track, ‘Get Closer’, a cut that features a heavy-hitting drum arrangement which sounds organic - like a live drum kit. A minute into the track and a heartwarming melody floats in, Echonomist adding layers of synth to increase the deep feeling. With the hefty beats, it’s a highly effective combination that is sure to rouse dance floors into wild abandon when the clubs open up…
Next up is ‘Pothos’ (featuring Mr. Lookman on the guitar), another cut that merges a live band feel with electronic influences. The extended
intro feels like a live on stage jam with guitarists and drummers hyping up the crowd. At just over 2 minutes 30, Echonomist introduces vintage synths, which take us back in time a few decades. As the track progresses, his playful approach produces electrifying moments of tension and release that make this one a special cut indeed.
Then we have two versions of ‘Death Goes To Disco’ (featuring Phunkadelica) to close the EP. The first mix works off a classic disco rhythm, hypnotic, almost narcotic in its spellbinding effect. A gentle build up guides us into the main body of the cut, with a retro style robotic vocal and subtle flourishes of sound to embellish the disco foundation. Giorgio Moroder would be proud.
Lastly, the second version of ‘Death Goes To Disco’ brings us to the end. The ‘Phunkadelica Acid I Love You Mix’ adds a squelchy acid lick to the cut, with high energy drops, booming drums and retaining the dramatic atmosphere of the original. An awesome accompaniment to the original, for those who love a slice of TR-303 (who doesn’t?!).

Heavenly Recordings announce the release of ‘Heavenly remixes 3&4 - Andrew Weatherall volume 1&2’, a brace of compilation albums collecting together some of the finest remixes from the label’s long-time friend, collaborator and go-to remixer. These compilations follow ‘Heavenly remixes 1 & 2’, which showcases some of the label’s other great remixes.

 By the time Heavenly was born in the spring of 1990, Andrew Weatherall was already an inspirational sounding board, as well as a fellow traveller on the bright new road that stretched out ahead, thanks to the massive cultural liberation of acid house. Back then every energised meeting could be turned into a fortuitous opportunity in this burgeoning new underground economy. Bored of your job? Start playing records out! Start a club night! Get in the studio!
Start a label! Just don’t stand still. Commandments Andrew would follow for the rest of his life.

 At the start of things, Andrew was a regular visitor to Capersville - the pre-Heavenly press office run by label founder Jeff Barrett (soon to become Andrew’s manager). It was there that he famously picked up a copy of Primal Scream’s unloved second album and singled out a
track that would later become ‘Loaded’, after being given an instruction to “fucking destroy” it by the band’s Andrew Innes; it was there too that the idea to remix the first Heavenly release
came about.

 Andrew’s mix of that first Heavenly record is very much a product of its time. ‘The World According To Sly and Lovechild’ is a swirling bass punch topped with a hypnotic marimba line and the kind of ecstatic diva vocal that you’d hear coming out of the speakers all night at postShoom clubs like Yellow Book.

 His take on the label’s next release - Saint Etienne’s ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart (A Mix of Two Halves’) - would set the template for his next three decades of audio exploration. A drawn-out imperial dub, the track builds and builds with a moody intensity (partly down to the
melodica played by Weather Prophets legend Pete Astor) that’s far more Kingston JA at dusk than Kingston-upon-Thames at kicking out time. It’s both a dancefloor record to get lost in and
headphone psychedelia of the highest order - a perfect example of what he did better than anyone else.

 Between 1990 and his untimely death in 2020, Andrew fed more Heavenly bands through the mixing desk than those of any other label. Consistently, he returned visionary music to the
office, often in person for (at least) one ceremonial playback - a ritual that would involve the volume cranked up high and Andrew rocking back on his heels, eyes closed, lost in the alchemy of it all.

 Each time, he would warp and twist originals into beautiful new shapes - elasticated club records that might evoke Detroit techno one second and Throbbing Gristle the next, before wheel-spinning into something akin to The Fall produced by King Tubby.

 Andrew’s studio adventures would always be guided by that early advice to destroy the source material. It’s why he was the first name that came up when remixes were discussed; the first number on the speed dial. Listening back to these remixes now - to thirty years of glorious outsider sounds - it bangs home again just how fucking good Andrew was.

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Here's a big reason to celebrate, as we face the 150th release on Cocoon Recordings! That's right, 150 prime cuts with a number of milestones. It's hard to single out any one for particular praise but even so, we still have something very special planned for the anniversary. With a certain affection, we wanted to present an artist from the region so it's with great pleasure that we can unveil 'Countach' from the one and only Butch, as a more than worthy anniversary release. The native Mainzer and sometime Berliner is without doubt one of the most dazzling German Tech-House artists of the moment. His performances contain a full dose of funkiness and his self-made promo videos never fail to entertain, providing a lot of fun in the process. First and foremost though, Butch is an exceptional producer, who, as one of the chosen few, knows how to mix together those special ingredients that drag us onto the dance floor again and again. What's more, since we really have something to celebrate, we don't just have an original from Butch, it's accompanied by a remix from none other than Kölsch! If the term 'man of the moment' applies to any artist then it's got to be Kölsch! At least that's true when it comes to hypnotic techno with a subtle yet seductive touch of trance. Kölsch is currently operating on another level. Whatever he touches turns to gold, turns moments on the dance floor into unforgettable experiences to be written down in the annals of techno. His Kompakt release 'Cassiopeia", as well as his remixes including the Chemical Brothers, stand out as musical testimonies of the past two years. The series of musical landmarks from the house of Kölsch is endless and his remix of Butch's 'Countach' is no exception! With poise and purpose like the Lamborghini of the same name, Kölsch takes us on an epic journey with his remix here, but as t

ARCYDARO - Label offers their latest Release also with a special Bundle containing three EPs:

ARCYDARO 01
ARCYDARO 02
ARCYDARO 03

Despite all its terrible tragedies and hardships, the whole disaster that is 2020 has had its positive sides. One might have been Danny Howard’s Radio 1 Lockdown link up. The idea behind it: bring artists together that have never worked together due to time, place or opportunity. So when the dice were tossed for possible collaborations, you might want to think they were loaded.
The Catz ‘n Dogz liaison with Gerd Janson is just that obvious - as is the result. „Modern Romance“ translates to upbeat dance music that neither shies away from vocals nor pianos and is practically the antidote to any foul mood. Or as Gerd likes to put it: „The whole thing was already laid out by the dance music masters that are Catz ’n Dogz. All I had to do was to ask Mark Barrott to help out with some piano work and finish an arrangement. Voilá!“ House music that will sound as great in clubs and parties as it will on treadmills, or on your favorite means of transportation as it does on airwaves and did so on Danny Howards Radio 1 edition.

microCastle begins 2019 by welcoming Petros Manganaris aka Echonomist to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Thessaloníki, the Greek artist has been a fixture of the electronic underground for over two decades. Long a favourite of the world's largest DJs, Petros' timeless style often finds him sitting in a creative space between house and techno. As one of Greece's most highly regarded DJs, Petros has performed with a wide variety of the world's leading acts, most notably Ame, Black Coffee, Carl Craig, Damian Lazarus, Dixon, Juan Atkins and Tale Of Us. Recent releases on Aeon, Connaisseur Recordings, Multinotes, Rebirth and Upon You highlight his discography, while a bevy of forthcoming projects point to what should be an amazing year for the Greek artist. Now making his much anticipated microCastle debut, Echonomist presents his 'Strymonas' artist showcase.

Comprised of four tracks, the 'Stymonas' collection is a blend of astral storyboards and raw analog electronics. Beginning with the commanding beats and elastic funk of 'Grace' before segueing perfectly into the spastic sirens and cosmic arpeggios of 'November Clouds', it's Petros'  technical excellence and boundless creativity which shine through here.

Already a favourite of Frankey & Sandrino and Rampa, it's 'Doudouka' which anchors the collection's halfway mark. A hypnotic piece melded by afro sensibilities and a deep meditative pulse. Rounding out the release is the dramatic title selection 'Strymonas'. Surrounded by much hype after being played by Ame last year, it's buzzing low end, bleepy theme and waves of euphoric tension have been etched in the hearts of dance floors around the world.

With the 'Strymonas' showcase, Echonomist makes an impressive microCastle debut, further demonstrating his uncanny knack for crafting avant garde electronica, complete with inspired storyboards and imaginative sound design that entices the listener to get lost in the music.

Para One presents " Sundial ", the third extract from his new album SPECTRE: Machines of Loving Grace. After " Shin Sekai " and its commanding choir and drums, the chilling skies of " Alpes ", the producer points his arrow towards the heart. The track goes only up, from its hopeful arpeggio, a melodic bassline building higher floors, towering with layers of direct yet fine drawn synth chords. " Sundial " is wide and intimate, nostalgic, and confident at the same time.

The " Sundial " EP offers 3 remixes. Hot Chip draw first with a dance floor ready version, adding their own signature riffs and textures to the original canvas. The " Nodandanintheokotantan Mix " by England born / Berlin based Call Super chooses a playful replaying of the whole piece, changed into an array of micro percussions, reshaping the main melody from bits and pieces, until a plain piano enters the frame. Finally, Para One himself reworks " Sundial " and reveals even more the versatility of the original track, remodeling it into a manifest to dance, elastic beats and house music stabs in hand.

A first of many to come.
Circles & Stones release their debut EP „Various Gems
I“ with four various artists who, at first glance, hail from
varying corners of the music spectrum.
The EP opens with "Cloud 9", an ode to summer by
Thomas Atzmann. Born in the morning at a time when
the world is just waking up and creativity flows freely, its
joyful tune and catchy breakbeat set the tone for an
uplifting kind of melancholia, tugging at your heart
strings all the while. "Kabale & Liebe", in which O/Y
interprets Robosonic’s original version with his own
recipe for organic grunginess, combines euphoric synth
lines with organic percussions and haunting vocals,
finally releasing the tension that builds gradually within
the track’s own story.
Side B begins with Arutani’s slow burner "Back in Time",
a track that conveys a flavour of darkness that’s never
heavy and always intriguing. The groove is easy, almost
playing with a lightness that permeates the whole track,
all the while alternating with a bassline that gives a
contrasting twang and reminds us of his individual,
pervasive sound. And last but not least, Midas 104
delivers a multi-layered, textured production for a perfect
close called "Quixotopia". The melody cascades into
waves of throbbing synthesisers, complex percussive
patterns and static sounds that are characteristic of his
style, and gives weight to an otherwise floating track.

Our brand new series Systematic Soundscapes is for fans of club music made with highgrade and original synth sounds and without many times used vocal or sound sound samples. All tracks come along with fresh and unheard vibes.

For the first volume which was compiled by Marc Romboy, Sascha Braemer celebrates his label debut with the moving - Butterflies', followed by high energy rhythms by Spirit Catcher from Belgium who have already produced many tracks on the label.

Roy Rosenfeld contributes - Distorted reality', which is in the best tradition of his music released on KX and Systematic, straight, powerful and touching. And also Thyladomid has his debut with - Devil´s dance', musical stuff as we know it from the label.

In celebration of their 100th release, Steyoyoke presents an exceptional collection of reworked label classics in the name of Steyoyoke 100. The release sees six artists showcase their skills across six incredible special edition tracks.
Soul Button welcomes us into the celebration with an extraordinary rework of “Come To Me”. As words begin to describe a sense of spiritual liberation, the music saves us from our inhibitions, ready for freedom on the dancefloor. With rapturing force and euphoric thrills, Claws SG, showcases his brilliant special edition of “Gwendoline”. JOBE presents his reimagining of “Orcus”, conjuring up images of a distant future, installing a sense of fascination as sounds bubble and fizz overhead. Displaying true mastery, Nick Devon, elevates “The Poem” with a rework that speaks for itself. Montenegro powerhouse, Darko Milosevic, offers a special edition for “Lament”, its wooziness leaving a dizzying spell upon our imagination. Lastly, Modeplex, closes us on a spellbinding remake of “Kronos Pearl”.
With its incredible achievement at 100 releases, Steyoyoke continues to launch ground-breaking ethereal techno into the stratosphere. The songs found on Steyoyoke 100 capitalise upon the astonishing roster of artists who proudly call Steyoyoke their home.

Barcelona to Brooklyn via UK: following two very special releases from Beartrax, for their third release (and second of 2020) hot new NYC label Melodize welcome one of Spain’s most consistent electronic ambassadors, Factor City co-boss Undo, and Cin Cin bossman Fort Romeau for remix duties.

Hot on the heels of his stunning ‘Dark Woods’ EP earlier this summer, Undo comes packing some stunning electronic tackle. Sitting somewhere between Border Community and Underworld, both cuts are lavishly layered as myriad synths bubble and ripple away in their own little co-existing worlds.

Baggy, charming and just nicely off-grid, both sides of the coin can be flipped; those looking for a darker jam will be all over ‘Sixty Days’, a powerful cut where the basses melt into swaggering loose kicks. Need things even darker? Then jump on Fort Romeau’s remix where the kicks are cemented into place with a stark acidic twist.

Meanwhile those of us hungrier for more of a cosmic head trip will find serious pots of gold at the end of the rainbow that is ‘Just One Day’. A twinkling, shimmering odyssey, tracks like these don’t come round all that often. Melodize realise total bliss once again.

Prins Thomas veröffentlicht seine Alben 8 und 9 in zwei Stufen, jeweils als LP sowie am Ende gemeinsam auf einer CD. Er beendet damit eine Phase, in der er hauptsächlich Mixe und Remixe für andere Musiker erstellte, während er seine eigene Produktionsarbeit hinten anstellte. Davon befreit, bestreitet er seinen neuen Doppelschlag fast in Eigenregie, einzige Ausnahmen sind die fähigen Hände von Bugge Wesseltoft ('8') und John Carroll Kirby ('8' und '9').

Romanian Native BOg makes welcomed return to Watergate Records, joining forces with LKF
Project for new EP ‚Her Song‘.
With a string of releases on some of electronic music’s most compelling labels including Crosstown
Rebels, Bedrock and Diynamic, BOg has steadily forged his reputation as one to watch. Following his
input to the ‚Watergate 25 – Adana Twins‘ compilation with ‚Tribelune‘, BOg returns to Watergate
Records, this time teaming up with exciting new vocal-led outfit LKF Project who have already made
waves with a release on Agoria’s Sapiens imprint.
‚Her Song‘ is driven by the sombre, ambient vocals of the LKF Project, underpinned by its undulating
bassline. It ebbs and flows, gradually culminating to deliver a satisfying dancefloor moment. The dynamic
Dub version of ‚Her Song‘ sees the track’s energy intensified, propelled forward by it’s intricate layers and
breakbeats. The EP concludes with ‚Discrete Class‘, both rolling and introspective, it perfectly fuses the
groove of house with the asceticism of techno, a sound that BOg’s signature style lends him to.

One-year-and-a-half after landing on earth with its first eponymous EP, The Outsider Syndrome is back from its exploration of the vast Techno universe with more musical UFO’s.

Through “Social Engineering”, the Lyon-based duo – composed of E-care and Don Jo –, is about to deliver another dose of rock-influenced electronics, delving its dark-energy into a not-so-sci-fi-anymore dystopian future made of totalitarianism, supranational control.

Four raging tracks of analog techno and electro, with a huge space given to narration and improvisation, as a fight against boring, repetitive standards.

To be published once again on Beyond Techno Musical UFO’s on limited-edition vinyl.

On 'Made of Wood', his ninth full-length album since 2007, Oliver Koletzki embodies the seasoned craftsman, carving out his deeply personal sonic sculptures with a confident, learned hand, while experimenting with a broad range of thrilling ideas and fresh textures. The result is an organically flowing, yet decisively shaped work of art, that naturally concludes a trilogy of albums Koletzki embarked on releasing with 'The Arc of Tension' and followed with 'Fire in the Jungle'.

Initially written in Tulum, Mexico, during the pre-pandemic winter of 2019, 'Made of Wood' is physically entwined with the primeval forests that continue to inspire its maker: In the subsequent year it took to complete the album in Berlin, Oliver, aided by numerous live musicians and vocalists, brought his sketches to life with a focus on wooden instruments like djembes, marimbas, santoors or duduks, sculpting a natural sound that's warm in timbre, rich in groove and literally made of wood.

Thanks to the imperfection of the human hand, the album sings with a bold vibrance that stretches from the LP's slow carnivalesque opener 'Caravana De Los Elefantitos' to the blue horns and Wennink's lamenting coos on the concluding ballad 'Turn'. Intermediately, Koletzki's rhythmic explorations take the shape of mythic odes ('Dear Mexican Jungle'), boisterous tribal dances ('La Veleta'), floor-focussed shakers ('Copal'), handpan-driven epics ('Cryptozoology' feat. Walter Scalzone) or subdued oriental belters ('Serpiente Del Ritmo' feat. ELIH) – emphasising his control over light and dark tonalities, over organic and synthetic sounds alike. Most strikingly, Oliver slowly breaks away from the album's natural feel in the mid-section, in which the disorienting, abstract stunner 'Picture' (with Niko Schwind & Judith Ahrends) rubs shoulders with the synth-crescendos of the bouncy 'Made of Cashmere', while the 14-minute long meditation 'A Starseed's Journey' makes for a powerful penultimate breather later on.

Next to the meticulous attention to instrumentation and his instinctive touch, these twists and turns underline that Koletzki feels entirely at ease on 'Made of Wood' – like the true artisan he is.

GusGus are back on vinyl releasing two classic remixes off their latest release “Lies Are More Flexible”. On one side you’ll find up and coming Egyptian prodigy Raxon’s rendition of “Lifetime” while on the other side you’ll find the already classic Johannes Brecht remix of “Featherlight”. Both tracks will surely please both DJs and fans. Currently being supported on a dance floor near you.

The music of Digitalism is usually in equal parts fun and fanciful, earnest and ecstatic. „Reality 2“ - their debut EP on Running Back - is no exception to the rule. Hailing from Hamburg, the place where Germany’s allegedly first and definitely seminal house club Front was based, their sound might not be a direct descendant of that heritage. At second glance though, it’s not hard to imagine that any of these 5 tracks, if not all of them, would be in heavy rotation, given that club would still be open today. If your underage, any arcade hall would do, too. Take „Trans Global Ltd“ for instance. Like an Italo disco steamroller, it’s as play- as it is powerful. „Reality 2“ might be the pick of the litter. A neuromantic dance floor gets swiped with a euphoric melancholy that could be the tears of joy that symbolize a bygone era or a better tomorrow. Enough with the poetry. A quintet of tracks that are as athletic, graceful and witty as possible. Or to quote Robert Palmer: simply irresistible.

Wex Series - Telomere Plastic is on to the next release.
Time to present the Neighborhood Watch Patrol.
This four track EP blends breaks, electro and tech house supplying you with a chunky little plate for the dance floor. Keep your Neighborhood safe with this one.
Limited to 150 copies on black vinyl.

Ten years after the release of their legendary Luna album Stephan and Marc have put together four brand new interpretations of their moon tracks and all four fav artists on their wish list confirmed their work.

Anjunadeep´s Ben Böhmer on „Callisto“, Kompakt´s ANNA with Wehbba on „Ferdinand“, Innervision´s Aera and Echonomist with their hands on „Triton“ and „ Phobos“; can one provide more high grade sound on one double 12“?

Prepare yourself for a deep mind massage as we welcome Ditian to TAU. The Berlin-based producer blends melodic influences with the more mystical side of electronica to create a sound that is nourishing for the soul. With releases on Innervisions and its sub-label Exit Strategy, Ditian has established his natural flair for producing transcendent compositions that ignite the dance floor. On TAU he delivers four new tracks - each one has its own unique characteristics with Ditian’s signature flavour at their foundation.

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Hanagasumi - hazy curtain of flowers, cherry blossoms appearing from afar like a white mist - this phenomenon can be seen during the sakura blossom in Japan.

Introducing the second Hanagasumi release from Shine Grooves. This time the release has a slightly different sound character. The first side is minimalist and abstract rhythms filled with twisty synth sequences, seasoned with house sauce and stringy keyboards.

The second side has an ambient mood. The first 2 tracks contain soft synth parts and melodies, which are supported by broken rhythms and magical percussion. The final track in the release is reminiscent of the minimal and glitch house of the early 2000s, which will allow you to immerse yourself in an atmosphere of serenity.

Belgium's sweethearts Joyhauser are back on Terminal M with another great 3 track ep! Lamana's pulsating acidline plus a warm melodie with an array of layers are definitely working well on the dancefloor! Vesperi impresses with a dark atmosphere which is perfect for the more soulful moments ! Lyseric Acid is a great pumping track where the combimation of darkness and some vocals puts you in another state of mind. (Monika Kruse)

Following his previous excursion Patterns EP, Colyn returns to Afterlife with more interplanetary sonics.

The title cut merges a rubbery low end groove with a cacophony of cosmic FX and a robotic vocal clip. ‘Wait For You’ feels like a cybernetic ode to lost love, with a stirring melody and heartrending arrangement. ‘KL427’ and ‘Lightyears’ are a little more pensive, blending emotive composition and compelling rhythms to tantalise your body and mind.

Over recent years Rome-based DJ and producer Whitesquare has earned a reputation for his eclectic and expansive DJ sets and his cosmic approach to his house, techno and disco productions. Following releases on labels including Toy Tonics and 20:20 Vision, along with his own Whitesquare Series and Versione Lenta imprints,
he returns to Life And Death with a fresh EP that’s bursting with summer positivity.
Life And Death’s first release of 2021, 'Discreet Moment Thing' is split into two parts, with a second installment coming up later this summer. Whereas Whitesquare’s previous offering, 2020’s 'Seventy Days Of Déjà Vu', was a laid back affair created during the first lockdown period, this latest pair of tracks have been clearly created with the dancefloor in mind, drawing on influences from classic house music of the late 90s / early 2000s era when the genre was at its peak dominance of popular culture.
Part one opens up with 'Carte Blanche', giving us a taste of much-needed optimism and dancefloor bliss. On the flip side, euphoric piano chords and a feel-good bassline shape 'Lux Interior', the ultimate summer jam.

Life And Death begins 2022 as it did 2021, with a new 12" release from Whitesquare. 'Discreet Moment Thing Pt. 2' follows part one with another pair of undeniable dancefloor cuts that draw from the classic electronic music that has influenced the Rome DJ and producer throughout his career.
On the A-side, 'Discreet Moment Thing' is a modern update of Eighties electronic disco, with inspirations from the synth pop pioneers of its time especially prevalent through the track's cut up vocals and bassline. On the flip,
'Lady Cherry' draws from the more glamourous purveyors of the 80s synth sound, with its Euro-pop piano melodies, balearic pads and insistent synth basslines.

Carrot Green from Rio de Janeiro is a very nice guy. Actually you can hear that in his music - he's providing beautiful world styles combined with classic electronic elements in a very different way since years. The Kin Sharuba EP contains an Acid driven original tune and another one called Orientação Espacial which is more relaxed. Remix delivery successfully made by Dengue Dengue Dengue from Lima and Comemé's Christian S.

Eluize's debut LP on Craigie Knowes is a beautiful 7 track journey through voice and sound. A unique blend of Eluize's voice, drum machines and synthesis have built an album that flows between dancefloor hypnotics and melodies that throw you out to drift in a lonely cosmic ocean.

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"We are both very happy to welcome back Marino Canal on Siamese. Everyone remembers his first record for us well, a timeless yet forward thinking and fresh release that's tough to beat. Marino made it possible though, his upcoming `Provenance` EP is a clear evolution of his style, mature, intelligent and ready for 2020." Adriatique