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Esoteric German imprint MASK are back with another untitled release featuring six modulated cuts.
The MASK imprint have steadily built themselves a reputation within the electronic music world honing a sharp production style which lays focus on effervescent, live jams on hardware gear. The previous six
releases on the imprint have garnered an array of support from some of the scene’s most respected names including the likes of Laurent Garnier, Danny Daze, Dan Curtin, Machine Woman, DJ Deep and more
names, with MASK continually delivering the goods.
The ‘A1’ kicks thing off with warm pads sitting gracefully underneath the sweeping percussive groove whilst ‘A2’ focuses on resounding kicks, otherworldly undertones and enlightening leads in the distance. ‘A3’ is breaks-tinged cut featuring spiralling chords, syncopated rhythms and luscious melodies floating above the spacious yet swinging flow.
On the flip, the ‘B1’ offers up dreamy pads, shimmering synths that bounce delightfully off the vibrant hihats in this late night, deep house gem. Low-slung electro drums, ethereal melodic keys, scintillating bass whirls makes up the inspiriting cut that is ‘B2’ before the ‘B3’ delightfully rounds off the release with gentle soundscapes underneath the pensive ambience and German vocals.

Repress

The VA series is facing it's 3th landmark with 12 tracks featured on Essential Memories EP Part III. A return trip for some, a debut for others, keeping the electronic banner alive with cuts destined to nightlife.

'IDMEMO' would not pretend to be a representative compendium of 90’s-00’s Intelligent Dance Music. It was not Vladimir Ivkovic & Ivan Smagghe’s point when they decided on the project. It is a very personal snapshot of a moment in time, when both of them were working in record shops, when they were listening to indie and electronic music. One can not stress enough the importance of this crossing of roads, pop kids getting through to the dancefloor via Aphex Twin and nerdy house heads dissolving their four to the floor into the futuristic world of Warp compilations.

The compilation unfolds in the loosest, the best way to make some kind of sense. There are some classics (Black Dog’s lysergic 'Psyl-Cosin'), there are some rarities (that Zugzwang track), some tested late night floor melters (Reload remixing Slowdive) and some personal outlandish choices that strangely take their place (Spiritualized’s 'Anyway That You want Me-remix 3').

All in all, This is an anti-archive, a choice of tracks primarily lead by emotion, more pads than glitches,”intelligent” music depraved by that last half-pill at 6am rather than high-brow destructurations, Ivkovic & Smagghe hitting, as ever, at their own margins.

'IDMEMO' is a collaborative project between Above Board Projects, Offen Music and Les Disques De La Mort. Selected and sequenced by Vladimir Ivkovic and Ivan Smagghe. Art and design by Atelier Superplus. Mastering courtesy of Keith Tenniswood @ Curved. Manufacture and worldwide distribution by Above Board, 2020.

Purely by coincidence, the 2019 Horo schedule commences in the same way as 2018 - with a release from Parisian artist Von Grall. Following up his debut LP 'Infinitum' for the label, the Three Waves EP probes new depths in shimmering, rhythmic obscuration.

Seemingly constructed under a thick sheet of fog, Three Waves is immersive Techno with taut, granular waves winding through it's construction, adding emotive touches sparingly, but with precision potency.

Roma Zuckerman is in fact the trippiest artist on the label and he is back with a new solo release 'stage of loyalty'. Nobody ever knows what is on his mind when recording his next 13 minute long composition at home in Krasnoyarsk but his signature slow mo murkiness and Roma-like mental groove are unmistakable. 'Stage of loyalty' does just that but also contains minimalist techno tracks and a wonderful italo-esque sounding anthem ,,I like you" that could easily soundtrack a movie where everything is going to be just alright! Artwork by Daria Galeeva.

For Room Trax's 14th installment none other than Setoac Mass, VSK, Kaiser and Kwartz gather up to set the masses into motion. Functional but with a great understanding of aesthetics "Isotopic Signature" creates a propelling symbiosis of four thoroughly crafted, timeless gems dedicated to dark and sweaty dancefloors. Driving, impressive, and energetic it's keeping up tension from end to end and reflects the very core of modern techno while being a solid tribute to the origins of the scene.

Coming in deep and with heavy groove Setaoc Mass' "Contemporary Decline" quickly raises tension with exceptionally crafted percussion elements. As a unique tool for the long nights to come and paired with its distinctive atmosphere, it transports a sophisticated balance between modern bassline-driven techno and the typically clean and classic Setaoc Mass manner.

With "Luna" VSK once again proves his profound devotion to the darker realms of techno. Dark, impressive, and embedded in mesmerizing textures it catches the audience with its pounding pressure dissolving into a mind-bending tapestry of sound. Full of interesting details and driving rhythms it lets you dive into otherworldly soundscapes.

Reminiscent of the early days of techno the characteristic and bouncy vibe of "Asereth" paves the way for another bassline-driven ride for the listener - fast and energetic all the way through. One thing's for sure, once started Kaiser's latest opus just seems to be unstoppable carrying everyone along.

As an exquisite wrap-up for the EP "Red Flame" leads with a quirky and hypnotically sequenced melody seamlessly uniting with galloping drums and percussions to form a trippy peak-time weapon. Stylistically confident as always Kwartz once again delivers pure heat and a perfect complement to "Isotopic Signature".

Italian boss Wrong Assessment makes his Dynamic Reflection appearance with this 4-track EP including a Shifted remix of the title track.

You can hear the years of experience is in this well-produced and strongly written EP. The balance between the rolling drums and the uplifting percussion are capable of bringing listeners into a certain state of mind. The warm and melodic synths fit perfectly into many layers of each track, while Shifted gives it a more dark approach on remix duties.

Wrong Assessment manages to combine the label's vision and sound authentic and refreshing at the same time, causing him to stand out with this 40th EP on Dynamic Reflection.

Boys Noize' Album "Mayday" offenbarte eine neue Musikalität des Berliner DJ/Produzenten und enthielt echte Songs statt rau-aggressive Club-Bretter. Die "Mayday Remixes" bringen uns nun wieder zum Ursprung des Geschehens, dem dunklen Dancefloor-Basement. Neben etlichen Club-Versionen enthält das neue Doppelalbum auch Remixes frischer Gesichter und respektierter Talente wie des australischen Techno-Barden Jensen Interceptor aus Sydney, des jungen Rave-Revivalisten Raito oder der britischen D&B Ikone Rockwell.

Eine der großartigen Botschafterinnen des Berliner Techno, Ellen Allien, präsentiert ihr brandneues Album - Alientronic'. Ein umfangreiches Werk, welches in der Stadt in der es aufgenommen wurde seine Wurzeln hat. Ellen's Heimat und der Ort in dem sie Techno entdeckt hat entfachte eine Faszination, die für immer Bestand haben wird. - Alientronic' wurde während der kalten Wintermonate Ende 2018 in Berlin aufgenommen, eine Zeit in der die Kreativität in der Stadt ihren Höhepunkt erreicht. Temperaturen unter 0 Grad und dunkle Nächte führen dazu, daß die Künstler ihre Zeit hinter verschlossenen Türen verbringen und Zeit, Raum und Muße finden eine innere Reise anzutreten und die tiefsten Ressourcen ihrer Kreativität anzuzapfen. - Alientronic' präsentiert eine Künstlerin welche nur so vor Ideen strotzt, jahrelange Erfahrung bringt Leben in Ellens Arbeit, verfeinert sie auf befreiende Weise. Von der Vergangenheit geprägt, aber voller Zuversicht in die Zukunft blickend. Ellen zeigt uns klassischen Techno und Acid Metaphern aus ihrem eigenen visionären Blickwinkel. Vocals werden geloopt und verzerrt, harte Beats kicken ein während aufwühlende Flächen uns in ein emotionales Areal locken und wir werden Zeugen einer faszinierenden und fesselnden anderen Welt voller mysteriöser und exotischer Anziehungskraft.

Ist es eine Halluzination oder sind die elektronischen Außerirdischen schon unter uns

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)

Keine Kick Auf "who Else" Klingt Wie Eine Andere Auf Diesem Album, Keine Snare Wiederholt Sich In Einem Anderen Track. Jede Hi-hat Ist Maßgeschneidert, Kein Synthesizer Taucht Irgendwo Noch Mal Genau So Auf. Das Album Ist Keine Dieser Vorhersehbaren Techno-platten Und Deshalb Auch Ein Hartes Stück Arbeit. Auch Bei Der Unermüdlichen Suche Nach Neuen Sounds Gilt Immer Der Alte Grundsatz: Weniger Ist Mehr. "who Else" Repräsentiert Den Sound Von Berlin In All Seiner Ambivalenz. Von Der Ersten Single "wealth", Einer Hip-hop-nummer Mit Der Londoner Grime-künstlerin Flohio, Über Den "wmf Love Song", Einem Tribut An Den Ehemaligen Berliner Club, Bei Dessen Gnadenlosen Uk-vibes Man Aber Kaum Wehmütig Wird, Bis Zu Den Gedroppten Weisheiten Des Estnischen Rappers Tommy Cash Über Dem Knusprigen Beat Von "who" Und Otto Von Schirachs Kreischen Durch Die Industrielle Darkness Von "i Am Your God". Modeselektor Übernehmen Den Rest - Lassen Es Knacken, Schweifen Ab, Drehen Auf, Raven, Experimentieren Oder Haben Auch Einfach Mal Spaß. "who Else" Ist Ohne Jeden Äußeren Druck Entstanden, Nur Dem Eigenen Anspruch Verpflichtet, Wieder Eine Starke Platte Zu Machen.

Steve Summers delivers his long anticipated debut double lp for L.I.E.S. Stepping up with 13 tracks, Summers goes across the board exploring all ends of the long lineage of Chicago House music. As a member of Mutant Beat Dance with Traxx and Beau Wanzer or under his Rhythm Based Lovers alias Summers has always managed to tread the line between classic Chicago styles and modern psychedelic Jakbeat floor beaters.

On the aptly titled "Generation Loss" we get the the full spectrum; from the old school 80s acid of "Who Knows" to the long form lysergic blackhole of "Boxed In" or the dx funk of "Unknown Origin" Summers cements his signature style which he has refined over years throughout this LP.

It’s more of the same for Baldo’s Physical Education, as the Spanish label heads back to the year 2000 for their next release.

Another re-issue, another one-off forgotten gem: this time courtesy of UK talent Affie Yusuf.

On the cards are three slinky dancefloor cuts that perfectly capture the spirit of the era: A Tulip Saved My Life, Subwoofer Mayhem and Whoop Whoop Dance Tragedy.

Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano have come together to serve up a very personal remix of the hugely influential self-titled classic by Age Of Love. It lands on the original Belgian label Diki Records on August 13th next to the legendary Jam & Spoon 'Watch Out For Stella Mix' and the original vocal mix from 1990.

Age Of Love wrote and released their most iconic track in 1990. It went on to become a stone-cold dance classic that inspired a whole trance movement that has endured throughout the years. The track was originally released on one of the most iconic trance labels in Belgium's history and has been specially remastered for this 2021 release.

The idea to remix 'Age Of Love' started taking shape when KNTXT boss Charlotte was in lockdown with esteemed Italian techno artist Enrico at the end of February last year. As soon as the track was finished, it was played in several live streams and the online community quickly fell in love. The remix bears all the hallmarks of both producers, who between them have a number of Beatport hits and have crafted everything from the darkest drums to the most emotional synths to great effect.

Say Charlotte and Enrico, "It's a very meaningful track for both of us, for various reasons, and it brings back many joyful memories. Remixing such a legendary track was a super fun thing to do, but we noticed how easily and spontaneously we could work together in the studio. We are beyond excited to finally unleash our remix to the world. And this at a time where the world finally seems to be going back to normal. There is no better time for a New Age Of Love. We're ready."

'Age Of Love' (Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano Remix) is a big, driving techno roller. It has heavyweight drums and stripped back percussion which leaves plenty of room for the ionic synth lead and spine-tingling vocals to ring out and really work the crowd into a trance.

This fantastic remix brings a new perspective to one of dance music's most celebrated and influential tracks.

Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano have come together to serve up a very personal remix of the hugely influential self-titled classic by Age Of Love. It lands on the original Belgian label Diki Records on August 13th next to the legendary Jam & Spoon 'Watch Out For Stella Mix' and the original vocal mix from 1990.

Age Of Love wrote and released their most iconic track in 1990. It went on to become a stone-cold dance classic that inspired a whole trance movement that has endured throughout the years. The track was originally released on one of the most iconic trance labels in Belgium's history and has been specially remastered for this 2021 release.

The idea to remix 'Age Of Love' started taking shape when KNTXT boss Charlotte was in lockdown with esteemed Italian techno artist Enrico at the end of February last year. As soon as the track was finished, it was played in several live streams and the online community quickly fell in love. The remix bears all the hallmarks of both producers, who between them have a number of Beatport hits and have crafted everything from the darkest drums to the most emotional synths to great effect.

Say Charlotte and Enrico, "It's a very meaningful track for both of us, for various reasons, and it brings back many joyful memories. Remixing such a legendary track was a super fun thing to do, but we noticed how easily and spontaneously we could work together in the studio. We are beyond excited to finally unleash our remix to the world. And this at a time where the world finally seems to be going back to normal. There is no better time for a New Age Of Love. We're ready."

'Age Of Love' (Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano Remix) is a big, driving techno roller. It has heavyweight drums and stripped back percussion which leaves plenty of room for the ionic synth lead and spine-tingling vocals to ring out and really work the crowd into a trance.

This fantastic remix brings a new perspective to one of dance music's most celebrated and influential tracks.

Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano have come together to serve up a very personal remix of the hugely influential self-titled classic by Age Of Love. It lands on the original Belgian label Diki Records on August 13th next to the legendary Jam & Spoon 'Watch Out For Stella Mix' and the original vocal mix from 1990.

Age Of Love wrote and released their most iconic track in 1990. It went on to become a stone-cold dance classic that inspired a whole trance movement that has endured throughout the years. The track was originally released on one of the most iconic trance labels in Belgium's history and has been specially remastered for this 2021 release.

The idea to remix 'Age Of Love' started taking shape when KNTXT boss Charlotte was in lockdown with esteemed Italian techno artist Enrico at the end of February last year. As soon as the track was finished, it was played in several live streams and the online community quickly fell in love. The remix bears all the hallmarks of both producers, who between them have a number of Beatport hits and have crafted everything from the darkest drums to the most emotional synths to great effect.

Say Charlotte and Enrico, "It's a very meaningful track for both of us, for various reasons, and it brings back many joyful memories. Remixing such a legendary track was a super fun thing to do, but we noticed how easily and spontaneously we could work together in the studio. We are beyond excited to finally unleash our remix to the world. And this at a time where the world finally seems to be going back to normal. There is no better time for a New Age Of Love. We're ready."

'Age Of Love' (Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano Remix) is a big, driving techno roller. It has heavyweight drums and stripped back percussion which leaves plenty of room for the ionic synth lead and spine-tingling vocals to ring out and really work the crowd into a trance.

This fantastic remix brings a new perspective to one of dance music's most celebrated and influential tracks.

Limited yellow marble vinyl pressing of the massive Select Series Vol 3 from Alan Fitzpatrick alongside Rebuke and Sasha. No-nonsense, hard-hitting weapons from start to finish.

After being heavily supported by Jamie Jones, Fisher, Diplo, Marco Carola on the club scene, accumulating more than 5m global streams and a Beatport #1, the classic 'Somebody To Love' by Italian producer Ben Kim is finally getting vinyl release on Gorgon City's imprint Realm Records.

DJ SUPPORT
The biggest specialist club record of 2021!
Jamie Jones, FISHER, Diplo, Kaskade, Marco Carola, Alesso, Regard, Dombresky

coloured vinyl / 180 grams

Hypnus Records celebrates the end of their first lunar century by releasing the debut album of Birds ov Paradise.

Early support from Brando Lupi, Svreca, Samuli Kemppi, Eric Cloutier, Joel Mull and TM404, to name a few.

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.

Dubfire and Flug reunite for another heady trip into the deep for DCLTD, following up their 'Rubber' two-tracker in April for the imprint.

'Algorithm' is a hypnotic tool, shuffling and squelchy. 'Rampart' is a chugging slice of tribal techno, that kicks with plenty of dancefloor-sparking personality.

A vital cut for the winter clubbing months ahead.

Coming off the back of his critically acclaimed Indigo LP, Icelandic Techno producer Exos drops a fresh EP full of his organic electronic grooves.
A1 harks back to the days of a simple, driving and addictive acid tracks, followed by some deeply hypnotic, icy rhythms on A2. The flipside’s B1 introduces a spiraling synth motif, its climatic effect another prime example of Exos’ unparalleled skill of pairing the sublime with the straight-forward.
Slowing things down quite a bit, the vinyl’s last track balances between atmospheric details and gorgeous basslines, conjuring up a mystical downbeat scenery.
Fashioned in much the same kind of organic texture, the digital bonus track builds upon the enchanted vibes for another percussive excursion into unchartered psychedelic territory.

As his best work to date, Franz Jäger delivers five unrelenting grooves for MALöR Records' first vinyl issue.
After successful releases on HAYES, Newrhythmic and Schimmer Records, the Stockholm original returns to MALöR Records for a solo release full of functional, yet distinctive tracks.
'Polished Cavern Groove' is an amalgamation of trance-inducing, repetitive rhythms and thrilling embellishments placed in a wide spatial setting that invites the listener to a deep dance-meditation exercise.

Featuring Stewart Who?

Twistedmp3 is a main room heaver cleverly utilising the never before used vocal sample of the 90s hard house classic - Twisted ft Stewart Who. produced by antipodean DJ legend Groove Terminator, its throbbing hypnotic groove propels the tune and keeps asking us to get more and more twisted. On the B-side comes the essential dark acid instrumental rub from Techno DJHMC doing what he does best. For fans of Fatboy Slim's 'Star 69' and HMC's own 'LSD'..."


DJ Support:
Richie Hawtin, The Aston Shuffle, PROXY, Chris Lake, Joachim Garraud, Riva Starr, Tommie Sunshine, Wongo

Belgian Thomas Blanckaert aka Innershades debuts in Cartulis with what could be his strongest work to date. 5 tracks representing his best shades of Techno/Electro.

On the A side you will find Deviation. A instant classic with special participation from Mutado Pintado on the vocals. Electro Emotions keeps the rawness of classic electro while injecting groove to the dancefloor with a touch of nostalgia.

Flip the record and you will find Heaven on Earth. Rolling techno with class synths. B2 The Acid Never Dies comes in original Innershades formula. Powerful kicks with uplifting chords and pads while the acid stimulates the brain.
The Last Day closes the EP with literally a "closing" feeling.

This classic Len Lewis record is just as relevant today as it was when it originally came out over 20 years ago. It is his first release and it surely has his name written all over it, delivering an early version of his signature groove. Both cuts stand out as instant classic tech house tracks, making it difficult to choose which one to play out.

It’s now being reissued on hot new label Physical Education run by Baldo, making it the label’s second release.

L.F.T. is returning to the disordered house with another EP full of banging Electro Wave tunes.

Having proactively set the pace of the Danish scene for the past few years under many guises and just as many records for an array of premium labels, Regelbau spearhead Natal Zaks alias Central, aka Picture this time around, joins the Kalahari Oyster Cult fold with a quartet of fresh-minded, bouncy joints taking the classic Aarhus vibes for a trip into further hypermodern melodic grounds.

Delsin turns to this classic from 1992 EP by Random XS. Originally released by Saskia Sleger's legendary Djax-Up Beats-label. This re-release features the original a-side - a hypnotic vocal acid anthem that has become an absolute classic of the genre - remastered and re-cut, meaning that the infamous gap in the original is no longer there. The b-side has two new remixes from Lost Trax and Delta Funktionen resulting in futuristic, electro tinged, twisted versions with crashing hits and famously busy basslines bringing real warehouse energy.

RDS plumbs the depths of analogue texture on his Kalahari debut proper. Following a guest appearance on Eversines’ ‘Plooi’ EP, the Amsterdam artist returns to explore the more expansive integers of his hi-tech sound across four deftly crafted tracks.It's exactly the sort of enveloping, sophisticated material we’ve come to expect from a De Lichting member.

Straight deep space manoeuvres on the opener. Setting billowing widescreen pads against solid, tight groove, ‘2312’ feels as if it’s escaping the eye of some turbulent solar event. Then, landing with a sensitivity absent from the harsh climes of its predecessor, ‘BBsuite’ leaps from translunar to tenderness with dappled keys and lithe breakbeat intricacy. Saying that, there’s still something undeniably explorative and sc-fi in its mood, almost reminiscent of Orbital or Future Sound of London.

There’s more refined deepness on the flip, starting with ‘Silky’s supple, slinky flex. Forlorn, exquisitely widescreen ambient techno, it treads between the warm optimism of early Detroit modes and a certain somber melancholia. And finally, ‘Autechrein’ finds RDS smudging his palette on a dusty, downtempo overhaul of the after-hours formula.

The seventh release on the label comes from emerging live act duo, Solar Sound System. Opener ‘K7’ is a nod to electro sounds of the past, clean drums, with bleeps and beeps you would expect from the early 90’s era. Nemo Vachez drops the original on its head with his ‘Transcendental Dance Mix’, as expected obscure movements from the Rakya affiliate, taking you down a darker path than the original. Rounding off the A side is CD-R, peak time off the bat bass lines with an acid spring in its step.

The pair split up for the B side and provide a solo turn out each, Jimmy Batt steps up first with ‘Magic Garden’ the broken drums are misleading, as a driving bassline sweeps in, begging to be played through a club system. Partner in crime P.O adds probably the most curious dynamic to the release, a trippy rave vibe not to be underestimated.

Sound Synthesis is back with another Orbital Mechanics! Here he continues on the acidic vocoder electro trip, all in all another super solid EP from the man of the moment and highly recommended!

The next EP on Space Drum Meditation comes with 4 vigorous, percussion-heavy cuts for a powerful ceremonial dance
ritual.

In its 4th installment, JIN, the Taipei, Taiwan-based label, continues its cosmic journey with a set of tracks that simmer between peak-time dancefloor and early morning after hours vibe.

First up sees Bangkok’s Siamese Twins mainstay Sunju Hargun, 1/2 of Mogambo, returning to JIN with two A-side tracks. The first, “Chale”, is a modern ode to classic trance that will leave dancefloors from Bangkok to Berlin in ecstasy. His second track -フーイズカサンドラ (“Who is Kassandra”) is a post peak-time 7-minute acid bomb that spins and reverberates in every direction.

The B-side features two remixes of “Chale”. First up, Barcelona’s wunderkind Marc Pinol removes the trance needle and rebuilds the track creating a perfectly dubbed-out cosmic trip between musical galaxies. Finishing the E.P., Taipei’s own Initials B.B. incorporates guitar samples turning the original into a futuristic, new wave-like slow burner that leaves one floating between planets.

Lisbon's Paraiso bring their A&R a-game once again with a stellar EP by one of the city's most beloved techno DJs - VIL - and a chef's kiss remix by the one and only queen of twisted dance, EDND from Algarve. VIL effortlessly strikes a balance between his seasoned raver's effective ammunition approach and his penchant for freshness that has accompanied him since his early days as a dubstep DJ. Concise elegance and banging inventiveness meet in the opener Rotari, as the A2 follows with detroitian levels of class and relentlessness, all ecstatic hats, warm stabs and beautiful percussion. Ghet09 closes the A side with tom-filled jack-infused beats and smooth keys with an instant-classic quality, all offset by eerie pads cause it's techno we're gladly witnessing after all. Anjos, the new Birmingham brings in-your-face energy in the tight drum programming and a dash of trippy, quasi-dubby melodic elements in an ode to Lisbon's tentative premier techno neighbourhood Anjos. Deranged yet loved-up, the B2 is a perfect peak-time dreamy mood-setter - proving we're in the hands of a skilled emotion-to-dance translator. The record closes with a stellar remix by one of Portugal's innovators, EDND herself, who drowns the opening track in mysterious waters and adds beautiful melodic elements, perfect for that much-appreciated deep dive moment on the dancefloor. There's a wonderful digi bonus for the heads, where oneiric pads are punctuated by vocal chops from a very familiar classic.

After his contribution to the "Lifesaver Compilation 4 - 21 (Dedicated To Andrew Weatherall)" last year with the pumping "Let's Hide Away", Damiano von Erckert presents his first proper full four tracker on LARJ. Expect dreamy moments with a lot of punch and great vocal snippets as Damiano dominates the bass drum in his masterful way.

A1 "MOONS" sucks you in with light and groovy bongo patterns which build the foundation for an uplifting track that's a bit dark around the sunnier side of things, yet still keeps the positive message: You and I can make it!

A2 "A MONSTER TO LOVE" sounds a bit like a modern take on the "Captain Future Theme", yet much deeper and darker. Atmospheric but built on one hell of a monster groove.

B1 "THESE ARE THE MOMENTS (FOR ZIMNI)" has epic qualities and is full of the uplifting moments we all need - not only Zimni … It does have a certain British sound to it and will definitely rule on a lot of dancefloors with its majestic bass line and whipping hi-hat.

B2 "WISHES" is reminiscent of yet more British sounds from the early 90ies (think Warp and early Nightmares On Wax). The beautiful vocal sample helps build up the tension here before a driving 303 bass line kicks in and takes no prisoners. You better wish for moments like these indeed … and relish them.