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VANDER Infuses Afro-Latin Sounds in Dark Disco House

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VANDERĀ has demonstrated an incredibly diverse set of talents through remarkable releases, unique hybrid performances, and a number of entrepreneurial ventures. Of Dominican descent, his history of bringing records to high-ranking labels include The Gardens of Babylon, Stil Vor Talent, Pipe & Pochet and Klassified. His distinct yet diverse sound dances the lines between Afro-Latin influences, synthwave and the darker sides of disco. He sat down with 6AM to discuss the influence of his Hispanic heritage on his music and how electronic music can become more inclusive.

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Trent Cantrelle's "Originator"

Trent Cantrelle’s “Originate” Drips Dark Disco Vibes

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Trent Cantrelle’s “Originate” drips dark disco vibes and is a proper late-night heater. The track is suitable for either a sunset desert setting or in the underground confines of a warehouse. A hypnotic vocal intertwines with an industrial soundscape, a sick pulsing bassline, and a signature snare. You also can’t overlook the acid house combining for a masterfully tripped out and late-night sound. Read more

Kezokichi

Kezokichi Selects His Top 10 Dark Disco Tracks

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Tokyo’s Kezokichi steps up with a new package on his own Blindetonation label that comes boosted by superb remixes from Freudenthal and Arthur Johnson. This package, the four-track Ess Tie EP, is dark disco through and through.

During his time in London, Kezokichi made a big impression with slick sets at his own “Back To Back” events held in the hippest quarters of the capital. He built up a cult following for his fresh take on dark disco and his label has now become a real bastion for such sounds from key artists all over the world. His own studio sound is at the vanguard of this scene and now he leads from the front once again.

As Kezokichi celebrates the release of this beautiful EP, he shares his top 10 dark disco tracks.

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