On their stunning new album Made Me Feel, Fabrikate take a trip back to the glory days of disco, a time when love was the answer, inclusion was the only message worth spreading and everyone was invited.
A year after releasing part one, Aquavit BEAT founder Robert Solheim offers up Land, the second part of his latest album project.
Norwegian artist Robert Solheim is a top solo studio hand but also busy collaborator who has held residencies in Spain and gigged all over Europe while picking up fans such as Sasha, John Digweed and Herman Cattaneo. His sound takes in dark electronic pop as well as more underground grooves and this double album took inspiration from his first project, Current, which was more ambient, downtempo, and melodic-house focused.
Stripped Down kicks off 2020 with a fresh new single from label boss Claudio Ricci that comes with a wealth of remixes from big names Kollektiv Turmstrasse and Jepe.
Having cut his teeth over the years coming up through Brooklynâs now imperilled warehouse scene, Auspex has solidified himself as a regular fixture and contributor to its underground techno and queer nightlife scene and returns to 6AM with a specially curated Auspex playlist.
His uncompromising style has seen him tapped to play at parties like Unter and The Black Hole and clubs such as The Bunker, New York and Griessmuehle in Berlin in addition to supporting acts such as Phase Fatale, Randomer, Kamikaze Space Programme, Headless Horseman, Juan Atkins and Rebekah. Auspexâs first track dropped at the start of 2019 on Katie Rexâs âBoundâ V/A followed by a handful of remixes and other contributions on V/A compilations.
Portuguese artist Armando Mendes makes a huge statement with his debut album Parallel Universe on Turquoise Records, which was written and recorded over two and half years between LA, London and Berlin with legends including Robert Owens, Ithaka from the N.W.A. crew and Defectedâs Jinadu.
Armando Mendes is one of Portugalâs most assured artists. His rich and musical sound is informed by jazz and funk and he has played all over the world from Russia to Australia, all while picking up more than 80,000 monthly plays on Spotify for his music. His tremendous debut album ranges across the electronic music spectrum from downbeat and jazzy to deep house and electronica.
Given the three wonderful vocal contributions to the album with Robert Owens, Ithaka and Jinadu, we asked Armando Mendes to share with his five favorite vocal collaboratios.
Enjoy his selections below:
Brilliant collab from my one of my favorite UK producers and the soulful voice of Andreya Triana
Timeless track by Detroitâs finest Octave One and Ann Sauderson, an absolute peak-time club banger as well.
Had a lot of fun recording this track with Larissa and also shooting the video clip in amazing and beautiful Thailand.
Wonderful composition from the Hot Natured crew and Mr Ali Love. Definitely aiming for a Nu Disco and House classic
Two funky and groovy Titans joining forces on this classic seminal UK Garage track.
Armando Mendes’ Parallel Universe album is out now and available HERE
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Psycleâs expertly curated catalogue continues with a new addition from Pow- Low that comes hot on the heels of his Inhale EP back in June.
Pow-Low is a core part of this label and keeps serving up the goods with each new offering. He hails from the Italian part of Switzerland but his musical endeavours have taken him all over the world. Heâs formally studied jazz, been playing vinyl since his teenage years, studied recording engineering and production and worked in high-end studios in Hollywood as well as being in a number of bands.
Brazilian producer/DJ Wehbba has been a hugely popular asset to the scene in recent years and is somebody whoâs been considered as one of South Americaâs most prominent electronic music producers to play a pivotal role in the continuous growth of the techno scene in his home country and beyond.
Drumcode mainstay Wehbba hails from Brazilâs main techno hub, SĂŁo Paulo. Breaking onto the international scene as early as 2006 with his release on German imprint Killa Beat, Wehbbaâs status in the industry has since only grown. Heâs known as a wizard in the studio, with dozens of singles and EPs to his name, along with two solo albumsâ2010âs Full Circle and 2013âs Square Two.
Following his popular appearance at Boiler Room SĂŁo Paulo in late 2014, Wehbba headed in 2015 for Barcelona. The move only catapulted his star further, as he established himself into the European techno scene with regular appearances on labels like Drumcode, Kompakt, Soma, Bedrock, Second State, Systematic, 2020Vision, Knee Deep In Sound and Tronic.
Ahead of his forthcoming LXM Festival set, with the festival taking place December 13-15 2019, we asked Wehbba to share 10 of his favorite tracks from fellow South American producers. Enjoy his selections below.
There are no doubts that Alisha is currently one of the hottest artists to emerge from the bustling UK tech house scene. Originally from Peterborough, the young producer/DJ started her career playing at places like Junk, Southampton and Mint, Leeds, supporting British heavyweights the likes of Skream and Nic Fanciulli, as well as an impromptu b2b set with Green Velvet at Source Bar last year.
