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Premiere: Listen to “Delicious” by Congellous On Soba Records

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Congellous continues to explore the world of electronica, kicking off 2018 with his sublime new release The Songlines. The title track comes steeped in 80’s analogue joy, teased with electronic voices that glide over a superb discofied backdrop made up of arpeggiated melodies and blissful synth wizardry. ‘Delicious’ is quite simply a trip! Warm, Balearic synth washes, creatively cut up vocals, underpinned by a pulsating bass and driven by hypnotic melodies that make up this stunning electronic voyage.

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Premiere: Listen to Alexis Tyrel’s “Consuming Time” From Forthcoming “iknowyouknowiknow” Album

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Alexis Tyrel is a DJ and producer from Eindhoven. A prominent figure on the Dutch techno scene, Tyrel launched his label lessismore in 2003. Since then, he has released multiple albums on this label.

Now he presents his latest release, iknowyouknowiknow, an album full of smooth beats and easy grooves. “Consuming Time” enchants with its metrical echoing hits overlaid with delicate piano and intermittent inharmonic sounds. We are excited to be premiering it for you exclusively today, ahead of the album’s scheduled January 19th release.

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Premiere & Q&A: Listen to MANIK’s “Fresh With It” from Upcoming All Night Long EP on Fresh Meat Records

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MANIK returns to Fresh Meat with an EP written specifically with our label in mind. After successfully completing his second full-length for Ovum, the NYC native has created music inspired by Chicago’s gritty roots. The four tracks here speak to the raw, dark, basement vibe that so many of us have grown up with.

We are premiering A1 from the release, entitled “Fresh With It.” Listen to it below and read on for MANIK’s words on the release.

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Premiere: Listen to Apollo 84 “El Coca” on Roush Label’s “Not Ordinary Sampler 2018”

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Hector Couto’s Roush kicks off 2018 with a brand new and fresh VA sampler entitled Not Ordinary, with contributions from the likes of label regulars Javi Bora & Javi Lopez and Arado, and Raffa Fl, Andre Salmon, Apollo 84 and more.

Having welcomed the likes of DJ W!ld, Steve Lawler, Chris Carrier, Cuartero and Julian Sandre to the label in 2017 alone, Hector Couto’s Roush imprint continues to be a firm favorite for many of industries biggest names. Now an annual tradition, here we see the label introduce the latest offering in their Various Artist sampler series, with a selection of label favourites and new names combining to deliver the imprints Not Ordinary Sampler 2018.

UK talent Apollo 84’s “El Coca” raises the tempo with its in-your-face aesthetic and energetic snare rolls. Listen to its premiere here and find it available online on January 15th.

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Premiere: Listen to Blicz’ Title Track From Mineral Effect EP on French Label VOLPHONIE

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VOLPHONIE is the creation of French based artist Chris Honorat and set to focus on twisted, hypnotic techno grooves, balancing the notion of introspection with dance floor appeal.

The sophomore EP on the label sees another jam packed selection of talent under one roof. Expect to hear raw, analogue beats with an organic, modular feel. A selection of remixes are available across the vinyl and digital packages with contributions from Flug, Andre Kronert and Drafted. Mineral Effect is out on Jan 9th but available for pre-order via Beatport.

Blicz provides the original work, and is forging a promising path for himself as he continues to turn heads and pick up well deserved fanfare. Based in Paris, his highly educated and developed sounds have seen releases on MM.REC and PureLine thus far.

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Premiere: Greg Campbell Releases Groovy “Headz Up” EP on Full Flavor Music

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We saw Greg Campbell debut with original music in November with his Capricorn EP. Now Headz Up drops in January of 2018, continuing to showcase Greg’s sound as a contemporary fusion of tech and house, all the while keeping the groove going with dancefloor-ready cuts.

Headz Up is a two-track EP consisting of songs “Bottomless Bubbly” and the title track. “Heads Up” is a real groover, the 303 machine paired with the Moog Mother 32, creating a ratchet filled acid sounding bassline and an added vocal hook riding on top filtering in and out during different sections.

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Premiere: Vested’s Fourth Label Release Features Original From Lithuania’s Donatello and Remix by Rise And Fall

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As a record label, Chicago’s Vested does what its event mother brand has been doing since inception: curating quality music that blurs the lines between genres while keeping musical integrity whole.

The label’s fourth installment is no different. Featuring an original track from Lithuanian international music powerhouse – Donatello, and a quality and finely crafted reinterpretation from Russian progressive house mainstay Rise And Fall, Vested’s Futura EP drops on 29th December. A perfect holiday present for music fans world over, the EP is available via Beatport for pre-order now.

Both artists involved with the release are recognized names in the own right, each known for carving their journey within their own musical landscapes for years now and with hefty release resumes to prove it. Today we are premiering both tracks, beginning with Donatello’s original entitled “Futura,” a deep and driving track that is Progressive House through and through, although peppered with elements of depth and tech that take listeners on a unique path through the track’s length.

In contrast, Rise And Fall’s remix is a darker and more melodic approach than the original, a timeless and classic progressive take that gives “Futura” a different take perfect for a DJ looking for a modern progressive track in their arsenal.

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Premiere: Listen to Ki Creighton’s Edgy Tech House Contribution for Yousef’s Selector Series, Part 6 on Circus Recordings

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Circus boss Yousef returns once again with his Selector series, this time in it’s 6th edition we see Yousef dipping back into his record back to select tracks which have been doing it for him on the dance floor with inclusions from Ki Creighton, Luuk Van Dijk, Mant and DeMarzo.

We are delighted to be premiering Ki Creighton’s contribution to the series. The producer returns to the label after a monumental year of releases on labels like Elrow , 8bit , Lost and his own UNI imprint. Here he delivers a edgy tech house roller that utilizes a female vocal and pins it around a soundscape that will move any floor it’s delivered to.

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Premiere: Listen to Mark Jenkyn’s Remix of Jey Kurmis’ “Es Est”

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Closing out the label’s brilliant 2017 in style, ON IT Recordings welcome man of the moment, Jey Kurmis (Hot Creations, Moon Harbour), to the fold with a powerful Tech House jam “Es Est”. Destined to annihilate dance-floors this party season, Jey delivers an energetic bouncy tech romp drizzled with creatively cut up vocals. Fellow Hot Creations cohort Mark Jenkyns cooks up a stomping remix teased with dark throbs and airy arpeggios and closing out the package Apollo 84 whack’s up the Techno thermostat delivering an intense, growling slammer for the darker floors.

Since making his Hot Creations debut with ‘Lil’ Nick French EP’, Leeds based DJ / Producer Jey Kurmis has continued to grow a superb music portfolio with releases on Moon Harbour Kaluki, Leftroom, Material and more, as well as many others for Hot Creations. Having honed his craft over the past 10 years, Jey’s sound carries distinctively dark heavy bass lines and edgy vocals, winning support from the likes of Jamie Jones, Adam Beyer, Matthias Tanzmann, Green Velvet and many more. Jey has played the likes of DC-10, The Warehouse Project, WMC, Sonar, BPM and many mor, along with part residencies with Paradise, Do Not Sleep and Zoo Project.

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Premiere: Listen to ALPI’s “Man’s Inhumanity” Off Forthcoming Metropolis EP on Voight

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Berlin based Voight is a new vinyl and digital project from a well known and respected source. Focusing on a puristic Techno sound, the label has already seen contributions from artists such as Oliver Deutschmann, Flug, GoldFFinch, Albert van Abbe and others.

ALPI are an Italian production duo that arrive on Voight following excellent releases for Arnaud Le Texier’s Children of Tomorrow and the legendary Dutch imprint Planet Rhythm. Having shared the DJ booth with artists such as Markus Suckut and Kobosil, they are one to keep a close eye on. The tracks on ther forthcoming Metropolis EP have an instant ingrained class, focusing on a mixture of tough broken rhythms, dubby sounds, ethereal textures and poignant harmonics.

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