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Premiere: STRISCTRX Welcomes Subjected, Riemann, main(void) and Label Boss STRISC. For V/A Compilation EP

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STRISCTRX returns for a booming fifth installment, welcoming Subjected, Riemann and main(void) to the helm as well as label chief STRISC.

Subjected kicks things off with his breed of distinctly deep identifiable techno with a blistering peak time track. Track 2 brings the dystopian and distorted analogue techno sound from Riemann aka Florian Meindl, an eery ferocious 8 minute journey. Tides from main(void) is a percussive affair, combining pulsing loops with a rousing kick drum and high hat. The EP concludes with STRISC’s Seclusion, an exhilarating dose of powerful techno characterized by the kick drum and intricate analogue effects.

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Premiere: Listen to Chris Leon & Matt Sawyer’s “Alis” on Top Town Records

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Top Town Records label mates, Chris Leon and Matt Sawyer, join musical forces to create their brand new single “Alis”. A seductive combination of Matt’s quirky signature melodies and Chris’ smoldering techy tones make this an intriguing creative alliance. “Alis” is lead by a gritty, indie flavored bass hook that’s complimented with dramatic piano stabs and harmonious arpeggios that reticulate around the powerful groove, Matt also cranks up the melancholy with a remix drizzled with intricate beats an delicious atmospheric electronica.

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Premiere: Listen to Trovarsi’s “Break It Down” on Heart & Lie

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The latest track out on Spanish imprint Heart & Lie is a piece by Los Angeles-based Trovarsi that has gained support from the likes of Aerial Noise, Amine Edge & DANCE, Fabio Ferro, Analyst, Marco Carola, Paco Osuna, Richie Hawtin, and Ruslan Cross.

Enjoy the premiere of the track below and find it available for purchase via Beatport.

Connect with Trovarsi: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | SoundCloud

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Premiere: Listen to David Keno’s ‘Mojo’ on Mother Recordings

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David Keno is back with another fine new EP on Mother Recordings following on from the number 1 success of his “Moonshine“ tune here back in 2016. This label is one of his regular homes alongside the likes of Snatch! and Dirtybird and again finds him serving up real heat across both cuts.

Up first is “Mojo”, which we are premiering for you today. It is nearly six minutes of fresh and modern sounding house music with slick drums driving along down low. Vocal snippets add real fire up top and some lively chord stabs bring an essential element of color to proceedings.

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Premiere: Listen to Ludvig FranzĂ©n’s “Lie” on Clouded House

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The latest chapter in the Clouded House story is a three-tracker that again displays why the label is quickly earning a reputation for impressive house and techno cuts. Fresh from a run of sell-out Prince edits, ‘Sthlm 4ever’ (an ode to the little known rave scene of Stockholm, Sweden) features three deep tracks with label head Lukas Lyrestam contributing one effort as well as enlisting the services of fellow up-and-comers Gideon Forceman and Ludvig Franzen.

Opening up matters is the brilliantly funky “Little Bit.” Full of clever, sun-kissed guitar chords and off-kilter FM bass, it moves along at a breezy pace that emphasizes the label’s penchant for the carefree side of the electronic music spectrum.

Next up is Gideon Forceman’s “Listen Up.” A hazy number that glides along at a gentle, rolling pace, it soon picks up momentum and unfurls amongst a bed of glistening synths. An almost effortlessly positive number, this one is sure to leave dancers smiling towards the tail-end of the night.

Culminating the EP is Ludvig FranzĂ©n, who pops up with “Lie”, a clever effort that merges a fair dose of atmosphere and suspense with a unique take on an infamous vocal sample. We are proud to premiere this track for you today, which you can listen to in full below.

With each track boasting its own inimitable charm, Clouded House’s fifth installment is another fine contribution to an already impressive discography – Dusty grooves, raw cuts and hazy nostalgia on a frosty blue vinyl from the land of ice and snow!

Connect with Clouded House: Online | SoundCloud

Connect with Ludvig Franzén: Online | Facebook | Instagram | SoundCloud

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How to Discover the Track the DJ is Playing

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Imagine you are at a club or festival and the DJ suddenly drops a real belter of a track that immediately catches your attention.  You want to find out what the track is, perhaps because you’re a DJ yourself or maybe because you are simply that passionate about electronic music.

It is something that happens quite often, and finding out such information can actually be more tricky than it seems. With that said, however, we have listed the different ways (traditional and modern) to discover the music a DJ is playing.

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Premiere: Listen to Saytek’s “Strange Life” (Live), Coming Out On Detone Records

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Following his highly acclaimed ‘Doppelganger EP’ on Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, Saytek continues to wow the dance music fraternity with his innovation and prowess, trailblazing his way on to playlists of the world’s DJ elite with his signature live jams. As 2017 gathers pace, the latest top dog to be seduced by Saytek’s magic is Detone label boss Darren Emerson, who has snapped up no less than 13 tracks for a series of EP releases. ‘Saytek Live Vol.1’ contains 6 cutting edge live jams that authentically join the dots between Techno and House, traveling between raw acid rubbed grooves, dark, hypnotic pulsating loops and sophisticated, enchanting melodies.

Last month we interviewed Saytek when he released on KMS Records, and had him as a guest on our Facebook page for a two-hour live jamming session directly from his studio in London, which you can watch here.

This is what Emerson had to say about Saytek’s upcoming releases on his label:

I’m really happy to have Saytek back on my Detone label with six live tracks. Over the past few months I’ve been road testing them at clubs around the world and they have been smashing every floor! Always a pleasure to work with my man Joseph, he’s a great talent with a great ear for the dance floor. Expect to see us both doing some nights together in the future.. Bravo Saytek!!!!!

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Premiere: Listen to Lexer’s Remix of Jan Blomqvist’s “Back In The Taxi”

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Jan Blomqvist, born in the ’80s (not in Sweden), is a Berlin-based solo artist and band leader. It was he who invented concert techno, complete with dreamy vocals and simple beats., with his band BLOMQVIST. As a band member he is into dancy electro-pop, but as a solo artist, he plays club soul.

It is as a solo artist that we listen to him today. It’s been well over a year since Jan Blomqvist dropped debut album Remote Control, but its charm has far from faded. The critically acclaimed album proved one of the most elegant bodies of work to see release in early 2016 and that is exactly what Jan Blomqvist builds on as he releases its sixteen-track remix album: Remote Control (Remixed).

Today we are premiering Lexer‘s remix of “Back In The Taxi” in turn opts for a percussion-heavy and progressive take on ‘Back In The Taxi’, displaying the full extent of his innate talent and intuitive approach to music. That attitude helped him become a staple in and around the Berlin scene and shines through in his groove-plated remix as well.

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Premiere: Listen to Soulnaturals Ft. Jo Kelsey “I Got Sunshine” (OPOLOPO Remix)

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Soulnaturals reveal the next single from their swinging new album ‘Love Says Yes!’, unleashing a sun drenched slice of Summertime Soul, ‘I Got Sunshine (Enough For The World)’, featuring New Zealand based singer songwriter Jo Kelsey. ‘I Got Sunshine..’ is upbeat and soul party perfect, as Jo delivers a feel good vocal backed by an oh-so-funky soundtrack. More dance floor tailored remixes come from one of Scandinavia’s leading Soulful House maestro’s Opolopo, who delivers a classy jazz fuelled House groover, fuelled with infectious Vibes and sublime keys action. Moscow’s Nu Disco don, Valique blazes the cool factor with an easy downtempo foot shuffler and French producer Chicky Boom gets busy with the beats, injecting an urban dance flavour to round off this Soul fuelled feast!

‘I am very excited with this new Soulnaturals single package, Jo Kelsey is a pleasure to work with in the studio and a one take monster! I approached a selection of soulful DJs who I admire, and I love sending out the track parts and not knowing whats going to come back. This package was a sweet surprise, classy echoes of Stevie and Roy Ayers coming from Opolopo, Valique’s take instantly makes we want to go clubbing, and pulsating rhythms from Chicky Boom. This has inspired me to look into remixing the whole Soulnaturals album – stay tuned folks!’ – Tony Cannam / Soulnaturals

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Premiere: Francis Xavier ‘Dream:Time’ (McLean & Mai Remix) on Motorik

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Motorik Recordings, the label born out of warehouse parties is celebrating 5 years of releases. A Sydney collective releasing only Australian dance music has created a 14 track compilation of the artists who have made Motorik the Australian powerhouse it is today.

In honor of the milestone achievement, we are bringing to you an exclusive premiere from the compilation, the McLean & Mai remix of Francis Xavier’s “Dream:Time”

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