‘Godspeed Dancefloor’ is infectious. From the off, it is pure dopamine and far from an MSG laden guilty indulgence. January has been dry in many regards but we have the first big hitter of the year right here. Don’t let it slip under your radar.
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Results2386Farr Festival x Smallville Records Paris: Jus-Ed, Syracuse, Antepop, Jacques Bon
This Friday Farr Festival head to Paris for a special in-store shakedown at Smallville Records Paris, joined by Underground Quality head-honcho DJ Jus-Ed, local Antinote affiliated band Syracuse, Antepop and Smallville’s very own Jacques Bon.
Various Artists: Dawn Records Various Artists #1
After a string of boundary-pushing releases on both digital and 12″ formats, Parisian label Dawn Records deliver a polyamorous jumble of machine-based music for literally anyone keen on transcendental trips and off-the-leash audio deconstructivism.
Leo James
Ahead of the release of Leo James new EP for London’s eagle-emblazoned label Berceuse Heroique, the Body Language boss serves up a stunning hour-long mix mingling the finest of spacious tribal house chillers, twitchy electronics and off-kilter techno to lift your mood and awaken your senses as spring arises.
Tzusing reflects on his debut album for L.I.E.S.
We caught up with Malaysian-born, Taipei-based producer Tzusing to find out more about his new album on Ron Morelli’s L.I.E.S. imprint and to discuss all other matters including skating, literature, punk, MTV and more.
Premiere: DJ Octopus – Club Damage
Laconically presented as a label “focused on kick drums and bass lines“, one can easily guess the two guys behind Metal Position are ones to let the music do
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Zenker Brothers look back at 10 years of Ilian Tape
With the release of their new compilation – A Decade Ilian Tape – featuring artists from past, present…or just stopping by (Hi, “Seelow”) – the Zenker Brothers have provided Inverted Audio with an excellent primer of the label’s catalogue.
Premiere: As Longitude – Blauer Part
Leave your compass and chain behind, this one is for the free minds – those keen to lose their way across intricate structures and mind-expanding sonics
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Music Video: Youngg P. – Carpathian Rave
What if Jodorowsky, Parajanov and Sergio Leone had made a film together somewhere in USSR with eggs and the mysteries of life for main subject? You’ve got your answer with this video edited by youtube’s favourite OOUKFunkyOO for Youngg P.’s Carpathian Rave, out now on Moscow-based imprint Private Persons.
Belisha Beacon: This Is Fine
Belisha Beacon’s ‘This Is Fine’ forgoes esoteric sampling and analogue fetishism to revel in the code and wires of its creation. Instead of descending into grain tinged nostalgia or tech’d up futurism, the five track set exists in the fundamental principles of computer music – using entry level software to live code an ever shifting tapestry of minimal techno.
Oni-Ki: Darkness Light Darkness
Already being championed by the likes of Midland, Onirik’s collaborative project with Minoki puts Garage Hermetique firmly on the map with its stunning second release.
Natural Sciences ready Euro tour
Our good friends from Manchester’s number one dolphin appreciation society Natural Sciences are set to take over Europe with an 8-date tour that’ll see them wreak analogue chaos
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Unleash celebrate 20 years of Bass Culture Records with D’Julz, Delano Smith and Daniel Bell at Studio Spaces
On Saturday 11th March Unleash head to Studio Spaces in Wapping to present the UK debut of Rolls’N’Do (tINI & Bill Patrick b2b) and to celebrate the 20th anniversary
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John Daly
Up this week in our mix series, Irish producer John Daly serves up a pulsating mosaic of gummy house ear-candies, lush garage beats and pacey electro-tech blends to alleviate the daily greyness. Throw away the meds, here’s one to sooth the body and mind. Free of charge.
Like + Share: Win 5 x 2 tickets to “Marlon Hoffstadt invites” residency at Chalet, Berlin
From 9 March until 11 May, our good friend Marlon Hoffstadt – Retrograde co-founder and Hot Haus affiliate – will be running a well alluring, high-flying weekly residency in the charming
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Ricardo Tobar: Red Sea
Ricardo Tobar takes the chance away from the more listening angled album format to roll out a title track with main room aspirations; yet, while ‘Red Sea’ is the obvious headliner, it is the supporting cast that steal a march. The most earnest welcome back for Tobar, here’s looking forward to more and with the hope of remaining free from the clutches of the torrent scene.