Founded by Tushen Raï and Cornelius Doctor, Lyon label Hard Fist have been delivering stylistically and geographically diverse dance music since 2017. To celebrate their fifth anniversary, they’ve compiled tracks by friends, collaborators, and those who have provided inspiration over the past few years.
While making electronic music is often a solitary pursuit, all of the tracks on ‘Dust Of Life’ are the result of producers working together. Highlights include Russian producer Errortica teaming up with Curses and Indonesian artist Omar Joesoef joining forces with Roe Deers.
Strapontin and MR TC both have a taste for electronic music of the cold and steely variety. ‘Metal Layer’, our pick from the release, is a masterclass in slowly percolating tension. The track is masterful in its restraint but has warm bassy tones in abundance.
‘Dust Of Life’ is scheduled for release 8 December via Hard Fist. Order a copy from Bandcamp.
TRACKLIST
1. Matias Aguayo & Deena Abdelwahed – Ghita
2. Bawrut & Philou Louzolo – MadAm
3. Roe Deers & Omar Joesoef – Slap!
4. A-Tweed & Balam – Kiricocho
5. Tushen Raï & Juan MacLean – Vanity Dub (Skank Mix)
6. Cornelius Doctor & Omri Smadar – Ayawaska
7. Pletnev & Fargo Devianti Feat Vongold – Future Perfect
8. Fantastic Twins & Sascha Funke – Junk Good Baby No
9. Strapontin & MR TC – Metal Layer
10. Errortica & Curses – Hangman