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Afterlife Presents a New EP From Innellea – Five Phases – Reflected Wisdom

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He returns to Afterlife with an instalment from his ambitious live project: Five Phases*
‘Forced Adaptation’ growls with ominous venom. Midway through, we encounter a neon-tinged breakdown designed to ignite the dance floor. ‘Reflected Wisdom’ has a little more urgency and jaunty energy, Innellea bringing the electrified funk…
*Five Phases is a series of releases and an upcoming extended Live Set journey, taking the audience in five phases from birth to death. From light to light in an audiovisual reflection of life: The Awakening – Rebellious Learning – Forced Adoption – Reflected Wisdom – The Conclusion. This EP represents the third and fourth phase of life. Forced Adoption and Reflected Wisdom.
Artist(s): Innellea
Title: Five Phases – Reflected Wisdom
Record Label: Afterlife
Cat.Number: AL074
Release Date: 27th January 2023
Tracklist:
1) Innellea – Reflected Wisdom – Five Phases Project (4/5)
 2) Innellea – Forced Adaptation – Five Phases Project (3/5)

PIV Records boss Prunk drops new “Le Funk” LP

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Artist: Prunk 
Title: Le Funk
Record Label: PIV Records
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Release Date: 27th January 2022
 
Tracklist:
1) Mushroom Jazz
2) Friday Night feat. Mr V
3) New Genesis
4) Incredible (with Ruze)
5) Story Of House feat. Jovonn (with M-High)
6) French Toast
7) Drive (with Dennis Quin)
8) Back In The Dark (Prunk Remix) (with DJ Deep)
9) Incredible (Club Mix) (with Ruze)
 
Influential contemporary house tastemaker Prunk is to serve-up his new album Le Funk on his own PIV Records in 2023. The nine track record showcases his mastery of sublime and seductive sounds from across the house spectrum.
 
Dutchman Prunk has slowly but surely become a real underground mainstay. He has built a fine collective of talents on his own label and spearheaded a new take on house music that is all about real feelings and effortless grooves. His standout solo and collaborative material has seen releases via the likes of Djebali, Key Records, Ewax and of course PIV, while he has headlined clubs and festivals all over the world. Next to this his own often sold out label showcases that have taken place everywhere from fabric (London) to Shelter (Amsterdam) vis The BPM Festival.
 
Now he makes his most completed coherent statement yet with his adventurous new album Le Funk. It is a distillation of all his influences and many years of house history with plenty of his own fresh signature touches.
 
Opener Mushroom Jazz is a stylish downtempo cut with lush lounge chords that immediately soothes the soul. Friday Night features Mr V and picks up the pace with the sort of vibey and dynamic house that Prunk has made his name with. The chords are balmy and bring real musical warmth while New Genesis pumps the party with well-swung drums and knotted bass under steamy and whispered female vocals.
 
Prunk & Ruze combine to great effect on Incredible, a brilliantly fresh and contemporary cut with seductive and bouncy drum loops and future facing cosmic synths. Prunk & M-High’s Story Of House (ft. Jovonn) is defined by its brilliant vibraphone melodies which recall the great Roy Ayers. They stay busy over soulful house grooves and after Prunk’s delightful, pad-laced deep house cut French Toast comes Drive with Dennis Quin. It’s a carefree house cut with neat jazz keys and steamy sax lines that bring the good times. Prunk’s driving remix of Jovonn & DJ Deep’s Back In the Dark is another track awash with magic synth work and heartfelt chords before a crisp club mix of Incredible closes the album down in style.
 
This is a timeless exploration of house music that manages to be as emotive and heartfelt as it does dynamic on the dance floor.
 
Says Prunk – “This album is a tribute to my entire music career. My first DJ name was ‘Prunk Le Funk’ mainly because I only played funky house in the early years. ‘Le Funk’ has been removed from my entire dj name because I didn’t want to be connected to just 1 genre. With this album I want to show that there is still enough ‘Funk’ in Prunk with a nod to the past.
 
My album really had to be a house album and I wanted to do this with a warm, soulful, funky sound. I have tried to make this album with young and old talent. One of my dreams was to make a track with house legend Jovonn and I succeeded because he did the vocals of ‘Story of House’. In the vocals he pays attention to how house originated with an important lesson for the new generation. In addition, I was also allowed to remix one of my favourite records of his called ‘Back in the Dark’, a classic together with DJ Deep, which can only be found on the vinyl of my album.
 
I also collaborated with another house legend Mr V. This track is a bit deeper with a warm disco bassline called ‘Friday Night’, of course with the vocals of the man himself.
 
Besides these legends I have made music with the talented Ruze, Dennis Quin and M-High. All 3 had a great year musically last year and that’s why I think it’s great that they’re also on my album.
 
I hope to not only appeal to DJs with my album, but also to house lovers because this album was made with a lot of love. I hope you enjoy it ‘for the love of house music’.”

Marcel Dettmann, Jackson, and Elax remix Boys Noize & Kelsey Lu’s «Love & Validation»

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BNR kicks off 2023 by making good on a past promise. “Love & Validation,” BOYS NOIZE and KELSEY LU‘s sex-paced industrial ballad, never received an uptempo club treatment – until now. The “Love & Validation Remixes” EP offers three new flavors of elevated atmosphere, syrupy vocals, and body-tuned rhythms from ELAX, MARCEL DETTMANN, and the elusive JACKSON.

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The recording of “Love & Validation” was an international affair, written and recorded in LA where Lu is based. The remix EP, however, begins with a double dose of Berlin courtesy of MARCEL DETTMANN, a central figure in the city’s Berghain era.  DETTMANN keeps the vocals and atmospheric refrain intact but surgically implants a thumping techno backbone so loosely-quantized it’s almost tribal. The new rhythm and arrangement are transformative, as if a track meant for (ahem) horizontal listening suddenly stood up vertically, taking it from the bedroom to the big room.

Artist(s): Boys Noize, Kelsey Lu

Title: Love & Validation Remixes

Record Label: Boysnoize Records

Cat.Number: BNR224

Release Date: 20th January 2023

Tracklist:

1) Love & Validation (Marcel Dettmann Remix)

2) Love & Validation (Jackson Remix)

3 ) Love & Validation (Elax Remix)

John Digweed’s Bedrock welcomes Lopezhouse with a new EP titled «Iraila» 

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Lopezhouse return to Bedrock after their debut album ‘Apollo’ came last year as part of the groundbreaking Quattro Artists release. Over the last ten years the pair of David López and Carlos Cruz have really excelled with their emotive and stylish sounds and now their Iraila EP is their fourth single release on Bedrock.

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Iraila opens up with deep rolling grooves and scintillating chords. They are layered up over the drums and bring a sense of spiritual awakening that will make a truly impressive impact in the club when the whole thing finally peaks. Motorstellar sinks into an equally deep vibe with more smooth drums and icy percussion. Another smart breakdown gets the hairs standing on end before the tune carries you away once more.

This is another winning EP from Lopezhouse.

Artist(s): Lopezhouse

Title: Iraila

Record Label: Bedrock

Cat.Number: BEDDIGI207

Release Date: 13th January 2023

Tracklist:

1) Iraila

2) Motorstella

Filth on Acid start the year strong with Samsara EP from Reinier Zonneveld & HI-LO

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Reinier Zonneveld and HI-LO continue their superb collaborative work with another pair of bangers on Filth on Acid. ‘Samsara’, out via Filth On Acid, comes just in time to ring in the new year with it’s fat-bottomed bassline bound to heat up dancefloors worldwide. After another goldmine of a studio session, Reinier and HI-LO will drop ‘Nirvana’ on January 6th.
This pair has served up plenty of winners already such as Saw Of Olympus, Balearic Mornings, Existencia, and String Theory. Now once again they bring all their experiences to the studio after having had a huge 2022 as solo artists with plenty of big tunes and headline shows all over the world.
Nirvana and Samsara are two cuts that encourage you to lose your mind on the dance floor while dreaming amongst the melodies. Samsara has machine gun synths that fire like lasers across the uplifting trance chords. The drums are so heavy they will rattle the walls and it all makes for a powerful tune. Nirvana has a real sense of techno funk with intoxicating Middle Eastern vocal sounds over hard edged drums and with bright synth work.
This is a brilliant way to kick off 2023 in top techno fashion.
Artist(s): Reinier Zonneveld, HI-LO
Title: Samsara
Record Label: Filth on Acid
Cat.Number: FOA123
Release Date: 6th January 2023 [Beatport (2 weeks)],
20th January 2023 (general release)
Tracklist : 
1) Samsara

2) Nirvana

Faithless Remix Theme Tune From The Crown To Mark Seasons 5’s Iconic 90s Era 

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Season 5 of The Crown returned to Netflix earlier this month with an incredible new cast including Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, Dominic West as Prince Charles and Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana. This season signals a new era for the Royal Family, as they enter the 90’s and follow the events that unfolded within the period of 1991 – 1997. To mark the relevance of this culturally defining era, The Crown has partnered with 90’s powerhouse Faithless to remix Hans Zimmer’s iconic theme tune. To accompany the track, video producer Alice Isaac creates an accompanying music video featuring iconic 90s imagery in her signature style of collage and animation. 
 
The 90s signified a huge turning point for sentiments surrounding the Royal Family. From scandal to defiance, the 90s were iconic, carrying a rebel spirit with Princess Diana as its leading lady. At the same time, the hypnotic beats and hedonistic culture of electronic music had burst into the scene, injecting a level of abandon and intensity across the country. From warehouses to abandoned factories, car parks and airfields, the counter cultural energy was spreading just as fast as the scandals that surrounded the story of the Royals. 
 
It’s impossible to ignore some of the similarities we’re going through in the country right now, particularly in regards to the questioning of long established leadership and power, the integral role the media has come to play in this and the influence this has on the perceived counterculture. When authority is weakened, we see a rise in anti-establishment views that are expressed through new voices, movements and art forms that have previously been held down. 
 
The 90s were revolutionary across the board – whether royal or rebel. So who better to enlist to soundtrack “The Nasty 90s” than the pioneers that were often central to the sound of this revolutionary time. Enter Faithless. Pioneers of the scene. 
 

Faithless’ Sister Bliss commented: 

“I could hear in my head how this mix could work around Hans Zimmer’s iconic and dramatic strings. I dug around in the vaults and found lots of sounds and samples we actually saved from the 1990s when we were making our albums. I thought “these are genuinely good”, so I loaded them up for this remix of Hans Zimmer’s score.”  

 

“We wanted this to be unapologetically Faithless and use some of the very original sounds that myself and Rollo made together.” 
The Crown Season 5 is now streaming on Netflix


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Matador, Meduza, and Artche join forces for new single «Just A Feeling» on RUKUS

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The RUKUS imprint welcomes label head Matador in collaboration with Meduza, and Artche, for new single ‘Just A Feeling’.

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Matador is one of techno’s most prolific and assured artists, producing everything from stripped back minimal to powerful main room sounds. For this one he works with Italian outfit Meduza, who have been behind some of the biggest house records and most sultry tunes of the last few years such as their global hit “Piece of Your Heart”, and have signed to Defected, Anjunadeep and Virgin amongst others across the spectrum of dance music. The last piece of the puzzle for this one is Artche from Newcastle in the UK. His music brings real freshness to house and techno thanks to his own dark vocal style and has come on labels like Pryda Presents and Bedrock amongst others. Now, all three of these artists impress once more.

Just A Feeling is an emotive and deep techno cut with standout synth craft. The mid-tempo drums are heavy and set a moody late night vibe as sweeping synths reach up to the stars and a whispered vocal brings epic emotion. This tune will make a spine-tingling impact on all who hear it. An instrumental and acapella are also included, but the original with the vocal is sure to become anthemic.

This is a standout new package from RUKUS.

Artist(s): Matador, MEDUZA, Artche

Title: Just A Feeling

Record Label: RUKUS

Cat.Number: RUKUS033

Release Date: 25th November 2022 (Beatport & Streaming Services)

9th December 2022 (General Release)

Tracklist : 

1) Just A Feeling (Original Mix)

2 ) Just A Feeling (Radio Edit)

3 ) Just A Feeling (Instrumental Mix)

4 ) Just A Feeling (Acapella)

London based Henri Bergmann’s brand new compilation for Renaissance lands at Apple Music 

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Henri Bergmann’s trajectory in 2022 has been nothing short of stratospheric; whether remixing for, or by, Echonomist, Mia Mendi, Johnathan Kaspar, Dee Montero and Murat Uncuoglu (to name but a few); collaborating with Biesmans or touring the globe, she’s swiftly moved to the apex of dance music’s creative illuminati.

Now she delivers her first mixed compilation for Renaissance, a clubbing bastion who are synonymous with the format. “It’s a pleasure and honour to take on this mix for Renaissance,” she says, “They know a thing or two about what makes a comp’ work in this style and genre so the pressure was on to deliver. The mix is an eloquent snapshot of recent favourites, current and future bombs and, of course, a few of my own productions for good measure!”

True to her word, Henri kicks the mix off with her gorgeous rework of Dee Montero’s ‘Solena’ and then proceeds to swiftly shift through the gears over the course of the next hour. Along the way she features Adriatique, Denis Horvat, WhoMadeWho, Toto Chiavetta, Final Request and more; even her very latest single, the Tale Of Us championed ‘Simulacrum’ is woven into the deft soundscape. “It’s always a challenge and self-debate over what, and what not to include, but overall, I had real fun putting it together. I hope people enjoy it,” she happily concludes.

Tracklist:
1 ) Dee Montero – Solena (Henri Bergmann Remix)
2 ) White Label
3 ) Toto Chiavetta – Automation
4 ) Henri Bergmann, Wennick – Simulacrum
5 ) Henri Bergmann, Biesmans – Mind Control (Echonomist Remix)
6 ) Daniele Di Martino – Prometheus
7 ) WhoMadeWho – Silence & Secrets (Adriatique Remix)
8 ) Avangart Tabldot – Jaxa
9 ) Dor Danino – Who’s The mother
10 ) Denis Horvát – Cha Cha
11 ) White Label
12 ) Final Request – The Ultimate

Filth on Acid boss Reinier Zonneveld returns to the label with his ‘Oldskool’ E.P

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With more of his signature hard kicks, this time with some serious old school energy. This new two tracker comes with original artwork by King of Kar.

Oldskool is a real monster with heavy hitting drums and massively compressed sound. Its raw, brain frying and high impact acid techno with gabber influences and caustic synths that never let up. Once the synth lines come in they spray across the face of the music to take things to another level entirely.

Daemonia is another banger, this time with more rubbery and pummelling drums and incendiary hi-hats all cut up with acid lines that will make the crowd go berserk.

These are two high class weapons from the prolific Dutch artist!

                              

  Artist: Reinier Zonneveld

 Title: Oldskool

Record Label: Filth on Acid

Cat.Number: FOA118

Release Date:

Beatport Exclusive: 21st October 2022

Full Release: 4th November 2022

Tracklist

1) Reinier Zonneveld – Oldskool

2) Reinier Zonneveld – Daemonia

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NHOAH reveals “Don’t Get High” Toilet Rave Exclusive Video from his “TUNE” LP

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“Don’t Get High” is the second single from his upcoming album out at the end of the month 

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A critical understanding of electronic music heritage, combined with his continued experiences in clubs around the world, means NHOAH is able to construct tracks that are informed by his lineage, while also offering a glimpse into the future. The delicate balance in his music creates moments of exhilaration, harmony and pure, undiluted dance floor energy.

Although he’s already got a few years under his belt, the new album will feature music that can and will determine future nuances in club music in 2022. A bold statement perhaps, but indicative of his prophetic approach, ‘flashbacks to the future’ as he calls it.

Artist(s): NHOAH

Title: TUNE

Record Label: R.O.T Records

Cat.Number: ROT0140

Release Date: 28th October 2022

Tracklist : 

1) We Are All The Same feat. Ina Viola 

2) RAVE22

3) Don’t Get High 

4) When We 

5) Life Like A Breath 

6) The Whistle 

7) Welcome To A New World