EDITORIAL
CATERINA BARBIERI: "PERENNIAL FANTAS"
"Perennial Fantas" coincides with Caterina Barbieri's inaugural performance alongside Space Afrika on Berlin Atonal's main stage, scheduled for tomorrow, September 7. This follows her successful sold-out performances at renowned venues such as London's Barbican and New York's Pioneer Works.
Toy Tonics welcomes Gee Lane aka Virginie
Toy Tonics proudly introduces their latest signing, the talented Gee Lane, also known as Virginie. Keep an eye out for her debut EP, "Metamorphosis," slated for release on October 13, 2023. The EP features remixes by Demi Riquísimo and Divorce From New York Remix & PIER, promising a musical journey that transcends boundaries.
Acid Drones by Thomas Lea Clarke released on Offen Music
Thomas Lea Clarke, also known as MR TC is a musician, journalist and ex resident DJ of the Art School Club in Glasgow, now based in Berlin. He's been turning heads internationally with his own brand of raw and fearless analogue dance music.
Artetetra released “looongplay” by Babau & Bienoise
𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 was born in 2022 during a SHAPE+ and Nextones artistic residency in Valdossola, Italy, centered around BABAU's nomination as SHAPE+ artists 2022/23.
“Cadetti dello Spazio-Tempo”: Ma Spaventi, Enrico Demuro
Anno Domini 1987. The Great Nuclear War has ended without winners. Huge yellowish clouds float between the continents, obscuring the sky. The planet is amorphous, the soil filled with toxic exhalations. The beauty, banished from reality, survives only in the reminiscences of a few survivors. No megalopolis, no parliament, no family: everything man had built at the core is now marginal, sporadic, uncertain.
NEW FUTURE CITY RADIO by Damon Locks & Rob Mazurek out on International Anthem
New Future City Radio is the first duo collaboration of longtime creative partners Damon Locks & Rob Mazurek. In a hyperactive 40-minute, 18-track suite that runs like a boombox mixtape, the two prolific multi-media artists contemplate community, transformation, and the future through the programmatic format of a pirate radio station for the people.
KHALAB releasing “LAYERS”
On his new album Layers, Khalab acknowledges and celebrates the encounters that have shaped his ever-evolving musical vision. The record represents the culmination of a creative journey that began with Eunoto EP (Black Acre Records, 2015), evolved with the Afro-Futuristic soundscapes of 2018’s highly acclaimed album Black Noise 2084 (On The Corner Records), and has since developed further through a series of experiences and deep musical collaborations. Layers summons all the alchemy of Khalab’s live performances, and embodies the transcendental power of music-making as a collective art form.
Give Chance A Trance: Moderna Y Theus Mago
This summer Moderna Y Theus Mago return with their fourth collaboration release ‘Give Chance A Trance’, the four-track EP will be released on Duro Label. The duo have an established history of their own sound that touches on various genres and this ep is no different, featuring cuts of techno, acid, and dark disco that bring you electrifying sounds, elusive rhythms, and dystopian vibes.
FIMIANI: Amore Latino EP out on Toy Tonics
Toy Tonics comes up with a new house record by an artist by FIMIANI aka BPlan. DJ and producer from Napoli / Italia that has already been doing edits of extremely rare Italian disco tracks since 3 years on his own imprint Caffè Corretto.
Call Super, Julia Holter, Eden Samara: The Doves Of Discipline Mixes
Call Super shares versions of their recent singles Illumina and Sapling. Each made for the club, Illumina is a peak time house meltdown whilst Sapling gets dilated into an early morning spacious dream state.
Curses: Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX > DJ Sampler
Berlin-based artist Curses is back with a captivating new release, 'Next Wave Acid Punx DEUX'. This DJ sampler gives fans a thrilling taste of what's to come in his upcoming full release. With a fusion of 80's New Wave, Italo-Disco, and EBM, Curses' unique sound takes listeners on a darkly romantic ride.
Beyond Boundaries: Toby Cato
Who is Toby Cato?
On first inspection he’s a Painter, Rapper, Singer, Composer, Filmmaker, Producer and Multi-Intrumentalist: Born in Brighton and based in South-East London.
MR.BONGO releasing the 1977 self-titled album from legendary Brazilian artist, Tim Maia
Tim Maia is rightly recognised as one of the biggest icons in Brazilian music. He was born in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro 1942, and released over 30 albums during his extensive and well-publicised career, touching on funk, bossa nova, disco, MPB, rock, soul and jazz. In the 1970s, Maia started to record albums and perform shows promoting his synthesis of American soul and Brazilian music with elements of samba and baião. The movement gradually took the working-class suburbs of the north side of Rio de Janeiro, exploding in 1976 with the black movement and producing artists such as Toni Tornado, Banda Black Rio alongside Maia.
Helsinki-based drummer Joonas Leppänen introduces Alder Ego, his quartet formation
Helsinki-based drummer Joonas Leppänen introduces Alder Ego, his quartet formation bringing together four prominent talents from the thriving Finnish jazz scene. Here, Leppänen is joined by trumpeter Tomi Nikku (from Bowman Trio), saxophonist Jarno Tikka, and bassist Teemu Åkerblom.
Tolouse Low Trax releasing digital versions of Rushing Into Water EP and Porcelain And Volcano EP
Tolouse's classic "Rushing Into Water EP," originally released on vinyl in 2006 through Themes For Great Cities, makes its historic digital debut. Among its tracks, "Incapable" stands out, showcasing Tolouse Low Trax's pioneering approach to slowing down dance music.
'Rushing Into Water' EP by Tolouse Low Trax: A groundbreaking departure from the norm, shaping new sound dimensions with industrial tempo and mesmerizing rhythms. A true avant-garde masterpiece.
Omniversal Love - Terra
OMNIVERSAL LOVE's latest release, the EP titled 'Going Towards Highest Quantum Reality', has hit the music scene. Hailing from Southampton, UK, OMNIVERSAL LOVE is the brainchild of REI USUI, who previously released two single tracks in 2022: 'Ancient Earth New Earth' and 'Choices for Self Empowerment (432 Hz)'.
Exploring 'Little Creek': The Debut Album by The Electric Undergrowth
The Electric Undergrowth is an alternative jazz duo hailing from Portland, Oregon. Comprising Andrew Anderson and Chris Rogers, the band's journey began when they met at the tender age of 10 and started playing the saxophone together at 12. Their shared discovery of being able to find and print music online fostered a special bond, with regular sessions dedicated to showcasing and sharing their newfound musical treasures. This musical exploration continued throughout the years, culminating in their collaborative composition "Little Creek" in 2017.
'Do Ut Des' by AB Quartet: An hypnotic journey into Ancient Chants
The Milanese quartet, composed of Antonio Bonazzo on piano, Francesco Chiapperini on clarinet and bass clarinet, Cristiano Da Ros on double bass, and Fabrizio Carriero on drums and percussion, has released their highly anticipated third album, showcasing their artistic depth and innovation.
Sam Gendel: the Jazz maverick redefining sax techniques
Sam Gendel is a jazz musician who's taking the music industry by storm with his innovative approach to playing the saxophone. Born and raised in LA, Gendel picked up the sax at a young age and quickly fell in love with the world of jazz…
Visione Lontana by Uabos & Andrea Tempo
Milano's Uabos and Slow Motion Records member Andrea Tempo join forces for a thunderous EP combining their powerful signature sounds. The aptly named 'Blue Tornado' slings this release into action with glistening arpeggios and a captivating, sweeping synth line. Their re-imagining of the infectious sensibilities of 1980's Italo Disco can be heard throughout the release with nods to electro in 'Paura Nera'.