PREMIERE
MONDO
Lithe & Imitation Therapy, Branch Points VA #1 EP [Branch Points]
Branch Points first V/A is a exploration into functional leftfield club sonics. Featuring Artists Pugilist, Caldera, Dawn Razor, Hartta and Barley and this track by Lithe & Imitation Therapy.
RISING HIGH
Kreggo, Rally Della Lana EP [Dischi Nottetempo]
Kreggo has been releasing tracks with his unique twist on contemporary electronic sounds for a while now, and is back with his latest EP for Italy’s Nottetempo where he once again allows all of his musical influences to shine through across the five-track ‘Rally della Lana’ EP. It kicks off with this lead track ‘Rising High’ which sets the tone with ethereal chords, wandering bass tones, squelchy acid licks and modulating percussion.
ZOOKI'S RETURN
LeftLeft, DBGI005 EP [Dudbridge Garage International]
Dudbridge Garage International co-founder LeftLeft returns with his second solo release on the label, with three new genre-dodging tracks bridging the gap between melodic and minimalistic club music. Closing track ‘Zooki’s Return’ sees LeftLeft exploring new musical territory, with an altogether more laidback track influenced by trap and alternative R&B. It’s an unexpected end to the release, but one that shows LeftLeft’s plethora of influences and production skills.
HYBRID HUMAN PT.1
Joel Eel, Love Infinity EP [Perpetual Care]
Layered, textural and catchy number here taken from Joel Eel's forthcoming third full length album 'Love Infinity' which amalgamates melancholic melodies, emotional strength, the discovery of soothing textures and the desire for beautiful compositions. Finding a way to deal with suffering, the artist steps onto new vibrations. He dismantles his nostalgic industrial edge, crossing over somewhere between left field dance music & celestial pop.
LEMTEC
Nate Swan, The Year My Voice Broke EP [Foreign Frequencies]
‘The Year My Voice Broke’ marks the debut ep by Gurambilbarra local Nate Swan. Across his tracks, Nate displays a variety of textured sounds and field recording creating a cohesive and well-crafted project. The final two tracks include stellar remixes from Meanjin locals Lithe and Imitation Therapy, each going a vastly different direction.
PLAYTIME
Glen S, ToneShift 02 EP [Comma Traxx]
Sydney cosmic explorer Glen S debuts on Bristol's Comma Traxx side project ToneShift with 'Playtime', a high energy, playful yet epically trance inspired stompin' club ready treat. The ToneShift VA lands on 6th May featuring other artists, Boulderhead, Tifra, Cosmic G & Laars and Axon Growth Factor. 10% of profits will be donated towards WarChild charity.
FOREVEREVER
Primrose, Set My Heart On Fire EP [Primrose County]
Debut EP here from London-based Primrose on his own brand new label. He creates spellbinding, colourful electronic music that blends bouncy club focussed rhythms with other-worldly soundscapes. 'Foreverever' is the flip side to the title track 'Set My Heart on Fire' and moves into deeper 4/4 territory centering around a rapid-fire arp line and jolty syncopated claps, anchored down by a propulsive kick and a warm sub.
IT'S JUST A RINSE
Rawtrachs, It’s Just A Rinse EP [Programm]
Debut single from Rawtrachs here on London's Programm. A stomping lo-fi track built around samples inspired by J Dilla. Fade (OfParadise) and Thugwidow (Sneaker Social Club) follow up with two forward thinking remixes.
GIVE ME SHELTER (CIEL'S SAFE HARBOUR MIX)
Farr, Wide Eye EP [Out Of Sorts]
Farr returns to Out Of Sorts with his first full vinyl release, joined by Canadian artist, Ciel, on remix duties. The Vienna-based artist sets out on three new dancefloor excursions, each featuring his customary delicate melodies and complex percussion, whilst scouring different corners of the club music continuum. Ciel's remix to the B-side slammer, 'Give Me Shelter', delicately flips the track into an airy Balearic adventure, whilst retaining her signature percussive style.
HEADACHE DISTRICT
Henry Greenleaf, Kirkstone Pass EP [Redstone Press]
A four-track EP, showcasing sublime sound design and impressive drum work throughout. It's the latest addition to Greenleaf's fast-rising and impeccable catalogue, and is easily some of his finest work to date. The tracks are diverse and intricate, making them all fascinating club weapons.
UNATTAINABLE PROMISES
Belia Winnewisser, Mother Earth Took Poison In Her Soil EP [Die Orakel]
Belia Winnewisser's debut EP on Die Orakel is a beautiful 6 tracker comprising of braindancing breakbeats intertwined with radiophonic artefacts, lingering between warm melodic pads.
FLUORESCENCE
DJ Life, Retina EP [Craigie Knowes]
The Naarm/Melbourne based artist DJ Life is welcomed to the Craigie Knowes family. DJ Life delivers 4 up-beat club tracks packed with spiralling synths, winding 303 patterns and relentlessly rhythmic basslines. Eyes shut and ascend.