Icelandic halftime bass slinger Balatron lands on Portland experimental imprint Sublimate for our latest exclusive, bringing a wicked slow/fast rhythm via heavy kicks and claps and a hyperactive lead synth line. Funky business! Watch out for this coming to all the usual digital outlets as part of the Dat Shii EP – the release drops May 11th.
Default Recordings return later this month with a new VA LP featuring a diverse selection of new tracks from the label’s roster, and we’re hyped to have the exclusive on Coolhand Flex & Effekttz collab Project X! Bringing an old school sampling aesthetic and hints of jungle to the techstep template, this is a big bad dark roller done propa! Look out for the LP dropping May 28th at all the usual digital stores.
Mauoq’s latest project on his very own Mauoq Music imprint sees previous tracks from the man himself getting the remix treatment from some talented scene luminaries, and we’re hyped to present the exclusive of Conduct’s remix of Voids! Switching up the original’s full-roll into a skittering halftime pattern and adding plenty of the detailed sound design Conduct are known for, this one goes deep…look for the tunes on vinyl and digital from May 9th on Bandcamp with other outlets following on the 16th.
Smooth liquid vibes on today’s exclusive as we premiere Debrief’s Bigger Than You. Taken from the first release on new Bristol imprint Disperse Audio, Debrief delivers lush melodies, jazzy licks and crisp rolling breaks for a soft, summery vibe as we head into the warmer months. Nice! The Wide Eyes EP is out today exclusively at Juno.
Today’s premiere comes from Leeds producer Ingot (previously one half of Bad Graphics) who lands on Austrian label Moshbit this month with some cracking sonic experimentations. Junkyard combines unusual halftime rhythms with soft female vocals from Kintsuku and driving sub bass for a truly unique take on the 170 sound. Look for this one coming May 4th via all good digital outlets…
Rotterdam label Blendits returns after a bit of a hiatus with a top new single from Glÿph, aka Belgian producers Clearlight & Owl. Providing the flip to heavier track Detached, Forheit goes in deep on sound design and atmosphere, building tension around the intricate drum rhythms and powerful sub. Cinematic business with enough edge for the club…just how we like it. Look for this one coming May 11th via all the usual outlets.
In:Most returns to Soulvent for today’s premiere with a super smooth slice of amen-powered liquid goodness. Mellow euphoria at it’s best! Look for this one dropping Friday May 4th at all good digital stores.
Crypticz returns to the Dojo premiere spotlight on today’s exclusive as he serves up a typically crisp and atmospheric remix for the new Mystic State EP on their label The Chikara Project. Keeping the vibes dubbed out and adding a hint of jungle skitter to the drums, this one goes deep…look for the full EP coming May 1st via Bandcamp.
German producer MISO is in the Dojo spotlight today as he prepares to drop a wicked new single for Counterpoint’s second Counter x Culture release, showcasing up and coming talent in the scene. Lost Frequency is a superb study in understated tech minimalism, keeping the beats precise, the sub rumbling and the midrange textures growling without swamping the rest of the track. Moody vibes! Look for this one dropping Apr 27th via all good digital stores.
Today’s exclusive comes from Hungarian producer Ghost Warrior who serves up a deliciously atmospheric new EP for re:st next month. Redrum channels the likes of Photek and Source Direct, recalling vintage 90s Metalheadz releases with an emphasis on atmosphere and precise, intricate percussion. Can’t get enough of this one! As always with re:st releases it’ll be available on vinyl and digital; pre-orders are up now at their store.