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Emerging from the shadows, the new musical project Attack & Disperse brings forth a rough-and-ready approach to club music with their debut EP. This 3-track release of heavyweight techno-electro fuses hip-hop sampling with ghostly leads, chunky bass lines, and vocoder stylings, creating a uniquely sonic experience that redefines the after-hours soundscape. The A-side sets the foundation with a gritty, tripped-out techno groove overlaid with ethereal female dialogue. On the flip side, the record transitions into electro-techno territory, with Parts 1 and 2 exploring various shades of acid, gliding bass, 80s vocoder, and distorted drum patterns.This record offers a fresh perspective on early rave music, delivering rhythms that will linger in your mind for days. ‘Attack & Disperse’ marks a stellar debut, setting the stage for an exciting new vinyl only series. A must-have for your record collection this year.

In a groundbreaking collaboration, two luminaries of the techno-ambient landscape, Donato Dozzy and Grand River, unveil their transformative reworks of Cedric Vermue's neoclassical masterpiece, "Patterns." With their unique artistic visions, Donato Dozzy and Grand River redefine the boundaries of techno, inviting listeners on a hypnotic journey through captivating soundscapes. Whether it's the pulsating energy of Dozzy's techno voyage or the atmospheric intricacy of Grand River's rework, one thing is certain - this release promises to captivate audiences and redefine the very essence of electronic music.

The VA theme on the LP series under the name Untitled || continues to explore the subject of 8 different minds from different corner of the globe connected by the principle and love for the audio frequencies in line with Exarde.

Viikatory and Manao's "Alt Frequency" EP on A7A features 2 dreamy electro tracks and 3 driving techno tracks. The fifth track is a digital exclusive included with every vinyl record via a digital download code. Each record is hand-stamped and features a stickered artwork on the sleeve.

Excelsior Ruth is a composer, DJ and producer born in the North-East of England but who currently resides in South London. On her eponymously titled debut, she combines a life-long love of euphoric trance with echoes of her live performances as exlRuth, which incorporate sound recordings, drone, traditional choral music and the makina backdrop of her youth. Embedded in community heritage, it’s a record that probes connections between the classical and contemporary. Gossamer harp drifts across time on ‘Haunt’, leading to the affecting arpeggios, strings and high BPMs of ‘Dream Of Night’, programmed, as much of the EP was, on classic 90s synthesisers, including the Roland JP8080 and Quasimidi Rave-0-Lution 309. Drinkwater’s ‘Dawn Return mix’ reduces ‘Dream Of Night’ down to a moment of 6am E-motion, limbs weaving through dry ice like mist on long-forgotten moors.A cathedral of angelic voices swells in ‘Dream Of You’, their hymn to oceanic feeling rooted to earth by a raining cascade of kicks. And ‘Sleepy Hollow’ journeys further into deep, unspeakable bodily knowing, pushed and pulled between propulsion and stasis as fizzy high hats and restless melodies weave through shrouds of ambient pads.Words by Joe Roberts.

„Awkward Attraction” captures Monstera Black’s exploration of both embracing and deconstructing pop music. The EP starts off with ‘system’, a piece that echoes a classic song structure while anticipating an unconventional sonic palette, setting the stage for the impending unraveling process that reaches its culmination in the final track, ‘who’s a hoe?’. As the journey unfolds, traditional structures progressively give way to a stream of consciousness, where motif-driven improvisation and softly sung melodies collide with a darker club and experimental soundscape masterfully crafted by alys(alys)alys. The lyrics, infused with provocation and sarcasm, delve into themes of existence and vulnerability, presented through warped vocals and repetitive hooks. „Awkward Attraction“ crafts a taunting atmosphere, challenging listeners to embark on a reflective journey.