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Listen to Sonic Radiation’s ‘Collider’

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From Dallas, Texas – Sonic Radiation, also known as Todd Last, is a solo artist who creates exciting electronic dance music that is both modern and experimental. Sonic Radiation’s newest song “Collider” has recently become available worldwide.

Sonic Radiation blends synthesizer grooves and beats to produce a unique sound. By intertwining modern music with electronic dance music and using modern computer music technology, Sonic Radiation creates tracks that are both intriguing and captivating while also sticking to the roots of electronic dance music.

With one eye on the past and one eye towards the future, Sonic Radiation constructs exciting electronic dance music that is both intriguing and captivating while holding true to the roots of the genre. While constantly creating tools for the modern dj’s arsenal and reinterpreting remixing projects, Sonic Radiation forges ahead with a vision towards the future of electronic music. The vision started by experimenting for two years to create high energy music that was released as The 121 Project. Formed in 2003, the Dallas, Texas based artist, Todd Last, worked to create music that arranges songs with a combination of techno and trance that are solid and unique. Inspired by industrial groups like Front 242 and Front Line Assembly, electronic groups like The Crystal Method and Astral Projection, as well as the Dallas club scene, Sonic Radiation pulls from those styles to give the listener something for the ear, the mind and the dance floor.

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Nhoah releases µ-Ziq and 808 State remixes of ‘Abstellgleis’

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Berlin-based electronic artist NHOAH is set to release ‘zu Remixen’ on 1st December via R.O.T respectortolerate Records. The package features breathtaking remixes by UK acid-house architects 808 State and London-based IDM pioneer µ-Ziq. 808 State boasts a long history of commercial success, with a discography spanning nearly 30 years. Their 1988 breakthrough album Newbuild saw a 2005 re-release via electronic mastermind Aphex Twin’s notorious imprint Rephlex Records. Experimental-techno giants Autechre have also cited 808 State as a major influence on their work. Collaborating with the likes of David Bowie, Björk, Quincy Jones and Brian Eno amongst others, 808 State’s music successfully charted with singles ‘Pacific State’ and ‘In Yer Face’ reaching #9 and #10 in the UK, as well as being hailed by NME as the band that “revolutionised a whole genre of music in the late-80s, inspiring Underworld, Orbital and the Chemical Brothers in the process”. “zu Remixen” has been received support from Resident Advisor, PopMatters, BBC Radio 6 Music’s Nemone as well as being included in The Quietus’ Albums Of The Month: Music We’ve Loved in November.

The 808 State remix will be released as part of a package alongside the astounding rework of the same track by acclaimed English producer µ-Ziq. Planet Mu’s µ-Ziq has crafted an astounding rework: NHOAH’s ‘Abstellgleis’ (µ-Ziq Remix). With a discography spanning over twenty years, µ-Ziq is considered a pioneer of IDM electronic music. The famed producer has collaborated with Aphex Twin and released on his label Rephlex Records, as well as collaborating with  Speedy J, and touring alongside Bjork. His own notorious label, Planet Mu needs no introduction and hosts the likes of Floating Points, Ceephax, Venetian Snares, Capitol K, Datach’i, Machinedrum, Kuedo, Jlin and Luke Vibert. His critically acclaimed 1997 album, Lunatic Harness, is hailed as defining the drill ‘n’ bass sub-genre and was nominated as Album Of The Week in both NME and Melody Maker.

NHOAH, a skilled producer, engineer and drummer in his own right, boasts a back catalogue which includes work alongside the producers of The Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, and Bronski Beat’s Larry Steinbachek. His previous album Tangowerk was nominated for the German Record Critics’ Award Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik. His extensive list of achievements includes work with Jayne County and Romy Haag, arranging and composing for David Hasselhoff, as well as contributing to material by contemporary French rock-star M. His own band Peacock Palace, whose song ‘Like A Snake’ sold more than 2 million copies, was the first German band to have their video on heavy rotation on MTV London. Alongside this, his work writing and producing for German pop-rock band MIA, earned him several Gold awards.

The original track is lifted from NHOAH’s dazzling LP West-Berlin. The album saw NHOAH reducing his instruments to only a modular synthesizer system, a few controllers, and a computer – exploring new developments in software and technology.

‘Abstellgleis’ has been effectively remixed by the legendary 808 State, crafting NHOAH’s original ideas into their own brand of electronica-fueled acid-house-bliss. London’s µ-Ziq has remixed NHOAH’s latest hypnotic single titled ‘Abstellgleis’, creating an unfathomable atmosphere around the original; upbeat overtones masked with ambient techno-esque mesmer, floating and fluttering synthesizer arpeggios, bright electronics disguised as acoustic complete with billowing bass swells to create the perfect aura.

808 State’s Graham had this to say about the remix; “We were happy to remix veteran Berlin producer NHOAH, I feel we share the longer timelines in electronic music, both drawing from a broader Well, while attempting to keep the chrome shining.”

As µ-Ziq explains about his input when putting his remix together, “Basically I tried to emulate the arpeggios and key changes but add a bit of my own melodic spice to it!”.

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Snatch! Records celebrates landmark 100th release

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 On 17th November 2017 House music’s acclaimed imprint Snatch! Records celebrated its landmark 100th release, seeing the label’s esteemed head honcho Riva Starr team up with Chicago’s most unconventional House hero Green Velvet to deliver an EP well worthy of its billing.

This monumental two-track offering follows yet another year, for the label, at the forefront of credible House music and comprises of two exclusive dancefloor-ready cuts, in the form of the EP’s stomping title-track ‘Keep Pushin’ (Harder)’ and the strings-infused Techno groover ‘I Feel Good’, which both benefit from Velvet’s signature spoken vocal lines.   

Since its 2010 conception, Snatch! has prided itself on releasing music from a diverse array of talented artists, boasting releases from the likes of; Carl Cox, Groove Armada, Matthias Tanzmann, Skream, Andrea Oliva, Davide Squillace, Santos, Romanthony, Dennis Cruz, wAFF, Richy Ahmed, Darius Syrossian, Francisco Allendes, Adam Port, &ME, Butch and Paolo Martini among others plus Riva Starr himself.

“How mad is it that we’ve reached our 100th release? Snatch! has been a lab to test our mad ideas and I feel happy that we’ve helped break a lot of young producers too. It’s been a crazy ride so far but it’s just the start. There’s plenty more music to come, stay tuned!” Riva Starr

Niro Perrone releases ‘Outlaw Trax 2009-2017’

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As one half of Easy To Remember alongside brother Elia Perrone, Niro Perrone co-founded Unclear Records off the back of their events in Arezzo, Italy at Klang Club. Niro also launched his solo imprint PADS in 2016 and recently released an EP on Fred P’s BOARDS label, picking up support along the way from the likes of Roman Fluegel, Leftfield, DJ Deep and Frtis Wentink and more.

Here we see Niro look back through his productions over the years for some unreleased gems, collated together to become the ‘Outlaw Trax’ compilation, a collection of very personal tracks to him which explores his roots in Techno, all produced with the club in mind and approached with a live on the fly feel to truly capture the moments and a pure aesthetic.

As is often the way with Niro’s output we’re treated to raw rhythms, energetic synth work and hooky processed vocals, from the bumpy drums of ‘WTF Jumpin Dicks’, choppy synths of ‘Bunchy’ and the gritty ‘Drink, Fight and F’ through to more hypnotic, deeper offerings like the acid-tinged ‘Don’t Play With Cactus’, ‘In Trouble Every Single Day’ and ‘Gay Radar’, Niro always delivers emotive, understated and dance floor ready cuts.

Niro Perrone’s ‘Outlaw Trax 2009-2017’ is out on Unclear Records.

Outlaw Trax (2009-2017) by Niro Perrone

Tracklist
WTF Jumpin Dicks
Bunchy
Don’t Don’t
Drink, Fight and F
Don’t Play With Cactus
You’ll Never Take Me Alive
I Don’t Worry About Nothing
Jaiss
Gay Radar
Dop€ Money
In Trouble Every Single Day

Uppermost shares emotive new track ‘Make A Change’

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Uppermost has just shared his new single ‘Make a Change.’ The French producer already has a long list of hit tracks. ‘Flashback’ and ‘Beautiful Light’ have generated more than 27 million combined streams, whilst his single ‘Disco Kids’ was selected to be featured in Mercedes-Benz’ Formula One campaign and his track ‘Flashback’ was featured on Vivelle Dop’s TV.

One can’t help but be swept up in Uppermost’s sound. As a “musical craftsman” he  approaches  production  with the will to bring instinctive emotion into the spotlight and is heavily influenced by the emotional side of music. His recent release of a 23-track career-spanning collection titled “Origins” (2011-2016) was a showcase of his french-wave touch, liquid disco grooves, and penchant for molten guitar funk.

His inspiration (as is apparent in his music) comes from a a wide variety of sources. Raised on Persian music, he also cites artists such as Daft Punk, Burial, Apparat, Phoenix and Pogo,  as influences. Thus, he is able to transform his affinity for these acts into a sound that pays homage to their influence, while at the same time resonating with his own distinctive style.

As the name suggests, ‘Make A Change’ is characterized by a weighted atmosphere and rich sonic textures. As the track increases in intensity, the listener is taken on  a journey through loaded structures and powerful compositions.

Speaking of the single UPPERMOST says: “Music can be a great way to escape from reality when it becomes too heavy and complicated to deal with, more than a shelter it’s also a powerful key to action, a key to making changes for a better life.”

If ‘Make A Change’ is anything to go by, we will be hearing alot more from Uppermost in the future. Watch this space to stay in the loop and follow him on social media for updates.

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Lee Gamble releases album ‘Mnestic Pressure’ from new label Hyperdub

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Although it’s Gamble’s first release since 2014, Mnestic Pressure is his fifth LP and first release with new label Hyperdub.  He has been Dj-ing since he was a teenager and his style and approach to music has been mostly experimental.  In 2012 he released two albums Diversions 1994-1996 and Dutch Tvashar Plumes via PAN Records.

Released on 15 September, Mnestic Pressure builds on his recent experiments with each track taking you to a new space. The album was described as “a reset that sees a noticeable change in his sound and the concepts that feed into his music.”

The shift is deliberate as the London-based producer explains; “From Diversions 1994-1996 through to Koch – my music felt like I was dealing with signals from elsewhere – signals from the unconscious, sub-aqua, hallucinated, dreamed. Mnestic Pressure feels like their decoded offspring, a terra interpretation.”

Lee’s thinking about how our memory is pressured both individually and collectively,  he adds;  “We live in these strobing, visual times, like a constant subliminal advertisement but, also over the last few years the world seems to have become more and more dreamlike, alien, and parodic itself and there was this part of me that wanted to drag my music back from this Shangri-La, but fully drenched and infected by its ghosts.”

Listen to the first single ‘Istian’ below:

Evil Needle hits another successful collab with ‘Loud feat. Naji’

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French producer Evil Needle has released another single, ‘Loud feat Naji’ from his upcoming album Abyssal off HW&W Recordings.

He has put himself on the map with support from Red Bull, BBC Radio 1, BBC 1xtra’s Jamz Supernova, DJ Target and BBC Radio 3’s Late Junction, and  his signature sounds have lit up venues such as Jazzcafe and Camden Assembly in London, Nuits Fauves in Paris, Razzmatazz in Spain and Cakeshop in Korea.

As evidence of his mulitalented approach to music,  he performed the background instrumentals in Doja Cat’s  ‘So High,’ the video of which  has reached over 11 million plays, as well as over 1 million views in support from one of the most influential Youtube channels, Majestic Casual.

Drawing his influences from 90’s Hip-Hop, Evil Needle has crafted over the past few years his own and unique crystal-clear universe by blending lyrical and soulful synthesizer sections with powerful drums he has a flair for.  When asked in a recent interview with The Playground where he finds inspiration, he answered:  “Listening to other artists music (especially the up and coming), doing remixes or recreating songs for fun, or just simply trying out some different genres.”

‘Loud feat Naji’ is yet another testament to his versatility as a producer and musician. Naji’s smooth, low vocals and quick precise delivery are the perfect companion to Evil Needle’s soundscape. On ‘Abyssal’, you’ll find beats that insist on atmospheric snare claps and borderline dance synths, delivering to everyone’s tastes.

Listen to ‘Loud feat Naji’ below:

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Bicep flex their musical muscles with their latest LP

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The Belfast-based electro duo Bicep has just released their newest self-titled LP via Ninja Tune. Available since September 1st, this is the pair’s first album release in their 10-year career. The duo consists of Matt McBriar and Andy Ferguson whose music started appearing in 2010. They started their blog ‘Feel my Bicep’ in 2008 and it has grown exponentially as to include a label of the same name.

Their music has featured on labels such as Throne of Blood, Traveller Records and Mystery Meat. Bicep received the ‘Best of British Breakthrough DJ’ award for Dj Mag in 2012.  Between 2012 and 2014 they have had 6 of their singles hit number one in the Juno Charts.
According to a press release, the album is a reflection of their passion for classic house, techno, and electro. They gave insight into the album; “We think the album itself is more on the home-listening side, but there are some tracks which will work in clubs as well,” they say. “We also focused on really making sure that the mix-down was suited to headphones and home listening.”

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HVNNIBVL’s ‘On & On Remixes’ still gaining momentum

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Based in Buffalo, NY,  20-year-old artist Hvnnibvl has over 37 thousand Youtube plays, as well as a string of collaborations to boast. His single ‘On & On’ garnered support from the likes of The Vibe Guide and Clash Magazine, and he has worked with the likes of  Oliver Chang and Evan James, and has provided vocals for the Djakarta Warehouse Project’s festival anthem produced by Gianni Marino & Devarra.

His latest offering is ‘On & On Remixes’, features a host of producers spinning their take on his single. Vanillaz, Need No Sleep, Evix and Gummyb3ars all step up to the remix duties, resulting in a multi-genre collection.“This song, though more classified as pop, stems as does most pop music right now, from EDM. We chose a few incredibly talented producers that span across the various sub genres in Dance music to do this round of official remixes” he said.

While the remixers offer their own unique soundscapes to the track, ‘On & On’  uniquely Hvnnibvl. The young artist is becoming renowned for his idiosyncratic sound, and recently shared the stage with New Politics, Lil Uzi Vert, Black Bear and Roy Woods at the annual UB Student Association’s Fallfest, a move in  parallel with what looks set to be his upward trajectory.

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Get ready to experience Kauf’s “Regrowth”

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Ronald Kaufman otherwise known as Kauf, has announced the release of his next album Regrowth. The LA based singer-songwriter and composer has said that the album is set to be released in October. His distinctive electronic sound has developed through his strong musical background; he was part of an international choir, plays piano, and is a self-taught guitarist. A large portion of his work has been licensed for television, film and games – with an original track featuring in Grand Theft Auto V.

He has been working on the album for over two years and had the following to say in an interview with XLR8R: “The overarching theme is relationships breaking down—all kinds, not only romantic ones—and then recovery.  I don’t necessarily want the songs to directly tell a story, but instead just present provocative bits and pieces like some worn, tattered treasure map.  Electronic production appeals to me because of the amount of innovation going on in the genre, and dance music brings people together in a very primal, physical way, so the goal was to mix it with lyrics and ideas that go a little deeper.”

Listen to ‘Limestone’ here: