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Various ‘COD3 QR 010’

Artist: Various
Title: COD3 QR 010
Label: Cod3 QR
Cat. #: COD3QR010
Format: Vinyl / Digital
Release Date: 25 June (vinyl) / 10 September (digital) 2021
Tracklist:
A1. Artist Code 4C472E – ‘How D’Ya Like Your Beef’
A2. Artist Code 53504D & 414D41 – ‘Poliritmo’
B1. Artist Code 534358 – ‘Internal’
B2. Artist Code 494E46 – ‘Bye Bye’

The enigmatic Cod3 QR label returns in 2021 with its tenth release featuring four new tracks by five artists who as yet remain nameless.

As with previous releases, music is the main focus, so you’ll have to wait a couple of months to find out who is behind this latest EP. But for this decimal release, things will work a little differently. Vinyl will be available from 25 June, while the digital version hits in September at the same time as the artists’ names will be revealed. During the interim you can head to their Instagram page (ig: cod3qr) for clues.

Previous releases have been revealed to include tracks by the likes of Agents of Time, JoeFarr, Nicolas Bougaieff, Madben, CYRK, R.O.S.H, Galaxy Lane and many more. Come September, Cod3 QR promise to bring you a big surprise, so watch this space!

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James Kumo ‘Paradise / XX’

Artist: James Kumo
Title: Paradise / XX
Remixer: Deetron & Heron
Label: iVAV Recordings
Cat. #: iVAV053
Format: Digital
Release Date: 28th May 2021
Tracklist

  1. Paradise (Original Mix)
  2. Paradise (Deetron Remix)
  3. Paradise (Deetron Dub)
  4. Paradise (Heron Remix)
  5. XX (Original Mix)
  6. XX (Kumo Tech Mix)

James Kumo makes his first outing on iVAV Recordings as he delivers his latest EP ‘Paradise / XX’, with remixes from Deetron and Heron.

A name responsible for a wealth of quality, deep, synth-driven productions within the worlds of house and techno across the past decade, UK-based DJ and producer James Kumo stands today as an artist continually in evolution. Having made his debut on Delsin offshoot Ann Aimee, the years since have welcomed releases via the likes of Curle, Opilec, and his own K-Music, gaining supporters in leading international names such as François K, Laurent Garnier, Radio Slave, and Josh Wink. Next up, late May welcomes his first material of 2021 as he steps out on VIVa MUSiC sister label iVAV Recordings with his latest EP ‘Paradise / XX’, with recent label signing Heron and Swiss favourite Deetron stepping up on remix duties.

Opening track ‘Paradise’ welcomes a hazy cut guided by flickering synth melodies, epic sweeping atmospherics, and refined percussion throughout, showcasing Kumo’s ability to build emotive and moving productions. Up next, Deetron’s take on the track ups the pace as he combines slick hats and energetic drums with rich stabs atop of a moody core bassline, whilst the ‘Dub’ keeps the focus squarely on the lively, zippy drum groove throughout. Second original ‘XX’ welcomes a warping journey through evolving leads, vocal echoes, and driving snare rolls, before closing with his own ‘Tech Mix’ of the track which takes things deep into the late-night hours.

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M.R.E.U.X ‘Night Vision’

Artist: M.R.E.U.X
Title: Night Vision
Remixer: Mark Broom
Label: Blumoog Music
Cat. #: BLUG014
Format: Green translucent vinyl, digital
Release Date: 21st May 2021
Tracklist:
1.Odyssey
2.Flash
3.Odyssesy (Mark Broom Remix)

Electronic innovator M.R.E.U.X cooks up more of his powerful sounds on a bold new EP that comes with a huge remix from techno royalty Mark Broom.

M.R.E.U.X. is the Blumoog label boss with a pounding and original take on techno that has made him a scene regular in his native Italy. His label is known for its inventive machine sounds, and after his Gravity EP late last year featuring a Joel Mull remix and his superb Modular Immersion backed with a remix from Ben Sims, he is now back in fierce form once more.

Different influences can be noticed on this fine three tracker. Across the two originals, M.R.E.U.X fuses techno, dub and house and dresses them with a heavy bassline and quirky electronic motifs. Excellent opener ‘Odyssey’ is nearly five minutes of pure bliss with a dub-tech feel and granular inserts that makes it even more captivating. ‘Flash’ is characterised by deep and absorbing sub bass and persistent hi-hats that are appeased by atmospheric moments halfway through that really captivate your emotions.

UK techno pioneer Mark Broom has a career and acclaimed successes which span more than 30 years. He is the Pure Plastic and Beard Man label owner and has also collaborated with, and released material on many iconic labels such as Drumcode, R&S, Blueprint, and Soma just to name a few. His superb ‘Odyssey’ remix is a more bouncy take that develops into jacking, hard hitting beats that are sure to burn down the house.

These are three characterful, well produced techno weapons that cannot fail to stand out in any set.

 

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Makuto ‘Invisible EP’

Artist: Makuto
Title: Invisible EP
Remixer: Truncate
Label: Arketip Discs
Cat. #: AD003
Format: Vinyl (300 copies) / Digital
Release Date: 14th May 2021
Tracklist

  1. Foscor
  2. Invisible
  3. Pulsació 101
  4. Pulsació 101 (Truncate Remix)

Arketip Discs boss Makuto returns to his home imprint this May as he delivers his latest EP, ‘Invisible’, backed by a remix from West Coast techno favourite Truncate.

Launched in 2018 and distributed by Lobster Distribution, Spanish imprint Arketip Discs looks set to become a label to watch and an imprint on the rise as they bring their warping, driving take on house and techno to lovers of the genres across the world. With early support from leading figures such as Laurent Garnier, DVS1, Serge, and Ben Sims to name just a few, mid-May welcomes the arrival of the label’s third release as co-founder Makuto steps up and delivers three fresh, original cuts in the form of his latest EP ‘Invisible’, accompanied by a remix from Los Angeles-based DJ and producer, Truncate.

Opening track ‘Foscor’ welcomes precise kicks, stuttering toms, and scintillating pads and deep, driving percussion rhythms build a gritty techno cut, whilst title track ‘Invisible’ delivers a dark, ominous aesthetic with distorted hi-hats and sharp, mutating elastic lines glued together by a low sub-groove that punches through across several breaks.

Next, ‘Pulsació 101’ welcomes fast, acid-charged melodies alongside swinging grooves and cyclical evolving synths to build a heavy slice of dancefloor tension, before rounding out proceedings via Truncate’s typically slick remix of the track – introducing a clap-heavy club weapon armed with impactful drums and icy snares to reveal a deep, raw and powerful techno tool and peak-time anthem to wrap things up in style.

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Yulia Niko & Pig&Dan ‘Mozza’

Artist: Yulia Niko & Pig&Dan
Title: Mozza
Label: MOOD
Cat. #: MOOD070
Format: Digital
Release Date: 21st May
Tracklist:
01 Yulia Niko & Pig&Dan – Mozzarella
02 Yulia Niko – Kalimera

Nicole Moudaber’s MOOD brings Yulia Niko & Pig&Dan together for techno two-tracker ‘Mozza’ this May.

Following a release on Pig&Dan’s ELEVATE imprint in 2019, the Crosstown Rebels, Get Physical, and Watergate affiliate Yulia Niko links up with the duo for their first-ever collaboration, delivering the thrilling ‘Mozza’ for Nicole Moudaber on her consistently impressive MOOD imprint

A hard-hitting amalgamation of raucous claps, twisted bleeps and cheeky vocal motifs, lead cut ‘Mozzarella’ is a peak-time track with a dash of the bizarre, custom-built for head-spinning moments. Niko takes the second track ‘Kalimera’ into after-hours territory solo, bringing filtered synth hits and slinky drums together for a warm and engaging piece for eyes closed moments on the dance floor.

 

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Ruskin & Broom ‘Basement Jams 2’

Artists: Ruskin & Broom
Title: Basement Jams 2
Label: Blueprint
Cat. #: BP060
Format: Digital / Vinyl
Release Date: 11 June (digital) / TBC July (vinyl) 2021
Tracklist:
A1. Latch
A2. Twister
B1. Zone
B2. Drive
B3. Arc

Blueprint continues to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2021 and to follow James Ruskin’s ‘Shortcut’ EP (BP058) and ‘Sketch’ (BP059), which saw Ruskin team up with Truncate for the first time, he now returns to one of his regular cohorts and fellow UK techno luminary, Mark Broom with the follow-up to their 2020 release, ‘Basement Jams’.

‘Basement Jams 2’ is comprised of five new slices of scorching techno from this distinguished duo, who in the past have also brought us dark experimentalism as The Fear Ratio and inspired hip-hop as Deadhand. Now returning to their techno roots, ‘Basement Jams 2’ is primed with dance floor (not long now!) destroyers.

Following this release, there’s more to come with a James Ruskin and DVS1 EP in July and a special BP25 compilation later this year.

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Jennings ‘Lie Machine EP’

Artist: Jennings.
Title: Lie Machine EP
Remixer: Close to Custom
Label: Pitch Records
Cat. #: PTC009
Format: Digital
Release Date: 21st May 2021
Tracklist:
01. Lie Machine
02. 27
03. Lie Machine (Close to Custom Remix)

ùFLIRT co-founder Jennings. heads to Pitch Records this May with the ‘Lie Machine’ EP, accompanied by a remix from Close To Custom.

After a successful first year with three various artist compilations featuring Mariche, Ross Kisser, Legit Trip, Astre, and more, the blossoming Pitch Records prepare for their busy summer schedule with the first release arriving from Jennings. Telford-based talent Jennings. has grown to become a rising name of note since stepping on to the scene, crafting a distinctive and captivating sound of progressive house, techno and minimal on labels like Rawsome Deep, Swerve Digital and his FLIRT imprint.

Title cut ‘Lie Machine’ sees Jennings. fuse swirling pads with dubby chords and captivating vocals, whilst ‘27’ is a stripped-back, late-night anthem that lays the focus on precise percussion, high-frequency bursts and further alluring vocal work. Close to Custom rounds out proceedings in style with his sensational reinterpretation of ‘Lie Machine’ via trademark basslines, sweeping atmospherics and ravishing melodies.

 

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Full Lineup Announced Junction 2 At Tobacco Dock

FULL LINEUP ANNOUNCED JUNCTION 2 AT TOBACCO DOCK
WITH:
AMELIE LENSE * DIXON * ERIS DREW * NINA KRAVIZ
JON HOPKINS * LAURENT GARNIER * DMX CREW
MARIBOU STATE (DJ) * AFRODEUTSCHE * DJ BORING
BRADLEY ZERO B2B YU SU * CHARLOTTE DE WITTE
DAX J * MACEO PLEX * CERI * HELENA STAR * MANAMI
EFFY * K-HAND * VTSS * CICI * EFFY * TERR
PLUS MANY MORE…
PLUS FINAL TICKETS RELEASED
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th August | Tobacco Dock, E1W

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A vibrant lineup of globally revered talent has been announced for Junction at Tobacco Dock on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August, with the likes of Amelie Lens, Afrodeutsche, Eris Drew, Nina Kraviz, Maribou State, Lauren Garnier, Dixon, Bradley Zero b2b Yu Su and more set to play.

After the disappointment of postponing the festival for a second year, the anguish of lockdown, the trepidation of normality returning and the butterflies in the pit of your stomach as the first rave back approaches – all signs point to an historic summer ahead. Everything has been building towards J2 at Tobacco Dock. The light at the end of the tunnel inches closer. All that pent-up energy will be unleashed. Anticipate emotional scenes as London crowds return to their playground.

The formidable lineup combines Junction 2’s past and those booked for the 2022 edition, as well as names introduced during Junction 2’s virtual programme in addition to a scattering of new faces. The line-up represents the core sound of J2, orbiting around an identity of underground house and techno, underpinned by the most influential and exciting artists in the industry. With four arenas to fill across two days, expect to find quality in every room from The Great Gallery to the Car Park, The Terrace to The Little Gallery..

Saturday 28th August 2021 kicks off with multi-disciplinary artist and Aphex Twin protege, Afrodeutsche, who will be spreading her vast roots and influences across Tobacco Dock. Joining her is one of modern techno’s leading ladies, the highly-talented Amelie Lens and rising Drumcode Records artists, ANNA. A favourite from London’s notorious Sunday after hours scene, Ceri adds further dynamite whilst Cici, will be channelling positive energy from all corners of the universe. Rounding off the first swathe of female talent, Bristol-based Danielle will be showcasing her many tastes and styles.

Last time we caught him playing above Berlin at the city’s TV Tower for Connections, but now J2 favourite, Dixon is returning to Tobacco Dock for a set in front of a live crowd – always an unmissable event. Self-deprecating cult hero DJ Boring offers some contrasting light and shade against the rest of the line-up, while arguably the most experienced name on the bill is inimitable electro and breakbeat master DMX Krew. Flying in from the USA will be Chicago-native and High Priestess of Motherbeat, Eris Drew.

He’s set to play live at J2 festival next June, but this August bank holiday Jon Hopkins will take to the decks to spin his favourite records. Adding to the rising home-grown talent, Leed’s native Kessie will make his debut and following some epic past appearances, Maceo Plex is confirmed for an extended four-hour set, providing the opportunity to showcase his full range from deviant disco, to electro, deep house and darker techno. After impressing in her Junction 2 stream from Millennium Mills, NTS star OK Williams gets a well-earned booking on the big stage, whilst fearless Palestinian artist Sama’ Abdulhadi and Clash Lion front women Terr complete the line-up.

The programme on Sunday 29th August 2021 is no less drama-filled. Junction 2’s official ambassador, Adam Beyer takes top billing, having overseen J2’s growth from inner city festival to a global stage. Rhythm Section ringleader Bradley Zero will trade mixes with Yu Su in an eye-catching b2b, whilst Charlotte de Witte will bring heavy artillery and a need for speed, to be matched by Monnom Black architect Dax J. One-woman funk machine, DJ Holographic brings her impeccable selection skills to the programme. Two of Europe’s most hotly-tipped DJs are next up, with Effy and her larger than life collaborator Heléna Star both confirmed. From next-gen to veteran, well-travelled K-HAND will be showcasing the sounds of her Detroit hometown.

Fresh from being the subject matter of new rave documentary Off The Record, certified legend Laurent Garnier will be making up for lost time with a long overdue Junction 2 debut, as well as his first appearance at Tobacco Dock. Truly one for the history books. Classically trained pianist, turned DJ Manami will show why she’s assimilated so effortlessly to club culture, whilst Maribou State are set to thrill with the first DJ set in their hometown in nearly 2 years.

Having played previous J2 events at Tobacco Dock, as well as the festival itself, crowd pleaser Nina Kraviz is invited back as a guest of honour, adding her energy to the landmark show. Half Baked Records’ Sam Bangura is a familiar face on the London circuit, whilst South African native SNO will be blending music from across her home continent. Promising to go against the grain, Polish underground radical VTSS completes the programme for the unmissable, bank holiday blowout.

Legendary nightclub, fabric london, has been revealed as the afterparty location, with full details announced at a later date.

Final final tear of tickets for each day will be available at midday on Tuesday 18th May. To access tickets, please sign up at: https://junction2.london/inner-city

FULL LINEUP FOR JUNCTION 2 AT TOBACCO DOCK

Saturday 28th August 2021

AFRODEUTSCHE
AMELIE LENS
ANNA
CERI
CICI
DANIELLE
DIXON
DJ BORING
DMX KREW
ERIS DREW
JON HOPKINS (DJ)
KESSIE
MACEO PLEX (4 HOUR SET)
OK WILLIAMS
SAMA’ ABDULHADI

TERR

Sunday 29th August 2021

ADAM BEYER
BRADLEY ZERO B2B YU SU
CHARLOTTE DE WITTE
DAX J
DJ HOLOGRAPHIC
EFFY
HELÉNA STAR
K-HAND
LAURENT GARNIER
MANAMI
MARIBOU STATE (DJ)
NINA KRAVIZ
SAM BANGURA
SNO
VTSS
Phase 1 Lineup (Square)

Solardo present HIGHER Dubrovnik: Three day-and-night weekender in Croatia

Solardo will be joined by Andrea Oliva, Heidi, Nic Fanciulli, Danny Howard and more

Date: 23rd – 25th September

Pre-sale: https://bit.ly/33jA2hY | Artwork

Picture the scene: the sun is beating down, the Adriatic Sea is glistening, and behind you are historic streets and buildings you recognise from Game of Thrones. Welcome to HIGHER, a three-day and night Croatian extravaganza hosted by house heroes Solardo at Culture Club Revelin. Also supplying the sounds are superstar friends including Andrea Oliva, Danny Howard, Heidi, Max Chapman, Nic Fanciulli and wAFF, and that’s only phase one of the line-up. Sign up now for first access to tickets on May 13th at 10am.

The historic old town of Dubrovnik is an idyllic old-world setting right on Croatia’s south coast by the Adriatic Sea. It has gorgeous stone architecture, ancient clock towers and famous red tiled roofs. There’s a friendly, bustling atmosphere, winding streets filled with restaurants and bars, and plenty of sights made famous in Game of Thrones. By day, the sky is stunning azure blue, but as the sun sets it turns flame red and burnt orange. You will be right there dancing on the terrace of Culture Club Revelin as this stunning transition happens. Once it’s dark, the party heads inside what is one of DJ Mag’s Top 100 clubs in the world.

Alongside Solardo’s own Sola label, fellow hosts include SUAT, the Brit known for walking miles and miles as he live-streams his mixes from a DJ setup he carries on his front. Arielle Free’s new clubbing experience Free Your Mind also hosts, as do forward-thinking and eclectic Birmingham party crew WYLD, and Rituals LDN, a party known for bringing immersive and transformative production to a range of special spaces.

Musically the first wave includes a who’s who of contemporary talent from Radio 1 tastemaker Danny Howard to Ibiza legend Andrea Oliva via the jacking sounds of Heidi, melodic mastery of Nic Fanciulli and rolling techno of wAFF, with Sosa, Syreeta and Arielle Free also lining up.

There is much more to come for HIGHER 2021, but last year’s event sold out before it was postponed, so don’t sleep on securing tickets. Sign up now ahead of release on May 11th.

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CORMAC ‘Next Level’

Artist: CORMAC
Title: Next Level
Label: Music Is 4 Lovers
Cat. #: MI4L022
Format: Digital
Release: 21st May 2021
Tracklist:
01 Next Level
02 Revelation
03 Follow

Music Is 4 Lovers releases three forward-thinking grooves from Phoenix-based deep-tech artist CORMAC this May.

Title cut ‘Next Level’ proceeds with a deep bassline sequence, distorted vocal snippets and organic percussion, whilst ‘Next Level’ lays the focus on loose syncopated drums, soaring synths and twinkling loops. Follow’ is a rich, stripped-back affair that builds in alluring stages. The elevating atmospherics combine with acidic-fuelled melodies and further vocal work to round out this impressive package in style.