DIO S - Byzantine Call/Deisis

This is the new Shango Records single "Byzantine Call/Deisis" by Dio S that comes with gentle remixes by the likes of Seldjan Dervish, Slow Nomaden and Beyhude. Let the beauty of this music take over your entire senses.

This is what the artist/label says about the release:

After everything had quietly sifted through my head a great peace came over me. Here, where the river gently winds through the girdle of hills, lies a soil so saturated with the past that however far back the mind roams one can never detach it from its human background. Before my eyes shimmered such a golden peace that only a neurotic could dream of turning his head away. So quietly flows the water that one hardly notices its presence. It is always there, quiet and unobtrusive, like a great artery running through the human body. In the wonderful peace that fell over me it seemed as if I had climbed to the top of a high mountain: for a little while I would be able to look around me, to take in the meaning of the landscape. Human beings make a strange fauna and flora. From a distance they appear negligible, close up they are apt to appear ugly and malicious. More than anything they need to be surrounded with sufficient space-space even more than time. The sun is setting. I feel this river flowing through meets past, its ancient soil, the changing climate. The hills gently girdle it about, its course is fixed.

Rapossa - Matches

The debut album "Matches" from Rapossa features nine Downtempo tracks that mix tarantino style guitar riffs, slow beats, groovy percussions and deep bass lines. File under Slow House, Keta Pop, Organica ;-) I like it!

Here you can listen to the first Single My Rock-N-Roll.

Be Svendsen - Between a Smile and a Tear

Today I would like to recommend to you Be Svendsen's amazing debutalbum "Between a Smile and a Tear".

The in demand Copenhagen DJ releases his first full length album of ‘Tarantino Techno’.

Known and acclaimed for his sets at Fusion, Burning Man as well as relentless touring and for his singles on Crosstown Rebels and All Day I Dream. Percussive grooves and atmospheric key chops set the scene for a car-chase california beach style. Wood organic synths play out gentle grooves, thwacka thwacka bass slapbacks to it’s happy place while phazered solemn vocals play over the top. A sultry lady and a moody man sing hypnotic vocals lines and merge into the sounds.

I love the track "Le Piroguier" that is actually a Remix from an original track by Henri Texier.

Chancha Via Circuito - Bienaventuranza

Chancha Via Circuito's "Bienaventuranza" was one of my favorite Albums of 2018 for sure.

The Buenos Aires native named Pedro Canale again creates a great mix of Andean Instruments, folkloristic elements and electronic beats.

Here is what the Label says about the Release:

Appearing on the album are heavy hitters in the digital cumbia scene, including Mateo Kingman, Kaleema, and Lido Pimienta, all of whom contribute their highly distinguishable sounds to the natural flow of the album. Most of these collaborations came about almost effortlessly. La Victoria is a track that blends cumbia, dancehall, and a bit of mysticism- carried by Lido Pimienta's luminous voice, Colombian Dancehall wizard Manu Ranks happened to be in town and slipped into the song naturally. Kawa Kawa came from an improv jam during rehearsal one day with Kaleema (Heidi Lewandowski) and Federico Estevez (percussionist in Chancha Via Circuito). Niño Hermoso, which is lyrically a fable, sounds the way it does because Pedro saw a video of Gianluz (Gianluca Zonzini), who he knows from dance classes, singing a Pocahontas song on Youtube.

As dancefloor-friendly as it is mystical, Bienaventuranza is as Chancha as it gets- with elements from Cumbia to Dancehall to Andean Folk to Global house, crystal clear production, and collaborations that are evidently natural and genuine, the record holds true to the sound that Canale has played such a huge part in creating. Since the release of his last album, the digital folk scene has also grown exponentially. From a new generation of producers to more listeners in unassuming parts of the globe, Pedro has been humbled to see the sound develop- and proves with this album that he's grown swiftly alongside it.

Best track on the Album for me is "Ilaló (Ft. Mateo Kingman)". You can have a listen on soundcloud.     

Zuma Dionys - Yuddhapot

Today I would like to introduce to you the Yuddhapot EP by Zuma Dionys. The EP released on the California based Label Pipe & Pochet, includes 3 deep Downtempo tracks titled "Yuddhapot", "As Time Goes By" and "Calatore Spre Nicalori" plus a free bonus track called "Keep on Moving". "As Time Goes By" is for sure one of my favorite Downtempo tracks of 2018 so check it out!
 

Monolink - Amniotic

On his first Album "Amniotic" Monolink creates a beautiful fusion of his Singer Songwriter origin with modern deep Electronic Music. This Album is pure bliss!

Bonobo - No Reason (feat. Nick Murphy)

"No Reason featuring Nick Murphy" is the third track taken from Bonobo’s new album "Migration", released 13th January 2017 on Ninja Tune. The track features the beautiful vocals of Nick Murphy aka Chet Faker.

Caravan Palace - Black Betty

Such a great Electro Swing Cover by Caravan Palace of the all time classic "Black Betty"!

Weval - Weval

The debut album of the duo Weval, based in Amsterdam is one of the most surprising electronic releases of 2016. These young guys created a great mix of slightly detuned vintage synths, indie vocals and rolling drum beats. To get an impression of their sound you can have a listen to "The Battle" here on soundcloud.

KMLN - Sabilu EP

Another great release on SolSelectas comes from KMLN. My personal favorite version is the Schon Long Remix of the track "Sabilu" with its pumping bassline.
 

Electro Swing Elite - ESE Compilation 2016

The Electro Swing Elite Compilation enters the third round and I'm happy to be included on this compilation with my track "Locomotive Swing"! 19 exclusive tracks are represented again by 27 different artists released on 25.10.2016 with the Hamburg label "Ton liebt Klang”. The array of artists stretches over the entire globe, almost a cross section of the global Electro Swing scene. Musically, everything is offered by solid Electro Swing, about Neo Swing, till the Swing House. Hereby, every listener, DJ and clubbers, who likes to dance and ensnare themselves by driving beats and snappy melodies can be is happy. Electro swing is more than just music, it's a feeling, an attitude, a provocation and a connection. Just as the Swing of Roaring 20's also has already always been!
 

Bibio - Why So Serious?

If you know the latest Bibio album called "A Mineral Love" you already know the title track of his new EP called "Why So Serious?". It's a funky tune with a groovy guitar riff and some disco vibes.

Stavroz - Talabout

With their new EP "Talabout" Stavroz take us on a slow ethno afterhour trip. 

This is what the label Laut & Luise says about the release:

"Waking up in the middle of the night, feeling the gentle touch of moss on your bare skin and overwhelmed by the eery yet calming atmosphere of unknown surroundings. A location no one ever goes to, a destination unreachable by common means, but a place blurring the lines between having a dream and a state of mind. Welcome to Talabout.

Stavroz managed to create a wholesome, comforting soundtrack for a place, which no words can describe. Take a rest, lay down, close your eyes and listen to a story told in an orchestral fashion, with such profession and ear for details."

Armen Miran & Hraach - Inevitable Ending

Beautiful track by Armen Miran and Hraach on Sabo's label SolSelectas. The Inevitable Ending EP mixes slow house beats with an deep oriental vibe. The release also features a Remix by the two Slow House producers Viken Arman and Goldcap.

Matanza - Existencia (Nicola Cruz Remix)

Great Remix by Nicola Cruz of the track "Existenzia" taken from the new album by south american Tribal House project "Matanza".

Oceanvs Orientalis - Garden Of Babylon

What a musical masterpiece by Oceanvs Orientalis! "Garden Of Babylon" is available for free on their soundcloud page. Grab it fast!

Grant Lazlo - Shoeshine Boy's Rag EP

Grant Lazlo, former known as Lazlo released a new EP called "Shoeshine Boy's Rag" including this awesome Vintage Club track named "In The End".  Somehow it reminds me on some of the older Moby tracks that used to be sampling old Gospel and Blues vocals and mix them with Electronic beats. Good work on this one Mr. Grant Lazlo!
 

Rampue - Adagio For Phoenicopterus

Did you hear about the new Keta Pop and Slow House movement that lately took popped up in a lot of underground clubs and festivals worldwide? No? Today I introduce one of main artists of this scene. Based in Hamburg, Rampue is one of the names that spread their slow tribal house sound from Beirut to Berlin, from Burning Man to Ibiza. Have a listen to his latest track called "Adagio For Phoenicopterus" and you'll know what I'm talking about.

Wintergatan - Marble Machine

Just wow! I saw the guys of Wintergatan at Fusion Festival this year and really liked their very creative and melodic sound. I searched a bit on the web and I found this video of their self build and invented "Marble Machine". It is incredible!

 

Nese Karabocek - Yali Yali (Todd Terje Edit)

Howdy folks, today I want to recommend you to check out this great Edit from Todd Terje that I found on soundcloud. He transforms Nese Karabocek's original "Yali Yali" into an awesome Club Remix.