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.

Slow Nomaden - Journey

I’m very proud and happy to release my first Slow Nomaden full length Album „Journey“ on 15.03.2019. The 13 tracks represent different chapters on a fictive journey that draws inspiration from different cultures and music genres. Downtempo, Electronica and Deep House mixed with exotic sounds and instruments, following the path of a multicultural fusion without borders.

"Welcome To The Journey" serves as an Intro to more than an hour of music to listen, dream and dance to, while escaping your stressful everyday life. Tropical sounds and beautiful melodies guide your way to the energizing offbeat vibe of “La Niña“. “Tranquilo“ continues with the slow beats and the tropical flavours but adds some trippy pads and arpeggios. "Palmas“ is characterized by flamenco sounds and rythms combined with electronic elements, slow 4/4 beats and a heavy bassline. Tabla grooves and Sitar melodies fuse with cool downtempo grooves on „Space Sitar“. "Sun" sounds like an oriental trip into the desert, where the sun can be a blessing or a curse. Expect an electronic downtempo vibe driven by a deep percussion groove, 4/4 beats and an infectious Oud riff. The mystical atmosphere of "Mountain Spirits" with its drone sounds and oriental deep house beats is intensified through its melancholic duduk melodies and piano chords. "Hang Loose" combines instruments and sounds from the Bosporus with a deep and pumping electronic beat to build a bridge between sounds from Asia and Europe. "Shadows” is a deep Afro House track that is driven by a massive bass line and a Darbuka groove. Mysterious synth pads and arpeggios remind us on the shadow side of the journey. On “Magic Carpet” Slow Nomaden delivers an epic 7 minute Electronica track inspired by the fairy tales of One Thousand and One Nights. Carried by a warm percussion groove, phasing pads and deep 4/4 beats the track fuses oriental vibes with organic electronic sounds to create a dreamy melodic trip. After some more upbeat tracks “Moon” slows it down again with a deep meditative groove. “Seed“ lets us imagine warm organic sounds, that sprout out of the ground like different leaves, to build a new musical organism. On the last chapter of the journey “Illusion”, Slow Nomaden creates a melancholic downtempo track that includes some unexpected breaks, which reflect those illusions we are all facing from time to time in life. Expect organic grooves, electronic string sounds, slow 4/4 beats, piano chords and an other-worldly voice.

Tunnelvisions - The Celestial Ritual

Hi everybody, new year, new resolutions and time to reactivate my Blog again. There has been a lot of exciting new releases in the past year, so I'll try to present some of my favorites here. First of all I would like to recommend to you the 2nd Tunnelvisions Album called "The Celestial Ritual". The two guys from Netherlands manage to mix 80's synth sounds, Afro House Rhythms and Deep 4/4 beats with unique Vocals to create their very own special style.

Here is what the Label Atomnation says about the Album:

The long awaited 2nd album from Tunnelvisions is out now! The album is chopped up into four 12-inch records – Ritual I, II, III, and IV. The album's theme tells of a story told long ago, in a land far away, where there lived 11 chiefs, each named after a corresponding constellation: Mbosa, Nalulu, Ottokar, Imaja, Khan, Kudja, Rafaka, Xoji, Oishi, Mosu and Umai. Each year as the trees lost their leaves and the days got shorter, the chiefs came together to perform a sacred ritual. In this ritual, they honored the gods with their gifts and celebrated the new year to come.

Rafaka's Song is my personal favorite. You can check it out on soundcloud and build your own opinion.

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!
 

El Búho - Ocean of Storms

This one from El Búho, straight out of Mexico City is a beautiful track for a relaxed sunday afternoon. Make a good cup of tea and enjoy the smooth atmosphere of "Ocean Of Storms". You can find this track on a new compilation from Shika Shika called "Mare Insularum" featuring 11 slow world influenced tracks by different artists.

Susheela Raman - Trust In Me (Be Svendsen Edit)

Very nice Edit of Susheela Raman's fantastic cover of Disney's The Jungle Book song "trust In Me" by Be Svendsen.
 

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.
 

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!

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.

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.

Seth Schwarz & Be Svendsen - The Bar Tender

Seth Schwarz and Be Svendsen collaborate on this beautiful track called "The Bar Tender" to create a smooth and dreamy atmosphere. Live strings and field recordings meet a killer groove to help create one of the summer anthems of Burning Man.

Hraach - Dle Yaman

Hraach is an Armenian born producer currently living in Spain. With this deep Remix of “Dle Yaman” he gained big support from the global Club scene. For a very good reason!
 

Viken Arman - Rosas (NU Remix)

NU based in Berlin made this amazing Remix of Viken Arman's track "Rosas". It is included in his latest EP called Rosas/Terra released on Platon Records.

Nico Stojan - Twisted Manners

Nico Stojan's debut album is a great piece of electronic music that combines deep after hour beats with smooth jazzy vibes. This is how the label describes Nico Stojan's album: "For more than a thousand days and nights, Nico Stojan tapped away at what is now before us as ‘Twisted Manners’ - his debut album telling stories in sound that are both electronic in nature and human in touch. Each organic sounding track on the release, including their neighbouring interludes, graze on the moments, people and cultures which have encompassed the albums journey and brought it forward to what it is today. Twisted Manners is a clean example of this - house music whose soft open spaces and gentle beats sway easily through analog sounds coming from string quartets, saxophonists and double bass players to name a few. These collaborations and Stojan’s guiding ear will walk you right into the dreamy spaces and faraway places of his travels without you breaking a sweat."

Chancha Via Circuito - Sueño En Paraguay (El Búho Remix)

After the release of Amansara, the third LP from Argentinian neo-folklore producer and one of the leaders of the new Latin electronic sound, Chancha Via Circuito returns with Amansara Remixed, featuring brand new and inventive re-imaginings of the tracks from the albums artists hand selected by Chancha from Latin America and beyond. Artists include Frikstailers, Thornato, Tremor, Maga Bo, King Coya, Psilosamples, El Búho, El Remolón Nicola Cruz, Rafael Aragon, Blocktreat, Prisma, Reptilian Commander, Barrio Lindo, Sidirum and Chancha himself, under his previous alias "Universildo". The result of this selection is a powerful and experimental album where the unique sounds of Chancha dare to travel to new latitudes, catalyzed by the wide ranging vision of the remixers. I really recommend this Remix by El Buho with his dreamy atmosphere and slow tribal rythm.