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John Tejada returns to Kompakt with his latest single, “We Can Pretend,” a two-track release geared towards those of us that spend the early hours of the morning on dark dance floors.
Unfortunately, Kompakt has only shared previews of the two songs on Soundcloud, but, if you’re so inclined, you can pick up the entire digital release here .
Update : Mixmag just premiered the full version of “Now We’re Here.” Listen below-
Earlier today, in celebration of his day of birth, John Talabot quietly released a demo accompanied by the following short message: “It’s my B-day today. Here’s a demo I’ll never be able to finish or properly release because I lost the files.”
If the punchy, percussion-driven track makes you move, take advantage of the free download below.
Nottingham-based producer and R&S resident Lone has elected to kick off the new year with a track from the archives. “Dream Ache,” previously unreleased, is a piece that once again reveals his inspiration from long-time muses Boards of Canada .
If you recognize it, “Dream Ache” was previously only heard on Rustie’s 2012 Essential Mix .
Shelby Grey is a veteran, although you may not recognize the name. After over a decade of producing primarily techno tracks as Vicknoise , the Barcelona artist decided to try on a new alias and experiment with some divergent sounds. Shelby Grey ’s Motor City Jackin EP is the first product of that effort. Filed under “deep Chicago house,” “Give Your Love” is my personal favourite from the EP. Have a listen below and, if it moves you, head over to XLR8R here and grab the free download.
Earlier today, Kaytranada put forth his silky smooth edit of Disclosure ’s collab with Jamie Woon , “January.” The track can be found on Settle: The Remixes , which will see a release date next week. The 15-track compilation features names such as SOHN , Midland , and Hudson Mohawke .
Earlier today, Simian Mobile Disco put forth “Surströmming,” the A-side of their forthcoming collaboration with Cosmin TRG . According to the press release, the track is titled after “the most putrid smelling food substance in the world,” which isn’t that much of a surprise considering that Simian’s Delicacies imprint boasts a number of releases named after obscure cuisine.
Surströmming/Sannakji will be released on December 9.
Ahead of its release on Ryan Hemsworth ’s Guilt Trips Remix EP, Samo Sound Boy has shared his extended, energized take on Hemsworth and Tinashe ’s slow burning “One For Me.”
[ Samo Sound Boy ]
Ahead of his appearance at the 25 th anniversary party of Cold Cut’s Solid Steel radio show, Kieran Hebden has shared a two-hour mix furnished with unofficial edits and mixes.
“These edits were mainly made to be played in clubs, and I’ve always liked the tradition of DJs extending and rearranging to make things work in their sets. Most of the edits here are unreleased because they are just tools for DJs, really.”
Floating Points , Daphni , and Happa are just a couple of names present on the track list-
With the rhythmic stutters, linear progression, and textured field recordings interspersed throughout, Olaf Stuut ‘s Siren EP is subtly reminiscent of Valentin Stip . Both of these producers have an affinity for producing tracks that can be enjoyed while moving your feet or splaying out on your couch, and the songs on his latest EP fit neatly into this category.
Siren was released yesterday via Atomnation and if you’re feeling it, make sure to grab the free download of my personal favourite, “Suty”. Dauwd makes a special appearance on the album and his version of “Siren” is available for streaming below.
Francesca Belcourt is a poet. If you stripped the songs from her latest EP of their musical elements – the soundscapes crafted by a ukulele, delicate piano melodies, sparse percussion, subtle electronic components, and stunning harmonies – the words could stand, and powerfully so, on their own. And they did- Belcourt tends to write her lyrics first, crafting the production afterwards.
As is the case with all her work, there’s nothing dull or repetitive about Hush Hush. It’s spontaneous and playful, both in its light-hearted and melancholic moments. You can listen to the entire album via Soundcloud below, but if you wish to show some tangible support, head over to Bandcamp here and offer a donation in exchange for a copy of the album. She’ll even throw in a custom signed (not scanned) typewritten lyric of any of the five songs.
I look forward to seeing this girl live.
[ Francesca Belcourt ]
Ahead of his forthcoming release, Hinterland , Berlin producer and Plagent label head Recondite shares an alternate mix of one of its tracks. His ‘Into the Dew Mix’ of “Stems” is rich with atmospheric sound and furnished with an apt juxtaposition of soft, lullaby-esque melody and deep, blunted bass tones.
“I tried to capture the area’s mentality and natural environment within the album… Particularly, the moods that behold the emotions of the four seasons, which differ a lot in this region.”
Hinterland will be see an official release on November 11 via Ghostly Records .
alh
During his eight-hour set on Rinse FM last night, Kieran Hebden shared a handful of previously unreleased tracks, one of which was a joint effort between him and his relatively frequent collaborator, Burial . Knowing that the song was going to be recorded and posted on Youtube, as he notes on the show, Hebden went ahead and played it anyways- and we’re certainly grateful. Listen to the moody piece below-
London-based producer Clancy ’s three-track What You Do EP marks the first release of the recently launched sub-label of Berlin’s Dirt Crew , Spiel. Tinged with elements of nu-disco, the standout track, “Giving You Up,” is infectious, highlighting Clancy ’s affinity towards warm, deep, vocal-driven house.
Earlier this month, Nicolas Jaar launched his latest project: Other People , an imprint branded by Jaar as a “serial label.” Every week, members (yes, you have to sign up) receive a new issue. The first, released on September 2, featured a handful of new names alongside a number of artists you’ll recognize from Clown & Sunset. Valentin Stip was of them and you can listen to his contribution below.
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In anticipation of their forthcoming EP on Future Classic , Bodhi have premiered “Imperfection,” the A-side of the release. With an assembly of catchy vocal samples, a palpable groove and a four to the floor beat, the Cardiff-based duo have crafted a track that will be stuck in your head after the first listen.
“Imperfection”/”No More” is out October 7.
alh
Earlier this morning, Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington shared another track from their forthcoming Darkside release, Psychic.
“Paper Trails” is a dusty, blues-inspired piece furnished with Jaar’s brooding vocals resting heavy atop Harrington’s guitar licks and a full-bodied bassline.
Psychic is out on October 8 through Jaar’s Other People imprint in partnership with Matador .
[Darkside]
alh
