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THIRST001

Terry Francis, a true pioneer of the UK Acid-Tech House scene and one of the most outstanding DJs the scene knew in the last 3 decades. A DJ and producer that set the UK House sound in legendary clubs such as Fabric, back when the music there was still dark and underground.This right here is an essential compilation of Terry’s most outstanding productions and some of the best UK Acid-Tech House out there!! A must have… Hell Yes!

Argentinian artist and Calypso’s Dreams label hear Richer guides a tour of integration and transformation with his new release The Globalization. The four tracker enticed summer early with the opener Tropicana and makes her stay with Catch the Rhythm’s playful yet spacious grooves.Side B continues the tour from bass to house, stopping for catchy layered classic house drums in Bring That Bass and closing with modern electro synths in The Global House.

Rework's classic 2002 cut 'You're So Just Just' gets fresh remixes fromTroxler X Crosson and Cinthie alongside an updated version from the actthemselves.Underground mainstays Rework released this standout track on thelegendary Playhouse label and it is one that established them aspioneers right from the off. It was followed by several vital albums andreleases on the same label, as well as the likes of Visionquest andexlove records.Here, they revisit their original, which features vocals from Laetitia, andupdate its cold minimal grooves with fresh energy. The bass rolls deep,and the drums are snappy and upright as the edgy chords keep thingsfull of suspense. Laetitia's soulful stylings are cut up and smearedthrough the mix to make for a brilliantly driving and emotive track.Visionquest co-founders and long-time techno talents Seth Troxler andRyan Crosson also pair off for a remix. Their version is full of trippysound designs and wiggling hooks. It's a tightly interwoven minimalgroove with an afterparty feel, and the original vocals bring their ownseductive vibe.The second remix comes from much-loved Berlin native Cinthie, whoruns the Elevate store and 803 Crystal Grooves label. She recentlyserved up a fantastic mix for the legendary DJ Kicks series and bringsher timeless sound to this remix. It is raw, dusty and perfect for sweatybasements, as its hypnotic loops and punchy kick patterns are draped inold-school chord vamps.This is a great update to a dance music classic from a fine selection ofscene favourites.

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The Gospel According to Victor (TGAV) kicks off its inaugural transmission on wax with an EP of driving, timeless, yet modern house music from label-owner, Tro.Inspired by a cryptic, otherworldly occurrence in Toronto in the summer of 2023, TGAV001 sees the enigmatic Berlin-based producer present the gospel of his musical sensibilities: four slices of dancefloor-oriented mind-music, seamlessly blending novel sound design techniques with hypnotic grooves reminiscent of 90s tech-house / minimal nostalgia.Peppered with the types of subtle surprises characteristic of his live act, TGAV001 takes the listener on a cosmic journey through space and different realms, with a hint of the absurd.

Childhood Intelligence 15th release presents “The Return Of Intelligence '' by UK duo “Interlect 3000”. Far ahead of its time, the two artists composed these futuristic timeless pieces, unknowingly, for generations to come. The album pays homage to the early days, fusing aspects of Techno, Trance, House, Electro, Ambient. Truly a hypnotic journey from beginning till end, live recorded & dedicated to the journey itself. Traxx which were written and recorded at Spare Room Studios, Essex and Phantasm Studios, London, between 1992 -1996 have now been rediscovered and released in 2022. Interlect 3000 as the architects of their own world are driven by passion and dedication for electronic music. A testament of skill and imagination only known to masters of their art.