DJ Swella
Dj Swella EP 2

Belgian producer Gratts, an active dj for more than 20 years, teams up with pioneering Chicago vocalist Robert Owens on this new house anthem for our times. Hope is built into the very fibre of ‘Brighter Future’, from its optimistic synths to the sprightly Roland drum patterns, with Owens’ lilting affirmations soaring above. On the flip, Jorge Caiado’s remix and the New Vision Dub bring the track to the late night dancefloor, recalling the 90s heyday of Murk, Cajmere and Mood II Swing.

What lies on the terrain for which no map exists? Tifra has volunteered to take the plunge and find out. For the 28th record on Haŵs, the Dutch DJ/producer steps up to the frontline with ‘Terra Incognita’ - a primitive force to be reckoned with that reveres the hypnotising, ominous unknown. Four investigational tracks unify the checkpoints, wandering through themes of 00s/90s leftfield house, prog, and continuous, undulating grooves.

Wildly healing from a downtown record store and cultural bar in Barcelona, Perros Mediterráneos embarks on their next adventure launching the new born record label, Perros Recordings. Nourished by their early groove fundamentals, for the first release they have onboard four long-time friends who most influenced their vision of house music.As a balanced dualism in the style of yin to yang, this release splits with two tracks from Paris (France) and two from Bologna (Italy).The curtain rises with Charonne's Electricity Pulse (A1) engaging with an electro-funk driven elixir for any dancefloor, blending timeless vibes with a contemporary edge through an infectious rhythm. Next up is Take Some Future (A2), a finely arranged and tuned tech house anthem from the prolific producer Nemo Vachez, pushing boundaries with such a lively thrust and parry of tantalizing synths, hypnotic vocals and cinematic bassline.Flipping over to the B-side (B1), we dive headfirst into the enigmatic world of Umberto, one half of the renowned duo Nudge and a founding pillar of 320KB Music. His track 'My Mind' weaves a powerful effect into the ears, a house dream that goes deep, deep and deep... touching body, soul and obviously mind, waking up through a fat bass shaker every dancefloor.And at the pivoting point of the B2 side mystical track, we find 'Colour Depth' by T. Oceans. This "Detroit-oriented" seductive journey into the depths of sound expresses a curious electronic meditation moment, powered by layers of mellow pads and roller coaster arpeggios.Here we are now, we let the dogs out with these four widely tuned various tracks.

Love Ensemble Quatuor is back with a fresh release that redefines their vibe. Half a decade later, the crew of ICTV, Nephews, and DimSum return under their solo aliases with a slick new record. This German-Swiss-Lebanese connection known for blending their respective styles, builds on the success of their first EP, while taking their sound into a new direction.Side A kicks off with “Midnight Mirage,” a smooth, melodic track that mixes tight percussion, soft chords, and a rolling bassline – perfect for easing into a set. “Love Ensemble Theme” follows with deeper beats and rhythms that show the seamless chemistry between the four producers.On the B-Side , “Elevated Workout” ramps up the energy with a punchy, club-ready vibe, packed with whistles, sound effects, and a nod to ‘90s rave energy. It’s been tested on the floor and gets the crowd moving every time.To top it up, two remixes round out the record: Irish Hitmaker Trent Voyage delivers a hard-hitting take on “Elevated Workout,” while Venezuelan Swiss based producer Giorgio Maulini gives “Love Ensemble Theme” a unique breakbeat twist, adding more flavor to the release.

Our longstanding relationship with Christian Linder continues as he decides to reach back into the vaults and once again bring to light some of his cherished works.We start with his Circular Motion EP originally released in 2002 on German label Phono Elements. Comprising two tracks that provide a deep and dreamy introspection into emotionally vivid electronic house & techno music.