Laidlaw
The Twisted Knee EP

Activo Records is active again - and this time it unites tasteful House rhythms made by under-the-radar producers from all over Europe on just one damn disc. With „Les Yeux“ frenchman Aurélien contributes a Proggy vocal trip that is just right for hypnotizing dancers. „Juanas Addiction“ comes heavy from Barcelona’s MostWanted and it soothes your cravings for electrified Rock’n’Roll. Flip it over and you’ll hear Philipp’s „Lockdown Light“, a proper sun drenched Frankfurt-style houser made by Boss. On the B2 Car Crushers are casually closing it down with their eclectic Eurohouse anthem „Fine“ featuring fragments of Tabi’s enchanting voice.

Zip (dimbiman) and soul capsules (mark broom & baby ford) on this fantastic deep tech electronic groover

Knowone! Fully recycled vinyl, recycled cover. 180g. Analog mastering, vinyl only. Manufactured by Matter Of Fact Vinyl - Andre Kronerts own pressing plant.

After a first appearance on the "Various 1" EP, Oshana now makes her full release debut on Altered Circuits. The "Origins EP" is, in the artist's words, a collection of old-meets-new four-to-the-floor club flavours. Originating from her live set practice, it's a proper representation of where she's currently at: making a push for the bigger and bolder. Her obvious talent for meticulously stacking textures doesn't stop her from shifting to the stripped-back and straightforward when needed. The constant throughout is a sensibility for the dancefloor, which never lets anything get in the way of groove and rhythm. "Above We Soar" drops right into the action with a menacing bassline and equally gloomy synthesizer layering. The cut's gothic-black palette works a charm merging palpable tension with restraint. It builds for 4 minutes towards a drop - and then a slamming acid line succeeds in cranking the energy even up another notch. "Space And Time Dimensions" is a loopy roller which, by the sound of its reverb levels and ambient noises, might have been recorded at a missile silo. The stretched vocal samples and ever-evolving drums propel it forward in a vintage, Chicago house type way. There's a moment of calm when those briefly fall away; one of its quirky basslines subsequently makes room for a slick little polyrhythm sine, and everything clicks even more. On the other side, "Girls In The Front" doesn't loosen the reins either, as hefty kicks and another sturdy bassline immediately set the tone. The air appears charged with static electricity, and Oshana's way of niftily adding and subtracting seamlessly draws the listener into a groovy trip. 5 minutes fly by, and then the lead still has to emerge. The one that eventually comes in is huge and hypnotic. Topped off with a selection of vocals that burst with impatience, the track hints at the anthemic. Closer "Origins" taps into a more progressive and trance side with its modulated formant bassline, jittery arpeggiator lead and heavily flanged flourishes. A gust of electronic flutes and sleek chords take a turn for the - almost - idyllic. Not for long: not uncharacteristically, it switches back to the main beat and back into more ambiguous yet familiar territory.

The fourth release on Sismo comes from Uruguayan artist Luis Malon, based in La Barra. This12’’ delivers a dynamic blend of styles, featuring two high-energy, dancefloor-oriented tracksalongside two electro-romantic cuts, showcasing Malon’s versatility and signature sound.

Waking Dreams are BackExcited to announce our second release, “CHANGES” — a key moment reflecting a shift in perspective and direction. The EP features 3 new tracks from AGELESS and a groovy remix by Panorama Bar queen PARAMIDA.It’s my first time diving into faster, 90s and early 2000s-inspired sounds. Big thanks to my friend Elliot for pushing me out of my comfort zone.Thanks to all the people involved