Hodge Returns to Livity Sound

Hodge will release a new EP on Livity Sound, titled No Single Thing.

The Bristol-based producer has long had associations with the UK imprint and its sublabel, Dnuos Ytivil: in 2014 he released Amor Fati / Renegades on the latter, and he’s also previously appeared on both outlets with a variety of other remixes, collaborations, and split releases. Elsewhere, he has released on Hemlock Recordings, No Corner, and Berceuse Heroique, to name a few.

Tracklisting

01. No Single Thing
02. Light Waves
03. Joe Likes To Dance

No Single Thing EP is scheduled for June 30 release, with clips streamable below.

Makeness Shares New Track

On June 16, Kyle Molleson (a.k.a. Makeness) will drop Temple Works, the first release on his Temple Works imprint.

Following on from the previously shared “Carved,” the EP’s emotive and atmospheric opening cut, Molleson has passed over the hard-hitting “Micro Boss,” which buries itself into deeper and darker pastures.

Temple Works‘ origin dates back to Molleson’s time in Leeds when he recorded a friend’s percussion project (G-Bop Orchestra) at an old textile mill known as Temple Works—the space’s natural, cavernous reverb is weaved into the EP’s title track. Leeds’ Cosmic Slop party and its world-class bespoke soundsystem also furthered Molleson’s love for club spaces, which can be heard throughout the EP in its dancefloor focus.

Temple Works is out June 16 on Temple Works and can be pre-ordered here, with “Micro Boss” and “Carved” available to stream below.

Peggy Gou Remixes Jimpster

Peggy Gou has remixed the second single from Jimpster‘s Silent Stars LP.

The Berlin-based Korean has risen quickly over the past 12 months with a handful of brilliant EP’s on Rekids and Phonica and her skills as a club DJ. Her remix, which is streamable below, “goes deep and musical whilst retaining an energetic drive for the dancefloor.” It is her first official remix to date.

The cut is joined on the EP by a remix from West Coast native Urulu and two originals from the LP.

Tracklisting

A1. The Sun Comes Up ft Jinadu (Peggy Gou 6am Mix)
A2. Silent Stars
B1. Where You Are ft Khalil Anthony (Urulu Remix)
B2. The Sun Comes Up ft Jinadu

The Sun Comes Up EP is scheduled for vinyl release on June 16, with digital on June 23. Meanwhile, Peggy Gou’s remix is streamable below.

Philipp Gorbachev & The Naked Man ‘Skinny Bones’

Philipp Gorbachev, the Russian musician and DJ, has been throwing killer parties and making some of the most innovative and exciting electronic music to come out of Moscow in years. In 2014 he released his debut album but when invited to perform a live Boiler Room set of the material featured on it, he decided that he wanted to take things to another level rather than be just another DJ stood motionless behind decks. “I could have just gone out there with linked CDJs but I had this rush in my veins,” he says of his decision to form a band for the performance, which he did by advertising on Craigslist and holding casting sessions. The resulting concoction was not something locked into a 4/4 beat or synonymous with techno or house but rather a much more organic, groove-based sound with funk-strutting bass lines and live drums that rolled and flurried around the beats and squelchy synths that jumped around leading the charge of the songs along with Gorbachev’s Damo Suzuki-like vocals.

The success of this performance led to the band—also featuring Marco Rivagli and Kevin Bucquet—to begin to create new material as a fresh outfit, separate from the solo work of Philipp. The finished seven-track album is a wild ride that jumps genres, switches paces, and alters tones frequently.

While Gorbachev cites a range of influences from Beck to Blind Willie Johnson as being core to him, the primary motivation is the live nature of the project itself. “The main influence is the constant live experience I have as a performer. I want to get the most out of every party, every jam, and every dancefloor.

Tracklisting

01. Goodman
02. Soldier
03. Public Joe
04. Ready For The Rifle
05. Pentonville
06. Skinny Bones
07. Ivan, Come On, Unlock The Box (Live Version)

Ahead of the album’s June 16 release, “Skinny Bones” is exclusively available to download below.

Skinny Bones

Fred P Returns to Mule Musiq

Fred Peterkin (a.k.a Fred P) will soon release 7, his latest LP and the final entry his FP-Oner album trilogy for Japan’s Mule Musiq.

The New York producer has the FP-Oner as his outlet for deep and introspective sounds ever since he launches the alias in 2014 with the 5 LP, and he followed this release last year with 6. 7, scheduled for July release, completes the series.

Peterkin explains that he have 7 bring together the esoteric themes established in the trilogy’s previous chapters: “The record 5 was intended to introduce a meditative energy within a rhythmic construct, as the number 5 represents the dynamic and unpredictable. The album 6 is of an earthly and more harmonious discord… Finally, with 7, my goal is to merge the two into balance, as one focused state of mind, as 7 is the thinker beyond understanding or beyond the illusion.”

Peterkin’s last full-length, named Escapism, landed just a few months ago via his own Soul People Music imprint and credited to The Incredible Adventures Of Captain P.

Tracklisting

01. Chapter 7
02. Smiles And Cries
03. Cosmic Waters
04. Follow The Sound
05. Light Years feat. Minako
06. Like Yesterday
07. Beyond Understanding
08. Living Waters
09. Travelling Zones
10. Simple Things
11. Arigato

7 is scheduled for August 25 release, with clips available here.

Man Power, Marvin & Guy, Red Axes, and More Feature on Correspondant Compilation

Jennifer Cardini‘s Correspondant label will release a new compilation featuring Man Power, Marvin & Guy, Red Axes, and more names.

The 15-track release will be the label’s fifth compilation and six years, and sees Cardini assemble a selection of Correspondant’s core family (Red Axes, Javi Redondo), closest collaborators (Fort Romeau, Jonathan Kusuma), and newest friends (Marvin & Guy, Khidja, Kempes, Colli Alban) to “show the world that Correspondant has a synthetic heart of punk which pumps glacial disco through its frozen veins,” the label says.

Tracklisting

01. Man Power “Perserverencia”
02. Khidja “Gelatine”
03. Borusiade “Not Harmed”
04. Jonathan Kusuma “Motor Melodies”
05. V “2001”
06. Zombies In Miami “Mithril”
07. Kempes “Sentimental Idiot”
08. Marvin & Guy “Juba Dance”
09. Colli Alban “Walking In The Night”
10. Javi Redondo “Heroin”
11. Uriah Klapter “Tone”
12. Yovav “Andiamo”
13. Red Axes “Earth Core”
14. Fort Romeau “Over Water”
15. Underspreche “Drumz”

Compilation 5 LP is scheduled for July 7 release.

XLR8R’s Off-Week Selections

Barcelona’s Off-Week is a big few days in the European musical calendar, featuring an array of artists from all around the world, all performing at a selection of venues across the city. Frankly, there are simply too many parties going on to attend even a small percentage of those taking place, and even once you’ve narrowed this down to ones you’d like to frequent, you’re sure to feel as if you’re missing out on something. There is just too much on offer.

Nonetheless, it is important to pick the events you wish to attend and commit, for tickets to the most popular events do not stick around forever. It’s likely that many of you will already have a firm party schedule in place, but for those looking for a little guidance, XLR8R staff have checked out the offerings and picked our favorite events for the upcoming few days. There are, as you’ll see, tickets still available for many of them, so enjoy as you will.

(Lead photo taken from last year’s Loud-Contact event).

In no particular order, our picks are:

Dimensions @ Loud&Contact

Where: Loud-Contact Area, Poble Espanyol
When: Friday, June 16 (13:00 – 01:00)

Tickets

Credit must go to Dimensions Festival, for they have really pulled off something special here. Underground Resistance and Margaret Dygas need no introduction, and with the support of Move D, Francesco Del Garda, Onur Ozer, Binh, and Nicolas Lutz, this is sure to be one to remember.

Lineup:

Underground Resistance present Depth Charge (live)
Margaret Dygas
Move D
Onur Ozer b2b Binh b2b Nicolas Lutz
Francesco Del Garda
Dimensions Soundsystem

An Eve Live

When: Thursday, June 15.
Where: Utopia 126

Tickets

Sonar isn’t just about the partying; and for those wanting to avoid the usual DJ/ party fanfare, this is our pick. From ambient pioneers The Orb to AMBIQ’s free-form jazz, each act’s unique and forward-thinking interpretation of electronic music makes this a must-do for those in the area.

Lineup:

Shackleton (live)
Kassem Mosse (live)
The Orb (live)
Lawrence (live)
Ambiq (live) (a.k.a Max Loderbauer, Samuel Rohrer, Claudio Puntin)

Toi.Toi. Seven Years’ Birthday

When: Thursday, June 15 (21:00 – 06:00)
Where: INPUT High Fidelity Dance Club

Tickets

London promoters Toi Toi are celebrating seven years and have the perfect line up to do so in style. Ion Ludwig is one of the leading artists in the minimal scene and his live sets never disappoint. With Audio Werner, Losoul, and Topper all in support, this is certainly one of the night parties that we don’t want to miss.

Lineup:

Secret Guest UK
Ion Ludwig (live)
Audio Werner
Jan Krueger
Losoul
Topper
Nicola Kazimir
Junki Inoue
Voigtmann

The Life and Death Party

When: Sunday, June 18 (14:00 – 05:00)
Where: Secret Location

Tickets

Taking place in a stunning colonial mansion built in 1935 and boasting a long list of great artists representative of the label’s new house/disco musical direction, it’s no surprise that this one sold out as quickly as it did. If it all comes off, this will be one to remember.

Lineup:

Axel Boman
Black Spuma (Lauer & Fabrizio Mammarella)
Discos Paradiso Crew
DJ Tennis
Gommage Dj Team
Leon Vynehall
Margot
Marvin & Guy
Moscoman
Red Axes
Wrong Therapy

Cure Music x Melisma Music

Where: Club Belafonte
When: Friday, June 16 (20:00 – 06:00)

Tickets

Cure Music x Melisma needs a spot in your schedule. Intimately set in new space Club Bellafonte and boasting extended license hours with some of our favorite selectors, this a must if your best hours are afters.

Lineup:

Afriqua
Topper
Alberto?
Giuliano Lomonte
Momo Trosman
Felipe Valenzuela
Dani Casarano
Andreazza (Warm Up)

JUST THIS Barcelona

Where: Almogavers 86
When: Friday, June 16 (22:00 – 06:00)

Tickets

With bigger names booked elsewhere, this could easily slip under the radar. Pulling together some of Berghain’s finest residents in Gerd Janson and Etapp Kyle, along with Kink, Hunter/Game, and Locked Groove, this lineup is worthy of a spot on the list.

Lineup:

KiNK
Gerd Janson
Hunter/Game
Redshape
Etapp Kyle
Locked Groove
Pisetzky

Watermelon presents Lessizmore showcase

Where: Café del Mar Lounge Barcelona
When: Thursday, June 15 (16:00 – 03:00)

Tickets N/A

Afriqua, Audio Werner, Daze Maxim, and more are set to play the Barcelona Off-Week showcase of Lessizmore—the leading Brussels-based label, agency, and party series. As always, it’s a free entrance party.

Lineup

Afriqua
Audio Werner
Birdsmakingmachine
Cesar Merveille
Daze Maxim
Ferro
Pierre
Franco y Gael
Triad (Es)

Berg Audio

Tickets

Where: RED 58
When: Thursday, June 15

Andrey Pushkarev’s selections killed our XLR8R party in LA, and we expect nothing less in Barcelona. One of many new spots for this year’s Sonar, Red58 also have one of the best sound systems in town—and on Thursday they bring one of the world’s finest selectors. This is not one to miss. Make sure you check out their other parties during the weekend.

Lineup:

Andrey Pushkarev
Diego_Krause
Traumer
Andre Kronert
Code Deploy

Art of Dark, Barcelona Open Air

Where: ZT Hotel Villa Olimpica
When: Saturday, June 17 to Sunday, June 18 (14:00 – 23:00)

Tickets

Watching Onur Ozer, Etienne, and Andrew James Gustav play all day long by a pool in the Barcelona sun is sure to appeal to many, and not much more needs to be said.

Lineup:

Onur Ozer
Etienne
Andrew James Gustav
Colin Chiddle

Pampa Music 

Tickets

Where: El Monasterio of El Poble Espanyol
When: Saturday, June 17 (16:00 – 01:00)

DJ Koze is back with other Pampa favorites, including Robag Wruhme, Isolée, and Axel Boman. From “XTC” to “Mir A Negro,” the Pampa label has been responsible for some of the biggest hits in electronic music over the last few years. Expect more of the same from our pick of the Indigo Raw events.

Lineup:

DJ Koze
Robag Wruhme
Axel Boman
Isolée
Jackmate
Ada
Die Vögel
Sophia Kennedy

All Day I Dream, Off Barcelona

Where: La Terrrazza
When: Saturday, Jun 17 (17:00 – 23:00)

Tickets

Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream drifts through Barcelona for the fourth year in a row. The Englishman’s blissfully laid back approach to party making has led to a huge following with ADID popping up everywhere from Dubai to California. Already sold out, so expect a scavenge for tickets.

Lineup:

Lee Burridge
Bedouin
YokoO

Cynosure x Wagon Repair 10-Year Anniversary 

Where: ZT Hotel Villa Olimpica
When: Friday, Jun 16 (14:00 – 23:00)

Tickets

The Berlin label celebrates 10 years in style with one of the most exciting lineups of this year’s Off-Week, including DeWalta and Modern Deep Left Quartet.

Lineup:
Modern Deep Left Quartet (Cobblestone Jazz + The Mole)
Mike Shannon
Konrad Black
DeWalta

Fabio Monesi Up Next on Creme Organization

Fabio Monesi will provide Creme Organization‘s latest release on July 17 with the Riot EP.

Riot will be Monesi’s debut on Creme Organization, following on from a 2016 run that included outings on his own Wilson and Hardmoon labels, and an EP on Russian Torrent Versions. The EP features four gritty club cuts in Monesi’s analog-driven style, providing a lesson in raw dancefloor dynamics.

Snippets of Riot can be streamed below, with the EP available to pre-order here.

Run Dust Shares New Video and Track Download

Later this week, In Paradisum will release the new album from Luke Calzonetti (a.k.a. Run Dust), titled Leisure Village.

The eight-track LP follows a string of tape releases on Opal Tapes and Tesla Tapes and two full-lengths on In Paradisum, both of which dropped in 2015. As you can most likely infer from the labels he has released on, Calzonetti’s music sits left of center, with eerie, dub-inflicted collages flowing through jarred rhythms and deep, engulfing low-end frequencies. There’s a subtle beauty to Calzonetti’s work that really shines through on Leisure Village, a quality that has further manifested with a move from Germany to the mountainous NY region of the Catskills.

Alongside the music, Calzonetti and In Paradisum have released a set of videos that look to explore suburbia via voyeur-ish found footage and Sims-like animations. The latest video is for “Tetley Scraps” and can be watched via the player above, with the video for the album’s title track below.

You can also download “Tetley Scraps” via WeTransfer below, with the album available for pre-order here.

Loicc ‘Der Nacht’

For its sixth outing, Australian label Cult Trip released Sydney producer Loicc‘s Get Myself To It EP.

Since launching in 2014, Cult Trip has released 12″s from artists such as Grey People, J. Albert, Elite Athlete, and 2200. Its latest, Get Myself To It, is Loicc’s debut release and features four club-ready cuts that showcase Loicc’s diverse influences and idiosyncratic style. Over the four tracks, Loicc presents his take on lo-fi tinged house, gritty and slow techno, and warped electro, all tied together with a finesse rarely seen on a debut.

Get Myself To It was released on May 19 and can be grabbed here, with b-side cut “Der Nacht” available to download via WeTransfer below.

Der Nacht

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