Hiding under the clever 2XM moniker, Liam and Ben Murray have delivered a number of stellar releases on the likes of Slothboogie, Dream Raw and Crooked Lidz among others.  Even though the Murrays are based at the opposite corners of the Earth right now, distance doesn’t seem to be an issue, as their signature lush and jazzy sound has made them one of our personal favourites here at Bolting Bits.

The German blaq numbers imprint was quick to recruit the brothers from another mother and the result is great – not that we would expect anything less. The Astral Lakes EP features five original tracks from 2XM, plus two excellent remixes, courtesy of DJ Psychiatre and Explorer of the Humankind, who take the BPM up a notch.

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From emotional cuts like Orien to true dancefloor bombs in the form of You, Astral Lakes is a true journey with Liam and Ben behind the steering wheel. For our premiere we picked a curious little cut, dubbed The Power. Even though it starts blissfully, the track grows by slowly but surely, with the help of carefully layered warm organic sounds and textures. However, it is the summery and euphoric vocal that grants it the true Power.

Coming out on March 15^th, the Astral Lakes EP will be released on digital and limited edition tape. Grab your copy here.

Andrius

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Blaq Numbers have been diggin’ for diamonds in the dirt since their founding in 2015 and what a great team of diggers they are. The German-based label have went from strength-to-strength these past 3 years and show no signs of slowing down. Releasing across all formats being digital, vinyl or tape – Blaq numbers have done it and with fine finesse. Several successful EP releases with premiered from some big channels. One unique string to Blaq Numbers bow is the unique Blaq Bunch series with Volume 1 a huge success, Volume 2 is hot on its heels and promises to be one to remember. One release featuring 20 different artists each bringing something unique to the table Tech Support, Jon Gravy, Slamb, Roman Rauch and Ari Bald are just a few pickings of the wealth of talent on the release. Any cassette heads reading this one’s for you also, you can pick up a tape from August 9th.

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One artist in particular we always enjoy listening to is Ari Bald with previous releases on some of our favourite labels such as Let’s Play House and Better Listen Records it’s easy to see why. He comes up strong yet again for the Blaq Numbers Vol.2 with the 8th track on the A-side track, Timber. Strong 80s pads and fluttering keys staple the sound of this track, creating a lush rhythmic masterpiece to add a unique direction to the VA. BLAQTAPES004 is available from August 9th, head over to their Bandcamp page to pick it up.

Adam R.

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