Manchester-based producer Sameed makes his debut on D.C. imprint Better Listen Records with his 4-track EP, Ode to G. This record is Sameed’s first and only release of 2022 and sees the lad explore familiar territories of US funk, soul and R&B to create his signature brand of looped samples and melodies. Bolting Bits ·… Continue reading Sameed – Feel It (Dub Mix) [Better Listen Records]
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Toribio – Brown Cocoa Skin (DJ Spinna Remix) [Real Feel]
NY DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Toribio baptize Real Feel Records with the Brown Cocoa Skin EP. The record is chock full of lush, swingy tracks built for the dancefloor. The legendary DJ Spinna contributes the finishing touches with a monster remix. To get your hands on this spectacular debut from Real Feel, make sure to… Continue reading Toribio – Brown Cocoa Skin (DJ Spinna Remix) [Real Feel]
Stekl – Make It Work [Fantastic Voyage]
Fantastic Voyage is the brainchild of Los Angeles-based producer Justin Jay. Bursting onto the scene from his college dorm more than a decade ago, Mr. Jay was the youngest member of Claude VonStroke’s Dirtybird Records. Since that time, the producer has grown quite a lot, embarking on a journey that has taken him far from… Continue reading Stekl – Make It Work [Fantastic Voyage]
Tiptoes – Born Slippery [Slothboogie]
Tiptoes joins the SlothBoogie roster this October with the ‘Good Times Incoming’ EP, comprised of four originals from the Scottish artist. Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, Tiptoes is a time-served DJ/Producer who has been in the game for over 15 years and has performed at a variety of venues worldwide. As a DJ, Tiptoes sound traverses… Continue reading Tiptoes – Born Slippery [Slothboogie]
Jacques Renault – High [Let’s Play House]
Let’s Play House “Like any good party, there’s an after-party. What, you didn’t think we’d keep it going? C’mon. We began this one with Jacques Renault’s Sky Islands, a full-length album that sought to achieve euphoric disco delight within a wonky conceptual framework; it’s his late-night live DJ sets in spirit, organized like a 70s… Continue reading Jacques Renault – High [Let’s Play House]
Sune – Expertis [Let’s Play House]
Hailing from Malmö, Sweden, Bolting Bits regular Emil Sune has found a way to keep himself busy while most artists’ creativity has stalled throughout the pandemic. Having just launched his sub-label Mostly Cozy in February (which already has 3 releases to its name), Sune has somehow managed to set aside time in his hectic schedule… Continue reading Sune – Expertis [Let’s Play House]
Partner Music – I Never Said It Was Disco [Monologues Records]
London’s Partner Music delivers his first set of originals on Monologues Records following a slew of edits for the likes of XVI Records and Krywald & Farrer’s Repsies imprint – and it’s been well worth the wait. ‘Bhanga Slinger’ takes you on funk-laden trip to Bollywood, ‘Soul Sisters’ heads into woozy deep house territory and… Continue reading Partner Music – I Never Said It Was Disco [Monologues Records]
Joe Cleen – Conga [Slothboogie]
SlothBoogie’s Editz imprint returns late May for its tenth release, entitled ‘Routines’ and coming courtesy of Berlin based label regular Joe Cleen. Berlin’s Joe Cleen has been releasing his signature twist on contemporary disco over the past few years via Jazz Cabbage, Repsies and of course SlothBoogie where he returns here. On top of his… Continue reading Joe Cleen – Conga [Slothboogie]
Norm de Plume – Hear Us Now [Better Listen Records]
Bolting Bits writer and Head Hancho at Better Listen Records, Martín Miguel, continues on his journey of providing us with some of the best underground cuts from the dance community’s most talented producers. For his forthcoming release, the D.C. native has chosen to partner with Sydney-based producer Norm de Plume, who has been a mainstay… Continue reading Norm de Plume – Hear Us Now [Better Listen Records]
Painé – Africa Oscura (Drums of Passion Mix) [Four Flies Records]
There are many DJs and selectors out there that label themselves as crate diggers – a slang term used to describe anyone who spends their time sifting through vinyl records at music shops in search of hidden gems. I was going to use the phrase to describe the Italian label Four Flies Records but thought… Continue reading Painé – Africa Oscura (Drums of Passion Mix) [Four Flies Records]
Saine – Movin’ [Better Listen Records]
Finnish Producer Saine joins the BLR family with a four-tracker of crisp deep house tracks. “Fade” and “Movin’” are sure to be party-starters, whenever we’re ready to get back to the dancefloor. Meanwhile, Come Around and Jangle tap into low-slung aesthetics from days past. Saine’s record “Silver Linings” hits stores on December 3rd. Pre-order using… Continue reading Saine – Movin’ [Better Listen Records]
MIXED BY/ Mark Du Mosch
Mark du Mosch is a DJ, producer and live-act from Rotterdam. Active since the early 90’s, Mark has cemented his name as a true underground legend in the Dutch dance music scene. His extensive catalogue encompasses raw, Detroit-influenced techno and electro with a distinct Euro flare, and introspective house that moves both the body and… Continue reading MIXED BY/ Mark Du Mosch