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Norm de Plume – Hear Us Now [Better Listen Records]

Yassin — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:00:42 +0000

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 on imprints like Delusions of Grandeur.

Titled Hear Us Now, this EP is a four-tracker offering flavors for every occasion, from the anthemic title track and fierce “Meanwhile Uptown” to the moodier midtempo action of “Strange Land” and “April”. We are fortunate to be premiering the lead track from the record, which you can listen to below.

Bolting Bits · PREMIERE: Norm de Plume – Hear Us Now

Hear Us Now is set to hit stores April 28th! Make sure to pre-order your copy right here.

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Madcat – Amanitore [Pont Neuf Records]

igor bezuglov — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:30:41 +0000

For a little over a year, nobody can stop Madcat: two first sell-out EPs on Folamour’s label, FHUO, and on Pont Neuf, a track “Heard It” which quickly accumulated more than a million views, as well as being the curator of a compilation 3615 Disco, gathering many producers from the new French house scene. The ‘prince of the soulful house’ (Trax Magazine) is not that kind of person who likes to stay inactive. With his new coming EP “Queens of Sand” the Parisian producer takes us into a new story as rousing as mystical, continuing to break away from the codes of classic disco-house by blithely mixing them with hip-hop rhythms from across the Atlantic.

The EP begins with “Amina de Zaria”, a downtempo introduction supported by a catchy guitar riff that immediately sets a funky scene for what’s following on this new release. Then comes “Amanitore”, our premiere today, with its dreamy piano line and its guitar with a special touch on which comes a voice that sounds like a message of love to the fans of the Parisian producer. The second part of the maxi opens with “Reine de Saba”, a track really cut for the most euphoric hours of a club, mixing aerial melodies and vocals with a rhythm as raw as effective. This new EP ends on “Cléopâtre VII”. At first meditative and nostalgic, it turns into an ideal track for the end of a great party, when everyone has given everything on the dancefloor.

Pre-order here.

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30/70 – Slangin’ (Neue Grafik Rework) [Rhythm Section INTL]

igor bezuglov — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:12:24 +0000

Ahead of their 2018 tour, Melbourne natives 30/70 Collective have released their follow up remix EP entitled “Elevations”, showcasing their magnificent musical artistry. The EP itself is a well-constructed buzzing compilation of reimagined songs by the gifted quintet known for their jazz-infused, funk sound. The record is released on no other than Bradley Zero’s mighty Rhythm Section and it was only a matter of time until the label and blossoming man of the moment, Neue Grafik, joined forces once more. The MPC master, Neue Grafik, executes a crisp, garage- fused, break-beat sound, full of soul with a classic French house dance music flavour, with his remix of the bands 2017 track ‘Slangin‘.

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Filling dance floors across continents, close friends Bradley Zero and Fred (Neue Grafik) have consistently devised and dispatched real electronic party music with a healthy serving of soul. Following his latest EP, “Innervision”, Neue Grafik takes this opportunity to showcase his effortless ability to make a track his very own, introducing a silky sultry Parisian chic vibe to the song. Grafik captivates us within the first few seconds of this track, with the smooth, enchanting, gradual build up of lo-fi sound mixed with hazy mysterious chattering vocals – you can’t help but lean in and listen, like a sexy stranger with a deep voice.

Slangin is an original blend of Hip-Hop, Broken Beat, Garage and French house, the atmosphere that comes with the track is pure nostalgia. The use of mesmerizing chords played off a Fender Rhodes and catchy two-step beat takes us back to the good old Garage days whilst pushing us into a totally new plain of music that really wraps itself around you. Always bringing something new to our ears, Neue Grafik is unmistakably one to watch as we look forward to his next contribution! Pre-order your copy here.https://youtu.be/cFBIckStd9c

Olivia

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Marc Bianco – Harland Jam [Moonrise Hill Material]

igor bezuglov — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:57:02 +0000

Every music lover feels a specific, even if sometimes undeserved, sense of achievement when they discover an obscure and underrated artist. So we were particularly stoked when we caught wind of France-based Marc Bianco (soundcloud). The little-known producer is about to again release an EP for French label Moonrise Hill Material – an imprint whose tracks we’ve premiered before – and the record is top quality. The five-tracker is made up of structurally diverse tracks that nevertheless unify under an aesthetic umbrella of sample-heavy, gritty and jazzy sounds.

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Our premiere is the last and longest track on the record and probably our favourite, too, Harland Jam. Wonderfully fluent keys as well as splashy percussion staple this track, which you could imagine as the soundtrack for a hybrid jazz-house club. Perhaps it’s most impressive for it’s delicate balance of continuity and change: for the background-listener, the track could sound monotonous, but with a bit more attention the song’s dynamism and slow incline is clear. The track subtly picks up at around 2m30s, with energetic drum fills and keyboard jamming on top of the groovy three-chord progression that repeats throughout.

The record, called Serious Mass, will be the label’s ninth release. If you’re into modern and daring house records with an old-school feel, you’ll probably find it worth a purchase. Pre-order your copy here.

https://youtu.be/aswNnd5as8o

Jacob

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PREMIERE : Malouane – Keep Yo Mama Clean [In The Box Records]

igor bezuglov — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 20:05:21 +0000

Parisian sample-based house label In The Box Records, kicks off 2018 with a project from fellow Parisian, and co-founder of In Any Case Records, Malouane (soundcloud). With previous releases on Lagaffe Tales and his own label, Malouane continues a hot streak with another project full of intelligent sampling and chilled-out deep house grooves. His unique take on creating atmospheres has resulted in comparisons to MCDE and Rick Wade, and if he continues with this charming, jazzy, soulful house he’ll certainly rise in the ranks of producers to watch.

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The EP’s second track, “Keep Yo Mama Clean,” is a clear stand-out. Starting with what sounds like sped-up reggae percussion, the vibe is immediately raw, vintage, and almost live in a sense. The heavy use of vinyl noise drives that feeling home, and sonically we’re transported to a laid-back street-side cafe where strangers sip coffee and read philosophy. Where a young poet tests her poetry to a small crowd and finds grace in her missteps. The track feels like that first morning buzz, that hop in your step, or that feeling like the day is conquerable no matter what it brings. Calm, confident, shimmering. Relaxed yet serious. We’ll take more of this, please.

As a whole, Malouane’s EP is a well-balanced affair that while strikingly simple, is wholly captivating. With solid remixes from Times Are Ruff and dusty-house favourite Cody Currie, you’re sure to find something of value inside this package. Needless to say, keep an eye on In The Box, they’ve been consistent with their releases and we expect them to continue delivering the heat. As for Malouane, we’ve been sold, and we’re always looking forward to more from him. In other words, get in while the gettin’ is HOT.

Ryan

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