Station Point - Alcyone EP (Harmonious Discord)

SF Bay Area multi-modal artist Station Point (Chakharta, JDN) is known for creating rugged but precise dub-laden melodies. A maestro of complex rhythmic pattern builds, Station Point returns to Harmonious Discord to deliver a well-rounded two-tracker with hints of psychedelic flare and urban tones. Joining the project are HD label boss PointBender and prolific pad inventor Patchen with two unique variations on the supremely delightful originals.

The EP begins with "Babombicz", a syncopated joyride saddled by pitchy arps and cacophonous drum fills. The track evolves, diving deeper into melodic interplays driven by bells that culminate into a trance-like state. Patchen reimagines the colorful playground of "Babombicz" with his signature swung drum components, briefly interrupted by glitchy sound design moments. The remix quickly moves into a forward-leaning acid melody that delivers increased movement and ramps up the energy. "Alcyone Chorus" shifts the listener into a more laid-back reprise, with expertly-crafted reversed swells and tension-building pad construction. The beautiful melodic moments are tempered perfectly with the emerging acid lead and live drum accents. A late-arriving sub bass ensures that one will truly feel this on the dancefloor. PointBender reengineers "Alcyone Chorus" as a messy but lush electro remix with homages to early Random Factor/Carl Finlow releases. The syncopation of the electro patterns with the layered pad abstractions adds an element of euphoria, a great remix to get lost inside. With more on the roadmap from Station Point, Harmonious Discord is excited to introduce you to the maneuvering styles of this conscious creator.

Jon Fugler (Fluke) – “All strong tracks - both originals showing some real quality in the programming - and the electro strings of the PointBender mix is a joy.”
Richard Hardcastle (Solid State) – “Great EP. I love Patchen’s glitchy version in particular.”
Sandro Bianchi (Ibiza Sonica) – “This is amazing!”
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “Love the subtle hypnotic details. Great stuff.”
Jon Lemmon (Different Channels on KBFG) – “Love the lush vibes on Alcyone Chorus. I’ll get this some airplay!”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “Wonderful stuff here. PointBenders remix is beautiful. Loving Patchen’s twisting acid trip too.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Bandcamp, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Azieb and KiloWatts - Glimmer in the Dark (Harmonious Discord)

"Keep your balance, don’t let it rock you. When you are feeling uncomfortable, that’s a sign you need to grow.” Even the longest wars subside, and collectively humans reach for the light, the "Glimmer in the Dark." An empowering message from Chicago DJ and performing artist Azieb, who is infecting airwaves and inclusive spaces with a cerebral brand of cross-genre melody. Azieb transverses broadband wires and outer space satellites to collaborate with Harmonious Discord hometown hero KiloWatts. The result is an undefinable mixture of calculated atmospheres and guiding lyrics with spectacular reworks from Polygon Rainbow, PointBender, and Patchen. Swim through this palette of textures and sounds.

The original is a particularly musical construction with a strong focus on subversive yet complex synth and drum construction. Front and center are Azieb’s messages ushering and often leading the musical discourse. Later entrances of stuttered percussion and interleaved bass turn this taste into a bonafide journey, a fitting task for upper west coast journeyman Polygon Rainbow. His remake embodies the musical space and expansiveness of the original while exploring new broken beat variations and breathtaking breakdowns. HD label boss PointBender provides a stripped electro revision with progressive layers and tendencies. This remix captures the power of the original vocals and elevates the energy for the dancefloor. Rounding out the project is Patchen, hot off his recent album Southwest Passage. Patchen layers cinematic atmospheres and outer space leads until an evolving arpeggio dominates the musical expanse. This project is a reminder that the creative energy of the underground may prove to be the elusive glimmer in the dark.

Jon Fugler (Fluke) – “Beautiful vocals blending effortlessly with a fine selection of remixes - Patchens Affirmation wins by a whisker.”
Flash Atkins (Paper Recordings) – “Great EP but it’s the original that does it for me.”
Redstickman (The Ambient Mafia) – “So Chill! Love this so much.”
Nick Warren (The Soundgarden) – “Excellent music.”
Double-D (Funky Fresh Radio Show) – “PointBender’s electro mix is rockin’.”
Dr. Best (Radio Z 95.8, Neurnberg) – “The Polygon Rainbow Rework is my favorite here.”
Sandro Bianchi (Ibiza Sonica) – “Great original & Brilliant Remixes.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Bandcamp, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Of Norway & Linnea Dale - War With Yourself (Beatservice Records)

In 2019, Linnea Dale and Of Norway released Pets, an album collecting the pair’s tantalizing collaborative tracks. Now Beatservice is releasing two sets of EPs featuring cool remixes of songs from this album. The first volume spotlights “War With Yourself”, with the original mix nicely complemented by two unheard versions — choice reworks from UK nu-disco trio Paper Street Soul (AKA Cuz Electric and Slync) and the Bergen-based organic techno exponent Angermund.

A mischievous workout fusing whirring analog house with heavy-lidded pop tropes, “War With Yourself” proves to have lost nothing of its heavy-duty energy and loungey aptitude. In Paper Street Soul's version, this former stealth club weapon is stripped bare of its ear-wormy bass and jacking pistons to enter a new dimension of coastal plenitude. Scoping out the fringes betwixt solar-powered funk, post-Balearic ambientism, and vaporous pop straight out the can, PSS dish out a seriously addictive number, full of vim and outright soothing euphoria.

Angermund's hair-trigger version puts the pedal to the metal and takes us on a demented safari-like ride across shape-shifting, neon-clad landscapes at full throttle. The result is an utterly mind-bending trip, engineering a mix of steroid-boosted bass, gym-bunnyesque synth leads. This distinctive, hard-hitting affair also features a double-time percussive churn that pulls out all the stops, no matter the hour of the day.

Nick Warren (The Soundgarden) – “The original mix is amazing.”
Hard Ton (Toy Tonics) – “All of the versions are great!”
Black Mighty Wax (Irma Records) – “The original version will fit perfectly in my radio show.”
Kosta (Vibe FM) – “Great vibe, I’ll play this out.”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “I love the Paper Street Soul Remix – full support.”
Sandro Bianchi (Ibiza Sonica) – “Great original, brilliant remixes.”
Velanche (Urban Landscapes Show) – “The Paper Street Soul mix is groovy, that’s the one for me.”
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel) – “Great original, and very cool remixes here. Will support.”
Zach Van Lue (91x) – “Cool remixes. I play the original often, so it’s cool to mix it up.”
DJ Nova (Rodon FM 95) – “From its lo-fi, hazy guitar to the gentle club oriented nineties flavored architecture the Paper Street Soul Remix is made to be played to wider audiences.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Bandcamp, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Linnea Dale & Of Norway - Pets (Beatservice Records)

Oslo-based duo Of Norway — comprised of Vegard Wolf Dyvik and Christian Steenstrup — have made a name for themselves through countless DJ and live gigs and a healthy discography on the likes of Connaisseur Recordings and Darkroom Dubs. And Linnea Dale is a rising Norwegian singer, known as a popular contestant on Idol Norway before contributing to the international success of Donkeyboy's debut album and releasing solo albums on Warner Music Norway and Aftertouch Records.

Linnea Dale and Of Norway have a long history of collaboration. Linnea sang on both Of Norway albums and on various other tracks. Of Norway, in return, have remixed tracks from Linnea Dale's albums. The Pets album, released with Beatservice Records, is a compilation of sorts — a pet-project, if you will — collecting their joint efforts on one album. It spotlights the magical combination of Linnea Dale's dark and sensual voice and Of Norway's electro backbeat. The two tracks in this promo are exclusive to the compilation: “War With Yourself” features cool breakbeats and dramatic, bassy synths under Linnea’s expressive voice. And “Heart & Soul” is indeed a cover of the classic Joy Division song, respectfully translated into a dreamy electronic interpretation and perfect for those special end-of-set moments. Intimate and otherworldly, these cuts are ready to mesmerize fortunate listeners.

Peter Kruder (Kruder & Dorfmeister) – “Both tracks are great!”
Severino (HorseMeatDisco) – “Love these electro vibes.”
Afrika Islam AKA Charlie Funk (Zulu Nation) – “Good new electro funk.”
Quincy Jointz (Timewarp Music Radio Show) – “I dig the beat of ‘War with Yourself’.”
Kid Loco (Flor) – “Well done, great tracks.”
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel on 107.3, Sydney) – “Love the spooky electro vibe of War With Yourself.”
Toomy Disco (Kitsune) – “Super like! Full support.”
Crate Invader (Point Blank FM, London) – “I’m feeling it!”
Andy Wilson (Ibiza Sonica FM) – “Heart & Soul – A tasteful version of the Joy Division classic.”
MadameFLY (mmRadio) – “Whoa. This is the sound I’ve been craving without even knowing it.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Juno Download, Spotify, And Apple Music.