Zaid - The 505 EP (Viva Recordings)

Albuquerque, New Mexico based Zaid brings the mystique of the desert to Viva Recordings with The 505 EP. You can definitely feel the spirit of the Southwest come alive all throughout this spectacular 6 track journey.

From the onset, the jazz vibes on 24 Hours elicit images of a smoke filled saloon on the outskirts of town. Dirty Thoughts is a sensual number, with far off horns and sultry spoken word. Guitars strum out a call to action on the groove based Social Peterz. A high desert trip wouldn’t be complete without a psychedelic element, and It Tickles takes you straight there with a winding acid excursion. One Day finds us in a deep spirit realm, wandering the sands with our own deep thoughts. Lonely Heart closes the EP out with a somber spoken word number on a deeper and darker mood. The 505 EP is the perfect road trip soundtrack, and one that will stir up thoughts and conjure images. Can you feel it?

Tyler Stadius (Deepsite) – “Wow! This EP is stunning. Every track is so different and vibey. Love it!”
Dutchican Soul (Strictly Rhythm) – “Dope EP! Well produced, and great moods.”
Carlos Sanchez (Lowwaxx) – “It is truly difficult to choose a fave here, loving all the tracks! full support guys.”
Tom Lown (Lucky Sun Recordings) – “Interesting stuff and quite refreshing. I’m digging Dirty Thoughts.”
Andrew Emil (Broadway & Wilson) – Very nice and unexpected release. Solid!”
Brian Gardner (Soul Foundation Recordings) – “One Day & Dirty Thoughts stand out on this EP. Very unique sounding artist.”
Tommy Bones (King Street / Real Tone) – “Trippy Deep Deep House … Love it!”
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel, Sydney) –“Beautifully produced. Love the lush and deep feel of these. Standouts are Dirty Thoughts and One Day, but the whole release is a great listen. Thank you for the wonderful music.”
DJ Di Costa (MoodyLushious Radio Show) – “Very intriguing release. Love the moody jazz influences all over it. At least 3 tracks will hit my playlist.”
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) – “My word. This is just SO good it’s ridiculous! I’m pretty sure I was making some moves to this at the Viva party at ADE. Pretty much impossible to choose a favorite, it’s superb throughout.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Traxsource, iTunes, And Spotify.

Futureworlder - Just Let It All Go (Whiskey Pickle)

Whiskey Pickle puts out a solid installment of psychoactive house with Brian Traister’s otherworldly Just Let It All Go EP. As Futureworlder, Traister gives a taste of the alternative planet of his imagination. The Brooklyn-based DJ and producer’s escape unfolds like the unforeseen house expression of a new age past.

The hazy sun rises over the horizon mirrored in the water as the opener “Forever” begins, awash with warm synths lapping at the shore while revelers weary from the night before are summoned by the steady rhythm of the kick drum to give it another go, tempted by the rising hi-hats and chunky bassline, dancing in the warm sand, only coming down midstream to cool off in the surf and then dance some more in the rising sun. “Energie” follows, quoting an old school, lush deep house flavor complete with warm, enveloping pads and echoing percussion. “I believe good can only bring good,” says the voice on the third offering “Altruism,” and repeats like the clear memory of a party-worn dancer whose flood of endorphins makes him philosophical, hopeful, and unreserved. The voice comes and goes, like a flashback after the night is over, powerful for a few moments, playing on a loop with psychedelic waves that swell and recede over a house beat. “Just Let It All Go” rounds things out, merging a chunkier rhythm section with hypnotic, shimmering synth arpeggiations and swirling strings.”

Nick Warren (The Soundgarden) – “A very, very good EP. 4 great tracks.”
Blueshift (Nurvous Records) – “Great vibe on these. “Energie” is really beautiful.”
Tyler Stadius (Deepsite) – “Love these. Dreamy and hypnotic to get lost in.”
Lebrosk (Mixmag) – “Yes yes! Can’t get enough of this one.”
Logan Fisher (Haules Baules) – “Very nice. Altruism is a real creeper.”
DJ Supafly (DJ Supafly) – “Love the funk-infused house beats, the dreamy keys and gritty basslines. Will do some damage in the late-night sets for sure.”
Ket Shah (Mucho Soul) – “Some powerful tracks on this release.”
Jon Manley (hOUSEwORX Radio show) – “Wow. Atmospheric House nailed right here, stunning!”
Mark Mac (The Sounds Collective) – “Deep, solid release rammed full of driving energy.”
DJ Nova (Rodon FM 95) – “Shimmering sonics, cascading stabs and melodies synthesize this no place, no time, just space release… Deep dub space sound at its best. Housey trance for your mind, your body and your soul!”

Available Now From: Bandcamp.