Hawke - WarPeace (Hardkiss Music)

Welcome to the world of Hawke and the second single from the forthcoming album Love In Stars.

On the A-side, “WarPeace” is a full frontal assault of the psyche with an illumination of opposing forces. WAR. PEACE. SUN. MOON. Producer Gavin Hardkiss offers a transcendental sound to help pull you out of your hardened shell.

A complementary remix by Papa Lee Reynolds (Desert Hearts) adds darker overtones that will thrill at desert parties and renegades with its tripped-out, unrelenting drive. Hardkiss and Desert Hearts span a generation of electronic dance music influence in California. The collaboration looks to the future with a sound and message that is relevant now more than ever.

Lee Reynolds says “This remix of WarPeace is the first collaboration between myself and my longtime friend Memo Rex. We first met in 2004 when I booked him to play a night I was throwing in San Diego. Twelve years later we finally made it into the studio together! While keeping some key elements of the track we wanted to add some of our bass driven chunky house flavor. Hope you like it.”

On the B-side, “Ganga Dances with the Swan” is an ode to what this future will be after we move through the darkness. Words by White Lotus Foundation’s Ganga White. Vocals by Araceli Santos De Bieber, Gavin Hardkiss and Robbie Hardkiss. Recorded on a whim in the Hardkiss Studios in San Rafael, California. This song is already an inspirational fixture on Hardkiss dance floors and a staple last song of the night.

Gavin Hardkiss is a South African born DJ and music producer based in California. He makes albums under the name Hawke and runs a little outfit called Hardkiss Music.

Billie Ray Martin (Disco Activisto Records) – “All of these tracks are pretty damn good. Gavin Hardkiss’ Mix with that electronic bass hook makes my day. Fabulous release!”
Spettro (Get Physical Music) – “The Gavin Hardkiss mix is excellent.”
Nick Warren (Way Out West) – “Another wonderful Hardkiss release!”
Edground (Grooveland Music) – “Very nice groove.”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) – “Magical, transcendent sounds as always from Gavin. Love both WarPeace and Ganga Dances - nourishment!”
DELLA (No Dial Tone / Classic Music Company) – “The Hardkiss brothers, always.”
DJ Schugar (The Infusion Project) – “Very nice release. Gavin always brings it so groovy!”
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) – “Digging the percussive vibes on WarPeace (Gavin Hardkiss Remix) here, really solid beats & bass.”
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “So good. I love the details in this.”
DJ Deeka (Radioactive FM – Weekly show) – “WarPeace (Gavin Hardkiss Remix) does it for me. A melodic, romantic musical journey. Music for my ears, the best way to finish 2016.”

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

Hashback Hashish - ZONE Remixes (CIRCUIT)

Just back from touring the USA and his third-time visit to Austin’s SXSW conference, Delhi’s Ashish Sachan AKA Hashback Hashish returns with his mesmerizing new EP, Zone, self-released on his own label CIRCUIT. With over ten years of musical experience, Hashback Hashish has had ample time to perfect his craft, both as a producer and performer. He has performed to crowds across South East Asia, as well as playing alongside Noisia, 808 State, and The Bug at Bangface Festival in the UK earlier this year.

The release of his critically acclaimed Brevity EP in 2015 resulted in the producer being featured in Rolling Stone India where he discussed his past work with international labels – such as Berlin-based Plastik.FM, Ireland’s Nice & Nasty, and Robotica Records in Serbia – and reflecting how his music offers something for fans across the globe.

Marking a clear shift back to minimalism and away from the eclecticism of Brevity, the Zone EP opens with its title track: a piece whose pulsing, deep bass line builds to give way to layered percussive kicks. A midway breakdown offers the listener a second to catch their breath from the industrial sounds before intensifying through glitchy, warped synths to create a dark and futuristic atmosphere.

The original is joined by a special remix, which sees “Zone” reworked by fellow Indian producer _RHL, real name Rahul Giri. _RHL has been recognized for his footwork productions as glimpsed through the remix’s syncopated rhythms, slow bass lines, and subtle-yet-sultry sound effects, whilst still retaining elements of Hashback Hashish’s driving original mix.

Two more remixers later appeared: French house pioneer Clyde P, placing a rather cosmic template on top of the Delhi talent’s curious abstraction, and Hashback Hashish’s compatriot 5volts – known for remixes and releases on Wind Horse Records – delivering an exceptional acid rework.

Tronik Youth (Nein Records) – “Great track and 5volts Rework.”
Freddy Fresh (Howlin’ Records) – “Really liking the slower tempo joints.”
Mr. Bristow (Subtek / Detox) – “Feeling this. Deep and dark yet funky – nice work!”
Spettro (Get Physical Music) – “The original is well done.”
Sandro Bianchi (Ibiza Sonica / Loca FM) – “Solid x 3! Especially the 5volts Rework.”
Scheibosan (Shanti Roots) – “Perfect slowhouse tracks. Really on top of art, more of this please!”
Ulysses (Neurotic Drum Band) – “The original does it best.”
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel – Sydney) – “Love that rhythm on the _RHL remix. Nice dark sounds all around here.”
Jon Barnes (Pandora / Airpusher) – “Oh yeah, nice workout! This has some attitude.”
Snooba (Radio Panik / Rif Raf Magazine) – “Great slow tempo infected tracks, dope!”

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

DJ Naz - Solid EP (Not So Fast Records)

California funky house imprint Not So Fast Records returns with a quartet of club-primed house cuts from DJ Naz, collected as the Solid EP. DJ Naz is an established mover-and-shaker of the San Francisco scene, as part owner of In House Records – a beloved and much-missed shop that satisfied many of the city’s vinyl addicts – and co-founder of the Not So Fast label. “Wha Project” sets the tone with a commanding four-on-the-floor beat making way for filtered, psychedelic hats and squelchy synth stabs. It’s a tracky and highly mixable affair that should find a home in many DJs’ tool kits. “Tech Feed” follows, adding an ominous, deep atmosphere with processed vocal snippets and a subtle but funky bounce. Acidic 303-like staccatos and heavy rhythms propel “Acid HeadZ”, aiming squarely for the most intense underground dance floors. “Mountain Woods” closes out the EP with its tight groove, pulsing bass, and spaced-out synth work. Together these tracks make for a tasty bento box of crucial club beats … indeed a ‘Solid’ house music delivery from DJ Naz and Not So Fast Records.

Hector Moralez (Minority Musid / Fries & Bridges) – “Awesome stuff, thanks. I’ll be playing these.”
Lee Guthrie (Click Therapy / Wiggle) – “Tech Feed is for me on here.”
DJ EMan (Liberate Recordings) – “I can use all of these.”
Dean Facer (Resident Advisor / OurHouse Magazine) – “Very nice release.”
Tone Rangole (Household Digital) – “Nice deep funky tech grooves on this EP!”
DJ Craig C (Peace Bisquit) – “Some wicked late night stuff here!”
Iain Rejekt (Rejekt Music / Space Ibiza) – “Tech Feed & Acid Heads are both doing it for me!”
HighTower (JELEWA.de) – “Nice EP, full support for all tracks.”
Tripíque (Whiskey Pickle) – “Lotsa good stuff here, will give it a spin.”
Tariq Ziyad (Planet Rave / Dark Horse) – “I love house music, and LOVE this EP! Full support.”

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

Magnus Asberg - Awaked Future EP (Bogota Records)

Bogota Records trains its sights on the vibrant house music scene of London-by-the-Sea for an expressive new single from Brighton’s veteran DJ and promoter Magnus Asberg. After a thirty year history behind the decks, in the studio, and organizing hundreds of debaucherous parties, Magnus’s ear for quality sounds has held the respect of those in-the-know for a long while. Under his own name as well as through this pseudonym C-Soul, Magnus has released tunes with an esteemed group of labels including DIY Discs, Plastic City, Ornate Music, and his own On The House imprint. Now he debuts on Bogota Records with an accomplished set of tunes collected as the Awaked Future EP.

“My Future” opens the EP with a spacey bounce and hypnotic, deep march in its opening rhythm. Tripped-out vocal snippets and measured effect treatments phase in and out of the mix, creating a heady stew that will please the most underground of deep house selectors. The track gets a fleshing out by London’s Tom Gillieron (RvS Music, Eye-Q) who elegantly layers sheets of sound over the basic beat. This one’s filled with psychedelic mania, and its nearly 12 minute runtime doesn’t include a single second of mundanity.

The EP takes a slight left turn with four distinct versions of “Awaked Future” which feature the vocals of Renate, a familiar name to fans of the Bogota label. Magnus provides an original version, a Club Version, and an Acid 303 Version to satisfy the different moods of the DJ. The dreamy, ’90s style house of the original is masterfully complimented by the acid stylings of the Acid 303 Version, and the Club Version accentuates the cosmic good vibes with some punched up drums and embellishments. Also, Schmoov! (Winding Road Records, Large) is on hand to deliver an especially warm deep house remix of “Awaked Future” utilizing the lovely vocal and some spacious chord-play in a masterful manner.

Tyler Stadius (Dialtone Records / Proton Radio) – “All the tracks here are good. It’s tough to pick a favorite, well done!”
DJ Nova (Rodon FM 95) – “The Future, original or remixed, will be a future classic of listeners with darker and underground taste.”
Piiit (Septante Sept) – “This is just dance floor dynamite!”
DJ Solveg (O.X.O Records) – “A Bomb! Excellent release, full support.”
Spettro (Get Physical Music) – “Yes! My Future is stripped down magic.”
Robot 84 (Paper Recordings) – “Quality sounding house. I’m digging the Acid 303 Version and the Awaked Future Original.”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) – The Schmoov! Mix is tickling all the right bits for me!”
ADAM WARPED (Whiskey Pickle) – “Enjoying the psychedelic vibes on this one!”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show on DE Radio) - “Tom Gillieron's Our Future Dub is massive!”
Mannix (DMC World Magazine) – “Oh My God, when the first chords of the Schmoov! remix hit me, it goes right off!”

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