Morgendugg - Kanskje i Morgen (Akustikk)

Morgendugg is the name of a new project from Norwegian beat sorcerer Dennis Jr., presenting both a continuation and a fresh start to his expressive dance music explorations. After a string of releases for the likes of Jazid Collective, Beatservice, and his own Akustikk Recordings, Morgendugg (translates as ‘morning dew’) signals a new beginning for the talented producer. The album Kanskje i Morgen continues Dennis Jr.’s experiments in midtempo rhythmology, pulsing bass concoctions, and melodic synth metallurgy. These cuts come forged in fire.

The title cut (AKA “Maybe Tomorrow”) throws down the gauntlet with its pulsing bass bounce under twinkly synth-work and dream-like spoken phrases. The following cuts, “Antilope” and “Ethopia”, take on strange, exotic flavors, deploying inventive production flourishes and catchy sound bursts. On “Feilsitert (Misquoted),” Morgendugg gives it his all through broken beats, distant sax riffs, and a mischievous vocal. Other cuts find influence from African jazz and worldly flavors, twisted and filtered through Morgendugg’s squelchy funk atomizer. Kanskje i Morgen features eleven cuts in total — and these rock hard in various tempos, with explicit vibe emissions that’ll inspire manic feet buzz. Morgendugg is on the case.

Jon Fugler (Fluke) – “There are some real gems here, loving the production, just the right side of wonky, and the retro vibes sitting very well with my ears.”
Peter Kruder (Kruder & Dorfmeister) – “Great record. I like all the tracks here.”
Severino (HorseMeatDisco) – “Yes! Great stuff here.”
Midfield General (Skint) – “A very pleasant collection of grooves.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “Very enjoyable and unique sounding release.”
misterG (Green Arrow Radio Show) – “Cut from fire. Heaters.”
DJ T-Bird (Los Chicos Altos) – “Love the musicality of the tracks. Laid back, but not musical wallpaper by any means. More like exposed brick - background that is fascinating if examined.”

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

Cohuna Beatz - ODC (B.A.B.A. Records)

Cohuna Beatz is Franz Johann, a producer and DJ based out of Vienna specializing in a slinky style of downtempo dub-electro-funk. ODC (standing for ‘Oberwart Downbeat Center’) is a 12-track album that fully expresses the Cohuna Beatz sound. The grooves are gritty and pulsing throughout, with buzzing synthesizer melodies and techy blasts of funk sending vibes to smoky, strobe-lit dance floors. These beats are extra-chunky, from the psychedelic dopeness of “Down Unter” to the mid-tempo techno throwback of “Talking Bout Love” to the ominous but sexy grind of “Nitz Rebb Garage.” It’s all beaming out of Batusim Studio Oberwart and coming at you from Franz Johann’s B.A.B.A. Records imprint. Listen loosely and feel that Vienna groove!

Kid Loco (Tromolo Records) – “Brilliant and fantastic.”
Makossa (Luv Lite Recordings) – “This is a great album.”
DJ Sabo (Sol Selectas) – “All The Fellows In the House is the one for me.”
Rune Lindbæk (Drum Island Records) – “Cool Project. Tigerauge In Dub for me here.”
DJ Mark Cooper (Bedford Falls Players) – “Loving this! Will play on my radio show.”
Redstickman (The Ambient Mafia) – “Holy crap, I have a new favorite artist!”
Lotek (The Shake) – “Hype! Loving this gritty but crisp lower bpm style here.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT Radio Show) – “Down Under has legs, so does Nitz Rebb Garage – but Joga Bola is firkin awesome!”

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

Citronade (A Martin Denev Project)- Eezeh EP [Issamin]

Martin Denev is a musical globetrotter, touching down geographically in many locations and musically in many styles. Now based in Bali, Martin is known for his prolific output, with two albums and several EPs, as well as collaborative releases with Pete Herbert and Robert Owens. Martin continues to stretch out sonically with his side project Citronade and the new Eezeh EP.

With Citronade, Denev ventures confidently into lush downtempo electronica, filled with shiny synths, warm beats, and an easy pace. “Pink Honda” sets the tone as layers of shimmering pads and a swinging rhythm evoke wide open spaces and the sun in the rearview mirror. “Lazy Noon” lowers the step but increases the bass as synth flourishes and vocal sighs beam in from a ‘90s Ibiza lounge. “Hazeland” gets more cosmic with jazzy drums and muted guitar bursts, and “Eezeh Khom” feels like swimming under the moonlight. The reprise “Lazier Noon” closes the EP, and Martin Denev has ‘eezehly’ established Citronade as a brilliant addition to the chill-out spectrum.

Rory Hoy (Super Hi-Fi) – “This is an amazing release.”
Frank Situation (BRS) – “Lovely summer vibes here.”
Eric Shans (3Bridge Records) – “Smooth stuff, will be on my next Frisky Radio show.”
Sandro Bianchi (Ibiza Sonica) – “Brilliant EP!”
Jon Lemmon (Viva Recordings / KBFG) – “I love this. I’ll be playing some of these on my downtempo shows.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT radio / Fluke) – “Loving each and every track. Very well crafted and a real treat.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “This should be the perfect soundtrack for a trip to Bali once the borders come down. Wonderful music.”

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

Magnus Asberg - Into U (Viva Recordings)

Viva Recordings looks toward London-by-the-Sea for an expressive new single from Brighton’s veteran DJ force-of-nature 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 Romana Records.

Magnus’s latest for Viva, “Into You”, launches with a tight, skippy house music rhythm. Bright chords and panning piano-like sparkles add the vibe while a punchy sub-bass bubbles underneath. Vocal snips and sung phrases bat in and out, guiding the deepness further to the underground. The ‘b-side’ remix comes from the legendary Canadian producer Jay Tripwire who delivers an exquisite Deependub. Jay’s take is spacey and spacious, brandishing shots of reverb and sustained tonal textures throughout its runtime. These cuts are for the most intimate of late nights, as bodies vibrate hypnotically on a darkened dancefloor.

Jay Hill (Superfreq) – “Stellar release! Both tracks are superb offerings.”
Christian Martin (Trippy Ass Technologies) – “The Jay Tripwire remix is DOPE!”
Sean Dimitrie (Bombay Records) – “Lovely release. I think the original is for me, it has a nice bounce to it.”
Scheibosan (Shanti Roots) – “Nice house stomper, I like both versions.”
Matthias Kirsch (JazzRadio 106.8FM) – “Fa-bu-lous! Hypnotic!”
Dean Facer (Resident Advisor) – “Gorgeous … simply gorgeous.”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “Tasty original and Jay’s wonderful style all over the remix. Full support.”

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