Always Friends - Significant Other EP (No Way Back)

Brad Eller forges a new path with the Significant Other EP, his first release as Always Friends. The Austin-based producer, known for projects like Duo Electro and Glass Slipper, pours decades of experience into this EP, creating a sound that's not just for the ears but for the soul. Combining 1/3 deep house, 1/3 dub techno, and 1/3 euphoric vibes, each track is woven into a seamless auditory tapestry. It’s an all-original, sample-free journey perfect for DJs and casual listeners alike.

The EP kicks off with its title track, a synth-heavy anthem that sets a rhythmic precedent for the tracks that follow. From the subdued intensity of "Safe Passage" to the dreamlike arpeggios of "Coming Of Age," each track is a distinct narrative. The soul-stirring "Say More" transitions smoothly into the reflective "Moving Forward," and the EP concludes with the Rhythm & Sound influenced "Little Chant." This collection, mastered by the skilled Rob Small, moves at a brisk tempo of 126-130 bpm, yet maintains a calm, comfortable, and evolving musical logic. The Significant Other EP leads the listener down the path to new and fresh destinations.

Andrew Emil (Change Request) – “I LOVE ‘Say More’. Top Cut and EP.”
The Silver Rider (Whiskey Disco) – “Love all of these. Great to see a fresh direction from Mr. Eller.”
Tom Lown (Lucky Sun) – “Some tasty stuff on here. Nice.”
Fern Ribs (Pebolim House Music) – “Great EP. ‘Coming of Age’ is a dope track.”
Leri Ahel (Mutant Disco Radio Show) – “Some great tracks here. Will support.”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “Goodness me this is nice. ‘Significant Other’ and ‘Say More’ really stand out. Beautifully produced throughout.”

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

Rose Rose - Charlotte (Night Version) [Neville Street Music]

Rose Rose, the duo rapidly ascending in the world of house and indietronica, unveils "Charlotte (Night Version) ," a track that pulsates with the energy of the night, released under the banner of Neville Street Music. Captured live at the electrifying Rock En Seine festival in 2023, this version of "Charlotte" is a stark departure from its original form, metamorphosing into a sleek, sexy anthem tailor-made for the dancefloor. The track is a masterful blend of alluring male vocals, expansive keyboard sounds, and a punchy bass line, all driven by a relentless four-on-the-floor beat. Rose Rose transcends their disco-pop roots, infusing the listener with an inspiring, frenetic energy, perfectly embodying the essence of night and celebration.

Juan Moreno (1 Life Records) – “Nice track. Perfect for the Sun.”
Piiit (So Watt) – “Beautiful and funky.”
Rory Hoy (Super Hi-Fi) – “A really lovely tune.”
Jay Paul (WRUV 90.1 FM) – “I like the way this builds and waxes and wanes.”
DJ Firefly (WRCT 88.3) – “Delightful!”
Sandro Bianchi (Ibiza Sonica) – “This is a beautiful track.”

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

Paul Gafni & Joe Bellingham - Geodesic (Tremulant)

Paul Gafni had been a fan of Joe Bellingham's downtempo music in Seattle for years and decided to collaborate with him. They worked on a couple of remixes for Joe's Hug Records release and the Tremulant label. Eventually, the pair decided to create an original together. With Joe on bass and percussion, Paul providing guitar, keys, and vocals, and Diana Ratsamee adding an extra layer of beauty, "Geodesic" was born.

"Geodesic" rides on a downtempo four-on-the-floor rhythm, populated with dubby echoes, ambient-flavored synth layers, moody guitar lines, and somewhat meditative vocals. The cut is chill but not motionless — there's a danceable vibe throughout ready for DJs to deploy in just the right sets. Michael Manahan answers the call with the Find a Way Through Hypnosis Mix, raising the tempo while maintaining maximum atmosphere. Woofer-vibrating bass, pulsing pads, and arpeggiated synth runs mix elegantly with the original elements. The second remix, from Chilean DJ/producer Ahau brings out a gentle guitar part over repeating bell-like tones. The beats and vibe build steadily as the male and female vocals play off each other, transmitting near-spiritual imagery through the magic of sound.

 

Trent Banks / Citrus Age (Reflect) – “Moody grooves with great textures.”
Enne (Electunes) – “Really nice stuff, cheers.”
Juan Moreno (1 Life Records) – “Perfect for the warm up.”
DJ Morpheus (Lysergic Factory radio show) “I like all three tracks here. Lovely!”
Dr. Best (Radio Z 95.8 Neurnberg) – “Nice release. Michael Manahan’s remix and the original are my faves.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT Radio Show) – “Sublime & thoroughly enjoyable.”

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

Polygon Rainbow - Approaching Eternity Remixes (Harmonious Discord)

Harmonious Discord continues to celebrate the music of Oregon multi-modal artist Polygon Rainbow with this exquisite revisit to his Approaching Eternity EP released earlier this year. The remix consortium delivers a cadre of melodic mysteries, stretching the original contents to new stratospheres. Joining the release are artists KiloWatts, Erothyme, A Path Untold, Encounters, RFRKT, and A Concept Being — a collection of artists who explore the well of infectious inspiration.

A Path Untold washes the title track into a shaded melodic journey with the collision of massive walls of sound playfully dancing with plucked synthetics. Accented with staggered drums, precise bass accents, and penetrating sub-bass. Infinite levels of deepness ascend with expert precision in this opening selection. KiloWatts saddles the stars with his Interstellar Transmission Mix, gently riding comets of cacophony. A tide pool of swirling melodies ultimately produces a dub groove that attracts and synchronizes the melodies like delicate strands of time. Out of the snowy capped tundra comes the next revisit by sonic inventor Erothyme. Showcasing his masterful manipulation of tone and tremolo, Erothyme layers intelligent drum programming with bigger-than-life harmonics. The programming enjoys moments of insanity while always docking safely into a well-tempered workout. Harmonious Discord label chief dons a new moniker aimed at exploring the trails outside the dancefloor with the next remix. The Concept Being teases out the subtle evolutions of “Inner Workings of External Processes,” adding a swung groove to bounce the track onward. A quick diversion finds us at sharp synthetic basslines and a further floating of the many arpeggiated sequences into delicious disorientation. Polygon gets his own hands dirty on the project, this time showing the emerging sounds of his alter moniker RFRKT. RFRKT ups the tempo and drops the bass floor with a dynamic reinterpretation, with phase for days. The final remix comes from Encounters, who constructs around the beautiful dulcet tones and guitar accents in “Reconstructing Corrupt Memories.” There is no end to the levels of euphoria that descend on this epic finale to the Polygon project.

Klaus Benedek (Fortunea Records) – “KiloWatts & The Concept Being made interesting versions of these tunes.”
Psycho-Jones (Kater Blau) – “It’s like floating in space.”
Andreas Kinzl (Aromabar) – “As always, outstanding mixes.”
DJ Morpheus (Lysergic Factory Radio Show) – “Excellent remixes. All of them, top notch!”
Jon Fugler (XLNT radio show) – “Some standout moments here - Approaching Eternity hitting the spot - Encounters Remix sounding rather lovely too.”
Simon Kirk (Proton Radio) – “Magical Electronica. Conversations with the Void in particular is just beautiful.”

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