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Detroit's Ali Berger joins up with FatCat Records' sub-label FCR to release four acid-tinged cuts entitled 'Keys The Door EP1'.Michigan's Ali Berger has been making music for nearly ten years now and was first introduced to house and techno in 2012 through a party at New York's Dope Jams. Later that year he went on to release his debut EP on Militant Science and has since gone on release music via Clave House, Isaiah Tapes and Firm Tracks. Ali represents a new wave of producers coming through the US scene earning him regular slots at venues across the country. His 'Keys The Door EP1' sees him join Brighton's FatCat sub-label FCR which launched with two releases from Cottam, in addition to records from DJJ and Project 223.Ali uses mostly hardware from the 90s and early 2000s to make his music and the stripped back nature of production is a constant feature throughout the EP. 'Badlands' opens things up with a chugged out groove immersed with weaving 303s and eccentric modulations before rhythmic synth stabs, angelic leads and delicate chords take the focus in 'Love In This Box'.'Secrets' maintains the attractive atmosphere through a lusciously deep bassline, a haunting acid line and inviting oscillations until 'Sleeves' finishes things off with a raw drum sequence, illustrious melodies and alleviating pads in the second half.

Est-ce que l’on savoure assez la lumière ? On se délecte de la douceur d’un lever de soleil ou de la majesté d’un coucher de soleil, mais sa texture change continuellement, seconde par seconde. Une mutation à laquelle nous faisons rarement attention. La beauté de la lumière est l’inspiration pour The Gleam, le troisième album de la compositrice et musicienne coréenne Park Jiha. Elle distille la lumière en son, du scintillement des premiers rayons de soleil de « At Dawn » jusqu’à la tombée de l’obscurité dans « Nightfall Dancer », en capturant son essence en notes et silence. L’album trouve son origine avec la pièce « Temporary Inertia » qui a été créée pour une une improvisation méditative dans un bunker conçu par l’architecte Ando Tadao, où le plafond avait une ouverture laissant la lumière s’y déplacer lentement pendant la journée et offrant un rendu très spécial à l’intérieur. Park Jiha voulait capturer les émotions que la lumière lui donnait en tant qu’observatrice, ses textures, son intensité, sa chaleur… Son mouvement semble inerte et seul le temps le révèle. Comme son prédécesseur, Philos (2019), The Gleam est une œuvre entièrement solo. Toute la musique est composée et jouée par Park Jiha au piri (une sorte de hautbois), saenghwang (un orgue à bouche qui apparaît sur la pochette de l’album), yanggeum (hammered dulcimer) et glockenspiel. Sa musique est minimale sans être minimaliste. Elle puise dans la musique coréenne traditionnelle tout en prenant ses distances. Sa musique respire. La respiration est un acte de répétition constant. La répétition est essentielle pour garder une certaine concentration et bâtir le terrain propice au développement de l’atmosphère du morceau, créer des sentiments. Musique et nature sont très similaires d’une certaine manière explique l’artiste. The Gleam scintille et éblouit. Laissez-vous emporter…

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The underground music scene in Asia has experimented a notorious rise in the last years, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand or South Korea are more inside the radar than ever, contributing actively with amazing djs and super talented producers; creating an effervescence subculture where to keep an eye on.Multifaceted producer Mogwaa is not a stranger anymore, awarded in 2021 with best electronic album of the year in South Korea, his versatility and skills have found a place in labels as "Klasse Records", "Spring Theory" or Sound Metaphors' "Bless You" among others.We are glad to present one of the most awaited records on MM Discos; “Del Mar” is a bliss of fresh air, a story about all this little things that make us dream everyday. “The Sea” as the main actor of the movie orchestrated by Mogwaa and supported by crackles, waves and little islands where to get lost in.

Collaboration between Live At Robert Johnson & Public Possession, both selecting some key label artists to remix “Gingko” a track taken from “Aksel & Aino”s debut Album “Lullabies for Insomniacs”. Including Mixes by Gerd Janson, Lauer, DJ City & Nice Girl ranging from Big Room Balearic Pop to tripped out Techno and classic house.

As we introduce the first ever album project on Lion Charge from the dub master SABAB.Undeniable dubwise grooves for the 21st century and beyond as the Dublin native delivers his debut LP on vinyl and cassette.8 exceptional tracks showcase the full talents from the Dub prodigy capturing the sounds of the 70's in this nostalgic musical journey.