Inspired by the writings of James Baldwin, @jaymiesilk breaks down the meaning behind his upcoming GHETTO CAPITALISM EP.
If you still think dance music can have meaning, follow the link to stream the singles and presave the EP.
https://k7records.bandcamp.com/album/ghetto-capitalism-ep
Fall in children for DJ-F**king-Kicks! Honey Dijon is coming October 18th with a brand new mix that you’ve all been waiting for.
From the windy city of Chicago to the foggy shores of London, this compilation and 2 x LP sampler is a pan-global, multi-era waltz through house music’s storied past, present, and future.
'This is a sonic journey of all my musical influences from the bump of Chicago to the tribal sounds of New York, the atmospheric vibes of Detroit and the deep sounds of the UK underground. Music without borders full of dancefloor bliss.' ~ Honey Dijon
https://k7-records.k7store.com/djkicks-honey-dijon
There's forgotten classics, dollar bin finds, also an exclusive new Honey track featuring Ben Westbeech sprinkled amongst her usual hot and heavy flourishes alongside some of the more recent efforts from Waajeed and Kiko Navarro for your aural pleasure.
Preorder now on our webstore or Bandcamp for the limited 2 x LP version with a signed insert. Out on Oct 18th, listen to this stellar mix when you are kicking it with your friends, getting ready for a night out or just chilling at home. But no matter where you are or what your doing don't forget:
'IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC'
We caught up with DJ BORING in Berlin ahead of his DJ-Kicks release 🌿
Catch or Release with the indelible @dj.boring
Taken from our @refugeworldwide show, only 10 days left before you can snag a copy of DJ BORING's DJ Kicks.
On your marks, get set, go, @131bpm 'F*ck Me Up', the first single off the upcoming Galop EP is out now.
An EP endowed with an affirmative, equine and driving energy artfully counterbalanced with a playful and sensual touch: there's currently sweat dripping down from the ceiling.
The titling of the individual tracks point to a club focus, good strong tools – say neigh more. Skillfully jacking the rhythms throughout this EP the Kilowatt, Body Language (Berlin) and Vitamina (Milan) resident uses his experiences DJing and organizing sound at different parties to build varied arrangements.
Galop, don't walk to the link below:
https://k7.lnk.to/GalopEP
Tracklist:
Galop
Bænce
Do You Have A Key
F*ck Me Up
Bænce (NIKS Remix)
Galop (Byron Yeates Remix)
DJ-Kicks: DJ BORING coming July 12th, ‘You Luv Me’ single out now!
https://k7-records.k7store.com/djkicks-djboring
Since listening to DJ BORING’s earworm spawning productions and witnessing his high NRG mixes, we knew we had to ask him to compile this issue of DJ-Kicks.
“At first, I was going to do something completely different – it was just going to be dance music! But I think a lot of people like the at-home listening aspect, and that really resonated with me – it’s what I enjoy. I want people to feel that they can put the mix on at the start of their night, while they’re cooking dinner, before ramping up a bit before going out.” - DJ BORING
The 2LP features two new oranges from DJ BORING along with music from tracks from Patrick Holland, Jeffrey Sfire and SOPHIE under their Sfire alias, Sally C, Cameo Blush, Burnski, Bambounou, Matisa, and Leo Pol.
Check out the link for preorders and a full tracklist. We promise this one is far from boring.
Supercontinent EP from Kassian out now!
Their second release for !K7 Records was built in their hardware-forward studio in a Northeast London container complex. This renewed focus brought them to Supercontinent EP, named for the ancient geological era when Africa and South America were joined as Pangea.
A reformulation of rhythmic ideas inspired by South African Amapiano and South American Baile Funk governs the two hemispheres of the record. The pair examine and deconstruct dancefloor material, eschewing 4/4 for interlocking shaker patterns, searing acid lines, cracking breakbeats, and vocal samples in Zulu and Brazil Portuguese.
Now available on vinyl and digitally. Get yourself a copy or risk being left 300 million years behind.
Link in bio/stories.
Tracklist:
Yena
Yami
Pulgueiro Baile
Sistema Baile
Animation by @neirinbest_motion
SUCHI walks us through some of the inspiration which shaped her tracks 'Ghungroo' and 'Bottlepop' on her new EP and talks about why she wanted Sam Goku to remix 'Blåmerke'.
Animation by Neirin Best
https://k7.lnk.to/GhungrooEP
SUCHI deepdives into the creative process behind 'Blåmerke', taken from her Ghungroo EP.
Animation by Neirin Best
https://k7.lnk.to/GhungrooEP
Petrify Edit 11 - w_ colour 2.MOV
I didn't mean to petrify you
I just wanna tell you my secret
Ain't no need for the denial
I just want you to get deep in…
'Petrify' taken from 'Naomi9' by Eddington Again
Full album: https://k7.lnk.to/Naomi9
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For the 15th anniversary of their landmark instrumental downtempo album 'No Hassle', Tosca share the official movie made by the late Kurt Mayer in 2009.
In this 60-minute film, Rupert Huber and Richard Dorfmeister open up on their decades-long friendship, their intuitive approach to their creative process and more.
Head over to our Youtube to watch the full feature: https://youtu.be/db1yKl2TA4Q
Originally released in 2011, Brandt Brauer Frick Ensemble's "Mr. Machine" has been re-issued on clear vinyl 2LP and is available now: https://k7.lnk.to/MrMachine
Paul Frick on their evolution to a ten-piece orchestral work: "On 'You Make Me Real', we still used some effects and more synths, whereas 'Mr. Machine' is completely unplugged, except for the Moog synth, which is amplified through a bass guitar amp. 'You Make Me Real' was still "produced". On 'Mr. Machine' there's nothing like that at all."
Eddington Again – 'Petrify (Airynore Remix)' is out today 💎
Here's Eddington on how this collaboration with the California based producer came about: "I came across Airynore on Soundcloud after listening to his remix of Oklous' entire album 'Galore'. I was obsessed with listening to it so I reached out and asked if he would be interested in remixing 'Naomi9'.
He ended up telling me that he really loved 'Petrify' and that he wanted to give a remix a try and this is what he sent me after I agreed. It's a wild flip of the original and the grunge vibes really elevate and send it into a different sphere for me."
Listen/watch: K7.lnk.to/Naomi9
Animation by quarck studio
Five years ago to the day, Leon Vynehall released his milestone DJ-Kicks, contributing to the series with a richly layered affair filled with curveballs and a wealth of adventurous ideas that he pulled off with confidence and style.
Vynehall's mix, which goes from 79-169bpm in fluid fashion is distinctly diverse both in genre and tempo, working in a range of settings, as was the artist’s aim.
Track: August Is An Angel - Degrees Of Freedom
Kemistry & Storm's legendary DJ-Kicks turns 25 years old today 📀
Due to their talent, commitment, and experience Kemistry & Storm will always hold a special place in the history of Drum & Bass. And thanks to its enduring relevance and cult status their mix holds an important place in the DJ-Kicks archive ♥️♥️
💫 𝐴𝑙𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝐴𝑠𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 💫 OUT NOW
HAAi-i x Jon Hopkins x Kam-Bu join forces for a special collaborative single ahead of the full release of her DJ-Kicks - released this Friday.
Starting off with an intimate poem, the track keeps chasing new heights, continually ascending and peaking in an ecstatic, vocal-led dancefloor essential.
📩 Listen/pre-order a limited signed colour vinyl now: https://k7.lnk.to/haai
