New music on our radar this week: DJ Lag, TDJ, fez the kid

Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of upcoming music releases that you should take note of

WARP to re-release Sabres of Paradise's 'Sabresonic' and 'Haunted Dancehall'

Two seminal albums from Sabres of Paradise, ‘Sabresonic’ and ‘Haunted Dancehall’, are set to be re-issued by Warp Records in collaboration with surviving members Jagz Kooner and Gary Burns, alongside the estate of the late Andrew Weatherhall. 

Three decades on from their initial release, the two albums will be released as CD and double-LP classic editions and have been remastered by Matt Colton.

“We just thought it’s time to go back and revisit this,” says Kooner. “To let people know that it was a pivotal moment in time, not just for us, but for a lot of other people as well. These are albums that really stand the test of time. People need to hear them live. Andrew, of course, wouldn’t be with us onstage. But we like to think he’d be standing in the wings, giving us the nod.”

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Morrocco is the focus of new compilation 'Place: Morrocco', curated by Bergsonist

New York-based, Morroccan-born artist Bergsonist has curated a new, 13-track compilation spotlighting Moroccan artists; entitled 'Place Morrocco', the compilation features tracks from a number of Morroccan artists including Ziryab, Cheb Runner, Jbilo, ZRK, 3xOJ, gwb9 and more. 

“The selection is deliberately eclectic, spotlighting some of Morocco's most underrated musicians who are redefining the boundaries of electronic music (in my opinion). In this context, all the featured artists are best described as 'musicians/artists' rather than just 'producers'," says Bergsonist.

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Legendary '90s South London after-party Telepathic Fish celebrated in new compilation

Telepathic Fish, the legendary South London after-hours party, will be the focus of a new compilation, set to land via Fundamental Frequencies on August 25.

The 10-track compilation features music from regular faces of the '90s chill-out sioree, including Nightmares on Wax, Spacetime Continuum, The Orb and Aphex Twin, under his sometimes alias Caustic Window. 

'Telepathic Fish: Trawling The Early 90s Ambient Underground' will be released alongside a photobook focusing on Telepathic Fish parties between the years 1992 and 1995.

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james K reveals details of third studio album, ‘Friend’

New York vocalist and producer james K is back with her surreal blend of dreamlike ambient and experimental, detailing the release of her third studio album ‘Friend’ on AD 93 this September.

‘Friend’ is said to journey the past, present, and future of her music, exploring themes of personal growth, decay, and the “pull of relationships”. The first track from the record, ‘Play’, is out now.

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DJ Lag returns with new high-energy single, ‘Woza’

South African gqom legend DJ Lag is back with a new high-energy single featuring vocalists Sykes and Sir Trill, exploring the emerging sound of 3-Step.

“I started making the beat for ‘Woza’ while playing b2b sets with Thakzin,” Lag says. “I wanted to capture my take on 3-Step while channeling Afro-Tech influences I’ve been spinning during live sets.”

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Scotia lands on Chinotto Records with new double-tracker

New York’s Scotia has landed on Chinotto Records with a new double-tracker, ‘Chicka Stick / Sylvia Rivera’, as part of the label’s ‘Tarocco Singles Club’ series.

While ‘Chicka Stick’ comes in hard with a heavy rolling bassline, flip side cut ‘Sylvia Rivera’, named after the trans activist, gets more introspective.

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Sudan Archives makes return with new single ‘DEAD’

Sudan Archives has made her return with a new single, more than two years since the release of her second album ‘Natural Brown Prom Queen’.

‘DEAD’ is described as an “exploration of orchestral Black dance music”, and marks her most club-focused release to date.

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Nia Archives announces second release on her UP YA ARCHIVES label from fez the kid

Continuing her mission to platform next-gen junglists, Nia Archives has announced the second release on her newly-minted UP YA ARCHIVES imprint — a five-track EP from Bristolian producer fez the kid.

fez the kid has teased the EP with title track 'Body Mover', that pairs '90s rave nostalgia with cutting edge drum 'n' bass; the full EP will land on July 11. 

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Estella Boersma announces new five-tracker on her imprint EB-REX

Berlin-based techno maven Estella Boersma has announced a new four-track EP 'EB002', the sophmore release on her imprint EB-REX. 

Inspired by old-school techno raves, the EP pairs nostalgic slam with rolling, new-age groove — a sound cleverly teased in lead single 'Flying Saucer', that delivers high-energy, hypnotic percussion with decadent synths.

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Content Provider brings ‘Endless Summer’ to Drowned By Locals and Bokeh Versions

Content Provider, AKA Dali de Saint Paul, has released a new mixtape ‘Endless Summer’.

It sees the Bristol-based artist switch up roles, known for her vocals on experimental music, she now becomes the producer and blends sounds such as illbient and crunching avant-garge beats for men to vocalise across, featuring MCs Franco Franco, Manonmars, Birthmark and more.

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BICEP complete CHROMA series with ‘CHROMA 010 BRILLO’

BICEP have released the tenth and final instalment of their CHROMA single series, which launched in January 2024.

It’s fueled by a sense of gentle instability and momentum, with haunting vocals and piercing synths.

Speaking about the track, BICEP said: “As we look back on our journey with the CHROMA series, we've always aimed to strike a balance between looking to the past and embracing the future. Although we weren't part of the clubbing scene during its heyday in the 90s, being outside of it has given us a fresh perspective that's allowed us to reimagine these influences in a modern context.

“By taking elements from this era and merging them with our own sound, we've created a fusion which helps contextualise this sound in a more modern way. This approach has enabled us to stay true to the essence of the 90s while infusing it with the styles we're known for.

“This final CHROMA release, ‘BRILLO’ embodies this vision, blending euphoric, 90s-esq riffs with soulful vocals, adding a touch of softness that subtly casts a shadow over the series.”

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TDJ announces self-titled debut album 

Montreal trance disciple TDJ is releasing her debut album via Collection Disque Durs / All Night Long on June 27. 

It showcases her captivating songwriting which brims with affecting feelings, blending trance and pop in emotionally rich music. Collaborators include Danny L Harle, Hannah Diamond, Real Lies, Clara  Kimera, Busu, MRD, 8485, Aamourocean, Krampf and Romandz. 

Lead single ‘Where Is My Angel’ is out now alongside a beguiling video. Watch it below. 

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