New music on our radar this week: KETTAMA, salute, Overmono

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

KETTAMA shares details of debut album ‘Archangel’

Clubland powerhouse KETTAMA has confirmed his debut album ‘Archangel’ is coming out on October 3.

Described as a decade in the making, the 15-track record features collaborations with Interplanetary Criminal, Fred again.., Clouds, Prospa, DJ HEARTSTRING, Shady Nasty, SØLV and seantommy.

It spans high-octane hard house to hip hop samples and trancey heights and beyond, showcasing the range of sounds which has made the Irish artist one of the most in-demand DJs in the world right now.

Pre-order it here

T.NO debuts on re:lax with two-tracker ‘Yards’

Surinamese-Dutch artist T.NO has revealed a two-track EP is coming out on re:ni and Laksa’s re:lax imprint on September 18.

The high-energy club tracks incorporate influence from styles such as gqom, kuduro, UK funky and more, getting club play from the likes of Mia Koden and Florentino.

Speaking about the release, the Amsterdam-based artist said: “In both tracks I was looking for a fine balance between human rhythms and an electronic feeling. I feel like re:lax is the perfect home for that sound.

In ‘Bender’ I subtly deconstructed traditional Surinamese drums which is the drive for the whole track, I combined this with energetic Brazilian vocals and a UK bass sound. In ‘Yards’ I deconstructed an American Football marching / drum line band, combined this with a dark continuous synth, deep log drums and Brazilian vocals.”

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Kevin Saunderson, DJ Minx, and Dantiez collaborate on Motor City Anthem, ‘Detroit’

Three generations of Detroit dance music excellence have joined forces on for a new anthemic tribute to the Motor City, ‘Detroit’ by e-Dancer ft DJ Minx, out now via Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records.

It features productio from father-son duo e-Dancer with a spoken word contribution from DJ Minx, shouting out the city’s Black pioneers and legacy of musical influence and inclusivity. 

“Listen to the words and feel what they mean. This track is like an assignment,” says DJ Minx. “Everything I say on it, you can look up and find the history. Detroit is family. We’re close-knit, we protect our city. Black people started this music. We started jazz, we started Motown, we started techno, and the love for this city, for this music, never stops. I love my city.”

“It all started here,” says Kevin Saunderson. “People talk about Europe, and sure, that’s part of the story, but techno was named, born, and bred in Detroit. Without this city, without its people, it wouldn’t exist or sound like this. And now, the city has its anthem.”

“Detroit’s musical history is deep,” adds Dantiez. “It’s on us to carry that forward and show love to those who paved the way. I wanted to pay my respects to the people I’ve looked up to, who’ve helped shape my career. Turning that into a track that can also educate the next generation, that’s special.”

The EP includes a ‘Homage Mix’, a ‘Dark Dub’ mix, and a ‘Vocal Mix’.

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Crystal Sting explore a ‘Bubblegum Aquarium’ on POW Recordings debut

Crystal Sting have released a seven-track record ‘Bubblegum Aquarium’ via POW Recordings.

The duo have been tipped by Four Tet, with POW boss Jeff Weiss discovering them via the electronic music legend’s playlist and feeling compelled to expand his rap-focused label’s catalogue to work with the Toronto-based artists, real names Kurtis Perrie and Bjorn Kriel.

Across its seven tracks, resonant soundscapes chime with ethereal atmospheres, or flip into sprightly 8-bit-esque territory, and fade into ambient fuzz, forming a captivating release that hypnotises and galvanizes in equal measures.

“Envision the underwater levels of Super Mario 64 as directed by David Lynch. Or artificial schools of neon dollar store fish swimming through the ruins of Atlantis. Or Phillip Glass for the microplastic generation,” describe the release notes attached to the project.

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Overmono drop sought-after High Contrast ‘If We Ever’

After going viral from airplay in their Glastonbury headline performance on the West Holts stage, Overmono have officially released their edit of High Contrast’s ‘If We Ever’ via XL Recordings.

The brother duo Tom and Ed Russell used to buy records from High Contrast in Cardiff in their formative years discovering dance music, with the track marking a full circle moment.

“High Contrast used to work in this record shop in Cardiff called Catapult Records. We lived on the other side of the city, but Tom would go and buy records from him there all the time. I’m pretty sure it was the first record shop I went to after I bought Tom a voucher for his birthday one year,” recalls Ed, AKA Tessela. “‘Tough Guys Can’t Dance’ was one of those records that was just everywhere, we were all battering it, and ‘If We Ever’ was the anthem. Ahead of summer this year, we started working on our own version of ‘If We Ever’ just for fun, but the reaction was so wild, we ended up playing it in every set.”

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Myd releases new album ‘Mydnight’

Myd’s new album ‘Mydnight’ is out now via Ed Banger Records / Because Music.

Cuts from the LP have been staples across Myd’s busy summer of live shows and DJ sets, and the fun continues, with an album release party taking place in London on September 4 at Stranger Than Paradise, featuring a special guest appearance from Busy P.

The 13-track record includes collaborations with Trueno, Channel Tres, Bethanie Home, Calcutta and Carlita, spanning sounds from samba to sun-soaked house.

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Josh Baker dials up the energy with new single 'Leave a Message' 

Fresh off his stint in the UK Top 40 with 'Back it Up', Josh Baker has released a new single 'Leave a Message' featuring vocalist Poppy Wright and rapper Trick Shady.

Released via the Manchester tech-house sensation's newly-minted Baker's Dozen imprint, the new single traverses squelching acid loops and downright naughty breakdowns; commenting on 'Leave a Message, Baker said: “This tune’s been a massive moment in all my sets lately,” says Josh. “The crowd reaction has been unreal at festivals, from DC10 to Creamfields. Poppy's vocal completely transformed the idea, and Trick came through with that special final touch. It’s a proper trip.”

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Fatima Yamaha releases official remix EP for legendary anthem 'What's A Girl To Do'

Fatima Yamaha has just released a remix package for his legendary 2004 release, 'What's A Girl To Do' 

Having landed on Magnetron Music on Friday (August 29), the EP features 12 reimaginings from the likes of Dutch DJ and producer JAEL, Upsammy, Leowelt and more.

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salute announces fabric presents mix debut with new single 'double luxury'

Last week, Manchester-based DJ and producer salute announced they will make their debut on fabric's presents mix series, alongside the lead single from the mix, 'double luxury'.

The full 25-track mix will be released digitally and on vinyl on October 10. 

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SHERELLE creates full-throttle remix of Metronomy classic 'Heartbreaker'

Metronomy are just a week away from releasing their highly-anticipated classic's album, 'Greatest Hits', and to give a taste of what is to come on the record, SHERELLE has crated a remix of the 'Nights Out' album track 'Heartbreaker'.

Entitled 'SHERELLE's Bed Shaking With Metronomy' remix, the double-single also includes a seperate, dub version, of the London-based DJ and producers' rework. 

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NGHTCRWLR shares details of second album 'OZ'

Having recently signed to Stockholm's YEAR0001 imprint, NGHTCRWLR is set to release her second album 'OZ' on October 24. 

Having already teased the project with single 'Infrared' last month, NGHTCRWLR has shared second single, 'Madhouse' from 'OZ' earlier this month — which she describes as “about opting out of destructive tendencies."

"It’s the moment when something that once controlled you loses its grip, suddenly feeling laughable and absurd," she continues. "These themes also weave through my forthcoming album OZ, which I’ve been working on for the past few years. I’d describe it as a twisted, club-infused fable colored with a sense of triumph and self-mastery.”

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