Music From Memory is delighted to present ‘Elevations’, a new album from Manchester based artist Tom Burford, aka Contours.

Drawing heavily on his background as a drummer and percussionist, ‘Elevations’ began as an exploration of the Balafon, a Malian tuned percussion instrument, before organically growing into its final form; a delicate suite of compositions centered around rhythmical interactions of percussion, synthesizer and strings.

Recorded during the pandemic and the period following, the album reflects a desire to lose oneself in the expanse of nature - the title ‘Elevations’ being a direct nod to the mountainous area of Cumbria where Tom grew up. The album also represents the joy of creating with friends; it features performances from several of his musical contemporaries, many of which were recorded at his home in Manchester. Slowly taking shape, the final result is a record that seamlessly blends electronic and acoustic, operating at the intersection of Minimalism, Jazz, Fourth World and Contemporary Classical music.

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Band on the Wall's latest 7" release is from producer, musician & DJ Contours. Known for applying his own percussive dexterity, his sound is placed within the intersection of House, Jazz, Broken-Beat and percussive experimentation. Double A-side 'The Programme / Conga Quinto (Dub)' is the latest in an ongoing sonic evolution for Contours, having released music on labels including Rhythm Section, Tru-Thoughts, Anma Records, in turn receiving praise from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Mr Scruff, Alex Nut and Bradley Zero. Premiered by Gilles Peterson on BBC Radio 6 Music, covered by The Vinyl Factory, Music is My Sanctuary, Stamp the Wax, Resident Advisor, Bolting Bits. Airplay from Laani on Worldwide FM, Gilles Peterson on BBC Radio 6 Music.

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Contours, a UK based DJ and producer, known for bubbling dance rhythms and undertone melodies focuses on a wide range of organic percussion on this 4 track EP.
A1 opens up with its most prominent instrument, the balafon, creating a hypnotic vibe in which keys and broken beat intertwine creating a swinging rhythm. The second track, Batterie, slows down the groove and allows plenty of space for the keys to lay over the depth of bass-heavy drum pattern.
The flip side of the record pitches up the tempo and sees layers of Latin infused rhythms mix with London scene defining broken beat riffs, synths and melodies. The record finishes up with a remix from one of the London underground scene’s key contemporary figures, K15, adding a darker tone to the flow of the track while upping the dancefloor energy of the groove.

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After the success of the Henry Wu & Chaos in the CBD releases, Rhythm Section International present their 9th offering, from Mancunian newcomer 'Contours’. ‘Technician' is a percussion led rhythmic exploration, spanning 6 tracks which take in down-tempo grooves to up-beat workouts, all held together by a smooth, lucid sonic palette and arresting, unorthodox live percussive elements. Already an accomplished drummer and percussionist, Contours manages to combine driving rhythm, lush textures and hypnotic melodies to create a sound that feels very much at home as part of the Rhythm Section imprint, while simultaneously pushing it forward into new, undiscovered territory. One for the Heads, one for the Dancers, one for the warm up, one for the afterparty.





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Berlin-based Amy Dabbs makes a long-awaited return to Shall Not Fade with Green Room EP - four uptempo club heaters spanning UKG, high-energy house, and breaks.

The EP’s title pays homage to Renate’s Green Room, the floor within the renowned Berlin club where Dabbs has held her residency since early 2023. Each track was both written for and road-tested at her monthly Dabbs Traxx events in this space, where she’s cultivated a tight-knit community of UKG lovers in the heart of Berlin.

“When I started writing this EP, my goal was to create music that would fit perfectly into my nights in the Green Room, bringing in the London sounds I grew up on, across all the genres I usually play at Renate. This EP is a tribute to everything Renate has given me: opportunity, community, and a platform for my authentic UK sound.”

Opening track Take Me High launches straight into peak-time territory, with old-school-inspired rave stabs, staccato vocal flicks, and deep, subby basslines. Over You turns the heat up even further - a track built from choppy vocals and UKG basslines before melting into a warm chord progression; a perfect example of Dabbs’ ability to fuse high-energy rhythms with spine-tingling emotion.

On the flip side, Style & Pattern, featuring the signature tones of London’s Alfie Fraser, is a pure UKG cut - underpinned by lush pads and arpeggiators, topped with Alfie’s unmistakable live vocals to create an uplifting dancefloor heater dripping with London swagger. Closing the EP, The Way delivers a tear-jerking breakbeat finale, layering syncopated percussion, emotive vocals, and an old-school piano breakdown; it’s a sublime end-of-the-night moment and a fitting closing track for an EP which honours one of Berlin’s most beloved clubs.

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A1 Emma B / ILyes - Feelings
A2 Emma B / ILyes - House Of Love
A3 Emma B / ILyes - Afraid
B1 Emma B / ILyes - House Of Love (Luke Alessi remix)
B2 Emma B / ILyes - Afraid (Inafekt remix)

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A1 Swoose - Love Message
A2 Swoose - Twinpulse
B1 Swoose - Walnut Dashi
B2 Swoose - Eternal Embrace

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A1 SHUFFA - echoes
A2 SHUFFA - Can't Stand Up
B1 SHUFFA - Power
B2 SHUFFA - Devotion

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Dance music newcomer SHUFFA makes an exciting debut with his highly anticipated 12" vinyl release, out via Bristol's independent label, Shall Not Fade. This full-length offering features four electrifying tracks that blend garage house, trance, and speed garage into a unique, infectious sound.

Following previous digital and limited-edition releases that explored UKG, SHUFFA takes a bold leap forward with the Nomad EP. This fresh release fuses house, trance, and garage, showcasing the young producer's remarkable versatility and skill. Nomad seamlessly combines the best elements of modern house with a nostalgic, old-school touch-featuring euphoric breakdowns, captivating vocals, and thumping basslines. It's a standout creation that marks a pivotal moment in SHUFFA's rising career in the dance music scene.

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A1 Laurence Guy & J. Peacock - Too Far To Come Back
B1 Laurence Guy & J. Peacock - Everything I've Got
B2 Laurence Guy & J. Peacock - Brother John

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Laurence Guy returns to Shall Not Fade for his eighth release on the label, this time teaming up with friend & musical collaborator J. Peacock.

Too Far To Come Back is feel good house music at its finest, three tracks of warm, dreamy dance music goodness, perfect for those dancefloor moments and late night jams.

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A1 Holo - Pink Wax
A2 Holo - Open Your Eyes
B1 Holo - Golden
B2 Holo - Flipper

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Australian producer and current Berlin resident Holo makes his highly anticipated return to Shall Not Fade with his third EP on the independent Bristol-based label.

Known for his signature sound that blends emotive melodies with infectious grooves, Holo has carved out a space for himself as a forward-thinking artist with a deep understanding of mood and atmosphere. His recent releases, including Nights Over Melbourne and a self titled LP in 2024, have both garnered widespread acclaim for their evocative production and seamless fusion of house, techno, and atmospheric elements. With every new release, Holo pushes the boundaries of modern dance music, establishing himself as a key figure in the underground scene.

Pink Wax delivers warm, hazy deep house at its finest, showcasing Holo's distinctive talent for creating music that evokes lasting memories. The EP is a stunning blend of lush synth lines, ethereal vocals, and smooth drums, offering a timeless interpretation of modern dance music.

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A1 Earth Trax - Purge
A2 Earth Trax - Inside Out
A3 Earth Trax - After The Rain
B1 Earth Trax - Flux
B2 Earth Trax - Have You Ever
C1 Earth Trax - Ambient Dance
C2 Earth Trax - Trust Me
C3 Earth Trax - The Complete Trance Induction
D1 Earth Trax - After Hours
D2 Earth Trax - Lights On’
D3 Earth Trax - Dark River

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LP2 Coninues his exploration of emotive, dreamy atmospheres. soaked with rich pads and otherworldly arpeggios, juxtposing it with hectic drum machines, deep bass lines and unusual sampling evoking industrial music. Its a slightly warmer and in a way more soothing album than LP1, but at the same time more dance oriented as well, at some point reminiscent of Earth Trax early deep house singles. Its fascinating insight in world building extending the author's ideas from previous records (either as Earth Trax or Bartosz Kruczynski downtempo releases) much further and treating them more as a starting point rather than reusing them. LP2 again features the gorgeous photography of Kasia Zacharko and design of Kaja Kukula.

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A1 Dukwa - Searching For A Match
A2 Dukwa - For You
B1 Dukwa - Talk To Me
B2 Dukwa - Chameleon
B3 Dukwa - Dedicated To..

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Italian DJ // producer makes his debut for Shall Not Fade with the killer five track EP work.life.money.romance.

Dukwa showcases his dreamy take on modern House music, pulsating synths meet mesmiring vocals and rolling drum patterns, forming a stunning body of work.

work.life.money.romance EP drops December 6th via Shall Not Fade.

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A1 Radio Cargo - Like You Move
A2 Radio Cargo - Back To Me
B1 Radio Cargo - Happy Gang
B2 Radio Cargo - Final Answer

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Parisian production duo Radio Cargo steamroll onto Shall Not Fade with the killer 'Like You Move' EP!

Like You Move EP showcases why the Paris duo are one of the most exciting names to watch in the current French dance music scene, their debut for Shall Not Fade is a luscious blend of groovy breaks, dreamy synths and warm basslines, all merging together to create a stunning body of work.

Like You Move EP drops December 6th via Shall Not Fade.

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A1 Marc Brauner - Sketchy Sidewalks
A2 Marc Brauner - Ghetto Birds
B1 Marc Brauner - So Hot
B2 Marc Brauner - Breakthrough

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Berliner Marc Brauner returns to Bristol label Shall Not Fade with Sketchy Sidewalks EP, four tracks of Marc Brauner as his finest, top notch feel good house music, nothing more, nothing less.

Sketchy Sidewalks EP drops December 6th via Shall Not Fade.

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A1 James Curd & Marcellus Pittman - ArtNosphere
B1 James Curd & Marcellus Pittman - Motion Coastin

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A1 Hayley Zalassi - Lose Your Head
A2 Hayley Zalassi - Time
A3 Hayley Zalassi - Raining Angels
B1 Hayley Zalassi - Tell Me Why
B2 Hayley Zalassi - All Night Long
B3 Hayley Zalassi - Freddies Miracle

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Hayley Zallasi serves up a delightful six track record of dance music goodness for Bristol label Shall Not Fade! Ord

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A1 Kid Simius - The Cure
A2 Kid Simius - Karaoke
B1 Kid Simius feat. Bonaparte - Ask For My Number
B2 Kid Simius - Calvinklein
B3 Kid Simius - Party People In da house (Fiesta en casa)
C1 Kid Simius - Jose
C2 Kid Simius feat. Chico Blanco - Hasta Tarde (Till Late)
D1 Kid Simius feat. Acidheaven & Philipp Gropper - Relaja Tu Cuerpo (Relax your body)
D2 Kid Simius - Mucho Fun (Lerele Mix)
D3 Kid Simius - Virtua Tennis 2



Kid Simius is back with his third full length album, this time via Bristol label Shall Not Fade.

JOSE LP is 10 tracks of high-quality dance music, delving deep on all things jazz, house & disco, showing with Kid Simius is one of the most innovating producers in the current dance music scene.



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A1 Red Axes - Up
A2 Red Axes - Casi O
B1 Red Axes - Boss
B2 Red Axes - Saturday Night

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Dance music legends Red Axes return with four signature tracks for Bristol label Shall Not Fade!

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A1 Felipe Gordon - Happy Sunday
A2 Felipe Gordon - I'll find a way
B1 Felipe Gordon - The Lichtenberg effect
B2 Felipe Gordon - You can do it on your own

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Felipe Gordon is back with another warm cut of feel good house music via Bristol label Shall Not Fade!

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2024 repress

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A1 Barry Can't Swim - Lone Raver
A2 Barry Can't Swim - Rah That’s a Mad Question
B1 Barry Can't Swim - Jazz Club After Hours
B2 Barry Can't Swim - El Layali

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Rising star of summertime dance music, Barry Can't Swim, is the perfect fit for Shall Not Fade's Classic Cuts series. His delicate and classy take on house is a breath of fresh air and ideal for the new, hot weather, teasing the reopening of clubs and return to freedom that this summer hopes to bring.

His debut release on Shall Not Fade, Amor Fati EP is a perfectly curated four tracker of jazz with a modern twist, as shown on the opening track and first single "Lone Raver" and its bittersweet chords that blend with melancholy vocals and open out into a euphoric dancy beat. The anthemic trance overtones carry through to "Rah That's a Mad Question", which takes classic piano house vibes and more summertime heat with its Balaeric energy.

"Jazz Club After Hours" is a triumphant, high sheen lounge roller with intricate jazz instrumentation and playful percussion to boot. EP closer, "El Layali" shows the breadth of influence on this record, as it all coalesces into a catchy house number best suited to Mediterranean dances in the sun.

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A1 Felipe Gordon - My Legs Are Numb
A2 Felipe Gordon - Sander's Journey
B1 Felipe Gordon - Do you ever miss me?
B2 Felipe Gordon - A perfectly calmed Felipe

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Shall Not Fade mainstay Felipe Gordon returns to the label with luscious cuts of his signature deep house goodness!

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A1 Big Miz & Bessa - It Just Goes
A2 Big Miz & Bessa - Marvellous
B1 Big Miz & Hayley Zalassi - Too Much Nature
B2 Big Miz & Van Damn - So In Love

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Big Miz returns to Shall Not Fade, this time with a collaborative project featuring some incredible producers; Hayley Zalassi, Van Damn & Bessa!

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