House and techno purveyor Ejeca delivers with a high-octane release, ‘Keep Climbing EP’ on Needwant Records, which celebrates 100 releases. The four-tracker is available on a limited run of vinyl. From its inception, Needwant has focussed on pioneering the sounds of tomorrow, developing exciting artists in the world of crossover dance and electronic music including lau.ra, Kiwi, and Ejeca, who first released on the label in 2013. The title track kicks off the EP with serious force; heavy kicks and a glitchy melody loops hypnotically before making way for the track’s commanding vocal which is equally entrancing. Like its title, ‘Keep Climbing’ builds and builds, generating full-throttle energy that is finally erupted after a euphoric piano breakdown. ‘Vader’ reduces the pace and deepens the mood with a deep humming bassline, twinkling chords, and eerie strings. A breakdown follows with Ejaca’s signature ravey piano-lines in combination with hooky top-line vocals that seamlessly takes the track into peak-time party territory. The track is dynamic, enthralling, and highlights the depth to Ejeca’s production. ‘Won’t Beat Me’ is colourfully uplifting from the offset with bright piano and arpeggiating pads shimmering in tandem. The vocal is contagiously catchy, topping the instrumentation with positive energy which is present throughout the track’s duration. ‘Won’t Beat Me’ is a peak-time club big-hitter. Rounding off the EP is ‘Zyfer’ which boasts uncompromisingly chunky kicks and raw industrial echoes, before cleverly switching to a contrasting sonic soundscape in true Ejeca style. 8-bit arpeggiating chords bubble before warping into a driving club melody which dances on top of the heavy-hitting kicks and groovy percussion. The EP perfectly captures the ethos of Needwant; forward-thinking music with innovative ideas from an artist who contributed to the label in its early stages. 100 releases on and Needwant continues to push the sounds of tomorrow in slick style. More

One of Belfast's finest exports, EJECA is no stranger to Shall Not Fade. Initially appearing on the label last year with the infectious hardcore-tinged Polar Nation EP. This time round EJECA demonstrates his knowledge of the harder edge of UK dance music with the weighty Sunburst EP, backed with a killer remix from Cinthie.

The pulsing kick of "Stoke It" is tempting, like the low end frequencies felt echoing out of some dark Berlin club; paired with dramatic analogue synth effects and old-school energy, it pushes straight into high stakes rave callback "Faith". Then closing the A-side is the glimmering electro-disco-beat of "The Basics". Think early Warp Records meets modern space-age drama.

The title track can be found opening up the B-side; unrelenting blissful arps allow space for a slow build-up so that the eventual kick-drum catches you off guard. It swirls towards a cliffhanger drop, forming a beautiful centrepiece to the record. "Looksee" is the slightly more relaxed B2, muted low-end bassline and protracted pads giving a well-deserved breather from previous intensity. Ejeca has enlisted the much-revered Berlin DJ and producer Cinthie on remix duties for the expansive title track; her bouncing house edit reimagines the tense, entrancing production of the original into a seductive groove that closes the driving, dark EP with a bit of sunshine. More

Off the back of his debut album as Trance Wax in November, Belfast producer Ejeca returns with his new project of mixtapes of all original material spanning across his musical influences. The first instalment of the mixtape series comes in the shape of 45 minutes of hi-nrg hardcore and rave. The first run of cassette tapes sold out over a weekend and this new edition includes on body printing and fluo pink cassette tape. Limited run of 100 tapes. More

The Belfast based DJ & producer, Garry McCartney, otherwise known as EJECA, has been steadily and consistently building his sound and profile over time, through a series of impressive releases for Aus Music, Unknown To The Unknown, W&O Street Tracks, BPitch Control and Last Night On Earth, amongst others. EJECA carves out an energetic slab of audacious party house on ‘Unloving’, resplendent with rolling beats and stabby chords, and topped off with dramatic strings and vocal chops. Elsewhere on the EP, EJECA unleashes some 303 bassline action and dark vocals on ‘Standard Acid House Track’, which thankfully rises well above anything standard! And on ‘Crystal Maze’, EJECA harks back to the darker dance energies that were a staple of the late 1980s UK acid house boom. Wrapping up the EP, ‘ISWHATIS’ gets ever so slightly twisted with an orbiting synth hook and weighty stabs over a spirited rhythm section. More

The debut release on Exploris has finally arrived from label head Ejeca. Having initially built a name with more vocal lead releases, 2014 has seen Ejeca move into slightly tougher territory and EXP001 drops 3 techno cuts that range from the off kilter to the more industrial in style. This first release makes its stamp and sets the tone for what is to follow from both Ejeca and Exploris, genre bending music that is hard to categorise, whilst always maintaining that dance floor effectiveness found in his earlier works. With support from major players ranging from underground stalwarts Steve Bug, Eats Everything, Catz N Dogz, Bicep, Dusky,Tim Sweeney and Mark Henning, to nationally recognised radio hosts such as Skream, B.Traits and Monki, this is a record that will have mass appeal. Having already received acclaim as techno record of the month in Mixmag and with press support across the board from the likes of DJ Mag and XLR8R, now is the time for this to find it’s way into the public domain. A bold opening statement from Exploris and an insight into what to expect from Ejeca and Exploris. More

After a great response from Ejeca’s ‘Frequency‘ EP previously released on Sasha's imprint 'Last Night On Earth' in January 2013, the label continues to support his sound by releasing a new 4 track EP called ‘Contemplation’ that will be available on the 28th July consisting of a wide range of electronics from Ejeca’s many musical influences. Never one to stick with a particular sound for too long, Ejeca has constantly explored numerous styles, reflecting his own eclectic taste in music and shows that he has no strict music policy. Just good quality and interesting electronic music, which is exactly what ‘Contemplation’ and Last Night On Earth are all about.
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Northern Irishman Ejeca makes his second appearance on London based Needwant after his highly successful 'Horizon EP'. Title track 'Together' showcases the talented producer's style when it comes to combining a new twist on 90s garage with a 4/4 beat. The tracks huge euphoric breakdown cleverly reference the past whilst still keeping the future in mind, a signature sound that Ejeca has become so well known for over the past twelve months. House maestro Terrence Parker makes his first appearance on Needwant with his flawless 'Motor City Soul Mix' of 'Together' adding deep, warm chords for an elevating affair. A major highlight in his recent DJ sets, Ejeca has included a special 'Night Edit' of the mighty 'Horizon' for the flip side of this release with the second original track 'Forest' taking things deeper to round off this killer package. Things have really been taking off lately for fast rising star Ejeca with a residency at this years Warehouse Project in Manchester, various Ibiza dates including Pacha, Ushuaia and Sankey's and a thirteen date tour of the USA about to kick off. More

Jump’ kicks things off in style here, with it’s off-kilter drums creating a bumpy, energetic vibe, while bright chord progressions, hi-strings and looming, drawn-out bass tones create the melodic depths. Sampled and manipulated vocal snippets are also introduced building their own melodic movement, while the envelopes of each element are subtly tweaked to falter and evolve throughout the records duration. Stepping up next is ‘Purnsley’, taking things deeper with a cosseting, ethereal vibe, the Brit producer employs warm, heavily side-chained pads with dubbed-out vocal lines and shuffling drums, to create a sensual after-hours groove. Entering the B-Side we have ‘Home’, where Ejeca journeys on a retro-inspired tip, with classic Hammond organ sounds, NY garage style vocals and crunchy 909 drums. The cut blossoms in true house fashion introducing and retracting elements every thirty-two bars, resulting in simple yet undeniably effective structure sure to grab attention on dance floors. Finally to close the release, ‘Agent Of The Deep’, is turned in, and as the name would suggest, the record is soul-laden, emotive house, instilled with some smoky production techniques such as fluttering white noise, chorused strings and rolling toms, thrown into the depths of the background for good measure, resulting in a tasteful, classic meets contemporary workout.
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A1. HI ROLLIN A2. NEVA 2 FAR B1. TIME FOR CHANGE B2. NASSAU STORM More

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

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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 More

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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! More

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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! More

2024 repress

Tracklisting:
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. More

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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! More

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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! More

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A1 Coeo - Planet Earth
A2 Coeo - Satellite Bay
A3 Coeo - Rush Hour
B1 Coeo - Kawasaki Racing Club
B2 Coeo - The Stage Is Yours
B3 Coeo - Nina's Theme (The Berlin Skit)

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Coeo join the Shall Not Fade family with 6 luscious deep house anthems! More

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A1 Gerry Read - Not quite there yet
A2 Gerry Read - Fantasy
B1 Gerry Read - We won't smoke any California
B2 Gerry Read - Shampoo

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Gerry Read joins the Shall Not Fade family with 4 luscious, warm summer anthems! More

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A1 Bryson Hill - Show Me Your Love
A2 Bryson Hill - Until The Daylight
B1 Bryson Hill - Tha Dream Team
B2 Bryson Hill - Euro Seaside

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Shall Not Fade welcome Aussie newcomer Bryson Hill to the family with a delicious cut of deep house goodness!! More

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A1 dj poolboi - won't let it ruin my mood
A2 dj poolboi - for the last time
A3 dj poolboi - know each other so well
A4 dj poolboi - the joy you once felt
A5 dj poolboi - last call
B1 dj poolboi - you're not a burden
B2 dj poolboi - wherever you end up
B3 dj poolboi - with you all my fears wash away
B4 dj poolboi - sing to me
B5 dj poolboi - agape
B6 dj poolboi - build a life together

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One of the leading names in the lo-fi house scene dj poolboi returns to Shall Not Fade with the stunning album 'into blue light' More

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A1 ABSOLUTE - Only Me
A2 ABSOLUTE - In My Mind
B1 ABSOLUTE - Is It Raining In Berlin?
B2 ABSOLUTE - So Good
B3 ABSOLUTE - Creeper

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ABSOLUTE. joins the Shall Not Fade family with five massive dance-floor anthems, bringing out all the best of rave, breaks and acid! More

2023 repress

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A1 Cinthie - Tough Times
A2 Cinthie - Shuffle And Swing
B1 Cinthie - Bossa
B2 Cinthie - Time To F..

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Shall Not Fade celebrate their 100th release by welcoming one of the leading names in house music Cinthie back, with 4 feel good summer house cuts! More