The turbocharged Boosted EP from Washington DC's Jackson Ryland drops in Peach Discs. Inspired by the multi-faceted work of hyper-prolific producers such as Paul Johnson, Heiko Laux, K-Hand, Aubrey & Cari Lekebusch, Boosted's four tracks highlight the various layers that make up Jackson's sound, and confirm him as a thrilling and versatile producer whose deep understanding of dance music's history informs his firmly present approach to production.

Recorded between 2018 and 2022, Boosted splits the difference between the booming drums and trippy synth patterns of "Glass Cut" and "Hyp Gruuv," and the complex, evolving textures of "Boosted" and "Lip," the latter representing a side not often heard in Jackson's output to date. Taken as a whole, the EP fits into the long lineage of DC-based music - one defined by an effortless flexibility to flip between emotions while never forsaking the groove.

This is the 2nd release of the year on Shanti Celeste and Gramrcy's Peach Discs. More

Step Recordings is releasing another treasure, this time coming from Future Times' affiliates Jackson Ryland. The US producer has been making quality music as a solo artist as well as in projects alongside Max D (as Superabundance) and as Rush Plus with Jus Nowhere. His latest solo EP 'Most Necessary' lands on Catz N' Dogz' quality focused Step Recordings, following releases from the likes of Baltra, Third Son, Ruff Stuff, MSM and more. The 4 tracker is a collection of on point club focused weapons. The EP opens up with 'Vanilla Extract', a moody Techno track driven by a stomping 4/4 kick drum. Following is 'Spine Realign', a fast paced relentless dancefloor killer. The title track is another powerful gem, a straight Techno cut guided by inspired tribal percussion. Finally the EP ends with the broken-beat 'At This Pace', a mysterious tune permeated by spacey atmospheres! More

The second release on Pleasant Life comes from Bristol-based producer Remotif. “The Sound of Hope Played Backwards” is an EP comprising four tracks built up of ambient textures, ethereal soundscapes and broken percussion. Music composed as much for dreaming as it is dancing. Pleasant Life is a record label run by Ally Tropical. More