Scottish Techno wizard Astro joins PIFF Records on their landmark tenth release, with 5 cosmic and groovy belters.

Having recently found success with his own Neptune Discs imprint and regularly performing up and down the country, Astro has firmly established himself as one to watch in the techno sphere.
Opening with the title track, Astro combines a relentless bassline with dubbed-out chords and spacey leads. Echoing space-age soundscapes and futuristic sounds of 70s kosmische musik and 90s techno, Astro makes good on the aesthetic promised by his artist name.

Astro brings down the tempo for the hypnotic Cloned Substance. A mesmerising hat pattern combines with delay-drenched leads and a bouncy bassline to create a track intent on capturing the listener in a state of trance.

Thunderstorm adheres to the tried-and-tested Astro combination of a thick bassline, spacey stabs, and continuously evolving drums. As to be expected, the results are spectacular. Irresistible grooves and rich soundscapes are the order of the day as Astro delivers once again.

A haunting and proggy FM-lead acts as the foundation for Pluto, underpinned by a sub-heavy kick and tranquil chords. The meditative ebb and flow of various elements masterfully expresses the solitude of the track’s namesake.

Planetary Blitz closes the EP as a digital bonus track. Expanding on the spaced-out motifs of the previous track (as reflected in the track title), Astro substitutes chord stabs and warm basslines for a driving blend of punchy kicks and a subtle glittery guitar. More

Tracklisting:
A1 Astro - Juniper Ash
A2 Astro - Gauze
B1 Astro - Sanzhi UFO
B2 Astro - On A Dub

Release Note:
Edinburgh party-starter Astro makes his return to the Lost Palms catalogue with a house quartet. Taking time out of his busy touring schedule which involves sharing stages with the likes of Helena Hauff, Pearson Sound, Or:la and Courtesy, on 'Outer Shon' Astro delivers four instant classics, some leaning towards disco ('Gauze') and others adding delay to a old school piano melody ('On A Dub'). More

Lost Palms welcomes Astro, Edinburgh-based purveyor of space age dance music, to the family with Into The Past EP - a high drama record which builds you into a state of tension and won't let you stop dancing.

The title track is a cavernous peak-time warehouse epic that tempts you deeper, leading into the muscular pulse of "Strange Object". This has real Basic Channel DNA, minimalist but driving. Another beefy dub techno pumper, "Calipso" stays close to the kick drum and showcases an infectious syncopated bassline.

Razor sharp scifi B1 "Spitzer" opens up into ear tickling reese bass and some classic Euro squelch; it leads in nicely to "Mars", a dramatic centrepiece to the EP begging to be let loose on a sunrise set. "Celestial" is the last track but the energy doesn't let up for a second, making use of another growling sawtooth bass patch and the hint of acid style pads.

The record feels like a trip into orbit and back - enthralling and clever, yet perfectly built for the dancefloor. More

Tracklisting
A1 Harrison BDP - Aether
A2 Harrison BDP - Third Time Lucky
B1 Harrison BDP - That wasn't a micro-dose
B2 Harrison BDP - Bottled up

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Shall Not Fade welcome the legend Harrison BDP back to their Lost Palms sister label for his NINTH release with the Bristol label!

'Third Time Lucky' EP is four deep, dubby, spaced out, meditative jams perfect for those late night rave moments!

Third Time Lucky EP drops June 7th via Lost Palms. More

Tracklisting
A1 Magnetic Family - Haze
A2 Magnetic Family - Aerial
B1 Magnetic Family - North Circular
B2 Magnetic Family - A Love

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Magnetic Family joins the Lost Palms family with 4 dreamy lo-fi anthems! More

Tracklisting
A1 Third Son - If You Remember The 90's You Weren't There
A2 Third Son - Don't Be A Pedant
A3 Third Son - Logical Sequences Of Grunt
A4 Third Son - Wisdom Of The Crowd
B1 Third Son - Posing For Pictures When It's A Video
B2 Third Son - Your Face As Art
B3 Third Son - Descartes Before The Horse
B4 Third Son - Lesson In Stoicism

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Third Son returns to Shall Not Fade sister label Lost Palms with 8 dancefloor cuts!

If you remember the 90's you weren't there EP drops Friday December 1st. More

Tracklisting:
A1 DOS - Clouds
A2 DOS - What You Want
B1 DOS - Dusk
B2 DOS - Wouldn't Go More

Tracklisting:
A1 Subjoi - Know You Better
A2 Subjoi - No More
A3 Subjoi - Rotary
B1 Subjoi - Parsec
B2 Subjoi - Carey Street

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Shall Not Fade sister imprint Lost Palms returns with another luscious cut of feel good, dusty house music from label mainstay Subjoi!

Rotary drops September 1st via Lost Palms. More

Tracklisting:
A1 Ramu - Yesterday, Tomorrow EP
A2 Ramu - You Went Quiet
B1 Ramu - Landing
B2 Ramu - Beasts of the Under
B3 Ramu - Glide

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Lost Palms regular Ramu returns with another killer 5 tracker of spaced out techy goodness. TIP! More

Tracklisting:
A1 Kemt - Asok
B1 Kemt - Terminal 21
B2 Kemt - This Time Around

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Shall Not Fade sister imprint Lost Palms celebrates its 60th release by inviting Kemt to the label. 3 dreamy luscious deep house cuts! More

Tracklisting:
A1 Holo - Juniper
B1 Holo - Shosa
B2 Holo - Try

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Following the success of Holo's groove-driven debut Atlas EP, he's back with another dreamy 3-tracker on Lost Palms.

Drawing from pop, classic rock, acid and 90's hip hop, he has managed to hone a truly idiosyncratic sound which at once is recognisable and takes you by surprise. The aptly-named Technicolour EP demonstrates the Melbourne producer's prowess in creating rich, warm, chromatic soundscapes which are downtempo but pack plenty of body. Following the shuffly house number 'Juniper', reverberating chords and MPC claps define 'Shosa' before the balearic-tinged 'Try' leaves a sweet taste in our mouths via acid melodies and airy pads. More

Tracklisting:
A1 DJ Psychiatre - Something That U Feel
A2 DJ Psychiatre - An Emotion, Whatever...
A3 DJ Psychiatre - It Is Your Only Choice
B1 DJ Psychiatre - Play The Music
B2 DJ Psychiatre - NMAV

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After Psychiatre's previous electro-focused Lost Palms release proved his artistic malleability, his latest sees him return to his signature sound. NMAV EP radiates warmth; music that sits back into itself, and invites its listener to do just the same.

It begins with three deep house soothers, the first taking disco as its springboard, and the rest stripping it right back to a minimal, soul-caressing effect.

On the B-side the sun doesn't stop shining, except this time Psychiatre injects a healthy dose of acid and the groove of a breakbeat. But far from the rave connotations of each style, Psychiatre teases out the most gentle facets of each, bringing the EP to a suitably laid-back close. More

Repress

Tracklisting:
A1 Computer Data - Seele
A2 Computer Data - Broken
B1 Computer Data - Departure
B2 Computer Data - Veloren


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San Fran’s rising star and Shall Not Fade fave, Computer Data, returns to Lost Palms with 4 slick, deep tracks to satisfy your sonic needs.

Colourful opener ‘Seele’ marries hazy, lo-fi vocals with bright synths and dreamy pads. A lush escape, one for lazy days watching clouds pass by. Next, let the thick deep grooves of Broken wash over you - soulful, enigmatic vocals tug on the heart strings, dancing over a silky, mesmerising melody. On the flip, ‘Departure’ is a slow burning house number with Computer Data’s own spin, stripped back kicks driving into an ethereal electronic wonderland. Taking us through to a soul-soothing sunrise, ‘Veloren’ rounds out the EP. Uplifting, nonchalant, deep house to wash away your troubles. More

Tracklisting:
A1 DJ Psychiatre - Lucidity
A2 DJ Psychiatre - A Moment Of Groove
B1 DJ Psychiatre - A Story About Sequences
B2 DJ Psychiatre - Join The Operation
B3 DJ Psychiatre - If A Heartbeat Could Speak

Release Note:
DJ Psychiatre explores a different avenue of his sound. Whilst the enigmatic French producer's penchant for storytelling remains very much intact, he swaps out his usual house-centric sound for a focus on electro. Delivered via acidic synths, infectious melodies and metallic textures, Lucidity EP captures electro's most playful side and proves Psychiatre's stylistic ambidexterity. More

Tracklisting:
A1 &on&on - All Day
A2 &on&on - Melted
B1 &on&on - Delta T
B2 &on&on - Mid Valley
B3 &on&on - Samo

Release Note:
As &on&on, DJ's Noni and Worth Way have been making some serious waves over the past year, being named one of DJ Mag top artists to check out in 2022 and also featured on Disclosure's DJ Kicks compilation.

On their first release on the label, the duo boast their prowess in composing uplifting, melodic dance music which draws on myriad influences to create unique and innovative sounds. Whilst every track on Mentalphysics has fun and festivity at its core, some take their inspiration from disco ('Mid Valley'), whilst others from groovy deep house ('All Day') or breakbeat ('Delta T'). Finally, 'Melted' subtly evokes speed garage in the way the bass dips, giving the track lots of depth and 'Samo' brings things to an anthemic close with reverberating cymbals filling any space with body and movement. More

Tracklisting:
A1 Astro - Juniper Ash
A2 Astro - Gauze
B1 Astro - Sanzhi UFO
B2 Astro - On A Dub

Release Note:
Edinburgh party-starter Astro makes his return to the Lost Palms catalogue with a house quartet. Taking time out of his busy touring schedule which involves sharing stages with the likes of Helena Hauff, Pearson Sound, Or:la and Courtesy, on 'Outer Shon' Astro delivers four instant classics, some leaning towards disco ('Gauze') and others adding delay to a old school piano melody ('On A Dub'). More

Tracklisting:
A1 Alex Virgo - Don’t Buy The Sun
A2 Alex Virgo - FM Trilogy
A3 Alex Virgo - Charge The Gun
B1 Alex Virgo - Gale Force
B2 Alex Virgo - About Last Night
B3 Alex Virgo - About Last Night (Instrumental)

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Alex Virgo breathes his love of disco into all that he touches. With each release the London producer explores the genre's myriad forms, ranging from nu-disco to italo and cosmic inflections. On "Don't Buy The Sun" EP retro drum machines reverberate amongst full-bodied synth melodies, often backed by an assertive beat that gives the tracks their driving propulsion. At times, the music seems most fitted to an industrial warehouse setting whilst at others, a space shuttle ride to the moon.

Don't Buy The Sun EP drops 23rd September via Lost Palms. More

Tracklisting:
A1 DJ Physical - Uranium
A2 DJ Physical - Gold Mines
A3 DJ Physical - Lunatic State
B1 DJ Physical - Overshoot
B2 DJ Physical & Ika Sile - Bootybounce
B3 DJ Physical - Law Breaker

Release Note:
This release will have you dancing and crying at the same time. On his debut album, Paris-based producer and founder of the "raw poetry" aesthetic Loyce Demellier - AKA DJ Physical - takes us on a fast-paced journey through techno, electro, breaks and more. Whilst the music's indisputable home is the club, Physical teases out moments of playfulness and sentimentality amongst hard-hitting electronics.

"Silver Lake" LP resides on the colder, more industrial side of Demellier's sonic spectrum, following on from his latest release on London imprint 10 PILLS MATE which saw him depart from the more lofi quality of his previous releases in favour of a raw, club-focused sound. On the A-side, Demellier situates the release within the context of old warehouse raves, with euphoric acid melodies and a 140BPM propulsion ("Uranium"): and high-pitched synth stabs that ascend from darkness ("Gold Mines").

The B-side maintains the pace, but this time it's about electro and breaks. On "Overshoot", reverberating cymbals add another layer of depth to Amen break interludes whilst "Lawbreaker" harnesses a cheekier tone, offering respite from the previous tracks' venom. This air of playfulness sticks around on "Lunatic State" helped by MPC drum claps and a ludic electro melody, before fellow Parisian Ika Sile steps up for "Early Sprinter" and "Bootybounce": the former offering a slicker take on acid techno and the latter: rave music at its absolute with piano stabs and sleazy vocal chops. Silver Lake LP drops 19th August 2022 via Lost Palms. More

Tracklisting:
A1 Harrison BDP - Brute
A2 Harrison BDP - Be Like Water
B1 Harrison BDP - Easy Does It
B2 Harrison BDP - Implosion

Release Note
Harrison BDP shares 4 dub techno jams for Shall Not Fade sister imprint Lost Palms.

Originally released in 2018, now being re-issued on limited edition pink vinyl.

Be Like Water drops 22nd July via Lost Palms. More

Tracklisting:
A1 DJ Boring - Different Dates
A2 DJ Boring - Lonely Valentine
B1 DJ Boring - I Know You Want To
B2 DJ Boring - I Know You Want To (Baltra remix)

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DJ Boring embarks on the sixth expedition into the exotic lands of palm trees and blue skies with his dreamy 'Different Dates' EP.

Expedition six features three jams packed full of moody synth lines and broken beat drum sequences, accompanied by a mind-blowing remix from Baltra. More

Maroki comes through with a 6-track serotonin boost for our Lost Palms series.

With its title meaning 'flower' in Dutch, Bloem EP sees Maroki depart somewhat from the colder acid and electro inflections of most of his previous releases, favouring instead a sunnier vibe and a focus on melody and texture.

'ICBT1' embodies this sugar-coated departure perfectly. High-frequency metallic synth plucks form a dynamic melody, making up just one element of a dense soundscape which also compiles a reverb laden cymbal break, elated flutes and pitched-up vocal chops. The title track, together with 'Forgot You' strips things back a little, both driven by an understated deep house beat. 'Bloem' sees the EP at its most gentle with bubbly xylophonic tinkles that evoke the hypnotic allure of K-Lone's 'Cape Cira' LP; whilst 'Forgot You' gets its melody from the low ends.

'Forgot Me' is its moody older sibling and the most minimal track of them all, showcasing the darker underbelly to Maroki's sound with eerie underwater arpeggios and hollow percussion. This atmosphere sticks around for 'Why': an entrancing full-bodied breaks track sure to be closing DJ sets this Summer.

Bloem EP drops 17th June 2022 via Shall Not Fade More