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Beat Machine Records is excited to introduce Terra Tempo, a groundbreaking music catalog that redefines the boundaries of global sound by blending the rich traditions of cultural music with the dynamic energy of modern club beats. Each release is an immersive journey that celebrates and reimagines the heritage of various cultures, bringing their unique sound traditions into the contemporary music landscape..

The debut album from Terra Tempo is "Beyoglurush" by Freedjom (Özgür Haznedar), an Istanbul-born, Berlin-based producer. This album is a captivating fusion of footwork, juke, and breakbeat rhythms infused with the sounds of traditional Turkish instruments like the darbuka, bendir, and def. These rhythms are inspired by the vibrant street music culture of Beyoglu, a historic district of Istanbul known for live, organic musical expression.

At the heart of "Beyoglurush" is the essence of Istanbul itself. This album isn’t just about rhythms—it’s about the emotion behind them. Freedjom captures the energy, the blend of old and new, and the sense of mystery that defines the city. The combination of traditional Turkish percussion with fast-paced, contemporary electronic beats creates an atmosphere that’s both electric and intimate, as if you’re standing at the crossroads of centuries of culture, feeling the pulse of the city as it hums around you.

Freedjom also draws inspiration from Turkish poet Attilâ Ilhan’s famous work "Sisler Bulvari" (Boulevard of Mists), a piece known for its melancholy and vivid imagery. The poem’s reflective nature is woven into the album, adding emotional depth to the rhythms and melodies. As the syncopated beats race forward, they’re met with a sense of longing and nostalgia, evoking the sensation of wandering through a foggy Istanbul night caught between the past and the present.

“Beyoglurush” channels the raw, magnetic energy of Beyoglu’s street music, blending its organic, percussive elements with fast-paced, syncopated grooves. The footwork-inspired rhythms are complemented by the traditional sounds of Istanbul, creating an immersive sonic experience that feels both modern and timeless. Freedjom’s production invites listeners to lose themselves in the beats as if carried away under a starlit Istanbul sky.

With “Beyoglurush,” Terra Tempo begins its mission to celebrate global cultural heritage through music. Blending traditional sounds with contemporary club rhythms, the label makes cultural music accessible and relevant to today’s audiences. This debut album bridges past and present, inviting listeners to explore the richness of cultural diversity through modern beats.

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Tracklisting
A1 Balearic London - Mac & (Less) Cheese
A2 Balearic London - Release The Hounds!
B1 Balearic London - Cities Of Gold
B2 Balearic London - Stellar Skies

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The debut release from the recently-launched London party of the same name, Balearic London shines a light on lesser known grooves from the past in this new edits series - and reappraisals of some classics given a new twist. A1 will result in spicy synchronised dancing wherever you play it so proceed with caution. Catch the Balearic London crew at festivals this summer including secretsundaze presents Multi Multi...

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DMX Krew returns to Hypercolour with a new long player. ‘Spiral Dance’ comes stuffed with wonky and futuristic synth jams.

Having honed a style that has endured over an illustrious career, DMX Krew continues to immerse his productions in luscious analogue electronica, touching on the many bases of electro, Detroit techno, synthpop and dreamwave.

With previous albums for Rephlex, Permanent Vacation and Balkan Vinyl, amongst others, ‘Spiral Dance’ becomes the fifth album for Hypercolour, following on from 2021’s ‘Loose Gears’.

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A1 Supa Ape - Split a split second
A2 Junglord - Ready for Retaliation
B1 Sully & OmniRhythm - Next Level
B2 Simply Dread - Hard To Tell

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Following in the sublime wake of releases from Ronan and Ocean Stirs, Christopher Ledger is the latest to make Another Place his home.

Splitting time between Berlin and Rome, ‘Access Denied’ is the latest addition to a back catalogue paying no mind to shifting trends. Timeless, ultra-refined deepness flush with wide-eyed wonder and positively utopian NRG.

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Revision of new beats on the horizon
Every 20 years or so, certain musical movements come full circle. Young musicians are inspired by genres dating back two decades, channelling them through their modern sensibility. The legendary J Dilla’s Donuts album was released in 2006 and instantly marked a starting point for the work of musicians worldwide, laying the foundations especially for the beat scene in Los Angeles. A whole young generation of musicians brought up on the new, instrumental and abstract hip-hop has carried jazz into a new era. The four London-based musicians who make up Uniri have gone one step further by abandoning the idea of a jazz band and "bedroom production" in favour of collective composing, creating a new look at the new-beat aesthetics, framing it as a road novel set in an unspecified time and space.

Uniri translates as ‘one unified dream’ and is the key driving motto of the project conceived by Chiminyo (Cykada, Maisha), the band's founder and head honcho. The project materialised in his private studio, where he invited fellow jazz musicians Amane Tsuganami (Jorja Smith, Maisha), Al Macsween (Nubya Garcia, Gary Bartz, Kefaya) and Luke Wynter (Nubyan Twist, Golden Mean) to spontaneously compose together. Hence, despite this being the band's first album, it wouldn't be right to call them rookies. The result of Uniri's collaborative work is the psychedelic, rhythmic album Infinite Reflections, packed with cosmic and warm synths, which neatly balances hip-hop beat and jazz composition. It's safe to say this music is even more appealing when played live, although it's equally suited to the club dancefloor.

UK Jazz has become a permanent fixture in the London landscape, but also across Europe and the US. Today, the musicians who shape the new wave of jazz are drawing on more and more genres, reducing solo improvisation for the benefit of composition and increasingly drawing on influences from the beat scene. Among such formations are the British NOK Cultural Ensemble, the Polish Bloto, the Belgian ECHT!, and the Dutch Comité Hypnotisé. Uniri is part of this emerging yet already international trend, creating an entirely fresh aesthetic that echoes artists such as Flying Lotus, Samiyam, Dorian Concept, Ras G and Nosaj Things oriented around the Californian 'new beats generation' scene.

The title Infinite Reflections alludes to a phenomenon observable on the open sea or during intercontinental flights. Gazing at the horizon blurs the boundary between the ocean and the sky, forming an infinite palette of blue shades. This inspiration sparked an elusive musical narrative, navigating between a sea voyage and an astral journey, destination unknown.

The album will be released by Astigmatic Records, with the album scheduled for release on March 29, 2024.

A1 - Soar
A2 - Oneiric Voyage
A3 - Oumuamua
A4 - Outer Sea
A5 - Solaris Ocean
A6 - Neptune's Arck
B1 - Cetus
B2 - Celestial Waves
B3 - Astra's Charge
B4 - Earth-Diver
B5 - Asteroidea


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