Brawther inaugurates mysterious new label Scale Factor with a return to his love affair for very stripped down club tools.

“Shire” takes it down to the dungeon, bringing the concept of snare rolls to another dimension while “Aferrafters” is a minimal bumping affair with wonky fx’s and crafty sampling workouts.

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Lisbon-based Frenchman Brawther, who is also one-half of Dungeon Meat for more raw grooves, shows off his mastery of deep house on this fresh new EP for B2 Recordings. 'Sundials' (feat Nathan Haines) immediately soothes the soul with its lunging chords and seductive sax lines. Occasional female coos add further lushness to this most heartwarming of tunes. 'Second Nature' has a little more height and drive to it but again the drums are warm and fuzzy, the chords smeared in artful ways and the overall vibe utterly heady. Last of all is the bubbly and dubby 'Gotta Let It Go' with its bottomless depths and chords that melt off into an infinite horizon. Gorgeous stuff from this always quality artist. More

If you say Brawther you mean trip, like the cities he lived in (Paris, Leeds, Lisbon) and the countries where his DJ's sets have been (Sweden, Japan, UK).
Back To Life with this collection wants to propose a journey, with music.
Directly from one of his first productions on My Love Is Underground, "Don't Go" has been defined: "a very dark track with violent beats that can be used in a hard deep house or strong techno set! Very good use of vocals with a sensual female voice." "Negentropy" is perfect for club use. Someone says: "the kinda Deep gem that plays in your head for weeks."
Last but not least "VXVXVX" taken from the Balance label is a true classic of the modern deephouse. More

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Brawther proudly presents his first full length album, "Transient States". Just over 10 years into releasing music, the LP sees the frenchman collaborating with an array of musicians and his first vocal song, with the appearance of Detroit unsung Hero Javonntte and .The listeners gradually transit via Dub,Techno, Hip Hop, Ambiant and straight up Jacking numbers. "Brudan in Leeds" sees a new collaboration with Daniel Paul (Cab Drivers). The album also marks the start of his imprint "Negentropy", a long awaited home for all his musical endeavors and fantasies. Without any strict musical policy but one based on quality over quantity, it will manifest the latest adventures and experimentation of the french artist.
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Highly sought-after reissue of GSM's Life (MLIU dub) & Le Voyage (Module Mix) from BL13, w/2 new tracks:Spaceman Funk (O.G. Mix) & Not Another Shouts. More

Courtesy of Balance is the Balance sister label run by Frenchman Brawther, who Chicago house great Chez Damier credits with getting him back in the game several years ago, after he had taken a step away. This is another super smooth and seductive deep house sound, with Grant & Finnoh laying down warm, rolling beats, dubbed-out chords and heady vocal whispers. Brawther brings out the jazziness with his slightly more up-tempo remix and finally, Zansika sinks you into a late-night reverie with her dreamy and loved-up remix. More

Gaetano Battista is back under his Mental Vibe Construction alias for his best work to date.
The Italian producer is a House head through and through, bringing together all the ingredients necessary to create a classic Deep House 12".
"Blue Jazz" starts the dance with it's hypnotic guitar arpegio and sparse pianos for a stratospheric ballad, pure bliss! A2's "Deeper" is a dubbed out chugger that funks hard and locks you as soon as the bassline comes in.
"Red Blues" is another atmospheric jam with a more techno feel a la detroit, robotic and bass heavy.
B2 definitely kicks some and shows Gaetano's wide randing abilities with this minimal jacker, which will take care of keeping them hips swaying through the night.
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We welcome Philadelphia's Snad who has been cooking some most excellent music while being inspired by his life as a Dj expat in Berlin. 3 Deep house cuts that oscillate back and forth between wonky fxs, lush pads, tight percussion and the odd break beat rhytthm. Snad is one to look out for and we are very glad to have him join the Balance family. Enjoy More

Courtesy Of Balance Recordings weclomes Nat Wendell to the family with his long awaited debut. We have had the tracks for a while now and they have all been road tested and will guarantee some serious dancefloor action for your warm up, after hours or main room needs. This record is as deep as it gets. As usual, this is for the underground house djs who only care to bring emotion and memories to their audiences. This is set to be a classic of it own. More

Courtesy Of Balance welcomes Garrett David, the heir of Chicago house music, resident of Smart Bar's "Queen!" parties alongside Derrick Carter and Michael Serafini. Garrett is a true ninja of all things deep and groovy and every track shows the degree of mastery and knowledge in production as well as in arrangement and flow. This three tracker also sees the title track "The Time" (with Lailah Riech on Vocals) remixed by NIght Sea Journey, a remix collaboration with Colin Johson. As simple as it gets, Garrett sets the record straight and tells you what time it is...
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Another arm of Chez Damier's multi-limbed Balance Alliance, Courtesy of Balance inaugurate a new series of 12" compilation releases with COB 3, arriving on limited edition transparent vinyl. Amir Alexander kicks things off following a crop of killer releases for Vanguard Sound and Hype LTD with "Dragon Fly!" featuring the subtly undulating bassline and fresh take on the deep house template he's known for, while City 2 City's "True People 88 89 90" comes true on the promise of its title, with a piece of vintage house that goes beyond the usual hollow revivalism. On the flip, Immer & Mr J's "Delta 23" offers a thick piece of mid-tempo house, with a piercing kick drum, offbeat dub chords and contained acid madness, while St Sene & Janeret's "Nightshifter" takes things down a notch with a late-night house track filled with swirling pads and diva vocals swelling on the midnight horizon. More