Ultrastretch has returned for its second 12" of 2014, and its two tangled, tripping sides come from Markos Spanoudakis, AKA Kreon. A Greek producer with a degree in electrical engineering and an early musical education in the form of his father's epic record collection, Kreon knows his way around mindbending, late-night grooves. He's charmed on labels like Robsoul, Cécille Numbers and Robsoul Red—not to mention on dance floors across Europe with twisting-and-turning DJ sets—but it's been a minute since he treated us to something new from his studio. (Chalk it up to pursuing a Master's in Electronic Music Composition and Sound Design, which he recently wrapped in London.) Globerip / Tungor is his first solo release since 2011, and it marks his Ultrastretch debut.
Given Spanoudakis's predilection for tunes at once nervy, groovy and psychedelic, his team-up with Sammy Dee's imprint is a long time coming. The results don't disappoint. "Globerip" is ever-so-slightly steppin', with rhythms plucked from electro and sound design in the lineage of the finest minimal house. We don't want to ruin the surprise, but as its beat and vocals uncoil, a flourish of unexpected warmth rushes out like a summer breeze. "Tungor" is all beats—intricately woven and surprisingly musical, but stomping enough to carry dancers on until morning. At that hour, we expect both sides will feel right at home.
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New Sampler with Unreleased tracks by Mark Farina, DJ Sneak, Joss Moog & Phil Weeks

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ROFirst volume with Lorenzo - Get Deep (ROSBOULLTD07), Joss Moog - Forever Pimpin’ (ROBSOUL50) & Phil Weeks – Hypnose (ROBSOUL07) what else?

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One of Robsoul’s freshest faces returns to the label to follow up his 2015 ep, ‘Music Makes Me High’, with a brand new brace of tracks. Welcome back Reda daRE. The London based Parisian’s brand of deep, smooth, jackin’ funk made him a perfect addition to the label family, with his debut offering finding favour with many and further boosting an already growing reputation and following. ‘Camille’s Dab’ and ‘Mother Superstar’ are set to fire this further with their infectious grooves, warm production and classic flavours.

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One of Robsoul’s freshest faces returns to the label to follow up his 2015 ep, ‘Music Makes Me High’, with a brand new brace of tracks. Welcome back Reda daRE. The London based Parisian’s brand of deep, smooth, jackin’ funk made him a perfect addition to the label family, with his debut offering finding favour with many and further boosting an already growing reputation and following. ‘Camille’s Dab’ and ‘Mother Superstar’ are set to fire this further with their infectious grooves, warm production and classic flavours.

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Having brought us his Ladies Night EP back in March alongside partner in crime Bas Roos; Dutchman Chris Stussy returns to the fold. This time flying solo on his Nightdriver EP. Steering away from the sample-stacked party peakers of his previous outing, Stussy delivers a more subtle and refined four track selection that opens with the shuffle and smooth chords of 'Nightdriver'. The warm bass and glistening keys of 'Crate Diggin'' takes up the beat baton, before 'One Way' ups the ante with its insistent and irresistible groove. Finally Chris caps this impressive outing with the disco infused, smooth flow of 'Lonely'.

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Its been almost a year since our Robsoul brother Chris Carrier unveiled new music on the label. After recent remix and release forays on Hot Creations, Cuttin’ Headz and his own Adult Only imprint, Mr Consistent is back with a trio of hot new jams. With its familiar screams and bumping bassline, title track ‘Plastic Dance’ sets the trend as its tickled ivories and snatched snares create a dancefloor commotion. ‘Hoverbike,' with its future facing title, actually presents crisp classic sounds wrapped in a haze of floating filters. A track that will draw even the most reluctant groovers to the dancefloor. For those still holding out, Chris also drops a bass-heavy Dub version to give them an extra nudge.

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Summer's round the corner and Javi Bora & IAAM are back on Robsoul with a sizzling new soundtrack for the weeks ahead. Somewhat of a label regular, Javi makes his fourth Robsoul return, backing up EP’s in 2012, ’13 & ’14. He teams up with fellow Spaniard and regular sparring partner IAAM, as they follow up recent releases on Music For Freaks and Bauhaus with ’Tonight,' a four track party-starter of an EP. The drum-laden ‘Perklap-Style’ opens the EP and its raw energy is quickly followed by the filtered disco flavour of ’Tonight’. On the flip the funky feels continue with ‘I Just Can Feel’ as its classic sample calls for some choreographed roof raising. Finally, closing up is ‘Rolling Up,' a bass-heavy beat tool that brings a perfect end to Tonight. More

D’Julz’s ‘Ze Box’ Ep, his 2014 debut for Robsoul, remains one the labels most popular to date. Now, as the Frenchman and renowned House luminary embarks on what is already a landmark year personally; he returns to the label to follow up last years Edits outing with a sultry new selection of tracks on the ‘Foxxy’ Ep. 2017 signals the twentieth anniversary of D’Julz’s seminal Bass Culture club night at Rex Club in Paris. A celebration of a party born from frustration with his City’s scene, it went on to become one of the longest standing and most respected nights of a generation. Sharing the booth with just one invited artist each night, each playing extended sets, gave the Parisian a perfect outlet for perfecting his craft. Skills honed at those Bass Culture nights not only helped craft an enviable DJ style, but also influenced his talent in both a&r’ing for his Bass Culture record label and the production of his own music. The Foxxy Ep finds D’Julz in a playful mood. ‘Ze Fox’ opens up with its stretched filters, funky guitar lick and merry vocal. The jittery hats of ‘Big Kid’ follows with its disco loops and sunshine vibe delivering smiles for miles, making you, yeah, feel like a big kid. ’Next’ is the cute little heartbreaker that brings this Foxxy Ep to a close. Its rough, juddering and yet grooving bassline is matched with synth washes, piercing snares and bird calls to create a perfect finale to a perfect EP.
You’ll wanna take her home. Foxxy.

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