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François X presents Digital Fever

More than 2 years after his last solo project, François X returns with an EP on his new platform, XX LAB.

Faithfully following the label aesthetic, the tracks precisely reveal key themes of loneliness and self-identity quest, translated into a sheer combination of ecstatic and murky feelings accompanied by body bumping grooves. Recorded prolifically during covid this record unveils an innovative approach to techno from François, by incorporating modern pop and rap productions techniques he has developed over the period such as arrangements and Vocal FX (all the vocals loops and FXs are his.)

There is a profound sense of creative freedom in how François X’s music has evolved recently. Shifting from academic techno structures in his previous work, to a more brutal and edgy aesthetic, François has definitely unleashed his productive spirit.

The opening track “Forever’ N' 'Fever' represents a prime example of this imaginative boiling mind, setting off the EP’s murky tone with its evocative trappish vibe. This driving effervescence brings out a remarkable plurality in the tonalities of the compositions, swinging between the prompt and fiery club-ready atmosphere of "Lone Wolf Cabin'' to the ecstatic and emotive chemistry of "Shame Stare". This paradoxical structure can also inform us about its creator, as a retranscription of the emotions that run through him.

The musical output will be accompanied by a limited edition, where François X takes us through his mind and emotions to explore the inner feelings behind each track of Digital Fever. Discover an oriented listening session narrated by the XX LAB representatives, with an edited soundtrack of the EP, released on an impressive 7’ square clear vinyl specially designed for the project. Limited to 50 copies.

Challenging his role as an artist, the selfishness that comes with it and the limit of his dedication, François X is acting as a contemporary cow-boy, deeply entwined with his utopian dreams.

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Operating as a new series to his longstanding dement3d imprint, founded back in 2011 alongside co-founder hbt, the project will serve as a cultural platform for artists to share visions and expansive productions not confined within the worlds of house and techno, enabling the freedom to explore genres across the electronic sphere. This approach stems from Francois X' own personal approach to music production and djing, with a key emphasis on warm, emotive and sensual cuts at its core. The inaugural ep comes from Francois X with the four tracks featured on '001' bridging the gap between his earlier and forthcoming work as well as his future vision for the imprint, incorporating broken arrangements, captivating soundscapes, and immersive textures to reveal a warmer, more house-focused side to x's sound across slower, entrancing tempos. Whilst zoumenou's productions remain centred around his own personal vision of the night, highlighted by the track titles across the package, the cuts explore and delve deep into the idea of open expression within landscapes heightened through the sense of both obscurity and mystery, returning back to ideas explored within his IRREGULAR PASSION LP released in 2018.

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At night, things get a lot more unpredictable. A stranger can become a friend, you suddenly become intimate with a woman or a man who's name you will never find out, while darkness also allows you to conceal your true identity - even become someone else. Inspiration for this album emanates from the fascination towards the intensity of what nightlife has to offer ; euphoria and melancholy, spotlights or incognito, sexual contact or lonely voyeurism... Francois X entertains the listener with playful ambiguity and unsettling, yet sensual atmospheres.



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Two years after his latest solo appearance on DEMENT3D, Francois X, also co-founder of the label, reveals his new EP Unicorn Paranoia. A record that sounds slightly more intimate indeed, after a period marked by close collaborations, especially with Opuswerk (Hiss:1292) and Antigone (We Move As One).

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The long awaited debut EP of Francois X on DEMENT3D. Francois X is a hard worker. Never tired of trying new experiences and starting new initiatives to focus on his energy. Since 2008 he's been constantly involved in developing DEMENT3D. First as a DJ, then co-running the label, and more recently, remixing Polar Inertia, releasing his collaborative project with Opuswerk - Hiss : 1292 - (by the way, second Hiss EP is on its way...). Given all this history, it is only high time for him to unleash some of his black magic upon us, with his first full-blown EP since September 2011 (and that mighty Marcel Dettmann Remix) on the beloved Deeply Rooted imprint. Much like hundreds of techno records that we love, Francois subtly weaves a canvas of very personal links between sound treatments and life events, time decay and society, spatialization and science-fiction, rumble and voodoo tribe rituals, and delivers some very powerful moments of raw and gritty music. We're ver y happy to let one of the two people we call ''boss'' share his music and vision, hope you'll lose yourself on this one as much as we have.




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DJ Deep's new 'Raw Cuts' series builds on the success of the first volume with a second four track offering that once again shows off his versatility. DJ Deep is a master of house and techno that drives you forward but also boasts real character. The Deeply Rooted label boss has been perfecting his style for two decades now, as well as offering more eclectic sounds with his Worldwide FM Radio show and collaborative work with Roman Poncet. Here, though, he has his sights on the dance floor with four more timeless tracks. 'Head Up' kicks things off with a dubbed out track that locks you in a circling groove amongst soft shakers and deft sound designs. It's perfectly stripped back but absorbing house then 'Swinging With The P' ups the ante with a tense minimal house vibe that has edgy effects and a paranoid sense of mood. Always rooted to infectious drums, it's another masterclass from Deep. Things get more wild on 'Porte', a prickly acid track that layers up chattering claps, 303s and urgent drum work into something designed to pump the club at the peak time. Last but not least, 'Corridor Rodeo' is a loopy dub techno epic that manages to hit hard while also offering plenty of subtle details to keep you locked. Bridging the gap between house and techno with his usual style, DJ Deep's 'Raw Cuts' series is already proving essential.

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Dj Deep Cuts unreleased dubs, featuring mixes by Steve Rachmad and Rod Malmok. Limited to 150 copies worldwide.

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Fang a Rough House Journey! Killer tracks on Dj Deep's Deeply rooted house that are crossing over between classic stomping Chicago house and modern techno. In the vein of the recent Rebeval release of Dj Deep. Recommended!

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Deeply Rooted with the 2nd release in the new series! This one is by Respecs aka Roman Poncet. Fierce techno tracks from the vital Parisian techno scene that is doing so well at the moment with guys like Zadig, Dj Deep, Marcellus, Voiski and labels as Dement3d, Taapion and clubs as The Rex and Concrete. Fresh energy from this classic city, Fresh energy from this classic label!. Recommended.

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We are very happy to welcome on Deeply Rooted a French Techno legend, Mr Fixmer has been very productive in the past 20 years, we only got to properly meet each other recently, and i am very proud of this 4 tracks he delivered specially for Deeply Rooted! Enjoy. Dj Deep.





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Heavy pounding functional tracks balanced with some fresh adventurous techno tracks. The young and passionate French producer making his debut on Dj Deep's Deeply Rooted. French forces combined!. Great follow up from Roman on his releases on Len Faki's Figure. Recommended!



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Label quote: 'I came across J.C's music through the Argentine label Greener Records on which he released the 'M-Theory EP' in early 2013. To this day, this 12" has not left our record bag! I really like how J.C naturally blends a House feeling and groove with a Techno vibe. In 2012, J.C started the AHD label together with his friend Damian Schwartz, releasing records from the likes of Fred P, DJ F, Marcos Cabral and Epiphany. He also recently released a split EP with New York producer Fred P on Soul People Music, as well as set the first release of his own label J.C Records, which came out last month. I am very pleased to release his new record on Deeply Rooted.'



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Deeply Rooted House welcomes french techno veteran Zadig! He recently has been dropping some heat on his own label Construct Re-form, and he is back on our favorite French label DRH with three killer tracks! The raw and energetic TTRXL, the more subtle and grooving techno monster with its haunting sounds called The Grip. And the mysterious case of Harry lime with it's own pulsating dark energy in a classic early minimal techno as we know from Axis and M-plant! Another essential Deeply Rooted House 12''!!



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We are pleased to announce the DRH edition of the Kern Exclusives, featuring 3 tracks included in DJ Deep's latest mix CD on Tresor Records. Bleak's Noon Shape is a great unreleased Techno jam, Deep and Haunting. We are happy to re-introduce one of DRH's classics by DJ Gregory, the superfunky Headtalking. And for all those of you who have waited for a repress of what's becoming another classic on the label, here's the long awaited Kerri Chandler edit of Rootstrax's Harlequin. We hope you will enjoy this, and please also check out the Kern Rarities EP on Tresor: Featuring A.E.S's Music In My Head and Santonio's never-released title from '93 forth, Amnesia. Along with Xperiment's Karn Evil #10 and mix-closer III, an early record from St. Germain as Deepside. The other 12'' on Tresor, The Kern Exclusives EP is a collection of tracks picked by DJ Deep exclusively for the compilation. Originally designed to appear on his Computer Games album in 2008, Kerri C handler signs the a-side with Cobal propped on the b-side by new French signee Marcelus, Y02, and Psyk wielding his Maan alias on Jackin.

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We are very pleased to welcome Bleak on Deeply Rooted House for his second release on the label, a pure techno 4 track ep and one of the strongest Deeply Rooted so far! Dj Deep:'I have been very impressed with Bleak's talent and how he can combine different styles of techno and still produce very personal music. Each track, in my opinion, has a life of it's own, it starts in a certain way, and takes you to different places. The arrangements are very subtle, sometimes hypnotic, very intense and emotional, the way the drums evolve and drive the tracks, or how deep chords apear in the back ground taking the track to a differrent territory etc. I hope you'll like this 12'' as much as I do!'



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A brand new 12'' filled with some very introspective and deep tracks, of what we consider simply pure & honest house music! With a slight techno feel that is... By the mysterious French producer 'RTX' Sweet!



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After an amazing debut release simply called Ep. 1, Marcelus returns to Deeply Rooted House with a exciting twelve inch 'Ep. 2'! Rawer stompin tracks that never fail to capture that essential funking groove that make the difference between a standard techno track and a track that stands out! Somehow drifting between new school techno and old school early 90's acidic Chicago house Marcelus surely merged best of both worlds into 4 subtle and haunting Techno tracks with an unstoppable groove.... just how we like it. Recommended

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On this 12" you will find 4 tracks: "Friction" and it's unstopable groove and dark atmosphere, "Perception" is an incredible journey that will leave you breathless, while "Phenomena" is a little deeper, and "Utopia" is pure Magic! The tracks are already getting support from Carl Craig, Laurent Garnier, Ben Klock and Marcel Dettmann, enjoy!!! Marcelus is the Future!

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REPRESS!! After Kerri Chandler ‘Computer Games remixes’ by Ben Klock (DRH018) & Argy (DRH019), 2 new remixes from Ben Klock !’. A future big classic !



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REPRESS!!! DJ DEEP and DEEPLY ROOTED HOUSE present for their third release an exclusive twelve inch by House Music legend, KERRI CHANDLER. "This is the real house underground sound, and nobody like Kerri, a house music legend Kerri could do it better, 2 amazing mixes from back to the raw and a floorburner Dj Deep edit of Get It Off timeless classic."(Kiko Navarro) Already maximum support from danny krivitt , vega , claussell , feliciano , alvarez , Morales to name a few !

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