samurai.fm introduces iCrates session number 13 and a new mix from the Venetian disco mastermind Bottin.

Bottin has been on something of a roll when it comes to his own releases and the quality of his mixes which makes even the lousiest dancer look pretty slick.

In "Disco for the Family" he takes us out to the deeper roots of Italian disco of the late Seventies til the early Eighties starting of with Gianni Morandi passing along classics like "The Ring" with their powerful "Savage Lover" and such hard hitters as "Paul Sabu“ with the instrumental b-side of is 12 inch shotgun release from 1983 to end finally typical italian with "La Famiglia" and their 1979 release "Musicosanostra".

Bottin, keep it comin...

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If we talk about Julien Sandre, we can't fail to mention the legendary "French Touch" rooted in his "artistic soul". But we can't so trivially limit the considerable musical background which draws inspiration from different musical genres.Always diligent hearer and lover of Funkadelic, MJ's "Off The Wall" and Jamiroquai "funky" music, he approaches to electronic music, struck by listening to mythological Daft Punk that opens a whole new world.The exploration of the big world of "da club" music leads Julien to the House music that is perfectly in tune with his love for the Funk. Frankie Knuckles, Marshall Jefferson, the MAW, Todd Terry and Paul Johnson are just some of "superstars" which influence and charm will bring the young Julien to buy record players and vinyls and enter the world of djing. The variety of musical influences that characterize his "background" is translated into an eclectic set, never dull with a great charge perceived and loved by floor. The natural path of musical development leads him to a challenge taken from just two years: his figure evolves in that so widespread of "dj/producer".The desire to fully express his ideas and to emerge into the world of clubbing finds full vent in the new producer activities that give a certain resonance to his name and his musical ideas. His first track "Satisfaction" is published on one of the world's coolest underground labels, "Dynamic" of a certain Mladen Solomun, obtains full approval and is played by the greatest djs of the international panorama; it also reaches the top 10 on Beatport and the top 50 on Resident Advisor. Such a good start is confirmed in his later works and so Julien collaborates with some of the strongest labels of the moment as One Records, Tsuba and Morris Audio. Julien is the recently entry in Hot Creations family of top DJs Jamie Jones & Lee Foss who appreciate and continuously play his music made together with Julien's dear friend Max Chapman. Well what to say? Julien's path is just begun, but the potential of this young artist, together with a great enthusiasm and a huge passion, portends a future of great satisfactions!

As the world catches on to the music and live performances of Klartraum duo Nadja Lind & Helmut Ebritsch, the pair look to the release of their deep yet wonderfully eclectic second album ‘Secret moon’… To celebrate we present you with this awesome 90 minute mix from Nadja.

Berlin based Nadja Lind & Helmut Ebritsch have been working together for over five years now, but it is in the last twelve months that the duo’s Klartraum project has really come to prominence. Both Nadja & Helmut have a solid musical history recording for the likes of Darkroom Dubs, Soma & Morris Audio yet it is through their shared musical output that they have really captured the imagination, producing deep and moving electronic music that fuses elements of techno, house and electronica.

Out of the studio the duo have taken their sound on the road, performing as Klartraum live at London’s Fabric, the infamous Ukrainian festival Kazantip and Goa’s renowned Shanti club to rave reviews and rapturous response. In the coming months they will also be appearing at dates in Australia and across Europe.

‘Secret Moon’ is a rich and diverse collection of tracks that reflect Klartraum’s journey since the release of their debut LP, ‘Evolution’ in 2011. From the opening atmospheric ambient recording of ‘Berlin Intro’ it’s clear that this is not to be a straight-laced ‘club’ album but rather a body of work that ebbs and flows through styles and sounds with little regard for genre. Downtempo cuts such as the breakbeat based ‘Something Wrong’ or the off kilter ‘Universe’ add a depth and variety to the mix yet Klartraum’s production skill and musical sensibilities work to make the album work as a whole. There is a deep hypnotizing feel to this whole album, keeping you locked into the experience as the album progresses. Tracks such as the epic ‘Secret Moon’ and the sublime ‘Sell Your Soul’ have an almost cinematic feel to them; drawn out, spacious and mesmerizing. Klartraum’s 2011 debut was a real achievement but ‘Secret Moon’ takes things to the next level with a strength and energy that is tempered with an audible maturity of production.

Nadja Lind & Helmut Ebritsch have their own way of creating music, making much of both their spiritual leanings and their hands of approach to ‘jamming’ out tracks live. Whatever it is that drives them it certainly works, for Klartraum are rapidly becoming an act that cannot ignored, making great music and taking it to the world via their passionate live performance. Long may it last!

Klartraum

Secret Moon

Lucidflow

Release Date: 22-05-2012

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New dance duo, Jacksun Fear are Gaika (Murkage) and Alex Morris.

Having bonded at the source Jacksun Fear draws its own uniquely British line through deep house to the present day.

Their forthcoming debut EP, Kryptography, communicates from some clandestine embassy. It carries with it hypnotic British words set to deep and jacking club music. Dense, unrelenting and utterly beautiful, Jacksun Fear conjure a pitch black vision of the future simultaneously inspired by the Dionysian spirit and the indomitable microchip.

For an insight into their sound and influences make sure you check this excellent mix

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The mighty sound of Marco Bailey guests on this months Intec Digital Radio show.

Full tracklisitng included!

Marco also has a new 2 track EP out now on Intec Digital.

Head over to the website for more details...

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