Facets – Party Edits [BUMP-E001]

Blkmarket Underground Music Party Edits is a sub-label to the influential Blkmarket, an esteemed label and event series in New York. Contrary to what that catalogue number might indicate, this is actaully their second release and has Facets at the controls. First up is ‘Computers’ with its raw and snappy analogue drum sounds and late-night synth details. ‘Time Of War’ is another full-fat blend of analogue drum thump and driving synth motifs, ‘Talk To Me’ has crashing cold-wave synths and deadpan vocals and ‘Paranoia’ has loopy vocals and moody atmospheres for freaky dancing. ‘Lies’ and ‘Dub To Destruct’ shut down this varied and retro-tinged EP with jerking rhythms that will do plenty of damage.

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Facets – Party Edits [BUMP-E001]

Effetto Joule – Robespierre (The DayVentura’s 2025 Ultimate Basement Mix) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Italian producer DayVentura presents on his bandcamp a name-your-price remix for Effetto Joule – Robespierre, a modern basement vision of this dark and emotional masterpiece.

Effetto Joule – Robespierre (The DayVentura’s 2025 Ultimate Basement Mix) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

2024 Giveaways

Just in time for Christmas we present a 2024 retrospective with “musical gifts” discovered on bandcamp. The music here is shared for free download / pay-what you want from artists and label we admire.

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2024 Giveaways

Bobby & Frankie – Pump & Relax (E​.​E​.​’s ‘Mancesco In The Lab’ Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

llusive master reworker E.E. returns to Slow Motion’s ‘A UFO’ Free Edit series with his seductive blend of Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Bobby O. The rework results in a full-power marriage of ‘Relax’ and ‘Pump It Up’ reminiscent of Paradise Garage and this unmistakably shimmering era. E.E. raises the tempo and cuts the majority of the vocals, keeping the thumping bass line and classic synth riffs as a focal point throughout. Staying true to the sound of 1985 and not messing with the delicate tones, he achieves a perfect balance, re-invigorating these hits and readying them for another round of dancefloor explosion.

Bobby & Frankie – Pump & Relax (E​.​E​.​’s ‘Mancesco In The Lab’ Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Il Bosco – Please, No More Edits … From The Manctalo Disco! [RL53]

Red Laser takes us for one last spin on the waltzers. Tried and tested at their road block parties in Manchester, these edits shine a light on four primo-grade Italo face melters. Fervently excavated by Bosco over countless visits to Bel Paese and streamlined for the hydrofoil, with some extra added calories for the club.

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Il Bosco – Please, No More Edits … From The Manctalo Disco! [RL53]

Romain FX – Spacer Woman [BLESSYOU025]

Finally the mystery is solved. After seeing air time by jocks like Harvey and Orpheu the Wizard and causing an absolute frenzy amongst diggers world-wide going into a hopeless hunt for what was thought to be a rare unearthed Cantonese version of “Spacer Woman” from back in the day. Only to find out that it was actually a newly produced cover version by Romain FX. Here it is, finally, after tumultuous negotiations with the original rights owners, Hong Kong raised Romain FX’s skilful efforts to give the absolute classic Italo-disco bomb a new facelift “Spacer Woman”, but now in Cantonese. Subtle but effective, he presents a new rendition with Cantonese lyrics by Cheung Yuen Tung along with a very respectful “Acid Trip Version”.

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Romain FX – Spacer Woman [BLESSYOU025]

Mute – Direct Cuts II – Redux (Gerd Janson Re-Edits) [RB004.1]

New edition of a classic Running Back record. Molded into extended house and disco versions by Gerd Janson. Originally released in 2006 as the the fourth outing of the label and the second (and his last one to date) of the elusive artist, it is still as remarkable as on its first release. Carefully rescued from the original DAT tapes, all re-edited by Gerd Janson and remastered by Lopazz, it’s available again in a clear and present portraiture of its original intent.

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Mute – Direct Cuts II – Redux (Gerd Janson Re-Edits) [RB004.1]

Discognosis – Discognosis Hardware Edits Vol. 1 [NOSIS001]

Discognosis’ Hardware Edits Vol. 1 offers a whirlwind of disco-infused energy across its four tracks. 4 wacked-out, psychedelic disco reworks with added hardware drum machine and analog synthesis for maximum dance floor impact. From the minds behind New Orleans’ most cosmic, coked-up disco party Discognosis.

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Discognosis – Discognosis Hardware Edits Vol. 1 [NOSIS001]

Members Only – The Worst Edits Vol.6 [MO022]

Members Only is back for 2024 with another entry in what must be one of the most creatively off-the-wall series of edits ever committed to wax. The 4 cuts on offer here deftly blur the lines between disco, house, and EBM reminiscent of The Music Box or Medusa’s.

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Members Only – The Worst Edits Vol.6 [MO022]

Mystery Friend – 80’s Mystery House Edits

Mystery Friend is a DJ from Argentina who lives in the west of Buenos Aires. His search and musical selection delves into the origins of House, Techno and Synthpop music, reviving the nostalgia of the club sound of the 80’s and early 90’s, but maintaining that youthful freshness of the new generation. This is a collection of edits from Mystery Friend. Jack Your Body To The Beat.

Mystery Friend – 80’s Mystery House Edits

Flexi Cowboys – Domination (DayVentura Tighter Belt Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Dripping with the allure of the 1985 Flexi Cowboys original, Italian native DayVentura tightens things up and broadens horizons in the next edition of Slow Motion’s ‘A UFO’ free edit series. Building to the unforgettable bass hook of ‘Domination’ DayVentura elegantly captivates the ears, keeping us hungry for more with sophisticated flair. The vocals are beautifully washed out, providing a clear space for excitement to build and fill the floor. Nodding to sun-kissed sets in future summers, DayVentura creates a timeless reimagining of this seminal classic.

Flexi Cowboys – Domination (DayVentura Tighter Belt Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]