OGUZ ANNOUNCES HIS SECOND FULL LENGTH RELEASE WITH MIXTAPE, ‘DAM SQUARE DANCE TRAX LV.1’

OGUZ is releasing the second full length release of his career. Following hot on the heels of his debut album in August and his very own solo show at ADE 2024 he’s reached an all-time career high with no stopping in sight. After an epic summer, OGUZ is poised to elevate the energy even further with his upcoming mixtape, DAM SQUARE DANCE TRAX LV.1. This 11 track full length mixtape is set to be yet another major milestone in OGUZ’s flourishing career.

Released from his very own label, 808 STUDIOS, DAM SQUARE DANCE TRAX LV.1 continues OGUZ’s rare form and everflowing creative outlet that has seen him release numerous EP’s and his debut album all in the last 18 months.

With ‘DAM SQUARE DANCE TRAX LV.1’, OGUZ ventures into new musical realms, delving more into the hard groove sound that has become all the more dominant in his sets as of late. Focusing on funky, rolling basslines and percussion. Featuring a combination of solo productions and collaborations with some of the biggest names in Techno today, including Marcel Fengler, Deborah De Luca, 6EJOU and many more.

Opening up the record is ‘DAM SQUARE DANCE ANTHEM’, a high tempo, upbeat techno pumper with an explosive melody that champions the young talent's new sonic direction. A relentless pace and weighted drums are present as a vocal sample welcomes you into his simulation. ‘TOXIC VS MAD DOG’ follows next, a more dancefloor focused composition with darker tones from the outset. With crunching kick drums and euphoric melodic tones providing an entrancing juxtaposition. ‘808 STUDIO TOOL VS DANCER’ comes out of the blocks at a blistering pace. Doing exactly what the name suggests, this stripped back DJ tool is a mid-set, heads down roller with immense energy. With very few frills and decorative melodies, this no nonsense track sees OGUZ collaborate with close friend Dancer for the first time.

‘SIMULATION LV.5 VS MAD DOG’ is the second collaborative track with the talented Italian DJ and producer. Their second effort brings with ethereal synth keys that dance effortlessly around the heaving kick drum. ‘DEVIL NEVER LEAVES VS AIDA ARKO’ is a pounding, skittish techno driver. Fearless and unapologetic, the song gives brief moments of respite before returning to the powerhouse sounds. ‘KING OF TOMORROW VS MARCEL FENGLER VS STEYA’, featuring a sample of the 2002 classic, Love Story by Layo & Bushwacka! This collaboration has a definitive classic Techno style to it. A far cry from the enormous drums and sonic elements. Understated but effective.

‘COMPRESS2DRUMRACK3 VS RUIZ OSC1 VS DANCER’ is next up with an eardrum bursting collaboration that sees Dancer return along with Colombian born but Italian based RUIZ OSC1. Highly dynamic and fully formed, this is a hectic, high energy contribution for this full length release. ‘POSESSED VS DEBORAH DE LUCA’ an entrancing melody of rave stabs is overtaken by an overwhelming breakdown of kick drums and chaos.

‘PARAMOGUZ VS PARAMOD’. Joining forces with Rotterdam’s Paramod for their first collaborative release. High energy, dancefloor focussed sounds with powerful percussion. A powerful duo that we will no doubt see again in the future. ‘VAMPIRE EMPIRE VS 6EJOU’ longtime friend and collaborator, 6EJOU has long been a member of the 808 STUDIOS family. Vampire Empire is raw and unbridled with intense energy that is present from the outset. ‘M3SS VS SPILO VS NOBODY94’ closes out the record and brings this mixtape to a close. Ecstasy filled, an angelic vocal sample rambles throughout as the rapid synth tones sound around it.

Tracklist:

1. DAM SQUARE DANCE ANTHEM

2. TOXIC VS MAD DOG

3. 808 STUDIO TOOL VS DANCER

4. SIMULATION LV.5 VS MAD DOG

5. DEVIL NEVER LEAVES VS AIDA ARKO

6. KING OF TOMORROW VS MARCEL FENGLER VS STEYA

7. COMPRESS2DRUMRACK3 VS RUIZ OSC1 VS DANCER

8. POSESSED VS DEBORAH DE LUCA

9. OGUZ, PARAMOD - OGUZ vs PARAMOD - PARAMOGUZ

10. VAMPIRE EMPIRE VS 6EJOU

11. M3SS VS SPILO VS NOBODY94

Born and raised in the Netherlands with his roots firmly planted in Turkey, OGUZ has been forging a path in the electronic music scene for almost a decade. OGUZ has amassed a dedicated community that fuels his creative journey. His first encounters with electronic music came in 2016 when attending illegal raves and parties around Amsterdam. OGUZ was instantly drawn to the energy and excitement of electronic music. Inspired by these formative experiences, he embarked on a personal quest to carve out his own sonic path, delving into the intricacies of music production and honing his skills to perfection.

GERMAN BASS PRODUCER SUBLAB RELEASES DEBUT OPHELIA SINGLE “REMEDY” FEATURING DYSON

German bass producer and DJ Sublab debuts on Ophelia with “Remedy”. The trap/wave single highlights the producer’s intricate sound design with heavy low end-fueled drops, break-filled buildups and non-stop energy. The track features intoxicating and lustful vocals from singer/songwriter DYSON.

"This Sublab and Dyson collab, 'Remedy,' is a hyperpop banger driven by booming 808s, trancy synths, and a massive melody. It’s an intense yet euphoric blend of raw bass and futuristic soundscapes, capturing the emotional journey of falling in love after heartbreak. The track explores the fear and excitement of finding safety in someone new, as if they’re the remedy you’ve been searching for all along." – Dyson & Sublab

Quickly rising from burgeoning east german electronic music scene comes the enigmatic Sublab. A slew of releases throughout the past year has blazed a trail of innovative and cutting edge sounds that are smoothly paired with wistful melodies. An unmistakable style seamlessly transverses multiple genres with effortless synergy, taking listeners to a unique journey into a futuristic dimension that still manages to stir up immense feelings of nostalgia. Such unique sound has not gone unnoticed, with major Spotify playlists such as “Brain Food” featuring up his song “Rising From The Ashes“ and a high number of listeners tuning in every month from across the world.

As the official record label of melodic dubstep leader Seven Lions, Ophelia Records is a label that promotes independent dance music across a wide range of genres. In just five years, Ophelia has become one of the hottest labels in electronic music thanks to its tight-knit community and ability to connect fans of melodic bass, dubstep, trance, psytrance, drum & bass, house and beyond. With over 200 catalog releases from acts such as SLANDER, Excision, Kill The Noise, MitiS, Jason Ross, NGHTMRE, Wooli, Trivecta, Blastoyz, Crystal Skies and Last Heroes, Ophelia has multiple #1 iTunes dance records and has been supported on the covers of mint and danceXL with additional playlisting on New Music Friday, Dance Rising, Bass Arcade and SiriusXM BPM. The label has also sold out showcases at Echostage, Avant Gardner and Red Rocks, as well as hosted festival stage takeovers at Electric Zoo, Miami Music Week, Nocturnal Wonderland and more.

I PROMISED MOM RETURNS TO MARGINALIA WITH HIS ‘PHONES AWAY’ SINGLE INCLUDING REMIXES FROM ALEX MEDINA + ACCENT!

Rising talent I Promised Mom returns to Marginalia with New York City spoken word poet and MC, David LeSal for ‘Phones Away’, following his release on ‘Bestiary Vol. 1’ earlier this year. 

I Promised Mom is a Paris-based artist who soon became an influential talent with support from many artists among the indie dance and melodic scene. He blends solid percussive grooves and dark disco sounds that have led him to cultured outlets like Jeahmon, Ritual, and Acrylic on Canvas whilst receiving support from industry legend Solomun.

Meanwhile, David LeSal is a Gold-certified artist known for his iconic voice and the rich imagery of his writing. He most recently achieved his Gold status for ‘Our Church’ with Headhunterz and Sub Zero Project, which has amassed over 8M streams.

'Phones Away' is a deliciously dark sound with tense and tough bass bumping along beneath the grinding drums. A spoken word monologue from LeSal muses on modern dance flora culture and instructs phones to be put away. It builds great tension and is sure to become anthemic as it adds a shadowy edge to the compelling beats.  

Stepping up for a remix, radio show host, dextrous DJ and cult producer Alex Medina hails from The Canary Islands and is a formidable force in the ever-evolving world of electronic music. He has released tracks on top labels like Laurent Garnier’s Cod3qr, Claptone’s Exploited, and Frankey and Sandrino's Sum Over Histories and many more and each time offers a blend of hypnotic depth and emotional resonance that has won him praise from industry heavyweights like Laurent Garnier, Dixon, Âme, Pete Tong, Solomun, and Richie Hawtin. His track "Golden Teacher" on Innervisions topped the Beatport Indie/Future Classics Chart for weeks and his own Mumbai Records is a well-respected outlet. His remix is a subtle rework with extra lush layers of fizzing synth and a rising sense of tension. The beats are fluid as they unfold and make you move while raw machine sounds whir with a life of their own.

Also returning to Marginalia on remix duties for this release, Accent was inspired to get into music after "a small push by Mama Nature in India" and has since then impressed with music on labels like Kinetika, Bunny Tiger, Acrylic On Canvas, Frau Blau, and is set to have his own release on Marginalia in the very near future. He is always evolving with an electrifying style denied by strong bass lines, ecstatic drums and explosive emotions. His remix is stripped back and rolling with thunderous synth details and a gothic twist to the vocals that makes it perfect for late-night sessions.  

This is another brilliant package from Marginalia, led by one to watch -I Promised Mom.