SIMINA GRIGORIU RETURNS TO OFF RECORDINGS WITH MISSION DISTRICT EP

All things considered, it’s been a rather productive year for Simina Grigoriu. Following the hugely successful roll out of her Techno Monkey remix album (Volumes 1 & 2) and an impressive run of additional releases on the likes of Octopus Recordings, ELEVATE, Prospect Records and her very own Kuukou Records, the ever-prolific Berlin-based talent now continues her fine run of 2021 form with the announcement of her immense new Mission District EP.

Out now via OFF Recordings, the killer two-part EP marks Simina’s eagerly anticipated return to Andre Crom’s esteemed German imprint, following her huge debut back in October 2020 with Sandbox Wars. Delivering another veritable masterclass in immersive, forward-thinking techno, this latest offering is the work of an exceptionally talented artist who is quickly making a name for herself as one of the most promising talents on the European techno circuit.

Igniting the double-sided cut with the juggernaut title track Mission District, Simina goes all-in from the off, delivering an uncompromising blend of rolling big-room grooves, driving synths, washed out vocals and exquisitely layered drum samples. On the flip, the Kuukou label boss demonstrates her distinctive production versatility with the equally impressive Incinerate, building an array of melodic basslines and trippy atmospheres, to close out the EP in emphatic fashion.

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DOT RELEASES ALLURING NEW SINGLE 'WANT TO SAY' OUT NOW VIA BITBIRD

Highly-respected, emerging producer Dot has made a name for herself as a champion for the unsung female producer and musician. The multi-faceted talent has paved the way for other female producers throughout her work, whether it be as part of Team Supreme, working on her own woman-focused imprint: Unspeakable Records, or writing music for film/TV and commercials with some of the biggest companies in the world including Nike, MTV, Laura Mercier, and more. Continuing her upward trajectory, Dot returns with her latest single “Want To Say”, out now across all platforms via bitbird.

Dot’s latest offering directly follows the release of her last single ‘User,’ released in May, and her most recent album Life Support. The new single, ‘Want To Say’ emulates the feeling of being too afraid to tell a friend how you feel about them. The sultry track features soft instrumentation and Dot’s emotive vocals, driving the vision behind the song. With spacious textures and diaphanous sounds, ‘Want To Say’ transports listeners to an impalpably ethereal sonic atmosphere. A perfect mesh of different styles and Dot’s explorative musical prowess, ‘Want To Say’ has the power to resonate with listeners across all genres and captivate both old and new audiences.

"'Want To Say' holds a lot of sentimental value to me -- the song is about not being able to express one's true feelings to a friend through words, but finding the courage and ability to do so in music. I wrote it while I was on a trip with my friend/collaborator Cody Farwell (artist name Goodnight Cody) -- I had the instrumental already done from a previous writing session, and he tracked some lapsteel on it in the hotel room before I quickly recorded some vocals using just my macbook microphone. I liked the demo vox so much that I ended up keeping them on the final version, even though the recording quality wasn't the best. The sentiment of that exact moment was more important for me to preserve."

- Dot

Kate Ellwanger, also known as Dot, is a producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist who fuses electronic, indie rock, and R&B elements together in her music. Dot has been recognized as one of most respected emerging producers in the scene and is an advocate for the often under-represented female producer. She has a multitude of work under her sleeve including producing beats as part of the LA beat collective Team Supreme, founding her own music label Unspeakable Records, producing music for artists such as SZA and Teri Genderbender, teaching music production and composition at esteemed institutions including The Lost Angeles Recording School and Dubspot, and writing a VR Installation score for The LA Times. Dot’s work and music has been praised by the best in tastemaker media, such as the likes of Nylon, Pitchfork, Red Bull, and more. With her most recent album Life Support and more music in the works, Dot continues to pave the way for her path as one of the most influential female producers on the horizon.

As she continues to expand upon her already impressive discography, Dot is destined for a bright future in the world of music. Showcasing her explorative style in her latest release ‘Want To Say’, Dot continues to separate herself from the crowd and ensure her spot as a standout name.

ALOK ANNOUNCES ‘CONTROVERSIA BY ALOK VOL. 003’ COMPILATION INCLUDING ALL- NEW MUSIC!

Constantly pushing boundaries within electronic music, superstar and Brasil’s biggest dance music artist ALOK has released the biggest and freshest tracks ever since the launch of his CONTROVERSIA imprint of which has now been the catalyst in receiving over 600 million streams for the label and its releases. Now, entering the Autumn with a slew of new artists in tow, including his own original productions, ‘CONTROVERSIA by Alok Vol. 003’ is poised to bring deep, eclectic and refreshing singles, live and direct from a plethora of exciting acts.

Commencing with the all-new ‘Alone’ from Alok himself as the label’s 100th release, alongside the mysteriously masked ALOTT and rank-rising artist Apophis, ‘Alone’ takes hold from the get-go thanks to pitched swathes of synth that shine through the ghost-like delivery of the topline, the release soon twisting and turning into a pumping, deep house take thanks to finger-snapping beats that splinter the synapses to attention.

Following with the fresh release, Kohen lands on the imprint alongside artist Parah Dice to ‘Bring Me To Life’ and with over 600,000 combined monthly listeners between them, the duo captivate with militant precision. Taking a soaring vocal that tells a tale of “I was left to my own devices/ And now I’m in deep”, swelling and weaving inbetween stripped-back depths of synth and then a bass-meets-house bubbling melody that shines out of the speakers, Kohen & Parah Dice add a delectable element to the compilation.

Fans of the imprint may recognise sparkling omissions that have already been shared with fans including the hypnotising ‘Friends’ from Selva with Robert Falcon, aswell as Moodshift’s dynamic ‘All Of You’, artists such as Brazilian duo ALAS, Mister Ruiz and Dropack that add a homegrown vitality and nod to ALOK’s native country and passion to support. Treading further afield, the likes of Spain’s FERGO teases tension on the progressive-leaning ‘Like Home’ that draws the listener in, utilising space and whirring rhythms for a production that is wholly unique, as Rednod and Murat Salman bring the warmth of the East and their Turkish influence to the growing clan of artists on ‘Wicked Game’.

Across 19 amazing and original tracks, ‘CONTROVERSIA by Alok Vol. 003’ presents the labels brightest artists across one exclusive package of releases that will dazzle, delight and unite – make sure you get your hands on the next instalment of the compilation, out now only via CONTROVERSIA!

‘CONTROVERSIA by Alok Vol. 003’ tracklist //
01 - Alok, ALOTT & Apophis - Alone
02 - Kohen & Parah Dice - Bring Me To Life
03 - Hawk, Reznikov & Joey Busse - Here to Say (Na Na Na)
04 - Selva - Friends (with Robert Falcon)
05 - Volkoder & Tribbs - Whisky (feat. Reja Jay)
06 - Schutzer - Be Right (feat. Pershard Owens)
07 - Moodshift - All Of You
08 - Rednod & Murat Salman - Wicked Game
09 - ALAS - Diesel (feat. SARRIA)
10 - Mister Ruiz - Dead to You
11 - Dropack, Zambelli & Zeeman - Golden Skin (feat. Rickysee)
12 - Delfrate, Samir, Thiago Ferraz - I Bet On You
13 - Charles B & Lucas Butler - Tell Me
14 - FERGO - Like Home
15 - Tom Enzy & Rion S - Who We Are
16 - Future Class - I Wanna Go
17 - Zuffo & ZOOTAH - Don't Wake Me Up
18 - RQntz & Berchi - Hurting Me Inside (feat. Siera)
19 - Bluckther & Able Faces - Lights Go Down

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