Riva Starr - Adventures In Drums (CRM192)

The brainchild of Damian Lazarus, Crosstown Rebels has become home to many big hitters. Following on from his remix of Satori earlier this year, Riva Starr delivers his own, three-part tribal beast, 'Adventures In Drums'.

'My Afrika' opens up the EP with what would appear to be a tribal leader commanding your attention as the wobbly synths draw you in. As the heady bass kicks in you can't help but succumb to the rhythm. On 'Eurovoodoo', alien sounding synths are weaved amongst high hats luring you into a trance-like, hypnotic state. 'El Sonido'  leans towards a faster, flamenco style sound with tribal singing beckoning you to the dancefloor.

Riva Starr is the alias of East London based Stefano Miele. He has long been a staple in the club scene bringing dancefloor fire to some of the world's biggest stages, from Glastonbury to Japan's Fuji Rock. His credibility as an artist has led to collaborations with siome of the industry's biggest players, including the likes of Green Velvet, as well as remixing for a number of high-profile musicians such as Wiley and London Grammar. Founder of Snatch!, in 2017 was a monumental year for the label having reached 100th release.

Tracklist:

1. My Afrika

2. Eurovoodoo

3. El Sonido

Released: 19/01/2018

Cat#: CRM192

Distribution: Above Board

LINK TO THE TRACKS

Gorgon City - Money (CRM159)

Gorgon City have catapulted their way to fame since the duo formed in 2012, selling 1.2 million records globally, gaining a #1 billboard dance single and 'reviving the glory days of garage and vocal house' according to US trend thermometer the Fader Magazine.

Taking a break from their Black Butter home, Damian Lazarus welcomes them to his Crosstown Rebels label for the first time for 'Money', an atomic bomb of an EP bleeding with big moments. "We've been playing both tracks in our sets and love the reactions it's been getting" explained Matt & Kye AKA Gorgon City, "we've been fans of the Crosstown Rebels label and parties for many years so it's an honor."

David Morales lends his legendary Red Zone stamp, created in the early 90s for when the club was at its peak, his high energy version of 'Money' creates a mind-bending state of mind. While Riva Starr, hot on the heels of his Cajual album, strips it back to the elements where we feel the blood of its veins.

Gorgon City will kick off their Ibiza residency on Amnesia terrace this summer and in may they co-headline Central Park in NYC and Shrine in LA as part of a massive 5 date US Tour. This EP is their calling card to the underground, leaving no doubt why NME named them the 'crème de la crème of new UK dance talent'.

Tracklist:

1 .Money

2. Money (David Morales Red Zone Mix)

3. Money (Riva Starr remix)

4. Aries

Released: 13/05/2016

Cat#: CRM159

Distribution: !K7 / Above Board

LINK TO THE TRACKS