Stamp The Wax - Diggers Directory: Alex T @ MusiqueNonStop

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Diggers Directory: Alex T We could have thrown a ton of nepotistic wisecracks at this week’s Diggers guest, the first of our family of writers to graduated onto the series but, on this occasion, we feel it’s more fitting to mark his credentials with a serious appraisal. Leeds-based DJ and all round music encyclopaedia, Alex T is someone we can always count on for an on point recommendation or that elusive ID we’ve been searching for all year. You may know him from such Facebook groups as The New Music Group and Analogue Shazam, spreading those nuggets of knowledge wherever he can. In real life he’s doing the same thing on the daily at Tribe Records, the shop he works at alongside Subdub’s Simon Scott and Cosmic Slop‘s Mike Greenwell, tipping the people of Leeds, and the visiting DJs on to the best records coming through the shop. After recording a slamming mix for Saoirse’s Rinse show at the beginning of last year, the station invited him on board for his own monthly show, on which guests include CCL, Justin Cudmore and Yuri. A long-time contributor for STW, it’s about time we gave some shine to the man who is as highly regarded for his knowledge of records as his love for Snyder’s pretzel pieces. Alongside a vinyl-only mix of late night/early morning selections, Alex talks us through his relationship with records. A soundtrack to late nights/early mornings from the Leeds-based Rinse FM resident. The post Diggers Directory: Alex T appeared first on .

Premiere: Earth Trax & Newborn Jr. – Old Way, New Way When Polish producers Earth Trax and Newborn Jr. come together for a release it always yields incredible results; their signature sound becoming instantly recognisable for its nods to Balearic, trance and breakbeat, reaching for nostalgic flute notes and melodic keys. Since their joint debut EP in 2016 for Bradley Zero’s Rhythm Section imprint, their musings have taken them to Echovolt, Dopeness Galore, Les Yeux Orange and the imprint they now return to for their forthcoming EP, Phonica Records. Individually Earth Trax practices under the monikers Bartosz Kruczyński and Pejzaż, the former his outlet for ambient Balearic excursions and the latter a new project, which, much like his releases as half of Ptaki, uses cut and paste techniques to give new life to forgotten Polish gems. Newborn Jr. on the other hand has been venturing into the realms of rave, acid and techno with his live project Private Press alongside friend Jan, which has seen them release on Indigo Aera, REKIDS, Technosoul and Oblique Music. Across their new four tracker Truth, which includes two mixes and two originals, the pair exercise the same winning formula. ‘Old Way, New Way’ is awash with lush pads and keys, introducing subtle breaks and flute notes at the half way point. Truth will be released this month – pre-order your copy on the Phonica website. The Polish duo bring their signature Balearic-tinged sound back to Phonica Records. The post Premiere: Earth Trax & Newborn Jr. – Old Way, New Way appeared first on .