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What better way to enter the summer season then jamming out to your favorite house tunes no matter what time of the day it is. Worried you are running out of tunes for your playlists and beach parties? Well, look no further as we have you covered with our very first edition of FUXWITHIT House Selects featuring none other than Bleu Clair, San Pacho, R-CHY, CJ, Jhayco, LEFTI, Bexxie, Elohim, CHKLZ and Esther Anaya. 

Bleu Clair – ‘Inner Circle’ EP

Bleu Clair’s latest EP, ‘Inner Circle,’ exemplifies the essence of his ‘NEWAGEOFHOUSE’ movement. This release captures the pioneering spirit that Bleu Clair has infused into the tech house genre, highlighting a sound that is both distinctive and  identifiable by his fan base. His meticulous attention to detail and cohesive thematic elements set his music apart, positioning him as a true legend driving the house music scene forward. The EP includes three fresh singles: ‘Bring The Hats On,’ ‘Hold On,’ and ‘Want Me Back,’ each offering a deeper, more insightful look into Bleu Clair’s sonic evolution in 2024.

San Pacho  – ‘No Guest List’ EP

San Pacho is a natural when it comes down to pumping up the party and his No Guest List EP only proves this further. The collection includes singles that have energized crowds at major festivals and this is the ideal time to bump these tunes as we enter the festival season.  The EP includes six singles, featuring new tracks ‘To Di Drum’ and ‘Cha Cha Cha,’ along with a VIP version of ‘Amor.’ This collection showcases San Pacho’s musical direction for the year and takes listeners on a journey through the new era of house music driven by the man himself.

R-CHY  – ‘Do It’

You may have heard R-CHY’s releases being aired at Tomorrowland by Tiësto, Alan Walker, or Ilkay Sencan, but now he is about to rile up the dance floor this festival season. ‘Do It’ with Brazilian artist BoweD is a deep-house tune crafted perfectly for those summertime beach and pool parties. It will get you dancing right off the bat and R-CHY never disappoints when it comes down to showcasing his energetic, yet groovy sound design. As he shares “the track’s journey began with a collaboration with BoweD, a supremely talented Brazilian artist. He sent me around ten demos, but this particular one immediately caught my attention. I played around with the stems he sent, enhancing the sound design of the main lead, revamping the kick, and layering in new drum patterns. Additionally, I incorporated unique vocal edits that vary rhythmically throughout the track, rounding it out with a thorough mix and master.”

CJ  – ‘Steppin’ Out’

If you do not know the Denver-based artist known as CJ, now is the time to keep him on your radar as this rising talent in the house scene has become known for his vibrant personality and dancefloor-ready singles across festivals. Recently playing Regenerate Festival on the main stage and now teaming up with his good friend Proppa for their new single ‘Steppin’ Out’ via Hood Politics, CJ really does it all. Combining elements of house, funk, and hip-hop, ‘Steppin’ Out’ has an appeal like no other. With tight drum beats, a rumbling bass groove, and nods to old-school inspiration, this track promises a summer groove ready to be blasted on the speakers. It’s perfect for kickstarting any party and resonates with both seasoned house fans and newcomers alike.

Jhayco – ‘Holanda’ (Lil Tato Edit)

Jhayco has been a leading force in reggaeton, collaborating with industry heavyweights like Skrillex, Cardi B, and Bad Bunny. His journey from early beginnings in Puerto Rico to international success includes chart-topping hits and critical acclaim, notably with his sophomore album, Timelezz, reaching number two on the Top Latin Albums chart and most of
us are familiar with his single ‘Holanda’ that Mexico’s Lil Tato racks over to the house music world for a top-notch latin house remix. Lil Tato is becoming essential for his ability to craft Latin music with minimalism yet potency that attracts pure house heads and reggaeton weekend warriors uniting the dancefloors worldwide.

LEFTI – ‘I’m On FIre’

LEFTI, the brainchild of producer Alex Suarez, releases ‘I’m On Fire,’ a single that deeply embodies the essence of warehouse-party culture while introducing a hybrid sound concept. The track channels the intensity of a peak-hour warehouse rave, merging analog acid elements with a strong tech house base. LEFTI’s bold technique and high-energy soundscapes involve slicing up an acapella to form new phrases, then enlisting a vocalist to re-record these segments, creating an energetic and compelling vocal line. A solid tune for the masses, this one is about the be played on repeat.

Bexxie – ‘Gotta Be Real’

Bexxie has been marinating her classic 90’s rave vibes into her music for years, cooking a sound that sounds as good as home cook meals smell. Recently, Bexxie has revealed ‘Gotta Be Real’ on Insomniac’s IN/ ROTATION and it is truly impeccable.  The disco vocals speak to you like your best friend making perfect sense and tied with the big
room energy, Bexxie makes this house record essential to experience.

Elohim – ‘Didn’t Sign Up For This’

The multi-dimensional artist known as Elohim as shown the sky is the limit when it comes down to her production style. Elohim’s latest single, ‘Didn’t Sign Up For This’ is the third release from her ongoing album cycle. This track boldly fuses indie vibes with UK garage, incorporating the raw strum of acoustic guitar. It stands out with its distinctive, dark allure while aligning with Elohim’s unique musical identity. A perfect match for those not afraid to take a deep dive into the realms of electronic music.

CHKLZ – ‘Rock You Like A Hurricane’

As CHKLZ stampedes toward an unprecedented momentum of shows in 2024, the duo invites fans and newcomers alike to join in on the ‘Pawesomeness’ that defines their journey. At the heart of CHKLZ lies an upbeat, fun-loving nature, not only as individuals but as artists, a quality that ripples through their music and electrifies their live shows. Their latest single, ‘Rock You Like A Hurricane,’ perfectly captures this spirit. As you delve into the story of CHKLZ, prepare to be swept into a world where grooves, joy, and a profound sense of community merge to create something truly special.

Esther Anaya – ‘Higher Self’

Colombian artist Esther Anaya has shared her latest, ‘Higher Self,’ which is more than just a club anthem. It is a powerful journey of personal growth and self-discovery. Through a perfect blend of deep house, future-rave, and tech house, Esther channels her own challenges into a track that resonates with fans from all walks of life. The track is crafted with meticulous melodies and a message that speaks to the human experience of overcoming self-doubt and confusion. It’s about rising from the ashes and becoming the person you’re truly meant to be, confident in your choices and direction.

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Bringing a more contemporary songwriter feel to americana and folk.

It is four years since Emily Barker released “A Dark Murmuration” of words, and her new album “Fragile as Humans” is the chance listeners have had to hear how the pandemic influenced her songwriting. Americana UK’s Martin Johnson caught up with Emily Barker at her London base over Zoom to discuss “Fragile as Humans” and why she has moved her permanent base back to Australia. She explains that the pandemic made her feel isolated from her family as her home state of Western Australia closed its border. The songs on the new album were written in 2021 and 20222 and reflect the introspection experienced by many people during the pandemic. The album was recorded at Luke Potashnick’s Wool Hall Studios. Emily Barker explains how he helped her craft a more contemporary sound for her songs, and how she was surprised how the songs responded to his suggestions. While Emily Barker is one of Australia’s leading artists, she explains how hard it is to be a touring musician in such a vast country with such a relatively small population. The good news for UK fans is that Emily Barker will be headlining a tour in January/February 2024.

How are you and where are you?

I’m just back in London from Australia, which is where I live now because I’m kicking off the album here. I’ve moved back permanently to Australia, but I’m still spending a lot of time here. It’s sort of the reverse of what we were doing before. It is partly due to COVID and the feeling that I couldn’t go back because Western Australia closed its borders which made me suddenly feel very far away. Also personal reasons, mostly family, just wanting to be with family after being away for twenty-one years.

We last talked around the release of “Dark Murmuration of Words” which has proved to be very successful. Did the level of success take you by surprise?

It was hard to tell because we went into lockdown when it came out, which was such a shame because I didn’t get to tour it properly, but despite the circumstances, it managed to get out there and people seemed to really enjoy it. I’m still playing lots of the songs from that, and enjoy being able to play them live now.

Your new album “Fragile as Humans” got a four-star review in Mojo.

Yeah, I was very pleased with that It was nice it came in a bit early as well because it obviously helps pique interest.

It was reviewed in the main album section, and not restricted to the folk or americana sections.

I guess it is not so obviously folk or americana, it is still songs of a type but it doesn’t necessarily sit so easily in those genres.

Was that deliberate, or is it just how the songs worked out?

It was more just meeting Luke, the producer, and then also feeling a bit restless and wanting to explore different sounds. I was listening to music that still at its heart was folk and americana or singer-songwriter, but just dressed differently. People like Pheobe Bridgers, Aldous Harding, and quite a lot of contemporary singer-songwriters, I suppose. I grew up listening to so many old-sounding records, and I’ve definitely made some of them, which I loved but I guess I just fancied doing something more contemporary with the sound.

You also seem to have taken a more personal view, you’ve looking in on yourself more than you have previously.

Yeah, it was quite a time of introspection for a lot of people because a lot of the songs were written in 2021 and 2022, and I was in the UK and working from home and the world felt a lot smaller in a lot of ways because of the pandemic, So, it was more introspective, I suppose, because of that but I like to think that even though the songs are quite introspective in some ways, they speak to experiences a lot of people went through then but continue to have, like the quieter side of ourselves.

The album has a sense of darkness but it is also hopeful.

That’s how I think most of us get around. We are all nuanced and complex, and experience a whole range of emotions and thoughts, even in the space of five minutes. I’m glad it comes across as dark in some places, but still hopeful too, yeah.

What was it like recording at Wool Hall Studios and were you influenced by earlier visitors?

That was great. I met the producer, I was introduced to Luke Potashnick, and that’s where he works out of, he has his own studio there. He and his wife moved to Wool Hall in 2016, I think, and they’ve been slowly doing it up and repairing it because it was quite dishevelled. They live there, and Luke’s studio’s there. It’s just outside of Frome and Frome is such a hub of creativity, there’s so much music going on around there. I was living in Stroud at the time so it was about an hour or so away and we just took our time, and I went down each day, and sometimes stayed over. We just took our time with it, and it is such a beautiful countryside setting, a great space.

Did you know what you wanted before you went into the studio, or were some things worked up during the recording?

It developed through conversations, but I think Luke and I just connected on that and I trusted his vision. We knew we wanted to make it feel quite filmic, so very atmospheric, and we thought a lot of drones throughout would be a way of creating that, and pushing the dynamics by making sure there were very, very sparse quiet moments and contrast that with very much more arranged bigger instrumental parts with many instruments as well. So just working with those dynamics, and moods as well.

Did any of the songs surprise you in their final arrangements?

Definitely, all of them in a way. Some of them felt like they would be more straightforward, ‘With Small Wee Start’ isn’t really obvious but I definitely could hear that before we began. For some others, like ‘Loneliness’ I wasn’t so sure how we would go about producing that and what Luke’s ideas would be, but I really loved how sparse that is throughout, and it obviously fits with the sentiment of the song.

How are you going to play the songs live?

Well, I’m just about to do an instore tour around the UK, so playing in lots of record shops, and that will be mostly solo except for the Rough Trade, Bristol, and Rough Trade, London, and they will be with a full band, Lucas Drinkwater on bass, Kit Hawes on guitar, and I’m stealing Frank Turner’s drummer Callum Green. So, two shows together as a band, and I’m just in the process now of announcing my UK headline tour which is in January/February next year, and that will be with a band. Of course, there will be songs with me solo or as a duo with Lucas, and we will try and do what we did on the album which is to be really minimal and then be much bigger in sound as well.

Are you going to keep the new sound?

I have no idea. It has been three years in the making, so I haven’t thought about what comes next.

Did your 2022 album of covers influence your writing?

I suppose, yeah. I guess those songs were songs that I’d known for some time, and as a songwriter, you just absorb everything you are listening to, even if it is just subconsciously.

What is your Australian career like?

It’s different, very, very different because there are so few people out there, particularly in Western Australia where I’m from, you just can’t do as many gigs because it’s not possible as there aren’t as many towns. A lot of those towns don’t have a venue or have an original music night, there may be a pub where you can see a covers band. So, it’s a very different scene over in Western Australia, but on the East Coast it’s a little bit different, you just have to not overdo it, particularly in Perth, otherwise, you are asking the same people to buy tickets every couple of weeks or whatever. I just keep my powder dry a little bit, and keep it for a special event of some sort. So, when I go back I’ll be doing an album launch in Perth, and a couple of record store shows as well, and a few regional shows as well. It is such a big, big place with so few people around that you can’t be as busy, but that’s quite nice having that between touring over here, and I still tour America. It’s a big commute to anywhere but great when you are there, it’s really beautiful, it’s paradise and I get to see my family and the dog. It’s great and we have a really good lifestyle.

Playing record stores is now a key part of the publicity machine for artists. What do you get out of it as a musician that you don’t get from a normal gig?

I used to work in record stores so I appreciate them as a community hub, I suppose, and I did my first record store in 2013 when I drove myself around for the ‘Dear River’  tour. It was just great being able to meet with fans in a more intimate setting and during the day a lot of the time, to celebrate three years of work or however long it has taken to bring an album as a physical thing into this world. It feels really good to be doing that, signing copies, meeting people and hearing how they might connect to the songs. I think it is an important part of the whole process, which during COVID we didn’t get to experience because it just existed online essentially. It was hard to feel like an album had come out into the world, even though someone might send you a photo saying they’ve got the vinyl. You couldn’t have those conversations or feel like it was out there. So, for me, I think it is a way of acknowledging the work and the whole process and meeting people as well.

At AUK, we like to share music with our readers. What are three of your favourite tracks, albums or artists on your playlists?

I was introduced to a couple of new people the other day, Lomelda and Allegra Krieger. I came across Allegra Krieger in a café and I was like, who’s this, she’s really good. I’ve been listening to Willy Mason recently. I also like the Bonnie Light Horseman, their first record, in particular, is gorgeous and was partly the inspiration for my latest album.

Emily Barker’s “Fragile as Humans” is out now on Everyone Sang. Details of Emily Barkers UK dates can be found here.

Steve-O has recruited Post Malone to tattoo a penis on his face while at Bonnaroo festival. Check out footage of the moment below.

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The idea emerged earlier this month, when the Jackass star revealed to fans that he was going to get Posty to put the ink on his face for his 50th birthday.

“Post Malone’s gonna tattoo a dick on my forehead,” he told Page Six in an interview, explaining how he wants to celebrate the birthday. “That’s the plan. He asked, ‘Is it going to be a chode?’ And I don’t even know what a chode is!”

He also said that he wanted to do it because “the bar for my comedy is pretty high these days” and he was determined to top all of his previous stunts.

“My last comedy special — I had a four-inch needle in my spine, where they injected a drug to paralyse me. And then I took off running after the injection. So I became paralysed while I was in a full sprint.”

Now, as seen in a new video on TMZ, it looks like the tattoo finally happened over the weekend (Sunday June 16).

In the clip, Post Malone is seen leaning over Steve-O with a tattoo gun, and starting to draw the penis on his face. “I’m gonna start with the part closest to your eye,” the rapper is heard saying, while Steve-O advises that he should “start with the balls”.

Steve-O later talks directly to the camera and explains in more detail why he went through with the tattoo – adding that it’s a test to “find out how long I last before I tap out and get it lasered off”.

“I’m determined to make it at least through my next whole tour, which starts this Friday. And it’s the craziest show I ever put together because it actually explores what I have to do with my art to cross the line,” he added. “And I’ll have you know, I’m crossing the hell out of it.”

This marks the second time that the artist has given the Jackass star some ink. Back in 2022, the two of them exchanged matching tattoos of a character they called ‘Ghost Malone’ – which appeared to be a well-endowed ghost.

Bonnaroo 2024 took place in Manchester, Tennessee between June 13 to 16 and featured other headliners Red Hot Chili Peppers and Fred Again...

In other Post Malone news, he debuted an unreleased song during his performance at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards last month. The track, which remains unnamed, is presumed to be taken from his forthcoming country album.

He played a cover of Hank Willliams’ ‘Honky Tonk Blues’ during a surprise show in Nashville in April, a few weeks before dropping ‘I Had Some Help’ with Morgan Wallen.

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COLDPLAY ANNOUNCE ‘MOON MUSIC’ NEW ALBUM LANDING OCTOBER 4 FIRST SINGLE, feelslikeimfallinginlove, OUT FRIDAY. Watch clip of the band perform forthcoming new single HERE  FOUR SOLD-OUT CROKE PARK SHOWS August 29th & 30th September 1st & 2nd  FIRST SINGLE, feelslikeimfallinginlove, OUT FRIDAY ALBUM’S PHYSICAL RELEASE WILL SET NEW SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS, WITH NEW ECORECORD rPET LP MADE […]

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Sam Morton, the musical duo of singer, songwriter, and Oscar-nominated actor Samantha Morton and music producer and co-songwriter Richard Russell—the boss of XL Recordings—have released their debut album.

Over 12 tracks, Daffodils & Dirt builds a “deeply personal musical world,” with Russell’s soundscapes providing a rich foundation for Morton’s ethereal vocals. It features Alabaster DePlume, Laura Groves, and Jack Peñate.

Last year, the pair released limited edition vinyl-only singles Hunger Hill Road / Ghosts Are Dancing and Supplication / Headbouncing.

Tracklisting

01. Highwood House
02. Hungerhill Road
03. Purple Yellow
04. The Little White Cloud That Cried
05. Kaleidoscope
06. Cry Without End feat. Alabaster DePlume
07. Broxtowe Girl feat. Ali Campbell & Alabaster DePlume
08. Let’s Walk In The Night feat. Alabaster DePlume
09. Greenstone
10. Double Dip Neon
11. The Shadow
12. Loved By God feat. Alabaster DePlume

Daffodils & Dirt LP is available now. You can stream it in full via the player below.

Daffodils & Dirt by SAM MORTON

Photo: Anton Corbijn

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The Hyperdub pairing are back releasing together. ‘Phoneglow’ / ‘Eyes Go Blank’ is a joint 12″ on the label that follows not long after Burial’s ‘Dreamfear’ / ‘Boy Sent From Above’ in January. ‘Phoneglow’ is the Burial track, a spectral R&B-sampling 9-minute track of true Burial stock, while ‘Eyes Go Blank’ is a 2-step jungle…

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Snoop Dogg thrilled baseball fans watching the latest game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds with some very on-brand commentary.