Ivan Novich & Richard Wilkins- College Fund

The waiting days for Amibella junkies are over! Seventeen year-old producer and label owner, Ivan Novich, together with Richard Wilkins, proudly unveils Amibella Records’ debut release entitled, “College Fund”! Not just that, the track garners an electrifying trance reinterpretation in the hands of Colorado-based producer, Venaccio as the second track of the release.


Characterized by its dirty, grinding and wobbling basslines— the original mix of “College Fund” is simply a manifestation of Ivan and Richard’s Deadmau5 inspiration. Venaccio’s remix, on the other hand, caters a unique sound packed with orchestra melodies and a pile-driving breakdown!


“College Fund” is just a hint of more exciting things to come from the label in the near future— keep your eyes peeled!

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Alvaro Hylander- Feels Right

Soundscapes by Motionmigs is very grateful to have received this special four-track release, "Feels Right" from Spanish deep house producer, Alvaro Hylander! Before we, however, go through the tracks of this spectacular Alma Soul Music release, let us first talk about the man behind all of these. Alvaro Hylander, although of Spanish descent, is currently based in Denmark. As a producer, he has worked with various labels like Da Funk's Acryl Music, Solardish, and a lot of other labels including Alma Soul Music. For those who do not know yet, Hylander is currently working on his biggest project to date-- his very own deep house label entitled, DeepWit Recordings. 

Feels Right (Original Mix)

The unadulterated deep house sound of Alvaro Hylander is clearly manifested in the original mix of "Feels Right". Smooth, laid-back and eclectic in nature, "Feels Right", with its sliding bass, is definitely something for the true deep house connoisseurs out there!

Feels Right (Seraphine Remix)

Dubbed with a couple of stylish Rhode organ chords, and a slightly-electrifying bass, "Feels Right" takes on a hipper route from the original.

Visions of Maydell (Original Mix)

"Visions of Maydell" drifts to a more hypnotic atmosphere with its eminent deep rhythms and dropping bass. Aside from which, its heart-pounding kicks do their job in pumping more energy into the track.

Visions of Maydell (Dario RC Deepness Remix)

Louder kicks, louder bass, louder everything-- Dario RC's Deepness Remix is a certified mind-blowing tune! It's quite difficult not to groove to this masterpiece. . .

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Interview with ONUR OZMAN [2011]

Discovering a unique sound is a long process, it's a destination to arrive at. 


For a very young and talented man like Onur Ozman-- the world is a place without borders where art is the primary medium that brings together people. Onur, born and raised in Turkey, recently moved to Zurich, Switzerland, where he continued excelling in the field of contemporary deep house music. Aside from being a passionate producer and a film-maker, this 22-year old Renaissance man studies architecture where his imagination dives into reality. As he celebrates more than one-hundred releases, Onur Ozman takes on a mission this year to--yet again-- defy limits. 


Onur Ozman's Official Website


Copyright © 2011 Miguel Libre

Hello there Onur! How’s 2011 so far?

I have already 2 EPs released. Hold On EP from Onethirty Recordings and The Shadow of the Statue EP from Acryl Music. The reactions are awesome. I'm glad so far.

Onur Ozman's latest release on Acryl Music. Click here for the review.

In your opinion, what is the sound of Onur Ozman? 

Discovering a unique sound is a long process, it's a destination to arrive at. I'm trying to define an area in between rationality and natural instinct. My music has been always a bit minimal and a bit groovy.

Can you share to us the story on how you became a producer?

I wasn't surrounded with talented DJs or producers. I grew up in a small city. There weren't so many things that could inspire me. However, creating something from tiny small sections to an enourmos stuff has been always a passion for me. I am a part of this culture, not only a music genre. Living underground beyond the borders. That's how I became a producer.

Among all the productions you have made, which one for you is your most favorite? 

I find it an impossible question to answer. I like all of them. If you could decide which one of your ex-girlfriends would be your favourite, I could answer this, too. What me excites is now (what I produce) and the future (what i will).

If given a chance, name one producer whom you would like to work with in the future? 

I do not have borders. This is a wide-range question. I don't have a dream person to work with but have so many people I support and may work in the near future togerther. That could even be a hip-hop vocalist or a rock guitarist, too.  

You were born in Turkey and now based in Switzerland, right? Did moving to Zurich affect your life as a producer / DJ? 

I moved to Zurich 6 Months ago which is a short period of time to figure out if that was a right idea or wrong. Actually, I love this city and Swiss people. Here you can find stunning djs and producers. Not like the common people, i like also the night life good enough. What I'm really interested in is the daily life which seems at first a bit frozen but if you realize the meanings the people have in their faces, then it turnes suddenly into an inspiring way of living. 

Onur Ozman's new home-- Zurich. [image source]

If life only allowed you to listen to one single record for the rest of your life, what would it be? 

It should be something that I never tend to listen to before. Because I would have a plenty of time to think about why i've never tried to hear a record like this. I mean, a different way of thinking. Isn't that why we make music for?

What advice can you give to young and aspiring producers out there? 

They can start by stopping reading interviews. That gives them nothing. :) I really mean it. They need, at first, to find themselves. When they succeed it, there is only one thing remains, that no matter what happens, they should never give up. That's it.

How do you make your music?

I live my ordinary life and when I want to produce. I stay alone in Studio. This is the key for me. I always start a track by finding a unique sound. Not a "Sample" that another producer can easily remind. It should be something that nobody heared before. That becomes the definition of the whole process. Just like a guide actually. As I said before, producing is a process, from little sections to something complicated. People say, starting is the hardest thing but in producing what more important is managing to finish it.

What can we expect from Onur Ozman in the near future? 

There's a lot in this year. I've many upcoming EPs which are almost completely scheduled. I expect in this year aprx. 20-30 releases more. I worked with remarkable names and keep working, too. Right now, I have significant projects which i even haven't signed to a label yet. To keep my audience surprising I won't give so much clues. About the gigs they can always follow me on my website which will be periodical updated. Thank you all.

I, Miguel Libre, would like to personally thank you for your time and your effort in making this interview possible! Support as always, and may 2011 be an awesome year for you!

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Onur Ozman- Shadow of the Statue EP

Straight from the streets of Zurich, Switzerland, “Shadow of the Statue” EP by the very young and talented Turkish producer— Onur Ozman— is the latest craft Acryl Music has to offer! This EP spawns “Shadow of the Statue” and “Music is Rectangular”, two mint and highly-sophisticated tracks from Onur Ozman.

Shadow of the Statue (Original Mix)

Onur's Shadow of the Statue caters a finely-blended mix of delicate vintage-sounding melodies as well as a groovy bassline built on top of a poignant piano loop. When listening to this track, also check out the fascinating filtered-bass breakdown!

Music is Rectangular (Original Mix)

With a sudden shift to a denser and darker atmosphere, "Music is Rectangular" takes the second and last slot of Ozman's sophomore Acryl Music release. Follow the footsteps of Onur Ozman to the more obscured and haunting side of his productions with "Music is Rectangular"! 

From Acryl Music to the rest of the world--  Onur Ozman's "Shadow of the Statue" EP is now available on your leading download portals!


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Luca Lombardi- Hard Times (Remixes)

Bonzai Progressive remastered Luca Lombardi's classic deep house masterpiece, "Hard Times", and released it with three other fascinating remixes from Verche, Funky Space Pirates, and Parafernalia. This release is out now courtesy of Bonzai Progressive!

Hard Times (Remastered Original Mix)
This original mix caters wonderful starlit vibes as well as a lush and levitating atmosphere. Aside from which, its eclectic piano melodies are simply too rejuvenating to miss out on! Celebrated and remastered, "Hard Times" is back to deliver more good vibes!

Hard Times (Verche Remix)
Drifting to a more deep-tech ground, Verche takes one for the release. "Hard Times" gets an edgier makeover in the hands of the Bonzai-frequenting producer, Verche.

Hard Times (Funky Space Pirates Remix)
Funky Space Pirates also accepts remixing duties for "Hard Times", and the result is this-- a soulful groovy rendition of the original. If you like the original, you will definitely enjoy this too!

Hard Times (Parafernalia Remix)
Last remix for Luca Lombardi's "Hard Times" is from Parafernalia. With a trance-like remix topped-off with a hypnotizing breakdown, Parafernalia's craft is indeed something for aficionados who has an ear for straight-up mind-levitating atmosphere!

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Timo Juuti- Kuduro / More Dirt

Finnish producer and co-owner of Wicked Recordings (with Sami Saari), Timo Juuti has something new and different fresh from the oven! For his latest release on Wicked, Timo presents "Kuduro / More Dirt"-- a release packed with real mean tech attitude topped with a twist of Arabian hints! If you have been closely following the productions of Timo, you will know that this release is quite different from his usual craft.

"Kuduro" takes the first spot with its gliding basslines and its intoxicating Arabian melodies. For the second track, Timo unleashes "More Dirt"-- six minutes of thick and bass-heavy tech house madness! 

If you enjoyed Timo Juuti's latest on Wicked Recordings, support it by heading over to your favorite download portals. . .  right now!

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Lea D- Black Soul

"Black Soul"-- the spoken-word deep house tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.-- is Lea D's  latest from In Deep Records. Lea D is the guise used by Baradero-based producer Leandro Dutra who cites deep house, progressive house, and tech house music as his forte. His crafts, moreover, have landed on various labels which include Witty Tunes and Proton Ltd., among others. "Black Soul" comes in three variations-- the original from Argentina's Lea D, and two high-profile remixes from Estonia's Ricky Inch and Russia's Evren Ulusoy.

Black Soul (Original Mix)
Lea D's craft caters dusky atmosphere that perfectly blends with its strong head-nodding stabs and ever-inspiring recording of one of MLK Jr.'s declamations. Superb track right here!

Black Soul (Evren Ulusoy Remix)
Evren Ulusoy constructs a more dance-floor-oriented tune with dubbed vocals and punchy stabs. The breakdown also caters an array of soothing flanged melodies that adds more dance-value to the track.

Black Soul (Ricky Inch Remix)
Ricky Inch-- a well-respected deep house producer hailing all the way from Estonia-- kicks off the last track on the release with his chic interpretation of "Black Soul". This remix caters soulful house elements topped-off with a dash of saxophone samples!

"Black Soul" is already available on your favorite online record stores. Do yourself a favor and grab a copy today!

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Craig Stewart- Make Me EP

Craig Stewart is known for going on a pursuit with Johnny Montana in perfecting moonlight-inspired deep and soulful house music as heard in their productions and remixes like "Lunar Eyes", "Million to One", and "State of Mind". Make Me EP— Stewart's latest release on Acryl Music is quite different— it is minus Johnny Montana and the soulful vibe, but a plus to the technical and groovy sound of the deep! To celebrate this release, Alex V, Office Gossip, and Acryl Music head honcho, Da Funk also contribute their respective remixes to the package.

Make Me (Original Mix)

The original mix of "Make Me" is an easy-going head-nodding piece from Craig Stewart—definitely a soundtrack perfect for those lazy afternoons!

Do For Love (Original Mix)

A heavily-flanged, strong-riffed piece comes from Craig Stewart as the second track of the release. We get to hear the sharper side of his productions with “Do For Love”.

Do For Love (Alex V Remix)

Tossa del Mar-based, Barcelona-born producer Alex V hooks-up “Do For Love” with a smoother, more elegant, and a more atmospheric approach. This serves as a great alternative to the original!

Make Me (Office Gossip Remix)

Second remix comes all the way from London. In the hands of Office Gossip, “Make Me” turns into a stubby, hazy, and a laidback soundtrack.

Make Me (Da Funk’s Numb Soul Remix)

Dany steps-in with his newest sound-signature, the "Numb Soul". For this last remix on the release, Da Funk surprises us with trademark thick and stubby basslines, gray and chilled atmosphere, as well as echoing and haunting melodies. This track draws the release to a silencing close.

Make Me EP, together with its marvelous remixes from Alex V, Office Gossip, and Da Funk, is now available for purchase! Head over to your favorite download portal and support this release!

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