#8 Feat. New Releases in Melodic House & Techno

April sees a new digital release from COD3 QR, coded "[QR]D.109.RFL.24". As usual the tracks have been selected by Laurent Garnier for the label whose ethos is: Music diversity is our strength! First up is Skatman, the Berlin based, Tunisian born DJ, producer and label head of Cognitive Prophecy. He has gained recognition for his distinctive approach to electronic music, bridging the gap between classic and contemporary with tracks on the likes of Innervisions and Correspondent. Skatman has become one of the most intriguing and captivating artists with a production style that can be described as a mix between raw, unfiltered sounds, hypnotic grooves, and dreamy harmonies, as displayed on "Tribute to a Dancefloor". Hailing from Yorkshire (UK) and Amsterdam (NL), the dynamic duo of Melatron & Ancient Artefact are modern pioneers of the Punk-Electro sound. Melatron brings raw energy and gritty productions, while Ancient Artefact weaves intricate electronic textures to form an electrifying sound, which they bring to second track, "Scream into the Darkness". Producer and manager of the Slates Records label, Squal G is a French artist who has been passionate about electronic music since the early '90s. Initially, he practised his art as a DJ before turning to machines and computers as he progressed with production. Never sticking to a single style, instead, allowing inspiration to lead him, he nevertheless remains in the Techno spirit, as heard on "Waiting 4U". French born, Mexican resident Joaquim Plossu has been making music as a producer, multi-instrumentalist and sound designer for the past 20 years with releases on COD3 QR, 31 Recordings, Fokuz, Repertoire, Deep Heads, Planet Rhythm and more. Both music composer and producer for TV and films, as well as Drum & Bass producer in his spare time, "Theory of the Tides" sees him team up with Salem Focus and Phoebe Train. Leeds based Salem has been scribbling since the school yard all the way to the stage supporting the likes of LTJ Bukem, Goldie, GLXY, Ms. Dynamite, Sully, Monrroe, Dub Pistols and Babylon Dead, while releasing on Fokuz Records, Soulvent and Galacy. While UK vocalist Phoebe Train's love for Drum & Bass meant she was always destined to unleash her soulful sound into her beloved scene. Her inward, deeply personal and ethereal approach to song-writing aims to connect with deeper meanings through her truly intimate and touching sound. Yes Basketball was created by singer and drummer Pierre Marolleau in 2018, following an injury during a basketball match that put him out of action for a couple of months, the perfect time to start making some music. Pierre was soon joined by band members, Yoann Buffeteau (Montgomery) and Jeremy Rouault (Bumpkin Island). Yes Basketball isn't likely to ever choose between the bestial rage of wild Hip-Hop or spicy Post-Punk, imbued with Pop or R'n'B vocal harmonies. Jumping along the way of this arduous trip, you'll be tasting a madness that is at times wise and at others dark and raw. The latter is what they bring to closing track, "Next".

Skatman, Return Of The Luddites, Squal G, Phoebe Train, Salem Focus, Joaquim Plossu, Yes Basketball

#95 Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)

Latest release in the Artist Cod3 series as always a focus on eclecticism, open-mindedness, divergence and non-conformity. The usual wide range of electronic music with drum n bass don Calibre opening up the compilation with Dub, followed by techno from Seroplexx and Costello, with more Detroit style vibes from Jim Rivers; deep house from Subground 3000; while Marcellus, Melatron & Ancient Artefacts complete the package with leftfield beats. All hand picked by Laurent Garnier & Scan X. COD3 QR wants to remain free of all expectations and all prejudices because only one thing counts for us: the music, The Music, THE MUSIC in every shape and form! COD3 QR = MUSIC TO AROUSE CURIOSITY www.cod3qr.com

Calibre, Seroplexx, Costello, Marcelus, Subground 3000, Jim Rivers, Ancient Artefact, Melatron, Dany Rodriguez, Oliver Way