Artefact Records

WMC 2012 SAMPLER pt.1-preview

2012-02-27T17:24:00.000+01:00

Various Artists - The Artefacts Pt.1: Miami Winter Music Conference 2012 Sampler (Artefact Records)

It is that time of the year again, everyone is preparing for some sunshine and great new music and we are proud to present you the first part of this year's Artefact's WMC sampler, consisting of 6 tracks with styles ranging from classic house sound to the more subtile deep and tech sounds with some flavors of disco and funk in between as our mission statement says we believe in artistic freedom, never limited to one genre, always reflecting the current movements of the clubbing scene while praising the roots & origins of today's electronic music.

We have four producers included on the first part of the sampler that are brand new additions to our artists roster and two well established producers that have already released some material for our label, Angel Rize and X Twins.

To start things of we have “Rize Up” a t rack by Angel Rize and his original production style using a great groove along beautiful melodies, piano sounds and strings mixed with female vocal to deliver a great sounding classic house feel.

Next is Dean Mickoski, Macedonian born living in USA first time on Artefact, with his track “Dreamless” that has a great vibe, beautiful deep driving melody and piano sounds and all incorporated with sporadic male vocal to form a package that reminds us on some great times for the house music not so long ago.

Next is JayCeel, a Danish born producer with great potential that has brought to Artefact his disco flavored sound very simple but very powerful and ready for the dance floor with his track “Back To Disco”.

The fourth track on this sampler is a remix done by the bulgarian producer Artone who has few of his works on our label, and this time he has done his remix work on a track called “Waterfall” from the bulgarian band Nova Generacia, the track has his very well know signature of deep melodies and beautiful bass line mixed with the great female vocal to get a sound that reminds us of the sexy sounding productions of the very well know label Naked music.

Fifth track “It Never Stops” is from yet another first appearance on our label Soul Equation, a producer that is yet to show his talent, with his great production skills across few very different styles of music, but this time he is exploring the deep and funky sounds, with clever use of piano sounds as well as guitar sample and spiced with some strings all packaged with driving bass line.

Last but not least is our friend from Montenegro X Twins, with his “Innovators” one of his best works so far, very modern sound with unbelievably powerful bass line along with liquid melody that puts you in a great mood, deep sound filled with so much soul and at titude, a track for a dance floor as well as the comfort of your home.

The Artefacts Pt.1 - Miami WMC 2012 Sampler by artefactrecords

Out today...James Silk - Lost Circus EP [arte017]

2012-02-21T14:15:00.000+01:00

Out today, the newest signing to Artefact Records, James Silk's "Lost Circus EP".

Supported by Hermanez, Giom, Mikkel Wendelboe (Soulmagic), Alfred Azzetto, Al Bradley (3AM), Bogdan Taran, Colin Sales (Ministry of Sound), DJ Nutritious, Hector Moralez, Nachtvogels (Jonaz Martinez), Paul Pressure Radio, DK Watts, James Harrigan (Sub Club), Bruno Browning, Michael Fossati, Gonzalo Menoyo, Stuartt Millar, DJ Bonehead, Olivier, Brandon Bass and many others......

James Silk - Lost Circus EP [arte017]
1.Friend Of Mine
2.Hazy Dayz
3.Trail To Buda

Get your copy at the best digital stores accross the globe:

Preview of the forthcoming EP "Lost Circus" by James Silk on Artefact Records

2012-02-07T00:35:00.002+01:00

James Silk - Lost Circus EP [arte017]
1.Friend Of Mine
2.Hazy Dayz
3.Trail To Buda

Liverpool born James Silk, is the newest addition to the Artefact records artist roster.

Relatively new producer on the House scene, James is far from inexperienced when it comes to music. Already released tracks for Open Bar Music, She/It Records, Cimelde Records and few other labels, debuts on Artefact with the three tracker called “Lost Circus EP” that is set straight for to the dance floor.

Starting with “Friend Of Mine” where James's clever usage of the vocal snippet from Incognito's Still Friend of Mine softly filtering thru the break down, and the mix with a deep bass line and modern tech sounds, shows his ability to connect the old with the modern in a great balance.

Hazy Dayz carries a lighter bounce with the funky influenced bass line, along with a creamy funky soulful vocal riding on a chunky rolling grooves, and a sweet disco riff filtering thru the grooves, a minimalistic approach with a great vibe.

Rounding off this flawless package, James takes us on a Trail To Buda, with the deep and crisp bass line and old school male vocal sublimed with an old school melody and an eastern male vocal that gives the atmospheric feel to the whole groove and right in the middle a rolling piano takes the whole track to a different level, whilst the vibe stays intact and delivers a joyfully emotional ride.

Fusing old school sounds with current dancefloor sensibilities James Silk is a new name that we are proud to have onboard at Artefact Records and a name that we are sure you will be hearing a lot more in the near future.

Lost Circus EP by artefactrecords

Out today...Massive! - Structures Of Life [arte016]

2012-01-31T12:59:00.004+01:00

Massive! - Structures Of Life [arte016]

1.Juicy
2.Playtime
3.Gasp Out

Initial support by Omid 16b, Giom, Hector Moralez, Doc Link, Fish Go Deep, Jon Silva, DJ Tovar, Art Patrice, Tommy Largo, Miguel Graca, Murray Richardson, DK Watts, Bogdan Taran, Colin Sales (MOS), Mr. Jones, Norbert Borchers (HSH), Alfred Azzetto, Jonaz Martinez and the list goes on...

Massive! the solo project of Jordan Naumov one of the youngest Macedonian producers on the scene, comes with the first official release for Artefact Records called "Structures Of Life".

This release contains two new tracks and one track that was futured on Artefact's Summer Sampler. "Juicy" kicks things off with the right amount of deep sounds, strong bassline and slow drifting vibes with perfectly placed vocal snippets. Next up we have "Playtime", and it continues where Juicy left with a bit more stronger vibe and deeper sounds with a driving bassline along sexy female vocal samples. Last but not least is "Gasp Out" the track that has been futured on the Artefact's Summer Sampler, it keeps things rolling with it's stompy feel, bouncy bassline mixed with a female vocal and carefully chosen synth sounds that give the track a more techier feel.

All in all a three tracker that is ready for those late night sessions at the dance floor.

Get your copy at your prefered digital store:

Beatport

Junodownload

Stompy

Supported by:

„Very solid tracks, especially Playtime and Gasp Out. Nice Prescription/Ron Trent vibe on both of those. Will play. ” Fish Go Deep

„cool stuff.....;-)” Franco Lenti

„Juicy (Original Mix) NIce! Support” Alex Pich

„Thanks! Support on Playtime for me! Lovely vibe!” Jonaz Martinez

„Juicy (Original Mix) Nice deep cut. Will definately support this one....exactly the type of track I love for my late night sets. Playtime (Original Mix) Nice rhythm track and I dig the vocal stabs. Must say that I perfer the first but that's just me. Overall nice track. Gasp Out (Original Mix) Really dig this one!! Love the gate on the drums and the bass line is surging. Deep yet techy.....driving while at the same time layers of depth that are spot on. 5 stars -Bruno Browning (producer/owner of Soulsupplement Records ” Bruno Browning

„Juicy and Playtime. Great Ep! Nice old school vibe. ” Trevor Vichas

„Juicy is dope ... Other tracks don`t really have anything special going on. Bit generic ... Professionally done though, just not creative enough..” Soul Rebel One

„Playtime is my favourite. Thanks :)” Colin Sales (Ministry Of Sound)

„nice 3 track ep filled with deep tracks that would definitely work on the floor.” East End Music

„Nice one Massive :)” Gur (Funkfield Rec)

„Yeah nice plodding house grooves, nothing overly flash about them all but they are all extremely useful for mixing with in sets, thanks for sending.” Mr. Jones (Disclosure Project)

„Playtime sounds nice to me, will try this” Bogdan Taran

„Wow!!! What cool sounds!!! I like this shit!! :)” Norbert Borchers (House Sound of Hamburg)

„I like Juicy the most. Thanks” Giom

„really nice release...I am digging the minimal deep house vibes on this EP. Will Support for sure! ” DK Watts

„great track !” Lorenzo al Dino

„Really nice deep vibes, will support - Juicy is the pick for me” This is why we dance blog

„Cool release” Miguel Graca

„full 16bs of support omid / salah” Omid 16b

„Cool deep cuts. Full support!” Gonzalo Menoyo

„like JUICY best - full support” Murray Richardson

„Loving the dubbiness of "juicy" & "playtime" but "gasp out" is the one for me. Will definitely drop in my set.” Tyrone Rose

„solid release” Jon Silva

„pretty good release!” Tom Sahs

„thanks but too light” Stuart Millar

„...really good package” Iceberg

„Nice ep Massive - Juicy (Original Mix) for me! thanks!” Millok

„Great work i live it! full support!” Ricky Teixeira

„Deeper! I Love Juicy!” Sergie Rizzo

„ All the tracks are cool, good & fresh deep house, will try. Thanx; ” Bobi

„Fantastic tracks! I really like Juicy, and will play them all, thank you! ~Lee” Lee Jarvies

„nice one, all tracks are great” Art Patrice

„great package will play for sure!” DJ Tovar

„Nice release guys. Really digging the deep chugginess of these tracks, especially Juicy and Playtime. Thanks!”Brandon Bass

„Specially for my sessions www.felixjr.com” Felix Jr

„nice deep tunes! playtime is my favourite track” Tommy Largo

„nice first release, nice slice of deep house that has my support. Good luck with it all! ” Dean Smith

„noce again, hot release by Artefact! my favourite is Playtime: i love swallen grooves like this!” Didje Doo (Mesa Verde)

„Nice one! Supporting!” Dudu Palandre

„Juicy,juicy,juicy,superb !!!” Denny Trajkov

„great work, support!!” Amir Groove

„nica pack of groovy tunes!” Chi Recordings

„vERY gOOD bRAVO fOR MASSIVE” X Twins

„Nice deep tracks. Will play some for sure.” Milos Resanovic Rescobar

„Juicy in interessting but don't love the rest of the EP...too dark for us” Bart Soulfulbros

„'Juicy' is quite DEEP! Not really feeling the other tracks though.” Sean McCabe

„Cool tracks” Benjamin Rakun

„thanks for the release will support!” Hector Moralez

„All tracks sounds great for me at first listening. Will try it! thanks for sending” DJ Electric

„Great deep/tech influenced grooves here, really feeling the two opening tracks but the overall EP is solid. "Playtime" is superb, wicked deepness - full support!” Al Bradley

„Playtime has a pretty nice groove!!!” Housetrap

„Loving the vibes on Juicy and Massive - definitely get radio/club air time - Thumbs up! DJ Tito Pulpo - Save Our Soul

„this is a strong package-juicy and gasp out are definately tracks i will play and support.many thanks for sending”Owain Bellis

„Thanks for sharing the music of their artists. News of the material will be included in the next issue of the journal. We will send an email to edit the news. Greetings from Argentina” WMagazine

„Nice tracks. Nothing outrages but nice fillers for a night.” Hippie Torrales

„Solid pieces here! Thanks” Doc Link

„Some nice material, but it's not quite for me” Craig Stewart

„Thx for promo.... Nice one ” Alfred Azzetto

Preview of the upcoming new release from Massive!

2012-01-20T15:34:00.000+01:00

Artist: Massive!
Release Title: Structures Of Life
Label: Artefact Records
Cat No: Arte016
Style: Deep House/ Funky House/Deep Tech House
Release Date: January 31, 2012

Massive! the solo project of Jordan Naumov one of the youngest Macedonian producers on the scene, comes with the first official release for Artefact Records called "Structures Of Life".

This release contains two new tracks and one track that was futured on Artefact's Summer Sample. "Juicy" kicks things off with the right amount of deep sounds, strong bassline and slow drifting vibes with perfectly placed vocal snippets. Next up we have "Playtime", and it continues where Juicy left with a bit more stronger vibe and deeper sounds with a driving bassline along sexy female vocal samples. Last but not least is "Gasp Out" the track that has been futured on the Artefact's Summer Sampler, it keeps things rolling with it's stompy feel, bouncy bassline mixed with a female vocal and carefully chosen synth sounds that give the track a more techier feel.

All in all a three tracker that is ready for those late night sessions at the dance floor.

ARTE015 Freaky Funk - No One EP out now worldwide!

2011-12-30T00:07:00.001+01:00

Artist: Freaky Funk
Title:    No One EP
Label: Artefact Records
cat no: ARTE015
release date: 27.12.2011
Track list: 1.No One
                  2.Like You
                  3.Never
                  4.Awake

Nikola Jovicevic aka Freaky Funk is an essential part of Montenegro electronic scene, with his name attached to almost every big event in country. His talent and love for music helped make him a proud member of two very important clubbing organizations in region: AfterBeach Parties Montenegro and RetroActive DJ team with his friend DJ Proximus.

Freaky Funk is known for DJ'ing quality tech- and funky house all over the Montenegro seaside, as well as winning the Exit Festival DJ Competition which granted him a spot on the Exit Dance Arena Stage, playing one of the biggest festivals in Europe alongside some of its biggest DJs.

His first EP for Macedonia's Artefact label was the Just Visiting EP which was well received in international house music circles. Now Freaky Funk follows that release with a new collection of tracks within the No One EP. These four original tracks showcase Freak Funk's trademark of deep, funky sounds alongside bouncy basslines and superbly blended vocal bits.

High production skills and a strong musical flare are on evidence here, offering top cuts aimed directly for the dancefloor but still suitable for casual, home listening. Touches of disco and classic underground flavors seal the deal, making for an EP that should fit like a glove in most house music DJ's playlists.

With the support of great number of djs and producers around the globe, this ep is set to be Freaky Funk's the most successful release to date.

Get your copy at:

Some of the feedback:

Davidson Ospina
FUNKY!!! great quality HOUSE MUSIC!

Sebastian Davidson
Funky ASS house music! Support!

Hippie Torrales
Good ep package.

Al Bradley/Audiotonic/Chemical
ALl 4 cuts are strong here, each one showing a real knack for dancefloor sensibilities. The one for me is the deeper vibe of 'Like You', really wicked deep-tech grooves.

Nick Holder
Fun party bumpin package here! Thanks for sending!

Andy Ward
not sure which is my favourite and im sure with more time the review would be higher.

Doc Link
Good energy here!! Thanks

Nacho Marco
Will play it.

Angel Rize
Amazing EP nice, groovy and funky. Very nice Mr. Freaky Funk.

Nutritious
These are 4 really exciting tracks. Groovy disco funk in a bubbling silky form; tactfully rockin that thin line between elating ladies and helping the gents boogie down. Composition and production-wise, all 4 songs ride that subtle nuance that have made some classics exactly that. Regardless, Freaky Funk spells FUN. Dig it!

Kiko Martínez
Awake & No One are groovy, thanx!

Vincent Kwok
nice funky tracks

Bruno Lepretre
funky yeah !

Bert Bevans
Great EP in general but my favourite pick is No One.

Sabb Kastrati
nice release here! my support

Graeme Park
Some cool grooves here, but nothing that really stand out for me.

Gonzalo Menoyo
Really cool pack. Funky vibe!! Full support :-)

Kosmas Epsilon
no one and never sound really good, i will support :)

Laurent N.
Nice House Release. Quality House : nice stuff. I will play them for sure. FULL SUPPORT !!!

Marques Wyatt
diggin this

Tyree Cooper
I like this E.P it has a lil bit of funk to it..... DJ Tyree Cooper

Joey Silvero (Distant People)
funky festive vibes here, "no one" is very smooth indeed! awake is also heavy!

BKR (Marivent Music International)
Nice release, lovin the tracks, best wishes!

Giom
Not for me, but well done! Thanks

Tommy Largo
good grooves.

Manuel Sahagun
Party tunes!

Advokkat
Nice Ep - Funky & Groovy - I like so much - we ll play them in our show.

Jason Hodges
nice party tracks!

DJ Rork
So Funky! I like it! In my bag!

DJ Lady D
fantastic 4-tracker. gonna get play on all of these...thanks!

Dean Facer
Superbly funky grooves.... very nice indeed !!

Hector Moralez
thanks

Preview of the upcoming release by Freaky Funk, ARTE015

2011-12-12T02:56:00.003+01:00

Artist: Freaky Funk
Title: No One EP
Label: Artefact Records

1.No One
2.Like You
3.Never
4.Awake

Following his debut Freaky Funk delivers his second release on Artefact Records with the “No One” EP.

Four original tracks showcase his talent and trademark of deep, funky sounds with bouncy basslines and superbly blended vocals.
With this release Freaky has shown high production skills and a strong musical flare and offers music aimed directly for the dancefloor, but still suitable for listening pleassure in the comfort of your home or a party with your friends.

So if you dig deep, disco, funky or classic underground flavors in your electronic dance tracks then this EP will fit like a glove in your collection.

Free giveaway for our first aniversary

2011-11-17T00:16:00.000+01:00

To celebrate our first year with Artefact records, we decided to show our appreciation to all of you and to offer you two free eps of your choice from our catalog, you just need to follow us on twitter, soundcloud and like our fb page. When you do that just send us an email with the two eps of your choice and you will get the download links.

ARTE014 One...

2011-11-14T23:20:00.000+01:00

Out now worldwide on Beatport, Junodownload, Stompy and all the fine digital stores across the globe.....A retrospective of our first year...
......tracks supported by Hippie Torrales, Hernan Cattaneo, Tony Thomas, Shlomi Aber, Mikkel Wendelboe (Soulmagic), Tom Blacksoul, Alfred Azzetto, Murray Richardson, Steve Mill, Tom Morgan, J&M Brothers, Eddie Amador, Baggi Begovic, Fabien Kamb, Marcelo Nassi, Paul Thomas, Sonny Wharton, Da Funk, Audionova, Dario D'AttisNacho Marco, Omid 16b, Kiko Navarro, Mesa Verde, Melchior Sultana, Gonzalo Menoyo, Mr Jones, DJ P (Pressure Radio), John Matteo, Jeff Ferreira, Jon Marsh, Art Patrice....

Every journey has a beginning. Our started as a hazy need to help creating pieces of music that will live on. Its been a year since we started, and what a year it was.
We had 11 releases, 19 artists, 41 tracks that found a special place on our label. So, for this occasion we have chosen 14 tracks to put on our first compilation simple called "One..". It features tracks by Angel Rize, Denny Trajkov, Dejan Dex, Pavle Vasiljevic, Goran Tech, X Twins, Freaky Funk. We believe in the trinity of great sound, deep vibes & beautiful music.
We believe in artistic freedom, never limited to one genre, always reflecting the current movements of the clubbing scene while praising the roots & origins of today's electronic music.

ARTE013 Angel Rize - House Thing Ep - Out Now Worldwide!

2011-11-14T23:01:00.002+01:00

Supported by Hippie Torrales , Da Funk, Tony Thomas, Gonzalo Menoyo and many others.....get your copy at Beatport, junodigital, stompy and all the other fine digital stores across the globe...

This is very special editions for us at Artefact Records, and we are dedicating it to our late friend, colleague and one of the greatest Macedonian House DJs "DJ Power aka Ljupco Mitrusev".
Rest in peace brother, you will always be in our hearts.

This special 13th release comes from the busiest Macedonian house producer Angel Rize with more then 100 productions on his belt, who serve's us with three deep and funky jams, with his very well know production signature.

House Thing EP by artefactrecords

ARTE012 Flavio Zogaib - Sunday Questions EP - out now worldwide!

2011-11-14T22:44:00.003+01:00

During the last few months we have released two eps containing great deep and funky vibes.

The first one is the newest addition to our artist roster Brazilian DJ and producer Flavio Zogaib, giving us a treat with this beautiful and smooth drive into the funky disco vibes all put together in great package called Sunday Questions EP including Sunday Questions and We Love Fridays and enforced with three great remixes of Sunday Questions by our artists Angel Rize, Dejan Dex and Freaky Funk.

check the video we did for the original version

If you like this tracks please support our artists by buying the tracks at your prefered digital music store like Beatport, Junodownload, Stompy....

Artefact Summer Sampler Pt.2 out on 4th of July

2011-06-20T12:33:00.000+02:00

This 4 track sampler is the second installment in the sampler series, and it is a preview of what to expect from our artists in the next few months, The tracks in this sampler are more on the deep tech sound, one from a well know artist that has been releasing for our label Goran Tech and the other three are from new additions to our artist roster.

Artefact Summer Sampler Pt.2 by artefactrecords

Artefact Summer Sampler Pt.1 out on 27th of June

2011-06-15T01:55:00.000+02:00

For your summer pleasures we give you this 4 track sampler first of two, as a glimpse of what to expect from our artists during the next few hot summer months, deep funky techy sounds from our well known artists as well as few new additions to our artist roster.

Artefact Summer Sampler Pt.1 by artefactrecords

Jazzybella EP OUT NOW WORLDWIDE!!!

2011-06-05T16:05:00.001+02:00

ARTE009 Jazzybella by Pavle Vasiljevic - Out now on beatport, junodownload, stompy, djdownload and all the fine digital stores across the globe.

Appeared on a promo compilation by Gramaphonedzie....

With an initial support by Hippie Torrales, Tony Thomas, Denny Trajkov, Stev Mill, Eddie Amador, Melchior Sultana, Mesa Verde, Gonzalo Menoyo and many others....

Choose your prefered digital store and support our artists.

Pavle Vasiljevic - Jazzybella out soon including remixes by Angel Rize, Freaky Funk and Mark Castley

2011-05-15T16:55:00.000+02:00

After his debut single, Pavle Vasiljevic is back again with his follow up single Jazzybella. This time he is exploring the latin sounds, with beautiful piano and live sax, a great bassline and a well laid groove to put you in a dancing mood.
Along with the original we have prepared few remixes in this package, from our well known artists Angel Rize and Freaky Funk as well as Mark Castley, upcoming UK dj and producer.

Listen to the preview using our soundcloud player or visit our soundcloud page

Jazzybella by artefactrecords

Preview of Dejan Dex's "Fuel Up The Beat - remixed" due for release on 18th of April

2011-04-05T22:51:00.000+02:00

After the success of the original EP Fuel Up The Beat produced by Dejan Dex, our friends have prepared a delightful remixed package for your listening pleasure.
Deep sounds and funky beats all in one great bundle including remixes by Marcelo Nassi, Angel Rize, Goran Tech and the original of 3 in 1.

Check out the tracks on our soundcloud player

Artefact Records 7th release "Freaky Funk - Just Visiting EP" officially out!

2011-03-28T17:55:00.000+02:00

Spring has just begun and we have the right sounds to start it properly :)
We are glad to present you our newest release called Just Visiting EP by Montenegro producer Freaky Funk.

Artist:Freaky Funk
Title: Just Visiting EP
Catalog no:arte007
Featuring: Trust Nobody, Simple Things, All Night, U Do It Right
Label: Artefact Records
Release date : 28th of March (21st on Stompy exclusive)
Support: Mr.Jones - Thx for sending, I will more then likely use these tracks
John Matteo - Nasty, gonna kill this Friday
Jeff Ferreira (dancetrippin.tv) - Thx for the promo, great job
Tony Thomas - Cool & Funky release
Eddie Amador - Good release
Jon Marsh (The Beloved) - Simple Things is my favorite
Art Patrice - Nice production
Gonzalo Menoyo - Lots of funk in this release, loving it - full support
Murray Richardson - Thx for the promo
and many others across the world,
Available: Stompy, Beatport, Junodigital, and all the fine digitals stores worldwide

Buy the release at:

Stompy
Beatport
Juno

You can preview and buy the tracks using the player bellow:

Just Visiting EP by Freaky Funk exclusive on Stompy

2011-03-21T18:46:00.000+01:00

Artist: Freaky Funk

Title: Just Visiting EP
Prelease Date: 21st of March exclusive on Stompy

"Just Visiting" a 4 track EP put together by the upcoming and very talented Montenegro producer Freaky Funk is the seventh installment to the Artefact Records catalog.

The opener of the EP "Trust Nobody"is exactly what it is an opener and mood setter with it's deep and sexy sounds laid over with funky bass line along with beautifully sampled vocals and intelligently mixed with a trumpet and an electric guitar to complete the perfect combination.

The melodic jam "Simple Things" is as simple as the name would suggest, but as powerful as can be a mix of melodic instruments, funky bass lines and male vocal that gives you a warm and groovy drive.

The next gem "All Night" opens a different perspective and puts you on the next level for the perfect dance mood, funky cords, sexy vocals and a driving bass line to get you out of your chair and right on the dance floor.

And to keep you right there, the last of this four tracker "U do it right" comes with thick and chunky beats as a foundation for dubbed vocals, filtered loops mixed with sweet bass lines used in a right amount to form a wicked groove for keeping that dancing mood, so if you just visited the dance floor don't worry you are not the only one.

Buy the release at:

Stompy

You can preview the ep bellow or on our soundcloud page.

Just Visiting EP by artefactrecords

People/For Love EP [ARTE006] by X Twins OUT NOW!!!

2011-02-27T23:41:00.000+01:00

The young Montenegro DJ and producer Milosh Vuckovic aka X Twins debutes on Artefact Records with his People/For Love EP.

Artist: X Twins

Title: People/For Love EP
Featuring: People, For Love + remix by Millok and Dark Beat

Label: Artefact Records

Cat no: arte006

Genre: Deep house

Release Date: 21st of February 2010

Support: Paul Thomas, Hippie Torrales, Da Funk, Art Patrice, Mikkel Wendelboe (Soulmagic), Tom Blacksoul, Gonzalo Menoyo, Alfred Azzetto, Messa Verde, Disclosure Project and many others...

Buy the tracks at:

Beatport
Junodownload
Stompy

You can preview the ep bellow or on our soundcloud page.

People/For Love

People/For Love EP by X Twins - The newest addition to the Artefact Records catalog

2011-02-14T00:01:00.000+01:00

Ready for love?

We've been hibernating for a while, but seems like we've found the perfect sound for the wake up call.

X Twins has served 2 beautifully warm and overflowing with atmosphere, swirling and building with incredible depth and clarity, perfectly rounded bodies for tracks to evolve. Simple and yet so infectious, their melodic breeze is a subtle and expressive ode to hypnotic house music.

Like opening the door to a secret garden full of wonders, the "People/For Love" EP (ARTE006) will gently lead you on spiritual journey.

The "deep thinker" from Montenegro contemplates with tough analog energy as a pushing solid state drum pattern opens into a rousing bassline-led theme. A freaky warbling synth tone becomes the main destination as warm, coal-fired beats pump throughout in "People". Splicing micro samples, elastic beats and beautiful synth work, this groovy late night journey track will sure make your mind wander in beautiful destinations.

The Millok & Dark Beat remix has a more tripped out jam on the theme, featuring vocal manipulations and deeper-than-deep synth hypnosis. Moody, utterly deep, and yet again with a heavy, warm aesthetic sound.

Capturing a unique vibe and simply rolling with it, delayed spaced-out chambers grow and recede in this nonchalant groove tool. Needless to say its a killer for the late, late hours.

And finally, the powerful opening tones of "For Love", served up with a healthy dose of funk and yet more classic-inspired deep house chord play, combine super funky, upfront nu-house beats with soulful, heart-melting musicality, and powerful but subtle vocals.

Densely strung together with filmic horn stabs, spooky atmospherics and dramatic crescendos, its a mysterious track for those off-the-wall moments.

Just sit back, relax and get ready for love, people!

You can preview the ep bellow or on our soundcloud page, stay tuned for the release date.

People/For Love

Free mix of all our releases so far

2010-12-28T22:30:00.004+01:00

As a gesture of appreciation to all of you who have supported our label in many different ways, to all of our friends accross the globe, here is a continuous mix for your listening pleassure

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR AND JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON FROM ALL OF US AT ARTEFACT RECORDS

Click on the link to listen or download(right click and save as..) the mix Artefacts so far

1.Dejan Dex - 3 in 1 (Marcelo Nassi Remix) 2011

2.Goran Tech - Don't Come Back 2010 buy
3.Angel Rize - My Soul Is Your Soul 2010 buy
4.Pavle Vasiljevic f. Aneta Kacurkova - Sometimes (Dejan Dex Remix) 2010 buy
5.Angel Rize - Let It Feel (Original Mix) 2010 buy
6.Goran Tech - Space Hero 2010 buy
7.Pavle Vasiljevic f. Aneta Kacurkova - Sometimes (Denny Trajkov Inner Space Rmx) 2010 buy
8.Angel Rize - Circled Love (Original Mix) 2010 buy
9.Angel Rize - Suck My DJ (Original Mix) 2010 buy
10.Dejan Dex - 3 In 1 2010 buy
11.Alex Nova - La Muzika 2011
12.Dejan Dex - Give It To Him 2010 buy
13.Alex Nova - Disco Dance 2011
14.Angel Rize - We Love Disco (Original Mix) 2010 buy
15.Denny Trajkov - Get Down (NY Late Mix) 2010 buy
16.Denny Trajkov - Millennium Park (Weekend In Chicago Mix) 2010 buy
17.Goran Tech - Don't Come Back (Kerkez Remix) 2010 buy
18.Pavle Vasiljevic f. Aneta Kacurkova - Sometimes (Pavle's Back2Back Mix) 2010 buy
19.Pavle Vasiljevic f. Aneta Kacurkova - Sometimes (Artone Remix) 2010 buy

One Way EP [arte005] by Goran Tech

2010-12-11T02:29:00.000+01:00

The young Macedonian producer Goran Tech & Artefact records invite you on a musical roller coaster with the 5th release "One way" EP.

Artist: Goran Tech

Title: One Way EP
Featuring: Dont't Come Back and Space Hero + remix by Kerkez

Label: Artefact Records

Cat no: arte005

Genre: Deep, tech, house

Release Date: 1st of December 2010

Support: Art Patrice, Mikkel Wendelboe (Soulmagic), Tom Blacksoul, Marcelo Nassi, Gonzalo Menoyo, Tony Thomas, Messa Verde, Eddie Amador,Baggi Begovic, Mr. Jones, Fabien Kamb and many others...

There are times when there is only "One Way" to go - into the flipped world of mixed sounds.
Tough beats, grunts, grinds and a heavy sub bass that finally launches into a gorgeous spring-loaded nu-Tech ride.

A purely ingenious use of sampling to create a groove, Goran Tech takes the percussion of a ping pong rally and uses it as the back beat to set his track "Don't come back", simple in its construction, but has a bigger feel to it.
It’s the perfect track to either keep the groove moving, or use it for build up and take the set to the next direction, which is up or forward… While the Kerkez remix bit more defined, dark and deep techy, echos with trippy percussion.
"Space hero" turns a more of a bouncy feeling, with its filtered stabs and drum rolls, spiced up with catchy funky trumpet chords & flanged vocals.

"One way" or the other, this EP will stick to your eardrums & hopefully get you on the right direction.

Listen to the tracks:

Goran Tech - Don't come back
Goran Tech - Don't come back (Kerkez rmx)
Goran Tech - Space Hero

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Sometimes pt.1 [arte004a] by Pavle Vasiljevic f. Aneta Kacurkova

2010-12-11T02:15:00.000+01:00

Artefact Records proudly presents the debute release "Sometimes" by the Macedonian DJ and producer Pavle Vasiljevic. This EP is divided in two parts and the first part consists of two versions of the track by the artist and remixes by Denny Trajkov, Dejan Dex and Artone. The second part will include more remixes and dub versions of the remixes from the first part and will be out the first week in 2011.

Artist: Pavle Vasiljevic f. Aneta Kacurkova

Title: Sometimes pt.1

Featuring: Remixes by Dejan Dex, Denny Trajkov, Artone

Label: Artefact Records

Cat no: arte004a

Genre: Funky, deep, vocal, house

Release Date: 11th of November 2010

Support: Kiko Navarro, John Mateo, Hippe Torrales, Marcelo Nassi, Tony Thomas, Messa Verde, Eddie Amador, Blacksoul, Baggi Begovic and many others...

Call us sentimental, but this takes us to a different level, into soft, sensual, mellow deepness.

Melancholy, loneliness, desire. Sometimes they sneak in, through the raindrops on the windows, on the empty
streets, with the sound of the sad piano beautifully played by Pavle; filled only by the fallen leaves, gracefully captured by the velvety vocal of Ana. "Sometimes" is definitely a stylish and elegant track with beautiful keys and chords vividly painting smooth melodic sound scapes.

This package comes with an excellent set of remixes that are creating different hues of the main theme, whether they are laid down with the empowering beats or dubbing baselines.

Denny Trajkov is inspired by inner space travel, once again showing his superb talent to deliver monster
mixes with innovative sound-design.
Dejan Dex is getting deep & nasty - ready to spark the dance floor in his recognizable funky vibe.
Their remixes are typical of their usual high quality productions and turn this gem into a dance floor rocker.
Artone explores the darker side of the track, diving into ocean of emotions with his deep tones, smooth chords & pads, delicately fading in & out.
Just to make sure you have no excuse not to play it, it comes complete with back 2 back remix, dub versions,
and vocal remixes to suit any mood and any occasion.

Listen to the tracks:

Pavle Vasiljevic f. Aneta Kacurkova - Sometimes (Full Vocal Mix)
Pavle Vasiljevic f. Aneta Kacurkova - Sometimes (Pavle's Back2back Mix)
Pavle Vasiljevic f. Aneta Kacurkova - Sometimes (Denny Trajkov Inner Space Rmx)
Pavle Vasiljevic f. Aneta Kacurkova - Sometimes (Dejan Dex Rmx)
Pavle Vasiljevic f. Aneta Kacurkova - Sometimes (Artone Remix)

Buy the tracks at:

Beatport
Junodownload
Stompy

Diskoteka EP [arte003] by Angel Rize

2010-12-11T01:48:00.000+01:00

The third installment on our label comes from the hard working Macedonian producer Angel Rize.

Artist: Angel Rize

Title: Diskoteka EP
Tracklist:

1.We Love Disco
2.We Love Disco (Vocal Off Mix)
3.Suck My DJ
4.My Soul Is Your Soul

Label: Artefact Records
Cat no: arte003

Genre: Disco, funky, deep, house
Release Date: 6th of October 2010

Support by: Paul Thomas, Omid 16B, Nacho Marco, Sonny Wharton, Murray Richardson, Hippie Torrales, Tom Blacksoul, Eddie Amador, Tony Thomas, Art Patrice, Da Funk, Audionova, Mr. Jones and many others...

Picture this. Filthy Disko. Lights, beams, speakers ON.
Mr. Rize in the house. Serving 2 crazy booty shaking, bursting with energy, jackin' groovy tracks.
The first one "We Love Disco" a bland of tech & disco sound based on solid beats with discofied dirty swirls mixed with buttery bassline, and as if this is not enough the sexy filtered female vocals give that final touch.
Next is "Suck my Dj" for which Rize mixes a fraction of the well known with the new, laid with driving kicks, along with dirty, loopy funky sound all in one dope package.

They're crispy, catchy & fresh.
They're all you need to rock the party and are part of Rize's new project "Diskoteka EP".

But there's no party without the after party. Angel Rize has thought about that as well.
The last piece "My Soul is Your Soul" brings up a more soulful vibe, nicely fitted in an urban background. It has something in the sound, that is hot & sexy, steamy deepness that creates road maps to your ears, mind & soul. And apparently it tends to remain there.

Perfect prelude to another round of mind-blowing DISKO!!!

Listen to the tracks from Diskoteka EP:

Angel Rize - We Love Disco
Angel Rize - Suck My DJ
Angel Rize - My Soul Is Your Soul

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Fuel Up The Beat EP [arte002] by Dejan Dex

2010-12-10T23:42:00.000+01:00

Artist: Dejan Dex
Title: Fuel Up The Beat EP
Featuring: Give It To Him, 3 In 1
Label: Artefact Records
Cat no: arte002

Release Date: 8th of September 2010
Genre: Funky, Jackin, House
Support: Nathan Coles, Eddie Amador, Tony Thomas, Sonny Wharton, Tom Blacksoul, Murray Richardson, Mr. Jones, Leigh Morgan, Jeff Vaz, Gonzalo Menoyo and many others around the globe...

The journey continues, & we feel like it's just about time to "Fuel Up the Beat".

The second release on our label comes from a very young talented Macedonian producer Dejan Dex.

In "Fuel Up the Beat" Dex is really pumping his sounds with jackin beats & funky baselines.
"Give It To Him" floats on a contagious rhythm that's gonna stick in your ears, making your head move,& "3 in 1" has it all: milky quirky melody, sugar coated bases & caffeine energizing vocals.
So whether you choose to consume your "dosage" in your armchair, or dancing your shoes out on the floor,Dejan Dex has ensured that you stay fueled up with great beats.

You can preview the tracks on our soundcloud page:
Dejan Dex - Give it to him
Dejan Dex - 3 in 1

Buy the tracks at:
Beatport
Junodownload
Stompy
Traxsource

The Commencement EP [arte001] by Angel Rize and Denny Trajkov

2010-12-10T20:11:00.000+01:00

Artist: Angel Rize and Denny Trajkov
Title: The Commencement EP
Featuring: Circled Love, Let It Feel, Get Down, Millennium Park
Label: Artefact Records

Cat no: arte001

Genre: Deep, Funky, Tech, House
Release Date: 21st of July 2010
Support: Hernan Cattaneo, Shlomi Aber, Tom Blacksoul, Gonzalo Menoyo, Tony Thomas, Eddie Amador, Baggi Begovic, Alfred Azzetto, Dario D'Attis, Mikel Wendelboe (Soulmagic), Tom Morgan, Leigh Morghan, J&M Brothers, DJP (pressureradio.com) and many others...

"The Commencement" is our icebreaking EP, that contains 4 tracks from 2 creative & talented DJs from Macedonia: Angel Rize & Denny Trajkov,bringing every shade from the soul of the summer in your living room, or even better, on the dance floor.

Starting lightly, just in case you've missed the sense of a perfectly sunsetting, frostly chilled party, we strongly recommend that you sit back, relax & let the smoothing, light funky groove from Angel Rize's ocean-breathing "Let It Feel" take you to the place where you've always wanted to be.

The flowing bass line is spiced up with catchy guitar & captivating male vocals, making this track a must have cocktail.

The next Rize's piece "Circled Love" heats up the groove: jazzy, techy & bursting with energy. A mini break at the start leads up to a pounding rolling bassline, where awesome fills & filtered stabs take us through to a vocal break. And talking about creatively used samples, the conversation samples generate a truly dramatic feeling. Literally.

And finally, as an olive in a cool martini, Denny Trajkov hits us with 2 new dance floor bangers sure to keep you and your friends dancing through these summer months.
Monster kicks, blazing live trumpets & funky beats combined for absolutely deadly records.
Put your hands up people, 'cos "Get Down" is slick, flawlessly funky, and totally danceable for a club or party that appreciates real House;

& thanks to his killer "Millennium Park", Chicago's feature gets associated with another form of public art - massive record.

Buy The Commencement EP at:

Angel Rize - Circled Love (Original Mix)
Angel Rize - Let It Feel (Original Mix)
Denny Trajkov - Get Down (NY Late Mix)
Denny Trajkov - Millennium Park (Weekend In Chicago Mix)

Just a small introduction

2010-12-10T19:36:00.000+01:00

One of the definitions for artefact is : something made or given shape by man, such as tool or work of art.

On the other hand, man is an artefact himself designed for travelling through space & time, through life & its experiences.

Every journey has a beginning. Our started as a hazy need to help creating pieces of music that will live on. Creating soundwaves that will delicately pierce the eardrums, carrying the sonancy from the deepest parts to the highest edges of the techier side of house music.

We believe in the trinity of great sound, deep vibes & beautiful music. We believe in artistic freedom, never limited to one genre, always reflecting the current movements of the clubbing scene while praising the roots & origins of today's electronic music.

So here we are, founding an independent label after more then 15 years of personal involvement in & around the clubbing scene.

Our first newborn is a sampler EP called "The Commencement" that includes the works of two amazing young & upcoming artists from Macedonia: Angel Rize & Denny Trajkov.

Ladies & Gentelmen, just enjoy the ride!