PARADIA

today’s the day through sound and motion, the new ep from etbonz, is out now on paradia this record has been a long time coming. @etbonz is a portland-based producer who’s been quietly refining his sound for years, moving between chuggy, club-focused rhythms, warmer melodic ideas and that slightly balearic, late-night feeling that really sticks. everything here is about pacing, groove and letting tracks run and breathe rather than rushing ideas across the ep, tracks like weirding way and dazzle mania set the tone early on with slow-burning, hypnotic and patiently unfolding, built to sit in a mix and subtly shift the mood without ever forcing it. they’re the kind of tracks that reward time and repeat listens the ep opens with that sense of forward momentum, settles into something emotive and then pushes through to rest. nostalgic, momentous and made for the full stretch of a set. it moves through different moods but holds together as a whole, gradually lifting, with infinite ways closing the record as the fastest track on the ep, and very much feels like an ending huge thanks to everyone who’s supported the record along the way. from @dreamchimney , @safxb , @felixdickinson , @nts_radio , and everyone who’s listened, shared or played the tracks out already · and ofc a huge one to Etbonz himself for trusting us with his music, it honestly means a lot x we’re really excited to finally have this one out in the world go have a listen: through sound and motion is out now credits: music, Elliot Thomas (@etbonz ) mastering, @optimummastering artwork, @joelwilliams__

@felixdickinson playing our forthcoming @paradia___ release at Genosys @block9official in the final 15 mins of his @glastofest closing set 🖤 watch this space…

It’s with a huge amount of pride (and relief) that we’re happy to share our first record label release. ‘Paradia Sound: Volume One’ is out today - available on all your usual purchase/listening platforms including Bandcamp, Spotify, and Soundcloud (link in bio). Huge thanks to all the amazing artists that feature on this record - we couldn’t be more happy with the way it’s come together. Every single track is absolutely killa and we’ve been lucky enough to work with a lovely group of people to make it happen. Very excited to share these lovely sounds with the world. When we first started conceptualising this release, we wanted to connect with the local community, which for us is the ultimate driver of all this work. We’re lucky to have some amazing mates @bencowper @david_j_bull that make amazing music, and they were kind enough to trust us with their songs. This founded the basis of the A side. For the B side, it was mostly a matter of luck. One half of us (@jander______ ) recently moved to India and met @aaddiitya while DJing in Delhi. This quickly led to sharing music and the beginning of Adi’s track ‘Extra Style’. We received an email from @w_o_r_m_b_o_x at a similar time and their demos were a perfect fit to complete the compilation. ‘Paradia Sound: Volume One’ is all about connecting the local to the international. Celebrating and sharing the community spirit that makes running an independent record label so worthwhile. To support this global community, all proceeds will be going to the World Federation for Mental Health. Join us for our launch party at The Cider Box in Bristol on Friday 20th September and in Delhi on Saturday 19th October (venue tbc). The rest is noise 🖤 @bencowper @david_j_bull @aaddiitya @w_o_r_m_b_o_x

bandcamp friday is hereeee time to rap your ears around @etbonz latest @paradia___ release through sound and motion for us, the whole ep just keeps giving. from sassy chug to euphoric breakbeat, its a release that span multiple sounds while maintaining a story. its one thats going to be in our sets for years to come and (even though we may be bias) you wont regret grabbing yourself a copy big ups once again to @etbonz for trusting us to release this gem and go get yourself a copy today xx

sharing our premiere of infinite worlds, the closing track on the ep and one that really feels like an ending it’s the fastest track on the record and carries that late-night almost nostalgic feeling. a proper closer, built for the end of a set when things lift one last time before winding downnn really proud to be putting this one out ourselves on paradia and giving @etbonz music the space it deserves infinite worlds premiere on our soundcloud page now ✶

resharing a very special moment from last year with @felixdickinson playing the track ‘dazzle mania’ from the upcoming @etbonz ep in the last 15 mins of his closing set at glasto @block9official we’ve been following felix’s closing glasto sets for a long time and a lot of what we do as a label is shaped around that kind of sound, so hearing this one land there really meant a lot ◦ ⊙ ◎ dazzle mania and the full ep out on tues 24 feb ! !

really happy to share a clip of @safxb playing weirding way from the @etbonz ep on the @nts_radio soup to nuts show we’ve been fans of safi’s selections for a long time and love how much care and feeling she brings to her sets so hearing this track land there felt genuinely special 🖤 weirding way has always been one of those tracks for us, the kinda tune you can keep coming back to and still find new corners in… big love for the support. ep out tues 24th feb

really happy to share that weirding way from the @etbonz ep is getting its premiere via @dreamchimney today. you can also preorder the full ep on our @paradia___ bandcamp page we’ve been big fans of dream chimney for a long time and have followed what they’ve been building for ages so it feels extra nice to see this one land with them ⋮ weirding way was an instant favourite for us. a proper journey of a track that keeps unfolding the longer it runs. it’s warm patient and quietly psychedelic, built out over time and somehow never gets old no matter how many listens. it really shows etbonz’ feel for groove, pacing and detail ✶ for anyone new to his work, @etbonz is a portland-based producer who’s been honing his sound for years, moving between chuggy rhythms, melodic touches and balearic-leaning moods, always with the dancefloor in mind full track up now via @dreamchimney and the ep presale on bandcamp. more bits very soon 〰️

a little look at the @etbonz ep getting finished up at @optimummastering final tweaks and couldn’t be happier with how it’s sounding 📀 a quick studio teaser before they’re out in the wild next month… more to share v v soon xxx

Next up on the Paradia Mix Series – we’ve got a killer set from @antarikshdaddy aka Anandit Sachdev 👽 @jander______ connected with @antarikshdaddy after moving to Delhi and since then they’ve played several nights together sharing plenty of tunes and had a lot of fun getting stuck into the local scene Anandit runs @antarikshrecs , spins a great vinyl set, and has a serious ear for weird and wonderful dance music – whether it’s house, electro, funk or stuff that doesn’t really fit in a box. He’s played many spots from magnetic fields and delhi boilerroom to low-key gems in Jakarta and Surabaya. He’s one of the real movers and shakers in the Delhi scene – someone who puts in the graft, builds community, and keeps things moving with real energy and care The mix is a proper trip through his crates – records only for this one with dusty grooves, wonky rhythms and loose energy 💿 Head over to our Soundcloud 🙆‍♂️🙆🙆‍♂️

we’re back… first mix of the year lands from the one and only @_connorlyne , and it’s an absolute beauty! a key figure in the Plymouth scene for over a decade, Connor’s roots run deep - from holding it down at the legendary @vivifyplymouth parties to gracing stages at @kneedeepfestival , @virgofestival and @boardmasters . He is set for the bill of @motivesfestival , a new grassroots festival this May. over the past year, Connor has launched @hotelevada_ , a standout new series of intimate parties that have made a real impact on Plymouth’s underground scene - celebrated for their atmosphere, curation, and attention to detail. this mix, is a 2-hour vinyl only live recording from the most recent @hotelevada_ party warming up for @haime______ . It’s a masterclass, being equal parts hypnotic and euphoric, weaving seemless between balaeric, acid and chuggy tones catch him live this Saturday 3rd May alongside special guests @jamie_paton_music and @phil_banks_artist - don’t sleep!

Our vinyl sessions are premised on the ethos of building a community around music. Each of us shares music, food, drinks, laughter and takes home a full heart. A huge thanks to @jander______ & @haime______ ( @paradia___ crew) for making sure our foundations remained unshaken during our last vinyl session at the very new @strangrindelhi venue. Another huge thanks to everyone who came down, asked for track IDs and shared music recommendations. You're what keeps us going. Not to forget the lovely @strangrindelhi team who made the night stellar in their own unique way. To many more. 🥂✨ 📷: @mjofnone