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Silicone Soul , Miro , DJ Loutka , Hidden Fortress , Astrocats
For the latest instalment of Tales from Underground, we delve deep into the archives to dust off a collection of previously vinyl-only remixes, collaborations, and unreleased rarities from Silicone Soul's extensive back catalogue. Many of these early Darkroom Dub versions helped shape the label's sound in the following decades, and are all newly remastered by Conor Dalton at Glowcast from the original digital audio tapes. We begin with a burst of anthemic Balearic spirit on The Guitar Track, a remix collaboration between Silicone Soul and Danish electronic duo Miro. Conceived during a studio session soon after Right On, Right On, it carries a similar percussive abandon, delivered with conviction and intensity. Next comes Devil Drives, returning in its original Darkroom Dub incarnation. Featuring trumpet by Scottish jazz musician Tom MacNiven, it first debuted as Pete Tongs Essential New Tune on BBC Radio 1. It would later emerge as a standout moment on Silicone Souls second album, Staring Into Space. Originally released as a remix in 2002 on Beeswax Recordings in Prague, Second is reissued here as a dedication to the loving memory of Roxy resident DJ Michal Maudr (aka DJ Loutka). The track also featured on Silicone Souls debut BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix. For Autotelic, Silicone Soul teamed up with fellow Glasgow-based studio heads Hidden Fortress. Both this Darkroom Dub and the original were previously available only as a limited vinyl-only release. As their Astrocats alter ego, they then delivered the cosmic salvo Back 2 tha Playground, a playful, late-night excursion that would later feature on Darkroom Dubs Volume One. To finish, we uncover the previously unreleased Labyrinth Dub. With its dub house stylings and 70s Trojan Records-era toasting, it was originally intended as a remix but quickly took on a life of its own. Together, these remasters reveal an intriguing snapshot into the evolution of both Silicone Soul and Darkroom Dubs, and are a collection to rediscover. Mastered by Conor Dalton at Glowcast Audio. Art by Elena Galkina. Design by made.by.andy & 2026 Darkroom Dubs www.darkroomdubs.com