A recent discovery well worth your time is newcomer imprint, Salt Mines. The independent label running out of Melbourne is headed up by two producers and mates, Shedbug and Rudolf C. As part of Lobster Theremin‘s close-knit distribution outfit, Salt Mines share the philosophy of focusing solely on limited run, heavyweight 12″ records. The music these releases contain, however, span the dance music spectrum with artists from all corners of the hemisphere.

Their inaugural release, Salt001 serves up a prime selection of cuts from their Oz hometown, all neatly grouped by an overarching theme of loose house and techno. EP opener “Summer” ranks as our highlight – five minutes of funky, laidback house from Milanese beatsmonger and a new name on our radar, DJ PHLOWGOD. The bar on this compilation is set high from its outset, followed up by tracks from both label owners, ending with a hard-hitting surprise by CoastDream. An apt round-off to a debut release well worth shouting about.

Salt001 drops on 6th Nov, with word on the release being kept strictly in family. For any pre-order info, get in touch with the Salt Mines crew direct.