Artist: RADIOACTIVE MAN Title: ENGINE EP Label: WANG TRAX Release Date: Physical Feb 6th / Digital Feb 13th Exciting times in Electro land as we see the return of Radioactive Man and I think it’s safe to say he is well and truly back on form with latest release on newly formed label WANG Trax. [...]
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Kid Suda ‘Lovest E.P’
February 7th, 2012Kid Suda: Lovest EP Label: Raw Format Release Date: Friday 10th Feb 2012 Having spent the last four years in Barcelona and previous to that two years in Stockholm you might think Kid Suda is something of a bi-polar character, fortunately this isn’t the case. Kid Suda is back in the UK and ready to [...]
CHOICE CUT – Blue Fields ‘Ghost Story’
February 6th, 2012Cynosure boss Mike Shannon, classical guitarist Takeshi Nishimoto, and vocalist Fadila unveil Ghost Story, a deft meld of house, electronica, and Balearic moods.
Toolroom Knights mixed by John Dahlback
January 31st, 2012Well, where do i start.. Ive been listening to a lot of house/tech house recently and was beginning to get a bit despondent with it all until i was lucky enough to receive a copy of the latest toolroom mix by John Dahlback. In one [...]
Locked Groove ‘Rooted’
January 26th, 2012Tim Van de Meutter releases his first 12″, on Hotflush no less, and seems to pick up where his boss Scuba left off on Adrenalin, before the acid kicks in.
The Mole ‘Love Is The Way’
January 26th, 2012The Mole emerges from his winter slumber to deliver a typically leftfield outing into disco-tech, bluesy breaks, and epic ambience on Haunt Music.
Luke Solomon ‘Ultrasound (with remixes)’
January 25th, 2012British house music hero Luke Solomon returns on a rather weird, wholly compulsive, deep acidic tip, with great remixes via the much respected Fullbarr imprint.
Nitin ‘Latenightlife remixes (Brett Johnson, Subb-an…)’
January 23rd, 2012Canada’s finest imprint of late continues on top form, introducing world sounds to the house music mix via Columbian outfit Sexteto Tabala. Quality stuff.
Various Artists ‘Inner Circles Vol 1′
December 22nd, 2011The latest Lower East release comes in the shape of a compilation featuring retro-tinged house music from Lee Brinx,Dexter Kane & Gav Memnos, Cozzy D and more.
WhoMadeWho ‘Inside World’
December 22nd, 2011WhoMadeWho return following their mini-album this year with the first taster from a new LP due February. Quality electronic disco, Hercules style house music.
UMEK & Christian Cambas ‘Heroes of the Night’
December 22nd, 2011UMEK & Christian Cambas get together for a 1605 cut that’s epic, groovy, proggy, techno edged electro bigness, complete with a somewhat wonkier Pleasurekraft remix.
Laidback Luke and Sander van Doorn ‘Whose wearing the Cap’
December 19th, 2011Superstar DJ’s Laidback Luke and Sander van Doorn get ready to go head to head on their stellar collaboration ‘Who’s Wearing The Cap’. Already hot property, this track is about to get even more colossal as remixes come in from A-Trak, North Base, Gianni Marino, Hizzleguy and Mata. With an intriguing name ‘Who’s Wearing The [...]
CHOICE CUT- Anomie Belle ‘The Crush’
December 7th, 2011Seattle’s Anomie Belle reignites the trip hop flame, sort of, by self-releasing a beautiful downbeat, melodic, sometimes sombre and ever engrossing album.
Radionasty ‘Radionasty’
December 7th, 2011Billy Nasty and Keith Tenniswood release a self titled double-A sided Radionasty electro cut on the brand spanking new label from Fabric’s Craig Richards.
Umek & Beltek – ‘Out Of Play’ -Toolroom Records
December 5th, 2011-Two of Techno’s undisputed titans, Umek & Beltek return to Toolroom Records with undoubtedly one of the most eagerly anticipated artist albums of 2011, ‘Out Of Play’. This dynamic duo has quite literally devastated dancefloors this year with their pounding productions cleaning up the download charts on countless occasions. Umek has cemented his status as [...]
Maya Jane Coles ‘Don’t Put Me In Your Box’
December 1st, 2011Woman of the hour Maya Jane Coles offers her last EP before an album next year, delivering unarguably strong house music fit for basement bars and clubs alike.
The Analogue Cops ‘The Purple EP’
December 1st, 2011Chicago, Detroit, old and new school, electro and broken beat meet thanks to Italian duo The Analogue Cops who deliver this homage to classic house and techno.
Detroit Grand Pubahs ‘Sandwiches’ (Ben Sims, Killa Productions Remixes)
December 1st, 2011Detroit Grand Pubahs, Kings of electro oddness, invite techno heros Ben Sims and Paul Mac to remix their sleaze anthem ‘Sandwiches’. Thighs like butter indeed.
Melohman & Javi Bora ’Calle Cala’
December 1st, 2011Spaniards Melohman and Javi Bora, no strangers to places like Ibiza and labels like 20:20 Vision, return to Upon You for another bout of tech house.
Planetary Assault Systems ‘The Messenger’
November 17th, 2011Techno legend Luke Slater isn’t reinventing the wheel on his latest LP, which will be music to the ears of anyone after firm, rolling, mainroom futurism.
My Favourite Robot ‘Unplugged’
November 15th, 2011Canada’s My Favourite Robot cap off an impressive year of releases, this time taking things on an electro tip via shoegaze tech house. Click for more.
Sepalcure ‘Pencil Pimp’
November 11th, 2011Ahead of their debut LP Sepalcure offer a taster on Scuba’s Hotflush Recordings. One side’s dark, new-school beats, the other track’s on a summery garage vibe.
Joel Mull ‘Sensory Remixes’
November 10th, 2011Dustin Zahn, Martinez, Steve Rachmad and Heiko Laux, Agaric, and Aril Brikha deliver five solid remixes inspired by the techno delights of Joel Mull’s album.
CHOICE CUT – DJ Cam ‘Seven’
November 7th, 2011Cam returns with his seventh album. Veering from Earthy folk to jazzy downbeats, smoky hip hop instrumentals and electronic blues it’s his best in some time.
Jaguar Skills & DJ@War – 9 Levels Of Power inc. Remixes
November 6th, 2011Jaguar Skills’ highly anticipated debut release, alongside production partner DJ@War has finally landed! Taken from his acclaimed ‘Toolroom Knights’ album, ‘9 Levels Of Power’ comes complete with a devastating remix package that reflects the mysterious masked Ninja’s versatility as a DJ. Jaguar Skills & DJ@War’s original mix is a bass heavy onslaught, packing a powerful [...]
Paul Woolford & Psycatron ‘Stolen’
October 27th, 2011Futurist vibes from Psycatron and Paul Woolford who come together to create something that straddles dubstep, techno, electro, and tech house with great success.
Nadja Lind ‘Brain Candy’
October 27th, 2011Nadja Lind’s debut album arrives on Lucidflow, the label she runs with regular production partner Helmut Ebritsch, and it’s an understated dubby tech beauty.
A Sagittariun ‘The Circle Stops Somewhere (& MD2 Rmxs)’
October 21st, 2011New Bristol imprint Elastic Dreams gives nothing away with its first release, but A Sagittariun’s The Circle Stops Somewhere is good enough to speak for itself.
Various Artists ‘Live & Remastered Ministry of Sound 20th Anniversary Boxset’
October 21st, 2011Various Artists ‘Live & Remastered mixed by Larry Levan, David Morales, Todd Terry, Kenny Carpenter, and Justin Berkmann: Ministry of Sound 20th Anniversary Boxset’ CD Ministry of Sound / Released October 2011 What does it sound like? The world’s first superclub (or, to Manchester residents and former Hacienda regulars, the second) digging up the [...]
CHOICE CUT – Ben Sims ‘Smoke & Mirrors’
October 21st, 2011A few decades in the making and UK techno legend Ben Sims has finally put out a full length album, melding quality house grooves with runaway darkroom stormers.
Pedramovich ‘Deal With It EP’
October 14th, 2011House via tech, Chicago, and dream-like jazz is offered from Iranian born Sheffield-based producer Pedramovich, with remixes from Clement Meyer and Shenodas.
Pete Tong ‘Wardance’
October 11th, 2011For over two decades Pete Tong has been setting the standard for electronic music across the globe and ‘Wardance’ perfectly reflects this legend’s penchant for pioneering productions. Recently celebrating 20 Years at BBC Radio 1 Pete’s show continues to be an influential part of dance music culture. Available now at Beatport: http://www.beatport.com/release/wardance/815101 ‘Wardance’ is driven [...]
Scuba ‘Adrenalin’
September 28th, 2011Hot Flush bossman Scuba drops three extraordinarily difficult to turn off cuts that bounce along with the electro house disco breaks groove one would expect.
The Midnight Perverts ‘Hooker’s Door’
September 23rd, 2011Atmospheric is one word for this very appealing little trio of stripped, spooky house, oddball club pop and smooth soulful grooves from the Dame Music favourite
CHOICE CUT – Spencer Parker ‘A Gun For Hire’
September 23rd, 2011LP debutant Spencer Parker has a bagful of tricks honed through releases on labels such as Crosstown Rebels, Buzzinfly, and Ovum, and a great tech house album.
Electronic Youth ‘Beetle Juice EP’
September 23rd, 2011RustemRustem and Leisuregroove Electronic Youth via Sander Kleinenberg’s This Is Recordings, delivering two decent doses of bottom heavy tech house music.
Roll The Dice ‘In Dust’
September 19th, 2011Stockholm’s Roll The Dice offers a new LP on Leeds’ Leaf Label, and takes us on a journey through a piano-led ambient urban dystopia that’s quite breathtaking.
Slam ‘Area 51′
September 9th, 2011Slam follow up their Drumcode release from earlier this year and again get our heads bobbing with another two doses of classic techno for the Swedish imprint.
Pangaea ‘Hex b/w Fatalist’
September 9th, 2011Pangaea serves up two old school broken beat tunes, pairing the rude boy b-line led Hex and the looped vocals therein with Fatalist’s MC and snare skank.
Wiretrapper ‘Everybody Loves Ice Cream EP’
September 5th, 2011Bedrock issues a triple header that’s one in the eye to those that still think the label’s progressive house past dominates its contemporary sound.
NOCHEXX ‘Savage Herald b/w Charro’
September 5th, 2011Giving up on digital and focusing on analogue kit NOCHEXX delivers one slow groover, and another hectic frenzy. It’s all electro, just like you remembered it.
CHOICE CUT – Cosmin TRG ‘Stimulat’
September 5th, 2011The talk of modern Bucharest unveils his debut album, Stimulat, and shows how to make contemporary bass music sound like timeless techno.
Floorplan (A.K.A. Robert Hood) ‘Sanctified EP’
August 24th, 2011The critically acclaimed producers is back in the house, quite literally, under his Floorplan. So that’s amphetamine funk hard house and gospel techno then. What more could you ask for?
Underworld ‘Dark and Long (Christian Smith remixes)’
August 24th, 2011Tronic bossman and European techno hero has his way with the Underworld cut from 1994, bringing the progressive house anthem up to date without ruining it.
Terranova ‘I Want To Go Out’
August 24th, 2011The mighty (and old enough to know better) Terranova return with a piece of work that’s amongst the finest acid house arrangements we’ve heard in some time.
Sepalcure ‘Love Pressure (XI, Falty DL, Jimmy Edgar, Daedelus, Lando Kai remixes)’
August 24th, 2011Five notable names from the genres often lumped together as ‘bass culture’ do the do on Sepalcure’s best selling EP from last year, with impressive results.
Rino Cerrone ‘Man On Moon (with Mihalis Safras remix)’
August 12th, 2011In an age of relentless trend-shifting, this label not that one, and the perpetual need to keep up with those more than mildly irritating Joneses, solid, verging on blokey techno like this is becoming something of a godsend.
Cobblestone Jazz ‘Memories (From Where You Are)’
August 12th, 2011One of the most influential and forward thinking electronic acts unveils their latest slice of avante techno, and boy is it good.
Ulrich Troyer ‘Songs for William’
August 12th, 2011Industrial dub, anyone? Nodding to King Tubby as much as Swayzak, here ethereal harmonies meet the sharp edges of metallic percussion and steely hats with impressive results.
CHOICE CUT – Bahar Canca ‘The Bahar Canca EP’
August 12th, 2011CHOICE CUT Bahar Canca / The Bahar Canca EP Digital Sub Bubble / Released August 2011 One of London’s most vivacious female DJ artists, Bahar Canca stamps her authority on the production world with an accomplished debut EP on innovative label and music brand, Sub Bubble. The Turkish born International DJ’s previous tracks have gained [...]
One massive session – Freerotation 2011 in review
August 5th, 2011Take the likes of Surgeon, Cosmin TRG, Ben UFO, Pangaea, Pearson Sound, Peverelist, Roberto Q Ingram, and Vince Watson. Send them to a house in the country for three days. Turn the music up. Welcome to Freerotation.
Tom Ellis ‘Messed Up Chance EP’ (with Ruthit, William Welt & Suade remixes)
August 2nd, 2011A veritable fraternity of young, talented British house music producers come together on the equally fresh faced 22 Digit Records for a four track outing that’s percussive house, valium tech, and punchy acid in equal parts. So, a little something for almost everyone then.
Dosem ‘Origin b/w Freed’
July 31st, 2011Tronic welcomes the man we fell in love with after his recent album, Dosem, who delivers a slice of big room, synth heavy techno and dark, ethereal and brooding progressive house.
CHOICE CUT – The Units ‘Connections’
July 31st, 2011What do San Francisco synth punk band The Units, Chris Carrier, Alexander Robotnick, and Todd Terje all have in common? The answer each and every one makes great music, but put them altogether with a host of other remixers and the results are astonishing, as this electro triple pack proves.
Guillaume & The Coutu Dumonts ‘Ubiquitous Gaze’
July 30th, 2011The irrepressible and always unique Circus Company presents Guillaume & The Coutu Dumonts’ first release since last year’s album, two tracks of jazz tinged electro and and Moodymann style house music that are well worth paying for, not least as it’s a vinyl release.
Various Artists ‘Heidi presents The Jackathon’
July 30th, 2011“Funk for your soul to make your jelly roll… one more time, droppin’ the dime”. Heidi opens the scoring with a personalised message from Derrick Carter, and then proceeds to drop 16 tracks of quality, rolling, chugging, dirty old house music without sounding dull. Honest.
Various Artists ‘Fabric 58: Craig Richards presents The Nothing Special’
July 30th, 2011The Nothing Special it ain’t, Fabric’s legendary resident returns for his third addition to the club’s world-beating mix series to deliver a choice selection of spatial techno, rolling tech and off-kilter house music like only he knows how.
Toolroom Records Ibiza Underground 2011 compilation
July 22nd, 2011‘Toolroom Records Ibiza Underground 2011’ is an essential collection of the coolest underground cuts set to take over the white isle with the perfect mix of emotive, deep & tech house music. The album contains 36 tracks from the finest artists with 9 of them exclusively produced for the compilation. One of house music’s hottest [...]
Com Truise ‘Galactic Melt’
July 21st, 2011With an opening tune called VHS Sex you should kind of know what to expect on this latest from the shape shifting Ghostly International. If you can remember when a John Carpenter soundtrack actually sounded modern, not just fresh, then this should invoke pleasant nostalgia. It’s also pretty good in its own right too.
Arkist ‘Rendezvous / Fill Your Coffee’
July 20th, 2011Arkist / Rendezvous b/w Fill Your Coffee Vinyl / Digital Apple Pips / Released July 2011 What does it sound like? Arkist might be a little less well known than the label carrying this release, but regardless there has been a steadily growing legion of appreciators that have cottoned on to the Bristolian’s rather [...]
Various Artists ‘My Favourite Robot’s Sixth Stimulus Package’
July 20th, 2011Vocals, Wiggle-esque basslines, and one hell of a darkroom shuffler make up this rather appealing six tracker from Canadian house music outfit My Favourite Robot Records.
Various Artists ‘Soul Clap Social Experiment Sampler 2′
July 19th, 2011Various Artists / Soul Clap Social Experiment Sampler 2 Vinyl No. 19 Music / Released July 2011 What does it sound like? For those who enjoyed Soul Clap’s rather infectious, groove driven Social Experiment compilation earlier this year No.19 music have kindly acquired licenses to deliver a package containing some of the highlights therein, in [...]
CHOICE CUT – John Tejada ‘Parabolas’
July 13th, 2011Tejada’s first album in a couple of years arrives, representing his first LP on the much-loved German imprint Kompakt. But is it any good? Well, if you like melodic tech house melded with deep electro breakbeats and filthy acidic rollers then yes, it is pretty damn impressive.
Lee J Malcolm ‘Folded Spaces’
July 8th, 2011Leeds’ Lee J Malcolm explodes into action on his debut LP for EPM Music. Heavy, heavy stuff, straddling techno, dark room house music, breaks and electro with all the instrumentation of any ‘one to watch’ from the world of electronica. It really is that good, we’re not kidding.
Cari Lekebusch & Joel Mull ‘Afrormosia’
July 6th, 2011Messrs Lekebusch and Mull, techno dons, getting a little bit angry, in the best kind of way and, as with well over half of Sweden’s output this year, all tunes on offer are very good.
Gavin Herlihy & Delano Smith ‘Krypton Factor EP’
July 6th, 2011A short but sweet slice of quality, deep but not dull house music courtesy of US producer Delano Smith and Briton Gavin Herlihy.
Various Artists ‘John Digweed – Structures 2′
July 6th, 2011With the past of this electronic institution reinterpreted alongside its present and future anyone with even just a passing interest in quality electronic music needs to think very seriously before leaving this collection on the shelf.
CHOICE CUT – Popol Vuh ‘Revisited & Remixed (1970-1999)
June 27th, 2011Rarely has one album offered so much to so many… The German prog rock outfit Popol Vuh are remembered ten years after the founding member died on this double disc must have. One half original work, another remixes from Peter Kruder, Jazzanova’s Alex Barck, A Critical Mass, Mouse On Mars and Stereolab are amongst the highlights. Whatever you do from here, buy this album.
BNJMN ’141′
June 27th, 2011One of Eastern Europe’s most exciting imprints returns with more less-than-obvious cuts from the world of ‘variable beats’. And, as was the case with the label’s Come On Let’s Go compilation of last autumn, more than a few different avenues therein are explored.
Parklife Weekender 2011
June 27th, 2011Plain & Simple took to Manchester’s Platt Fields Park earlier this month for two days of fun in the sun. Saturday stayed dry, though we struggled to hear things, Sunday we got soaked and had a great time. For more details read on.
One night in the Smoke
June 27th, 2011A few northerners went visit London to sightsee. Westminster Abbey, Parliament, and Fabric all being high on the agenda.
Robert Hood ‘Omega Alive’
June 24th, 2011Detroit’s original minimal techno pioneer returns with a reworking of last year’s LP, Omega. James Ruskin provides a tasty remix, and the rest of the music is Robert Hood live and unedited, delivering more stripped toughness than many naked muscle men can handle.
CHOICE CUT – Ahmet Sisman ‘Dancer in the Dark’
June 20th, 2011CHOICE CUT Ahmet Sisman / Dancer in the Dark Vinyl / Digital Stock5 / Released June 2011 The Blurb. With a string of killer releases on Cocoon, Lessizmore and Dumb-Unit, Ahmet Sisman’s dynamic style incorporates all that is good about quality club music right now, fusing next-level studio skill with power, movement, and some serious [...]
Cinnamon Chasers ‘Science (Remixes Part One)’
June 20th, 2011Synth poppers Cinnamon Chasers offer an eight strong pack of cuts from their recent LP, with half coming in the form of distinctly more club focused electro remixes when compared with the source material.
Lee Mortimer ‘Bass Cntrl EP’
June 20th, 2011Electro house man Lee Mortimer opens fire on listeners with three tracks of the aforementioned genre that simultaneously reference techno, UK funky, and dubstep, while smacking you in the face with a refrained hoover. Exhausting stuff.
Matthias Vogt ‘Rudiments EP (with James Teej remix)’
June 20th, 2011Mathias Vogt’s latest two tracks come in the form of house music, boasting both jazzy groove, and darkish, spooky sentiments. Then James Teej gets on the remix to deliver something closer to the latter, only with more bite and club edginess. All good then.
Terrence:Terry ‘Like A Circle (with Bearweasel & Jon Reynolds remixes)
June 17th, 2011The Parisian house don is back, this time on a virtually brand new imprint with a deep slice of four four pie. Jon Reynolds ups the ante with a smooth, groovy, chunky interpretation, while Bearweasel drops something a more of a classic tip.
Presk ‘and Cut b/w Mold’
June 17th, 2011Straight from the jungles of nu-school dance comes Presk, with this cheeky double header made up of analogue hooks and juke style vocal loops. Halfway to UK funky and back, one side’s decidedly darker and that’s where our money is.
Perc ‘Wicker & Steel’
June 17th, 2011With all the subtlety of a bulldozer marauding through a country village Perc finally delivers his debut album of solid, sledgehammer techno that’s part Robert Hood, much Birmingham, and a little Berlin. Distant epic tones and juggernaut kicks then.
Lilian Hak ‘Rebels Outlaws Misfits (with Matthew Herbert remixes)’
June 16th, 2011Alternative nu-school electro jass songstress Lilian Hak’s done plenty to turn the heads of those outside her regular Dutch haunts, as she manages to get crazed studio genius Matthew Herbert in for a couple of remixes. Suffice to say it’s not for the average dancefloor
CocoDaSilva ‘Don’t Say Nothing (Say Something)’
June 16th, 2011Rui Da Silva and Chris Coco team up once again for another instalment of superstar producer dance music. Tinged with Balearic sunshine and contemporary whispered vocal house music in equal parts, it’s not half bad either.
CHOICE CUT – Dosem ‘Parallel’
June 15th, 2011A huge double album of ethereal downbeat, spanking progressive house, dubby techno, deep vocal house, and jacking tech should appeal to more than a few people. That’s why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to recommend Dosem’s latest… it’s very, very good.
Various Artists ‘Cavo Paradiso 11 Reconstructions: David Squillace’
June 10th, 2011The celebrated Mykonos club reveals its eleventh compilation, courtesy of Circo Loco man David Squillace. As such expect warm, groovy, percussive tech house, nothing more nothing less. It works, so who’s complaining?
John Digweed & Nick Muir ’30 Northeast’
June 9th, 2011The boys are back, as it were, and large sounding as ever. Old school sounds abound on this building deep chugging techno workout full of spooky plucked strings and one of those classic tracking rhythms. The acid house remix from American Abe Duque’s good too.
Esquare ‘TV Pet EP’
June 9th, 2011A rather startling triple set of tracks, or rather one track and two remixes from Sei A and Skinnerbox. Warm, shuffling and melodic electro house with a pop edge, crisp, staccato tech, and building looped dancefloor beasts are all represented on this limited release.
Ante Perry vs Tube & Berger / Ever Never
June 4th, 2011Ante Perry vs Tube & Berger / Ever Never Digital Great Stuff Recordings / Released June 2011 The Blurb: 3 stars of Germany’s house and tech scene come together for this mesmerising new release. In the Blue Corner: Ante Perry, an eclectic producer and multi-talented chap who counts some sizable anthems amongst his discography, [...]
CHOICE CUT – Matt Williams & Mark L’ Hat – Mellow EP
June 3rd, 2011CHOICE CUT Matt Williams & Mark L’ Hat / Mellow EP (with Remixes by Weekend Heroes and Bahar Canca) Vinyl / Digital Sub Bubble / Released June 2011 Following the success of the underground tech grooves of “Creation Of Your Mind” by Bahar Canca and Matt Williams; comes the “Mellow EP”. This release sees Matt Williams, [...]
CHOICE CUT – Manik ‘Armies of the Night’
May 24th, 2011Josh Wink’s outfit introduces Manik; a native New Yorker whose first album is partly inspired by cult movie The Warriors. It’s also got some quality instrumental hip-hop, acid house, tribal beats, and tech druggyness. Not half bad for a first attempt.
Mark E ‘Stonebreaker’
May 23rd, 2011Wolverhampton’s finest export Mark E finally serves up his debut album on the acclaimed Spectral Sound. Solid, chunky house, groovy downbeats and launching techno are the order of the day, all presented in a proud and purposeful way.
Tommy Tempa ‘The Quixotic EP’
May 23rd, 2011A twenty-odd minute EP made up of seven intertwined tracks is served up by Tommy Tempa, a chap who has already caught the attention of Gilles Peterson and the like. Strange electronica, rooted in hip-hop, funk, breakbeat and glitch is one way to put it.
Secret Cinema ‘Minerals’
May 23rd, 2011After 18 years in the game Jeroen Verheij releases the first album on his year-and-a-half-old imprint, Gem Records. There’s flying Dutch techno in an early Timo Maas, Marco Carola vein, and beatless bliss on the collaborative disc with Mental Youth.
Andy Mac ‘Everytime/Asteroid Belts’
May 20th, 2011The garagey dubstep anthem finally gets a full vinyl release, and it’s just as warm, industrial and acidic as we all remembered.
Brawther ‘Do It Yourself EP’
May 20th, 2011The ten year old Secretsundaze crew launch a new imprint, bringing a young Parisian to the fore. Brawther’s production is warm, deep and polished- everything you’d expect from music made on vintage kit. George FitzGerald’s remix is great too.
Sleeparchive ‘Ronan Point’
May 13th, 2011The man responsible for putting the fear factor back into stripped techno returns, this time on Germany’s Tresor. As one would expect the result sounds a little like Surgeon getting nasty, sitting in that place dubstep came from, well before the MCs.
Midland ‘Through Motion’
May 13th, 2011Techno and garage in one? Well yes, kind of. Midland unveils the uplifting, old school referencing ‘Through Motion’ on Aus Music along with gritty darkroom builder ‘Shelter’. Downloaders also get a remix of the former from Chicago’s Tevo Howard.
Agaric & Walker ‘Chase’s Dream’
May 9th, 2011Agaric, fresh from his acclaimed LP Who Made Up The Rules, teams up with Walker for a release on Dumb Unit during the imprint’s 10th Anniversary Year. Chunky beats, heavy basslines and distant melodies come together on three examples of tech quality.
Various Artists ‘Panorama Bar 03: Vinyl Exclusives’
May 6th, 2011Steffi, Soundstore and Hunee team up for a triple header of house from one of Berlin’s most renowned labels. The latter two serve up stripped electro and boompty boomp house respectively, while the former goes for a soulful vibe, and winds up making a classic.
John Tejada ‘Unstable Condition’
May 6th, 2011He’s back. One of the greatest producers in modern day American dance music returns, this time making his first appearance on one of the best labels in the world, Kompakt, ahead of his forthcoming album. And a right techy, housey, spacey treat it is too.
Jesper Dahlback ‘Thermal Voltage (1&2)’
May 6th, 2011Jesper Dahlback adds to his already weighty portfolio with this techno four tracker of analogue hooks on Cari Lekebusch’s H Productions.
Eric Kupper ‘Bloom’
May 6th, 2011Old school man Eric Kupper, who cut his teeth working with Frankie Knuckles, Arthur Baker, David Morales and a few more returns, this time on Francois K’s usually impressive Wave Music. And the results here are in keeping; quality deep house that actually moves.
CHOICE CUT – Proviant Audio ‘Real Love Tastes Like This’
May 6th, 2011Norway’s incredibly young, and incredibly talented Proviant Audio drops his album, and it’s everything that was promised. Blissful downtempo house, barbecue hip hop and syncopated funk, fans of Jazzanova, Lemon Jelly, Kruder & Dorfmeister et al need this.
Wehbba ‘Full Circle Remixes’
May 4th, 2011Brazil’s Rudolfo Wehba allows a few friends from Christian Smith’s Tronic imprint to re-work his Full Circle album of last year, with the label boss, 2000 and One, Psycatron, Samuel L. Session, Joseph Capriati, Peter Horrevort and more on remix duties.
Various Artists ‘Souvenir Records / Tiefschwarz: In The City’
May 4th, 2011Tiefschwarz recognise five years of Souvenir Records with In The City, a double disc compilation of exclusive tracks and a mix CD, featuring work from Nico, Ruede Hagelstein & Naneci, Elle P & Iftah, Audiofly, Psychonauts, Sebbo, Re.You, Jaw, Adam Port and more.
Hiroshi Watanabe ‘Sync Positive’
April 29th, 2011Hiroshi Watanabe, the Japanese Berklee Music College graduate, and producer also know Kaito and Nite System releases the second artist under his own name on Greek label Klik Records. A sublime collection of dubby, deep and occasionally euphoric house and tech.
Komaton ‘Dehunt EP’
April 29th, 2011A scuzzy, druggy, rock n roll influenced melancholic tech outing, that should appeal to fans of Arnaud Rebotini, Andrew Weatherall, Young Knives, MGMT, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, house music, shuffling techno and general electronic goodness.
Various Artists ‘Balance 018: Nick Warren’
April 25th, 2011Four fours that are at once futurist and filthy, while not being afraid of a breakdown or two, Way Out West man Warren’s acclaimed ability to blend music musically is showcased to great effect on a mix that’s progressive house for the techno age.
CHOICE CUT- The Revenge ‘Reekin’ Structions’
April 25th, 2011The Revenge’s first album drops, a collection of re-edits of disco tracks from Mid-Air, Velvet Hammer, The Joneses, Chapter Three, and Vance & Suzanne, here turned into staccato house with lyrical loops, electro with a lunging low end and more. Summer’s here.
Bullion ‘You Drive Me To Plastic’
April 25th, 2011Bullion is back with more bizarre, funk-infused, hip hop friendly, experimental electronica. This time it sounds like Kate Bush in a washing machine with the Lethal Weapon soundtrack, Thievery Corporation and electronic disco, if that makes sense. Quality stuff.
Heib ‘Into the Dark EP’ (inc. Heinrichs & Hirtenfellner and Lula Circus remixes)
April 22nd, 2011Good quality minimal techno with remixes that offer deep warmth, and crescendo filled stripped back electro via Heinrichs & Hirtenfellner, and Lula Circus respectively.
Various Artists ‘Body Music Vol.10 mixed by M.A.N.D.Y.’
April 22nd, 2011A jazzy, piano and live instrument filled mix of deep-ish four fours that meanders from sluggish warm-up fare to broken electro, chugging tech, bumbling weighty house, to spacey techno.
Various Artists ‘Freude Am Tanzen 5zig Compilation’
April 18th, 2011From hypnotic house to dubstep inspired techno, ambient spoken word and downbeat grooves it’s all here, and everything’s as memorable as it should be. Germany’s Freude Am Tanzen’s 50th release should satisfy Deutsche disciples and Euro-sceptics alike.
Jay Tripwire feat Alexander East ‘Do Me This Way EP’
April 18th, 2011In 2004 the legendary Jay Tripwire unveiled his soulful, deep house classic ‘Do Me This Way’. It’s now re-released, with some chugging, toybox tinkering, hypnotic remixes from MarcAshken, DeadEcho and Prezzner. Quality electronic music no less.
Tony Lionni ‘Take Me Higher EP’
April 15th, 2011As with any good EP, there’s nothing here that’s not usable, and little to risk ruining a set. Straight up house music that works.
CHOICE CUT- Prommer & Barck ‘Alex & The Grizzly’
April 15th, 2011CHOICE CUT – Prommer & Barck / ‘Alex & The Grizzly’ CD / Digital Derwen Recordings / Released April 18th 2011 An album with a cover so fitting it’s as if the image came first. Or maybe the title. Chicken or egg, the contents are the same- deep, downbeat, jazzy electronica that’s so full of [...]
Slam ‘Crowded Room’
April 15th, 2011The Scottish legends serve up some old school sounding techno on the A, and then get drummy on the B. Both tracks for the heads, fans of Sweden, acidic synths and heavy kick drums take note.
Various Artists ‘Fabric 57: Agoria’
April 15th, 2011France’s finest producer returns triumphant after his last LP to add another string to the bow with the next Fabric mix. Tracks from Cottam, Mark E, Eisbar, and, believe it or not, Ella Fitzgerald all appear on a journey from dub to house, techno and, er, jazz.
Tech D ‘Subway’
April 15th, 2011One of Russia’s finest imprints again delivers a disturbingly good slice of proggy pie, this time from Tech D. Like a peak time basement about to explode it’s all about preparing people for whatever comes next with pure deep house and techno atmosphere.
Nitin ‘Latenightlife EP’
April 8th, 2011This is why we love house music and club sounds so much. From the vocal stabs, lunging synth, and shuffling beat of the opener, to the breakbeat electro, soulful robotic four fours and John Carpenter stylings thereafter. Great Canadian electronic music.
Arnaud Rebotini ‘Personal Dictator’
April 8th, 2011To those looking for some full-throttle, power-electro of the Black Strobe variety, we say here it is, boasting remixes from The Hacker, Mixhell and Motor, with a slice of underground pop tagged on the end to steal the show.
Various Artists ‘The Achromorphe’
April 8th, 2011Three tracks of dark, atmospheric techno, or rather two, and one post-apocalyptic movie soundtrack. Scary, limited edition stuff.
GaBLe ‘CuTe HoRSe CuT’
April 8th, 2011Part experimental indie rock, part late afternoon festival electronica, and, oddly, part child’s storytape gone wrong, Gable describe their sound as ‘luxury DIY’. This one won’t be for the majority, but those that get it will no doubt fall in love shortly after.
Proviant Audio ‘Hey Let’s Do It (inc. DATG, Jay Shepheard and Daco remixes)’
April 4th, 2011He’s young (apparently), and (definitely) very, very talented. As Norway’s newest electronic protege Proviant Audio is a name you’ll no doubt be hearing more from in the coming months, and this style switching track of electronic soul, hip hop, funk and disco proves why.
Ricardo Villalobos, Los Updates & Anthony Collins ‘Joli Chat EP’
April 3rd, 2011Two tunes, both nearly 13 minutes long. And no, this isn’t one of those mashup ‘tunes’ that splices together two minutes of ten different tracks. It is, however, two tracks of low-slung, druggy and drummy strolling techno of the minimal variety.
Peverelist ‘Dance Til The Police Come b/w Fundamentals’
April 2nd, 2011Leeds’ finest post-millennial export company welcomes one of our favourite artists from the nu-breed for a double header that’s got ‘universal’ stamped on the sleeve. Think ravey, think breakbeat, but, most importantly, think mainroom bass music with no fart noises.
2562 ‘Fever’
April 2nd, 2011Holland’s most esteemed bass music producer unveils his latest LP, on his new When In Doubt imprint. It’s not fast, but it is pretty clever, seen as everything from the acid-tinged off-beat techno to the dubstep riddims is constructed from disco samples. Not that you can tell.
Various Artists ‘Sounds Like Alola Vol I & II Mixed by Omid 16B and Demi’
March 28th, 2011Various Artists / ‘Sounds Like Alola Vol I & II Mixed by Omid 16B and Demi’ CD Alola / Released March 28th 2011 Those who aren’t deeply excited by this double release (technically two albums) should check the facts, and figures. Omid 16B’s Alola is a firm part of UK dance music history, having provided [...]
Psycatron ‘People In Glass Houses’
March 28th, 2011“We wanted to try something on a slightly dubbier tip than our usual fare and had been listening to lots of old European techno from the early 90′s at the time.” And they’re not kidding. Psycatron’s brief explanation of the thought process behind this release is pretty apt.
Various Artists ‘DJ Kicks: Wolf + Lamb v Soul Clap’
March 25th, 2011Two of the hottest DJ pairings in the world right now land on one of the finest compilation series in the world for nearly 30 tracks of sublime, soulful and downright sexy moods. Featuring Greg Paulus, Art Department, Zev, H Foundation, and many more.
DJ T ‘The Pleasure Principle’
March 25th, 2011DJ T returns alongside a quality crop of collaborators, not least James Teej, Carl Golden, Dave Aju and Jaw, to deliver an album of swaggering house seen in the reflection of a disco ball dripping in e-funk. In short, druggy dancefloor material.
Josephy Capriati ‘Save My Soul Remixes (Cari Lekebusch / Marco Bailey / Fergie / Hans Bouffmyhre)’
March 19th, 2011A stellar cast of remixers do the job on rising star Josephy Capriati’s Save My Soul. Think Fabric Room 2 and you’re almost there.
Moodymanc ‘Black Paint (& Larry Heard Rmx)’
March 19th, 2011It’s unclear whether either artist or remixer really needs an introduction. Moodymanc’s one of many contemporary toasts within the house community, and Larry Heard is, well, Larry Heard. Put them together to get a fine, hypnotic club brew.
The Advent & Industrialyzer ‘SCH EXP’
March 19th, 2011Techno stalwart The Advent joins forced with Industrialyser to serve up some seriously 3am sounds via Cari Lekebusch’s H Productions. Not for the fainthearted, this isn’t so much drilling as it is terrifying, so proceed with caution (and a bottle of water).
Crazy Penis ‘A Nice Hot Edit With’
March 19th, 2011The UK legends unveil the eagerly anticipated remixes pack to their stunning 1997 debut, A Nice Hot Bath With. The reworkings come from Greg Wilson, Brennan Green, Yam Who?, Ray Mang, Flash Atkins, Rune Lindbaek, PBR Streetgang and Faze Action.
Various Artists ‘Fabriclive 56 mixed by Pearson Sound/Ramadanman’
March 19th, 2011Various Artists / Fabriclive 56 mixed by Pearson Sound/Ramadanman CD Fabric / Released March 21st 2011 One glance at the 30-strong tracklist for this latest in Fabric’s beats and breaks offshoot series makes two things pretty clear. Fresh sounds abound, and they’re going to come thick and fast. A bass heavy tune-up steps into an [...]
All Blocked Up
March 19th, 2011With Guido, Untold, Joy Orbison, Modeselektor, Ramadanman, Ben Klock, Claude Von Stroke, Addison Groove, King Midas Sound, dOP, Four Tet, Aphex Twin, Billy Nasty, The Advent, Oscar Mulero, Vitalic, Jacques Green, Matthew Dear and Laurent Garnier.
Sebrok & Tassilo ‘Maschine (& Sian Rmx)’
March 7th, 2011So this is Tresor resident Sebrok and Tassilo Ippenberger of Pan Pot appearing on Christian Smith’s Tronic imprint. If you can imagine what that sounds like, you’re probably not too far off the mark: dark techno driving with some urgency.
Dave Vega feat Seth Troxler ‘The Woes of Me’
March 7th, 2011Robert Johnson resident Dave Vega arrives with his first release on Exone alongside Detroit poster-boy Seth Troxler, a package that offers deep tech house warmth, rolling bass-driven techno and more epic, trance infused stylings.
Various Artists ‘EPM 10′
March 4th, 2011Our friends at EPM unleash their label with a compilation of original productions to celebrate 10 years in the game. With Robert Hood, Mark Broom & James Ruskin, Detroit Grand Pubahs, Orlando Voorn, Alexander Robotnick, RadioNasty, Sandwell District…
Agaric ‘Who Made Up The Rules’
March 4th, 2011We Love’s main man arrives onto Josh Wink’s Ovum with a collection of music that’s almost the definition of modern tech. So how it manages to be so engrossing is anyone’s guess. Deep, infectious grooves abound.
Loadstar – ‘Space Between’
March 4th, 2011Loadstar / ‘Space Between’ Vinyl / CD / Digital RAM / Released 21st February 2011 In a similar vain to the Chase & Status Ft. Plan B track ‘End Credits’ Loadstar’s Space Between is a brilliant fusion of mellow acoustics, catchy sing-a-long vocals and an unmistakably infectious drum ‘n’ bass rhythm In theory, tracks like [...]
DJ Marky – ‘Good Old Days’ and ‘Secret Place’
March 4th, 2011DJ Marky & Makoto / ‘Good Old Days’ Vinyl / CD / Digital Released: January 2011 Official Innerground Records ‘Good Old Days’ There isn’t much here for someone searching for a refreshing take on the drum ‘n’ bass genre but what you do get is a solid seven minutes of wonderfully constructed bass, melody and [...]
Various Artists ‘The Napoli Connection’
February 28th, 2011Adam Beyer’s Drumcode sets its sights away from Sweden to showcase some of the finer exports coming out of Italy’s west coast. Sasha Carassi, Luigi Madonna, Rino Cerrone and Mark Antonio all feature. Driving techno abound.
Bunny Lake ‘Army of Lovers’
February 28th, 2011Bunny Lake / ‘Army of Lovers’ Digital Klein Records / Released February 28th 2011 Hailing from Vienna, Bunny Lake received critical acclaim for the recent long-player, The Beautiful Fall, with this single being take from said album. As is the digital way, five alternative versions, or remixes and some might say, are included on the [...]
Tony Rohr ‘Oddlantik Avenue’
February 25th, 2011Tony Rohr / ‘Oddlantik Avenue’ CD / Digital / Vinyl H Productions / Released February 28th 2011 Brooklynite Tony Rohr makes his album’s title make sense with this ten-tracker on Swedish don Cari Lekebusch’s label. Or does he? While it’s true the stereotypical Big Apple sound is more soulful than scary, and opts to be [...]
Various Artists ‘Fabric 56 mixed by Derrick Carter’
February 25th, 2011How do you possibly put down on CD what it’s like to see a stocky Windy City veteran leaping around the booth, tearing through vinyl at a rate that’s often difficult to comprehend? With difficulty, is the answer. But, as is proved here, it is possible.
Various Artists ‘Social Experiment 002 mixed by Soul Clap’
February 25th, 2011What a wonderful thing a good mix album is. Particularly when it can be enjoyed in a multitude of situations. With broken house and balearic wunderkinds Soul Clap at the helm, No.19′s latest is a fine example of eclecticism that works. Imagine.
Pangaea ‘Inna Daze’
February 25th, 2011It’s good to see the originators aren’t losing the plot then, as Hessle Audio boss Pangaea reminds us why we fell back in love with Leeds, delivering two worthwhile dubstep outing that both nod to classic rave and moody breakbeat.
Omid 16B ‘Rain b/w Passion of Zorro’
February 25th, 2011Powerful, hypnotic and atmospheric are three other words that come to mind, meaning you could be forgiven for thinking John Digweed has something to do with it. Damn fine prog leaning techno, or house music (ahem) on Bedrock Records.
Chaim ‘Alive’
February 18th, 2011They say there’s a renaissance occurring in ‘real’ house music. We’re not sure, but in recent times plenty of people have been turning that dancefloor sound into quality home listening material.
Jan Van Damm ‘Everyday Feeling’
February 18th, 2011After just a few years in the game then, Munich based Jan Van Damm takes the brave step to set up his own outlet with three tracks of straight up techiness. And he manages to pull it off.
Suriusmo ‘Mosaik’
February 18th, 2011Suriusmo / ‘Mosaik’ Vinyl / CD / Digital Monkeytown Records / Released 25th February 2011 Modeselektor’s label isn’t known for the expected, and the guy behind remixes for names ranging from Scissor Sisters to A-Trak and Munk was never going to bring out a normal album after spending so long creating chaotic sounds in short [...]
Zwischenwelt ‘Paranormale Aktivat’
February 18th, 2011Probably not best suited to a dinner party, once you’ve got over the initial fright, there’s every chance you’ll be using this cold wave electro outing again, albeit when the time is right.
Rainbow Arabia ‘Without You’
February 18th, 2011Synth pop makes a welcome return at Kompakt as Los Angelino duo Rainbow Arabia explode with one of the finest pieces of montage-worthy, epic and emotive electronica produced this side of 1984.
Audiofly ‘Fela’
February 18th, 2011From the home-listening A, to the club cuts B and C, the first track from Audiofly’s new album, with remixes from Tiefschwarz and Davide Squillace, is all good, so expect anything from this to be soundtracking a variety of parties over the next few weeks.
Marc Romboy ‘Overture’
February 18th, 2011It’s with something of a death synth that the latest from this German techno producer turned dance music A&R builds out of Christian Smith’s Tronic stable. And we really do mean build.
Simon Li ’50-80 EP’
February 11th, 2011German DJ an promoter Simon Li kicks things off on Edgar Jack’s brand new label with a slice of fine shuffling house. Low slung rhythms and muted organs rule as we’re treated to two original tracks, met with three rather enticing remixes, one of which comes from Akufen.
Robert Hood ‘Alpha’ (James Ruskin Remix)
February 11th, 2011Detroit techno legend Robert Hood gives Britain’s own James Ruskin a chance to take on ‘Alpha’, taken from last year’s Omega Man inspired album. As is obvious, these are not for the faint-hearted rhythms that spank and punch their way out of camp M Plant.
Marco Bailey ‘Dragon Man’
February 11th, 2011Where do you begin with a new album from Marco Bailey? Do you wonder what this, his first full length release on Digweed & Muir’s Bedrock Records will sound like? Or, do you forget about it, quaff some hard liquor and party to the soundtrack?
Joel Mull ‘Sensory’
February 11th, 2011After 18 years of output Mull’s latest arrives on Adam Beyer’s Truesoul. It deserves some serious attention, though as the contents show, the craftsman behind it is more concerned with keeping his head down, and making the tunes that count.
Various Artists ‘Great Minds’
February 7th, 2011Manchester’s enigmatic Mind On Fire has been responsible for promoting a diverse range of nights, while compiling original productions from like-minded locals onto numerous CD-Rs. So it makes sense the micro-imprint’s vinyl debut showcases such diverse work.
Yann Stricker ‘Urban Circus’
February 6th, 2011All round Swiss big cheese Yan Stricker is back with another slice of stereotypically groove infected tech goodness on his own imprint. It’s not the most prolific label, but when the quality is this good, as it so often is, who really cares.
2562 ‘Aquatic Family Affair b/w This Is Hardcore’
February 4th, 2011They say repetitive dance is on the wane, and the culture surrounding such darkened rooms has changed. With that in mind, it’s good to see so many practitioners continuing to put out music that sounds like it were made on a factory floor.
Contakt ‘Not Forgotten’
February 4th, 2011First timer Compakt busts out of New York with a double whammy of dubstep but not dubstep, house tinged dance music that defies description, but should give fans of tribal rhythms, spiralling synths and heavy low-ends plenty to shout about.
Agoria ‘Impermanence’
February 4th, 2011Agoria / ‘Impermanence’ CD / Digital Infine Music / Released February 7th 2011 Opening with Kiss My Soul, the mesmerising beauty of vocalist Kid A is such that you could be forgiven for thinking this was her own LP. But, even if that were the case, you’d still be wondering who was responsible for the [...]
How To Dress Well ‘Love Remains’
January 28th, 2011Tom Krell opens up his scoring with Tri Angle’s first album release, and a new blueprint for contemporary R&B. Or should that be electronica? Whatever the genre, we know what the result is. Fans of Imogen Heap, early Jamie Lidell, and Burial take note.
Various Artists ‘Mosaic Vol 1 (Exit Records)’
January 28th, 2011dBridge, Scuba, Instra:mental, Skream, Commix, Consequence, Code 3, Loxy & Resound, Skeptical and Genotype are amongst the artists showcased on this double discer from Exit Records, proof of widespread life in the drum n bass scene well below the commercial sea level.
Cari Lekebusch & Jesper Dahlback ‘Hands On Experience’
January 28th, 2011Another week, another mass of muscular Swedish four-fours. This time H Productions boss Cari Lekebusch teams up with latter day legend Jesper Dahlback to deliver an EP that’s made with just one thing in mind- the dancefloor.
Stuart Sweeney ’16:9′
January 28th, 2011Sound artist and music veteran Stuart Sweeney unveils his debut solo work, a collection of blissful ambience and Ableton orchestras that doesn’t forget about words like ‘enjoyment’, ‘form’ and ‘structure’. Like a heavy breath of opium, it’s impressively relaxing.
Jerome Sydenham ‘Trombipolution EP’
January 23rd, 2011The Nigerian born, British raised, New York matured and Berlin based techno stalwart returns to Adam Beyer’s Drumcode for a muscular start to the New Year.
Robag Wruhme ‘Wuppdeckmischmampflow’
January 23rd, 2011One of Germany’s most innovative dance imprints kicks off another 12 months of (hopefully) worthwhile long-form work with a mix from the man responsible for the Wighomy Brothers. As you’d expect, it’s a jazzy, smoked out, and pretty damn atmospheric tech house affair.
Audio Soul Project ‘Hipshake Heartache’
January 19th, 2011Chicago’s legendary Mazi returns with the second Audio Soul Project album, a fine, sexy collection of house, US garage and beach bar R&B that’s the very proof that 2011 is looking set to be the year dance music went home, as American artists experience a real resurgence.
Joel Mull ‘Holographic EP’
January 18th, 2011Drumcode’s sister label offers a sneak peak at the forthcoming album from techno legend Joel Mull. The LP track is also joined by a further two tunes, both of which ensure this release belongs in your box, regardless of whether the new long-player is pre-ordered.
DiDark ’30 EP’
January 18th, 2011Damien D’Arcangelo returns on is own imprint to blow us away with a storming slice of decidedly dancefloor focused, driving tech house. Peak time being made in exactly the way it should be.
Paul Ritch ‘Spoke’
January 18th, 2011Adam Beyer’s imprint welcomes Quartz label boss and star of the Drumcode Warehouse Party in London Paul Ritch for a three track outing of take no prisoners, locomotive and steam engine driven techno that should appeal to any fans of the Swedish model.
Chase and Status ‘No More Idols’
January 16th, 2011It’s hard to ignore the colossal impact the d’n’b/dubstep duo Chase and Status have had on music, both in Britain and on a global scale, in the past 18 months. From producing smash hit heavyweights like Rihanna and Snoop Dogg, with Drake and Jay-Z in the pipeline, Saul Milton and Will Kennard return with a [...]
Daft Punk ‘Tron Legacy Soundtrack’
January 14th, 2011At the helm of the Tron Legacy soundtrack is the dynamic French duo Daft Punk, renowned for bringing pop, electro, disco and dance together into one distinctively iconic style. Yet, despite the anticipation, the final product feels as if the pair have simultaneously taken the task head-on whilst remaining unsure about adapting their sound to [...]
Emerson Todd & Jonny Cruz ‘Kiwi & Coconut Pie EP’
January 4th, 2011Emerson Todd & Jonny Cruz help My Favourite Robots Records celebrate 30 releases with two tracks of sunbaked, beach bar house, and dubby, underground electro. That London’s Jozif then gets on a remix tip with one of the originals makes it all worthwhile.
Tony Rohr ‘Verb Is The Word’
January 4th, 2011Brookyn’s Tony Rohr responds to an open invitation from Cari Lekebusch with a deliciously infectious techno two-tracker on H Productions, our second favourite Swedish imprint.
Walker Barnard ‘Follow the Smoke EP’
December 31st, 2010Santa Fe-come-Berliner Walker Barnard’s EP offers up a truly unique sounding package. Clovis’ remix is brooding and a little scary, not to mention abstract, while Ryan Crosson steals the overall show with a building break-stepper that screams hands in the air monotony.
Roberto ‘Logical Progression EP’
December 31st, 2010As Jamie Anderson’s Artform celebrates 13 years of Detroit and Chi-Town inspired cuts Roberto unleashes his Logical Progression EP, with shades of Marcel Dettmann, Pendle Coven, Christian Smith, Ben Klock, Robert Hood and a sedated Jeff Mills cast over all four tracks. Nice.
DeadEcho feat MarcAshken ‘She’s All Over Me’
December 24th, 2010A return of witty vocal samples, DeadEcho and MarcAshken get together to deliver a slice of abusive, sleazy house music dedicated to an irritating girl in e in a club. Remixes from Jay Haze, MarcAshken, Pedramovich, 102nd Century and Clio provide great support.
No Regular Play ‘Serious Heat EP’
December 24th, 2010With more than a few shades of Wolf + Lamb, Greg Paulus and Nick DeBruyn stroll out of the deep disco-tinged house box with a sleek, sexy and smoothe EP that benefits from Shaun Reeves and Art Department’s input on the remix front. Electronic music for the arty masses.
Sillyboy ‘Played’
December 22nd, 2010Sillyboy, a rookie Greek producer, borrows a little from the likes of Jape, The Beta Band, Shit Robot and Captain Comatose to bring something new-sounding that Andrew Weatherall would be proud of.
Mark Broom & James Ruskin ‘ Blueprint 031′
December 17th, 2010We’re talking 21st Century soul music that’s still got one foot in Detroit, while another stands firmly placed on British soil. The perfect solid stocking filler if ever ther was one.
Art Bleek ‘Art Supplies’
December 17th, 2010One from the box marked ‘oddity’, there’s a lot going on here. We call it funk-hop-house-sleaze-n-blues, but see what you think.
Vollmer & Brendel ‘Influenze’
December 16th, 2010We’ve caught the Lust und Freu.de Musik debutants red handed leaving some addictive toybox techno under our turntable tree. Remixes from Someone Else and Antonio Olivieri included in the box.
Juan Zero ‘The Zero EP’
December 16th, 2010Martyn-esque melodies make sure everything’s sounding bang up to date, while muted organs stab their way from the recesses of every house heads memory.
caTekk & Patrick Pulsinger ‘Vintage Love’
December 12th, 2010You’ll be better off with this release in your box.
Groove Assassin feat. Tantra Zawadi
December 10th, 2010PROMO OUT NOW ON TRAXSOURCE! http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=75858 Groove Assassin ft. Tantra Zawadi ‘Love Seeker’ Gotta Keep Faith Records (Italy) GKF085 http://www.www.gkfrecords.it http://www.grooveassassin.com Italy’s Gotta Keep Faith Records welcome one of the UK’s most in demand DJ/Producers to the stable, Groove Assassin, with a sublime new monstrous single featuring Tantra Zawadi who delivers a mean spoken word. [...]
Various Artists ‘Joachim Spieth presents Selected 6′
December 5th, 2010Affin rounds off another year with a glance back over the last two, and a collection of tracks from the imprint’s catalogue. Quality sounds courtesy of Alessio Mereu, Tom Pooks, Alex James, Dirty Culture, and a few more.
Various Artists ‘Retake One Vinyl Sampler’
December 3rd, 2010On the heels of Panorama Bar and Tresor resident Dave DK’s November mix come three definite highlights to own on black plastic. Fine tech house cuts courtesy of the man behind the mix, Citycobra and Alex Bowman
Laid Back ‘Cocaine Cool’
December 3rd, 2010Laid Back continue to groove after 31 long years. A slice of 80s electro of the sleazy, ‘cooking’ variety and nothing short of a classic at that, look no further if you want to catch some beats with a smile.
Mat le Star & Chris Peinado ‘Murky Waters’
December 3rd, 2010With just over a year behind it Superbeat offers a release from label boss Mat le Star, alongside Chris Peinado. Rare in its relentless proggyness, that it’s backed with some acid flavours is a nice little bonus.
Patrick Siech ‘Crude’
December 3rd, 2010Drumcode take one step closer to the new year with yet another release of trademark techno. But with signature traits as tasty as Beyer’s imprint, who would ever ask for anything else?
J Alexander ‘Endless’
November 25th, 2010If Derrick May, Adam Beyer, Laurent Garnier and Timo Maas are all converted, then it’s safe to say something’s gone right.
Manaboo ‘Delinquent b/w SB Massive’
November 25th, 2010Manaboo, aka Brendon Moeller, returns with a sly slice of intelligent dubsteppy techno, backed with an equally cunning, roots inspired broken beater. London’s Immerse continue to release in fine style.
Raiz ‘Keep Secrets’
November 25th, 2010James Ruskin’s reworking steals the show, and deservedly so as this isn’t a case of one decent track amongst three run of the mill cousins.
Various Artists ‘This Time It’s Various’
November 24th, 2010These should all find themselves worthy of attention from anyone interested in deep, shuffling, melodic sounds. The problem is, with so much of that around, it’s an audience already spoilt for choice.
David E Sugar ‘Memory Store’
November 24th, 2010The latest UK urban poet of electro pop has arrived. And it’s not too bad an effort either. Less Mike Skinner and more Matthew Dear remixed by Hot Chip, with extra guitars, David E Sugar’s done a pretty decent job.
Various Artists – ‘Earthbound: Surfing The Apocalypse’
November 18th, 2010This should be grabbing heads from more than a few avid fan camps, and making them part with their hard earned cash.
Alex Niggeman & Rico Padice ‘Samurai Blades EP’
November 7th, 2010Here it’s less about 12am and more focused on ‘who-cares-o’ clock’, as the bar-room vibes fall by the wayside, in favour of a warehouse flavour constructed from retrospective toms, clashing cymbals, claps, snares and synth stabs
Terry Lee Brown Junior ‘Labyrinth’
November 5th, 2010Terry Lee Brown Junior / ‘Labyrinth’ Vinyl / MP3 Plastic City / Released November 11th 2010 Terry Lee Brown Junior is a name you may be aware of. He’s certainly been around the block a few times, as 2010 marks his 14th year with the Plastic City camp. If you have heard Norman Feller’s moniker [...]
Dennis Ferrer presents ‘The Red Room’ EP
November 2nd, 2010Dennis Ferrer – The Red Room by Objektivity Dennis Ferrer needs no introduction. An icon in both the house and techno communities his roots run deep across the spectrum of electronic music. What we have heard from Dennis over the years since his early releases on Synewave to Madhouse, Large Records, King Street, Defected and [...]
John Tejada & Josh Humphrey ‘Pal 061′
November 2nd, 2010Not too hard, not too soft, definitely techno, and almost certainly house. In short, what more do you want?
Peder ‘Dirt & Gold’
November 2nd, 2010It’s really, really hard to think of a time we’ve felt more like we’re in New Orleans, without being anywhere near the Big Easy.
Various Artists ‘Modeselektion Vol 1′
October 31st, 2010This is a compilation made up of artists concerned with a more intelligent side to bass culture, excited by depth as much as shattered subs and broken bins.
GO!DIVA ‘Avis/Decreet’
October 29th, 2010GO!DIVA / ‘Avis b/w Decreet’; Perc, Jan Stricker remixes Vinyl / MP3 !Organism / Released November 1st 2010 You’d be right to be a skeptic when it comes to DJ contests. It’s not really that kind of thing, for the majority of people at least. And, in all honesty, the sorely missed Muzik Bedroom Bedlam [...]
Defected In The House Tokyo ’11
October 29th, 2010Studio Apartment and Rae compile and deliver mixes of quality, depth and personal flavour. DJ Masa of Studio Apartment features brand new releases from the likes Gregor Salto, DJ Gregory and Andre Torquato Project. But Masa isn’t just about the freshest music, here he includes tracks that have become anthems in the clubs of Tokyo; [...]
White Light from Groove Armada – Out Now
October 27th, 2010Groove Armada’s blistering new album, White Light, is out now across the UK and Europe. The album comprises live studio re-workings of tracks from Black Light. Click below to order your copy: CD from HMV (£6.99 inc delivery) Also available on iTunes White Light will be released in North America on October 25th and Australia [...]
Smiley’s Revenge (Get Ready For The Uproar!)
October 27th, 2010Currently stirring up the dance community on Facebook with the Smiley’s Revenge (Get Ready For The Uproar!) group, early adopters of Together’s ‘Hardcore Uproar (Take Me Back)’ anthem include Danny Rampling, Graeme Park and Craig Dimech, who are already gearing up for the release of the acid house classic and have pledged their allegiance to [...]
Bot’Ox ‘Babylon By Car’
October 26th, 2010Like two ninja assassins carrying synths through the shadows, Bot’Ox have come from relative obscurity to unleash what may well be the finest collection of nob-twisting, skillfully sequenced and difficult to define tunes 2010 has offered so far.
Psycatron ‘Celestial Symphony’
October 26th, 2010Genre classics like Substance & Vainqueur’s Emerge 2 spring to mind, such is the relative complexity of the seemingly disjointed dubby cogs at work here
Federoco Locchi & UGLH ‘Be House’
October 26th, 2010One for the floor, with just enough thought applied to stand out in a crowd
Nima Khak ‘Peppercorn b/w Grind It Out’
October 23rd, 2010Any limbs in earshot should rightly feel propelled by a blend of dread and drive.
Various Artists ‘Get Physical 8: Mixed by Thomas Schumacher’
October 23rd, 2010A bass-heavy, dirty, half-jacking yet half-smooth collection of 19 tracks, proving that no matter which side of the production fence you favour, Get Physical has had some mighty, mighty fine moments to date.
Various Artists ‘Deep Sensation Volume III: Mixed By Nick Harris’
October 21st, 2010Those after a slice of warm, punchy pie will quickly realise the hunt is over.
Deepak Sharma & Dieter Krause ‘The Great Lawn EP’
October 19th, 2010The pair deliver a fine cut of eerie techno on their own New York label.
Munk ‘Mondo Vagabondo’
October 17th, 2010Mathias Modica has crafted a release as innovative as anything from the early experimental era of this often hit and miss sound.
Pulshar ‘Inside’
October 16th, 2010An album with one foot in the Caribbean, and another on America’s West Coast while both hands firmly stir the melting pot of international dance music.
Various Artists ‘Fabric 54: Damian Lazarus’
October 15th, 2010Damian Lazarus – the LA based but London born musical chameleon – proudly presents the 54th offering in the fabric compilation series. Having graced the international dance music circuit since his time pushing artists on City Rockers, Damian’s fruitful career has seen him hone his talent to become one of the most in demand players [...]
Magnetic Man Debut Album Has Arrived
October 13th, 2010Magnetic Man – Magnetic Man Album out Monday 11th October The experimental nature of the ambitious Magnetic Man project is a product of several years of individual successes and a collective determination to bring the genre of Dubstep to the masses. The dubstep supergroup, as they have been coined, consists of Benga, Skream and Artwork [...]
Various Artists ‘The Sound of Norway’
October 13th, 2010It retains a wholly magical feel that could only come from a nation blessed by the Northern Lights.
Free Krafty Kuts Track
October 12th, 2010A few days ago we bought you the event news of an evening with Krafty Kuts at Counter Culture, a pop up club by the Thames, which will be hosting a series of parties of the next three months, with a function 1 soundsystem tucked into its two arches. To celebrate next weekend’s shindig [...]
DJ Cameo mixes Ayia Napa Reunion 2010
October 12th, 2010Ayia Napa’s thriving Summer music scene has become a culture all in itself, drawing thousands of ravers to its shores every year. DJ Cameo is one of the UK’s most prominent DJs overseas throughout the Summer months representing British urban music. The Ayia Napa Reunion 2010 CD is a collection of some of the biggest [...]
Fausto Messina ‘Jesa’
October 7th, 2010Milanese Messina’s first release on Lust may stick to its guns, but it sticks to them well.
DMX Krew ‘Wave Funk’
October 7th, 2010The latest from Londoner DMX Krew offers hallucinatory, shuffling through syrup flavours across 35 tracks of druggy electro heaven.
The Layabouts – Deep In EN5
October 6th, 2010Check out the video to the accoustic version of ‘Perfectly’, their massive new single with Shea Soul : – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrdxKm293QY And the album promo video for the album which includes an interview with boys : – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A20iDxixCY&feature=related ‘Deep In EN5’ is the brand new compilation on Papa Records of brilliant productions and remixes to date [...]
Review: Julien Parise ‘Dirty Symphony’
October 1st, 2010Top marks must to go to Kevin Scherschels, though, who rips up the Symphony rulebook, forsaking accessibility for a deep and dreamy slice of downtempo progressive trance.
Review: Aeroplane ‘We Can’t Fly’
September 30th, 2010It’s clear this particular hand is blessed with some intimidating vision.
Ida Engberg ‘Owl’s Nest’
September 23rd, 2010It’s hard to imagine a good set without these kind of high calibre, solid but understated tracks getting played.
New label STFU records launches with A Dominant Species.
September 16th, 2010Having been hotly tipped for the last few years as some of the rising stars of the breaks seen, A Dominant Species launch their own imprint this week, with the first release being their own “Run and Hide”. STFU records (shut the f*ck up), promises to deliver underground beats from breakbeat, to dubstep and drum [...]
Kinky Malinki 12th Anniversary Album
September 15th, 2010Kinky Malinki are proud to present an album to celebrate 12 years of parties all over the uk and the world. This time around we deliver a 3CD mixed album complied and mixed by Kinky Malinki favourite Kid Massive and long standing resident Grant Richards. http://www.kinkymalinki.com/albumx3CD with tracks and remixes from: ATFC, Avicii, John Dahlback, [...]
We Love ‘We Love’
September 12th, 2010The self-titled debut from Florentines Giorgia Angiuli and Piero Fragola is a showcase of serious production talent, and heart breaking, often child scaring send and return and solo vocals.
Royksopp ‘Senior’
September 7th, 2010Without coming up for a sniff of commercial air, all 41 or so minutes on this long-player are the moodiest, most mysterious and hallucinogenic release from the duo’s catalogue to date.
HiRO ‘Ruby Likes Dubstep Now’
September 2nd, 2010It’s pretty clear which way things are going from the first couple of bars, and it certainly isn’t stepping.
Review: Shed ‘Traveller’
August 31st, 2010Shed unleashes his latest long-player, and while the content may seem a million miles away from techno, scratching the surface reveals a hidden truth better than you’d dare to believe.
Good Times at Notting Hill.
August 31st, 2010I must admit, this was my first ever carnival experience. Year on year friends have told me how amazing the day was, the atmosphere, the food, the people, and of course the music. I’ve always been jealous on hearing about the rocking sound systems they’ve stumbled across and the sets they’ve seen. It’s never been [...]
Review of WHO? WHO?
August 26th, 2010Review of WHO? WHO? Fri 13th July 2010 The new night at CARGO Who? Who? was described as: “London’s original talents showcasing their band, labels, and dj collectives and much more.! For the Launch we have 2 parts the 1st with an live performance with the Modernists with full band featuring Don – E, Elisha [...]
Review: ‘Not Sitting’ Karoshi
August 22nd, 2010Rising lo-fi electronica star Mr Fogg offers up a staggeringly underground downbeat outing
Review: ‘Piece of Shh…’ Diablo Riddim
August 22nd, 2010Full points for contrast goes to Zomby, who will surprise few but satisfy many with this analogue interpretation.
A Decade of Dubstep: The Past, Present & Future of the UK’s Hottest Dance Genre
August 17th, 2010Dubstep Roots… Dubstep is one of the fastest-growing, most quickly adopted genres of the past decade with its popularity and success soaring rapidly. Originally an underground movement of music in the wake of the decline of UK Garage and a distinct and conscious distancing of itself from more similar genres such as drum ‘n’ bass [...]
cheekyweasel newsletter: Fuse Rave, Jaded, Half Baked, Underbelly, Tape
August 6th, 2010Eeee oop! Looks like its all about Sunday this week!! Lots going on so get yourself out and get dancing. Last week cheekyweasel went to Eric Prydz PYDA party and Jaded.. You can check the reviews here: PRYDA, JADED….. Laters potatoes! xx FUSE WAREHOUSE PARTY Hearn Street Car Park, 7-11 Hearn St, Shoreditch, London, EC2 3LS, [...]
Review of PRYDA Warehouse Party
August 5th, 2010PRYDA WAREHOUSE PARTY Sat 31st July 2010 Last Saturday we made the trek over the water to South London for the PRYDA night. PRYDA is the name of Eric Prydz’s label, and also his more credible, less commercial DJ moniker. It was worth the journey as we had a brilliant night, albeit a VERY sweaty [...]
The Weekend’s Reviews: JADED
August 5th, 2010JADED Sun 1st Aug 2010 After the madness over at the PRYDA party we walked (OK – staggered) round the corner to Cable. a short walk that involved picking up a huge cardboard tube and bellowing “cheekyweasel” through it at the passers by, a few collapsing ankle incidents and a short tumble into the gutter, [...]
Richard Earnshaw – ‘In Time’ Album
August 5th, 2010British multi-talented musician, producer and DJ Richard Earnshaw unveils his long awaited debut album titled ‘In Time’ on Groovefinder Records. ‘In Time’ is a glorious tapestry of soulful grooves, covering the whole musical spectrum from Jazz, Soul, funk, house and beyond! The album sees Richard reach far beyond the contemporary house productions he is well [...]
