New Frustrated Funk release by E.R.P. aka Convextion aka Gerard Hanson, the man with the tear-jerking string electro-techno.
001.Features
In Aeternam Vale – La Piscine [MW041]
Fans of mechanical techno-not-techno sounds will be all over Minimal Wave’s latest transmission from 80s French underground heroes In Aeternam Vale. Having reissued several essential lost works from the outfit last year, most notably the proto-Sandwell sound of “Highway Dark Veins”, Veronica Vasicka delivers another two tracks from the vault on limited fluorescent yellow vinyl. Stylistically mirroring that previous two track release the title track is an equally brilliant synth-techno beast which could easily pass for a Function track today, while B-side “Calling Somewhere” sounds like a cold wave version of proto-halfstep. Needless to say, the fact that these tracks are 22 years old literally left us speechless.
Healing Force Project – Hybrid Furrows [SEQ005]
Presented in two parts, “Hybrid Furrows” marks the second transmission of the mysterious Healing Force Project from Treviso, Italy. The first part is a dense, introspective overture. A ceaseless minor key drone lays the path for deep thrumming gong-like pulse and shuddering percussive textures. A song without a coda, a dream without resolution, it simply dissipates like fog—never revealing it’s center. The second part is similarly monolithic in nature, but crafted more for movement than meditation. It is vicious arpeggiated psychedelia, sharp enough to cut into the deepest recesses of your psyche.
Ian Martin – Swamp Modulator [PANZER1002-2]
Ian Martin delivers five brand new tracks of paranoid intensity and cruel insanity on Panzerkreuz Records with full-on dark ambient and sinister soundscapes.
Paul Mitchell – An Expedition [TABR016]
As a trusted source of high-grade leftfield analogue electronics, the Tabernacle label is at it again with the shimmering wares of Paul Mitchell. An Expedition explores various approaches to ambient and beatless compositions through decaying synthesisers, and it’s quite astounding just how well realised these pieces are. Moving ever forwards with a dynamism that seems suited to soundtrack work, the complexity and accomplishment of all four tracks of mournful machine soul is undeniable. From lingering pads to expressive arpeggios, this EP runs the gamut of engrossing classical electronica, all the while keeping you hooked on where the instrumental tale will head next.
Donnie – Olmec Save Us [NDATL009]
Kai KZR Alce of NDATL announces the upcoming release of Olmec Save Us by R&B powerhouse Donnie. The original mixes produced by Alce is marked by high-end tones and layered, multitracked vocals. The musicality conveys an otherworldly, high-frequency vibration and is generally more percussive, with greater emphasis on the keyboards (played by Ricky Corey). While listeners are treated to the full-length orignal versions of Donnie’s epic tale, the Yoruba Soul Mix by noted house producer Osunlade allows for a deeper interpretation of the overall message. Also included are instrumentals of both versions that will have house heads anticipating personal and creative transformation through the sound and on the dance oor.
Rick Wade – Night Addiction EP [HY005]
Detroit’s original underground groove-maker comes on board with a 4-track package of goodies. Mr. Wade brings back the deep and soulful vibes of his famous ‘night series’ with the Night Addiction ep. The A-side title track kicks off with dark keys winding through a thumping bassline and sultry horns, while Enter Dawn plunges deep into an ocean of warm pads and hypnotic bass. Flip over to the B-side for the obscure sounds of Hold Youth’s modern rework of Night Addiction, plus S3A’s disco-house interpretation, full of funky sampling, that will surely have hands up in the air.
Scott Grooves – BitterSweet [MS003]
Innerspace Halflife – Post Industrial EP [LTNC001]
Metallic sequences, hypnotic pulsations, groovy rhythms and deep raw chords. Innerspace Halflife delivers with this three tracks Ep an authentic piece of Chicago’s finest electronic music.
Marquis Hawkes – Higher Forces At Work [DABJ1204]
Tom Joyce – Brume De Pomme EP [SPRB002]
Superb Recordings announce the second vinyl only release introducing Tom Joyce from Paris with his debut EP. ‘Brume de pomme’ and ‘Out of bounds’ are the result of his determined work, two deep house tracks. The EP include remixes by Lerosa and Carlos Nilmmns.
Trinidadian Deep – Deep Love EP [NERO023T]
Trinidadian Deep is back on Neroli with Deep Love EP, a combination of more musical pieces like the infectious ‘Sweet Gal’ and the classic USG sounding ‘Mama Yemeya’ and a more spacey and far out one ‘My Eshu’.
Moodymann – Moodymann Classics Vol. 5 [MC005T]
Jacob Stoy – Redenswart EP [UV12]
Jacob Stoy and his very first solo EP for Uncanny Valley. Everything starts with Redensart, a sunny piece of music with a sneaky bassline and easy synth pads that come across like a warm rain shower.. Hauswart is an impressive example of how one can create a whole atmosphere of sound within two minutes. Start is maybe the most conventional Deep House track on the EP and seduces with catchy synth chords and thrilling drums. Finally Gegenwart brings things to a jazzy end with tipsy synths and tripping percussions.
Philippe Petit – Itadori EP [KW009]
New release from Belgian DJ and producer Philippe Petit on his own Knotweed Records , featuring four new tracks in his style full-on pumping techno, Detroit chords or atmospheric early/late evening dubby sounds.
NX1 – MR [MRECLTD015]
NX1, Samot and Surit from Malorca, present here their first four track EP, and debut release for M_Rec Ltd. The pair push proven scopey soundscapes and thundering basslines into deeper, darker extremities with sleek and driving techno.
Marcel Dettmann – Linux / Ellipse [50WEAPONS025]
The idea behind the label name is quite simple. After 50 single releases the label will not be continued and instead look back on a series of unique electronic dance music. With catalog number 25 the first half is now completed. As a very special guest Marcel Dettmann returns to 50 Weapons for a celebration of classic techno. Similar to his sold out “Deluge / Duel” single from December 2011, Marcel Dettmann affirms his love of purified, pumping techno.
Alexander D’niel – Downpour [EDEC007]
Edec lashes back with some raw Techno from the young Argentine Alexander D’niel. On the flip side, we have two remixes from the duo B-tracks.
Tadeo – Anu-An EP [AI001]
The first release on the new label Another Intelligence comes with four transmissions from an other word by Spaniard Tadeo. Four tracks of complete trip along the visions by visitors of another worlds with a different intelligence. Good for the high class dance floors and the best thinking minds. Dynamics, solids and differences. The techno of the future is in our living present. Just, obtain your own conclusions.
John Daly – Pandora [1TRACK008]
John Daly dropping a monster track on his own 1track Records. Moving away from the previous deeper and chicago rooted tracks on the label he drops a massive peak time house track with massive chords and a pulsating sub baseline. Flipside has a more stripped and dubby Pandora Box remix.
