Cultivated Electronics moves into its 10th release with an EP from long standing Dutch Electro pioneer Frank De Groodt under his Sonar Base alias. This is the 3rd landing from Sonar Base. ‘We Attack Before Dawn EP’ gives a nod to the mid 90’s Electro sound of Underground Resistance with 3 killer cuts from Sonar Base and a remix from CE label head Sync 24.
Juan Atkins returns to R&S on a Model 500 solo mission. The last Model 500 single enlisted the help of the live line up that includes Detroit techno royalty Mike Banks and UR alumni Mark Taylor, but this latest release is just Juan in the studio and back at his best. ‘Control’ is vintage Model 500, the classic electro that Atkins pretty much invented, with his treated vocals riding over the crisp rhythm programming, dark basslines and Detroit synths. ‘The Messenger’ on the flip is a moodier affair, with the liquid synths almost running away with themselves over the rough beats.
The first release of Fottute Registrazioni is based on freedom, especially after release of a member of I.F.M. Fran Mela. After being locked up for some law bullshit, Fran came out with an anger and strength, so as to be transmitted to another I.F.M. member, Marcello Napoletano, this blend of anger and strength derived from it this ep mini-album. In this record you can feel the anger and the power , the resistance, the freeform lifestyle and the analog machines.
Chicago influenced tracks for the second release on the label, coming from East Soul Person aka Ilya Nazarov
“Lords Of Percussion” is the debut release by Alejandro Rodriguez for Hivern Discs. The imposing title track invokes the spirit of the darker side of Detroit with a a kind of psychedelic perspective. Blending utterly tense pads with savage vocal samples and fueling them with heavy drums, Kresy bring us a battering Techno cut that exudes sterling rawness and will unveil primitive forces even in the most rough dancefloors. Along the original mix, the release includes brilliant remixes by Jacob Korn and Aster.
Simon Garcia continues his quest for the holy-grail of modern house and techno as we set forth into “Cavern”. And indeed “Cavern” is a breathtaking ride – a warm pulsating synth pattern is coaxed along by a dusty, filtered kick before we are greeted with rushing bright percussion and a thunderous lead kick. Wild FX open up the floor with the first ecstatic break and from there on the track runs with a mind of its own, exploding with rapturous drama and tasteful restraint. Bringing us back down to earth at least for a moment.
Illusion Recordings is bringing an absolute stomper from the appropriately titled NY Stomp with a track called ”the NY House Track”. The track is a massive track inspired by New York, Jersey house music and is designed to get every party rocking! NY Stomp is a special project by Gerd who made this track to add to his live set with no intention to release it. On remix duty its Nicholas and Dj Aakmael both doing an excellent job by smoothening things up and take things a bit deeper.
Dutch newbie Ivano Tetelepta steps up to the plate for his 2nd release on Fear of Flying; ‘I Think About You’ is a sleek slow burning groove with hypnotic undertones, the repeated female vocal and sharp hi hats giving the track it’s dance floor impetus. ‘Taksi’ takes an altogether different path – pumping up the beats for a slice of pure peak time phunk whilst ‘Open Moment’ injects a light melodic feel over dubbed out beats – one for early mornings and a fine way to end a really well balanced release.
Soiree Records presents the unreleased mixes of Feelin’ by Andy Vaz featuring vocalist Eva Soul. Drivetrain’s Reflection-a high-powered fusion bringing the feelin’ to a climatic, electrifying crescendo of deep scientific intelligence. Andy Vaz-Original-it all begins here…the sumptuous voice of Eva Soul the collaboration of precision musicians and the absolute of machines, resulting in a feelin’ of authoritative electronic soul. Norm Tally’s Feelin’-the late night creeper delivers another incendiary composition submerged in signature Detroit intoxication.
Italian house producer Nicholas checks in with his first full solo outing for the Home Taping imprint. All the tracks have his trademark sound that fuses a love of disco with the feel of early NY house music to produce a strong and heavy brew that is perfect for the dance floor.
Manchester’s Claro Intelecto is back to release his third full-length album, Reform Club, on Delsin Records. Throughout his career, the man known as Mark Stewart has always created lush deep house and techno soundscapes awash with dubby undercurrents. This new album deals in all the usual moods and textures you’d expect from Claro Intelecto… it’s warm and cuddly, comforting and inviting right from the first track, despite the rough edges and well defined analogue details which pervade throughout.
Kontra-Musik launches a new White Label series. The sound is a bit rougher and punky but still with quality and uniqueness as main focus. First release is from the trio Frak.
Montreal-native Tazz delivers New Kanada three jacking and psychotic beat trax. Tazz and Bacanito unravel the threads of aggression in the lead cut ”Cosmic Sex”. Metallic heavy machine funk for those winter nights. ”Wanderer” is a late night ode to Model 500, with waves of synths burrowing into the ground to produce a dark wave classic. Cold, pure and supple. ”Mermaids and Mermen” is is the tough club killer in the package. A deep tricky dub transforms into an underwater symphony of rusted hooks and FM pad.
Redshape with two tracks on 3024. A-Side ‘Throw In Dirt’ opens with vintage drum machines locked into a stooped groove as hi-hats spark off the top while a heavily filtered and pitched vocal loop offers dead eyed encouragement. After such an oppressive opener, ‘The Land’ is a noticeable change of pace. A horizon spanning kick underpins gospel’ish vocal snatches as the familiar hissing of synthesized cymbals shifts and builds on top of bass that’s more shudder than line.
The debut album from Italian producer Nick Anthony Simoncino. Produced exclusively on analog hardware and recorded to an old cassette tape. This L.P is Simoncino’s ode to early Chicago dance traxxxs. Closing out the L.P is a very special 13min remix from one of house music’s legends, Mr Larry Heard. Timeless house music presented in its most organic form.
A new 4 Track Ep by Legowelt on Signals label. North Sea Spectrum unites the misty shores of the Hague with the wind swept coastline of the North East of England. Dedicated late night techno broodings for off-shore oil rig workers and channel island detectives seeking international crime syndicates.
The 13th release on the Skylax sublabel Cosmic Club features 4 intelligent house & techno tracks by Joe Drive.
Pastaboys’ 2004 classic “Tribute” gets a welcome 2012 revamp from the hands of Snuff Crew, Tevo Howard and Leon In Love, with the original mix thrown in for good measure. Jacking Chicago tracks including remixes by Tevo Howard and the Snuff Crew.
