Composed of four minimalist yet thumping tracks, Shifted’s Control release evokes an attitude towards techno that is raw and deep while also engaging.
001.Features
Massimiliano Pagliara – Focus For Infinity [PLAYRJCCD08]
Debut album from Massimiliano Pagliara. Massimiliano has got the chug on lock, keeping the tempo around a sensually sub-110 bpm over 13 tracky grooves intended for the connoisseurs and the steamiest points of the night. Fairly simple stuff, but very effective.
Falty DL – Make It Difficult / Jack Your Job [ACNY12x1]
New release from Falty Dl on All City Dublin Records. As tight and punchy as you expect, this is two addictive slabs of fast paced house with a distinctly 90s US influence with a shout to Minister Farrakhan on vocal duties.
Ex-Pylon – Hammerfest [BARN004]
Debut EP of Ex-Pylon on Studio Barnhus, bringing some hot forward-thinking dancetracks that will creat this special energy on any dancefloor.
Aybee – 11:11 EP [DBRV007]
Chief Alchemist Aybee kicks it off with an 11 min voyage into deep astral soundscapes. ‘N#ggas and Space Machines’ plunges into late night space travel, and finishes off with the smoothed out vibes of ‘Steps’. This is some seriously beautiful futuristic house music.
Juju & Jordash / Downbeat – Solar Oasis EP [BL001]
First release of Downbeat Black label, the sublabel of Downbeat dedicated to slow 4×4 electronics. Juju & Jordash provide Avian Oasis, an exquisite and delicate 4×4 piece with a special guest: an old Hohner Melodica that envelopes the track in mystery. On the other side, Solaris. A complex sci-fi soundtrack full of field recordings in continuous movement made by Downbeat illness.
The Oliverwho Factory – I Can See [NT002]
“I Can See” by The Oliverwho Factory is the second release of german label Couldn’t Care More. The duo from Detroit delivers finest Detroit deep house with a twist. While the basic track is voluminously wafting and rawly pushing forward vocalist Shone tops it with her power- and soulful singing.
Mr. Beatnick – Synthetes [DBA005]
Don’t Be Afraid presents the new EP “Synthetes” by Mr. Beatnick. This takes this approach up a gear, exploring a path between the crackling breaks and samples of old, and the dancefloor music of now.
Third Side meets nd_baumecker – Retro Vogue / Burning [RST013]
Restoration Records present the fruit of the first labours of the Third Side (Marieu, Steffi, Lucretio) with nd_baumecker. The two gems on this 12″ are recorded live in a single and unique take on a quarter inch tape during a moist afternoon at the beginning of the spring. This is a sound of passion and devotion.
City 2 City – EP [BT003]
Balance Recordings latest release welcomes City 2 City in it’s exclusive family. The producer behind City 2 City is Frank Heinzmann, a southern Frenchman with of over 25 years of house & techno experience that gave him a unique sound and sensitivity.
Virgo Four – It’s a Crime (Caribou & Hunee Remixes) [RH11312]
‘It’s A Crime’ is taken from Virgo Four’s recently released ‘Resurrection’ album, which is now available as a single with remixes from none other than Caribou and Hunee.
John Beltran – Kassem Mosse & Sven Weisemann Remixes [87DSR]
In addition to the “Best Of Ambient” compilation from John Beltran, two remixes are made to honour one of our favourite electronic music producers of all time. The a-side gives us a reinterpretation of “Brilliant Flood” from rising star Kassem Mosse together with his studiomate Mix Mup. This remix smoothly pimps up the track whilst leaving the atmosphere of the original intact. On the b-side, Sven Weisemann made a composition as a tribute to John Beltran, which contains elements of different original cuts. The result is Sven’s Glorify Tribute Mix, a dreamy epic adventurous nine-minute masterpiece in three parts
Ital – Culture Clubs [LR002]
Great release on this little experimental US label! Deep & warm analogue electronix/house crossovers, featuring a jacking chi-remix by Jamal Moss.
Lerosa – Amanatto LP [UZURI016]
Debut album for both the artist as the Uzuri label! “Amanatto” remains true to what Lerosa’s best known for – deftly-produced house music that conveys maximum emotion whilst exercising classy restraint. Some new ground is covered, too – most notably on the vocal tracks, produced in collaboration with The Oliverwho Factory. Musically, there are hints of melancholy, but it’s by no means a brooding album. Amanatto contains some of the lushest compositions Lerosa has produced to date – his beloved clean tones sounding warm, accentuated by the aforementioned vocals.
Jon Dasilva – Love Is All We Need [HHYR016]
Hour House Is Your Rush presents a new track from Jon Dasilva “Love Is All We Need” with vocals from Donald Waugh. The EP includes 2 version of this tracks and remix from Braille.
Alfabet – C/D [RHALFA02]
Tom Trago and Awanto3 aka Steven de Peven team up again for their Alfabet project. Two heavy and funky Chicago loving house tracks that will put a ‘spell’ on you!
th’idiot – Decent Refuge EP [CF055] FREE DOWNLOAD
A quartet of original braindance tracks from Brighton’s th’idiot and a remix of each by Global Goon, Luke’s Anger, Roy of the Ravers and the mysterious DJ Spunkshower.
Peter Van Hoesen – North 6th [KOMISCH007]
“North 6th” sees Peter Van Hoesen opt for a somewhat different tact: eerie sound effects introduce a more laid-back, shuffling groove that crackles with intricate percussive licks and subtle drops. However, it’s the building chords that showcase a deeper side to Peter’s production skills that will turn heads and feet. “Desay Duty” deliver razor-sharp percussive shards and an insistent, throbbing groove provide the backdrop for the kind of predatory bass licks.
Objekt – Objekt #2 [OBJEKT002]
Objekt drops the tempo and ups the Techno element for a killer second release on his/her eponymous imprint. Each side is demarcated by what might be a title in the run-out groove. A-side ‘I See Sound’ feeds us through a passage of cold, ricocheting delays and skittering dub stabs before precipitating Hood-esque hi-hats and propulsive kicks shackled to haughty snares. With adroit EQ’ing the track continues to wink and tease until a fully fledged final Chicago jack-out. B-side, ‘Where I See Numbers’ swings in that teched-out Untold style, but with a more wide-open Berlin atmosphere.
