Debut Album from Big Strick called “Detroit Heat.” Here we have thirteen tracks of some original and raw dance music on his own label 7 Days- with contributions from Omar-S, Don Q, and Tony Coates.
001.Features
MK / Omar-S – Given (MK Dub) / Sarah [FXHE001]
New release on Detroit label FXHE. First is a happy vocal detroit house cut from MK aka Mark Kinchen, while the second track is an unmistakable Omar-S cut.
Rick Wilhite – Limited Japan Promo #1 [STILLM032LTDPROMO]
This is the 1st of two limited Japan promos which landed on these shores featuring exclusive tracks not included on his recent ‘Analog Aquarium’ LP. A-side is the raw and ready groove controller ‘Cosmic Soup’, while flipside you’ll find the incredible exclusive ‘Cosmic Jungle’, nearly nine minutes of deep trekking vibes powered by Maurizio-like bassline and wiped with moody strings, all in that shady, inimitable Detroit style.
Suspect – The Tevo Howard Files [THUG004]
Remix package of Suspect… not sure who the artists is, but the title suggest it’s another Tevo Howard project?! Retro Chicago tracks with analogue drums and synths.
Semtek – West Acyd Shelter EP [DBA004]
The fourth release on Don’t Be Afraid “West Acyd Shelter” takes one of the most important jazz funk records of the 1970’s as its starting point. Semtek rebuilds the legendary hook from scratch over a disorienting range of acid, broken and techno accoutrements leaving a tweaked out bassline stepper. Photonz bring their unique style to the proceedings with an “I can’t believe it’s not garage” take on Semtek’s beat. The B-side “East Acyd Shelter” is a sparse analogue workout.
Prostitune – Justfixit [JAB004]
Just another pair of deep and dope House grooves from Prostitune for Just Another Beat. He’s evidently down for a boogie this time, pushing the tempo up slightly for the swing-jacking, swirling and seductive Chicago-meets-Detroit drive of ‘Justfixit’, while ‘Nj Turnpike’ offers some beatdown contrast for the deeper corners of the night.
Tazz – Underground 07 [TSUBALTD0026]
The second Tsuba Limited 12″ comes from Underground Quality artist Tazz and it’s two tracks of raw and, as the title suggests, underground house cuts at its best.
Ike – Supernatural [PHP051]
The new IKE experience delivers three pieces of pure rawness again. Some claustrophobic soul, a reminiscence of the airwave-godfather himself and a jackin’ tool prove the projects variety once again.
Planetary Assault Systems – Deep Heet Vol. 2 [MOTE022]
Luke Slater’s Mote Evolver drops the gears with the second installment of Planetary Assault Systems’ “Deep Heet” Series. Comprising three state-of-the-art expeditions into deep space techno, “Deep Heet Vol. 2” takes techno back to its primitive roots, adding details inspired by yet-tobe-explored points in the galaxy.
O/V/R – Post Traumatic Son (Marcel Dettmann mixes) [BP030.3]
Adding to an already outstanding group of re-workings from Robert Hood, Ben Klock, and DVS1, Blueprint now present the final chapter in the ‘Post-Traumatic Son’ remix series. The final mixes come from Berghain’s resident Marcel Dettmann.
Codine – Circadian Rhythms [BLNK019]
Detroit techno from Erik Cronin as Codine. A dubbed out journey with intricate rhythms & mood. Alex Israel’s mix is a a more soulful approach while Derrick Plaslaiko brings a nice basement style mix
Mechanisms Industries – Antikythera Mechanism [M1990]
Franklin de Costa – Queen of Mars EP [RES001]
The first release from the NYC label ReSolute is coming from Franklin de Costa. ‘Queen of Mars’ is a gleaming slice of timeless techno soul, its tough, throbbing rhythm overlaid with shimmering, Detroit-tinged chords! Dario Zenker is on remix duties.
MD – It Ain’t What It Used To Be [X]
Mysterious released, no information about the label or the producer. Melodic retro acid house/techno, classic early 90s sounding Detroit stuff. “It Ain’t What It Ain’t” powers along on a snapping 808 drum track with a bubbling 303 bassline, big washy strings and jazzy synth solo. Flipside cut “Megapolitan Soul” is a sublime piece of beatdown house that oozes soul. a gospel / soul vocal, hand claps and Detroit house pads and efx make this an absolute blinder for me.
Dynamo Dreesen and SVN – Woodlandscene [ACIDO008]
Mini album from original raw Chicago house to atmospheric chilled electronics – with kind of Sahko style minimalistic approach.
Brawther & Chez N Trent – Brawther Remixes [BL013]
This new release includes Brawther takes his added interpretation of Chez N Trents ‘Don’t try it/Happy’ while keeping its original mood. Creatively done in good classic dub taste. Included in this remix package a new remix of the underground techno cut Le Voyage which has now been given the house treatment. It keeps getting better as Brawther also added to this smash 12 inch his own interpretation of the current Balance release of Saint Sebastion / Wipe the Needle “Life” and a added bonus and remix of Asteroids and Stardust by Chez Damier.
Sigha – Politics Of Dying [OCS002]
Sigha’s ‘Our Circula Sound’ presents the second release, with some dark, introspective and hypnotic techno. On remix duties are Shifted and James Ruskin.
Marcelus – Ep 2 [DRH034]
Marcelus returns to Deeply Rooted House with a exciting twelve inch ‘Ep. 2’! Rawer stompin tracks that never fail to capture that essential funking groove that make the difference between a standard techno track and a track that stands out!
VA – 61 Center Returning Vol. 3 [T2X014]
Time To Express returns with number 14. The A side track ‘Elektra’ sees Italian techno maestro Donato Dozzy team up with Peter Van Hoesen. With ‘Barreleye’ Dave Twomey aka Tr nch and Iori Asano take up the B side.
Wireman — Monobloc [ISM001]
New label with a first release by Wireman. Rawer, but mid tempo, techno tracks of which the b-side starts with a heavy dub influenced cut. The other two tracks are straight jacking techno tracks with a sexy groove.
