Tapirus – Where Are We Heading [MNSX002]
‘Where Are We Heading’ EP is a sequel to the stunning entry by Tapirus aka Charlton Ravenberg, and offers greater room for the artist to roam, breathe, flex and grow. The title track ‘Where Are We Heading’ questions the forward march by mankind with a Mr. Fingers touch providing pause in between the war. Offering up his interpretation on B2 is Credit 00, adding battle call drums and a kind of majesty, he rallies new life to the mix, pointing a way forward in this crazy collective experience we call life.
Achilles – High School Lovers [SNT001]
Previously released on cassette, here is a new mastered 12″ vinyl with dreamy raw house jams by Leipzig based Achilles.All tracks were recorded with a Fostex 380S Tape Recorder without doing any kind of overdubbing or shit like that just using a couple of cheap drum machines and synthesizers.Old skool 90s inspired analog underground House.
Brian Harden – The Essence Of Chicago [PERP005]
The Chicago based Perpetual Rhythms label welcomes long time Chicago artist Brian Harden for the its 5th release. This EP offers 3 solid tracks, including a remix by Dj Quad; all of which represent the many facettes of Chicago House & Techno…Deep, Soulful, & Banging.
Manhattan Project – That’s Impossible [Vß005]
The Manhattan Project band was founded by Rikk Maggese and Andrea Majocchi in the ’80s. They recorded two “pop-dance” tracks, “That’s Impossible” and “Guinnesmen”, which are a clear reference to the daily life in the 80’s. The record remained anonymous for a long time, yet it has been rediscovered by all lovers of the “Italo-disco” across Europe. Today, Vielspass records re-release a limited edition of the Manhattan Project with two new remixes by Flemming Dalum and Ali Renault.
VA – Salamanca Issue #4 [SAL004]
For the fourth release the Salamanca label offers a more possessive synthesized disco sound. Three unknown classics made suitable for dance floors from Mothball don Hysteric, Mike Burns and Afrobot.
VA – This Is How It Started Vol.4 [CHITOWN004]
‘This Is How It Started’ focuses heavily on the early days of the Chicago sound, especially in the formative years at Ron Hardy’s Music Box. Vinyl Sampler 4 of a comprehensive journey in the essence of Chicago House Music is set too feature Mach, Robert Owens, Clandestino & Eli Escobar.
Moton Records Inc. – Krypto / Exotiq [MTN7001]
The fine folks at Moton, that’ll be Diesel and Jarvis, with a 7’s of edit delights… Krypto is deeper than deep with an uptempo space disco number alive with expansive synth lines, funky clavs and intergalactic fx. Flipping it over Exotiq drops down a few gears for an Eastern influenced synth trip in the true wonky cosmic style – all dub fx, off kilter melodies and chanted vocals.
Gavin Russom @ The Bunker (NYC) 17.04.2015
Teknospray – God In Land [DERKLANG001]
Active on late 70s / early 80s Teknospray were formed by Andrea Costa, Mauro Tavella (who later formed Monuments), Andrea Lesmo, Alberto Ramella (who later formed Carmody) and Lucio Lesmo. They recorded few demos and an album which they never released until today”God In Land”is now reissued on Disordine’s sub label Der Klang for the 1st time. The ten tracks mix influences of Devo with dark synth electro and they sound still fresh and amazing.
Autarkic – Hello To Mrs. Blank [CHANNEL059]
Coming from a cultural landscape that is still yet to fully form can instil in a person an unusually strong force of will. Autarkic is the latest representation of Tel Aviv’s cold wave scene. The leftfield movement through an Eastern lens. Holding up a mirror to the current state of his world, Autarkic (assisted by Red Axes) has provided 4 tracks which manage to be thought provoking, compelling, and even anthemic, in equal measure.
Bufiman – Altere Sachen EP [FAS008]
Disco and funk injected house release that will see new light through the nice Fasaan imprint. Released with the spiritual and physical approval of Dusseldorf – Malmo Love Association (DMLA).
Cosmin TRG – Soundwall Podcast #265
Zadig – Lost Tape [CRF010]
Perm – Shtum 008 [SHTUM008]
Leipzig’s Perm delivers a fine quality Techno EP on shtum with a nice versatile selection ranging from harder and jacking to deep and atmospheric. Deep Acid driven Techno tracks that will stand out in big dark basements.
Sleeparchive – Senza Titolo EP [MORD018]
Fashions and trends may come and go, but Roger Semstroth aka Sleeparchive’s adherence to hypnotic underground techno remains a constant. The intense flurry of bleeps, blips and grimy pulses of “Senza Titolo 1” flow through the speakers. It’s followed by the second “Titolo”, where Semsroth brings up the tempo and adds in some hammering drums. The third instalment marks a divergence of sorts with its blasts of noise and visceral rhythm bearing echoes of Rob Hood, but it’s only a temporary divergence and the fourth track is locked-on techno purism at its finest.
Baz Reznik @ Panama Racing Club 09.07.2015
Noah Gibson – Jazzpod 016
Gene Hunt – Living In The Land Part 2 [MD6002]
Killer Gene Hunt double pack from 1995, with 9 killer tracks spread across 2 discs. Heavy duty jackers. Released in conjunction with Trax and MAAD records.
Art Crime – Renessense EP [CR1286]
The mysterious Art Crime is back with a new EP on Creme Organisation. It is a four track affair that continues to showcase the producer’s knack for ravey, texturally rich house and techno sounds with a rather haunting edge. ‘Anxiety is Always Here’ is a high tempo stomper with spooky pads and jangling, energetic melodies that reverberate in a dark night sky. ‘The Owner’ is rooted on firm kicks and has dark, lo fi atmospheres percolating all around as paranoid stabs and gothic keys rain down from above. ‘Renessense’ is then a rather more stripped back and groovy, deeper cut with slithering and icy hi hat patterns and sombre bass notes. Still, it retains a trance inducing sense of freakiness before closer ‘Intention’ close out the EP in lithe, soulful and hi tek techno fashion.
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