Sneaker – H.A.N.D. Mix 058
Mark Tower – Loving You [DLV1030]
Mark Tower, also known as Marco Torre started off as a well known DJ in Northern Italy before releasing two hits in the shape of ‘You Aren’t Fall In Love’ and ‘More More More’ on the iconic Discomagic label. Mark’s sound has been given then 21st Century treatment with the release ‘Loving You’, complete with Iventi remixes by maestro Eddy Mi Ami.
Paul Paul – Burn On The Flames [IDL067]
In 1985 Styloo members Alberto Signorini and Tullio Colombo delivered the less known, but equally powerful dancefloor monster ‘Burn on the Flames’. Increasingly hard to find, the team at Iventi Records delivers this remastered release, complete with original cover art.
Le Chocolat Noir @ BRave, Surogat (Zagreb) 26.04.2024
Machinete – Schei e Paura [FCT003]
Feal Colony presents Machinete, a collaborative project by Italians Marco Segato and TLXCO. All tracks were recorded in 2017-2018.
VA – 030313 [TRESOR360]
030/313 – Berlin/Detroit, the fundamental techno union. Now Carhartt WIP, whose roots can be traced to Detroit, Michigan, join forces with Tresor for a collaboration that celebrates the enduring spirit of two music metropolises. Referencing the early 90s compilations like “Tresor II – A Techno Alliance”, they present a 12” mini compilation with exclusive material from both cities. The releaser features tracks from Model 500, Ectomorph, AMX aka Ann-Marie Teasley, DJ Stingray 313, JakoJako and Erik Jabari.
JR Disc – Thrust [DBS#1]
Introducing Detroit’s newest sensation in house music, JR Disc. Hailing from the legendary birthplace of techno, JR Disc brings a fresh perspective to the scene with their dynamic beats and infectious rhythms.
Jeff Mills – The Trip LP [AX119]
Jeff Mills presents his new album ”The Trip”, The World’s First Cosmic Opera. What happens on the cosmic journey toward the black hole? What is on the other side of the black hole? Jeff Mills is set to explore these questions through a performance and an album release, that appeals to the auditory and visual senses. This double LP is cut in reverse, playing inside out.
Claudio PRC – Drifting Northward EP [WU95]
Claudio PRC is something of a techno legend who has already very much assured his own legacy, but he keeps on coming up with the goods each and every time he steps out. This time that is on the Warm Up label with a stylish and deep EP of classy techno. ‘Elliptic’ is a sparse and dubby roller with icy pads, ‘Focal Zone’ then picks up with a more busy percussive line that pans about the mix and comes in and out of focus over rolling beats. ‘Axial’ is another delightfully deft deep techno cut with only there most scant and wispy synths joining the rolling beats. An Oscar Mulero remix rounds out with more intensity.
Ron Morelli – Gabriela Mix #9
Gene Hughes aka Bluemoon Productions – Track Show (Volume One) [HM031]
HOTMIX Records re-issues Bluemoon Productions aka Gene Hughes “Track Show (Volume One)”. Formerly released on Code Blue Records in 1990.
Andu Simion – Slow Lights [Relic]
Romanian producer from Ploiești, Andu Simion released a new track on the Relic label from Perth, Australia. The release includes also a remix by Andu’s fellow from Ploiești, Bogdan Ardeleanu aka Ardb.
Cento – Photochrome [MISSYOU034]
With a mysteriously unknown release date, “Photochrome” could have been originally put out somewhere between the late 70’s to early 80’s on the Italian Idea label, which although only boasting a minuscule catalogue of mainly 7”s has gotten the attention of many collectors of European disco obscurities for releases such as “Flavio – Drum Explosion” and “Aleo’s Band – EOE”. “Photochrome” features a very organic sound with hints of early electronics that might have been making their way into studios at the time. A fast passed driving bass line layered with what almost sounds like an early 303 bass line and spacey/cosmic vocals. Dry drum recordings give it a naive DIY feel which coupled with the experimental tricks on the vocals results in a very unique sound that has put this release on the radars of diggers world-wide. Now available once again at an affordable price with a new two part bonus beats remix that starts off as a more DJ friendly tool but soon embarks into a questionable full-fledged acid house excursion.
OTTO – Wir Kommen [EW12004]
OTTO is back with a Maximal Super Sound Maxi 12″ on Eine Welt. The label, run by Alexander Arpeggio concludes this 12″ series with an obscure banger by the Berlin-based Organ Band OTTO. On the A-side: Obscure uptempo Italo Madness, bassline-heavy, and featuring dirty vocoder Ansagen. On the other A-side: a driving and full of surprises midtempo groover with mysterious german voodoo ritual chants.
Oliver Decrow – I’m Too Young To Die [CT175]
This long awaited debut album offers a cross-section of songs, previously performed live multiple times, where Oliver Decrow provides insights into his life and emotions, attempting to process experiences. Themes such as the suicide of a friend, self-doubt, grief, courage, love, fear, hope, the subconscious, letting go, escaping, and numerous emotional highs and lows are explored in his album.
The Spy – Halt and Hack EP [KRI008]
The Spy is on a mission for the 8th Kri release and it ends with a bang. Hhis signature sound keeps evolving by melting electro, EBM and wave into a hypnotising dystopian soundtrack. His Kri debut is named ‘Halt and Hack’ and it ranges from melancholic EBM-ish slow burners to mutated wave-meets-electro anthems, rounded with a nostalgic remix by the mighty Zement operator Kluentah.
Zsa Zsa “La Boum” – Tu Veux Ou Tu Veux Pas? [SMI-013]
A much needed release essential to any respectable New Beat record collection. The second and last single for the Zsa Zsa Laboum project, originally released in 1989, shortly after the prolific impact of ”Something Scary”, although a different formula, ”Tu Veux Ou Tu Veux Pas?” is deep in tune with the Belgian Acid aesthetic, but with a more industrial edge to it. Simplistic but effective use of vocals, streamlined to the basics of maximum club efficiency, dark and not trying to make friends – De Smet is here to sell records, and with much success at the time with his honed production experience from years in the studio. Own a very relevant piece of club history from a special time in rave culture. Topped off with a new remix by Anatolian Weapons.
Zsa Zsa “La Boum” – Something Scary [SMI-012]
“Something Scary” is probably one of the most representative examples of Belgian New Beat as the genre shifted to Hard Beat, by one of the key figures in the explosion of the early Belgian rave scene Rembert De Smet. Starting with the first few seconds of the track, the listener is presented with what could arguably be one of the most unforgettable New Beat acid bass lines to attack the human ear. Very much in your face, characteristic of a genre that emerges from studio experimentation during a time when Chicago Acid was establishing itself and already contaminating the UK. Although relatively simple in terms of production, the way De Smert employs all the elements at play is ingeniously effective, from the simple vocal sample placement to the bassline, propelling it timelessly throughout decades to follow as an iconic example of the Acid sound in Europe. Re-released with two new remixes by the masterful Anatolian Weapons.
Legowelt – Like A Song From Your Dream [LIES206]
Legowelt returns to L.I.E.S. Records with a new album full of ultra-RAW hypnagogic lo-fi electrofunk. Classic, murky, cold as ice Hague-style slammers from the king of Smack. These eight tracks go back to the essence of the Legowelt sound, cutting through the noise of modern dance music charlatans, taking them to school with his undeniable signature stamped all over this release. A dancefloor classic in the making.
Human Rebellion – Alien Radio [SCV12]
Human Rebellion premieres on Science Cult with an absolutely effective dance floor stormer. Four solid electro cuts dominate with an excellently crafted remix by The Exaltics.
The Hipodrome Of Music 