The mysterious Cosmic Garden arrives on HotMix with an amazing EP of killer leftfield/house tracks recorded on old real to real tape.
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VA – Boe XXX [BOEXXX]
Every tenth release for Boe Recordings represents a significant achievement for the vinyl-focused record label and the numerical milestone is celebrated with a special release. The thirtieth installment, BOE XXX is a true family affair with four recognizable Boe artists and two new members added in. Leif’s “That Ice Cream Tune” features shuffling and stuttering arpeggiated leads and metallic syncopated hats and snares. Spoken word hums and an ambient lead add that beautiful sheen to the production. Ben Boe slots in a classy deep electro cut, “Spectral Gate” comprised of weighty analog percussion and shifting synthscapes. Nick Lawson returns to Boe with yet another classy example of high-end deep house. “Wharf Aquatics” bubbles and grooves along with its effervescent dub delayed leads and it’s liquid bass movements. Late night head music. A closely linked artist to the label, Life Recorder finally gets his debut on Boe with a low slung grooving tech houser, “Butterflies”. Aimed squarely at the dance floor this no-nonsense driving cut pumps and grooves for 7 minutes with its persistent Detroit style hook line. Reedale Rise provides “Quadrex”; a Detroit-esque electro track with DBX style hypnotism thrown in for good measure. Space age themes and Drexiycan like pads play off against shuffling percussion mechanics. Finally, after many recent contributions to boe 12″s, the steel city techno-forging don John Shima lays down a stunning piece of ambient work in the vein of B12 and those classic industrial sounds calledLiberation.
Aybee – Man Over Machine [DBRV029]
Armon ‘Aybee’ Bazile is undoubtedly one of electronic music’s most consistent performers. He’s barely put a foot wrong since making his debut in 2004, and continues to deliver high-grade material on a regular basis. Predictably, there’s plenty to get excited about on this 12″, too. “Man Over Machine” is a winding, constantly building gem, with rising and falling, spaced out melody loops riding an off-kilter techno rhythm. On the flip, you’ll find the deep space chord progressions, delay-laden electronics and deep tech-house grooves of “Build Them (Solstice Mix)”, the intricate pianos solos and Soichi Terada style deep house vibes of “Legacy”, and the off-kilter deep house/IDM fusion of “Melted Chains”.
RNDM / Efdemin / Pigon – The Lost Tracks 3 [DIAL073]
Efdemin & RNDM are back with a brand new 12inch release featuring three ‘lost tracks’ dedicated to all the wonderful clubs around the world from Beijing to Buenos Aires.
Frank & Tony – Harmonium EP [SAT029]
Frank & Tony streak back onto the scene with one of their most refined efforts yet, ‘Harmonia’. The title cut is an openair, sundrenched euphoric affair. Airy pads and a buoyant bass carry the track effortlessly, and the simple, yet incredibly effective, drum patterning further lightens the tone giving everything the feeling of dancing in a cloud. Slowly, sirenlike synths call out, entrancing the listener into eyes-closed revery. The EP closes on an even higher note as the duo take on John Beltran’s classic “Gutaris Breeze (6000km to Amsterdam)” from his 1996 album, ‘Ten Days of Blue’. The boys left the original mostly untouched, only bringing forth the track’s softer elements to the forefront and adding a monstrously driving kick next to a serpentine bassline, transforming the track into a peaktime powerhouse.
The Order – Underground Rythmic Project [ML003LP]
The third release of Male Records features “The Order” a studio and live group that shares with “The True Underground Sound Of Rome” the same city and sound. A powerful mix of electronic detroit sounds together with melodic and balearic ambient atmospheres. Still comes as collector’s Album edition of 475 copies only containing the original songs from the rare “The Order EP” from 92 plus two unreleased strong songs: “Quasar” and “Way Back” recorded in the same year and performed only live during the big house event “Night Of Male 92” back in the days. This LP features also Stefano Di Carlo for additional percussions on Long Waves and Leo Young on the mix.
VA – From Chicago To Detroit Volume 4 [DOFTD004]
Another solid EP compiled by Jordan Fields. Check the fresh grooves of K-Starke’s man of the moment Jeremy Williams, Detroit’s Gari Romalis, Serie Limitee’s Monsieur Cedric, Japan’s 99Letters and another special one from Giles Dickerson.
John Daly – Paradise b/w Crystal Visions [FE102]
The Feel Music reboot continues with two new tracks from label boss John Daly. Continuing to push his tempo faster, while at the same time producing some of his deepest work yet. “Paradise” has been a live staple for a while, and it has definitely earned its spot on the label, rocking floors all over the place for some time now. “Crystal Visions” on the other side is the kind of deep trip you only get on Feel Music.
Ron Trent / Trinidadian Deep – Missing Soul [FVW004]
Two deep atmospheric, spiritual tracks with deep hearted melodies and driving percussion parts. Find Ron Trent’s remix ‘Regard’ on the A side and NYC based producer Trinidadian Deep’s take on ‘Cross My Mind’ on the flip.
Baaz – Untitled [OFFICE009]
For number 09 Office Recordings comes up with four slow bottom up intense house groovers from Baaz.
Erosion Flow – Spectrums vol. 2 [3024027]
The second chapter of this young Danish talent’s Spectrums, with more post-bass techno hybrids, and inspired by the early 90s sounds of Belgian labels like R&S and Buzz.
Scott Grooves – Parts Manager 2 [NM009]
The second and final release of Scott Grooves’ Parts Manager series on Natural Midi- representing another four parts of the Scott Grooves sound.
Ron Trent – Boogie Down [MAP005]
Ron Trent brings back the ”Dance Floor Boogie Delites” tag for 2 tasty cuts featuring similar flavors to previous releases on Prescription and Future Vision. The artwork is appropriate as ”Boogie Down” will make you want to break out your rollerskates and ”In The Light” is a nod to early Prince. Out on Ron’s own Music and Power imprint.
Chaos in the CBD – Invisible Spectrum [RS014]
South London favorites Chaos in the CBD come back to Rhythm Section International one year after their breakthrough EP ‘Midnight in Peckham’. The original EP captured a moment in time in a way few songs can manage. It was hailed as a masterpiece, capturing the attention of all who listened, as evidenced by the unquenchable demand for the 12”.
Smallpeople & Moomin – Secret Elevator [CLOSER007]
Smallpeople and Moomin are two pillars of the contemporary deep house game, and the Closer label from Germany is the perfect spot for them to unleash their singular beats on. “Lack Of Lighters” is a tightly packed house gem that strays onto a delightful off-kilter mode thanks its wobbling bassline, while “Secret Elevator” is much dubbier and focussed on the low-end.
Benjamin Brunn – Plastic Album [3EEPLP201604]
Benjamin Brunn’s follow up to his highly regarded A Sun Life album on Third Ear. The Plastic Album is, like it’s predecessor once again bursting with fat, glistening, gorgeous sounds. Brunn’s sound is instantly recognizable; the Nord Modular synth and Roland 808 which feature on all his performances. Yet, he’s sounding as fresh, as enigmatic and as soulful as ever.
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Baaz – Untitled [OFFICE008]
Subtle flowing house and ambient sketches plus a wonderful artwork and poster from Super Quiet.
Professor Inc. – Copper Oil EP [PHONOGRAMME020]
Villalobos – Detroit Heroes EP [MUSIK098]
The A side is a signature sounding track, the B side is unusually straight compared to most of his recent productions and builds a great tension if you let it play for a while.
