Cavalier deliver their first 12″. Koloman Trax steps up with three dreamy, deep and distorted house excursions. Channeling thumping machine beats, winding pads and tape saturated grooves, all combining to make one introspective, infectious debut.
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Deep Space Orchestra – Memory LP Sampler [UOW007]
Deep Space Orchestra present their debut LP ‘Memory’, released on their own label Use of Weapons and is a perfect culmination of their vast array of influences and inspirations. As a precursor to that set, they’ve delivered this tasty sampler 12″, featuring a pair of album cuts, and a couple of notable remixes from Lord of the Isles and Neville Watson.
LC12 – Isabella [PITCHDOWN001]
The first release comes from label owners LC12 (formerly Rumore and Orphidal), inviting us on a journey into their musical worlds. Textured and melodic, these club focused tracks span all things deep and pumping whilst simultaneously lifting the listener to a higher place. Backed by a dreamy machine workout remix from Leonid.
Flabaire – Esoteric Audio Research EP [ORG010]
To celebrate our 10th vinyl release , we welcome on board the young and talented parisian Flabaire , who’s one of the man behind D-KO records and member of Secret Value Orchestra .
VA – Rhythms Of The Pacific Volume 2 [ROTP002]
Vancouver’s Pacific Rhythm imprint is back with another entry in their downtempo Rhythms Of The Pacific series, featuring another wave of talented Glass City producers: Neo Image, Florist, and D. Tiffany.
VA – Corndogs 003 [CORNDOGS003]
Corndogs veterans Gerald Norton and Suitor return alongside Minneapolis hometown hero Berndt. Deep midwest sounds from Sly Fox Records.
TLIM SHUG – Surf Dude EP [EVR018]
TLIM SHUG, a new artist dwelling in cassette tape sounds, 303 drums, and thick pads, he doesn’t fail to deliver atmosphere and capture just the right feel with his tracks. With a unique name and even more unique sound, this is an artist you should definitely keep your eye on.
DJ Richard – Grind [DIAL033LP]
Debut Album by Dj Richard, Label Owner of White Material. With the launch of his White Material label in New York 2012, Dj Richard started releasing a line of the most stunning works by Galcher Lustwerk, Young Male, Morgan Louis and himself. Alongside a collaboration with Carsten Jost for the Lawrence ”Films And Windows Remixes” the Dial Records crew deeply fell in love with the works of Dj Richard and vice versa the request to release his debut album here caused enthusiastic encounter. After his contribution for Dial’s 15 Years compilation and almost two years of production, it is here: Dj Richard – Grind ! A tribute to what contemporary club music and enthusiastic sound experiments should be about: exaltation and addiction. This is what Dj Richard’s club sets feel like- an incredible sound seduction, another dimension- Grind might be the essence of it all.
VA – Smallville Ways: 10 Years [SMALLVILLECD010]
This year, Smallville Records is celebrating a decade in the game with the Smallville Ways compilation.
Scott Grooves – Parts Manager (First Four) [NM008]
New Scott Grooves 12inch on Natural Midi representing the first four parts of the Scott Grooves sound – Basic Part, Synth Part, Jamaican Part, and the Gritty Part. Even though all four tunes differ from each other, they all have Scotts unmistakable groove.
VA – Vakum 003 [VAKUM003]
Vakum with this third instalment, featuring the undeniable talents of none other than The Shake Up Connection, Scott Ferguson, Homeboy and Lerosa.
BLM – This Bup Is Close [BUSH002]
“The Bush is a homage to the place where I have lived for the last decade (Askew Road). The Askew Road itself is slowly changing so I wanted to document all the places that play a big part in mine and my families lives before they eventually get sold for more flats or Tescos. First up was Peckings Studio 1 record shop, which has been on this stretch of road since the 1960s. Next up is the mighty Sun pub which became a local talking point when they sold the place because a sign sat in the window that announced “This Bup Is Close”.”
Hinode – Interstate Highway EP [D3006]
D3 Elements continues its carefully curated run with a new EP from Berlin based Italians, Hinode. Featuring four cuts of tough deep house. Opener ‘State to State’ is a raw, punchy house track with jazzy chords injecting some real soul into the physical beats. Rasping synths and rainy melodies have a hint of the old school about them and ensure that dance floors will be in raptures. ‘Endless World’ is more spacious, with a drunken acid sounding bassline roaming beneath a nicely mechanical groove. It’s one to make you stomp, and so is b-side opener ‘Shades of Grey’ with its bombastic, kicking drums, twinkling melodies and lazy chords. Despite being a sweat inducing house banger, plenty of warmth and musicality remains. Lastly, ‘Memory Alpha’ hurries along with muddled voices, icy hi hats and a flurry of rubbery kicks and squelchy acid stabs. It’s beautifully authentic house music that takes subtle cues from the best of Chicago and Detroit.
Dona – In My Bed EP [POINTS005]
The fifth release on Points Records with three originals by Dona and an Eduardo de la Calle remix.
Ron Trent – Rawax Aira Series Vol. 2 [AIRA002]
Rawax launching a new series of ep’s dedicated to music made on Roland AIRA equipment. Part 2 by the don of Chicago deep house, mr. Ron Trent.
Kai Alce – Sunday Transit [POEM001]
Detroit house hero Kai Alce inaugurates People Of Earth with a stellar EP showcasing his knack for the most soulful of modern, Motor City deep house. First up “Quiet Revenge” has that classic Three Chairs kind of vibe; all soulful deepness that this circle and their extended cast of peers have the knack for, complete with smooth Rhodes piano and dusty rhythms. On the flip “Sunday Transit” is a more straight up deep house jam with female vocals shouting out the lowdown loud and clear; wicked groove on this one. The dub version of this surpasses the vocal for those less keen, but why would you.
Natan H – Lignes EP [FS029]
Finale Sessions presents this release by Natan H hailing from the “City Of Angels”. The track “Lignes” with its melodic pads and its wavering synths make for a late night beauty. Track 2, “O (Phase)” is another late night stomper with moving chords and melodic drum patterns that keep it a smooth sounding piece. The dub techno song “Invariant” (Feat.Jordan) is floor filler for sure with its heavy laden pads and synths and its monstrous sounds.
Christian Kroupa – A Dangerous Game [FARB014]
More and more becoming the central hub for adventurous new sounds from the still largely unexplored Central European scene, Budapest-based Farbwechsel Records has unearthed young Slovenian producer Christian Kroupa, whose first 12″ for the label is a strong and confident statement.
Mick Welch – Octaves Of Energy [AMR034E]
Altered Moods Recordings releases its next vinyl EP “Octaves of Energy”. This three-tracker by Mick Welch is a smooth, sultry adventure into the core ethos of AMR music. The “Octaves of Energy” release represents his latest foray into the deepness. “Conscious Field” kicks things off with a tambourine- and high-hat infused beat with rich, dark leads burbling up throughout, interrupted now and then by a wistful bridge with an echoing voice telling you not to be afraid. “Mind Force” is another laid back jam, with a bright, crisp cowbell intertwine with an accouterment of lush pads and silky leads. The final track on the flip side, “Octave 50,” is the deepest cut of the three and also the easiest to work the dance floor with. With its sinewy, filtered pad and bubbly bass line combined with warm, warbling leads, it fits both in the studio and at the club.
Kuba Sojka – Multiple Faces [DMK003]
Kuba Sojka returns to the London based DMK label to deliver an impressive album of deep, techno inspired grooves.
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