Strange Attractor – Free Fall EP [FF018]

STRANGE ATTRACTOR aka JONAH SHARP - Freefall EP

Full Flavor Music has reached its 18th release, the Freefall EP by Strange Attractor. Strange Attractor is an alter ego of Jonah Sharp aka Spacetime Continuum and half of Reagenz, his collaborative project with Move D. Jonah’s sound with Strange Attractor tends to reflect a slightly darker and more techy side of his productions. Freefall is the peak time drivey cut, with a perfect 4/4 beat and a great build going on with layers of synth sounds. Plexa uses Jonah’s favorite, his 808 providing a standout build with several elements of the drum machine all working together. There’s an unexpected synth line that comes towards the tail end of the track that gives it clever perfection! Sudachi gives more of a funk element finishing off the EP nicely, very comparable to a Spacetime Continuum tune with rich layers of synth arpeggiation coming from Jonah’s Roland SH-101. These tracks were composed live in the studio, pretty much in one take with all hardware running straight through the board and processed in the moment using mostly analog gear.

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Strange Attractor – Free Fall EP [FF018]

Pjotr – Udacha 4 [UDACHA004]

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The mysterious Pjotr on Udacha. “Sky Is The Limit” opens proceedings with its bubbling, sun-drenched mid-tempo lounge tones given definition with a subtly urgent arpeggio, while “Mariya” picks up the pace with its gently jacking snares, plucked guitar and organic bass. On the flip, “True Spirit” wraps silky chords around unpredictable MPC style drums, while “I See” buries its raw drums deep within a muggy low end filter, allowing a blissful melodic arrangement.

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Pjotr – Udacha 4 [UDACHA004]

Andres / Mike Grant – Moods & Grooves Classics Vol.1 [MG046]

ANDRES/MIKE GRANT - Moods & Grooves Classics V1

The 1st release in a series of reissues from the Moods & Grooves catalogue. Andrés – Out in the Open and Mike Grant – The Struggle of My People (Mr. G’s There’s Hope Mix).

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Andres / Mike Grant – Moods & Grooves Classics Vol.1 [MG046]

Christopher Rau – Some EP [JYC005]

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Christopher Rau with three tracks on Junk Yard Connections. “The Green Bean”, which has some of that sexy swampy house vibe. On the flip its “Some Song” with its more techier vibe, somehow with an atmosphere reminding of Model 500’s classic Starlight. And last but not least the b2 track No Chatter with its up beat house vibe.

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Christopher Rau – Some EP [JYC005]

Baaz – What About Talk About #2 [OFFICE002]

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The second part of the “What About Talk About” series by Baaz starts with “Owl’s Night”. A deep house tool with a vigorous bassline, some classic 909 elements, weird vocals and a pumpin’ piano chord. “Those Things” the second Track on the A, infects you with positive vibrations and the magic mood. The B side enters with a remix by the highly skilled producer Michel Bauman under his moniker Soulphiction. He turned the track called K.M.S. into an emotional and strong kicking house tune. The Original is produced by Iron Curtis & Baaz . 90 Bpm, a dippy pipe organ, wooden beats and shaky percussions. The last track ”Whatabouttalkabout” is a lush experimental listening slice, prober for the dark and chilly winterdays.

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Baaz – What About Talk About #2 [OFFICE002]

Atelewo / Osunlade – Infinity / Sendai [YSD049]

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The return of Atelewo (Osunlade & The Pasta Boys) on Yoruba. Percussive, brass driven soul song about  love. Infinity proves to continue with solid production and sound of the teams collaborative efforts. Sendai is a simple mood based groove honoring and acknowledging the loss in the tsunami of 2011. A simple gesture of remembrance this one adapts a local newscaster explaining the devastation and sorrow.

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Atelewo / Osunlade – Infinity / Sendai [YSD049]

Donnie – Olmec Save Us [NDATL009]

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Kai KZR Alce of NDATL announces the upcoming release of Olmec Save Us by R&B powerhouse Donnie. The original mixes produced by Alce is marked by high-end tones and layered, multitracked vocals. The musicality conveys an otherworldly, high-frequency vibration and is generally more percussive, with greater emphasis on the keyboards (played by Ricky Corey). While listeners are treated to the full-length orignal versions of Donnie’s epic tale, the Yoruba Soul Mix by noted house producer Osunlade allows for a deeper interpretation of the overall message. Also included are instrumentals of both versions that will have house heads anticipating personal and creative transformation through the sound and on the dance oor.

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Donnie – Olmec Save Us [NDATL009]

Rick Wade – Night Addiction EP [HY005]

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Detroit’s original underground groove-maker comes on board with a 4-track package of goodies. Mr. Wade brings back the deep and soulful vibes of his famous ‘night series’ with the Night Addiction ep. The A-side title track kicks off with dark keys winding through a thumping bassline and sultry horns, while Enter Dawn plunges deep into an ocean of warm pads and hypnotic bass. Flip over to the B-side for the obscure sounds of Hold Youth’s modern rework of Night Addiction, plus S3A’s disco-house interpretation, full of funky sampling, that will surely have hands up in the air.

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Rick Wade – Night Addiction EP [HY005]

Tom Joyce ‎– Brume De Pomme EP [SPRB002]

JOYCE, Tom - Brume De Pomme EP

Superb Recordings announce the second vinyl only release introducing Tom Joyce from Paris with his debut EP. ‘Brume de pomme’ and ‘Out of bounds’ are the result of his determined work, two deep house tracks. The EP include remixes by Lerosa and Carlos Nilmmns.

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Tom Joyce ‎– Brume De Pomme EP [SPRB002]

Trinidadian Deep – Deep Love EP [NERO023T]

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Trinidadian Deep is back on Neroli with Deep Love EP, a combination of more musical pieces like the infectious ‘Sweet Gal’ and the classic USG sounding ‘Mama Yemeya’ and a more spacey and far out one ‘My Eshu’.

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Trinidadian Deep – Deep Love EP [NERO023T]

Jacob Stoy – Redenswart EP [UV12]

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Jacob Stoy and his very first solo EP for Uncanny Valley. Everything starts with Redensart, a sunny piece of music with a sneaky bassline and easy synth pads that come across like a warm rain shower.. Hauswart is an impressive example of how one can create a whole atmosphere of sound within two minutes. Start is maybe the most conventional Deep House track on the EP and seduces with catchy synth chords and thrilling drums. Finally Gegenwart brings things to a jazzy end with tipsy synths and tripping percussions.

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Jacob Stoy – Redenswart EP [UV12]

The Backwoods – Breakthrough [JOLLYJAMS005]

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Dj Kent aka The Backwoods on Jolly Jams with Breakthrough. On the flipside, for your extra dancing pleasure Dj Kaos take the song into new spacey places Chicago electrofunk excursions, with an hyponotic bassline and some killer synths.

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The Backwoods – Breakthrough [JOLLYJAMS005]

VA – House Rebuildition [WBTTU004]

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True house music from Welcome Back to the Underground. Self Enemy aka Professor Inc & Kris Wadsworth play it slow here. Picking on some classic sample, highly tweaked synth and dj friendly structure. Second opus of this raw collaboration. Dj Aakmael picks another Billie’s song, This time it’s heavy orchestra chords on a hard kick singing the blues on the house core. On the B Side, the Seeker’s Band inspired by the first house school, jazz accents, afrocuban classic percussion. It comes with a remix by Tyree Cooper & Bobby Star aka Jack The Box. Dj friendly and deeply rooted with one of the pioneers perpetuating the style. To conclude this ep, a special short dub version by Cores For Spin.

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VA – House Rebuildition [WBTTU004]

Vlad Caia – Swan Lake [PNR002]

SWAN LAKE

Pluie/Noir is back with a two-track EP from the Romanian Vlad Caia. Swan Lake shows with finesse his staggering skills to craft cinematographic atmospheres in danceable patterns, bending musical styles and constantly reminding us that club music can be so much more. Both sides share the same classical-inspired background while still being quite different in mood and lightness. Striking at 14 minutes each, the progression on these tracks remain sophisticated and visionary, messing with your head and heart in unexpected ways. ‘Swan Lake’ is a delicate yet striking piece, with a precise yet unusual drum-programming and intelligent classical-music sampling. The flip-side ‘Eternal Sunshine’ is a darker toned track, with slight-flashes of acid in it’s core bass-line and ever-lifting tense chords that unexpectedly rumble between the intense atmosphere and lift both your body and soul.

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Vlad Caia – Swan Lake [PNR002]

Hreno – Country to Country [SA028]

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Now keep your eyes and ears peeled for an original Hreno. Although it has been likened to an unmanned, deep space, probe droid. Or an unrelenting pony ride at a petting zoo. Experiencing this music is like standing on a rivers edge, or on a vast precipice. Either for the bathtub or a spring mounted dance-floor. Hreno has opened his vaults. Dive into a sonic experience, travel from Country to Country, forget boarders, feel your heart warm up, suddenly you are Completely New.

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Hreno – Country to Country [SA028]

VA – Underground Sounds Vol.1 [PBR030]

Cover art - Various Artists: Underground Sounds Vol.1

Plan B Recordings is back with a compilation featuring some brand new names to the label, including our first release by a Japanese artist (Takenawa) and an emerging producer from the Chicago area (Mauser). Things start off with the twisted funk of Area’s ‘It’s Just a Body.’ Following Area is the first Japanese artist to grace one of our vinyl projects. Takenawa’s ‘Jaisalmale’ is a lush techno groover that works in deep house sets as well. The flipside features Mauser. His uptempo creations feature tight drum programming, tinkling keys, and insistent energy. ‘Small Sounds on the Redline’ is his first vinyl release for Plan B Recordings. Closing out the B side and the compilation is G. Marcell. Pulling funky breaks from dusty crates, he puts them together into the soulful yet raw ‘Naphroblac.’

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VA – Underground Sounds Vol.1 [PBR030]