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DJ Stingray – F.T.N.W.O. [WEME313.9]
Second full length album by Detroit techno underground veteran Sherard Ingram (Urban Tribe) under his Stingray monniker. Moody, faster paced nautical electro/techno of the highest order.
The Reflektor aka Gifted & Blessed – Las Ruinas Mayas [WO-2K12]
There has been much speculation about the significance of the Mayan system of timekeeping. Many researchers on the subject have verified that the Mayan long count calendar, which is only one of several advanced timekeeping tools devised by the Mayan people, comes to an end on December 21, 2012, with no real clear explanation as to what exactly that signifies. This musical offering is not meant to speculate on the meaning of this date. Instead, it serves as a tribute to one of the most astronomically, mathematically and architecturally advanced civilizations in the history of planet Earth. Each track is a tribute to one of the many Mayan spiritual sites known to date.
Walt J – Reflection Selections [FIT/WALT-J004]
Reissue of selected tracks from the”Reflection” LP by Walt J, originally released on Dow Records in 1997. This is the fourth and final release on the Walt J series on FIT, created revisit the back catalog of this very talented producer.
Dez Andres – Culture Shock [AUDI004]
Although he started his career back in the early 2000s and has links with Moodymann’s Mahogani Music label, Andres’ profile has increased of late thanks to a string of brilliant EPs for M1 Sessions and his own La Vida . The time is surely right, then, to drop his first commercially available mix CD. As you’d expect, it’s firmly rooted in soul, effortlessly joining the dots between disco-funk, jazz, slow jams, global beats and summery Latin flavas. Opening with the Universal Robot Band’s impeccable “Dance and Shake Your Tambourine”, Culture Shock sits somewhere between a particularly good radio show and a dancefloor-bating mix-up, making it perfect for home listening. It also includes Gilberto Gil’s disco era samba classic “Toda Menina Baiana”, which is never a bad thing.
Ekman – Tessellation Automata [AFS013]
Follow-up to the recent Ekman release on Bunker/Panzerkreuz and we have further idiosyncratic electronic experiments on this deep and dastardly EP.
The Ghost That Walks – Two [ZYNTAX007]
Zyntax Motorcity is back in time to see off the year in style, as the second array of stark and uncompromising industrial soundtracks is leashed upon us. Four mesmerizing cuts carving a harsh landscape for those who prefer to tread toward the heavier and more serious side of techno. Supplied packaged in a limited edition cotton bag.
The Ghost That Walks – One [ZYNTAX006]
It is a rare, but of course most welcome occurrence when a new release arrives via the elusive Zyntax Motorcity. However, fear not as one of our most highly-regraded imprints is back with a stunning EP of industrial, Armageddon style soundtracks. Four absolutely massive cuts for those who prefer to tread toward the dark side. Supplied packaged in a limited edition cotton bag. Seriously limited copies – these will not be around for long.
Ekman – Electronique Podcast 188
Convextion / E.R.P – Subsekt 014
Andrea Benedetti @ Muzak (Rome) 31.03.2012
VA – SOM Compilation 5 [SOM020]
Its time for the 20th anniversary Solar One Music release. Monster compilation with 22 Tracks on 2 CD´s beautiful presented in a glossy A4 sized Magazine with interviews, storys and info of the several artists. Featuring names such as Guy Tavares aka Schmerzlabor, The Exaltics, Heinrich Dressel, -=UHU=-, Defekt, Elec Pt.1, Dcast Dynamics, Scape One and many more.
Stellar Om Source – Image Over Image [RHD-005OM]
Stellar OM Source with some fine Detroit inspired electro cuts, with that neo-noir electro feel.
Carl Taylor – Debbie’s Groove [EPM002V]
Debbie’s Groove sees Carl Taylor in full on jacking mode, with tinges of disco and a stomping beat that will see you heading straight for the nearest dancefloor. Robert Hood turns his hand to Debbie’s Groove adding that magic touch, with a deep bassline, funky claps and a vocal snippet that echoes his Floorplan sound alongside the tougher tech workouts we’re used to hearing from this master technician. Good Vibrations gives us a deeper blend of the house meets techno sound that Carl has become known for, with its tough syncopated groove reaching dizzying heights.
OB Ignitt – Oh Jabba [FXHEIGNIT]
FXHE present their final transmission of a superb year in the shape of Oh Jabba, two tracks of stargazing house music from OB Ignitt. “Oh Jabba” is a wonderfully simple yet melodic house track, crunchy drum machine rhythms rippling away feverishly beneath a calming array of swooping Rhodes and Moog flourishes. Complementing this, “Space Age Stepping” is a more searching affair, relying more on the rugged drums and gurgling analogue bassline to achieve lift off.
Kuru – Remix Project 2012 [SS004]
Sublevel Sounds, a sub-label run by DJ Spider, comes with a four-track remix project featuring tracks from DJ Spider alias Kuru’s “Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy” LP from Summer 2011. Remixes here by Dakini 9, Monty Luke, Joey Anderson and Innerspace Halflife.
Marcellus Pittman – Bodytonic Podcast
Electric Street Orchestra – Scorpio [DTR01A]
While a series of projects are slated for release under the Dirt Tech Reck banner, the first is the Electric Street Orchestra. Its inspiration is from those who are called street people. Forgotten people from a forgotten city. It’s also steeped in the Detroit tradition of ignoring the notion of genre and taking a broad range of elements and inspiration to create something that is both new and familiar. Bringing together a constellation of Detroit’s sonic masters. DTR-01 takes UR’s Mad Mike and Agent Chaos, house music king Theo Parrish, hip hop/house percussionist Dez Andres, and rock/funk master guitarist Duminie Deporres, and joins them through the lens of Jeedo’s vision of the future.
Appointment – Les Appointment Royale [AP007]
The Appointment crew (Emg, Marieu, John Swing and Lucretio) add another file in their already bulging folder marked “buy in sight”. “Track 1” from the Les Appointment Royale EP features all the lo-fi brilliance the label is know for by the way of cut up vocals, Roland symbol crashes and a thrumming bass lines. “Track 2” hits up jazzy party loops whereas “Track 3” gets deep and dirty with a gritty and circular groove. Broken beats, distortion and industrial sensibilities are employed in “Track 4” which rounds out one of their most versatile EPs yet.
XDB / Kassem Mosse – Ekatem / Omrish [DNP016]
The second release on Diamonds And Pearls in 2012. Two of the most singular and distinct forces in house and techno today, XDB and Kassem Mosse, team up for a special sonic treat. So get yourself ready for two extended journeys into techno, house and beyond. XDB’s “Ekatem” is a driving, rough and ready house track with a beautifully bubbling square bassline and dirty synth work. On the flip XDB is joined by Kassem Mosse for an exploration into the outer reaches of house music. “Omrish” is a gritty-yet-atmospheric jam, full of shimmering chords and floating synth melodies which are punctuated by double kicks and crisp cymbals.
