The new Nucleosynthesis Ep from the finnish Duo Morphology shows the classic future sound of electro. A1 and A2 are two dark, atmospheric tracks with lots of analogue power. The tracks on B-side combines spacy and melodic sequences with the fine drum-programming.
NDATL continues with it’s latest release ABACUS pres IDrum “Bang This Djembe.” “Welcome To The Party” is a classic analog track, with smooth chords and driving drums. Also a bonus drum dub is included for our layering DJ’s to drive danceoors into a frenzy!
A return to VR from Ben Sun, who delves into deeper territory on the original cut; emotive analogue synths washing over a roland drum groove and a swirling female vocal, all underpinned by a warm, rumbling bassline. The flipside features some heavyweight remix work from the prolific Deep Space Orchestra (Use Of Weapons, ART, Delusions Of Grandeur) and label mate Tyson Ballard teaming up with Vincenzo (Poker Flat, Dessous). Vincenzo and Ballard’s mix is a heavy hitting, moody take on the original, with subtle, dark strings and a growling, evolving bassline, while DSO round off the release with trademark fat drums and soaring melodic synth work.
Kevin Reynolds, showcasing his savvy for deep mesmerizing grooves, he brings us two tracks for the mind, the body and the soul, ready to conquer dancefloors worldwide. Fusing raw tribal elements with warm strings and chords, Kevin creates his own fresh trademark flavour, paying hommage to the original techno soul of his hometown along the way. Keeping traditions alive by retroperspective modernism.
After the successful Zenker Brothers record, we continue with a solo record by Dario Zenker. It sounds like Dario bought some healthy food, went to McDonalds and ate it there to provoke some marketing campaign against intensive livestock farming. We know for a fact that he has an unlimited love for good food, dirty old school hip hop, porn, broken beats and kung fu by the way. His flat on the 5th floor gets a lot of Light during the summer and also heats up a lot. Can you smell the sweat? Speaking of sweat, you should check out Inner Circle’s „Sweat“. Instead of a proper high 5, we would even Give 6 for this one! Oh what a bad way of trying to make some sense with the track title…but honestly „Give 6“ is a hard one.
Skudge announces their new series Skudge Present, featuring their favorite artists. First out is Stephen Brown with two beautiful tracks. ‘Mini Mood’ is a one-of-a-kind type of track, where both inspiration from the past and the developments of the present gets equal space, resulting in something close to perfection. ‘Horizontal’ goes into a immense state, where melody is key, giving way for a floating yet pulsating groove. If the washed out term organic should have a place today, it would be here.
Mathew Jonson makes his debut on Crosstown Rebels, with the Dayz EP. ‘Dayz’ is a very melodic house-meets-techno affair. Driven by punchy kicks, the track fuses silky synthesizers to vivid keys, with the overall result being a strong Detroit-ish track. ‘Cold Blooded’ is a more static, electro-based house track with twisted melodies, nasty bass stabs and super heavy vintage synth waves in the middle part.
Remixes for Leonid, by Dutch duo Duijn & Douglas, Kris Wadsworth and Miles Sagnia. True deep house gems with funky basslines, straightforward beats and a sweet deep Detroit techy vibes.
The debut release for Helsinki-based label HPTY, ‘DoRight! EP’ by Trevor Deep Jr, displays the versatility and vision towards different genres within contemporary rhythm music. Somewhere between Detroit deepness, classic Chicago house and moody soundscapes of Helsinki, Trevor Deep Jr comes across with true love for analog synthesis.
New 12″ from Esteban Adame on Ican Productions label. The release includes 3 original tracks by Esteban and a remix by Santiago Salazar.
Four new tracks from Tangula aka Arne Weinberg on Diametric Music. “The Gorbals (Endtime Mix)” and “Disaster strikes” are clearly for the dancefloor and have a driving force, whilst retaining emotional and deep facets. “Imbalance” is a dark brooding techno track that is reminiscent of early 90’s UK intelligent techno. “Jebisu” finishes off this release with functional percussive elements and deep Detroit techno inspired melodic synth work.
Eclipsemusic announce the sixth release introducing the talented canadian producer Matt Thibideau. Matt has a very personal approach to making music that refuses to use software instruments and give free expression to his unlimited passion for the sound of his analog synthesizers. He records directly through a mixer playing his live instruments. This particular feature shines through his deep and warm sound.
Plan B Recordings presents Hakim Murphy’s latest 4 track EP of Acid, Deep House and Ambient tunes that signifies samples from his inner music self. Listen to Murphy’s unconscious moments rising to the top of himself, straight from the underground for the underground.
From the Mind of Erik! Dropping the dopest tunes since 1987, Erik is back on the radar in 2011 with these 4 brand new tunes! This gets every Detroit party started and if you are not to stiff in the hips you’ll be shaking your ass on these crazy tunes. Pumping 808, Erik on the mic, silly ass beats, funky basslines… no hype break downs, no magic computer tricks… just solid rocking tracks the new old school way. What else do we need? All you got to do is turn it up!
A soundtrack for the time of the day when nothing really matters except the music you love. An after-hours musical narrative, crafted in unadulterated authenticity. Drivetrain brings on acclaimed writer/vocalist Diamondancer, dropping seductive expressions of passion and desire on “Peppermint Kisses.” Nate Mattimore makes his Soiree debute with veteran, Todd Perrine remixing CloudMasterWeed’s track “Sunny.” BlackJack’s ever-expanding repetoir of productions reaches a new level with his production “Triaxial.” “Quindrant Dub” is Professor Inc’s dark and nocturnal poison.
Dekmantel comes up with some serious tracks from the brilliant Detroit producer, Terrence Parker. Two tracks that came out earlier under different project names, now in the rebound on the same EP.
The Hipodrome Of Music 