detroit
Leonid Nevermind – Remixes [NOW006]
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.
Trevor Deep Jr – DoRight! EP [HPTY001]
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.
Esteban Adame – Determinacion EP [ICAN007]
New 12″ from Esteban Adame on Ican Productions label. The release includes 3 original tracks by Esteban and a remix by Santiago Salazar.
Tangula – Eye Of The Beholder [9DIAM]
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.
Matt Thibideau – Night Drive EP [ECLIPSE006]
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.
Hakim Murphy – Sampled Dreams EP [PBR023]
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.
Erik Travis – Big Spender [CCROWN006]
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!
Andrew Ingram – Expedition.Lunar Mix
VA – Late Night Chronicles [SRT151]
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.
RA.278 Mike Huckaby
Terrence Parker – In The Deep [DKMNTL007]
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.
VA – Polartronics EP [PMW102]
Parker Music Works presents a collaboration between Terrence Parker under his Polatronics guise and Chris Shivers as Tralopscinor. The EP includes 4 old deep detroit house tracks, released under different labels.
Paul Bennett – Two [MODTWO]
Paul Bennett returns with his label paying hommage to the classics. Immaculately programmed Maydayesque drum machines, emotive & expansive pitch bent synths, thundering low frequencies and clanks galore. This is a supercharged rewiring of the Detroit blueprint in three startlingly well executed flavours.
Shawn Rudiman vs. Claude Young @ Humanaut, Pittsburgh (USA) 10.09.2011
Claude Young & Takasi Nakajima – Rapture EP [ART011.1 / ART011.2]
Claude Young teams up with his Takasi Nakajima to deliver the next EP on ART. Cool no-nonsense but thoughtful future-tech, with plenty of analog modulations for the heads – and dance-floor thump for the party people. On the flip, the legendary Ian O’Brien delivers a typically deep, Detroit tinged remix with trademark warm bass and glistening top lines. On the digital release two other remixes from label owner Kirk Degiorgio and TJ Korg.
Exium – Complex [POLE009]
The Spanish duo Exium returns to Pole headquarters with “Complex” EP. With this new release they give their style a new twist by making the synths the starring element of “Complex”, a melodic techno number, full of harmonies, portamento leads and pulsating beats. Detroit’s own legendary Dj Rolando reworks the original version in a more percussive style, but preserving the melodies and leads. A sure floor smasher. ”The Quiet Man” closes this release by returning to the classic Exium sound: hard drums, sharp hatzs and dense atmospheres, for the darkest fans of pure techno grooves.
Norm Talley – The Paradise Valley Project [DSR0.5]
Parisian label Dockside Records comes with two smooth and warm house tracks by Detroit’s Norm Talley. Soulful tracks with rhodes chords and hypnotic rhythms.
Amir Alexander – Interdimensional Transit EP [MDREAMS006]
Machining Dreams no. 6 is materializing from Amir Alexander, who presents a deep project called Interdimensional Transit EP. Moving through the worm hole, a track materializes at each stop offering emotive tunes that pull at your senses. Alexander shows off his skills as you travel into four different universes encompassed within four House yet Techno musical adventures.
