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R-Zone – R-Zone 08 [RZONE008]

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The 8th outing on the mysterious R-Zone series. Opening this EP’s account is ‘Percept’, a kinked techno rhythm drowning in scraping percussion, grainy synths and gallivanting basslines. Once you penetrate the textural mist that shrouds the whole arrangement, it’s a heady place to be. ‘We Sad II” is a gurgling acid jam with rattling machine sounds, rubbery basslines and plenty of sonic grit and grime, whilst closer ‘303909’ makes plenty of use of the machines mentioned in its title to conjure up a weighty, dubbed out vibe that’s thick with mystic ambiance and propped up by well swung drums.

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R-Zone – R-Zone 08 [RZONE008]

Achterbahn D’amour / Albert & Albert – Heart Warming Hard Hitting [FM12012]

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Frank Music drops another double bomb on wax. Achterbahn D’Amour is back with a bouncy track called JX3. It is Techno-Yes-Techno Music with all ingredients needed for a bumpy ride. Imagine fog machine and strobe lights over the top. Another 9 minutes and 31 seconds into XTC. Fasten your seatbelts. Flipside comes with Albert & Albert and a song that goes on … well … Forever. You will feel good along those strings.

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Achterbahn D’amour / Albert & Albert – Heart Warming Hard Hitting [FM12012]

Rory Phillips – Mixed Fortunes #5 [MIXEDFORTUNES005]

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Rory Phillips’ ‘Mixed Fortunes’ singles series returns for it’s fifth outing, the penultimate instalment in the series. Opening track ‘Circuit‘ is a playful piece of analogue machine music, starkly contrasted by it’s flip, the sprawling ‘Rise Up’ which begins as a basement dub jam before evolving into.. well, you’ll see.

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Rory Phillips – Mixed Fortunes #5 [MIXEDFORTUNES005]

G. Marcell – Destructured World [EPISODES006]

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Chicago’s G. Marcell arrives on Episodes bringing a wealth of experience that only comes from a long, storied history with House – the sound and the scene from within the city where it all began. DJ’s all over the world are already familiar with the high quality and endearing character that every track of his embodies. Boldly take this journey into his ‘Destructured World’ which he proudly presents for us here – deep, spacious, lush, and banging!

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G. Marcell – Destructured World [EPISODES006]

Innershades – Gravure EP [WB013]

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Rising Belgian producer Innershades returns to Ukrainian label Wicked Bass for a second 12″ of the year. Given the fact That Girl, his debut EP for Wicked Bass was so popular it’s no surprise to see Innershades back and he’s laid down some serious productions. Lead track “Granuere” is banging through acid heavy techno in suitably grotty fashion, which contrasts nicely with the more electro-indebted ruffstep of “A Night To Forget”. Here Innershade’s quickly established rep for mnulti-layered synths shines, as it does on the chunky, whistle laden “Never-ending Summer” This latter track is giving a bustling house makeover from that man Dexter which sounds equally contemporary and redolent of a 90s R&S B Side.

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Innershades – Gravure EP [WB013]

Marcos Cabral – Capri Social [LIES039]

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Brand new material by Marcos Cabral following his False Memories 2xlp archive release earlier this year. On the Capri Social EP we see Cabral offering three varying tracks all touching upon the outskirts of house, techno and beyond as he captures the energy of the machines to create effective and engaging psychedelic excursions.

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Marcos Cabral – Capri Social [LIES039]

Ghost Train – Ghost Train [EES008WL]

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New mysterious release on Emotional Especial. First track ‘Ghost Train’ is a shouty dischordant dance floor number that hits all the right spots. It cleverly builds tension through it’s shifting synth line, avoiding all the usual dance floor clichés whilst still managing to retain the right energy. It comes with a dub version on B side. B1’s ‘Meteor Shower’ continues in the same vein though is the more subdued of the pair, with trance leaning synths underpinning more spooky synth work. It doesn’t kick as much as the A side but will find favour with DJs unafraid to mix things up stylistically. listen1 / listen2
Ghost Train – Ghost Train [EES008WL]

DeeKay Jones – Jones Comin’ Down [SHK007]

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For its seventh release Shaddock unearths a genre-defining piece of music overlooked by even the most thorough of crate diggers, backed by a storming Hercules & Love Affair remix. New York, New York by DeeKay Jones is an electrifying piece of hypnotic electric-disco-wave, produced in the eponymous citys concrete jungle back in 1981. Its a track that had all the potential to propel dance music forward: Relentless drum computer beats that predate techno, and even Chicago house, by years. A minimalistic synth hook that sounds more futuristic than any cutting edge dance record available at the time. And brilliantly overdubbed chants (taken from a 1970 The Last Poets album), which anticipated sample culture and should have made this an anthem. New York, New York is accompanied by two more unreleased DeeKay Jones tracks from the same era and a remix by non other then Hercules & Love Affair vs. Haze Factory.

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DeeKay Jones – Jones Comin’ Down [SHK007]

Hakim Murphy – Chiffre [MS0093]

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Chiffre opens with “Tegal E”, boasting strong kicks, intricate percussion, fierce bass lines and a haunting synth lead which introduces the listener to Hakim’s deep cerebral textures, patterns, and rhythms. Up next, a remix of “Nabodani” by DJ Spider takes things to the next level with heartthrob kicks, jazzy percussion loops, and menacing soundscapes. Opening the B-side, we have Murdoc’s remix of “Vatitio”, a smooth rendition of the original featuring winding bass lines, unique synth pads and rhythmic pauses throughout the progression of the track. Concluding the release is the final track, titled “Gangsta Glide”; a strong composition returning us full-circle, back to Hakim’s dreamlike spheres of heightened reality.

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Hakim Murphy – Chiffre [MS0093]