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VA – Panorama Bar 05 [OTON067]
An esteemed selector, producer and Panorama Bar resident DJ, Steffi presents the fifth mix CD in the series. Reflecting all the angles of her classically inspired, raw and profound sound, we are treated to a rather grand lesson in House music. To accompany the CD release this 12” features 3 new and exclusive tracks selected for the mix, from New York’s Fred P (a.k.a Black Jazz Consortium), Amsterdam’s Juju & Jordash, and Detroits’ Big Strick. Each track contributes its own special element to the equation, helping define the sound of Steffi’s Panorama Bar DJ sets.
Vernon Felicity – Dawning EP [MOS019]
The unstoppable Boris Bunnik is back once again, this time as Vernon Felicity with a four track EP for MOS Recordings. The tracks see him explore his usual analogue heavy sound, but there is a little more space in his arrangements, a more rueful mood. The title track ‘Dawning’ is slow and purposeful, with acid pricks and twitches peppering a churning groove. Next, ‘Breaking Silence’ is more kinetic, with claps, hits and squiggly melodies all bouncing off each other as pronounced basslines strike a melancholic note below. On the flip, ‘Wrong Notion’ has plenty of height to it, again with eco systems of analogue lines and acid belches all weaving their way around each other and the raw, splintered beats below, before last track ‘3’ explores wide open cosmic synth spaces with lingering pads, mournful Blade Runner style synth lines and gently churning rhythms all soothing your brain and body in equal measure.
Legowelt – Celestial Sciences DJ Mix
Neville Watson – Creme Podcast #10
Willie Burns – Run From The Sunset [CR1264]
The Hague’s Creme Organization presents a new release coming from WT Records label owner, Willie Burns. Run From The Sunset EP is 4 tracks of dirty and danceable house.
DJ TLR – Six Axle Podcast 031
Todd Osborn – 303 / 909 [7777005]
Upcoming release from Todd Osborn on Jared Wilson’s 7777 label. The A-Side track 303 explores some dark acid territory, while the B-Side 909 is a melodic house track in Osborn’s signature style. Like previous 7777 releases, we do not expect these to last long.
Diego Gamez – Game’z EP [UQ052]
Jus Ed debuts Diego Gamez from Barcelona’s Monkey Bar. 4 slamming tracks bridging the techno-house divide.
Jaysun Merced – The Ville EP [UQ051]
Number 51 on Underground Quality brings four tracks from Jus-Ed’s Bridgeport CT homie & owner of Jackdat Records, Jaysun Merced.
Dj Jus-Ed – XXX House Music [UQ050]
Rick Wade – Hard Full EP [HT056]
Holic Trax serves up its fifth release from none other than Detroit music making machine Rick Wade of Harmonie Park and Moods & Grooves association. His Hard Full EP opens with the title track, Hard Full. Sounding like a classic Wade cut right from the off, squelchy drums turn over and over to lock you in place before typically elegant string samples sweep up through the mix and really set it off. ‘Deep Subliminal’ kicks that bit harder and firmer with splashing claps and a gentle tumble of toms and congas that imbue the track with a tropical tribalism. The last track is Pyro Dynamics with its nagging bass synth line, dreamy sunny day melodies and locked in place, heavyweight drums
Henry Gilles – Damn It Or Change It EP [RAWAX107]
Mihai Popoviciu – Decimals [HIGHGRADE128]
The German label Highgrade Records presents its new release Decimals, that comes from the hands of one of it’s most loyal fighters, the Romanian DJ and producer Mihai Popoviciu. The EP includes four tech house tracks, with elegance and dancing reunited in this new release of one of the most powerful labels from the tech house scene.
VA – Spargel Trax Vol. 4 [SPARG004]
Following the success of last year’s first two editions, Don’t Be Afraid return for Record Store Day 2013 with a third and fourth 12” combination of Spargel Trax releases, celebrating the dual themes of great seasonal music and great seasonal Spargel. The contribution of tracks from certain bona fide legends who appear under the now familiar spargel-related pseudonyms as well as some incredibly talented new comers meant that it was impossible to pass up the chance of working on a third and fourth volume. On this release we have tracks from 48v Spargel Brothers, Club Paranoia, Slazenger’s People and Freeman.
VA – Spargel Trax Vol. 3 [SPARG003]
Following the success of last year’s first two editions, Don’t Be Afraid return for Record Store Day 2013 with a third and fourth 12” combination of Spargel Trax releases, celebrating the dual themes of great seasonal music and great seasonal Spargel. The contribution of tracks from certain bona fide legends who appear under the now familiar spargel-related pseudonyms as well as some incredibly talented new comers meant that it was impossible to pass up the chance of working on a third and fourth volume. On this release we have four tracks from Shwet Musali, Lily, No Photosynthesis and Jon Alcindor.
Delta Funktionen – Discogs Mix 003
Kenny Hanlon – Loud Mouth Podcast #16
Echo 106 Live @ Loch (Zürich) 13.04.2013
VA – 1 [DOLLY014]
Outstanding EP on Dolly again, who keeps on delivering at the highest level. Four equally strong tracks (of which three will be featured on Steffi’s upcoming Panoramabar mix cd) by Dexter, Third Side, John Barera & Will Martin, and label lady Steffi herself. Crossing the thin line of contemporary house & techno with slight hints of acid and proper US deep house, but basically all just can described as strong & plain groove, for maximum dancefloor delight.
The Hipodrome Of Music 