Next Paragram release is the debut EP from the Romanian based Marcman. Marcman’s tracks are always a mixture between dancefloor moovers including groovy rhythms and big baselines. ‘Dici’ combines a super bass pumping tool that make you move even in in the most remote corner of the club, while ‘Arficeva’ and ‘Rigid’ gives priority to the hypnotic effect of the groove combined with mighty dub chords.
Deeper, dubbier house tracks by Will Azada. Nice hybrid of stripped down Chicago house and moisty techno on the cool Finale Sessions label.
White label ‘blink and you miss it’ business from LIES… Willie Burns and Entro Senestre in this out there duo guise, previously unveiled on Gerd Janson’s ‘Musik For Autobahns’ compilation.
Fresh stuff by Chino aka Artur Oleś on the Polish Recognition Records. The EP comes with a Legowelt remix.
Jupiter Jazz dropping their inaugural EP ‘Booty Jazz’ are sucking the dancefloor into their flaming orbit and leaving all inhabitants senses back on earth. ‘Shake It Mama’ launches the booty theme with a vortex of dirty, dark 80s electro, growling low-end and Cameo style vocoder while a smoother groovier deeper vibe shimmers through ‘Technology’ on the b-side. Taking a weirder turn ‘Good Girl’ seals the package with a sleazy male vocal line, tight drums and hypnotic pads. So let Jupiter Jazz drag you into the black hole of ‘Booty Jazz’ for some intergalactic misbehavior.
Narrative, breathing, basement house with subtle morphing chords, heavy tape hiss, and an undeniable character that has been lost in much dance music. Again this record will be equally satisfying for home listening or calculated club play. Record comes complete with beautiful full color cardboard cover of some outerspace shit for you to zone out to while listening to the record, a bonus to say the least.
Frank Music with a various artists featuring tracks by Jeremiah, Sam Irl, Ferris Mood and Dynamodyse.
RoundHouse Kick are a couple from Portugal, one with unusual couple fixations: they’re constantly buying, experimenting and selling synths, drum machines and records. Combining analogue and digital in search of an honest, evocative sound, inspired in equal parts by the increasingly documented traditions of Detroit and Chicago and the formative early years of a naive and emotional portuguese rave scene. The release is completed by two versions by Auntie Flo.
Second release from Amsterdam based label Tape Records. The Smoke & Mirrors EP offers an unique insight into the adventurous mind of Haron, a young and talented Amsterdam-based producer. His debut, best described as strongly layered, boundless, diverse and melodic, is carefully crafted with the utmost devotion.
M1 Sessions #4 features the men behind the scenes of M1 Sessions. Bobby Dolo and Todd Modes have been working together for years as DJ’s, Producers, and loft party hosts. Todd brings his own brand of sexy, deep house with a warm, late night vibe. Dolo’s side offers a samba-ish chop up of Dr. buzzard’s Sunshowers, and a disco edit of tropically groovy proportions.”
Kinda Soul Recordings is back with a 3 track ep featuring Chet, Mnks (a project by M.Napoletano & Ksoul), Isoul8 & K.Tatham. “Strings of love” by Chet is an obscure sexy house track done in Dresden. “Collapsing Machines” by Ksoul & M.Napoletano is a sinister jazzy industrial track produced live in one take only at Marcello’s studio a couple of years ago trying to explore many sides of our musical taste. The b-side feature an awesome unreleased track by the reverend Isoul8 & Kaidi Tatham on keys.
Re-issue of Jovonn with some of his high priced tracks from Discogs. Probably not the classic smooth and sexy Jovonn as some know him but for sure some of the classic US house cuts that still sound fresh. Garage Shelter comes with a remix of Tuff City Kids in a nice yet a bit dented sleeve.
Dominick Martin aka Calibre contributes 3 different tracks on the “Renaissance EP”on Footprints. While “Plugs” runs on a bass heavy Drum N Bass mode, it is the title track that offers deep atmospheric dubbed out house music. The soulful uptempo version on “Reach” round off this recommended package.
Years after rumors of the mysterious Usio first started spreading, Studio Barnhus are finally ready to release the project’s debut outing, an LP called Kuwa Huru. This is emotional, intricate electronic blues for the modern dance floor, with 8 tracks ranging from afro-beat influenced house jams to starlight spangled techno compositions.
Tony Lionni ahead of his Madhouse album comes this three solid modern house tracks on Freerange. Title track ‘Midnight Manoeuvres’ is a main room stomper with a looped grooves that slowly builds and drops as the track progressive. A great cut that hasn’t been overworked. ‘Two Dark Figures’ captures that New Jersey vibe, but with a deeper, techy touch. Warm, soulful underground house sounds. ‘When Time Began’ gets on the synth arpeggio wave, letting the spiralling keyboard lines ride off into the distance.
