A Guy Called Gerald – How Long Is Now [BOSCONI021]

A GUY CALLED GERALD - How Long Is Now

The oldskool hero A Guy Called Gerald with his first release on Bosconi Records. The release randomly arrives in coincidence with the definitive closing of another legend, the place in Berlin that has been a symbol for years of the cultural renaissance of the german capital after the wall, the Tacheles. When Gerald just moved to Berlin, he got his house and his studio inside that very inspiring and artistic place, and as a tribute and homage to his legendary figure, some mysterious writer draw G’s face on the right side of that building with the shamanic enigma above that giant mural “How Long Is Now”. A1 gives the title to the EP and it’s subliminal dark and psychedelic after-hours dope session, while on B1 there’s the shady and sexy atmosphere of “Groove of the Ghetto”, a driving and funky house tune sustained by an ultra fat synth bass and enriched by soulful vocals and deep pads, while on B2 the EP ends wih the brutal Uk bass bonus beats monster entitled “202”. In memory of Tacheles and the good old days.

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A Guy Called Gerald – How Long Is Now [BOSCONI021]

Xamiga – Kermit’s Day Out [RHX-3]

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The exotic Xosar and Legowelt have teamed up to created some serious Ghosthaus slam dance, under the Xamiga moniker for Rush Hour. With their never-ending collection of machines, the pair produces a hot three-track dreamland techno-house EP in a future-classic fashion. Music to jack to loudly while closing your eyes softly.

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Xamiga – Kermit’s Day Out [RHX-3]

Jamie 3:26 / Boogie Nite – Do The Mickey [LIH007]

This latest missive from the Lumberjacks label features a mixed bag of reliably groovesome oddities. There’s the disco-jazz madness of Jamie 3:26’s “Can You Feel It”, and three wide-eyed bangers from the unknown Boogie Nite. Of these, the most obviously upbeat is the loopy funk/soul strut of “Do Your Thang” and James Brown-ish “Sexy Sexy Sexy”. Most interesting of all, though is “Earth Calling Mickey”, a Balearic disco weird-out that sits somewhere between oddball house and head-nodding disco.

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Jamie 3:26 / Boogie Nite – Do The Mickey [LIH007]

Peabody & Sherman ‎– James Baldwin [SB12001]

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This project features extracts from the audio portion of a documentary film shot of a discussion led by James Baldwin and Dick Gregory at the West Indian Student Centre in London in 1968.

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Peabody & Sherman ‎– James Baldwin [SB12001]

Serge & Tyrell – House Countdown [CJFD015]

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Clone’s label founder Serge with his buddy Alden Tyrell on the case with some hot jacking tracks. Like the rest of the Clone Jack For Daze series, House Countdown adheres slavishly to the ideals of Chicago. And while this may not be the most limitless arena for Clone founder Serge Verschuur’s return—apart from remixes, he’s been out of the production game for 15 years—the duo’s three jack tracks prove sound examples of refinement.

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Serge & Tyrell – House Countdown [CJFD015]

Tom Trago – Rise Up / Sky High [RH045]

Tom Trago’s  presents his follow up single on Rush Hour, ‘Rise Up’ / ‘Sky High’. Tom Trago and Cinnaman got together in the studio and out came ‘Rise Up’. They somehow managed to mix freestyle, minimal, low-fi and bass together to create a cross-over house explosion. Based around a quirky bass line and vocal, the track keeps building until a catchy synth stab drops in which elevates the track to the next level. ‘Sky High’ is a late night basement session with San Proper and friends joining in on vocals. A bittersweet love song in which San yearns for a simultaneous high, which is backed up by a deep, silky house groove.

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Tom Trago – Rise Up / Sky High [RH045]

Miracles Club ‎– U & Me / Ocean Song [CUTTERS014]

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The Miracles Club are producer Rafael Fauria, singer-songwriter Honey Owens and dancer Ryan Boyle from Portland, Oregon. Since 2008 the group embarked on a mission spreading the joys of classic dance music vibes. Their style draws from an endless palette including early New York & Chicago house, Detroit techno, and psychedelic pop.  They have a new release on the Australian Cutters Records imprint with two new tracks “U&ME” and “Ocean Song”. Additionally, the release will feature three remixes by Cutters stable-mate Nile Delta and Argentine house guru Ultimate Man.

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Miracles Club ‎– U & Me / Ocean Song [CUTTERS014]

Omar-S – Triangulum Australe (Say It in Space) [AOS7501]

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New 2 track 12” by Omar S. The pulsating acid injected Triangulum Australe (Say It in Space) on the a-side and cool chord driven house track Mayall II on the b-side. Real talk (from space) from Omar S. Two quality tracks from the upcoming Omar-S album.

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Omar-S – Triangulum Australe (Say It in Space) [AOS7501]

Matthew Styles – Aji-No-Moto [RB037]

Matthew Styles serves three prime cuts with gravy sauce: “Montana” is a floating piece of break-beat science fiction house that gets backed up by ferocious bonus beats; “Hot!” is exactly that with a twist on a historical bass line, infectious vocal snippets, while “Sixty Ways” makes use of Dinky’s vocal skills.

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Matthew Styles – Aji-No-Moto [RB037]

Mihai Popoviciu – The Point [CYC004]

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Cyclic Records stands for groove. Born in Romania in 2012 and run by Mihai Popoviciu, the label is focused on high quality dancefloor music, mostly ranging from house to techno. Mihai had an intense career as a dj and producer before taking the challenge of creating an outlet for the music that he likes and for his own productions.

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Mihai Popoviciu – The Point [CYC004]

Arttu – Tune In [ROYAL015]

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Arttu is back on Royal Oak after his critically acclaimed Nuclear Funk / Get Up Of It release late 2011. Another split single featuring two Detroit Jazz and Funk vocalists. The female poet Diamondancer on Tune In and the his buddy from Jerry The Cat on Move! Arttu smoothly blends his roots in the best house traditions with contemporary influences on these two tracks.

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Arttu – Tune In [ROYAL015]

Basic Soul Unit / Eddie Niguel – The First Shift EP [MNS001]

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The Midnight Shift label debuts with a daring pairing of the emerging and established in this efflorescence EP. The first EP features Singaporean Eddie Niguel with Torontonian Basic Soul Unit aka Stuart Li. Together, they present a crisp and compelling release statement that pushes a new trajectory in the house and techno genres.

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Basic Soul Unit / Eddie Niguel – The First Shift EP [MNS001]

Frak – Börft EP [MANIA024]

FRAK - Borft EP

Sweden’s (almost) unknown techno veterans Börft Records we have played and seeded wizely through out the years – to be honest, we’ve hid their treasures for years too. Forget all you know about Swedish electronic music, this is Börft crew, the core underground of ”söta bror’s” techno history – here represented by Frak – a full out techno acid punch.  The EP is including a beautiful Dj Sotofett remix.

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Frak – Börft EP [MANIA024]

John Osborn – Lord Of The Last Days [JO006]

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Jack Off presents the second release from John Osborn entitled ‘Lords Of The Last Days’. The title and the track are influenced by Arthur C. Clarke’s Sci-fi novel ‘The Songs Of Distant Earth’. On the flip side Swiss house master Quarion makes sure that the head and the feet come together with a wonky dance floor remix, keeping true to the analogue sprit of the original and adding his house drive.

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John Osborn – Lord Of The Last Days [JO006]

Shock – Heaven [VR006]

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Shock is a passionate dance and pop group from the Bay Area, CA. “Heaven” is Shock’s debut single, which features a hypnotic house groove, a primal bass line, and shimmering guitar layers. Terri Loewenthal’s mysterious and seductive vocals are complemented by novel production from Dan Judd and the alluring guitar work of Michael Taras. Sleek and inviting, “Heaven” is laced with a romantic melancholy reminiscent of the classic disco and house eras. The “Heaven” 12″ features remixes by Shock’s friends: The Beat Broker, Hatchback, and Steve Moore. These versions perfectly compliment the original and expand the music into complete universal harmony.

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Shock – Heaven [VR006]

G & S – The Green Man [DBB003]

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Disco Bloodbath Recordings’ third release drops with synth-beat duo G&S (Nadia Ksaiba and Matt Waites) turning in ‘The Green Man’ EP featuring a remix from Capracara. The unmistakable punch of a Roland TR808 drives ‘The Green Man’ while jabbing tones add to the gritty foundation that slowly opens up into a stirring, electro-disco cut characterised by soaring strings and light chords.  Capracara delivers a buoyant, skipping house take on ‘The Green Man’ which stays true to the originals vibe but toys with the energy playfully via some nifty arranging and subtle atmospherics.  Finally, ‘Dirk Bogarde’ cuts an imposing yet bright figure. Cascading white noise, juddering toms and delayed crescendos all add to an already brilliantly melodic track that shows off countless influences.

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G & S – The Green Man [DBB003]