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DJ Spider & Marshallito – Hyper Chaotic Dimensional Presence [SUBBASS001]
Raw intens analogue Chicago tracks opening the catalogue from Marshall Hansen’s new label done by himself & Dj Spider. 4 tracks bass heavy, deep, techno, layered with warm synths & driving beats.
Gerry Read & Kevin McPhee – Demolition Man [64768]
Bouncey House track by Gerry Read & Kevin Mc Phee, somewhere between Dance Mania and KDJ. Demolition Man is a premium slice of bass heavy, dark and dirty Tech House really hits the dance floor hard. With a healthy splash of piano stabs and moody vocals to top the track off, it keeps your ears open and your feet shuffling.
Deviere – Transcendental Numbers EP [MATH062]
New to the Mathematics roster, Deviere brings this 3 track EP that opens with Lessons Learned In The Tears Of Deceit, a deep cut with a driving rhythm & sick bass sounds & synths. My Kingdom For A Time Mach is a sick percussive joint with elements of acid & the title cut brings it back deep.
Tony Ollivierra – Absolution EP [YORE029]
Tony Ollivierra on Yore with Absolution, four body-moving cuts that liberally draw on classic US house, jazz, and even Latin traditions. The infectious title cut gets things moving with a bass-powered blend of claps and funky rhythms before chunky house chords and silken synth figures add to the track’s multi-layered splendour. A jazzier dimension rises to the surface of “Quick Release” when the tune’s churning hi-hats are joined by royally swinging electric piano playing and luscious synth pads. “Phase Down” opts for a purer deep house sound in its focus on kick drums, claps, and futuristic synths, though the track proves that Ollivierra’s naturally funky side can’t help but emerge, here as it does elsewhere. Syncopated rhythms and electric pianos emerge one final time during the wide-screen “Find My Way” in such a way that a balance is struck between synth-heavy techno and jazz fusion.
Hardrock Striker – Cosmic Club [LAX131]
For the 31st release Skylax Records presents brings the brand new single from the inimmitable Hardrock Striker, the brain behind Skylax. After a hiatus of almost one year ‘Cosmic Club” backed up with 3 remixes from respectively Jason Grove, Carlos Nilmmns & Simoncino.
Theo Parrish – Hand Made [RB036]
Theo Parrish’s second visit to Running Back is all new material – almost. Black Mist in its extended version is just that: an extended take of the already released version on the rare-as-hens’-teeth Sketches pack. Previously unreleased and no less persuasive are Pop Off and Wild Out. While the first one centers around an endless piano and sucks you into the magic of repetition, the second one sounds like a Theo Parrish demo for Dance Mania after he came back from listening to Lil Louis at the Bismark Pavilion.
DJ QU – Reiterate Vol. 1 [RMG001]
Out from the skies arrives Reiterate Music Group, offering 4 older cuts with new interpretations. A side is on the Afro percussive tip, B is more on the disco funk side w/edits by DJ Qu.
San Soda – Toch al De 5de EP [WPH016]
The new release by San Soda on We Play House, aptly called ‘Toch Al De Vijfde E.P.’ is a certified banger in all possible ways. The relase includes 4 original tracks and a collaboration with Jacob Korn on one track, to which Red D couldn’t help but write some 90ies styled cheesy-make-the-world-a-better-place lyrics, which were then put into vocals by the effervescent Belgian singer Gustaph.
Marcellus Pittman @ As You Like It, Coast to Coast 11.05.2012
Moody – Why Do U Feel EP [KDJ042]
Massive new three tracker by Kenny Dixon JR – featuring the much looked out for ‘I got werk’ .
Robert Owens & Tone Control – Starting With Me [TNCL012]
Tone Control return with house music vocal legend, Robert Owens for a steppin’, bass led mantra for the dance floor. Tone Control bring in soulful house star, Sean McCabe on Moog, Rhodes and Organ to complete ”Starting With Me”. Working the analogue delays, ”Stuck On Loop” is a dark and serious dubbed out excursion. Glaswegian producer, James Johnston has been making big waves for vinyl loving, deep house heads recently (recent Juno #2, regular top 5) – he turns in a heavy chorded, bumpin’ dub remix
Niko Marks – Indestructible Ep I [LAXC001]
Skylax Records, the company focused on realeasing original obscure dance classic and everything’s that sounds fine to their ears. For this new release serie, they bring one of the most influential & mysterious producer from Detroit since the late glorious 80’s, an amazing singer, keyboard player & producer. This guy is Niko Marks.
Trance Yo Lie / Madteo – Cosa C’e’ Sotto? / We Do… [WANIA11372]
Norwegian Sex Tags Mania offspring-label wANIA presents a very special, off-schedule and limited Wania-US-edition. A-side with a disco-house jab from the usually spaced out Trance Yo Lie. B-side giving full-side-space to dj Sotofett’s NYC Dub Mix – an unreleased house remix of Madteo’s ”We Do…”!
Cyril – Saturday Night [PPU040]
The Chuck “Cyril” Walker Collection (1980-1985) featuring 8 rare tracks highlighting the career of this Charlotte, NC keyboardist and producer. “Saturday Night” is dedicated to the family, friends, and fans of the late Chuck “Cyril” Walker, who passed away during the making of this album.
Freekwency – Flip The Coin [VR010]
Claws For? – Profumo [DUB001]
Profumo is the first release in the new Don’t Be Afraid 10″ series entitled DBA DUBS. This series is about teaming a London house dub with a ‘techno-related’ dancefloor remix. The first release comes from Claws For? ,with a remix from Gosub. Hearing is believing as far as the original goes, a soulful and expressive analogue house cut that will work in both day time and night time sets this summer. Gosub’s remix is a sleazy, greasy Miami electronic funk work out which sweats and oozes authentic East Coast vibe.
Kathy Diamond & Mastercris – Right There [ENDLESSFLIGHT047]
New material from one Kathy Diamond who’s teamed up with Mastercris for a beat down, piano heavy, hands in the air sort of track featuring ms Diamond’s signature voice. On the flipside, Amsterdam bods Juju & Jordash deliver a solid detroit flavoured mix for the more demanding stages of the night.
Steve Summers Live @ Visit, The Waldorf (Vancouver) 27.07.2012
Jared Wilson – Unknown Desires [DABJ1201]
Straight outta Glasgow comes a fresh new label with a mindset aimed squarely at the dance floor! The first release comes from Detroits Acid House maestro Jared Wilson. Three trax of raw analogue emotion, kicking off with the A-side track ”Why Trust”, an epic and futuristic acid builder, cut loud for maximum effect, it gets more insane as the track progresses.
The Hipodrome Of Music 