Helena Hauff – Reaktion
techno
VA – Various II [030LP003]
The second comp on Holland’s 030303 shows the beauty, depth and variety of the Roland TB-303 more than ever in the history of the label. Moving away from IDM and braindance this time, all that’s presented to you is gorgeous dancefloor mayhem with great personality. Contributions by Elec Pt.1, Jonny 3 Snares, Automatic Tasty, Cosmic Force and Dexter all have a classic yet leftfield feel to it. About half of the 10 tracks diverge a little from this excellent recipe. Roy of the Ravers’ track ‘Acid Hors d’Oevre’ stands out for it melodic raving ecstacy; the track may well be the main hit of the Bangface-style rave community this year. Further down the line, Kid Machine’s ‘Mirage’ brings impressive synth-wave-disco madness on a distinctive 80s tip – this one is for fans of Legowelt. Then Jared Wilson’s cut – amazingly – brings us back to the time we first heard Choice’s ‘Acid Eiffel’: classic stuff that will never bore the ones who feel it. Another BIG one is for Drvg Cvltvre who delivers some down-to-midtempo sickness, distantly reminiscing of 33 1/3’s ‘Searchin”, but then on acid.
Clover Ground – Zabazza Cabasa [ELVAT001]
Promising new label delivering hot hydraulic post-jack beating madness for both body and soul. Many do ‘house’ today… few are fresh…
Patrik Sjeren – Forbidden [VR002]
Daniel Andréasson – Insular EP [ADHD005]
Autodidakt Records with a new release coming from Daniel Andréasson with some industrial / EBM techno madness.
RA.373 Helena Hauff
JTC – Leisure Mix #21
Romansoff – Raw Tools 2 [RWT002]
After the success with the debut release, the Romanian dj/producer Romansoff comes with the second EP on his own label Raw Tools. Four tracks with pure raw & jacking analogue sounds.
Stingray313 – NKKTWO 2 [NL015]
After a 3 year gap since his last release on [Naked Lunch] our next release is from a bonafide Detroit legend; Stingray313.
Gesloten Cirkel – Hole [BH002]
The second release on Berceuse Heroique with 1 track by Gesloten Cirkel, remixed by Transportation AAD (Boddika and DRKSTRL) who construct a UK mix of sci-fi atmospherics and spooky, bubbling sheets of sound, with a chopped, asphyxial vocal sample signature Boddika and triple helpings of false-bottomed Metalheadz-style bass.
Giorgio Luceri – Voices In My Head [MATH069LP]
After his “Eernamente EP” on Mathematics, Giorgio Luceri returns with an amazing debut full length album. Combining classical keys with the old and new sounds of electronic music, he creates an atmosphere perfect for dark club floors, open air festivals, and afterhours. Ten track album with a nice versatile collection of tracks.
DJ Spider – Project Harmonics A.D. [INST002]
Deep and fine trippy raw techno by Dj Spider, straight from the New York City underground… real vibes, strong emotions.
Parris Mitchell – Juke Joints Remixes Vol. One [DEMO007]
First ‘Juke Joints Remix’ package of a scheduled three with some serious remixers in the pipeline. Fort Romeau, Cassy and Ryan Elliott step up offering their own personal interpretations of Parris Mitchell.
DJ Spider – Remix Project 2.0 [SS006]
DJ Spider & Sublevel Sounds bring you four remixes from the 2011 CD Remix Project, now available on 12″ vinyl! Featuring remixes from Hakim Murphy, Steve Frisco, Dakini9 and DJ Aakmael. All four versions have been remastered for vinyl.
Casey Tucker – Knoe 2/1 [KNOE2/1]
For Those That Knoe has dug a little deeper into the history books to unearth a somewhat understated gem in the form of Casey Tucker for the second chapter of For Those that Knoe. The mid nineties was a time when the sounds of Techno and House were being combined, new sub genres were emerging into clubs and DJs were forging their own unique take on dance floor electronic music. Some of the finest melodic Techno piece with glorious strings, sun drenched pads, liquid acid funk and sizzling hi hats, Some early acid rave sound and the purity of the early tech house sounds before digital audio workstations became favoured over their analogue counterparts.
LHAS – Knoe 1/1 [KNOE1/1]
For Those That Knoe: A new label from the UK focusing on under the radar tracks recorded by unsung heroes, ripped from dusty DATs and lovingly re-mastered and pressed onto vinyl for likeminded people and music collectors alike. Jaime Read as LHAS is one of the unsung heroes on the UK house scene, initially making house music brimming with Chicago jazz flavours and disco tendencies in the mid-90s. Deep from Jaime’s archives come three funk-filled melodic analogue jams, all with their own unique character yet still encapsulating Jaime’s individual take on Chicago jack.
Audio Atlas – Window 2 The World [MATH068LP]
Audio atlas with some deeper and trippy acid and techno tracks on Mathematics. Sometimes remeniscent of the early Fnac/Fcom days, sometimes going towards a early Chicago vibe. Nice one!
Asan – Welcome Home Supper Man [BORNEO003]
Borneo presents Asan with a psychedelic mixture of electronics and analog rawness infused with more than enough soul to keep it going on and on.
Interstellar Funk – House Train [RHVD010]
Tom Trago’s Voyage Direct series brings us another Amsterdam based talent. This time its the debut release of Interstellar Funk, who delivers the haunting and sleazy “House Train” which is backed up with a Makam remix. With its raw drums and deep bassline “House Train” sounds like an 80’s Chicago production, however the vocals give the track an unique timeless character and make you want to listen to the track over and over again. Oddly addictive. On the flip, Makam adds an extra drive to the track with its forward drums and synth lines.
MarcMan – Paranoia EP [MM012]
Romania based MarcMan hits hard with this EP on the outstanding Monique Musique imprint. 4 dancefloor beasts for peak time action.
The Hipodrome Of Music 