Ben Sims At Juno Download

DC 93
30 Apr 12
Techno

Move In Time - (5:55) 131 BPM

The Parade - (8:28) 128 BPM

Machine Funk - (6:35) 128 BPM

Air Rage - (6:24) 129 BPM

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Played by: Millhouse, Paul Mac, Mark Archer, Joachim Spieth (Affin), Shadow Dancer, Balankin, Jay Wong, Aka Tell (A.g.trio), Chris Chambers, Spektral, Submerge, DJ Srle (Perpetual), Harvey Mckay, Mind Field Records

Review: The UK techno veteran twists and teases his machines to the point of exhaustion on Air Rage. "Move In Time" is a grimy rhythm that spews forth nightmarish, ghoulish riffs, but then leads into a spacey filter. "The Parade" is of a similar disposition, but it's the grungy beats and glitchy percussion that remain in focus. "Machine Funk" sees Sims deliver a more upfront, slamming approach, its tunnelling, filtered riff swirling above the terse metallic framework, while the title track takes the prize for most intense track. Powered by hissing percussion and propulsive drums, it's the grinding air raid siren that powers in overhead that makes it so memorable.

BEN SIMS

Disco Trix

Hardgroove

HARDGROOVE 007
19 Dec 11
Techno

Ain't No Stoppin' - (6:46) 137 BPM

Dancin' - (5:19) 133 BPM

Love Picks Me Up - (6:09) 130 BPM

Work That Body - (5:29) 131 BPM

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Played by: Chris Chambers

BEN SIMS

Disco Trix Vol 2

Hardgroove

HARDGROOVE 009
07 May 12
Techno

Dollar Bill Y'all (vocal mix) - (6:18) 133 BPM

In The Middle - (5:16) 133 BPM

Dollar Bill Y'all (version) - (5:24) 133 BPM

Reject - (5:46) 133 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Techno, Chris Chambers, Carl Craig

Review: Sims has gone back to his roots for his second release on Hardgroove this week. The vocal version of "Dollar Bill Y'all" revisits the late 90s/early 00s period, with insistent drums supporting intense filter builds and a ponderous black vocal. The instrumental version sees Sims get busy with stabbing techno chords and a series of effective breakdowns, while his approach is more musical on "In The Middle". There, a hard funking track provides the backing for the kind of jazzy piano keys that made I:Cube's "Disco Cubizm" a classic. Sims also has a softer side and as "Reject" demonstrates, this is articulated through skipping drums and deep chords.

BEN SIMS

Disco Trix Vol 3

Hardgroove

HARDGROOVE 010
13 Feb 12
Techno

The Hound - (5:50) 133 BPM

All-City - (5:40) 132 BPM

Freedom - (4:52) 133 BPM

Boogie Down - (6:37) 132 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Techno, Chris Chambers, Spektral, Justin Berkovi

BEN SIMS

Hypnosis

Drumcode Sweden

DC 63
03 May 10
Techno

Hypnosis - (5:30) 128 BPM

Psychosis - (6:15) 130 BPM

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Played by: Jay Wong

BEN SIMS

In The City

Theory

THEORY 039
25 Jun 12
Techno

In The City (original mix) - (8:00) 130 BPM

In The City (Orlando Voorns Search & Destroy remix) - (6:12) 134 BPM

In The City (Ritzi Lee remix) - (5:54) 132 BPM

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Played by: Millhouse, Paul Mac

Review: Sims made his name as a DJ, but increasingly, his productions are proving to be impressive. The title track is a huge club track: based on steely, slamming beats, it features a whooshing filter and jarring, discordant riffs, while its 'in my life' and 'hardcore sucker' samples provide a reminder about Sims' own rave background. Orlando Voorn's "Search & Destroy" remix also mines the past and sees the Dutch producer drop heavy claps and evil siren riffs. Ritzi Lee's version is more restrained, featuring a walking funk bassline, and even the siren riffs that cascade in over the arrangement sound tame by comparison.

BEN SIMS

Love

Hardgroove

HARDGROOVE 012
12 Jul 10
Techno

Love (dub) - (5:05) 128 BPM

Love - (6:50) 133 BPM

Partyhardy (dub) - (6:28) 133 BPM

Partyhardy 2 - (5:57) 133 BPM

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Played by: Subotika Motech Records, Robert Hood, Alejandro Trebor

BEN SIMS

Second Time Around

Theory

THEORY 033
12 Jul 10
Techno

Second Time Around (Soko remix) - (4:30) 128 BPM

Breakfast In Bratislava (dub mix) - (5:35) 133 BPM

Second Time Around - (6:09) 136 BPM

Breakfast In Bratislava - (4:50) 133 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Techno, Axer Rouf, Jay Wong

BEN SIMS

Smoke & Mirrors

Drumcode Sweden

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DCCD 05
25 Nov 11
Techno

Riots In London - (6:35) 128 BPM

Descent - (6:29) 129 BPM

The Snake - (7:08) 127 BPM

Back To The Pod - (6:14) 125 BPM

Can You Feel It? - (5:42) 124 BPM

I Wanna Go Back - (7:04) 128 BPM

Bullet - (6:57) 130 BPM

The Afterparty - (7:38) 127 BPM

Smoke & Mirrors - (6:58) 124 BPM

The Calling - (7:24) 123 BPM

I Feel It Deep - (7:19) 124 BPM

Miss Out On Monday - (8:30) 122 BPM

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Played by: Carl Falk, Paul Mac, Owain Kimber (Owain K), Joachim Spieth (Affin), Jay Wong, Samuel L Session, Digipulation, Chris Chambers, Giovanni Pasquariello, Jt86

BEN SIMS

Smoke Machine

Theory

THEORY 33D
03 Feb 12
Techno

Smoke Machine - (5:16) 135 BPM

Gently Drifting - (6:03) 132 BPM

Arena Of The Unwell - (5:11) 138 BPM

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Played by: Millhouse, Juno Recommends Techno, Vali T

BEN SIMS

Something

Theory

THEORY 042
22 Mar 13
Techno

Something (original mix (digital exclusive)) - (7:48) 127 BPM

Something (Ben Sims remix) - (5:14) 125 BPM

Something (Truncate remix) - (5:47) 128 BPM

Something (Rivet remix) - (6:43) 126 BPM

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Played by: Paul Mac, S-File, Joachim Spieth (Affin), Shadow Dancer, Aka Tell (A.g.trio), Chris Liebing, Trevor Benz, Resident Advisor

Review: It's hard not to admire Ben Sims' ability to reinvent himself. On "Something", he delivers a typical slamming tribal groove, but it features noisy, crashing percussion and a vocal intoning 'there's something inside', which is culled from the kind of hardcore record that he used to play back in the day. Sims' own remix features splintered rhythms and insistent claps over hammering beats, while his choice of remixers is also of a high quality; Truncate's take features merely a snippet of the vocal over hammering beats that lead into a deep chord sequence, while the Rivet version is more stripped back and laced with bugged out acid lines.

BEN SIMS

The Dubs 3

Hardgroove

HARDGROOVE 006
07 Jun 11
Techno

Dubs 3 - (5:15) 137 BPM

Gotta Have House - (5:39) 135 BPM

Welcome To The Club - (6:47) 135 BPM

Reject (Paul Mac re-edit) - (5:10) 136 BPM

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Played by: Juno Recommends Techno, Tobias Lenz

BEN SIMS

Theory 040 2

Theory

THEORY 0402
05 Mar 12
Techno

New Blood - (6:34) 127 BPM

Slow Motion (Skudge mix) - (6:05) 128 BPM

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Played by: Paul Mac, Enthousiaste Gasten, Joachim Spieth (Affin), Juno Recommends Techno, Axer Rouf, 2562 / A Made Up Sound, Chris Chambers

Review: It's been a while since a Theory joint graced our ears but Ben Sims returns to his imprint to bring us a taste of his warmer, deeper take on techno. "New Blood" is all about the dubby chords and distorted hats, making for the perfect slice of techno refreshment in the context of tougher stuff to be found at this tempo. Meanwhile the Skudge boys get stuck into "Slow Motion", reducing the original to a heavily grooving beat workout with just a whisper of melody that gradually morphs into a nasty late-night steamer, bringing that touch of sexiness to techno that they do so well.

BEN SIMS

Theory 0401

Theory

THEORY 0401
27 Feb 12
Techno

Slow Motion - (7:29) 124 BPM

New Blood (Rolando mix) - (7:11) 128 BPM

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Played by: Joachim Spieth (Affin), Mirko S.

Review: For those who had assumed Sims was merely a loop techno producer, 0401 provides a pleasant surprise. The UK producer's love of slamming beats and dense, claustrophobic rhythms is present and correct, but on this occasion it sounds like there is a more fluid, dynamic approach at play. This is due to the use of rasping percussion and a malevolent filter that rises through the track. Former UR operative Rolando shows that he hasn't lost his magic touch on the remix of "New Blood". Coruscating drums and a wild acid line make for a thrilling combination, but Rolando hasn't forgotten his house leanings and the swinging rhythm also features a repetitive vocal sample.

BEN SIMS

Theory 0403

Theory

THEORY 0403
12 Mar 12
Techno

Straight From Bolivia - (6:35) 131 BPM

New Blood (Robert Hood mix) - (9:40) 127 BPM

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Played by: Paul Mac, Enthousiaste Gasten, Joachim Spieth (Affin), Juno Recommends Techno, Gregor Tresher, Trebor, Chris Chambers, Posthuman, Mike Hindle - Immersed Audio, Submerge, Reilly Steel, A.trebor, Jon Saigon, Carl Craig, Tom Dicicco

Review: After the rip-roaring reception that the Skudge remix of "Slow Motion" received, who better to raise the bar on this series of Theory 12"s than Robert Hood? Ben Sims' original track "Straight From Bolivia" is a stripped workout, showing his more minimal side but no less focused on tough techno principles. Robert Hood however takes "New Blood" and turns it into a fearsome peak-time smasher, working around a pneumatic groove and artfully looped vocal hits. It's a very housey kind of 'serious' techno, not unlike the last remixers for Theory (Skudge), and Hood nails it with ease.

BEN SIMS

Welcome To The Club

Hardgroove

HARDGROOVE 008
07 May 12
Techno

Welcome To The Club (The Advent & Industrialyzer remix) - (4:43) 137 BPM

Welcome To The Club (Ben Sims remix) - (4:24) 133 BPM

Gotta Have House (Ben Sims remix) - (4:40) 137 BPM

Gotta Have House (Paul Mac remix) - (4:46) 134 BPM

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Played by: Millhouse, Matt K, A.paul, Darkmode, Aaron Liberator, Juno Recommends Techno, Chris Chambers, Technopodcast.com

Review: It's slamming techno all the way as Hardgroove drops four killer remixes. Advent and Industrialyzer are the first to tackle "Welcome to the Club" and do so in a typically up-tempo fashion, with rolling, dense techno abandon. The duo is mindful of Sims's disco fixation and amid the intense, doubled-up beats; vocal snippets and subtle filters are audible. Sims's own version is more restrained, but only slightly, as a series of smart drops support his filters. It's a similar situation on his take on "Gotta Have House", but the bassline is darker and rumbling and the undercurrent more menacing. Finally, the Paul Mac take on "House" is the most distinctive remix, with a double bass and insistent, rolling drums fused with what sounds like a car alarm filtered through a space invader console.

BEN SIMS vs MESUMA

She's A Tramp

Hardgroove

HARDGROOVE 015
18 Nov 10
Techno

Ben Sims - "She's A Tramp" - (5:35) 132 BPM

Mesuma - "Perc Machine" (Ben Sims edit) - (5:55) 132 BPM

Mesuma - "No Midi" - (6:26) 127 BPM

Ben Sims - "Big Lucky" - (5:00) 132 BPM

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Played by: Kube 72, Paul Mac, Bob D. Aka Daniel Bob, Veztax, Posthuman

BEN SIMS vs PAUL MAC/JOTON/PACOU

Newrhythmic 8

Newrhythmic

NR 008
11 May 09
Techno

Ben Sim vs Paul Mac - "Human" - (6:16) 139 BPM

Joton - "STD Authorized" - (5:39) 137 BPM

Pacou - "30 Degrees" - (4:55) 136 BPM

Joton - "The Solution" - (4:42) 136 BPM

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BEN SIMS/A PAUL

Joint Venture EP Vol 10

Naked Lunch Portugal

NLD 105
06 Apr 10
Techno

Ben Sims - "The Ol'vibes" - (5:58) 130 BPM

A Paul - "Vontade" - (6:09) 135 BPM

A Paul - "Metatron's Cube" - (5:22) 137 BPM

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Played by: A.paul, Flekitza, Axel Karakasis, Raul Mezcolanza, Aitor Ronda

BEN SIMS/CESAR ALMENA/NUKE/JACKSON BROTHER

Code Records 5

Code Spain

CODE 05
28 Sep 09
Techno

Nuke - "Kamikaze" - (5:44) 134 BPM

Nuke - "Kamikaze" (Ben Sims remix) - (5:38) 136 BPM

Cesar Almena - "Linda" - (6:08) 136 BPM

Jackson Brother - "This Is Recon" - (5:38) 136 BPM

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Played by: Axel Karakasis, Veztax, Fer Br, Balankin, Juno Recommends Techno, Raul Mezcolanza, Chris Chambers

BEN SIMS/DJ STAY/SERGY CASTTLE/CESAR ALMENA

Emphatic 09

Emphatic Spain

EMPHATIC 009
09 May 11
Techno

Ben Sims - "Space Woman Affair" - (5:59) 129 BPM

DJ Stay - "Seko" - (5:41) 137 BPM

Sergy Casttle - "The Coder" - (6:45) 135 BPM

Cesar Almena - "Firewall" - (6:42) 134 BPM

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Played by: Dave The Drummer, Veztax, Juno Recommends Techno, Enclave, Chris Chambers, Posthuman

Review: When Ben Sims's contribution to an EP is the most laid back track on offer, you know that the release isn't for the faint-hearted. Cesar Alemna's "Firewall" proves this observation to be correct, its waves of jarring noise riding over a stomping looped backing. Sergy Casttle's track is slightly more restrained, with the hardcore-era chords tempering the pumping beats, and DJ Stay's "Seko" boasts a wiry, pulsing techno rhythm underpinned by deep pads. That leaves Sims's "Space Woman Affair"; the UK DJ's love of loops is audible on the dense, rolling rhythm while the gurgling acid and dramatic synth sweeps reveal a softer side to Sims's production.

BEN SIMS/FUTAGO TECHNOLOGIES/KAN SHINOMURA/RENNIE FOSTER

Mystichild

Futago Traxx

FTXD-003
01 Feb 07
Techno

Mystichild - (5:19) 133 BPM

Mystichild (Ben Sims remix) - (5:06) 138 BPM

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BEN SIMS/KEHSO/PAUL MAC

The Black Gold EP

Hardgroove

HARDGROOVE 011
12 Mar 12
Techno

Ben Sims - "The Hound" (A Paul remix) - (6:06) 135 BPM

Kehso - "Give It To Me" (Sims remix) - (5:03) 130 BPM

Paul Mac - "Raw Basics 3" - (5:01) 129 BPM

Paul Mac - "Treat Me Right" - (5:13) 137 BPM

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Played by: A.paul, Juno Recommends Techno, Chris Chambers, Yutaka Iwahara

BEN SIMS/RITZI LEE/PAUL MAC

The Box Vol 4

Theory

THEORY 038
28 May 12
Techno

Ben Sims - "Bite This" - (8:37) 128 BPM

Ritzi Lee - "Reverse Processed" - (5:24) 136 BPM

Paul Mac - "Dry Run" - (5:32) 127 BPM

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Played by: Millhouse, Paul Mac, Detroit Grand Pubahs, Enthousiaste Gasten, Balankin, Slam, Chris Chambers, Hannah Wild

Review: Ben Sims's label delivers a diverse but hard-hitting three-tracker. The label boss is first up and "Bite This" sees him sever the links with his loopy past. It's still a repetitive track, but as its basis Sims deploys a pulsing electronic groove and firing percussion, while a malevolent riff makes the transition from jarring and abrasive to atmospheric and eerie. Ritzi Lee travels a similar path on "Reverse Processed", where snappy percussion and a nagging bassline underpin metallic stabs and jarring riffs that reach out into the darkness. By contrast, Paul Mac's "Dry Run" is a more soulful experience. Despite the proliferation of spiky, metallic drums, it's the screeching, slightly deranged male vocal that stands out.

BEN SIMS/SCAN MODE/ISSIE NIXON/A PAUL/SOU TAI

The Box Vol 2

Theory

THEORY 35
19 Dec 11
Techno

Ben Sims - "Smoke Machine" (feat Mark Broom - Crackerjack remix) - (5:25) 135 BPM

Scan Mode & Issie Nixon - "Del Reves" (Ben Sims remix) - (5:05) 129 BPM

A Paul - "Satori" - (5:09) 138 BPM

Sou Tai - "Ludicrously Working" - (5:30) 136 BPM

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Played by: Jay Wong

CHRIS LIEBING/BEN SIMS

Work It

CLR Germany

4260084280422
21 Nov 05
Techno

Work It - (6:54) 136 BPM

Sambal Olek - (6:15) 136 BPM

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Played by: Alex Mayer

DJ T 1000/DJ SKITZO/TIM BAKER/BEN SIMS

The Box Vol 3

Theory

THEORY 037
20 Dec 10
Techno

DJ T-1000 - "'bout To Bang" (feat DJ Bone - Ben Sims remix) - (6:20) 132 BPM

DJ Skitzo - "Impact Zone" (Paul Mac re-edit) - (5:32) 139 BPM

Tim Baker - "Sideways" (feat Elbee Bad - Ben Sims & Paul Mac remix) - (7:03) 129 BPM

Ben Sims - "DVD Crash" - (4:17) 135 BPM

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Played by: Paul Mac, Juno Recommends Techno, Tobias Lenz

EVENT 7/BEN SIMS/DJ PEPO/DE OLIVEIRA

Civil

Inspired Germany

INFACTA 005
17 Oct 11
Techno

Ben Sims - "Spike 1" - (5:31) 134 BPM

Event 7 - "Slot45, Sector7" - (5:37) 126 BPM

DJ Pepo - "Digital Virus" - (5:15) 140 BPM

De Oliveira - "Por Detroit" - (6:32) 137 BPM

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KIRK DEGIORGIO & BEN SIMS

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