Fritz Kalkbrenner At Juno Download

Review: Beardy German producer Fritz Kalkbrenner follows up his excellent mix compilation for Suol (aptly titled Suol Mates)with this EP, an addendum or side dish if you will to the main course. The Suol Mates EP consists of two of the mix's highlights, kicking off with Fritz's own deliciously subtle and low slung "Ruby Lee". Up next is an edit from Suol label bosses Chpstick & Johnjon of the Henrick Schwarz remix of "Right In The Dark". In a word, lovely.

Review: The latest release from Fritz Kalkbrenner is in stark contrast to the stage-diving antics of his film-star brother. The title track revolves around a poppy hook that could have been lifted from an 80s hit and then put through some FX. Either way, it sounds familiar and infectious, but Kalkbrenner keeps it in the club realm with a loose break beat and an acid-flecked, squelchy bassline. "Layer Cake" pushes further into the abstract as Kalkbrenner delivers layers of jazzy keys and a humming bass reminiscent of Carl Craig or Ian O'Brien's jazzy work. The beats are understated and the only nod towards the dance floor is the series of thumb-clicking percussion.

Review: Given that they've produced some of the most interesting house music of recent times, it's no surprise to see Kollektiv Turnstrasse and Erdbeerschnitzel handling remix duties on this latest Till Von Sein release. It's the latter who provides the highlight, turning in a cultured, sophisticated rework of "Tilly's 61 Rhodes Jam" that's as jazzy and smooth as it is loose and languid. Kollektiv Turnstrasse's mix of "Blueprint", meanwhile, is reliably deep and groovesome, with their cultured musicality to the fore. For those looking for a touch more energy, there's a decidedly ravey, late night techno take from SLG that will appease late night dancefloors.