Martin Schulte At Juno Download

Review: As anyone who has travelled to another country knows, modern air travel sucks. Which is why the start of the title track on Russian producer Schulte's new release, which features the sound of an airplane taking off, will set off alarm bells in the head of anyone who flies Ryanair or EasyJet. Thankfully, the intro quickly morphs into an epic chord-led house groove that guarantees to soothe any raw nerves. The outro will also have a calming effect, thanks to its serene ambience and the chitter-chatter of air traffic control staff in the background. "Virtual Love" will also find favour with nervous travellers as its resonating melodies have the requisite calming effect!

Review: Had a bad day at work? Boss treating you like a slave? Then you need to slip into something more comfortable and put Martin Schulte's "Urban Spirit" on the stereo. The work of Russian producer Marat Shibaev, this four-tracker touches on house, ambient and dub techno, but it's the way that he combines them to make his own unique compositions that impresses. The unlikely named "Killer" is a gently unfolding, mid-tempo house groove, while "Overcast", though fashioned in roughly the same mould, represents a less sensuous and more melancholic feeling. "Satelite" and "Urban Wind" see Shibaev retreat from any semblance of a groove, yet their dreamy, dubbed out soundscapes provide the most rewarding aural massage here.