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MANUCCI 002
13 May 13
Review:
The Jack Fell Down duo made a considerable splash last year with releases on Southern Fried and Hometaping Is Killing Music and now they resurface in style with the Another Way EP. The second offering from new Sccucci Manucci offshoot, Manucci's Mistress, this 10" operation is a good home for the Jack Fell Down sound. Lead track "Road To Nowhere" displays a pensive melodic restraint that many of the new crop of house producers seem to overlook in their excitement to get productions from Ableton to Soundcloud. If the first track sounds like Jack Fell Down holding back, then "Brothers & Sisters" could potentially have them sectioned, such is the crazed madness of the screaming vocals that intermittently punctuate the 90s rave stabs. Great fun.
UTTU 028
13 May 13
Played by: Phuturelabs
Review:
Given Unknown To The Unknown's wide ranging remit, including bassline garage, Detroit electro and Chicago house, it was perhaps inevitable that a genuine 90s house record would find its way onto the label at some point. Originally released in 1992, OHM's "Tribal Tone" was supposedly the first tune to use the Korg M1 sound that was later immortalised by Robin S' "Show Me Love", and had considerable impact at the time, being championed The Shamen frontman Mr C, being licensed to R&S sub-label Global Cuts and US label Vibe, and finding itself remixed by the Sabres of Paradise trio. Here it finds itself with three similarly great remixes, a stripped-back, raw groover from Marquis Hawkes, a horn-heavy piece of 90s action from Capracara and a thundering mid-tempo effort from Northern Souls. Essential!
CJFD 18
17 May 13
Played by: S-File
Review:
Turning tricks with ever more prolificacy, Roman Flugel is back in business once again with some decidedly rough stylings for Clone's Jack For Daze series. "Even More" is a taut and responsive floor worker shot through with that quintessential Flugel quirk, in this case defined by a funky guitar lick over the booming machine drums. "More & More & More" gets even wilder, bringing in a loony lead synth that calls to mind the primal production style of UK Funky over a rugged box-jam jack. With some classic Dance Mania flavoured vocal samples flown in for good measure, a crowd-busting belter is born.
082367 0042732
17 May 13
Review:
It's been a while since Freerange boss Jamie Odell (better known, of course, as Jimpster) delivered an album; in fact, his last full-length dropped way back in 2006. Seven years is a long time between drinks, but the rest seems to have done Odell good; Porchlight & Rocking Chairs is arguably his strongest album to date. While deep house remains his focus (see the intricate "Glowing Embers", Detroit influenced "Cracks In The Pavement" and Moodymann-ish "High Wire"), there's a soulful bagginess and barely concealed jazziness throughout. More impressively, many tracks hark back to his pre-house days as a producer of lovingly crafted downtempo gems (see "Jasmine Dragon", "Wanting You" and previous single "These Times".
TSUBACD 019
17 May 13
Review:
Kevin Griffiths is a wag. Having previously decided to press up just 100 copies of his latest Tsuba Limited compilation, he then had the masterstroke of calling it One Per Customer. Now it's available digitally the joke is slightly less amusing, but it's still a bit of a belter. Made up of previously vinyl-only jams (Italo Johnson's rather fine remix of Spencer Parker's "Show Him You're The One" being the most obvious example) and a smattering of new cuts (including a bassy chunk of low-slung basement house from Milton Jackson and a near Balearic rush of eyes-shut goodness from Rio Padice) this compilation comes highly recommended.
8BIT 068
13 May 13
Review:
Back in 2010, Tom Flynn was named as Pete Tong's "breakthrough producer" of the year. Since then, he's gone on to release on Mobilee, Hypercolour and Dirtybird. Here he pops up with an EP of robust, hypnotic deep house for 8 Bit. There's a warmth and fluidity present throughout the four tracks, with retro-futurist basslines and pads catching the ear. "Everything I Am" is suitably loose and wide-eyed, while the tougher "Shelter" sounds like a '90s New York house remake of Jaydee's "Plastic Dreams". "Loose Your Mind", meanwhile, feels thicker and more rigid, whilst retaining just the right amount of looseness.
PN 20
17 May 13
Played by: Sccucci Manucci
Review:
Having made his debut on Prime Numbers earlier this year with his titular contribution to a split release alongside Truss and Massimo De Lena, Adesse is granted a full release with this all killer no filler Untitled Love EP. For someone who came to the fore with a version of Theo Parrish's "Sky Walking, it's unsurprising that the title track here has a rugged charm reminiscent of the outspoken Sound Signature boss - it's all about that thumping snare son! Meanwhile "Supernal" veers into deep steppers territory and contains some ingenious looping of a Laurie Anderson standard, whilst "Metachemistry" highlights Adesse's talent for loose, freeform arrangements.
GU 2018
13 May 13
BBB 007
13 May 13
Review:
Despite the irreverent moniker, we reckon this Brighton act are just being coy - they probably spend ages perfecting their sounds really. Besides history is littered with warnings about what letting the machine do the work, haven't they seen Terminator? Anyway "One Love" is a big bear hug of a house record featuring a gruff voiced man spreading the love over some deep grooves and woozy key stabs. "Brighter Day" is a hazy, melancholic slice of early Chicago-style house and is a joy to behold.
HBR 021
13 May 13
Review:
Canada's Homebreakin' label, so often a home to P-funk and electro influenced party-starters, welcomes a new name to its roster, Laberge. "Falling Away" is a little different to their usual fare, with the title track delivering a deep, shimmering chunk of R&B-influenced nu-disco. Chris James' remix brings out the garage elements of the original (think pitched-up, messed around with vocals) and adds some shuffling beats, while Terrence Pearce's version is a wide-eyed chunk of UK garage nostalgia. As for the bonus tracks, "At Night" is a soaring slice of slo-mo electrofunk (think big synths and big vocals), while "Yesterday" is a near perfect example of how to execute slo-mo nu-disco.
LZD 037
17 May 13
Review:
Esteemed Canadian deep house producer Fred Everything's "Mercyless" dates back to 2008; in its original form it was a funk-infused, feelgood 90s-inspired house anthem. In the hands of AtJazz it was turned into an introspective piece of after hours house with soft organ tones and shuffling percussion. This release presents the "Unreleased Astro remix" from AtJazz; subtly different to the original remix, it emerges in a slightly more vivid form, but with all the mellowness of the original.
880319 617829
13 May 13
Review:
There's remarkably little information available online about Clockwork, though the fact that he's part of the growing Life & Death family should offer enough clues to his identity and sound. BOATS (Based on a True Story) continues the Italian label's journey into deep tech-house territory, fusing the wide-eyed shuffle of the Visionquest family, with the semi-organic goodness of Pillow Talk and prog-leaning downtempo electronica. The result is a crackly, atmospheric album full of pleasant surprises, from the plucked jazz guitars and Nicholas Jaar-ish rhythms of "One Way Ticket", to the bleary-eyed deep garage of "Places".
FUTURESLEAZE 003
13 May 13
505545 3686283
13 May 13
Played by: Mr Brainz / Orpheus:ldn
Review:
Given their history of flitting between funk-tinged grooves, downtempo beats and rousing, party-starting fodder, it's a little surprising to see Jalepeno diving headfirst into the world of US garage-influenced deep house with an EP from Nottingham-based producer Animist. There's much to enjoy, from the summery liquidity of admirably melodic bonus cut "Neutral Bay", to the chopped-up yelps, woozy chords and classic house grooves of lead track "Tin Head Bump". Best of all, though, is Marcus Jakes' remix of "Tin Head", which beefs up the bottom end and adds some irresistible shuffle to Animist's garage-influenced groove.
NEEDW 027
13 May 13
Review:
Having previously impressed on Exploited and Amadeus, Los Angeles' Urulu (AKA producer Taylor Freels) pops up on Needwant, alongside Auckland-born brothers Ben and Louis Helliker-Hales, better known as Chaos In The CBD. The two collaborations between the three producers are impressive, with the fluid chords, deep samples and booming, garage-influenced bottom end of "Mind The Gap" setting the tone. The delicious "Between Us", meanwhile, sounds like classic Fingers Inc - all Robert Owens-ish soulful vocals, "Can You Feel It" electronics and twinkling pianos. Elsewhere, Urulu delivers a typically chugging deep house number in the shape of "Never Again", while the Helliker-Hales brothers drop a dab of sweetness in the shape of "Mariana Trench".
826194 241698
16 May 13
THM 02
15 May 13
Review:
After first setting tongues wagging on 12" last month (as part of Lohouse's Townhousemusic series), the Deep Flag EP makes it to digital. For those seeking interesting, off-kilter deep house, it should be an essential purchase. All five tracks are suitably deep, delivering the twin attractions of raw, fuzzy beats and warm, inviting chords. Yet there's a refreshing eccentricity and willingness to experiment that's so often lacking elsewhere. Contrast, for example, the low-slung chords and chugging rhythms of "Beautiful Place", with the intricate music box melodies and head-nodding downtempo beats of "Rosa Road". Or, for that matter, the quirky deep house funk of "9 Im Kanal" and jaunty revivalist dub-house of the excellent "A Groove".
505566 7602468
13 May 13
NO19 CD003
13 May 13
IRECEPIREC 566D3TR
14 May 13
VQ 027
13 May 13
Review:
More from Visionquest regulars and rising stars Footprintz, whose decidedly touchy-feely approach epitomises the label's vision. "Uncertain Change" actually sounds like a Benoit & Sergio track, all woozy vocals, atmospheric pads, new wave-influenced grooves and casual synth-pop charm. Maceo Plex provides the first remix, upping the energy levels thanks to some bolder beats, big builds and lovingly played chords. The real standout, though, is the Audio rework - Matthew Dear's first under the guise for sometime. Wonky, strange, atmospheric and eerie, it turns the shuffling original into a stunning chunk of afterparty oddness.
AREADV 015
13 May 13
BKS 004
13 May 13
Review:
Throughout their five-year career, Lithuanian duo Downtown Party Network have proved more than adept at creating house music with bags of wide-eyed atmosphere. They're at it again on "Crazy Cow Bell", a suitably sparse and dubbed-out chunk of touchy-feely deepness whose chiming melodies and spacey synths never get in the way of the sub-heavy bassline and cowbell-centric percussion. There's quite a lot going on, to be honest, but you can't tell - each element is clear in the mix and given room to breathe. Almost as good is "Owls Don't Cry", a heart-aching chunk of emotion-rich deepness that manages to be both warm and strangely icy.
CCS 076
13 May 13
ALD 007
13 May 13
CME 041
15 May 13
ONE 022
13 May 13
CRM 110
13 May 13
RED 013
13 May 13
PMSIMH 05
14 May 13
826194 259297
13 May 13
VR 011D
15 May 13
Review:
Despite making a name for himself in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, Elliot Thomas has yet to make his mark in electronic music at large. Judging by this first solo single for Voyeurthythm, he could be a name to watch in coming years. Brimming with snappy analogue drums, vintage synths and tear-jerking melodies, "Sirius" is a delightful slab of stargazing deepness with some impressive influences (early Chicago deep house, the Burrell brothers, classic Detroit techno). It sounds like something that could have been made in '88 or '89, right down to the analogue warmth present throughout. "Desert Light" follows a similar template, delivering bubbling electronic arpeggios, yearning synth melodies and subdued analogue drums. Recommended.
APOLLO 1314
16 May 13
SUBCD 3039-2
13 May 13
Review:
A finer schooling in contemporary Detroit soul you will not find; Mr De - AKA ghettotech legend Ade Manior - digs deep and curates another fine collection from his label's back cat. Each track is a highlight, from De's own electroboogie theme tune to his deeper, more emotion-rich house projects as Renaissance. Naturally Underground Resistance's Galaxy 2 Galaxy joints are a major drawer; if the proto-anthem "Jupiter Jazz" and the more meandering robo cloud jazz of "Inspiration" aren't in your collection now is the time to get up to speed.
505514 2202473
13 May 13
OR 045
17 May 13
MTX-025
14 May 13
PUK 032
17 May 13
WDM 006
15 May 13
LFT 010
13 May 13
TVQ 003
13 May 13
IRECEPIREC 582D3TR
16 May 13
FBR 017
19 May 13 | ||
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