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BOMBBASSF 001
15 May 13
Played by: Mooqee, Actual Sounds, Utah Saints, The Funk Hunters, Basement Freaks, Essex Groove, Tulioxi
Review:
Mooqee's label Bombstrikes is doing all right for itself. So much so in fact that they've reached that milestone - a label's first compilation album. Here Mooqee has selected 25 sizzling bangers new and old that do it for him, and hopefully will do it for you too. Highlights include the compressed electro steamroller that is "Back To School", the crunch synth funky freakout of "Come On Bounce" and the devastating bass that's eaten all the pies of "Let's Do It Right Now". Heavy!
CIRCLP 002
13 May 13
Review:
Doctor P and Flux Pavilion hand over the selection duties to familiar label faces Funtcase and Cookie Monsta for the second Circus set. A 25-strong banger compendium balanced between classics and exclusives, it oozes the perfect blend of bare-faced bass attitude and tongue-in-cheek humour. From Roksonix string-soaked jig jamboree "Music In Me" to Brown & Gammon's emotional audio rainbow "Dark Matter", the Circus sound is represented at its boldest, most characterful and, above all, fun. Not a dull moment in sight - check this and remember why we all got into dubstep in the first place.
29583
20 Feb 12
Played by: Shadow Dancer, Borgie, Juno Recommends Electro House, Juno Recommends Electro, Hxdb, J-Wow (Buraka Som Sistema), Simon/Off, Mike Hindle - Immersed Audio, The Integrals, Rocky Horror
Review:
A very strong release from Sound Pellegrino, as French producer Maelstrom follows up big tunes for Dirtybird and Boys Noize Records with this trio of electro-bass gold. "USSR" is a deliciously warped mix of huge industrial kicks matched with shifting acapella shots and some charging synth work, while "House Music" ups the bpms a little and rocks a minimal booty bass beat and hazy Detroit stabs. Staying on a Miami tip, "Pool Chicks" recalls recent tunes from Mele and Canblaster with a delirious set of arpeggiated leads married to a thick minimal bassline and kicks.
DB 091
30 Apr 13
Review:
One of Dirtybird's freshest signees, Justin's low-swung bass mischief fits the label with glove-like glee. Both teetering around the sexy, slurring 120 mark, "Static" is a droning bass massage with cheeky wisps of breakbeat in the background. Warning: it will leave you covered in a fine disco sleaze you won't ever want to wash off. "Waves" plays the fitting foil; deep, soulful and star-gazing, it's very similar to Justin Martin's softer work. A very, very strong release from Dirtybird here.
DM 352
26 Feb 13
Review:
Swedish duo Savage Skulls have been making some serious noise in bass circles since about 2008. Now they've gone stateside, talking Frenchman Douster with them and signing up with Steve Aoki's Dim Mak label. This EP is unrepentantly aimed at the dancefloor: "Bass Kick" is hysterical, peak time madness with heavily compressed tropical beats and ascending synth melodies, "TRT" is tough party-garage with EDM-friendly trance breakdown and finally "Nicole" is total pop-dance euphoria.
PASA012LP
22 Jun 12
Aquasky - "Have A Good Time" (feat Acafool - Herve 'The Count Of Monte Cristal' & Sinden Remix) - (5:27) 129 BPM
The Body Snatchers - "Call Me" (feat Sporty-O & Yolanda - Lee Mortimer's 'Troll Under the Bridge' Mix) - (6:07) 125 BPM
Review:
A huge collection of new electro house and breaks from the Passenger label, this 33-track compilation sees the cream of the current crop of bass-heavy producers gathered together in style. Names like Aquasky, Nick Thayer, Black Noise, Lee Mortimer and Noisia are all represented here, while lesser known gems like Heavy Feet's "I Am Here" and Phetsta's "Four Eight Three" sit nicely in this bleeped-out sweat fest.
PASA 007CD
17 Oct 08
Aquasky - "Give It Up (Old Skool Style)" (feat Ragga Twins - Aquasky Clunk Clik Dub) - (5:56) 132 BPM
Tom Real & The Rogue Element presents... Disco Of Doom - "The Click" (Zombie F***ers remix) - (5:09) 128 BPM
AER 00042
21 Mar 13
UW 028EP
04 Apr 13
Review:
Believe it or not, but DJ Shotnez (aka Ori Kaplan) was a founding member of Gogol Bordello. Now he makes inspired fusion hip-hop featured here in four tracks with corresponding mixes. Highlights include the catchy and quirky "Hoje Festa", the gypsy beat of "Part Of The Glory (feat Balkan Beat Box)" and the feelgood cumbia (with a hint of Lambada?) of the Superpendejos mix.
816769 016349
14 May 13
Review:
We Are Nuts aren't exactly known for their deep, contemplative musings, but who needs that on a dancefloor at 3am anyway? "Bombaclat" is a blazin' 4x4 wobbly bass banger, and "Daily Dose" is like a housier UKF take on an already pretty eccentric baile funk stomper. Finally DJ Q steps in bringing a whole tonne of flabby wobble to add to the ravey keys. Messy, very messy.
ARPMSJ 030811
08 Mar 11
100558 91
09 May 13
YUM 003
01 Apr 13
Review:
Don't worry, "Dappy" isn't an ode or homage to N-Dubz' ratty frontman. In fact it couldn't be further from Dappy's cheesy UK grime-lite if it tried. Romping away with a resonant warbling bass and unrelenting 4/4 stomp, it's an ultimate buzz cut that doesn't sound too far away from a Dirtybird record. Remix-wise Belgian ghetto-groover Kill Frenzy pitches down the vocal sample and adds much more of a haunted flavour to the groove. Either version is dark enough to send Dappy crying to his dear old mum.
TR 018
17 May 13
Review:
It's not every day we come across underground bass artists named after an actress in a 1980s soap, Dynasty, but it takes all sorts as they say. Musically this is seriously next level stuff: "I Can't Hide" is twisted and contorted tribal house with half time breaks and a killer cowbell. "No Way Back" is similarly bonkers but drowns everything is neon synths. Remixers include The Druid Cloak (sounds like a Brazilian carnival stumbling into a rave), Kresy (slow, emotional house) and Rohan (even deeper still; adding melancholic keyboards and cut up vocals for what's possibly the stand-out track).
100561 65
30 Apr 13
FGR 083
19 Mar 13
ZINC feat SASHA KEABLE
RINSE 020Z
15 Apr 13
Played by: Juno Recommends Electro House
Review:
Originally released last December, Zinc's Sasha Keable-fronted electro wriggler "Only For Tonight" gets the remix treatment from TEED (low-swung, sludgy bass jack session) and the up-and-coming Maison Sky (warped garage with trippy pitched down vocals, oddball percussion and waspish bass). In case you and the original aren't familiar yet, it's here in both its soul-coated vocal glory and naked bouncy instrumental state.
RINSE 020
10 Dec 12
Review:
The latest in Zinc's Crack House series boasts no less than six tracks, each one of them reminding us why the erstwhile junglist is one of the most consistently respected producers in London Town. "Only For Tonight" will hog most of the spotlight thanks to the emphatically delivered vocals by Sasha Keable, but it's the underground bass-busters that will cause the most damage on the underground with cuts like "Overdrive" "Family Riddim" and "Plugtastic" all riding on major sub-shock-out levels. "Forest Gate Funk" is a whole arena for Zinc and is waiting for a crack team of MCs to spit over it. "Feeling My Way" is the true treat for Zinc heads... It's his first D&B tune in years. But don't go expecting the Zinc of old; this dreamy melodic beauty is next level.
CRAFTDIG 003
14 Jan 09
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26 Apr 13
NEW 092BD
06 Jan 13
Review:
Previously spotted laying down beats for the Foreign Beggars, Vato's official hook-up with Lethal B and Donaeo is a match made in electro-grime heaven. While Vato's vibrant riffage still packs a large punch, there's heaps of space for Lethal's aggression and Donaeo's soulful croons. Remix-wise we're spoilt for choice. Most notably Deekline's exclusive-to-Juno booty bass romp. Elsewhere we find Andi Durrant dusting his piano off, Jaxxon preaching in the church of synths, Max NRG getting sprightly on a drumstep riddim, Substantial Error serving up a slo-mo stomp and Skitzofrenix cooking up the dreamiest trap you ever did hear.
FGR 080
22 Jan 13
Played by: Mooqee, All Good Funk Alliance, Borgie, Juno Recommends Electro House, Utah Saints, Winter, Freemasons, Martin Solveig, Mat Zo, Moonbeam, Fed Conti, Nick Warren, Sister Bliss
Review:
Oliver - An LA outfit comprising two gents called Oliver. Introductions over, let's get acquainted with the music. "MYB" is a satisfyingly simple and understated groove that instantly reminds you of Homework era Daft Punk and 2020 Soundsystem. "Night Is On My Mind", meanwhile, takes us into a much deeper, cosmic field that tips a nod at the likes of Terje and Lindstrom. "Control" is a brighter, breezier affair that glistens with a timeless synth sound and an utterly positive chord structure, while the title track brings us to a dramatic crescendo with anthemic slo-mo sassiness. Refreshing electro sounds throughout, Oliver have got real potential.
CHEAP 071
27 Jan 13
Review:
A brand new compilation series from Herve's Cheap Thrills joint. As the name suggests, it's all about the forthright funklets. Upfront vibes a-go-go, there's a distinct shift in the label's sound: once uncompromising and high octane, now just a tad softer, slower and smoother. Highlights come in many forms, from the club tropicana of "G&T" to the laidback hedonism of "Angel". Don't worry, it's not all mellow and emotional. The bass beef is still more than present on "Minimal", "The Bronx 808" and the ruthless new Machines Don't Care material. The broadest picture Cheap Thrills have ever painted, they've signed up some very exciting new talent recently.
31247 02
11 Jun 07
ESROU 029
06 May 13
Review:
"Dance Or Die"... What a choice! It's safe to say we'll take the 'dance' option. Especially with beats as sprightly as these. Flipping between a guttural bass riff and a more vibrant, uplifting hook, Aggresivnes has combined the very best elements of electro and breaks right here. For a more subversive, glitchy flavour head for Royal Blood's remix. Now dance like your life depends on it!
ZINC feat SASHA KEABLE
RINSE 020X
15 Apr 13
Played by: Mat Cant
Review:
Originally released last December, Zinc's Sasha Keable-fronted electro wriggler "Only For Tonight" gets the remix treatment from TEED (low-swung, sludgy bass jack session) and the up-and-coming Maison Sky (warped garage with trippy pitched down vocals, oddball percussion and waspish bass). In case you and the original aren't familiar yet, it's here in both its soul-coated vocal glory and naked bouncy instrumental state.
100559 04
30 Apr 13
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13 May 13
SIL 033
06 May 13
Review:
Larger than life L'Equipe Du Son is one of the electro-disco scene's quirkier characters. And we applaud him for it. "Le Rocker" is an Ed Banger style banger with all manner of crisp cuts and filtered flourishes while "Snowballing" is a much more abrasive, acid-riddled disco stomper. Meanwhile on a remix flex we find Moustache Machine doing a fine impression of Justice, we find Emeron & Fox applying a mesmerising cosmic twist and we find Final DJs pressing the big 'euphoria' button on their controls for a stunning climax.
FIX 167
09 Nov 11
GBEP 0008
31 Oct 11
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02 Nov 12
ONLYD 27
02 Apr 07
AYRA 040
10 May 13
DDD 188
29 Apr 13
BMA 004
03 May 13
TURBODX 012
18 Mar 13
Played by: Mat Cant, Shadow Dancer, Juno Recommends Electro House, Jay Lumen, American DJ, Top Billin DJ Team, Danny Daze
Review:
Ever since serial eyeliner abuser Tiga released FPU's cover of Crockett's Theme in 2002 on his Turbo imprint, he's always been known for his love of a Miami Vice lifestyle. This year he's all over Miami with a virtual mini-tour of the city as well as hosting a big label party. This is the corresponding compilation and as always it boasts top-notch releases from the world of electro-disco. Highlights include Shadow Dancer's Jan Hammer esque opener "Day By Day", the stabby stomp of Locked Groove's "Keep Thorough" and the sublime "One Of Us" by Iron Galaxy & Sexlife, whose name's a highlight in itself.
100572 16
08 May 13
MAD 194
15 Mar 13
FKX 014
13 Jan 09
DN 0392
10 May 13
CDA 045
12 Jul 12 |
