Join The Dots At Juno Download

Review: The Together EP is the first material to emerge from Jeremy Duffy's Duffstep alias since the release of his stellar debut album earlier this year, and it's something rather special. Positively drenched in shimmering Rhodes melody and buoyed up by pulsating synths, the title track is held "Together" by a tight broken beat rhythm. The track is joined by two remixes by similarly talented young producers; the first, from up and comer Youandewan takes the original into dubbier soundtrack territory, concentrating on atmospherics which shimmer like sheet metal, and a deep sub bass that recalls the early days of DMZ dubstep, while Background Sound utilises a clipped hi-hat rhythm to propel its deep sound forward, whilst accenting it with silky, echoing vocals and glittering textures.

Review: There's something wonderfully autumnal about the original tracks included on this debut from New York producers Alberto Henandez and Andrew Siedenburg. Taking elements from deep house, dub techno, dubstep and glistening electronica, they've created post-dubstep mood pieces that bristle with dreamy chords and frosty late night intent. The EP's lead track, "Close", is particularly good. That gets a trio of fine remixes, with Black Acre sort Blue Daisy offering up an exemplary atmospheric, smacked-out dubstep take. Lapalux weighs in with a wonderful remix that defies explanation, while Duffstep completes the package with a shimmering future garage take. Highly recommended.

Review: Melbourne artiste Griffin James, known to you as Francis Inferno Orchestra, has enjoyed a healthy dose of attention and praise thanks to his deep and carefully constructed house jams. His mature style is impressive for such a young producer and upon hearing this new EP on Join The Dots, we can only jump aboard the bandwagon. "I Need It" swoons with balmy, seductive chords and drums that tip-tap and crash-bang in all the right places. Rolling delicately through classic and captivating streams of sound via rich melodies and an intricate structure, there's nothing to disappoint. The Nicholas basement remix gets funky with guitar licks and chopped vocals adding a bouncier feel while Fantastic Man's Electronic Boogaloo remix takes the oomph to new levels with a deep, pounding b-line and quickened tempo. Another Francis Inferno Orchestra original can be found in "I Said Yes Sir"; which is characterised by spat vocals and heavy drums and rhythm sections. Recommended.

Review: Duffstep - the alias of Join The Dots owner Jeremy Duff - returns to the fore with part three of his remix EP series. His debut album Getting To Sirius clearly demonstrated the guy's versatility and creative flair; here he continues to join the dots between genres, bringing in Young Montana? for some loose rolling, Benji B style hip-hop vibes in his delectable remix of "Free"; Eliphino for classy, 2 step business that will find praise with all the Joy O, Ramadanman and Blake-ites out there, and last but not least FaltyDL for his own sprinkle of stripped back, uber cool magic in his re-work of "Tired".

Review: Duffstep's debut album Getting To Sirius was a pleasant surprise that nonchalantly straddled genres and was characterised by real warmth throughout. Here Join the Dots present a round of remixes from the album, with the main focus on "Your Touch". Merc boss Mark E leads the way with a typically sumptuous remix that's far too well produced to dismiss as mere nu-disco. Retaining the melodic warmth and horizontal feel of the original, Mr E adds his own, less gentle rhythmic leaning which lends proceedings a whole new sonic angle. My Best Friend overseer Riley Reinhold takes the track on a subaqueous house tip that gets better as it progresses. Session Victim opts for a deep and dubby version and young Melbournian Francis Inferno Orchestra delivers a shimmering, Sunday BBQ friendly refix. Loose Fit and Social Monster retweak "Love The Freak" and "My Kiss" respectively, rounding off a highly impressive remix package.

Review: This batch of Beatvandals floor fillers initially surfaced 7 years ago on wax and has been long deleted on the format. It finally gets a digital release as a 3 track download which gathers the vocals and rhythms of the first lady of freaked out hip hop, a certain infamous rock band who just called it quits, the Bussa Bus and even a Toots tried & trusted classic all to be reworked with Beatvandals mash up treatment .It ultimately delivers a fun release that is basically a no brainer for a packed dancefloor.