Kolour Recordings At Juno Download

Review: It's rare that a bonus cut outshines the A, but that's the case on this four-tracker from deep/tech-house stalwart Sebastian Davidson and Enthousiaste Gasten. The bonus cut in question is "Jonesey", a delightful deep house groover that benefits from the addition of a wonderful original blues vocal. It's brilliantly simple, heart-achingly beautiful and just percussive enough to ensure it'll work and dancefloors. That's not to say lead cut "That Song" isn't good. It's impressive, too, featuring just the right balance of hissing techno hi-hats, bassy bump and twinkling piano riffs. The remixes from Huxley and Reinoud Van Toledo are suitably playable, too, making this a near unmissable EP.

Review: Toronto production talent The Noodleman is at the helm for the latest release from the always impressive Kolour, and like the label's prior output you don't want to miss out on the Starlight EP as there's some impressive remixes to boot. The original is a fine example of low slung deep house, emerging slowly from the depths with impressive shimmer into the sun kissed laid back main refrain that's subtly dominated by a hypnotic bassline. The Noodleman's more celebrated compatriot Eddie C is the first to remix the track, offering a smart digital dub wise take that's notable for the percussive crunch and sudden deviation into accordion led skankout! Up next, Wolf Music's Medlar adds to his rising repute with a clipped house effort that swiftly settles into a nice bouncing refrain led by the simmering synth patterns, whilst OOFT graces Kolour for the first time with a straight up house refix. Tip!