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1
Think & Change
NONPLUSLP 004I
11 Mar 13
&Fate by Boddika & Joy Orbison on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Boddika & Joy Orbison - "&Fate" - (7:04) 127 BPM
The Rhythm by Lowtec on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Lowtec - "The Rhythm" (remix 2) - (6:15) 120 BPM
For These Times by Four Tet on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Four Tet - "For These Times" - (4:57) 127 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Beats Me by Boddika on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Boddika - "Beats Me" - (5:06) 126 BPM
Quivver by Pearson Sound on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Pearson Sound - "Quivver" - (5:41) 132 BPM
Straight Intention by Endian on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Endian - "Straight Intention" - (6:33) 119 BPM
IP Mirrors by Kassem Mosse on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Kassem Mosse - "IP Mirrors" - (5:08) 125 BPM
White Snares by Instra:mental & dBridge on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Instra:mental & dBridge - "White Snares" - (5:17)
Bad Chicago by Martyn on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Martyn - "Bad Chicago" - (7:25) 129 BPM
Mercy by Boddika & Joy Orbison on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Boddika & Joy Orbison - "Mercy" (Boddika VIP) - (5:13) 126 BPM
Broken Patterns by Kassem Mosse on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Kassem Mosse - "Broken Patterns" - (6:25) 120 BPM
Dissipate by SCB on Nonplus UK Cue Track
SCB - "Dissipate" - (7:11) 128 BPM
Untoward by Basic Soul Unit on Nonplus UK Cue Track
Basic Soul Unit - "Untoward" - (7:24) 123 BPM
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Review: The Boddika-helmed Nonplus unveil Think & Change, the label's first compilation and what a way to mark such an event. Calling on a cast of the great and the good of contemporary techno and bass music, Think & Change arrives sporting some thirteen tracks, a statement of how far Nonplus has come since its emergence in 2009 as an outlet for the Autonomic family of artists, gradually mutating into a more wide ranging approach, with material from Actress, Kassem Mosse and Basic Soul Unit ensuring a reputation as one of the most respected labels in the bass music diaspora. The highlights on this compilation are many, but you should be checking Four Tet's contribution "For These Times" (easily his best, least fussy club track to date) "Bad Chicago" from Martyn, and Kassem Mosse's excellent "Broken Patterns".
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Through Me (Junodownload Exclusive)
505545 3688454
06 May 13
Through Me (Junodownload Exclusive) by Tom Rowlands on Phantasy Sound Cue Track
Through Me - (5:44) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Through Me (Junodownload Exclusive) by Tom Rowlands on Phantasy Sound Cue Track
Nothing But Pleasure - (8:20) 127 BPM
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Review: Tom Rowlands is the spectacle-wearing-half of the Chemical Brothers and he debuts his solo work on Erol Alkan's Phantasy Sound. Rowlands merges new school styles of throbbing and jacked-up house - replete with marching snares, curdling cow bells and cut vocals - with powerful stylings of EBM. Pitch that against a synthesiser that sounds like its being hung, drawn and quartered and you have Rowlands' title track "Through Me". Meanwhile, the chainsaw synth of "Nothing But Pleasure" dominates the track, which builds into a druggy drop made for party-harder dancers moshing like they were at a Rage Against The Machine or Justice concert - harking back to the days when French electro labels Institubes and Ed Banger ruled.
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Baayi
PN 17
10 May 13
Baayi by Adesse on Prime Numbers Cue Track
Adesse - "Baayi" - (7:29) 120 BPM
Redbrook by Truss on Prime Numbers Cue Track
Truss - "Redbrook" - (5:38) 128 BPM
You Better Hear by Massimo Di Lena on Prime Numbers Cue Track
Massimo Di Lena - "You Better Hear" - (6:34) 124 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Played by: Joseph Terruel
Review: The ever-correct Prime Numbers series is still going strong, this time bringing together a thoroughly eclectic range of producers to lay down some solid club fodder. Adesse adopts the tenderest approach, bringing a soft African lilt to a subtle arrangement of light drums and poignant chords. Truss is certainly in no mood to chill on "Redbrook", going for a big room techno flavour that favours rigid beats, acid parps and epic swathes of organ. Massimo Di Lena is on a far more twitchy tip, with a snagging assortment of percussion and some woozy synths that leave one feeling wonderfully dizzy.
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Stutter
CHURCH 002
26 Apr 13
Stutter by Rumah on Church Cue Track
Stutter - (5:11) Biggest-selling track on this release
Stutter by Rumah on Church Cue Track
Stutter (Apes & Seb Wildblood remix) - (5:14)
Stutter by Rumah on Church Cue Track
Murmur - (5:51)
Stutter by Rumah on Church Cue Track
Murmur (James Fox remix) - (5:41)
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Review: Although it has only one release to its name - Happa's Beat Of The Drum - London club night turned record label Church is looking to be an imprint to keep close tabs on, especially on the strength of this second EP, from young London producer Rumah. Although his debut from last year demonstrated an atmospheric, syncopated style of bass music, "Stutter" shows a marked progression into swung techno styles, with a weighty track full of concrete rhythms and glassy synths; "Murmur" is similarly powerful, throwing acid flecks and sunken vocals into the mix. Meanwhile, Apes & Seb Wildblood offer their own take on "Stutter", tempering some of the original's more ferocious attributes with some subtle dub techno elements, while James Fox refixes "Murmur" into a slinky, mid-tempo house groover, whose swelling synths offer something considerably deeper.
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Time & Perception Part 2
DREF 017
13 May 13
Time & Perception Part 2 by Abstract Division on Dynamic Reflection Cue Track
Compound Statement - (6:22) 128 BPM
Time & Perception Part 2 by Abstract Division on Dynamic Reflection Cue Track
Transmutation - (6:41) 126 BPM
Time & Perception Part 2 by Abstract Division on Dynamic Reflection Cue Track
Comprehend (Jonas Kopp Remix) - (7:10) 129 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Time & Perception Part 2 by Abstract Division on Dynamic Reflection Cue Track
Magnitude - (3:25)
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Star Traveller
PLE 65355-3
14 May 13
Star Traveller by Marco Bernardi on Planet E US Cue Track
Star Traveller - (7:25) 129 BPM
Star Traveller by Marco Bernardi on Planet E US Cue Track
I Know Her - (5:41) 126 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Star Traveller by Marco Bernardi on Planet E US Cue Track
I Know Her (instrumental) - (4:25) 126 BPM
Star Traveller by Marco Bernardi on Planet E US Cue Track
Why We Have The Underground - (5:08) 134 BPM
Star Traveller by Marco Bernardi on Planet E US Cue Track
Unknown Promise - (5:07) 118 BPM
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Played by: Paul Hazendonk
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Rollergirl
082367 0042237
03 May 13
Rollergirl by Jimpster on Freerange Cue Track
Rollergirl - (5:55) 117 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Rollergirl by Jimpster on Freerange Cue Track
Hold My Hand - (6:48) 123 BPM
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Review: Next month sees Freerange boss Jimpster return to the album game with Porchlight and Rocking Chairs, this release acts as a neat teaser for what to expect. Lead track "Rollergirl" pumps in arpeggio like a night drive scene from a '80s music video clip, while breathy male vocals whisper in the tracks background. It's a melodic piece fuelled by muted tension and soft aggression. Accompanying it is "Hold My Hand", a track featuring all the Jimpster trimmings; deep piano chords, spoken word vocals, chromatic synth loops and soft, yet thumpy drums.
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Another Earth
MINUSMIN 2
24 Apr 13
Another Earth by Tale Of Us on Minus Canada Cue Track
Another Earth - (5:45) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Another Earth by Tale Of Us on Minus Canada Cue Track
Discochord - (7:12) 126 BPM
Another Earth by Tale Of Us on Minus Canada Cue Track
Lost City - (5:31) 124 BPM
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Review: Richie Hawtin's label has long been associated with the minimal sound, but this release frees itself from that sound. The title track is stripped back, but it serves up a new take on classic electro thanks to its shuffling 808s and woozy, reflective synths. Tale of Us return to a more conventional approach on "Discochord" but they still avoid hiccupping mnml sounds and the squelchy acid line is accompanied by atmospheric synths. Finally, "Lost City" is more grimy and nocturnal, but again the menacing 808s and reflective synths make it sound a million miles away from the label's trademark sound.
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Boundary Conditions
SGD 1359
13 May 13
Boundary Conditions by Orphx on Sonic Groove Cue Track
Outcast - (7:51) 123 BPM
Boundary Conditions by Orphx on Sonic Groove Cue Track
Vanishing Point - (6:05) 126 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Boundary Conditions by Orphx on Sonic Groove Cue Track
Periphery - (7:25) 124 BPM
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Review: With numerous vinyl, CD and cassette releases over the past 20 years, Orphx are true techno veterans; Boundary Conditions marks their third release for Adam X's Sonic Groove label, and sees them continue to blur the lines between techno, industrial and noise music with stellar results. "Outcast" begins with a tunnelling bass pulse, slowly giving way to savagely distorted synth blasts, gradually building to a frenzy of broken noise. "Vanishing Point" is similarly beautiful in its abrasiveness, coating its simple beat with distorted drum rolls and delicate tones, while "Periphery" takes a gentler approach letting its textures and rhythms unfold and breathe in more cavernous surroundings. Once again the duo prove why they are one of techno's most enduring outfits.



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Untitled Love EP
PN 20
17 May 13
Untitled Love EP by Adesse on Prime Numbers Cue Track
Untitled Love - (6:45) 124 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Untitled Love EP by Adesse on Prime Numbers Cue Track
Supernal - (5:01) 150 BPM
Untitled Love EP by Adesse on Prime Numbers Cue Track
Metachemistry - (6:34) 123 BPM
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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.
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Black Propaganda: Reconstructed Part II
WU 034
13 May 13
Black Propaganda: Reconstructed Part II by Oscar Mulero on Warm Up Spain Cue Track
Disinformation (Xhin remix) - (6:20)
Black Propaganda: Reconstructed Part II by Oscar Mulero on Warm Up Spain Cue Track
Black Propaganda (Perc remix) - (6:02)
Black Propaganda: Reconstructed Part II by Oscar Mulero on Warm Up Spain Cue Track
Disinformation (Orphx digital edit remix) - (6:17) 130 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Secret Weapons EP Part 5
IV 42
25 Feb 13
Madeleine by Konstantin Sibold on Innervisions Germany Cue Track
Konstantin Sibold - "Madeleine" - (9:01) 121 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Stig Boardersman by Culoe De Song on Innervisions Germany Cue Track
Culoe De Song - "Stig Boardersman" - (8:36) 125 BPM
Prophecy by Jon Charnis on Innervisions Germany Cue Track
Jon Charnis - "Prophecy" - (7:48) 120 BPM
Red Line by Mario Basanov on Innervisions Germany Cue Track
Mario Basanov - "Red Line" - (8:25)
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A/B Musique / Shorty
TOB 034
13 May 13
A/B Musique / Shorty by Hardway Bros on Throne Of Blood US Cue Track
A/B Musique - (7:53) 111 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
A/B Musique / Shorty by Hardway Bros on Throne Of Blood US Cue Track
Shorty (original mix) - (7:59) 114 BPM
A/B Musique / Shorty by Hardway Bros on Throne Of Blood US Cue Track
Shorty (Scott Fraser Above The Clouds remix) - (8:48) 114 BPM
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Played by: Phuturelabs
Review: Sean Johnston's Hardway Bros aligns on the Throne Of Blood label with some rare original produce in the shape of A/B Musique, a killer single brandishing some assistance from fellow Axis members Scott Fraser and Timothy J Fairplay. Eschewing the Balearic nature of previous Hardway Bros material, the title track is geared as homage to Belgian New Beat and hits the spot as soon as those hollow drums kick into gear. The aforementioned Mr Fairplay provides some punk funk swagger via intermittent guitar riffage and the vibe throughout is geared towards interplanetary love parties. On the virtual flip, "Shorty" feels a bit darker, with tough multi layered drum breaks and fuzzy edged arpeggiated bass lines gradually teasing out a seemingly never ending fluctuating precession of delay laden acid lines and swirling hypnotic vocal smudges. Scott Fraser turns in a murky basement remix of "Shorty" which is tinged with a machine made melancholia that tastes decidedly Detroitian.
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Placide EP
FW 029
06 May 13
Placide EP by Mike Dehnert on Fachwerk Germany Cue Track
Drehimpuls (live act cut in Paris) - (5:39) 126 BPM
Placide EP by Mike Dehnert on Fachwerk Germany Cue Track
Charger - (5:31) 125 BPM
Placide EP by Mike Dehnert on Fachwerk Germany Cue Track
Eigenzeit - (5:55) 125 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Placide EP by Mike Dehnert on Fachwerk Germany Cue Track
Isolant - (4:56) 124 BPM
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Review: Having signalled his return to pounding techno on a rowdy Echochord release recently, Mike Dehnert ensures that rattling sensation in our eardrums remains with Placide, a four fingered assault on your senses through home stable Fachwerk. Apparently inspired by some spam email entitled "Give It To Me Raw!" Dehnert elected to record opening track "Drehimpuls" live in Paris for extra rawness, with suitable results; the track literally barrels through a thick wall of corrugated sonics. The remaining three tracks sound slightly cleaner in comparison, though the sheer sound design at play ensures the unpredictable serrated synth of "Charger" or booming warehouse groove of "Eigenzeit" prove just as memorable. Final track "Isolant" is undeniably funky too, trapping some lost female vocal deep beneath the mangled kicks and smacked out whistles.
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State
506030 3980404
29 Apr 13
State by Ore on Civil Music Cue Track
Four Pins - (5:17) 126 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
State by Ore on Civil Music Cue Track
Rise - (6:32) 123 BPM
State by Ore on Civil Music Cue Track
Cafe Torrefies - (4:48) 128 BPM
State by Ore on Civil Music Cue Track
Nolita - (6:34) 127 BPM
State by Ore on Civil Music Cue Track
Rise (Jon Convex remix) - (5:20) 123 BPM
State by Ore on Civil Music Cue Track
Rise (Darling Farah remix) - (6:47) 125 BPM
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Pure Techno Minimal Vol 16
BAC 025
02 May 13
Broken Osc by Tom Braker & Boukorras Luc on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Tom Braker & Boukorras Luc - "Broken Osc" - (6:15) 129 BPM
Lato B by Wurtz on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Wurtz - "Lato B" - (7:31) 125 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Voices Of Robots by Two For The Road on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Two For The Road - "Voices Of Robots" - (5:28) 127 BPM
Goblin by Beat Cool Brothers on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Beat Cool Brothers - "Goblin" - (7:25) 125 BPM
New York by Ceiasa on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Ceiasa - "New York" - (5:09) 128 BPM
J & K by Edoardo Spolaore on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Edoardo Spolaore - "J & K" - (5:55) 127 BPM
No Shame by Little T on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Little T - "No Shame" - (5:13) 130 BPM
Gentleman Dance by Michael Clark on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Michael Clark - "Gentleman Dance" - (6:00) 128 BPM
Black Mamba by Staffy & Andrew Shepherd on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Staffy & Andrew Shepherd - "Black Mamba" - (6:10) 126 BPM
Rezus by Fabio on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Fabio - "Rezus" - (7:28) 128 BPM
Rain by Becquer on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Becquer - "Rain" - (7:22) 128 BPM
Breathless by Taiki Masai on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Taiki Masai - "Breathless" - (13:46) 128 BPM
Plankton by Dieg Namzak on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Dieg Namzak - "Plankton" - (8:09) 126 BPM
Palpito Delay by Dioke Homer on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Dioke Homer - "Palpito Delay" - (5:22) 128 BPM
Bar by ExtraDruck on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
ExtraDruck - "Bar" - (7:32) 128 BPM
Redefined by Justin Carey on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Justin Carey - "Redefined" - (5:12) 126 BPM
Broken Clock by Nowiss on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Nowiss - "Broken Clock" - (5:50) 126 BPM
Dance On Fire by Simon & Leitner on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Simon & Leitner - "Dance On Fire" - (6:36) 130 BPM
Hazard by Inbeat on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Inbeat - "Hazard" - (6:16) 128 BPM
Dark by Federic Sallefranque on Berlin Aufnahmen Cue Track
Federic Sallefranque - "Dark" - (6:01) 130 BPM
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Big Bang Vol 5
100529 64
25 Apr 13
Ephedrine by JayS & Simon Vodk on Banging France Cue Track
JayS & Simon Vodk - "Ephedrine" (Systeme Failure remix) - (8:27) 136 BPM
Stereo Diktator by Ron Darst on Banging France Cue Track
Ron Darst - "Stereo Diktator" - (6:31) 130 BPM
Out Of Control by Arina Bogdanov on Banging France Cue Track
Arina Bogdanov - "Out Of Control" - (5:51) 138 BPM
French Toast by Tenkk on Banging France Cue Track
Tenkk - "French Toast" - (3:58) 145 BPM
Panik by Nic Otin on Banging France Cue Track
Nic Otin - "Panik" - (4:03) 150 BPM
Crashed by Chris Hawkins on Banging France Cue Track
Chris Hawkins - "Crashed" - (6:51) 154 BPM
Crazy Room by Ethan Smith on Banging France Cue Track
Ethan Smith - "Crazy Room" - (5:56) 148 BPM
Oxygen by Microbe on Banging France Cue Track
Microbe - "Oxygen" - (5:04) 150 BPM
Jack In Beat by Begbie on Banging France Cue Track
Begbie - "Jack In Beat" - (4:42) 150 BPM
Dirty Bells by Banging Djs on Banging France Cue Track
Banging Djs - "Dirty Bells" - (4:19) 150 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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NX1 04
NX 104
16 May 13
NX1 04 by NX1 on NX1 Cue Track
NX1_04_010 - (6:58) 128 BPM
NX1 04 by NX1 on NX1 Cue Track
NX1_04_011 - (6:15) 128 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
NX1 04 by NX1 on NX1 Cue Track
NX1_04_012 - (6:33) 128 BPM
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Review: Spanish duo Samot & Surit aka NX1 continue their deep dance floor techno mission on NX1 04. Like its predecessors, the fourth instalment is all about fusing esoteric, soft-focus elements with robust, rhythmic elements. "NX1_04-010" sets the tone for the release, its eerie filters and spacey breakdowns unfolding over sharp, metallic rhythms and heavy beats. "NX1_04-011" is more moody, with grey scale textures combined with a bleeding acid line and a slamming rhythm, while "NX1_04-011 " brings the release to a fitting climax. There, the kicks are heavier, the percussion more firing and even the chords resonate with a darker intent.
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Do You Feel What I Feel
ECB 365JX
06 May 13
Do You Feel What I Feel by Rex The Dog feat Jamie McDermott on Southern Fried Cue Track
Do You Feel What I Feel - (7:13) 120 BPM
Bonn by Rex The Dog on Southern Fried Cue Track
Rex The Dog - "Bonn" - (7:04) 125 BPM
Do You Feel What I Feel by Rex The Dog feat Jamie McDermott on Southern Fried Cue Track
Do You Feel What I Feel (Tiger & Woods remix) - (7:10) 114 BPM
Do You Feel What I Feel by Rex The Dog feat Jamie McDermott on Southern Fried Cue Track
Do You Feel What I Feel (Kim Ann Foxman remix) - (6:48) 123 BPM
Do You Feel What I Feel by Rex The Dog feat Jamie McDermott on Southern Fried Cue Track
Do You Feel What I Feel (Rex The Dog Pratersauna remix) - (8:34) 124 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Do You Feel What I Feel by Rex The Dog feat Jamie McDermott on Southern Fried Cue Track
Do You Feel What I Feel (Riva Starr remix) - (6:26) 127 BPM
Do You Feel What I Feel by Rex The Dog feat Jamie McDermott on Southern Fried Cue Track
Do You Feel What I Feel (Jacques Renault dub) - (5:40) 120 BPM
Do You Feel What I Feel by Rex The Dog feat Jamie McDermott on Southern Fried Cue Track
Do You Feel What I Feel (Riva Starr instrumental mix) - (6:27) 127 BPM
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Played by: In Flagranti
Review: It's been nearly three years since we last heard from former 'next big thing' Rex The Dog (aka producer Jake Williams). His career has stuttered somewhat, following a string of well-regarded singles on Kompakt, Kitsune and Compuphonic. This, though, is an impressive return. While hardly groundbreaking stuff, there's something irresistible about the Moroder-on-pills groove and Jamie McDermott's spinetingling vocal (think Anthony Hegarty meets Sylvester meets Donna Summer). Yes, it sounds like a modern update of "I Feel Love", but its been lovingly rendered by Williams. It also sounds like a big hit in the making.
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Membrane
PLE 653163
11 May 13
Membrane by Kirk Degiorgio on Planet E US Cue Track
Kirk Degiorgio - "Membrane" - (8:30) 129 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Membrane by Kirk Degiorgio on Planet E US Cue Track
Kirk Degiorgio - "Membrane" (C2 version) - (8:34) 130 BPM
Vesuvio by Kirk Degiorgio on Planet E US Cue Track
Kirk Degiorgio - "Vesuvio" - (7:04) 130 BPM
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Raw Code
HES 024
11 Feb 13
Raw Code by Pev/Kowton on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Raw Code - (5:56) Biggest-selling track on this release
Raw Code by Pev/Kowton on Hessle Audio Cue Track
Junked - (6:09)
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Review: The first release of the year for Hessle Audio sees the long-awaited release of "Raw Code", a live favourite of the sets Peverelist and Kowton perform with fellow Bristolian Asusu as part of Livity Sound. It's been high on the request line for some time, having featured in acetate form on mixes dating as far back as the label showcase for Benji B's Radio 1 show from February of last year, securing it a place on Ben UFO's recent Fabriclive mix. The lead track sports the kind of instantly recognisable string bursts that have characterised Kowton's recent crop of grime influenced techno productions, together with a bouncy yet mechanical groove dominated by weighty sub bass. It comes backed with "Junked", a slower, decidedly more broken production reminiscent of the experimental rhythm tracks present on Pearson Sound's Clutch EP released last year. Essential.
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Tempered Inmid
SA 017
29 Apr 13
Tempered Inmid by Kangding Ray on Stroboscopic Artefacts Germany Cue Track
Tempered Inmid - (8:13) 126 BPM
Tempered Inmid by Kangding Ray on Stroboscopic Artefacts Germany Cue Track
Dimen Andesso - (3:44) 143 BPM
Tempered Inmid by Kangding Ray on Stroboscopic Artefacts Germany Cue Track
Nuis Octury - (6:33) 138 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Tempered Inmid by Kangding Ray on Stroboscopic Artefacts Germany Cue Track
Ezerb Altren - (5:41)
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Review: Kangding Ray continues his gradual ascendance through the Stroboscopic Artefacts ranks with the Tempered Inmid EP, the Raster Noton regular's first full release for Lucy's label. The producer, real name David Letellier, first appeared in Stroboscopic colours last year with a contribution to the digital only Monad series and has since appeared on a split release, laid down two tracks for the Stellate series and remix Dadub. So the chance to see the Frenchman explore his sound palette in a more expansive release for SA is exciting, and the four tracks on Tempered Inmid represent a further definition of Ray's futuristic and classically informed style of techno-meets-electronica. If you can imagine the fuzzy edged electronica of Clark mixed with Surgeon's precision club tools and brushed with the childlike tones of Aphex Twin then Tempered Inmid will certainly appeal.
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Beating PC
COMEME 021
01 Apr 13
Beating PC by Ana Helder on Comeme Cue Track
Puqui - (4:40) 120 BPM
Beating PC by Ana Helder on Comeme Cue Track
Beating PC - (4:13) 120 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Beating PC by Ana Helder on Comeme Cue Track
Eat Me - (5:05) 120 BPM
Beating PC by Ana Helder on Comeme Cue Track
Berberecho - (5:37) 126 BPM
Beating PC by Ana Helder on Comeme Cue Track
Voy A Ver - (6:10) 126 BPM
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Review: Comeme is one of the most brilliantly unpredictable labels and Beating PC shows why it is held in such high esteem. "Puqui" unfolds with psychedelic chords drawn out over a low-slung groove, the synths veering into the realms of tripped out. The title track sees loose drums combined with a languid funk guitar, while there are further surprises on "Eat Me", where a dubbed out bassline and lost vocal intoning 'what are you doing here' is fused with dreamy synths. It's a similar situation on "Voy a Ver", where darker guitar riffs chimes in over a groovy disco rhythm. Maintaining its unpredictable edge, "Berberecho" is a faster, jacking affair with a rubbery bassline and squelchy bleeps.
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Full Of Feelings
50WEAPONS 026
15 Mar 13
Full Of Feelings by Bambounou on 50 Weapons Cue Track
Filled - (5:10)
Full Of Feelings by Bambounou on 50 Weapons Cue Track
Brim - (6:12) Biggest-selling track on this release
Full Of Feelings by Bambounou on 50 Weapons Cue Track
Boarder - (4:55)
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Review: Rocking up to his regular home at 50 Weapons, Bambounou brings yet more of his playful, experimental bass music to bear with this rock solid three tracker. There's a great focus on wild, disorientating noises hammered into solid rhythms, whether it's the metallic swirls that slop around the insides of "Filled", or the jerky tap drips that inject the funk into "Brim". Aside from the spicy sounds, there's also plenty to hold onto, not least with the whopping great chord stabs that also inhabit "Brim". Having said that, "Boarder" is more intent on plunging you into a bizarre soundworld of bold VHS synth drones and snaking percussion that seems intent on dodging the groove at all costs.
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Bomek & Friends
100562 19
06 May 13
Rainbowkickz by Bomek & Seon on Schranz Fabrik Recordings Cue Track
Bomek & Seon - "Rainbowkickz" - (5:24) 160 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Notion Killer by Bomek & Swes on Schranz Fabrik Recordings Cue Track
Bomek & Swes - "Notion Killer" - (6:13) 160 BPM
Codingo De Honor by Bomek & Zeker on Schranz Fabrik Recordings Cue Track
Bomek & Zeker - "Codingo De Honor" - (5:43) 160 BPM
Radio Sonora by Bomek & Kazar on Schranz Fabrik Recordings Cue Track
Bomek & Kazar - "Radio Sonora" - (5:59) 160 BPM
Murder Is The Case by Bomek & JRZ on Schranz Fabrik Recordings Cue Track
Bomek & JRZ - "Murder Is The Case" - (6:06) 160 BPM
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Focus
BLPGRN 003
13 May 13
Focus by Redshape on Bleep Cue Track
Redshape - "Focus" - (5:48) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Attacke by Steffi on Bleep Cue Track
Steffi - "Attacke" - (7:42) 130 BPM
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Review: German producer Redshape featured on Steffi's recent Panorama Bar mix, opening the selection with the deep ambience of his Palisade project. In this instance however, he focuses on the dance floor and "Focus" brings with it the menace and swagger we have come to expect from the man in the red mask. Waves of percussion hiss and itch, mournful tones play in the background and at the arrangement's heart is a bass that is by turns grinding, brooding and ominous. Steffi also contributes a track, "Attacke"; its claps are heavy and chords are eerie, but its pounding groove cannot compare to the Red menace.
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Why Are We Fighting?
FROWNDIGITAL 006
06 May 13
Why Are We Fighting? by Boris S on Frown Digital Cue Track
Why Are We Fighting? - (8:03) 157 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Why Are We Fighting? by Boris S on Frown Digital Cue Track
Portal Of Hell - (6:04) 158 BPM
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Simple & Dirty
100553 94
10 May 13
Simple & Dirty by Mox on Inner Beats Cue Track
Simple & Dirty - (5:12) 160 BPM
Simple & Dirty by Mox on Inner Beats Cue Track
Heartbeats - (5:12) 160 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Simple & Dirty by Mox on Inner Beats Cue Track
Soul Trap - (5:07) 156 BPM
Simple & Dirty by Mox on Inner Beats Cue Track
Soul Trap (Valentine B remix) - (6:07) 153 BPM
Simple & Dirty by Mox on Inner Beats Cue Track
Soul Trap (Instigator remix) - (5:27) 160 BPM
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Follow Me
SPK 140DIG
06 Oct 12
Follow Me by Guenta K feat Kane on Spike Cue Track
Follow Me (radio edit) - (3:28) 130 BPM
Follow Me by Guenta K feat Kane on Spike Cue Track
Follow Me (extended mix) - (6:47) 130 BPM
Follow Me by Guenta K feat Kane on Spike Cue Track
Follow Me (Menegatti & Fatrix remix) - (5:27) 130 BPM
Follow Me by Guenta K feat Kane on Spike Cue Track
Follow Me (Crystal Juice remix) - (7:05) 128 BPM
Follow Me by Guenta K feat Kane on Spike Cue Track
Follow Me (Club Allstars radio edit) - (3:19) 130 BPM
Follow Me by Guenta K feat Kane on Spike Cue Track
Follow Me (Club Allstars remix) - (4:39) 130 BPM
Follow Me by Guenta K feat Kane on Spike Cue Track
Follow Me (DJ Solovey edit) - (3:51) 130 BPM
Follow Me by Guenta K feat Kane on Spike Cue Track
Follow Me (DJ Solovey remix) - (6:48) 130 BPM
Follow Me by Guenta K feat Kane on Spike Cue Track
Follow Me (Darren Bailie radio edit) - (3:21) 129 BPM
Follow Me by Guenta K feat Kane on Spike Cue Track
Follow Me (Darren Bailie remix) - (6:18) 130 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Body To Body
COR 12102DIGITAL-X
11 Mar 13
Body To Body by Sam Paganini on Cocoon Germany Cue Track
Body To Body - (6:35) 126 BPM
Body To Body by Sam Paganini on Cocoon Germany Cue Track
Fire In My Arms - (6:14) 125 BPM
Body To Body by Sam Paganini on Cocoon Germany Cue Track
Polyester - (6:42) 125 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Body To Body by Sam Paganini on Cocoon Germany Cue Track
Hot - (7:23) 125 BPM
Body To Body by Sam Paganini on Cocoon Germany Cue Track
Paral-lel - (7:02) 126 BPM
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Review: Paganini drops a heavy, functional EP for Sven Vath's label. The title track sets the tone for the release, a dark, slamming affair characterised by heavy, concrete beats and hissing percussion. A similar approach applies on "Fire In My Arms", but here the central riff drones like a strike craft moving in to drop its deadly payload.
"Polyester" is more straightforward, as a rolling groove drops and builds again, powered by metallic drums. "Hot" sees Paganini revisit the approach on the title track with insistent vocal samples littered in the arrangement, while "Parallel" features a vocal snippet intoning "I'm stretched" over a belching acid line.
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The Album Formerly Known As
PE 65280-3
13 May 13
The Album Formerly Known As by Carl Craig on Planet E US Cue Track
Technology - (6:52) 128 BPM
The Album Formerly Known As by Carl Craig on Planet E US Cue Track
They Were - (4:54) 135 BPM
The Album Formerly Known As by Carl Craig on Planet E US Cue Track
Mind Of A Machine - (6:57) 120 BPM
The Album Formerly Known As by Carl Craig on Planet E US Cue Track
Science Fiction - (5:39)
The Album Formerly Known As by Carl Craig on Planet E US Cue Track
One Day Soon - (6:33) 150 BPM
The Album Formerly Known As by Carl Craig on Planet E US Cue Track
Lancruising - (6:12)
The Album Formerly Known As by Carl Craig on Planet E US Cue Track
Einbahn - (5:29) 129 BPM
The Album Formerly Known As by Carl Craig on Planet E US Cue Track
Home Entertainment - (5:44) 146 BPM
The Album Formerly Known As by Carl Craig on Planet E US Cue Track
Sparkle - (5:02) 129 BPM
The Album Formerly Known As by Carl Craig on Planet E US Cue Track
A Wonderful Life - (6:55) 133 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
The Album Formerly Known As by Carl Craig on Planet E US Cue Track
Technoloambient - (5:44)
The Album Formerly Known As by Carl Craig on Planet E US Cue Track
Home Entertainment (Caya dub) - (5:36) 146 BPM
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Traversable Wormhole Vol 6 - 10 (Mixed by Adam X)
CLRCD 012
19 Apr 13
Traversable Wormhole Vol 6 - 10 (Mixed by Adam X) by Adam X/Traversable Wormhole on CLR Germany Cue Track
Universal Time - (9:06) 130 BPM
Traversable Wormhole Vol 6 - 10 (Mixed by Adam X) by Adam X/Traversable Wormhole on CLR Germany Cue Track
Paradoxical Consequences - (8:33) 128 BPM
Traversable Wormhole Vol 6 - 10 (Mixed by Adam X) by Adam X/Traversable Wormhole on CLR Germany Cue Track
Subliminal Warp Drive - (8:13) 130 BPM
Traversable Wormhole Vol 6 - 10 (Mixed by Adam X) by Adam X/Traversable Wormhole on CLR Germany Cue Track
Centauri Dreams - (7:56) 128 BPM
Traversable Wormhole Vol 6 - 10 (Mixed by Adam X) by Adam X/Traversable Wormhole on CLR Germany Cue Track
Four Dimensional Manifold - (8:07) 128 BPM
Traversable Wormhole Vol 6 - 10 (Mixed by Adam X) by Adam X/Traversable Wormhole on CLR Germany Cue Track
Negative Energy Density - (8:34) 127 BPM
Traversable Wormhole Vol 6 - 10 (Mixed by Adam X) by Adam X/Traversable Wormhole on CLR Germany Cue Track
Worldline - (8:30) 128 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Traversable Wormhole Vol 6 - 10 (Mixed by Adam X) by Adam X/Traversable Wormhole on CLR Germany Cue Track
Present Hypersurface - (7:54) 129 BPM
Traversable Wormhole Vol 6 - 10 (Mixed by Adam X) by Adam X/Traversable Wormhole on CLR Germany Cue Track
Eternalism - (8:22) 130 BPM
Traversable Wormhole Vol 6 - 10 (Mixed by Adam X) by Adam X/Traversable Wormhole on CLR Germany Cue Track
The Wormhole Nexus - (8:11) 129 BPM
Traversable Wormhole Vol 6 - 10 (Mixed by Adam X) by Adam X/Traversable Wormhole on CLR Germany Cue Track
Traversable Wormhole Vol 6 - 10 (continuous mix by Adam X) - (1:13:24) 128 BPM
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Jupiters
TEXT 020
10 Dec 12
Jupiters by Four Tet on Text Cue Track
Jupiters (Happa remix) - (6:35) 127 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Jupiters by Four Tet on Text Cue Track
Lion (Jamie xx remix) - (7:08) 120 BPM
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Review: The "Jupiters" remixes are finally available on digital format and this time it's a strictly UK affair, with Happa and Jamie XX on remix duties! Happa's re-interpretation of "Jupiters" is a thumping beast of a track, where a startling bass drum churns its way across a militant percussion - violent hi-hats and snares all round, coated graciously by the most ominous synth stabs to have ever appeared on a Four Tet record! Jamie XX's take on "Lion" is a calmer, sub-heavy parade of swinging drums and mutating bass lines, growing in ferocity with every new bar.
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Comedy Of Menace
EDLX 010
20 Sep 10
Comedy Of Menace by Terence Fixmer on Electric Deluxe Germany Cue Track
Dark Line - (7:44) 124 BPM
Comedy Of Menace by Terence Fixmer on Electric Deluxe Germany Cue Track
Things Are Over - (2:38) 126 BPM
Comedy Of Menace by Terence Fixmer on Electric Deluxe Germany Cue Track
Impakt - (6:20) 128 BPM
Comedy Of Menace by Terence Fixmer on Electric Deluxe Germany Cue Track
Drastik - (6:16) 128 BPM
Comedy Of Menace by Terence Fixmer on Electric Deluxe Germany Cue Track
Phantoms - (5:36) 127 BPM
Comedy Of Menace by Terence Fixmer on Electric Deluxe Germany Cue Track
Breathless - (5:23) 126 BPM
Comedy Of Menace by Terence Fixmer on Electric Deluxe Germany Cue Track
My Experimentation - (5:07) 120 BPM
Comedy Of Menace by Terence Fixmer on Electric Deluxe Germany Cue Track
Alert - (3:11) 126 BPM
Comedy Of Menace by Terence Fixmer on Electric Deluxe Germany Cue Track
Dance Like Paranoid - (7:02) 126 BPM
Comedy Of Menace by Terence Fixmer on Electric Deluxe Germany Cue Track
Last Heroes - (4:38) 126 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Confronted: Part 4 (Techno Collection)
RTCOMP 267
30 Apr 13
Follow You by Up & Pg on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Up & Pg - "Follow You" (feat David Kareyan) - (7:13) 121 BPM
Ghetto by Zombie Disco Squad on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Zombie Disco Squad - "Ghetto" - (5:26) 124 BPM
Kiss Me by Timid Boy on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Timid Boy - "Kiss Me" - (8:29) 121 BPM
Sunishine by Mark Starr on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Mark Starr - "Sunishine" (MunniBrotherz mix) - (5:26) 127 BPM
Sound Of Heaven by Automatt & Locke on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Automatt & Locke - "Sound Of Heaven" - (6:33) 128 BPM
Wilde Waelse by Pascal Feos & Frank Leicher on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Pascal Feos & Frank Leicher - "Wilde Waelse" - (8:14) 126 BPM
Eklettik by Presslaboys on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Presslaboys - "Eklettik" - (8:03) 125 BPM
Tokyo Overdrive by Johnny Lamar on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Johnny Lamar - "Tokyo Overdrive" - (8:27) 125 BPM
Mon Petit Soleil d'Algerie by Kadebostan on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Kadebostan - "Mon Petit Soleil d'Algerie" - (8:00) 126 BPM
Orange Wafer by Alex Dolby & Santos on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Alex Dolby & Santos - "Orange Wafer" - (7:59) 123 BPM
Techno Corner by Julian Jeweil on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Julian Jeweil - "Techno Corner" (H2 remix) - (6:52) 127 BPM
Respect Is Endangered by Kernel Key on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Kernel Key - "Respect Is Endangered" - (7:11) 127 BPM
Stupid Cat by Max Bett on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Max Bett - "Stupid Cat" - (6:38) 126 BPM
Busted by Format B on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Format B - "Busted" - (7:24) 126 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
While My Wiki Gently Leaks by John Acquaviva & Olivier Giacomotto on Recovery Tech Cue Track
John Acquaviva & Olivier Giacomotto - "While My Wiki Gently Leaks" (Da Fresh remix) - (6:04) 127 BPM
Feel That Groove by Deas & Lubica on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Deas & Lubica - "Feel That Groove" - (6:07) 126 BPM
That Shit by Michael Knop on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Michael Knop - "That Shit" - (6:04) 125 BPM
Adoracja Sakramentek by Gathaspar on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Gathaspar - "Adoracja Sakramentek" - (7:14) 120 BPM
Ordinary Day by Mr Bizz on Recovery Tech Cue Track
Mr Bizz - "Ordinary Day" - (6:51) 127 BPM
100% Sure by UMEK on Recovery Tech Cue Track
UMEK - "100% Sure" - (7:49) 127 BPM
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Rules For The Modern DJ
ADR 3004CD
13 May 13
Rules For The Modern DJ by Abe Duque on Abe Duque Cue Track
Promise Me Yesterday - (5:06) 150 BPM
Rules For The Modern DJ by Abe Duque on Abe Duque Cue Track
Paranormal Dejavu - (6:45)
Rules For The Modern DJ by Abe Duque on Abe Duque Cue Track
Chaos Rules - (7:48) 127 BPM
Rules For The Modern DJ by Abe Duque on Abe Duque Cue Track
Black Barbie - (6:00) 125 BPM
Rules For The Modern DJ by Abe Duque on Abe Duque Cue Track
That's It - (6:20) 124 BPM
Rules For The Modern DJ by Abe Duque on Abe Duque Cue Track
With His Music - (7:28) 122 BPM
Rules For The Modern DJ by Abe Duque on Abe Duque Cue Track
The Future Is Back Again - (6:16) 125 BPM
Rules For The Modern DJ by Abe Duque on Abe Duque Cue Track
LOVE - (5:56) 124 BPM
Rules For The Modern DJ by Abe Duque on Abe Duque Cue Track
Diabeto - (6:14) 127 BPM
Rules For The Modern DJ by Abe Duque on Abe Duque Cue Track
I Am New York - (9:35) 125 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Rules For The Modern DJ by Abe Duque on Abe Duque Cue Track
Bliss - (6:18) 125 BPM
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Panorama Bar 05
880319 614125
13 May 13
18:30 by Palisade on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
Palisade - "18:30" - (6:37) 119 BPM
Doze by Endian on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
Endian - "Doze" - (4:12) 120 BPM
Hayday by Big Strick on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
Big Strick - "Hayday" - (5:19) 120 BPM
Lonely Nights by Chris Mitchell on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
Chris Mitchell - "Lonely Nights" - (5:09) 121 BPM
The Nest by Blm on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
Blm - "The Nest" - (4:03) 122 BPM
Project 05 by Fred P on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
Fred P - "Project 05" - (5:09) 123 BPM
Timeless by Naoki Shinohara on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
Naoki Shinohara - "Timeless" - (4:32) 123 BPM
A Stab In The Dark by Juju & Jordash on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
Juju & Jordash - "A Stab In The Dark" - (3:08) 123 BPM
Reality by John Barera & Will Martin on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
John Barera & Will Martin - "Reality" - (6:21) 125 BPM
Disco Tre by DJ Fett Burger on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
DJ Fett Burger - "Disco Tre" - (3:58) 125 BPM
Post Reunion by Juergen Junker on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
Juergen Junker - "Post Reunion" - (4:22) 126 BPM
DB011 by Steffi on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
Steffi - "DB011" - (3:51) 126 BPM
Jawada by Dexter on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
Dexter - "Jawada" - (4:15) 126 BPM
Don't Stop The Beat by DJ Skull on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
DJ Skull - "Don't Stop The Beat" - (4:16) 126 BPM
Latency by Obsolete Music Technology on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
Obsolete Music Technology - "Latency" - (4:37) 126 BPM
Juan Two Five by Trevino on Ostgut Ton Germany Cue Track
Trevino - "Juan Two Five" - (4:57) 126 BPM
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Review: Arguably the most recognisable of Panorama Bar's resident DJs, Steffi follows Cassy, Tama Sumo, Prosumer and Nick Hoppner in cooking up the fifth batch of tracks to make the Panorama Bar mix series. Exclusive material comes from Big Strick, Fred P, Dexter, Juju & Jordash and Steffi herself, while other house cuts come from former drum and bass staples Endian (Commix) and Trevino (Marcus Intalex). Other veterans to feature in the mix include DJ Skull with his original '93 pressing "Don't Stop The Beat", while Steven Tang's Obsolete Music Technology chips in with "Latency". Newer sounds come from Fear Of Flying's BLM, US-based deep house producer Chris Mitchell, DJ Fett Burger and Will Martin collaboration with John Barera; one half of Boston outfit B-Tracks.
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Not Another Love Song
BLKBTR 41
21 Apr 13
Not Another Love Song by Dvwlx on Black Butter Cue Track
Not Another Love Song - (4:19) Biggest-selling track on this release
Not Another Love Song by Dvwlx on Black Butter Cue Track
Get Out - (4:22)
Not Another Love Song by Dvwlx on Black Butter Cue Track
Just Like That - (4:53)
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Review: From the label who gave us Gorgon City and Rudimental comes another exciting new act, DVWLX (or David Wilcox as he's known to the taxman). Taking the bass flavours of labels such as Pets and Dirtybird but dropping the tempo down a notch or two, "Not Another Love Song" oozes a classy sense of timelessness. "Get Out" is darker and deeper again with a lovely succession of reverberating, dubbed out textures; think 2020 Vision's early output and you're not far off. "Just Like That" takes us deeper again, nodding at formative progressive sounds while maintaining a slight cheekiness with cool VonStroke style diced vocal hits. As far as debut records go, this is near-on faultless.
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Resistance EP
COR 12104DIGITAL-X
13 May 13
Resistance EP by Sante/Frank Lorber on Cocoon Germany Cue Track
Share - (8:30) 124 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Resistance EP by Sante/Frank Lorber on Cocoon Germany Cue Track
All About - (7:20) 124 BPM
Resistance EP by Sante/Frank Lorber on Cocoon Germany Cue Track
Resistance - (7:04) 122 BPM
Resistance EP by Sante/Frank Lorber on Cocoon Germany Cue Track
The Warning - (7:05) 125 BPM
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Whalesong
TR 021
07 Nov 11
Whalesong by OCH on Trelik Cue Track
Whalesong - (8:43) 123 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Whalesong by OCH on Trelik Cue Track
Blind Is The Wind (interlude) - (1:07) 123 BPM
Whalesong by OCH on Trelik Cue Track
Last Chance Saloon - (9:16) 123 BPM
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Review: Baby Ford's long running Trelik label enjoyed a more prolific year in 2011 than at any time in the past decade, and Whalesong is a fitting end to a glorious 12 months. If you've been following Och's releases, then you'll know what to expect here. The title track sees the mysterious producer drop dubbier, full blooded beats and billowing chords over a surging groove, while the use of shuffling drums and a stuttering vocal lend the track a memorable signature. "Blind Is The Wind" is an unusual ambient affair thanks to the inclusion of a confused vocal, but Och returns to his natural habitat on "Last Chance Saloon", which features more of the same pumping beats and dreamy chord sequences.
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CLR & Chris Liebing Presents Reconnected 03 (mixed by Rebekah)
CLRDA 005
13 May 13
Mind by Monoloc on CLR Germany Cue Track
Monoloc - "Mind" - (5:44) 123 BPM
Talus by Tommy Four Seven on CLR Germany Cue Track
Tommy Four Seven - "Talus" (Lucy remix) - (8:13)
Tachyon by Traversable Wormhole on CLR Germany Cue Track
Traversable Wormhole - "Tachyon" (James Ruskin remix) - (6:27) 126 BPM
LX3 by Lucy & Xhin on CLR Germany Cue Track
Lucy & Xhin - "LX3" - (7:22) 127 BPM
The Knife by MOTOR on CLR Germany Cue Track
MOTOR - "The Knife" (feat Douglas McCarthy - Peter Van Hoesen remix) - (6:25) 130 BPM
Armstrong by Speedy J on CLR Germany Cue Track
Speedy J - "Armstrong" - (9:28) 125 BPM
Synchrotron by Brian Sanhaji on CLR Germany Cue Track
Brian Sanhaji - "Synchrotron" (Cari Lekebusch remix 1) - (8:01) 129 BPM
Structure by Brian Sanhaji & Drumcell on CLR Germany Cue Track
Brian Sanhaji & Drumcell - "Structure" - (8:45) 128 BPM
Superluminal by Traversable Wormhole on CLR Germany Cue Track
Traversable Wormhole - "Superluminal" (Sleeparchive remix) - (5:21) 124 BPM
Ataraxia by Chris Liebing & Markus Sprengler on CLR Germany Cue Track
Chris Liebing & Markus Sprengler - "Ataraxia" - (10:24) 126 BPM
Hyper Lust by MOTOR on CLR Germany Cue Track
MOTOR - "Hyper Lust" (feat Billie Ray Martin - Pfirter remix) - (7:37) 126 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Split by Brian Sanhaji & Drumcell on CLR Germany Cue Track
Brian Sanhaji & Drumcell - "Split" - (7:29) 126 BPM
Auf Und Ab by Chris Liebing on CLR Germany Cue Track
Chris Liebing - "Auf Und Ab" (Edit Select OCD remixes part 1) - (9:19) 124 BPM
A2 Endlosrille by Chris Liebing on CLR Germany Cue Track
Chris Liebing - "A2 Endlosrille" - (0:14) 133 BPM
Mi Estudio by Pfirter on CLR Germany Cue Track
Pfirter - "Mi Estudio" - (7:30) 126 BPM
Two Ninety One by Function & Jerome Sydenham on CLR Germany Cue Track
Function & Jerome Sydenham - "Two Ninety One" - (9:49) 129 BPM
String Theory by Chris Liebing & Andre Walter on CLR Germany Cue Track
Chris Liebing & Andre Walter - "String Theory" - (7:06) 140 BPM
When I Get Older by Monoloc on CLR Germany Cue Track
Monoloc - "When I Get Older" (feat Daniel Wilde) - (6:09) 123 BPM
CLR & Chris Liebing Present Reconnected 03' by Various on CLR Germany Cue Track
Various - "CLR & Chris Liebing Present Reconnected 03'" (continuous DJ mix by Rebekah) - (58:09) 128 BPM
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Patterns Presents: C Series
CSERIESCOMP
30 Jul 12
La Mezcla by C6 on Patterns Holland Cue Track
C6 - "La Mezcla" - (6:18) 136 BPM
Harder Faster by C6 on Patterns Holland Cue Track
C6 - "Harder Faster" - (6:02) 134 BPM
Velvet by C7 on Patterns Holland Cue Track
C7 - "Velvet" - (6:15) 135 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Intergalactic by C7 on Patterns Holland Cue Track
C7 - "Intergalactic" - (5:12) 136 BPM
Sombrita by C8 on Patterns Holland Cue Track
C8 - "Sombrita" - (5:28) 138 BPM
Lowis by C8 on Patterns Holland Cue Track
C8 - "Lowis" - (6:22) 141 BPM
Fadin' Away by C9 on Patterns Holland Cue Track
C9 - "Fadin' Away" - (6:24) 136 BPM
Flesh & Bone by C9 on Patterns Holland Cue Track
C9 - "Flesh & Bone" - (6:03) 136 BPM
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No Fear Of Future
OSMUK 028EP
22 Apr 13
No Fear Of Future by Kryptic Minds & Killawatt on Osiris Music Cue Track
Swung Operations - (2:42) 126 BPM
No Fear Of Future by Kryptic Minds & Killawatt on Osiris Music Cue Track
Reaching Through - (5:51)
No Fear Of Future by Kryptic Minds & Killawatt on Osiris Music Cue Track
Cunning Juncture - (8:08) 140 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
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Review: Always open to teaming up with like-minded souls for their releases on Osiris, the ever-prolific Kryptic Minds are on the prowl once more, this time with the equally active Killawatt in tow. Kicking off with the brooding and short-lived "Swung Operations", it's business as usual in the Osiris camp with plenty of industrial clangs and booms meeting with punchy digital percussion. The bleak tones continue apace into "Reaching Through", even as some discernable melody comes pulsing through from a dub techno chord, but the beat does more than enough on its own, working a rapid kick and sizzling hat to deadly effect without ever going overboard. "Cunning Juncture" finds equal worth in the minimal approach, bringing a measured amount of techno influence into the dubstep framework with sterling results.
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Version One
NL 014
29 Apr 13
Version One by Kevin McPhee on Naked Lunch Cue Track
Version One - (7:49)
Version One by Kevin McPhee on Naked Lunch Cue Track
P1:P2 - (4:53) Biggest-selling track on this release
Version One by Kevin McPhee on Naked Lunch Cue Track
It's What She Wants - (5:05)
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Played by: Seth Merlo, Mat Cant
Review: After time well spent roaming across labels such as WNCL, Idle Hands and Brainmath, Kevin McPhee returns to his starting point of [NakedLunch] with a new grip of tracks that display an artist still exploring new avenues for his sound to maraud down. "Version One" kicks off on two minutes of bizarre melody that profoundly hides its tempo until everything pauses for a solid house beat to take hold, making for an eye-opening vision of singular groove. "It's What She Wants" is uncompromising in a wholly different way, pumping and clunking on a productive factory of percussion before the less-than-obvious appropriation of R&B vocal comes loping into the mix. "P1:P2" is positively conventional by comparison, but it's no straight up house cut by any regular stretch with its own unique metallic clang and a decisive switch up into more melodic territory for the later part of the EP.
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Tactile Galactics
BIS 006
30 Apr 13
Tactile Galactics by Secret Circuit on Beats In Space Cue Track
Higher Heights - (5:41) Biggest-selling track on this release
Tactile Galactics by Secret Circuit on Beats In Space Cue Track
Escargot - (5:18)
Tactile Galactics by Secret Circuit on Beats In Space Cue Track
Nebula Sphynx - (5:04)
Tactile Galactics by Secret Circuit on Beats In Space Cue Track
Afterlife - (8:23)
Tactile Galactics by Secret Circuit on Beats In Space Cue Track
Deep Stations - (4:26)
Tactile Galactics by Secret Circuit on Beats In Space Cue Track
Sync Or Swim - (2:29)
Tactile Galactics by Secret Circuit on Beats In Space Cue Track
Words In Transit - (6:29)
Tactile Galactics by Secret Circuit on Beats In Space Cue Track
Parascopic Rope - (6:48)
Tactile Galactics by Secret Circuit on Beats In Space Cue Track
Mountains - (4:24)
Tactile Galactics by Secret Circuit on Beats In Space Cue Track
Rogue Unit - (4:39)
Tactile Galactics by Secret Circuit on Beats In Space Cue Track
Exalter - (5:30)
Tactile Galactics by Secret Circuit on Beats In Space Cue Track
Inversed Dynamic - (1:32)
Tactile Galactics by Secret Circuit on Beats In Space Cue Track
Afterlife (Vakula remix) - (5:41)
Tactile Galactics by Secret Circuit on Beats In Space Cue Track
Afterdubwav - (4:49)
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Review: The ever-interesting Eddie Ruscha returns with a new Secret Circuit full-length, the first on Tim Sweeney's excellent Beats In Space imprint. Given the usually vivid style of his psychedelic electronica, it's no surprise to find that Tactile Galactics is a mesmerizing trip from start to finish. Ruscha darts between kaleidoscopic space disco, wide-eyed shoegaze house, analogue psychedelia, touchy-feely ambience and intense, druggy Italo, somehow shoehorning 25 years of musical misadventure into 70 spellbinding minutes. It's bold, melodic, hypnotic, beautiful, blissful, intense, inspiring and exciting. Put simply, Tactile Galactics is a great album.
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Newspeak EP
DOLLYDUBS 2
18 Mar 13
Newspeak EP by Martyn on Dolly Cue Track
Oceania - (5:12)
Newspeak EP by Martyn on Dolly Cue Track
Newspeak - (6:27) Biggest-selling track on this release
Newspeak EP by Martyn on Dolly Cue Track
What Is Room 101 - (6:02)
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Review: Ahead of a forthcoming new album for Brainfeeder, Martyn drops this killer induction into Steffi's recently established Dolly Dubs imprint. The offshoot launched in relatively low key fashion late last year, with Swedish producer Staffan Lindberg at the helm. The addition of Steffi's compatriot Martyn is however big news, with the three track Newspeak EP the Dutchman's first proper release since Hello Darkness, the single that bookended his album for Brainfeeder in March of last year. Long term devotees of the 3024 boss's output should be familiar with the sub heavy snap of the title track which featured on his Essential Mix for Radio 1 last Spring, whilst lead track "Oceania" is a rolling, broken treat.
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Schn33
50WEAPONS 027
17 May 13
Schn33 by Phon O on 50 Weapons Cue Track
Schn33 - (6:34) 126 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Schn33 by Phon O on 50 Weapons Cue Track
Go - (6:39) 128 BPM
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Review: In the shift from minimal to deep house there were always going to be winners and losers, and it sounds like Carsten Aermes aka Phon O ended up on the right side. On Schn33, there are echoes of his minimal past, as loose drums form the basis for the title track, but the German producer is in a different place thanks to the use of building chords, icy synth lines and the sweetest strings this side of Derrick May. "Go" is also indicative of his shift towards deeper climes, but the repetitive vocal sample intoning the track title, coupled with billowing chords mean it is a more tracky, toolish affair
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Dash Against Or Nothing EP
CSDIGI 012
06 May 13
Dash Against Or Nothing EP by Bart Shadow on Cannibal Society Holland Cue Track
Dash Against - (5:39) 153 BPM
Dash Against Or Nothing EP by Bart Shadow on Cannibal Society Holland Cue Track
Or Nothing - (5:27) 154 BPM
Dash Against Or Nothing EP by Bart Shadow on Cannibal Society Holland Cue Track
Vicious Circle - (5:46) 150 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Dash Against Or Nothing EP by Bart Shadow on Cannibal Society Holland Cue Track
Vicious Circle (Svetec remix) - (5:30) 153 BPM
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Shakes
BARN 014
13 May 13
Shakes by Ex Pylon on Studio Barnhus Sweden Cue Track
Shakes - (11:53) 126 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Shakes by Ex Pylon on Studio Barnhus Sweden Cue Track
Helmet - (6:15) 130 BPM
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Review: Introduced to the world by Nathan Fake back in the original days of MySpace, it was only after several years the producer finally released their debut record on the Swedish imprint Studio Barnhus in 2011; Hammerfest was a three track collection of analogue techno with euphoric undertones in the Border Community vein, filled with icy synths, unusual melodies and shimmering backdrops. The producer's second release continues in much the same style; "Shakes" combines jittery sample manipulation in the style of Soundstream with unrelenting analogue weirdness, while "Helmet" pairs lively breakbeats with sonorous keys and an undulating synth wash; both are as brilliantly odd as the surreal cover art suggest, and give the L.I.E.S. and Sex Tags camps a run for their money.
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Blackwater (remixes)
BWP 001
17 Dec 01
Blackwater (remixes) by Octave One feat Ann Saunderson on 430 West US Cue Track
Blackwater (Full Strings vocal mix) - (8:15) 134 BPM Biggest-selling track on this release
Blackwater (remixes) by Octave One feat Ann Saunderson on 430 West US Cue Track
Blackwater (Full Strings instrumental) - (8:08) 134 BPM
Blackwater (remixes) by Octave One feat Ann Saunderson on 430 West US Cue Track
Blackwater (Chase The Blue instrumental mix) - (6:17) 134 BPM
Blackwater (remixes) by Octave One feat Ann Saunderson on 430 West US Cue Track
Blackwater (Alter Ego vocal mix) - (6:43) 134 BPM
Blackwater (remixes) by Octave One feat Ann Saunderson on 430 West US Cue Track
Blackwater (E-Dancer vocal dub edit) - (4:00) 134 BPM
Blackwater (remixes) by Octave One feat Ann Saunderson on 430 West US Cue Track
Blackwater (KSR vocal) - (5:45) 134 BPM
Blackwater (remixes) by Octave One feat Ann Saunderson on 430 West US Cue Track
Blackwater (radio edit strings mix) - (3:35) 134 BPM
Blackwater (remixes) by Octave One feat Ann Saunderson on 430 West US Cue Track
Blackwater (radio edit) - (3:38) 134 BPM
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Played by: Darkmode, Shadow Dancer