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Review: The Early Reflex team have done a great job pulling together this latest collection from Yraki, who sets out to impress with three hard hitting original rumblers, perfect for those dancefloor switch ups into pure pandemonium. We begin with the lethal reesey growls and hard hitting tripletted drum directions of 'Percolate', packing a serious punch before 'Crawl' again dives into a deliciously designed industrial arrangement, being as unpredictable as it is potent. The kicks then come out to play in force as 'Surge' gives us another heavy thunderbolt that closes us off in top quality fashion. A seriously hard hitting collection for sure.
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EYX 017
19 Apr 24
Bass
19 Apr 24
Bass
Review: It's an exciting thing indeed to see the super consistent production talents of Vital Techniques landing on the legendary DJ EZ's Nuvolve imprint, unleashing three emotive bubblers for the dances to enjoy. First up, a dizzying display of synthetic mastery and fiery double drops as 'In My Head' takes the centre stage. From here, a more groove-inspired approach on 'Run It' as we face a sumptuous sweeping combination of grinding synthesisers and unpredictable drum crashes, before 'Show Me Your Love' takes hard hitting 4x4 drum punches and emotive vocal lines for a killer closer.
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NV 078
19 Apr 24
UK Garage
19 Apr 24
UK Garage
Various
Review: Hitting us like clockwork, every three months since last October, Exit 100 EPs have been an exceptional journey into the label and everything it's stood for since launching 21 years ago. Over the last two EPs we've had all kinda of beat wizardry and boundary burning but for this one it's all about the cutting edge drum & bass. Each cut is a highlight but Loxy & Resound's 'Tyranny' is a direct trip back to 97, Skeptical & Kid Drama's 'Scorn' is a hearty homage to Krust and Mark System's 'Chinook' is every bit the take-off tune you'd expect from it title. Get to the chopper!
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EXIT 1003
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
Review: Ostensibly a response to techno being 'in such a sorry and predictable state', Full Pupp's latest compilation goes off in a number of wonderfully captivating tangents. Label owner Prins Thomas' "Mere Apokalypso" is a tripped-out groove, while his take on Synk's "Tool Mix" is an acid-laced chugger. In contrast, JaddajaddaPlay's "Bird No Bird" goes down a percussive route. Despite the title, techno does make an appearance. Blackbelt Engh Rhythm Combo's "Frydenlyn" is a rolling tribal affair, while trance influences bubble to the surface on Christian Engh's dubbed out "Khonsu" and Karolinski's high-paced, melodic "Slutt A Mase Eg Har Ikkje Spelt Pa Ei Veke".
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FPX 038DIGI
19 Apr 24
Techno
19 Apr 24
Techno
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Various
Review: Laurent Garnier and Scan X's label does a great job in showcasing emerging and established talent, and this split release is no exception. The brilliantly named Return Of The Luddites deliver the raw electro-techno of "Scream Into The Darkness". In stark contrast, Detroit techno-inspired tracks also loom large, courtesy of Skatman's string-filled "Tribute To A Dancefloor" and Squal G's more ominous "Waiting 4U". Mirroring Garnier's own wide-ranging tastes, the release also features the call and response hip-hop/drum'n'bass crossover of Joaquim Plossu, Salem Focus and Phoebe Train's "Theory Of The Tide". Taking the tempo down, Yes Basketball's "Next" is a slowed down, bugged out beatsy track.
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QRD 109RFL24
19 Apr 24
Techno
19 Apr 24
Techno
Various
Review: Whenever the 1Forty banner is raised we know we are in for a good time, with this latest dip into funky and garage being their 9th outing in the genre, delivering another four gems that are sure to cause many a dancefloor ruckus. First up, the ever-ready Logan joins forces with T!M for a sultry, sub-driven slide through broken beat garage themes and hard hitting subs on 'Run Dat', before the classic funky approaches of Murder He Wrote are unveiled on the party starting 'M808'. Next, 'Know Dis' lands from ODF, one of the new school garage leaders, this time focussing on subtle subs and tidy breaks work, before Richard Wright unleashes some serious speedyg flavours on 'Deja'. Awesome stuff!
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1FFNG 009
22 Apr 24
UK Garage
22 Apr 24
UK Garage
Various
Review: As generals and overseers of the dubstep genre for a number of years, we are always filled with excitement around a new drop from the ever-present Dank 'N' Dirty Dubz imprint, who once again have delivered a killer collection for this year's edition of their 4/20 compilation. Featuring the likes of The Widdler, Roommate, Pushloop, Jafu and many more heavyweight names, this is a compilation that hits the mark across so many levels, with its variation being a primary factor. The initial standouts on first full listen for us, would have to include the scattered drum taps of Khromi's awesome 'Loki' VIP mix, next to the super dubwise atmospherics of Jafu's 'Budder' original. Top work across the board!
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DANK 42024
20 Apr 24
Deep Dubstep
20 Apr 24
Deep Dubstep
Various
Review: Manda Moor and Sirus Hood's Mood Child imprint unleashes Gangsta Moods, a VA compilation so on the edge it verges on the illicit. Opening with Chicago House legend DJ Sneak's "Lower Level", the album sets a high bar with its iconic rolling groove. Sirus Hood and Gui Wittckind deliver a collaborative powerhouse with "HOT!", while De Angelis makes a striking label debut with "FKING INC." delving into deep grooves and industry truths. SAMIR and INDECK team up for the gritty "MTFKS", Buogo returns with the deeper "Angle", and Sunday Noise and Ben Finx blow up the dance floor with "Get It For Me". A Gangsta Moods is a tour de force and solid showing of the diverse talent within the Mood Child roster.
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MC 009
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Review: Sprechen are never afraid to explore electronic music's more leftfield, arty fringes, and you'll find plenty of such shenanigans on this new six-track V/A. Coyote kicks us off with the downtempo drifter 'Cami De Sa Veleta'. Things then get a little more cinematic on La Guardia De La Luz's 'Los Eiyani' before Mummy's Boy's 'Giddy Up' provides the EP's only real dancefloor moment. Popsneon then channel 80s Visage vibes on 'Caffeine Detox', MinimalArchiv's 'The Weak And The True' marries sweeping synths to glitchy beats, before it's back over to La Guardia De La Luz for the inevitable epic closer, 'Libertad'.
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EFD 6
22 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
22 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
Various
Review: Apparel Music's latest compilation series, Coffee Club, has been designed to showcase "laidback vibes and soulful grooves" of the sort that can provide the perfect accompaniment to supping on a latte, long black or double espresso. The six tracks on show on volume one undoubtedly hit this brief, with highlights including the sinewy, ultra-deep, sunrise house wooziness of Apparel Wax's '0091A', the vibraphone-laden, early St Germain-esque wonder of 'Soul Haze' by Sek, the jazzy and dubby lusciousness of Sune's 'En Saga', and Girls of the Internet's deep, dusty and chunky remix of 'Everytime' by Jason Heresco, where vintage female vocal snippets, tactile electric piano chords and a jazzy bassline all catch the ear.
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APDCOFFEE 001
19 Apr 24
Deep House
19 Apr 24
Deep House
Various
Review: METAFLORA II delves deeper into HABITAT's sonic exploration furthermore. Spearheaded by Mind Against & Cay and their latest offering, "Floral," this 24-track compilation big ups some fresh wares from both emerging talents and seasoned artists. With each track said to be 'meticulously road-tested and fine-tuned' - expect some big room numbers from the likes of Somne and Sideral to name only two, with this compilation a treasure trove of not only the exotic albeit despotic but hopeful and explosive arena techno!
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HBT 006DL
25 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
25 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Perfect NL once again proves to be a top notch home for the one and only TMSV, who touches down with a face melting collection of 140 wobblers. We open up with the glitchy backdrops and constantly evolving sublines of 'Antagonist', a highly atmospheric journey through dungeon-like 140 themes to kick the project off in real style. Next, a more traditional marcher named 'Hollow', focussing on gritty LFO sweeps, followed by the moody sub switch ups and more stripped back rhythms of 'Insurgent'. We then jump into 'Behind The Sun' a glittering twist of mesmerising soundscaping that closes off the project with real finesse.
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PRF 017
19 Apr 24
Deep Dubstep
19 Apr 24
Deep Dubstep
Review: Following a fine debut on Apparel Music alongside Paul Bart 14 months ago, Tamati delivers a solo debut on Mexican label Saint Wax. Title track 'Notte in Riviera' places seductive Italian vocals atop a blend of moody nu-disco synths and jacking acid house grooves - all sweaty drum machine handclaps, addictive bass and sun-splashed lead lines - while 'Tutto Un Déjà vu' blurs the boundaries between early '90s Italo-house and warehouse-ready house cuts of the late 1980s. Finally, Tamari takes us towards the early hours with bold and beautiful acid house workout 'Magica'.
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SW 008
22 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
22 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Two recent cuts from Russian disco don Alexander Chebankov, better known as Sunner Soul, get handed over to fellow St Petersburg native Unclepasha - whose musical CV dates back to the early 00s - for the remix treatment. His take on 'Right Place', which first appeared on last month's 'Something Good' EP, tones down the boogie and jazz-funk influences of the original and ends up deeper and smoother as a result. Conversely, he's kept the boogie stylings of 'Need You' (taken from February's 'Da Funk' EP) intact and arguably even emphasised them, in a dubbed-out remix that gets distinctly Levan/Peech Boys-esque in places.
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VMR 107
22 Apr 24
Deep House
22 Apr 24
Deep House
Review: Steve Bug returns with two new offerings on Rejected, delving into the depths of house music mastery. With "Tweak It (Like This)" and "The Red Panda", Bug demonstrates his knack for crafting infectious rhythms and timeless grooves - check those stabs! The lead track pulses with a solid groove driven by a fidgety acid line and lively piano accents, while "The Red Panda" takes a more uplifting route with emotive basslines and shimmering keys.
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REJ 108
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Stacy Kidd feat Peven Everett
Review: Two Chi-town veterans scene join forces with predictably fine results that are served up in three quite different mixes. In its Original form, 'Body Jerkin' is a disco-house paean to the delights of the dancefloor with a full vocal from Everett, live-sounding hand percussion and naggingly familiar disco strings. The Chicago Mix kicks much harder from the off with rock-solid 4/4s, but almost immediately takes a far jazzier turn with meandering, wigged-out keys, Everett getting his scat on and horns joining the party around the three-minute mark. And then there's the Disco Mix, which opts for a more 70s-ish sound palette but takes a looping, cut-up approach. All three are eminently playable but the Chicago Mix is the one for the proverbial 'heads'.
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SOUTH 012D
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Fresh from a tasty line of breaks dispatches on Space Pizza, Sick Run kicks down the doors of Bass Rabbit with four absolutely brutal slabs of D&B. All flexing heavily on the jump-up / dancefloor vibe, energy levels are set high with consistency and clarity: 'Donkey Rave' kicks hard with its woozy, intoxicating vibe and disarming mood while 'Fu Da Beat' maintains the pressure with more of an angular, spiky type of riff. Elsewhere 'Hold It Down' goes pure neuro while the finale cut 'Just The Fuck' brings the EP to an almighty close with some of the hardest vibes on the EP. Go ape!
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BRR 022
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: A single-tracker here from Russian DJ/producer Anton Bogomolov, better known as Scruscru, coming as ever on his own Scruniversal label. A title like 'Spring Jazz Session' is always gonna be fairly evocative, so you might think you have a pretty good idea what to expect here already... and you'd be pretty much right. Opening with tinkling keys over gentle percussion before introducing a walking bassline and, eventually, an understated 4/4 kick, this mellow, summery groove with its lead flute line is definitely one for afternoon and poolside sessions rather than Saturday night dancefloor abandon - but served on a good system at the right time, it'll sound just heavenly.
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SCRUUSB 024
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: As Peach Discs celebrates its 20th release, Saoirse graces the milestone with a five-track EP showcasing her signature tough yet sensual style. In the midst of lockdown, Saoirse crafted tracks like "Vampire Heart" and "Catfished" - each reflecting the emotional rollercoaster of the pandemic era. "Vampire Heart" then captures the hope of emerging from isolation before as the EP unveils sounds from the artist's 'tribal era' with tracks like "Mangomouse" and "Heated Cloud". Both delve into rhythmic depths, revealing Saoirse's natural affinity for percussion, downing her drumsticks for electronic beats.
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PEACH 020
19 Apr 24
Techno
19 Apr 24
Techno
Review: "Emerge" is a phenomenal debut album that cements Berlin-based producer Red Rooms' position as a rising star in techno. The LP seamlessly blends driving energy with subtle experimentation, offering a well-rounded listening experience for techno purists and newcomers alike. Red Rooms' signature sound is on full display throughout the album. Clandestine sonic textures and short, infectious melodies intertwine with the powerful, locked-in grooves that propel each track forward. The album boasts several tracks primed to ignite dance floors. "No Turning Back" is a prime example, with its rave-ready stabs and relentless energy. "Transcendency" offers a more alien twist, merging driving techno with otherworldly drum patterns that will leave listeners mesmerized, while "Cypher" showcases Red Rooms' understanding of minimalism, channeling the spirit of Robert Hood with its stripped-down yet impactful groove. A must-listen.
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PRRUKBLKLP 002
19 Apr 24
Techno
19 Apr 24
Techno
Review: Fresh from making his bow on Bordello a Parigi with the quirky (and rather good) 'Synthesizer Hits II' EP, Marc Pellerin AKA Panthera pops up on Melodize with another strong offering. Title track 'Hustle' is a bright, breezy and seriously colourful slab of synth-powered nu-disco joyousness - all Chris Lowe chords, jaunty melodies, sequenced Italo-disco bass and unfussy drums, while 'Western Union' is a more throbbing and pulsating slab of wall-of-sound Italo-disco with progressive trance flourishes. Lauer opts for a Pet Shop Boys-go-Balearic vibe on his rework of 'Hustle', while Endik Schroeder joins the dots between neo-trance and surging Italo-disco on a fine remix of 'Western Union'.
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MELODIZE 014
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Step2 Records
Review: As always, the Time Is Now banner is riding high with this top quality six track collection from Nitework providing all the energy a dancefloor needs. We open up with the old school vocal & chord combinations of 'Desire', before the choppy vocal melodic grooves of 'Be There' and colliding percussive underbellies of 'This Ain't Love' take the lead role. Next, a more stripped back outing as 'Lose Control' gives us a moogy drift of a bassline to play with, with the glittering synth work of 'All Night' then arriving for an additional punch of nostalgia. Finally, 'Falling' gives us a killer closer, rounding off this top quality collection with more vocal chopping magic.
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TIN 054
19 Apr 24
UK Garage
19 Apr 24
UK Garage
Review: Mikrodot has arrived in serious style with this latest four track EP, as expected, delivering naught but top quality dubstep music to the FatKidOnFire imprint. We open up in a slightly softer zone as 'Girl From Twin Cities' gives us a smokey soundscape, dripping in beautiful pad designs and subtle arpeggios, before lethal LFO grinds are unleashed on 'Ember'. Next, 'Enlightenment' fuses drifting, organic drum crunches with subtle subs to match, before the more exploratory bass designs and stripped back drum arrangements of 'Repressed'; give us a tasty closing act.
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FKOFD 060
19 Apr 24
Deep Dubstep
19 Apr 24
Deep Dubstep
The Line LPEXCLUSIVE
Review: Vibe Chemistry applies the science once again as his Make Your Era laboratory welcomes another chemical solution: Medicine. Having broken through on Diligent Fingers' Spynal in 2022, Medicine has since gone on to smash it on Kingdom and Gorilla Warfare and is now already at debut album level with 'The Line'. Hitting all the right spots, the album is a full trip into the heart of the dancefloor with naughty ravey numbers like 'Take Me Up', big vocal cuts such as 'Let Me Go Now' and sexy, sweaty weapons like 'Make It Rain' and plenty of heaters in between. High recommended. Follow 'The Line'!
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MYE 023
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Billed as a "tribute to the forgotten late '80s/early '90s era of Bhangra influenced by house, dub and hip-hop", this expansive collection boasts fresh remixes of tracks from Manjeet Kondal's 1986 album 'Holle Holle', and a fresh cut featuring vocal samples from that set. Mr Scruff steps up to provide the remixes, offering four passes on 'Ishkaan de Mamie': a deliciously jacking, proto house-meets-acid house full vocal remix that lasts for just a shade under 10 mesmerising minutes, a sleazy and percussive 'Instrumental Dub', an alternative 'Vocal Strip Down' take with added TB-303 tweaks, and a tidy 'Edit'. Turbotito and Ragz deliver 'Pyaar', a brilliant slab of late '80s style Bhangra/hip-hop fusion with added acid lines. The 'Lovey Dubby Dub' is a sensational alternative pass that's arguably better than the duo's original mix.
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NAYA 006
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Following outings on Groove Culture Deep, Dobro and Small Great Things, former Endless Music regular Luca Olivitto returns to theBasement Discos for the first time since 2022. The Berlin-based producer has more than proved his credentials of late, so it's no surprise to find that the two tracks on show are both high-quality. First up is title track 'Deep Waves', a gorgeously warming, tactile and sunny slab of nostalgic Italo-house revivalism piled high with jazzy bass, colourful chords and sparkling piano motifs. On 'Down The Line', Olivotto delivers another musically rich and positive slab of retro-futurist deep house that sounds like a long lost workout from 1992.
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TBX 162
19 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
19 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
Played by: FRAN DEEPER
Review: "Shut The Lights Out" is a funky throwback brimming with infectious energy, courtesy of Berlin production duo Lovebirds and vocalist NILE. Lovebirds channel their well-regarded love for 70s and 80s sounds into a groovy production. The foundation is an arresting funk beat, bolstered by classic disco instrumentation and dreamy synths. NILE's vocals are the perfect compliment, with a motivational spoken-word style that adds another layer of interest. The package is completed by a remix from disco aficionado Birdee, who takes the original's sparkling energy and adds their own signature touch. Birdee's remix is an upbeat and spacey take, perfect for extending the dancefloor journey.
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826194 661298
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: The second instalment of Len Faki's remixes see the storied techno producer tap his favourite artists to re-interpret his work. Luke Slater's Deep Heat take on "Shri Yantra" is redolent of his classic Planetary Assault Systems work, with firing percussion and dramatic break downs to the fore. In contrast, Amotik's version of "Make Me Scream" follows a heads-down approach, with haunting vocals wrapped into a bleep-heavy, rolling groove. In contrast, ANNA's remix of "Hymn" is a tranced out, big room track. At the other end of the spectrum, Modeselektor's interpretation of "Don't Be Stupid Day" is a moody electro stepper, led by waves of menacing low end.
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FIGUREX 41
19 Apr 24
Techno
19 Apr 24
Techno
Get Ready To DieEXCLUSIVE
Review: Oh dear, it looks like L3MMY Dubz is going to kill us. Let's face it, with sound designs as intoxicating and venomous as L3mmy's, it was only a matter of time before some type of murderation was going to go down... And at least he's taken the time to warn us. What a warning it is, too. The title track is a big bucket of pure froggy grot and it's backed up by three more deadly blows: 'Bone Cruncher' lives up to its name its twisted bit-crushed glitches and sonic slaps, 'Gurgles' is so slimy and stinking it's now the new national anthem for all swamp people across the world while 'It's Horrible' closes the EP on such far out and freaky levels, he's already killed us. RIP everyone!
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KNG 010
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: L.F.T. makes a bold statement with his latest six-track release on Pinkman, following a string of acclaimed releases on various labels like Mannequin and Return To Disorder. With Electric Vampire, L.F.T. crafts a sonic journey aimed squarely at the dancefloor, blending tough drums and raw basslines with spectral vocals and percussive quirks. The result is a fusion of Dutch electro heritage and horror-movie soundtracks, creating a synthetic super-highway where bright lights meet solid concrete underfoot. With heavy acid electro defining the sound of other numbers like "Cattle Beast", it's straight up Vampire techno in "Asche (Vox by Nils Fock)" with reflections of a Simian Mobile Disco sound in "Demonic Toys". Gritty but classy productions all round.
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PNKMN 53
19 Apr 24
Electro
19 Apr 24
Electro
Call The Shots EPEXCLUSIVE
Played by: AGENT K
Review: Back on Pick The lock for the first time in a long time, Kormz brings the storms with this almighty six-pack track attack. Taking off where he last left us with last year's 'Collusion' EP on Nemesis, it's an intense trip into the fieriest corners of his DAW and a place where some really grotty sound designs ooze out of the speakers. Vibes range from the bone-shakingly tearing and gnarly ('Stick') to greasy, deep and offkey ('Desolate') via strange other-worldly trippy funk ('Sh*t Connection') And that's only half of it. Shots fired!
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PICKLOCK 062
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: AGENT K
Review: Just when the sound technician at the club thinks they've got an easy night ahead of them, along comes Kontakt with 'Redlines At Dawn'. Overdriving your mixer with every sharp kick and gnarly bass texture, the whole EP is an absolute steamroller of a session and includes a few familiar faces... Serial Killaz flip 'Start Barking' into a whole dog pound of ruffage while T>I appears on the final two cuts... 'Format' sees him joining Kontakt for a dark and stripped back cut in the form of 'Format' while the EP concludes with a T>I remix of Kontakt's 2022 Richter scale ruiner 'Tremors'. Shake it baby!
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KILLAZ 121
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Klint
Review: Next up on Binary Cells is Klint with this hard-hitting release. The pounding, industrial rhythm of "Atlas" gets Son Heros off to an intense start. There is no let-up on "Mental 89", where Klint drops a dense, banging track. While the title track integrates trancey riffs with robust tribal drums, it is still primed for the dance floor. On "Supervision", Klint continues this approach as a surging bass ripples its way through a looped groove. There are some exceptions to the prevailing intensity: "Requiem RK" is a heads-down ebm workout, while "Cinq Sections" is a dub-influenced track, but one that still packs quite a punch.
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BCSDGTL 013
19 Apr 24
Techno
19 Apr 24
Techno
Review: Whenever the Infernal Sounds banner is unveiled we know we are going to be in for a good time, this time welcoming the explosive production techniques of Katch inside for a fiery four track drop. We open up with 'Galactic', an erratic combo of sleek & slimy LFO bass notation with unpredictable drum rhythms in toe, followed by a more skippy 2-stepping texture in 'Argon'. Things get super glitchy next as 'Alcubierre' delivers a mind numbing box of sonic tears and rips, with both the stuttered drum funks of 'Lightyears' and more syncopated rhythmic designs of OZ's 'Alcubierre' remix then signing the EP off. Very enjoyable stuff indeed.
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IFSDIGI 020
19 Apr 24
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
19 Apr 24
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
Review: Line up Line up Line up! Check out the remixes here, an all star class from a who's who of deep, housey and minimal class taking on Barcelona producer Karcelen's Jazzpanese album. Get a first undeniable remix for Audio Werner who holds down a groove and that 'Jazzpanese' tip with soft percussion and sustained atmosheres. Micro house legend keeps it techy and quirky with his remix "Shinshi", while the dub tailoring Roger Gerressen gets it deep and blurry with some clear higher end in his rhythmic laced take of "Kokubo". In a more heady direction is Anika Kunst's rework of "Hental". A must have in your bag for summer. Word.
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DOWLTD 002
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Returning to the label almost precisely a year since his 'Alternate Universe' EP, D&B soldier Jaydan is back on S.P.Y's DARKMTTR imprint with two absolutely howling floor-shakers. 'Body Movin' feels tailor made for massive rigs. Cavernous and dramatic, laced with tightly rolled percussion, it's a big cut as we build up towards the summer. 'Blinded' meanwhile is much more of a subversive creeper with its brassy stabs, jazzy vocal echoes and off-beat bass. Two stone cold cuts right here; Jaydan isn't playing around.
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MTTR 025
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: As the matter-or-fact title makes clear, this expansive affair brings together a wealth of tracks from two of Luv Shack's most prolific and consistent artists, Jakobin and ROCTIV. The former steps up first with a trio of tracks. Of these, it's opener 'Drawan' - a deliciously trippy and mind-mangling slab of psychedelic house rich in TB-303 acid bass, fizzing electronics and ghostly chords - that most impresses, though IDM-goes-breakbeat bubbler 'Skulpt' and the deep and trippy 'Octagonal Tribe' are also excellent. ROCTIV drops four tracks, flitting between bass-heavy, acid-flecked breakbeat ('Frenezy', 'Living Art'), re-born early 90s progressive house/nu-disco fusion ('No More Room In Hell') and sub-heavy psychedelic sleaziness ('The Confidence').
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LUV 046
19 Apr 24
Deep House
19 Apr 24
Deep House
Review: Five new rubs here of cuts from Dutch producer Isaie's 2022 long-playing debut. 'Psycho' drew on influences like coldwave, new beat and Italo disco, and Gerd Jansen and SHMLSS's remixes of 'ACE' and 'Hypnosis', respectively, don't mess with that script overmuch. Kiara Scuro & Tech Support give 'Psycho' a more radical makeover, transforming the new beat-ish chug of the original into something altogether more upbeat, danceable and acidic, but it's Eagles & Butterflies' two mixes of 'Vice II' that stand out in the reinvention stakes, taking the 80s-style European synth-pop of the original and putting it onboard a remix express that's stopping at house, trance and Italo on its way to the dancefloor...
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XXX 014RMX
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Belfast-born producer Rory Hamilton, known as Hammer, showcases his adeptness in the underground sound with his latest offering, Red Alert. With a pedigree co-helming Feel My Bicep and releases on Optimo and Shall Not Fade, Hammer's disco sound travels globally. "Red Alert" goes large with its superbly chugging rhythm, featuring a sleazy low end and cosmic arpeggios, grounded by a taught bassline. Its subtly euphoric atmosphere, Italo chord progressions, and retro sound designs inject some vibrant colour into the mix. Shackling up for the single is ABSOLUTE., a luminary of the London dance scene also, who delivers a raw and percussive remix that harkens back to early Chicago house, adorned with rave-ready stabs and energetic drums.
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GPM 750
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Following his recent outing on Planet Rhythm, Gustavo Bassani delivers this killer four-tracker for Truncate. "Liquid Cave" is a fast-paced, distinctive affair. Resounding to a combination of funk bass and stripped back drums, it is sure to stand out from the slew of high-tempo tracks. "Basement Tool" is a chord-heavy track, with a looped vocal adding an extra layer of drama. On "Synthesize", a steely, angular rhythm prevails- and its grainy undercurrent is offset somewhat by a pitched down vocal sample. Remaining in a similar field is "Hip Stretch". Bassani delivers a niggling, bubbling groove that acts as the basis for raw, analogue builds and drops.
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TRUNCATEDGTL 33
19 Apr 24
Techno
19 Apr 24
Techno
Submerge MeEXCLUSIVE
Review: Belgian producer Gratts teams up with Eleanor 'Mr' Beale on a laidback release that sits somewhere between deep house, Balearica, nu-jazz and trip-hop. Gently lolloping hand percussion with an Afro feel sets the pace from the outset, with Beale's jazzual vocal only emerging around the 1:20 mark. Add some lingering chords and you've got a track that wouldn't have sounded out of place on a mid-90s 'Rebirth Of The Cool' compilation. An accompanying remix from French stalwart Gilb'r pushes the track more firmly towards jazz-house, while the package is completed by a self-explanatory Bonus Drum Tool.
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BSBF 706D
22 Apr 24
Deep House
22 Apr 24
Deep House
Played by: Fouk
Review: Gee Labe won plenty of plaudits for his Toy Tonics label debut, 'Metamorphosis', when the EP dropped back in October 2023. Hopes are naturally high then for the Barcelona-based Venezuelan's speedy sequel. She hits the ground running with Mabreezee hook-up 'Monkeys', where squelchy synth-bass, dreamy chords and even more soulful vocals wrap around an extra-percussive mid-tempo house groove. New York combo Musclecars join forces with Kamaal to deliver vocal and instrumental takes that successfully re-cast the track as a slab of broken beat/Italian dream house fusion. Completing a fine package is bonus cut 'The Fourth', where Lane rushes off on a 1989 style piano-sporting, breakbeat-driven house tip.
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TOYT 159
19 Apr 24
Deep House
19 Apr 24
Deep House
Review: Since making his debut way back in 2022, Franck Roger has served up a lot of exceptionally good deep, soulful and spiritual house. In its' original mix form (track six), 'Enchanted', featuring Shawn Chappelle, is another high-grade treat - a shuffling, soft-focus vocal house number rich in warming chords, Osunlade-esque spiritual house percussion, meandering guitar solos and chunky bass. The accompanying remix package is naturally very strong too. Fred Everything delivers two takes: a subtly jazz, boogie synth-sporting vocal revision built around bouncy Afro-house beats, and a deliciously dreamy, weightier and more bassline-driven 'Dub'. DJ Spinna dips the tempo slightly on his more relaxed and laidback deep house versions (vocal and instrumental takes are both included), while Demarkus Lewis opts for a more immersive, thickset vibe on his full vocal interpretation.
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VIBE 016
19 Apr 24
Deep House
19 Apr 24
Deep House
Review: Franck Roger's "Cosmic Tree EP" marks a captivating journey into the realms of deep house, where Parisian finesse meets the legendary aura of NYC's Nu Groove Records. As an esteemed DJ, crate digger, and label maestro of Real Tone Records, Roger's prowess in crafting immersive sonic landscapes is on full display across these four tracks. The EP opens with "Part Of My Soul," a collaborative effort with Detroit luminary Rimarkable. Here, Roger's signature loop-based approach intertwines seamlessly with Rimarkable's vocals, evoking a cool downtown vibe that feels both timeless and fresh. From there, Roger takes the reins solo, delving into the depths of deep club weight with "The Music" and unleashing the percussive groove of "Radik'Hall." However, it's "Cosmic Funk" that truly steals the spotlight, serving as a sublime homage to the genre. Synthy basslines, vocoder rhythms, and ethereal trebles converge in hypnotic harmony, culminating in a transcendent listening experience.
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826194 647797
19 Apr 24
Deep House
19 Apr 24
Deep House
Review: Dutch duo Fouk, comprised of Daniel Leseman and Hans Peeman, unveil their latest offering in the vibrant Mirage EP for Dam Swindle's Heist Recordings! Picking up from their Blue Steel EP of 2021, these four originals take in a blend of funk and disco influences while presenting a dynamic exploration of the pair's musical palette, leaning towards a club-centric vibe. The EP not only highlights Fouk's distinctive sound but also features a powerful remix of the lead track by the talented Hardgroove artist Elisa Bee, adding an extra layer of energy to the record!
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HEIST082D
19 Apr 24
Deep House
19 Apr 24
Deep House
Annihilate EPEXCLUSIVE
Review: A gent on the streets, a demon in the spreadsheets; Excel returns with another exceptional EP that's absolutely loaded with grot and slimy sonics. Following his 'Apocalypse' EP on Pick The Lock, he continues to hone a very particular strain of 'puking robot' bass that's evident in many of tracks, especially right here. Highlights include the coiled spring flexes and algae-covered bass on 'The Beginning' and the rusty robot scrapes and scratches of 'The Truth'. That's just half of it. Check it yourself... You might say it all adds up.
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ES 008
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Streams Of Time EPEXCLUSIVE
Review: Few labels do minimal as well as Trelik and in terms of artists, Edwards is also as good as they come right now. This perfect pairing opens up with the deeply alluring 'Time' with its woozy pads and smeared chords over warm and rubbery drums. It's a hypnagogic affair then 'Vacuum Tube' has a more menacing air thanks to the wispy and unsettling synth details and clunky hooks. 'Watch Out' brings a more spangled and rubbery rhythm that has colourful details peeling off the beats and last of all, 'Stream' ups the ante with some thudding deep house and widescreen ambient synth work.
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TR 037
22 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
22 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Dynamic Reflection / Various
Review: Staying true to its mandate of releasing killer underground techno, Dynamic Reflection drops this diverse compilation. The Plant Worker & DIAPO's "Grogrott" and RNGD's "Radiation" are both stripped back, linear grooves, while contributions from Deas and the Linear System's hypnotic tonal "Void Perspective" represent a deeper side to the Dynamic Reflection canon. Pyramidal Decode raises the tempo - and intensity level - on the cavernous "Optical Noise", where doubled-up claps underpin dubby builds. There is a different aesthetic at play on the muddy bass and dense kicks of Gabriel D'Or & Bordoy's "G13", while Korben Nice represents the classic Dynamic Reflection techno sound with the bruising, percussion and coruscating filters of "Orchestra".
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DRC 010
25 Apr 24
Techno
25 Apr 24
Techno
Review: What a year it has already been for the DUPLOC collective. A crew that has done more than almost any to uphold and push the future of dubstep forward, both as a label and as a general entity. This latest drop sees them pull together this enormity of their 'BLXCK TXPES' releases for one almighty collection, bringing together the likes of Oxossi, Ternion Sound, Wraz, ENiGMA Dubz, Hypho and many other titan-weight producers for possibly the most loaded dubstep drop in recent years. Although previously released, it's fair to name a few highlights, including the super jittery subs of Roklem & Sebalo's 'Shake The System', the bulbous bass bounces of Lost's 'Level Up' and of course, the authentic sounds of Hamdi with his generational smasher 'Skanka'.
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DUPLOCXXBOX
22 Apr 24
Deep Dubstep
22 Apr 24
Deep Dubstep
Donnell Pitman, Wings Of Sunshine & Mofak - "Summertime Girls Ft. Anda" (original mix) - (3:52) 95 BPM
Donnell Pitman, Wings Of Sunshine & E. Live - "Get Next To You Ft. Anda" (original mix) - (5:27) 59 BPM
Review: Next month sees the release of Chicago veteran Donnell Pitman's debut long-player 'Brand New Funk' - an album that's long overdue, considering that he made his recording debut way back in 1969! The album's been trailed by a couple of single/EP releases already and now making its debut is 'Tonight', a team-up with (as ever) Chi-town young bloods Wings Of Sunshine as well as the mysterious E.Live and Anda. Once again, smooth and soulful 80s-style boogie is the order of the day, with the package rounded out by four previously released jams: 'Summertime Girls', 'Do You Wanna', 'Get Next To You' and the rawer, funkier 'Joog With Me'.
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SC1240E
19 Apr 24
Funk
19 Apr 24
Funk
