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Review: Blende enters the Barnhus with three cuts that pulsate with force and intricate detail, taking in weirdo pop with funky dance vibes. With vocal contributions from Mickael Karkousse and Smiles Davis (with some banging cover art by Stefan Fält), this release embodies the essence of Studio Barnhus' exploration into the realms of eclectic dance music. Blende's fusion of modern dance elements with retro '70s and '80s sounds delivers an essential addition to any disco and werid balls aficionado's collection - welcome to the barn.
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BARN 097
26 Apr 24
Deep House
26 Apr 24
Deep House
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M2D 2021
26 Aug 22
Disco/Nu-Disco
26 Aug 22
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Since first joining the label in 2012, Blende has been one of Eskimo's standout artists, releasing a string of attractive Balearic disco workouts. Predictably, the London-based Swede has done it again with "Do You Remember", a shimmering, sunshine-friendly Italo disco-goes-Balearic pop workout complete with strong lead vocals from collaborator Mickael Karkousse. Skip the radio edit and head straight for the Extended Mix, a far more satisfying and life-affirming beast that uses positive chord progressions and druggy arpeggio lines to build energy before Karkousse's killer vocal drops in midway through. It's accompanied by a tasty instrumental mix that is, if anything, even more glassy-eyed and grandiose than its predecessor.
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541416 510039D
20 Apr 18
Disco/Nu-Disco
20 Apr 18
Disco/Nu-Disco
Blende feat Mattie Safer
Played by: Massimo Vanoni (The Smoker)
Review: Blende is slowly becoming one of Eskimo's "go-to" artists. "Back To Summertime" is the cheery nu-disco/synth-pop fusionist's fourth single for the Belgian label since 2012. The track itself is something of a jaunty, synth-heavy summer shuffler, with Mattie Safer's attractive vocals rising above a bouncy, P-funk influenced backing track laden with kaleidoscopic melody lines. Arguably even better is the remix by This Soft Machine, which recasts the track as a rubbery chunk of sumptuous disco house complete with razor-sharp strings and life-affirming slap bass. To complete a rock solid package, Cavego weighs in with two reworks; a revivalist electrofunk "Extended Remix" and an "After Dinner" remix that re-wires the track as a blissful chunk of live-sounding Balearic disco.
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541416 508406D
28 Apr 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
28 Apr 17
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: There's something deliciously vibrant and multi-coloured about this single from London-based Swede Blende. "Running" is an attractive chunk of bubbling Balearic disco, painted in bold colours, soaked through with classic electrofunk synths, and boasting a deliciously soulful vocal from Hercules & Love Affair singer Gustaph. Happily, the accompanying remixes are equally as vivacious. Former breakbeat crew Kraak & Smaak deliver a wonderfully fluid, melodious deep house take - all shimmering electronics, soft-focus pads and metronomic rhythms - before Knight One turn the original into a dayglo slab of wide-eyed pop. While radio-friendly, it also sounds like the kind of tackle that would sound good blasting out of a poolside soundsystem, somewhere swelteringly hot and sunny.
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541416 506853 D
24 Nov 14
Disco/Nu-Disco
24 Nov 14
Disco/Nu-Disco
Played by: Casio Social Club
Review: Originally starting back in the mid-noughties as a slightly Ed Banger-esque producer, London based Swede Blende has mellowed over time into a more discofied take on the electro sound. He's also forged a bond with the always-hip Eskimo recordings. Here he presents three new sparkly gems: the cowbells and string-laden "Paramount", the raw '80s punky-funk of "Sparkle" and the wall of synths beauty that is closer "Plush". Just lovely.
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541416 506500D
07 Apr 14
Disco/Nu-Disco
07 Apr 14
Disco/Nu-Disco
Various
Review: Last year's Pink Collection, the first in Eskimo's Colour Series of compilations, delivered a sumptuous blend of baggy Balearica, synth-heavy nu-disco, electronic deep house and wide-eyed indie-dance. Here, the long-running Belgian label repeats the formula, serving up 12 new and recent cuts from a wide-range of artists. Highlights come thick and fast, from the touchy-feely goodness of Freeform Five's Roisin Murphy hook-up "Levinthian" and the atmospheric nu-disco-goes-acid of Volta Cab's subdued "Smoke Some Kill", to the guitar-laden Balearic house of Peak Oak and company's "Nova", and Elke Kleijn's sensual, string-laden deep house epic "A Tale of Two Lovers".
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541416 506345D
24 Feb 14
Disco/Nu-Disco
24 Feb 14
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Released last month, Blende's super-smooth electro disco workout enjoys a wide range of reboots. Moonlight Matters adds a little electro grit to the bass that adds a heaviness while complementing the big brassy vocal. Phonat, meanwhile, retains the gossamer synth sheen while going all Doobie Brothers with his guitars. Elsewhere we find Le Crayon creating space in the groove with a cool 808 drum track and a glockenspielly vibe to the riff while French Horn Rebellion strip things back for a much slinkier slap-bass heavy jam. Looking to really raise those hands? Head straight for the full-flavoured synth showdown from Majestique.
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541416 506180D
21 Oct 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
21 Oct 13
Disco/Nu-Disco
The Glimmers / Various
Played by: Dicky Trisco, Homegroove Project, Andrew Clarke, Henri Kohn, Pete Herbert, Fab Mayday, CC:DISCO!, BRUNO FROM IBIZA, Future Feelings, Reed & Radley, Jakobin & Domino
Review: Ten years ago, Eskimo Recordings emerged from Ghent, as an outlet for mix albums from hometown heroes the Glimmers. Since then, the label has gone on to be a leading light on the nu-disco and nu Balearic scenes. Fittingly, this expansive tenth anniversary set was put together by the Glimmers, and features two solo DJ mixes featuring label highlights aplenty. For DJs, the real bonus is the huge selection of unmixed tracks on display, which adeptly showcases the depth and variety of the label's output. Highlights are plentiful, from the woozy Scandolearic vibes of Lindstrom & Prins Thomas and brilliance of early Aeroplane, to the sun-bright dream pop of Hiem, and the bouncing dancefloor groovery of LHAS Inc.
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541416 505648DDJ
05 Nov 12
Disco/Nu-Disco
05 Nov 12
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Blende has been on the London scene for a few years now, building up a following for his classic electro-disco productions. Now he's got a new EP on esteemed Belgian synth-pop label Eskimo, and he's clearly settled right at home. "Fake Love" is excellently produced electro-pop, not unlike a much more polite Uffie, and with some subtle Chic style chords and a big juicy chorus. Villa chop up and re-skewer the original in their remix, and the humorously titled Chordashians provide a pulsating, arpeggiated and melodic version. The Living Islands supply two versions of their Tropical Doom mix (one's a dub), which isn't that doomy but is a pretty lovely Italo-disco excursion.
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541416 505598D
17 Sep 12
Disco/Nu-Disco
17 Sep 12
Disco/Nu-Disco
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LABOMBE 0007
29 Aug 11
Funky/Club House
29 Aug 11
Funky/Club House
