Review: The second installment of the Wet Floor series sees Boysnoize unearth more killer dance floor tracks from the vaults. SCNTST delivers a uniquely modern take on Chicago ghetto tracks in the shape of "Da Bizzy Jump" while on the Strip Steve and Das Glow remix of Bobmo's "Hardbells", a noisy, jacking sound prevails. Wet Floor Vol 2 also focuses on Boysnoize's well-documented love of electro, with Jensen Interceptor dropping the acid-led "Sexting", while on a deeper tact, there's the resonating bass and robotic vocals of Djedjotronic's "Drum Program". With Escor Krist dropping the wild hardcore stabs of "999", it sounds like this compilation has every underground style covered.
Review: The latest release on the Boysnoize compilation is a compilation that draws on the label's fine electro and techno legacy. "Travis" by label owner Boys Noize is an acid-soaked, stripped back jacker, while in contrast, Strip Steve delivers a disco-sampling banger on "Dancin". Both Cardopusher and Djedjotronic's contributions focus on tougher, electro-techno rhythm tracks, underpinned by ominous bass, while at the deeper end of the spectrum, there's Jan Driver, who fuses bass drops with a chugging groove and hypnotic synth flourishes. Boysnoize also deserves kudos for scoring a track from Lone, with the UK producer's "For Ed" showcasing his melodic, offbeat approach to techno.
Review: The Buchla synth has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years. This is largely due to the work of drone artists like Alessandro Cortini, but it's also great to see a well-known techno producer like Boys Noize aka Alexander Ridha champion its use in productions. Underpinned by thunderous kicks, the title track features synth lines so thickly caked in grime that they could have easily been recorded in a dank sewer. Without sacrificing any of his usual dance floor impact, the German artist has created a truly mesmerising piece of electronic music - and hopefully his peers will follow suit with similar experiments.
Review: German electro artist Boyz Noize is back with a vengeance on this new full length which runs the whole the gamut from classic electro flavours right through to dirty tech house and even a bit of acid for good measure. Testament to his success are the rather interesting collaborations on offer with special guests such as long-time fan and Turbo boss Tiga teaming up on "808-Irag" for some seriously druggy dancefloor antics. "Openn" features the legendary Uwe Schmidt aka Atom TM where they venture into more experimental waters, naturally but will easily warp minds on the dancefloor, no problem. But it's "Spacer" with Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs which is undoubtedly the highlight with its epic and soulful melancholia. All in all a brilliant effort and return to form for Alex Ridha.
Review: Spanish production and DJ duo Chus & Ceballos have been running things "Iberican Sound" style since 2001. Blending tribal sounds with tech elements, the two were among the first to take house and techno and mash them together like a big sandwich. It's with some excitement then that the pair return to Toolroon Knights with a compilation of dancefloor stunners and downright dirty dance music. From Boys Noize, Mihalis Safras and Christian Smith to Kaiserdisco, Rafa Barrios, Cristian Varela and Filterheadz, there are no less than 30 huge tracks and a full DJ mix from the duo. Whether you're after this for the Toolroom collection or because you're big C&C fans, you're going to end up with a treat.
