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Dusky
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Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House
Review: Popular twosome Dusky (AKA Nicholas Harriman and Alfred Granger-Howell) return to Running Back with the final part of their 'Life Signs' trilogy of EPs. In keeping with its predecessors, and the London-based duo's popular and now familiar approach, all four tracks sound fresh and contemporary while offering nods to classic club sounds of old. For proof, check opener 'Wildfire', where colossal chords and trance-style melodic motifs rise above an unfussy house beat and throbbing sequenced bassline, and the riff-heavy, acid bass-propelled breaks business of 'Tea Cake'. Elsewhere, 'Rushing' is a bouncy and celebratory slab of techno-tempo piano house, and 'Hawthorn' is a nostalgic, saucer-eyed delight full of The Beloved-style bass, starry chords and sweat-soaked beats.
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RB 124D
13 Oct 23
Deep House
13 Oct 23
Deep House
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RB 124DS 1
29 Sep 23
Deep House
29 Sep 23
Deep House
Review: Almost three years after Dusky released the first of two Life Signs EPs, Running Back has decided to release a swathe of new reworks of tracks from the series. The most high-profile revisions come from Cinthie, who brilliantly re-frames 'Static' as a dreamy and attractive fusion of high-quality synth-pop and driving deep house complete with wavy vocalisations, undulating lead lines, gorgeous chords and sturdy beats. Elsewhere, KiNK re-wires 'Fridge' as a driving, rave-igniting techno roller full of retro-futurist organ stabs and old school house vocal snippets, while Rumu's version of 'Lea Valley' peppers a sturdy electro-breaks rhythm with glassy-eyed vocal samples, bold synth-bass, sparkling electronics and immersive pads.
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RB 104D
28 Jan 22
Deep House
28 Jan 22
Deep House
Review: Tapping into retro-active rave aesthetics, classic UKG to techy bassline house and sweet main room melodies, Dusky's latest JOY LP is a definition of itself! Leafing through a full spectrum of genres like Italo disco, electro and subtle krautrock inspirations to happy hardcore and the gamut of rave era tropes, JOY delivers drum and bass, jungle and breakbeat inspirations alongside touches of trance, pop house and Hi-NRG Ibiza sessions that are peppered with flecks of acid, bleep culture and synthwave. What a mouthful, and worth every drop! JOY.
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17STEPSLP 001E
05 Nov 21
Funky/Club House
05 Nov 21
Funky/Club House
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17STEPSLP 001S4E
06 Oct 21
Funky/Club House
06 Oct 21
Funky/Club House
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17STEPSLP 001S3E
08 Sep 21
UK Hardcore
08 Sep 21
UK Hardcore
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17STEPSLP 001S2E
11 Aug 21
Funky/Club House
11 Aug 21
Funky/Club House
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17STEPSLP 001S1E
14 Jul 21
Disco/Nu-Disco
14 Jul 21
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Dusky's first outing for Running Back, "Life Signs", was arguably one of their most euphoric and uplifting releases to date, so it's little surprise to find that this much-anticipated sequel explores similar sonic territory. The future anthem is undoubtedly "Metropolis", a shimmering retro-futurist number that layers bleeping lead lines and spine-tingling pads atop a weighty analogue bassline and heavy beats. You get vocal and dub mixes, with the former making great use of a loved-up female vocal snippet that adds to the cut's old school credentials. Elsewhere, "Seed Tray" is a rushing, warehouse-ready stomper smothered in rave-era piano stabs, "Mushroom Samba" adds bleeps to a suitably psychedelic, all-action backing track, and "Fridge" is a nostalgic, retro-futurist romp that defies easy categorization.
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RB 089D
14 Feb 20
Deep House
14 Feb 20
Deep House
Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House, Markus Schneider / Robot Scientists, Dave Mathmos, Tech Support
Review: Since founding their 17 Steps label in 2014, Dusky has barely stepped away from the imprint. Kudos to Gerd Janson, then, for persuading the British duo to offer-up this EP on his lauded Running Back kabel. They start in typically sweaty and bombastic fashion with "Boris Borrison's Trip To Morrisons", a soaring and life-affirming chunk of warehouse-ready peak-time madness built around a dirty, Italo-disco style arpeggio bassline, glassy-eyed rave stabs and tactile electronics. "Static" is a bustling but dreamy affair whose combination of swirling vocal samples, weighty sub bass and crackling breakbeats recalls the early days of British dance music. "Lea Valley", another retro-futurist affair that combines deep musical touches with heavy bottom end pressure, is similarly sizable.
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RB 082D
05 Jul 19
Deep House
05 Jul 19
Deep House
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: 2018 was a relatively quiet year for Dusky aka Alfie Granger-Howell and Nick Harriman, but the pair follow their recent Aset Forever record with these killer remixes. Issued on their own 17 Steps label, in its original format, "Amongst The Gods" featured raw break beats, euphoric synths and angelic vocals. For this remix package however, Brame & Hamo turn it into a more raw-sounding affair, full of splurging low end and menacing stabs. There's no room for subtlety either on Kettama's version of "Staunch"; pounding kicks support visceral riffs and the kind of swaggering, menacing roof that will leave the faint-hearted traumatised.
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17 STEPS021RD
14 Dec 18
Techno
14 Dec 18
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House
Review: Since this EP dropped on vinyl earlier in the year, the sizeable title track has become one of the most ubiquitous peak-time anthems around. That's not meant as a criticism; few do rush-inducing musical moments quite like Dusky, and "Square Miso" is one of their most euphoric productions to date. It's something of a retro-futurist treat, with colossal piano riffs and dewy-eyed vocal samples riding thunderous drums and a booming, mind-altering bassline. For extra spine-tingling pleasure, check out the beat-free "Reprise" version, which wisely emphasizes the "Strings of Life" style pianos and synthesized strings, and the warehouse-friendly, Inner City style throb of "LF10".
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17STEPS 016D
16 Oct 17
Deep House
16 Oct 17
Deep House
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17STEPS 014SRD
07 Aug 17
Techno
07 Aug 17
Techno
Review: Dusky has certainly made the most of running the 17 Steps label. Astonishingly, this is the duo's 16th release on the imprint since it launched back in 2014. As usual, there's plenty to admire across the four-track EP, starting with the poignant chord progressions, rubbery synth-bass, "Show Me Love" organ stabs and trippy late night atmospherics of "Cold Heart". Their penchant for hustling low-end and grandiose synthesizer flourishes is explored further on "Psychic Life Coach", while the superb "Bowed" sees them doffing a cap to both John Carpenter and Patrick Cowley. For those seeking fluttering riffs, heavy analogue bass and breezy, summery vibes, closer "Balfour Betty" should be essential listening.
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17STEPS 014
26 Jun 17
Deep House
26 Jun 17
Deep House
Played by: Eric Sharp, Juno Recommends Deep House, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Tee Circus, Erik Rug, Resident Advisor, James Zabiela, Dusky, Umek, Luca Fregonese, Guillaume Delarge and Mat Coast
Review: Having built an impressive reputation via releases on Aus Music and Naked Naked, British house duo Dusky have decided to launch their own label, 17 Steps. This first release - from the duo themselves, naturally - suggests the label could be a force to be reckoned with in coming years. There's a thrillingly saucer-eyed feel about "Love Taking Over", which peppers a robust, sub-heavy groove with drifting alien synths, wonky pads and choice vocal samples. "Inta" is more obviously accessible, with classic house pianos and spoken vocal stabs providing the track with bags of energy. "Expectations" sees the duo return to familiar influences, with acid bass and attractive hooks riding a bustling, US garage-influenced groove.
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17STEPS 001
14 Jul 14
Deep House
14 Jul 14
Deep House
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SCHOOL 001D
10 Dec 12
Deep House
10 Dec 12
Deep House
Review: After conquering the scene with releases for Will Saul's reinvigorated Simple and Dogmatik, Dusky return to their spiritual home of Anjunadeep with the first in a series of remix EPs. First up, Jozif Voxatron transforms "It's Not Enough" with his own brand of Baltic swing, while Andre Crom transforms the high-octane "Lost In You" into something with a little more swagger, and Thomas Langner changes the laid back "Falling" into a groovesome roller. By far our pick however is Tevo Howard's Chicago house revision of "Lost Highway", stripping everything back to its bare rhythmic components, firming them up, and rebuilding the whole thing with a ton more soul.
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ANJDEE 157D
03 Sep 12
Deep House
03 Sep 12
Deep House
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SIMPLE 1252
11 Jun 12
Bass
11 Jun 12
Bass
Review: London based duo Alfie Granger-Howell and Nick Harriman present their stunning new project Dusky. Previously going under the name of Solarity with a more progressive house, sound their latest incarnation is a finer detailed musical showcase. Combining beautiful orchestral elements with captivating vocals, creating a unique collection of tracks with depth and originality. 'Lost In You' & 'It's Not Enough' (both featuring Janai), and 'Need You Back' really stand out and will no doubt get further remix treatment from the Anjuna usual suspects.
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ANJCD 027D
17 Oct 11
Progressive House
17 Oct 11
Progressive House
Played by: Carlos Russo
Review: Last week the new album from Anjunadeep's latest find; Dusky never left our speakers, and this week looks set to be no different as they hit straight back with fresh mixes of one of the LP's finest moments 'It's Not Enough' featuring the simply beautiful vocals of Janai. The Original is already a stunning piece of music, with Janai's tones captivating with every whisper and word. Pezzner strips it back and goes a little tripper for his remix, and then the Anjuna team surprise again with a dubsteppy cut from Rack N Ruin.. For trance fans this may be out of your comfort zone, but it's definitely worth a few listens.. and remixes aside, you always have the flawless Original to go back too.
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ANJDEE 130D
24 Oct 11
Progressive House
24 Oct 11
Progressive House
Jody Wisternoff / James Grant / Various
Pola & Bryson - "Cinematic Fireball" (Tom Middleton/Jody Wisternoff & James Grant remix) - (6:34) 124 BPM
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ANJCD 057D
27 Oct 17
Deep House
27 Oct 17
Deep House
