Review: Peter Waldmann has released many fine EPs as Gorge since debuting 17 years ago, in the process notching up outings on the likes of Freerange, Mobilee, Poker Flat and Plastic City. Here he adds another imprint to his CV via a typically accomplished four-tracker on Klaus:elle. There are two original productions to enjoy: the sumptuous, piano-sporting deep house dreaminess of 'Never Thought' - the kind of lusciously blissful and melodious outing we could imagine appearing on All Day I Dream - and the more tech-tinged late-night hypnotism of 'Darkness', where wiggly acid lines, bubbly electronics and hazy spoken word snippets catch the ear. Elsewhere across the EP, Deetron delivers a driving and fuzzy, but still melody-rich, remix of 'Never Thought' and Marco Berto re-frames 'Darkness' as a breakdown-rich slab of progressive/tech-house fusion.
Review: Amsterdam Dance Event holds a special place in the electronic music community's calendar, and it just wouldn't be the same without the Toolroom family putting on a very special showcase for the industry and punters alike. The Dutch capital's clubbing culture is one of the best in Europe and there's only one place to be this October. They join the fun once again this year and this are kicking off the week at Chicago Social Club for an opening to ADE like no other. In celebration, Mark Knight & Co. anticipate the event with this solid collection of sonic arsenal with highlights not limited to: label staple Weiss serving up classic vocal funky house on "Let Me Love You" (extended Club mix), legends Dirty Vegas getting remixed by CamelPhat on the extended remix of "Days Go By" (which reaches near acid moments), the ever impressive Alan Fitzpatrick providing austere peak time tackle on banger "The Approach" and rising stars like Jacky (with Example) on the wonky tech house of "Another 24" and label newcomer Maxinne dropping the riveting main room thriller "The Message" amongst many more. Comes with two continuous mixes: the first by Romanian upstarts Sllash & Doppe and the second by Swiss scene hero Mendo (Clarisse).
Review: The German label is 12 this year, but as it faces into its teenage life, it retains the same hunger for new music. Get Physical owner DJ T delivers one of the compilation's highlights, a stab-heavy techy take on John Tejada's "Timebomb". Like a slowed down take of Dave Clarke's "Red 2" infused with disco riffs, it sets a high watermark. Nonetheless, T faces stiff opposition from The Martinez Brothers, whose "Issshhh" is all tough percussive volleys and insistent chords, like a tough take on Levon Vincent. Elsewhere, new acts like Siopis and Gorge impress with drum-heavy tools, while old hands Tiefschwarz deliver a spaced out, bleep-heavy version of John Monkman's "Follow Me".
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