Review: The fourth compilation on Sulk Magic starts in style with "Shrimp Daddy", a dark, chugging piece of electronic disco from label owner Bird of Paradise. It sets the tone for the rest of the collection; Dead Love Embargo drops the low-slung "Transmutation", while Emile Strunz and Kolomensky both venture down an electro-influenced route on the acid-soaked "Casual Violence" and brooding "Raving Raven" respectively. There are some lighter moments, most notably on Dharma's shimmering Italo contribution, "A Quick Passing" and the textured ambience of Stove's "Ocean Loom", but overall the mood is designed for sweaty basements - a feeling that is expertly captured by Ian Blevins' "Fleshworld", a throbbing, rumbling piece of electronic disco.
Review: Leeds label Clandestino has barely put a foot wrong since launching midway through 2016. Predictably, this EP, which marks the debut of producer Dennis Kolomensky, is another doozy. He serves up two original productions: the bustling, machine-driven grooves and tumbling Balearic synthesizer washes of "Recovery" and the arguably superior "Santa Monica", a rush-inducing Balearic slow jam with echoes of early Italian dream house. Speaking of saucer-eyed Italians, Balearic Gabba Sound System's tactile and woozy remix of "Santa Monica" - arguably the EP's standout moment - sounds like it could have been released on legendary dream house imprint DFC in 1990. For heavier dancefloor thrills, check out Felix Dickinson's energy packed, acid-flecked revision of "Recovery".
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