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Maceo Plex
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Review: Maceo Plex knows a thing or two about making big rooms move and make no mistake, big rooms are where this collaboration with Scottish producer AVNU - a regular on Plex's Ellum Audio label - is aimed at. 'Clickbait (This Ain't Hollywood)' opens with a simple funk loop, before a harsh, treated male voice informs us that "this ain't Hollywood... we don't do it for the headlines". After that, the kickdrum just gets bigger and bigger as the duo break out another in-your-face vocal, one that's definitely involved a vocoder and possibly a ring-mod as well... now chuck in an extended breakdown around the four-minute mark and we're firmly in "peaktime monster" territory here!
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LR 027
11 Aug 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
11 Aug 23
Disco/Nu-Disco
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ELL 063
11 Sep 20
Minimal/Tech House
11 Sep 20
Minimal/Tech House
Review: When the hitters are as big as Maceo Plex and Kompakt, there's no need for trite B side distractions and so this single-sided release comes forth with exactly the kind of anthemic, pop-straddling tech house that you would expect from such a combination. There may be edgy arpeggios and chunky drums powering the rhythm of the track, but with the straining emotional vocal and romantic pad sweeps, this is a track to garner appeal across the board, and not at the expense of the impact this will have in a club. It won't take long to learn the words, so before the summer is out you can expect plenty of people to be cooing along dreamily to this bright and bold belter.
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KOMPAKT 306
11 Aug 14
Minimal/Tech House
11 Aug 14
Minimal/Tech House
Review: American producer Eric Estornel must barely find time to sleep: when not returning to his Detroit roots when curating his wonderful Lone Romantic imprint, making electro as Mariel Ito, tech-house as Maetrik or running his long standing Ellum Audio imprint - he's recorded some of the most infectious and pop-inflected techno under his most well known alias: Maceo Plex. He has also become a key artist for Afterlife Recordings in recent times, playing a great number of shows at their Ibiza residency alongside label heads Tale Of Us. Dramatic strings announce you to surrender to the void (right before the massive drop) of "Lonely Tribe" - tunnelling and hypnotic techno number featuring an infectious looped vocal refrain. There's also a remix by the ever impressive Italian Fango which takes the track ionto oddball exotica territory.
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AL 028
22 Jul 19
Minimal/Tech House
22 Jul 19
Minimal/Tech House
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MPLX 001
21 Dec 18
Techno
21 Dec 18
Techno
Review: Fresh from reworking Remake's 1992 progressive house cover of Vangelis' "Blade Runner" theme, Maceo Plex returns to the Ellum Audio family he co-founded with Alta in 2011. This time round, he's got company, too, with veteran Texas outfit Paradigm Shift (whose "Requisition" was featured on Plex's recent Fabric mix CD) lending a hand on title track "Mutant Pulse". It's a typically atmospheric, peak-time-friendly affair, with trippy female spoken world vocals weaving in and out of an alien techno groove and spine-tingling pads reminiscent of the Moby classic "Go". "Mutant Radio" is an altogether darker and more hypnotic interpretation, with spaced-out stabs and ghostly chords accompanying Plex's fuzzy, on-point grooves.
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ELLB 001
10 Aug 18
Techno
10 Aug 18
Techno
Maceo Plex feat CAR
Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House, Pan-Pot, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Pleasurekraft, Resident Advisor, Tiefschwarz, Joseph Capriati, Sinchi Collective
Review: Tech house titan Maceo Plex makes the move to Kompakt once again after storming the German institution with the Conjure Superstar release last year. This time around he has some assistance in the shape of Car, and between them they shape out the seductive, moody tones of "Mirror Me". The track comes in two forms, with Car dropping some unsettling robotic vocal turns on the "Extended Original" version in a perfect channeling of electro clash posturing, while Maceo's own "Dark Dub" strips back the bulbous melodics and pushes the techno intensity up. Whichever mix tickles your fancy more, there's no doubt the Plex machine has once again delivered the goods for the big room experience.
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KOMPAKT DIGITAL 061
18 Sep 15
Deep House
18 Sep 15
Deep House
Played by: Juno Recommends Funky House, Pan-Pot, Fed Conti, Resident Advisor, Maceo Plex, Luca Fregonese, Matt Darey, Joseph Capriati, Tim Fishbeck, Quivver
Review: Eric Estornel rose to fame a few years ago, from what seemed like out of nowhere. But unbeknownst to many was churning out sleek electro for a long time before as Mariel Ito. But it was with Maceo Plex that he really found his groove with anthems such as "Your Style" and Sleazy Rider". Fast forward to 2015 he's still at the top of his game as a DJ (check the polls) and as a producer as heard striking out on his own imprint Ellum Audio. It sees him temporarily return to his old ways with a chill electro number that ticks all the boxes; vocoder, soaring analogue strings and warm chunky arpeggiated bassline. If that wasn't enough, he flips the script on us again in the form of right techno banger "Solar Detroit" sounding like something on Oscar Mulero's Pole Group. Nice one!
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ELL 029
14 Aug 15
Funky/Club House
14 Aug 15
Funky/Club House
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506019 1674928
29 Dec 14
Techno
29 Dec 14
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech, Roma Shpak, NT89, Resident Advisor, John Acquaviva, Damian Lazarus, Wankelmut
Review: How does a label follow up a surprise summer smash? In the case of Ellum Audio and the excellent New York Is Alright from TV Baby, founder Maceo Plex returns with his first original material for the label in nearly a year, teaming up with Odd Parent's Maars on Going Back. A simple two tracker aimed at the dancefloors, the lead original mix takes the vocals of Florence Bird and weaves them deep into the groove of a dark, sonically hypnotic arrangement with all the usual Plex nuances like crisp drums, gloopily foreboding bassline and clipped strings. The dub version naturally discards with Bird's contribution yet retains the intensity.
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ELL 015
21 Oct 13
Minimal/Tech House
21 Oct 13
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Kelly Sylvia, Peter Edison, Straightoffthefloors.com, Juno Recommends Deep House, Sasha, Eelke Kleijn, Eelke Kleijn
Review: Maceo's label Ellum Audio is really beginning to find its place in the tech scene; lavishing listeners with a salubrious, rolling funk, it's been just as much of a breath of fresh air as Maceo's productions themselves. Put the two together and you're onto a purebred winner... "Filthy Mama" twists and turns with the sonic toxicity of 2020 Soundsystem record performed live while "Stimulation" is more prog-inclined with heaps of beautiful emotion laced throughout.
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ELL 009
07 Jan 13
Deep House
07 Jan 13
Deep House
Review: Having enjoyed the sort of 2011 that most producers dream of, hip Spaniard Maceo Plex returns to Crosstown Rebels with another two-track dose of touchy-feely nu school deep house. "Frisky" is typical of Plex's previous work, melding tactile synth bass, stirring strings and half sung, half-spoken vocals to a shuffling, nu-school house groove. It perhaps lacks the sheer power of previous releases, but there's a subtlety and sweetness that's addictive. "Sex Appeal" ditches the strings for bubbling acid lines, but otherwise the formula remains the same - shuffling, soft focus house music tailor-made for dewy-eyed moments of late night revelry.
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CRM 093
23 Apr 12
Deep House
23 Apr 12
Deep House
Played by: Marco Febbraro, Giom, Will Long, Dirty Channels, Estroe, Deepshizzol on Deepvibes Radio 16.0, Chris Coco, Alkalino, Juno Recommends Deep House, Moustache Mamas, Sean Danke, Freddy Love, YokoO, Bryan Gerrard, DJ Flore, Miss Kittin, THINGS HAPPEN, Resident Advisor, Paul Gilmore
Review: Few house producers have enjoyed quite as rapid a rise in 2011 than Maceo Plex. Here he jumps ship from Crosstown Rebels to launch his own label, offering two typically emotional chunks of Visionquest-ish synth-house. While the epic "Aint No Love" opts for a sci-fi tinged approach, it's A-side builder "Stay High Baby" that really impresses. Working with many of his usual elements - those touchy-feely vocals, a snatch of disco guitar, emotion-rich chords, snappy beats, big breakdowns, echo-laden pianos and a dash of acid tweakery - he carefully builds a naggingly hooky concoction that bueatifully ebbs and flows throughout.
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ELL 001
12 Dec 11
Deep House
12 Dec 11
Deep House
Played by: Sabo, Carl Cox, Franz Johann, Resident Advisor, DJ Hell, UNER, Maceo Plex, Hot Since 82, Cowboy Rhythmbox, Julio Navas
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MINUSMAX 19
23 Jun 14
Minimal/Tech House
23 Jun 14
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Peter Edison, Grant Nelson, DJ VIVONA, RedSoul, Ralf Gum, Framewerk, Henri Kohn, Luis Machuca, Juno Recommends Deep House, J&M BROTHERS, Rony Breaker, Freddy Love, Martin Eyerer, Timo Garcia (Yoshitoshi), X-Press 2, Dirty McKenzie, Miss Kittin, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Resident Advisor, Reed & Radley, Allen Craig, DJ Hell, Natural High, AWITW
Review: Having made his name with a decidedly fluorescent blend of retro-futurist house revivalism, the logical next step for Maceo Plex was always going to be working with his heroes. Here, he joins forces with former Hacienda resident and '90s remixer of choice Jon DaSilva for a cut based on the latter's unreleased remix of a Jones Girls cover. It's pretty much what you'd expect from both parties rolled into one; the booming synth-bass and cyber-synths of Plex, versus the '90s vocal stylings and bumpin' disco-house beats of DaSilva. Plex himself delivers a thunderous, techno-flavoured Dub, while solo bonus cut "Futre Musik", a tribute to German tech-housers Closer Musik, rises and falls for 10 gorgeous minutes.
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ELL 007
08 Oct 12
Deep House
08 Oct 12
Deep House
Played by: Jask, Giom, Justin Miller, Terry Grant, Marko De La Rocca, Carlo Gambino, Romanto (YSR / DISCO MACHINE), Maurice Aymard, Alfred Azzetto, Alkalino, Juno Recommends Deep House, The Undah-Dub, Neil Diablo, Bryan Gerrard, Phasen, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Jesus Pablo, Marvin Zeyss, Da Sunlounge, Sarah Main (MAINroom Radio), Resident Advisor, Luca Fregonese, Autosky, AWITW
Review: Well-traveled Spaniard Maceo Plex is a snug fit with Crosstown Rebels. The trio of tracks on this quietly impressive EP sound unequivocally current, yet none neatly fit into prescribed genre pigeonholes. "Can't Leave You", for example, sounds like some lost Seth Troxler/Benoit & Sergio hoedown (especially the Tale Of Us remix), but with the addition of extra disco drums, gut-busting sub-bass and classic analogue house touches. It has "Ibiza" written all over it. "Stop Your Hate" treads similar ground, but also includes a heavy dose of mutant electrofunk. It's kinda deep, but also kinda funky. Either way, it's a lot of fun.
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CRM 082
03 Oct 11
Deep House
03 Oct 11
Deep House
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FABRIC 195DX
20 Apr 18
Techno
20 Apr 18
Techno
Various
Review: Two decades have now passed since Damian Lazarus shuttered the City Rockers imprint and launched Crosstown Rebels. The tech-tinged label was an instant success and has continued to inspire DJs and dancers ever since. 'CR20 The Album' is a label retrospective with a twist, namely that it contains unheard versions of classic catalogue tracks, unreleased gems and fresh revisions. The many highlights include - but are not limited to - the hushed, early morning Latin-tech shuffle of Dennis Cruz's remix of Pier Bucci's 'Hay Consuelo', a typically atmospheric, percussion-rich and string-laden Black Coffee revision of Made By Pete and Zoe Kypri's 'Horizon Red', and a tactile, saucer-eyed Art Department tweak of 'Paradise' by Jamie Jones.
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CRMLP 20YR
12 May 23
Deep House
12 May 23
Deep House
Review: Six years have passed since Maceo gave the world his debut album Life Index. In that time he's solidified his status as one of techno's most untouchable soul men who's unapologetically ungoverned by tempos or boxes or any type of formula. He's also become a father, which is what this (and last year's "Journey To Solar") are all about. Rich in sentiment, hope and fear, each cut reveals a deeper layer of Maceo: the star-gazing optimism of "Kepler's Journey", the Bristolesque industrial dub soul of "Indigo", the careful countering of vulnerable emotion and roboticism on "Was Away My Tears", the list goes on. This is Maceo at his most heartfelt and arresting.
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LR 001
16 Jun 17
Minimal/Tech House
16 Jun 17
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Review: For years one of the leading lights in trance, Armada now turns its focus to tech house. It's no surprise that some of the tracks selected for this compilation have a big room, epic flavour. This is audible on the laser-tunnel bass of Maceo Plex's "Conjure Drama" and Booka Shade's chart-threatening "Crossing Borders", which features Fritz Kalkbrenner's monotone vocals. However, this compilation also provides some unexpected pleasures, including the tribal house of Tom Flynn's "Hoochie", which features a guest slot from the sadly deceased Detroit producer Aaron Carl and the insane jack and vocal snippets of Schumacher and Daniele Petronelli's "Bounce".
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ARDI 3490
04 Jul 14
Minimal/Tech House
04 Jul 14
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: In his highly anticipated third album, '93,' renowned US producer Maceo Plex pays homage to a remarkable three-decade journey into the electronic dance music. Blending house, hip hop, global bass, techno, breaks, and electronica - '93 showcases Plex's ability to seamlessly traverse genres while crafting an audio journey for the masses. Collaborating with a stellar lineup of artists including Perry Farrell, Desire, Cubicolor, and others, '93' is a cross-genre exploration that balances emotive musicality with hard-hitting beats. Departing from his early deeper house roots, Maceo Plex intentionally ventures into new territory, steering away from a melodic and techno direction, celebrating a pivotal juncture in his career, offering a diverse and dynamic musical affair that captures the spirit of his electrifying DJ sets for the now.
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LR 030
14 Dec 23
Minimal/Tech House
14 Dec 23
Minimal/Tech House
