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Review: Following last year's Release Me, Redshape returns to Running Back with this rave-inspired EP. Drawing on euphoric sounds from the 90s, this four-tracker starts off with the title track. Led by dramatic string swoops and evocative chord builds, it contains an understated sense of menace. The same interplay between euphoria and moodiness is also audible on "Wing Wing", where an acid bass underpins colourful synth lines. "Acid Flow" is more pared back, with Redshape putting the focus on a warbling 303 and insistent percussion. Rounding off the release, the storied techno producer goes deeper with the sleek Detroit techno of "Redshape Frantic".
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RB 117D
02 Jun 23
Techno
02 Jun 23
Techno
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RB 117DS
12 May 23
Techno
12 May 23
Techno
Played by: Johannes Albert, Alkalino, Juno Recommends Deep House, Juno Recommends Techno, Marco Giannini (Sticky Heat)
Review: Mask-sporting techno titan Redshape (real name Sebastian Kramer) can usually be relied upon to deliver the goods, particularly when it comes to the warmly nostalgic, timeless-sounding outings he delivers on Running Back. There's a definite "back-to-the-future" feel to 'Release Me (Base Mix)', a jacking slab of acid house/techno fusion piled high with psychedelic TB-303 lines, booming bass and creepy, held-note chords. He explores the track's vintage Chicago House influences further on the more stomping, acid-fired 'Windy Mix', before opting for a warmer and bouncier techno sound on 'Bonuz Me' (check the melodious, looped riffs and synth-strings). Closing cut 'Second Ten', meanwhile, sounds like vintage Mr Fingers updated for the Berlin techno generation.
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RB 108D
13 May 22
Deep House
13 May 22
Deep House
Review: Given his long association with Gerd Janson's Running Bback label, we were rather surprised to learn that "Rise" marks Sebastian Kramer's first appearance on the imprint for three years. "Rise" is naturally hugely impressive, with Kramer building tension via moody Detroit techno style bass and sweaty, off-kilter house drums before introducing more melodic elements (chords, sparkling piano riffs etc.) and trippy spoken word snippets. For those that like to get busy in the mix, Running Back has included a druggy and percussive "Bonus Beats" version as well as a wonky, delay-laden acapella. Elsewhere, "Shape" is a positive and melancholic chunk of broken techno/string-laden deep house fusion, while "Motor Mix" is deep, drowsy and thoroughly delicious.
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RB 083D
23 Aug 19
Deep House
23 Aug 19
Deep House
Tony Humphries / Various
Review: The choice of Tony Humphries to mix Running Back's first label compilation is a significant one. Getting his big break in the early '80s as an understudy for the legendary Shep Pettibone's Kiss FM show, Humphries went on to become one of the defining DJs of house music's formative years, with residencies at New Jersey's Club Zanzibar and London's Ministry of Sound. His previous mixes illustrate his continuing ability to bridge dance music's past and present and his new one for Gerd Janson's imprint will mark its fifteenth anniversary. It is a timely reminder of what has made the Frankfurt powerhouse remain on many favourite label lists for over a decade. It's a mix of golden oldies and recent classics alike: from Todd Terje's smash hit from several years ago "Ragysh" and the anthemic "The Voice From Planet Love" by Precious System, through to more recent bombs. Two by Running back alumnus Shan ("Bassline Party"/"Work It") and the legendary Mr G's Motor City ode "Ben & Gerd" (Killin It M Day).
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RBTHUMPCD 1
15 Sep 17
Deep House
15 Sep 17
Deep House
Review: There's an uncanny, yet distorted resemblance to Kassem Mosse's "578" in Redshape's raving "Tel Aviv", the first cut from a series of EPs the German plans to release to mark a decade of live performance. To be released across a range of labels, Gerd Janson's Running Back is first up to honour the masked producer with his personal celebration of music. "Rome" on the otherhand swerves any real melody, instead focusing its attentions of snarling white noise, in your face bass and a cut up vocals to make you dance!
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RBLV 1
05 Aug 16
Techno
05 Aug 16
Techno
