Review: Steve Bug returns with two new offerings on Rejected, delving into the depths of house music mastery. With "Tweak It (Like This)" and "The Red Panda", Bug demonstrates his knack for crafting infectious rhythms and timeless grooves - check those stabs! The lead track pulses with a solid groove driven by a fidgety acid line and lively piano accents, while "The Red Panda" takes a more uplifting route with emotive basslines and shimmering keys.
Review: Yours and my hero Steve Bug teams up with Hamburg producer Speckman who's known for records on Zissou and Pudel Produkte. Lead cut "Danger" offers something percussive, minimal and straight-laced with that undeniable arpeggiator stopping for no one. It's like you can almost taste 2000s once again. "Turn On" delivers something a little more staccato and abstract in sound that's almost Kompakt-like, even Four Tet inspired, through its musical yet overt dancefloor design.
Review: German Steve Bug returns to his own label, Poker Flat Recordings, with his latest release. With recent outings on Aus Music, Rejected, and Knee Deep In Sound, it's been quite some time since we've been treated to a pure, unadulterated Steve Bug original on Poker Flat. This two-track release is a fantastic deep dive into Steve Bug's signature sound. Patient and meticulous, "Alto Adige" is a slow-burner that gradually builds up to a deeply satisfying crescendo in the break. "Trentino" is similarly-minded but with the addition of rising strings and a beautifully epic synth lead that adds even more drama to the mix.
Review: Fellow German scene veterans Steve Bug (Dessous) and Matthias Tanzmann (Moon Harbour) have had a long history of collaboration, dating back to 2005's Tanzbug EP on the former's esteemed Poker Flat imprint. Fast forward to 2022, they've combined efforts once again for Hot Since 82's ever reliable Knee Deep In Sound and the result is "Jupiter Jellyfish". A dubby and hypnotic expression in minimal/tech house by two masters of the art, it is backed by second offering "Five Miles Past Midnight" a serving of late night mood music that's perfect for the warm-up
Review: It's a fact that Poker Flat is without doubt the hardest working label in the business. Going full steam ahead into 2021, their next release comes from label chief Steve Bug, who teams up with industry veteran (and fellow Berliner) Cle on "Gentle Push". The duo have worked together countless times, both being veterans of the German rave scene going far back to its early days, yet their output remains as fresh as ever. Those early influences are abundant on the track, with its epic Reese bassline roaring throughout its pumping and ecstatic groove, with a strong nod to The Motor City sound. This is followed by the slinky and hypnotic afterhours vibes of "A Pinch Of Space", awash in deep and glacial dub techno aesthetics.
Review: German power duo Steve Bug and Max 'Langenberg' Heesen collaborate again for the former's esteemed Poker Flat imprint, following up such modern classics like "NGC 6240", "Chord Cluster" and 2018's magnificent full length 'Paradise Sold'. Be prepared for some big time trance induction on the spellbinding "Emphasizer" - this is one of the most euphoric sonic journeys we have heard thus far in 2020. This is followed by good vibes and sonic positivity on the punchy tech house groove of "Thierry Moogler" - at once a dedication to the synth in its melodic bassline and, of sorts, to the French legend of high fashion.
Review: A stone cold tech house classic, Steve Bug's 'Loverboy' was first released on his Hamburg-based Poker Flat label back in 1999. Coincidentally, it was their first ever release too. Exclusive reworks have been few and far between, with legends such as Josh Wink and Guido Schneider only having the privilege thus far. Now as part of the label's 20 year celebrations, more names are added to that remix list that are equally worthy of your attention. First up, esteemed Polish duo Catz 'n Dogz give the track a tough bounce for the main room, complete with exotic steel drum sounds for added measure. This is followed by Berlin veteran Acid Pauli's Retouch, which goes for a trippy, minimalist and psychedelic journey that will sound a treat under the strobelights and the smoke machine.
Review: It has certainly been a big year for German veteran Steve Bug, who celebrated 20 years of his famed Poker Flat label and the recent release of "Mantis On The Moon" with UNER. Collaboration is clearly his thing, and once again he's made the right choice of studio partner, this time in the form of Koelsch wunderkind Tim Engelhardt - himself a Poker Flat staple - they both stare directly into the "Eyes Of The Python" here for Sasha's ever reliable Last Night On Earth. From the slinky and hypnotic sensuality of "River Of Babylon" which offers up something more uplifting, to the sinister atmospherics of the title track which is perfect for those heads down moment during the warm up set - or the end of the night alike.
Review: Poker Flat chief Steve Bug steps up here to deliver the longstanding imprint's next release, following up impressive offerings by the likes of Josh Butler, Simone Vitullo and Animal Trainer. He delivers the slinky and hypnotic tech house cut " Solid Maybe " fuelled by minimal arrangement and a moody atmosphere. Second offering "Chordwalk Empire" likes its name suggests is powered by some terrific chord progressions that exemplifies a wonderful expression in melodic techno - that would hold its own alongside stuff by other masters of the craft such as Aril Brikha or John Tejada.
Review: Steve Bug and Cle, two titans of electronic music, reunite once again to deliver a mesmerizing EP titled "It Just Happened" on the illustrious Nu Groove Records. "It Just Happened" effortlessly embodies the essence of classic house music while infusing it with a contemporary flair. The title track sets the tone with its ethereal synths and hypnotic acid loops, evoking a sense of nostalgia for the underground house era while showcasing Bug and Cle's forward-thinking approach to production. "Crew Thing" further demonstrates Bug's prowess in crafting standout house tracks, pulsating with infectious energy that is bound to ignite dance floors worldwide. Meanwhile, "House Music Transcends" serves as a fitting conclusion to the EP, lifting listeners to euphoric heights with its uplifting melodies and infectious rhythms. With Bug's extensive 30+ year career and Cle's seasoned expertise, this EP promises to be nothing short of legendary.
Review: Over a 30-year career, Steve Bug has released an incredible amount of club-focused music, much of it genuinely brilliant. Given that he's successfully turned his hand to deep house, tech-house, hip-house and techno, it's always a bad idea to and guess what he'll serve up next. So, what's on offer on 'Piano FM', his second EP for Aus Music? A real mixture of peak-time ready cuts, that's what. For proof, compare, and contrast the foreboding bass, glassy-eyed female vocal snippets, bouncy pianos and snappy beats of 'Piano FM', with the deeper but no less weighty 'The Moment', where raw analogue bass and jazzy stabs catch the ear. To complete a fine EP, the long-serving German producer opts for a classic US deep house vibe on the warming and loved-up 'Use Me'.
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