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Played by: FINGERMAN, Romanto (YSR / DISCO MACHINE), Matt Masters (Freerange), Pete Herbert, Juno Recommends Disco, J&M BROTHERS, Rayko, Fredeverything, Dave Mathmos, BRENDON P, Howler, Andy Buchan, Saint-Loup-en-Bray
Review: Underground System, a quintet based in Brooklyn makes a comeback on local label Razor-N-Tape with their impressive five-track release called "The Looking In EP." This release offers a unique fusion of Balearic grooves, left-field funk, and up-tempo backbeats that showcase the distinct US sound. The band's signature use of flute and synth soundscapes, driving percussion, and catchy vocal hooks is prominent in all tracks, ensuring a groovy and captivating listening experience. Furthermore, RNT regulars Nenor and Clive From Accounts have contributed two club-ready remixes, taking the tracks to even greater heights of dancefloor appeal
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Played by: Pete Herbert, Juno Recommends Disco, Fredeverything, BRENDON P, LEGO EDIT, Paper Recordings, Clive From Accounts
Review: A decidedly pop-tastic release from Razor-N-Tape here, coming from Underground System, a multiracial, NYC-based indie-dance live band who cite Fela Kuti as a primary influence and whose work has previously appeared on Soul Clap Records, Planet E and Hell Yeah Recordings. Both 'Into The Fire' itself and the vaguely new wave-tinged 'He Said, She Said' have something of a Hot Chip-ish kinda feel, while on 'Desnuda' the band take a left turn into more reggae-leaning territory. The standout for this writer, though, is Yuksek's remix of 'Desnuda', which packs lashings of fat, squelchy 80s bass.
DJ Holographic/Various
Review: For the latest volume in Planet E's long-running Detroit Love compilation, label boss Carl Craig has handed over to DJ Holographic (real name Ariel Corley), a rising star of the Motor City scene. It's a hugely entertaining collection told, with Corley doing her best to showcase artists on the up - from both Detroit and elsewhere - as well as established stars of the underground. Musically, it's as diverse and mixed-up as you'd expect, kicking off with revivalist Afrobeat (Underground System), slick deep house (Pontchartrain with Javontte) and revivalist '80s soul (Shri Schwartz), before taking in everything from broken house and nu-disco, to sci-fi techno, sleazy warehouse jams, sleazy acid, percussion-rich Latin house and much more besides.
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Review: Expansive Brooklyn combo describe themselves as "culture clash advocates", with previous single releases fusing classic Afrobeat tropes with a variety of contemporary influences. The widescreen nature of the band's approach comes through loud and clear on this fine debut album, which sees them confidently saunter between drowsy neo-Afrobeat/pop fusion ("There's A Charm"), bustling Afro-disco anthems ("Go"), Afro-funk ("Rent Party"), dub disco ("What Are You"), Midnight Magic style NYC dancefloor fusion ("Just a Place"), liquid Balearic humidity ("Nmani") and much more besides. While they're impossible to pin down, Underground System's ideas and expert execution make them a band worth watching in the months and years to come.
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Enzo Elia vs Terribelle - "Acid Neukolln" (Balearic Gabba Sound System Acid Beatless mix) - (3:51) 120 BPM
Played by: Juno Recommends Downtempo
Played by: Juno Recommends Downtempo
