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Review: Hot on the heels of the release of their debut single, 'Killer of Fate' (a fine first outing that came accompanied by some stellar Red Axes remixes), Singapore-based trio Island Hill drop their debut album, 'Strangers In Paradise'. The name references their own history - they met while at an event on a remote island off South Korea - but it fits the humid, melodic, and occasionally tropically-tinged electronic music on show. Their roots lie in tactile, soft-focus, melody-rich house, but across the set you'll also hear nods to huggable tech-house, guitar-sporting electronic pop, broken house (the drowsy Of Norway collaboration 'Leaving'), Depeche Mode ('Breathe'), neo-Italo-disco ('Teenage Bride') and the kind of atmospheric, club-ready soundscape epics that have long been associated with the label they're signed to, Bedrock.
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Review: During a typhoon party on the rugged, volcanic island of Jeju in South Korea, three strangers met by a twist of fate. Island Hill (Al, Barry and Dibby) realised that whilst their musical backgrounds may be wildly contrasting, something really gelled between them. The Singapore-based trio make their debut with this release, and being on John Digweed & Nick Muir's respected Bedrock label - they sure know how to make an entrance! If that wasn't enough, the track "Killer Of Fate" is remixed by acclaimed Israeli indie-dance duo Red Axes; it's a slinky and hypnotic affair with breezy and balearic undertones and comes ahead of their forthcoming album to be released soon.
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Review: Bedrock this week serves up some remixes of a right classic from their back catalogue; 2001's progressive house anthem "Apollo Vibes" by Pole Folder & CP. Croatian mental techno expert Petar Dundov and Los Angeles-based Tara Brooks deliver some typically slinky and hypnotic renditions respectively, while the enigmatic Kayinda goes for a more widescreen and atmospheric perspective that's sure to create some drama on the dancefloor. Finally, the original version from the turn of the millenium makes a worthy appearance and still sounds fresh today.
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Review: Originally released at the tail end of last year, Frederic De Carvalho aka Captain Mustache's Indigo Memories ended Bedrock's fantastic year with a bang. Selected tracks from the Parisian artist's long-player are remixed here for your pleasure, from the euphoric elevation of veteran Frenchman Kiko's rework of "Andromeda", Zoo Brazil's deeply evocative recreation of "Blue Ciel", Marc de Pulse's slinky and hypnotic reinterpretation of "Midnight Man" goes down a dark disco tip and finally Speakwave gives the vocal-driven cut "Catch Me" a deep down and dirty restyle.
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Review: Veteran duo Pig&Dan return with their eagerly anticipated sophomore long player. Destination Unknown 2 is a hypnotising and blissful collection of 10 tracks, exploring a wide variety of moods and grooves that's testament to the diversity in their sonic repertoire. From the balmy wall-of-sound-dub of "Make You Higher", the sunset balerica of "I Need You" which is perfect for poolside chilling, to the breaks-infused downbeat electronica of "Serenity" and the blunted hip-hop beats of "Keeping It Right" - Destination Unknown 2 is the soundtrack to a perfect summer
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Review: This week on Bedrock we finally receive an eagerly awaited track that sees the light of day, that has been a feature in label co-head John Digweed's acclaimed DJ sets recently. It is a result of the dream team DNA Presents, featuring progressive house veteran Charlie May, co-founder and resident of Never Say Never (Ushuaia) Dimitri Nakov, plus legendary Belgian-Egyptian vocalist Natascha Atlas and Czech producer Roman Rai (Moving Pictures). "Slip 'N' Slide" is slinky and hypnotic mood music that's perfect for the morning hours, with its sensual groove and Atlas' mesmerising vocal being a constant throughout.
Review: At the end of 2021, veteran British producer John Graham aka Quivver presented his LP Revelate on Bedrock, which now gets treated to a series of remixes by some of the top names in the scene. Ukraine's 8Kays takes you on a moody journey into the deep on her hypnotic rework of "Hold", Lexer provides a glassy-eyed and bittersweet remix of "Nothin New To Feel", while a foreboding, high tech minimal version of "Funkily" by Losless was another standout remix, as well as Weska's powerful peak time rendition of "Atomised" which is aimed squarely at the main room dancefloor.
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Review: New York City-based Soel has released previously on top labels such as Plangent Rec, Afterlife, Siamese and TAU, in addition to founding his very own Oracolo Records. The Milan native continues to develop his sonic portfolio with this new offering for the one and only Bedrock Records called the Ghasia EP. It features four mesmerising journeys into a magical realm; whether it's the evocative title track with its rich tapestry of captivating melodies, the arcane Middle Eastern folk influences that largely comprise "Night Of The Chimera" (a reflection of his heritage) as well as the euphoric free-fall of closing cut "Balthazar" - the Ghasia EP sees Soel Sadiki continue to up his game.
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Review: Big tune here on Bedrock this week by emerging Hungarian producer NorB and Toronto-based multitalent juSt b on "Different Places". Story has it that even before they signed the label contract, label co-chief John Digweed was testing out the full vocal mix at Club Space in Miami and fabric London, and the reactions were huge. The production is fully fledged dancefloor drama with an evocative feel throughout, making the perfect backdrop for juSt b's soothing vocal to play centre stage. The second offering comes in the form of the slinky & hypnotic journey "Close Your Eyes".
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Review: Sasha Carassi is a DJ/producer from Naples whose style spans eclectically across the electronic landscape. Carassi began his musical journey during the early 90's as resident DJ at legendary local club Dinamik when he was only 15. Following up releases for ILINX, Renaissance and Atlant, he makes his debut on the esteemed Bedrock Records this week with the slinky and hypnotic groove of 'Ethos". Equally as mesmerising is second offering "Boreale Love Song", a progressive breaks journey that's perfect for those eyes-closed moments on the dancefloor.
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Review: Bedrock wastes no time in bringing on the quality vibe with its first release this year by Yorkshire based producer/DJ Franky Wah, who had a great 2021 with releases on Last Night On Earth, Club Sweat, and of course Anjunadeep. Here we have the spellbinding hypnotiser that is "Dopa La Vita" with its glassy-eyed and bittersweet vibe throughout, backed by second offering "Mande" which takes a darker turn on this off-kilter minimal tech house cut that's sure to bring on the tunnel vision.
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Review: Bedrock delivers the goods as always. Following up some terrific releases from the likes of Shelley Johannson, Quivver and Davide Squillace & Nolan, John Digweed & Co. present this new one by rising Spanish producer EdOne, who has impressed ears in recent times with tracks on Innervisions, TAU and his own Surrealism imprint. Opening with the spellbinding tunnel vision of "Relio", which leads into the atmospheric trance induction of the dramatic "Filomena At 17" and one more slinky and hypnotic cut in the form of "Kundalini".
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Review: Quivver (aka John Graham) returns to Bedrock with a fourth studio album and first full length for the label since hooking up with the influential platform in 2019. Delivering a diverse and multi-dynamic set of sounds, Revelate pitches epic EBM and new wave energy in "Altered" next to techier synth, melodic and trance sessions in "Hold". Abstract field recordings and tribalistic synthesis makes its way on the LP via "Moonlight Pools", with emotive breakbeats defining "Crystals" alongside deeper house atmospherics in "Horizons". That early sunrise festival track comes through "Nothin' New To Feel", with a progressive dub techno bomb in "5 AM" seriously hitting the spot. And for that album hit, don't look past "Atomised". Revel!
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Review: Next up on Bedrock is Canada's Shelley Johannson (Octopus/Drumcode), who after a chance meeting with label boss John Digweed a few years ago led to the Toronto-based artist exchanging emails and sending him some new tracks she'd just finished - which ended up becoming her debut release in the form of the Tribaltone EP. She's now back to follow that up with the moody and melodic dancefloor drama of "The Trip" backed by more main room euphoria on the deep and emotive progressive house flavour of "Paradise Found".
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Review: Following up his terrific remix of Miles Atmospheric's "Calling You Out" which received an official release last week on Bedrock, industry legend Josh Wink now returns with a release of his own on John Digweed's esteemed label. "New Year's Eve Acid" first appeared on Digweed's extensive Quattro II mix compilation back in March, in the form of the Beatless Reprise. Featured here is the lean and subtle 303 acid glide of the original version, backed by a sensual and emotive late night rework by Los Angeles-based legend John Tejada - who takes the track into slick dub techno territory.
