Review: Talented Polish producer Kuba Sojka takes a break from releasing on Jamal Moss's Mathematics Recordings imprint to deliver an impressive trio of cuts for Dogmatik. In its original form, "You Can't Take It" is a tough, atmospheric chunk of droning late night tech-house, all "Energy Flash" acid stabs, drifting vocal samples, drawn-out chords and urgent grooves. Brilliantly, there's also a total remake in a hazy, lazy, sunshine-flecked modern boogie style (check the drifting trumpet solos and rubbery electric bass). You couldn't get any more different, really, but it's a superb rework. Bonus cut "Don't Be Shy" is an intriguing effort, too, sitting somewhere between UK garage, deep house and synth-heavy electrofunk. The boy's got skills.
Review: There's no denying that Peace Division's "Backlight Sleaze", first released on NRK back in 2006, is something of a tech-house classic. Here, it gets a slew of contemporary remixes. The jumpy darkroom original - also included in this package - is variously turned into a wonky, off-key cocaine house shuffler (Dyed Soundroom), twisted Chicago jacker (Gerd's Acid Sleaze version) and distorted, Phil Kieran-ish slammer (Gerd again, this time on his Tough Sleaze mix). There's also a decidedly classic rub from Alex Arnout, who laces Pleasant Gehman's sleazy vocal over a tidy groove and some deliciously spooky chords.
We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or that they've collected from your use of their services.