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Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Following last year's outing for Poker Flat offshoot Sublease, Minus & Zianos drop this soulful, clubby EP on Hot Since 82's label. The title track is an immersive deep house workout. Led by a throbbing bass and moody synths, its vocals add an extra soulful layer. On "Radio", the duo opt for a more techy approach. Peppered with shimmering chord stabs, spine-tingling filters and vocal snippets, it strikes a near perfect balance between being functional and musical. The release includes a remix of the title track from Alex Kennon. With a focus on rolling drums and deft filters, this stripped back version is tailored for club use.
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KD 161
10 Feb 23
Minimal/Tech House
10 Feb 23
Minimal/Tech House
Review: British duo Ryan & Rory aka RSquared return on Knee Deep In Sound to follow up July's hit "Brown Eyes" with some more surefire tackle. Get get your head down and into the groove on the funky and rolling "Hey You" taking in the best of disco and balearic influences along the way, while the second and particularly infectious second offering "THCR" nails that perfect UK tech house sound just nicely, with its R'n'B vocal samples underpinned by a hypnotic and bass-driven groove - aimed squarely at the main room dancefloor.
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KD 154BP
19 Aug 22
Minimal/Tech House
19 Aug 22
Minimal/Tech House
Review: "Buggin"" was the first single from Hot Since 82"s 8-track album project, released back in 2018. Featuring the fine vocal talents of Jem Cooke, the track was inspired by the distinct brand of early noughties house music that he"s said to love. Four years on, we"re treated to a bunch of fine new versions here: whether it"s Jorhav"s slinky and hypnotic remix, UR2wo"s rework is a throwback to the evocative progressive breaks sound of the late "90s, while Svan Code"s re-rub tackles the main room at peak time with its tough rolling tech house groove. Elsewhere, Emma Forster"s rendition will get the hands in the air with her uplifting house perspective.
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KD 147
18 May 22
Minimal/Tech House
18 May 22
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House
Review: Too Many Rules chief Javi Bora (Defected/elrow Music/Toolroom) teams up with Barcelona-based Richard Ulh (Aparenzza/Safe Music) here, resulting in the massive tune "Mondays In Ses Salines" for the ever reliable Knee Deep In Sound. Tough rolling tech house for the main room, with the White Isle strictly in mind, it makes you want to bring on the summer right now. Not before the vocal house flavour of "Move U Body" with its classic '90s Stateside vibe and an infectious classical guitar lick throughout - it's just so funky and equally worthy of your attention.
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KD 138
04 Feb 22
Deep House
04 Feb 22
Deep House
Played by: Juno Recommends Funky House
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
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KD 137
28 Jan 22
Funky/Club House
28 Jan 22
Funky/Club House
Various
Hot Since 82, Miss Kittin, Nick Curly & Jansons - "Naboo" (Nick Curly & Jansons remix) - (6:38) 126 BPM
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Knee Deep In Sound has enjoyable a prolific and profitable 2021. As a result, this 15-track offering is packed to the rafters with vibrant and purposeful peak-time treats, including a string of cuts from high-profile artists such as CamelPhat and Hot Since 82. The latter's organ-heavy, '90s garage-influenced hook-up with Big Miz, 'Rules (Big Miz Mix)' is a highlight, as is the extra-percussive, 21st century tribal house flex of Yousef & CamelPhat's 'April' and the deep house dreaminess of Simon Doty's 'The Beacon'. Our other picks of a very strong bunch include the dark, throbbing drug-pump of Yousef & CamelPhat's 'One Summer' and the trance-tinged, sub-heavy tech-house rumble of Josh Butler's 'Roskill'.
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KD 2021
21 Dec 21
Minimal/Tech House
21 Dec 21
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Man of the moment Michael Janson's is back on Knee Deep In Sound to follow up the anthemic "Go" in collaboration with Cecille's Nick Curly earlier this year. "Evolver" is a serving of tough rolling funky house with chunky percussive elements that is aimed squarely at the main room dancefloor. Equally peak time minded is second offering "Soul Shaker" which ventures into hypnotic tribal territory and is perfect for those heads-down moments. For the remix they have reeled in the ascendant Hungarian Capeesh Society (Alliwant/Politics Of Dancing) who takes the title track into deeper and more melodic territory.
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KD 134
19 Nov 21
Minimal/Tech House
19 Nov 21
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House
Review: In its original form, Nick Curly and the Jansons 'Go' is a funky fusion of "French Touch" style filter disco and melodious, life-affirming deep house colour. You'll find it buried in the middle of their latest EP, which is headed up by a Budakid rework of the track that thrillingly re-imagines it as a mid-'90s progressive house inspired fusion of thrusting arpeggio-style synth-bass, raw electronic lead lines and wonderfully melancholic piano motifs. Elsewhere, loopy and pumping nu-disco number 'Chip Butty' (track 4) is also given a muscular makeover by Alex Kennon, whose thumping neo-trance revision is as excitable as it is steroid-fuelled.
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KD 127R
22 Oct 21
Deep House
22 Oct 21
Deep House
Review: Following up great releases by Yousef, Jansons, Gorge & Oliver Schories, next up on Knee Deep In Sound is the talented Northerner Josh Butler. He has become one of the most revered talents in the house scene over the years, racking up a multitude of acclaimed releases on the best labels. The slinky and hypnotic drama of "Roskill" is aimed squarely at the main room dancefloor and sure to soundtrack those saucer eyed moments with its lurking Reese bassline. The second offering titled "Vandit" offers more of the same with its spellbinding melodic progression and come hither vocals.
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KD 132
15 Oct 21
Minimal/Tech House
15 Oct 21
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Next up on Hot Since 82's ever reliable Knee Deep In Sound is the pairing of veteran German producer Peter Waldmann aka Gorge, teaming up with a hero of the Berlin scene - Oliver Schories (Pracht). They've had a working relationship in the past, with previous collaborations appearing on Waldmann's 8bit and close associate Nick Curly's Cecille label in recent times. The result is "Maru", a slinky and hypnotic prog house cut led by a dramatic chord progression, followed by the bass-driven dub of "Oyama" which is perfect tackle for the afterhours dancefloor.
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KD 131S2
30 Sep 21
Minimal/Tech House
30 Sep 21
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Next up on Knee Deep In Sound is Avotre chief Sante, who since 2009 has been responsible for a prolific output, and was at one point executive producer for the fellow Berliner's Tiefschwarz. He's back in full swing here with three hot tracks that are all guaranteed to set the dancefloor alight. From rolling and low slung groove of "Always" which is perfect to set the mood during the warm-up set, the steely peak time techno banger "Make Me Feel" is quite unlike anything we have heard from Philip Maier and also features a roaring diva vocal (like the title track), before closing it out with the slinky and hypnotic dub techno journey of "RawHyte".
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KD 129
23 Jul 21
Minimal/Tech House
23 Jul 21
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Funky House
Review: Big one here this week on the ever reliable Knee Deep in Sound, with label chief Hot Since 82 teaming up with the legendary Miss Kittin on new single "Naboo" taken from last year's Recovery LP. The deep, late-night mood music of the original featuring Kittin's sensual vocal is backed up by Dance System's loopy and funked-up rework calling to mind DJ Sneak, Cecille label chief Nick Curly teams up with ascendant Londoner Jansons for a riveting funky house makeover reminiscent of the late '90s, and the surprising addition of Dorothys Fortress - who follow up their great release on Southern Fried last year here with a neon-lit synthpop rendition.
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KD 122
30 Apr 21
Funky/Club House
30 Apr 21
Funky/Club House
Review: After spending the early portion of her career delivering digital-only slabs of peak-time goodness on Toolroom Records, Maxinne (real name Maxine Garman) makes her bow on Knee Deep in Sound. 'Outta My Head' is seriously heavy and big room-ready, with Garman layering old school piano stabs and echoing vocal snippets atop snappy drums and a brilliantly booming bassline. The track is cannily constructed, too, with a lengthy breakdown leading to a pandemonium-inducing drop. Garman joins forces with DJ Rae on 'Control', where another low-slung groove is peppered with more delay-laden vocal samples and a winding, mind-mangling TB-303 acid line.
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KD 124
23 Apr 21
Deep House
23 Apr 21
Deep House
Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House
Review: Since label chief Hot Since 82 opened his set at Exit Festival with "Flow", there has been real interest in this new release on the ever reliable Knee Deep In Sound. The track itself comes courtesy of new Spanish artist Scoom Legacy, who has had previous releases on Terranova and Solar Distance. A glassy eyed and bittersweet expression in deep house that's perfect to be played at sunset, it is backed up by a second offering in the form of "Escape", which takes a moodier and energetic turn on this slinky and hypnotic tech house cut.
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KD 123
19 Mar 21
Deep House
19 Mar 21
Deep House
Review: With up an impressive debut on Cocoon's Dots & Pearls series, followed by a great one on Christian Smith's Tronic Music back in September, rising Romanian Radu Dracul returns with his newest release - which comes courtesy of the mighty Knee Deep In Sound. It's all aboard the acid express on the ultra euphoric "Dance System" which will propel you from the dancefloor into the stratosphere, while second offering "Limelight" goes for a loopy and funked-up disco house route, much in the vein of DJ Sneak's DJ tools circa the late '90s. Keep your eyes on this ascendant Transylvanian producer heading into 2021.
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KD 119
11 Dec 20
Deep House
11 Dec 20
Deep House
Played by: Juno Recommends Funky House
Review: Deep, discofied house without even a whiff of fromage is what you'll find on this two-tracker from UK producer Sam Holland, coming on Hot Since 82's Knee Deep In Sound. 'Desires' loops up wukka-wukking funk guitars and a female vocal "I wanna" microsnip: it's a simple affair, but has the kind of surging, pulsing feel that makes seven minutes fly by while subtly raising energy levels. Centred around a hefty bass loop, 'Unity' leans a little more towards classic late 90s filter disco - though still without being in any way brash or obvious - and as such is probably the pick for peaktime play or more commercial floors.
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KD 118
23 Oct 20
Funky/Club House
23 Oct 20
Funky/Club House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Calabrian duo Italobros are back, after some great releases on Cocoa, Black Seven and Time Bandits in recent times. Their latest one hereis on the mighty Knee Deep In Sound, and is evidence that these guys have really found their stride and is sure to cause a buzz on lockdown dancefloors. It's titled "Spacey" and much like its name suggests is a trippy affair, executed in typically slinky and hypnotic fashion. This is supported by the funky house slammer "La Via En Rose" which channels the zeitgeist of late '90s filtered disco classics on imprints like Defected and Soulfuric.
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KD 116
25 Sep 20
Minimal/Tech House
25 Sep 20
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Spanish techno overlord Oscar L is the latest to be introduced to the Knee Deep In Sound label with this Anima single. Sending in two burning techno tracks that wind their way through a progression of sailing synths and filtered basslines, lead number "Anima" takes the high road through its peaking synths, techno beats and uplifting melody that build and explodes in dramatic trance-like fashion, whereas "Dimension" goes low with its club-centric groove, deeper atmospheres and searing leads notes.
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KD 115
11 Sep 20
Minimal/Tech House
11 Sep 20
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: The unstoppable force that is James Burnham returns under his James Solace alias, with three pumping tracks on the 'Shine' EP for Knee Deep In Sound. The retro jack of the roaring vocal house number "Time" features a familiar vocal from a Detroit classic, repackaging this as an anthem for another generation. This is followed by the slinky and evocative mood music of "Lime" which makes for perfect summertime euphoria (in isolation, of course) until finally the title track ends things on another soulful and uplifting note, featuring life affirming vocals and hypnotic pads over a smooth deep house groove.
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KD 114
28 Aug 20
Minimal/Tech House
28 Aug 20
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Funky House
Review: Following up releases on Hot Creations, Stereo Productions and Crosstown Rebels, Leeds-based Denney is back with this new thriller on Knee Deep In Sound - returning to follow up 2018's terrific Serenade EP. Packed with more surefire sounds for long hot hedonistic nights on the White Isle, such as the saxophone-driven mood music of "Reflections Of Time" (a progressive house epic if we've ever heard one!) followed by the trance-inducing tribal groove of "Check The System". This one calls to mind the sounds of the legendark New York City institution Twilo at the turn of the millenium.
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KD 112
24 Jul 20
Funky/Club House
24 Jul 20
Funky/Club House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Three quite different house cuts make up this three-tracker from Italy's Mirco Sonatore & Domenico Berardino, AKA The Deepshakerz. 'Falling Down' itself is a contemporary-style peaktime number with a raspy, pop-style female vocal. The more driving, tribal-tinged 'Body To Body' - the standout to these ears - uses a chopped-n-looped diva vocal that's suspiciously reminiscent of Korda's early 90s Italo-house classic 'Moving Power To The Music', while there are more tuff tribal beats on 'Give My Soul', but here married to soulful male vocal snips and a nagging synth riff that give the track something of a Strictly Rhythm kinda feel.
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KD 111
10 Jul 20
Minimal/Tech House
10 Jul 20
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Daley Padley aka Hot Since 82 returns with a new single featuring London-based singer/songwriter Liz Cass. The release comes as Padley announces 'Recovery', his hotly anticipated new album which is set for release in the autumn. "Eye Of The Storm" follows the landmark single "Make Up" which dropped in April and marked the 100th release from the man. A deep, slinky and sensual groove that perfectly supports Cass's seductive vocal, it is perfect mood music for the early evening and a welcome change of direction for the Knee Deep In Sound chief.
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KD 109
26 Jun 20
Minimal/Tech House
26 Jun 20
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: With two previous releases on the Tronic label to date, UK producer Ronnie Spiteri makes his way to Knee Deep with some dubby, tripped out and stripped back techno tracks. Entering warehouse mode with "Carnage" and its confetti bomb drops, Spiteri goes harder still on "Barracuda" with booming drums, deep vocal snippets strafed by playful licks of acid. The highlight of the EP though remains in the title track with its rolling rhythm, meditative dialogue, stuttering synths and shuffling club groove.
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KD 108
19 Jun 20
Minimal/Tech House
19 Jun 20
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Funky House
Review: MadTech regular Jhonnson is not quite a newcomer to Knee Deep In Sound - the producer contributed to a number of their compilations over the years - but this is still his first full EP for the label. He begins with title track "Lost In Mogana", a punchy and occasionally pounding slab of peak-time house hedonism that peppers a chunky, "French Kiss"-influenced groove with restless piano slabs, swirling strings and enveloping electronics. He heads towards moodier big room territory on "Strangers", offering up the kind of muscular, mind-altering fare that was once the preserve of Danny Tenaglia during the Twilo era.
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KD 107
12 Jun 20
Funky/Club House
12 Jun 20
Funky/Club House
Review: Big time player for the likes of Defected, Off Recordings, Simma Black and Saved, Dutch DJ and festival specialist Franky Rizardo debuts on Knee Deep In Sound! Arriving on Hot Since '82's label with this two-track Sprinkler single, Rizardo looks to trance, minimal and techno with warmer housey atmospheres, most overtly in this single's alternative number "You" through its funkier groove, mellow rhythm and bassline flow. If timed well "Sprinkler" should set off the ice canons with its massive melody, tearing synth progressions and epic peaks pushed over the line with jungle and breaks.
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KD 105
22 May 20
Minimal/Tech House
22 May 20
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Knee deep in sound is Jean-Paul Adolph, aka JPA, an Australian producer emerging last year with two releases on the blistering hot digi label Circa Trax. Making the transition to Hot Since 82's label, JPA turns in two techy numbers of mainroom house, with lead track "Intuition" filled with twinkling synths, white noise builds, huge, morphing basslines, and a touch of dub techno replete with cowbell percussion! On the flip there's "Atmosphere", a more dubbed out rhythm section with a peak time groove that's strafed by heavy 909 hi hats, breathy vocal textures and excellent filter mechanics. Go deep with some colour.
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KD 104
08 May 20
Minimal/Tech House
08 May 20
Minimal/Tech House
Review: He's appeared everywhere from Suara, Ellum Audio and We Are The Brave, to Beard Man and even Ben Sims' Hardgroove, but now the ever reliable Anthony Cardinale aka Avision is back with this absolute belter for Knee Deep In Sound. "Taking Over Me" exists as a trilogy of sorts, with the pummelling first version taking care of business with its rolling 909 rhythms and pop-inflected croons, mixed with a Chicago ghetto house attitude in the vein of legend DJ Funk. This is further streamlined next with Part 2's bouncier and more emotive club mix, while Berlin's Chambray, hot off that collaboration with Laurent Garnier last year, takes the track down a deeper and more sensual late night route - for something a bit different.
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KD 103
01 May 20
Minimal/Tech House
01 May 20
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: With releases on labels like SCI+TEC and Moda Black to his credit, Habischman is fulfilling his desire to tell evocative musical stories. This release on Hot Since 82's imprint is no different to his previous work; hooking up with Atora, he delivers the skipping garage beats and soulful vocals of "Gone". On "Apex", the mood is deeper, as the London-based producer builds layer upon layer of atmospheric electronics over a rumbling bass and a swirling acid line. The title track is the most uptempo track here, with a lean rhythm and dramatic synths coming together to create a deep but effective house track.
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KD 099
21 Feb 20
Minimal/Tech House
21 Feb 20
Minimal/Tech House
Review: When they clicked at a showcase organized by Richy Ahmed last year, Ben Rau and the Jansons decided to join forces in the studio and make music together. This two-tracker showcases the first fruits of their collaborative labour. Lead cut "The Player" is particularly potent, with the fast-rising producers wrapping razor-sharp, mind-altering acid lines and sweaty female vocal samples around a booming, bass-heavy big room house groove. They change tack on "Le Fonque", employing dreamy electronics, breathless vocal snippets and jaunty, funk-fuelled bass on a touch chunk of mid-set deep house with definite funky house flourishes. It's nowhere near as muscular and breathless as its predecessor, but every bit as alluring.
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KD 098
14 Feb 20
Minimal/Tech House
14 Feb 20
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: A resident of The White Isle going on a couple of years now, Nicola Porra aka Elkins is the latest newcomer to emerge from the Knee Deep In Sound powerhouse. As a DJ, the Sardinia native takes listeners on an electrifying journey with his signature sound of melodic deep house, accented by groovy Afro influences. These sonic aspects are definitely apparent on his debut release, with the slinky and hypnotic groove of "Elements" sure to invoke a higher state of consciousness on the dancefloor, while the moody and powerful impact of peak time cut "Uluwatu" still retains an undeniable progressive house vibe - and is just as emotive.
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KD 096
17 Jan 20
Minimal/Tech House
17 Jan 20
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House
Review: With releases this year coming from Athea, Huxley and Hot Since 82, Knee Deep In Sound has been a go to portal for contemporary house and techno-isms. This compilation lifts highlights from the label's 2019 catalogue and pool of artists with label owner Hot Since 82 leading the way with "You Are The Light". Contributing deeper trance elements and bouncing basslines is "Tilted" also, while other ndeniable house, dub techno and vocal numbers come from Maxinne, Miane and Freddie Frampton. And with 2020 still not here yet, Huxley too delivers a delectable percussive number in "Evolution".
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KD 2019
20 Dec 19
Deep House
20 Dec 19
Deep House
Review: Brazilian born, Sydney-based DJ and producer Hoten started his music career at the age of 16 years old, when he was first introduced to clubbing and started playing at venues around town. He now presents his debut two tracker "Mind Games" on the British imprint Knee Deep In Sound. Although it's his debut for the label, boss man Hot Since 82 has been playing his tracks all around the world, as well as many other heavyweights in the industry. The title track is hypnotic, slinky and downright sensual and sure to cause drama on whatever dancefloor it's played on - with its come hither vocal. Hoten picks up the energy levels on next offering "Maps Of The Future" which takes an energetic deep house direction, full of captivating melodies and powerful drum programming.
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KD 094
29 Nov 19
Minimal/Tech House
29 Nov 19
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Progressive House
Review: Hungarian producer Mario Domjan, AKA Collective Machine, returns to Knee Deep In Sound with two tracks that sit right on the deep/progressive house cusp, and would slide elegantly into sets of either style. 'Red Lights' itself centres around a nagging 'French Kiss'-like synth throb, augmented by disembodied fem vox, while the accompanying 'Horizon', is similarly redolent of classic Guerrilla-style prog from the early 00s, with a slightly chipmunk'd female vocal adding to the retro feel. Both are underpinned by rock-solid 4/4s throughout, making for a timeless EP that should appeal to house lovers of many different persuasions.
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KD 093
22 Nov 19
Progressive House
22 Nov 19
Progressive House
Review: Knee Deep In Sound chief Hot Since 82 is still riding on the success of his wicked '8-Track' LP, and not content to rest on his laurels, he's back in action with a single taken from the album - the dancefloor thriller "Tilted". A euphoric and mesmerising cut with progressive house influences, this one is sure to work the floor into a higher state of consciousness with its razor sharp bassline, neon-lit melody and altogether powerful groove. If that was not enough, Egyptian producer Raxon gets onboard with a riveting remix, taking the track down a slightly moodier and definitely adrenalised route with added dancefloor dynamics - it's a sure shot to drop right before the peak time.
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KD081TI
01 Nov 19
Minimal/Tech House
01 Nov 19
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Next up on Hot Since 82's Knee Deep In Sound imprint are three underground cuts from Oscar L. The Iberian DJ and producer has a strong end to 2019 with this EP, as well as a remix on Adam Beyer's Truesoul label. All tracks will appeal to both house and techno lovers alike with a peak time energy running through the whole release. From the epic and evocative drama of "Fearless" with its soaring headrush inducing synth leads, the punchy in-your-face tech house of "Inferno" optimised with sturdy dancefloor dynamics and the handy back room dub of "Redemption" providing a bass-driven tool for DJs to handle any situation.
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KD 092
25 Oct 19
Minimal/Tech House
25 Oct 19
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: After a long hiatus, London talent Freddie Frampton is back! His history in dance music stretches back to the acid house heyday and by 1991 he was DJing alongside the likes Seb Fontaine, Luke Neville and Craig Richards. Becoming a resident at The Emporium and Leopard Lounge, he appeared regularly at Bagleys, Ministry Of Sound, The Cross, Limelight and Tunnel Club, as well as setting up his own ventures. Making a return to production in 2018, he's certainly making up for lost time with this new thriller for Knee Deep In Sound. The Blend EP features the sublime progressive house magic of "Shine", the slinky and hypnotic tech house of "When You're Alone" and the tension filled dancefloor drama of "Miss Mouse" - which is perfect to lead into the peak time with its evocative, blues-style vocals.
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KD 091
11 Oct 19
Minimal/Tech House
11 Oct 19
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Denney
Review: The ever reliable Knee Deep In Sound label returns this week with another certified banger by Ashley Raphala aka Shimza - the ascendant DJ and producer from Johannesburg, South Africa that has appeared on top labels such as Cadenza and The Djoon Experience in recent times. He serves up the utterly majestic and all-consuming dancefloor drama of "Kings & Queens" which is a perfect sonic scene for any serious DJs' sonic narrative. Next up, the slinky and hypnotic pre-peak time thriller "Fatback" rounds up a riveting two tracker which proves there's a lot to Shimza yet - definitely one to watch in the latter part of 2019 and beyond!
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KD 090
20 Sep 19
Minimal/Tech House
20 Sep 19
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Following up the success of the label boss's 8-Track LP, the ascendant Kron is up next on Hot Since 82's Knee Deep In Sound - a steady four tracker packed with some seriously dynamic tech house expressions. Where EP title may suggest something industrial, these tracks actually showcase the deeper, more melodic side of Hot Since 82's label output. From the moody tension and suspense of "Beginin", to the slinky and hypnotic late night groove of "Gainin" or the majestic and melodic journey of "Stepout" - this is just the beginning of this Portuguese producer's burgeoning career.
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KD 088
06 Sep 19
Minimal/Tech House
06 Sep 19
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Steve Lawler
Review: Bournemouth-based Oliver Kight had an impressive run of release over the last few years for the likes of LW Recordings, Big Love and Simma Red. After a brief hiatus, he is back with a vengeance on the ever reliable Knee Deep In Sound with his new track titled" Crying Out" (Praying Woman). This sweltering and moody tech house cut reaches near tribal moments via its hypnotic polyrhythms - and those roaring diva vocals on top just add to its intoxicating vibe which will fully engulf the dancefloor.
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KD 085
16 Aug 19
Minimal/Tech House
16 Aug 19
Minimal/Tech House
Review: After starting his career like a whirling dervish, Hot Since 82 man Daley Padley has slowed down considerably in recent times. In fact, this expansive, eight-track collection of cuts is his most significant release for over two years. Padley hits the ground running with deep and picturesque tech-house shuffler "Vapours", before reaching for the wonky synth bass, Balearic house pianos and ricocheting percussion hits on "Tilted". A trio of typically tidy vocal cuts (including Jem Cooke-voiced former singles "Buggin" and "You Are The Light) follows before Padley unleashes the celebratory, sample-heavy peak-time madness of "Bloodlines". Cooke returns to speak seductively over some late night grooves on "Street Lights", while closing cut "Remains of the Day" is a near symphonic deep house rush.
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KD 081DJ
26 Jul 19
Minimal/Tech House
26 Jul 19
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Andrea Oliva
Review: Following up a terrific effort by ascendant Brit Ronnie Spiteri, and Athea's Japan inspired release, the Knee Deep In Sound powerhouse returns with another energetic outing - this time by London-based rising star Maxinne Garman. The Brighton-born DJ/producer has had a terrific run of releases on Toolroom in recent times, in addition to Criminal Hype and her own imprint Red Alert. Features the slinky and hypnotic groove of "Dusk Til Dawn", the moody tribal tech-house of "Everything I Need" (featuring Niki Darling) which receives a funky and low slung rework by Manchester hero Darius Syrossian. Additionally, New York City's Avision bridges the gap between Detroit and dub techno on his electrifying version of "Let It Ride".
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KD 084
12 Jul 19
Minimal/Tech House
12 Jul 19
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Ronnie Spiteri is a young DJ from Southampton who's been tearing up the dancefloor at his residencies at Rhino, High Tide and The Time Tunnel in addition to releases on his own Kenja Records - plus top labels Mobilee, Truesoul and We Are The Brave in recent times. His new thriller "Riverside" comes from the ever reliable Knee Deep In Sound camp, and it follows up 2017's Multiply EP. A tough and steely dub techno banger with generous servings of white noise that's perfectly geared for those heads down moments under the strobelight. This is followed by the hypnotic and functional tool "Indian Rave Hand" and its captivating chord progression - sure to get the hands in the air!
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KD 083
05 Jul 19
Minimal/Tech House
05 Jul 19
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Ibiza-based British DJ/producer Athea is back, showing off his distinct style of groove business for the ever reliable Knee Deep In Sound. Titled Hangdrums In Ginza, it is said to be inspired by a recent visit to Japan and includes many field recordings from the trip incorporated into the tracks. Let the music take you there on the title track, via its slinky and hypnotic action that's perfect for setting the vibe during the early evening. For something more euphoric and powerful, you could try the moodier aesthetic of "Contact" or get a fix of epic dancefloor drama courtesy of Venezuelan duo Fur Coat and their rendition of the title track.
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KD 082
21 Jun 19
Minimal/Tech House
21 Jun 19
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Berlin-based Aussie Kristin Velvet appears outside of the Arms & Legs label that she runs with Daniel Steinberg & Nils Ohrmann with this killer EP for Hot Since 82's ever reliable Knee Deep In Sound. Carrying the same infectious energy as last year's collaboration with Chicago legend Felix Da Housecat, "Rally 69" is a tight, bass-driven groove that works those percussive elements to hypnotic effect. This is followed by the dark and minimalistic "Echo Belly" that's sure to get those moments of tunnel vision happening under the strobe. Finally, British veteran Mark Broom (Beardman) then steps up to deliver a typically steely and austere rework up next.
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KD 079
24 May 19
Minimal/Tech House
24 May 19
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Former Crosstown Rebels, Get Physical Music and DFTD artist Emanuel Satie has built up a quietly impressive discography since making his recording debut in 2011. Here he continues to impress via what we believe to be his first outing on Knee Deep In Sound. There's much to enjoy about lead cut "Queens", an excitable peak-time romp rich in heavy analogue bass, bubbly TB-303 style acid lines, breathy vocal samples, sweaty drums and mind-altering electronic motifs. In comparison, virtual flipside "For The Broken Hearted" is an altogether breezier and more sun-kissed affair, with guest pianist Juno Rhodes bashing out mazy, life-affirming solos (think "Strings of Life") over another chunky, acid-fired deep house groove.
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KD 078
19 Apr 19
Deep House
19 Apr 19
Deep House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Tring's finest Huxley delivers the goods once again, you can't really go wrong with this guy anyway. Following up releases on top labels such as Moon Harbour, Relief and Aus Music, it's fitting that his next thriller comes at you from the Knee Deep In Sound camp. The Evolution EP features the moody factory floor workout that is the title track, featuring dubby elements, steely drums and a druggy vocal refrain for a totally hypnotic effect. Followed by the slinky and melodic tech house cut "Weirdest Green" and a fierce minimal techno rework by ascending Polish DJ/producer Vonda7 (Last Night On Earth/Kneaded Pains) closing the fine EP out.
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KD 077
29 Mar 19
Minimal/Tech House
29 Mar 19
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Knee Deep in Sound has described young Spanish producer Miane as "a super-talented artist". This is the first time we've heard her music and we're pretty impressed. "House So House" sounds like a peak-time anthem in the waiting, with full-throated diva vocal samples riding bombastic, sweat-soaked U.S house style drums and a weighty, bowel-bothering bassline. Smartly, Miane builds intensity slowly before unleashing the full power of the track two minutes in. Virtual B-side "Don't Trust Anyone" takes a similar sonic approach, with fuzz-soaked drums, nagging one-note riffs and booming bass providing the perfect backing for more lustily delivered female vocal snippets.
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KD 076
15 Mar 19
Deep House
15 Mar 19
Deep House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Hot Since 82's label kicks off 2019 with the return to the label of Hungary based producer Collective Machine, which follows up a slew of terrific releases on top labels like 8 bit and Dee-P-erfect recently. Tribal house grooves that he has fast carved himself a great reputation for make a comeback on his new thriller "Turning", followed by the slow-burning and entrancing progressive house journey of "Sensation On Repeat". Finally, the Budapest based producer serves up the deep and funky trip into the exotic that is "Humming Top".
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KD 075
15 Feb 19
Minimal/Tech House
15 Feb 19
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Review: Here it is, the definitive review of the year that was 2018 by Hot Since 82 & Co. Featuring all the surefire dancefloor weapons that soundtracked one terrific year and that will no doubt burn up dancefloors for many more years to come. Highlights include the epic "Buggin'" by the Knee Deep In Sound head honcho himself, fellow Leeds heroes Audiojack on the funked-up "First Flight", the Hot Creations affiliated Richy Ahmed on the tough rolling tech house of "Technique" (D'julz remix) and Spanish veterans Chus & Ceballos delivering a wickedly deep dub for the back room on "Ain't Nobody" - among many others.
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KD 074
14 Dec 18
Minimal/Tech House
14 Dec 18
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Londoners Jonni Santos and Sam Holland, AKA Senzala, come to Hot Since 82's Knee Deep In Sound in imprint with three no-nonsense house cuts made for moving booties on the dancefloor. 'Illusions' itself has very now-sounding techy beats but otherwise owes a big debt to the filter disco of the late 90s/early 00s. It's got energy to spare, too - one to save for peaktime! 'Sunset' is a deeper groove with vocal cut-ups and, again, much use of the filters, while finally 'Salina' surprises simply because title gives no clue that it's actually a tech-tinged rework of Santana-via-Candido disco classic 'Jingo'.
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KD 073
23 Nov 18
Minimal/Tech House
23 Nov 18
Minimal/Tech House
