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Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House
Review: Questioned in the past for their flavour-of-the-month-attitudes to house and techno, Lobster Theremin has come through the other side as a bastion for what's good about contemporary US and UK inspired dance music (with that lo-fidelity touch). Always on the hunt for fresh artists mining such a sound, the label gives Saturday Night Rush (also known as Truant) a full debut with a four-track EP covering an expansive spectrum of classic house sounds tied together with a bevy UK influences; be they bass-driven breaks, piano stabs for the rave to slicing garage percussion, raw drums and luscious synths. Lose yourself to the bass wobble of "Relief", uptempo deep house, trance and UKG of "Unite" next to the dub noir of "Dance Wicked" and a Chicago house overload in "Real Headz". Hot rush.
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LT 077
27 Nov 20
Deep House
27 Nov 20
Deep House
Review: Fittingly, Szilveszter Horvath's long-awaited debut album as Route 8 was directly inspired by the Hungarian highway after which his artistic alias is named. It's one he has travelled many times over the years, hence his desire to create an album of "cruising music" that would sound good on journeys down the motorway. In practice, that means a fine musical excursion that blends warming deep house and futuristic Motor City techno sounds with elements of blissful ambient techno (see inspired opener 'Departure' and 'Arrival'), deep acid electro ('Nowhere', snappy closing cut 'This Far'), Pete Namlook style weightless ambient ('Interlude'), two-step ('4th Journey') and near horizontal synth-pop ('Tomorrow Comes Today'). The results are certainly ear-pleasing and rarely less than superb.
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LT 076
20 Nov 20
Deep House
20 Nov 20
Deep House
Review: James Thompson aka Warwick returns to the Lobster Theremin stable with another fine club-focused EP. The title track revolves around a heads-down, pulsating groove, underscored by warbling acid and peppered with ponderous vocals. On "What I Mean", Thompson opts for a somewhat different approach; instead of straight kicks, he deploys tight break beats to underpin the kind of effective acid builds that would make Hardfloor jealous. "Luchini Forever" sees him change approach again, with dramatic stabs unravelling over punchy drums and tight percussion, while he ups the tempo on "Knock" - the result is a galloping rhythm featuring powerful sub bass and euphoria inducing filters.
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LTFIRE 03
16 Oct 20
Techno
16 Oct 20
Techno
Review: Tim Reaper has been on an absolute tear recently, releasing on his own Globex Corp as well as founding Future Retro, and now, following releases on sublabels, he has his first EP on the Lobster Theremin main label. It's a perfect exemplification of his talent as a producer, as Tim moves from industrial breaks business into high-speed house and nonchalant, lounging break techno. Its title track is the heaviest, with nostalgic synths leading into a deeply fractious set of amens wrapped up in a veneer of 90s soundscapes and urban vibes. 'Sequence 2' is a slightly different sound than we've heard from him recently, as pacy 4x4 kicks drive through a wispy scape of undulating vocal notes and twirling synth touches. The final two tracks are more expert-level breaks business - Tim, we salute you. Bigups.
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LT 074
25 Sep 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
25 Sep 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Listening to Narciss' debut release for Lobster Theremin, it feels like the wave of 90s trance never happened. The German producer starts the release with "Diable Jambe", which comes across as a tough ebm-flavoured take on Harthouse material. "Sundowner (Body 2 Body Mix)", with its melodramatic melodic flourishes, sees Narciss opt for a more mainstream take on trance, while on "Detroit Smash" he delivers his own flawless interpretation of the grey area where the form coexisted with techno, thanks to the use of dramatic chord builds. Rounding off this distinctive EP is the acid-frazzled " Fragments Of A Language Of Love". which comes across as a slightly more benign take on Emmanuel Top's sound.
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LT 073
11 Sep 20
Techno
11 Sep 20
Techno
Review: Five years after his debut release, Sean Dodd aka Reflec returns to Lobster Theremin for a great follow-up. In the intervening years, he has put out material on the Clergy imprint, but this EP sees him mix up styles. The title track resounds to a rumbling jungle bass, while on "Wolf", searing acid and broken beats vie for the listener's attention. "Hiatus" sees Dodd up the pace to deliver a jittery, 303-soaked drum'n'bass track, while on "Chrysalis", he opts for a more playful approach, as vocal snippets and wobbly sound effects inhabit the percussive groove. Finally, "Orchid" sees Dodd slow down the pace for a more atmospheric cut.
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LT 072
24 Jul 20
Techno
24 Jul 20
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Drum & Bass
Review: Lobster Theremin are one of the coolest labels around, with their reputation coming more from the house and techno side of things than from jungle, but the have a capacity for the diverse and Coco Bryce is flying that flag here. There's diversity even within this release too, from the rolling reece basses of 'Smoke Screen' to the pitched-up siren stutters of 'Blue Tile Lounge'. But it's the title track which reeally pinched us, with a floating vocal sample that simply shivers in delight alongside its roughshod jungle drums. Fantastic work from both label and artist here.
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LTWHT 019
12 Jun 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
12 Jun 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Following from his recent Rave Memories release on Lobster Theremin, Rove Ranger returns to deliver a more visceral follow-up. "1998" starts off with a galloping groove, vivid chords and subtle vocal snippets. On the title track, he strips back any semblance of melody to lay down a pounding, jackhammer rhythm that is redolent of one the Advent's classic techno work. "In My Mind" ushers in a deeper sound, with sun kissed chords applied to a jacking groove, while he revisits the mid-90s for "Schaltkreis". It's a menacing, prowling banger that recalls the trance-techno intensity of vintage Thomas P Heckmann.
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LT 068
01 May 20
Techno
01 May 20
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Hypnotherapy is Nthng's second album, and it underlines the fact that he's one of the most varied artists working in electronic music. On "50 Flower" and 'Beautiful Love", the Dutch producer delivers dreamy ambience before moving into the throbbing groove of "I Just Am', which also features care-free vocals and a clanging rhythm. "Heitt" sees him up the pace for a peak-time, tranced-out groove. However, throughout the release his touch is never rough or visceral - as the pulsating Detroit techno rhythm of "Wave Return" demonstrates so effortlessly. If you are looking for soulful electronic music with a distinctive touch, then you've come to the right place.
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LT 066
24 Apr 20
Techno
24 Apr 20
Techno
Review: The sound of 90s acid techno bubbles to the surface on Julian Muller's latest release for Lobster Theremin. In particular, the title track sees him marry searing 303s with dreamy hooks to craft a peak-time, pounding rhythm. "Sidonia", with its tough kicks and buzz saw bass, sees him opt for a slightly heavier approach. The release takes a euphoric turn on "Aurora's Night", with Muller delivering epic melodic builds that would not sound out of place on an Eye Q EP. Finally, there's "Reality", revolving around a lean, driving rhythm and featuring some billowing melodies - this time with a slightly darker undercurrent.
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LT 067
24 Apr 20
Techno
24 Apr 20
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Electro
Review: Puyain Sanati aka Grammar of Movement debuted on Lobster Theremin back in 2016, and for his return release, the underground artist is releasing on the Lobster UNDR sub-label. The title track is a hyperactive electro roller that resounds to chilling synths and a bubbling groove. On "Model 1600", Sanati drops the tempo but ups the mystery levels, as a plunging bass and razor-sharp percussion undercuts eerie synth lines. On "IOI", there is a similar vibe, but this time, the mood descends into frostiness thanks to a combination of atmospheric pads and blurry 808s. "Sad Juno" sees Sanati bring his sound back into sharper focus with crispy drums supporting chiming melodies.
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LTUNDR 08
27 Mar 20
Electro
27 Mar 20
Electro
Played by: David LaFhionntain
Review: D.Dan launches his latest EP in storming form; "Switchblade (Descendant Mix)", with its visceral kicks and wild filtered builds, sounds inspired by the more abrasive end of the Synewave catalogue. On the title track, he opts again for a heads-down approach, with ominous filtered chords underpinned by tough kicks, while on "Burnout", the pace picks up and the drums are more relentless as the Berlin-based producer's track hurtles its way towards Advent-style intensity. "Escape The Echo Chamber" is less pac-y and resounds to a rolling house groove and vocal snippets, but even here the underlying feeling is one of understated menace. Offering some solace for battered ears is the deep techno of "Take It Easy".
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LT 065
28 Feb 20
Techno
28 Feb 20
Techno
Played by: Javier Carballo
Review: Sometime mystery deep house producer Grant - now revealed to be an alias of Frank & Tony member Anthony Collins -has a track record that many of his peers surely envy. To date, he's barely put a foot wrong and "Fantasy Blues", his first full-length outing on Lobster Theremin, is another superb set. Warm, melodious, musically detailed and far more imaginative than most deep house albums you'll hear this, the set sees Collins slip between oven-hot, jazz-funk influenced electronica ("Ephemeral Chase"), revivalist early '90s NYC deep house ("Mind & Space", "Finite Elements"), loose-and-languid ultra-deep goodness ("Amaranthine Profundity", "Blurred Harmony") and the kind of relaxed, intergalactic fare that sits somewhere between ambient techno and ocean-deep dream house. In other words, it's superb.
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LT 064
29 Nov 19
Deep House
29 Nov 19
Deep House
Review: The mysterious Bakground returns to Lobster Theremin and he's rolling with esteemed company as Sangam adds his deep threads to the weave. "90s Living" lives up to its name; big immersive atmospheric jungle, all loose around the edges but held together so firmly. "Intermission" provides no respite - the only break is the one that rolls beneath the shimmering keys. Meanwhile "Keeper Of The Lost" takes us down to 150 on a robust set of rolling breaks before "Carousel" brings us back down to earth softly, deeply, ambiently...
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LTWHT 018
01 Nov 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
01 Nov 19
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Having appeared previously on a compilation earlier this year, Softcoresoft aka Leticia Trandafir now makes her full debut. She gets off to an impressive start with the dark, tunnelling techno of "Meteor Shower", which sounds like Mike Parker on a bad trip. "Mycophilia" is similarly inclined, with Trandafir adding some eerie synths to the pulsating groove. It could pass for a more cerebral and indeed ethereal take on acid techno. She continues to ride the 303 wave on "Overstatement (Space Edit)", but on this occasion adds in spiky break beats, while "Social Compost" sees her go back to the dance floor with a tough, grinding workout.
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LTBLK 012
18 Oct 19
Techno
18 Oct 19
Techno
Review: With a few albums and releases on labels such as Pinkman and Computer Controlled to his credit, Norwell aka Bal?zs Semsei is making a name with his grainy take on electronic music. That approach is brought sharply into focus on New Physics, his Lobster Theremin debut. "Base-1" unravels to menacing synths, while the title track and "Paradox Logic" are grainy electro funk tunes that feature blasts of analogue noise and tight, steely drums. "Motif" sees Semsei again focus on experimentation - this time thanks to his use of a murky wall of bass - while both "Humanoid Forms" and "Train To Inamuragasaki" mark a return to the grainy electro that prevails on this EP.
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LT 061
07 Jun 19
Electro
07 Jun 19
Electro
Played by: London Modular
Review: Jeals follows 2017's Flux on Lobster Theremin with this excellent electro-themed EP. "Crash" kick starts the release with steely, driving drums and a powerful, throbbing bass underpinning eerie synth lines and foreboding chimes. On "Happening", Jeals takes a trip down a more conventional electro route; the synths are frosty and haunting and the bass twists and turns in an ominous fashion as Jeals drops rickety percussion and acidic licks. In stark contrast is the swirling ambient sound scapes of "Finally", while he takes another sideways step for "XL"; focusing on 4/4s, it sees him deliver wide-eyed electronic melodies over a spiky rhythm.
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LTUNDR 06
07 Jun 19
Electro
07 Jun 19
Electro
Review: 2019 has been a relatively busy year for 1800HaightStreet, with Confess following a dubbed out EP on the M?rk imprint. This four-tracker is a diverse affair, with "Alone" focusing on a tough, steely rhythm that snakes and growls menacingly. In contrast, "Premonition" is a deep, resonating techno track that swirls and swaggers seductively, while the title track sees the pair deliver an atmospheric, mid-tempo workout led by soaring strings and based on intricate, glitchy beats. Keeping their listeners guessing till the end, 1800HaightStreet's parting shot, "Infestation', is a snappy dance floor track that's populated by eerie synth loops.
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LTBLK 011
31 May 19
Techno
31 May 19
Techno
Review: Slacker returns to Lobster Theremin following his Amen To The Lonely release with this impressive four-track EP. The title track resounds to raw break beats and splurging acid lines, with ghostly samples playing out in the background. On "Next Time", he opts for a more electro-tinged approach, with steely snares and dreamy, futuristic chords prevailing. It makes for a clubby but musical sound. "Last Train to Sector 4C.31" follows in a similar vein: with dreamy synths and acid line belching out over rolling 808s, the combination is redolent of Lost Trax and Reedale Rise. "Journey Past the Clouds" is also influenced by electro, but on this occasion Slacker applies a more downtempo approach.
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LTUNDR 05
24 May 19
Electro
24 May 19
Electro
Review: Next up on the Lobster Theremin mini-empire is Shedbug, who debuted on the label last year and has since gone on to release on 1? Pills Mate. Hope starts off in raucous form with the robust acid breaks of "Aciidmuzik", before Shedbug takes a diversion to drop the morbid, ominous bass-led disco of "One Day Later". "Rubber" shows a more considered side to his canon as it veers off into esoteric, break beat-led deep techno, while on the title track, break beats also abound. This time they underpin mesmerising synths that take the listener back to the blissful trance of 90s acts like Legion of Green Men.
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LTUNDR 04
26 Apr 19
Breakbeat
26 Apr 19
Breakbeat
Review: Manuel Fischer's debut album wins this month's prize for most unusual title, but it shouldn't overlook the fine music contained within. With releases on labels like Ozelot and Drumpoet Community already to his credit, Fischer is using the album format to expand his vision. Loosely based around break beats, it veers from the warbling acid of "Sci-Fi Breaks From The Rabbit Hole" to the melancholic "Arni Driftking" and mesmerising, droning workouts like the down-the-rabbit hole tip that is "Enter he Void & Chill". While Fischer may have been categorised generally as a house artist - and certainly the lo-fi "Bin Chicken In Fitzroy" pushes in that direction - this is an expansive, out there piece of work.
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LT 060
12 Apr 19
Experimental/Electronic
12 Apr 19
Experimental/Electronic
Review: Again with the very unique sounds of Lobster Theremin we are treated to some truly experimental composition here as ASOK brings forward four stunning creations. We begin our journey with the emotional soundscaping and shuffling subtle percussive processes of 'Hex', before landing on the more expansive breaks work on the title track 'How It Is'. Next, we find ourselves treading into a more up-beat design in 'Hyperspace', again packed with well cleaned rolling breaksy drum works and expansive pads, before we finish up on the nostalgic waves of 'We Are', rounding up proceedings perfectly.
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LTWHT 017
08 Mar 19
Bass
08 Mar 19
Bass
Review: Following up great ones by Marco Lazovic, AFAMoo and ASOK, Sweden's DJ Different steps up to the Lobster family's main label with an EP that the label best describes itself as traversing the 'Orion Nebula to the very edges of the Oort Cloud'. From the evocative sci-fi ambient of "Fast Forward To The Outer Rim" and the zeitgeist of early '90s rave/hardcore on "Angels" and similarly on the pitched-down junglisms of "Real" - featuring the unmistakable vocals of a certain well known pop diva. It all ends smoothly with the soulful and emotive deep house of "Memories Of The Old World" that is the soundtrack to a perfect comedown.
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LT 055
30 Nov 18
Balearic/Downtempo
30 Nov 18
Balearic/Downtempo
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: For his debut release on Lobster Theremin, ASOK aka Stu Robinson goes deep. The title track features rolling break beats, layered textures and a smokey vocal sample. "Frontier" is based on a similar approach, although this time the rickety 808s underpin a melancholic feeling and a brooding, dark bass that works its way through the arrangement. "Nowwhat" sees a flurry of dense, rhythmic activity, with Robinson dropping wired tonal sequences and eerie chords, while he closes out this atmospheric, moody release with "It's Over". Featuring the same type of vocals as the title track, it unravels over tight electro drums and woozy filters
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LTUNDR 03
09 Nov 18
Techno
09 Nov 18
Techno
Review: Andrew Red Hand has been described as eastern Europe's version of Underground Resistance, and based on this release it's hard not to see some similarities. That said, Revolution '89 starts with the decidedly European-focused moody electro of "In The Cemetery", while on "Slaying the Dictator", he ventures into a more brooding, 4/4 techno approach which is informed as much by ebm and horror disco as techno. On "There is Hope", the Romanian producer's love of Detroit techno comes back again thanks to the use of a predatory bass and sublime synths, while "Bombing for Peace" sees him deliver a Chicago-influenced banger that centres on frenetic snares and mad acid lines.
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LTUNDR 02
09 Nov 18
Techno
09 Nov 18
Techno
Review: Earlier in the year, Hidden Spheres launched his own label, Fruit Merchant, offering up his most colourful, dreamy and tropical tracks to date. Naturally, there's an altogether different feel to this EP on Lobster Theremin (his second for Jimmy Asquith's lauded label). It's similarly melodious and analogue-rich, of course, with the cultured retro-futurist house warmth of 'This Is 4U" and bleeping deep house/electro fusion cut "McKenna's Mind" setting the tone perfectly. Elsewhere, he joins the dots between Chicago jack-tracks, organ-heavy '90s U.S garage and New Jersey deep house on "Lazer Beam", before rounding things off with a looped vocal DJ tool ("Talking Headz").
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LTUNDR 01
02 Nov 18
Deep House
02 Nov 18
Deep House
Played by: Juno Recommends Deep House
Review: Dusted down and sun-bleached grooves from Auckland based duo DJ Kush Boogie, who return to London based Lobster Theremin for their third release. Their new Home + Living EP features the evocative title track with its warm soft chords and Casio sampler vocal chops, the tropical minimalism of "Acid Cut" while "Dancers Cut" (Flute mix) recaptures the vibe of that second Summer Of Love even if the Kiwi pair probably weren't even born yet! More lo-fi and saturated deepness from Lobster Theremin: modern experts in meme house.
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DJKUSHBOOGIE 003
19 Oct 18
Deep House
19 Oct 18
Deep House
Played by: Lynch Kingsley
Review: Next time someone tells you that jungle's too narrowly defined and formulaic, reach for this admirably inventive EP from Dust E-1, which brings plenty of fresh ideas to the genre. 'Sun Dials' intersperses fierce ragga jungle licks with a dusty, lo-fi jazz loop, while 'Civilised Rhythm' could almost slip unnoticed into a straight-up dub set but also brings chipmunked vox and ominous synths ? la vintage hardcore. On a more typical junglist tip, 'One On One' is a sparse, moody roller that could have beamed straight in from 1993 and 'Truck Stop Steppers' has an uncompromising darkside feel.
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LTWHT 014
28 Sep 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
28 Sep 18
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Reece Walker's Carmel project is taking a very definite shape as more and more of his work is released. So far, the artist has only collaborated on a number of different electronic projects, such as EBS or Fishermans Friend, so this debut solo outing on London's Lobster Theremin feels like the perfect platform on to hopefully kick-start what seems to be a solid ambient project. "12 Hours" is a tune of startling beauty, opening on a wavey soundscape that has the essence of the ocean in its underbelly, creating a lovely movement from a limited set of sounds and manipulation; "Georgia", the title track, steps closer towards the house template, eventually transforming its placid drones into a solid dance rhythm...albeit subtle in its approach and limited in its composition.
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LTCRML 700X
14 Sep 18
Ambient/Drone
14 Sep 18
Ambient/Drone
Review: 90 Process are Frenchman Julian Muller & Hadone: the latter is now Berlin based and over the years have released on labels such as Code Is Law, Ravage and Initial Berlin. Old school techno inspired by the early '90s is the flavour on the fittingly titled No Warehouse Needed EP. Menstasms, breakbeats and classic chord progressions are on display with the title track, while classic German trance gets an impressive tribute on the high octane antics of "Hate In The Pants". Even the throwback sounds of early jungle is revisited on the loved-up and evocative "Strictly Cut".
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LT 052
27 Jul 18
Techno
27 Jul 18
Techno
Review: Supreems debuted on Lobster Theremin back in 2016, and this follow up shows why the upcoming producer is so deserving of our attention. It starts with the title track, a widescreen break beat-led affair, full of lush pads, sensuous strings and the occasional, blissed out vocal sample. "Broken (And Out Of Sync)" is also based on loose breaks and atmospheric undercurrents, but this time Supreems adds some warbling acid lines. However, his default approach here is to focus on deeper sounds, demonstrated on the reflective Carl Craig circa Landcruising "When Two Souls Reach". Rounding off this exemplary release is "Stream Of Consciousness". The only dance floor based track on the release, it's a warm affair that takes the listener on a journey to Larry Heard style deep house nirvana.
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LT 051
29 Jun 18
Techno
29 Jun 18
Techno
Review: The work of Kreggo, who is known for aliases such as G-23 and DJ Groov, Introspective was recorded in the rural Italian village where he was raised. Recalling the IDM-sounding of fellow Italian producers D'Arcangelo and in places the lush, bucolic melodies of Boards of Canada - especially on the gentle back beats and serene sounds of "Mind Blooming" - it's a mellow, affair. Even when he manages to push towards the dance floor, as is the case on the lo-fi "Blue Seq" or the more uptempo break beats and melancholic tones of "Look at Me", the approach is always understated. It's another victory for Lobster Theremin's A&R department.
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LT 048
01 Jun 18
Techno
01 Jun 18
Techno
Played by: Ennio Styles
Review: Hungarian producer Route 8 first joined Lobster Theremin in 2014 following a series of acclaimed singles for labels such as Nous, Bokhari and Farbwechsel. A couple more releases for imprint and distribution outfit followed, before he surprisingly fell off the radar. Come Home is his first EP for almost two years; predictably, it's really rather good. We're really rather enjoying the rush-inducing warmth and positivity of opener "Come Home", where chanted, delay-laden vocal samples and sultry Latin trumpet solos drift across a sumptuous deep house groove, and the electrofunk-sampling thrust of deep gospel house bumper "FunFun". That said, both "Turning Point" (a deep and spacey breakbeat house number) and the rolling, riff-heavy late night shuffler "From The Valley" are also superb.
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LT 050
01 Jun 18
Deep House
01 Jun 18
Deep House
Review: Since making his debut on Lobster Theremin back in 2016, David Willenberger AKA TRP has popped up on some impressive labels including Mork, Unknown to the Unknown and Shall Not Fade. His return to Lobster Theremin is a four-track affair rich in dusty, lo-fi productions marinated in tactile chords and glassy-eyed melodies. Really, though, it's the weightiness of his beats and basslines that catches the ear throughout, from the rubbery throb of classic U.S deep house tribute "EFX (Part 1)" and L.I.E.S-does-dream house bumper "EFX (Part 2)", to the skipping, two-step machine drums, swirling electronics and gentle melodies of opener "Things Won't Change". If you're looking for something deeper and woozier in a heads-down, early morning style, then cast your gaze towards EP standout "Conscientious".
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LTWHT 013
06 Apr 18
Deep House
06 Apr 18
Deep House
