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Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: It's been over 30 years since Frank De Wulf set up the B-Sides series, which he said at the time was designed to create 'mixing possibilities' that 'contain popular and stimulating rhythms'. "Magic Orchestra" was one of the first tracks to be released in that series. Like its original release in 1990, this new set of remixes is designed to cater for dance floor demand, albeit in a more evolved form. On Luke Slater's 'Live Jack Edit' as Planetary Assault Systems, this contemporary approach manifests itself in the form of a lean, linear groove. Meanwhile, Slater opts for a different approach on the 'Vortex' version. Led by an angular, steely rhythm, this interpretation sees mysterious synth lines bubbling up through the arrangement - a sound that's as otherworldly as de Wulf's own early productions.
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MM 181D
28 Apr 23
Techno
28 Apr 23
Techno
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MM 179D
29 Nov 19
Minimal/Tech House
29 Nov 19
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Hot on the heels of his Storytellers release with DJ Bone earlier this year, Deetron returns to his regular label, Music Man. Like the Swiss DJ's flawless DJ sets, this two-tracker effortlessly straddles the house/techno divide. The tile track resounds to rolling grooves, dramatic chord surges and repetitive vocal snatches. It builds and drops seamlessly, making for a cut that will work equally well in peak time or warm up situations. On the AM version, piano keys are integrated into the groove, breaking down to create the kind of wide-eyed euphoria that will work everywhere from Panorama Bar to Ibiza clubs. Deetron does it again.
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MM 178D
07 Dec 18
Techno
07 Dec 18
Techno
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: As the temperatures get warmer, you can rest assured that Petar Dundov will release new music. The Croatian producer has been releasing deeply melodic techno for the best part of two decades, but his latest missive for Music Man is among his most impressive work. "Dalmatina" sounds like a low-slung, techy take on "Sueno Latino", with Dundov laying down evocative melodies over a tight, techy rhythm. On "Once We Were Here", he ups the tempo, but the mood remains the same as ponderous piano lines flow over tight back beats. It's the perfect, atmospheric sound track for those dramatic Dalmatian sunsets.
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MM 177D
15 Jun 18
Techno
15 Jun 18
Techno
Review: "Lattice" is taken from Petar Dundov's fourth artist album, At The Turn Of Equilibrium, and it in some ways it is indicative of his sound. The Croatian's penchant for catchy, tranced out melodies are present, but the overall mood is subdued and even the synths have a less melancholic sound than usual, replaced by a somewhat frosty sensibility. It's left up to remixer Frank Wiedemann to raise the mood. The German producer, who is one half of Ame has considerable experience in this area - who can forget Rej? - and he combines powerful bass pulses with euphoric trance riffs to create a memorable, bubbling remix.
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MM 176D
15 Jul 16
Minimal/Tech House
15 Jul 16
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Gregor Tresher
Review: Croatia's Petar Dundov, as those in the know well know: is one of the original proponents of the 'hypnotic techno' sound and why he's such a favourite at events such as the iconic Labyrinth Festival in Japan. In a career that's spanned over 16 years, At The Turn Of The Equilibrium LP marks his fifth album. Half the tracks are some of the most captivating and immersive ambient soundscapes that will inspire you with awe; such as on "Then Life" and "Everlasting Love" but rest assured there's some sweet trance inducing grooves also, like "The Lattice", the positive and uplifting "Before It All Ends" and the sombre and mysterious "Midnight Orchestra" which have you tunnelling down the abyss gloriously.
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MMCD 042D
06 May 16
Minimal/Tech House
06 May 16
Minimal/Tech House
Review: You know that summer isn't too far away when Petar Dundov re-appears. Every year, the Croatian producer delivers a sun-kissed , tranced out groove that captures the beauty of his home country. "Dancing Sun" is no exception - what begins as an understated, bleep-laden track builds and builds with subtle melody changes until it reaches a gentle but hypnotic climax. Remixer Forever Sound faces a tough task to rise to the occasion, but he achieves it by adding in some bleeping bass and shimmering synths that sound like they were designed to be played at an open air party on the Dalmatian coast.
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MM 175D
05 Feb 16
Minimal/Tech House
05 Feb 16
Minimal/Tech House
Deetron feat Seth Troxler
Review: Is Seth Troxler a romantic at heart? It's hard to say, but he does go off on an unexpected rant about 'this thing called love' for his contribution to Love Song. The fact that his vocals are surrounded by a Deetron's cool, trance synths and throbbing, bassy groove, make his utterances sound all the more convincing. Steve Bug has been put in charge of the remixes and does a fine job. Working under his Traffic Signs guise - a project that Bug started some time ago for his Chicago-style experiments - both versions see the German DJ/producer push the track into the kind of grinding, jacking sound that exudes pure carnal appeal.
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MM 173D
13 Oct 14
Minimal/Tech House
13 Oct 14
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Markus Schneider / Robot Scientists
Review: Every year, Petar Dundov puts out a release that effortlessly captures the sun-kissed coastline of his native Croatia. This year, his knack of producing summer grooves is articulated on "Origins". Hollowed out drums and a rolling groove provide the basis for a swirling, trancey synth riffs that are just the right side of cheesiness, while Dundov - or one of his collaborators - strums a Balearic guitar in the background. "Rise" is darker and more moody, but here too the synths glisten and shimmer like stars flickering on a midnight surf in the Adriatic. This is techno at its most atmospheric and infectious.
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MM 171D
07 Apr 14
Minimal/Tech House
07 Apr 14
Minimal/Tech House
Deetron feat Ben Westbeech
Review: Given Deetron's penchant for mining the sounds of classic Detroit techno, his ear for melody, and the presence of Ben Westbeech on vocals, it's perhaps unsurprising that "Rhythm" has the air of a classic tech-soul anthem. It comes backed with some stellar remixes, too. Chief among these are the two rubs from Will Saul and October (vocal and instrumental), which sound like a cross between Laurent Garnier's "Crispy Bacon", Ken Ishii and Jeff Mills' more melodic, electro-centric efforts - all murky bass, heavy rhythms and intergalactic melodies. If those are a little too tough for your tastes, there's also a classic deep US house interpretation from Karizma which is similarly sublime.
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MM 169D
21 Oct 13
Deep House
21 Oct 13
Deep House
Played by: Mad Mats / Local Talk, Reed & Radley, Leyo, Chris Coco, Henri Kohn, DJ Bone, Alkalino, Juno Recommends Minimal Tech, Deetron, Zombie Nation, Richmed, Lee Foss, Musumeci
Review: Music Over Matter is the album that Sami Geiser's previous releases had hinted that he was capable of. Featuring a long list of collaborators, it varies in style but does not lose the Swiss DJ's love of house and techno. The somewhat unpredictable pairing of Ripperton and Cooly G guest on "Thinking", a bleepy torch song covered in layers of electronic static, while Fritz Kalkbrenner sings evoactively on the piano-led "Bright City Lights". On a more dance floor tip is "Crave" with Hercules & Love Affair, where smooth piano tinkling and dulcet tones play out over a primal rhythm, while "Sing" is possibly Deetron's finest moment to date, a conga-led disco affair bathed in soft-focus Moogy weirdness.
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MMCD 040D
21 Oct 13
Minimal/Tech House
21 Oct 13
Minimal/Tech House
Played by: Borgie
Review: Petar Dundov delivers the Music Man label his third album, Sailing Off The Grid. Similarly to last year's Ideas From The Pond LP, his latest full length sees Dundov squeeze the richest of synthesised colours from his music machines. Tracks like "Moving", "Yesterday Is Tomorrow" and "White Spring" focus on strong, nightdrive arpeggios, while others like "Enter The Vortex", "Spheres" and "Sur La Mer Avec Mon Ami" look to ambient textures cast in a classical arrangement. Petar Dundov may not necessarily be breaking new ground with this LP, but his sound is certainly off the grid.
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MMCD 039D
02 Sep 13
Techno
02 Sep 13
Techno
Review: For whatever reason, until now crossover success has evaded the supremely talented Swiss DJ Deetron aka Sami Geiser. However, that could all change with the release of "Character". Seen on the most superficial level, it's a rolling techno groove, but that basic description does it a disservice. Epic melody lines flit in and out of rich, sumptuous strings, and the purring, building bass is reminiscent of that other great melodic techno track, "Diabla" by Funk D'Void. That's not all; the release also features "Can't Love You More". With its rolling, tribal groove and aching vocal that states 'can't love you more', it could be Deetron's answer to Octave One's "Blackwater".
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MM 168D
22 Jul 13
Techno
22 Jul 13
Techno
Review: Hood has been focusing his efforts of late on the Floorplan project, but on Technician, he provides listeners with a glimpse of his techno past. A stripped back, streamlined rhythm is at the heart of the title track. Augmented by squelchy acid lines, breathy synths and the jazzy flourishes of Nighttime World, it is one of the best recent examples of Hood's ability to balance dance floor functionality with atmospheric musicality. The remix by Mad Mike sees another Detroit icon enjoying a return to form. Dramatic strings and a pitched down vocal provide the intro, while a niggly acid line recalls the heights of UR's Final Frontier.
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MM 167D
24 Jun 13
Techno
24 Jun 13
Techno
Played by: Alkalino, Chris Deepak, M.A.N.D.Y., Deetron, Duke Dumont, Eats Everything, Derrick May, Steve Rachmad
Review: By now, we should all know what to expect from Sam 'Deetron' Geiser, namely quietly uplifting, Detroit techno influenced deep house with lashings of soul. "Out of My Head", featuring the silky smooth vocals of Ovasoul 7, certainly ticks all the right boxes - sharp synth-strings, gorgeous melodies, great space in the mix and spacey synths - making it a summer anthem in the making. The remixes, too, are rather stellar, with George Fitzgerald in particular impressing with his rising, building, floor-friendly take. KiNK steps up to the plate, too, delivering superb vocal and dub versions that add some shaker-driven shuffle and old skool sassiness to proceedings. Impressive stuff, as expected.
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MM 166D
27 May 13
Deep House
27 May 13
Deep House
