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Genesys II
Anyma & PARISI - "Sacrifice" (extended mix) - (5:41) 128 BPM Hot
Now Or Never (extended mix) - (4:55) 126 BPM
The Light (extended mix) - (4:18) 127 BPM
Anyma & Chris Avantgarde - "Simulation" (extended mix) - (5:14) 126 BPM
Pictures Of You (extended mix) - (5:08) 128 BPM
Anyma, Argy & Magnus - "Higher Power" (extended mix) - (4:43) 126 BPM
F.T.L. - (6:47) 125 BPM
Anyma , Rebuke & Karin Park - "Hear Me Now" (extended mix) - (4:43) 126 BPM
Anyma & Adam Sellouk - "Exodus" - (3:27) 126 BPM
After Love (extended mix) - (4:06) 125 BPM
Anyma & Chris Avantgarde - "Eternity" (Massano remix - extended mix) - (6:02) 127 BPM
Pictures Of You (Cassian remix - extended mix) - (5:04) 127 BPM
Anyma & CamelPhat - "The Sign" (Kevin De Vries remix - extended mix) - (4:33) 126 BPM
Anyma & Grimes - "Welcome To The Opera" (Adriatique remix - extended mix) - (7:12) 125 BPM
Anyma & Rebuke - "Syren" (Adam Sellouk remix) - (4:44) 125 BPM
Anyma & Chris Avantgarde - "Consciousness" (Eric Prydz extended remix) - (7:58) 126 BPM
Anyma , Cassian & Poppy Baskcomb - "Save Me" (Kolsch remix - extended mix) - (5:18) 128 BPM
Review: Electronic music superstar Anyma (aka one half of Tale Of Us) unveils his highly anticipated sophomore album, Genesys Part II - which follows the success of his debut, Afterlife LP. Showcases Anyma's evolution as a melodic techno producer, the album features 21 tracks split into two distinct components. The first section chalks up a chunk of original compositions, including standout singles like "Pictures of You" and "Higher Power," along with collaborations with Chris Avantgarde, PARISI, Rebūke, and more. The second segment offers reimagined versions of tracks from both Genesys albums, featuring notable remixes by Eric Prydz, Adriatique, and Cassian. With its diverse range of sounds and collaborations, an impresisve and fully comprehensive second edition promises to be a pivotal moment in Anyma's career, dropping amidst the excitement of Miami Music Week 2024.
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AL 091
29 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
Flight Of The Comet (Remixes)
Ban The Disco (Patchworks remix) - (6:23) 126 BPM
Pendant Ce Temps La A Vera Cruz (Raw Analog Funk remix) - (4:33) 127 BPM
Review: Art of Tones fantastic collaborative EP with live disco-jazz outfit Chatobaron, last year's 'Flight of the Comet', have been given the remix treatment. The EP begins with a trio of takes on 'Ban The Disco'. Crackazat steps up first with a UK garage-influenced deep house revision rich in musical colour, before Bruno Hovart dons his familiar Patchworks alias for a luscious, all-live take that sits somewhere between deep disco, jazz-funk and organic house. If you're looking for a little more energy, check Paul Cut's driving, Rhodes-laden revision of the same track. Elsewhere, the 'Raw Analog Funk Remix' of 'Pendant Ce Temps La A Vera Cruz' is a languid, warm and richly organic deep house treat, while Tiurbojazz's take on 'Flight of the Comet' is a slow-motion, sax and piano-laden head-nodder with added Balearic sunshine.
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FRPP 024D
29 Mar 24
Deep House
Seascape EP
Take It There (feat Mr. V) - (8:09) 126 BPM Hot
Seascape - (6:08) 125 BPM
Close To U - (6:05) 125 BPM
Exotica - (6:41) 125 BPM
Review: French producer DJ Steaw dives deep into the world of house music with his debut release on the legendary Nu Groove label, the aptly titled "Seascape EP." This four-track journey explores the producer's signature sound - think driving basslines and warm, soulful vibes - while incorporating a range of influences that keep things fresh. The EP kicks off with "Take It There," a powerful track that sets the tone with its pulsating stabs and undeniable groove. The title track, "Seascape," offers a beautiful contrast, layering airy pads over dynamic percussion, creating a dreamlike atmosphere on the dance floor. "Close To U" and "Exotica" further showcase DJ Steaw's versatility. Both tracks maintain a recognizable, nostalgic feel, perfect for those who appreciate classic deep house with a modern twist. They're undeniably club-ready, yet possess a quality that's equally suited for home listening.
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826194 656690
22 Mar 24
Deep House
[QR]D.081.TSM.24
Avision - "Hold No Groove" - (5:56) 128 BPM
Review: Next up on Laurent Garnier's label is a split release that explores the deeper end of house and techno. DJ Deep is up first with "What's Going On". Powered by raw, tribal beats and featuring lush pads, it sounds like the veteran house head's tribute to Joe Clausell's organic sound. Avision's "Hold No Groove" is also inspired by house music, but on this occasion, Chicago rather than New York is referenced. Combining a snaking bass with busy, layered percussion, the result is mesmerising. Deetron ups the tempo but maintains a deep sound on "Pulse", its musical but insistent rhythm recalls classic Kenny Larkin.
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QR D 081 TSM 24
22 Mar 24
Techno
20/20, Vol 3 (Explicit)
Various
Little Snake - "R-U-RDY- 2 MV" - (4:11) 128 BPM
Brodinski & Shapednoise - "The Crossbow" - (3:13) 125 BPM
Review: Long live team Alpha Pup, an excellently organised project that have moved onto the third edition of their epic '20/20' compilation series, exploring the most lethal reaches of underground bass music. Featuring hard hitting originals from the likes of Ivy Lab, Dismantle, Rocks FOE, Bakey and more, it's clear that the team have gone all out on this collection, with sounds ranging as wide as the hardcore inspired mysticism of 'Naananaana' from Rohaan, to the industrial techno-flavours of Ila Brugal's 'Cynical'. The whole project packs a punch, but our highlights would have to include both the intense metallic madness of Deft's 'OKURTHEEXPERT', alongside Manni Dee's monstrous 'Wet Slide' creation. Top work all around!
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2020LDN 061
29 Mar 24
Bass
Balance Presents Dave Seaman & Quivver
Various
DJ Counselling - "Sun God" - (5:13) 128 BPM
Enamour - "Merge With Dust" - (9:31) 126 BPM
Robert Babicz - "Mystik" - (5:41) 126 BPM Hot
Just Her - "Lifted" - (6:00) 125 BPM
Review: Following chart-topping mixes from Henry Saiz and Tim Green in 2023, Balance presents a new compilation curated by two masters of their craft: the great Dave Seaman and Quivver. Seamlessly blending style and substance, this release showcases their collaborative effort in reaching out to a diverse array of producer friends & associates - taking in exclusives, classics and fresh bangers from the likes of Robert Babicz, Underworld, Aikon and Timo Mass remixes - not mention the dudes themselves via five collaborative productions. Balance, keeping it tilt!
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BAL 032DJ
22 Mar 24
Deep House
Toolroom Miami 2024
Various
ESSEL - "The Edge" (extended mix) - (6:02) 128 BPM
Low Steppa & Tony Romera - "Dance To The Music" (extended mix) - (5:20) 126 BPM
HoneyLuv & Roland Clark - "This Is My Life" (extended mix) - (5:30) 128 BPM
Nicole Moudaber - "Rise Up" (feat London Community Gospel Choir - extended mix) - (8:12) 128 BPM
Shadow Child - "Rising High" (extended mix) - (7:28) 129 BPM
Maur, Westend & Cami Bear - "Over" (extended mix) - (5:39) 125 BPM
Alex Kenji & Jerome Robins - "AMFM" (extended mix) - (5:51) 127 BPM
Wh0, Mark Knight & James Hurr - "Turn Me Deeper" (feat Kathy Brown - extended mix) - (5:21) 127 BPM
Crusy & Alex Now (ES) - "The Loop" (extended mix) - (5:27) 126 BPM
Nathan Barato & Matheo Velez - "Weapon" (extended mix) - (5:31) 128 BPM
CASSIMM - "Wanna Feel Something" (extended mix) - (5:23) 127 BPM
Jenn Getz & Alfie - "Vibration" (extended mix) - (6:06) 126 BPM
Piero Pirupa - "Party" (extended mix) - (5:09) 126 BPM
Flashmob - "My Body" (extended mix) - (5:23) 128 BPM
FLORENTIA & Saint Sinner - "So Keep It Up" (extended mix) - (5:31) 128 BPM
Dale Howard - "Ghetto Funk" (extended mix) - (5:30) 129 BPM
Ki Creighton & Aldo Cadiz - "Out Of The Loop" (extended mix) - (6:47) 129 BPM
Tony Romera - "House Y'all" (extended mix) - (5:22) 128 BPM
ManyFew & Katy Alex - "Give It 2 Me" (extended mix) - (5:44) 126 BPM
Alaia & Gallo - "Back Again" (extended mix) - (5:42) 126 BPM
Carly Wilford - "The Dance" (extended mix) - (5:16) 128 BPM
Castion - "Feel It Ya" (extended mix) - (5:15) 128 BPM
Sllash & Doppe - "Kyrenia" (extended mix) - (5:39) 125 BPM
James Hurr & Arthur Baker - "Powder In The Nose" (extended mix) - (5:12) 126 BPM
Ruben Lasala & Kapowsky - "Bigger Than Me" (extended mix) - (5:57) 126 BPM
Saison & Rachel Foxx - "Let's Be Free" (feat E-Man - extended mix) - (7:18) 125 BPM
Ben Remember - "Waiting 4 You" (extended mix) - (5:11) 127 BPM
Nausica - "Stupid Disco" (extended mix) - (5:26) 128 BPM
The Saunderson Brothers & Dantiez - "Sapphire" (extended mix) - (5:48) 127 BPM
Camila Jun - "Super After" (extended mix) - (6:00) 128 BPM
Tough Love & Aaron Pfeiffer - "Questions" (extended mix) - (5:08) 127 BPM
Thomas Newson, Sinner & James - "Hear Dis" (extended mix) - (6:33) 125 BPM
Twolate - "Pala Pala" (extended mix) - (5:50) 126 BPM
Tom Enzy, Siwell & Vadi - "Levanta" (extended mix) - (5:11) 125 BPM
Niko The Kid - "Deeper Love" (extended mix) - (4:42) 126 BPM
Tony Cortez - "Losing My Mind" (extended mix) - (6:12) 125 BPM
Papa Marlin & Bondar - "Rattlesnake Joe" (extended mix) - (5:22) 126 BPM
Toolroom Miami 2024 (House mix) - (59:49) 126 BPM
Toolroom Miami 2024 (Tech House mix) - (59:39) 127 BPM
Review: As Miami Winter Music Conference spins around for another year so does Toolroom's affiliated compilation showcasing why Mark Night's label remains at the precipice of mainstream club music. Bringing with it two full length DJ mixes and exclusive tracks from crew like Alex Kenji, Jerome Robins and Camila Jun, there's also banging numbers from legends like Green Velvet, Nicole Moudaber and Shadow Child next to Low Steppa and Tony Romera! ESSEL kicks off the compilation with the catchy choral loops of "The Edge", with other highlights to mention across some 50 tracks coming from Martin Ikin's drippin' "Make U Sweat", CASSIM's disco-tinged "Wanna Feel Something" and Carly Wilford's "The Dance". Time to dive into Miami 2024 - Toolroom style!
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TOOL 1248/01Z
08 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
Nu Groove Edits, Vol 4
Various
The Utopia Project - "File #3" (Mak & Pasteman remix) - (4:49) 126 BPM
Review: Nu Groove Records delivers another gem with "Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 4," a compilation that breathes new life into classic tracks from the label's illustrious history. This release spotlights the artists who shaped the legendary NYC label, offering re-interpretations by leading selectors of today. It kicks off with "Tonight's The Night" by NYC favorites How & Little (The Sound Vandals), given a fresh treatment by Italian duo NiCe7. The track retains its original charm while incorporating contemporary production elements, setting the tone for the rest of the journey. N.Y. House'n Authority's seminal "APT. 2A" gets reworked by UK deep tech aficionado Hugo Massien, resulting in a deeper, more introspective version that retains the groove of the original. The collection also features a remix of The Utopia Project's "File #3" by Mak & Pasteman, showcasing their signature blend of soulful vocals and driving basslines. Then it closes with a bang with the duo Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon re-imagining A.B.T.'s "Luv 2 Luv U." Their edit infuses the track with irresistible energy, making it a guaranteed dance floor mover.
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826194 633790
08 Mar 24
Deep House
Magari EP
Talk To Me - (6:33) 125 BPM
Attention - (5:57) 125 BPM
Review: Giuseppe Tuccillo enjoyed a fruitful 2023, with his solo outings on Nu Groove, Melodeum and Kaoz Theory being amongst his greatest releases to date. For his first missive of 2024, the long-serving Italian producer pops up on his own House of Tucci label with a predictably impressive three-track offering. Tuccillo begins with 'Talk To Me', a kind of ultra-deep, rubbery and bass-heavy fusion of hypnotic mid-90s NYC house and early '90s Italo-house, before unfurling the bustling, hard-to-pigeonhole, Afro-cosmic-goes-house elasticity of 'Attention'. It's genuinely inventive and infectious, as is closing cut 'Magari', where Tuccillo wraps deep, filtered synth sounds, airy vocal snippets and tactile electronic motifs around a boogie-influenced drum track.
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HOT 007
22 Mar 24
Deep House
It Just Happened EP
Crew Thing - (6:15) 125 BPM Hot
Review: Steve Bug and Cle, two titans of electronic music, reunite once again to deliver a mesmerizing EP titled "It Just Happened" on the illustrious Nu Groove Records. "It Just Happened" effortlessly embodies the essence of classic house music while infusing it with a contemporary flair. The title track sets the tone with its ethereal synths and hypnotic acid loops, evoking a sense of nostalgia for the underground house era while showcasing Bug and Cle's forward-thinking approach to production. "Crew Thing" further demonstrates Bug's prowess in crafting standout house tracks, pulsating with infectious energy that is bound to ignite dance floors worldwide. Meanwhile, "House Music Transcends" serves as a fitting conclusion to the EP, lifting listeners to euphoric heights with its uplifting melodies and infectious rhythms. With Bug's extensive 30+ year career and Cle's seasoned expertise, this EP promises to be nothing short of legendary.
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826194 652197
23 Feb 24
Deep House
YSD
YSD - (7:29) 126 BPM Hot
We R Bass - (5:11) 128 BPM
Review: Veteran DJ and producer Nic Fanciulli lands at Hot Creations with his first original material for the label, the aptly titled "You Sure Do" EP. This two-tracker wastes no time showcasing Fanciulli's ability to craft dancefloor bombs that pay homage to the past while sounding fresh and current. The opening track, "YSD," is a full-on disco-infused house anthem. Fanciulli lays down a foundation of massive basslines and a pounding drum groove, creating an atmosphere guaranteed to get bodies moving. The track isn't just a nostalgic throwback, though. Fanciulli's crisp production and innovative sound design ensure "YSD" feels just as relevant on today's dancefloors. Following up, "We R Bass" takes things in a slightly different direction. Here, pulsating kick drums and sharp snares drive the energy, while warped vocal samples and twisting synths add a layer of intrigue. The track builds to a mesmerizing sonic journey, keeping the listener engaged throughout.
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HOTC 225D
15 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
Glitterbox Archives Vol 4
Art Of Tones & Inaya Day - "Give My Love" (piano dub) - (5:03) 127 BPM Hot
Review: Glitterbox knows how to throw a party, and "Glitterbox Archives Vol 4" proves it once again. This EP collects four previously unreleased, dancefloor-tested gems, each offering a unique flavour of the label's signature sound. Kicking off with a bang is The Shapeshifters' "Try My Love (On For Size) (The Rub Dub)". This extended version of the already infectious disco anthem dives deeper into its groove, layering dubby effects and pulsating basslines that will have you moving right away. Next up, Michael Gray and Kelli Sae's "You're Gonna Make Me Dub Somebody Else" takes things down a notch. The "dub" moniker lives up to its name, stripping away some of the original's funk elements and emphasizing the hypnotic rhythm section. Kelli Sae's sultry vocals remain captivating, while the dub treatment creates a more introspective and atmospheric aura. Art Of Tones & Inaya Day's "Give My Love (Piano Dub)" is a revelation. This stripped-down version showcases the song's beautiful piano melody and Inaya Day's powerful vocals in a whole new light. Rounding out the EP is Qwestlife's "Hit It Off (Babert Remix)". Italian house maestro Babert injects his signature energy into the track, transforming it into a driving house anthem. Teni Tinks' vocals are chopped and looped, adding a playful touch to the infectious groove. This one is sure to get the crowd moving and leave them wanting more. A sparkly feast for disco devotees!
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826194 655099
16 Feb 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Galactic Funk
Let It Go - (7:39) 126 BPM Hot
Galactic Funk - (6:34) 126 BPM
Soft & Ruff - (6:06) 126 BPM
Crashin' Out - (6:42) 127 BPM
Review: While he never went away, it would be fair to say that DJ Sneak has enjoyed something of a career revival of late. This EP for Phonogramme follows strong recent outings for Heist Recordings, Hard Times and Toy Tonics. He begins in pleasingly bouncy and percussive mode on 'Let It Go', where warming stabs and hushed melodic motifs rise above a Kenny Dope style bumpin' house beat and deep, rich bass, before opting for a wonky, mind-mangling sound on title track 'Galactic Funk'. The Chicago veteran then gives it to us 'Soft & Ruff' - think rolling, locked-in grooves and slowly evolving melodic loops - while closing cut 'Crashin' Out' is a suitably sub-heavy slab of deep loop-house headiness.
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PHONOGRAMME 42
11 Mar 24
Deep House
Koltercamp : Best Bits
Be Real - (7:33) 125 BPM Hot
Get Sexy - (6:03) 128 BPM
Sunny Days - (6:25) 127 BPM
Nikita SISOV & Kolter - "Moscow Mule" - (9:15) 128 BPM
Review: As the title suggests, this quietly impressive compilation draws together the "best bits" of Johannes Kolter's KOLTERCAMP imprint, a digital-only label he's long used as a vehicle for his own productions. In some ways, it feels like an introduction to the Cologne artist's work - or one side of it, at least (he also has the more rugged KOLTRAX series and guest releases on other labels). Highlights include the Alicia Myers-sampling disco-house chunkiness of 'Be Real', the insanely funky, P-funk sampling US house bump of 'Get Sexy', the sun-splashed jazz-house deepness of 'Duke', the effortlessly soulful shuffle of 'Sunny Days' and the spacey deep house wonder that is 'Let You Go'. An impressive collection of Kolter cuts all told.
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KOLERTCAMPBB 01
09 Feb 24
Deep House
Journey
Don't Want It (extended mix) - (4:09) 127 BPM
Review: Bondax's "Journey" on Future Disco isn't just an album title, it's an experience. This LP marks a decade in the game for the UK dance duo, and "Journey" reflects that beautifully. It's a blend of their signature sounds with fresh influences, all wrapped in a future-disco sheen. The album kicks off with the previously-released banger "Don't Want It," setting the pace with driving rhythms and those classic Bondax synths. Tracks like "I Only Have You" showcase their versatility, featuring smooth vocals from Eno Williams that blend seamlessly with their sonic palette. A true highlight is "Fade" featuring SHELLS. Flanging guitars and entrancing beats create a mesmerizing soundscape, perfectly embodying the album's exploration of diverse sounds. "Yabaal to London" is another winner, a funky fusion of 80s disco and modern production with the Dur-Dur Band. It's impossible not to move to this one. It's a genre-bending album that pays homage to disco's roots while offering a fresh, modern take. Packed with infectious beats, captivating vocals, and stellar production, this album is a guaranteed dance floor filler and a must-listen for fans of electronic music with a touch of nostalgia.
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197338 096475
22 Mar 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Gloom EP
Militia (feat Flowdan - original mix) - (3:05) 128 BPM
Review: Once again, the legendary skill sets of Alix Perez are on show for all to see, with this sizzling new collection of 140 rollers looking like another monumental collection from 1985 Music. First up, Psychosis gives us a swampy stomp through gnarly bass drones and bone-chilling atmospheric excitations, followed by Flowdan's killer appearance on 'Militia', a more abstract tweak fest across metallic reverberations and hard hitting, poetic lyricism. Next, glittering synth work gives us more rumbling goodness on 'Circadian', which sees Visages join the party, before Ebb lands of 'Hazchem' for one final smokey spike of original stepper flavour. Top stuff all around
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ONEF 060
01 Mar 24
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
Boogie Angst Edition Four
Various
Casbah 73 & Osunlade - "Let's Invade The Amazon" (Yoruba Soul mix) - (6:22) 127 BPM
Review: In keeping with the approach of its predecessors, the fourth annual Boogie Angst compilation brings together "cool cuts" from the past year and a smattering of exclusives and previously unreleased gems. As you'd expect from a label helmed by Kraak & Smaak, it's a genuinely joyous and celebratory affair, packed to the rafters with party-starting workouts. For proof, check the revivalist disco-boogie cheeriness of Titeknots' 'Feels Good 2 Me', the future soul shuffle of 'Treat U Good' by Moods, Noah Slee, Lyriya & Meron, the summery electrofunk sunshine that is Art of Tones' kaleidoscopic rework of LUXXURY's 'Just Like It Was Before', the Rhodes-laden warmth of Kraak & Smaak's nostalgic 'All I Need' and the spiritually-enriching Latin deep house shuffle of Osunlade's Yoruba Soul rework of his Casbah 73 collaboration, 'Let's Invade The Amazon'.
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BA 127
08 Mar 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Come Right Back EP
Come Right Back (original mix) - (6:40) 125 BPM Hot
Played by: GATY LOPEZ
Review: Nick Curly showcases his mastery of the underground house scene with the "Come Right Back" EP, released through Cécille Records! Hailing from Mannheim, Germany, Curly's influence spans two decades, with his imprint 8bit shaping the city's distinct sound. "Come Right Back" kicks off the EP with Curly's trademark swinging drum groove, fused with a filtered disco loop and choppy stabs, crafting a dance floor-focused workout. On "Arkum", Curly delves into deeper, darker realms, blending organic percussion and gritty bass stabs with tension-building strings and spoken word vocal chops, resulting in a loop-driven, subtly unfurling peak-time tool with its subtle intricacies.
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CEC 054
12 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
New World
Collision (extended mix) - (4:42) 125 BPM
Dreamstates (extended mix) - (5:34) 126 BPM
Anyma, Argy & Magnus - "Higher Power" (extended mix) - (4:43) 126 BPM
Review: The future of Argy has arrived in the Afterlife. With a strong connection to the platform of late with albums and releases like Tataki, Pantheon and Aria next to the collaborative gem Higher Power - Argy has officially arrived. With this album in particular pitched as the artist's magnum opus, New World proves to be a fusion of human emotion inter-mixed with and AI innovation. Going large for those Afterlife sets no doubt, a techno futuristic and modern melodic Argy sends in 14 large scale tracks for the stadium space - ie "No One's Coming" and "Higher Power" - to the bad ass vampire acid in "Wilderness" or Juan Atkins Cyberton reflections in Tibet - Rad!
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AL 090
15 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
We Trawl The Hurts
We Trawl The Hurts - (6:53) 129 BPM
Review: 2024 was always going to be a year of surprises, and the latest release on Rekids is testament to that. Man Power hooks up with the Paris-based Louisahhh for an unexpected anthem in waiting. The title track is an expansive deep house track. At its heart is a pulsating bass combined with Louisahhh's freeform narrative about the state of the world. As befits such a modern classic, Rekids has commissioned Deetron to deliver three remixes. The dub version is a joyous UR-style deep techno version, while the main version follows a similar trajectory, powered by thunder claps and outer space tones. Keeping the audience guessing, Deetron also delivers a 'Drum & Bass' version that focuses on high-paced techno, while the 'Bleep Tool' ends the release to the sound of glistening tonal bliss.
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REKIDS 239
12 Apr 24
Techno
The Passion EP
You're My Ecstacy - (6:31) 125 BPM
The Passion (feat KingCrowney) - (6:29) 125 BPM Hot
The Passion (feat KingCrowney - AtJazz remix) - (7:13) 125 BPM
Review: Since the release of his soul, R&B and downtempo-inspired 'Birdhouse' album in 2022, Jamie 'Jimpster' Odell has pivoted back to the dancefloor, serving up a sequence of deep house-fired singles. He continues that run on his first outing of 2024. Opener 'You're My Ecstasy' sets the tone, with the Freerange founder adding echoing soulful vocal snippets to a typically luxurious deep house workout laden with skippy drums, heady bass and dreamy chords. Title track 'The Passion', featuring King Crowney, comes in two variations: an immersive, woozy and piano-laden original mix that's both dancefloor-ready and musically expansive, and a more fluid, jaunty and upbeat Atjazz remix in the veteran producer's trademark style. Basically, it's another must-check EP from one of British deep house's most reliable producers.
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FRD 296
05 Apr 24
Deep House
Level One
Level One (Intro edit) - (8:05) 125 BPM
Ice Cave (original mix) - (8:19) 125 BPM
Space X (edit) - (3:36) 125 BPM
Dimension (original mix) - (8:01) 125 BPM
Message In A Bottle (feat Ginger - original mix) - (7:48) 125 BPM
One Paradise (original mix) - (7:54) 125 BPM
Terminal Zero (original mix) - (9:07) 125 BPM
Sleeping World (original mix) - (8:28) 125 BPM
Rave City (feat Ginger - original mix) - (8:34) 125 BPM
Vienna (feat Malena Narvay - edit) - (3:08) 125 BPM
Wormhole (original mix) - (7:42) 125 BPM
Anything Else (original mix) - (8:13) 125 BPM
Milky Way (original mix) - (8:19) 125 BPM
Universe Of Love (original mix) - (8:28) 125 BPM
Miracle (feat Leony - edit) - (3:21) 125 BPM
End Of Time (original mix) - (8:15) 125 BPM
Atlantis (original mix) - (7:21) 125 BPM Hot
Space X (original mix) - (8:34) 125 BPM
Vienna (feat Malena Narvay - original mix) - (8:13) 125 BPM
Miracle (feat Leony - original mix) - (6:48) 125 BPM
Review: Boris Brejcha, sometimes known as the Joker, unveils his highly anticipated 10th album, a monumental release on his own Fckng Serious label. With 17 tracks and 3 extended versions, this collection promises a captivating journey through Brejcha's musical evolution. Singles like "Level One," "Space X (Edit)," and "Vienna (Edit)" offer a taste of the album's diversity, while collaborations with vocalists like Malena Narvay and Leony provide this work with a unique depth and richness. Each number on offer here reflects the artist's unmistakable style he's garnered over the decades while still paying homage to his past works that Joker fans love. "Level One" - the stand out track - and in its album form, stands as a pivotal milestone for both Brejcha and Fckng Serious, blending contemporary sounds with nostalgic elements, taking his music and style into a new and exciting future!
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FSLP 007
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Nightdubbing
Nightdubbing - (8:41) 127 BPM
Bob Molly - (7:17) 125 BPM
Supernova - (8:11) 125 BPM
Dark Paradise - (5:46) 128 BPM
Theme From Nightdubbing - (6:47) 126 BPM
Review: Monty Luke's Nightdubbing project on Rekids was designed to showcase the Black Catalogue boss's deep love of dub-infused house and techno. This 13-track album combines previously unheard cuts with nine tracks previously showcased across a pair of EPs of the same name. It's a fantastic set all told, with highlights including the smacked-out electro-dub headiness of opener '40 Acres and a Terrabyte', the extra-percussive deep dub-house hypnotism of 'Bob Molly', the after-hours friendly minimalism of 'Star Storms', the Detroit-goes-dub techno pulse of 'New World/Old Future', the classic dub techno warmth of 'Dark Paradise', and the dub-wise deep house dreaminess of 'Avantgarde Dancehall'. Throw in a handful of tidy ambient and digital dub tracks, and you have a genuinely superb long-player.
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REKIDS 237
29 Mar 24
Deep House
Papertrip
BB - (5:07) 128 BPM
The Function - (6:07) 128 BPM
Backwaters - (4:43) 129 BPM
Review: Wallace's first outing on Rhythm Section International was genuinely brilliant, so hopes are naturally high for the rising star's sequel. Check first deep, dubby and driving title track 'Papertrip', where echoing, dub techno style motifs, restless piano riffs and infectious hand percussion hits rise above a kick-drum-driven beat and a jazzy bassline, before admiring the ragga vocal-sampling speed garage revivalism of 'BB' (note the nods to mid-90s MK and a genuinely weighty bassline). 'The Function' joins the dots between skippy US garage rhythms and ultra-deep, dubbed-out house, while 'Backwaters' adds sunrise-ready sounds and psychedelic electronics to another deep, skippy and sub-heavy house groove.
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RS065D
05 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
Tweak It (Like This)
Tweak It (Like This) - (6:55) 126 BPM
Review: Steve Bug returns with two new offerings on Rejected, delving into the depths of house music mastery. With "Tweak It (Like This)" and "The Red Panda", Bug demonstrates his knack for crafting infectious rhythms and timeless grooves - check those stabs! The lead track pulses with a solid groove driven by a fidgety acid line and lively piano accents, while "The Red Panda" takes a more uplifting route with emotive basslines and shimmering keys.
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REJ 108
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Soulful Deep & Dope 2024
Various
Risk Assessment, Monica Blaire & Grant Nelson - "It's Not Right But It's Okay" (Grant Nelson remix) - (6:10) 125 BPM
Matthew Bandy - "Wish" (feat Josh Milan) - (7:43) 125 BPM
N'Dinga Gaba - "Summer Breeze" (feat Sahffi/Raw Artistic Soul - Raw Artistic Soul remix) - (8:06) 125 BPM
Review: Reel People Music's annual Soulful, Deep & Dope compilations always deliver exactly what the title promises, namely club-focused jams of the most positive, musically expansive and spiritually enriching kind. This year's edition is a particularly potent collection, with 20 tried-and-tested tracks to devour. Highlights are naturally plentiful, from the tech-tinged deep house soulfulness of Mark Francis's remix of Opolopo and Angela Johnson's 'Stay This Way', and Glenn Underground's wonderfully musically expansive revision of Harold Matthews Jr and Sean McCabe's 'This Place', to the sunset-ready wonder of Matthew Brandy's 'Wish' (featuring an impeccable vocal performance by Josh Milan) and the soulful deep house brilliance of Atjazz and Shea Soul's inspired 'Home'.
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RPMDC 021
08 Mar 24
Deep House
The Ladies Of Midnight Riot
Various
Sophie Paul & Platinum City - "Movin In The Right Direction" (radio mix) - (3:44) 125 BPM
Hollie Profit & Endaf - "Keeping Tabs" - (4:37) 126 BPM
Natasha Kitty Katt, Yam Who? & Jacqui George - "Into Your Life" - (6:23) 125 BPM
Review: Midnight Riot do their bit to address the much-discussed gender imbalance in dance music with a 25-track collection featuring an almost entirely female line-up (though a few possessors of Y-chromosomes do sneak in as collaborators). With big names like Kathy Brown, DJ Paulette, Rowetta, Caron Wheeler, Sulene Fleming and Natasha Kitty Katt nestling up alongside a host of more up-and-coming artists, the quality standard is high throughout, with the musical emphasis largely on good-time, Saturday night house and disco vibes, though there a few more gently paced moments - notably in the form of covers of Bobby Caldwell's 'What You Won't Do For Love' and Sade's 'Sweetest Taboo' - while Paulette & Massey serve up a pleasing dose of acid on 'Sheroes'.
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MIDRIOTLADIES 001A
15 Mar 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Colin Curtis Presents Jazz Dance Fusion 4
Various
GeeW - "Still In Love" - (5:41) 125 BPM
Stefano De Santis - "Unreachable Galaxy" - (4:22) 126 BPM
Charro Band De Emilio Guerrero - "Movin" - (3:17) 128 BPM
Venus Dodson - "Mother Of The Future" - (8:27) 125 BPM
Jacques Schwarz-Bart - "Mende" - (5:47) 129 BPM
Guinu - "Eletromandinga" (extended version) - (4:36) 128 BPM
JuJu - "Wanting Touch" (instrumental) - (7:02) 129 BPM
Review: In an industry where the term 'veteran' is bandied about far too freely, Colin Curtis is the real deal! His DJing career goes all the way back to legendary Northern Soul club The Golden Torch in the late 60s. In the 70s, he was a resident at Blackpool Mecca alongside Ian Levine, where he became one of the first DJs to introduce the more modern sound of jazz-funk to the scene. By the mid-80s he'd become an early UK champion of house, too, but these days it's on the jazz-dance scene that he's most revered - and here he serves up a 26-track connoisseur's collection that shows why. Ranging from straight-up jazz and soul to soulful house and leaning heavily towards the Afro- and Latin-flavoured, some of these cuts are recent offerings, some date back as far as the 70s, but on jazz-dance floors, all will go down a treat.
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ZEDDCD 060DD
01 Mar 24
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Focus EP
It's Alright - (5:47) 128 BPM Hot
Focus - (5:22) 126 BPM
Gyal - (4:03) 128 BPM
Don't Want - (4:54) 126 BPM
Into The Chamber - (6:39) 127 BPM
Will Fade - (3:40) 129 BPM
Review: Tal Fussman emerges on Drumpoert and to house music at large as a young artist poised to make waves on deepr house inspired dancefloors. With releases on prestigious labels like Innervisions and his own Survival Tactics, Fussman's innovative productions skirt at the borders of techno and house. His latest offering for Drumpoet takes off with something of a futuristic house anthem in "It's Alright" before moving on to the break-beat influenced "Focus". Tracks like "Don't Want To" and "Into the Chamber" drive the EP into tribal and straight-up dancefloor vibes, while "Goal" and "Will Fade" explore emotive and experimental soundscapes. The Fuss!
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DPC 089-3
05 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Double Trouble
Cope (Rigopolar remix) - (7:15) 125 BPM
Review: Dombrance has spent the last few years making music inspired by imaginary French politicians of the 1960s, '70s and '80s. To round of the project, he's pitched up on Discolypso to share the final two tracks - and a wealth of remixes. 'Bayou' is a certified throb-job in which alien-sounding synths and heady vocalisations rise above a pulsating, Italo-disco groove, while 'Cope' is a darker, techno-tempo workout rich in analogue electronics and driving grooves. There are too many remixes to mention them all, but our picks include Lindstrom's breezy, electrofunk-influenced Norse disco take on 'Bayou', Baldelli and Dionigi's hybrid dub disco/Afro-cosmic take on the same track and Francois K's suspenseful, stretched-out, slow-build revision of 'Cope'. Throw in a deliciously druggy, Italo-disco-goes-rave revision of the same cut by Diskjokke, and you have a genhinely brilliant package.
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DLYPSO 20
01 Mar 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Spiral Dance
Spiral Dance - (4:57) 127 BPM Hot
Perfection - (4:35) 129 BPM
Review: Ed Upton has long been one of British dance music's most prolific producers, with his latest album on Hypercolour - the typically vibrant Spiral Dance - marking his 24th full-length excursion as DMX Krew since 1996. Its' 13 tracks are typically vivid, inventive and entertaining, with the Bedford-born producer rushing between intergalactic electro ('Always Hats'), sub-heavy UK techno futurism (the bleep-influenced 'Bathtime Bobby'), house-tempo dancefloor IDM ('Spiral Dance'), Spacetime Continuum style ambient techno (the chill-out room friendly 'Back To '92'), synth-laden analogue cheeriness ('Is This Normal'), heady beat-free soundscapes ('Hammer Slowly Forming'), early Autechre style electronica ('Ankle Grinder') and sweaty acid house ('FM Assembly').
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HYPELP 026
05 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Roots EP (The Remixes)
Jabula (feat Verseless & King Her - Rene Amesz remix) - (6:25) 125 BPM Hot
Jabula (feat Verseless & King Her - SYREETA remix) - (4:40) 128 BPM
Coco Loco (feat KUENTA & Cheryl Lispier - Chico Rose remix) - (5:32) 128 BPM
Played by: Dan Speed
Review: D'EAUPE, the forward-thinking record label spearheaded by electronic music duo Shermanology, unveils a stacked remix package for their previous Roots EP. Featuring a impressive lineup of artists, each naturally brings a twist of style to the original numbers. Rene Amesz leads the charge with his pumping remix of "Jabula", blending Verseless & King Her's vocals with some heaving beats. Hector Couto pulls out the filter sweep in his remix of "Touch" while SYREETA's dubbed-out breakage of "Jabula" offers a fresh perspective with a flow of dynamic house rhythms and heavy bass weight undertow. WZA's club mix of "Hijos De La Noche" turns the saw waves and garage vibes up to 10 leaving Chico Rose's reimagining of "Coco Loco" to hold down a super solid and techy groove. Sherminated.
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DE011R
05 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Machine Learning
Light Up The Dark - (6:10) 129 BPM
Fade Into Oblivion - (7:15) 126 BPM Hot
Review: Following last year's Miami bass-focused release , Dynamik Bass System returns to Robotmachine. Focused on synergies between European and Detroit electro variants, the compilation starts with the vocodered funk of "Light Up The Dark". A more introspective take on the sound is audible on the dramatic synths of "Fade Into Oblivion" and the title track, where a warbling bass is paired with eerie melodies. On "The Infinite Void", Dynamik Bass System's focus switches to an 80s sound - with high-pitched vocoders combined with an electro funk bass - while he mines a similar period for the melancholic synth pirouettes of "The Cosmos Is Indifferent".
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RMR 021
01 Apr 24
Electro
Bhangra House XTC
Manjeet Kondal - "Ishkaan De Mamle" (Mr Scruff remix) - (9:55) 127 BPM
Manjeet Kondal - "Ishkaan De Mamle" (Mr Scruff instrumental dub) - (8:37) 127 BPM
Manjeet Kondal - "Ishkaan De Mamle" (Mr Scruff vocal Strip Down) - (8:36) 127 BPM
Manjeet Kondal - "Ishkaan De Mamle" (Mr Scruff edit) - (4:46) 127 BPM Hot
Review: Billed as a "tribute to the forgotten late '80s/early '90s era of Bhangra influenced by house, dub and hip-hop", this expansive collection boasts fresh remixes of tracks from Manjeet Kondal's 1986 album 'Holle Holle', and a fresh cut featuring vocal samples from that set. Mr Scruff steps up to provide the remixes, offering four passes on 'Ishkaan de Mamie': a deliciously jacking, proto house-meets-acid house full vocal remix that lasts for just a shade under 10 mesmerising minutes, a sleazy and percussive 'Instrumental Dub', an alternative 'Vocal Strip Down' take with added TB-303 tweaks, and a tidy 'Edit'. Turbotito and Ragz deliver 'Pyaar', a brilliant slab of late '80s style Bhangra/hip-hop fusion with added acid lines. The 'Lovey Dubby Dub' is a sensational alternative pass that's arguably better than the duo's original mix.
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NAYA 006
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Electric Slide
The See Me (extended version) - (5:24) 125 BPM
The Come On (extended version) - (6:23) 126 BPM Hot
Review: Last time we heard from Toy Tonics boss Kapote (real name Matthias Modica), he was offering up a updated and reworked version of his 2019 debut album, What It Is. 'Electric Slide', his latest EP, showcases his first all-new original solo music for almost five years. Our pick of the bunch is energetic opener 'The Party', a percussion rich romp rich in heady party atmos, densely layered drums, addictive electric piano hooks and a propulsive bassline. Naturally, there's plenty to set the pulse racing elsewhere across the EP, from the subtly proto house-influenced, hands-in-the-air joy of 'The See Me' and the thickset deep disco house flex of 'The Come On', to the kaleidoscopic nu-disco elasticity of 'The Slide'.
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TOYT 161
29 Mar 24
Deep House
WE ARE DKR Vol 2
Various
Zero Dark - "Losing You" (original mix) - (6:13) 125 BPM
Review: The team at Dirty Kitchen rave have done a great job over the recent months in uncovering and showcasing some of the most exciting new breakbeat action about, with this latest compilation being the second of their 'WE ARE DKR' series. Featuring the likes of Phrentic, Skin Teeth, Skitzoid, Zero Dark and more, we can see that this project packs a serious punch, exploring the full spectrum of modern breakbeat ideas. Our highlights that have an immediate standout would have to include Ale-DarkNoise's heavyweight 'Pump Up' arrangement, a super vibrant thunder drop, alongside the more liquefied synth work of Zero Dark's 'Losing You'.
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DKRLP 005
18 Apr 24
Breakbeat
Midnight Time
Makez & AVA LAVA - "Midnight Time" (feat Joey Hotwax) - (6:57) 128 BPM
Gratitude - (6:38) 126 BPM
Review: The Dutch production duo Makez returns to their soulful house roots with a new four-track EP on Heist Recordings called "Midnight Time." This release showcases the versatility of Makez, seamlessly blending introspective grooves, infectious club anthems, and atmospheric soundscapes. The EP opens with "Closer," a laidback, jazzy collaboration with vocalist AVA LAVÁ featuring lush textures and rich instrumentation that sets a mellow, moody vibe. Next is "Running From The Noise," reuniting Makez with vocalist Life On Planets after their previous hit "Downstream." Life On Planets' emotive vocals mesh perfectly with Makez's trademark deep house rhythms, creating another potential dancefloor gem. It then gets into higher gear with the acid-tinged, 90s-inspired techno groove of "The Answer." Powered by a male vocal hook, acid basslines and classic 909 drum programming, it's a high-energy cut primed for peak-time club plays. Closing out the EP is "Gratitude," which ventures into deeper, more introspective territory with haunting strings, glitchy vocal samples and distorted synth textures layered into an immersive sonic landscape.
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HEIST081D
15 Mar 24
Deep House
My Belief
Hear Dis - (5:33) 129 BPM
Eighty Four - (5:31) 129 BPM
Call For House - (5:01) 128 BPM
Review: Constant Sound is back with more of its constantly good sonics, this time from Dennis Quin who offers up a potent blend of raw minimal, tech and house. 'My Belief' is the sort of cut to get clubs marching as one to the jacked-up drums and whirring synth motifs. 'Hear Dis' has plenty of infectious garage skip to it and 'Eighty Four' layers up slick percussion with bumping drum funk and some nice exotic vocal samples. There will be an all-out party whenever 'Call For House' gets dropped with its wild synth lines and yelling vocals perfect for amping up the crowd.
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CS 045
29 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
Cloudin
Cloudin - (6:51) 126 BPM Hot
Review: Retromigration makes a triumphant comeback to WOLF Music with Cloudin - six tracks of deep disco tinged house music just like we like it. It follows the artist's debut album Straight Foxin on the label which sees the German producer once again proves his stripes by seamlessly blending dusty samples with original beats, bassline compositions, and PH-fat grooves. Taking it back to the classic disco-driven, pad-powered, and woozy-Rhodes sound from sometime before 2010 - WOLF Music is still your one-stop shop for Retromigration for sure.
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WOLFEP 074
05 Apr 24
Deep House
Happy Jams EP
Happy Jams EPEXCLUSIVE
Happy Jams - (5:37) 125 BPM Hot
Review: Shabi's DOBRO jams continue with Happy Jams that are undeniably exactly that, much what these times need. Pushing a classic house tip with good vibes pads, sample selections, loops and tricks, Shabi gets '90s old school and French touch in his kicking title track. "Let's Talk Dancin'" offers some similar tricks, holding down a groove with a vocal hook to boot, while "I Feel It Comin'" does something some more soul and R&B. "Disco Party" throws down some classic percussion and a walking bassline while "C'mon Let's Fly" may as well be Fred Falke back in the mix. French house style!
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DBRDIG 024
12 Apr 24
Deep House
Fleuron Drift
Fleuron Drift - (7:10) 126 BPM Hot
Review: Sasha's latest single Fleuron Drift marks yet another milestone in the electronic maestro's illustrious career. Collaborating with Theo Kottis and Kassian for remixes on his own label (Last Night On Earth ), Sasha continues to redefine the boundaries of sonic intrepidation. The original track is a deeper journey, meticulously crafted with evolving synth layers and hypnotic drum patterns that culminate in a euphoric breakdown. Theo Kottis injects his remix with dynamic energy, featuring tech-leaning drums and glitchy textures for peak dance floor moments. Kassian's rendition then offers a quicker pace, blending funk-infused drums with soaring synth tension, promising to transport listeners yet more electronic bliss fit for a final night on this world. Drift away.
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LNOE 153
12 Apr 24
Progressive House
Mirage
Mirage - (7:07) 127 BPM
Coffee - (6:44) 125 BPM
Tapioca - (6:13) 125 BPM Hot
Abalone - (5:06) 126 BPM
Review: Dutch duo Fouk, comprised of Daniel Leseman and Hans Peeman, unveil their latest offering in the vibrant Mirage EP for Dam Swindle's Heist Recordings! Picking up from their Blue Steel EP of 2021, these four originals take in a blend of funk and disco influences while presenting a dynamic exploration of the pair's musical palette, leaning towards a club-centric vibe. The EP not only highlights Fouk's distinctive sound but also features a powerful remix of the lead track by the talented Hardgroove artist Elisa Bee, adding an extra layer of energy to the record!
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HEIST082D
19 Apr 24
Deep House
Been Here Before (Explicit)
Jeans - (3:19) 125 BPM
Maureen - (2:45) 127 BPM
Review: As anyone who has followed his career will tell you, Cor.Ece is a talented chap - a GRAMMY award-winning songwriter (he has enjoyed mega-hits with his work for Beyonce) and Honey Dijon collaborator who also happens to be a top-notch vocalist, producer and musician. On 'Be Here Before', he joins forces with Bastard Jazz regulars Bad Colours to deliver a fabulous full-length excursion. They set the tone with 'Say Yea', a constantly rising slab of soul-fired deep tech-house, before flitting between intergalactic house-soul ('Mars'), 21st century hip-house/nu-disco fusion (the ace 'What Happened To The Revolutionary'), UKG-influenced excellence ('Jeans'), Afrobeats-adjacent awesomeness ('Might Could'), slow motion boogie-soul ('Mt Miss U') and much more besides. Tip!
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674276 519810
22 Mar 24
Deep House
Bubblers
Desire - (5:22) 127 BPM
Be There - (5:41) 125 BPM
Lose Control - (4:21) 127 BPM Hot
All Night - (4:35) 127 BPM
Falling - (4:22) 127 BPM
Played by: Step2 Records
Review: As always, the Time Is Now banner is riding high with this top quality six track collection from Nitework providing all the energy a dancefloor needs. We open up with the old school vocal & chord combinations of 'Desire', before the choppy vocal melodic grooves of 'Be There' and colliding percussive underbellies of 'This Ain't Love' take the lead role. Next, a more stripped back outing as 'Lose Control' gives us a moogy drift of a bassline to play with, with the glittering synth work of 'All Night' then arriving for an additional punch of nostalgia. Finally, 'Falling' gives us a killer closer, rounding off this top quality collection with more vocal chopping magic.
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TIN 054
19 Apr 24
UK Garage
Vi Kal It Tekno
Various
JaddajaddaPlay - "Bird No Bird" - (6:26) 125 BPM
Synk - "Tool Mix" (Prins Thomas remix) - (6:36) 127 BPM
SGurvin & Deux Mille - "Creep" - (5:49) 128 BPM
Review: Ostensibly a response to techno being 'in such a sorry and predictable state', Full Pupp's latest compilation goes off in a number of wonderfully captivating tangents. Label owner Prins Thomas' "Mere Apokalypso" is a tripped-out groove, while his take on Synk's "Tool Mix" is an acid-laced chugger. In contrast, JaddajaddaPlay's "Bird No Bird" goes down a percussive route. Despite the title, techno does make an appearance. Blackbelt Engh Rhythm Combo's "Frydenlyn" is a rolling tribal affair, while trance influences bubble to the surface on Christian Engh's dubbed out "Khonsu" and Karolinski's high-paced, melodic "Slutt A Mase Eg Har Ikkje Spelt Pa Ei Veke".
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FPX 038DIGI
19 Apr 24
Techno
Distant Phase EP
Look At That - (6:08) 128 BPM
From A Distance - (6:40) 127 BPM
Flower Phase - (6:01) 129 BPM
Played by: Rooléh, Jackmaster
Review: Amsterdam artist Rooleh reaches Nick Curly's Cecille label with this Distant Phase EP, following notable releases on other labels like Microhertz and Too Many Rules. "Look At That" goes deep its captivating blend of swaying bass and choppy vocals, while "From A Distance" delves into hypnotic loops and tribal rhythms. ELsewhere "Flowe" Phase'"introduces some tripped-out intensity, while "Past Cognitions" a exudes a classic house vibe with some jazzy organ and a pulsating low end. Rooleh!
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CEC 053
01 Mar 24
Minimal/Tech House
Senso Sounds Level 12
Sinisa Tamamovic - "Sand" - (7:44) 127 BPM
Neither Nor - "Mess" - (5:23) 126 BPM
Fabrication - "Blotter Spotter" - (7:07) 128 BPM Hot
Review: Like previous instalments, the twelfth Senso Sounds split release delivers fresh techno from some of the scene's most talented new producers. Sinisa Tamamovic's "Sand" is a prime example of this innovation, as gritty analogue textures are teased out over dense kicks and steely hi hats. Neither Nor's "Mess" is powered by a similar aesthetic. At the heart of the arrangement is a dense, brooding bass, with mysterious tones unfolding against this back drop. Fabrication's "Blotter Spotter" doesn't deviate from the overall mood, but it is more club focused. Led by a warbling acid bass and jittery percussion, it completes this adventurous release.
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SENSO 107
12 Apr 24
Techno
Synesthesia
The Fourth - (4:41) 125 BPM Hot
Played by: Fouk
Review: Gee Labe won plenty of plaudits for his Toy Tonics label debut, 'Metamorphosis', when the EP dropped back in October 2023. Hopes are naturally high then for the Barcelona-based Venezuelan's speedy sequel. She hits the ground running with Mabreezee hook-up 'Monkeys', where squelchy synth-bass, dreamy chords and even more soulful vocals wrap around an extra-percussive mid-tempo house groove. New York combo Musclecars join forces with Kamaal to deliver vocal and instrumental takes that successfully re-cast the track as a slab of broken beat/Italian dream house fusion. Completing a fine package is bonus cut 'The Fourth', where Lane rushes off on a 1989 style piano-sporting, breakbeat-driven house tip.
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TOYT 159
19 Apr 24
Deep House
[QR]D.109.RFL.24
Various
Skatman - "Tribute To A Dancefloor" - (6:10) 125 BPM
Review: Laurent Garnier and Scan X's label does a great job in showcasing emerging and established talent, and this split release is no exception. The brilliantly named Return Of The Luddites deliver the raw electro-techno of "Scream Into The Darkness". In stark contrast, Detroit techno-inspired tracks also loom large, courtesy of Skatman's string-filled "Tribute To A Dancefloor" and Squal G's more ominous "Waiting 4U". Mirroring Garnier's own wide-ranging tastes, the release also features the call and response hip-hop/drum'n'bass crossover of Joaquim Plossu, Salem Focus and Phoebe Train's "Theory Of The Tide". Taking the tempo down, Yes Basketball's "Next" is a slowed down, bugged out beatsy track.
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QRD 109RFL24
19 Apr 24
Techno
Soul Of Life
Soul Of Life I - (6:32) 128 BPM
Soul Of Life II - (5:54) 128 BPM
Soul Of Life III - (5:03) 129 BPM Hot
Review: Back in the late 1990s, German producers Jorge Henze and Jerome Isma-Ae released a string of now sought-after 12-inch singles as ACME. 'Soul of Life', from 1998, is one of their most in-demand EPs - hence this belated digital reissue. What makes the three-track collection so unique is its incorporation of speed garage (as it was then called) elements alongside contemporaneous house and tech-house sounds. This hybrid sound is best exemplified by the skipping, dubby and glassy-eyed 'Soul of Life I', though the more melodious, deep house influenced 'Soul of Life II' - all saucer-eyed pads, tactile organ riffs and smooth grooves - is almost as impressive. 'Soul of Life III', the EP's final variation, opts for a Grant Nelson style late '90s 4/4 UK garage flex.
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29 Mar 24
Funky/Club House
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