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You're Dead EPEXCLUSIVE
Review: We hate to break the news to you but, as doctors R!PT!DE and Ghee-K have officially confirmed: 'You're Dead'. Putting this 'ahhhhhhhhhh' into RIP, mourning will be rolled out in a series of super freaky, ultra sleazy, mega leftfield sound designs and textures. From the regimentalist solider orders of 'Rojah' to trippy, broken-spring finale fire of the title track 'You're Dead', this is one exceptional collection. Time to put your affairs in order.
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FTR 004
15 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
15 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Annihilate EPEXCLUSIVE
Review: A gent on the streets, a demon in the spreadsheets; Excel returns with another exceptional EP that's absolutely loaded with grot and slimy sonics. Following his 'Apocalypse' EP on Pick The Lock, he continues to hone a very particular strain of 'puking robot' bass that's evident in many of tracks, especially right here. Highlights include the coiled spring flexes and algae-covered bass on 'The Beginning' and the rusty robot scrapes and scratches of 'The Truth'. That's just half of it. Check it yourself... You might say it all adds up.
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ES 008
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Real Dread EPEXCLUSIVE
Review: The most prolific man in drum & bass, Conrad Subs returns to Ray Keith's Dubplate Dread for the first time since 2020 with a humungous wedge of wallopers. Seven cuts in total, each one of them tailored for those magic 3am moments, big moments range from the gruesome growls and grizzles of 'Octavirus' to the pure raucous shreds and slaps of the title track 'Real Dread', a cut which really does live up to its name. Oh boy, this could well be Conrad Subs' mightiest EP so far, which is really saying something. Real talk.
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DPD 031
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Just when the sound technician at the club thinks they've got an easy night ahead of them, along comes Kontakt with 'Redlines At Dawn'. Overdriving your mixer with every sharp kick and gnarly bass texture, the whole EP is an absolute steamroller of a session and includes a few familiar faces... Serial Killaz flip 'Start Barking' into a whole dog pound of ruffage while T>I appears on the final two cuts... 'Format' sees him joining Kontakt for a dark and stripped back cut in the form of 'Format' while the EP concludes with a T>I remix of Kontakt's 2022 Richter scale ruiner 'Tremors'. Shake it baby!
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KILLAZ 121
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Call The Shots EPEXCLUSIVE
Review: Back on Pick The lock for the first time in a long time, Kormz brings the storms with this almighty six-pack track attack. Taking off where he last left us with last year's 'Collusion' EP on Nemesis, it's an intense trip into the fieriest corners of his DAW and a place where some really grotty sound designs ooze out of the speakers. Vibes range from the bone-shakingly tearing and gnarly ('Stick') to greasy, deep and offkey ('Desolate') via strange other-worldly trippy funk ('Sh*t Connection') And that's only half of it. Shots fired!
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PICKLOCK 062
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: The latest split release on Analogue isn't designed for the faint-hearted. Dax J's "Ares" gets the EP off to an intense start. Powered by the hardest drums this side of Synewave, there is some relief in the form of the moody house organ that is woven through the arrangement. On "Kal", Kaiser dispenses with musical elements in favour of a relentless tribal rhythm - like a high-paced take on vintage Octave One. Meanwhile, ANFS' "Amete" is centred on a brooding, ebm-style bass and cavernous sound design. Maintaining the same energy but utilising a different approach is Jerm's "Kaki", a pounding rhythm track.
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ANA 013
12 Apr 24
Techno
12 Apr 24
Techno
Various
Review: Hitting us like clockwork, every three months since last October, Exit 100 EPs have been an exceptional journey into the label and everything it's stood for since launching 21 years ago. Over the last two EPs we've had all kinda of beat wizardry and boundary burning but for this one it's all about the cutting edge drum & bass. Each cut is a highlight but Loxy & Resound's 'Tyranny' is a direct trip back to 97, Skeptical & Kid Drama's 'Scorn' is a hearty homage to Krust and Mark System's 'Chinook' is every bit the take-off tune you'd expect from it title. Get to the chopper!
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EXIT 1003
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Jamie xx feat Honey Dijon
Review: Jamie xx and Honey Dijon team up for a floor-filling heater on "Baddy On The Floor," coming hot on the heels of a string of Jamie xx releases over the past few years, including "idontknow," "Let's Do It Again," and most recently, "It's So Good" in January. The track is a disco house fusion, pulsing with a classic energy. Jamie xx expertly weaves a sample of Keni Burke's "Let Somebody Love You" into the production, creating a sense of nostalgic familiarity. Honey Dijon adds their signature touch, infusing the polished sound with a hint of underground club magic. 2024 summer banger!
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YO289DS
15 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
15 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
Decisions Remix EPEXCLUSIVE
Review: Raising money for MIND, Complex unleashes a breakthrough banger from his past and shares it liberally around a whole crack squad of new gen producers and compo-winning freshmen. Highlights include Fanatics' super wavey synths and switches, Glitch City's spiralling bass plunges that aren't dissimilar to Original Sin and the all-out tear-up session from Whisper who takes those iconic bass wobbles and flips them into pure shred mode. What a collection; the biggest decision is which remix you're going to play first.
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4MINDCHARITY 001
16 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
16 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Nowa
Review: Many licks dismantle? Moody, livid, deadly? Murky love damage? Whatever M.L.D stands for, we're hooked and we're hungry for more. 'Can't Get Over' is all about the big rasping bassline and ten tonne beats while 'Drop The Bass' hits with more of deeper, stripped back vibe that really pays off on the disgusting second drop. Drop your trousers more like. More like dis! (Please)
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SSLD 191
18 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
18 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Review: Rare Wiri bring us three new rubs of the tracks that made up German nu-disco regular Andy Bach's 'If You Leave' EP, released in November last year. Romanto's take on 'Come On Now' strips away the deep house elements and transforms it into a hazy summer nu-disco jam, Stephane Deschezeaux's Organic Remix of 'Dimesions' injects a little more funk and soul into what was quite a trippy, Balearic-leaning original, before 'If You Leave' - a fairly 'accessible' and pop-oriented nu-disco cut in its original form - gets handed over to label boss Rayko, whose rework gives it a deeper, more underground kinda feel.
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RW 242
15 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
15 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Get Ready To DieEXCLUSIVE
Review: Oh dear, it looks like L3MMY Dubz is going to kill us. Let's face it, with sound designs as intoxicating and venomous as L3mmy's, it was only a matter of time before some type of murderation was going to go down... And at least he's taken the time to warn us. What a warning it is, too. The title track is a big bucket of pure froggy grot and it's backed up by three more deadly blows: 'Bone Cruncher' lives up to its name its twisted bit-crushed glitches and sonic slaps, 'Gurgles' is so slimy and stinking it's now the new national anthem for all swamp people across the world while 'It's Horrible' closes the EP on such far out and freaky levels, he's already killed us. RIP everyone!
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KNG 010
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Check This OutEXCLUSIVE
Review: Some say he can fix your broken crossfader just by placing his thumb on it. Others will tell you he can fix your love life with just the brief brush of his fingertip. There are even rumours he can fix your brain just by putting his hand on your head. Whatever the truth is, we know for certain that DJ Magic Touch definitely lives up to his name in the studio. As proved by these four highly authentic jungle cuts. Each one timeless and precision crafted, vibes range from the full dancefloor assault of 'Check It Out' to the deeper, more meditative pulsations of 'Rasta Lion'. Keep in touch.
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JTA 015
15 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
15 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Review: "Emerge" is a phenomenal debut album that cements Berlin-based producer Red Rooms' position as a rising star in techno. The LP seamlessly blends driving energy with subtle experimentation, offering a well-rounded listening experience for techno purists and newcomers alike. Red Rooms' signature sound is on full display throughout the album. Clandestine sonic textures and short, infectious melodies intertwine with the powerful, locked-in grooves that propel each track forward. The album boasts several tracks primed to ignite dance floors. "No Turning Back" is a prime example, with its rave-ready stabs and relentless energy. "Transcendency" offers a more alien twist, merging driving techno with otherworldly drum patterns that will leave listeners mesmerized, while "Cypher" showcases Red Rooms' understanding of minimalism, channeling the spirit of Robert Hood with its stripped-down yet impactful groove. A must-listen.
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PRRUKBLKLP 002
19 Apr 24
Techno
19 Apr 24
Techno
Review: Returning to the label almost precisely a year since his 'Alternate Universe' EP, D&B soldier Jaydan is back on S.P.Y's DARKMTTR imprint with two absolutely howling floor-shakers. 'Body Movin' feels tailor made for massive rigs. Cavernous and dramatic, laced with tightly rolled percussion, it's a big cut as we build up towards the summer. 'Blinded' meanwhile is much more of a subversive creeper with its brassy stabs, jazzy vocal echoes and off-beat bass. Two stone cold cuts right here; Jaydan isn't playing around.
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MTTR 025
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Dan Speed
Review: It's an exciting thing indeed to see the super consistent production talents of Vital Techniques landing on the legendary DJ EZ's Nuvolve imprint, unleashing three emotive bubblers for the dances to enjoy. First up, a dizzying display of synthetic mastery and fiery double drops as 'In My Head' takes the centre stage. From here, a more groove-inspired approach on 'Run It' as we face a sumptuous sweeping combination of grinding synthesisers and unpredictable drum crashes, before 'Show Me Your Love' takes hard hitting 4x4 drum punches and emotive vocal lines for a killer closer.
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NV 078
19 Apr 24
UK Garage
19 Apr 24
UK Garage
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
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
The Line LPEXCLUSIVE
Review: Vibe Chemistry applies the science once again as his Make Your Era laboratory welcomes another chemical solution: Medicine. Having broken through on Diligent Fingers' Spynal in 2022, Medicine has since gone on to smash it on Kingdom and Gorilla Warfare and is now already at debut album level with 'The Line'. Hitting all the right spots, the album is a full trip into the heart of the dancefloor with naughty ravey numbers like 'Take Me Up', big vocal cuts such as 'Let Me Go Now' and sexy, sweaty weapons like 'Make It Rain' and plenty of heaters in between. High recommended. Follow 'The Line'!
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MYE 023
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Various
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
19 Apr 24
Techno
Review: Since making his debut way back in 2022, Franck Roger has served up a lot of exceptionally good deep, soulful and spiritual house. In its' original mix form (track six), 'Enchanted', featuring Shawn Chappelle, is another high-grade treat - a shuffling, soft-focus vocal house number rich in warming chords, Osunlade-esque spiritual house percussion, meandering guitar solos and chunky bass. The accompanying remix package is naturally very strong too. Fred Everything delivers two takes: a subtly jazz, boogie synth-sporting vocal revision built around bouncy Afro-house beats, and a deliciously dreamy, weightier and more bassline-driven 'Dub'. DJ Spinna dips the tempo slightly on his more relaxed and laidback deep house versions (vocal and instrumental takes are both included), while Demarkus Lewis opts for a more immersive, thickset vibe on his full vocal interpretation.
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VIBE 016
19 Apr 24
Deep House
19 Apr 24
Deep House
Review: Seb Zito has touched down with a truly fiery collection here as he unveils this brand new Dialled In LP, coming to us courtesy of the fantastic Seven Dials imprint. Featuring 9 original thumpers, we get to explore a wide range of garage and underground dance flavours here, from the nostalgic 4x4 bass notation of 'Back Again' and glittering synthesiser sweeps of 'Magic Arp', to the more abstract ideas contained in and around 'Who Created House' For us, the highlights across this top quality collection have to include both the ecstasy inducing synthesiser runs of 'Want More', along with the fidget-like bass designs of 'Take It Easy'. Top stuff.
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7DR 047
17 Apr 24
UK Garage
17 Apr 24
UK Garage
Resense 057EXCLUSIVE
Review: Umbo (Croatia's Mario Lovakovic) has chalked up releases on Timewarp and Kraak and now comes to Germany's Resense with two re-edits of tracks from Chess, Sun Records and Stax veteran Little Milton's 1969 'Grits And Groceries' album. That album's title track, here reworked as 'Grits', was written by Titus Turner in 1955 as 'Mona Lisa Was A Man' and has been recorded by many blues, soul and R&B artists under a variety of titles over the years; '23h' is much less confusing, being simply the new name for 'Twenty-Three Hours'. Anyway, suffice to say the sheer power of the late R&B legend's voice makes either a cert on funk and soul floors!
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RESENSE 057
16 Apr 24
Funk
16 Apr 24
Funk
Review: "Shut The Lights Out" is a funky throwback brimming with infectious energy, courtesy of Berlin production duo Lovebirds and vocalist NILE. Lovebirds channel their well-regarded love for 70s and 80s sounds into a groovy production. The foundation is an arresting funk beat, bolstered by classic disco instrumentation and dreamy synths. NILE's vocals are the perfect compliment, with a motivational spoken-word style that adds another layer of interest. The package is completed by a remix from disco aficionado Birdee, who takes the original's sparkling energy and adds their own signature touch. Birdee's remix is an upbeat and spacey take, perfect for extending the dancefloor journey.
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826194 661298
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Following his recent outing on Planet Rhythm, Gustavo Bassani delivers this killer four-tracker for Truncate. "Liquid Cave" is a fast-paced, distinctive affair. Resounding to a combination of funk bass and stripped back drums, it is sure to stand out from the slew of high-tempo tracks. "Basement Tool" is a chord-heavy track, with a looped vocal adding an extra layer of drama. On "Synthesize", a steely, angular rhythm prevails- and its grainy undercurrent is offset somewhat by a pitched down vocal sample. Remaining in a similar field is "Hip Stretch". Bassani delivers a niggling, bubbling groove that acts as the basis for raw, analogue builds and drops.
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TRUNCATEDGTL 33
19 Apr 24
Techno
19 Apr 24
Techno
Review: Fresh from a tasty line of breaks dispatches on Space Pizza, Sick Run kicks down the doors of Bass Rabbit with four absolutely brutal slabs of D&B. All flexing heavily on the jump-up / dancefloor vibe, energy levels are set high with consistency and clarity: 'Donkey Rave' kicks hard with its woozy, intoxicating vibe and disarming mood while 'Fu Da Beat' maintains the pressure with more of an angular, spiky type of riff. Elsewhere 'Hold It Down' goes pure neuro while the finale cut 'Just The Fuck' brings the EP to an almighty close with some of the hardest vibes on the EP. Go ape!
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BRR 022
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
19 Apr 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Played by: Klint
Review: Next up on Binary Cells is Klint with this hard-hitting release. The pounding, industrial rhythm of "Atlas" gets Son Heros off to an intense start. There is no let-up on "Mental 89", where Klint drops a dense, banging track. While the title track integrates trancey riffs with robust tribal drums, it is still primed for the dance floor. On "Supervision", Klint continues this approach as a surging bass ripples its way through a looped groove. There are some exceptions to the prevailing intensity: "Requiem RK" is a heads-down ebm workout, while "Cinq Sections" is a dub-influenced track, but one that still packs quite a punch.
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BCSDGTL 013
19 Apr 24
Techno
19 Apr 24
Techno
Various
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
18 Apr 24
Breakbeat
Review: Argentinian producer and re-editor Alexny returns to Furious Mandrill with the third installment in a series that draws heavily on world music influences, though whether the three tracks here are re-edits or original productions is a little unclear. Either way, 'Que Pasa' is, unsurprisingly, a Latin-flavoured affair with dense layers of percussion and a one-line vocal, 'Conmbe' is a somewhat funkier affair with a full male vocal in an unknown language and some energetic guitar work that hints at highlife, while finally 'Donme' is a deep, shufflin' groove with choral vox (again in an unidentified tongue) and probably the best bet for non-specialist floors.
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FEP 027
17 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
17 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Ai Amor EPEXCLUSIVE
Review: Next up from eatmybeat, a vibrant collection of percussive-driven rollers from the one and only D-Nite, showcasing his crazy ability with some top level production skills. We open up with 'Ominous Arrival', a fluctuating combination of high energy rhythms and subtle vocal samples, followed by both the industrial synth thumps of 'Sine DNA' and arpeggio-lead soundscaping of 'Circular' to follow. From here we then move into the highly unique title track 'Ai Amor', a glorious roll through samba-style drum patterns and catchy vocal slices, followed by the bleeping synth sweeps of 'Amargo' to close off. Awesome work!
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EMB 033
17 Apr 24
Bass
17 Apr 24
Bass
Review: To mark the fiftieth release on his label, Moustache boss David Vunk teams up with Tafkamp. Inspired by Chicago house and electro, this three-tracker has a definite dance floor focus. "The Jacker" is a relentless percussive workout. Powered by rolling snares and featuring repetitive vocal loops, it's in the same vein as the output on Crème Organization's Jak offshoot. "Acid Party" has a more club techno focus, but even here, Vunk and Tafkamp populate its robust groove with spiralling acid lines. The sound of the 303 is also audible on "Interzone" - on this occasion, it unravels over an old school electro rhythm as the pair reach for the heights again.
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MST 050
15 Apr 24
Techno
15 Apr 24
Techno
Review: Bombstrikes welcomes a new collaboration to the label in the form of Boydex, Swim Inc and Lickweed. While these talented artists are making their debut as a trio on the label, their reputation precedes them, having amassed a dedicated following for their eclectic blend of funk-infused rhythms and electronica. "Out There" exemplifies their collective brilliance. Seamlessly merging bluesy undertones with pulsating midtempo basslines and turntablism
Swim Inc: "Teaming up with Boydex, we set out to create something of a stompy banger, walking the fine line between organic bluesy grooves and chunky basslines. To tie the piece together, Lickweed built on those blues band vibes to deliver a guitar solo with a technical turntablist twist and turn the track into something truly out there."
Swim Inc: "Teaming up with Boydex, we set out to create something of a stompy banger, walking the fine line between organic bluesy grooves and chunky basslines. To tie the piece together, Lickweed built on those blues band vibes to deliver a guitar solo with a technical turntablist twist and turn the track into something truly out there."
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BOMBMUSIC 107
19 Apr 24
Breakbeat
19 Apr 24
Breakbeat
Review: Franck Roger's "Cosmic Tree EP" marks a captivating journey into the realms of deep house, where Parisian finesse meets the legendary aura of NYC's Nu Groove Records. As an esteemed DJ, crate digger, and label maestro of Real Tone Records, Roger's prowess in crafting immersive sonic landscapes is on full display across these four tracks. The EP opens with "Part Of My Soul," a collaborative effort with Detroit luminary Rimarkable. Here, Roger's signature loop-based approach intertwines seamlessly with Rimarkable's vocals, evoking a cool downtown vibe that feels both timeless and fresh. From there, Roger takes the reins solo, delving into the depths of deep club weight with "The Music" and unleashing the percussive groove of "Radik'Hall." However, it's "Cosmic Funk" that truly steals the spotlight, serving as a sublime homage to the genre. Synthy basslines, vocoder rhythms, and ethereal trebles converge in hypnotic harmony, culminating in a transcendent listening experience.
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826194 647797
19 Apr 24
Deep House
19 Apr 24
Deep House
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
19 Apr 24
Deep House
Review: Perfect NL once again proves to be a top notch home for the one and only TMSV, who touches down with a face melting collection of 140 wobblers. We open up with the glitchy backdrops and constantly evolving sublines of 'Antagonist', a highly atmospheric journey through dungeon-like 140 themes to kick the project off in real style. Next, a more traditional marcher named 'Hollow', focussing on gritty LFO sweeps, followed by the moody sub switch ups and more stripped back rhythms of 'Insurgent'. We then jump into 'Behind The Sun' a glittering twist of mesmerising soundscaping that closes off the project with real finesse.
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PRF 017
19 Apr 24
Deep Dubstep
19 Apr 24
Deep Dubstep
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
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Review: As Peach Discs celebrates its 20th release, Saoirse graces the milestone with a five-track EP showcasing her signature tough yet sensual style. In the midst of lockdown, Saoirse crafted tracks like "Vampire Heart" and "Catfished" - each reflecting the emotional rollercoaster of the pandemic era. "Vampire Heart" then captures the hope of emerging from isolation before as the EP unveils sounds from the artist's 'tribal era' with tracks like "Mangomouse" and "Heated Cloud". Both delve into rhythmic depths, revealing Saoirse's natural affinity for percussion, downing her drumsticks for electronic beats.
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PEACH 020
19 Apr 24
Techno
19 Apr 24
Techno
Review: L.F.T. makes a bold statement with his latest six-track release on Pinkman, following a string of acclaimed releases on various labels like Mannequin and Return To Disorder. With Electric Vampire, L.F.T. crafts a sonic journey aimed squarely at the dancefloor, blending tough drums and raw basslines with spectral vocals and percussive quirks. The result is a fusion of Dutch electro heritage and horror-movie soundtracks, creating a synthetic super-highway where bright lights meet solid concrete underfoot. With heavy acid electro defining the sound of other numbers like "Cattle Beast", it's straight up Vampire techno in "Asche (Vox by Nils Fock)" with reflections of a Simian Mobile Disco sound in "Demonic Toys". Gritty but classy productions all round.
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PNKMN 53
19 Apr 24
Electro
19 Apr 24
Electro
Stacy Kidd feat Peven Everett
Review: Two Chi-town veterans scene join forces with predictably fine results that are served up in three quite different mixes. In its Original form, 'Body Jerkin' is a disco-house paean to the delights of the dancefloor with a full vocal from Everett, live-sounding hand percussion and naggingly familiar disco strings. The Chicago Mix kicks much harder from the off with rock-solid 4/4s, but almost immediately takes a far jazzier turn with meandering, wigged-out keys, Everett getting his scat on and horns joining the party around the three-minute mark. And then there's the Disco Mix, which opts for a more 70s-ish sound palette but takes a looping, cut-up approach. All three are eminently playable but the Chicago Mix is the one for the proverbial 'heads'.
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SOUTH 012D
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
19 Apr 24
Disco/Nu-Disco
Review: Line up Line up Line up! Check out the remixes here, an all star class from a who's who of deep, housey and minimal class taking on Barcelona producer Karcelen's Jazzpanese album. Get a first undeniable remix for Audio Werner who holds down a groove and that 'Jazzpanese' tip with soft percussion and sustained atmosheres. Micro house legend keeps it techy and quirky with his remix "Shinshi", while the dub tailoring Roger Gerressen gets it deep and blurry with some clear higher end in his rhythmic laced take of "Kokubo". In a more heady direction is Anika Kunst's rework of "Hental". A must have in your bag for summer. Word.
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DOWLTD 002
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Various
Review: Manda Moor and Sirus Hood's Mood Child imprint unleashes Gangsta Moods, a VA compilation so on the edge it verges on the illicit. Opening with Chicago House legend DJ Sneak's "Lower Level", the album sets a high bar with its iconic rolling groove. Sirus Hood and Gui Wittckind deliver a collaborative powerhouse with "HOT!", while De Angelis makes a striking label debut with "FKING INC." delving into deep grooves and industry truths. SAMIR and INDECK team up for the gritty "MTFKS", Buogo returns with the deeper "Angle", and Sunday Noise and Ben Finx blow up the dance floor with "Get It For Me". A Gangsta Moods is a tour de force and solid showing of the diverse talent within the Mood Child roster.
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MC 009
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Fabrizio Mammarella and Rodion deliver a momentous release with Musica E Computer - recorded in the legendary Marche Synth Museum in Italy. The opening track "Iris" sets an exceptional tone, exploring eerie, metallic tropical landscapes, while others like "A Corrente Alternata" and "Un Segnale Di Speranza" showcase Mammerella and Rodion's unmatched partnership, crafting enigmatic, timeless earworms with driving basslines and arcane vocoders. Throughout the album, the duo seamlessly blends synthetic and organic sounds, offering a geographic coda to the Italian region's rich musical history. Musica E Computer culminates in "Una Nuova Era", a transcendent homage to the recording synth drenched studio the album was recorded in which makes for some Italorama to the fullest!
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SLOMO 052
18 Apr 24
Electro
18 Apr 24
Electro
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
19 Apr 24
Deep House
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
19 Apr 24
UK Garage
Review: Belfast-born producer Rory Hamilton, known as Hammer, showcases his adeptness in the underground sound with his latest offering, Red Alert. With a pedigree co-helming Feel My Bicep and releases on Optimo and Shall Not Fade, Hammer's disco sound travels globally. "Red Alert" goes large with its superbly chugging rhythm, featuring a sleazy low end and cosmic arpeggios, grounded by a taught bassline. Its subtly euphoric atmosphere, Italo chord progressions, and retro sound designs inject some vibrant colour into the mix. Shackling up for the single is ABSOLUTE., a luminary of the London dance scene also, who delivers a raw and percussive remix that harkens back to early Chicago house, adorned with rave-ready stabs and energetic drums.
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GPM 750
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
19 Apr 24
Minimal/Tech House
Review: Whenever the Infernal Sounds banner is unveiled we know we are going to be in for a good time, this time welcoming the explosive production techniques of Katch inside for a fiery four track drop. We open up with 'Galactic', an erratic combo of sleek & slimy LFO bass notation with unpredictable drum rhythms in toe, followed by a more skippy 2-stepping texture in 'Argon'. Things get super glitchy next as 'Alcubierre' delivers a mind numbing box of sonic tears and rips, with both the stuttered drum funks of 'Lightyears' and more syncopated rhythmic designs of OZ's 'Alcubierre' remix then signing the EP off. Very enjoyable stuff indeed.
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IFSDIGI 020
19 Apr 24
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
19 Apr 24
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
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Various
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
19 Apr 24
Techno
Review: Big Miz makes a triumphant return to Dansu Discs with his latest EP Heartfelt Nonsense - delivering five weighty tracks that epitomise the artist's signature sound. Opening with the collaboration "Glass In My Hand", featuring Bemz, it sets the EPs tone with its deep house groove and hip-hop-infused vocals. Tracks like "All The Time" and "Acid Dreams" showcase Big Miz's knack for blending classic Chicago sounds with his Glaswegian flair, while "Green Baldy" offers a no-nonsense, floor-filling jackin' vibe. Closing with "Yes", Big Miz rounds off the EP with finesse, turning it in with some versatility and infectious beats.
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DSD 067
19 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
19 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
Donnell Pitman, Wings Of Sunshine & Mofak - "Summertime Girls Ft. Anda" (original mix) - (3:52) 95 BPM
Donnell Pitman, Wings Of Sunshine & E. Live - "Get Next To You Ft. Anda" (original mix) - (5:27) 59 BPM
Review: Next month sees the release of Chicago veteran Donnell Pitman's debut long-player 'Brand New Funk' - an album that's long overdue, considering that he made his recording debut way back in 1969! The album's been trailed by a couple of single/EP releases already and now making its debut is 'Tonight', a team-up with (as ever) Chi-town young bloods Wings Of Sunshine as well as the mysterious E.Live and Anda. Once again, smooth and soulful 80s-style boogie is the order of the day, with the package rounded out by four previously released jams: 'Summertime Girls', 'Do You Wanna', 'Get Next To You' and the rawer, funkier 'Joog With Me'.
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SC1240E
19 Apr 24
Funk
19 Apr 24
Funk
Review: Following outings on Groove Culture Deep, Dobro and Small Great Things, former Endless Music regular Luca Olivitto returns to theBasement Discos for the first time since 2022. The Berlin-based producer has more than proved his credentials of late, so it's no surprise to find that the two tracks on show are both high-quality. First up is title track 'Deep Waves', a gorgeously warming, tactile and sunny slab of nostalgic Italo-house revivalism piled high with jazzy bass, colourful chords and sparkling piano motifs. On 'Down The Line', Olivotto delivers another musically rich and positive slab of retro-futurist deep house that sounds like a long lost workout from 1992.
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TBX 162
19 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
19 Apr 24
Funky/Club House
