Review: It's 2024 which means it's time pay your tributes to the trance Gods once again with some newly re-upped versions of Chicanes all-time classic "Offshore". Unquestionably one the the most important and influential trance productions of all time, this latest addition to the series brings with it an orchestral touch, with, first of all, the 'Symphonic Rehearsal mix' - baroque in its reverberation and as if kissed by some Deep Forest breaks of that French new age '90s sound. Secondly we get a pulsating DC Symphonic Rehearsal mix with its techno beat, progressive bassline and subtle dub tinges for a classical and reduced version that doesn't skimp on the original's divine string section. Such a release wouldn't be replete without the all time, seminal, original either.
Review: The fifth instalment of this series is a reminder of the impact that KMS had on dance music . Right across the spectrum, Kevin Saunderson's releases shaped the future. A case in point is Esser'ay's "Forces", one of the KMS owner's many pseudonyms. The track's use of rumbling sub-bass and booming vocals proved influential in both garage and drum'n'bass - and it still sounds fresh. Part 5 features other similar landmark tracks. "Just Want Another Chance", a Saunderson project as Reese, retains its eerie, otherworldly sensibility despite the passage of over three decades. However, it's not all about looking to the past. The evergreen "Rock to the Beat" is remodelled here by Smith & Selway, setting it in a brooding, pulsating direction.
Review: The biggest thing since Rodriguez - South African house duo Goldfish return with a sixth studio album: If Summer Was A Sound. Big synths, drums, sax and vocals is how the group define their make up, appealing to the masses in love with that hyper-fluorescent, contemporary and performative big room antic. This LP arrives at some 20-tracks large bringing with it guest collaborations, extended mixes and feel good, moody vibes that combine a heavy dose of indie and folk with new school productions. House music for the concert as much the club - shouts out to Xavier Rudd on "We Deserve To Dream".
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