Review: Back Again into our House introduces a fresh wave of talent with a classy various artist release delivered in the form of Societe Electronique. Featuring the Brazilian-born Bernards with the dreamy vibes of "It Doing Fusion," Londoner Rupert Ellis delivers power beats and acid in "3Dimension" while label bosses Rypli get vocally tripped-out on "Past Is The Past". To boot also you can pick up Martin Bellomo's chiming bells in "Earltraxx" that caps off an outing that holds down the deep house and sophisticated grooves for the tech heads and lovers of the after hour. Original pirate material.
So In Love (Atjazz Galaxy Aart remix) - (3:39) 122 BPM
So In Love (Atjazz extended remix) - (6:40) 122 BPM
So In Love (Atjazz Extended Galaxy Aart remix) - (6:30) 122 BPM
Review: House music chameleon Atjazz is back on West London's Slip 'N' Slide label, this time revisiting a beloved classic. Back in the day, Kevin Hedge & Josh Milan (known as Black Rascals) ruled the scene with their soulful house anthems, including "So In Love" featuring Cassio Ware. Three decades after it soundtracked countless club nights, the track gets the Atjazz treatment. His official remix retains the original's smooth vibe while injecting his signature sound. Expect a fusion of the song's soulful core with jazzy flourishes and modern production techniques, creating a fresh and captivating soundscape. The release also includes the Galaxy Aart remix, offering a more experimental twist on Atjazz's already cerebral take.
Review: Not be confused with Nang disco veterans Kim & Buran, Buran are the Manchester duo of Ian Scott and Josef Wretham, and on this four-track EP for Insult To Injury they showcase a sound that sits somewhere between acid house, dark disco and techno, with analogue synths firmly at the heart of all they do. The first track, 'Alnitak', is a pure vintage-style acid workout, before things get a little more esoteric as 'Alnilam' throws world music influences into the pot. 'Mintaka' then pushes us firmly into techno territory, with Void Complet rounding out the EP by giving 'Alnitak' a spaced-out nu-disco makeover.
Review: Following years spent flitting between labels including Toy Tonics and Razor N Tape Reserve, COEO make their bow on Shall Not Fade. In keeping with the Bristol label's approach to digital releases, it's an expansive and action-packed affair. Title track 'Planet Earth' is one of the Munich-based duo's more forthright cuts to date - a thrusting, bongo-laden techno tempo rave workout propelled forwards by an insanely good (and rubbery) electronic bassline and psychedelic acid lines aplenty - while 'Satellite Bay' sounds like a cross between early '90s synth-pop, Kraftwerk and Euro-dance. Elsewhere, 'Rush Hour' gloriously joins the dots between hip-house, vintage MK productions and the Pet Shop Boys' Relentless' album; 'Kawasaki Racing Club' combines breakbeats and early UK progressive house sounds; and 'The Stage Is Yours' is a head-nodding, midtempo acid breaks affair.
Review: Frits Wentink continues his productive partnership with Wolf Music Recordings, one which is now entering its 11th year (an eternity in dance music terms). 'Club Land', the title track from the Dutch producer's first EP of 2024, is a nostalgic and wide-eyed affair, whose sparkling piano riffs, bumpin' house beats, mazy synth solos and rubbery bassline sit somewhere between Frankie Knuckles and MK productions of the mid 1990s. There's also a slightly jazzier and more US garage-influenced 'Alternate Mix' that boasts some rather addictive organ stabs. As the EP progresses, he opts for a deep, dubby and trippy sound on 'Crowd Control', before doffing a cap once more to vintage NYC and NJ deep house on superb closing cut 'Run Run Slow'. One of his best for a while and that's saying something!
Review: Catching Flies, the moniker of George King, delivers his most emotional and cohesive project yet with this album, Tides. Collaborating closely with string arranger Thomas Lea, known for his work with Adele, Bonobo, and Rhye, Catching Flies explores the theme of 'ebbs and flows', reflecting on personal and global experiences over the past few years. The album beautifully captures the cyclical nature of life, anchored by a singular sense of purpose and intricate musicality. From the melodic mesh of harp samples and soaring strings in the lead single "Halo" to the deeply textured and soulful exploration of tracks like "Spring" and "The Last Phone Call" - Catching Flies blends live instrumentation with warm electronic beats.
Review: Following a fine debut on Apparel Music alongside Paul Bart 14 months ago, Tamati delivers a solo debut on Mexican label Saint Wax. Title track 'Notte in Riviera' places seductive Italian vocals atop a blend of moody nu-disco synths and jacking acid house grooves - all sweaty drum machine handclaps, addictive bass and sun-splashed lead lines - while 'Tutto Un Déjà vu' blurs the boundaries between early '90s Italo-house and warehouse-ready house cuts of the late 1980s. Finally, Tamari takes us towards the early hours with bold and beautiful acid house workout 'Magica'.
Review: This Falling EP, a collaboration between Adana Twins and Upercent on TAU, epitomises the seamless synergy between these seasoned artists, delivering a strong statement within the melodic techno domain. Featuring tracks "Falling" and "Move," the EP blends emotive vocals, pulsating basslines, and a refined mix of electronic elements that err toward the TAU sound. Adana Twins' dynamic range and Upercent's avant-garde soundscapes converge here at large, showcasing a deep emotional resonance and meticulous attention to sonic detail in the project. "Falling," the titular track, sets the tone with its undulating bassline and poignant male vocals, while "Move" offers a more urgent tempo and powerful kick drums, crafting a dance floor-ready anthem of romantic yearning.
Aura Nox - "Mutiny On The Voyage To Azimut" - (5:50) 120 BPM
Review: The Occupants series is a split release project from Science Cult, the label that artists like Carl Finlow, Cygnus and Umek's Zeta Reticula project all call home. This first volume covers electro, but in the broadest sense. Thee J Johanz' "Woodpecker" is an acid-fried break beat track. At the other end of the spectrum, Aura Nox's "Mutiny On The Voyage To Azimut" sees the Science Cult artist voyage to the sound's outer limits. Remaining in that space is Blixaboy's dub-tinged "Bushido Initiative". St. Theodore presents a more ominous sound on "No Future", an arrangement that is led by a punishing sub-bass, and for a pure futuristic hit, it is hard to better the skeletal rhythms of Arsonist Recorder's "Heat Seek".
Review: Since establishing the imprint during the first COVID-19 lockdown, Lauren Ritter has used the Rift Vision imprint as a vehicle for her progressively more impressive productions. This two-tracker is the first of two EPs she has slated for release on the label in 2024. There are two original productions to savour, each backed by an accompanying remix. 'Antigone' is a fine slice of dreamy, immersive, sub-heavy deep house tailor-made for summer sunrises and sunsets, which is later given a snappier, faster and jauntier spin by Zone+. Ritter continues to mine the more melodious, colourful and loved-up end of the dancefloor spectrum on 'Sarus'. Powel provides the remix, re-framing the track as a spacey, druggy and gently acid-flcked tech-house roller.
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