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Antwerp's Forbidden Fruit bringing 6 vocoder-laced tracks for an EP on Gent's WeZienWel. Real boogie business: moochers, crawlers, Sunday love ins, Full Beamers and late night strutz!
Absolutely essential for fans of Dam Funk, Tom Noble and Moon B!
Absolutely essential for fans of Dam Funk, Tom Noble and Moon B!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Crazy good boogie stylings that bring back the glory days of the 2nd coming! (obviously boogie never went away, but I'm talking that 2010-ish era with cats like Dam Funk, Moon B etc). I THINK Forbidden Fruit is the moniker of Belgian producer Tony Johnson.TRACK LISTING
1. Lovesick
2. Bpm Boogie
3. Dancing In The Dark
4. Late Night Strut
5. Good Street
6. Garbizc
New on Joe Claussell's Sacred Rhythm, fresh shit from Shelter resident and New York figurehead Timmy Regisford, joined in this instance by Toshi Tikolo for the sprawling spiritual house epic, "Kiki". As truer sonic depection of the Sacred Rhythm aesthetic as there ever was!
Starting with Timmy's 'Shelter' inspired vocal version which lashes serpentine organ flurries over an ever-growing tribal beat and rioutous call and response vocals. Joe Claussell is on hand to provide a bonus beats refix to this A-side track, meaning you could well extend the fun out to well over 15+ minutes should you wish (depends on how good the garies are surely? - Ed).
JC also gifts us one of his infamous 'Cosmic Arts Afro Mix' which picks up where Regisford left off - bustling with percussion, vibing organ solos and deep spiritual vocals.
Finally, Timmy gets back on the dials for an instrumental and high voltage version which is buzzing with electricity right from the off.
Proper house music!
Starting with Timmy's 'Shelter' inspired vocal version which lashes serpentine organ flurries over an ever-growing tribal beat and rioutous call and response vocals. Joe Claussell is on hand to provide a bonus beats refix to this A-side track, meaning you could well extend the fun out to well over 15+ minutes should you wish (depends on how good the garies are surely? - Ed).
JC also gifts us one of his infamous 'Cosmic Arts Afro Mix' which picks up where Regisford left off - bustling with percussion, vibing organ solos and deep spiritual vocals.
Finally, Timmy gets back on the dials for an instrumental and high voltage version which is buzzing with electricity right from the off.
Proper house music!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: More spiritual house music from Joe Classell's Sacred Rhythm stable. With Shelter founder and mainstay Timmy Regisford at the dials and Claussell on the remix tip, you know you're in safe hands!TRACK LISTING
A1: Kigi Timmy Regisfords Shelter Vocal
A2: Kigi Joaquin Joe Claussell's Drums Gathering
B1: Kigi Joaquin Joe Claussell's Cosmic Arts Afro Mix
B2: Kigi Timmy Regisford Shelter Instrumental Mix
Spooky has long been one of the hardest working soundmen in East London. At any given time you can see him streaming sets on Insta, blasting out tunes, and being the OG cat he always has been, with a reverence for the roots of dub, from the Jamaican roots to US garage and back to his backyard via his grime / dubstep / UKG cuts, which are always full of raw depth and swing.
This is why it was more a matter of what to fit on his first EP on LoDubs, given when the conversation was started about RAS Riddims a whole deluge of tracks came our way. "Clarty Steppers" is 6 of the best of those, with 2 bonus tracks in the accompanying DL, and the option to get those 2, and a extra VIP of one of those tunes which will only ever be available via the companion "Poly Cut" of this release.
It's a trouser shaking, rib-rattling, speaker-busting trip into riddim and bass that anyone with a penchant for lower frequencies is gonna buzz off hard.
This is why it was more a matter of what to fit on his first EP on LoDubs, given when the conversation was started about RAS Riddims a whole deluge of tracks came our way. "Clarty Steppers" is 6 of the best of those, with 2 bonus tracks in the accompanying DL, and the option to get those 2, and a extra VIP of one of those tunes which will only ever be available via the companion "Poly Cut" of this release.
It's a trouser shaking, rib-rattling, speaker-busting trip into riddim and bass that anyone with a penchant for lower frequencies is gonna buzz off hard.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Soundsystem wrecking carnival pressure here from Spooky Bizzle. Sounds that traverse dub-step, grime and more traditional stylings. It's fierce, uncompromising, and sure to ignite a fire in any ravers belly.TRACK LISTING
1. March Forward
2. Dub Shack
3. Meryless Dub
4. House Of Cards
5. Herbman
6. Rum Punch Dub
Start of a new series of official reworks of The Warmer Music catalogue, a very special collaboration of Too Slow To Disco with the major label, that we worked on for a long time. We are more than thrilled to start our Warner Music collaboration with official DocotrSoul reworks for one of the most prolific musicians of the Californian Westcoast/Jazz/AOR/Yacht scene, the one and only Michael Franks, who approved personally the new version. Over the languorous course of 33 years and 16 albums, Michael Franks has mesmerized an international legion of fans with his one-of-a-kind artistry. Seamlessly weaving lyrics of stunning sensuality, wit, reflection and literary eloquence over music that tastefully utilizes top shelf shadings of jazz, soul, pop, chamber and music from around the globe. His music was covered by countless international stars, like The Carpenters, Shirley Bassey, Ringo Star, Natalie Cole, a.m.m. . His music lives on and is loved by so many modern Balearic/Soft Disco musicians/producers from today.
Parisian producer DoctorSoul is a longtime TSTD collaborateur. These reworks of his have been floating around the internet for some time, we are so proud to finally give them an official release! The D.J. / Remix & Music producer / Sound Designer has collaborated with many artists and bands from diverse genres even in Jazz, bringing production remixes for the likes of legendary Tania Maria, Jeff Cascaro, Mandoo &Interview to name just a few! His own musical releases are deeply rooted in disco and funk territory with a modern sonic production touch that can grab attention from the younger generation, as well as from the elder who like to be reminded of the 80’s dance floor culture.
Since 2018 he has been hosting a monthly show on RapTz Radio and on the late night dream.com while doing Dj sets for The House Theory Radio Show, The Midnight Riot Radio, and Disko Knights. DoctorSoul´s tracks are released on the London based MIDNIGHT RIOT record label, the Berlin based TOO SLOW TO DISCO record label and have reached many times the top places in worldwide Disco charts. They are played by numerous very famous known DJs around the world such as: DJ Supermarkt, Ashley Beedle, Lenny Fontana,Mannix Kling, The House Theory Team, DJ White, Tony Griffin, Disko Knight, Humberto Galvàn, Crème De Coco, Jack Tennis, Ursula 1000, Yam Who?, ChuggingEdits, Limpodisco, Ruff Diamond, Disco Daze, Lego Edit, or Rob Hardt from The Cool Million team…
Parisian producer DoctorSoul is a longtime TSTD collaborateur. These reworks of his have been floating around the internet for some time, we are so proud to finally give them an official release! The D.J. / Remix & Music producer / Sound Designer has collaborated with many artists and bands from diverse genres even in Jazz, bringing production remixes for the likes of legendary Tania Maria, Jeff Cascaro, Mandoo &Interview to name just a few! His own musical releases are deeply rooted in disco and funk territory with a modern sonic production touch that can grab attention from the younger generation, as well as from the elder who like to be reminded of the 80’s dance floor culture.
Since 2018 he has been hosting a monthly show on RapTz Radio and on the late night dream.com while doing Dj sets for The House Theory Radio Show, The Midnight Riot Radio, and Disko Knights. DoctorSoul´s tracks are released on the London based MIDNIGHT RIOT record label, the Berlin based TOO SLOW TO DISCO record label and have reached many times the top places in worldwide Disco charts. They are played by numerous very famous known DJs around the world such as: DJ Supermarkt, Ashley Beedle, Lenny Fontana,Mannix Kling, The House Theory Team, DJ White, Tony Griffin, Disko Knight, Humberto Galvàn, Crème De Coco, Jack Tennis, Ursula 1000, Yam Who?, ChuggingEdits, Limpodisco, Ruff Diamond, Disco Daze, Lego Edit, or Rob Hardt from The Cool Million team…
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Recently championed by Giles Peterson, and fervently collected by our own Pasta Paul, the TSTD series continues to provide the goods for hammock swinging, ocean dipping, sand dancers the world over.TRACK LISTING
Side A: Chain Reaction (DoctorSoul's "You Can't Fake It" - Extended Intro Re-Therapy)
Side B1: When Sly Calls (DoctorSoul "Don't Touch That Phone" - Extended Re-Therapy)
Side B2: When Sly Calls (DoctorSoul "Don't Touch That Phone" - Radio Re-Therapy)
Melbourne's Sgt Slick returns with another 4 superb re-edits for Vol 3 of his massive Recuts imprint. 20 years deep in the game, accolades aplenty, collabs with some the finest out there and a serious string of his own productions, Sgt Slick knows what works on the dancefloor and these edits showcase that to a T. Featuring some of the biggest names around mixed for the floor, as always Buy or Cry.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Upton Upon Purple
A2. Missing You Is A Wish
B1. No Cost To Run Youthful Hearts
B2. Owned By Rhythm
Portugal's multi-talented, genre-hopping Star Creature, AVOP is back on the label for another round of musical musings.
As usual, he forays into soulful, retro-tinged boogie, house and US garage stylings; setting swing to maximum and deploying a trusted array of synths and drum boxes to conjure up his paradisical leanings. Four vocal tracks with three corresponding instrumentals (excluding "Ear Dreaming") with "Desires" and "Show Me" treading more housey vibes than the boogie flavours present on "Ear Dreaming" and "Purple". It's rich and thick like honey, drizzled in soul and unequivicolly moving. He's lost none of the splendor and transportive bliss that's been a constant throughout his catalogue. Top drawer stuff for lovers of innocent and pure dance music.
As usual, he forays into soulful, retro-tinged boogie, house and US garage stylings; setting swing to maximum and deploying a trusted array of synths and drum boxes to conjure up his paradisical leanings. Four vocal tracks with three corresponding instrumentals (excluding "Ear Dreaming") with "Desires" and "Show Me" treading more housey vibes than the boogie flavours present on "Ear Dreaming" and "Purple". It's rich and thick like honey, drizzled in soul and unequivicolly moving. He's lost none of the splendor and transportive bliss that's been a constant throughout his catalogue. Top drawer stuff for lovers of innocent and pure dance music.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Nice old school flavoured selection of house and boogie from the delectable A Vision Of Panorama. It ain't reinventing the wheel but it is keeping us bouncing and grooving well into the night time!TRACK LISTING
Desires (feat Sykes)
Show Me (feat Stacie G)
Ear Dreamin'
Purple
Desires (Insturmental)
Show Me (Insturmental)
Purple (Insturmental)
Out of all the Hot Biscuits to arrive this week, this is probably the most anticipated! Chicagoan disco royalty Rahaan has already made waves across the Newcastle based label, with three sold out records proceeding this. However, we think this one might be the biggest yet!
On side A he edits Donny Hathaway's "The Ghetto" with clean lines and lots of polish; a smooth and gentle 4/4 plod powering forward this jazz-funk epic, decorated with some extra percussion. Meanwhile on side B he drops a derranged & rambunctious cut, wrought with tension and building slowly to a cacophonous climax. This one won't make sense until you hear it in the dance, with a suitably epic record to follow it - then you'll understand its true power!
As usual, one time press, buy now or cry later! Recommended.
On side A he edits Donny Hathaway's "The Ghetto" with clean lines and lots of polish; a smooth and gentle 4/4 plod powering forward this jazz-funk epic, decorated with some extra percussion. Meanwhile on side B he drops a derranged & rambunctious cut, wrought with tension and building slowly to a cacophonous climax. This one won't make sense until you hear it in the dance, with a suitably epic record to follow it - then you'll understand its true power!
As usual, one time press, buy now or cry later! Recommended.
TRACK LISTING
A. Ghetto Muzik
B. Dark Places
Disco powerhouse and Chicago veteran Rahaan returns to Hot Biscuit for a couple more joints to dip in yer tea.
"One Man" is a rambunctious, deep disco affair. With its firing horns and orchestration, it's not a million miles away from Teddy Pendergrass' "You Can't Hide From Yourself" - except Rahaan loops and chops the shit out of it leaving us spiralling on and on over that insatiable horn / guitar / vocal hook - 'how can one man?!' - absolutely bonkers brilliant! (I have to admit I'm pretty embarrassed about not knowing the original, but I've checked a few other places and no-one else has ID'd it yet! Answers on a postcard please people!)
On the flip, "No Luck" edits "Plain Out of Luck" by Gayle Adams, another busy and bustling disco groove brimming with horns, bass and niggly guitar licks.
One of Rahaan's strongest outings on the label yet. Do not sleep!
"One Man" is a rambunctious, deep disco affair. With its firing horns and orchestration, it's not a million miles away from Teddy Pendergrass' "You Can't Hide From Yourself" - except Rahaan loops and chops the shit out of it leaving us spiralling on and on over that insatiable horn / guitar / vocal hook - 'how can one man?!' - absolutely bonkers brilliant! (I have to admit I'm pretty embarrassed about not knowing the original, but I've checked a few other places and no-one else has ID'd it yet! Answers on a postcard please people!)
On the flip, "No Luck" edits "Plain Out of Luck" by Gayle Adams, another busy and bustling disco groove brimming with horns, bass and niggly guitar licks.
One of Rahaan's strongest outings on the label yet. Do not sleep!
TRACK LISTING
A. One Man
B. No Luck
Next up on the Hot Biscuit label comes this double headed doozy from DJ Monchan, owner of dailysession.com and Daily Session records. (Real name) Toshihiro Moriguchi has been responsible for some quite outlandish edits and production since around 2011, including contributions for the legendary GAMM label.
Side A is an edit of Noel's lesser known 1987 freestyle hit "Silent Morning", disguised as a deep house jam and populated with echoed out vox, deep Rhodes and rattling hi-hats. It's perfect for warming up the club early doors and possesses enough weight to put the system through its paces before really bursting into action.
"Finally" on the flip is an edit of a Steve Bender's "Final Thing" - a big Electric Chair / El Diablos jam that was previously edited by the man himself - Neil Diablo. DJ Monchan offers up a pretty clean cut-n-splice, extended the good bits, cutting out the shit bits! Good lad!
Super limited copies!
Side A is an edit of Noel's lesser known 1987 freestyle hit "Silent Morning", disguised as a deep house jam and populated with echoed out vox, deep Rhodes and rattling hi-hats. It's perfect for warming up the club early doors and possesses enough weight to put the system through its paces before really bursting into action.
"Finally" on the flip is an edit of a Steve Bender's "Final Thing" - a big Electric Chair / El Diablos jam that was previously edited by the man himself - Neil Diablo. DJ Monchan offers up a pretty clean cut-n-splice, extended the good bits, cutting out the shit bits! Good lad!
Super limited copies!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Monchan earns himself 10 bonus points by referencing the pretty under-the-radar join from Noel. His Steve Bender refix should keep bodies firmly on the floor too. The recent Hot Biscuit salvo providing all the fuel your local discotheque needs.TRACK LISTING
A. Silent Dub
B. Finally
Toddsonic33 seems like an interesting character. Relatively new on the block in terms of productions but seems like he's in with a wealth of old school Chicago and UK talent. He first appeared on a record with Steve Poindextor (on Jamal Moss' Mathematics label), his instagram shows him hanging with heads like Boo Williams and The Mighty Zaf, and he seems steeped in the traditions of embryonic house music - born right in his home town.
This record for Hot Biscuit is as much inline with Howard Thomas and Mark Grusane as it is with Ron Hardy and Marcus Mixx. It recycles some of the most familiar tropes of the genre, as well as using one of its biggest vocals (on "Deesko Music"). There's a little bit of the drums of Jackmaster Hater's "Your Mind" (feat. Robert Owens). It also revels in chaos and discord, as did the original Chi-town innovators.
A highly intriguing and delicious addition to the Hot Biscuit tin of delights... Check!
This record for Hot Biscuit is as much inline with Howard Thomas and Mark Grusane as it is with Ron Hardy and Marcus Mixx. It recycles some of the most familiar tropes of the genre, as well as using one of its biggest vocals (on "Deesko Music"). There's a little bit of the drums of Jackmaster Hater's "Your Mind" (feat. Robert Owens). It also revels in chaos and discord, as did the original Chi-town innovators.
A highly intriguing and delicious addition to the Hot Biscuit tin of delights... Check!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Out of the recent slew of Hot Biscuits, this one is probably the most tracky and Muzic Box-esque - which you won't find any argument from me! Channel the spirit of big Ron with Toddsonic's outlandish approach.TRACK LISTING
A. Yes
B1. Make Me A Woman
B2. Deesko Music
Major Keys return with another jazz funk gem that has never before been released on a 12 inch. We go back to 1977 for one of the era defining albums, Gary Bartz magnificent Music is My Sanctuary. The title track from the double Grammy award winning saxophonist’s LP is an evergreen floor filler, finally seeing it’s long overdue 12 inch debut; a remastered, high volume DJ’s delight. Featuring Syreeta Wright on vocals, Bill Summers & James Mtume on percussion with arrangement by the one and only Larry Mizell, we have an assembled players list at the top of their game. The lyrics, joyful and heartfelt sum up exactly what music means to people, all underpinned by that glorious sax. One for the Heads and the feet, it’s a record that you will go back to time and again.
On the flip is the lesser known Carnaval De L'Esprit, a masterclass in jazz funk, this truly is the sunshine sound. It will lighten the weariest of souls and signals Major Keys as a buy on sight label.
On the flip is the lesser known Carnaval De L'Esprit, a masterclass in jazz funk, this truly is the sunshine sound. It will lighten the weariest of souls and signals Major Keys as a buy on sight label.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Music Is My Sanctuary
B1. Carnaval De L'Esprit
Danny Tenaglia’s new EP on Nervous Records features “Tonight” and “Out From Obscurity” and a remix of his prior Nervous Records release “Move That Body.”
With ”Tonight,” Danny kicks things off with the title track - treating us to both ‘No Beats Intro’ and ‘Beats Intro’ versions. And in doing so - manages to deliver, hands-down, one of the most tantalising and majestically rousing opening gambits we’ve heard in some time.
And when "Tonight" finally bursts its aural banks, circa 1 minute 30 seconds - with the most seamless of transitions, we suddenly find ourselves surfing a decadent wave of hazy Rhodes, staccato bass and mesmeric vocal work - ebbing and flowing right up to it’s opulent and wonderfully soporific conclusion.
Next up we have DT’s re-rub of George Vidal’s "Out From Obscurity"; a veritable pressure-cooker of a track, that spins and weaves a sense of poise, tension and drama which escalates stealthily throughout. A stripped-back, rolling synth-driven’, made-to-measure for the 2024 club floor.
Finally - closing this souped-up invigorator of a release - we have Antranig’s remix of Danny and Cevin Fisher’s "Move That Body"… a fully tribalized, menagerie-wrapped groove; which wears the sweat, the writhe and all that heat - very much on it’s visceral, live-and-direct sleeve.
With ”Tonight,” Danny kicks things off with the title track - treating us to both ‘No Beats Intro’ and ‘Beats Intro’ versions. And in doing so - manages to deliver, hands-down, one of the most tantalising and majestically rousing opening gambits we’ve heard in some time.
And when "Tonight" finally bursts its aural banks, circa 1 minute 30 seconds - with the most seamless of transitions, we suddenly find ourselves surfing a decadent wave of hazy Rhodes, staccato bass and mesmeric vocal work - ebbing and flowing right up to it’s opulent and wonderfully soporific conclusion.
Next up we have DT’s re-rub of George Vidal’s "Out From Obscurity"; a veritable pressure-cooker of a track, that spins and weaves a sense of poise, tension and drama which escalates stealthily throughout. A stripped-back, rolling synth-driven’, made-to-measure for the 2024 club floor.
Finally - closing this souped-up invigorator of a release - we have Antranig’s remix of Danny and Cevin Fisher’s "Move That Body"… a fully tribalized, menagerie-wrapped groove; which wears the sweat, the writhe and all that heat - very much on it’s visceral, live-and-direct sleeve.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Tribal label head and one of the most adored and longest serving of the house fraternity Danny Tenaglia doesn't need much more hype. Nice to see him get deep and dark for Nervous, which is also having bit of a revived purple patch after a good three decades hammering away at this shit.TRACK LISTING
A1. Beats Intro
A2. No Beats Intro
B1. Danny Tenaglia Presents George Vidal - Out From Obscurity
B2. Danny Tenaglisa & Cevin Fisher - Move That Body (Antranig Remix)
Another big Shaka tune from the late 1980s - Bionic Singer's anti-apartheid shot 'Botha Warning' - coming out of the same Jamaazima vaults as Hugh Maddo's Pop Style LP that we reissued late last year under the kind courtesy of the imprint's Nami Harmon.
The late Bionic Singer a.k.a Osbert Maddo, or more commonly Madoo, was brought up in East Kingston and as a child attended the legendary Alpha Boys School. He began singing together with his brother UU Madoo (aka Hugh Maddo) and soon became a regular on the Stereophonic soundsystem during the late 1970s. Recording mainly with Joe Gibbs & Errol Thompson and for Winston Riley's famed Techniques stable through the early '80s, he then moved to the US in 1983. Ceasing to record for a period, he returned towards the end of the decade under the Bionic Singer alias on the Bronx-based Jamaazima label, recording this searing indictment of South Africa's apartheid government under P.W. Botha following his stroke in 1989.
The late Bionic Singer a.k.a Osbert Maddo, or more commonly Madoo, was brought up in East Kingston and as a child attended the legendary Alpha Boys School. He began singing together with his brother UU Madoo (aka Hugh Maddo) and soon became a regular on the Stereophonic soundsystem during the late 1970s. Recording mainly with Joe Gibbs & Errol Thompson and for Winston Riley's famed Techniques stable through the early '80s, he then moved to the US in 1983. Ceasing to record for a period, he returned towards the end of the decade under the Bionic Singer alias on the Bronx-based Jamaazima label, recording this searing indictment of South Africa's apartheid government under P.W. Botha following his stroke in 1989.
TRACK LISTING
1. Botha Warning
2. Warning To Botha
As Freerange hits another landmark release with their 300th EP we see label head Jimpster join forces with Philippa who together deliver 3 original tracks which epitomise the labels’ sound over the past (almost) three decades.
With recent releases appearing on Slothboogie and Razor n Tape, remixes for Roach Motel on Faith, and James Curd and Robert Owens on Pronto, not to mention her recent Panorama Bar debut, it’s safe to say Philippa is making waves. The Berlin-based New Zealander has a sound all her own with an organic, deep and musical style winning her many fans from Terry Farley and Aroop Roy to DJ Spen and Dave Lee.
Lead track "All I Wanted" sees the duo pooling their influences with both producers sonic touches shining through. Chunky drums and bassline are the bedrock for pulsing synths and MON’s vocal which is chopped up and looped bringing a rolling momentum to the track.
"Dreaming" features the wonderful vocals of Care and goes on a floaty vibe with chiming synths and crusty Rhodes keys layering up to produce a densely textured track. The mood is powerful yet subtle and refined and will work as nicely on a chilled house playlist as it will on a discerning dance floor at 4am.
Closing out the EP we have "Say What" which goes on a jazzed out, UKG inspired excursion. Shuffling beats, bouncing square wave bassline and big brash synth chords all combine to form a track which sounds both retro and contemporary.
With recent releases appearing on Slothboogie and Razor n Tape, remixes for Roach Motel on Faith, and James Curd and Robert Owens on Pronto, not to mention her recent Panorama Bar debut, it’s safe to say Philippa is making waves. The Berlin-based New Zealander has a sound all her own with an organic, deep and musical style winning her many fans from Terry Farley and Aroop Roy to DJ Spen and Dave Lee.
Lead track "All I Wanted" sees the duo pooling their influences with both producers sonic touches shining through. Chunky drums and bassline are the bedrock for pulsing synths and MON’s vocal which is chopped up and looped bringing a rolling momentum to the track.
"Dreaming" features the wonderful vocals of Care and goes on a floaty vibe with chiming synths and crusty Rhodes keys layering up to produce a densely textured track. The mood is powerful yet subtle and refined and will work as nicely on a chilled house playlist as it will on a discerning dance floor at 4am.
Closing out the EP we have "Say What" which goes on a jazzed out, UKG inspired excursion. Shuffling beats, bouncing square wave bassline and big brash synth chords all combine to form a track which sounds both retro and contemporary.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Freerange celebrate 300 f***ing releases with an absolute killer from Philippa and Jimpster. Epitomizing that endlessly wiggling, concentric house sound that's been a constant through the label's history.TRACK LISTING
A. All I Wanted Ft. MON
B1. Dreaming Ft. Care
B2. Say What
Part 3 in Legowelt's latest project "Hermit in a Rave Cave". Even lower slung house tracks with a twist from the unpredictable and unparalleled brain that roams the dunes of the Hague. Also responsible for Salamandos, Squadra Blanco, Polarius and a swath of other mysterious aliases.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Third instalment from Danny Wolfer's rave gremlin alias. Circuit fried tekno, bit crunched machine funk and psychedelic acid jams beaten outta the mainframe. Top stuff.TRACK LISTING
01. Secret Magic Of Italo
02. Late Capitalist Folksong
03. Club Vulture
04. Small Town Story
05. I Framed Joey Bs Mullet
06. My Ghost Producer Wants To Unionize
New from Scotland's very own hip-hop OG Krash Slaughta featuring Phil Most Chill Comes in two variations... Peelable mic sticker sleeve or Mak 1 (Glasgow graffiti legend) designed sleeve.
RIYL Hijack, Britcore and early Big Daddy Kane
'Get your ass up and let’s get ill! Yep, that’s right it’s Krash Slaughta and Phill – more accurately, it’s Phill and Krash because it’s that way round on what you get for your cash. Actually, face it, you’ll pay by card, though you won’t be bothered as these rhymes go hard. And you know it ain’t just them fat rhymes either, KS got the beats to give you a fever. That’s side on, "Definition Of Ill", but you know there’s another on the other side still. "I Ain’t Playin’ With Y’All" is what that’s called, more premium hip-hop to keep you enthralled. Phill says the music inspired the lyrics - apt because the finished tracks inspired this critic. Peace, I’m out! And if you don’t get your skates on, stores will be out too - of stock thThat is because while this one comes in two different cover & label versions, it’s strictly limited and there will be no re-press. Don’t sleep peeps!'
RIYL Hijack, Britcore and early Big Daddy Kane
'Get your ass up and let’s get ill! Yep, that’s right it’s Krash Slaughta and Phill – more accurately, it’s Phill and Krash because it’s that way round on what you get for your cash. Actually, face it, you’ll pay by card, though you won’t be bothered as these rhymes go hard. And you know it ain’t just them fat rhymes either, KS got the beats to give you a fever. That’s side on, "Definition Of Ill", but you know there’s another on the other side still. "I Ain’t Playin’ With Y’All" is what that’s called, more premium hip-hop to keep you enthralled. Phill says the music inspired the lyrics - apt because the finished tracks inspired this critic. Peace, I’m out! And if you don’t get your skates on, stores will be out too - of stock thThat is because while this one comes in two different cover & label versions, it’s strictly limited and there will be no re-press. Don’t sleep peeps!'
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: The enigmatic and eccentric Scottish rapper Krash Slaughta makes a triumphant return, joined by Phill Most Chill for another exercise in old school flavoured, cut-n-paste boom-bap.TRACK LISTING
A. Definition Of Ill
B. I Ain't Playin With Y'All
The instantly recognisable, Northern / Modern Soul crossover, Rare Pleasure – Let Me Down Easy, featuring the entrancing Sandy Barber on lead vocals, gets a much-welcomed official reissue on 7 Inch. A classic in it’s own right, alongside being expertly sampled by David Morales for the house anthem ‘Needin’ U’, original’s trade hands for £100+ so an official reissue is long overdue. Limited Red Vinyl version in a tasty South Street Disco Sleeve.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Let Me Down Easy
B1. Let Me Down Easy (Long Version)
Kicking things off on Toolroom’s next 4-track vinyl sampler series is Mark Knight’s hugely successful rework of Groove Armada’s seminal classic ‘Get Down’. Considered one of the holy-grail records of their back catalogue so it’s an absolute honour for us, and Mark Knight, to be re-presenting this incredible record to a new audience. Fusing those unique vocals from Stush and classic Groove Armada synth line, coupled with the energy and insatiable groove of a Mark Knight record, this is a sure-fire dance floor weapon for 2024! Next up are a fan favourite of the label, the mighty duo Illyus & Barrientos who make their long overdue return with ‘When You Gonna’. Tracks such as ‘Shout’, ‘Promise’ and most famously, ‘So Serious’, propelled them to be one of the most exciting and sought after acts in the World. This record is trademark Illyus & Barrientos and reflects their personalities as artists perfectly. Think high energy house music filled with fun and peak-time dance floor vibes! Leading the charge on the b-side is an incredible collaboration from 2 heavyweight house artists, working together for the very first time! David Penn has a career spanning over 25 years. He was recently crowned the #1 house artist on Beatport and boasts over 1 million monthly listeners across leading streaming platforms. OFFAIAH appears on Toolroom for the first time in his career under this alias, although he was a firm part of the original Toolroom Family line up as Michael Woods. So this is a SPECIAL ONE! The record screams sun-drenched terraces, pool parties and chilled cocktails! A huge bass line, infectious tribal vocals and some lush house pianos for good measure. Last but not least, Long-standing Toolroom Family member and fan favourite, Ben Remember returns to the label with ‘Waiting 4 You’. As with all of Ben’s records, this is super creative and super original. Based around an infectious disco vocal sample and all created using out-board, analogue studio gear which gives the track a real gritty undertone.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Groove Armada (feat. Stush & Red Rat) - Get Down (Mark Knight Extended Mix)
A2. Illyus & Barrientos - When You Gonna (Extended Mix)
B1. Illyus & Barrientos - When You Gonna (Extended Mix)
B2. Ben Remember - Waiting 4 You (Extended Mix)
Sneak comes correct with more banges, clangers and groovers - all executed in his usual wriggly style. Gotta say though these are a touch harder than his usual fodder, maybe that's cos he had the In The Future label in mind... anyway, I'm not complaining! What else is there to say? If you dig house music then you gotta have some Sneak in your collection!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Falling on the tougher side of the Sneak spectrum, it's still nonetheless as wriggly and bumpety as we've come to expect from the Chi-town mainstay.TRACK LISTING
01 Go Back To My House
02 Still Jackin
03 Can I Get Ahhh Feeling
04 String Me Up
Next one up on the esteemed Hot Biscuit is the legend that is Wild Bunch's DJ Milo aka DJ Nature who drops another bumper, double vinyl set of edits.
The source material is as obscure as we've come to expect from this deep digger, with me scratching my head as to the IDs of all six joints! Ranging from groovy jazz funk, feel good mid tempo disco and a couple of odd ball cosmic nuggets chucked in as well. Spread lavishly across two discs, the six edits have plenty of headroom and maximum fidelity on offer, making these a dream for your audiophile soundsystems or Klipschorn powered dancing spaces.
MEGA limited copies - snaffle now or chunder later!
The source material is as obscure as we've come to expect from this deep digger, with me scratching my head as to the IDs of all six joints! Ranging from groovy jazz funk, feel good mid tempo disco and a couple of odd ball cosmic nuggets chucked in as well. Spread lavishly across two discs, the six edits have plenty of headroom and maximum fidelity on offer, making these a dream for your audiophile soundsystems or Klipschorn powered dancing spaces.
MEGA limited copies - snaffle now or chunder later!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: DJ Nature's excursions on Hot Biscuit have become rightfully cult collected and highly coveted. This double pack is no different as the Wild Bunch legend drops into unheard-of jazz-funk bombs and cosmic disco delights.TRACK LISTING
Felix
Casa De Amor Brasileiro
Steppin'
Tarzoon's March
Disco Queen
Have Mercy
Axel Boman returns in defiantly good form with a brand new original EP on his very own Studio Barnhus label, blessing this fast paced world with some slow moving music inspired by the Eterna Primavera mountains outside Medellin. Specifically, this record was created during months of isolation spent on an avocado farm, with the Swedish producer letting the outside world disappear bit by bit, until only clear shapes of unclear importance remained.
Of course, this is all just an attempt to poetically describe a collection of tracks that sound exactly like the kind of disco business Axel has been meddling in for the last 15 years. Don't be fooled by the rocks that he got, he's still Axel from the block. Viva house music!
Of course, this is all just an attempt to poetically describe a collection of tracks that sound exactly like the kind of disco business Axel has been meddling in for the last 15 years. Don't be fooled by the rocks that he got, he's still Axel from the block. Viva house music!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Much like Roman Flugen, Axel Boman has a way of stylishly injecting bucket loads of fun into his productions. "Space Drag" is no exception - you can't help but smile and giggle whilst listening to these highly textured beautifully detailed sonic canvasses.TRACK LISTING
A1. Acid Left And Right
A2. Forever Latino
B1. Space Drag
B2. Ohh Baby
With "Thee Church OV Acid House"'s third instalment the miracle is now complete, the trinity has come full circle, the triptych is complete, the church has fully handed over the Holy Spirit to its disciples. For this celebration, apostles such as Glow, Tyson and Elektra, as well as the church leaders of Thee Church Ov Acid House themselves, come together again to celebrate a Dionysian Bachanal.
It starts with Glow's "Acid House Planet", an epic-ambient call to the gods at the foot of the Acid House Olympus. And the next track on the EP, "Coming Home", a no less epic house tune that calls the children of faith home to the church with the vocoder voice of the gods, shows that they listen to their disciples.
"Mitzubishi" by Tyson celebrates the holy sacrament of acid painting in chords that melt on the tongue like a lollipop over a ritual beat. This is followed by Elektra, which has already provided highlights on the previous EPs. And this time too, her hypnotic acid anthem worms its way deep into the ear canals and brains of the trance-listening worshippers.
Shortly before the end, the church leaders return to deliver an abstract breakbeat hymn with "Waves Ov Power", which, surrounded by numerous sample memories of house history, sings of the pure power of the acid ecstasy techno religion.
Finally, Thee Church Ov Acid House disciples are dismissed from the service with a powerful hymn of distorted bass drums, namely Random Noise Generator's "SM 58" in the T.C.O.A.H. Schranz remix - a track that will give the inspired followers of the Church enough strength to spread the happy acid message throughout the land. Amen.
It starts with Glow's "Acid House Planet", an epic-ambient call to the gods at the foot of the Acid House Olympus. And the next track on the EP, "Coming Home", a no less epic house tune that calls the children of faith home to the church with the vocoder voice of the gods, shows that they listen to their disciples.
"Mitzubishi" by Tyson celebrates the holy sacrament of acid painting in chords that melt on the tongue like a lollipop over a ritual beat. This is followed by Elektra, which has already provided highlights on the previous EPs. And this time too, her hypnotic acid anthem worms its way deep into the ear canals and brains of the trance-listening worshippers.
Shortly before the end, the church leaders return to deliver an abstract breakbeat hymn with "Waves Ov Power", which, surrounded by numerous sample memories of house history, sings of the pure power of the acid ecstasy techno religion.
Finally, Thee Church Ov Acid House disciples are dismissed from the service with a powerful hymn of distorted bass drums, namely Random Noise Generator's "SM 58" in the T.C.O.A.H. Schranz remix - a track that will give the inspired followers of the Church enough strength to spread the happy acid message throughout the land. Amen.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: The Golden Pudel affiliated label completes their latest triptych in suitably narcotic and deranged manner. It might be called acid house but it's certainly a bit darker and more skewiff than your average Hacienda advocate might be used to!TRACK LISTING
A1 Glow - Acid House Planet
A2 Thee Church Ov Acid House - Coming Home
A3 Tyson - Mizubishi (Thee Church Ov Acid House Remix)
B1 Elektra - Thunder
B2 Thee Church Ov Acid House - Waves Ov Power
B3 Random Noise Generator - SM 58 (Thee Church Ov Acid House Schranz Mix)
One of London's most loved underground parties, Tangent, celebrates its 10th birthday this year with a new compilation on Mr Bongo. Its residents, John Gomez and Nick the Record , have curated a selection of prized, rare and dancefloor-ready tracks that have soundtracked the past decade of their parties. Alongside remastered reissues of these original cuts, the CD version of the compilation also houses three incredible edits from Nick, John and Dan Tyler of the Idjut Boys. These were too good not to press onto vinyl, so we've given them the standalone 12"they deserve.
Contextualising their edits Nick states, "Tangent was not only the place for us to play the music we love the most, it also became the testing ground for our edits. It was really helpful being able to see the effect each of these had on a dancefloor before the records were released and many of them also became firm Tangent classics."
Up first, Nick is joined by Dan Tyler (Idjut Boys), who he runs the edit label Record Mission with, for a furiously feel-good re-edit of Leo Basel's 'Quelle Drole De Vie'. Basing their edit on the 1987 'Special Remix', it does what any great re-work does, dropping the sections from the original that don't quite hit the mark, whilst focussing on the gold in amongst it all. The result is a slice of peak-time, French boogie joy, that will warm even the coldest hearts.
John then joins Dan at the dials for a cosmic revamp of Love Isaacs 'Surprise Surprise'. A serving of '80s electro-funk, dripping in swagger with a highlife tinge. John and Dan extended the grooves for maximum dancefloor power, space echoing it into the stratosphere at all the juiciest points.
Lastly, Nick takes on Rick Asikpo and Afro Fusion 'Let's Get High' from the super sought- after 1980 album, Got To Be Me. Celestial, gospel- infused soul from Nigeria, Nick homes in on the energetic last 2 minutes of the original as the building block of his 12- minute edit . A completely reworked, feverishly paced creation, Nick switches the sections around, saving the slow, soulful segment for a brilliant cosmic breakdown before the track erupts back into its full flow. Synthesised, jazz-funk elation from start to finish!
Contextualising their edits Nick states, "Tangent was not only the place for us to play the music we love the most, it also became the testing ground for our edits. It was really helpful being able to see the effect each of these had on a dancefloor before the records were released and many of them also became firm Tangent classics."
Up first, Nick is joined by Dan Tyler (Idjut Boys), who he runs the edit label Record Mission with, for a furiously feel-good re-edit of Leo Basel's 'Quelle Drole De Vie'. Basing their edit on the 1987 'Special Remix', it does what any great re-work does, dropping the sections from the original that don't quite hit the mark, whilst focussing on the gold in amongst it all. The result is a slice of peak-time, French boogie joy, that will warm even the coldest hearts.
John then joins Dan at the dials for a cosmic revamp of Love Isaacs 'Surprise Surprise'. A serving of '80s electro-funk, dripping in swagger with a highlife tinge. John and Dan extended the grooves for maximum dancefloor power, space echoing it into the stratosphere at all the juiciest points.
Lastly, Nick takes on Rick Asikpo and Afro Fusion 'Let's Get High' from the super sought- after 1980 album, Got To Be Me. Celestial, gospel- infused soul from Nigeria, Nick homes in on the energetic last 2 minutes of the original as the building block of his 12- minute edit . A completely reworked, feverishly paced creation, Nick switches the sections around, saving the slow, soulful segment for a brilliant cosmic breakdown before the track erupts back into its full flow. Synthesised, jazz-funk elation from start to finish!
TRACK LISTING
Leo Basel - Quelle Drole De Vie (Nick The Record & Dan Tyler Re- Edit)
Love Isaacs - Surprise Surprise (Joao Gomes & Dan Tyler Are Predictably Delayed Rework)
Rick Asikpo And Afro Fusion - Let's Get High (Nick The Record Re-Edit)
After recent explorations into ambient and pop under his full name, Sacha Renkas switches back to his Antenna moniker for ALT013. The Kiev-born, longtime Rotterdam-based artist uses a rough-around-the-edges, hiss-laden palette to construct his intricate, pensive club tracks. Often recording on the fly, he embraces the limitations and quirks of the hardware he works with, curating the happy accidents that come with them and that help make his music feel as alive as it does. It is emotional and imaginative in spirit, yet raw, almost instinctive in its rendering. Renkas cites the new wave and synth-pop from his youth and the sounds coming from Chicago and Detroit, as well as the Dutch West Coast he encountered later on, as inspirations. The sensitivity and hands-on approach associated with these are also tenets throughout his work. The "Another Wave EP," a selection of tracks created over nearly a decade, further substantiates this approach. Made on multiple MPCs, Juno synthesizers, and an Akai S900, and mixed on a Mackie 16-channel mixer, it blends, among others, elements of first-wave techno and European proto-trance. Opener "Alisa" stacks angular sine melodies and formant basslines one upon another yet flows like silk, its balance immaculately kept in check. On "Everyone M1," the bass organ patch from which the track derives its title finds itself amidst a lo-fi flux of capricious arpeggiators, ethereal pads, and decocted drums. "Another Wave" is a carefully sculpted slow burner, collected in its unfolding. Wisps of melody, gated pads, and whisper seem to wind between its drum patterns; the tension looming beneath this patchwork never entirely reveals itself. "Quasar" blends signature dramatic chords and off-rhythm bells with a creeping acid bassline and more kaleidoscopic drum patterns. It closes an EP distilled in its form, confident in its intent, and nowhere too bothered by genre boundaries or other formal constraints.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: More high voltage technoid throbbers from the proggy Altered Circuits label. Experts in laser-guided nocturnal abandon.TRACK LISTING
01 Alisa
02 Everyone M1
03 Another Wave
04 Quasar
Pay attention folks - we might have something special on our hands here!
In a similiar vein to Space Grapes with Daniel Bobby van Putten and Danilo Plessow, The Perpetual Singers are a new gospel disco supergroup formed in Amsterdam and produced by Arp Frique. This is their debut single and it's absolutely superb. The A side is a low slung groove, with walking bassline, dazzling keyboard licks and funky guitar chops. One of those mid tempo rollers that'll unite the floor early doors.
"Elena" is a more uptempo and outlandish affair, with seering guitar lines scorching a path through a spiritual vocal hook and lavish, rich instrumentation. It contains all the spontaneous excitement and incendary energy needed to kick start your Saturday night in fine style. Breathtaking stuff that's got us all licking out lips ready for the weekend...
Don't fuck about on this one people!
In a similiar vein to Space Grapes with Daniel Bobby van Putten and Danilo Plessow, The Perpetual Singers are a new gospel disco supergroup formed in Amsterdam and produced by Arp Frique. This is their debut single and it's absolutely superb. The A side is a low slung groove, with walking bassline, dazzling keyboard licks and funky guitar chops. One of those mid tempo rollers that'll unite the floor early doors.
"Elena" is a more uptempo and outlandish affair, with seering guitar lines scorching a path through a spiritual vocal hook and lavish, rich instrumentation. It contains all the spontaneous excitement and incendary energy needed to kick start your Saturday night in fine style. Breathtaking stuff that's got us all licking out lips ready for the weekend...
Don't fuck about on this one people!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Certain to cause the same stampede of excitement as when those first Space Grapes records dropped... Perpetual Singers are a BRAND NEW gospel supergroup, based in Amsterdam and spearheaded by Arp Frique. Get to know!TRACK LISTING
Father Father
Elena
Two years on from the seductive disco deviance of his previous full length, Mystic Jungle returns to his home base Periodic Records with a two track 12” single titled “Words of Love". Masculine and feminine vocals interplay amidst textures of dreamy dub delirium, their tones smooth, yearning and androgynous as they plead over and over, repeating 'say you love me' like some spell of desperate romantic magic. Splatters of tropical island percussion move through starbound synth hooks, and sparkles of stellar vapor sooth the soul as moonlit organ chords ride equatorial riddims and chunky funky FM-bass riffs while all around, saxophonics blow like a humid mediterranean breeze. And on the flip, the extended version gives plenty of space over to club-minded dubwise drum intros, freely floating vocal layers, and seriously sun-scorched guitar solos that send waves of fire ripping through the air.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Disco-boogie from the ineffable Mystic Jungle. First new material for a while... form an orderly queue!TRACK LISTING
A1. Words Of Love
B1. Words Of Love (Extended)
'A spine tingling spiritual Balearic bomb - this is very special, magical, beautiful - it’s just outrageously good' Luke Una
"Green City" is the first single from Auntie Flo's (aka Brian d'Souza) new album "In My Dreams (I'm a Bird and I'm Free)", the follow up to 2018's SAY award-winning "Radio Highlife" (Brownswood).
"Green City" was first aired during Auntie Flo's headline slot closing the main stage at the inaugural We Out Here festival in 2019 and since then has evolved into a 15-minute, Fela Kuti-inspired, Afro-disco jam with an infectious groove that keeps on giving and giving.
Based around a field recording captured during a trip to Nairobi, Kenya, where d'Souza's mother is from, he subsequently assembled a heroes cast of musicians to perform on the track: East African Ambassa Mandela from the band Sarabi leads on vocals, a connection Brian made during the much loved sold out Highlife World Series of records back in 2015.
Yohan Kebede was part of the Auntie Flo live band during the last tour but is best known for his key role as part of the ever popular Kokoroko. London's Ziggy Funk plays the epic guitar parts, following a chance encounter on the video shoot for Havana Rhythm Dance feat Andrew Ashong from Radio Highlife. Laurie Pitt from the much-missed Golden Teacher band plays Tony Allen influenced live drums and Glasgow's Joe Howe (Ex Ben Butler & Mousepad) plays the sax.
The track is the fullest representation to date of d'Souza's musical vision and showcases his ability to bridge musical boundaries and influences, paying respects to the musical traditions that have inspired him whilst balancing his desire to present something new, original and non-derivative.
"Green City" is the ultimate summer festival track - with a timeless groove, euphoric snare rolls, gloriously uplifting Malian-inspired guitar, epic vocal lead breakdown and emotive, blissful ending, which despite its 15 min running time, you won't want to end.
A State of Flo supports Earth Percent. 10% of the revenue generated from this release will be paid to environmental charities.
"Green City" is the first single from Auntie Flo's (aka Brian d'Souza) new album "In My Dreams (I'm a Bird and I'm Free)", the follow up to 2018's SAY award-winning "Radio Highlife" (Brownswood).
"Green City" was first aired during Auntie Flo's headline slot closing the main stage at the inaugural We Out Here festival in 2019 and since then has evolved into a 15-minute, Fela Kuti-inspired, Afro-disco jam with an infectious groove that keeps on giving and giving.
Based around a field recording captured during a trip to Nairobi, Kenya, where d'Souza's mother is from, he subsequently assembled a heroes cast of musicians to perform on the track: East African Ambassa Mandela from the band Sarabi leads on vocals, a connection Brian made during the much loved sold out Highlife World Series of records back in 2015.
Yohan Kebede was part of the Auntie Flo live band during the last tour but is best known for his key role as part of the ever popular Kokoroko. London's Ziggy Funk plays the epic guitar parts, following a chance encounter on the video shoot for Havana Rhythm Dance feat Andrew Ashong from Radio Highlife. Laurie Pitt from the much-missed Golden Teacher band plays Tony Allen influenced live drums and Glasgow's Joe Howe (Ex Ben Butler & Mousepad) plays the sax.
The track is the fullest representation to date of d'Souza's musical vision and showcases his ability to bridge musical boundaries and influences, paying respects to the musical traditions that have inspired him whilst balancing his desire to present something new, original and non-derivative.
"Green City" is the ultimate summer festival track - with a timeless groove, euphoric snare rolls, gloriously uplifting Malian-inspired guitar, epic vocal lead breakdown and emotive, blissful ending, which despite its 15 min running time, you won't want to end.
A State of Flo supports Earth Percent. 10% of the revenue generated from this release will be paid to environmental charities.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Tasty tropical house from the legendary Auntie Flo. A real unifying moment, with a breakdown that'll have everyone in tears of joy.TRACK LISTING
A. Green City (Extended 12” Version)
Rob Woodward, AKA Demetae, dons his Tasteless Talk alias for the first time for the ‘Love’s Destination’ EP on La Mano’s Sound Du Jour label. Alongside the single, Woodward is joined by PBR Streetgang and 1⁄2 of PBR Streetgang, Magari, for the remixes. It follows Demetae’s recent ‘Space-time Sleaze’ EP on Sound Du Jour, which won support from Chloé, Mufti, Captain Mustache, Posthuman, and many more.
As Tasteless Talk, Demetae writes 80s-inspired Italo, Disco and Electro Funk, lacing the ‘Love’s Destination’ single on Sound Du Jour with retro synths and the passionate vocals of vocalist MILLICENT. Bodied drums hang down low, airy melodies and nostalgia-rich lyrics at the forefront before Bonar Bradberry and Tom Thorpe’s PBR Streetgang remix the track. Their version ups the energy via an organic breakbeat and layers of additional harmonies while maintaining MILLICENT’s timeless vocal. Bradberry then goes solo for the final track on the EP as Magari, his Scena Finale mix of ‘Love’s Destination’ features bold rhythms, chugging bass and an EBM-tinged feel.
As Tasteless Talk, Demetae writes 80s-inspired Italo, Disco and Electro Funk, lacing the ‘Love’s Destination’ single on Sound Du Jour with retro synths and the passionate vocals of vocalist MILLICENT. Bodied drums hang down low, airy melodies and nostalgia-rich lyrics at the forefront before Bonar Bradberry and Tom Thorpe’s PBR Streetgang remix the track. Their version ups the energy via an organic breakbeat and layers of additional harmonies while maintaining MILLICENT’s timeless vocal. Bradberry then goes solo for the final track on the EP as Magari, his Scena Finale mix of ‘Love’s Destination’ features bold rhythms, chugging bass and an EBM-tinged feel.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Modern electro-disco elegance with two right royal remixes from PRB Streetgang and Magari. The hook / chorus is sublime, and the tentative, atmospheric deepness a welcome sure to unite the floor. PBR add a sub-woofer tickling bassline too, which is nice.TRACK LISTING
A1. Tasteless Talk - Love’s Destination (Original Mix)
B1. Tasteless Talk - Love’s Destination (PBR Streetgang Remix)
B2. Tasteless Talk - Love’s Destination (Magari Scena Finale Mix)
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Monsieur Van Pratt is well known to anyone who likes their disco on the hot side. He heads up the Super Spicy Records label and is now back with a new entry into the Super Spicy Recipe series alongside plenty of other top names. He opens up the EP with a groovy masterpiece featuring a powerful bassline and captivating vocals. Hotmood's 'Like That' showcases the energetic prowess of the Mexican then Julps, from Mexico City's Departamento, debuts with a hypnotic deep cut. On the flipside, Groovy Kds keep the party alive with 'Get Down,' while The Magic Track delivers pure dancefloor magic. Closing out the 12", The Velvet Stripes serve up a super funky and potent finale.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: One of 2024's strongest edits stables releases the steeds for another pursuit of house and disco revelry.TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. Monsieur Van Pratt - The Luv
2. Hotmood - Like That
3. Julps - Tidy Up
Side 2
1. Groovy Kds - Get Down
2. The Magic Track - Kanheri Caves
3. The Velvet Stripes - Funky Funky
Objekt launches his new label, Kapsela, with a 10-year anniversary reissue of his lauded production ‘Ganzfeld’. An ambitious, evocative electro / IDM epic with cavernous drums and a riotously funky bass solo, 'Ganzfeld' was initially released in 2014 on Leisure System as the B-side of 'Hypnagogia', a split EP with Detroit electro pioneers Dopplereffekt. It quickly garnered critical acclaim (including Track Of The Year by Resident Advisor) and amassed a cult following despite clocking in at 147bpm, a relatively unwieldy tempo for most DJs at the time. Given the seismic shifts in tempo and genre that have taken place in the 10 years since and the emergence of a new generation of producers with whom Ganzfeld’s influence has resonated, 2024 seemed like the perfect moment for a re-release.
Commissioning remixes for the first time, Objekt enlists Djrum, who delivers a jaw-dropping 10-minute rendition which weaves through multiple genres and tempos with the cinematic flair of a short film score. Milan’s Piezo contributes a taut, prickly interpretation that builds tension at 80bpm before exploding into a cathartic double-time closer. Finally, US ambient artist Ulla fully deconstructs the original into a serene, undulating lullaby.
Mastered by Beau at Ten Eight Seven
Artwork by Brodie Kaman
Commissioning remixes for the first time, Objekt enlists Djrum, who delivers a jaw-dropping 10-minute rendition which weaves through multiple genres and tempos with the cinematic flair of a short film score. Milan’s Piezo contributes a taut, prickly interpretation that builds tension at 80bpm before exploding into a cathartic double-time closer. Finally, US ambient artist Ulla fully deconstructs the original into a serene, undulating lullaby.
Mastered by Beau at Ten Eight Seven
Artwork by Brodie Kaman
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Bass-techno legend Objekt launches his new label with a 2014 archival dig backed with three fresh remixes. Proper feelin' that Piezo remix me...TRACK LISTING
A1. Ganzfeld
A2. Ganzfeld (Piezo Remix)
B1. Ganzfeld (Djrum Remix)
B2. Ganzfeld (Ulla “Girl At Müller” Remix)
RIYL: ESG, Pylon, Konk
DFA no doubt owes a very large part of its existence to the incredible, indelible Liquid Liquid, so it is with great and humble honor that we release this 12” from the New York no wave legends, a double a-side package featuring sorta-new versions of classic Liquids tracks.
This torrential take on “Bellhead” was recorded and produced by James Murphy and Tim Goldsworthy in 2004 and originally appeared on DFA”s “Compilation #2.” It’s an all-timer percussion workout, bursting at the seams with marimba, drums, and, yes, all manner of bells, a far cry for the see-saw slouch of the original.
The other side is a heretofore unreleased version of “Optimo,” which - bear with us here - was rerecorded by the Liquids in 2008 and then remixed by Optimo (Espacio), the Glaswegian duo who are named in tribute to the song in question. So, “Optimo” the song remixed by Optimo the people.
If you followed that, then you know. If not, just remember that we’re all showing up here because of how important and essential this band remains.
DFA no doubt owes a very large part of its existence to the incredible, indelible Liquid Liquid, so it is with great and humble honor that we release this 12” from the New York no wave legends, a double a-side package featuring sorta-new versions of classic Liquids tracks.
This torrential take on “Bellhead” was recorded and produced by James Murphy and Tim Goldsworthy in 2004 and originally appeared on DFA”s “Compilation #2.” It’s an all-timer percussion workout, bursting at the seams with marimba, drums, and, yes, all manner of bells, a far cry for the see-saw slouch of the original.
The other side is a heretofore unreleased version of “Optimo,” which - bear with us here - was rerecorded by the Liquids in 2008 and then remixed by Optimo (Espacio), the Glaswegian duo who are named in tribute to the song in question. So, “Optimo” the song remixed by Optimo the people.
If you followed that, then you know. If not, just remember that we’re all showing up here because of how important and essential this band remains.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Massive coup for DFA as they roster in one of the acts that inspired the whole ethos of label for two new versions of "Bellhead".TRACK LISTING
A1 Bellhead
A2 Optimo - Instrumental Mix By Optimo (Espacio)
Parisian label Chuwanaga present their latest 12" release from Jéroboam, "Brexit Funk / Peckham Night". The band, also known in the streets of Paris and Montreuil as Echoes Of, is celebrating Britfunk and the rich musical heritage of Greater London, reflecting their deep appreciation for the iconic Britfunk sound. After several successful collaborations celebrating the genre with the label at the infamous New Morning venue in Paris, Jéroboam has crafted two brilliant compositions for this EP.
"Brexit Funk" is an electrifying homage to the classic London jazz-funk scene of the late seventies and early eighties. It is a tremendous track, reminiscent of the early sounds of Incognito and Freeez, infused with the energy of Hot Cuisine and Hi-Tension. It features a standout brass section, amazing solo performances, and a strong rhythm section. Having played in London and now across the whole UK, the band decided to ironically name this track as a musical memory of this strange transition.
On the B-side, you’ll find "Peckham Night" and its dub version, an outstanding composition that perfectly emulates the late seventies soul-jazz vibe. Beautiful vocals by singer Agyei blend seamlessly into this perfect composition. All along, you really feel the band coming together, bringing out the best of their soul. It really is the work of passionate and experienced musicians who have built strong confidence playing together for years.
Jéroboam is a group of 10 Parisian funkateers recognized as one of the biggest funk outfits on the current French scene. They already boast extensive live experience and a solid reputation between Paris and London. In addition to their original and popular tributes to American funk cities of the 70s-80s, they have also gained attention as a formidable backing band for Howard Johnson, Junior Giscombe, and Kyoto Jazz Massive. Having also released two highly acclaimed EPs on the Space Grapes label, they continue to work on their own original compositions under the name Jéroboam, with their debut album scheduled for release in 2025.
"Brexit Funk" is an electrifying homage to the classic London jazz-funk scene of the late seventies and early eighties. It is a tremendous track, reminiscent of the early sounds of Incognito and Freeez, infused with the energy of Hot Cuisine and Hi-Tension. It features a standout brass section, amazing solo performances, and a strong rhythm section. Having played in London and now across the whole UK, the band decided to ironically name this track as a musical memory of this strange transition.
On the B-side, you’ll find "Peckham Night" and its dub version, an outstanding composition that perfectly emulates the late seventies soul-jazz vibe. Beautiful vocals by singer Agyei blend seamlessly into this perfect composition. All along, you really feel the band coming together, bringing out the best of their soul. It really is the work of passionate and experienced musicians who have built strong confidence playing together for years.
Jéroboam is a group of 10 Parisian funkateers recognized as one of the biggest funk outfits on the current French scene. They already boast extensive live experience and a solid reputation between Paris and London. In addition to their original and popular tributes to American funk cities of the 70s-80s, they have also gained attention as a formidable backing band for Howard Johnson, Junior Giscombe, and Kyoto Jazz Massive. Having also released two highly acclaimed EPs on the Space Grapes label, they continue to work on their own original compositions under the name Jéroboam, with their debut album scheduled for release in 2025.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Space Grapes superstars Jeroboam pay tribute to the Brit funk scene with two aptly named joints. High grade frenetic funk that'll give you jiving in no time.TRACK LISTING
A1.Brexit Funk
B1.Peckham Night
B2.Peckham Night (Dub Mix)
Jean-Phi Dary's much-anticipated MIND project gets its first release with the "For Peace Remixes EP". Featuring the extraordinary talents of French producer I:Cube, who brings his extensive expertise in the electronic scene to reinterpret Dary's original MIND compositions in his own unique way.
The record opens with a masterful blend of rhythmic precision and electronic depth, infused with Dary's signature style with a mindful, meditative quality.
Jean-Phi Dary, a producer and keyboardist with deep roots in Paris, London, West Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States, has crafted his debut project MIND to serve as a culmination of his musical journey. With sounds inspired by legends such as Herbie Hancock, Wally Badarou, and Brian Eno - Dary's work is bedded deeply in the modern modular synth culture and enriched by his collaborations with renowned artists like Tony Allen, Papa Wemba, and Jeff Mills - who Jean-Phi is currently collaborating with on "Tomorrow Comes The Harvest" with their album Evolution out last year, soon to be followed by a worldwide tour in 2024!
His innovative use of technology and analog instruments, combined with the unique contributions of I:Cube make the "For Peace Remixes" a notable release.
'I had the opportunity to use magnificent samples of the voices of singers from the Maroni River in French Guiana on certain tracks, these voices of the Bushinengé people reconnect me to my Guyanese and neg-maroon origins, my mother was born on the river and my father grew up in the Amazon region..'
The record opens with a masterful blend of rhythmic precision and electronic depth, infused with Dary's signature style with a mindful, meditative quality.
Jean-Phi Dary, a producer and keyboardist with deep roots in Paris, London, West Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States, has crafted his debut project MIND to serve as a culmination of his musical journey. With sounds inspired by legends such as Herbie Hancock, Wally Badarou, and Brian Eno - Dary's work is bedded deeply in the modern modular synth culture and enriched by his collaborations with renowned artists like Tony Allen, Papa Wemba, and Jeff Mills - who Jean-Phi is currently collaborating with on "Tomorrow Comes The Harvest" with their album Evolution out last year, soon to be followed by a worldwide tour in 2024!
His innovative use of technology and analog instruments, combined with the unique contributions of I:Cube make the "For Peace Remixes" a notable release.
'I had the opportunity to use magnificent samples of the voices of singers from the Maroni River in French Guiana on certain tracks, these voices of the Bushinengé people reconnect me to my Guyanese and neg-maroon origins, my mother was born on the river and my father grew up in the Amazon region..'
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Deep and spiritual house offerings here, a collaboration between MIND and I:Cube. Reckon a big one for fans of Osunlade and Black Coffee.TRACK LISTING
A1. For Peace I:Cube Special Mix
A2. For Peace Mindful Oyapok Mix
B1. For Peace I:Cube En Direct Remix
German powerhouses Public Possession and Running Back team up to bring you a nostalgic tribute to 80s disco-synth-pop and Balkan self-pity. In a blend of cultural nostalgia and contemporary resonance, be-friended artists Krystal Klear and La Raf release their first collaborative record titled "Boli Boli" ('It hurts, it hurts').
La Raf’s vocals equipped with Krystal Klear’s sound remind us of the bittersweet memories of the bygone yet still beloved music-era from former Yugoslavia. The song came to life during a spontaneous creative outburst when Krystal and Raf reunited in a studio in London last year. Singer La Raf, a Croatian native based in Berlin, channeled the raw emotions of a not so recent break-up regret into the lyrics of "Boli Boli." Infused with Balkan self-pity, the song delivers a very personal experience of pain and regret, not as mere sorrow but as a confident, joyful indulgence in one's own grief. This emotional depth finds a perfect counterpart in Krystal Klear’s talent for crafting melodies that evoke both happiness and melancholia. Together, they have created a track that is as introspective as it is danceable, offering its listeners a glimpse into a world where sadness is embraced with a sense of pride and joy, capturing the cultural tapestry of the Balkan region.
La Raf’s vocals equipped with Krystal Klear’s sound remind us of the bittersweet memories of the bygone yet still beloved music-era from former Yugoslavia. The song came to life during a spontaneous creative outburst when Krystal and Raf reunited in a studio in London last year. Singer La Raf, a Croatian native based in Berlin, channeled the raw emotions of a not so recent break-up regret into the lyrics of "Boli Boli." Infused with Balkan self-pity, the song delivers a very personal experience of pain and regret, not as mere sorrow but as a confident, joyful indulgence in one's own grief. This emotional depth finds a perfect counterpart in Krystal Klear’s talent for crafting melodies that evoke both happiness and melancholia. Together, they have created a track that is as introspective as it is danceable, offering its listeners a glimpse into a world where sadness is embraced with a sense of pride and joy, capturing the cultural tapestry of the Balkan region.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Our day-glo rave assassin returns with pumping house and Italo disco on the brain! "Boli Boli" is a popper-huffing epic that'll have you doing donuts on the dancefloor. Meanwhile, "I See" is an introverted house smasher that'll have you chewin' yer tongue in the middle of the dancefloor like a melon.TRACK LISTING
A1. Boli Boli - Extended Mix
A2. Boli Boli - Dub-strumental
B1. I See - Balkan Bass Tool
B2. I See - Demo Mix
Originally released in 2002 the Martin Solveig remixes of Madan by Salif Keita is one of those rare releases that even now, 22 years on still gets played everywhere from festivals in Croatia to super clubs in Ibiza. Anyone who has graced any dancefloor in the past 20 years will no doubt instantly recognise this one!
Afro house with a French touch, Salif Keita, often referred to as the 'Golden Voice of Africa' lends his impeccable vocals to flawless production by Martin Solveig.
Until now the only way to obtain a copy on vinyl would be to pay close to £50 on second hand market. For the first time since its original release in 2002, South Street International have remastered and officially reissued this modern classic. Both the Exotic Disco Mix & Exotic Disco Dub are included here, one side each & cut loud for maximum enjoyment.
Afro house with a French touch, Salif Keita, often referred to as the 'Golden Voice of Africa' lends his impeccable vocals to flawless production by Martin Solveig.
Until now the only way to obtain a copy on vinyl would be to pay close to £50 on second hand market. For the first time since its original release in 2002, South Street International have remastered and officially reissued this modern classic. Both the Exotic Disco Mix & Exotic Disco Dub are included here, one side each & cut loud for maximum enjoyment.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Martin Solveig Exotic Disco Mix
B1. Martin Solveig Exotic Disco Dub
Officially remastered reissue of the vocal house classic ‘Come Get My Lovin’ by Dionne. Produced by Komix and presented here for the first time on the original Bigshot Records label since its initial release 35 years ago.
This full length 8-minute remix was the favourite version during the second Summer(s) Of Love and a certified classic, ‘Come Get My Lovin’ still sounds as fresh today as it did in 1989.
Whether you’re buying this for the first time or buying to replace a worn out copy, here’s your chance to own a slice of house history.
This full length 8-minute remix was the favourite version during the second Summer(s) Of Love and a certified classic, ‘Come Get My Lovin’ still sounds as fresh today as it did in 1989.
Whether you’re buying this for the first time or buying to replace a worn out copy, here’s your chance to own a slice of house history.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Come Get My Lovin' (Remix)
B1. Come Get My Lovin' (EZ Mix)
B2. The Second Coming
Jamie McCue, who is behind the classic Silent Season label, steps out here with a new label called Moon Garden. Hidden Sequence inaugurate it with a limited edition 7" that sets a great standard from the off. 'Studio A' is a liquid dub with delicate hi-hats sprinkled over loose, tumbling drums and rich sub-bass. It's vast in sauce and impossible not to sink into. 'Mystical Dub' on the B-side is an even more paired back ambient dub with a barely-there rhythm slowly unfolding beneath conscious mutterings and distant, muted melodies. It's late-night weed music of the highest order.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Killeerrrrr new dubs here from Hidden Sequence inna classic stylee. Niced up with plenty of vintage reverb and delay units. Proper stuff... Jah!TRACK LISTING
Studio A
Mystical Dub
Galaxy Sound Company's latest test pressing release features James Brown's 'Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose (Edit)' alongside Hampton Hughes' 'Web (Edit)' and is another doozy for edit lovers old and new. Side A of this 44th instalment offers a masterful breakbeat edit from JB's 'In The Jungle Groove' that brings forth the rhythm of Clyde Stubblefield and Bootsy Collins so is perfect for igniting a party. On the flipside, the jazzy grooves of Hughes' 'Web' which has been famously sampled by Hieroglyphics in 'Off the Record' is another floor filler while bonus beats from the A-side round out this essential double.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Long serving label Galaxy Sound Co return on 7" with the godfather of funk laid across the cutting table.TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. Clap Ya Hands (Backyard BBQ Edit)
Side 2
1. Clap Ya Hands (WEB Edit)
2. Clap Ya Hands (Drum Breaks)
UK-born, Lisbon-based DJ, Producer, Songwriter, and activist Megatronic joins the RNT roster with her ‘Do I Belong To You?’ EP, a bold statement of her soulful and visionary sound. Side A opens with the deeply emotive ’The World’ featuring soulful and melancholic vocals by Stavros, then moves to the pulsating and freewheeling groove of Nuffin’ But Love (co-produced by Jitwam) and finishes with the jazzy vibes of Organic, with Meg’s sultry spoken poetry floating over live instrumentation. On the flip side two superlative remixes by heavyweights Jimpster and Kiko Navarro take Meg’s music straight to the dance floor, with Jimpster bringing is his signature lush deep textures to ‘Been Thinking’ (the original of which is available as part of the digi EP only) and Kiko delivering an acid afro-house banger of a mix on ‘The World.’ A gorgeous listen from beginning to end, this EP captures a sound that feels both classic and futuristic all at once.
TRACK LISTING
A1. The World Ft. Stavros
A2. Nuffin But LUV
A3. Organic
B1. Been Thinkin (Jimpster Remix)
B2. The World Ft. Stavros (Kiko Navarro Remix)
Preceding Nicola Cruz' new album "Kinesia" coming on Nous'klaer Audio this autumn, the Rotterdam label and Ecuadorian producer present the first album single with two vinyl only remixes on a limited 12". Under his alter-ego Fauna Extinta, Nicola Cruz reworked the track "Perma" into a sublime grooving house remix and dub version. Limited to 200 copies. Stamp design by Pedro Zoz.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Intriguing club weapon from Nicola Cruz who blends glitching electrics, deep bass and rolling breakbeats into a fierce blast of sonics. Fauna Extinta adds high voltage currents and a shuddering house groove. Top drawer tackle club DJs don't wanna miss.TRACK LISTING
1. Perma
2. Perma - Fauna Extinta Remix
3. Perma - Fauna Extinta Dub
Back in 1981 HAZE were a band consistently touring the south west of England, rocking shows from Torquay, Exeter and slightly further beyond, their release, recorded to campaign to save milk bottle tops for the local disabled school, did quite well.
On the record is a few classics, a cover of Johnny Cash, a cover of ABBA, a cover of… Azymuth? Yep, the trio from Rio made an impression on Tony Ridley as he took it to the band to include on their record.
For 43 years their version hasn’t even graced youtube, and with only 3 wants at the time of writing on discogs this version truly did get lost along the way. Now PANORAMA unearth this gem in their trademark 7inch format, from Rio to Torquay - HAZE knew how to jazz funk.
PANORAMA Records is a newly established label based in London, is dedicated to rediscovering and showcasing musical gems with a fresh approach. With early support from notable DJs such as Gilles Peterson, Patrick Forge, Rainer Trueby, Mr Bongo DJs and Zag Erlat from My Analog Journal. Their unique take on Jazz and Funk from the further afield has shown they will become trailblazers in the reissue game for a long time.
On the record is a few classics, a cover of Johnny Cash, a cover of ABBA, a cover of… Azymuth? Yep, the trio from Rio made an impression on Tony Ridley as he took it to the band to include on their record.
For 43 years their version hasn’t even graced youtube, and with only 3 wants at the time of writing on discogs this version truly did get lost along the way. Now PANORAMA unearth this gem in their trademark 7inch format, from Rio to Torquay - HAZE knew how to jazz funk.
PANORAMA Records is a newly established label based in London, is dedicated to rediscovering and showcasing musical gems with a fresh approach. With early support from notable DJs such as Gilles Peterson, Patrick Forge, Rainer Trueby, Mr Bongo DJs and Zag Erlat from My Analog Journal. Their unique take on Jazz and Funk from the further afield has shown they will become trailblazers in the reissue game for a long time.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Jazz Carnival
B1. Magic Fly
Arguably the biggest and most in-demand electronic artist in the World, James Hype, puts his spin on Toolroom’s classic ‘Feel My Needs’. James needs little introduction, attracting more than 12 million listeners to his music monthly, accumulating over a billion streams and selling out arena’s all over the globe including his weekly residency at Hi, Ibiza.
The record is a peak-time monster and has become the ‘ID’ everyone is asking for on his social media and in his DJ sets! James has taken the essence of the original and added trademark tough drums and bundles of energy, very much akin to the vibe of his DJ sets.
The record is a peak-time monster and has become the ‘ID’ everyone is asking for on his social media and in his DJ sets! James has taken the essence of the original and added trademark tough drums and bundles of energy, very much akin to the vibe of his DJ sets.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: The king of The Biggest Breakdowns In The World drops his FIRST vinyl cut, making this quite the debut from the possibly the biggest stadium DJ in the world right now.TRACK LISTING
A1. Weiss Vs James Hype - Feel My Needs
B1. Feel My Needs
Sub-label to the ever-flourishing Semi Delicious and the brainchild of Demi Riquisimo - A Lifetme On The Hips returns for VA number five – the biggest one to date – releasing on 4th October.
Featuring singles from L.P. Rhythm, Mad.Again, and ROKAR, this VA effortlessly bridges the gap between raw, peak-time club hitters and deeper, more introspective cuts—all designed to keep the dance floor grooving.
HIPS005 delivers six gritty, no-nonsense club tracks, making it a dream release for any dedicated raver. With a tracklist that includes both familiar names and emerging talent, this latest VA encapsulates the label's unwavering dedication to pushing the finest in electronic music.
Featuring singles from L.P. Rhythm, Mad.Again, and ROKAR, this VA effortlessly bridges the gap between raw, peak-time club hitters and deeper, more introspective cuts—all designed to keep the dance floor grooving.
HIPS005 delivers six gritty, no-nonsense club tracks, making it a dream release for any dedicated raver. With a tracklist that includes both familiar names and emerging talent, this latest VA encapsulates the label's unwavering dedication to pushing the finest in electronic music.
TRACK LISTING
A1. L.P. Rhythm - Want Your Love
A2. Aida - Killowat Hour
A3. Mance - Cross Reference
B1. Rokar - Screwface
B2. Hottpretty - Make Me Yours
B3. Mad.again - The Night
Aniara Recordings presents the second chapter of the Genius Of Time Vocal Series, showcasing the exceptional synergy between duo Arkajo & Dorisburg, in collaboration with a range of talented vocalists. A-side 'Closer' blends intimate vocals with a hypnotic rhythm, creating an atmosphere of pure emotion. On the flip side, 'Fumana Chord' offers a bold, uplifting spirit, driven by a deep, resonant bassline, joyful beats and ecstatic vocal snippets.
RIYL: Leon Vynehall, Joy O, Four Tet, John Talabot, Daniel Avery etc.
RIYL: Leon Vynehall, Joy O, Four Tet, John Talabot, Daniel Avery etc.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Real nice and emotive double header from this Swiss outfit which is definitely influenced by the UK bass-house-techno axis. That "Fumana Chord" track is epic, and could easily have come from Floating Points, Four Tet or Joy Orbison's song book.TRACK LISTING
01 Closer
02 Closer (Reprise)
03 Fumana Chord
The Dolly TS series welcomes another Italian super act, Dynamic Forces! This duo from Rome is known for their characteristically uncompromising music. Their EP called "Virus", is an absolute no brainer for all Detroit techno lovers. The perfect blend between straight forward, hard driving dance floor slammers and touch of soulful melodic euphoria!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Dolly continues to be my no. 1 go to Proper Techno label. A must for fans of Rush and Mills and co. Dynamic Forces here providing real deal wrigglers and throbbers straight outta Italy!TRACK LISTING
1. Before We Die
2. Virus
3. Ending
4. Panacea
“Kwahu” is an ode to Blay’s Ghanaian / Liberian heritage. Taking inspiration from highlife and afro-jazz, "Kwahu" tells his musical interpretation of the myths of the Kwahu Mountains featuring the excellent sax by Mart Boumans.
The extended mix translates the original version into a percussion-heavy call to the dancefloor with wading breaks and undeniable energy.
Flipping over to the B-side, we start off with the title track “Spiritual Emersion”. This deep cut starts off with lush jazzy chords layered on top of a solid four-to-the-floor groove. It ventures off into a dreamy calypso-esque rhythm with an enticing synth lead and swinging percussion.
Closing the EP is a tongue-in-cheek banger suited for some of that sought after euphoria. “Out Of The Darkness” deceives you by its modest minimal introduction, but soon after it hits you on the head with energetic synths. It grabs you with an infectious melody, vocal chops and clever production tricks to guide you through the peaks and valleys of the track.
The extended mix translates the original version into a percussion-heavy call to the dancefloor with wading breaks and undeniable energy.
Flipping over to the B-side, we start off with the title track “Spiritual Emersion”. This deep cut starts off with lush jazzy chords layered on top of a solid four-to-the-floor groove. It ventures off into a dreamy calypso-esque rhythm with an enticing synth lead and swinging percussion.
Closing the EP is a tongue-in-cheek banger suited for some of that sought after euphoria. “Out Of The Darkness” deceives you by its modest minimal introduction, but soon after it hits you on the head with energetic synths. It grabs you with an infectious melody, vocal chops and clever production tricks to guide you through the peaks and valleys of the track.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Highly evocative and immersive deep house music here from Blay who grasps the concept of cerebral dancefloor transportation through rhythm and dance perfectly. Bit of a Sacred Rhythm vibe to these cuts...TRACK LISTING
1. Kwahu
2. Kwahu Extended Mix
3. Spiritual Emersion
4. Out Of The Darkness
Being punk and hippie at the same time.
Les Rythmes Ruban experiment with the idea by doing absolutely what they want, but with love. Moving forward with enthusiastic trial and error has the double advantage of enjoying the scenery and easily crossing paths with people we love.
The first encounter between Marina P and Blundetto took place in 2014 with their collaboration on the track "Last Broken Bones" from the album "World Of". Marina, who had just created her label Homeys Records, continues to multiply experiences on stage and in the studio, solo or always well accompanied (Mungo's Hi-Fi, Stand High Patrol, Woman Hi-Fi with Biga*Ranx, Jahtari...).
But Marina's spectrum of influences goes far beyond reggae, drawing from the jazz sound of her parent's record player, her cello practice, and the discovery of great voices of Soul and Jazz like Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Chet Baker...
The track "Eugenio", written and composed by Marina, embodies all of this; it belongs to no particular style. It's primarily the evident essence of the song, its lyrics, and its emotion that inspired Blundetto to set it to music, available to your ears in two different arrangements.
Les Rythmes Ruban experiment with the idea by doing absolutely what they want, but with love. Moving forward with enthusiastic trial and error has the double advantage of enjoying the scenery and easily crossing paths with people we love.
The first encounter between Marina P and Blundetto took place in 2014 with their collaboration on the track "Last Broken Bones" from the album "World Of". Marina, who had just created her label Homeys Records, continues to multiply experiences on stage and in the studio, solo or always well accompanied (Mungo's Hi-Fi, Stand High Patrol, Woman Hi-Fi with Biga*Ranx, Jahtari...).
But Marina's spectrum of influences goes far beyond reggae, drawing from the jazz sound of her parent's record player, her cello practice, and the discovery of great voices of Soul and Jazz like Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Chet Baker...
The track "Eugenio", written and composed by Marina, embodies all of this; it belongs to no particular style. It's primarily the evident essence of the song, its lyrics, and its emotion that inspired Blundetto to set it to music, available to your ears in two different arrangements.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Lounge reggae curio that's evocative and immersive. Should have you dreaming of nibbling frog's legs by the harbour in no time...TRACK LISTING
A1. Eugenio
B1. Eugenio (Reggae Version)
Second slice of mystic cosmic funk from Golden Ape Records...Collaborators are Fedka & the Wulf, with Luke’s Anger on the remix tip, bringing their wonky hardwired electro funk to the label. They have been warping minds and shaking bootsies as part of Pest on Ninja Tune since the ’90s and now are bringing all that funk to bear on this release.
"Beardvasion" is a super limited vinyl - 100 only! - 4 track EP with radically different missions. "Beardvasion" - original mix has filthy bass bent on destroying speakers. Luke's "Anger" remix is a hard jacking minimal workout. "Earlyworm" is a twisted shout out to Detroit, and "Serena" a funk flavoured electro sugar rush.
"Beardvasion" is a super limited vinyl - 100 only! - 4 track EP with radically different missions. "Beardvasion" - original mix has filthy bass bent on destroying speakers. Luke's "Anger" remix is a hard jacking minimal workout. "Earlyworm" is a twisted shout out to Detroit, and "Serena" a funk flavoured electro sugar rush.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Angry but fun technoid / industrial freakout that should appeal to the weirder corners of the club. Got a bit of that microhouse madness to it, like Akufen, Magda, Matthew Herbert et al. Well good!TRACK LISTING
A1. Beardvasion - Original Mix
A2. Serena
B1. Beardvasion - Luke’s Anger Remix
B2. Earlyworm
UK's Will Hofbauer, who has released on his own Third Place and other popular labels such as Wisdom Teeth, Rhythm Section International, Rinse Recordings and Aus Music, appears on Ladybug split series 'SF Traxx' These 3 dance tracks are made up of delicate rhythms and Will's unique sound.
A is Will's side, 'Cricket' transitions from breakbeats to 4/4, the experimental dance track 'Clod', and 'Cocodrilo' trips with unsettling synth and unique sound design.
All are wonderfully balanced dance floor tracks, uniquely distorted and loose.
On the flip side is Igaxx, a well-received release on Macadam Mambo and Angis Music.
It features the funky synth track '4.5 SL Trip', the floating breakbeat of 'Liquefy' and the mysterious downbeat cut with swirling bass and raspy distorted guitars 'Ray In Space'.
A split EP then, but one which highlights the individuality of both artists.
A is Will's side, 'Cricket' transitions from breakbeats to 4/4, the experimental dance track 'Clod', and 'Cocodrilo' trips with unsettling synth and unique sound design.
All are wonderfully balanced dance floor tracks, uniquely distorted and loose.
On the flip side is Igaxx, a well-received release on Macadam Mambo and Angis Music.
It features the funky synth track '4.5 SL Trip', the floating breakbeat of 'Liquefy' and the mysterious downbeat cut with swirling bass and raspy distorted guitars 'Ray In Space'.
A split EP then, but one which highlights the individuality of both artists.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Rrrreal tasty club trax that kick like a mule. Garage-leaning, future-facing, speaker-tweakin' dancefloor tools to achieve maximum kinetix!TRACK LISTING
A1. Will Hofbauer - Cricket
A2. Will Hofbauer - Clod
A3. Will Hofbauer - Cocodrilo
B1. Igaxx - 4.5 SL Trip
B2. Igaxx - Liquefy
B3. Igaxx - Ray In Space
The brand new Anorax label’s mantra is #eatsleepcollect - which makes its’ debut release right on point.
Drizabone’s anthemic “Pressure” has become a huge collectors want, with appeal to modern soul fans, northern soul followers and house addicts via the much loved Roger Sanchez remix.
Drizabone burst on to a dazzling British soul scene in the early 1990’s, following the footsteps of Soul II Soul and Loose Ends, rubbing shoulders with the likes of The Brand New Heavies as UK acts laid down their own distinctive soul DNA.
After debuting with “Real Love” which went from a mystery white label to a chart smash, Drizabone went on to record the iconic “Conspiracy” album.
“Pressure” has endured like fine wine and is now hailed as an all time classic.
Anorax present the very in-demand original backed with Roger Sanchez’s Nu-Solution remix on limited edition 7 inch single.
Drizabone’s anthemic “Pressure” has become a huge collectors want, with appeal to modern soul fans, northern soul followers and house addicts via the much loved Roger Sanchez remix.
Drizabone burst on to a dazzling British soul scene in the early 1990’s, following the footsteps of Soul II Soul and Loose Ends, rubbing shoulders with the likes of The Brand New Heavies as UK acts laid down their own distinctive soul DNA.
After debuting with “Real Love” which went from a mystery white label to a chart smash, Drizabone went on to record the iconic “Conspiracy” album.
“Pressure” has endured like fine wine and is now hailed as an all time classic.
Anorax present the very in-demand original backed with Roger Sanchez’s Nu-Solution remix on limited edition 7 inch single.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Wow. Just when you thought the best bits of 90s soul had been done and dusted, Anorax go and excavate this tear-jerking MONSTER. Roger Sanchez gets in on a super swung garage house remix too. Absolutely killer!TRACK LISTING
A. Pressure (Radio Edit)
B. Pressure (Nu-Solution Remix)
2x 12" 140g pressing of this big tune from Cameroonian outfit, ESA, originally released on an LP in 1986. Pressed in full 45RPM glory with extra versions from the original tapes. TIP!
For the first time ‘A Muto’ by Esa is given an official reissue. Not only does this mark a first as a stand along single, but the reissue contains previously unheard Instrumental, Dub and Keys Versions alongside an Acapella. Licensed from writer and producer Martin Socko Moukoko, for 40 years Martin kept the original 2” master tape in mint condition so for the reissue the tape was baked and stems transferred by Archive Audio in Paris and the tracks given new mixdowns by Martin himself alongside Jerome Caron. The resulting mixes stay true the original whilst making the most of today’s digital studio technology, cut at 45rpm and truly representing the gold standard of quality when it comes to a reissue.
‘A Muto’ was originally released in 1986 on the ‘Atesa’ album and became an instant hit in Cameroon and Africa. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who abandons her husband, complaining of being alone as the keeper of the house. ‘A Muto’ is a blend of Makossa, a style originating in the French Cameroons characterised by prominent brass arrangements, and Ambasse Bey, traditional fast paced dance music from Cameroon. Martin assembled a team of session musicians in Paris in 1985 and programmed the drums and synths himself on the Linn Drum and Yamaha DX 7.
The Esa project ground to a halt in 1989 following a legal dispute which saw Martin win a court case in France regaining the rights to his music. In the intervening years Martin has continued to work in music studying jazz for 4 years at the American school of modern music in Paris and providing background music for the corporate world.
Artwork by Bradley Pinkerton.
For the first time ‘A Muto’ by Esa is given an official reissue. Not only does this mark a first as a stand along single, but the reissue contains previously unheard Instrumental, Dub and Keys Versions alongside an Acapella. Licensed from writer and producer Martin Socko Moukoko, for 40 years Martin kept the original 2” master tape in mint condition so for the reissue the tape was baked and stems transferred by Archive Audio in Paris and the tracks given new mixdowns by Martin himself alongside Jerome Caron. The resulting mixes stay true the original whilst making the most of today’s digital studio technology, cut at 45rpm and truly representing the gold standard of quality when it comes to a reissue.
‘A Muto’ was originally released in 1986 on the ‘Atesa’ album and became an instant hit in Cameroon and Africa. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who abandons her husband, complaining of being alone as the keeper of the house. ‘A Muto’ is a blend of Makossa, a style originating in the French Cameroons characterised by prominent brass arrangements, and Ambasse Bey, traditional fast paced dance music from Cameroon. Martin assembled a team of session musicians in Paris in 1985 and programmed the drums and synths himself on the Linn Drum and Yamaha DX 7.
The Esa project ground to a halt in 1989 following a legal dispute which saw Martin win a court case in France regaining the rights to his music. In the intervening years Martin has continued to work in music studying jazz for 4 years at the American school of modern music in Paris and providing background music for the corporate world.
Artwork by Bradley Pinkerton.
TRACK LISTING
A Muto (original Mix)
A Muto (instrumental)
A Muto (dubstrumental)
A Muto (keys Mix)
A Muto (acapella)
Keita Sano joins forces with fellow Japanese producer XTAL and makes a welcome return to DelusiAn ions following last years amazing "Love Is Emotion" EP.
Those familiar with Keita’s production will know that his sound is a unique blend of raw, crunchy disco beats, touches of acid and a leftfield sensibility which creates an intense and captivating atmosphere on the dancefloor. A vibe that has seen his tracks become secret weapons for DJ’s as diverse as Ivan Smagghe, Pablo Fierro, DJ Nature, Frank Tope and Hot Toddy.
Kicking off the EP we have a track called "Broken", a high energy and uplifting slice of loopy filter disco which hits all the right notes. Things roll along perfectly, building to a crescendo as a full on string break cuts loose, everything dropping away before slamming in with timbale fills joining the party.
"Let Us Have Nice Days, The Sun" is up next and makes great use of a classic Italo bassline to drive the track along whilst dub delay FX and side chained pads keep the energy bubbling. Bending bass synth notes bring an extra bit of drama without upsetting the flow and rolling 16th note intensity from the bassline. Feel the love!
Closing the release, we have "Time Passing" which slows the BPM slightly for a chugging slice of string-drenched gorgeousness. Drop this at sunset and watch as this melancholic gem creates a little bit of magic on the dancefloor.
Those familiar with Keita’s production will know that his sound is a unique blend of raw, crunchy disco beats, touches of acid and a leftfield sensibility which creates an intense and captivating atmosphere on the dancefloor. A vibe that has seen his tracks become secret weapons for DJ’s as diverse as Ivan Smagghe, Pablo Fierro, DJ Nature, Frank Tope and Hot Toddy.
Kicking off the EP we have a track called "Broken", a high energy and uplifting slice of loopy filter disco which hits all the right notes. Things roll along perfectly, building to a crescendo as a full on string break cuts loose, everything dropping away before slamming in with timbale fills joining the party.
"Let Us Have Nice Days, The Sun" is up next and makes great use of a classic Italo bassline to drive the track along whilst dub delay FX and side chained pads keep the energy bubbling. Bending bass synth notes bring an extra bit of drama without upsetting the flow and rolling 16th note intensity from the bassline. Feel the love!
Closing the release, we have "Time Passing" which slows the BPM slightly for a chugging slice of string-drenched gorgeousness. Drop this at sunset and watch as this melancholic gem creates a little bit of magic on the dancefloor.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Massive release for Delusions Of Grandeur which celebrates its 15th birthday this year. Twoacclaimed Japanese producers skilfully dissecting concentric house into a tight and highly danceable package.TRACK LISTING
A. Broken
B1. Let Us Have Nice Days, The Sun
B2. Time Passing
The link up between Mantra and Vivek goes back to 2013 when Mantra used to frequent his System nights at The Dome. Both share similar values in grafting hard, focusing on the music and not getting distracted by the noise surrounding the culture.
4 cuts spanning different corners of electronic music - from broken beat, garage, and jungle, all with a heavy dub influence. Chopped up breaks, carefully programmed hits, dub basslines, heavenly pads - this release is raw, weighty & System to the core!
4 cuts spanning different corners of electronic music - from broken beat, garage, and jungle, all with a heavy dub influence. Chopped up breaks, carefully programmed hits, dub basslines, heavenly pads - this release is raw, weighty & System to the core!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Subwoofer damage and hardcore breaks from Mantra who stylishly traverses the boundaries of bass music in a fashion that's ready to challenge.TRACK LISTING
A1. Schemes & Dreams
A2. Reshma
B1. Book Of Nightmares
B2. Walk Of Shame
Tokyo's Ryota OPP, who has released for Meda Fury / R&S, Le Temps Perdu, is going to start his own label Encrypt Nude and release his own sounds.
He has a long experience as a buyer and curator of the 2nd hand record shop "Coconuts Disk Ekoda" in Tokyo. From this experience, he represents the influences that come from his favourite non-dance music such as Santana, Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock, and managed to implement the mood of jazz, minimal, experimental, ambient, world, psychedelic feeling into his deep house music productions, and his DJ style.
'Palace' on the A takes us to an ambient/electric deep house place, utilising ethnic oriental percussive sounds in combination with cosmic Detroit flavours
On the B-side, a magical, psychedelic sound with chord progressions influenced by Terry Riley or the minimal moments of Jaco Pastorius forms into a deep house progression, equally influenced by the raw machine soul of the Motor City.
Photography by Julie Sundberg
Artwork by Ayako Goka
Mastered by Isao Kumano (PHONON Studio)
He has a long experience as a buyer and curator of the 2nd hand record shop "Coconuts Disk Ekoda" in Tokyo. From this experience, he represents the influences that come from his favourite non-dance music such as Santana, Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock, and managed to implement the mood of jazz, minimal, experimental, ambient, world, psychedelic feeling into his deep house music productions, and his DJ style.
'Palace' on the A takes us to an ambient/electric deep house place, utilising ethnic oriental percussive sounds in combination with cosmic Detroit flavours
On the B-side, a magical, psychedelic sound with chord progressions influenced by Terry Riley or the minimal moments of Jaco Pastorius forms into a deep house progression, equally influenced by the raw machine soul of the Motor City.
Photography by Julie Sundberg
Artwork by Ayako Goka
Mastered by Isao Kumano (PHONON Studio)
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Pure deepness from Japan! Ryota OPP doesn't rush into the latest 150BPM+ trends. Instead carefully and deliberately crafting these dreamy, highly detailed deep house soundscapes. Impeccable stuff.TRACK LISTING
A. Palace
B. African Singers
Back in stock
The popular Vinyl Only label hits release number 20 here with another sure-to-sell-out blend of funk, disco and soul. The brilliantly named Huge Disco Tits EP kicks off with a cheeky number that samples the greatest ginger-haired soul singer of all time. After that one shakes your limbs loose, 'Sock With Lube' brings swooning strings and raw, well-swung drums. 'Midnight Thing' is a percussive jam with funky bass guitar licks and 'Alright Thing' then shuts down with a vibrant blend of horns, strings and big licks. Party starting and loveable as always from this label.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mine says: You might think it's a bold choice to open your record with a Simply Red edit and you might be right... it's definitely a bit of a marmite choice this one. Liam's got a huge soft spot for them whereas Martin looked like he was having a nervous breakdown when 'Simply Something' was blasting through the shop speakers. Matt seemed shocked at first but ended up whistling along (yes I've heard you!) because, ultimately, no one can deny it's catchy as hell... which side are you on?TRACK LISTING
Simply Something
Sock With Lube
Midnight Thing
Alright Thing
Just What The World Needs returns with more retro disco delights with a new four-track and limited edition EP packed full of heat. This 16th outing opens up with a retro funky disco sound with live drums and funky guitar riffs topped off with broody horns. Track 2 is a more steamy affair thanks to the conversational horns that lead the way over deeper disco grooves and Track 3 then keeps it low-slung and playful with busy bass guitar riffs and nice jazzy Rhodes keys. Last of all is a percussive and loose-limbed number with a dubby, swaggering rhythm and a well-known vocal hook for maximum seduction.
TRACK LISTING
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
New one on Andres' new imprint - GT Flip. I mean, the formular ain't changed - he's still the most dexterous MPC technician in Detroit - as he navigates a few new cheeky soul samples and more organic breaks, all executed in that familar bump-n-shuffle that's remained a constant throughout this era-defining producer's catalogue.
Limited import copies.
Limited import copies.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: He's back in my good books after a sterling performance at We Out Here (we'll forgive him for pissing all over our toilet seat!). Third volume of GT Flips and as succulent as ever!TRACK LISTING
A1. Boogie
B1. Maxin
B2. Talking
One of Berlin's most prolific producers / DJs makes his second run on GAMM with part 2 of his successful "Berlin Reworks" series. Just like in part one, Delfonic searched deep into his record collection and found four favourite jams to rework.
The common factor is classic black dance music that ranges from modern disco-soul, soulful disco, jazz-funk, and a proper jazz-dancer.
There is something for everyone in this truly beautiful vinyl package designed by our friend Al Kent.
The common factor is classic black dance music that ranges from modern disco-soul, soulful disco, jazz-funk, and a proper jazz-dancer.
There is something for everyone in this truly beautiful vinyl package designed by our friend Al Kent.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Four more cuts from the people's favourite. Delfonic manages to avoid the obvious yet keep the floor smiling as he delves into the more tasteful areas of the disco and soul cannon.TRACK LISTING
A. Will You Follow Me
A. Lemme Change
B. Come On And Dance
B. Chillinger
Italy's tastiest jazz-funk band is back to what they do best, sharing dreamy summer vibes with this new 2-tracker.
"Cannelé" is a smooth, sun-drenched tribute to this sweet product of the Bordeaux terroir, that doublebass player and former Saint-Émilion employee Fabio Bordignon knows so well. Beautiful string arrangements come to sublimate the track with a highly cinematic feel.
On the other side is the final studio version of "QMQS" (Quando mai, quando sempre), which is an old Italian expression to qualify people that only appear rarely, and always at the same specific occasions. This uplifting disco tune first appeared in its demo and live versions on previous releases "Gusto di Luce" and "Live at Bolle Nardini", and has finally been re-recorded in a clean and groovy dress to be pressed on this 7" record.
"Cannelé" is a smooth, sun-drenched tribute to this sweet product of the Bordeaux terroir, that doublebass player and former Saint-Émilion employee Fabio Bordignon knows so well. Beautiful string arrangements come to sublimate the track with a highly cinematic feel.
On the other side is the final studio version of "QMQS" (Quando mai, quando sempre), which is an old Italian expression to qualify people that only appear rarely, and always at the same specific occasions. This uplifting disco tune first appeared in its demo and live versions on previous releases "Gusto di Luce" and "Live at Bolle Nardini", and has finally been re-recorded in a clean and groovy dress to be pressed on this 7" record.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Beautiful xylophone action, frenetic drums, rich orchestration, woozy feels; this beast of a 7" has everything and more for your library funk / paradise music lover.TRACK LISTING
A1.Cannelé
B1. QMQS
Deadbeat and Om Unit combine forces to explore their shared love of dubbed-out electronics. Starting a thread from Montreal to Bristol, this mini LP is rooted in the tradition of dub and techno, but with tinges of roots and acid as well as the etheric ambience they are both known for.
"Root, Stalk, Leaf and Bloom" is contemplative but heartfelt, with a sense of momentum and positive purpose.
Written and produced by Scott Monteith and J.Coles
Artwork by EPOD
Layout by Graeme "Gramrcy" Bateman
Mastered by Cristobal Urbina
Cut by Simon from The Exchange
(P) & (C) Midnight Shift Records c/o The Singapore Music Cabinet 2021
"Root, Stalk, Leaf and Bloom" is contemplative but heartfelt, with a sense of momentum and positive purpose.
Written and produced by Scott Monteith and J.Coles
Artwork by EPOD
Layout by Graeme "Gramrcy" Bateman
Mastered by Cristobal Urbina
Cut by Simon from The Exchange
(P) & (C) Midnight Shift Records c/o The Singapore Music Cabinet 2021
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Deadbeat X Om Unit expand on future dub blueprints laid down by Rhythm & Sound, Strategy, Sheriff Lindo and other bass technicians with a modern glance through the echo chamber. Impressive rootsical technologies!TRACK LISTING
A. Deadbeat X Om Unit - Root
B. Deadbeat X Om Unit - Stalk
C. Deadbeat X Om Unit - Leaf
D. Deadbeat X Om Unit - Bloom
Longtime label friend and supplier of numerous edits, "Voodoocuts", teams up with "Matasuna Records" again for a new officially licensed 45. This time he puts his hands on two disco gems by the South African band "The Movers", one of the most important South African bands that shaped the country's music scene from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. The songs "Soweto Disco" and "Shanana" from the late seventies get the Voodoocuts treatment with his typical precision and attention to musical detail. The fusion of South African music with international influences such as jazz, funk and disco is an explosive mix and a secret weapon for every record bag.
Voodoocuts kicks off the single with his stunning edit of "Soweto Disco". The original is already extremely infectious and energetic, with a grooving bass, opulent horn sections, wild organ parts and a relaxed reggae vibe. But Voodoocut manages to give the song an extra kick with his skillful rearrangement, drumming and the addition of loops, filters, effects and samples. The edit effortlessly takes the song into the present to deliver a killer cut for the dancefloor.
On the flip side, "Shanana" is another delicacy from the band's later creative period. Although the mood is more relaxed, it's a wonderful song with its distinctive bass and guitar lines, as well as the great organs that are always present. Voodoocuts Edit builds up the song slowly to give the instruments enough space to unfold. A wonderful jazz-funk tune with a disco touch, enhanced by the Voodoocuts treatment.
Artist info:
The story begins in the turbulent townships of South Africa in the 1960s, when unknown musicians and brothers "Norman" and "Opa Hlongwane" approached "Kenneth Siphayi", a wealthy businessman, with the idea of supplying them with musical instruments in exchange for a share of live performances and record sales. Siphayi agreed and even became their manager, providing them with a rehearsal space and an organist. This was the beginning of the band "The Movers", whose name was also given by Siphayi.
The Movers developed a unique sound that combined traditional South African rhythms and melodies with influences from American soul, jazz and funk. Their sound was both danceable and emotionally profound. Inspired by the challenges and hopes of everyday life in the townships, their music took listeners' hearts by storm. Their energetic performances and catchy melodies quickly made them one of the most popular bands in the country. This was reflected in the sales of their first album, "Crying Guitar", which sold over half a million copies in the first few months after its release.
But their music was more than entertainment; it was an expression of the hope and resistance of an entire generation. Despite their immense popularity, The Movers, like many other black artists in apartheid South Africa, faced many challenges: Segregation, censorship, and limited opportunities to bring their music to a wider audience. However, they overcame these challenges. Their song "Soweto Inn" even became the soundtrack for the student revolts of the mid-1970s.
However, the band also experienced repeated upheavals due to a change of band members and the dismissal of their manager in 1976. The gap was filled by the producer, who took a more active role in the band's musical direction. By the end of the 1970s, none of the original members were still active and the musical landscape in South Africa began to change. The emergence of new musical styles and political pressure from the apartheid government presented challenges to the band. Despite these adversities, The Movers remained active, recording new music and proving their adaptability and creativity.
Even after their active time, the legacy of The Movers has remained alive. Their music is still listened to and appreciated today, and they are considered trailblazers for many musicians in South Africa. More than just a band, The Movers were a voice of hope and cultural expression in a difficult time. Their music remains an enduring symbol of the strength and spirit of South Africa.
Voodoocuts kicks off the single with his stunning edit of "Soweto Disco". The original is already extremely infectious and energetic, with a grooving bass, opulent horn sections, wild organ parts and a relaxed reggae vibe. But Voodoocut manages to give the song an extra kick with his skillful rearrangement, drumming and the addition of loops, filters, effects and samples. The edit effortlessly takes the song into the present to deliver a killer cut for the dancefloor.
On the flip side, "Shanana" is another delicacy from the band's later creative period. Although the mood is more relaxed, it's a wonderful song with its distinctive bass and guitar lines, as well as the great organs that are always present. Voodoocuts Edit builds up the song slowly to give the instruments enough space to unfold. A wonderful jazz-funk tune with a disco touch, enhanced by the Voodoocuts treatment.
Artist info:
The story begins in the turbulent townships of South Africa in the 1960s, when unknown musicians and brothers "Norman" and "Opa Hlongwane" approached "Kenneth Siphayi", a wealthy businessman, with the idea of supplying them with musical instruments in exchange for a share of live performances and record sales. Siphayi agreed and even became their manager, providing them with a rehearsal space and an organist. This was the beginning of the band "The Movers", whose name was also given by Siphayi.
The Movers developed a unique sound that combined traditional South African rhythms and melodies with influences from American soul, jazz and funk. Their sound was both danceable and emotionally profound. Inspired by the challenges and hopes of everyday life in the townships, their music took listeners' hearts by storm. Their energetic performances and catchy melodies quickly made them one of the most popular bands in the country. This was reflected in the sales of their first album, "Crying Guitar", which sold over half a million copies in the first few months after its release.
But their music was more than entertainment; it was an expression of the hope and resistance of an entire generation. Despite their immense popularity, The Movers, like many other black artists in apartheid South Africa, faced many challenges: Segregation, censorship, and limited opportunities to bring their music to a wider audience. However, they overcame these challenges. Their song "Soweto Inn" even became the soundtrack for the student revolts of the mid-1970s.
However, the band also experienced repeated upheavals due to a change of band members and the dismissal of their manager in 1976. The gap was filled by the producer, who took a more active role in the band's musical direction. By the end of the 1970s, none of the original members were still active and the musical landscape in South Africa began to change. The emergence of new musical styles and political pressure from the apartheid government presented challenges to the band. Despite these adversities, The Movers remained active, recording new music and proving their adaptability and creativity.
Even after their active time, the legacy of The Movers has remained alive. Their music is still listened to and appreciated today, and they are considered trailblazers for many musicians in South Africa. More than just a band, The Movers were a voice of hope and cultural expression in a difficult time. Their music remains an enduring symbol of the strength and spirit of South Africa.
TRACK LISTING
1. Soweto Disco (Voodoocuts Edit)
2. Shanana (Voodoocuts Edit)
UK producer Lex Wolf joins the RNT roster with a searingly hot EP of summer bangers! Known for his recent superlative output on the Make-A-Dance crew’s MAD Edits series, Lex brings his signature sample-heavy touch to this quartet of club and festival-ready tunes. Sounding a bit like Bob Sinclar over tough electro production, ‘Get Into The Sound’ starts the record off with a party then moves to the genre bending ‘Russle Love,’ with its melancholic vocals floating over a pulsating rubbery bassline. On the flip, ‘Warmer’ takes us into darker latenite territory with heavy low-end, stabby 80s synths and abstract vocal samples, and the record finishes off with the whimsical and effusive Sendsome, a plucky-guitar and horn driven earworm of an Afro edit. Classic RNT white label design with a special hot pink sleeve…because this baby is HOT!
TRACK LISTING
A1. Get Into The Sound
A2. Russle Love
B1. Warmer
B2. Sendsome
Rising Canadian guitar dexter Bobby Bazini presents the 7" vinyl edition of one of his latest singles, 'Waterfallin'', which features none other than Gilles Peterson on remix duties. With source material from one of five of Bazini's Spanish guitar debuts - 'Waterfallin'' having emerged from the affective foams and mistings-up of a friend, Connor, whose performance in front of him on the nylon guitar conjured images of a waterfall in Bazini's head - Peterson brings a folktronic verve to Bazini's originally vintage with a vibe more accentuated for the dancefloor . Upfront support from Gilles Peterson on his Worldwide FM show plus Kevin Beadle..Nicola Conte…DJ Koco….Cosmo Sofi.. Emanative and more…
TRACK LISTING
1. Waterfallin' (Gilles Peterson Remix)
2. Waterfallin' (Gilles Peterson Instrumental Remix)
Rick Holmes’ breath-taking track, ‘Remember To Remember’ gets its first ever officially licensed, remastered reissue on blue vinyl on Gold Mink Records. With prices of the original topping £60 this limited colour edition will be a welcome sight for many.
Title track, ‘Remember To Remember’ is a celestial, emboldening downtempo cut. Beginning with the timeless line, ‘Pass the information, extend the knowledge…’ Rick dives into a spoken word stream of inspirational black artists and key figures whose most memorable words and song titles are framed into snippets of wisdom that get ever more significant the greater in number they become. A powerful monologue, in Rick’s warm reassuring tones, shining a light on those men and women who have made ‘strong contributions to mankind because of their compassion and humanitarianism’, laid over instrumentation you lose yourself in just as easily.
‘Remember to remember, to never forget.
How Long… how long… how long will it take man?
For us to come together.
It will take us as long as you make it…’
Words that ring just as true today, as they did 40 years ago, yet with a new sense hope in the air and prospect of progress approaching.
The B side houses another of Rick’s mesmerising monologues – ‘To The Unknowledgeable One’ motivational, moving and smooth as you like.
Title track, ‘Remember To Remember’ is a celestial, emboldening downtempo cut. Beginning with the timeless line, ‘Pass the information, extend the knowledge…’ Rick dives into a spoken word stream of inspirational black artists and key figures whose most memorable words and song titles are framed into snippets of wisdom that get ever more significant the greater in number they become. A powerful monologue, in Rick’s warm reassuring tones, shining a light on those men and women who have made ‘strong contributions to mankind because of their compassion and humanitarianism’, laid over instrumentation you lose yourself in just as easily.
‘Remember to remember, to never forget.
How Long… how long… how long will it take man?
For us to come together.
It will take us as long as you make it…’
Words that ring just as true today, as they did 40 years ago, yet with a new sense hope in the air and prospect of progress approaching.
The B side houses another of Rick’s mesmerising monologues – ‘To The Unknowledgeable One’ motivational, moving and smooth as you like.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Remember To Remember
B1. To The Unknowledgeable One
Dreamer G, originally released on Madhouse Records in the 1990s, has been reimagined by Demuir with a fresh new rework. The release also features a brand-new re-edit by Kerri Chandler himself, revitalizing this underground anthem. Additionally, the deep mix has been meticulously remastered by Kerri, preserving the track’s original essence while enhancing its sound quality. The original vinyl remains highly sought after, a testament to the track's lasting impact.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Demuir's Playboi Edit
A2. Demuir's Playboi Dub Edit
B1. Deep Mix - Kerri Chandler Remaster
B2. Kerri's Dub Re-Edit
Selector Series has really hit its stride with a rich vein of audio gold and following hot on the heels of Gene Harris’s ‘Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong’, they have unearthed yet another in demand gem with The Vibrations ‘Shake It Up’. It is remarkable to think that this re-issue marks the 50th anniversary of its original release in 1974. It then resurfaced as one of the biggest records soundtracking the mid ‘80’s London warehouse parties and rare groove scene. The epitome of modern soul, this 2-step masterclass sounds as fresh on today’s dancefloor as it did when tearing the roof of those all-nighters.
Co written by Bunny Sigler and arranged by Vince Montana, the swirling strings and distinctive percussive intro is guaranteed to uplift any dance and subsequently, Shake It Up found its way onto many a diggers wants list. Flipped with the mellower Thom Bell and Linda Creed penned ‘Make It Last’, here is your chance to own a pristine vinyl copy. As with everything on this label, buy on sight and spread the love.
Co written by Bunny Sigler and arranged by Vince Montana, the swirling strings and distinctive percussive intro is guaranteed to uplift any dance and subsequently, Shake It Up found its way onto many a diggers wants list. Flipped with the mellower Thom Bell and Linda Creed penned ‘Make It Last’, here is your chance to own a pristine vinyl copy. As with everything on this label, buy on sight and spread the love.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Shake It Up
B1. Make It Last
Death Is Not The End's 333 series continues with this killer slice of digi roots out of late 90s NY, also a big Jah Shaka selection at the time.
Take It Easy was produced by Ricky "Mad Man" Myrie - a reggae/dancehall producer active since the early 90s, and who was also providing writing and production on breakthrough albums for VP from Sean Paul, Capleton & others at this time. Featuring a sharp and poignant vocal from Gumbae Culture, it was recorded at the legendary Philip Smart's Long Island-based HC&F Studio, under the engineering guidance of Smart's brother-in-law and long time studio partner, Michel McDonald. The record's haunting xylophone licks, razor sharp snares and menacing subs perfectly combine throughout the vocal cut, and really come to the fore on the version for a raw and stripped back masterclass in digital dubwise.
Take It Easy was produced by Ricky "Mad Man" Myrie - a reggae/dancehall producer active since the early 90s, and who was also providing writing and production on breakthrough albums for VP from Sean Paul, Capleton & others at this time. Featuring a sharp and poignant vocal from Gumbae Culture, it was recorded at the legendary Philip Smart's Long Island-based HC&F Studio, under the engineering guidance of Smart's brother-in-law and long time studio partner, Michel McDonald. The record's haunting xylophone licks, razor sharp snares and menacing subs perfectly combine throughout the vocal cut, and really come to the fore on the version for a raw and stripped back masterclass in digital dubwise.
TRACK LISTING
1. Take It Easy
2. Take It Easy Version
Worm Records is thrilled to present its debut release, featuring four tracks that blend danceable rhythms with melodic audible hints, from some of the scene's finest producers. The A Side kicks off with “Rockin”, a sonic deep-dive from Bristol-based producer Gallegos. Next up is “Festern” a track from Canadian native, The Mole with his deep trade-mark sound. The B Side switches the vibe with “Booster” a moody one from Wallace which feels like it lives in the same universe as Afefe Iku’s - “Mirror Dance”, but with the right amount stripped back. The final track on the EP is a stretched-out remix of Ruf Dug’s “Manctalo Beach”, a discofied journey by More Amour (Artwork & Jon Solo), described by Artwork at last year’s Pikes Halloween as Punk Electro.
All proceeds will support UK Food Banks through the LIVEFORLOVE campaign.
Big thanks to Prime for their incredible support on this project.
Designs by Jay Vaz & Daniel Lovrinov.
All proceeds will support UK Food Banks through the LIVEFORLOVE campaign.
Big thanks to Prime for their incredible support on this project.
Designs by Jay Vaz & Daniel Lovrinov.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Gallegos - Rockin
A2. The Mole – Festern
B1. Wallace - Booster
B2. Ruf Dug - Manctalo Beach (More Amour Remix)
Adrian Flanagan (The Moonlandingz / Eccentronic Research Council) and his pals aka - Acid Klaus - return to bring their latest offering 'PTSD By Proxy'.
The first single ‘Aerodromes’ (featuring Philly Piper, one member of his current Live collective that you may know from his last single ‘You’re A Freak’) is a pulsating Italo style track with synthetic arpeggiations. Piper's haunting vocals explore the working class struggle and the death of conversation.
The second single features the wondrous voice of the Queen of Sheffield’s DIY scene ROSEY PM. The Track ‘Losing Our Way’ parks itself somewhere between the aching British electronic pop of Saint Etienne and a late night basement club session with adults who should know better!
Along with the new single comes with an exclusive low slung remix of Acid Klaus’s last single ‘Aerodromes’ ft Philly Piper by legendary producer, songwriter, impeccable creator of soundtracks and DJ - David Holmes.
The EP also features tracks with Welsh language singer songwriter and regular Acid Klaus live collective singer Cat Rin, along with Philly Piper and with short readings of prose from Adrian’s long time collaborators Maxine Peake & Lias Saoudi (Fat White Family / Moonlandingz). Adrian himself is also a featured singer on his own record. “I’m pretty good actually, a bit like a robot version of George Michael that was made up in a shed out of bits of rubbish in a backyard in Cheetham Hill. I’m definitely in the top one singers to come out of Salford, however.. I don’t do light entertainment anymore..I do heavy entertainment!!”
‘The EP is my artistic response to the horrific vista forced upon me as the earth wobbles perilously on its axis like a drunk and foul mouthed broke and broken auntie. It’s dance music you can cry too - or if you point blank refuse to look out of the window - just for dancing too whilst remaining in a state of ‘pig ignorant’ bliss!’
‘For me as an artist it’s important that someone documents this time of great historical mess by utilising heavenly voices, robotic sonics, bangin’ beats, street poetry, space chants and nifty synthetic arpeggiations whilst still remaining deep in the ice cold moment of reality.’
Proceeds from downloads will go to Medical Aid For Palestinians
The first single ‘Aerodromes’ (featuring Philly Piper, one member of his current Live collective that you may know from his last single ‘You’re A Freak’) is a pulsating Italo style track with synthetic arpeggiations. Piper's haunting vocals explore the working class struggle and the death of conversation.
The second single features the wondrous voice of the Queen of Sheffield’s DIY scene ROSEY PM. The Track ‘Losing Our Way’ parks itself somewhere between the aching British electronic pop of Saint Etienne and a late night basement club session with adults who should know better!
Along with the new single comes with an exclusive low slung remix of Acid Klaus’s last single ‘Aerodromes’ ft Philly Piper by legendary producer, songwriter, impeccable creator of soundtracks and DJ - David Holmes.
The EP also features tracks with Welsh language singer songwriter and regular Acid Klaus live collective singer Cat Rin, along with Philly Piper and with short readings of prose from Adrian’s long time collaborators Maxine Peake & Lias Saoudi (Fat White Family / Moonlandingz). Adrian himself is also a featured singer on his own record. “I’m pretty good actually, a bit like a robot version of George Michael that was made up in a shed out of bits of rubbish in a backyard in Cheetham Hill. I’m definitely in the top one singers to come out of Salford, however.. I don’t do light entertainment anymore..I do heavy entertainment!!”
‘The EP is my artistic response to the horrific vista forced upon me as the earth wobbles perilously on its axis like a drunk and foul mouthed broke and broken auntie. It’s dance music you can cry too - or if you point blank refuse to look out of the window - just for dancing too whilst remaining in a state of ‘pig ignorant’ bliss!’
‘For me as an artist it’s important that someone documents this time of great historical mess by utilising heavenly voices, robotic sonics, bangin’ beats, street poetry, space chants and nifty synthetic arpeggiations whilst still remaining deep in the ice cold moment of reality.’
Proceeds from downloads will go to Medical Aid For Palestinians
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Been a while since we've heard from our friends over the border. But what better record to unite the clans in these disenfranchised times than this one from Acid Klaus. Articulating the apocalypse with a wry and hilarious cynicism and some of the brashest, discombobulating synthesis you're likely to hear this side of a Modeselektor album; Adrian and co. somehow keep a tight grip of their pop sensibilities as they drag us through the sonic hedge of life.TRACK LISTING
1.The Solution 04:07
2.Aerodromes (Ft Philly Piper) 05:01
3.Pour Some Wood On The Fire (Ft Cat Rin) 04:44
4.Losing Our Way (Ft Rosey PM & Maxine Peake) 04:33
5.Hell Below (Ft Lias Saoudi) 02:27
The incomparable Dimitri From Paris returns with the latest installment of his acclaimed DFP Vaults series, showcasing the deep cuts that solidify his reputation as one of the premier remixers, DJs, and champions of crate-digging culture in dance music today. This particular release holds a special place in Dimitri's heart, as he explains in his own words below:
"James Brown, the undisputed godfather of soul and the hardest working man in show business, is one of the few artists for whom the term 'legend' feels like an understatement. With a career spanning five decades, countless albums and singles, his unique voice and sound have become synonymous with dance music. Beyond his own recordings, thousands of James Brown samples have permeated our ears since sampling became a cornerstone of music production in the mid-80s—across genres from Hip-Hop to House, Drum 'n' Bass, and everything in between.
This release is particularly meaningful to me. Since my early days as a DJ, I’ve watched James Brown light up dance floors across cultures and generations with his inimitable swagger and irresistible energy. I bought my first James Brown record in 1981—Soul Syndrome, featuring the track 'Funky Men.' At the time, I was a bit disappointed as it didn’t have the classic 'Funky Drummer' style I was expecting, so it ended up buried in a pile of other James Brown classics.
Fast forward over 40 years, and I hear 'Funky Men' again, played by my good friend Alex From Tokyo, and it sounds fresher than ever. The unusual disco beat accompanying James Brown’s vocal, which once made the track stand out in a strange way, has now become its greatest asset! I quickly took it to the edit board, using a mix of old and new techniques, to create my 'Special Version' of 'Funky Men,' which has already been tried and tested on dance floors near you.
For the flip side, I wanted to explore the later, lesser-known disco side of James Brown. The J.B.'s, his personal live band, released a few tracks of their own under his production. Most were instrumentals featuring the breakbeat-heavy sound typically associated with James Brown. However, 'Just Wanna Make You Dance,' with female vocals by Maxxi, offers an almost Caribbean disco vibe. Uniquely, it was released as a 12’’ single with a DJ-friendly remix that included different breaks and drops—something quite rare for a James Brown production at that time. Here again, I’ve given it my own 'Special Version' treatment, respectfully enhanced for maximum DJ impact."
DFP Vaults is the sister label to Le-Edits Records, both of which are highly collectible. While Le-Edits focuses on classic songs remixed from original master tapes, DFP Vaults takes a more eclectic, DJ-friendly approach, spotlighting underdogs and unreleased versions straight from Dimitri's vault. True to Le-Edits' highest production standards, this release features state-of-the-art mastering, cutting, and pressing, all housed in a heavy 'Tip-On' vintage replica custom sleeve.
"James Brown, the undisputed godfather of soul and the hardest working man in show business, is one of the few artists for whom the term 'legend' feels like an understatement. With a career spanning five decades, countless albums and singles, his unique voice and sound have become synonymous with dance music. Beyond his own recordings, thousands of James Brown samples have permeated our ears since sampling became a cornerstone of music production in the mid-80s—across genres from Hip-Hop to House, Drum 'n' Bass, and everything in between.
This release is particularly meaningful to me. Since my early days as a DJ, I’ve watched James Brown light up dance floors across cultures and generations with his inimitable swagger and irresistible energy. I bought my first James Brown record in 1981—Soul Syndrome, featuring the track 'Funky Men.' At the time, I was a bit disappointed as it didn’t have the classic 'Funky Drummer' style I was expecting, so it ended up buried in a pile of other James Brown classics.
Fast forward over 40 years, and I hear 'Funky Men' again, played by my good friend Alex From Tokyo, and it sounds fresher than ever. The unusual disco beat accompanying James Brown’s vocal, which once made the track stand out in a strange way, has now become its greatest asset! I quickly took it to the edit board, using a mix of old and new techniques, to create my 'Special Version' of 'Funky Men,' which has already been tried and tested on dance floors near you.
For the flip side, I wanted to explore the later, lesser-known disco side of James Brown. The J.B.'s, his personal live band, released a few tracks of their own under his production. Most were instrumentals featuring the breakbeat-heavy sound typically associated with James Brown. However, 'Just Wanna Make You Dance,' with female vocals by Maxxi, offers an almost Caribbean disco vibe. Uniquely, it was released as a 12’’ single with a DJ-friendly remix that included different breaks and drops—something quite rare for a James Brown production at that time. Here again, I’ve given it my own 'Special Version' treatment, respectfully enhanced for maximum DJ impact."
DFP Vaults is the sister label to Le-Edits Records, both of which are highly collectible. While Le-Edits focuses on classic songs remixed from original master tapes, DFP Vaults takes a more eclectic, DJ-friendly approach, spotlighting underdogs and unreleased versions straight from Dimitri's vault. True to Le-Edits' highest production standards, this release features state-of-the-art mastering, cutting, and pressing, all housed in a heavy 'Tip-On' vintage replica custom sleeve.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Another of those highly desirable, buy-on-sight tweaks from the DFP Vaults. Two fiery joints from JB and co. given maximum titivation and extended nicely for dancefloor enjoyment.TRACK LISTING
A. James Brown - Funky Men (DFP Special Version)
B. The J.B.'s Feat. Maxxi - Just Wanna Make You Dance (DFP Special Version)
Dive head first into a parallel universe where the facts of music history have been turned into pliable putty and an alternative world where Rod Temperton never met Quincy Jones, never joined Heatwave and never wrote songs for the greatest pop soul artists of the 70’s and 80’s BUT instead, hung out at a West Berlin commune with a cast of trans-continental musicians playing a hybrid of post-psychedelic rock with overtones of Ghanaian funk and early 80s synth experimentation all the while exploring the mystic tundras of the mind and the celestial palisades of the soul.
This is the parallel universe that the Suffolk based studio dwellers, Pleasurewood inhabit. Let them take you on a journey through some of Temperton’s biggest hits in only a way that Pleasurewood’s genre defying style and studio prowess will allow.
Forthcoming album 'Heatwaves' kicks off on vinyl, with a tasty 7” double A side that is dancefloor ready...
It’s an off-kilter affair from side one with ‘Off The Wall’ swirling in a dense fog of phased bass guitar and emerging onto the shore with jutting hips to a groove underpinned by a sweating percussion section and early forms of synthesiser soaring above like crazed Pteranodons.
On the flip side is ‘Boogie Nights’ striding slowly and purposefully into frame with an apocalyptic Bass guitar line riding a solitary cowbell before a synthesiser clarion ushers in the break and the familiar hook with Moog thunder-strikes glowering in the distance.
The 7" includes digital download of the 7-tracks album 'Heatwaves'.
Limited to 200 copies.
This is the parallel universe that the Suffolk based studio dwellers, Pleasurewood inhabit. Let them take you on a journey through some of Temperton’s biggest hits in only a way that Pleasurewood’s genre defying style and studio prowess will allow.
Forthcoming album 'Heatwaves' kicks off on vinyl, with a tasty 7” double A side that is dancefloor ready...
It’s an off-kilter affair from side one with ‘Off The Wall’ swirling in a dense fog of phased bass guitar and emerging onto the shore with jutting hips to a groove underpinned by a sweating percussion section and early forms of synthesiser soaring above like crazed Pteranodons.
On the flip side is ‘Boogie Nights’ striding slowly and purposefully into frame with an apocalyptic Bass guitar line riding a solitary cowbell before a synthesiser clarion ushers in the break and the familiar hook with Moog thunder-strikes glowering in the distance.
The 7" includes digital download of the 7-tracks album 'Heatwaves'.
Limited to 200 copies.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Second 7" from these burgeoning Surrey-based library funk songsmiths. What makes this really special is you can truly hear the raw, in the red, analogue production pressed faithfully onto the record. One of those sevens for the Klipschorns!TRACK LISTING
Off The Wall
Boogie Nights
Excursions in Gwoka vol. 2 is another adventurous outing for the Beauty & the Beat label that takes them ever deeper into the gwoka scene of Guadeloupe. it is the celebrated carnival outfit Akiyo who are in focus here with two tracks taken from second and supremely hard-to-find long player, Mouvman, in 1993. 'Deboule' is a real heater with bustling drum funk and chatting tribal vocals all run through with synth wizardry from Marie-Galante Jacques-Marie Basses. 'Blo' is just as steamy and intern with percussion, whistles and big beats all making quite the impact. Breakplus adds a London twist to 'Deboule' while CW adds a cosmic air to 'Blo.'
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Beauty & The Beat focus on the Guadeloupian genre gwoka and present the celebrated carnival outfit Akiyo and four of their most cherished hits.TRACK LISTING
Deboule
Blo
Deboule (Beakplus’ Broken Tribute Remix)
Blo (CW Edit)
New one from the pinball wizard and Honda Civic enthusiast. Iconic Alex Smith vibes here with one of his trademark piano patterns reinforced with is machine code hi-hats and forecoming wooden bass patch. It's a spirit rousing, goose-bumping inducing that you could quite happily allow to wash over you for eternity. Vocal and instrumental mixes which are equally transcendental but I have to say there's a special magic afoot on the vocal mix. Don't wanna sleep on this one folks, probs the best from the infamous producer for quite sometime.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Fresh shit from the FXHE studios to have you drooling over Motor City highways and dreams of becoming a pinball star. Two takes on one theme in classic Omar S style and boy does he keep us hooked.TRACK LISTING
A.Can't Get (Sub Mix)
B.Can't Get (Vocal Mix)
Dam Swindle return to Heist in excellent form with a 4-track EP in their signature style. The iconic Amsterdam duo returned to the studio after their much-lauded ‘Minor Fools’ EP, where the lead track ‘That’s Right’ became one of the most heartwarming tracks 2023. Their recent contribution to the Phonica 20-year compilation -‘Allright (just a tribute)’- is turning into one of the biggest hits of this year with big plays on pretty much every festival around, whether it’s Glastonbury or Dekmantel. The guys are known for their ability to bend different styles into something very much their own and their newest addition to the Heist catalog is no different. The ‘Touch Me Again’ EP sees them go from sample-heavy house to classic 90’s piano-driven tracks with a touch of acid and it’s one you don’t want to miss.
The record starts with ‘Touch Me Again’, a house jam with chopped vocals, energetic synth stabs and a big breakdown. Add to that a touch of acid and you’ve got a follow-up to their Phonica hit of 2023.
‘Hang On’ takes you back into classic Swindle territory, with their signature sampling style and knack for finding those lush vocals. The synth chops and bassline give the track its upbeat energy and the distant filtered pads move in an ever so subtle way, that there’s always something new happening while keeping the attention on that catchy main hook.
On the flip, we see the guys take things a bit deeper with emotive vocals and introverted keys layered over a steady groove on their track ‘The Joy of Melancholy’. Fast-forward to the drop and all that energy comes free with a huge piano break, which propels the track into a blissful ‘hands-in-the-air’ dancefloor moment.
The EP closes with ‘Forever and Ever’, a gospel-inspired deep house tune full of organ hits and off-kilter sample chops. This 4-track EP gives you jam upon jam upon jam and sees Dam Swindle solidify their position as the go-to artist in the house scene and keeps them at the forefront of electronic music.
The record starts with ‘Touch Me Again’, a house jam with chopped vocals, energetic synth stabs and a big breakdown. Add to that a touch of acid and you’ve got a follow-up to their Phonica hit of 2023.
‘Hang On’ takes you back into classic Swindle territory, with their signature sampling style and knack for finding those lush vocals. The synth chops and bassline give the track its upbeat energy and the distant filtered pads move in an ever so subtle way, that there’s always something new happening while keeping the attention on that catchy main hook.
On the flip, we see the guys take things a bit deeper with emotive vocals and introverted keys layered over a steady groove on their track ‘The Joy of Melancholy’. Fast-forward to the drop and all that energy comes free with a huge piano break, which propels the track into a blissful ‘hands-in-the-air’ dancefloor moment.
The EP closes with ‘Forever and Ever’, a gospel-inspired deep house tune full of organ hits and off-kilter sample chops. This 4-track EP gives you jam upon jam upon jam and sees Dam Swindle solidify their position as the go-to artist in the house scene and keeps them at the forefront of electronic music.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Funky fresh fruits from the Dam Swindle desk. High fidelity and club ready, with infectious hooks and hard-ass beats. Love this stuff!TRACK LISTING
A1 Touch Me Again
A2 Hang On
B1 The Joy Of Melancholy
B2 Forever And Ever
'In this electrifying 2024, we're buzzing with excitement as we celebrate 40 years of Flexi Dischi, the record emporium that's weathered countless storms amidst the ever-shifting tides of the music industry, catering to vinyl aficionados across the ages. Alongside the raves and swag, no doubt, there's this killer compilation dropping on the sister label Flexi Cuts, dubbed evocatively as "Musica Solida" spread across 3 or perhaps 4 12-inch samplers, boasting a carefully curated selection of singles from cherished Flexi-affiliated artists and producers. The vision? To cultivate a virtuous movement of sublime tunes, echoing the fervor and zeal to persist within the realm of quality that Flexi embodies within the Italian scene, alongside kindred spirits... despite the daunting challenges of the market in recent years.' - Flexi
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Traversing Italo, electro disco, dream house and deep house stylings, "Musica Solida Vol.1" sees Italian label Flexi celebrate forty years of their mother store, Flexi Dischi in unsurprisingly stylish fashion.TRACK LISTING
A1. Club Soda - The Bottle (Ruff Mix)
A2. Hiroyuki Kato - That Time
A3. The Mechanical Man (feat. Bob Vito) - Uncle Swing
B1. DJ Rocca - The Box Above
B2. Lex & Locke - Soul Escape
Professor Supercool’s "If You Love Somebody" is many things at once: an example of a special brand of British pop music, influenced by US-American soul more or less from the get-go, the Second Summer of Love, the conception of Balearic as a music genre, the cultural interchange of European dancefloors and DJs from across the pond and underground music marketing through the vessel of special one-time pressings. The mysterious Professor Supercool is actually a moniker for Dr. Rob of The Blow Monkeys’s fame, who produced the song with a veteran and legendary DJ of the Northern Soul scene The Real Hector - a resident at the famous Wag Club.
Originally a part of the band’s album "Spring Time For The World", it appeared first as a special For-Promotion-Only-12“ in 1989 with limited information as a trial ballon to avoid preconceptions. The fear was without reason. Like the band’s other big dancefloor record and Balearic fave "LA Passionara" a year later, it got played and supported by the DJs of its time. Next to Graeme Park at the Hacienda or Paul Oakenfold, it also got picked up by Mastermixer Tony Humphries and became a staple at his radio and club sets for KissFm respectively Club Zanzibar. While the vocal mix found its way on said album, the preferred 12“ instrumental version has never been released anywhere else up until now and made the record go for a substantial amount of Discogs dollars.
Expanded with an edit by Running Back's in-house DJ Gerd Janson that is supposed to work as a dub alternative to the vocal mix, the 12-inch contains the original plus a faithfully restored and remastered version of the in demand instrumental. If you love this record it is impossible to let it go!
Originally a part of the band’s album "Spring Time For The World", it appeared first as a special For-Promotion-Only-12“ in 1989 with limited information as a trial ballon to avoid preconceptions. The fear was without reason. Like the band’s other big dancefloor record and Balearic fave "LA Passionara" a year later, it got played and supported by the DJs of its time. Next to Graeme Park at the Hacienda or Paul Oakenfold, it also got picked up by Mastermixer Tony Humphries and became a staple at his radio and club sets for KissFm respectively Club Zanzibar. While the vocal mix found its way on said album, the preferred 12“ instrumental version has never been released anywhere else up until now and made the record go for a substantial amount of Discogs dollars.
Expanded with an edit by Running Back's in-house DJ Gerd Janson that is supposed to work as a dub alternative to the vocal mix, the 12-inch contains the original plus a faithfully restored and remastered version of the in demand instrumental. If you love this record it is impossible to let it go!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Amazing late 80s bomb that straddles genres with charismatic belligerence. Part baggy rave bomb, part garage masterpiece, part proto-house Zanzibar anthem; and previously rare as white dog shit; "If You Love Somebody" sees a triumphant return with a fresh Gerd Janson edit to boot.TRACK LISTING
A1. If You Love Somebody
B1. If You Love Somebody - Instrumental
B2. If You Love Somebody - Gerd Janson Edit
Upstairs P. (aka Garrett Rowley) is a DJ and producer based in Los Angeles. He has released 2 tracks on Germany's Public Possession alongside good friend and collaborator Baba Stiltz (who is also credited on PART 2 of this 12 Inch). This is his first solo 12 Inch. CHUG!
TRACK LISTING
A1. Part 1
B1. Part 2
Space Ghost drops "Dream Tool", a four track 12” EP of bright and breezy house tunes exploring the producer's signature style of dance music. Each track is equipped with groovin’ drums, atmospheric pads, catchy piano melodies, and bouncy basslines. It marks the debut release of Space Ghost’s new label, Peace World Records.
With the launch of Peace World Records, Space Ghost aims to harness his passion for music to create a unique platform for like-minded artists in the Bay Area and beyond. Since moving to Oakland in 2009, Space Ghost has been a consistent fixture in the Bay Area music scene, DJing regularly and refining his production skills. For Space Ghost, honing his craft and creating enduring, high-quality art is essential, making the establishment of his new label a natural progression in his artistic journey.
Space Ghost has garnered an international following over the years by steadily dropping a diverse array of LPs and EPs. He has collaborated with Danish label Tartelet Records for multiple projects and has also put out music with acclaimed labels such as Apron Records, Pacific Rhythm, and PPU. Across his releases, Space Ghost’s production style weaves between ambient and dance music, drawing inspiration from the underground scenes of the '80s and '90s while adding a contemporary touch.
With the launch of Peace World Records, Space Ghost aims to harness his passion for music to create a unique platform for like-minded artists in the Bay Area and beyond. Since moving to Oakland in 2009, Space Ghost has been a consistent fixture in the Bay Area music scene, DJing regularly and refining his production skills. For Space Ghost, honing his craft and creating enduring, high-quality art is essential, making the establishment of his new label a natural progression in his artistic journey.
Space Ghost has garnered an international following over the years by steadily dropping a diverse array of LPs and EPs. He has collaborated with Danish label Tartelet Records for multiple projects and has also put out music with acclaimed labels such as Apron Records, Pacific Rhythm, and PPU. Across his releases, Space Ghost’s production style weaves between ambient and dance music, drawing inspiration from the underground scenes of the '80s and '90s while adding a contemporary touch.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Space Ghost comes correct with four bouncy and upbeat house jams that should find favour with lovers of Apron, Roza Terenzi, Moon B, Glen Underground and such like. Quality vibes throughout!TRACK LISTING
A1. East Of The Lake
A2. Dream Tool
B1. Prism
B2. Homeworld
Vintage house and disco don Dave Lee knows a thing or two about serving up irresistible and timeless cuts and that's what he does here with the 24th instalment of the long-running Attack The Dancefloor series on his own Z Records. The man himself kicks off with Maurissa Rose on the loosely chugging, deep and soulful 'Open Me Up' (a first taste of the upcoming album together). He then slips into US garage style with his popular remix of The Trammps' 'I've Gotta Stand Up' that harks back to the glory days of 90s Soulful House. Felix Buxton's Celestial Being & Citizens Of The World Choir's 'Raise The Vibration' gets a gloriously sunny and positive Crackazat club mix before Lee closes the release with squelching synth in the form of his Boogified mix of Soul Dhamma's classic 'Flower.'
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: What's left to say? Dave Lee marches on with volume 24 of his esteemed disco edits series. Another smorgasbord of glitterball flecked goodness, freshly spliced and ready for the 'floor.TRACK LISTING
Dave & Maurissa - Open Me Up
The Trammps - I've Gotta Stand Up (Dave Lee Garage City Mix)
Celestial Being & Citizens Of The World Choir - Raise The Vibration (Crackazat Club Mix)
Soul Dhamma - Flower (Dave's Boogified Mix)
Lono Ritmo Feat. Leo Power & Pablo Dominguez
Luz De Luna - Incl. DJ Pippi & Willie Graf Remix
Is It Balearic
Lono Ritmo arrive at IIB HQ from some distant mysterious exotic land bringing a deeply authentic gypsy flamenco rhythm with them. Luz de Luna has a Spine tingling vocals and emotive guitar transporting you to a Spanish mountain side camp under the setting sun. Pablo's Groove highlights the percussion tracks. Ibiza legends DJ Pippi and Willie Graf turn the OG into a trademark deep dance floor groove that would sound right at home in their Ibiza DJ sets. The Dubstrumental drops the vox and the hypnotic dance is on. Already roadtested on the white Isle last summer, Authentico!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Summer might be dying out on this side of the pond but Is It Balearic give us one more blast of solar powered sonics via the mysterious Lono Ritmo who as far as I can see, makes his vinyl debut here.TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. "Luz De Luna"
2. "Pablo’s Groove"
Side 2
1. "Luz De Luna" (DJ Pippi & Willie Graf Remix)
2. "Luz De Luna" (DJ Pippi & Willie Graf Dubstrumental)
Prepare to experience a true soul gem reimagined for the modern age with this special 7-inch reissue of Matt Covington’s classic, I'm So In Love With You. Originally released in 1983, this rare groove masterpiece captures the essence of early '80s R&B with its smooth, heartfelt vocals and lush instrumentation. Covington’s romantic delivery and the track's elegant arrangement have made it a coveted piece for collectors and soul aficionados alike, with the original pressing becoming increasingly hard to find over the years. For the first time ever, I’m So In Love With You is being reissued, allowing a new generation of listeners to discover its timeless charm. On the flip side, we’ve included Muhammad Ali, a standout cut from Covington’s self-titled album that resonates with soul, funk, and infectious energy. A favorite of acclaimed DJ Floating Points, Muhammad Ali pays tribute to the legendary boxer with a groove that’s as fierce as its namesake. Whether this has been sat in your wantlist for years or new to Matt Covington’s music, this 7-inch offers an essential addition to your collection. With its impeccable blend of silky soul and rhythmic punch, this reissue promises to become as cherished as the original release.
"Kéléjé” shows Kiko Navarro returning to Canopy to herald in the 10th vinyl single on the label. Enlisting the vocals of Kaleta, Kiko transports us to somewhere off-planet, in orbit among a nebular of synth lines, hypnotic vocals and electro-afro-beat rhythms. Underpinned by weighty sub frequency oscillations, "Kéléjé" delivers a deep and powerful late night afro inspired dance floor workout that's pretty damn irresistible.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Evocative and infectious afro-house here from the Pacha and Space Ibiza resident. Instantly conjuring images of fun in the sun, it's both chest-beatingly rousing and head twistingly deep.TRACK LISTING
Keleje
Keleje Instrumental
The German duo, Coeo has been part of Toy Tonics since day one. Now they celebrate their return to Toy Tonics with an outstanding EP full of timeless, contemporary house music that also marks their 10th contribution to the label after their first release on the imprint 10 years ago. Their house vibes have been defining the sound of the Toy Tonics label for many years and still now they regularly play the Toy Tonics events around the world.
On this new EP the boys dive deep into the Italian piano house world, with "Nostalgia"'s anthemic keys and synth brass combining with a vintage drum palette for a beautifully rose tinted opener. "Breeze" accelerates to a quick skip, with another e-rushing breakdown combining skilfully with 90s themes and expansive atmospheres; side A playing out like you're both at a free party off the M1 or experiencing the first wave of Italian deep house music down the riviera.
Side B opens with "Meet Me At The Cascades" which pairs a dreamy pad sequence, sultry arps and rubbery b-line for one of the most face meltingly gorgeous pieces of Italo-deep-house we've heard for a long while. Dekmantel's Stump Valley get in on the action, remixing "Nostalgia" with quirky sample snips, rising piano line and crisp house beats.
All in all a pretty epic excursion that should appeal to fans of that original Italian dream house sound - think Optik, Key Tronics Ensemble, Don Carlos, Aqua Re etc etc.
Recommended!
On this new EP the boys dive deep into the Italian piano house world, with "Nostalgia"'s anthemic keys and synth brass combining with a vintage drum palette for a beautifully rose tinted opener. "Breeze" accelerates to a quick skip, with another e-rushing breakdown combining skilfully with 90s themes and expansive atmospheres; side A playing out like you're both at a free party off the M1 or experiencing the first wave of Italian deep house music down the riviera.
Side B opens with "Meet Me At The Cascades" which pairs a dreamy pad sequence, sultry arps and rubbery b-line for one of the most face meltingly gorgeous pieces of Italo-deep-house we've heard for a long while. Dekmantel's Stump Valley get in on the action, remixing "Nostalgia" with quirky sample snips, rising piano line and crisp house beats.
All in all a pretty epic excursion that should appeal to fans of that original Italian dream house sound - think Optik, Key Tronics Ensemble, Don Carlos, Aqua Re etc etc.
Recommended!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: All about that "Breeze" track for me... rest of the EP is mega too. Big on the Italian Riviera!TRACK LISTING
A1) Nostalgia
A2) Breeze (Bamboo Tribute)
B1) Meet Me At The Cascades
B2) Nostalgia (Stump Valley Remix)
Next up on _NRV, CHKLTE takes us on a mesmerizing journey. "Enchanted Alley" establishes a hypnotic groove with deep basslines, perfect for late-night sets. "Fallen Algorhythm" delivers a dynamic auditory experience with a driving tempo and ethereal synths. "The Other One Follows" features a rolling bassline and snapping percussion, a straight groove torpedo launched from the kind of sub we'd rather be around. Cristi Cons's remix of "Fallen Algorhythm" adds a pulsating bassline and slicing percussion, creating a high-energy rave weapon sure to vaporize anyone standing in front of the speakers, all while maintaining the essence of the original, if you were at Sunwaves 32, there's no way you didn't hear this bomb drop.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Rock solid deep house business here with a keen ear for intrinsic sound design and voodoo laced grooves. There's a black magic at work here, CHKLTE clearly has a grasp on late night technologies.TRACK LISTING
A1. Fallen Algorithm
A2. Fallen Algorithm (Cristi Cons Remix)
B1. The Other One Follows
B2. Enchanted Alley
No idea who Hoover1 is but here they're providing killer club vibes & delivering lively to deep atmospheric Shedesque jungle tunes. Unstoppable, unbeatable, this is probably the best thing we've heard all week! Just fuckin' buy it!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Head melting, speaker-busting modern jungle freakouts by a producer obviously inspired by Shed (is it Shed?). Can't get enough of that opening track "What You Want" - so good!TRACK LISTING
A1. What You Want
A2. Red 90
B1. 74
B2. Days
Dan Ghenacia's influence on the European underground over the last 25-plus years cannot be overstated. He has run vital labels, hosted essential parties, laid down definitive DJ sets, and produced seminal sounds both solo and as part of the tastemaking Apollonia trio with friends Shonky and Dyed Soundorom. His understanding of house music across the ages and continents is second to none, and he brings all that experience to this fantastic new solo EP.
The bumpy and infectious 'Rouge Ou Noir' opens with looped and funky guitar riffs and neon synths winding their way through dusty, dynamic drums. Cooing vocal stabs ramp up the steaminess of this most tasteful party starter. The superb 'Chilly' has a bustling blend of louche rhythms and rugged synth arps that dart about the mix. They hurry along beneath swirling vocal sounds up top with hints of Metro Area magic and tripped-out colours, all making it a characterful groove. Last but not least, 'Chilly' gets dubbed out and becomes a more low-slung sound with a fleshy bassline popping up the choppy, playful and synth-infused rhythm.
The bumpy and infectious 'Rouge Ou Noir' opens with looped and funky guitar riffs and neon synths winding their way through dusty, dynamic drums. Cooing vocal stabs ramp up the steaminess of this most tasteful party starter. The superb 'Chilly' has a bustling blend of louche rhythms and rugged synth arps that dart about the mix. They hurry along beneath swirling vocal sounds up top with hints of Metro Area magic and tripped-out colours, all making it a characterful groove. Last but not least, 'Chilly' gets dubbed out and becomes a more low-slung sound with a fleshy bassline popping up the choppy, playful and synth-infused rhythm.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: New on my radar and making quite the splash, French producer and DJ Dan Ghenacia has that infectious housey wiggle down to a tee. If ya dig the sounds of Sneak, Roule, Boo Williams etc - check this ASAP!TRACK LISTING
A. Rouge Ou Noir
B1. Chilly
B2. Chilly (Dub)
Duncan Forbes returns to 49North with a super fresh sounding 4 track EP, all killer no filler!
First up is ‘Moods Shift And Flicker’ which effortlessly fuses Duncan’s love of Detroit and dub techno with his love of Chicago house music and spoken word all underpinned by an infectious disco bassline. Following on and taking things up a level or two we are treated to the uplifting peak time monster that is ‘Time Is Now!’. Peak time melodic techno that will be just as at home in any large open-air space as it will in a dark basement. Third on the menu is ‘Spectra’, a no holes barred sonic battle weapon that will take you to the stars and back as it builds and builds. Desert is served up in the form of ‘I Wanna Know’, a solid 808 electro workout with one foot in the 80’s and the other somewhere in the future.
First up is ‘Moods Shift And Flicker’ which effortlessly fuses Duncan’s love of Detroit and dub techno with his love of Chicago house music and spoken word all underpinned by an infectious disco bassline. Following on and taking things up a level or two we are treated to the uplifting peak time monster that is ‘Time Is Now!’. Peak time melodic techno that will be just as at home in any large open-air space as it will in a dark basement. Third on the menu is ‘Spectra’, a no holes barred sonic battle weapon that will take you to the stars and back as it builds and builds. Desert is served up in the form of ‘I Wanna Know’, a solid 808 electro workout with one foot in the 80’s and the other somewhere in the future.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Neon-lit deepness from Duncan Forbes who channels dub techno, Chicago house and Detroitian sensibilities for a dreamy doozy of a club record.TRACK LISTING
A1. Moods Shift And Flicker
A2. Time Is Now!
B1. Spectra
B2. I Wanna Know
More anthemic, 5D techno from Canadian duo Jump Source. Their fifth release of kalaidascoping spine-tinglers with a rough, rugged edge that gets the system tweaking in all the right places.
"Balance" opens with a juddering and fizzy keyboard motif that gets soaked in cosmic ripples, its driving 4/4 kicking the whole thing forward at a steady rate. "Sad Salad" is a brilliantly titled track that encapsulates melancholy and rebirth as it hums across zipwires and circuit boards. Finally "Tonewarm Extender" mixes both Jamal Moss and Jeff Mills influences to create another scorching interstellar trip that'll have you dizzy with sine waves and drum machines.
Exceptional stuff from Francis Latreille and Patrick Holland.
"Balance" opens with a juddering and fizzy keyboard motif that gets soaked in cosmic ripples, its driving 4/4 kicking the whole thing forward at a steady rate. "Sad Salad" is a brilliantly titled track that encapsulates melancholy and rebirth as it hums across zipwires and circuit boards. Finally "Tonewarm Extender" mixes both Jamal Moss and Jeff Mills influences to create another scorching interstellar trip that'll have you dizzy with sine waves and drum machines.
Exceptional stuff from Francis Latreille and Patrick Holland.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Came for the anthemic fizz and twang of "Balance" but enjoyed the other two equally as much. Jump Source rightly continue to be the cult favourite.TRACK LISTING
A1. Balance
B1. Tonearm Extender Ft. Sabola
B2. Sad Salad
Following the phenomenal success of the original 'Modern Stalking' EP in 2007, Lovebirds triumphantly returns with the highly anticipated sequel, 'Modern Stalking Vol. 2.' Known for their uncountable releases and timeless Music like 'I Want You in My Soul' and 'In the Shadows,' Lovebirds continues to deliver high-quality music with this new EP.
TRACK LISTING
A1. The Sun
A2. Run
B1. Motion
B2. Reachin
Toolroom’s leading lady ESSEL returns to the label with a brand new killer vinyl 2 tracker. First up is her recent smash ‘Rave Is The Weapon’ with fellow female powerhouse and talented DJ, producer and vocalist, Alex Mills. Alex Mills is on an incredible journey! She had a UK top 40 hit last year with ‘Million Dollar Bill’ and as a talented vocalist boasts writing credits on records with the likes of Camelphat, Solardo and Ferreck Dawn. When these 2 are in the same room together, the energy that exudes from them is on another level! Their genuine friendship and thirst for fun is clearly visable and this spills into the record in a massive way. This BANGS! A peak-time tech houser in a similar vein to ESSEL’s Beatport chart topping tracks ‘Sweat’, and ‘Lennon’ with a lyric that will be screamed on dance floors and at festivals for the foreseeable future… ‘RAVE is the weapon!’ On the flipside is her late 2023 Toolroom single ‘The Edge’ that already sits on an impressive 4m streams and almost 40 Radio 1 plays. She has received a huge amount of radio support over the past few years which was rewarded with a DJ booking at Radio 1’s ‘Big Weekend’ back in May alongside the world’s leading artists. As far as the record is concerned… This is a real EARWORM! A stripped back, fun record with insanely catchy vocals and one that will please radio DJs, and club DJs alike.
TRACK LISTING
A1. ESSEL, Alex Mills - Rave Is The Weapon (Extended Mix)
B1. ESSEL - The Edge (Extended Mix)
deadbeat Records are back with an EP from Dawn Razor. Five tracks of razor sharp electro and Berghain-esque techno, including a rare remix from the elusive Kovyazin D.
"Sixteen" is an ethereal affair - designed to sweep you away on a wave of joyous confusion. One for the twilight hours. Meanwhile, veteran producer Kovyazin D provides a twangy electro house refix that should wig out the floor summat rotten.
"Panomatic Mono" is a rumbling breakbeat affair with bass that will knock your socks off, while "Good Old Days" chugs and sputters its way into the wee hours.
Only 150 records were pressed - they'll go fast.
"Sixteen" is an ethereal affair - designed to sweep you away on a wave of joyous confusion. One for the twilight hours. Meanwhile, veteran producer Kovyazin D provides a twangy electro house refix that should wig out the floor summat rotten.
"Panomatic Mono" is a rumbling breakbeat affair with bass that will knock your socks off, while "Good Old Days" chugs and sputters its way into the wee hours.
Only 150 records were pressed - they'll go fast.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Electro on a knife edge, with wobbly bass and granulized atmospheres, and transportive listen to the underground rave clubs of Berlin and beyond.TRACK LISTING
A1. Dawn Razor - Sixteen
A2. Dawn Razor - Sixteen (Kovyazin D Remix)
B1. Dawn Razor & Confluence - Panomatic Mono
B2. Dawn Razor & Architech - Good Old Days
Foundation reggae artist Dennis Walks' much in demand Waste Time in Babylon becomes the latest 1980s digital masterpiece to be reissued on 45 from Death Is Not The End's 333 series. Produced by Prince Jazzbo for his Ujama label in 1987, the singer who first came through voicing tracks for producers Harry Mudie and Joe Gibbs in the early 1970s lends his vocals to the "Racecourse Rock" rhythm played here by the legendary keyboardist Winston Wright.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: The fruitful 80s period of reggae continues to yield trouser-shaking results with both vocal and dub versions of this digital number guaranteed to rock the dance.TRACK LISTING
1. Waste Time In Babylon
2. Version In Babylon
You never know what journey Boo Williams is going to take you on. These songs prove you know even less then you thought.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Everyone knows I'm partial to bit o Boo. Here my prolific go-to Chi-town wriggler is nicely paired up here with fellow Chicagoan James Curd for four tracks that scream of Windy City excitement.TRACK LISTING
A1. Boo Williams - Remember The Music (Dub)
A2. Boo Williams - Time Searching
B1. James Curd - The Perceived Theory
B2. James Curd - Grey Matters
The slow burning project of of producer Bonar Bradberry (PBR Streetgang, Vyvyan) continues on from its 2022’s hit EP ‘Rivazzura’ and singles on ‘Bordello A Parigi’ and ‘Wrong Era’ . Magari’s dive into to the beating heart of the Rimini Club Scene of the 80’s & 90’s goes deeper…
Side A 'Calling Mick' is the first of the Magari canon that leans slightly towards house but still with all the tropes of a sun soaked Italian coastline and hot summer nights. 'La Selvaggia' is classic throbbing , sultry groove with guitar riffs dancing through the arrangement taking you off in to a lost world 80’s nightclubs. The final track of the Ep 'Alden' is the more downtempoboogie affair that could be as easyily at home in the clubs of south central LA in ’85 as the beaches of the Italian Riviera. On for Burning hearts and melancholy souls.
Side A 'Calling Mick' is the first of the Magari canon that leans slightly towards house but still with all the tropes of a sun soaked Italian coastline and hot summer nights. 'La Selvaggia' is classic throbbing , sultry groove with guitar riffs dancing through the arrangement taking you off in to a lost world 80’s nightclubs. The final track of the Ep 'Alden' is the more downtempoboogie affair that could be as easyily at home in the clubs of south central LA in ’85 as the beaches of the Italian Riviera. On for Burning hearts and melancholy souls.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: A trifold spread of smoke-filled cosmic, funky new disco and stoned downbeat grooves announce Magari's tenure on the scene, Bonar Bradberry's new project and one that's certainly worth keeping an eye on.TRACK LISTING
A1. Calling Mick
B1. La Selvaggia
B2. Alden
After their electrifying collaboration on "Parribean Disco", Dimitri From Paris is back in the driver’s seat with Cotonete’s "O Céu E Preto" featuring Gystere. This time partnering with French deep house pioneer DJ Deep for a sizzling remix from Cotonete lauded album "Victoire de la Musique”.
The remix is a house music masterpiece, featuring an infuriatingly catchy bassline, playful percussions, swirling keyboards, and tantalizing guitar licks that elevate Gystere’s mesmerizing vocal loops. The buildup peaks with irresistible horn riffs, delivering a straight-up house banger.
On Side B, the refined deep house and techno duo of DJ Deep and Romain Poncet present a streamlined, dubbier, and club-ready version that’s perfect for late-night sessions. Finally Voilaaa world-groove master gives a laidback airy and light disco take, always with a stomping beat (vocal and instrumental versions)
Don't miss out on this French Brazilian disco summer gem!
The remix is a house music masterpiece, featuring an infuriatingly catchy bassline, playful percussions, swirling keyboards, and tantalizing guitar licks that elevate Gystere’s mesmerizing vocal loops. The buildup peaks with irresistible horn riffs, delivering a straight-up house banger.
On Side B, the refined deep house and techno duo of DJ Deep and Romain Poncet present a streamlined, dubbier, and club-ready version that’s perfect for late-night sessions. Finally Voilaaa world-groove master gives a laidback airy and light disco take, always with a stomping beat (vocal and instrumental versions)
Don't miss out on this French Brazilian disco summer gem!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Two absolute heavyweights of house music get to grips with Cotonete's modern tribal classic. The results are suitably devastating - Deep's version going on a dubby feathers and face paint ritual and Dimitri keeping the tribal inflections going through the night with an equally infectious exercise in house music voodoo. Unmissable!TRACK LISTING
Side A. O Céu é Preto - Dimitri From Paris & DJ Deep Remix 06:14
Side B. O Céu é Preto - DJ Deep & Romain Poncet Dub 05:23
Isle Of Jura continue to navigate the uneven terrain of the collective wantlist here, jumping licensing hurdles to deliver an official reissue of one of THE all time cosmic classics. Taking us back in time to the sultry summer of 1976, the reissue specialists explore the early work of British/Nigerian soul/dub/funk ensemble Ozo, shining a light on the unique "Anambra", a spiritual, ritualistic expression which became a staple at Mancuso's Loft and Baldelli's Cosmic parties. Fusing African & Nyabinghi drumming with the Buddhist mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum"a mystical flute riff and soulful chants, Ozo created a slow burning moment of true dancefloor transcendence. Here we get both the extended 12" mix and the edited version, backed for the first time by later variation "Anambra River", a deep, dreamlike and mystical reprise which ups the tempo and intensity for a seamless midset flow from Dadawah to Morricone.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Crazy cosmic nyabinghi record which seems to reinterpreted Dadawah's "Peach & Love" album (released only two years previous) - adding Buddhist chants to the tribal and hypnotic grooves. Strangely Dadawah isn't credited on this record but the tracks are undeniably reinterpretations. Very intriguing. A proper cult cosmic rarity - and available once again!TRACK LISTING
A. Anambra (Extended Mix)
B. Anambra (Edited Version)
B2. Anambra River
Chicago icon and Disctechno label head Mark Grusane teams up again with Detroit-based Eric Schwab for a second volume of the "Midwest Rhythms" series with four versatile house tracks.
The A1 "Easy Strider" uses low-slung skittering drum patterns, a classic FM bass walk and a touch of 303. ‘Acid Hole’ layers a tension-building acidic pulse over a jacking 707 beat and spacey effects and fills. On the B-side, “You’re In Danger” combines dissonant pads, plucky synth and bass lines, and warbled verbal warnings. The record concludes with Eric’s reconstructed version of the title track from Mark’s 2023 album, “A House of My Own,” using assorted gear to bring new colors to a modern Chicago house classic.”
RIYL: Jessie Saunders, early Larry Heard, Adonis, Phuture
The A1 "Easy Strider" uses low-slung skittering drum patterns, a classic FM bass walk and a touch of 303. ‘Acid Hole’ layers a tension-building acidic pulse over a jacking 707 beat and spacey effects and fills. On the B-side, “You’re In Danger” combines dissonant pads, plucky synth and bass lines, and warbled verbal warnings. The record concludes with Eric’s reconstructed version of the title track from Mark’s 2023 album, “A House of My Own,” using assorted gear to bring new colors to a modern Chicago house classic.”
RIYL: Jessie Saunders, early Larry Heard, Adonis, Phuture
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Mark Grusane & Eric Schwab tread similar ground to the equally stunning Dirty Blends crew. Plunging into that Ron Hardy-era, primal warehouse traxx with a slightly more modern outboard. Resulting in an EP of highly arresting jack beat and deep acid.TRACK LISTING
Easy Strider
Acid Hole
You're In Danger
A House Of My Own (home Invasion Version)
THE BANGER IS BACK!
Red Rack’em returns with a surefire summer smash ‘Italo Disco Banger’ which immediately evokes the most euphoric festival vibes ever.
The feedback has been INSANE with Gerd Janson immediately responding ‘Sounds like a hit!’ and huge support from a wide range of artists including DJ Harvey, Crazy P, Roman Flugel, Luke Una, Leon Vynehall, Avalon Emerson, Jamie 3:26 and many more.
Italo Disco Banger does what it says on the tin and more. Tailor made for Tisno and Adriatic vibes, from the first few bars of the heart tugging, eyes closed intro, you’re locked into a beautiful, sun kissed joyous ride.
Hotline is another party starter anthem. No soft B sides here. A heads down filtered disco sub bass club wrecker.
Red Rack’em returns with a surefire summer smash ‘Italo Disco Banger’ which immediately evokes the most euphoric festival vibes ever.
The feedback has been INSANE with Gerd Janson immediately responding ‘Sounds like a hit!’ and huge support from a wide range of artists including DJ Harvey, Crazy P, Roman Flugel, Luke Una, Leon Vynehall, Avalon Emerson, Jamie 3:26 and many more.
Italo Disco Banger does what it says on the tin and more. Tailor made for Tisno and Adriatic vibes, from the first few bars of the heart tugging, eyes closed intro, you’re locked into a beautiful, sun kissed joyous ride.
Hotline is another party starter anthem. No soft B sides here. A heads down filtered disco sub bass club wrecker.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Italo Disco Banger
B1. Hotline
Still buzzing from the first House of Spirits 12 Inch earlier this summer, RNT tops up our collective high with even more soulful bliss from the mind of Tom Noble. A Brit-funk inspired uptempo heater with spindly guitars, driving bass and a joyous vocal hook, 'Please Take Me There' is another all original modern retro offering that portends the massive gravity of the full LP to come. On the B side, Dutch production wunderkinds Makez reconfigure the tune into a sultry vocal house excursion, and Sizmo takes it to the beach with an extra wavey balearic A Capella dub. End of Summer essential!
TRACK LISTING
A1. Please Take Me There
B1. Makez Vocal House Remix
B2. Sizmo A Capella Dub Mix
Brooklyn underground rap heroes Tanya Morgan drop a two-track heatrock of a 7-inch that lights up dancefloors while maintaining their true-school status with clever wordplay and progressive beats.
Since breaking on to the blog-era rap scene in 2006 with their debut LPMoonlightingand solidifying their status in 2009 with the now-legendaryBrooklynati, Tanya Morgan has represented the best of underground hip-hop. Your favorite rapper's favorite group, they combine trademark witty wordplay with tough, headnodding beats that demand rewinds and repeat listens. Bouncing back in recent years withRubber Souland other one-off cuts, the duo of Donwill and Von Pea has teamed with producer 6th Sense and quietly set about building the next chapter of their rock-solid legacy.
"Move It Or Lose It" is the latest manifestation of Tanya Morgan, a cut that is neither throwback nor trend chasing, but does double duty on the dancefloor as well as a headphone banger. Irresistibly funky, with Mathien's guitar and vocal the icing on top, and riding at a perfect tempo to get dancers bubbling, it got immediate attention from DJs when the group teased the digital version online.
The double A-side single continues on the flip with "Don't Look Up," another grown-man rap (as Von Pea asks, "How you want the old me acting brand new?") set to 6th Sense's progressive uptempo beat that recalls Q-Tip's adventurous recent productions, and featuring Mia Jae on vocals driving the chorus. Donwill's commentary on getting older and wiser in the music industry hits home to any of us who've been around the block: "Slow growth while the roots spread / Somebody said rap group's dead / They prolly wrote it as a sponsored ad."
Both cuts are primed to move feet and represent the continued lineage of quality underground hip-hop, proudly coming straight from the heart of Brooklyn as a collab with BK-based indy vinyl masters Names You Can Trust.
Since breaking on to the blog-era rap scene in 2006 with their debut LPMoonlightingand solidifying their status in 2009 with the now-legendaryBrooklynati, Tanya Morgan has represented the best of underground hip-hop. Your favorite rapper's favorite group, they combine trademark witty wordplay with tough, headnodding beats that demand rewinds and repeat listens. Bouncing back in recent years withRubber Souland other one-off cuts, the duo of Donwill and Von Pea has teamed with producer 6th Sense and quietly set about building the next chapter of their rock-solid legacy.
"Move It Or Lose It" is the latest manifestation of Tanya Morgan, a cut that is neither throwback nor trend chasing, but does double duty on the dancefloor as well as a headphone banger. Irresistibly funky, with Mathien's guitar and vocal the icing on top, and riding at a perfect tempo to get dancers bubbling, it got immediate attention from DJs when the group teased the digital version online.
The double A-side single continues on the flip with "Don't Look Up," another grown-man rap (as Von Pea asks, "How you want the old me acting brand new?") set to 6th Sense's progressive uptempo beat that recalls Q-Tip's adventurous recent productions, and featuring Mia Jae on vocals driving the chorus. Donwill's commentary on getting older and wiser in the music industry hits home to any of us who've been around the block: "Slow growth while the roots spread / Somebody said rap group's dead / They prolly wrote it as a sponsored ad."
Both cuts are primed to move feet and represent the continued lineage of quality underground hip-hop, proudly coming straight from the heart of Brooklyn as a collab with BK-based indy vinyl masters Names You Can Trust.
TRACK LISTING
1. Move It Or Lose It (feat. Mathien)
2. Don't Look Up (feat. Mia Jae)
The mighty Payfone return!
Ahead of new LP release later in 2024 on their own Otis label, they give us this truly wonderful addition to their already incredible catalogue... "The Wild Butterfly EP" features 3 original new songs and welcome 10th anniversary reload of their previous (and highly sought after) Gold Channel classic - "Paradise".
The Barcelona / Brighton duo of Phil Passera and Jimmy Day concoct another high-class suite of mid-tempo offerings featuring sublime guest vocals, tailor-made for loved-up dancefloors and intoxicated, sofa-bound listening sessions.
Immersive chords, squelchy synth-bass, eyes-closed jazz guitar motifs (courtesy of guests J Felix and Royce Wood Jr.) and smoky sax all make for an effortlessly layered and tactile selection of evocative musical goodness.
Vinyl only!
Ahead of new LP release later in 2024 on their own Otis label, they give us this truly wonderful addition to their already incredible catalogue... "The Wild Butterfly EP" features 3 original new songs and welcome 10th anniversary reload of their previous (and highly sought after) Gold Channel classic - "Paradise".
The Barcelona / Brighton duo of Phil Passera and Jimmy Day concoct another high-class suite of mid-tempo offerings featuring sublime guest vocals, tailor-made for loved-up dancefloors and intoxicated, sofa-bound listening sessions.
Immersive chords, squelchy synth-bass, eyes-closed jazz guitar motifs (courtesy of guests J Felix and Royce Wood Jr.) and smoky sax all make for an effortlessly layered and tactile selection of evocative musical goodness.
Vinyl only!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Stunning collection of modern post-disco sleaze. So ridiculously and effortlessly cool and suave it makes George Clooney look like Roy Cropper.TRACK LISTING
A1. Wild Butterfly Feat. Jo Harris
A2. Paradise Feat. Louis Howard Jones And Dayna Talley
B1. Confessions Of A Queen Feat. Barbara Alcindor
B2. Wasted On You Feat. Morly
New from cult label Wania - DJ Sotofett's singular imprint. Joined by a veritable cast of misfits, "WANIA Mk2" highlights the dubby techno, trippy house and blissful liminality of its contributors in fine style. Moving through three hazy dancefloor cuts and one moment of serene ambience, there's also five locked grooves (remember them?!) for the more adventurous DJs to utilize in the mix or to befuddle any young digital upstarts. As usual, there's no one quite like Sotofett and Wania houses his most personal creations.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Top shelf trips from Sotofett and co. who take us hurtling thru 5D and deep into the dub techno chamber for four intoxicating cuts of stripped back mainframe abuse.TRACK LISTING
A1. Ronny Nyheim & DJ Sotofett - Dubquartz
A2. Zarate-Fix & DJ Sotofett - Dub State Looped
B1. Ronny Nyheim - EXP (DJ Sotofett Lockmix)
B2. L.A.2000 & DJ Sotofett -1st Wave Fusion
+ 5 Locked Grooves
Stockholm’s Tiger Stripes appears on Matt Edwards’ Rekids for the first time with the ‘I Heard It Through The Bassline’ two-tracker. The EP starts with the aptly named title track, defined by its deeply infectious bass which propels forward along tight house grooves and classy gospel vocals. ‘I Heard It Through the Bassline’ is followed by Tiger Stripes’ ‘Everybody’s Doing It’, a stylish, low-slung people mover with the air of a vibey, dim-lit establishment or introspective late-night journey through the city.
Strange Idols label founder Tiger Stripes is a prolific producer, remixer, and DJ who has been active since the early 2000s. He’s collaborated with artists like Kerri Chandler and Jerome Sydenham and released music via heavyweight underground imprints including Hot Creations, Get Physical, and Sydenham’s Ibadan.
Strange Idols label founder Tiger Stripes is a prolific producer, remixer, and DJ who has been active since the early 2000s. He’s collaborated with artists like Kerri Chandler and Jerome Sydenham and released music via heavyweight underground imprints including Hot Creations, Get Physical, and Sydenham’s Ibadan.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: One side an insatiable, terrace tailored, tech-house ultra-wiggle while the other side's a head's down, red lit, low ceiling throbber for the peak time. Two killers from Tiger Stripes.TRACK LISTING
A. I Heard It Through The Bassline
B. Everybody's Doing It
Vermelho Wonder is a Brazilian duo formed by music producer and DJ Márcio Vermelho and performer/singer Ivana Wonder. Since their formation in 2016, they have been acclaimed for their avant-garde and experimental style. ‘Se Você’ is an electronic torch song that was originally released digitally in 2021 by Gop Tun (also one of Brazil’s main festivals for Electronic music). For the first time the single is brought to Vinyl alongside a new Jura Soundsystem interpretation. Bonus track ‘Catman’ (Dub) rounds off the 12” with a touch of underground house.
Vermelho Wonder is a unique phenomenon, creating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere with their mix of performance, vocals, and DJ sets. Ivana's mysterious and captivating presence, combined with Vermelho's elegant production, has seen their live show delivering captivating performances at iconic venues such as SESC, CCSP, Oca do Ibirapuera, Teatro Oficina, and Hélio Oiticica's installation in Brasília.
Vermelho Wonder is a unique phenomenon, creating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere with their mix of performance, vocals, and DJ sets. Ivana's mysterious and captivating presence, combined with Vermelho's elegant production, has seen their live show delivering captivating performances at iconic venues such as SESC, CCSP, Oca do Ibirapuera, Teatro Oficina, and Hélio Oiticica's installation in Brasília.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Isle Of Jura come correct as always with this contemporary Balearic masterpiece. Gliding in on undulating waves, and possessing all the serenity of the wide ocean it's as buoyant and uplifting a piece of of proto-house / Balearic-boogie you're as likely to catch.TRACK LISTING
Se Você
Se Você (Instrumental)
Se Você (Jura Soundsystem Special Version)
Catman Dub
Into The Cosmos drop their inaugural release from label head Drum Dance; an eclectic four-tracker opening with ‘Zani!’, an outernational cosmic head-nodder meets Chicago footwork influenced ode to the great Zani Diabaté. Low-slung Latin flavoured boogie number ‘Body Heat’ switches up the tempo but keeps those limbs moving with its percussive four-to-the-floor beat, steamy disco vocals and jazzy keys. 80s jazz Balearic goes to Kingston for a bass-heavy dub makeover on ‘Venus Dub 2’.
Signing things off is ‘Adan On Dòt Soley’, a personal dedication to the beautiful country of Gwadloup. A common farewell in the local tongue, it translates poetically as “until another sun”. The track begins with off-kilter spaced-out synths and emerges into a dubby percussive jam featuring the gorgeous keys of Andy Wileman. Field recordings capturing glimpses of birds singing, waves lapping and the sound of gwo ka on the beach close things out, until another sun.”
Full sleeve artwork printed on reverse board (design by mikesstudio.co.uk)
Mastered and cut by Beau Thomas at Ten Eight Seven Mastering
Pressed and printed by The Vinyl Factory
Signing things off is ‘Adan On Dòt Soley’, a personal dedication to the beautiful country of Gwadloup. A common farewell in the local tongue, it translates poetically as “until another sun”. The track begins with off-kilter spaced-out synths and emerges into a dubby percussive jam featuring the gorgeous keys of Andy Wileman. Field recordings capturing glimpses of birds singing, waves lapping and the sound of gwo ka on the beach close things out, until another sun.”
Full sleeve artwork printed on reverse board (design by mikesstudio.co.uk)
Mastered and cut by Beau Thomas at Ten Eight Seven Mastering
Pressed and printed by The Vinyl Factory
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Touching down on the edge of paradise, Drum Dance provide four heated and blissful slices of jazzy downbeat exotica.TRACK LISTING
A1. Zani!
A2. Body Heat
B1. Venus Dub 2
B2. Adan On Dòt Soley
The enigmatic Welsh producer, Koreless, releases ‘Deceltica’ via Young. Marking his first solo project in over two years, the four-track EP includes previously released track ‘Seven’ (“a glacial, glitchy two-step banger” – The Observer), a vibrant remix by fellow Welsh producer and friend Jorg Kuning, an extended version of ‘Seven (Drumhell)’, which first appeared on HAAi's DJ-Kicks compilation, and title track ‘Deceltica’, blending acid and ambient techno to form his most explicitly rhythmic release so far.
After pouring everything into the intricate creation of his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Agor’, Koreless retreated from the chaos of London to the tranquil countryside of his birthplace, Wales. This move sparked a newfound sense of freedom and inspiration. Embracing this fresh perspective, Koreless began experimenting with new chords, beats, and instruments, leading to the creation of Deceltica, receiving support from Four Tet, Batu, Benji B, Courtesy, HAAi, 2manydjs, and Daphni.
After pouring everything into the intricate creation of his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Agor’, Koreless retreated from the chaos of London to the tranquil countryside of his birthplace, Wales. This move sparked a newfound sense of freedom and inspiration. Embracing this fresh perspective, Koreless began experimenting with new chords, beats, and instruments, leading to the creation of Deceltica, receiving support from Four Tet, Batu, Benji B, Courtesy, HAAi, 2manydjs, and Daphni.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Jorg Kuning again showing off his mastery of playful technoid sorcery, his remix nestling amongst a complete smorgasbord of electric beauty from Koreless. A truly enchanting and beguiling EP full of otherworldly enticement.TRACK LISTING
Seven
Deceltica
Seven (jorg Kuning Bicton Barns Remix)
Seven (drumhell Extended Mix)
gyrofield debuts on XL Recordings with ‘These Heavens’. The EP is an exploration into the universe and the beauty of nature via a series of shapeshifting sonics that are just as well-suited for personal introspection as they are for sweaty underground dancefloors. On the release, gyrofield says 'I see a lot of value in creating danceable music that also touches base on atmospheric and spaced-out sounds. I’m a big fan of a lot of drum & bass that has come out but the influences for this record stem just as much from electro and techno like I Hate Models, Djrum to synth ambient, post-rock, and experimental pop a la Bjork.'
gyrofield is fast becoming electronic music’s most exciting new drum & bass talent. Their arrival on the scene was an anomaly. Aged 9, they discovered electronic music via the internet, stumbling across the sounds of Skrillex (Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites) and Noisia (Split The Atom) on YouTube. The otherworldly sounds intrigued gyrofield and so began their self-made journey in music. It was only after visiting Bristol at 17 that gyrofield stepped foot into a club for the first time at Unchained Recordings’ takeover of The Love Inn. This experience was transformative and ignited a new ambition in her. In four short years since then, gyrofield has gone from DIY DJ/producer to a NTS resident with releases ranging from DnB to Jjngle to ambient techno to dubstep via Metalheadz, Critical, Deadbeats, and Noisia’s VISION, to name a few. They have amassed a growing committed fanbase that includes Tim Reaper, DJ Flight, Doc Scott, IMANU and Joy Orbison.
gyrofield is fast becoming electronic music’s most exciting new drum & bass talent. Their arrival on the scene was an anomaly. Aged 9, they discovered electronic music via the internet, stumbling across the sounds of Skrillex (Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites) and Noisia (Split The Atom) on YouTube. The otherworldly sounds intrigued gyrofield and so began their self-made journey in music. It was only after visiting Bristol at 17 that gyrofield stepped foot into a club for the first time at Unchained Recordings’ takeover of The Love Inn. This experience was transformative and ignited a new ambition in her. In four short years since then, gyrofield has gone from DIY DJ/producer to a NTS resident with releases ranging from DnB to Jjngle to ambient techno to dubstep via Metalheadz, Critical, Deadbeats, and Noisia’s VISION, to name a few. They have amassed a growing committed fanbase that includes Tim Reaper, DJ Flight, Doc Scott, IMANU and Joy Orbison.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Mega agro, futurist, wreckin ball jungle and super slinky DnB combine for a helluva journey into the mind of Gyofield.TRACK LISTING
Vega
Occams Razor
Lagrange
Cold Cases
Suburban Base legend Mark XTC is back! Starting out at The Hacienda, and working in the mighty Eastern Bloc record store at the height of the rave scene, DJ XTC was on every major Rave flyer nationwide throughout the period. Going on to form Da Intalex with partner Marcus Intalex, releasing incredibly influential Drum & Bass during the earliest stages of its evolution. Mark XTC is currently a resident on Kool FM continuing to bring cutting edge music to a worldwide audience.
Collectors that have his Subbase releases Intalex Productions presents The X, and Ill Figure can now grab the next instalment! A four track EP of banging tunes celebrating the golden eras of Rave and Drum & Bass!
Genuine uncovered unreleased DATs from the period, Mark breaks down some info on these hidden gems!
'Unite' - Mark made this in the mid/ late 90s after working with vocalist Charmaine. Big distorted bass, 'Amen' drums and his trusty EMU sampler.
'To The Beginning' - Another late 90s creation, adding some P-Funk to the Amen drums with a Sub Bass filling the tune with heavy vibes.
'Oldskool Massive' - A more recently made dedication to the classic Belgium techno of early rave, with heavy 4/4, acid riffs and of course those distorted stabs and hoovers.
'Taking It Back' - Mark made this in 1998, and even then was taking you back to that classic 94 Jungle sound and loops.
Collectors that have his Subbase releases Intalex Productions presents The X, and Ill Figure can now grab the next instalment! A four track EP of banging tunes celebrating the golden eras of Rave and Drum & Bass!
Genuine uncovered unreleased DATs from the period, Mark breaks down some info on these hidden gems!
'Unite' - Mark made this in the mid/ late 90s after working with vocalist Charmaine. Big distorted bass, 'Amen' drums and his trusty EMU sampler.
'To The Beginning' - Another late 90s creation, adding some P-Funk to the Amen drums with a Sub Bass filling the tune with heavy vibes.
'Oldskool Massive' - A more recently made dedication to the classic Belgium techno of early rave, with heavy 4/4, acid riffs and of course those distorted stabs and hoovers.
'Taking It Back' - Mark made this in 1998, and even then was taking you back to that classic 94 Jungle sound and loops.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Proper system rattlin' steamroller from Mark XTC who revisits some vintage tape pack stylings with a determined, modernist & brutal approach.TRACK LISTING
A1. Unite
A2. To The Beginning
B1. Oldskool Massive
B2. Takin It Back
Killer drop from that welds UK garage with bleak & broken IDM.
‘Vulnerable’: a champion of broken beat and garage, offering a distinct and uplifting arp that sits on the warmest of bass lines and the coolest of beats. One for the radio, dancefloor, car or just about anywhere else.
‘Tuesday’: Hammered keys, rusty nails, 808 beats and crafted tech noise help hold together this strange piece of clunk funk which knocks and thuds its way through the unsettling but subtle groove all the way to the end.
Another deftly created, uncatagorizable slice of futura musica from the fledging Tradition camp.
‘Vulnerable’: a champion of broken beat and garage, offering a distinct and uplifting arp that sits on the warmest of bass lines and the coolest of beats. One for the radio, dancefloor, car or just about anywhere else.
‘Tuesday’: Hammered keys, rusty nails, 808 beats and crafted tech noise help hold together this strange piece of clunk funk which knocks and thuds its way through the unsettling but subtle groove all the way to the end.
Another deftly created, uncatagorizable slice of futura musica from the fledging Tradition camp.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Second release from Tradition and again the enigmatic act keep us on our toes - delivering one side of tasty low slung UKG and another side of ketty cavernous thunk. Lovely.TRACK LISTING
A. Vulnerable
AA. Tuesday
Superb mid 80s UK wavy Disco gem ! TIP!
Rush Hour’s RSS series excels in unearthing buried treasure, offering a second chance for artists and releases that have long been overlooked. That’s certainly the case with ‘Witches’, the superb sole single by British 1980s wave trio Zenana.
Originally released on seven-inch by the tiny PRM label in 1986, ‘Witches’ was the product of a sister-brother song writing team whose music was mostly recorded in the front room of a terraced house in Nanpean, a small industrial village in Cornwall, England’s most south-westerly county. While the single was infectious and dancefloor-ready, it sold in limited quantities at the time.
Zenana’s story can be traced back to the early 1980s, when singer-songwriter Anita Tedder founded the all-female trio as a vehicle for her socially conscious and politically charged songs, with a burning desire to put strong depictions of women front and centre. To bring Zenana to life, she joined forces with her brother Mike, an early adopter of electronic music who had built a small studio in his Cornish home, and recruited two fellow bandmembers, Penny Griffiths and Ruth Elder.
Zenana’s first demo cassette and distinctive presentation – their unique clothes and look were created by bandmember Penny – secured them a management contract, a slew of live bookings, a video shoot and even a television appearance. Buoyed by this underground success, they headed to the remote Sawmills Studio in Cornwall – famously only accessible by boat – to re-record their most popular number, ‘Witches’, a song about female agency inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
While this version of ‘Witches’ failed to make an impact at the time, it has become something of a cult classic following its rediscovery by crate digger Kiernan Abbott – and subsequent championing by DJs including Antal, Skyrager, Trevor Jackson and Luke Una – in early 2023. The buzz inspired Anita, Penny and Ruth to perform live again for the first time in decades, with the story of their surprise comeback being covered by British media outlets including the BBC, ITV, The Times and (more surprisingly) the Daily Mail.
Now presented in re-mastered form, ‘Witches’ is a genuinely slept-on gem. Propelled forwards by punchy drum machine beats, a killer synth bassline and fizzing keyboard sounds, the song benefits greatly from strong vocals and an extra-percussive middle eight layered with vocalisations, cosmic spoken word sections and swirling noises.
It comes backed by a brand-new extended ‘spell of love’ remix courtesy of Bristol duo Bedmo Disco, AKA music journalist Matt Anniss (author of Join The Future: Bleep Techno and the Birth of British Bass Music) and DJ/production partner Gareth Morgan. Anniss, a long-time friend of Mike and Anita Tedder, has fond memories of visiting Mike’s home studio with his family around the time that ‘Witches’ was originally recorded.
Working from Zenana’s original MFR eight-track recording (tapes of the single version were lost years ago), Anniss and Morgan have turned in the extended ‘dance mix’ the track never had first time around. More atmospheric, moody and dancefloor-focused, it offers authentic nods to New York proto-house, mid-80s Shep Pettibone dubs, and the pioneering synth-pop productions and dub mixes of Factory Records regular Martin Rushent.
Rush Hour’s RSS series excels in unearthing buried treasure, offering a second chance for artists and releases that have long been overlooked. That’s certainly the case with ‘Witches’, the superb sole single by British 1980s wave trio Zenana.
Originally released on seven-inch by the tiny PRM label in 1986, ‘Witches’ was the product of a sister-brother song writing team whose music was mostly recorded in the front room of a terraced house in Nanpean, a small industrial village in Cornwall, England’s most south-westerly county. While the single was infectious and dancefloor-ready, it sold in limited quantities at the time.
Zenana’s story can be traced back to the early 1980s, when singer-songwriter Anita Tedder founded the all-female trio as a vehicle for her socially conscious and politically charged songs, with a burning desire to put strong depictions of women front and centre. To bring Zenana to life, she joined forces with her brother Mike, an early adopter of electronic music who had built a small studio in his Cornish home, and recruited two fellow bandmembers, Penny Griffiths and Ruth Elder.
Zenana’s first demo cassette and distinctive presentation – their unique clothes and look were created by bandmember Penny – secured them a management contract, a slew of live bookings, a video shoot and even a television appearance. Buoyed by this underground success, they headed to the remote Sawmills Studio in Cornwall – famously only accessible by boat – to re-record their most popular number, ‘Witches’, a song about female agency inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
While this version of ‘Witches’ failed to make an impact at the time, it has become something of a cult classic following its rediscovery by crate digger Kiernan Abbott – and subsequent championing by DJs including Antal, Skyrager, Trevor Jackson and Luke Una – in early 2023. The buzz inspired Anita, Penny and Ruth to perform live again for the first time in decades, with the story of their surprise comeback being covered by British media outlets including the BBC, ITV, The Times and (more surprisingly) the Daily Mail.
Now presented in re-mastered form, ‘Witches’ is a genuinely slept-on gem. Propelled forwards by punchy drum machine beats, a killer synth bassline and fizzing keyboard sounds, the song benefits greatly from strong vocals and an extra-percussive middle eight layered with vocalisations, cosmic spoken word sections and swirling noises.
It comes backed by a brand-new extended ‘spell of love’ remix courtesy of Bristol duo Bedmo Disco, AKA music journalist Matt Anniss (author of Join The Future: Bleep Techno and the Birth of British Bass Music) and DJ/production partner Gareth Morgan. Anniss, a long-time friend of Mike and Anita Tedder, has fond memories of visiting Mike’s home studio with his family around the time that ‘Witches’ was originally recorded.
Working from Zenana’s original MFR eight-track recording (tapes of the single version were lost years ago), Anniss and Morgan have turned in the extended ‘dance mix’ the track never had first time around. More atmospheric, moody and dancefloor-focused, it offers authentic nods to New York proto-house, mid-80s Shep Pettibone dubs, and the pioneering synth-pop productions and dub mixes of Factory Records regular Martin Rushent.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Mind blowing mid '80s electro-disco release from our own fair soils obviously paying tribute to Italo and cosmic stylings across the other side of Europe. How this one's escaped me till now is baffling. Do not sleep!TRACK LISTING
Witches (original)
Witches ’85 (Bedmo Disco’s Spell Of Love)
New on Rhythm Section, Manc street soul and Sade indebted R&B from the one and only Pops Roberts AKA Private Joy.
With a namesake derived from the mighty Prince’s catalogue, and its lustful connotations, Private Joy is the producer of soul band Lovescene and a supreme vocalist of the Manchester scene. With collaborations working with the likes of Ruf Dug, Finn, and Lenzman, a solo EP was inevitable and a statement this is.
Pops Roberts’ first solo EP debuts on Rhythm Section INTL bringing together influences from Streetsoul, 80s ‘babymaker’ RnB records and a slice of 00s soulful house in there for good measure. In just over 18 minutes, Private Joy welcomes you into her world of sensuality and soulful warmth. Musical hugs galore, the production balances synths, harps, saxophones, tight beats and meaningful lyrical content; eschewing millennial whoops for Sade indebted dulcet tones.
Each track draws from personal experience; be it heartbreak or reconnection, an emotional diary conveying the trials and tribulations of love, loss and ultimately, desire.
'Desire has been the drive and beginning of so many decisions, highs and lows in life...' - Private Joy
With a namesake derived from the mighty Prince’s catalogue, and its lustful connotations, Private Joy is the producer of soul band Lovescene and a supreme vocalist of the Manchester scene. With collaborations working with the likes of Ruf Dug, Finn, and Lenzman, a solo EP was inevitable and a statement this is.
Pops Roberts’ first solo EP debuts on Rhythm Section INTL bringing together influences from Streetsoul, 80s ‘babymaker’ RnB records and a slice of 00s soulful house in there for good measure. In just over 18 minutes, Private Joy welcomes you into her world of sensuality and soulful warmth. Musical hugs galore, the production balances synths, harps, saxophones, tight beats and meaningful lyrical content; eschewing millennial whoops for Sade indebted dulcet tones.
Each track draws from personal experience; be it heartbreak or reconnection, an emotional diary conveying the trials and tribulations of love, loss and ultimately, desire.
'Desire has been the drive and beginning of so many decisions, highs and lows in life...' - Private Joy
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: A fitting home for Pops' debut solo release. Bradley Zero's taste making & era-defining label has always blurred the lines between the electronic and organic; a trait running throughout this rich and heartfelt debut from Private Joy. A beautiful and natural voice which guides each song with effortless direction; imparting a lavish and decadent property to these warming living room and Sunday session hits. Like liquid gold pouring into your ears.TRACK LISTING
A1. Eyes On You (intro)
A2. Eyes On You
A3. Let Love Find A Way Feat. Ada Francis
B1. Playful
B2. Pure Love
B3. Desire!
Alex Kassian
A Reference To E2-E4 By Manuel Gottsching (Mad Professor Remix)
Test Pressing Recordings
Alex Kassian's extended rendition of E2–E4 promises a 12-minute electronic odyssey, tailor-made for diverse dancefloors from it’s spiritual home Ibiza and beyond. On the flip side, Mad Professor embarks on a club-oriented version excursion, a rare gem in its own right. This reimagining breathes new life into the classic, offering fresh perspectives for music aficionados everywhere. Hot tip for release of the year!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Probably one of the most the eagerly anticipated twelves of the year. Alex Kassian and Mad Professor deliver new versions of Manuel Gottching's epic Balearic-house-krautrock crossover monster "E2-E4".TRACK LISTING
A1. A Reference To E2-E4 By Manuel Gottsching
B1. A Reference To E2-E4 By Manuel Gottsching (Mad Professor’s Qantas Crazy Remix)
Luke Unabomber's favourite label makes a triumphant return! U-BEND return with a couple of certified benders. Road-tested this summer from Maceo's, Pikes and The Pagoda all the way to the Worlds End...
Bringing euphoria to both early morning dancefloors and dusted kitchens alike, BNDRS003 dives deeper into the chugger side of the U-BEND sound with both tracks clocking in well under 100bpm. ‘50Peter20' combines a driving, sweaty 90bpm groove with waves of a half remembered blissed out melody.
'Bending You Bending Me' pulls in a more exultant direction, where a familiar voice gradually percolates up out of a hypnotic guitar-driven groove.
As always, these are verified as go-to options for the last track of the night or the first track of the morning and will satiate even the most content-hungary instagrammers...
Highly recommended!
Bringing euphoria to both early morning dancefloors and dusted kitchens alike, BNDRS003 dives deeper into the chugger side of the U-BEND sound with both tracks clocking in well under 100bpm. ‘50Peter20' combines a driving, sweaty 90bpm groove with waves of a half remembered blissed out melody.
'Bending You Bending Me' pulls in a more exultant direction, where a familiar voice gradually percolates up out of a hypnotic guitar-driven groove.
As always, these are verified as go-to options for the last track of the night or the first track of the morning and will satiate even the most content-hungary instagrammers...
Highly recommended!
TRACK LISTING
A. 50Peter20
B. Bending You Bending Me
Brand new reissue of Patrick Cowleys 9-minute cybernetic disco stormer.
Dark Entries again shines a spotlight on bathhouse disco don Patrick Cowley with a newly remastered release of "Kickin’ In". Although Cowley tragically passed from AIDS-related illness in 1982, he left an extensive archive of unreleased tapes, many of which Dark Entries has had the honor of releasing. While working as a lighting technician at The City, SF’s disco cabaret, Cowley saw rising star Frank Loverde perform. Cowley asked Loverde to contribute vocals to some material in progress, and Frank, Linda Imperial, and Peggy Gibbons joined Cowley in the studio. The resulting songs included “Kickin’ In”, a 9-minute cybernetic disco stormer that taps into the essence of Cowley’s hi-NRG sound: equal parts spaced out and zoned in on the dancefloor. In May 1978 Cowley joined Loverde on stage at The City to perform “Kickin’ In” as they opened for disco diva Sylvester.
“Kickin’ In” was initially released in 2015 via Honey Soundsystem who found the tapes in the basement of Megatone Records owner John Hedges. This newly remastered version was made possible due to the discovery of the original multi-track recordings of "Kickin’ In", allowing for a fresh mixdown by Jim Hopkins as well as the creation of a new instrumental version. Also included are two impeccably sleazy Cowley jams recorded in 1980, “Thief of Love” and “Make It Come Loose”. Cowley narrates excerpts from his erotic journals on these raunchy slow-burners, capturing the vibe of SF’s leather bars and backrooms. “Thief of Love” features frequent Cowley collaborator Paul Parker on background vocals. This reissue of Kickin’ In includes features an illustration by Gwenaël Rattke that originally appeared Cowley’s erotic journal, Mechanical Fantasy Box, as well as a postcard with lyrics.
'Patrick parted the veil and entered a dark world of forbidden vices, wondrous musical panoramas and bold, strident, hopeful possibilities. Patrick brought the future to us and laid it at our feet.' – David Diebold, Tribal Rites
Dark Entries again shines a spotlight on bathhouse disco don Patrick Cowley with a newly remastered release of "Kickin’ In". Although Cowley tragically passed from AIDS-related illness in 1982, he left an extensive archive of unreleased tapes, many of which Dark Entries has had the honor of releasing. While working as a lighting technician at The City, SF’s disco cabaret, Cowley saw rising star Frank Loverde perform. Cowley asked Loverde to contribute vocals to some material in progress, and Frank, Linda Imperial, and Peggy Gibbons joined Cowley in the studio. The resulting songs included “Kickin’ In”, a 9-minute cybernetic disco stormer that taps into the essence of Cowley’s hi-NRG sound: equal parts spaced out and zoned in on the dancefloor. In May 1978 Cowley joined Loverde on stage at The City to perform “Kickin’ In” as they opened for disco diva Sylvester.
“Kickin’ In” was initially released in 2015 via Honey Soundsystem who found the tapes in the basement of Megatone Records owner John Hedges. This newly remastered version was made possible due to the discovery of the original multi-track recordings of "Kickin’ In", allowing for a fresh mixdown by Jim Hopkins as well as the creation of a new instrumental version. Also included are two impeccably sleazy Cowley jams recorded in 1980, “Thief of Love” and “Make It Come Loose”. Cowley narrates excerpts from his erotic journals on these raunchy slow-burners, capturing the vibe of SF’s leather bars and backrooms. “Thief of Love” features frequent Cowley collaborator Paul Parker on background vocals. This reissue of Kickin’ In includes features an illustration by Gwenaël Rattke that originally appeared Cowley’s erotic journal, Mechanical Fantasy Box, as well as a postcard with lyrics.
'Patrick parted the veil and entered a dark world of forbidden vices, wondrous musical panoramas and bold, strident, hopeful possibilities. Patrick brought the future to us and laid it at our feet.' – David Diebold, Tribal Rites
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: What's that under your towel?! Patrick Cowley's expansive catalogue of bathhouse hits and erotic disco gets excavated once more; unsheathing this hi-NRG boner from beneath the sheets. Always use protection!TRACK LISTING
Kickin' In Featuring Loverde
Thief Of Love
Kickin' In (Instrumental)
Make It Come Loose
Phi-Psonics is a meditative, deeply soulful jazz group from Los Angeles, led by bassist Seth Ford-Young and featuring Sylvain Carton on woodwinds, Mitchell Yoshida on electric piano, and Josh Collazo on drums. Their beautiful music draws on jazz and classical influences together with Ford-Young’s own musical experiences, relationships, and his introduction to spirituality, yoga and philosophy at a young age. Along the way they create something uniquely their own, sharing beautiful landscapes for your spirit to roam freely within.
Morning Sun / Arrival was recorded from the same sessions that formed PhiPsonics second album Octava - it’s an emotional, introspective, and unusual approach to meditative jazz that offers us a beautiful space for uplifting contemplation and wields a quiet power to create a spiritually inspiring world of timeless, warm melodies and instrumental exploration for the deep listener and thoughtful voyager. Seth explains: “(Octava) is about change and evolution to a higher version of ourselves. Understanding this journey through the idea of ascending a musical scale and arriving at a new, higher octave is natural especially for a musician. We move, struggle, and work through the various steps or tones and arrive at the octave a new version of ourselves, still the same person, but vibrating at a higher frequency.”
Morning Sun draws direct inspiration from the backdrop of Seth’s neighbourhood and the sounds of a dance party or ‘Quinceñera’ floating through the streets. “The live music in my neighbourhood largely ranges from regional Mexican styles like Mariachi and Banda to Cumbia, Salsa and Reaggeaton , along with Oldies or “Brown-Eyed Soul”. Sometimes the same band will play several of these styles throughout a long evening of music, sometimes more than one band’s sounds will be drifting across the hills creating an interesting “mashup”….all these sounds definitely find their way into my music and I welcome it, it is in the air I breathe everyday, and feels like part of my sonic DNA.”
Recorded at 64 Sound in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles, and featuring a beautiful dance between Sylvain Carton’s alto flute and Mitchell Yoshida’s Wurlitzer, ‘Arrival’ emerged from the first band sessions after the Covid lockdowns. Seth remenices: “...we were still shaking off the heaviness of the previous year or so. Arrival felt like a moment to recognize that we had come through something and here we stand. Like always, we can only be where we are at the moment and yet we all came through something to get to this place. Arrival is a contemplation of this idea of being where we are after whatever journey got us here”.
Morning Sun / Arrival was recorded from the same sessions that formed PhiPsonics second album Octava - it’s an emotional, introspective, and unusual approach to meditative jazz that offers us a beautiful space for uplifting contemplation and wields a quiet power to create a spiritually inspiring world of timeless, warm melodies and instrumental exploration for the deep listener and thoughtful voyager. Seth explains: “(Octava) is about change and evolution to a higher version of ourselves. Understanding this journey through the idea of ascending a musical scale and arriving at a new, higher octave is natural especially for a musician. We move, struggle, and work through the various steps or tones and arrive at the octave a new version of ourselves, still the same person, but vibrating at a higher frequency.”
Morning Sun draws direct inspiration from the backdrop of Seth’s neighbourhood and the sounds of a dance party or ‘Quinceñera’ floating through the streets. “The live music in my neighbourhood largely ranges from regional Mexican styles like Mariachi and Banda to Cumbia, Salsa and Reaggeaton , along with Oldies or “Brown-Eyed Soul”. Sometimes the same band will play several of these styles throughout a long evening of music, sometimes more than one band’s sounds will be drifting across the hills creating an interesting “mashup”….all these sounds definitely find their way into my music and I welcome it, it is in the air I breathe everyday, and feels like part of my sonic DNA.”
Recorded at 64 Sound in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles, and featuring a beautiful dance between Sylvain Carton’s alto flute and Mitchell Yoshida’s Wurlitzer, ‘Arrival’ emerged from the first band sessions after the Covid lockdowns. Seth remenices: “...we were still shaking off the heaviness of the previous year or so. Arrival felt like a moment to recognize that we had come through something and here we stand. Like always, we can only be where we are at the moment and yet we all came through something to get to this place. Arrival is a contemplation of this idea of being where we are after whatever journey got us here”.
TRACK LISTING
1. Morning Sun
2. Arrival
Fabric Selects is the fifth instalment of the series, this time with a selection of house and minimal groves from artists connected to the club. The hand - stamped white label Vinyl V/A sampler, will be the first of its kind for fabric, featuring 5 original cuts from the compilation. A dreamy house track from fuse head honcho Enzo Siragusa that you can be sure you will hear this summer all over Ibiza.
Traumer’s track "Fabrication" showcases his trademark sound of irresistible drum patterns and bassline grooves, Sweely's "Minimal Satisfaction" delivers exactly what the title describes, a masterclass in minimal house production; Laidlaw’s contribution is a chunky filtered house track with that drops into a beautiful chord progression and Voigtmann rounds off this “must have ” 300 limited vinyl edition with a peak time bass-heavy sophisticated house banger.
Traumer’s track "Fabrication" showcases his trademark sound of irresistible drum patterns and bassline grooves, Sweely's "Minimal Satisfaction" delivers exactly what the title describes, a masterclass in minimal house production; Laidlaw’s contribution is a chunky filtered house track with that drops into a beautiful chord progression and Voigtmann rounds off this “must have ” 300 limited vinyl edition with a peak time bass-heavy sophisticated house banger.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Trust Fabric to deliver the freshest selection of tech-house music we’ve had on the racks for a while. Impeccable, every last one of these tracks; and oh so deliciously forward facing. If ya wanna turn heads and move bodies on the floor, then look no further than this bumper 6 track pack of pure H E A T.TRACK LISTING
A1. Enzo Siragusa - Last E
A2. Traumer - Fabrication
B1. Sweely - Minimal Satisfaction
B2. Voigtmann - Something Nice
B3. Laidlaw - Under Control
New SND & RTN, for the dub techno heads. Rich, creamy, rootsical rhythms thrust through the echo chamber with extra sirens, rastaman vox and deep plumes of bass.
Mastered on a reel to reel tape machine cut on 12" 180g black vinyl.
Sounds supberb!
Mastered on a reel to reel tape machine cut on 12" 180g black vinyl.
Sounds supberb!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Thick and gloopy dub-techno nuances from the brilliantly named SND & RTN (gerrit?) who dubs out these deep and hypnotic electronic meditations in fine style.TRACK LISTING
A1. Starlight
A2. Untold Perils
B1. Badman
B2. World Between Worlds
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
The Love I Lost / Wake Up Everybody
Philadelphia International Records
Absolutely electrifying and timeless, the 1973 Philly disco anthem is back! Now fully licensed and repressed for 2024 on a premium 12" single, "The Love I Lost" shines brighter than ever. This all-time classic showcases the extraordinary vocals of a young Teddy Pendergrass, who was on the cusp of becoming one of the era's most successful male performers. This full-length LP version, generously spread across an entire side of the 12" single, is an essential addition to any collection. It's one of those formative tracks that laid the foundation for the disco explosion—pure perfection!
Flip the record, and you'll find another landmark tune: "Wake Up Everybody." This 1975 mellow dancer carries a powerful, heartfelt message and stands as another monumental hit in the Blue Notes' impressive catalog. With socially conscious lyrics that resonate even today, this track has solidified its status as a timeless classic, exuding depth and soul. The entire B-side is dedicated to this one track, providing ample room for its message to resonate and ensuring top-quality sonic playback for DJs and dancers alike. If you appreciate soulful sounds, this record is a must-have—peerless and unforgettable!
Flip the record, and you'll find another landmark tune: "Wake Up Everybody." This 1975 mellow dancer carries a powerful, heartfelt message and stands as another monumental hit in the Blue Notes' impressive catalog. With socially conscious lyrics that resonate even today, this track has solidified its status as a timeless classic, exuding depth and soul. The entire B-side is dedicated to this one track, providing ample room for its message to resonate and ensuring top-quality sonic playback for DJs and dancers alike. If you appreciate soulful sounds, this record is a must-have—peerless and unforgettable!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Possibly overshadowing all other variations of these two releases. The definitive version of these two bonafide disco classics gifted a whole side of 12" vinyl for maximum fidelity and headroom.TRACK LISTING
A. The Love I Lost
B. Wake Up Everybody
Bay Area producer Dubamine returns to Dub-Stuy with yet another sureshot featuring the label’s own JonnyGo Figure on vocals. The title track, Bulletproof, is a classic Dubamine tune: a ghostly, flute melody riding over a deceptively minimalist riddim that showcases his skills in crafting compelling beats. Jonny comes correct on this one, mashing up the dance in his own trademark style. The flipside is another Dubamine banger, this time sampling the unmistakable voice of an iconic British DJ, over a rolling riddim with righteous horn lines that channel Aswad. Mastered by Joker for maximum weight.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Militant sound system killer that traverses dubstep and more traditional flavours with a poise and finesse rarely encountered. Absolute bad boy ting!TRACK LISTING
A1. Bulletproof Ft. JonnyGo Figure
B1. Mosquito Dub Ft. NOISMAKER
Box set of the first five, highly collectable 7" singles released on Beatconductor's GATT label - our delectable Swede's newest incarnation of edits and mash-ups. As anyone following the series can attest - all the GATT releases so far have achieved the impossible task of being both crowd-pleasing and beard twiddling AT THE SAME TIME (!!!) summat 'ol Ture Sjöberg is very, very good at it.
Perfect chance to get in on the action if you missed these individual releases. All housed in a nice screen printed cardbox 7" box.
Super limited copies.
Perfect chance to get in on the action if you missed these individual releases. All housed in a nice screen printed cardbox 7" box.
Super limited copies.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Satiating the masses while piquing the interest of your local train spotters is no easy feet, trust me. But armed with a tidy selection of Beatconductor tracks, you can have both Karen dancing on the table, and Tarquin schmoozing up for a track ID. Ture offers up five of his killer 7"s at a multi-buy discount price! Absolute winner!TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. The Drag Stop
Side 2
1. Something Better (edit)
Side 3
1. Finger On The Trigger
Side 4
1. Crazy In Kingston (7" Rework)
Side 5
1. Human Emotions
Side 6
1. I Can FIXX A Hole
Side 7
1. Think About It
Side 8
1. Let It Happen (unreleased 7" Mix)
Side 9
1.Wish
Side 10
1. I Miss You
Nu Groove are proud to release ‘Anybody Out There / 20 Paces From The Moon’, a package celebrating the work of Marshall Jefferson as Jungle Wonz, featuring two fresh mixes from the legendary Mike Dunn and Steve Mac. Marshall’s work as Jungle Wonz often holds a deeper sound than his solo output, brimming with soul, emotion, and always one step ahead of the game. Now the Chicago pioneer and celebrated house master Mike Dunn steps up to mix the previously unreleased record ‘Anybody Out There’, delivering his Back On 63rd & Artesian Mix - a love letter to the south side of Chicago. Next up, Rhythm Masters founder Steve Mac brings his signature sound to ’20 Paces From The Moon’ a Jungle Wonz classic that sounds as fresh as it did during the golden era of house, with Steve Mac’s remix upping the ante like only he can.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Anybody Out There (Mike Dunn Back On 63rd & Artesian Remix)
A2. Anybody Out There (Mike Dunn Back On 63rd & Artesian Dub)
B1. 20 Paces From The Moon (Steve Mac Remix)
B2. 20 Paces From The Moon (Steve Mac Dub)
Straight off the back of his first live headline tour, 1-800 GIRLS continues his journey of binding genres through emotion with his debut EP ‘That’s Just How I Feel’ on Seb Wildblood’s label all my thoughts.
Mirroring his previous works, this four-track collection is a tapestry woven around themes of transformation and progression. Evolving with each production, this release is a strong statement of intent for how he means to go on.
The EP itself is made up of 4 scantily clad, lovestruck dance tracks that feel purpose built for the summer festival run. Proudly bearing all the hallmarks of a UK production, pitch vocals are inked onto the body of each track with detail and care. He demonstrates his ability to stir emotion with simplicity, and seasons each production with tastefully chosen found sound recordings.
Mirroring his previous works, this four-track collection is a tapestry woven around themes of transformation and progression. Evolving with each production, this release is a strong statement of intent for how he means to go on.
The EP itself is made up of 4 scantily clad, lovestruck dance tracks that feel purpose built for the summer festival run. Proudly bearing all the hallmarks of a UK production, pitch vocals are inked onto the body of each track with detail and care. He demonstrates his ability to stir emotion with simplicity, and seasons each production with tastefully chosen found sound recordings.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Electrified and hooky bass-house hits from 1-800 Girls that should appeal to fans of Deadboy, Four Tet, Two Shell, Leon Vynehall, Sophie etc.TRACK LISTING
A1. How I Feel
A2. Signal
B1. Like You Do
B2. Guy Salmon
222 Units Ltd as F*K.
The third highest of the fourteen peaks, Carnedd Llewelyn possibly referring to Llewelyn Fawr - Llewelyn the Great, who had a manor house at Abergwyngregin, however, more probable that it refers to his grandson Llewelyn the Last, who fell foul of Edward 1st , and ended up with his head displayed on a pike at the Tower of London. Thanks England x The cairn referred to almost certainly dates back to the bronze age, and the name Carneddau, refers to the many prehistoric burial cairns found high up in the nippi peaks.
Mountain peaks and foregone legends aside - let the music tell another story… one of advanced dreamy electronica inviting Argentinian Luis Luchetti to the rucksack club with 2 slices of ultra squelchy hypnotic dream nip and the flip from long-time friend Richard Rozen giving us his deep bass tribal jams - these 2 secret artists are for the fans, for the heads and we’re extremely proud to present 3000.11 - volume 11 of 14 highly collectable records from the NiP headquarters pressed on ridiculously naughty transparent violet vinyl!
Carnedd Llewelyn (Llewelyn’s Cairn) - 3491ft (1064m).
OS grid SH6836 6438.
The third highest of the fourteen peaks, Carnedd Llewelyn possibly referring to Llewelyn Fawr - Llewelyn the Great, who had a manor house at Abergwyngregin, however, more probable that it refers to his grandson Llewelyn the Last, who fell foul of Edward 1st , and ended up with his head displayed on a pike at the Tower of London. Thanks England x The cairn referred to almost certainly dates back to the bronze age, and the name Carneddau, refers to the many prehistoric burial cairns found high up in the nippi peaks.
Mountain peaks and foregone legends aside - let the music tell another story… one of advanced dreamy electronica inviting Argentinian Luis Luchetti to the rucksack club with 2 slices of ultra squelchy hypnotic dream nip and the flip from long-time friend Richard Rozen giving us his deep bass tribal jams - these 2 secret artists are for the fans, for the heads and we’re extremely proud to present 3000.11 - volume 11 of 14 highly collectable records from the NiP headquarters pressed on ridiculously naughty transparent violet vinyl!
Carnedd Llewelyn (Llewelyn’s Cairn) - 3491ft (1064m).
OS grid SH6836 6438.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Been a while since we've heard from the whole Crow Castle Cuts / Legend Of Gelert axis. I have to say, both Luis and Richard have pulled a right doozy out of their lockers here. Wriggly and sexy deep house trickery with that cushion soft warmth and after-party tingles. Top stuff.TRACK LISTING
A1. Luis Luchetti - Jeilalou
A2. Luis Luchetti - Encantado En Conocerlas
AA1. Richard Rozen - Spell Two Fifty Four
AA2. Richard Rozen - The Legend Of The Son Of The Perlman
On this new ATON 12" we have two very different beast, basement or bigroom, both sampling a rare disco 45 by Sass Band called 'Where Is the Love'. Side A is another East Coast Love Affair outing, a super deep druggy disco burner for the heads, we need to make more of these. To counteract the A side on the flip we have a full on late 90s style party banger that will deffo get some asses moving (and some beard strokers crying). Kevin McCullagh (BDK) sent me this last year (or possibly the year before) and gave me the idea for this 12, it took some time to track down the licence but with some help Julien (Waxist DJ) andPascal. at Pusher distrubtion we were a le to clear the sample which was super appreciated. Get it, pick your side, rock the party.
TRACK LISTING
1. Love Chug
2. Pure Sass
Whiskey Disco #74 follows up Michael The Lion’s stellar single with a return to classic Whiskey Disco form; a mix of somewhat recognizable samples tweaked for the floor or the poolside.
Summer is in full swing and so are the artists on the latest Whiskey Disco ode to summer parties. The A side showcases a long lost gem from Cole Medina that never quite saw the light of day. It’s a longtime honour to be able to put this song on the label and we can’t wait to have a loud 45 side in our hands to drop at the choicest of rooftop parties, poolside, beachside, or to break the tension after a dirty underground session. On the flip, we see Love Athletics breaking out with All of My Love, a cheeky vocal sample underpinned by a rocking bass groove and high hats that are more than a nod to Sex Shooter. The flanged groove will be perfect for day or night tie parties. Closing out, label boss, Sleazy McQueen provides an all analog cut up with palpitating drums and hypnotic grooves, with a nice surprise to break things up a bit.
Summer is in full swing and so are the artists on the latest Whiskey Disco ode to summer parties. The A side showcases a long lost gem from Cole Medina that never quite saw the light of day. It’s a longtime honour to be able to put this song on the label and we can’t wait to have a loud 45 side in our hands to drop at the choicest of rooftop parties, poolside, beachside, or to break the tension after a dirty underground session. On the flip, we see Love Athletics breaking out with All of My Love, a cheeky vocal sample underpinned by a rocking bass groove and high hats that are more than a nod to Sex Shooter. The flanged groove will be perfect for day or night tie parties. Closing out, label boss, Sleazy McQueen provides an all analog cut up with palpitating drums and hypnotic grooves, with a nice surprise to break things up a bit.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Cole Medina - We Call It Good 2 Me
B1. Love Athletics - All Of My Love
B2. Sleazy McQueen = BSD (Brian Saves The Day)
A triumph return from the long serving and highly discernable Seventh Sign label - Graham Wilson and Domenic Cappello's Glasgow based imprint which has hosted the likes of Terrence Parker, Marcellus Pittman, Dan Curtains, John Beltram and many more.
Burroughs heads this latest EP with an infectious brand of electrified machine funk - driving, kinetic, high voltage tracks that buzz and ripple in all the right places. "New Future Lines" opens with a bright-eyed, shoulder-swaying tech-house groove complete with twinkles, twangs and angelic elements. "Sigler" drives hard, with rippling bass notes, darting lead stabs and rising arps - a track that captures the excitement and anticipation of a dancefloor that's steadily rising to boiling point. Carl Finlow remixes said track and turns it out into a deep aquatic, end-of-night electro-tinged epic. Somewhere between Aux88 and Radioactiveman with cataclysmic chord progressions and swelling energy. The electro vibe is continued through last track, "Half Light" which snaps with an urgency akin to DJ Assault or DJ Stingray
Burroughs heads this latest EP with an infectious brand of electrified machine funk - driving, kinetic, high voltage tracks that buzz and ripple in all the right places. "New Future Lines" opens with a bright-eyed, shoulder-swaying tech-house groove complete with twinkles, twangs and angelic elements. "Sigler" drives hard, with rippling bass notes, darting lead stabs and rising arps - a track that captures the excitement and anticipation of a dancefloor that's steadily rising to boiling point. Carl Finlow remixes said track and turns it out into a deep aquatic, end-of-night electro-tinged epic. Somewhere between Aux88 and Radioactiveman with cataclysmic chord progressions and swelling energy. The electro vibe is continued through last track, "Half Light" which snaps with an urgency akin to DJ Assault or DJ Stingray
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Seventh Sign's one of my favourite UK labels. Rivalling anything from Detroit, Chicago or Berlin. The Glasgow based label has consistently kept tastefully at the forefront of electronic dancefloors. Here they draft in Burroughs who shows us exactly what we're going to be grooving to over the shadowy months ahead.TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. New Future Line
2. Sigler
Side 2
1. Sigler (Carl Finlow Remix)
2. Half Light
Tokyo's Edit & Dub series continues with the usual flair and obscurity we've come to expect from this outstanding stable. On side A it's rare-ass disco business, with Sanctuary's 1980's proto-boogie jam "Disconnect" given a luscious extension. Then onto Willie J & Co's 1976 disco-funk gem "Boogie With Your Baby" also stretched out for maximum indulgence.
Side B sees some early twisted proto-house / jack trax business cut-n-spliced by our able surgeons as we get two tweaks of "Familiar Time & Place" by Unknown Tape - one inna Chi-town flavour and one inna Motor City mood. Top drawer tackle that'll have even the keenest trainspotter pissing their pants in excitement.
Side B sees some early twisted proto-house / jack trax business cut-n-spliced by our able surgeons as we get two tweaks of "Familiar Time & Place" by Unknown Tape - one inna Chi-town flavour and one inna Motor City mood. Top drawer tackle that'll have even the keenest trainspotter pissing their pants in excitement.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Tokyo's edit specialists do what they do best - sourcing and splicing unfathomably rare and unheard of source material. Nice to see a couple of wonky slices of proto-house lysergia in amongst the disco pomp for this latest edition.TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. Sanctuary - Disconnect (extended Disco Instrumental)
2. Willie J & Co - Boogie With Your Baby (extended Disco Mix)
Side 2
1. Unknown Tape - Familiar Time & Place (Chicago Mix)
2. Unknown Tape - Familiar Time & Place (Detroit Mix)
More deliciously rich and soulful house music from the rising star that is Vick Lavender who joined by Elbert Phillips for two takes on one theme: "Brotherhood".
Vick's version is a xylophone-led, dreamy house jam; reminiscent of Ron Trent's "Electric Blue" series or Joe Claussell's "Instant House" project. A lavish array of instrumentation greeted by sumptuous female 'ahhs', rising pads and heart wrenching piano chords. Glued together by inseparable shaker and conga patterns.
Elbert's version doesn't stay too far from theme original theme. If anything he adds even more instrumentation - timpani rolls, keyboard solos, more synths! etc - for a bustling and really quite stunning deep house epic that could soundtrack many a 'last track of the night' moment.
Oh yeah and there's even a bonus 'drums mix' for those adventurous DJs who like to mix in that old skool style! ;)
Exquisite stuff by two producers obviously deep into this thing we call HOUSE. Unmissable.
Vick's version is a xylophone-led, dreamy house jam; reminiscent of Ron Trent's "Electric Blue" series or Joe Claussell's "Instant House" project. A lavish array of instrumentation greeted by sumptuous female 'ahhs', rising pads and heart wrenching piano chords. Glued together by inseparable shaker and conga patterns.
Elbert's version doesn't stay too far from theme original theme. If anything he adds even more instrumentation - timpani rolls, keyboard solos, more synths! etc - for a bustling and really quite stunning deep house epic that could soundtrack many a 'last track of the night' moment.
Oh yeah and there's even a bonus 'drums mix' for those adventurous DJs who like to mix in that old skool style! ;)
Exquisite stuff by two producers obviously deep into this thing we call HOUSE. Unmissable.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Vick Lavender continues the lineage of Chicago. Rich in musicality, brimming with emotion, steadfast in it's celebration of house music!TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. Brotherhood (Vick's Version) 11:52
Side 2
1. Brotherhood (Elbert's Version) 9:44
2. Brotherhood (Drums Mix)
Sean McCabe’s Good Vibrations Music label opens the vault doors for a peek inside some of its closely guarded & much-loved releases courtesy of this special limited edition 12 inch. Featuring 4 new to vinyl releases & including a raft of luminary names from across the soulful spectrum this is sure to be a be a hot fave with long standing fans of the label.
Glenn Underground’s Jazz-Funk fuelled rework of 'This Place' kicks things off and needs no introduction… heavily supported & much loved through the soulful circles & beyond with the likes of Louie Vega, Dave Lee, Jimpster, Jamie 3:26 & Fred Everything (to name a few!) all loudly banging the drum – people have been clamouring for this to be on vinyl. You spoke, we listened!
Up next is 'Modulate', a collaborative force of the highest order between Sean & long-time friend Black Sonix. Expertly fuzzying the lines across Deep, Soulful & House is somewhat of a speciality for the duo respectively and there’s bags of all 3 intertwined throughout alongside a hefty sprinkling of sun-kissed, Latino-inspired pianos.
'Still Standing Here' kicks things off on the B-side and begin in March 2022 as vocalist Madeeha recorded an accapella vocal idea in a phone voice message, quietly singing into her phone to avoid waking the neighbours. She sent the idea to drum & bass producer from Bristol, DJ Mixjah, who then approached friend Sean McCabe with the idea. Together they produced a hypnotic afro-tinged soulful backing track to fit with the voice message, with an intention to re-record it in a studio environment. Sean and Mixjah soon realised that the music they had created blended perfectly with the sincerity, intimacy & rawness of Madeeha's heartfelt performance in the original voice message and decided to stick with it. A firm fave for Atjazz, Crackazat , DJ Spen & Emmaculate.
Wrapping things up is 'You Don’t Know', a slick & energetic dancefloor bubbler from London based producer/DJ ‘David Bailey’ and Canadian soulful songstress ‘MissFly’. David Bailey is a firm favourite amongst the London house music community. He’s produced standout releases on labels such as Idris Elba's 7wallace, Makin Moves, Good Vibrations Music, Rhemi Music & Unquantize. MissFly is known for her soulful serenades and ability to write songs 'on the fly' in the studio. She has carved out an impressive discography on soulful house nuggets such as '1972,' 'Wanna Love You' and 'Thankful'
Glenn Underground’s Jazz-Funk fuelled rework of 'This Place' kicks things off and needs no introduction… heavily supported & much loved through the soulful circles & beyond with the likes of Louie Vega, Dave Lee, Jimpster, Jamie 3:26 & Fred Everything (to name a few!) all loudly banging the drum – people have been clamouring for this to be on vinyl. You spoke, we listened!
Up next is 'Modulate', a collaborative force of the highest order between Sean & long-time friend Black Sonix. Expertly fuzzying the lines across Deep, Soulful & House is somewhat of a speciality for the duo respectively and there’s bags of all 3 intertwined throughout alongside a hefty sprinkling of sun-kissed, Latino-inspired pianos.
'Still Standing Here' kicks things off on the B-side and begin in March 2022 as vocalist Madeeha recorded an accapella vocal idea in a phone voice message, quietly singing into her phone to avoid waking the neighbours. She sent the idea to drum & bass producer from Bristol, DJ Mixjah, who then approached friend Sean McCabe with the idea. Together they produced a hypnotic afro-tinged soulful backing track to fit with the voice message, with an intention to re-record it in a studio environment. Sean and Mixjah soon realised that the music they had created blended perfectly with the sincerity, intimacy & rawness of Madeeha's heartfelt performance in the original voice message and decided to stick with it. A firm fave for Atjazz, Crackazat , DJ Spen & Emmaculate.
Wrapping things up is 'You Don’t Know', a slick & energetic dancefloor bubbler from London based producer/DJ ‘David Bailey’ and Canadian soulful songstress ‘MissFly’. David Bailey is a firm favourite amongst the London house music community. He’s produced standout releases on labels such as Idris Elba's 7wallace, Makin Moves, Good Vibrations Music, Rhemi Music & Unquantize. MissFly is known for her soulful serenades and ability to write songs 'on the fly' in the studio. She has carved out an impressive discography on soulful house nuggets such as '1972,' 'Wanna Love You' and 'Thankful'
TRACK LISTING
A1. Harold Matthews Jr - This Place (Glenn Underground Remix)
A2. Sean McCabe & Black Sonix - Modulate
B1. Madeeha, Sean McCabe & DJ Mixjah - Still Standing Here (Sean McCabe Remix)
B2. David Bailey & MissFly - You Don't Know (Underground Project Mix)
This one’s for the steppers!
Gene Harris, the American jazz pianist, appearing on over 50 albums in his career, including on labels Blue Note & Concord Jazz, known for his warm sound and known for his warm sound and blues and gospel infused style that is known as soul jazz.
Originally released in 1974 on the classic soul jazz album Astral Signal, Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong gained a second wave of popularity when it was played as part of the London centric, Rare Groove scene in the late 80’s.
Remastered and lovingly reissued on the increasingly ‘buy or cry’ Selector Series label, this seminal laid back stepper is available for the first time In over 45 years!
Gene Harris, the American jazz pianist, appearing on over 50 albums in his career, including on labels Blue Note & Concord Jazz, known for his warm sound and known for his warm sound and blues and gospel infused style that is known as soul jazz.
Originally released in 1974 on the classic soul jazz album Astral Signal, Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong gained a second wave of popularity when it was played as part of the London centric, Rare Groove scene in the late 80’s.
Remastered and lovingly reissued on the increasingly ‘buy or cry’ Selector Series label, this seminal laid back stepper is available for the first time In over 45 years!
TRACK LISTING
A1. Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong
B1. Summer (The First Time)
It's All Happening is the debut release by Finnish jazz drummer Eeti Nieminen under his new solo moniker Sun Dog. Eeti is known for his contributions as a drummer in Jimi Tenor Band, his collaboration with Laurell of the award winning Dalindèo sextet, and a member of the jazz-trio Mopo. Sun Dog is Eeti's solo venture into dance music in the form of soulful upbeat house with a virtuosic musicianship, and a lot of jamming.
Featuring the legendary musician and band leader Jimi Tenor on flute, and contributions from various guest musicians, It's All Happening is available as a special single-sided vinyl in limited numbers. Grab it while it's hot! It's all happening here!
Featuring the legendary musician and band leader Jimi Tenor on flute, and contributions from various guest musicians, It's All Happening is available as a special single-sided vinyl in limited numbers. Grab it while it's hot! It's all happening here!
TRACK LISTING
1. It's All Happening (feat. Jimi Tenor)
2. Animal Adventure
3. Love Like That
Serge Geyzel marks the 3rd release on the Barcelona-based label Adepta Editions with "It's Cancelled", a strong and comprehensive collection of six tracks with mind-blowing tectonic tempos, low-flying bass-beats and magnetized electronics. Like a futuristic interpretation of bruk with extra sci-fi leanings. Comes with printed sleeve and is a strictly limited pressing of 200 copies!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Bass, bruk and distortion on this fierce and uncompromising EP of advanced sound design & syncopated rhythms. Drum and bass with a cinematic mindset.TRACK LISTING
Before The Silence Came
Take Your Time And Be Mine
Come Closer
Renamed
Out Of Context
Its Cancelled
Nice to see Chicago house icon Roland Clarke drop some guest vocals on this new release from Gettoblaster. "Make Life Funky" is a typically Chi-town call to arms; urging people to dance and love over an electrified, 303 driven, handclap laden house beat. Sneak adds his unique bump n shuffle to proceedings while French duo Amine Edge & Dance get things kickin' in a real warehouse stylee, cooking up that 303 line into a smolder hot nug and adding fierce drums that remind me a bit of UR's Mad Mike Solid club tackle, recommended!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Big terrace tackle from Gettoblaster and Roland Clark. Festival season's nearly over but I reckon you could squeeze a final furlong canter out of the crowd with this belter.TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. Make Life Funky (original Mix)
2. Make Life Funky (DJ Sneak Big Boss Business Remix)
Side 2
1. Make Life Funky (Inner City, Kevin Saunderson, Dantiez Remix)
2. Make Life Funky (Amine Edge & Dance Remix)
Domenico Niki is the man charged with the curation of the Echoes From Disco label and it will all be with a focus on rediscovering and re-editing disco, boogie and jazz from across the world. The inaugural outing features four re-edits that cover a wide array of styles. 'Through That Door' is jazz-funk with twanging guitars and sunny piano keys while 'African Horns' is a deep Afro-funk cut with fluid rhythms soon getting under your skin. 'Copacabana' is a busy, relentless and sax-laced funk banger and 'Follow Me' then slows things down with a more 80s-sounding downtempo soul vibe perfect for early evening sessions.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Inaugural outing from Domenico Niki covering a wide range of styles. It's all pure party fodder though, from the lilting sway of "Follow Me", to bustling disco-boogie of "Through That Door".TRACK LISTING
Through That Door
African Horns
Copacabana
Follow Me
FINALLY! The very first commercial release of two legendary remixes of Arthur Russell's "In The Light Of The Miracle". Both are widely regarded as transcendent masterpieces and very much befitting of the title “holy grails”.
These long-beloved mixes are the types you'd wish would last for eternity. With almost 30 minutes of music here, we very nearly get our desires granted. At last, these jaw-dropping mixes are widely available to every Arthur fan in the world. This is musical perfection.
The deep Loft classic "In The Light Of The Miracle" remained unreleased during Arthur's lifetime, finally discovered when Phillip Glass included the original version on Another Thought on Point Music in 1993. As Steve Knutson told us, when Another Thought was being put together, the plan was to release a companion album of remixes that was overseen by Steve D'Aquisto but the project only got as far as these two remixes of "In The Light Of The Miracle".
Some dodgy scans of some centre label designs suggest that Point Music might’ve been planning to release these on a 12" but it didn’t happen. The story goes that Gilles Peterson heard the remixes on a visit to the Point Music offices and wanted to release them on Talkin’ Loud. We’re not sure how many white label copies made it out into the wild, but again, these remixes didn’t make it to a proper release.
These remixes both extend and undeniably enhance the original, elevating it to new heights. The 13 minute remix on the A-side is by Danny Krivit & Tony Smith with editing duties performed by Tony Morgan. As ever with Arthur, the music is almost impossible to describe: is it Disco? Garage House? Avant Garde? None of these tags do full justice to its sheer majesty. You best just listen. Stretching out the original with some unbelievably great percussive elements, until we're in a deeply spiritual, otherworldly realm, it's just too beautiful for words. As many have claimed, it's the prototype for EVERYTHING.
The "Ponytail Club Mix (Part 1 & 2)", produced by Tony Morgan in the mid-90s, is in a more up-tempo style, with vocals higher in the mix, the BPM upped to 120 and the addition of a housey 4/4 kick drum. A 14 minute epic, you could say this is a more straight ahead "club-friendly" mix (but can things ever be that straightforward with Arthur?!) It also has some really interesting vocal parts not used in the other versions, including some vocals from guest poet Allen Ginsberg.
These remixes are part of the same original project that also produced the Another Thought album so it seems only right that they have a sleeve that matches. Thanks again to Janette Beckman for letting us use another of her photos of Arthur and the rest of the design follows what Margery Greenspan, Tina Lauffer and Michael Klotz did for Another Thought back in 1994.
Simon Francis remastered the original audio for both tracks and Cicely Balston's precise cut for Alchemy at AIR Studios ensures this 12" well and truly slaps. The immaculate Record Industry pressing will ensure this incredibly sought-after treasure finds a home in many more collections, this and every year.
These long-beloved mixes are the types you'd wish would last for eternity. With almost 30 minutes of music here, we very nearly get our desires granted. At last, these jaw-dropping mixes are widely available to every Arthur fan in the world. This is musical perfection.
The deep Loft classic "In The Light Of The Miracle" remained unreleased during Arthur's lifetime, finally discovered when Phillip Glass included the original version on Another Thought on Point Music in 1993. As Steve Knutson told us, when Another Thought was being put together, the plan was to release a companion album of remixes that was overseen by Steve D'Aquisto but the project only got as far as these two remixes of "In The Light Of The Miracle".
Some dodgy scans of some centre label designs suggest that Point Music might’ve been planning to release these on a 12" but it didn’t happen. The story goes that Gilles Peterson heard the remixes on a visit to the Point Music offices and wanted to release them on Talkin’ Loud. We’re not sure how many white label copies made it out into the wild, but again, these remixes didn’t make it to a proper release.
These remixes both extend and undeniably enhance the original, elevating it to new heights. The 13 minute remix on the A-side is by Danny Krivit & Tony Smith with editing duties performed by Tony Morgan. As ever with Arthur, the music is almost impossible to describe: is it Disco? Garage House? Avant Garde? None of these tags do full justice to its sheer majesty. You best just listen. Stretching out the original with some unbelievably great percussive elements, until we're in a deeply spiritual, otherworldly realm, it's just too beautiful for words. As many have claimed, it's the prototype for EVERYTHING.
The "Ponytail Club Mix (Part 1 & 2)", produced by Tony Morgan in the mid-90s, is in a more up-tempo style, with vocals higher in the mix, the BPM upped to 120 and the addition of a housey 4/4 kick drum. A 14 minute epic, you could say this is a more straight ahead "club-friendly" mix (but can things ever be that straightforward with Arthur?!) It also has some really interesting vocal parts not used in the other versions, including some vocals from guest poet Allen Ginsberg.
These remixes are part of the same original project that also produced the Another Thought album so it seems only right that they have a sleeve that matches. Thanks again to Janette Beckman for letting us use another of her photos of Arthur and the rest of the design follows what Margery Greenspan, Tina Lauffer and Michael Klotz did for Another Thought back in 1994.
Simon Francis remastered the original audio for both tracks and Cicely Balston's precise cut for Alchemy at AIR Studios ensures this 12" well and truly slaps. The immaculate Record Industry pressing will ensure this incredibly sought-after treasure finds a home in many more collections, this and every year.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: The stuff of mythical legend (five copies were famously dragged from a skip outside Fat City Records when they were told to cease and desist upon its first, unlicensed release). Be With resurrect a true holy grail of disco-not-disco and in my opinion, Arthur Russell's finest moment (I've famously requested the song be played at my funeral). With a full colour sleeve and without any skip damage, this is the definitive edition of the definitive record.TRACK LISTING
A1 In The Light Of The Miracle (13:26 Min)
B1 In The Light Of The Miracle - Ponytail Club Mix (Parts 1 & 2) (14:10 Min)
The 2nd of 2 singles from the wizards of editing, with lysergic renderings of some well-known pop/dance classics, just not as you might expect.
Finally on vinyl after some considerable time, this one has a limited pressing (and if it's anything like the last one, will disappear quicker than a Lana Del Rey live show).
Finally on vinyl after some considerable time, this one has a limited pressing (and if it's anything like the last one, will disappear quicker than a Lana Del Rey live show).
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Another buy-on-sight from the demigods of the edit. Boogie-centric twists on two well known hits you're unlikely to resist!TRACK LISTING
A. Heroes
B. Precious Little Diamond
Super Flu has crafted a unique and special track with a fresh reinterpretation of Cher’s legendary Grammy Award winning song "Believe". Infusing raw electronic beats and atmospheric soundscapes, this track reimagines the classic in a way that resonates with the burgeoning underground dance community, but at the same time retains the essential melodic elements of the tune that gave it such universal appeal. Experience the haunting allure and hypnotic rhythms that only Super Flu can deliver, redefining a timeless anthem for the next generation of listeners.
Early support from Keinemusik, Black Coffee, LP Giobbi, Blondish, Desiree, Adam Ten and more
Early support from Keinemusik, Black Coffee, LP Giobbi, Blondish, Desiree, Adam Ten and more
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Marmite tackle but I'm on board. I reckon it's gonna find favour with the younger ones and well timed moments of Ibizan excess.TRACK LISTING
A. Believe (Main Mix)
B. Believe (Instrumental)
*REPRESS OF THIS ESSENTIAL GAMM CATALOGUE CLASSIC!!*
GAMM have only dropped two of their 'battle weapons' previous to this - tracks so illusive and powerful they have to be released in short supply under strict embargos.
For the third installment, Ukokos and keyboard wizard Jabco lay down some Dilla(ish) hip-hop beats and piano action over that incredible live video clip that went viral with Kanye West's Sunday Service band doing a combined live gospel / soul cover of "Keep Rising To The Top" and "All Night long". 100% guaranteed to get Tarquin and Esme runnin' over to the decks eagerly requesting a track I.D....
Limited quants!
GAMM have only dropped two of their 'battle weapons' previous to this - tracks so illusive and powerful they have to be released in short supply under strict embargos.
For the third installment, Ukokos and keyboard wizard Jabco lay down some Dilla(ish) hip-hop beats and piano action over that incredible live video clip that went viral with Kanye West's Sunday Service band doing a combined live gospel / soul cover of "Keep Rising To The Top" and "All Night long". 100% guaranteed to get Tarquin and Esme runnin' over to the decks eagerly requesting a track I.D....
Limited quants!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: A true classic from the GAMM catalogue resurrected for our pleasure. Keni Burke and Lionel Richie are covered by a gospel band then bolstered by Ukokos & Jabco in one of those bewildering, re-edit of an edit of a cover moments that get both trainspotters and dancers weak at the knees.TRACK LISTING
1. Keep Rising All Night Long (Sunday Service Mix)
In the winter of 23/24, Friedrich Greiling aka. MitteKill and Knarf Rellöm met up in a small village near Rathenow to record music, chop wood and go for walks together. They experimented with drum n' bass and acid and invented the Neptunsche Schule along the way. The result is this single with the songs "Tu das Acid in den Synth" and "Du fandst' doch immer alles Scheiße!"
"Kipp Das Acid In Den Synth" is a supreme slice of quirky, oddball, cosmic disco. The kinda track to cause excitement on any tastefully dancefloor. Somewhere between Harvey's House Of House, Laidback and Hotchip. Seriously, we might have a bit of a hit on our hands here...
Flipping the script entirely is the soundsystem roller "Du Fandst'..." on the other side which not only contains riotous punk lyrical bursts, it deploys a perfectly concocted blend of rinse-out jungle business which should leave you both breathless and fired up no end.
Massive 7"!! Don't sleep...
"Kipp Das Acid In Den Synth" is a supreme slice of quirky, oddball, cosmic disco. The kinda track to cause excitement on any tastefully dancefloor. Somewhere between Harvey's House Of House, Laidback and Hotchip. Seriously, we might have a bit of a hit on our hands here...
Flipping the script entirely is the soundsystem roller "Du Fandst'..." on the other side which not only contains riotous punk lyrical bursts, it deploys a perfectly concocted blend of rinse-out jungle business which should leave you both breathless and fired up no end.
Massive 7"!! Don't sleep...
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Absolutely love this record. If, like me, you can't quite make your mind up between playing cosmic disco or drum & bass, then Knarfmitte Killrellom handily explore both genres with both originally and ingenuity with two exemplary tracks.TRACK LISTING
Kipp Das Acid In Den Synth
Du Fandst' Doch Immer Alles Scheiße
Our multi-talented musician and producer Lay-Far once in a while takes a break from producing for editing long forgotten gems that need a little retouch.
Here at GAMM we're of course much in favour of this direction, especially when he delivers the goods as with this sunny release.
On the the A Side Lay-Far takes on a classic Nu-Yorican jazz-funk-disco jam with big strings and a killer Fender grooves loop.
On the B, it's time to brush off a killer Japanese jazz-funk-disco winner that's been a big tune on the rare groove scene since the 90's...thumpin'!!
Here at GAMM we're of course much in favour of this direction, especially when he delivers the goods as with this sunny release.
On the the A Side Lay-Far takes on a classic Nu-Yorican jazz-funk-disco jam with big strings and a killer Fender grooves loop.
On the B, it's time to brush off a killer Japanese jazz-funk-disco winner that's been a big tune on the rare groove scene since the 90's...thumpin'!!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Lay-far proves that he's just as deft with the scalpel as he is on the mixing desk - chefing up a couple of jazz-dance-disco delights for maximum joy.TRACK LISTING
A. Without You
B. Our Connection
Danny Cruz / Mark Funk / Dirty Disco Stars / Candy + Mirko & Meex
Cruise Music Vinyl Jams Vol X
Cruise Music
Cruise Music marks its tenth EP by serving up what it says are "secret funky house weapons" and there isn't much wrong with their description. Danny Cruz kicks off with 'Shoulda Been You' which rides on smooth grooves and has gentle synth waves breaking over the beats as heartfelt vocal sounds rise out of the mix. Mark Funk's 'True Lies' brings a classic 90s vocal sample to a non-stop soul beat and the B-side has got Dirty Disco Stars going big and funky and glorious on 'Look Up' then Mirko & Meex Re-touch 'Young Hearts' .
STAFF COMMENTS
Mine says: Secret funky house weapons you say? Well I know at least one DJ who'd enjoy these and that's our favourite customer from Little Rock all the way across the pond...TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. Danny Cruz - "Shoulda Been You"
2. Mark Funk - "True Lies"
Side 2
1. Dirty Disco Stars - "Look Up"
2. Candy - "Young Hearts" (Mirko & Meex Re-touch)
Casino Times return to their Casino Edits series, which now boasts five sought-after EPs spanning over the last decade. The EP starts with 'Do It to Me', featuring a groovy bassline and vocal combination that transforms into a Giorgio Moroder-style dancefloor weapon. Next, 'Short Changed' offers a dubbed-out version of a Paradise classic, with added house punch and Italo sauce.
On the flip, 'More Thrills' adds to the drama with an uplifting vocal, whilst wild panning percussion keeps things interesting. The EP finishes with a Patrick Swayze dedication, taking an 80's classic directly to the Balearics.
On the flip, 'More Thrills' adds to the drama with an uplifting vocal, whilst wild panning percussion keeps things interesting. The EP finishes with a Patrick Swayze dedication, taking an 80's classic directly to the Balearics.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: There's an 80s flavour throughout this latest Casino Times record. With big gated drums, digital production and proto-house flavour. While the first coupla tracks are heads down drivers, lost in the smoke and the spiralling around the disco ball; the last two tracks have an air of Balearic decadence about them. A full house of heaters from the British based pair.TRACK LISTING
A1. Do It To Me
A2. Short Changed
B1. More Frills
B2. Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner
Los Angeles-based ASHRR are back on 2020 Vision ahead of a new album and this time serve up their own superb version of The Romantics's 1983 hit 'Talking in Your Sleep.' In their hands, it becomes a club-ready sound with a vocal you may recognise as it featured in the Mad Max episode of Stranger Things. Add in some DFA-inspired punk funk vibes and with all the instruments reapplied while new layers of bass and synth are added and you have one fantastic new version. Balearic don Fernando steps up for two remixes, first stripping things back to a deep house sound and then bringing some dub disco vibes to the fore.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Quickly rising star ASHRR drop ANOTHER killer 12" ahead of their album later in the year (don't miss their "Sway" track either). Kinda post-punk-balearic-disco business, if that makes sense. I can kinda see it working in Pikes as set closer... Or just rocking out in the Yes bar on a Saturday night! ;)TRACK LISTING
Talking In Your Sleep (ASHRR Version)
Talking In Your Sleep (Fernando Deep Mix)
Talking In Your Sleep (Fernando Disco Dub)
With Australia‘s dance music scene being more prolific than ever, it‘s only fitting that one of the continent‘s hottest tickets appears in the Running Back universe. Sam Alfred‘s debut on it’s subsidiary Misfit Melodies melts the old with the new, swings the hips with the hits and unites the past with the future. The man with the adorable underground white label "Shine II Dawn" under his belt, is not only a DJ to die for, but also a witty, interesting and most of all enchanting studio talent. Aptly titled "Roadblocks", this 5-track-EP once more underlines his appeal: high-speed house and sprinkles of retro rave and trance meet the melodies of tomorrow.
"While My Heart" sounds like the bastard child of Strictly Rhythm & Positiva, "Back To" rolls out with all the same day-glo energy of Krystal Klear and much of the Running Back mob. "Drift" ramps up the accelerator and veers confidently into proggy-almost trance styles, while "Fortune" slides around some Reece basses, thick lead stabs and vintage NY vocal chop. Concluding with the title track "Roadblocks" which really heads down that mid 90s prog house rabbit hole. This is a high peak EP of sugar-rushing NRG that few will be able to resist. Recommended!
"While My Heart" sounds like the bastard child of Strictly Rhythm & Positiva, "Back To" rolls out with all the same day-glo energy of Krystal Klear and much of the Running Back mob. "Drift" ramps up the accelerator and veers confidently into proggy-almost trance styles, while "Fortune" slides around some Reece basses, thick lead stabs and vintage NY vocal chop. Concluding with the title track "Roadblocks" which really heads down that mid 90s prog house rabbit hole. This is a high peak EP of sugar-rushing NRG that few will be able to resist. Recommended!
TRACK LISTING
A1. My Heart (90s Mix)
A2. Drift
B1. Back To
B2. Fortune
B3. Roadblocks
ddwy the duo from London is back on Public Possession. Naomi and Ronan aka Nangi and Inner Totality continue to impress with their blend of organic, rhythmic dance music. Mystic vocals intertwine with layers of cosmic melodies. This record is a must for Balearic DJs, but will likely also be played out in sleazy dark basements or pubs in the British countryside. You’ll place it, people will embrace it. That’s a guarantee!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Delicious mix of day-glo downbeat, tribal house and drug-chug cosmic. A multifaceted and highly engrossing EP which fits perfectly into the Public Possession remit.TRACK LISTING
A1) Spinning Stones (06:09 Min)
A2) Concrete Riviera (04:46 Min)
B1) Surangini (05:24 Min)
B2) Theme Of The PCCP (03:36 Min)
Been a while since we've heard from Pampa so it's nice to hear some dreamy utterances from Dave DK on what will be the label's 41st release.
"Herzen Auf" opens proceedings with washes of subtly blissful pads, with intricate vocal snips and other semi-organic material bursting and weaving between the grooves.
"Ross" is a more tribal affair, with excellent drum programming and irresistible groove. Lysergic vox run through the track giving it that typically Pampa, otherworldly element, whilst the cleverly constructed rhythms and sequences should leave dancers locked in a deep hypnosis.
"Don't Eat The Homies" contains a sample of the recording, "Run Between The Raindrops (While My Teardrops Fall)" performed by Sharon Revoal and is a heart-warming, rose-tinged exercise in blissful melancholy; something that's almost impossible to achieve with such natural beauty as demonstrated here.
"Herzen Auf" opens proceedings with washes of subtly blissful pads, with intricate vocal snips and other semi-organic material bursting and weaving between the grooves.
"Ross" is a more tribal affair, with excellent drum programming and irresistible groove. Lysergic vox run through the track giving it that typically Pampa, otherworldly element, whilst the cleverly constructed rhythms and sequences should leave dancers locked in a deep hypnosis.
"Don't Eat The Homies" contains a sample of the recording, "Run Between The Raindrops (While My Teardrops Fall)" performed by Sharon Revoal and is a heart-warming, rose-tinged exercise in blissful melancholy; something that's almost impossible to achieve with such natural beauty as demonstrated here.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: A triumphant return of Pampa! DJ Koze drafts in Dave DK for a Pampa-licious triplet of dreamy house magic.TRACK LISTING
A1 - Dave DK - Herzen Auf (8:08)
B1 - Dave DK - Ross 308 (7:21)
B2 - Dave DK - Don´t Eat The Homies (6:22)
Isle-of-Eigg dwelling electro-acoustic psych-pop wonder Pictish Trail, AKA Johnny Lynch, released his fifth album Island Family in 2022 to critical acclaim from all from The Observer and The Times to Mojo, Uncut, Loud & Quiet and BBC 6 Music. As he works on a much-anticipated follow-up, Johnny has decided to revisit the family of songs that made up Island Family once again, and present “reduxes” of three of them in brand new, stripped-back form, recorded together with a specially assembled trio of musicians: Semay Wu on cello, Gillian Fleetwood on harp, and long-time collaborator Susan Bear on keys/bass. The resulting EP, Follow Footsteps, will be released on limited-edition 12” vinyl in a gold-foil print sleeve, via Lost Map Records on September 13, 2024,
TRACK LISTING
Side A
1. Island Family (Summer Redux)
2. Follow Footsteps
3. Melody Something (Summer Redux)
Side B
1. Flowers Rising Into The Black
2. Nuclear Sunflower Swamp (Summer Redux)
More rootsical digi-dub steppers from the mighty Who Dem Sounds and J. Robinson. On side A we have Micah Shemaiah who contributes vocals on "True Spirit". Jah Mirikle gets on the mix for "My Ishence" which is a brilliantly uplifting cut praising the healing aspects of blaze weed. Finally, there's a beautifully atmospheric "Melodica Cut", which demonstrates J Rob as one proficient player of the 'reggae flute' (thanks Moonboots). Augustus Pablo watch yer back!
Stupendously strong modern pressure from the Who Dem yard. Recommended.
Stupendously strong modern pressure from the Who Dem yard. Recommended.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Another mega offering from J.Robinson on his natural home WhoDem Sound. Two vocal cuts and an inspired melodica dub, all on a fat as fuck 10" pressing.TRACK LISTING
A. Feat. Micah Shemaiah - True Spirit
B1. Feat. Jah Mirikle - My Ishence
B2. Melodica Cut
One of the smash hits of last year, Ghost Assembly's more-garage-than-garage burner 'I Miss Your Love' is back for 1993 with a pair of deadly remixes and another world-building insert to break your heart.
Also known as one of Manchester's finest DJs/curators/all round top humans Abigail Ward, her debut release (!), the original Ghost Assembly 12", dropped a year ago, sold out almost instantly and is yours off discogs right now, for £100+.
But wait - we've got some shark repellent here in the form of a brand new 12 featuring the all-important club mix together with 2 phenomenal remixes that take things in very different directions.
After Abigail wowed all her mates with her hitherto-unheard production GENIUS, her more eager pals were quick to hit her up for some stems so they could have a go at a remix. Abs is better connected than most and has better taste than us all so it's no surprise that we got some top-shelf efforts returned to us.
Keen to elaborate on the world she'd expertly created with the first 12 - and its accompanying insert, masterfully telling the story of a queer club in 80's Manchester; a more brutal time, long before the Pink Pound - we now fast forward 5 years and who better to capture the vibe of the North in 93 than Red Laser's hardcore OG...DJ ABSOLUTELY SHIT who teleports us from the Jive Club to Bowlers with 2 double doves straight up the bum and earns himself the prime A1 position on the record, cut loud and heavy for maximum impact.
Flip over and you get the classic Club mix once more and then there's a B2 for the ages - double legends BRIAN NOT BRIAN and PIERS HARRISON team up with a load of hardware and dub everything right out creating a bonafide Red Seal Roller, channelling On-U to bring a remix that if it actually dropped in 93 might have saved us all from Trip Hop.
Don't forget the insert - sealed with a loving kiss is a letter that will make you cry. It's not addressed to you though, so will you be a nosey parker and crack it open or will you leave it be so you can shark the whole thing on Discogs (trust me no amount of money you get for doing this will match the value of opening the letter).
This is strictly limited again, it's gonna be the hit of the year yet again, just be grateful you didn't have to wait five actual years for it...!!
Also known as one of Manchester's finest DJs/curators/all round top humans Abigail Ward, her debut release (!), the original Ghost Assembly 12", dropped a year ago, sold out almost instantly and is yours off discogs right now, for £100+.
But wait - we've got some shark repellent here in the form of a brand new 12 featuring the all-important club mix together with 2 phenomenal remixes that take things in very different directions.
After Abigail wowed all her mates with her hitherto-unheard production GENIUS, her more eager pals were quick to hit her up for some stems so they could have a go at a remix. Abs is better connected than most and has better taste than us all so it's no surprise that we got some top-shelf efforts returned to us.
Keen to elaborate on the world she'd expertly created with the first 12 - and its accompanying insert, masterfully telling the story of a queer club in 80's Manchester; a more brutal time, long before the Pink Pound - we now fast forward 5 years and who better to capture the vibe of the North in 93 than Red Laser's hardcore OG...DJ ABSOLUTELY SHIT who teleports us from the Jive Club to Bowlers with 2 double doves straight up the bum and earns himself the prime A1 position on the record, cut loud and heavy for maximum impact.
Flip over and you get the classic Club mix once more and then there's a B2 for the ages - double legends BRIAN NOT BRIAN and PIERS HARRISON team up with a load of hardware and dub everything right out creating a bonafide Red Seal Roller, channelling On-U to bring a remix that if it actually dropped in 93 might have saved us all from Trip Hop.
Don't forget the insert - sealed with a loving kiss is a letter that will make you cry. It's not addressed to you though, so will you be a nosey parker and crack it open or will you leave it be so you can shark the whole thing on Discogs (trust me no amount of money you get for doing this will match the value of opening the letter).
This is strictly limited again, it's gonna be the hit of the year yet again, just be grateful you didn't have to wait five actual years for it...!!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Second lap for one of the biggest records of 2023. Now with added remixes from DJ Absolutely Shit and Brian Not Brian & Piers Harrison who each impart plenty of character into their individual tangents.TRACK LISTING
1. I Miss Your Love (dj Absolutely Shit Remix)
2. I Miss Your Love (original Club Mix)
3. I Miss Your Love (brian Not Brian & Piers Harrison Disco Dub)
Grammy-nominated Marie Davidson’s first release for Soulwax’s DEEWEE imprint, ‘Y.A.A.M.’, is produced by longtime collaborator Pierre Guerineau and is a cathartic response to power dynamics within the music industry. The rawness of the original is complemented by a new version by Soulwax, who previously reworked Davidson’s acclaimed ‘Work it’ anthem.
“I’ve read somewhere that to be an artist, you have to be willing to sometimes go where it is the most uncomfortable. About a year ago, after receiving a very condescending email related to the business side of music making, I took the opportunity to write down how I felt about the words and the overall tone of arrogance of what I had just been sent.
Quickly, I found myself having a bit too much fun, words flowing from my fingers to the screen, as I had never seen happen before. All sentences were brief and rhymed effortlessly. Soon enough, I realized that what I was writing was a song.
Music was made as a pure act of catharsis, an exercise in telling things as they are in the most concise way. Y.A.A.M. is a testimony of living with passion and authenticity in a world that thrives on branding and transactional relationships. I found great pleasure in writing this track. Now that it’s time to share the work, I simply hope that it can inspire others to be who they are irreverently. Don’t mind the bad words, it comes straight from the heart. Love, Marie” - Marie Davidson
“I’ve read somewhere that to be an artist, you have to be willing to sometimes go where it is the most uncomfortable. About a year ago, after receiving a very condescending email related to the business side of music making, I took the opportunity to write down how I felt about the words and the overall tone of arrogance of what I had just been sent.
Quickly, I found myself having a bit too much fun, words flowing from my fingers to the screen, as I had never seen happen before. All sentences were brief and rhymed effortlessly. Soon enough, I realized that what I was writing was a song.
Music was made as a pure act of catharsis, an exercise in telling things as they are in the most concise way. Y.A.A.M. is a testimony of living with passion and authenticity in a world that thrives on branding and transactional relationships. I found great pleasure in writing this track. Now that it’s time to share the work, I simply hope that it can inspire others to be who they are irreverently. Don’t mind the bad words, it comes straight from the heart. Love, Marie” - Marie Davidson
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Filthy Peaches-esque electro-house smasher here with an obligatory remix by electro legends Soulwax. Coursing with electricity and carnal yearnings this is a big basement sex club throbber.TRACK LISTING
A1. Y.A.A.M.
A2. Y.A.A.M. (Acapella)
B. Y.A.A.M. (Soulwax Version)
Coyote is back with a third volume of its Special Editions series and once again it is one that will transport you to some steamy dance floor by the Med at sundown. The opener 'Ritter' is a glorious mix of downbeat chords and Balearic beats with 80s synths and an exotic vocal. 'Takin It' then slows things down to reevaluate some lush acoustic guitar frets and languid funk grooves, then 'The Woman' gets even more deep, more seductive, and horizontal. It's got a fat, lazy bassline and go-slow grooves that cannot fail to reduce your pulse before 'Dover' picks it up again with some more psyched-out and cosmic disco-funk sounds.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mine says: Magic Wand and Coyote once again prove what a dream team they are. The 10th edition of the Magic Wand Special Editions marks the third invitation for Coyote and the four edits on offer are every bit as brilliant as the ones on the previous two 12"s - I might even go so far as to say this one's the best. Do yourself a favour and snap up a copy of this dreamy record, you won't regret it.TRACK LISTING
Side 1
Ritter
Takin It
Side 2
The Woman
Dover
We interrupt our regular Drum Chums programming to bring you a little V/A tackle via the 'Percussion Pals' project.
These razor sharp cuts come from friends near and far, old and new, each one primed to upgrade your record collection.
Debuts abound on the A-side, first via international man of mystery DJ Poufsouffle and his Balea-rock disco stomper "Totally Manic". Brimming with Flash & The Pan style pub-rock wonk this one boasts a growling vocal, sparkling keys and an uplifting chorus which doesn't quite break the spell of extreme silliness.
On the A2, Bristol's Spice Route rescue a nebulous reggae gem from Library obscurity, swinging the scalpel and working the desk to turn out an unstoppable groover.
Built around an irresistible rhythm section, "Gruler Dub" keeps on getting higher as the space-based vocals and trilling synths turn your brain inside out.
The B1 brings the return of Drum Chum extraordinaire Neil Diablo, who follows the Balearic brilliance of his last label outing with a cosmic caper into pure oddball pop. "Starry Night" slinks along in a chromed out catsuit, purring weirdo vocals over robo-chug and mechanical drums before indulging in a catchy chorus packed with addled innuendo. Not only is this as arch as Gina X doing a forward fold, but it also boasts some serious bass weight in the later stages - you have been warned.
We're delighted to finally feature a little magic from Australian Italo wizard Hysteric, who brings the curtain down in utterly emotional fashion via AOR disco dream "Pinball". A steady beat, infectious bassline and glistening chords play host to a swooning vocal, which reminds us to go with the flow and follow fun at all times.
100% Drum Fun Guaranteed.
These razor sharp cuts come from friends near and far, old and new, each one primed to upgrade your record collection.
Debuts abound on the A-side, first via international man of mystery DJ Poufsouffle and his Balea-rock disco stomper "Totally Manic". Brimming with Flash & The Pan style pub-rock wonk this one boasts a growling vocal, sparkling keys and an uplifting chorus which doesn't quite break the spell of extreme silliness.
On the A2, Bristol's Spice Route rescue a nebulous reggae gem from Library obscurity, swinging the scalpel and working the desk to turn out an unstoppable groover.
Built around an irresistible rhythm section, "Gruler Dub" keeps on getting higher as the space-based vocals and trilling synths turn your brain inside out.
The B1 brings the return of Drum Chum extraordinaire Neil Diablo, who follows the Balearic brilliance of his last label outing with a cosmic caper into pure oddball pop. "Starry Night" slinks along in a chromed out catsuit, purring weirdo vocals over robo-chug and mechanical drums before indulging in a catchy chorus packed with addled innuendo. Not only is this as arch as Gina X doing a forward fold, but it also boasts some serious bass weight in the later stages - you have been warned.
We're delighted to finally feature a little magic from Australian Italo wizard Hysteric, who brings the curtain down in utterly emotional fashion via AOR disco dream "Pinball". A steady beat, infectious bassline and glistening chords play host to a swooning vocal, which reminds us to go with the flow and follow fun at all times.
100% Drum Fun Guaranteed.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Two veterans and two new upstarts feature on this latest Drum Chums - the only tonic you need for slo-mo cosmic disco abandon. Hard to pick a favourite between the opiated late night astral gazing of Neil Diablo's effort, or the lysergic dub-sludge of the intriguing Spice Route...TRACK LISTING
A. DJ Poufsouffle - Totally Manic
A2. Spice Route - Gruler Dub
B. Neil Diablo - Starry Night
B2. Hysteric - Pinball
More Modern Soul madness from the team at Celestial Echo. No Stranger To Love is one of those rare tracks that crosses over both Modern and Northern scenes & has long been a favourite of collectors and selectors with original copies regularly changing hands for £100 + on the second hand market.
This lead to the synth laden funk track being picked up by Dam Funk & the Stones Throw crew, who shone a new light on the track via online mixes which has only increased the demand.
Officially reissued for the first time in 40 years and as always, officially licenced and remastered by Celestial Echo Records. Needless to say, buy or cry.
This lead to the synth laden funk track being picked up by Dam Funk & the Stones Throw crew, who shone a new light on the track via online mixes which has only increased the demand.
Officially reissued for the first time in 40 years and as always, officially licenced and remastered by Celestial Echo Records. Needless to say, buy or cry.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Modern soul from '89 that'll set you back over a ton for an original. Thankfully this repro 7" sounds just as slick, with that punchy bass and fizzy stabs complimenting the suave vocals by Glenda beautifully. Top drawer stuff.TRACK LISTING
A1. Vocal
B1. Instrumental
Temperature On Arrival. The immediate sensory impact as you enter the venue. The vibe, energy and intensity. The movement of the crowd, the atmosphere of the space, the initial impression when stepping onto the dancefloor. The surge as the music hits you.
Temperature On Arrival is here to deliver the feels and control the climate, with the coldest beats and toastiest grooves. The UK-based duo are set to soundtrack the seasons, kicking off with two scintillating house cuts that resonate within the intimate confines of smaller venues, to the vast openness of clubs and summer terraces. Featuring the soulful vocal talents of London's Deli OneFourz on 36 Degrees and the inspirational Minister and singer, Anthony Hainsley on The Tunnel, with Adrian McLeod on keys across both tracks.
The sunshine vibes are high on '36 Degrees’ as Temperature on Arrival move the mercury, whilst setting the vibrations of the dancefloor. Throbbing drums and a thick bottom-heavy bassline are adorned with chimes, rhodes chords and the velvety vocals of Deli OneFourz. All fused together with a serious serving of bump.
Spirits rise further on the Gospel-infused, ’The Tunnel’, as Anthony Hainsley inspires with his message of perseverance. The track's relentless four-four stomp symbolises the resilience and collective spirit to keep moving, “somehow”, and serves as a joyous reminder of the celebration of dancing together.
TOA, the new tone setters, tastemakers, and temperature takers – and the heat is undeniably rising.
Temperature On Arrival is here to deliver the feels and control the climate, with the coldest beats and toastiest grooves. The UK-based duo are set to soundtrack the seasons, kicking off with two scintillating house cuts that resonate within the intimate confines of smaller venues, to the vast openness of clubs and summer terraces. Featuring the soulful vocal talents of London's Deli OneFourz on 36 Degrees and the inspirational Minister and singer, Anthony Hainsley on The Tunnel, with Adrian McLeod on keys across both tracks.
The sunshine vibes are high on '36 Degrees’ as Temperature on Arrival move the mercury, whilst setting the vibrations of the dancefloor. Throbbing drums and a thick bottom-heavy bassline are adorned with chimes, rhodes chords and the velvety vocals of Deli OneFourz. All fused together with a serious serving of bump.
Spirits rise further on the Gospel-infused, ’The Tunnel’, as Anthony Hainsley inspires with his message of perseverance. The track's relentless four-four stomp symbolises the resilience and collective spirit to keep moving, “somehow”, and serves as a joyous reminder of the celebration of dancing together.
TOA, the new tone setters, tastemakers, and temperature takers – and the heat is undeniably rising.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Feel-good house hits that reek of summertime. The aptly named Temperature On Arrival takes us of into holiday house mode - just find a field and fuel your fun!TRACK LISTING
A. The Tunnel
B. 36 Degrees
"The Remedy" is a simmering slice of summer fun; rotating around a broken beats rhythm, flavoured with riotous saxaphone licks and with glossy, sultry jazz infusions. "Ritual" meanwhile glows with an unfathomable force; rising organs, stuttered afro-centric beats and mighty on the low end. It's seductive with hypnotic horns and an earth-shaking bass line. Both tracks absolute weapons for the club or festival. Recommended.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Landing somewhere between bruk, afrobeats and amapiano; two tracks that'll have you hot under the collar with their internal heat and deep exhales of sweltering energy.TRACK LISTING
A1. The Remedy
A2. The Remedy (Dub Instrumental)
B1. Ritual
B2. Ritual (Radio Edit)
Dino Lenny’s latest two singles for Belgian titan R&S Records get coupled together for a vinyl release. ‘Lose Control’ and ‘Washington Street’ are both served up with alternate mixes.
The London based Italian producer fired out another irresistible club heater on the ‘Lose Control’ single, racking up Top Ten chart positions across the dance DSPs. On the Tea With Quincy Mix, legendary American musician Jerry Hey is drafted in to add his unmistakable horn playing to this version of ‘Lose Control'. He is a highly seasoned orchestrator and session musician, playing on hundreds of classic recordings including Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’, ‘Rock With You’ and ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’, and also playing with Earth, Wind & Fire, Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, George Benson and numerous others, including Quincy Jones, whom the mix title doffs its cap to.
A special ‘4am Mix’ of ‘Washington Street’ from Dino Lenny himself sits on the flip side, a propelling and heavyweight dancefloor cut laced with seductive saxophone and climaxing with sparkling melodic electronics.
The London based Italian producer fired out another irresistible club heater on the ‘Lose Control’ single, racking up Top Ten chart positions across the dance DSPs. On the Tea With Quincy Mix, legendary American musician Jerry Hey is drafted in to add his unmistakable horn playing to this version of ‘Lose Control'. He is a highly seasoned orchestrator and session musician, playing on hundreds of classic recordings including Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’, ‘Rock With You’ and ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’, and also playing with Earth, Wind & Fire, Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, George Benson and numerous others, including Quincy Jones, whom the mix title doffs its cap to.
A special ‘4am Mix’ of ‘Washington Street’ from Dino Lenny himself sits on the flip side, a propelling and heavyweight dancefloor cut laced with seductive saxophone and climaxing with sparkling melodic electronics.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: As usual with R&S we get delicious fresh sounds that remain accessible and continue the lineage of house & techno that precedes it. Here Dino Lenny drops one highly charged electro-house number alongside a wriggly and squelchy cosmic number. Both are instantly head turning with their intriging palette and superior sound design.TRACK LISTING
A. Washington Street (4am Mix)
B. Lose Control (Tea With Quincy Mix)
Cheetah & Janaway come through with an unreal EP with support from everyone across the scene. Proper jungle and hardcore with mega tear-outs, euphoric sugar rushes, pummeling sub bass and stupendous amounts of ruffage! This is the real shit people and should not under any circumstances be overlooked. Maximum pressure inside the dance!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: N4 continue to challenge everyone in the modern jungle scene with an impeccable roster and catalogue to date. Cheetah and Janaway bringing the ruckus for the label's 24th release and it's an eruption of hardcore and jungle few could compete with.TRACK LISTING
A1. Cheetah - See Dem Talk
A2. Cheetah & Janaway - Touch Me
B1. Janaway - Dubplate To The Head
B2. Janaway - Full Speed
Next up on Breaker Breaker: 4 cuts of retrospective, video-game-inspired jungle from Tokyo based Submerse.
Across previous releases on Apollo (R&S), Hospital Records and Project: Mooncircle, Submerse's sound has traversed jungle, UKG, autonomic, hip-hop / R&B and footwork.
Here, he comes full circle with a record named after the scarce and sacred space on a PS1 memory card. "Fifteen Blocks" scatters deftly cut breaks, convivial pads and tightly sprung bass tones with a clear sense of mastery and ease.
Across previous releases on Apollo (R&S), Hospital Records and Project: Mooncircle, Submerse's sound has traversed jungle, UKG, autonomic, hip-hop / R&B and footwork.
Here, he comes full circle with a record named after the scarce and sacred space on a PS1 memory card. "Fifteen Blocks" scatters deftly cut breaks, convivial pads and tightly sprung bass tones with a clear sense of mastery and ease.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Obviously a producer who mastered the technical aspects of jungle voodoo; Submerse's break manipulation and deft approach set him apart, with skillful, attention-grabbing arrangements and incredible drum programming.TRACK LISTING
A1. Fifteen Blocks
A2. Midnight Hotline
B1. Mizzurna Falls
B2. Get In The Robot
Tommy Musto digs deep to uncover his next unearthing from the DAT vaults that we all can’t wait to hear…and now, OWN! 4 mid 90’s NYC delights to bring that Red Zone, Club Zanzibar, Twilo, and Sound Factory vibe that Knuckles, Humphries, Sanchez, Simonelli, Master at Work, and Morales would have all been spinning.
Yours for a limited time. Buy or cry.
Yours for a limited time. Buy or cry.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Trad US house styling here with plenty gospel vibes and plenty of swing. Sure to be big in the box of DJs like Chez Damier, Ron Trent, Derrick Carter et al.TRACK LISTING
A1. Move Any Mountain
A2. Breakin' Tradition
B1. Take Me Home
B2. Basta!
Next up on the new Nervous sublabel - _NRV - we have Alexis Cabrera who treats us to a diverse and frenetic EP of upfront house music. Taking on tribal, soulful, deep and techy styles, each track's a winner in its own right and should have the more tasteful dances of the house music spectrum going right off. The palette is fresh and refreshing, the beats kick and the thoughtful arrangements are gripping and have us hooked. A big middle finger to the tiresome and weary also-rans that currently populate the house scene. Recommended!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: _NRV continues in earnest, with another kicking EP courtesty of Alexis Cabrera who expertly conjures up four tracks of house perfection.TRACK LISTING
A1. Mi Housa Es Tu Housa
A2. Balas Que Pican Cerca
B1. Expiration Pain
B2. Under That Blue Sea
A familiar favorite, Deft, steps up with his second EP on Hooversound, featuring a VIP remix of one of his original songs taken from his 2020 ‘Burna’ EP.
Deft's ‘Burna’ EP back in 2020 set the tone perfectly for Hooversound, it being the second release on the imprint following Hyroglific and Sinistarr’s almighty ‘BS6’. Deft’s hybrid artistic style of production sat perfectly within the launch of Hooversound as he went on to rise steadily within the underground electronic scene. Fast forward four years, Deft returns to Hooversound with an equally impressive follow up, entitled ‘Two Years’.
Yip Wong aka Deft has been producing music for nearly a decade. Within that time he has crafted a signature style using elements of dance, cinematic sound design, hip hop, jungle, footwork and 140. This enigmatic style of production has led him to release on 20/20 LDN, Exit, 1985 Music, Critical Music and more. His release schedule alongside his ever evolving sound has gained the attention of not only London and UK listeners, but fans worldwide.
Defts new ‘Two Years’ EP on Hooversound once again sees the talented producer drawing elements from 140, footwork and jungle, all laced with his ability to create immersive atmospheres and intricate percussion. It’s been teased across Sherelle and Naina's DJ sets for months, and now it's finally available to you lucky buggers on shiny black wax!
Deft's ‘Burna’ EP back in 2020 set the tone perfectly for Hooversound, it being the second release on the imprint following Hyroglific and Sinistarr’s almighty ‘BS6’. Deft’s hybrid artistic style of production sat perfectly within the launch of Hooversound as he went on to rise steadily within the underground electronic scene. Fast forward four years, Deft returns to Hooversound with an equally impressive follow up, entitled ‘Two Years’.
Yip Wong aka Deft has been producing music for nearly a decade. Within that time he has crafted a signature style using elements of dance, cinematic sound design, hip hop, jungle, footwork and 140. This enigmatic style of production has led him to release on 20/20 LDN, Exit, 1985 Music, Critical Music and more. His release schedule alongside his ever evolving sound has gained the attention of not only London and UK listeners, but fans worldwide.
Defts new ‘Two Years’ EP on Hooversound once again sees the talented producer drawing elements from 140, footwork and jungle, all laced with his ability to create immersive atmospheres and intricate percussion. It’s been teased across Sherelle and Naina's DJ sets for months, and now it's finally available to you lucky buggers on shiny black wax!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Deft are on hand for those who like it that bit harder than your average clubber. Pummeling beats that leave your arse red raw and body convulsing involuntarily but it’s all good fun in the end.TRACK LISTING
A1. It's Made Of Shine
A2. Go West
B1. Koover In '92 VIP'
B2. The Fix
B3. Throat
Todd Terry Presents Sound Design
Bounce To The Beat - Inc. Chris Stussy / Dan Shake Remixes
Hard Times
The combination of Todd Terry and Hard Times is synonymous in the world of house Music. The legendary DJ / producer, a true pioneer of the genre, was among the first US artists to play at the intimate, vibrant gatherings in the North of the UK in the early ‘90s. Forever linked by "A Night In The Life," the live mix released in 1995 that set a new benchmark for mix-tapes, it is a collaboration that has continually blossomed, forging a bond that remains strong over 30 years later.
1995 also saw Todd Terry make his first impact on the label with the seminal club smash "Bounce To The Beat." Following his chart breakthrough with "Can You Party" in ‘88, the legendary "The Unreleased Project" series, which spawned club hits such as “Jumpin’”, and just a few months ahead of topping the charts with his remix of Everything But The Girl’s "Missing", label boss Steve Raine seized the perfect moment to bring his friend on board at Hard Times with the signing of "Bounce To The Beat". 'I can still remember pressing play, hearing those beats for the very first time and thinking we had big track on our hands' says Raine. 'It was our second release on the label, but it would be the track that firmly placed us at the forefront of the scene, both here in the UK and globally.'
Hard Times & Todd Terry now revive "Bounce To The Beat" with a 2024 reimagining, featuring two of house music’s most exciting young stars, delivering two powerful remixes that promise to dominate dancefloors this summer and beyond.
Dutch producer and Up The Stuss label head, Chris Stussy, takes the track on a '90s- inspired journey, blending progressive strings, high-energy bassline and original vocal, for an exhilarating ride.
London’s own Dan Shake offers a fresh twist with a 2-step-inspired remix, featuring an Armand-esque bassline that pulsates and evolves, building to an epic crescendo that is set to ignite mass hysteria on the dancefloor.
Two exemplary reworks of Todd Terry presents Sound Design’s "Bounce To The Beat" alongside the original and "Tee’s Freeze Mix". House history - revived!
1995 also saw Todd Terry make his first impact on the label with the seminal club smash "Bounce To The Beat." Following his chart breakthrough with "Can You Party" in ‘88, the legendary "The Unreleased Project" series, which spawned club hits such as “Jumpin’”, and just a few months ahead of topping the charts with his remix of Everything But The Girl’s "Missing", label boss Steve Raine seized the perfect moment to bring his friend on board at Hard Times with the signing of "Bounce To The Beat". 'I can still remember pressing play, hearing those beats for the very first time and thinking we had big track on our hands' says Raine. 'It was our second release on the label, but it would be the track that firmly placed us at the forefront of the scene, both here in the UK and globally.'
Hard Times & Todd Terry now revive "Bounce To The Beat" with a 2024 reimagining, featuring two of house music’s most exciting young stars, delivering two powerful remixes that promise to dominate dancefloors this summer and beyond.
Dutch producer and Up The Stuss label head, Chris Stussy, takes the track on a '90s- inspired journey, blending progressive strings, high-energy bassline and original vocal, for an exhilarating ride.
London’s own Dan Shake offers a fresh twist with a 2-step-inspired remix, featuring an Armand-esque bassline that pulsates and evolves, building to an epic crescendo that is set to ignite mass hysteria on the dancefloor.
Two exemplary reworks of Todd Terry presents Sound Design’s "Bounce To The Beat" alongside the original and "Tee’s Freeze Mix". House history - revived!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: 'Bin enjoying the Dan Shake aural paint job on this newly refurbished Todd Terry classic. High octane bassline business. Nice to have a clean copy of the OG too. Mega stuff.TRACK LISTING
A1. Bounce To The Beat (Chris Stussy Remix)
A2. Bounce To The Beat (Original Mix)
AA1. Bounce To The Beat (Dan Shake Remix)
AA2. Bounce To The Beat (Tee's Freeze Mix)
Returning to Classic with his first solo original in 20 years, prolific producer and audio engineer Lance DeSardi unveils ‘Higher’, a three-track release featuring vocals from Jesse Rennix. A frequent studio partner of Luke Solomon, Lance DeSardi has collaborated with the label boss on numerous projects, including on Luke’s Powerdance project and Honey Dijon’s LP ‘Black Girl Magic’ which garnered significant media attention, appearing in The Guardian, Pitchfork, NME, The Line Of Best Fit and more. Now returning to the label, Lance DeSardi showcases his original sound alongside singer, songwriter and producer Jesse Rennix, an established dance vocalist who has released on Om Records, Wolf + Lamb and Legwork. Together the two create studio magic with their EP ‘Higher’, opening with the sultry and expansive title track, stuffed to brim with bright synth goodness as Jesse’s haunting vocals build with menacing intensity. Next up, Lance delivers the ‘Higher’ Space Dub, before ‘The Runaway (House Is A’ Pealin’)’ closes the release with its wickedly dark yet deliciously intense underground club sound.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Long running stable Classic drafts in frequent Luke Solomon collaborator Lance DeSardi for a coupla house pearlers that are festival fresh and delightfully deep.TRACK LISTING
A1. Higher
A2. Higher (Space Dub)
B. The Runaway (House Is A' Pealin')
Genre bending 12" by UK trio of Simon Akers, Jason Brown & Jacqueline Foster some 30 odd years ago. Originally came out on a very limited white label, mixing house & street soul influences. One of the greatest UK white labels of all time. Relegated to obscurity until now, this four track EP boasts the downtempo hit ‘Summertime’ alongside three electronic bangers.
The dubbed out stabs of ‘Jennifer’ on the A2 and two never before heard versions of ‘Let’s Climb’. Feel the festival ready power of the ‘Come To Me Mix’ and lose yourself to the hypnotic squelch of the ‘Glad You Made It Dub’, ready for sweaty summer nights.
In the late eighties, Simon Akers and Jason Brown began producing in a quaint home studio. Later collaborating with likeminded talents through the early nineties. Terrestrial Funk has worked with the group to transfer all their old digital audio tapes and bring you a series of fresh music yet to see the light of day. Jacqueline Foster aka Jacquoda brought her stunning voice to the project on this massive single showcasing vocals that shine brighter than the summer sun. Grab your copy today!
The dubbed out stabs of ‘Jennifer’ on the A2 and two never before heard versions of ‘Let’s Climb’. Feel the festival ready power of the ‘Come To Me Mix’ and lose yourself to the hypnotic squelch of the ‘Glad You Made It Dub’, ready for sweaty summer nights.
In the late eighties, Simon Akers and Jason Brown began producing in a quaint home studio. Later collaborating with likeminded talents through the early nineties. Terrestrial Funk has worked with the group to transfer all their old digital audio tapes and bring you a series of fresh music yet to see the light of day. Jacqueline Foster aka Jacquoda brought her stunning voice to the project on this massive single showcasing vocals that shine brighter than the summer sun. Grab your copy today!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: One of those records that's not gonna truly make sense until it's a scorching day, this is firing outta the speaker stacks, and there's a sense of relaxed jubilation in the air. A mid afternoon sound system / festival / carnival BANGER that boasts both street soul and dubby house stylings. Seriously, I can almost feel the sweat dripping down by back, arms tingling with goosebumps. It's got a really Manchester flavour to it although I'm not quite sure where they originate from.TRACK LISTING
A1. Summertime (Original Cut)
A2. Jennifer (Do What You Want Mix)
B1. Let’s Climb (Glad You Made It Dub)
B2. Let’s Climb (Come To Me Mix)
London based Tokyo Riddim Band is a unique fusion of cultures, bringing together the vibrant energy of three generations of Japanese female musicians with the eclectic sounds of London. Their dynamic performances blend reggae drums, funky bass lines, and the smooth City Pop guitar, all magically dubbed-out live on stage. This is not just music; it's a cultural phenomenon, offering a fresh and exciting take on the reggae scene.
Following the success of their debut single, "Denshi Lenzi," Tokyo Riddim Band returns with "Canoe Boy," a seductive and hypnotic Japanese new wave reggae track. Originally penned by Japanese punk rock pioneer PANTA (of Zuno Keisatsu) in 1980 for New Music singer Tomoko Kuwae’s third album, this gem never saw a single release - until now.
Dubby and funky Tokyo Riddim Band’s rendition features one and only Prince Fatty’s deep & wild dubwise with siren machines, longer solos and groovy outro.
Recorded, mixed & dubbed by Prince Fatty at Prince Fatty Studios, London
Mastered by Noah Priddle for Prince Fatty Studios
Produced by Kay Suzuki
Band Members:
Izumi “Mimi” Kobayashi (Organ)
Megumi Mesaku (Saxophones)
Ayana (Vocal)
Marley Drummond (Drums)
Nathan Dawkins (Bass)
Euan McGinty (Guitar)
Kay Suzuki (Siren)
Horseman (Percussion - guest musician)
Following the success of their debut single, "Denshi Lenzi," Tokyo Riddim Band returns with "Canoe Boy," a seductive and hypnotic Japanese new wave reggae track. Originally penned by Japanese punk rock pioneer PANTA (of Zuno Keisatsu) in 1980 for New Music singer Tomoko Kuwae’s third album, this gem never saw a single release - until now.
Dubby and funky Tokyo Riddim Band’s rendition features one and only Prince Fatty’s deep & wild dubwise with siren machines, longer solos and groovy outro.
Recorded, mixed & dubbed by Prince Fatty at Prince Fatty Studios, London
Mastered by Noah Priddle for Prince Fatty Studios
Produced by Kay Suzuki
Band Members:
Izumi “Mimi” Kobayashi (Organ)
Megumi Mesaku (Saxophones)
Ayana (Vocal)
Marley Drummond (Drums)
Nathan Dawkins (Bass)
Euan McGinty (Guitar)
Kay Suzuki (Siren)
Horseman (Percussion - guest musician)
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Another one from fledging London group Tokyo Rhythm Band. Gotta be honest, wasn't too fond of the vocal cut here; but the dub on the other hand is really ticking my tail feathers. Psychedelic and enchanted, it's got a bit of that Captain Ganja And The Space Patrol feel about it. Plus a bit of Scientist traditionality. Reckon these early 7"s might end being quite collectable as the band grows from strength to strength.TRACK LISTING
A. Canoe Boy
B. Canoe Dub
Stunning 12" from Dan Piu on Miami's Terrestial Funk that channels the dreamier side of Drexciya and Azimuth era Kenny Larkin.
Limited copies and comes with a foldout 17" x 24" poster of Dan Piu's oil painting of the Detroit skyline in the year 2000.
It’s the new millennia. We find ourselves outside the Packard Plant in Detroit. Inside dancers coalesce on the work floor of another decaying American metropolis. Part two of Terrestrial Funk’s six part series with Dan Piu brings us to the year 2000. Four more tracks from the three decade compendium with nods to contemporaries like the late great James Stinson. Astral ancestors on celestial highways.
comes with a foldout 17" x 24" poster of Dan Piu's oil painting of the Detroit skyline in the year 2000
Limited copies and comes with a foldout 17" x 24" poster of Dan Piu's oil painting of the Detroit skyline in the year 2000.
It’s the new millennia. We find ourselves outside the Packard Plant in Detroit. Inside dancers coalesce on the work floor of another decaying American metropolis. Part two of Terrestrial Funk’s six part series with Dan Piu brings us to the year 2000. Four more tracks from the three decade compendium with nods to contemporaries like the late great James Stinson. Astral ancestors on celestial highways.
comes with a foldout 17" x 24" poster of Dan Piu's oil painting of the Detroit skyline in the year 2000
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Real lush and velvety electro here from a producer who, for this release at least, takes inspiration from Drexciya - or more specifically, Jack People's "The Other People's Place". And I don't say that casually - this is really strong stuff.TRACK LISTING
A1. Martian Tools
A2. Astral Flight 606
B1. Cosmic Bells
B2. Asterion
For Fans Of... The Jackson Sisters, Rotary Connection, Asha Puthli, Liquid Liquid, Grace Jones, Tom Tom Club, Clairo, Khruangbin, Lady Wray, Thee Sacred Souls.
After over a year of being a floor-filling staple in their live set, we are pleased to release Say She She's stunningly bright and bold cover of the Jackson Sister's classic 'I Believe In Miracles.' Oozing with fresh and funky production from Orgone's legendary Sergio Rios, it's an utterly irresistible tune that will get you giddy with movement!
The B-side, 'C'est Si Bon', is the group's French discodelia anthem encouraging listeners to throw their hands up and concede to joy. This catchy bi-lingual track is one of many hits off of their critically acclaimed sophomore LP 'Silver,' which was released to rave reviews last fall.
This 45 is essentially a double A, and a collector and DJ must! Two tracks that will undoubtably get the crowd going, what more could you need?
After over a year of being a floor-filling staple in their live set, we are pleased to release Say She She's stunningly bright and bold cover of the Jackson Sister's classic 'I Believe In Miracles.' Oozing with fresh and funky production from Orgone's legendary Sergio Rios, it's an utterly irresistible tune that will get you giddy with movement!
The B-side, 'C'est Si Bon', is the group's French discodelia anthem encouraging listeners to throw their hands up and concede to joy. This catchy bi-lingual track is one of many hits off of their critically acclaimed sophomore LP 'Silver,' which was released to rave reviews last fall.
This 45 is essentially a double A, and a collector and DJ must! Two tracks that will undoubtably get the crowd going, what more could you need?
Since we finally brought Countdown into the Acid Jazz orbit four years ago, we have released a series of excellent records, all tied to our own Ed Piller’s roots in the mod scene. After all, Ed originally founded the label (with Maxine Forte and Terry Rawlings), as an offshoot of Stiff Records, against the backdrop of the mod revival of the early ‘80s.
Something that we have been looking to do for a while is launch a special series of Countdown 7” singles, looking back at the original Mod classics of the 1960s – and the time is now!
The first release is from the Fleur De Lys – who we have been working with for some time – pairing their 1965 cover of Pete Townshend’s ‘Circles’, with the first-time single release of their cover of The Temptations’ ‘You’ve Got To Earn It’.
The band emerged from the vibrant Southampton scene with a love of Soul and R&B, and were signed to the Immediate label by Tony Calder, who had connections on the South Coast. Their first single was ‘Moondreams’ (produced by Jimmy Page no less), before their incendiary take on ‘Circles’ – a number originally slated as The Who’s follow up to ‘My Generation’, before getting caught up in legal matters. The Fleur De Lys version remains one of the finest slices of the Pop Art Mod sound, and is as fresh today as it was then. Originally released to take advantage of The Who’s misfortunes, it was rushreleased and failed to chart. It proved to be their final release on Immediate, before they signed with Frank Fenter.
‘You’ve Got To Earn It’ is from a tantalising, lost session from 1966 (which also included takes of The Impressions ‘Amen’ and Don Covay’s ‘Sookie Sookie’). All that survived from the session was an acetate of this amazing cut, found by group member Gordon Haskell, from which this cut derives. We originally released it as the title track of the first Fleur De Lys compilation on Acid Jazz in 2013. It has never before been available on 7” vinyl.
Something that we have been looking to do for a while is launch a special series of Countdown 7” singles, looking back at the original Mod classics of the 1960s – and the time is now!
The first release is from the Fleur De Lys – who we have been working with for some time – pairing their 1965 cover of Pete Townshend’s ‘Circles’, with the first-time single release of their cover of The Temptations’ ‘You’ve Got To Earn It’.
The band emerged from the vibrant Southampton scene with a love of Soul and R&B, and were signed to the Immediate label by Tony Calder, who had connections on the South Coast. Their first single was ‘Moondreams’ (produced by Jimmy Page no less), before their incendiary take on ‘Circles’ – a number originally slated as The Who’s follow up to ‘My Generation’, before getting caught up in legal matters. The Fleur De Lys version remains one of the finest slices of the Pop Art Mod sound, and is as fresh today as it was then. Originally released to take advantage of The Who’s misfortunes, it was rushreleased and failed to chart. It proved to be their final release on Immediate, before they signed with Frank Fenter.
‘You’ve Got To Earn It’ is from a tantalising, lost session from 1966 (which also included takes of The Impressions ‘Amen’ and Don Covay’s ‘Sookie Sookie’). All that survived from the session was an acetate of this amazing cut, found by group member Gordon Haskell, from which this cut derives. We originally released it as the title track of the first Fleur De Lys compilation on Acid Jazz in 2013. It has never before been available on 7” vinyl.
TRACK LISTING
1. CIRCLES – Fleur De Lys
2. YOU’VE GOT TO EARN IT – Fleur De Lys
Gary Beck's 2012 hit ‘Video Siren’ on BEK Audio finally get’s the long overdue remix treatment, from some of his current favourite artists!
Limited to 200 copies worldwide!
Limited to 200 copies worldwide!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Gary Beck's idiosyncratic, stadium-slaying "Video Siren" gets the remix treatment. Gotta say, all contributions are pretty stella. From the wrecking ball rave of Clouds to the Bells-esque steam train of Remxo Beekwilder and the wigged out stomp of Mark Broom. Top drawer techno tackle throughout.TRACK LISTING
A1. Gary Beck - Video Siren (Remco Beekwilder Remix)
A2. Gary Beck - Video Siren (Clouds Remix)
B1. Gary Beck - Video Siren (Annē Remix)
B2. Gary Beck - Video Siren (Mark Broom Remix)
Delights imprint returns after a long break with a special new treat from the label's head confectioner - Markey Funk!
On his first solo 7'' in four years, Markey blends cinematic funk, baroque psych and ghostly electronica to craft two cuts of quintessential Delights sound: sinister floor-killer "Barrier" and the haunting chase theme "Chronoscope" on the flip.
On his first solo 7'' in four years, Markey blends cinematic funk, baroque psych and ghostly electronica to craft two cuts of quintessential Delights sound: sinister floor-killer "Barrier" and the haunting chase theme "Chronoscope" on the flip.
TRACK LISTING
1. Barrier
2. Chronoscope
“Valsadeira” is a pulsing uptempo excursion from the African island nation of Cabo Verde, with driving percussion, impassioned vocals, and tasty synth work. Sung in Portuguese, the track begins on a romantic note which builds toward a dramatic flip halfway through that gives way to a hypnotic tropical vamp. The drum tool extends the rhythmic breaks of the song into a useful standalone percussion jam. Odo Kakra Sika Kakra is a bouncy and joyous slice of Ghanaian highlife. With crisp 90s-era production and sweet vocal melodies, JKriv edited this one with love for maximum booty shaking and smiles. "Batonga" is a mid tempo slice of Afrofunk with a mid 1980s downtown NYC feel, led by angular and funky guitars, layered synths, and a female vocal with African chants. The drum break features a textured beat including big electronic drums, percussions and an interlocking kalimba line.
TRACK LISTING
A1. CVS - Valsadeira (JKriv Rework)
A2. CVS - Valsadeira (JKriv Drum Tool)
B1. NT - Odo Kakra Sika Kakra (JKriv Edit)
B2. AK - Batonga (JKriv Edit)
Brian d’Souza (fka Auntie Flo) teams up with in-demand DJ Or:la, harpist Róisín Berkeley and celebrated artist Jana Nicole for a release celebrating the humble mushroom. Originally commissioned for the Hayes Mycelium Pavilion at Glastonbury Festival 2023, these two pieces represent the artist homage to the unique power of connection within nature - the mychorrizal network that humans could do well from learning from. d’Souza’s piece uses a process of biosonification, picking up electrical impulses from four different mushroom species (Oyster, Reishi, Lion’s Mane and Shiitake) and turning them into musical notes. The 18 min piece is a literal ecological sound walk into the mind of the mushroom. Irish techno artist/DJ Orlagh Dooley aka Or:la debuts with her piece created in collaboration with harpist Róisín Berkeley. Glacial textures and delicious harp glissandos form a mushroom habitat that exists in peace and harmony. The bespoke art work was created by multi-award winning artist Jana Nicole, who used a combination of collage, digital photography and manipulation to put together an art piece that resembles the depth and beauty of the mushroom and its mycelium. The limited edition vinyl will include a scratch and sniff smell component and incorporate UV paint that will only show up in dark light, revealing a different perspective as mushrooms do in the wilds.
A State of Flo supports Earth Percent. 10% of the revenue generated from this release will be paid to environmental charities.
A State of Flo supports Earth Percent. 10% of the revenue generated from this release will be paid to environmental charities.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Two strange and otherworldly drone / ambient pieces from Brian D'Souza this week. This one made waves when it debuted live. Brian picks up the organic electrical impulses given off by various mushrooms and transforms them into music! A true symbiosis of man and mushroom!TRACK LISTING
A1. Brian D’Souza - Mycorrhizal Fungi (Oyster, Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Shiitake)
B1. Or:La Featuring Róisín Berkeley - Portal For A Faerie
In contemporary usage, genius loci refers to a location's distinctive atmosphere, or a 'spirit of the place'...
"Genius Loci" is a new audio work by sound artist Brian d'Souza (fka Auntie Flo). Referencing the notion of the protective 'spirit of place' from ancient Roman times, d'Souza used a vintage accordion to capture the acoustic properties of the Het Hem building in Zandaam, Netherlands. A former munitions and gun testing factory, Het Hem is a space full of character made up of a range of rooms that each hold a different acoustic property. d'Souza is interested in the connection between sound and space, using the accordion as a sound source with a variety of microphones placed around each room to capture the resonance and reverberation. The results are presented as part of an immersive audio visual website which incorporates generative audio technology developed by d'Souza's Swell Studio in collaboration with The University of Arts in London and is now available at
https://thecouch.hethem.nl/genius-loci/
A State of Flo supports Earth Percent. 10% of the revenue generated from this release will be paid to environmental charities.
"Genius Loci" is a new audio work by sound artist Brian d'Souza (fka Auntie Flo). Referencing the notion of the protective 'spirit of place' from ancient Roman times, d'Souza used a vintage accordion to capture the acoustic properties of the Het Hem building in Zandaam, Netherlands. A former munitions and gun testing factory, Het Hem is a space full of character made up of a range of rooms that each hold a different acoustic property. d'Souza is interested in the connection between sound and space, using the accordion as a sound source with a variety of microphones placed around each room to capture the resonance and reverberation. The results are presented as part of an immersive audio visual website which incorporates generative audio technology developed by d'Souza's Swell Studio in collaboration with The University of Arts in London and is now available at
https://thecouch.hethem.nl/genius-loci/
A State of Flo supports Earth Percent. 10% of the revenue generated from this release will be paid to environmental charities.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Brian D'Souza is a true maverick experimentalist. In comparison to his mycelial focussed release also out this week, "Genius Loci" highlights the reverberation characteristics of a munitions and gun testing factory in Holland. Utilizing a vintage accordian for the process! It sounds batshit, but the sonic fruits are a delight on the senses. Slow, long-form tracks that capture the eeriness of both the environment and instrument.TRACK LISTING
A1. Grey Space
A2. Expo 1
B1. Shooting Range
B2. Expo 2
Dance floor in need of a little spark? Need some extra ammo in the record bag for this weekend’s set? Pleasure of Love has the key to your ignition with a new series of specialty re-edits from the vaults. "Covers Blown Vol. 1," features a pair of unlikely disco classics expertly done up in a smokin' tex-mex style.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Bailando (edit)
B1. Sexie (edit)
Two 2024 remixes of classic records appear on wax for the first time on this four-track vinyl package from Soulfuric - Richard Earnshaw’s remix of Deepstar’s ‘Sugar’, and Groove Assassin’s version of ‘My Heart Belongs To You’ from Melba Moore. The opening cut delivers the classically trained and soulful house maestro Richard Earnshaw’s version of Deepstar’s ‘Sugar’ featuring American dance vocalist Donna Allen - originally by Marc Pomeroy AKA one half of Jazz N Groove - appearing on vinyl alongside the soulful, groove-laden vocal mix. On the flip, the Grammy award-nominated and Tony award-winning Melba Moore’s record box staple ‘My Heart Belongs To You’ is spotlighted in all its glory. The widely respected DJ and producer Groove Assassin remixes the classic track for house heads in the know, with his unique spin appearing alongside Ron Carroll’s BMC Vocal Classical edit that first accompanied the release in 2005.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Deepstar Featuring Donna Allen ‘Sugar’ (Richard Earnshaw Extended Remix)
A2. Deepstar Featuring Donna Allen ‘Sugar’ (Sugar Vocal)
B1. Melba Moore ‘My Heart Belongs To You’ (Groove Assassin Extended Remix)
B2. Melba Moore ‘My Heart Belongs To You’ (Ron Carroll's BMC Vocal)
Federico Costantini aka Luminodisco is back on Hell Yeah having long since assured his legacy with the label. Over the years, the Italian has dropped many cult and still widely played cuts here from across the disco-sphere ('Ragazzini,' 'Diavolo di un Disco,' 'Oh Mary' and more all still bang) and now he is back with a newly moved sound. A compulsion to produce something with "a more adult approach" is what defines this latest era, and a fine one it is too. Opener 'Solero' will surely become as revered as those classics above with its irresistible grooves guaranteed to bring ultimate dance floor satisfaction. The punchy drums are peppered with percussion and drum fills while gloriously sugary chords add the heat and wispy pads take things into cosmic realms. 'Jazzclub' is an unhinged rhythmic interlude that chops up vocal stabs, screwy synths and whirring machines into stomping brilliance then 'Bigfoot' slows things to a dubbed out crawl that has you gazing at the twinkling star-like synths. Things then get wonderfully wild on closer 'Soko', a jumble of percussion and tribal vocals over swaggering drum loops. Playful leads bring the sun as the dumpy bass plods on, pixel thin pads squirm all around and a celestial carnival in the sky plays out with irresistible charm.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: A real nice, heavily scented, exotic house number with two modern cosmic eruptions. Loads to like on this new one from Hell Yeah and Lumindisco.TRACK LISTING
A1. Solero
A2. Jazzclub
B1. Bigfoot
B2. Soko
Semi Delicious return for their 19th edition via label head Demi Riquisimo’s ‘Perilous Joy’ EP.
The 5 track release effortlessly meshes the classic influences synonymous with the Semi Delicious sound whist maintaining a forward thinking approach to the dance floor.
The A-side consists of ‘Sinewinder’ & ‘Direct Fix’. A pair of four to four tools that can be noted for their functionality as much as their unique sound. ‘Sinewinder’ being a more diva, big room affected track and ‘Direct Fix’ airing on the side of deepness with a head turning bass line. The flip kicks off with the title track ‘Perilous Joy’ which offers a nod to the sonics of dreamy, progressive Italian house of yesteryear. Up next is ‘Thyme After Time’ and with it more psychedelic house deepness. Demi slows the pace on the balearic chugger Autoglide’ to close out yet another impressive outing for one of 2024’s most talked about imprints.
The 5 track release effortlessly meshes the classic influences synonymous with the Semi Delicious sound whist maintaining a forward thinking approach to the dance floor.
The A-side consists of ‘Sinewinder’ & ‘Direct Fix’. A pair of four to four tools that can be noted for their functionality as much as their unique sound. ‘Sinewinder’ being a more diva, big room affected track and ‘Direct Fix’ airing on the side of deepness with a head turning bass line. The flip kicks off with the title track ‘Perilous Joy’ which offers a nod to the sonics of dreamy, progressive Italian house of yesteryear. Up next is ‘Thyme After Time’ and with it more psychedelic house deepness. Demi slows the pace on the balearic chugger Autoglide’ to close out yet another impressive outing for one of 2024’s most talked about imprints.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Five tracks of upfront, technicoloured and technofied house music here that gyrates, swings and wiggles in all the right place. Full body workout tackle.TRACK LISTING
A1. Sinewinder
A2. Direct Fix
B1. Perilous Joy
B2. Thyme After Time
B3. Autoglide
Colombian-born, New York-raised producer and instrumentalist Felipe Quiroz aka Prince of Queens brings his unique synthesis of trans-caribbean culture with house and techno to RNT on his Merida EP. Known for releases on Names You Can Trust and his band Combo Chimbita, this lush and varied EP invites you into a world where vintage tropical sounds and modular synthesizers live side-by-side on the dance floor. With 6 songs stretched across two sides, the record explores a wide range of tempos and electronic Latin vibes, and boasts gorgeous cover art that suits the emotion of the music perfectly. Although he is a seasoned producer, Prince of Queens is still a relatively new name on the club scene…but with this definitive musical statement it’s a name that the heads will remember.
TRACK LISTING
A1. El Tiempo
A2. Que Paso?
A3. Merida
B1. Macaria's Funk
B2. Summer Rain (Dub)
B3. No Hay Na'
Two titans of modern disco and funk unite to produce a present-day love ballad (or rather love ache), drenched in 80s nostalgia, complete with melodic arpeggio, thumping drums, electric guitar solos and plenty of vocoder action. Heartbreaker is the title of the project, brought to you by none other than Purple Disco Machine & Chromeo. The 12-inch is released with an extended cut alongside the original mix and an instrumental version for good measure. An upbeat electronic track with early Daft Punk influence.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Extended Mix
B1. Original Mix
B2. Instrumental Mix
2nd In the series of releases celebrating 30 years of Peppermint Jam see's the label release one of its biggest tracks from label boss Mousse T - 'Horny'. Remixes from Riva Starr, Radio Slave & Thomas Gandey alongside the classic original mix, comes in a freshly made Pep Jam Branded Sleeve.
TRACK LISTING
A1. Riva Starr RMX Extended
A2. Original Extended Mix
B1. Radio Slave & Thomas Gandey Just 17 Mix
B2. Riva Starr RMX Perc-cappella
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack and Young Fathers release an exclusive, limited edition vinyl record in support of Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
The 12” vinyl only release, features material from Fontaines DC, and Massive Attack/Young Fathers, and a ceasefire sleeve design by 3D of Massive Attack.
The reverse sleeve of the 12” features words written on a hospital whiteboard in Gaza by Doctors Without Borders medic Dr Mahmoud Abu Nujaila – words which went viral on global social media - depicting the desperation of medical professionals and civilians in Gaza. Tragically, Dr Nujaila was killed in a strike a few weeks later.
"WHOEVER STAYS
UNTIL THE END
WILL TELL THE STORY,
WE DID WHAT WE COULD.
REMEMBER US"
Despite repeated deadly attacks on its staff, medics, surgeons, and aid conveys, Doctors Without Borders volunteers continue to offer critical support to the civilians of Gaza.
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack and Young Fathers have donated their music in full support of the incredible Doctors Without Borders staff working in Gaza today, as a statement for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the West Bank, and in solidarity with the Palestinian people living under a brutal military occupation.
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack & Young Fathers will donate 100% of the profits from this promotional venture to Médecins Sans Frontières (UK - charity number: 1026588) emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The total donation is expected to be in excess of £150,000.
3D (Massive Attack) said: "The hourly scenes of horror in Gaza, with hospitals and schools bombed to dust and innocent civilians, journalists and doctors killed in unspeakable numbers has been made so much worse by more than ten weeks of abject political failure.
We're in awe of the Doctors Without Borders medics who place their lives on the line to help innocent civilians in Gaza. The ceasefire EP is a tribute to them, and their incredible ongoing work in truly indescribable circumstances. We stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine”
Fontaines DC said: “Fontaines DC join millions across the world in demanding an immediate ceasefire and a permanent end to Israel's brutal occupation of Palestine. Since October, Doctors Without Borders have been on the ground in Gaza, where every human is an IDF target, risking their lives to give vital care to the thousands injured by Israel's indiscriminate attacks on the starving and defenceless. We feel utterly helpless in what we can do at this point however we do hope our small contribution to this record can raise some desperately needed funds for Doctors Without Borders in Gaza. Ceasefire Now. Free Palestine”
Natalie Roberts, MSF Executive Director said: “After more than two months of war, Israel’s unrelenting and indiscriminate strikes on Gaza have caused unprecedented and catastrophic levels of civilian harm. Nowhere is safe. Hospitals that are overflowing with the sick and wounded are coming under fire or being raided by Israeli forces, killing doctors, health workers, colleagues. Our teams continue to do what they can without even the basic guarantees of safety. We desperately want to do more, but for that we need an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
Huge thanks to Massive Attack, Fontaines DC and Young Fathers for all their support.”
The 12” vinyl only release, features material from Fontaines DC, and Massive Attack/Young Fathers, and a ceasefire sleeve design by 3D of Massive Attack.
The reverse sleeve of the 12” features words written on a hospital whiteboard in Gaza by Doctors Without Borders medic Dr Mahmoud Abu Nujaila – words which went viral on global social media - depicting the desperation of medical professionals and civilians in Gaza. Tragically, Dr Nujaila was killed in a strike a few weeks later.
"WHOEVER STAYS
UNTIL THE END
WILL TELL THE STORY,
WE DID WHAT WE COULD.
REMEMBER US"
Despite repeated deadly attacks on its staff, medics, surgeons, and aid conveys, Doctors Without Borders volunteers continue to offer critical support to the civilians of Gaza.
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack and Young Fathers have donated their music in full support of the incredible Doctors Without Borders staff working in Gaza today, as a statement for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the West Bank, and in solidarity with the Palestinian people living under a brutal military occupation.
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack & Young Fathers will donate 100% of the profits from this promotional venture to Médecins Sans Frontières (UK - charity number: 1026588) emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The total donation is expected to be in excess of £150,000.
3D (Massive Attack) said: "The hourly scenes of horror in Gaza, with hospitals and schools bombed to dust and innocent civilians, journalists and doctors killed in unspeakable numbers has been made so much worse by more than ten weeks of abject political failure.
We're in awe of the Doctors Without Borders medics who place their lives on the line to help innocent civilians in Gaza. The ceasefire EP is a tribute to them, and their incredible ongoing work in truly indescribable circumstances. We stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine”
Fontaines DC said: “Fontaines DC join millions across the world in demanding an immediate ceasefire and a permanent end to Israel's brutal occupation of Palestine. Since October, Doctors Without Borders have been on the ground in Gaza, where every human is an IDF target, risking their lives to give vital care to the thousands injured by Israel's indiscriminate attacks on the starving and defenceless. We feel utterly helpless in what we can do at this point however we do hope our small contribution to this record can raise some desperately needed funds for Doctors Without Borders in Gaza. Ceasefire Now. Free Palestine”
Natalie Roberts, MSF Executive Director said: “After more than two months of war, Israel’s unrelenting and indiscriminate strikes on Gaza have caused unprecedented and catastrophic levels of civilian harm. Nowhere is safe. Hospitals that are overflowing with the sick and wounded are coming under fire or being raided by Israeli forces, killing doctors, health workers, colleagues. Our teams continue to do what they can without even the basic guarantees of safety. We desperately want to do more, but for that we need an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
Huge thanks to Massive Attack, Fontaines DC and Young Fathers for all their support.”
Bringing together the stranger side of ‘90s guitar, post-punk and shoegaze from both sides of the Atlantic, Ain’t expertly toe the line between nostalgia and ingenuity. Debut single 'Oar' meditates on the swarming frustrations that stem from losing faith in those in charge. Hanna Darch’s vocals elastic-snap between a darkened, sardonic reverie and a spitting swell, capturing both the self-protection of apathy and an ever-bubbling, eruptive anger. The band’s line-up produces a sonic scowl, piecing together an incandescent hum that borders industrial noise and a lush, slow-pop dreamscape.
TRACK LISTING
1. Oar
2. Teething
Hot 7" from Chicago's Third Rail (who later changed their name to Maxx Traxx and did "Don't Touch It" - also reissued by Star Creature & Numero). Two of the standout tracks taken from their (sole) 1982 album "Reachin' For It" (of which there is one copy listed on discogs for over £700).
Two tracks of high octane, first wave boogie. Big bass, catchy choruses, frenetic playing and soulful vox lacing both tracks with jubulance and positivity. Limited import copies.
Two tracks of high octane, first wave boogie. Big bass, catchy choruses, frenetic playing and soulful vox lacing both tracks with jubulance and positivity. Limited import copies.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: More tracks taken from a potentially unknown (and most definitely expensive and hard to acquire) album, licensed and re-presented by the good folks at Star Creature. Third Rail have a bit of a Brit funk vibe about them. And fans of Equa will 100% dig this.TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. Reachin' For It
Side 2
1. If You Want It (You Can Have It)
Star Creature continue on their licensed reissue remit. After spending years delivering fresh new boogie and modern soul to the world they're delving back into the history of the genre, shining a light on some lesser known gems or simply must-have's for any serious collector!
"Stay Sweet" by Gary, Indiana's Into New Dimensions (or IND) is one such record. The overlooked but certified floor filler is the very definition of organic sunshine boogie - confidently wandering into jazz-funk territory. Funky slap bass, bright horn blasts, muted guitar chops, and empowered male vox, with brilliant chord progressions and key changes.
"Into New Dimensions", the title track off the eponymous 1981 album, is a slow, smoochy soul cut with heavy orchestration. The eagle eared will recognize that intro hook as sampled by Action Bronson. Liquid soul quickly runs through the track, as IND muse over interdimensional love and yearning. Top drawer stuff indeed.
Two pivotal tracks off an album that'll set you back at least a ton second hand. Big ups Star Creature.
"Stay Sweet" by Gary, Indiana's Into New Dimensions (or IND) is one such record. The overlooked but certified floor filler is the very definition of organic sunshine boogie - confidently wandering into jazz-funk territory. Funky slap bass, bright horn blasts, muted guitar chops, and empowered male vox, with brilliant chord progressions and key changes.
"Into New Dimensions", the title track off the eponymous 1981 album, is a slow, smoochy soul cut with heavy orchestration. The eagle eared will recognize that intro hook as sampled by Action Bronson. Liquid soul quickly runs through the track, as IND muse over interdimensional love and yearning. Top drawer stuff indeed.
Two pivotal tracks off an album that'll set you back at least a ton second hand. Big ups Star Creature.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: One of two killer 7"s from the Star Creature camp this week delving into rare ass vintage boogie, snaffling two tracks from IND's only LP. As sampled by Action Bronson!TRACK LISTING
A. Stay Sweet
B. Into New Dimensions
This new and heavyweight 12" from Robot84 is a fresh fusion of Italo and house vibes that are defined by lively percussion, lush pianos, 808 drum fills, and an irresistible vocal hook. The original of this has already garnered attention with high praise from Manchester legend Justin Robertson who dropped it at a Hacienda 51 gig for its 30th anniversary. Sean Johnston, Heidi Lawden, Laurent Garnier and more have all also been playing it out recently which tells you all you need to know, really. Flip it over for a dubbed-out headwrecker that is just as good.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mine says: The last Robot84 record has been flying off the shelves and I have a feeling that this one might prove similarly popular. The title might be slightly misleading though as Robot84 abandons the cosmic tinged sounds of 'Get It Right Next Time' for a prime time electro house pumper complete with piano theme and hands in the air breakdowns.TRACK LISTING
Cosmic Accident (Full Vocal)
Cosmic Accident (Dubbed Out)
James Greenwood & Aniello / Scruscru & Los Protos / Jkriv / Love Drop
Let's Dance Vol 4
Funkyjaws Music
Funkyjaws Music comes though with more of that lovely loose-limbed disco goodness that is never going to fail in energising a decent dance floor. Let's Dance Volume 4 is another various artists affair that launches with James Greenwood & Aniello's feel-good 'Look Of Love' which has it all - the sweet female vocal, the florid strings, the rolling bassline and big brass leads. Scruscru & Los Protos's 'Corason' brings some Latin flavours with a more deep and seductive groove and Jkriv and Love Drop offer up two b-side jams packed with soul and irresistible rhythms that effervesce with uplifting vibes.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Manchester darlings James Greenwood & Aniello hit the accelerator on the frenetic jazz-funk-disco journey "Look Of Love". Meanwhile, the other three contributions ensure the quality is kept high as they meander through vibrant gardens of organically grown disco.TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. James Greenwood & Aniello - Look Of Love
2. Scruscru & Los Protos - Corason
Side 2
1. Jkriv - Moonlight Dance
2. Love Drop - Ain't Never
Funkyjaws Music has decided to offer up its first solo EP here having decided to make the previous four volumes of its Let's Dance series various artists collections. JKriv gets the nod here and doesn't disappoint. First up is the leggy mid-tempo disco of 'Share The Night' with its chattery Chicago house style drums and rasping bass. 'Big Chief' is a brilliant mid-tempo jumble of percussion, toms, hits, grinding bass and lazy kicks and 'Let's Do It Right' then takes off on nice clean piano house grooves full of uplifting joy. 'Acid Fantasies' closes out a truly varied EP with a more raw and direct acid house jacker.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mine says: Funkyjaws is churning out yet another of their popular Let's Dance 12"s, a solo venture rather than a various artists affair this time, and while I'm usually a sucker for a compilation I think this one's the best one yet...TRACK LISTING
Share The Night
Big Chief
Let's Do It Right
Acid Fantasies
Bodhi is Wales' Luke Welsby and Olly Howells who've been around since about 2013 with a modest but impressive range of tracks across labels such as Black Butter, Future Classic, Ten Thousand Yen and Hot Haus.
"Laurus Ascending" is released on Scuba's Hotflush label and sees the duo combine precision synth programming, inventive bass technology and fine tuned breakbeat finesse into a killer club hybrid that should tickle the fancy of anyone into Joy O, Overmono, Four Tet or Daniel Avery.
Across six tracks Bodhi deliver a speaker rattling, futureproof formula that's all of their own creation. With the swagger of garage, the aggression of hardcore and the rib-tickling bass of dubstep - plus the out of body stadium soaring of modern techno - it's intoxicating, arresting, and full on 2024 shit. Highly recommended by us here at Picc HQ.
"Laurus Ascending" is released on Scuba's Hotflush label and sees the duo combine precision synth programming, inventive bass technology and fine tuned breakbeat finesse into a killer club hybrid that should tickle the fancy of anyone into Joy O, Overmono, Four Tet or Daniel Avery.
Across six tracks Bodhi deliver a speaker rattling, futureproof formula that's all of their own creation. With the swagger of garage, the aggression of hardcore and the rib-tickling bass of dubstep - plus the out of body stadium soaring of modern techno - it's intoxicating, arresting, and full on 2024 shit. Highly recommended by us here at Picc HQ.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Mindblowing and speaker-busting amalgamation of bassline, hardcore & UK techno that'll get fans of Overmono, Joy O, Two Shell & Calibre trembling at the knees at edging closer and closer to the subwoofers. Ridiculously strong!TRACK LISTING
A1. All I Want
A2. Tri-fold
A3. Reformat
B1. Laurus Ascending
B2. LFO2
B3. Virtua Wing
Alex Albrecht returns with "Aurora" - a pristine followup to his "Blue Caves" transmission via Scissor and Thread in 2018. The Melbourne based composer and sound designer Albrecht has leans into his predilection for woozy, affecting melodies intertwined with skittering drums and snaking grooves, and "Aurora" brings that to the fore with six tracks of shimmering beauty. "Spring Orchard" opens the record, effortlessly merging deeply buried keys with washes of dreamlike synths, and dubby effects.
"Wildflower Walk" is a melancholic affair, underpinned with a restless groove. The title track "Aurora" treads a similar path, but with a more driving approach, while an interplay between piano, guitar, and synths drenched in reverb offer a warm, enveloping atmosphere. "Aurora" is also shared here as a remix by Roza Terenzi, who entirely reworks the track with her signature club ready grooves. "Kennett River" meanwhile, exhibits a kind of smudged, cinematic hip hop feel. It's another unhurried and luxurious listen from the Antipodean producer. One that finds itself floating in on coastal breezes, fuelling optimistic dream states and leisurely abandon.
"Wildflower Walk" is a melancholic affair, underpinned with a restless groove. The title track "Aurora" treads a similar path, but with a more driving approach, while an interplay between piano, guitar, and synths drenched in reverb offer a warm, enveloping atmosphere. "Aurora" is also shared here as a remix by Roza Terenzi, who entirely reworks the track with her signature club ready grooves. "Kennett River" meanwhile, exhibits a kind of smudged, cinematic hip hop feel. It's another unhurried and luxurious listen from the Antipodean producer. One that finds itself floating in on coastal breezes, fuelling optimistic dream states and leisurely abandon.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: The drifting, undulating sounds of Alex Albrecht return once again. A unique producer whose not afraid to veer off trend. There's a relaxed decadence to this set that suits soft furnishings and velvety interiors. Roza Terenzi's on hand if you need to shake things up a bit and get it boinging.TRACK LISTING
A1. Spring Orchid
A2. Wildflower Walk
B1. Aurora
B2. Kennett River
B3. Aurora (Roza Terenzi Remix)
Harri Pierson bangs the box with his new EP for Duca Bianco, a full thrill mix of disco and house sounds that want to get the party going. 'Instant Message' has a dense mix of raw drum sounds and squelchy synths with interesting melodic designs and steamy female coos. 'Techno Native' is laced up with piano stabs and a hint of old school energy then 'Trippy Too' cuts loose with a head-twisting mix of drums and whistles and bass and pads. 'Young Australians' then brings some big guitar licks to a Balearic beat that is for dancing under the stars. All four of these cuts are unique and compelling.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mine says: *** REPRESS ALERT *** Duca Bianco continue their edits series with 4 hot slices from Harri Pierson. There should be something for everyone on here but the stand out for me is the anthemic soft rock chugger Young Australians. I dare you to keep still while this is on... Am about to put it on in the shop and see how long it'll take Andy to perform a bit of air guitar/piano. Watch this space.TRACK LISTING
Instant Message
Techno Native
Trippy Too
Young Australians
Music From Memory’s latest release in their 12” series focuses on the little known UK band The System. A project masterminded by Bob Lamb, a somewhat cult figure in Birmingham's music history; the short lived group released only one album ‘Logic' and a single in 1983 on the somewhat obscure French label ‘Romantic Records’. This distinctively forward thinking new wave/synth pop album met with poor distribution and with almost no promotion to speak of at the time and quickly dwindled into obscurity. The albums sense of technological exploration, outstanding production value coupled with the band’s gift of writing deeply emotive, yearning pop tunes, make it sound though perhaps more relevant today than many other far more successful albums of it's time.
Whilst the band and the album might have sunk into obscurity, the band were no novices to the music business. In fact the highly regarded producer Bob Lamb had played as a drummer throughout the late sixties and into the late seventies for a number of progressive rock bands. The last of which, The Steve Gibbons Band, found moderate success both at home and in US, even opening up for The Who on their world tours. Having travelled the world as a musician, in 1979 Lamb would set up a 4-track recording and mixing studio in his basement flat to focus on production. In this state of the art Birmingham studio he would work with Duran Duran on their earliest work as well as producing UB40's very first album. With this highly developed sense of production, it was here in Bob Lamb’s studio that the four members of The System set out to make a pop record very much driven by the new possibilities of technology and developments within studio recording.
With instrumental tracks ‘Vampirella’, sounding almost prophetic of Detroit techno tracks that would not be made until some 10 years later and ‘Pendy! You’re In Some Awful Danger’ a vaporous synth excursion and anthemic drum-heavy vocal track ‘Almost Grown’, this 12" also features the unreleased end of the night jam ‘Find It In Your Eyes’, a track which somehow never made it on to the original LP release.
Patrick says: After it sold out in seconds first time round, MFM treat us to a swift repress of this synth pop gem. Little known Birmingham act The System failed to hit the big time, but their flawless set of dreamy 80s pop gems rival Talk Talk and Blue Nile at their finest. Weirdos should take note of 'Vampirella', a blast of Balearic-techno which takes us to the factories of Detroit via a Saint Tropez beach.
Whilst the band and the album might have sunk into obscurity, the band were no novices to the music business. In fact the highly regarded producer Bob Lamb had played as a drummer throughout the late sixties and into the late seventies for a number of progressive rock bands. The last of which, The Steve Gibbons Band, found moderate success both at home and in US, even opening up for The Who on their world tours. Having travelled the world as a musician, in 1979 Lamb would set up a 4-track recording and mixing studio in his basement flat to focus on production. In this state of the art Birmingham studio he would work with Duran Duran on their earliest work as well as producing UB40's very first album. With this highly developed sense of production, it was here in Bob Lamb’s studio that the four members of The System set out to make a pop record very much driven by the new possibilities of technology and developments within studio recording.
With instrumental tracks ‘Vampirella’, sounding almost prophetic of Detroit techno tracks that would not be made until some 10 years later and ‘Pendy! You’re In Some Awful Danger’ a vaporous synth excursion and anthemic drum-heavy vocal track ‘Almost Grown’, this 12" also features the unreleased end of the night jam ‘Find It In Your Eyes’, a track which somehow never made it on to the original LP release.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mine says: I might get into trouble for saying this but if you don't fall in love with "Almost Grown" on first listen then... listen again. And again. And again! Way ahead of its time and yet so wonderfully, quintessentially 80s, it's the perfect pop song (in my very humble opinion... buy now or regret later.)Patrick says: After it sold out in seconds first time round, MFM treat us to a swift repress of this synth pop gem. Little known Birmingham act The System failed to hit the big time, but their flawless set of dreamy 80s pop gems rival Talk Talk and Blue Nile at their finest. Weirdos should take note of 'Vampirella', a blast of Balearic-techno which takes us to the factories of Detroit via a Saint Tropez beach.
TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1.Almost Grown
2.Pendy! You're In Some Awful Danger
Side 2
1.Find It In Your Eyes
2.Vampirella
Barbatuques, a well-known Brazilian group of body percussionists, adapted "BaianaÌ" back in 2005 (first released on the "O Seguinte EÌ Esse" album) and since then it became a staple of their concerts.
The original is a modern folk song from Bahia composed by Maria do Carmo Barbosa, but it was the mouth harp sound and the stomping beat on the Barbatuques' arrangement that imprinted its trademark sound. A couple of years ago, Jan Schulte, the german producer known for his taste for tropical drums (and also for using a few different aliases), heard the song and decided to add an extra punch to it for his DJ sets: more drums, taken from a library record of 'drumdrops' (hence the title).
Now for the first time "BaianaÌ" is issued on vinyl. It marks the second volume of the "Brasingles" series, a new series on Selva Discos dedicated to releasing loud 12" singles with the original song on the A side and a rework on the B side, to please both the DJ, dancer and the home listener in equal measure! Limited copies - much needed HEAT for any dancefloor. TIP!
The original is a modern folk song from Bahia composed by Maria do Carmo Barbosa, but it was the mouth harp sound and the stomping beat on the Barbatuques' arrangement that imprinted its trademark sound. A couple of years ago, Jan Schulte, the german producer known for his taste for tropical drums (and also for using a few different aliases), heard the song and decided to add an extra punch to it for his DJ sets: more drums, taken from a library record of 'drumdrops' (hence the title).
Now for the first time "BaianaÌ" is issued on vinyl. It marks the second volume of the "Brasingles" series, a new series on Selva Discos dedicated to releasing loud 12" singles with the original song on the A side and a rework on the B side, to please both the DJ, dancer and the home listener in equal measure! Limited copies - much needed HEAT for any dancefloor. TIP!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Highly in-demand, Wolf Muller's 'drum drops' have become the stuff of dancefloor legend. Here he applies the formula with aplomb to this, already quite crazed, uncategorizable joint from Bahia (it's a state in Brazil if like me, you were perplexed!).TRACK LISTING
Baiana
Baiana (Wolf Muller Drum Drop)
Back with EP 2, DJ Swella delivers more deep n fizzy, grooving house cuts from down-under on his own local Pleasure Trax imprint. DJ-friendly, chord-driven tracks with a seductive vibe and some catchy vocal samples which should appeal to fans of Kerri Chandler, Ron Trent, MCDE etc.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Reeeaal nice housey box jams from ya man DJ Swella. Unforced and evolving naturally, there's an effortless cool about all four tracks highlighting the skills and ingenuity of their creator.TRACK LISTING
Something To Say
A Favourite
Let's Love
Loyalty
Brownswood’s roots are nestled deep in the dancefloor; extended versions, edits, remixes and 12 inches, cut loud for extra bass-weight for club subwoofers, have always been part of the label’s repertoire. The Remix Editions is a new platform to showcase some of these tracks on wax for the first time, shining a light on exciting contemporary producers as well some of the forgotten club weapons from years gone by. Each drop will be on 45 & will be limited to 500 units - so grab them before they’re gone.
The first instalment in the series features two reworkings of South African pianist Bokani Dyer’s Ke Nako (feat. Sereetsi & The Natives).
Side 1 features Kid Fonque’s hypnotic and stretched-out house refix of Dyer’s scintillating funk track. He stretches Ke Nako into a 10-minute epic cosmic dance floor journey that perfectly manages to trace a line between the South African electronic sounds dominating the globe and the nation’s Jazz underground, bubbling below the surface.
The flip sees another South African artist take the reins. Ntokzin is one of the producers and DJs spearheading the rise of Amapiano in his home country and his track reimagines Ke Nako in typical fashion.The original’s soulful chords and soaring vocals are taken to new heights by a bedrock of propulsive percussion and thick, wriggly bass lines. Ntokzin shifts these elements around, letting them rise and fall; tension and release. A well-crafted sunshine banger, perfect for a summer dancefloor.
The first instalment in the series features two reworkings of South African pianist Bokani Dyer’s Ke Nako (feat. Sereetsi & The Natives).
Side 1 features Kid Fonque’s hypnotic and stretched-out house refix of Dyer’s scintillating funk track. He stretches Ke Nako into a 10-minute epic cosmic dance floor journey that perfectly manages to trace a line between the South African electronic sounds dominating the globe and the nation’s Jazz underground, bubbling below the surface.
The flip sees another South African artist take the reins. Ntokzin is one of the producers and DJs spearheading the rise of Amapiano in his home country and his track reimagines Ke Nako in typical fashion.The original’s soulful chords and soaring vocals are taken to new heights by a bedrock of propulsive percussion and thick, wriggly bass lines. Ntokzin shifts these elements around, letting them rise and fall; tension and release. A well-crafted sunshine banger, perfect for a summer dancefloor.
TRACK LISTING
A1 Ke Nako (feat. Sereetsi And The Natives) [Kid Fonque Refix]
B1 Ke Nako (feat. Sereetsi And The Natives) [Ntokzin Remix]
The Masonics are still the Kings Of Medway Beat, and are known for being 'the best Rhythm and Beat combo since The Milkshakes', and there's a very good reason for that…
With Mickey Hampshire (The Milkshakes, Mickey And The Salty Seadogs, Mickey And Ludella, Mick Hampshire), Bruce Brand (The Pop Rivets, The Milkshakes, Auntie Vegetable, Thee Headcoats, The Kravin' "A"s, The Clique, Dutronc, The Voo-Dooms and more) and John Gibbs (The Wildebeests, The Kaisers), this Medway-based trio have got enough rhythm 'n' beat and rock 'n' roll in their blood streams to power any rocket!
With Mickey Hampshire (The Milkshakes, Mickey And The Salty Seadogs, Mickey And Ludella, Mick Hampshire), Bruce Brand (The Pop Rivets, The Milkshakes, Auntie Vegetable, Thee Headcoats, The Kravin' "A"s, The Clique, Dutronc, The Voo-Dooms and more) and John Gibbs (The Wildebeests, The Kaisers), this Medway-based trio have got enough rhythm 'n' beat and rock 'n' roll in their blood streams to power any rocket!
Music On Vinyl, in collaboration with Spinnin’ Records, presents the 2024 remix by DJ Mark Knight of the 1970 soul classic “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield, backed with the original 1970 full length version. Curtis Mayfield is considered as one of the most influential musicians behind the soul and politically conscious African-American music and his soul classic “Move On Up” continues to influence artists to this day. The A-side features both the Extended Version and Radio Edit of the brand-new remix by acclaimed DJ Mark Knight. This 2024 remix of “Move On Up” is an uplifting club version, taking elements from Mayfield’s original version and creating a remix that’s perfectly suited for dancefloors worldwide. Side B features the original full-length version of “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: It might seem like sacrilege to some, but MK's funky house version of this Curtis classic is as addictive and infectious as they come. A record that could climax any disco-house orintated DJ set with a wave of aural orgasms.TRACK LISTING
SIDE A
1. Move On Up (Remix By Mark Knight – Extended Version)
2. Move On Up (Remix By Mark Knight – Radio Edit)
SIDE B
1. Move On Up (Original Full-Length Version)
34 years after Terry Farley created the seminal remixes of "Loaded" and "Come Together" for Primal Scream he returns to the band to remix a brand new track "Ready To Come Home". Only available via white label.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Exclusive, white label remix of this killer new Primal Scream track. Remixed by Londoners Terry Farley & Wade Teo who offer up a high speed canter of this indie-dance-acid belter.TRACK LISTING
A. Primal Scream - Ready To Go Home (Terry Farley & Wade Teo Dub Mix)
The Knife’s Olof Dreijer introduces Colombian - Swedish percussionist and DJ Diva Cruz with a new collaborative EP on Dekmantel Records. The 'Brujas' EP follows the debut of their exciting hybrid live show at Sonár Istanbul and ahead of upcoming performances at Sónar Barcelona, Dekmantel, and Øya Festival. Together, opposing patriarchy, racism, colonialism, capitalism, and immigrant challenges, they joined forces in Olof's studio, resulting in the creation of the ‘Brujas’ EP, where Diva debuts her voice. The 'Brujas' single and the entire EP, meaning "Witches" seeks to inspire us to find that powerful ancient energy within ourselves.
"I dream to empower everyone who feels outside the box with my lyrics. It is so sad to see children singing and dancing to music made by male artists whose lyrics degrade women, and on top of that, they win prestigious awards while doing so. I dream for a better world and especially Latin America, which needs to change the macho perspective and work together for a better world for everyone," says Diva Cruz.
As a percussionist Diva brings a combination of fierce live percussion together with a rhythmic blend of tunes from all over the world during her energetic DJ-sets. She has also been the lead percussionist for both Fever Ray and Robyn on their world tours.
Expect a fiery blend of cutting edge electronics, biting drum attacks, incendiary lyrical outbursts and explosive carnival energy.
"I dream to empower everyone who feels outside the box with my lyrics. It is so sad to see children singing and dancing to music made by male artists whose lyrics degrade women, and on top of that, they win prestigious awards while doing so. I dream for a better world and especially Latin America, which needs to change the macho perspective and work together for a better world for everyone," says Diva Cruz.
As a percussionist Diva brings a combination of fierce live percussion together with a rhythmic blend of tunes from all over the world during her energetic DJ-sets. She has also been the lead percussionist for both Fever Ray and Robyn on their world tours.
Expect a fiery blend of cutting edge electronics, biting drum attacks, incendiary lyrical outbursts and explosive carnival energy.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Imagine if Golden Teacher uprooted to south America and took influence from Tony Touch's "Apaga La Luz". You'd end up with something resembling this burning inferno of dancefloor heat.TRACK LISTING
Acuyuye
Black Queen
Brujas
Remember Noema's legendary tribute edit of Ata Kak's “Daa Nyinaa” and the wicked re-rubs of Eddie C, Axel Boman and Soft Rocks? Then I have good news for you: African Shaketown is back! Coming in hot and slightly rebranded, the essential Afro-disco series returns with four outstanding remixes and edits of ultra rare gems that sound absolutely fantastic.
On the label side you'll find two funky disco tunes, originally played with full band set-up and treated by Magic Jams, while on the flipside Noema presents a choice of electronic and cosmic disco flavors featuring synths and drum computers.
On the label side you'll find two funky disco tunes, originally played with full band set-up and treated by Magic Jams, while on the flipside Noema presents a choice of electronic and cosmic disco flavors featuring synths and drum computers.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Dancefloor friendly African disco edits by rising cosmic star Noema. Very big in one Mr. Rufdug's record box!TRACK LISTING
A1. The Janja (Magic Jams Remix)
A2. The Wonder (Magic Jams Edit)
B1. The Enemy (Noema Remix)
B2.The Zebra (Noema Remix)
Dubbed out new version of a Japanese reggae classic from 1982 by UK-based Tokyo Riddim Band. Recorded and mixed by the legendary Prince Fatty in South London, it's a fusion of past and present, East and West.
Three generations of female musicians from Japan come together, blending reggae drums, funky bass, and the smooth City Pop guitar, all magically dubbed-out live on stage. Tokyo Riddim Band is a culture clash phenomenon unlike anything else.
Championed by Gilles Peterson, and featured on NTS, Pitchfork and Bandcamp Daily, the group was born out of Time Capsule’s wildly popular compilation “Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985”. In just a matter of months they have sold out headline shows across London and supported Kyoto Jazz Massive at Jazz Cafe, conjuring a raucous, dubby dancefloor that brings the classic Japanese reggae sound of the ‘70s and ‘80s to life for a new generation.
Led by the inimitable pianist and composer Izumi ‘Mimi’ Kobayashi who featured on the original compilation, Tokyo Riddim Band are set to release a series of 7” singles in the coming months with more live shows planned throughout the summer 2024.
The first single, 'Denshi Lenzi', reinvents the Natural Mystic riddim of the original Japanese production, infusing it with dubbed-out vocals, sirens, and electrifying e-tom sounds, delivering an authentic reggae/dub experience with a distinct UK flair.
Three generations of female musicians from Japan come together, blending reggae drums, funky bass, and the smooth City Pop guitar, all magically dubbed-out live on stage. Tokyo Riddim Band is a culture clash phenomenon unlike anything else.
Championed by Gilles Peterson, and featured on NTS, Pitchfork and Bandcamp Daily, the group was born out of Time Capsule’s wildly popular compilation “Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985”. In just a matter of months they have sold out headline shows across London and supported Kyoto Jazz Massive at Jazz Cafe, conjuring a raucous, dubby dancefloor that brings the classic Japanese reggae sound of the ‘70s and ‘80s to life for a new generation.
Led by the inimitable pianist and composer Izumi ‘Mimi’ Kobayashi who featured on the original compilation, Tokyo Riddim Band are set to release a series of 7” singles in the coming months with more live shows planned throughout the summer 2024.
The first single, 'Denshi Lenzi', reinvents the Natural Mystic riddim of the original Japanese production, infusing it with dubbed-out vocals, sirens, and electrifying e-tom sounds, delivering an authentic reggae/dub experience with a distinct UK flair.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Modern reggae & dub outfit from London who are making serious waves after supporting Kyoto Jazz Massive. The sound is authentic as you like and I'll definitely be making an effort to see them when they get a Manchester date. Loving the 7" printed cardboard sleeve too! Proper.TRACK LISTING
A: Denshi Lenzi
B: Denshi Dub
Edoardo Barbi is an alias of Gledd, the label head at Saint Wax, co-owner of Radio Mundo Records and a prolific producer who hails from Italy but is based in Mexico City. For this new EP, he taps into his love of 70s church funk and classic gospel and serves up a quartet of emotionally intense cuts that each tell a unique story. They all have their own moods and subtly uplifting grooves and are defined by the famously meticulous production style of Gledd. When you want to make the dance floor move in a different way than usual, these four cuts should be your go-to.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mine says: Phwoaaar! Gledd brings the heat on new (ish) label Kaninchenbau and he means serious business. You can literally hear the sweat dripping from the ceiling on all four of these tracks...TRACK LISTING
Get Back
Be The Way
Stars
Love Is Feeling
B2 Recordings is back with a second release that is every bit as good as the first. This one comes from Reece Johnson and is a joyous mix of uplifting disco sounds with a timeless edge. 'Comin' In Hot' is a lose-limbed opener with percussive edgy and low-slung drums topped off with dazzling chords. 'Glass Heart' then brings the funk with more expert looseness and this time some hooky and soulful vocals. 'Sup America' keeps the party rolling with instrumental disco brilliance and a Spanish vocal to add real heat while 'Feelin' The Beat' and 'Got To Be Free' close out with higher tempos but no less class.
TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. Comin' In Hot
2. Glass Heart
Side 2
1. Sup America
2. Feelin' The Beat
3. Got To Be Free
Rose-tinted, fizzy electrics from Peach who seems to grasp the vintage hues and fruity feels of yesterday via four incredibly delicious tracks of smiley faced house and techno. A heady record that ignites the senses and stokes the fires in your belly; sure to have you scouring the hills, forests, warehouses and caves for some e-fuelled, free party pleasure that'll have you jiving till sunrise. TIP!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Minimal arrangements, crisp highs, deep bass and heady atmospheres make for a cerebral and direct record that lies somewhere between house, techno and IDM.TRACK LISTING
A Pretty Planet
Charmed
Sugar N Spice Deeper Dub
Sugar N Spice Rollin Dub
Bogdan Ra is based in the musical hotbed of Lisbon and his excellent What Is A DJ? EP takes its inspiration from the late 80s acid house and Italo, displaying a real mix of vintage charm and contemporary relevance that will strike all the right notes on the dancefloor. From the snappy title cut to the electro rhythms of 'Arroios' via the funky disco rhythms of 'Tonic Glue' and feel good factor of closer 'That's All', this is quality production that will more than stand the test of time
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Mega varied club tackle that traverses wonky n wigged-out techy fodder, sublime electro-disco & chunky boogie business. Well good.TRACK LISTING
What Is A DJ?
Arroios
Tonic Glue
That's All
Just 300 copies of this club-ready 7″ single from the Soopastole Edits stable exist, so you’ll have to move fast to secure a copy. Jalepeno Records’ regular Soopasoul is at the control, using his trusty scalpel to deliver two hot-to-trot interpretations of a lesser-known cut from the “Sex Machine” sessions.
On side A, you’ll find “Shake Your Money Maker (Part 1)”, where Maceo Parker’s killer saxophone solos rise above Soopasoul’s slightly tightened up version of the JB’s killer groove.
Flip to the B-side for more sax solos and a groove that mines some of the original track’s more percussive sections for hip-swinging, toe-tapping thrills.
On side A, you’ll find “Shake Your Money Maker (Part 1)”, where Maceo Parker’s killer saxophone solos rise above Soopasoul’s slightly tightened up version of the JB’s killer groove.
Flip to the B-side for more sax solos and a groove that mines some of the original track’s more percussive sections for hip-swinging, toe-tapping thrills.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: A track that'll resonate with anyone that saw golden era Theo Parrish circa 2004-2010. Kinda shit he used to play at Plastik People and Electric Chair. Although he'd probably have edited it up to last over 10+ minutes... ;)TRACK LISTING
A1. Shake Your Money Maker (part 1)
B1. Shake Your Money Maker (part 2)
P'oe kick off their tenure with the legend that is Roy Davis Jr who drops two fresh tracks along with remixes from Tolga Fidan, Housework and Mourad.
"Hidden Hebrew" rolls with frenetic conga lines and plumes with woozy organs. Tolga Fidan electrfies the track somewhat on his remix, and switches up the 4/4 for a broken beat. Meanwhile Housework strips it back to galloping grooves and warm Rhodes.
On the B side RDJ treats us to an uplifting, Brazilian-flavoured number, with dreamy & summery vocals on "Summer La Costa". In the hands of Mourad, the track gets turned into a humid, late afternoon broken beat BBQ jam - yum!
"Hidden Hebrew" rolls with frenetic conga lines and plumes with woozy organs. Tolga Fidan electrfies the track somewhat on his remix, and switches up the 4/4 for a broken beat. Meanwhile Housework strips it back to galloping grooves and warm Rhodes.
On the B side RDJ treats us to an uplifting, Brazilian-flavoured number, with dreamy & summery vocals on "Summer La Costa". In the hands of Mourad, the track gets turned into a humid, late afternoon broken beat BBQ jam - yum!
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: A vibrant and summery excursion by the house and garage don; complete with three very competent remixes full of charm. Whether in the club or in the garden, these joints'll get you bumpin'!TRACK LISTING
Side 1
1. Hidden Hebrew
2. Hidden Hebrew (Tolga Fidan Remix)
3. Hidden Hebrew (Housework Remix)
Side 2
1. Summer La Costa (Roy Davis Jnr Mix)
2. Summer La Costa (Mourad Remix)