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Cover of Sketches by Marcel Lune.

Marcel Lune

Sketches

Local Talk

Hailing from the small town of Stroud, South West England, Marcel Lune has been quickly building his reputation as one of the hottest new talents in the UK Bass Music Scene.
Having discovered an 808 in his parents attic at a young age, it quickly became one his favourite toys and set him off on a musical voyage which is beginning to gather momentum.
Having already released a string of releases including a full album for Studio Rockers last year, this release with Local Talk is a new chapter in the ever growing Marcel Lune saga.

This debut for Local Talk is nothing short of brilliance.
An EP that sits somewhere between the early Floating Points days and Local Talk's very own Crackazat jamming with Harvey Sutherland.

From the opening track 'Sketches' Marcel brings broken house rhythms, piano chords and dancing acid lines in a glorius way.
The clever vocal arrangement on 'Eat Good' takes no prisoners and on the flip 'Crazy Love', another vocal track, Marcel slows things down a bit together with vocalist Bluesz.
The EP ends with Soul Music, upping the energy level slightly with its snappy, jazz-influenced beats and dancing synth lines.

A beautiful and fitting addition to the ever expanding Local Talk catalogue.

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Cover of Unbalanced Part 1 by Art Of Tones.

Art Of Tones

Unbalanced Part 1

Local Talk

With a prolific output of such a consistently high standard many do not realise that Art Of Tones has never released a solo artist album, but with this new LP on Local Talk that is soon to change.

Investing blood, sweat and tears Art Of Tones has spent many hours on this debut album release, which is not just a selection of club tracks, but a storytelling piece of music where each track compliments the others.
The opening cut 'Prolegomenes' welcomes you into the project with jokes about sampling, showing a light-hearted attitude to the fact samples make up a large percentage of this warm and jazzy album.
After the enticing intro track comes the funk-filled and familiar style of house that Art Of Tones fans both love and respect, with upbeat melodies and infectious grooves it's fair to say this release is a real feel good mood lifter.

Tracks like 'Keep On Having Fun' also remind us of Art Of Tones' eclectic style leaning more towards hip hop and disco to break up the overall sound, and make it a complete listening experience spanning a variety of genres. With touches of gospel, funk, soul and jazz this album of a melting pot of styles that with house music at its core, showcasing Art Of Tones to be one the most talented guys out there right now.
Although it's primarily made with home listening in mind all the tracks on this album would also rock a dance floor !

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Cover of Sydmalaide EP by S3A.

S3A

Sydmalaide EP

Local Talk

Parisian Max Fader aka S3A is back on Local Talk with a diverse four track EP that delivers on all levels. It all begins with 'Premiere Rexidence', disco infected big room track that comes with some heavy vocal and horn samples. Next up is 'End Track For a DJ' which is exactly what the title suggest and comes with old school house beats, classic Chicago piano riffs and some lush strings. Massive!

On the b-side S3A goes back to what he is maybe most know for, 'Searching Force' is an uplifting disco-funk house jam with big samples and jacked up beats. Last, and possibly our fave tune is 'Deep Mood Vol 4', a supa deep house cut with low end theory chords and a bassline to kill for...rawww! Oh, and those Michael Watford vocal samples just adds to the deepness.

STAFF COMMENTS

Sil says: Fans of peak time disco house are going to love this one. Four tracks of dancefloor bangers to get the whole club dancing. Local Talk quality guaranteed. No fillers here.

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Kyoto Jazz Sextet

Mission - Inc. Jaxx Madicine Remix

Local Talk

Second 10" release from Kyoto Jazz Sextet as Local Talk continue to mine the band's "Unity" LP for dancefloor hits and suitable remix fodder.

"Mission" undergoes heavy treatment from Milanese trio Jaxx Madicine who roll out funky house flavours full of bolshie piano, wobbly leads and a frenetic MAW-styled drum attack. House music that's vibrant and full of life - still giving those skilled drum solos and jazz flecked passages enough space to shine through the duration.

As per the previous release, "Mission" is included in its original form, spread out across side B in all its glorious detail - a focused and intense workout based around staccato piano lines, dynamic drum section and invigoration chord progressions. Top stuff!


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Cover of Rising - Inc. Ron Trent Remix by Kyoto Jazz Sextet.

Kyoto Jazz Sextet

Rising - Inc. Ron Trent Remix

Local Talk

House music staple Local Talk present the first of two 10" releases featuring music by Kyoto Jazz Sextet.

"Rising" is taken from their second album "Unity" released on Blue Note in 2017 and follows the deep rooted tradition of the label - rich in expression, improvisation and musicality as they offer sincere updates to the trad jazz cannon. Besides the accomplished original track, for the 12" release here they have included a stunning remix by the legendary Ron Trent.

Delivering one of his meandering, jazz leaning, live-fuelled numbers, big Ron fills the mix with bustling brass, upright bass and a busy rhythm section to create a spiritual house masterpiece packed full of instrumentation - wonderful!


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Cover of Bizzness by Soulphiction.

Soulphiction

Bizzness

Local Talk

Soulphiction comes through with a nice n funky four tracks for cult stable Local Talk. Ear-grabbing opening track "Bizzness" starts things off in classic Soulphiction mode with its deliciously bass-heavy funk stomp garnished beautifully by the odd guitar fret-chop. "Cart People" is a fine slice of deep house encompassing some seriously dreamy keyboard and pad presets before packaging it up with a touch of phaze and some simple house riddims.

"Slow Glow" opens side B, bringing warm vibes and great melodies together in a clever way while "Sweet Dreams" concludes with a fathoms deep, Mr Fingers-indebted style with skeletal drum beats, shadow-dwelling vocal and intricate yet subtle sonics. A provocative and sensual way to end the EP and worth the entrance fee alone if you ask me. Top stuff.


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Cover of Where The One Is by Art Of Tones.

Art Of Tones

Where The One Is

Local Talk

Ludovic Llorca aka Art Of Tones comes on strong with his fourth single, "Where The One Is". The title track, with its tight staccato b-line, Hamilton Bohannon style drums and clever fills accompanied perfectly exemplifies the producer's sound - tipping his hat to disco and jazz-funk in equal measure whilst keeping us on our toes with a dramatic, ever-changing arrangement.

Next up is "Double Wheelin'" which pairs First Choice's 'love stealing, double dealing' vocal with an upfront groove fans of Lumberjack's In Hell will go nuts for. Disco-house pleasure at its finest!

Last but not least Ludovic keeps the momentum flowing right till the end as he deploys some well placed high pass filters onto the hefty disco chug of "Reprise Of Fonk". Top stuff! 


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Cover of Remixes by Crackazat.

Crackazat

Remixes

Local Talk

Second single from Crackazat's long player, "Rainbow Fantasia"; featuring remixes from Waajeed and Groove Assassin. Nick Moss (aka Groove Assassin), take on "Sundial" is a soulful, biotic take on the OG, with LT-patented drums, pumpin' keys and funky ass bass yet remaining delightfully true to the original. On the flip former Slum Village and Platinum Pied Piper beat maker and producer-extraordinaire Waajeed works some magic on "Holding You Close". Layered percussion, jammed keys and an expert vocal arrangement take centre stage as a shimmering house groove powers the backline. Completing the package is also the original of "Holding You Close" - wunderbaa!

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Cover of Bound EP by NY*AK.

NY*AK

Bound EP

Local Talk

Dropping nothing but heat since his debut on Paper Recordings in 2012 (check out his EPs on Intimate Friends and Karakul if you think I'm lying!) NY*AK becomes the latest addition to the Local Talk roster with the "Bound EP". Providing plenty of banger for your buck, the geordie treats us to four tracks, kicking off with the opening track 'Bound', a cut up, soulful disco house slammer. Next up we got "Dancing", a perfect example of Andrew's skill when it comes to slowing down the tempo but still letting the track have enough character to keep you...'dancing'. On the flip we have "See More" which takes you straight to a dark and gritty club with its stuttering chords, tight drums and pulsing bass. Last but not least Andrew teams up with long time collaborator Ian Blevins for 'Sandwiches', a stunning low deep groove for any Theo Parrish or Marcellus Pittman fans out there.

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Cover of Distant Classic by Jaxx Madicine.

Jaxx Madicine

Distant Classic

Local Talk

Jaxx Madicine is a jazz-funk inspired house(-ish) outfit from Milan consisting of Turbojazz (Local Talk, GAMM Records), Parker Madicine (Heist, Bastard Jazz Brooklyn, CT-HI Records) and the talented jazz keyboardist 'Veez_0'. With an organic and melodic sound collage you can hear influences from classic 70's jazz funk labels and artists like CTI, Mizell Brothers, Kudu and Bob James but also the current sounds of Kaidi Tatham, Byron The Aquarius and Harvey Sutherland. After their debut EP "Montreux" they drop their full album "Distant Classic" where the Jaxx crew exit planet earth and treat us to a space music odyssey that is full of surprises. During the journey they deliver house, jazz, fusion, boogie and jazzy beats from a highly melodic, keyboard-driven perspective.
All tracks are made with a genuine love for analogue synthesizers, fender Rhodes, clavinets and some soulful MPC programming. There's loads to bash out at your local dance - with thick hefty production characterizing much of the output here, decorated with a palette that references Floating Point and Project Pablo in equal measure. Nice!


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Cover of TB Or Not TB / Cosmocrank by DJ Spinna.

DJ Spinna

TB Or Not TB / Cosmocrank

Local Talk

An unlikely, but nonetheless stimulating diversion here for DJ Spinna on Local Talk. Ditching the soul and funk for two techy, electronically charged warehouse trax that'll find equal favour in one of Timmy Regisford's extended Shelter sessions or smashing out Panorama bar at 4AM in the morning. "TB Or Not TB" skillfully pairs a winding 303 line with crisp, newly harvested beats. An extended trip, the first half of the track works at locking you into its hypnotic grooves before a floaty synthline slowly creeps into the mix along with sharp, glistening melodies, elevating the next half of the track into the upper echelons of deep tech pleasure! Flip for the more subdued, blissed-out, Larry Heard-esque, "Cosmocrank". With its classic bleep-bass preset straight outta Mr. Fingers sound library we get plenty of textured elements slowly converging on the track - sounding a little like a more stripped back version of Ron Trent's Electric Blue series. Basically, both tracks are ace late night workouts and should make a welcome curveball to fans of this producer's already prolific discography.

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Cover of Nothing Wrong EP by Hade & Gutta.

Hade & Gutta

Nothing Wrong EP

Local Talk

Local Talk welcome the Cologne-based producers Hade & Gutta to the family. Their debut release marks a further development of the Local Talk sound, balancing between house and bass.

The EP kicks off with "Nothing Wrong", a track built around a compressed but bouncy bass line that adds extra funk and weaves around a clever vocal splicing. It's got me dancing already!

"In Me" goes deeper, keeping the beats on the slammin' side, but with ingenious stabs and warmer pads / vox. Ending the EP is Hade's solo number "Baphome". A bass-fuelled floor packer with nicely interwoven synths and a hypnotic house groove that remains present throughout the track.

A garage-esque belter with the right amount of wobbly bass to satisfy all your DJ and dancefloor needs.


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Tony Blitz

Vodka & Valium - Inc. Crackazat Remix

Local Talk

Tony Blitz (CRST) pays hommage to my favourite tipple and chaser on this Local Talk three tracker. Lucky for us his music doesn't have the same effect as that drink and drugs combo, but is actually sprightly garage business for the dancefloor. 'Vodka & Valium' has that crisp CRST feel, with beats that leap at you out of the grooves, while the bassline bubbles and choppy keyboards drop. Uplifting in every way. 'Bring It Back' gets all loopy on us, with rhythms, keys and samples all sliced an layered like a UKG build your own pizza. Studio wizard Crackazat, last heard on Local Talk's sub-label One Offs, has re-built the track into a melodic, piano-driven house version.

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Cover of Nostalgia / Can't Hide It by Cazuma & Andreas.

Cazuma & Andreas

Nostalgia / Can't Hide It

Local Talk

Andreas Saag returns to Local Talk with a follow-up to his "Back To Life EP", this time he's invited longtime friend and studio partner Cazuma Mori, together both of them offer the Local Talk fans house music with a distinctive production sound.

"Nostalgia" is a warm stomping basement beats floor-filler, with a fat bassline tempered by rising chord textures, smartly coordinated with the pulses in the track. As the track evolves the kick drum charges torward the bassline making the chord an addictive and unforgettable hook.

Both Saag and Cazuma showcases their skills in tackling other bpms too.
The B-Side "Can't Hide It" comes with intricate keyboard work and deep atmospherics that are driven by an appealingly on-point house bassline. The track picks up a new elements at just the right moment to keep you on board the whole eight minutes. There's no messin’ around here, just pure deep house from Local Talk.

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