Some Chemistry, Unisol – Koudougou EP (URS)
Vinyl, Digital, DeepTime travelers Some Chemistry and Unisol from Amsterdam teamed up for a special mission to the moon…
Time travelers Some Chemistry and Unisol from Amsterdam teamed up for a special mission to the moon…
Since launching his Roar Groove label a couple of years back, Graeme Clark has become increasingly prolific.
Riverette´s first record of 2016 was a very special one indeed, comprised of two special tracks made by two very special artists.
one – of an exciting young artist taking a significant step toward recognition, another – of the established master lending his magic touch.
Kretsen is the Swedish label dedicated to the underground sounds of the Nordic elfs and its city siblings. It might be raw, undefined, distorted, dusted or just plain sweaty house and techno, but it will constantly move you. The second release is once again by the duo Svida, showcasing their own formula of rough and
The first long player by Dikso mastermind Daniel Solar and the first long player for Dikso. Its An enjoyably balanced journey between intro- and extroversion, between eclectic house and futuristic electronic, between dancefloor and your very own castle.
Black Spuma are Fabrizio Mammarella & Phillip Lauer. Phillip is known as one half of Tuff City Kids with Gerd Janson and one third of Talamanca…
DrumTalk is an East London-based producer and DJ. Inspiration comes via the musical lineage of London, Chicago, New York and Detroit, Lagos and Accra.
The summer season is almost over but fear not, Giom is bringing the sunshine back on Supremus with a brand new 3-track EP of solid Deep House tracks.
With a sound that calls back to 90s latin house and freestyle energies, Navid Izadi’s ‘Messin’ is a nostalgic club track that tells the story of a girl who wants to have her cake and eat it, too, and a man who ain’t having any more of it. Lush synth pads wrap around a nasty
Having started to spin Hip-Hop records in his hometown Frankfurt / Main he finally ended up in Berlin. His ‘Mirrors’ EP on Katermukke and ‘Akumal’ on Laut & Luise, where released to wide acclaim and already show his versatility and finesse.
José Padilla has created an album for dancing wildly, relaxing wholly in nature, and losing yourself in. It is a true musical journey covering all angles…
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Many trips between Dortmund, Ghent, Berlin and Amsterdam have brought long-time friends and colleagues Maxim Lany and Ante Perry…
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Nang delivers Proper Heat second album ‘Centre Of The World’ which follows the previous ‘Belive / On & On’ EP and includes a lovely Ilya Santana’s remix.
The Planet Rhythm imprint continues it’s White Series with a release from Swedish techno artist Charlie Dont Surf – delivering four refreshing tracks on his “Charcoal Grey EP”.
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It’s approaching summer and it’s time to give the party people what they want; floating beats, warms synths, holiday vibes and good times. Here, Death On The Balcony delver it all and more across these four-tracks, which is best heard “Soul Searching”.
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A spanking new compilation from Yam Who?’s ISM Record’s, to kick start 2015. Celebrating disco in it’s many glorious guise’s from every corner…
Graeme “The Revenge” Clark has come a long way since his first full length, the 2011 re-edits meets original production set Reekin’structions. He’s spent the last few years moving away from that style, instead focusing on indulging his passion for making original house productions
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Talented producer and live artist Pezzner is next up on the Visionquest imprint to deliver a stunning four track musical soundscape in the form of…
The latest release on Cymasonic Recordings is the third in their Dance Music Therapy series with Trulz & Robin, longtime contributors to the Oslo techno…
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Continuing in its mission to break new artists, RIS Labs’ latest offering is the In My Room EP by Hernene, a brand new production project from a seasoned…
One Records co-founder Subb-an gets set to release his first full output for the label with two solid club cuts that both embody him as an artist…
Heavy rim shots and 808 percussion get things cracking before multiple acid baselines gatecrash the percussion party. Things drop to the sound of a crowd before we return to the classics, and a monster piano riff so big that monster must be Godzilla. Then a pause for breath before it all kicks off again.
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Dancing with HNNY under the disco ball, staying up late listening to Mella Dee’s warehouse tracks it’s time to go to visit a Futuristic Cape Town with Esa.
Dikso welcomes their Berlin mate Daso who comes along with a fleecy and fluffy EP full of pure disco trance from outer space.
Midnight Riot has proven to be the forerunner and the industry standard within the disco/nu-disco re-edits scene. The Midnight Riot team…
As the great Louis Armstrong said: there are only two types of music, good and bad. If there’s any one who knows where to find the good stuff it is Tirk…
Fresh from releases on Local Talk, We Play House and Remixes of Omar and Kraak & Smaak, the Unstoppable french producer known as Art Of Tones brings…
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Bogota Records return with a follow up to their truly special summer hit “Guide”. Where that was a statement of intent, their new single “Breathe Easy” aims to cement the winning combination of producers Ivaylo and Slammer with singer Renate.
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Roam Recordings is known for representing the West Coast sound, spreading it out for all the world to hear…
New Delhi’s Wind Horse Records has established itself as an Indian house music staple. As such, collaborations and wonderful guest remixers sometimes…
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Italian trio, Marsupials, serve up 2 excellent slices of house music on Black Key Records\’ digital-only off-shoot, backed with a sterling…
Soulfooled is a label spurred on by an ethos where only the music truly matters, there is a lot to celebrate, as the label has really carved a distinct…
The Black Key team step up once again, this time with the third in their limited, vinyl-only series, with resident and established producer, Tom Ellis…
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SAES drops ‘Still Standing’ for his debut release and GCR’s third. The EP takes us on a journey into downbeat house and burns us through two originals that create an ethereal space within. They exude a personal essence blending genre lines to develop a sound that is all his own.
Muskox Records reaches into its hometown talent pool to proudly present Other2Sides’ first single “Back Then.” Hailing from Cheltenham, UK, Other2Sides introduces himself with a British house music sound that is nostalgic and bouncy with many of the characteristics of garage and the current bass scene.
As things warm up, and can’t seem to get any hotter, one may be curious about a mysterious cool breeze that’s suddenly, refreshingly flowing through the air. To many this may be a surprise, but to the Chillin Music label who — by no coincidence — are celebrating their ten year anniversary
Bristol, UK, based label Dimentique is pleased to present the latest single from in-house DJ and artist Bordland, the double A-side of “Phantom” and…
Foto continues with its 2014 release schedule with 3 tracks from label boss OOFT! Dub 4 Daze gets the delay units set to long to create a trippy house…
YOU FEEL YOU records’ fourth release [YFY004] is signed by Phill Woods, an up and coming talent in the portuguese scene. Not Enough EP is a striking release with two different nuances regarding Phill’s soundscape.
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Indie Dance duo Satin Jackets get set to release their ‘Foreign Affair EP’ on the unstoppable Eskimo Recordings. This three track EP sees the German pair…
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Roberto Rodriguez returns to his own Serenades label with the eclectic and inventive Sensible EP. The Helsinki based DJ and producer has been in the game for over 15 years, paying his dues with an enviable back catalogue that spans 50+ releases on such taste-making labels as Compost, Freerange, Delusions Of Grandeur…
DIKSO welcomes 2014 with an EP from Death On The Balcony, two handsome boys from London that perfectly fit in the gap between the different styles that Dikso is all about. Their biography sounds like that their way sooner or later had to lead to Dikso. Let’s celebrate this meeting at the crossways of musical
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The latest release on Cymasonic Recordings is the third in their Dance Music Therapy series with Trulz & Robin, longtime contributors to the Oslo techno scene with a healthy discography to show for it. Each volume in the series has come with remixes and the newest instalment sees Usmev take on this role. It all starts
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First up is ‘Soul Is Life’, an overlooked gem from Eddie’s catalogue that works a driving bassline through straight-ahead, gimmick free rhythms. It’s augmented by snatches of spoken word, before breaking into lush chords half way through – perfect for late night and early morning dancefloors. Next up, Romanian techno-house talent Mihai Popoviciu (Fear Of Flying, Diynamic, Highgrade),
Black Key Records continue their run of top-notch releases, this time in the form of the well establish, and highly sort after, James Johnston. This 4-track EP features 3 stunning originals, plus a sterling remix from Back To You Records boss, Dudely Strangeways. The “Hang Up’ EP lays down 4 sublime cuts of low-slung, deep
Here Situation is back with some snap crackling rim shot led 4 to the floor beats bustling around a relentless bassline, overlaid with beautiful soaring chords only to be pierced by some superb electro keys & all wrapped up in the warm vocals of Lauren Rimmel. The Radio mix serves up a break in the
In these fast-moving times, where many acts come and go in the space of a few blog posts, it´s becoming harder and harder to find artists with true staying power. Anu Pillai aka Freeform Five is one of those rare artists. Following an impressive series of originals & remixes and productions for artists like Ladyhawke,
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Ritter Butzke Studio returns this February with the ‘Some Might Work’ EP, courtesy of resident of the infamous Berlin nightclub, which gives the imprint its name, Kuriose Naturale. Following the successful launch of the Ritter Butzke Studio imprint in 2013, the label steps into the 2014 with more underground sounds. Kicking things off with material
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Yam Who?’s Midnight Riot label delivers the next instalment of dancehall delights. Volume 6 is packed with modern basement jams, looped 70’s soul classic’s, re-tweaked well-known disco anthems, blended with banging 21st century kick drum’s, cut & paste MPC magic and dub-wise effects from the likes ofLate Nite Tuff Guy, Rayko, The Dead Rose Music Company, Ugly
Subb-an is back with one of the most hyped tracks to land on Crosstown Rebels in recent times. A collaboration with Cedric from Azari & III under new moniker S.Y.F (Starving Yet Full), ‘Say No More’ shows the wunderkind producer on a wholly satisfying song-based tip. A killer weapon for any peak-time dancefloor, it’s a bumpy
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The Original version is driven by the emotional yet breath-taking vocals of Lauren Rimell, nestling on top of an easy disco beat, backed up by layers, awash with warm synth chords. A heavy rolling bass fills the bottom end & cements the elements together in a bucket of electronic funk. The Radio edit comes snapping at
Words from The Clap: Soul Clap Records´ resident butterfly spreads his colourful wings revealing The Stalker EP, a body of truly sophisticated music. Written at home in his San Rafael studio Nick Monaco combines his vision for dance music futurism with his roots in 90´s pop and psychedelic rock. The result is three wild and original
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Once again the Space Dimension Controller returns from the unknown sphere to the Clone basecamp. This is the first in the new “Correlation” series of releases by SDC. The vinyl version comes with a series of prints made by SDC himself. Five different prints, each reffering with mood and colour use to one of the tracks on this
Get Physical co-founders M.A.N.D.Y. are the mutual talents of childhood friends Philipp Jung and Patrick Bodmer. Following the success of ‘Body Language’ in 2005, and their fabric Series three years later, M.A.N.D.Y. firmly cemented their reputation in the electronic dance circuit, leading them to be one of the biggest names in the business. More recent releases have seen
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Almost one year ago, Adriatique released their last EP on Culprit LA after their breakthrough debut solo record on the Diynamic imprint last summer. Since then, a slew of successful remixes, heavy touring schedule including a weekly Ibiza residency have ensued. Remain firmly in the fold of the Diynamic family, the duo now deliver the
After the huge success of his Basik Fire EP early this year on Royal Oak, here\’s the new Headless Ghost! 3 serious tunes from the ghost who lost his head! Headless Ghost – Out EP by Headless Ghost Clone
Many times, biographies of techno acts start by singing their praise of an extremely early, extraordinary talent on synthesizers and other electronic devices. In Heron’s case, things are a bit different. Because Martin Spittel aka Heron has been shaped musically since his early childhood; his influences are as diverse as you can possibly imagine (hint:
Ever-winding down different sonic pathways, the Visionquest imprint next shines a light on young Norwegian talent Terje Bakke. The ‘Jadore’ EP is an excursion through loosely weaved organic house, where minimal textures meet fluid abstract melodies, deep rolling rhythms and light percussive brush strokes. Title track ‘Jadore’combines a dubby soundbed with sun filtered guitar licks while the
From Manhattan to Manchester, from Brooklyn to Bradford. With love. For some mad reason, garage, the dominant sound in a buzzy New York/New Jersey scene, found a willing underground audience in northern England in the early 90s. Clubs like the Hacienda and Hard Times embraced garage gurus like Todd Terry and Tony Humphries like they
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Solar activity on Dikso. Label boss Daniel Solar returns with a new EP and some helping hands from Stee Downes on the mic, Florian Kruse & Nils Nuernberg with the mixer and Berlin homie Mario Aureo on the composition. The tracks are ranging from disco to house, from mild to wild and should keep the
It All Started In A North London Basement Opposite Eddie Grants ‘Coach House’ Studio. In 2003 Yam Who? Was Busy Conjuring Up A Genre Free Musical Style And In The Process As ‘Floating Points’ Recently Declared, Refined And Pushed The Art Of The Re-Edit Into A Whole New Era. Remixes Poured In, John Legend, Joss Stone,
Lithuanian imprint Silence Music is about to release its 18th installment: Downtown Party Network featuring Egle Sirvydyte, including remixes from Musk, Hannes Fischer and Silence Music’s man Mario Basanov. The single opens with the original cut by the two Lithuanian producers, a deep sentimental melodic tune driven by the powerful voice and lyrics of Egle
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Ahead of the deliriously deep and rhythmically complex debut album ‘Face To Face’ (out in November on Serialism), Phillippe Quenum aka Quenum first displays his rich, dynamic and sometimes soulfully melancholic sound across a teaser EP featuring two album tracks plus a tough yet shimmering remix from the ever classy and timeless, Cassy. Lead track
Up steps the prodigiously talented 20year old Justin Jay, a true California golden child, born, raised and nourished within the LA city limits for his Culprit debut with ‘The Jaguar’.The threetrack EP has been the result of organically built relationship with the LAbased imprint, with songs inspired by LA and the label’s sound and credo. The
Bristolian dream team, Waifs & Strays vs. Lukas meets Chicago legend, DJ Sneak sums up the next Jackathon Jams package from queen of the scene, Heidi. Loaded with bleeps, bumps and bass, A-side ‘Gimme Luv’ is driven by its disco chugging bassline and low slung groove, while the ‘Stokes Croft Dub’version gives the track a warped, stoned haze.
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Gone Too Long’ from rising duo Him Self Her is a bonafide bomb – house with feeling and a massive bassline and killer vocal from Kieran Fowkes. Reinvigorated by Crosstown Rebels for a re-release after it came out on Mexican label Cream Couture last year, this time the infectious original comes backed with remixes from Belgian
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Berlin’s new hottest residents Eric Volta & Sebastian Voigt team up once again, this time bringing their infectiously deep and dark edge onto the Visionquest imprint. With intoxicating dreamy synths, title track ‘Words And Chance’opens up into real groover with the seductively haunting lyrics from rising artist Forrest adding a new dimension. On the flip one
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Hot Creations releases Turn Out The Lights by Mineo, a track that captures the labels signature drive from its 2013 catalog. This outing features the producers original vision without additional remixers, keeping the focus on his house-rooted composition. Fans can revisit the release through platforms carrying Hot Creations material. Mineo brings forward energy suited for
Real house master Phil Weeks makes his debut on Guy Gerber’s Supplement Facts imprint with a trio of dancefloor bombs packed with his signature bump, funk and bass. Title track ‘Sharks Looking For Fishes’ is a fuzzy, warm affair with warping pads and shimmering cowbells building with dusty samples combined with a jacking bassline. On the Bside ‘Bees
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Visionquest 033 is brought to you by the unique sonic voice of Hamburg trio Wareika feat. Derek Kamm, who weave a distorted jazz looseness into the pulsing and ever-evolving analogue framework of ‘Madame Scorpion’. A teasing raw live composition with a tribal heart, the undulating percussive groove rolls beneath haunting strings and an expanding soundscape until
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With release nr. 11, Luv Shack Records are once again eager to exalt the diversity of their releases, while keeping up the quality. LUV011 is the split EP of the two up and coming electronic music duos “Manhooker” and “Space Echo”. Whilst both projects are still relatively new to the scene, they have equally made
The on going and much loved Balearic Gabba Edits series continues in the capable hands of Enzo Elia once more. Here he serves up three new edits of classic house and techno form the late 80s and early 90s in his usual unique style. The first track, Sueño Latino’s 1989 hitLuxuria is, in the hands of Elia, a slow burning journey
Capturing the essence of the Crosstown Rebels and Robot Heart experience at Burning Man, DAVI’s selection of deep melodic odysseys for Rebellion are awash with the other-worldly magic of the Playa. A-side ‘Rebel Heart’ fuses ancient Eastern melodies with moody bass and mystical arrangements. Second track‘Anunnaki’ (a name denoting a group of deities in ancient Mesopotamian cultures) continues
Ever the shape-shifters and genre-benders, on their newest EP ‘Lullaby’ San-Francisco dance darlings PillowTalk move away from their innovative brand of housified soul and look toward the misty terrain of lush, 80s-inspired synth-pop. Turn down the collars on your Izods, switch on your Walkman, and drift into that delicious space between…between waking and sleeping, love
Italian DJ and producer Marco Dassi is releasing his debut full-length album, First, Quake Me on Hell Yeah Recordings in september 2013. Having always experimented with a range of sounds and styles from hypnotic techno to melodic bass throughout his career, it is no surprise that this album marks another evolution for Dassi. A world away from the minimal techno and tight
The Sound Of Midnight Riot is on fire again and ready to smash it again! Edit Not Edits, Filtered Boogie, Slo-Mo House, Proto Garage, Balearic Gems & Electronic Chuggers from the likes of Rayko, Yam Who?, Fingerman, LTJ Experience, Beaten Space Probe, Jay-Ru, Peza, all rocking the dancefloors with their incredible productions. We also welcome back to Midnight Riot the mighty; Wish
Emerging artist Darren Clark presents us with three tracks occupying a space of their own between deep house, disco and Balearic. Three arrangements built on rock-solid foundations allowing deceptively complex arrangements. Three flavours characterised by judicious layering of sounds and subtle tweaks. Like an architect wearing an iPod, this one builds and grooves. With a hypnotic two-note
It is with great pleasure from us here at Bearfunk that we can return to you avid listeners the funk driven maestros that are The Bank. The trio return to us with the first single from ‘Upper Class’ – ‘Lagos Tahoe’. If you are a fan of their last album (and we know there were