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Some seriously spaced out, psychedelic tech-house music is what’s at the heart of this second release on Beats In Space. Not all too surprising considering the variety of music featured on BiS. The lead cut on this offering from Secret Circuit (Eddie Ruscha) is “Nebula Sphynx”, a journey through squelching analogue synths, soaring arpeggios and [ READ MORE ]
This repress of 2009′s Frozen Border 01 is seemingly from a time much sooner than that. Punishing, Hard Detroit styled techno on the A side. A touch housier feel on the B with some stuttering delayed stabs and sub bass pulse. This EP sounds like it should be played in a factory not a club. [ READ MORE ]
Jamal Moss’ Mathematics label is truly one of the most exciting out there. There is no pretense about what you are going to get, as the label continues to feature adventurous music from artists from all over the world. In this case it is Switzerland’s Echo 106. This EP really took me back to the [ READ MORE ]
I know I do this every once in a while, but this one again is a no brainer. Its a bootleg repress of 1994′s “The Day We Lost The Soul/Tribute! (To The Soul We Lost)” and 1995′s “The Dancer” both of which are definitely Mr. Kenny Dixon Jr. hitting it on all cylinders. KDJ is [ READ MORE ]
Its interesting to find such an affinity for a sound rooted in the midwest USA to be the focus of a label based in the home of sunshine, oranges and Mickey Mouse. However, that’s whats going on at Orlando’s Finale Sessions. For this eighth release they round up tracks from Toronto’s Basic Soul Unit, [ READ MORE ]
The Ukraine’s Vakula (Mikhaylo Vityk) is certainly making his name producing otherworldly house and techno and this 2nd release on his Leleka label does not stray from that formula. First off beyond the sound it contains, the package certainly fits the dynamic beauty of the music. With a White/Black vinyl showing a hand stamped label on [ READ MORE ]
For his new vinyl only label Episodes, Ike Release has put together a solid EP of gritty, machine driven house. From the square bass wanderings of “Subsequent” to the driving groove and chorded melody of “Puntigam” he is showcasing a sound more derivative of his home town than some of his previous garage/bass work for [ READ MORE ]
After reading bio material on this release, I think it may be complete bullshit. The story goes, Jason Grove is a reclusive Detroit producer from the late 80′s who worked with Jeff Mills and Anthony Srock on the Final Cut stuff. For those who don’t know Final Cut was a House Group turned Industrial band [ READ MORE ]
So after some time we got to hear some new music from Inner City in 2011. This incarnation really reads more like a super group with Kevin Saunderson being joined by not just Paris Grey but also his daughter Ann, Kenny Larkin and Orlando Voorn. The track they made was hugely emotional, big room fare [ READ MORE ]
So, yeah… Omar S just keeps punishing us with creative, raw house music. This time with help from a new friend Patrik Sjeren. This one kicks off with “Income Tax Refund Dance” a slightly bizarre sounding, yet playful tune that keeps you moving while expanding your mind. This is followed by the more groovy “The [ READ MORE ]
For this edition of the Disco Deviance edit series (number 24 if you’re counting) Chicago’s own Rahaan gets the nod and he certainly delivers. With a solid, boogie-down assembly of The Escorts’ “Make Me Over” Rahaan takes the track to peak hour party levels. Full of rounded lows and a steady stomp, this one is [ READ MORE ]
Larry Heard is a legend so I need not say much about him. He has a knack for making even the most punishing house pretty and musical, a fact which is very evident on this re-release of his 1988 Play It Loud EP. The A-side jacks around a twisting and turning synth bass line that [ READ MORE ]
With this one Japanese producer No Milk of Third Ear, Yore and Capricious bends many rules and lines about what house music should sound like, especially for ears more accustomed to the rehashing of the same house sound over and over. Here No Milk delivers some serious no holding back house music but with some [ READ MORE ]
With a definite lean towards the 90′s house sounds of New York/New Jersey this takes Gerd back to his humble beginnings. Since his first tracks back in the early to mid 90′s the dutch producer named Gert-Jan Bijl has dabbled in many musical genres and sounds, however here he goes back to his roots under [ READ MORE ]
First off, this limited edition single is worth buying just for its packaging. A beautiful gold silk screen covered jacket, hand stamped label and printed back cover and label make for an elegant package from Firecracker Recordings. Fortunately the music on the slab is just as creative. Vakula kicks it off with a stellar rework [ READ MORE ]
Nicholas. Again. Home Taping Is Killing Music. This is a no brainer. Visit or call Gramaphone Records today to hear this release! 2843 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 472-[ READ MORE ]
Omar S is a man of impeccable taste and a high level of creativity. Lately a lot of his effort seems to be dedicated to curating new artists and projects, especially fellow Detroiters. His label FXHE always delivers a raw, underground aesthetic and this deep vocal house cut doesn’t stray from the formula. On this [ READ MORE ]
This limited edition various artist sampler from Assembly Records kicks off with “Joy” by Manuel Regnet. This track will definitely catch the ears of those into the Freerange sound with its light feel and slightly anthemic moments. On the flip, King & Vilante deliver some serious 90′s vibes in “You Want It” complete with the [ READ MORE ]
This EP’s title, 1990, says it all. This is 4 tracks of deliciously old-school sounding house from Thomas Bjorkman aka Deymare. The A starts off with the lovely deep piano house of “1990″ and moves into the stomping house sound of “Time To Work.” Equipped with some raw 909 sounds and lush keys this one [ READ MORE ]
This split EP kicks off with Jackson Lee (one half of Agents Of Woe) revisiting some classic techno sounds and structures with “No Mind.” This one would not sound out of place on a mid 1990′s Hybrid Records release and definitely takes me back to the days of sound bouncing off the cement walls of [ READ MORE ]