Roger Gerressen

Review: Steve O'Sullivan's Mosaic train keeps on rolling, this time via the LTDX series which reaches its second station stop with two more dubbed out dancefloor delights for the deepest divers. O'Sullivan dons his Bluetrain guise to deliver the UK steppers-indebted "Armchair Analyst," which artfully folds subtle dubwise influences into its minimal techno construction. On the flip side, Roger Gerressen spaces things out good and proper with the slow-stalking groove of "Long Overdue," fusing the best elements of contemporary minimal and classic dub to create a fine extension of the Rhythm & Sound blueprint.

Review: Previously, Yoyaku Distribution's deep house-minded Aku imprint has delivered in-demand EPs from the likes of Janaret and Varhat. Here, the label serves up its first compilation style outing, showcasing tracks from a quartet of artists new to the imprint. Tartouffe type Roger Gerressen kicks things off with the tech-tinged spring deep house positivity of "Simian Acres", before Difid adds jammed-out, lo-fi keys and lucid electronics to a bustling bassline and swinging beats on "The Dream Place". Over on the flip, you'll find a metallic but funky analogue box jam by Boniface ("Pentelle") and the driving late night hustle of Robert David's tech-house-inspired "Pas Parol".