Discos Mas US

Review: Since helping launch the Disco Mas label in 2014, Los Disco Duro has released a string of "analogue synthesizer interpretations of Latin classics", re-imagining familiar favourites as often sleazy, intergalactic-sounding workouts. They're at it again here, too, first offering up a drums, synths and electric piano take on salsa standard "Lluvia Con Nieve" whose most unusual, headline-grabbing feature is the presence of some cheeky Kraftwerk style vocoder vocals. Arguably even better is more revolutionary B-side "La Chankla", an early '80s, Afrika Bambaata style electro workout peppered with Spanish language vocoder vocals and sampled Latin drum fills.

Review: Cumbia champs Philthy Dronez have been turning out their quirky and curious takes on the genre since 2005. For their next outing on San Fran's Disco Mas they link with Su Brigada De La Cumbia for a brace of bonkers beats. Opener "Vamos A La Playa" is characterised by a big and wonky accordion line that reminds us of global dance smash "Heater" by Samim from a few years ago. It's as silly as it is fun, while "Sabor De La Cumbia" is a much heavier and grittier affair. Shades of digital dub define the grooves while a rather haunting lead keeps you on edge as it trundles along.