PMR Vinyl & CDs

Review: PMR set the bar high with their first release from Bristol's flame haired tyke Julio Bashmore, and the label promises much more with material from L-Vis 1990 and Two Inch Punch in the coming months. A further flex of credentials is shown on this twelve, with two of the tracks that made up Bashmore's debut getting the remix treatment from the Leeds House Mafia, David Kennedy and Midland. Kennedy adopts the Chicago House legend alias of Maurice Donovan to remix "Battle For Middle You", adding a certain drunk charm to those neon synth lines, whilst there's a satisfying crunch to the beats. Complementing this is a superlative reworking of "Ask Yourself" from rising talent Midland which retains the core brilliance of the original but dips it in a sumptuous sonic mist.

Review: Having collaborated on "Father, Father", Julio Bashmore further cements his clearly fruitful relationship with sometime hand towel model and possessor of a delicate voice Javeon McCarthy for the latest drop from the fledgling but impressive PMR label. This time McCarthy is in the spotlight as "Love Without A Heart" showcases the full range of his vocal talents over a burning future boogie backing from senor Bashmore that simmers brilliantly. Die Barbie Musik Kollektiv usher forth alumni Brey for his first remix endeavour - which is pretty impressive given the results. Lending the track a more percussive shoulder lean, Brey clearly has fun messing around with McCarthy's vocal on a remix that is full of hard to predict rhythmic deviations. Earnest endeavours from all involved.