Review: Roy Rosenfeld's new label, 'No Drama', is a testament to his commitment to independence, creativity, and depth over fleeting trends. This inaugural release is a showcase of his distinctive approach, featuring collaborations with Sebastien Leger and Guy J, alongside his own contributions. The A-side of the release begins with Sebastien Leger's "Omira," a track that blends world music influences with hypnotic house beats, creating a dynamic and captivating atmosphere for any dance floor. Following this, Rosenfeld's 'Nana' delivers a fusion of organic house elements with a carnival flair and cinematic melodies, all enhanced by tribal percussion, adding a rich texture to the track. On the B-side, Guy J's 'Karma' offers a darker, more introspective experience. This track is a masterclass in minimalism, using subtle variations in repetitive sequences to craft a trance-inducing, cerebral soundscape that invites deep listening. The final track on the B-side, "Saga Dawa," exclusive to the vinyl release, exemplifies Rosenfeld's genre-blending talent. It combines Middle Eastern melodies with psychedelic sounds, unpredictable vocal samples and intricate rhythms, culminating in a track that is as inspiring as it is innovative. This release marks the beginning of 'No Drama' and signals an exciting new chapter for Rosenfeld. Stay tuned to see where this new venture leads.
Review: Australia has been one of the hottest places for interesting new club sounds for a while now. Re-Leaf is another new label from down under that backs that up and it launches with a mighty fine new EP from label head Aldonna. It loosely offers up deep house sounds but with a range of different slants - there's the progressive chord lushness of 'Rush,' and the more prickly percussive tension of 'Venus'. 'March, Together' is doused in post-rave 90s trance-techno vibes and 'Break Love' (feat Yaiflai) shuts down with some deft and dubbed-out rhythm work that gets ever more intergalactic as it unfolds.
Review: As you will very well know for yourself if you are interested enough in dance music to be reading this: trance is back, and it has been for a while. Pure trance, techno-trance, acid-trance, it's all to be heard everywhere you listen. But excuse us for showing our age and getting all boomer on you because none of it can hold a lighter to the original classics such as this one from BBE. 'Seven Days And One Week' is pure Ibiza, pure trance, pure melodic euphoria with sensuous vocals that make it all the more effective. On the flip is the darker 'Hypnose' to offer a nice yin to the a-side's yang. Reach for the lasers, safe as you know what.
Review: The fifth Flaoting Points album Cascade is a culmination of creative evolution. In late 2022, Shepherd found himself in the California desert, crafting a new sonic journey via his acclaimed Promises, where he ventured into airy dreamscapes with saxophonist Pharoah Sanders and the London Symphony Orchestra, earning a Mercury Prize nomination and a sold-out Hollywood Bowl show in 2023. With Cascade, Shepherd returns to his electronic roots, craving the pulse-racing communion of the dancefloor. This album serves as a sequel to Crush, diving deeper into ravey, experimental realms, unexplored due to lockdown cancellations. Tracks draw inspiration from Manchester's record shops and California's desert landscapes, blending Buchla rhythms and glitching melodies. Shepherd's journey, from orchestral collaborations to laptop productions, underscores his relentless pursuit of innovation.
Review: After six years away, Rebelski returns to All Day I Dream with 'The Sirens', an EP that marks a compelling re-entry into the ambient fold. This collection of six tracks showcases the producer's ability to craft expansive soundscapes, each layered with intricate melodies, lush instrumentals, and hauntingly soft vocals. From the opener 'Cascading Waves' to the titular 'The Sirens', each track conjures an immersive atmosphere that feels simultaneously vast and intimate. 'Memory Loss' and 'Jupiter' continue this journey, pushing the listener into deeper introspection with their hypnotic rhythms and subtle shifts in tone. Side two offers even more to explore. 'Under Your Spell (feat Caroline Sheehan)' brings a delicate yet powerful vocal performance into the mix, perfectly complementing Rebelski's ethereal production. 'Polarity' follows, balancing soft textures with darker undercurrents. The EP closes with a Tim Green remix of 'The Sirens', which adds a touch of dancefloor energy while retaining the meditative quality of the original. Much like the otherworldly vibe that Rebelski has become known for, 'The Sirens' EP transports the listener to a realm where time and space blur, offering a serene yet complex auditory experience.
Review: A rich exploration of minimal and tech house sounds with a nostalgic twist. The EP kicks off with 'Istinto,' blending futuristic techno with elements of house music and early 90s bass vibes, all wrapped in spacey sounds that evoke a sense of cosmic adventure. Next, 'Aura' delivers a stomping, darker beat designed to capture attention and drive energy on the dancefloor. Side-2 features 'Potenza' which channels raw techno reminiscent of 1991, incorporating trance elements for a nostalgic feel. The track's energetic vibe and vintage touches make it great for old skool sets. 'Essenza' ends the EP with a great groove and atmospheric feel good melody. A devastating blend of beauty and brawn. Dynamic, engaging tracks that will resonate with techno enthusiasts.
Review: Scopic Records - a new UK label which aims to "bring newcomers and artists with backgrounds, regardless of their background or gender" - launches with a single by its founder New Digital Fidelity in collaboration with singer Monet. We get three nicely different mixes of 'Getting Colder' in all. The A-side is taken up by the club mix, a classic New York deep house groove with chunky pianos chords and Monet's confident vocal performance. The flip begins with the original, a slower version but still effortlessly groovy, bringing its soul, jazz, and R&B influences to the fore. US techno's man of the moment Byron the Aquarius completes the set by turning the track inside out with shuffling hats, snapping machinefunk snares and a bubbling bass, making it even more impressive by exposing its moving parts and giving them a neat polish.
Review: This four-track EP offers a potent blend of mesmerizing basslines, evolving analogue sounds, and progressive house vibes, perfectly suited for dancefloor deployment. Rambal Cochet's 'Metoxico Disco (La Luna)' and 'Thrill Factor' deliver a captivating mix of energy and atmosphere, while Leiwand & Bevtelli's 'Certified Content' and 'Runner' provide a unique sonic signature. Each track offers a distinct journey through hypnotic rhythms and evolving textures, making this EP a must-have for DJs and electronic music enthusiasts alike. It's a collection of captivating grooves and hypnotic soundscapes, designed to ignite dancefloors and transport listeners.
Review: on this blistering new EP for the Odd One Tape label out of Italy. 'Dialectrick' kicks off and is full of fast-paced synth lines, trippy details and heavy drums. 'Like This' then gets more stiff and rigid with gritty synth leads and robotic drums making you march. 'Devil's Room' on the flip is another freaky cut that blends ghoulish sound design and abstract motif with irresistible drums and last of all, 'Universal Travel' ducks and dives with a cheeky character and some deft cosmic signifiers. Four fresh and futuristic-sounding tech house cuts for sweat-inducing moments.
Review: The Hyperdrive label is back with a third outing which once again offers up some exciting and forward-thinking new artists. Anderson's 'Sweet Psylow' kicks off with some psychedelic synth loops over crisp tech house drums that hark back to the 90s prog heyday. HearThuG's 'Back To The Future' is a darker sound with whistles, snappy snares and eerie chords and Luis Malon & Seb G then combine for the bouncing techno rhythms and acid-laced pads of 'Extasis Nebular.' Last but not least, Jamie Leather's 'Strange Commodities' is a surging cosmic techno trip with dynamic drums and perc and majestic leads. This is another fine release from this young label.
Review: Monkey Safari's Safe on Spectrum delivers a vibrant progressive house experience. The title track Safe' on Side-1 is a powerful, feel-good anthem with a big sweeping melody, primed to be a massive hit. On Side-2, the Joris Voorn remix adds another layer to the melody while shifting the beat towards a more techno-oriented groove. This remix offers a fresh take, enhancing the original's appeal with its deeper, driving rhythm. Both versions showcase Monkey Safari's talent for crafting memorable, uplifting tracks, making this release ideal for progressive house heads.
Girls On Pills - "Vheladei" (Open Spaces Update) (4:44)
Steve Mantovani - "Doctor Of Dreams" (4:39)
Miki - "107" (Melly Melody version) (4:54)
Open Spaces - "A Beginning Of An Idea" (5:14)
Review: Volume One of a label retrospective of pioneering early 90s Prog House label Interactive Test Compiled by Alex from Utopia Records and enigmatic Interactive Test founder Franco Falsini. Falsini, responsible for many of the underground classics on the label he founded in Florence in 1991 was first known for his 70s Italian Prog / Cosmic group Sensations Fix. A trailblazer who continued to push the boundaries of electronic music two decades later with Interactive Test, accompanied by the up-and-coming talents of Trance hero DJ Miki the Dolphin, his brother Riccardo and an host of cult Italian music producers. Here we start with 5 tracks from the archive, all highly collectable, remastered for DJs and psychedelic music enthusiastic alike from the best sources possible. Authentic and original dance sounds still hitting the spot in our times.
Review: Felix Da Housecat returns to his squashy electro roots with 'Test Press'. A megaphoned monologue by the artist and vocalist NEZ straddles this serious slice of electro-house weight, urging the listener to give up the exclusive goods or work to procure them: "test. press. please." Then there's 'Simulator', laying down a humorously broken meditation on video-game playing and joystick flicking in the name of life, eking out the tricky contours of such a lifestyle with hyper-limited, mega-flattened snares and clacks. Finally, the 'Pressapella' appears as the remixable base with which you, too, might make your own version.
Review: It was back in September 2019 that Jordi van Achthoven and Micha Heyboer aka the Tinlicker duo dropped their debut artist album This Is Not Our Universe on Anjunabeats. Now the label serves up this 5th Anniversary Edition on gatefold translucent yellow and black marbled double LP and it still sounds magnificent. It features polished pop and house production with the deepness of Heyboer which comes from her time with drum and bass group Black Sun Empire. Across the tunes there is plenty to love and much great and honest songwriting, escapist house grooves and progressive in between sounds that make it all the more rewarding.
Review: Will Long's 'Behind The Times' delivers a refined minimal tech-house experience, blending smooth jazz elements with deep house vibes. The title track on Side-1 is a laid-back, melodic journey with a low tempo, incorporating subtle jazz influences into its minimalist structure. Its gentle, flowing rhythm creates a serene atmosphere, perfect for immersive listening. On Side-2, the 'Bassline Mix' elevates the track by introducing a powerful bassline, giving the smooth composition a darker, more groove-oriented feel while maintaining its minimal aesthetic. Long's ability to balance intricate jazz influences with house and techno elements shines throughout this release, making 'Behind The Times' an understated but captivating entry in the minimal/tech house genre.
Review: Partisano's BSLTD 03 on BinarySound France delivers four inspiring techno renditions infused with the distinct touch of vocoders for added vibe while others have a fantastic 90s vibe, making it a standout in the minimal and tech house scene. Side-1 kicks off with 'Fresh Cool Blow,' a mid-tempo tech house jam that perfectly blends electro sounds into an ideally paced dancefloor winner. The track's balance of tempo and groove makes it an immediate favorite. Following this, 'Reality' takes the energy up a notch with an uptempo, 90s-inspired beat that brings a nostalgic yet fresh feel to the mix. Side-2 begins with 'Sun Ray,' featuring a beautiful melody reminiscent of the best melodic trance, yet at a more welcoming BPM. The track's fresh acid line adds depth and complexity, making it a memorable piece. The EP closes with 'No More Dying,' a track with progressive house sounds that harken back to 1993, offering a perfect blend of past and present influences. BSLTD 03 is a well-crafted EP that successfully merges classic influences with modern techno elements drenched in old skool formulas.
Review: Dutch electronic and progressive duo Tinlicker deliver their expansive, cathartic new record, Cold Enough For Snow, presenting a chordy, bright thirteen-track collection of supremely blissful washouts. Channelling collaborations on each and every track, with features from the likes of Circa Waves, Tom Smith, Julia Church, and Cloves, the duo move easily between moody, reverb-laden piano breakdowns and opulently, nigh excessively joyous refrains.
Review: The Not An Animal label, which rose out of the "debris left uncleaned from London's infamous Bad Passion parties" arrives at release number 20 here and a fine one it is too from Donald's House and DJ Chrysalis. They open up with the prickly percussive prog of 'Pound Bend' with its warped lines and glistening snares. The Apiento remix is a snappy one with more synth patterns layered in before 'A Curious Warmth' strips it back and gets a little more deep and dubby with a mix of abstract sounds and aching vocals. 'Tingler Ring' closes down with a Balearic late night feel.
Review: Beyond the Outer Limits by Cult of the UFO is a new solo recording produced by Anthony Barker of Overlords of the UFO.
Due to Anthony being an integral contributor to the music of Overlords of the UFO, the four tracks maintain the trademark retro analogue sci-fi vibe of Overlords of the UFO, although with a more contemporary edge.
Review: Josh Ludlow shows that he knows a thing or two about crafting superb arps and lush prog house records with this new outing on Nocturne Music. 'Mindways' is a brilliantly colourful opener with neon lines and bubbling sequences over fleshy drums. 'Touch' channels a bit of Metro Area style nu-disco production with its cowbells, textured bassline and late-night allure, and 'A Little Love' then gets more deep cut and steamy with some sensuous vocals and vast, pillowy kicks. Last of all is the more textural and raw tech-disco stepper 'Diska Tek!' to complete the package.
Review: A classic from the mighty Hooj Choons back catalogue, Lustral's 'Everytime' gets a much welcome reissue here, featuring all the mixes from the original version of the release back in 1997. There's Nalin & Kane's sensual and evocative remix which is a true zeitgeist of the progressive house sound in the late '90s - if we've ever heard it. Label co-founder Red Cherry's saucer-eyed and bittersweet sunset breaks makes for an equally memorable remix too, as well as the sunny house vibes of the original mix featured last on the B side.
Review: Moogroove is the alias of Japanese house music producer Kenji Eto, who released this highly sought after gem originally back in 1994 on Mo Rhythm Records. Made famous by Motor City Drum Ensemble on his Fabric compilation where he used the track 'Dark Room', this is the EP's first reissue courtesy of Studio Mule featuring artwork from Lily Fei. Features the hypnotic back room dub of 'Moogroove' (part 2), the classic acid house sound of 'Out Of Control' and the deep, late-night mood music of 'Out Of Time'.
Review: Having previously taken on trips to imaginary 'Lost Moons' and the 'Island of Being', Yaroslav Lensyak is now our tour guide through Trippy Land - an aural, club-ready soundscape that combines his love of undulating acid lines and glitchy tech-house beats with sun-splashed melodic motifs, enveloping pads and off-kilter basslines. The sonic sightseeing begins with the gorgeous-but-weighty 'Yupi', before taking in panoramic views and shuffling breakbeats on the alternately picturesque, raw and sleazy 'Flicker'. Title track 'Trippy Land' boasts motorik bleeps, jagged analogue bass and sharp TB-303 tweaks, while the excursion-ending 'Sirius' is a deep, low-slung, early morning jog that's as rhythmically driving as it is sonically mind-altering.
Review: The Fourier Transform label outlay an arresting sonic journey on their debut release, bringing together breakbeat, ambient IDM, ambient techno, and prog house under a single banner. Opening with Inkipak's 'Betwixt', we're met with sonorous low-mid square waves and machine-gun-fire breaks, recalling the breathtaking, verging on apocalyptic expanse of a warehouse rave turned laser light show turned warzone. We break from this warring weir with 'Omnicron Acid' and 'City Of Tomorrow' by Gimmik and Brian Kage respectively, which lowers the intensity and sonic flow via spacious atmospheres and dudding percussive pops. Finally, the perfect fusion of the former two moods is achieved on 'Corrosive Tongue', the lead synth on which sounds like just that.
Review: While most party DJs lament their wedding gigs while lauding their fun cool jobs, Wedding Acid Group - the openers of this latest V/A by Undersound Recordings - marks a point of going beyond mere cultural Stockholm syndrome, not just making light of our matrimonial masters, but redirecting those cheugy energies into a killer beatific-corrosive intro.AThen come three more riveting uplifts of a blissful and bouncey variety, from 'Do As I Say' by Albert Ess to 'Singlestranded' by Systelman to 'Love2' by J. Mono, seguing from industrial anvil clankage to a nightbus-bound house closer.
Demi Riquisimo & Michelle Manetti - "All I Need" (6:35)
Corbi - "Kraken" (6:56)
Lulah Francs & Nebari - "Don't Make Me Wait" (5:12)
Nairless - "Swell" (5:46)
Last Magpie - "Release It" (5:22)
Jive Talk - "Wizard's Slippers" (5:31)
Review: Semi Delicious go full flavour for this new various artists EP to mark their 15th vinyl outing. It's Demi Riquisimo & Michelle Manetti who kick off with the surging house stylings of 'All I Need,' a vocal laced peak time track with rushy feels. Corbi cooks up some rugged broken beats on the sleepy 'Kraken' then Lulah Francs & Nebari tap into he Peech Bosy classic for the vocal top line of their 'Don't Make Me Wait' and pair it with classic analogue drum clatter and gurgling bass brilliance. The flip has three more tunes including the rave of 'Nairless' and blissed out, sun up cut 'Release It' by Last Magpie. Jive Talk's 'Wizards Slippers' is a lovely electro bubbler to round out a diverse EP.
Review: Very big large ups to Guy J for storing his Lost & Found lane to this, its 100th release. It is fitting that the boss himself takes charge of this one: he has long been a master of progressive house sounds and though that style has been in and out of favour over the years right now it is very much en vogue. He offers up two versions of his 'Lost & Found.' The A-side version is all deep and wavy beats, gentle percussive patter and Balearic chord work that is perfect for open-air dancing. On the flip is the Am mix, an even deeper, more stripped-back sound for star gazing and cosmic nights.
Review: The contemporary acid and progressive trance 'mystic entity' known as Rambal Cochet, once again, kindly deigns to grace this wanting spatio-temporal realm with yet another round of pure, higher-plane-of-consciousness sonic digests in spinnable form. From the opening geometric pulsations of 'Ganja FX' to the impossible phono-topologies of 'Traveling By Sea'; from the psychoactively push-pull pill-excitations of 'Panzer Kunst' to the more wondrous dream-reams of 'Digital Emotions', this is an EP packed with psychedelic wonders and proofs of mystical contact on the artist's part; in the words of the label, they're "voice fragments and expertly controlled oscillations, (which) advance you along the ascension path."
Review: The MoBlack label continues its Gold Series here with a tentth instalment that features four more house cuts in various styles. Jamek Ortega, Maxi Meraki and Samm kick things off with the deeply emotive chords and rolling beats of 'Don't Care Anymore' then Fahlberg's 'Wytal' kees the feel good grooves coming with more cultured deep house. CLARAA's 'Kukaya' (feat Ashimba - Fka Mash remix) is an Afro heavy sound with rousing and spiritual vocals and hefty kick drums then Re.You shuts down with 'Wabi Sabi', another Afro cut but this time with a little funk in the beats and playfulness in the big horns.
Review: The Santo Tomas label's offshoot edits arm is back with a second outing that again finds some smart reworks of less obvious and rather forgotten house and prog gems. Up first is a hot and sweaty cut with thumping drums with plenty of bounce. The synths are a blend of prog, tribal and trance and a seductive vocal is the perfect icing on the cake. There is more kinetic energy and pent-up funk to the second track which has neon chords dancing about the mix over hurried kicks. Some acidic stabs finish this one nicely.
Review: O'FortyFour - Interjections EP marks a powerful return for Twig, featuring four dark and compelling club tracks by Ukrainian producer O'FortyFour. The EP opens with After Hours Messiah,' a mid-tempo techno track that flirts with progressive house and goa influences, setting a deep, hypnotic tone. 'Cold As Funk' continues the dark ambiance, offering gritty, pulsating beats perfect for late-night dancefloors. On Side-2, 'Texcotzingo' seamlessly blends psy trance elements with a techno foundation, creating a unique and energizing club-ready sound. The EP concludes with 'Hoodlum On Acid,' a nod to classic West Coast acid breaks, delivering a nostalgic yet fresh vibe. This is a very vibrant record that will do damage on the floor.
Review: Paddy Lee's PICNIC 009 on Picnic UK delivers a stellar showcase of progressive house infused with trance, synth wave, and disco elements. On Side-1, 'Drive By' stands out with its terrific laser gun bassline and melodic breaks, maintaining a high-class trance vibe reminiscent of Oliver Lieb's work as L.S.G. Side-2 begins with 'Zero Control,' a bassline-driven mainstage anthem that echoes the grandeur of Funk D'Void's Heavenly Mix of 'Diabla,' packing a powerful punch. 'The Goodbye' concludes the release with a futuristic take on progressive house, blending trance, techno, and EBM influences into a cohesive and sophisticated sound. Paddy Lee demonstrates a masterful command of genre-blending and production prowess on PICNIC 009, making it an essential addition to any progressive house enthusiast's collection. Picnic UK continues to deliver quality releases that push the boundaries of electronic music.
Review: DC Salas is the nom de plume for Diego Cortez Salas, a Belgian producer who has been turning heads recently for essential releases on LARJ, R.A.N.D., Pets and Futureboogie. He's now stepping up to the A Lifetime On The Hips label with five fresh drops of vibrant, exuberant hardware-style house music with a strong melodic footing. 'Tio' is steeped in sentiment thanks to its simple but heart-rending lead synth line, making for a perfect track to see out a peak time set in emotional style. 'Never Ending Story' is another stand out on the record with its dramatic trance breakdown and a deadly drop when it's time to get down.
Review: Robin Ordell's Nameless Salesmen EP on No Time County Records delivers four tracks of futuristic techno, showcasing the hot new German label's knack for innovative sounds. Side-1 starts with the title track 'Nameless Salesmen,' a tribal tech house piece with rhythmic intricacies and a driving beat. 'Phrase Shaper' follows, blending 90s-inspired techno and house with a touch of psychedelic flair, creating a nostalgic yet fresh sound. Side-2 features 'Level,' which incorporates elements of 90s trance and Goa trance into a mid-tempo groove, offering a nostalgic experience. The EP closes with 'Rotor,' a techy, flighty track that propels listeners with its energetic and dynamic rhythms. Nameless Salesmen EP shows Ordell's ability to fuse various influences into a cohesive, forward-thinking techno release.
Review: Shat is a place in Yorkshire (well, the nickname a village called Skelmanthorpe). Shat is something you hope to never do. Shat is also the alias of an artist who makes progressive house with a 90s twist. This outing is a third on the Party Tricks label and it opens with some swirling celestial pads, dream-scape beats and dusty hits that get your head amongst the clouds. 'Dwingeloo' is a faster slice of progressive techno with freewheeling pads and raspy basslines. Two remixes on the flip that things into very different territory but both of them are going to prove effective in the right setting.
Review: Musek is a new label from Francesco Farfa, a rather cult DJ and producer in the Italian scene, and Hamsa, who is a new and fast-rising producer. The debut is an interesting one that opens with Farfa's busy and acid-laced techno pumper 'Zacido' with its bleeping synth sequences and ravey pads. Hamsa then takes care of the other three cuts, the first of which is a collab with Dan Beaven. 'Helios' has static electrify shooting across the face of a searing cut with angelic pads and stiff metal drums. 'Chronus' is a crunchy breakbeat brew that fizzes with dystopian energy and 'Hades' brings a little twisted cosmic tech funk to the party.
Review: The Revivis-run Santo Tomas label launches a new edits offshoot devoted to reworking less obvious, forgotten house and prog gems from the 90s. The A-side is a collision of techno, prog and trance with cosmic synths, twitchy pads and plenty of old school stabs. The flip is a little more stripped back - the drums slap, the acid lines grow ever more wild, and a steamy and sensuous vocal sample is run through the middle for maximum emotional impact. Two dancefloor destroyers, for sure.
Review: German label Cocoon is a real icon when it comes to techno. It very much introduced the genre to the mainstream with its presence in Ibiza and continues to put out plenty of useful 12"s as well as its wide array of compilations. This latest is an eighth edition of the Dots & Pearls collection which tends to more stripped back and underground than some of its other annual round-ups. As such we get dark and menacing techno growers like 'Antidot' from Alex Bau, Redshape's misty and loft creeper 'Ghost Story' and Aocram & Ramsey Neville team up for the ghoulish and swampy techno energy of 'Brooklyn Structure', with plenty more besides.
Charles Webster & Ursula Rucker - "Begin Anew" (Quivver & Dave Seaman Beginapella)
DJ Counselling - "Sun God"
Quivver & Dave Seaman - "The Water’s Edge"
Quivver - "Fever"
Murat Uncuoglu - "Magico"
Enamour/Carlos Barbero & Dom Fricot - "Merge With Dust/Closer To Closure" (acappella)
Four Candles - "On The Fence"
Kamilo Sanclemente/Anthony Pappa X Jamie Stevens X Alice Rose - "Horizons/Nothing To Hide" (acappella)
Aikon - "Hurricane"
Stas Drive - "Bipolar"
Einmusik - "Walensee"
Quivver & Dave Seaman - "Mushroom Embargo"
Ben Archbold - "Psychedelic Halo"
Quivver & Dave Seaman - "Make This Disappear"
Robert Babicz - "Mystik"
Just Her - "Lifted"
Quivver & Dave Seaman - "Go With The Flo"
Paul (AR) & Capri - "Push"
Polaroit - "Apart" (Timo Maas remix)
Dave Seaman - "YoHo" (James Harcourt remix)
Gai Barone - "Thinking Together"
Dee Montero/Quivver X Dave Seaman - "Sensei/Rockets & Rainbows" (feat Brianna Price - acappella)
Quivver & Dave Seaman - "Operation Magpie"
Jamie Stevens - "The Peace Machine"
Jepe - "Dream State"
Stas Drive - "Hold Me Tight"
Axel Giova & Larrosa - "Conditional"
Floormagnet - "Other Sounds" (original mix with Circulation remix)
Underworld - "Low Burn" (Dave Seaman remix)
Jamie Stevens & Kasey Taylor - "Verlaine"
Chicola - "Dust Coins"
Ron Flatter - "Ovid"
Review: The long beloved Balance series of DJ mixes gathers two prominent figures in the history of dance music for this one episode - Dave Seaman & Quivver. The two are paired up for this double CD set that also features two new tracks to make this project even more appetising. Both Dave Seaman and John Graham aka Quivver have over 30 plus years in the business each, with DJ gigs and credits lists that go on for days to read and their experience shows here. Highlights include Dave's heavy driving remix of 'Low Burn' by Underworld, Ben Archbold's epic 'Psychedelic Halo' and Timo Maas's bass heavy remix of Polaroit's 'Apart'. Dave and Quivver's mixing is flawless as usual - their ability to take a handful of strong tracks and make an epic journey is something they have earned their stripes doing, now you can experience it from the comfort of your living room.
Review: Hungarian artist Kirk is first up on the newly launched Emotional Intelligence label. His debut effort is a fine prog techno work out with hints of psychedelic 90s influences and plenty of modern machine soul. The opener is a colourful one with widescreen pads and rippling chords add comic energy to the slick drums. 'Residual Self-Image' is a darker cut but still has bounce and funk in the drums and lively synth lines. 'Defunct Transmission' offsets celestial melodic impishness with a rigid and grinding bassline while 'Acid Sunrise At Station746' is for those 4am dance floor moments where you're riding high on a wave of emotion and just want to close your eyes and vibe.
Review: The Advanced Rhythm Generator EP by Juaan and Richer on Melcure Spain offers a compelling blend of minimal and tech house with nostalgic undertones and modern flair. This EP is a perfect example to the enduring appeal of 90s techno, EBM, and industrial vibes. Side-1 opens with Juaan's 'Ninero,' a track that channels the spirit of Cabaret Voltaire and Severed Heads with its gritty 90s techno influences and EBM-industrial edge. The raw energy and intricate layering create a dancefloor champion. Next, 'Mafia' by Juaan takes us into a vintage realm, merging house and techno with a standout groove and meticulous drum pattern. Juaan's expertise in programming grooves shines through, making him one to watch. Side-2 features Richer's contributions, starting with 'Machina Marina,' a blend of techno and futuristic italo house that feels both innovative and retro. The track's rhythmic complexity and melodic elements create a great soundscape. Closing the EP, Richer's 'Einzendark' (Future mix) captures the fun, rave spirit of the early 90s, reminiscent of Meat Beat Manifesto and Manufactura. The fusion of industrial techno and new wave sounds is both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Advanced Rhythm Generator is a dynamic release that skillfully bridges past and present.
Review: John Digweed remains a hugely influential figure in the dance music world. He was amongst the first to champion The Pressure on his iconic Transitions radio show and now along with Nick Muir they all come together on this new single from Undisputed Music. 'Counting Down The Days' (extended mix) is a far sighted, cosmic progressive house tune that builds in sweeping layers with lush arps and prickly tech edged beats. There is a dub for more dreamy moments and a Strings dub that ups the latent sophistication of the original.
ODESZA - "This Version Of You" (feat Julianna Barwick - Joseph Ray extended remix) (6:31)
Parra For Cuva - "Mimose" (3:47)
Agents Of Time - "Zodiac" (7:10)
Gorgin - "Heartbeater" (4:58)
Tao Andra - "Dream On" (6:42)
ANNA & Rebuke - "Ignite" (5:42)
Binaryh - "Daemon" (6:17)
Paul Roux - "Baby Baby" (3:45)
Review: Global Underground present the next release from the nextmost DJ to grace their City Series. ANNA's dynamic sound encompasses multiple styles and genres, from ambient through house to techno, and encapsulates the effortless chic and vibrant nightlife of one of the coolest cities in Europe - Lisbon. This modish Portuguese metropolis has always enjoyed a certain notoriety, but this has perhaps not been felt so intently more than in the last five years or so. ANNA now fleshes out Lisbon's essence, capturing its descending narrow streets, castellated jetties and glorious sunsets with a progressive house, trance and techno mix that satisfies all possible ends of a newfangled tourist's dream.
Review: Leftifled's Leftism remains one of the great dance music albums of all time. It came back in the 90s when no one was making full lengths that really made the most of the format: This is not a collection of club tracks but a musical voyage through dub, techno, bass and house that is meticulously designed and all-consuming once you turn it up nice and loud. In fact, it is best enjoyed in one sitting rather than in the modern playlist fashion with tracks broken up because that way the pressure is built and released, the moods ebb and flow and the music really makes an indelible impact.
Review: It's been a while since we last heard from Jack Hamill aka. Space Dimension Controller; his latest releases for Hypercolour and Running Back are of course stellar, but Aus Music in particular haven't been a home to the galaxian weltgeist since 2021, and fans know he is the kind of artist to bring a unique inflection to each label, despite his style commanding a palpably cosmic throughline. 'Final Quest' centres once more on SDC's own character invention Tiraquon - an intergalactic, jet-packed traveller whose ambitions know few bounds. On 'Jet Free', we hear Tiraquon re-don the jetpack like a power-fantasying teenage boy to an Evangelion, slowly regaining confidence by way of a brilliantly swung future disco buildup. Then comes 'Cryfaze', which bedazzles to the point of blindness, and 'Tiraquon's Final Quest', an apogee of acid synthesis and variety. And finally, Tiraquon touches down in France for a 4x4 '1 4 U', dedicated not to the indulgent drives of IDM/acid, but rather the beachside sun-up moods expectant of summer.
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