Satura / Arabesque – Chymera – Tishmingo (DE)
Two tracks of absolutely lovely, deep tech house from Chymera. “Satura” is the stand out, with a slow developing, late night vibe that grows, as it engulfs everything in its path. Fantastic release worthy of your attention.
***** (5 of 5)
Come Down Tonight – Billy Delessandro – Harthhouse (DE)
Unless you live in Germany, or hang out with him in Chicago - Billy Delassandro is probably the best producer you’ve never heard of. He has released tracks on the best labels in Deutschland, and brings his true genius to the best of them all, Harthouse. All 3 cuts rock, but “Mikeshake Magenta” is the one that does it for me.
***** (5 of 5)
Question EP – Anthony Collins – Fingerfoodmusic (DE)
French producer Anthony Collins brings us a great EP. The stand out cut, “Question the Answer” is an intelligent, head bobbing, ass shaking, blinder - complete with quirky flavor and foundation shaking vibe. One of my favorite tracks at the moment.
**** (4 of 5)
Heterofon EP – Tigerskin – Heimatmelodie (DE)
Eccentric, funky, stout and hot in all the right ways – this EP of minimal goodness is doing the business from the bass bins on the dance floor, to the top of my chart. Quality.
**** (4 of 5)
Kabuto EP – Andreas Kaufelt & Tobi Izui – Frisbee Tracks (DE)
All indicates are that the “all minimal all the time” vibe in techno is being slowly replaced with a vibe that mixes old school trance, with lush Detroit rhythms. This EP is a perfect example of the best of the bunch. “The People” is a truly remarkable mover that has been twisting my crowds for months.
***** (5 of 5)
The Strike Pandemonium – Lee Van Dowski – Soma Records (UK)
Best release in ages from the Soma crew finds Lee Van Dowski, dropping two fierce tracks of funked up, minimal bombs. The title track is the one doing it for me, with simple, slow rising energy and a boat load of driving rhythms. Drop it and watch the place go off.
***** (5 of 5)
Azure – Slam – Soma Records (UK)
The first single in more than a year from the Slam boys hits in all the right places - from first note to last. Offered in two versions, “Azure” is a slow building, retro romp that is a 9 minute slice of head twisting, Detroit techno brilliance.
***** (5 of 5)