House Novedades

A true unsung hero of the underground house community, Matthew Styles is an effortless producer and faultless DJ, making him the perfect regular at the likes of Panorama bar in Berlin, and putting his skills as an engineer in demand for many luminaries.
A decade ago he was at the helm of Damian Lazarus's Crosstown Rebels as its first label manager, steering it through some of its most successful releases, and he has since made his footprint as a producer in his own right. On his debut EP on Crosstown the tracks move from the solid, big room sound of 'Clandestine Emotions', into the layered beats and bleeps of 'Wrong Move', through to the classic break-beat of 'Avon' and gentle elegant bass-lines of 'Sleepless', Styles proves he can master any style and keep his authentic sound embedded within it. Firmly schooled in the history of dance music as a DJ, Styles's father was a disc jockey and long time member of DJ culture pioneers DMC, instilling in him the age-old tradition of moving a crowd with music. From a recording career on esteemed imprints such as Running Back, Ostgut, Classic and Rekids, and regular appearances at clubs such as fabric, Munich's Bob Beaman, Concrete in Paris and the aforementioned Panorama Bar, Matthew's priority has been intrinsically placed with servicing the needs of a dance floor.

Jamie XX, Bicep, Paranoid London....and now ABSOLUTE. The latest artist to emerge from that bastion of forward thinking electronic dance music, Fortress Studios in London's Old Street.
Fairground is the debut single from ABSOLUTE. and has picked up early support from everyone from DJ EZ to Horsemeat Disco. Remix by KDA. Single mastered by Matt Colton

Man Power left his Northern home and ran south of the border. This is his first offering for the ESP Institute. On side A, he proves that he truly is The Tourist, delivering what we're already toting as our Summer anthem—a relentless hurricane drum pattern full of toms, timbales and splashes that lays the rhythmic foundation for his Pacific chords and euphoric melodies-an undeniable floor-filler that invites all to dance unencumbered by the constraints of 'functional' club music. With side B's Oye, Man Power rolls out a similarly vibrant combination of drums and rhythm, however he toughens up the aesthetic with a massive rolling acid bassline, only briefly letting up for a spot of layered marimbas and spriteful pads before culminating in an emotional finale. After spending a couple years churning out tracks for various labels around the world, Man Power has undoubtably shifted his narrative point-of-view and updated his sense of craft upon his induction to the ESP Institute. These two songs will throw a wrench in your holiday.

After more then a year, Italian label Kosmophono is back with their second chapter on vinyl. The tasty release features a selection of great artists and seductive sounds and gives you a taster of the many other great projects lined up on this label for this year.
For the A-side, Fuse London resident Antony Difrancesco joins forces with Dutch born Ferro and opens up with the aggressive and hypnotic "Des", with its tough drums and mesmerising pads. Next up is ''tINI and the Gang" regular, Crocodile Soup, who brings his deeper side into action on ''These Shoes Are Made For Walking'', a track that is elastic and seductive and expertly arranged. David Gtronic's signature drums and trippy pads then mark a stunning opening to the B-side on 'Down the Burrow' and last but not least, He Did closes the vinyl with "Algunas Palabras', a track with a mixture of minimalistic and natural sounds that make for compelling listening and perfectly showcase the He Did sound. This is a classy EP from a label that the world needs to get behind as they continue to grow.

REPRESSED !!
Reissue of the "Ascender" EP by Walt J, originally released on Dow Records in 1997. This is the second release on the Walt J series on FIT, created revisit the back catalog of this very talented producer.

Detroit's Todd Modes debuts on FIT SOUND with the Native Visions EP - a mythic trilogy of shadowy and hedonistic rhythms that will transport you to an age when gods and mortals mingled freely. Beautiful, yet dangerous tracks for the mystic body and soul!

The H O T new EP on Black Booby featuring more DAT digouts from Mr Gene Hunt (Chicago, MusicBox, Relief, Rush Hour, TRAX, LA Club Resource etc) Stretch Silvester with Terry Farley (Boys Own, Roach Motel, Faith, Farley&Heller etc.) AND an exclusive remix from Mr K Alexi Shelby/KKlassik (Transmat, TRAX, DJAXup Beats, Power Music, Moody, Chiwax etc.)

Melbourne's got it (goin' on)! Returning back to the city we hauled in yet another producer. M5K fixes us up with three edgy House tracks together with smooth, synthesized melodies and a wicked kick.
M5K has built up quite the resume, with releases on Melbourne recordlabels. Not just some new kid on the block, eh! Exactly the reason we're excited to have him featured on Dopeness Galore.
The A side will get the party started. 'We Got It (Goin' On)' reels you in with the synthesized boogie and sci-fi sound effects the Melbourne sound is known for. The track steadily climaxes to a high-energy war of sounds, making you want to get on
down by laying the track down with a double kick. Now, get ready for the flip side! We kept the artwork black, because this release just feels dirty. Just listen to how grimy the bass gets and let Shawty tell you why. The final and title track is layered with repeating chords over a groovy baseline. M5K really breaks it down with 'Healin Feelin'.
Sounds like Mike Dunn from Melbourne, if you like the edge of MD X-press you shouldn't miss this!

This time around it's a triple dose of the sort of forward-moving and ready-to-go good times accompaniment. First up is Ben Houghton from Melbourne, Australia with "Do You
Know"; a house cut with emotional deep vibes and more than enough of the straightforward percussion and bump required to keep things immediate. Following it up is natural late nighter "Happiness", another housey number but with a smokey mood that just seems to dub itself out as the track keeps moving. At the tail end of the release you'll encounter Casazza & Kozber - an Italian-Polish producer team that will have you slinking around with the certified lazer-lounge mover "Twilight" - all squelches and shimmers, it's a journey from the sunken dancefloor to the mirrored bar and back again.

Dripping out of the pores of Tokyo high-rises, Aquarium / Deepspace serves up his debut vinyl release and the second instalment on Natural Sciences.

Drawing on a palette of 90's Detroit house music and the electronic tropes of his home town of Japan, 'Midnight at the Tokyo Central' is the unspoken soundtrack for the lost souls of the metropolis, recounting the ecstasy of smoke-filled dance-floors, the touch of dry ice melting through a fur coat, and travelling through neon at 6am.

Narrated by two separate protagonists under one identity, the Deepspace side explores muscular acid trax, aquatic pads and throbbing deep house jams for the floor, while Aquarium on the flip is coated in hazy electronics and dopamine drained murk, drawing on field recordings taken at Tokyo's central train station (Rainy Night in Shibuya) through to lush subterranean jams laced in serotonin nostalgia.

Aptly named DJ Longdick drops HAZE - lo-fi house anthem been doing damage online now for months.. backed with 2 super tape soaked jungle bombs.. Night Scape & First Contact.

Jerome Hill returns to Super Rhythm Trax with four tracks displaying one of his biggest influences; That of mid nineties Chicago labels like Relief and Dance Mania.

"It's Time For The" has been slaying crowds for the last year with its own no nonsense take on Cajmere's much sampled 'Perculator' track. A hefty dose of fun and playability is injected into this EP and all 4 tracks are designed for maximum body jacking and involuntary head nodding, each bringing something a little different to the table.

Support coming already from : Annie Mac/Radio 1, Justin Robertson, John Heckle, Ben Sims, Mark Archer, Perc, Groove Armada, JD Twitch, Locodice, DJ TLR, Craig Richards, WNCL, James Ruskin, Pangaea, Phil Kieren, Luke's Anger, Posthuman, Bleaching Agent"

Having evolved from engaing underground prospect into a fully established international DJ and producer in recent years, the time has now come for Huxley, born Michael Dodman, to release his debut album. Entitled Blurred, it will land on Will Saul's Aus / !K7.
Since debuting as Huxley five years ago, Dodman has continued to evolve and mature his sound in ways most cannot. Initially precipitating something of a garage house revival with his early EPs, ensuing releases on key labels like 2020 Vision, Hypercolour and Tsuba have seen him roam into percussive and deep house territories, but always with a fresh modern twist that has seen him find favour with a diverse array of press and peers from Pitchfork to Mixmag, Pete Tong to The Black Dog. One lead single from the album has already been premiered:
'Callin' is a collaboration between Huxley and house veteran Roger Sanchez in his revered S-Man guise and with its deeply infectious drum loops, earwormy vocal hooks and slick production is indicative of the album overall. Elsewhere the LP excels with original vocal performances from Yasmin (who has seen chart success working with Gorgon City), FEMME aka Laura Bettinson (a vocalist in Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich's
band, Ultraísta), Thomas Gandey and emering UK talent Obenewa.
Starting with the deeply emotive melodies and snug sub bass of 'I Want You', the album coherently unravels through fractured garage beats and classic LFO wobble, anthemic and idyllic pop leaning vocal cuts, screw face bass tracks and tough techno stompers. Tying it all together is a polished sheen, a deeply rooted musicality and Huxley's trademark sense of irresistible groove.
Certainly marking yet another step up in the musical evolution of Huxley, Blurred more than captures the contemporary dance zeitgeist: it truly defines it and will do so for plenty of time to come.
Huxley's 'Blurred' is released on Aus / !K7 with a preceding single, 'Give 2 U' dropping on October 4th....

Following nearly a year of relentless touring, the Desolat co-founder is ready to drop an exciting new collection of tracks that ooze his musical heritage and customary meticulous style. Collectively they provide a timely reminder why he is one of the most in-demand artists on the planet. Possessing an abundance of touring experience means Dice is more than aware of what will make a party click. This coupled with a carefully bred studio-nous has resulted, expectantly, in a release brimming with dance-floor bombs. The EP kicks off with 'Auxotox' which offers a chugging rhythm; bouncy bass-line alongside a maniacal sample that is gives a haunting early-hours feel. A staccato pulsating synth burst then elevates the track up through the energy levels. This tune has peak-time stamped all over it and will no doubt find its way into the record boxers of many an artist looking for that tool to send the party in the stratosphere. 'Detox' starts where 'Auxotox' leaves off. An aggressive in-your-face bass drum providing the foundation for a sharp vocal sample that continues to galvanise throughout the track. The layers to the track build effortlessly before a bongo inspired loop serves to pick up the pace before a jumpy percussion adds an extra dimension. Not much respite in this track barring the well placed breakdown that harks back to Dice's Hip-Hop past. A great addition that is the genesis of fantastic brass section that is sure to raise the roof. 'Neurotox' is unquestionably the more techno affair. A warbling synth gets to work immediately, and is underpinned by a punchy big room bass line. The tracks driving nature is balanced by delicate rising synths that are sure to please fans of more musical techno. The EP ends with 'Retox' which possesses a dark and steady groove.

French veteran DJ W!ld delivers the third release on UK imprint Vessel Records, which features two originals plus remixes from Argentinean producer Franco Cinelli and label founder James Barnsley. Plus Loin is a thudding piece of robust house featuring heady toms, suspenseful drum rolls and spectral keys whilst What's Up Men is a more rhythmic cut containing a subtle bassline and echoing synths. On the flip, Leeds producer James Barnsley's version of What's Up Men alters the original into a peaktime-focused number with crunchy snares, until Franco Cinelli concludes the package with an animated rendition of Plus Loin.

Heist #5 brings you the trademark Frits Wentink sound we've come to love through his recent output on Wolf, 2020Vision and Wolfskuil: Catchy synth loops, distorted basses, and some funky-ass grooves. With 'Shrewd", he throws in a few sexy female vocal snippets and a lovely arp, while 'Ligament' flows along on a rough kick, an equally gritty vocal and a driving portamented pad that filters in and out. 'Sauce' features Dutch singer Loes Jongerling and makes for a wonderful combination with her silky soft voice and Frits' warehouse style percussion.' If I was to gravy you' follows up on with the same rawness in the beats and a lovely sample that you'd love the girl next to you to whisper in your ear time after time: 'I like it like that baby".... Sincerely yours, Lars & Maarten

Superstitious Heart produced by Maya Jane Coles and James Ford
Whatever Sets You Free produced by Baunz

Who would've ever thought The G man found himself a protege. After the odd 50+ solo releases offered through his Phoenix G imprint 'Mr.G' has found himself a young producer that has a style that connects with the Phoenix G output thus far. With G opening his bag of tricks to him, this can't go wrong. Mysterious Jayson Wynters offers a 4 track record that is hazy, technoid and threads into deep territories every now and then. 'Unfamiliar Territories EP' opens with the deep down perc jam named 'Momentum' a moody dubbish track that sets the tone for things to come. The title track offers a more emotive ride that's being supported by tough saw basses and windy pads that float throughout. The B side openen Science is a tough house cut that is reminiscent of the glory days of US deephouse and sounds as a solid classic rather than a new cut. The closing down bit '1 more' is the same story. Firmly produced drum patterns with classic bass sounds and hazy pads.

Tominori Hosoya landings on Minuendo with Love Stories EP, this work contains beautiful deep tracks and intros with personal sign and vision of nipon artist, he was know for work to another labels like DeepArt Sounds, Soire, TH Pressin, Mixx and more. check!

Hot release! Riverette is back with another reference this time produced by Cliff Lothar. Old Jams Die Hard #1 stands as a classic and old school release full of techno and nasty acid bass lines. Warning! Beware of the dance floor! Want to miss this one

Fresh from his contribution to the Butter Sessions' Sounds From The Suburbs V.A., Bayside lab-rat Dan White delivers three disparate tracks of alien electronics.On 'The Hammer (Think Mix)', White takes a heavy inhale before descending deep sea with a near 11 minute Junglist house epic! 'Just A Beat' sells itself short with its club ready distortion while the blissed out meditation 'Sacoid' cleanses the peaking dawn raiders.Some of the finest work from this Melbourne prodigy, with artwork by Lloyd Collins.

Following the highly acclaimed sell-out EP from Tom Ellis, for their 11th release the Black Key fold have joined forces with the extremely talented Cecil. Here, the Leicester (UK) based producer delivers three exceptional house tracks, all of which ooze quality & play-ability. On the remix, Fabric regulars Matthew Burton & Kate Rathod deliver a darker, stripped back take on Cecil's work, to great effect.Once again, Black Key Records show refreshing diversity in their release schedule, proving undoubted maturity as an established & well respected label. This one is bound to appeal to a cross-section of true house music & vinyl connoisseurs

Ten releases it is now for Batti Batti Records and to mark this milestone we are delighted to present the second in our Atmospheres series. Featuring once again artists old and new to the label, the EP very much takes its cue from the spirit of the first Atmospheres release.
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Young Berlin-based Italian producer Saverio Celestri, who shined on BBR05, the Crossover EP, sets the tone beautifully with the haunting and emotionally-charged Detroit Feeling. Having previously collaborated with Fred P for Deep Explorer, Brooklyn-based artist Jordan (Finale Sessions/Ornate) debuts alone here for us with the wonderfully dark, twitchy and yet persistently funky, Device.
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Another Batti Batti newcomer, the vastly-experienced Dan Mela, rounds off proceedings with the stunning 10-minute tour de force that is Tenuta Ken (featuring acclaimed Italian jazz pianist Stefano Calzolari), which showcases to perfection the producer's passion for soul, funk and jazz.

DX Recordings returns with a four tracker from Scott Fraser, folllowing on from the inaugural Dariana 12" earlier this year featuring a deep as hell remix from Chicago legend Mystic Bill. 3 different moods of analogue warmth starting off with "No Word Of Truth" a driving Detroit infused groove joining the dots across to Berlin's Basic Channel, with a Deep bassline, rattling tom's and shifting high hats. On B2 Mystic Bill takes the track deeper and darker, adding dubs, soaring vocals and tight percussion this is Mystic Bills trademark deepness at its best. Over on side B we start off with another Aslice of classic deep techno with a heady basslin. Thumping drums and driving strings keeping feet firmly on the danceloor, leaning heavily again towards Detroit a massive bassline rips in and the strobes come on . Finally on B2 another original remastered piece of deepness from the vaults finally see's a full release on vinyl. Simple, deep vibing house finding a loft space somehere that Metro Area were residing in 2000's New York.

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR UNCONTROLLABLE JACKIN!!! Jungle Wonz Harry Dennis, Marshall Jefferson bring you more HEAT produced by Ron Trent.Jerry C King, Kim Jay and England's Two 4 House get together with a mix from the CLASSIC himself CRAIG LOFTIS a.k.a. Grand High Priest Chicago's 106.3 FM's Steve Miggedy Maestro bangs you out with Get Loud Sean Smith does a take on Craig Loftis's Mary Mary with JACKER'S ANTHEM...

Italian techno evangelist Francesca Lombardo sets up her forthcoming album on Crosstown Rebels with the 'Perseidi' EP, paired with a remix from highly revered producer Aril Brikha.

'Perseidi is named after a meteor shower called perseids,' explains Francesca, 'Perseidi is the Italian name for it, which comes from the constellation Perseus. The astral shower happens mid July till 15 August so this record is coming out at the right time.

Representative of her multi-disciplinary musical background, Francesca's music transcends the dance floor; each track providing an emotional narrative, full of wistful dreamy soundscapes, stirring melodies, deep, hypnotic rhythms and her unforgettable vocals. Featuring live instrumentalists, merging the world of electronic music with Francesca's classical upbringing, the Perseidi EP is a combination of grand and orchestral compositions, together with subtle, nuanced numbers - a healthy balance that epitomises Francesca's sound ethic; mature, refined and powerful. Aril Brikha's remix of the title track is equally as cinematic, fusing sweeping chords with subtle beats to create an epic classic.

Francesca's classical musical training started on piano at the age of six. Her first release on Damian Lazarus' Crosstown Rebels label came in 2012, since which she has had several nominations for 'Breakthrough Artist Of The Year' and conceived a live set incorporating a group of instrumentalists, varying from a string quartet to a 40-piece symphony orchestra; collaborating to compose and conduct intricate new productions. 2015 welcomes a new phase of her career as she prepares to unveil her debut album, a body of work that will truly represent the essence of what she is all about; forward-thinking, experimenting, well-crafted, thoughtful and, most importantly, made from the heart.

Born in Iran and raised in Sweden, Aril Brikha forged his career with one of the biggest techno records of all time, 'Groove La Chord', picked up by techno luminary Derrick May for Transmat Records. Since then he has delivered two critically-acclaimed albums and worked with acclaimed labels such as Peacefrog and Poker Flat.

Station Shiva Recordings launch with a 3-track EP from Estrato Aurora, one half of the Pajaro Dune project. This one's heavy on the electro and takes its influences from the early days of Chicago house and European rave culture.

Felix Dickinson and Jaime Read met in Brighton in 1995 when Jaime was producing music for Felix's label Ugly Music. United by a love of Chicago house music they held a 5 yr residency together in their hometown Brighton. During this time Jaime continued to make music for Felix's label as well as on his own label Push 2 Shove under the moniker LHAS (the Larry Heard Appreciation Society). They soon found homes for their tracks on Doc Martin's Wax records, the Belgian label Eskimo and Felix's new label Cynic Music. More recently they have released tracks for Tsuba and Rong as LHAS Inc. There is a remix by Neville Watson. You may know him for his work with Kink or his releases on Clone and Creme.

A 2-track EP of infectious groove, 'Drifting Away' comes from Hugo LX, Parisian Hip Hop beat maker who has recently turned his hand to House, to great effect, under the guidance of Mona Musique's founder Nick V. Having already released on Chez Damier's Courtesy of Balance this year, as well as production for Homeboy Sandman on Stones Throw, still to come is music on highly lauded My Love Is Underground.
On the flip side is Tim 2T hailing from Lille, a budding producer who has offered up one stonker of a track. Perfectly epitomising the Mona Musique sound, 'Rue 32' was the most requested track ID on Nick V's Boiler Room session earlier this year and firmly cements Tim as one to watch.

NYC house legend DJ Basil teams up with Ron Trent and creates "Are You House" a pure dance floor track on Ron's own Future Vision label. TIP!
DJ Basil returns to the dance scene once again. Best remembered for his house classic "City Streets" (Nu Groove) as well as "All True African" and "Time To Be Free" (King Street Sounds), Basil adds a brand new gem to his catalog of music.

2 fierce tracks that are straight up O.G. jacking house in Roman Flugel's unique way. Timeless tracks that maybe even in some way go back to his early Acid Jesus days and connect that with what he's doing today.

Shadow Hides You brings with TAR 1337 the heat on the Dope Ass Atomic Tango EP!

DeepArtSounds is one of those labels that you get excited about each time they release a record, and with a line up like they have on this new one, it's no surprise. 250 pressed
First up on this various artists release is Chicago's Anthony Nicholson, making his return to the label after his incredible 2014 album 'Four', with 'Code of Sacrifice' a typically soulful, percussive, keys driven track you would expect from a producer of his calibre.Up next is label boss, Allstarr Motomusic, fresh from his 'Beauty & Simplicity EP Vol 1' on Deep Explorer Music, bringing the deepness with 'Open The Sky'.
On the flip side, Jesus Gonsev teams up with the wonderful vocal talents of Sarignia Bonfa with the beautiful 'Kiss My Eye'.
Rounding out this record is Giovanni Damico, under his Ron Juan guise, with 'Black Jungle' completing the quadfecta of wonderful tracks!!

The final DABJ release of the year marks the debut from local enigma and ROFLcopter pilot Fear-E. Four bombs to ruin everyones Xmas. Pick a winner if you can....

Volume 2 in Trax new re issue series "Chicago Trax", delves deeper into the archives to unearth more 'lost tracks' from the legendary Chicago house label.
Kicking off with "Dum Dum - Part 2" by Fresh (TX115 - 1986), following on from Part 1 which came out on Larry Sherman's Precision (named after his pressing plant) in 1984, and included a prototype version of what would become "Real Love" by Jesse's Gang. Its follow up, Part Two, produced by Jesse Saunders was just as basic consisting of bass, drums and the occasional squelch or stab.
Next up... Yes its him again - Farley Jackmaster Funk with "Give Your Self To Me" (TX116 - 1986). Featuring uncredited vocal performances from both Ricky Dillard and Kevin Irving, this is almost symphonic in comparison with some of Farley's previous foray's into the studio, possibly aided by the fact he utilised a producer, Danny Wilson, to finesse his efforts.
On the B side we start with Willie Wonka's "What Is House (TX122 - 1986). Dwayne Grant's name seems to have slipped off the radar, but this wasn't even his first release, having already recorded under the name Grant for Sherman's Precision the year prior to this. Unusually for some, "What Is House" is Linn drum-heavy and from memory, I believe this vocal comes from the producer reading an early piece written about Chicago house. Yet another underrated tune from the vaults.
Finally we have Radio Fashion "What You Deserve" (TX123 - 1987). An anomaly in the Trax catalogue, Radio Fashion would seem more at home an obscure Belgian label or even on Wax Trax! Although they did contribute to other house releases (like "The Jackin' National Anthem" on Hot Mix 5), vocalist Jim Romano turned up on a Die Warzau album in the early 90's doing background vocals.

Hudd Traxx call on London based US Producer Lance De Sardi for their last EP before they hit 50 Releases and celebrate their 10th Anniversary. De Sardi it seems is more than up for the task, and it's no surprise having had previous releases dating back to the 90's on classic labels like Seasons & Om, as well as his more recent Legwork Records, which he co-owns. Pariah kicks the EP off in fine style with a Deep House Monster of a track, smooth beats, an infectious vocal and lush pads ensure that this will be a big one for the heads. Although the EP only has 3 tracks there's plenty of variety. Flip for the B Side and find a tough Acidy number in Youth, and a groovy track in Race the Clock which is made for the dance floor. 2015 is already proving to be a big year for Hudd Traxx following releases from Iron Curtis & Nachtbraker, and Lance De Sardi keeps the flag flying high with this solid EP.

Richeart is a young cat from Italy that's been doing his thing like he is from the D. He played these 3 joints to Jerome Derradji and after some finagling and editing, here's his first 12' for Still Music. It's dirty, raw and uncompromising. Just like it should be on any dancefloor.