House News

Roma meets Running Back. Final Frontier/Pigna/Nature bossman, terrific producer, Italian true school Techno ledge and celebrated pasta boy Marco Passarani delivers new original material since his brilliant Statostasi EP.

Francis Inferno Orchestra is a name you may already be familiar with. The relatively young stargazer has been straddling the cosmic yet-invisible line of disco meets house with a string of tight knitted, warm productions across Kolour Recordings, Join the Dots, Under The Shade, Wolf Music, and Voyeurhythm to name a few.

Always surprising us with their A&R skills, Hot Creations are back with another outstanding release, this time from rising star Greg Pidock, who is soon to release his debut album on the label. 'Blame Game' is fresh and beautifully crafted with deep vocals and warm melodies, building effortlessly into sonic bliss. On remix duty, Minus favourite Hobo picks up the pace to deliver two on point reworks aimed steadily at the dance floor.

A formally trained artist, Greg received his BFA in Intermedia & Cyberarts when he was 20. Introduced to Jamie Jones and Lee Foss in 2012, Pidcock was quickly signed to the label and has spent the last year working on his debut album. Studying in Montreal he soon became the Creative Director at Montreal's legendary Cherry nightclub, DJing alongside legends. This led to the formation of Bad Pony Records with Tone Depth of Bedrock fame - a process, which firmly cemented his goals of creating music and art. Currently the resident DJ at the renowned Velvet Nightclub in Montreal and working with Turkish composer, Mercan Dede, as a sound engineer, Greg Pidcock is about to explode onto the international scene with his blend of passionate, sexy, heavy house.

Member of the Minus family since 2007, Joel Boychuk aka Hobo very much holds his own identity. With an early Detroit influence he has explored his own form of techno expressionism: sometimes dark and abstract, others more sample heavy and groove based. With a lot of time spent on his recently released album 'Iron Triangle', Hobo now plans to focus on DJing after being an almost exclusively live performer for 6 years. Both original and remix have been featured heavily in Jamie's recent sets..

2012 sees Detroit label, KMS Records, celebrating it's 25th Anniversary.

Founded in 1987, by Kevin Maurice Saunderson, his first release was 'Triangle Of Love' produced by, 'Kreem', (just one of his many guises), little did Saunderson know, at that time, that two and a half decades later, he would still be releasing music on his KMS label.

Let's go back to the beginning... Born in Brooklyn in 1964, Saunderson moved to the picturesque Detroit suburb of Belleville, when he was nine, a different world to the urban decay of the city itself.

Saunderson has an enviable dual reputation. To the dance cognoscenti he's one of the 'Belleville Three,' (with Saunderson being the 'Elevator', Juan Aktkins being the 'Originator' and Derrick May being the 'Innovator'), the trio of friends invented Detroit Techno.

The trio met at Belleville High School where, Saunderson befriended Juan Atkins and Derrick May, who introduced him to the eclectic post-disco playlists of Detroit radio DJ Charles 'The Electrifying Mojo' Johnson. ' Johnson played disco, funk, Prince, Parliament/Funkadelic, Kraftwerk, the B52's and Tangerine Dream, to name just a few. Saunderson already had a serious love for music, but he didn't realise he was going to produce music, until then.

In his first year at East Michigan University, where he studied telecommunications, he gave up football to become a DJ himself. He took inspiration from visits to Larry Levan's Paradise Garage in New York and Frankie Knuckles' Warehouse and Music Box in Chicago. Saunderson, Atkins and May, played at campus parties, until setting up their own club in Detroit, the fabled Music Institute.

Of the 'Belleville Three' Atkins was the first to make a record, with electro group Cybotron's 'Alleys of Your Mind' in 1981, then May, with Rhythim is Rhythim's 'Nude Photo' in 1987. Inspired by his friends, Saunderson bought some basic equipment and made his own debut in 1987 with 'Triangle Of Love'. 'I just had a good ear and a good heart for music,' he says. 'Juan Atkins led me into DJing which led me into making extra beats to play in my set. Then I started learning how to play basslines, putting a lot of work in, just elevating it from there'

Undeniably, Saunderson is a gifted producer (going under guises such as Reese, E-Dancer, Tronikhouse and Reese Project), remixer and a tireless international DJ. To lovers of great pop music he's also one third of Inner City, who made regular visits to the Top 20 in the late 80s with jubilant hits like 'Big Fun' and 'Good Life', paving the way for hundreds of underground-to-chart crossover records to come.

On a visit to England in 1988 Saunderson realised that a mythology had built up around the 'Belleville Three'. To his even greater surprise, 'Big Fun' became not just a massive club record but a pop hit. He also helped to revolutionise remixing when he worked on 'We Know It' by Wee Papa Girl Rappers. Over the following decade Saunderson would continue to produce imaginative remixes for the likes of New Order, Pet Shop Boys, The Shamen, Paula Abdul and the Lighthouse Family.

Even whilst travelling the globe, djing or touring with Inner City, Saunderson continued to produce and release not only his own tracks on his KMS label (with tracks such as 'The Sound' by Reese, 'Rock To The Beat' by Reese, 'Truth Of Self Evident' by Reese & Santonio, 'Let's, Let's, Let's, Let's Dance' by Keynotes and 'Colour Of Love' by The Reese Project), but he also released tracks by other up and coming artists, releasing classic underground gems, such as 'Flash' by Fix, 'Can You Feel It' by Chez Damier, 'Soundscape' by Kosmic Messenger, 'Definition Of Love' by Kaos and 'Use Me' by R-Tyme. The list is endless.

Fast forward to 2012 and it's hard to believe that KMS is still releasing records. With such a long history, what better way to celebrate than to release a special CD Boxset. The 'KMS 25th Anniversary Classics' will be released on CD, Digital (and for those vinyl collectors, there will be 6 x 12' Samplers). Each format includes a plethora of gems which have been released on KMS over the last 25 years.

KMS may be celebrating it's 25th Anniversary, but there's no slowing down for Kevin Saunderson. He's still producing, remixing and djing (all over the world). Here's to the next 25 years....

Onur Engin's latest 12" brings four unique & lovingly crafted edits of another carefully picked dusted-off classics. No-digital, vinyl only.

Keita Sano is from Okayama, Japan. He discovered Mister Saturday Night in the vinyl bins of his local record shop, which inspired him to make and send us these three tunes. We're happy to present them to you.

Collecting Orders For A Repress! Helium Robots is Ewan Wilmott. Up until now with only two (albeit brilliant!) Dissident releases under his belt - and an album on the horizon - he might have been under most people's radar.

After the trippy translations of the Helium Robot space trip called 'Jarza", Theo Parrish's second and very welcomed visit to Running Back is all new material - almost. 'Black Mist' in its extended version is just that: an extended take of the already released version on the rare-as-hens'-teeth 'Sketches' pack. Cut on 45, it's a hard punch in the gut. Techno-not-techno-house-not-house Parrish power. Previously unreleased and no less persuasive are 'Pop Off' and 'Wild Out". While the first one centers around an endless piano and sucks you into the corny, but magic of repetition, the second one sounds like a Theo Parrish demo for Dance Mania after he came back from listening to Lil Louis at the Bismark Pavilion. Mosh pit music. - 'Limited pressing in full printed sleeves".

What started with an anonymous CD handed out in a dark club to Serafin, found its way via Marcus Worgull to a mesmerized and raving Running Back office.

S3A, Rhythm&Soul, Cecil, Adepte on Slow Town's 6th release! Four cuts that goes from the sexy garage touch of Rhythm&Soul's Say U Will, the amazingly organic funk touch of What I Dreamt from the parisien golden boy S3A to the aggressive naughty groove of the Cecil or the bizarre uptempo beats of hidden treasure from Paris, the new comer, Adepte.

Hitting a particularly fertile patch with his music, A Sagittariun continues to ride the night skies with some heavy doses of cosmically sprinkled techno and kinetic electronica. 'Aruba (Overhead Mix)' is a seductive jam of Nuyorican (tech) soul, cloaked in warm synths with a breathy, human quality and deft melodies to ensure a smooth takeoff for the passengers. Lead cut on the vinyl is 'The Code Breaker', channeling some enchanting techno moods and themes on a no gimmicks, no cheap thrills, head & foot stomper, whilst 'Triangulum' prefers a mechanical rhythm of robotic tech funk, syrupy melodies and acidic motifs to deliver a dance in outer space.

Nach Marco returns to Ovum to kick off 2015! Nach Marco returns to ovum with Warm Trax Vol 1. Nacho debuted on Ovum with his 2013 release 'Ghosts' EP. The EP received critical acclaim and found it way into the box of a diverse group of DJ. One of the most acclaimed DJ's and producers from Spain, Nacho's history is evident in his productions. He is as comfortable making a peak time acid track to making deep house tracks that harken to productions of Mr Fingers. Nacho is clearly influenced by the early sound of Chicago house and acid house and delivers a modern twist on what is a timeless sound. It is one thing to make music that is influenced by the past, it is another to do it tastefully and properly. Nacho Marco achieves this! Nacho's diversity is on perfect display on Warm Trax Vol 1. The lead track 'On Fire' is classic acid house at its finest. The track builds and builds around a twisted acid line and snapping percussion, which eventually find its way to incredible lushness. A perfect peak time track that should drive the crowd wild. For the B side, Nacho dives into his deep side. This is classic deep house in its purest form. This brings you back to the sound of classic Detroit and Chicago. Close your eyes and allow yourself to get lost in this beauty. A future classic that we are so proud to be bringing you. Enjoy!

The Parisian label Flyance Records newly set up by Janeret, Ka One & St-Sene comes back with their second releases "Cycles Vol.2".
As the first one, Cycles vol.2 is a various with 4 tracks focus on the deeper side of house and techno.
A1: "Ka One & St-Sene - Sprag Line Posse" brings you thru the deep vibes with strong and electric beats leads by bigs waves.
A2: "Janeret - Evo" Deep lushness, strong beat & acid vibes, that's the way.
B1: "Ka One & St-Sene - After Zoo" is a groove driven track between Deep House and Techno always lead by an Acid touch.
B2: "Ka One & St-Sene - Wipeout" is a fat techno joint who show the other side of the label's vibes.

Nyra returns to Never Learnt with the follow up to his 'Best Of' EP which saw huge support at the wax only imprint's debut 12".
Ensemble' takes in four tracks that each play with dub influences in house and techno ranging from direct dancefloor works to more esoteric cuts.

2013 has seen Silicone Soul celebrating the 10th Anniversary of their Darkroom Dubs imprint. Launched in Glasgow back in 2003, the DRD stamp has become a mark of quality and seen many established names exploring deeper realms whilst also unearthing fresh and exciting global talent.

From Fabric to Watergate, The Standard Rooftop to Club Bahrein Buenos Aires, the Scottish duo have celebrated their disco-decade with a string of '10 Year' parties spread across the last 12 months, building on Darkroom Dubs already strong global reach.

To round off their birthday in style Craig and Graeme have asked some of the label's main acts and strongest supporters to contribute a track for a new compilation. Artists including jozif, Ryan Crosson, Uner, Gary Beck, Of Norway, and Simon Garcia all feature in the collection that Silicone Soul present as a snapshot of the future sound and musical vision of Darkroom Dubs.
limited edition double 12" vinyl and download.

The man from Moodhut drops his debut album... "six tracks of that sweet spot dance, in the tradition of Virgo 4, Stickman Records or the classic Italian acronym house labels like MBG and DFC".Future Times 2LP ... you know it's going to be nice! TIP!

Patrice Scott and Chris Mitchell are back at it under their Modular One moniker. Segue One sees the duo pushing forward on their thematic journey into deep, interstellar techno. Adding to the fire, UK deep techno maestro, Aubrey blesses the EP with a remix crafted in his signature textural style.

This is the debut track from a young London based producer, inspired after a particularly intense Kerri Chandler set.
He explains the origins of this track in his own words:
"I actually went to the Kerri Chandler night a while ago at Plan B, where he played all night and the atmosphere in there was incredible. Needless to say, he utterly smashed it. I was coming home from work on the train a few days later and literally managed to get the main riff down in about 40 minutes and finished it off that weekend. It was a really quick track to write, probably about 6 hours in total but I guess I was super inspired."
Paul Woolford played the track on Space Terrace during the summer and it was the final house track played at We Love Sundays this season.
limited edition white label release.

After featuring on the One Records VA released earlier this year with 'Besides', young Frenchmen Yamen & EDA are back on board the label with 'Planet Brooklyn'. The release features two seductively deep solid club tracks with one special remix coming from dream team Shaun Reeves, Jay Haze and Bill Patrick and another from label head Subb-an.
Always on the hunt to recruit and push new talent, Subb-an and Adam Shelton have been quick to snap up Yamen & EDA to be part of the One Records crew, who will also be making their debut at Adam and Subb-an's famous Below party in Birmingham later this year. While only in the first stages of their career there is no doubt this talented duo are on their way to stardom with previous releases on Safari Numerique, Earlydub and their own Unpleased Records with more on the way.
Shaun Reeves is no stranger to the label after his remix of Subb-an's 'Soul Skool' appeared on one of the first releases. Combining forces for the first time, Shaun Reeves, Jay Haze and Bill Patrick remix 'Planet Brooklyn'. Three of the biggest names in the business, One Records are proud to have them on board for this rare collaboration.
Subb-an has really shot into the limelight in the last few years with huge releases on labels such as Visionquest, Crosstown Rebels and Spectral Sound. His hectic touring schedule has seen him travel the globe as part of the 10 Years Of Crosstown World Tour and with gigs lined up this year at the likes of Panorama Bar and DC10 and a forthcoming album, Subb-an is heading for superstar heights.

DJ QU returns to deliver three unique cuts on Strength Music.

Classic NYC House from the Eight Ball label. Nicely re-issued by Slow To Speak

Groove-Madness Part II
Glenn Astro is the groove wizard. His new four-track-EP TEARZ is the travelogue of an expedition through the misty jungles of Chicago House, UK underground and Future Sounds of Paris.
The EP - Tearz
Those who know his style will quickly be familiar with Glenn Astro ´s heavily syncopated and fluffy takes on contemporary House Music. With a timeless concinnity his tracks float over the dancefloor like fleecy clouds on a balmy summer morning.
Together - the very first track on this EP, sets things clear within the first few bars: Welcome to the wonderful world of Glenn Astro! A funky bassline, a well-hung synth and beats from another world are woven together to a deephouse-monster that grabs you after seconds and binds you to the dancefloor 'till the end of time.
Back to how it was, with its massive Wobble-Bass, raises the tempo while shuffling its way along the deep paths of string-loaded UK-groove history - straight into a clear blue 2013-acid-heaven. The title track Tearz, same as all tracks on this EP - is barely scratching the 5-minute mark. Tearz takes the listener on a dirty sashay deep south, where the claps are still handmade, the drums crisp and an irresistible hook-line cries for endless repetition. Everlasting afterhour-happiness.
Get Up, the final chapter of this stunning EP, gives you a ride back to good old Chicago with its reminiscence to - house as a feeling'. A pleasant time journey to the golden age when underground club culture brought people together in cosmic peace and harmony - casually reappointing the theory: Only heavy shuffle is the right quantization

In the lead-up to the release of 'Motion Sickness' on December 3rd, Domino will put out a three-part 12' vinyl series with each record featuring two highlights from the remix compilation. These releases will be staggered throughout November in December, the first of which is to be released on November 19th. Full details can be found below.
Bringing together some of the most respected names in dance music with the key players in the Domino roster; the compilation celebrates dance and electronic music. In this series these incredible interpretations will only be available in the format classically associated with the genre: vinyl.
The tracks featuring in the series include the Grammy Award-nominated Carl Craig remix of Junior Boys' 'Like a Child', Mike Simonetti's re-working of Blood Orange's 'Champagne Coast', the fluid funk of DFA's remix of Clinic's 'Tomorrow' and Joy Orbison's beautifully twisted and intricate take on 'Love Cry' by Four Tet.

Bring U Up originally appeared on Roman's Blackmale label in 1995 as a rumbling slice of New Jersey garage complete with gospel samples and Romanthony collaborator The Trojan Horse. It was a bit of a cult favourite with underground heads like DJ Deep. It wasn't until Roman completely re-produced and re-sang the song in 2000 that it fully took on anthem status. Out went the heavy kicks and hypnotic moods and in came James Brown horn stabs and a live beat that sounded like Bernard Purdie had joined him for the session (the drums were actually provided by Roman himself). The result was an instant club hit with everyone from Pete Tong to Francois Kevorkian that reached (a very respectable 74) in the UK national charts.
On this 12' PBR Streetgang deliver a wonderfully deep modern house groove, Toby Tobias delivers 2 mixes straight out of the 90s basement and Glaswegian wunderkind Barrientos offers a kind of sun-kissed Gypsy Woman style re-invention.

Prime Numbers are back with the next in their compiled EP series, once again selecting new tracks from producers who inspire & represent the sound of the label. This time it's a diverse outing, dwelling on the dubbier, more subtle side of things.

The release starts with Modini, Following on from their excellent Turk EP for Dixon Basement Jams here they flip the script.'Attack Warning' fuses new wave & nu-beat styles with an almost ZTT-like sensibility. It's big, bold & direct with chopped vocal samples, an acidic bottom line & rock hard snares.

Nick Sinna returns to the label with 'Come Again', a brooding piece with a distinctly UK feel. Various drum sounds are dextrously melded into a restrained afro tinged rhythmic workout.
Luke Hess brings his own take to the track stripping back & tightening the elements whilst washing it in a Detroit solution for a more intense overall feel.

Finally Hakim Murphy drops 'Synth Work'. Fantastically understated & ethereal the track draws you in with padded kicks, floating bleeps & squelched bass.

4 Heavy Atmo Bias Cuts

The debut EP of DJ Ricardo Baez - including an great SEI A remix!
Riccardo is one of the hot kids of the new Italian house scene.
Only 23 years - he is already one of the main figures in Italy. Touring as a support DJ with Kim Ann Foxman (who is a closed friend and supporter), Azari & II, Munk, Ben Pearce, Gesaffelstein. Ricardo has the potential to become a real rockstar in the electronic bizness. Living the vida loca between night life and bedroom producing. THE MESSAGE EP is his debut. Inspired by 90ies UK Garage, Voguing, New York (where he has spent some time), Marshall Jefferson, Kevin Saunderson, ethnic minorities and Soulmusic. Deep, funky, great. This is Ricardo's start - there is a lot more to follow.

After 'Take 1' comes 'Take 2', it sometimes really is that simple... Together with the 'Pre-Take' that came out before the summer this third volume in WPH's 'Our Beat Is Still New' project completes the 12 tracks that form the album.
More members of the core WPH family are on board here, but we also welcome some newcomers to the label.

The A-side opens up with what we have always considered to be the Dresden counterpart to WPH, the Uncanny Valley family of Jacob Korn, Credit 00 and Sneaker. With 'Drum Abuse' the provide the roughest track of the compilation, and one that will have techno DJ's play new beat again... The second track on the A-side comes courtesy of Jacques Renault & Mark Verbos aka Goodnight Moon, giving a serious New York rendition of new beat.

On the B-side we have Social Disco Club and Outlander, both no strangers to WPH, and both very much on point again here. Social Disco Club marries his trademark deep house sound with a new beat feel, and Outlander was pretty much there when new beat started, so he provides us with vintage machine slowness straight from new beat heaven.
Is this the end of it Well, you either know WPH or you don't...

Annanan follows up his strong debut on the Forbidden Planet label with another crunched up techno three tracker on the Pinkman label.

A new collaboration of unknown origins inspired by the mathematical works of Carl Friedrich Gauss. Aptly named after Gauss's birthplace, the Braunschweig EP kicks off this new project and label proper!

We all remembered definition:music 001 Horatio & Katoline - Mi Nombre.
A track remixed by the grand master Reboot himself, which shaken the
things and brought this label into the spotlight. We awaited the
follow up and it came as a warm collaboration between this dynamic duo
(H&K) and the uber producer , DJ , vocalist , Roland Clark .

What i like about these guys is that they always adapted their sound
to fit in. This time they surprised us with a warm , deep , nu disco
sound , a richly textured Eastern European influenced black sea sound
. The Original Mix melds the soft melancholy of much Middle Eastern
music with the rapidly changing structures of contemporary music , and
works beautifully. And btw it gets more seductive with every listen.

B1 ... When you lose a friend is following the same line of slow , deep
, sexy , nu disco rhythm that this ep carries out . From what we
understood this track has a special story , actually being a tribute
to a long lost friend of Horatio. A grand master in martial arts that
was a mentor , a friend, a father figure that helped him guiding into
life. It brought chills on my spine when i heard it and for sure you
can feel a lot of emotions when you listen it.

B2 DJ Le Roi returns after his bomb release 'I get deep' offsetting a
remix with a more traditional electronic sound. His remix is a strong
statement: a full-bodied 4/4 cut laced with slightly deep synth and
half-sung, half-chanted vocals from Roland - all in keeping with the
Middle Eastern feel of the record. The Funky bass chords are perfect
for a dancing-barefoot-in the club because you are too sweated to keep
the shoes in...

The III Rivers juggernaut sets forth once again, release number 4 The Charivari EP, putting Voiceless in the cockpit and leading the charge.

Second Nature sets a dark, sultry and ominous tone as Voiceless deploys a plethora of sounds and moods that resonate with all the tense drama of the label's affiliated club night, Bohemian Grove.
Big laser beam synths dart through a thick pitch black haze while a factory line percussion section hammers on.

Always keeping a foot in the sonic warfare division, we get three locked grooves loaded and ready for battle, funky, electrified technoid wobblers that should fight off most opposition with ease.

Flip the disc and Opt-out opens with a controlled urgency as a barrage of kick drums sets the train in motion. Voiceless layers up rich, untreated piano chords against the backdrop of dark industrial chaos, percussion artefacts career around the mix and various elements are put through an aural meat grinder before the familiar and welcoming piano motif returns like a long lost friend, guiding us through the smoke hand-in-hand. A beautiful juxtaposition of soulful melancholy and cold, glacial machines.

Final track Charivari really hits the accelerator as a tough and mechanical rhythm jolts against blurred, radioactive pads and searing string lines before collapsing into a fractal breakdown introducing mystical, weaving high end leads. An eyes-down fist pumper of the highest order and one that commands excessive smoke & strobe light abuse late, late into the session.

One to close off one of their infamous soirees in style, hoards of mutant dancers leaving the industrial backdrop of the club's venue and crossing paths with the early morning dog walkers and Sunday strollers. Four releases in and we've lost none of the quality control, unique drive and free minded 'true spirit' (to quote Tresor's legendary catchphrase). The label goes from the strength to strength and with it, brings a whole new generation of techno shamans under their wing.

Woodsmen & Lady Log takes a new step into the future with this dynamic and impressive 12' EP from Anders Wasserfall. This norwegian producer has reached status as a solid and qualitative music maker with fine releases on Greta Cottage Workshop among others. His music on W&LL004 is no exception, on this piece of vinyl you find impressive skills, jazzy moods and bouncing beats in a pleasurable blend. Dont miss.

New Ep from Anhura Vinyl, now the artist of this solid Ep are Dsan Powell and Gil Montiel, 3 original bombs plus remixes from the big artists like INXEC and JONNY CRUZ

NOBLE SQUARE brings this amazing 12" featuring two killer house tracks.The title cut is a unique composition that's masterfully crafted around aguitar and brings tons of live energy to dancefloors. On the flip, "AMBIENTJAZ ONE" throws down another blueprint of technologic soulful house music.

Perseus Traxx, aka Nigel Rogers, is returning to Photic Fields with a four track outing. This young Briton has time and time again shown his ability to sculpt soulful soundscapes using the building blocks laid down by Chicago House. Harmony of Elements is further proof of this.

G2014 is over and Downbeat records, is back with a new release.Jose Rico and Urtzi , come back again with another 4 tracks vinyl. "Memories from another life" and "no back memory" are two deep house pearls with minimal sequences and emotional synths made by Urtzi. At the same time, Jose Rico is the responsible for the mechanical and powerful "Aint", and the percussive and ethereal "small island" , probably one of his best tracks so far. And, as they did with that "space is the place" ep, they have made here a consistent release, setting their personal view of the dance music.