House News

Ostgut-Ton-Neuzugang Ryan Elliott aus Detroit hat in der Vergangenheit das seltene Kunststück fertig gebracht, sich ausschließlich durchs Auflegen einen internationalen Namen zu machen. Bisher hat er nur wenige Veröffentlichungen vorzuweisen, u.a. sein Track "Abatis" für Ostgut Tons "Fünf"-Compilation, ein düster-brodelndes Stück Techno, das er nach seinem Umzug nach Berlin angefertigt hat.

Welcome 2013 & Stenny! Congratulazione Ragazze! Outime Artifacts are probably Stenny's main business in Turin, besides stalking his girlfriend or Andrea after their Tennis matches. As a former inline street skate pro, he always wanted to get a part on the famous Suface Hoax video series, but since he got into Techno and Dr Sax's door policy he ended up on Ilian Tape. While the summer gets pretty cazz hot in Turin, Stenny is always trying to avoid getting de-hydrated through screaming 'one, two e Tri-lithe!' and smashing his whole body into the wavy Po. The Netherlands and Italy don't really have anything in common besides slammin music and corrupt politicians probably. And even if it doesn't get as hot in Rottderdam as in Turin in summer, Paul du Lac never hesitates to jack around the corner with some fresh croccetje.

Quality techno 4-tracker on Hypnotic Room from the four rising stars of
Japanese underground club scene.

A-side with pounding worked up and almost gnarly techno by SVN, feat. vocals by Paleo. Flip-to-B and dive into a ultra deep chorded stabber by AU for those hours hanging in the air, also this side features Paleo on vocals - giving it a spiritual transit - from the energy in the room when produced. Heavy Deep Sleeper!

This is DJ Jus-Ed and DJ Jenifa Mayanja's first co-produced
album...with special Vocal visit by there 2 lovely and talented children on track 8 Rainbow Nia 4 years old and Destin 8 year old. Jen and Ed hope that the music here in will some how effect you in a positive way.
Special thanks to Henry Maldenaldo for the mastering work!

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

At once foreign and familiar, Desert Sound Colony brilliantly scores a nostalgic journey through the proverbial looking glass. The plaintiff vibe of "The Way I Began" envelopes the listener in warm guitar licks and hushed vocals, transporting them to a time when innocence and insecurity gave way to transcendence. The road takes a turn with "Fire Egg", a classic stomper that drives introspection with looping guitar melody and bouncy bass. And before we return to size, "Iris" carries us further inward with scattered claps and a skipping kick, before releasing us into a deep and chugging, eyes-wide-shut, euphoric roller.

Adelaide producer Mic Mills releases his long awaited debut EP on Untzz Twelve Inch, a label he has contributed to since day one.

Tasty Little Fruit and it's accompanying dub version stomp around tastefully distorted analog drums, well picked samples and a delectable modular bass line to boot. Watch the tempo change!

Mic's soundtrack to a fellow label mate and his adventures in love fill the flip side. Beat the pussy up.

After our last EP by Bristolian duo Behling & Simpson, we return in full effect with out latest offering; G.M.S. by yet another duo, the wonderkids Glenn Astro & IMYRMiND. Both hailing from Germany, the duo have had a great 2013 so far by releasing some amazing solo bits on labels such as Big Bait Records and WotNot Music. For this EP however, they decided to join forces and bring us an amazing EP that'll do justice to any dancefloor.

Containing 4 tracks, G.M.S. swings between low tempo house and faster paced techno while at the same time containing that low slung deep vibe we all love to hear on a big system. The title track 'Got Me Shakin', might be the best example of the overall feel of the EP; deep grooves, dark basslines and a mesmerizing vocal to top it off. The A2 track 'Do My Thing', a solo effort by Glenn Astro, is very much a continuation of that same vibe; a good rhythm accompanied by big drums, heavy bass and a deep melodic groove. The B side takes a somewhat different turn by offering a much more relaxing pace in the form of 2 tracks. The IMYRMind belter 'Heavy Cruiser' and the Glenn Astro laced 'UNTLD'. Both having that distinct dark appeal but yet offering a much more soothing and easy ride.

G.M.S. will be available on 12" vinyl at all the known outlets July,1 . Digital download will follow shortly.

To ensure the success of this release, Line Idle decided to undertake a magic ceremony on the Wrong Island. But first he required some essential ingredients. Smearing himself in green woad he went hunting in the mystical forests on the westerly shores.

For 23 days and nights he laid in wait for the one animal he knew was essential for the success this ritual - The fabled Last Unicorn. After patiently sitting in the undergrowth, with only mosses and lichens for sustenance, his quarry appeared and was caught in the trap; a mighty struggle ensued. Though he was tired, malnourished and the fight was not without injury to his person from the thundering kicks of the horned beast, the mighty Line Idle prevailed.

Tearing the horn from the Unicorn to use later to punch the centre hole in the vinyl, he then collected a pint of blood and mixed it with the vinyl that would be pressed into this very record.

Rather than causing an impurity as many think, this magic ichor actually makes the tracks sound better than any 12' released since 1980.

Unicorn blood was of course used in every 12' single previous to this time; the massive sales of disco records contributing directly to the sad and brutal decrease in population. Indeed it is little known that the original reason for the Disco Demolition Derby, before it was usurped by homophobic racists, was to raise awareness of the plight of the Unicorn

So do not let the death of this fine creature be in vain. Buy this 12' and treasure it for what it is: a record with Unicorn blood in it.

Nail provides the lead track for FOF's latest vinyl only excursion - originally produced in the same time period as the classic tracks on the 'Ode Rammel' reissue ep earlier in the year, 'Glazed' lay dormant on one of Nail's DAT for many years before being rediscovered and given it's first airing now on FOF. Chunky roughed up house beats are the order of the day here, a real peak time groove. New talent 'Harry McCanna', resident at London's infamous 'Undersound' nights, debuts with 'Act 1', a beautifully subtle bassline driven groove that rises above the pack with it's super warm pad lending the track a warm and fuzzy hypnotic edge. Romanian talent 'Zece' kicks off the flipside with the most contemporary offering; a breakbeat laden groove with a fx laden vocal snatch underpinned by that all important b-line. 'Sonodab' rounds things off with a beautifully deep and melodic slice of electro on 'Brown Study', the percussive elements giving rise to a hazy melodic pattern for those early hour excursions.

A brand new collab by Pittsburgh Track Authority & Nic Offer of !!!. Following the path laid down by Inner City this is a vocal techno beast ready to do damage from deep underground to more mainstream floors. Remix by Detroit's Church Boy Lou.

A diverse selection of musical amenities from this Detroit producer. From playful, livewire antics, to jaunty, arpeggiated techno flows; a gorgeously evolving banger; ending with a swirling, almost jazzy romp, for the residents of clubland.

Seventh record from danish NORD Records is out now. NORD006 is an EP made by Arkadelphia from Tennessee, United States of America. The EP contains four warm sounding tracks that goes very deep!

Negghead and Lex Wolf form Acid Mondays and together the two have released music with 20:20 Vision, Circus, Deep Vibes and Illusion Recordings. Illusion give Acid Mondays the full treatment after the duo's Salvia Sessions 12" from last year sold out almost instantly. Smith, who appeared on the original 12", provides an additional 'unreleased' remix while Deepblak label head Aybee's 'reshuffle's' the original, burying it deep in chords and reflective vocal delays. Not to miss out on the production action Acid Mondays provide their own East End dub to Watching Eastwood and invite Z Records producer Dan Goldman to play keys over the top as JD73.

Boya is Davin Conaty, a young musician from the Northwest of Ireland. He grew up playing classical piano and trombone, which he left behind at the age of sixteen to play drums in a punk band. Now he's moved onto machines - and somehow he's managed to extract as much feeling from them as live instruments. This is his first EP. We are proud to present it.

Use of Weapons 5 lands noisily in your back yard with five house marauders hotter than Salma Hayek eating a hot apple pie. Five different artists bring the bacon: label heads Deep Space Orchestra remixing themselves, ex-Cosmic Boogie overlord Asok, Perseus Traxx, Other Worlds and Wet Play executive board member Ruf Dug. Don't forget to bring a towel.

Operating from the heart of Brooklyn, NY, the latest artist to sign up to Ornate is Jordan, whose plush deep house sound has already surfaced via a collaboration with Fred P on the Deep Explorer compilation Far & Beyond. Living on the border of the Bushwick and Ridgewood neighbourhoods, the title of the EP is a nod to the difference Jordan sees between his own spiritual, detailed work and the trend for rougher analogue sounds that have been sweeping the city he calls home. With a focus on expressive, richly melodic synths and delicately balanced rhythms, his music stands apart from the wave of guttural lo-fi sonics, and yet this is still house music with that East coast punch where it counts. With an imminent release for the noted Finale Sounds imprint establishing Jordan well within the remit of high-end house and techno, it gives us great pleasure to present these exercises in soulful immersion, from the three 4/4 driven pieces to the ambient vignette "Visage". With the door open for more experimental interpretations, it made perfect sense to invite former Ornate guest Leif back to turn out a remix of the track, his own hushed tones having recently graced a critically-acclaimed debut album for Fear Of Flying. It's the ideal complement to an EP of highly developed musicianship that spells another exciting step forward for both Jordan and Ornate.

June presents The Human Target EP. All tracks were recorded and sequenced live using arpeggiators and multiple step sequencers, driven by drum machines. Industrial, nervous, house tracks on the a side and analogue ebm on the B side.

DJ Feedback

Helena Hauff (Werk Discs, Panzerkreuz Records)
"Amazingly fierce dancefloor killing attack!"

Simoncino (HotMix)
"Another amazing release from the master June ! "Direct Contact" is my fav !!!"

Daniele Cosmo ( Lux Rec)
'This new June EP shows me how full of surprises the man is. House, cosmic sounds, wave related, and now body music. Each ep so far has been a twisted shift with no discount. I'll be surely playing this one a lot, especially Direct Contact. Grand work.'

Ed Davenport (Counterchange / Infrastructure)
"Always a big fan of june's bold and honest synth jams.. this may be his strongest ep yet!"

Sneaker DJ /Dunkeltier (Ratlife Records, Uncanny Valley Records, Frigio Records)
"June - artist or label - is the discovery of my summer. The one that I didn't dare to dream of: Synth wave and jack house will be no contradictions any longer!" .

Luv Dancin #4 is here! 300 copies, no repress.

Dense & Pika's offshoot label Kneaded Pains returns with another techno focused 4 tracker from the mysterious Moss; A1 brings the heat with a spacious warehouse jam, kicking off with a warm pad before unloading with the tracks monstrous bass hook. A2 dives into lo:fi realms with a moody yet effective groove complete with male spoken vocal. B1 keeps things main room albeit in a more clean and serene way with razor sharp kicks and percussion providing a nice counterpoint to the rougher edge of the a side before B2's deliciously deep jam rounds off the ep.

for lovers only

4 unreleased cuts by Nail, echoing perhaps the more jacked-up moments of his ""Big D's Lounge"" lp that was released on DiY that same year. Speaking from his tent pitched outside the Oswestry service station goods entrance, he recalled; ""I have no memory of making these tracks"". 300 on clear vinyl, no repress

Launch of a new record label hailing from Warsaw. First one is drexciyan-inspired, subtle crafted underwater trip from a man called Ever Moving.

'The things you own end up owning you.' Chicago's Ike Release strikes out on his own for a 5-track EP for Machining Dreams. Hakim Murphy remixes. Limited hand-stamped white label. Vinyl only, no digital.

A limited whitelabel of San Proper's 'Autosea' cut which was previously released on his album 'Animal'. This time it comes with a new mix, the RVSP version, on which San Proper teams up with a very well known techno producer for a special B-side mix! Big Tip.

Following label own conception as a theater stage and an ideal space for artists and musicians, Kuba Sojka definitely fits Envlp plans with "Music from VHS Tapes EP".
A work that goes beyond Italian borders and confirms the international fame, immediately reached with the amazing "Der Himmer uber Berlin".
Two original tracks plus two interpretations from label co-owners, Raffaele Attanasio and Luigi "A-Man" Giomini, for a record that points toward heart as a unique concentrate of emotions.
"Tears in Rain" is an authentic, Schwartz style, dance-floor bomb: tight percussion lines, snares and two melodic structures perfectly interlocked and overcomed by a lead that seems to play far away and gifts to the track a touch of paradisiac eternity.
The remix from Raffaele accents this musical plot, enhancing and developing the lead, smartly put close to sensual piano notes for a movie soundtrack composition.
Dark and hypnotic, "Split personality of Sonny Crockett" starts fast and aggressive with its arpeggios that then open to cut-off games,pads and rhythmic components that play the rest: this the always recognizable touch of Kuba Sojka.
Luigi "A-Man" chooses to go light: he puts away more than a channel, reworks the drumline with a break kick and lets the melodic flow dominate the scene, uninterruptedly for 7 minutes, keeping and bringing on a second plan some parts of the original track.

Machines State Polymers is back with another ferocious mixture of techno-filtered, house power! Lucretio, one half of the Analogue Cops, co-founding member of Restoration Records and a judicious supporter of the vinyl format, gives us his third release for the label and furthers his explorations into the relationship between machines and sounds. His improvisational and ultra-minimalistic approach to constructing techno, not to mention the strict reliance on analogue hardware, have created an inimitable flare and familiarity to his tracks. The A side kicks off with a pumping, bass-driven groove which subtly evolves to become a relentless house bomb; followed smoothly by the sharp, quick-firing sample technique for which Lucretio is so well known for, on the A2. Over on the flipside, a desolate female vocal is pushed forward by a murky, tape-hissed percussion which is rapidly engulfed into a frantic whirlpool of ghostly synths and crispy effects. Finally, 'Your Name' switches things up and breaks down the more familiar 4/4 territories into a twisted, half-stepping monster, complete with Lucretio's trademark drumming style - raw, sparse and crunchy. It goes without saying that this is a vinyl only affair..!
Words by Pietro Barbieri-H

Following a five-year hiatus the #Stockholm based label, Finest Blend makes its return in March. With previous releases from the likes of Orlando Voorn, Shawn Rudiman, Terence Dixon and label head, Kenny Black it became synonymous with hi-tech grooves, breaking barriers, crossing genres and developing new ones. For its re-launch Finest Blend turns to Santiago Salazar with three tracks of his characteristic house / techno sound.

Santiago Salazar, otherwise known as DJ S2 started DJing in the early '90s inspired by mixtapes his brother was bringing back from LA's gay underground scene. After moving to Detroit, Santiago began his musical training with non other than UR's Mike Banks, going on to mix and edit several UR releases, most notably remixing the mighty 'Return of the Dragons' and DJ Rolando's 'Aguila'. Santiago released his own tracks under monikers like Aztech Sol and Seldom Seen and became a core member of the Los Hermanos and Galaxy 2 Galaxy live bands, using his DJ skills to control the flow and intensity of the live performances. Alongside long time friend Esteban Adame, Santiago formed ICAN (short for Mexican) and has released highly acclaimed tracks for the label as well as Carl Craig's Planet E.

His new EP for Finest Blend opens with the upbeat 'Galactic Stomp' full of shimmering flourishes and a tough bassline, before the funked-up shuffle of 'The Twang' makes its hit, ending with the spacey electronics of '3000 Northend'.

Feedback:

DJ 3000
UR / MOTECH
Favourite Track: Galactic Stomp
Rating: 3/5
Comments: 'Galactic Stomp' is the one for me.


DONNELL KNOX
D-KNOX / SONIC MIND
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Dopeness! Dope release!


DUSTIN ZAHN
ENEMY / DRUMCODE / TRUESOUL / DROID / BEARDMAN / TIGER BEAT (USA)
Favourite Track: Galactic Stomp
Rating: 4/5
Comments: 'Galactic Stomp' is perfect for gigs like Panorama Bar and similar vibes! Thanks for this!





BILLY NASTY
TORTURED / ELECTRIX / BM SOHO
Favourite Track: Galactic Stomp
Rating: 5/
Comments: 'Galactic Stomp' is the nutz!


CARI LEKEBUSCH
Favourite Track: Galactic Stomp
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Classic sound! =)


COLIN DALE
ABSTRAKT DANCE
Favourite Track: The Twang
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Great to see Finest Blend back. This is a great way to kick things off. Killer E.P. Full support and rotation.



DAVE CLARKE
Favourite Track: The Twang
Rating: 3/5
Comments: 'The Twang' is the chap for me here.









FABRICE LIG
TILTED DISCO / VERSATILE / F-COM / THIRD EAR / PLAYHOUSE / KANZLERAMT / RAYGUN
Favourite Track: 3000 Northend
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Great release! 'Galactic Stomp' is excellent, but I was totally blown away by 3000 Northend's soul! Huge track! It's just beautiful!


GIANLUCA PANDULLO / I-ROBOTS
OPELIC RECORDS / COMPOST / BALANCE
Favourite Track: 3000 Northend
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Magic vibes + lovely groove on '3000 Northend'... I-Robots approved!


GILES ARMSTRONG
THE PINT / THE TWISTED PEPPER / THE DARK HORSE IN (IRELAND)
Favourite Track: 3000 Northend
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Stomping return from one of the finest labels around :)


GREG GOW
RESTRUCTURED / TRANSMAT
Rating: 4/5
Comments: 'Galactic Stomp' is dope, full support.


JAN KINCL
ZERO RADIO SHOW - RADIO 808 (ZAGREB, CROATIA) / FNOOB / FRAMED FM (INTERNET)
Favourite Track: 3000 Northend
Rating: 4/5
Comments: '3000 Northend' is a strong track, I like it a lot. Support. Moodymann's voice is a very nice touch

After remixing Chupacabra's "the bigger man" for us already in 2006 the Oslo label mastermind and our dear friend Federico Molinari is now releasing his first solo single for our label. Federico has been constantly upgrading his studio over the last two years and by this of course also has gained even better production skills. Combining modular Sounds and lots of effects with his own very well structured and characteristic rhythms can be described described as his new way working. We think that he is doing great and truly hope that you like his stuff as much as we do.

2014 brings a higher frequency positive dance vibe for the serious minded improvisational floor movers & elevators by the way this EP manifested by MR. LUCERI for his 3rd outing on the MATHEMATICS imprint. Lovers of THE MURK, GUIDANCE, and the subwoofer sound of the mid nineties will love this.

Melja is Nathan Ifergan, a producer from Maisons-Alfort in France. Too young to attend our nighttime parties (sorry, dude) on his last visit, he came in contact with the world of Mister Saturday Night at Co-Op 87, a great little record store in Greenpoint. Inspired by what he heard on wax, he made three jams that fit perfectly into the party. Eamon and Justin have been caning them for months. They work every time.

Early support by: Tobias.(Ostgut Ton, Curle,..), Brendon Moeller (Abstract Theory, Pomelo,..), Raffaele Attanasio (Non Series, Affin, Telrae), Monomood (Etuit, Abstract Animal), Mattias Fridell
(Affin, Gynoid Audio Jun Akimoto (Fuse, Karton),..
The already 4th production of the record label Freakadelle, founded in 2013, represents a very special release this time. The vinyl only release includes 6 exclusive tracks of 6 well-known personalities from 6 different nations. All of the artists have performed as live acts or DJs at Freaksound Klubhaus in the last two and a half years. Hence, the record also embodies a unique
memento of a moving time in Salzburg's club history and subculture. The release unites various styles of House and Techno, but at the same time proves to be a lively mixture of young emerging talents as well as renowned artists. Freaksound Klubhaus is the home of the vinyl/digital record label Freakadelle and is run by volunteers of the cultural association Freaksound
Salzburg. Inspired by a frequent musical interchange among the members, as well as the boisterous parties in the association's own club, the label serves to foster local music producers and to place non-commercial electronic music on the market.

Jordan GCZ, aka Jordan Czamanski, aka Jordash from Juju & Jordash delivers an insane EP for Future Times! TIP

He released his last beast, "Crybaby J" via his own Off Minor label last year, and joins us for another solo move.

A-Side "Swingonoguitaro" hits a very unique place. Far from chopping up typical disco guitar licks, J runs a fierce house rhythm through varying six-string zones, from rainy day Slippertronics and Cocteau strums to the dusted, poly-rhythmic bends that warp the song's ending. This track is a world of its own.

The B-Side leaves the galaxy altogether. "Digitalis" starts as cold, snake-charmer funk that gets washed away in outrageous keys and hovering, molten electronics. In GCZ's hands the track pulses and morphs; the production makes you feel like the song is filtering your brain. "Fusionfuk" closes the EP with a barrage of library gusto. Bizarre assembly-line cartoon rhythms compete with all the wild instrumental strokes of the song's namesake. Jordan showcases his amazing synth work on this one, destroying and rebuilding melodies at will.

Publicist is longtime producer/performer/musician Sebastian Thomson. His tracks approach house music from a darker angle, adding processed vocals and noise to a raw foundation that also takes cues from New Beat, acid house, and Detroit techno.
When performing live Publicist sequences the synths and not the drums, preferring to play an electronically treated drum kit in the middle of the dance floor. This adds an element of sweat, excitement and virtuosity not found in most electronic producer's live performances.
Sebastian Thomson is also known as a founding member of post rock pioneers Trans Am and as the drummer of heavy metal innovators Baroness.
Living in Brooklyn by way of Buenos Aires, Washington DC and London, Publicist has spent the last four years touring Europe extensively.

Italian producer Giorgio Luceri has released a reliable stream of records since 2011, developing relationships with labels like Seven Music and Hieroglyphic Being's Mathematics. For this Blame It EP he points the finger at Spanish label Bucketround and provides a three-track single featuring a remix from Dubbyman. Vocals crossed between Romanthony and George Michael dominate the title-track, while all chords and atmospheres are stripped from the 6D22 Beats version, offering a beefy tool for the adventurous DJ. After two previous releases for the label Dubbyman appears in remix form supplying a sultry remix best listened to in the accompaniment of summer a cool summer breeze.

Brand new 4 tracker by Anton Zap on Jus-Ed's Underground Quality label