The Whip
Blackout (Ashley Beedle Generation Next Remix)
Consistently one of the best live dance bands around, The Whip offer up another track from their debut album. With a whole load of remixes in the pipeline, the original gets an early release with this superb rerub from Ashley Beedle, who takes you on a journey through all the known senses. His pulsating, erotic acid groove keeps you transfixed throughout, and clever use of the original vocal hooks you back in whenever needed. (DJH)
Out July 7 on Southern Fried
Marascia & Dusty Kid
Sineless
Truly a label of distinction for some time now, Systematic has delivered a catalogue of pure genius and inspired programming from its inception. The latest release is no exception, and finds Marascia and the girlfriendÕs favourite, Dusty Kid, creating a collaboration of technomelodic wonder. It's one for smiles and connection on the dancefloor, with a tidy tech groove to drive some first-rate bopping. (DJH)
Out now on Systematic
Anja Schneider
Beyond The Valley
I don't normally talk about albums here, but this one is perfect for the summer and the numerous Ôback to minesÕ that will be taking place over the next three months. Anja has put together a selection of minimal techno rhythms and textures that is exquisite in nature and vibrant in colour. Plenty of stand-out tracks, but this piece of work excels as a start to finish listen. First class. (DJH)
Out now on Mobilee
Glimpse
Elephant Skins/For Fleur
The ever excellent Glimpse surface again, this time on Leftroom. On the A-side, Elephant Skins kicks off with lively percussion and a dark, rumbling bass that unfolds into a rather neat dubby horn riff. Jay Haze returns from his excellent Love & Beyond LP for remix duties, adding some extra bump and flamenco guitar. On the flip, For Fleur heads off into classic Chicago house/garage territory, with bubbling riifs and an infectious vocal hook. Man of the moment Johnny D turns in an outstanding percussion-led remix, where the groove is excellent, as are the instrumentation and drops. A very worthwhile package with depth, soul and funk in equal measure. (DC)
Out June 16 on Leftroom
Cassy
No.2
Awesome DJ, musician and Panorama Bar resident Cassy Briton has been hitting all the right spots for me for quite sometime. Her own brand of driving, melancholy, hypnotic house is second to none. After very strong releases on Perlon, Beatstreet and Uzuri, she resurrects her own imprint with two stormers. Idle Blues, on the a-side, builds slowly with an infectious acid line and vocal refrain before adding percussion and gentle riffs. April on the B-side is musically sparser, but builds around a much more percussive format. When grooves are this good, they're irresistible. (DC)
Out June 2 on Cassy
Lemos
Pt 2
Lemos's ever growing reputation is further enhanced by the second installment of the Cecille Numbers series. Blow It featuring Ilan Manouach on the A-side has already been championed by the likes of Villalobos, Magda and Loco Dice. It kicks off with driving percussion, vocal snippets and a deep rolling bass before neatly dropping into a break, during which it really takes off with an ascending synth line and bubbling riffs. My Lady, on the flip, has more great driving percussion, built around a lovely repetitive sax riff that builds and drops in all the right places. This will be just as at home in the sets of Luciano as it in those of Derrick Carter. A great two-tracker. (DC)
Out now on Cecille Numbers
coming soon…
June 6: Dollop featuring Claude vonStroke (dirtybird), The Count & Sinden (live), Matt Tolfrey, Dollop DJs, Mememe, Santero and Race Riot
June 14: Stealth vs Rescued featuring: Filthy Dukes (live and DJ sets), Audiojack and Dave Congreve
June 28: Stealth vs Rescued featuring Jimi Mistry, DJ HAL and Liars Club DJs
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