Random Circuits

Single/EP Reviews

Steinhoff and Hammouda - Touch»

How do you follow a bona fide classic? This is the question that must have had Smallville bosses scratching their heads after the success of STL’s “Silent State”…

Brawther - Asteroids & Stardust»

Asteroids & Stardust, Brawther’s first record, is a good three track EP of deep house music that takes influences from Chicago, Detroit, NY, & of course Brawther himself. So sit back and take in the delightful sounds of this young Parisian as we proceed to go deep.

James Teej - Spending Life»

Almost 12 months since his debut release, James Teej hits us with what may well go on to become one of the best releases this year.

Cabin Fever Trax #Vol 5 - Don’t You Know?»

The track is focused around a huge, looped groove, some 90’s rave keys, and a hypnotic female vocal. It chuggs along, nicely with a positively-pumping-party-groove & some quality breakdowns.

Neville Watson- Bleeding Through/Up Yours»

Clone Records new series, “Jack for Daze” kicks off in style with three, killer, Chicago style house tracks from Neville Watson.

Reggie Dokes - Chicago Pimp»

Reggie Dokes kicks off Clone Records, “loft series” with two outstanding house cuts.

Album Reviews

Omar S: Detroit - Fabric 45»

Omar S’ beats sound incredibly organic and wholesome and in true testament to the spirit of Detroit he manages to squeeze some real warmth out of his machines.

Claro Intelecto - Warehouse Sessions»

Warehouse Sessions is a chronologically ordered compilation of Mark Stewart’s five 12”s over the last four years, plus a new bonus track “W6”.

Studio 1 - Studio Eins»

This is highly repetitive, hypnotic music that can be safely slotted in with other lords of the minimal nation such as Maurizio, Sahko and Robert Hood, but what distinguishes Studio 1 is the crispness, the clinical attention to detail.

A Made Up Sound - Shortcuts»

This is a fascinating release, mostly for the insight it provides into the early dabblings of a talented musician.

Azuni - City Look»

The album as a whole is full of what I like to call “party house music”, you know, its the sort of house music that will get you moving and grooving down on the dance floor.

UR - Electronic warfare 2.0 - the other side of bling»

Not a brand new release but rather one that deserves a write up. UR output that definitely brings the goods to the table.

News

New Random Circuits podcast»

As our catalogue of fine mixes continues to grow, we decided it was only right that you be able to grab these from one convenient place: the Random Circuits podcast.

The Random News»

This weeks random news contains a handful of mixes from Agnès, SMA, and a Philpot Showcase by SoulPhiction; also there is an interview of Lerosa by ISM, and a great competition for the new Azuni EP.

Mixes

The Random Mix With Pied Plat»

Our 15th Random Mix of the series sees us take a whistle stop trip to Berlin, Germany where we get an expert lesson from Eren of Pied Plat on all things, techno, deep, & hypnotic. Sit back and take in this expertly crafted set as he takes us on a fantastic 1hr journey through all aspects of techno.

April Eclectro Radio on Proton»

Eclectro is a monthly radio show on Proton, hosted by Irish DJ, Stephen Quirke. Previous guests include Will Saul, John Daly, Roland Appel, The Moroders, Crowdpleaser, Quarion, Soultourist & more. Here you can find my most recent mix where I mix up house, techno & some bits in between, we hope you enjoy.

Playlists

Random Circuits - April Charts»

It’s that time of the month where we all come together here at Random Circuits to discuss what we’ve been playing, listening to and generally getting excited about in the world of electronic music, house, and techno.

Random Circuits - March Charts»

It’s that time of the month where we all come together here at RC to discuss what we’ve been playing, listening to & generally getting excited about in the world of electronic music, house & techno.

Rewound Circuits

Rewound Circuit Of The Week»

As were on a bit of a techno trip at the moment here on Random Circuits I thought that this weeks Rewound Circuit should keep up the trend & we will look back at a techno track I feel needs dusting off and bringing back to life.

Rewound Circuit of the week»

I’ve recently noticed more & more when I’m out on a weekend the majority of people just don’t dance anymore. Check out the rewound circuit for this week, which is Mr. V - Jus Dance (Quentin Harris remix).

Interviews

The Random Interview with Motor City Drum Ensemble»

Over the last 18 months under the moniker, Motor City Drum Ensemble, aka Danilo Plessow has helped steer dance floors away from the continuous stream of one-stab 4/4 wonders and presented the dancer with something a bit more soulful, a bit more raw; and a bit more Detroit sounding.

The Random Interview With Pigon»

I caught up with Oliver Kargl (RNDM) & Phillip Sollmann (EFDEMIN) aka Pigon the techno producing duo & live act who have had releases on Just recordings, DIAL records & on the Berlin based Beatstreet label. In this interview we talk about their sound, setup, influences & much more.