Motor City Drum Ensemble is an alias of Danilo Plessow a producer/ DJ from Germany - Stuttgart & one half of the (Inverse Cinematics). As “MCDE” Danilo takes influences from the early Detroit sound and producers such as Theo Parrish, Moodymann & Larry Heard. It’s all about putting the soul back into house.
Sascha Dive’s “Basic Collective” trilogy comes to a close with the third and final part. If your familiar with Deep Vibe Recordings & Sascha’s sound you will know what to expect - deep grooves, tight percussion, rolling drums, smooth synths and some comfortable vocals. It’s very much the sound of Frankfurt.
Story is a brand new label originating from Germany & their focus is to release high quality house and techno. Story 01 is a three track EP of the finest, deep, raw house music out there at the moment.
The View From Above EP sees Terrence Dixon as Population One in a four track EP of fine Detroit techno, a little dub techno and a great remix from the mysterious Dutch -dub techno producer(s) (O v a t o w) on lead track - “View From Above.
Jark Prongo’s newly reissued (& Remastered by Redshape) “Spadet” EP consists of two Detriot influenced techno tracks both of which were originally released on two separate EP’s back in the mid to late 90’s via Jark Prongo’s own label Pssst Music. Lead track “Spadet” was released in 1995 on the duo’s (Interdox) EP then two years later “M- Tech” was released on the (DSM) EP.
The latest offering from Berlin’s underground Beatstreet label comes courtesy from two of the best within their particular niche. BS03 sees Pigon (Rndm & Efdemin) & Berghain resident Marcel Dettmann on a excellent split techno EP.
Who is Arto Mwambé? is he really from Africa or is he in fact another Producer? personally I’m not sure but whoever Arto Mwambé is its a sure fact that his music speaks for itself.
Polish DJ & producer Jacek Sienkiewicz gives us his annual techno record that’s a must have buy. Last year he thrilled us with his “Mirrors” EP & this year he’s doing the same with the shiny new EP -”Beacon”.The fun doesn’t stop there though as he’s brought a friend a long & this friend is none other than Michel Baumann aka Soulphiction aka Jackmate.
Originally released as part of an EP back in 2002 via Transparent Records - “Soul Revival” by Craig Alexander has had a well needed repress which comes courtesy of the excellent & on form Japanese electronic music label - Millions Of Moments.
Max Heeson aka German house producer Langenberg is still relatively new to producing & with only three EP’s under his belt he is fast becoming a producer to keep an eye on, which his latest (& best to date IMO) - Judgement Day EP only solidifies.
I’d never heard of Omega Midi who has recently put out his first EP on Agnes’s deep Swiss house imprint [Sthlmaudio].
Our favourite Russian deep house head is back with a shiny new EP “Pepper Exchange” on a brand spanking new label! [Quintessentials]. Yes that’s right I’m talking about Anton Zap one of my favourite house producers of 2008.
Skull Disco celebrate their 10th release with four killer cuts of dark, experimental, atmospheric & ultra deep dubstep tracks from label boss Sam Shackleton.
The third part of this fantastic Kuniyuki remix series from Japan’s always on form Mule Musiq label features quite a showcase of talent.This time we have the joy of hearing two of my favorite producers work their magic on these timeless Kuniyuki tracks. Henrik Schwarz & Tony Lionni.
The 2003 (vinyl only) remixes from Âme & Tiefschwarz of “Universal Love” by Trüby Trio Aka Rainer Trüby, Christian Prommer & Roland W. Appel have recently had a digital only reissue. Here we have the fantastic deep vocal workout from Âme.
