Allowing itself to drift from regular cannons to explore more mind-intrusive grounds, Melja’s sophomore release succeeds hands down in unifying an assertive taste for sweat-inducing club tunes with more clouded and scopious synth harmonics.
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FIS: The Blue Quicksand Is Going Now
FIS continues to intrigue and “The Blue Quicksand Is Going Now” is another worthwhile addition to his discography. It may not be the masterpiece we were expecting, but it is convincing nonetheless.
Minor Science: Whities 004
This is heady, atmospheric dynamite just waiting to be wielded by the right hands.
Harvey Sutherland: Bermuda
Katz may be referencing a lot of classic music with his sound, but there isn’t a touch of pastiche here. His feelgood vibes are genuine, his skill is real, and the club power of these tunes, particularly the A-side, is not to be underestimated.
Yoshinori Hayashi: The End of The Edge EP
Yoshinori Hayashi taking the helm for an impressively mature four-tracker of intricate sampling and hard-shelled live programming.
Obas Nenor: My Way Home
It may be his first release with more than a single original track, but Nenor’s vital outing is a testament to both the producer’s confidence and Moodymann’s psychic skills as a curator. Two sides of straight fire, count this one as essential.
Jack J: Thirstin’ / Atmosphere
While Thirstin’ may be a groovy song, Atmosphère is the real jam here, showing just why Jutson will hold onto that house throne a while longer.
Sa Pa: Fuubutsushi
A brittle, broken audio hallucinogen – mixing the outside world with the club and creating a compelling netherworld in the process.
Bjarki: Arthur And Intergalactic Whales
It takes no greater pleasure than infectiously chanting it’s title at you over and over, like some sort of Berghain bred techno Pokémon. It’s easy to love but there is a greater treat over on the flip.
DJ Koze: XTC
It’s the most ‘floor-friendly we’ve heard Koze for a while, and paired with the brave A-side this 12” makes for a most welcome return for one of our scene’s most singular producers.
DJ Spider & Grey People: Service Elevator
A very convincing first instalment and an interesting addition to Grey People and DJ Spider’s fine catalogue, this first EP also marks Public System’s entrusting of its future to confirmed producers.
Heathered Pearls: Body Complex
From start to finish, “Body Complex” is a work of art, full of imperfections and beauty, to be digested and viewed from differing angles. **ALBUM PREMIERE**
Hidden Spheres: Waiting
A winning debut for Lobster Theremin’s fresh label and a particularly impressive showing from Hidden Spheres, who shows he can bring the chill with the best of them without ever straying too far from the club.
Sean Khan: Samba Para Florence
Both contributions on this 12” look set to lend a funkily idiosyncratic and offbeat edge to all the right dance floors.
STL: Simply Positive
STL offers two effective and dynamic tracks which will undoubtedly find themselves appearing in the bags of DJ’s far and wide.
Inigo Kennedy: Requiem Remixed
This selection of remixes from last year’s “Vaudeville LP” by Inigo Kennedy is an absolute delight, drafting in four producers (Efdemin, Kangding Ray, Regis, Dasha Rush) who are terrifically on point.