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Claude VonStroke – Can’t Wait / The Clapping Track
6 Aug
The artwork for Claude VonStroke’s upcoming 3rd album, “Urban Animal” best summarizes the theme of this full length outing from the dirtybird chief. A collection of architectural photography in disrepair from Detroit and The Midwest were chopped up and reconstructed into the shapes of 3 amazing animal portraits, a lion, a lizard, and a bird.
In the same way, Claude has taken sounds and snippets of his busy and sometimes frantic life and created an album from these simple and complex elements. Beauty and intrigue created from smaller pieces of chaos and adversity.
The introductory single, “Cant Wait,” is reminiscent of some of VonStroke’s deeper classics while also pushing further into new territory. A sense of restraint and release play games throughout this melancholy tune with a fat bassline locking down the groove. “Can’t Wait” has fleeting moments of euphoria that are both surprising and uplifting especially for a summer open air crowd.
“The Clapping Track” then shows us the fun side of VonStroke where he cuts apart 16 claps and then brings them back together – building up to a standing ovation as a resonate organ sounds. This house anthem has already been destroying the Dirtybird Ibiza residency and summer festival circuit as well.
Both tracks are great for the club and leave us wondering what other happy surprises have been constructed out of the infinite imperfect pieces inside Claude VonStroke’s head.
(dirtybird SC, 2013) Beatport here.
Tim Green // Half Tone EP
31 Jul
Ladies and gentlemen, we are thrilled to announce Tim Green‘s return to Get Physical with a special 2 track EP ‘Halftone / Midnight Roller’. Full of heavy groove and punchy bass, ‘Halftone’ breaks open the EP with a bang. Jungle vibes, organic percussion and edgy synth lines push us over the edge and into the night! The next half of the EP is ‘Midnight Roller’ shares the same bass-ridden vibe as the first half, while adding a groovy chord rhythm and ambient vocal cuts to great effect. All in all the EP shines of Tim’s undeniable signature sound weve come to adore over the years. (Beatport, 2013) Buy it here.
Simon Slice // Hear me EP
12 Jul
Neustadtmusik 005 – Simon Slice‘s Hear Me EP out now featuring remixes by Sous Sol and Kellerkind! Grab it here.
T.E.E.D. & Eats Everything // Lion, The Lion
10 JulCheck out this banger off of the new Get Lost VI mixed by T.E.E.D – out now on Crosstown Rebels! Also check out this vid to find out more.
Mark Starr – Rood Boy (Friend Within Remix)
10 JulTune in to Friend Within’s bangin’ remix of Mark Starr’s Rood Boy – available exclusively via dripfm!
Autoclave – HerA$$ment (Stone Owl Remix)
10 JulGrab this freebie by Stone Owl, an Anabatic Records gift to promote the new EP by Autoclave which you can check out here.
George Morel – Let’s Groove (Claptone Remix)
9 Jul
George Morel broke new ground with his iconic track “Let’s Groove” – defining a genre and a moment with his sound – a feat achieved by only a precious few. That was in 1992 – when techno & house was the new kid on the block. Now, 21 (!) years later we revisit this colossal track and fit it with some remixes, including one from the man himself. Tom Trago, Claptone, Coyu and DJ T. and PBR Streetgang all take on the dinosaur and give it a new breath of life in 2013. The results are amazing, and even more so when we reflect on all that came between. An entire lifetime of music and celebration lead up to this point, and will continue long after – after all, it is the spirit of the music which never really dies. (Claptone SC, 2013)
Viers // 0002 / Your Body
9 Jul
Following on from Rumah’s largely acclaimed Stutter/Murmur EP, which received support from the likes of Skream, Dusky, Sei A & More. South London Party starters Church are back with another offering from new blood Viers. The A Side reflects Viers deep and atmospheric approach to his productions, with subtle elements and a weighty sub pulsating throughout the track, it’s the perfect tool to hype up an audience. The catchy hook and hefty 4/4 beat of the flip side Your Body is also sure to receive a lot of attention from all the right sources landing somewhere in between House & Techno territory. Apes & Seb Wildblood’s mix of 0002 offers a more nostalgic take on the track with a heavy focus towards the dance floor, yet managing to retain a strong sense of atmosphere throughout . Squarehead offers up a lighter hearted cut of Your Body, his House & Garage influence track is carried by a stomping baseline and ravey synth lines. The Release furthermore cements Church’s reputation as an imprint and goes some way into moulding something of a signature sound. (Church BP, 2013) Beatport here.
Hector Moralez // I’m a House Brand
8 Jul
I’m A House Gangster‘s sixth release comes from Hector Moralez, who say’s it is an EP created with one man in mind: “This EP was especially made for Sneak. I wanted to come correct, and make something dope… That’s Hard!”
The three tracks, introduced by Hector:o
“Freakin’ Molly” – For one, I like Molly. This track was made right before I went to the States for a visit. I was inspired by hip hop, wanted something dirty for the dance floors, got the concept after finding a hilarious video from A$AP & Danny Brown, and sampled the vocals to make the track. I watched these videos, and kept laughing for days, then I made the track with dancefloor freaks in mind. I wanted something HARD with a sense of humour! Just listen to the lyrics in the track, this shit is funny!
“Brand New” – was made right after coming home from the States, and I was refreshed from the visit and itching to get back in the studio, this was the outcome!
“Acid By Numbers” – was made right before WMC Miami 2013 – I produced this track specifically for the “I’m A House Gangster” WMC Party!
Rising from Oakland, California, Hector Moralez has paid his dues by working tirelessly from the bottom up. Now in demand at clubs and events throughout the world, he is renowned for his intelligent and soul awakening house music. His music has been found on many stellar labels including: Music For Freaks, Nightshift, Detour, Vista, Brique Rouge, Magnetic, Apollonia, Pacha Recordings, Doubledown, Lowdown Music, and Robsoul. Now based in Paris, France – a move that made his latest collaboration with longtime collaborator Chris Carrier, possible. The duo released their debut album “Lotus S7ven” on the hyped French imprint Apollonia. This LP spawned a new (live) show, a first for Hector – pushing boundaries, creating a new sound, and taking his career to the next level. Hector also manages his own distinguished underground labels, Minority Music and The Factory.
A bonafide House Gangster from the start, Hector is well placed to give his take on how the movement has developed: It started out small and keeps on growing and growing! It’s a way to support the people behind the brand, and show some love. We’re all part of this dance music community and supporting each other, is the only way to keep it really alive. House is a minority in the big picture of EDM, Dance Music, whatever you wanna call it, so I think the HG sound is something you don’t have to think about, it’s always gonna be HOUSE. And hopefully the wide range of audiences will take the chance and see whats up with the soul and vibe that makes House Music one of the BEST.”
(I’m a House Gangster SC, 2013) Beatport here.
eLDOKO // Flur EP
5 Jul
eLDOKO with a fresh release on Real Nice Recordings. Below is my pick, preview the full ep here then beatport it.
Viktor Kaman // Slam EP
1 Jul
Next stop on Get Funky Music is a new but at the same time old player of the scene. Former part of the duo Budai & Vic, Viktor Kaman delivers a stunning two track EP, the result of many years of experience ! On the remix sides we have two producers that need no introduction, Simone Vitullo and Ruben Mandolini. Prepare to fire up your summer with “Slam EP”, only on Get Funky Music. (Beatport, 2013) Grab it here.
Allen & Luca Marano // I’ve Been Around EP
26 Jun
Allen & Luca Marano‘s I’ve Been Around EP, out now on VIVa! Beatport here.
Sable Sheep // Upon Burning Skies EP
24 Jun
Having become a member of the Moon Harbour agency and label family recently, Germany’s mysterious Sable Sheep is back with a new four track EP that continues to explore his trademark tribal tinged tech house sound with great panache. Sable Sheep is no stranger to success given the widespread deployment of his previous tracks like ‘Painting My Fur’, and that’s a good job, because all of his latest missives are sure-fire dancefloor dynamite.
Upon Burning Skies is the opening track, and one that builds and builds in tension to an invisible peak that will have ravers on the edge of their feet as the tribal male chanting acts like a call to action above bouncing, buoyant kick drums and slick percussive details. A dub version is also included in the package.
Torn To Pieces is another full-blooded groove that will lock you in from the very first rubbery kick and silvery hi hat ringlet. As they roll on next to each other without any friction at all, a knotted bassline and deft little synth stabs add some detail as a warm wind seems to howl in the background. Its stripped back but fills the airwaves and is the sort of physical track its impossible not to get carried away by.
Finally, Thy Suffer is another warm concoction of sound that Sable Sheep fills with rattling drum hits and sandy shakers. Some twitching alien sounds suggest the presence of life amongst the machines and the deep looping kicks help draw you in.
An EP produced with great precision restraint, Sable Sheep knows just how much to add into the without over doing things or allowing things to get stuck in a rut – it’s a perfect balancing act that is designed for maximum impact on the dancefloor.
(Sable Sheep SC, 2013) Beatport here.
Ducks on Repeat 